Chunjia was silent for a while. Everyone did not know what the emperor was thinking, and he was still angry. The whole hall was silent for a while, and the atmosphere became more and more tense.
Out of desperation, he turned to Queen Mother Yuan and asked with concern: "How do you feel, Queen Mother? I heard that you had some headaches two days ago, and now you are noisy by them, how about this?"
Queen Mother Yuan was happy, and as Chunjia expected, she said it was okay: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, it happened a few days ago. The Ai family has been much better in the past two days, but I don't think it's anything."
Chunjia secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to say, "Luckily the queen mother is fine, otherwise you can afford it?" After that, she could handle it with ease, and then... Empress Dowager Yuan continued, "It's just... this time the real concubine really doesn't look like her." Look!"
Chunjia: "..."
Mother? ?
Empress Dowager Yuan didn't notice his speechless look, but she thought that Yun Fenghuang was a bit wanton. When Chun Jiasheng pampered her before, she just paid it back, but the emperor hadn't been to Xuanqing Palace in these days. Ordinary people would be too scared to walk on thin ice, but how could she be like this? Not only was she not frightened, but she also took the initiative to stir up trouble, and she was looking for a concubine of the same level... With such an intensified behavior, it was inevitable that Empress Dowager Yuan did not miss Yuan Niang!
Yuan Yuniang was her biological niece who she had watched grow up. She had always said that she was just a chess piece, but after raising her, she unknowingly put her heart into her and ended up in her current situation.
Empress Dowager Yuan felt uncomfortable and could not help it.
But Yun Fenghuang was not her niece, nor was she the one she grew up watching.
This true concubine wanted to be as arrogant and unreasonable as Yuan Niang - how could Queen Mother Yuan tolerate it
Just thinking about the current situation in the harem, this true concubine still has a use. If Chunjia goes too far in a rage and there is no suitable candidate to replace her for a while, it will affect the business.
Yes, in Queen Mother Yuan's view, by speaking now, she was helping Chunjia and Yun Fenghuang!
"You just said it yourself, you and Concubine Ying are both servants of the emperor, and they are both sisters in the palace. If you have something to say, if you can't talk it over in a polite way, you will have to go to Qiongfang Palace in a big way and make a fuss. God?" Empress Dowager Yuan scolded Yun Fenghuang with a sullen face, "Even if you think you know something, it is impossible that there will be no rumors, but since you think that this matter is related to the reputation, why don't you discuss it thoroughly with the Aijia and Huang'er? Method, do you want to do it so recklessly?"
"If it's Zhaorong and the others, the Ai family can still understand. After all, they are young and have little knowledge. It is understandable that they make mistakes occasionally."
"But true concubine, although you are the same age as Zhao Rong, you have always acted in a very orderly manner since you entered the palace. How can you be such an unwise person?"
"You said it yourself, should the Aijia think you should have done this with all your intentions?"
Yun Fenghuang nodded with a sad face: "The Queen Mother is absolutely right, I was indeed reckless this time!"
This attitude made Empress Dowager Yuan nodded slightly. Fortunately, although she had the intention of walking towards Yuan Niang, she was not as stupid as her niece. She still knew how to get off the steps.
Well, there is still hope.
When the Queen Mother was pleased, Chunjia beside her picked up the tea and sipped it silently. With sharp eyes, he could already see Yun Fenghuang's hands clasping his lower abdomen, pulling the silk handkerchief into disarray.
I also knew that this concubine was definitely not as well-behaved as she appeared on the surface.
Most likely he was scolding the Queen Mother.
No, I'm probably scolding him...
"Mother, this is a big day, so I won't bother you for too long." Chunjia felt that this matter would be really difficult to handle if he didn't take action. He coughed dryly and put down the tea bowl, and said seriously, "Or..."
Before the words "Forget it" were uttered, Queen Mother Yuan patted the back of his hand with a clear face, telling him to calm down, and gave him a reassuring look that said, "I will take care of everything for you, mother." , turned to Yun Fenghuang: "The state-owned legal family has family rules. Although you are a true concubine and have always been favored by the emperor and the Ai family, what happened this time is your fault and must not go unpunished!"
Chunjia: "..."
He calmed down for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, Empress Dowager Yuan quickly announced the outcome of the decision, "The real concubine Yun was in charge of the Sixth Palace because the empress was ill, but she did not think about speaking and acting prudently to protect the emperor. Instead, she acted recklessly, arrogantly, and let down the emperor." Trust and hope, I should have dealt with it seriously, considering her young age and her meritorious service in presiding over the palace these days, she should be demoted to the rank of madam!"
Chunjia: "..."
Yun Fenghuang: "!!!!!!"
I worked so hard to reach the rank of concubine, now it’s gone? ?
Gu Zhen, on the other hand, was feeling very comfortable. He kowtowed and praised without saying a word: "I would like to thank the Queen Mother for protecting me! The Queen Mother is very perceptive and can see thousands of miles away. She is truly a blessing to the harem!"
It’s not easy!
It’s not easy!
Since the true concubine entered the palace until now, when has she ever been defeated in any fight
Even if Gu Zhen thinks he can win this time, he won't believe it until the results come out!
Could it be that Xiaoyun's luck has been exhausted, and the Sixth Palace is about to end its days of trembling under the intimidation of the true concubine
Gu Zhen was extremely happy. He decided that after returning home today, the first thing he would do was to give double monthly payments to the attendants and celebrate the celebration with everyone in the palace. At this moment, he heard Empress Dowager Yuan add, "The banquet is coming soon." , everything is busy, the demotion will be kept secret for the time being, and will be implemented after the first month!"
He glanced at Yun Fenghuang and said, "Does the true concubine have any objections?"
Yun Fenghuang was almost in tears, and he kowtowed with choked sobs: "I thank you for your love and care. It's just a matter of your Majesty's Qiongfang Palace. I'm absolutely afraid of affecting my reputation. That's why after hearing the news, I hurried to the house immediately." Past!"
"The British concubine Gu, who manages the palace poorly, causing her servants to wantonly slaughter lives, and is suspected of being disrespectful to her mother, the Queen Mother, is demoted to the ninth concubine!" This time, before Queen Mother Yuan could speak, Chunjia took the lead and gave the order with a gloomy look. , "It will be done later!"
Gu Zhen's smile faltered, and then the thought of grievance came to him. From the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Yun Fenghuang's dejected look, and he immediately regained his composure: Although he had also been punished, and the punishment was more severe than that of the true concubine, but!
Think about the past.
In the past, the true concubine would kill everyone, and a group of people would be unlucky. Not only was she unscathed, but sometimes, she even stepped on their sore spots and was promoted to a higher position!
Although she didn't fare well this time, at least the real concubine was also punished!
Gu Zhen felt that he should be content. After all, the meal had to be eaten one bite at a time and the road had to be walked step by step. He couldn't be impatient when dealing with a master like Yun Fenghuang who caught up with the good opportunity to return to the city.
... Well, I just feel a little sour in my heart.
After all, she was also the legitimate daughter of a famous family. She was a wife when she entered the palace, and a distinguished person when she landed.
When did the daughter of a rich country man actually give her a sense of accomplishment that she would be satisfied as long as this person was punished and she was punished even more harshly
If this wretched maid had not entered the palace and charmed the emperor with her tricks, she would not be worthy of kneeling down and putting on her shoes!
Gu Zhen's heart was in a mess, and he kowtowed politely to thank him... After that, Chunjia wanted to say a few words to save herself, but Empress Dowager Yuan had already waved her hand casually: "That's all, it's all uneasy, just go down."
But she held his hand and said, "Your Majesty came just in time. The small kitchen at Ai's house made your favorite food..."
No!
I don’t want to eat anything now!
Judging from the face of the true concubine, I might be thinking of severing all ties with me after returning home!
Chunjia was very anxious and wanted to leave, but Empress Dowager Yuan looked at him lovingly - if this was his mother, he would just abandon her and chase the concubine he likes. At most, he would turn around and act coquettishly and admit his mistake. No matter how angry you are, you won't be separated from him like this after all.
But this is not the biological mother.
If he did this, Empress Dowager Yuan might not say anything, but she would definitely feel in her heart that this was not her biological son, and indeed he was not!
I remember when he had not grown up yet, he saw the Empress Dowager Yuan surrounding Yuan Niang, thinking of her niece with all the delicious food and fun things, but she only said to him, "You are the most reassuring to my mother and concubine." How did he feel? Isn't it suspected that she values her biological niece more important than her nominal son
In fact, given Chunjia's current situation, Empress Dowager Yuan suspected that he was not close and filial to her enough, but he didn't care.
Because Queen Mother Yuan could not afford to fall out with him or betray him.
The initiative is already in his hands.
But if Empress Dowager Yuan is angry with Yun Fenghuang... Chunjia is not so ruthless that she will do anything to her aunt who raised her for the sake of her beloved concubine, and it is impossible for her to do anything to Yun Fenghuang for Empress Dowager Yuan.
The result at that time can be imagined, that is, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law will fight.
Think about Empress Dowager Yuan's forbearance and methods, and then think about Yun Fenghuang's temperament and acting style...
If these two were not willing to pretend to be a loving mother-in-law and a filial daughter-in-law, for Chunjia, the harem would still be a gentle place. It would be a nightmare!
Thinking of that possibility, Chunjia's scalp went numb, she subconsciously stopped her movements, and looked at the Queen Mother Yuan with a smile: "I haven't come to eat with the Queen Mother for two days. I don't want to miss the Queen Mother, but she is always thinking about the child. Sure enough, there is a place for the Queen Mother. It's home. In comparison, Taichu Palace is cold."
Even if the mother-in-law knows that this may not be true, she is still happy to hear it.
Empress Dowager Yuan smiled and scolded him: "Don't talk nonsense. Taichu Palace is fine. If it feels cold, can you ask the people below to add some charcoal and burn the earth dragon to make it hotter?"
He also lamented, "It's those people in the Ji family who are so cruel. Otherwise, the emperor would already have many children. How could such a huge palace be so deserted when the New Year is approaching? So much so that the true concubine in charge of the palace would have time to take people to Qiongfang Palace herself. There’s trouble!”
Chunjia smiled awkwardly. Because he had no obsession with his heir, he was not very angry about Ji's attempt to murder the emperor's heir. What he hated most about Ji was that it hindered him from truly ruling the world...
However, it was obvious that Empress Dowager Yuan valued her children very much. Chunjia naturally would not express her true thoughts. She stayed with the Empress Dowager and her loving son for a while, and was considering how to bring the topic to the handling just now. The point is, to How did you get Empress Dowager Yuan to agree to take back her life and not punish Yun Fenghuang
As a result, Empress Dowager Yuan was also considering her words at this time, observing her words while speaking: "Your Majesty, your mother knows how much you love and care for your mother. It's just that you are so filial, how can your mother not think about you? What happened just now , you just dealt with the British concubine, but you went too far with the true concubine!"
Chunjia: "?!!"