"...Thank you for your love." Although Concubine Xuan and Concubine Rui murmured in their hearts, they felt that Yun Fenghuang did not seem to be such a kind person. Well, considering the overall situation, she did not seem to be such a sensible person... But she sounded very " If you reject the tone of "It's playing into my hands", you still hastily agreed.
After all, their ambition is not just to be an ordinary high-ranking concubine, but to aim for that position.
How could you let go of the opportunity to get involved in the palace power
Even if Concubine Xian has some conspiracy, will she still plot against her if she has no power
Thinking like this, Concubine Xuan and Concubine Rui temporarily suppressed their suspicions and flattered them obediently. Then Yun Fenghuang threw a lot of chores on the spot and sent them back to deal with them.
He also told them not to worry too much about these things and neglect to take care of the emperor's heir or the concubines who are pregnant with the emperor's heir.
When this topic was mentioned, Concubine Xuan said subconsciously: "Counting the days, Shun Jieyu has almost given birth to the Imperial Capital, right? I don't know whether it is the little prince or the little prince."
"It doesn't matter whether you are a prince or a princess, as long as you are strong and cute." Yun Fenghuang said nonchalantly, "There should be good news in two days, and we will know then."
Perhaps it was because the three of them were either becoming concubines now or were about to become concubines, so they chatted for a while about the issue of the emperor's heir, and there was no silence at all. It was rare for some palace sisters to be affectionate and enthusiastic.
Of course, after Concubine Xuan and Concubine Rui resigned and left, she went back to her residence, and she had to anxiously drag her left and right staff to try to figure out Yun Fenghuang's thoughts.
"Actually, what's the point?" They weren't the only ones who were confused. Yun Fenghuang's attendants couldn't figure it out. His wife had always been very strong-willed. It was so rare that she had such an opportunity to monopolize power. Why would she take the initiative to give her away
Especially here in the palace, Yun Fenghuang himself didn't even intervene much, so he just dragged the second concubine with him. Isn't this too generous
Although they were very confident in their master's ability, they couldn't stand the fact that the second concubine was from a good background and had people behind her to support her.
What if the empress cannot win over them
But Yun Fenghuang only responded to the idea of the servant. "First of all, it is a hot day and I don't want to move even in the palace. Why not use the two ready-made coolies? Secondly, my loving mother, the Queen Mother, and Your Majesty specially hired these coolies." These few people who came to the palace are not just for show, now they need their father and brother to serve in the previous court, how can we keep suppressing them?"
"Even if I don't bring it up, Your Majesty will hint at it in two days."
"Let's talk about it first. It seems that I am open-minded and virtuous, doesn't it?"
Qing Ren whispered: "But those two people are from famous families, and there are many talents in the dowry. If they practice now, they will be in trouble when they return to the palace."
"There's nothing we can do about it." Yun Fenghuang said calmly, "This is His Majesty's wish. I can't disobey him now. Who wants someone to have a good family background?"
Qingren fell silent for a moment.
Yun Fenghuang didn't continue the topic and asked, "Have you ever passed on Brother Twenty-One's words?"
"We have already brought him over. After all, the twenty-one young master has just become an official. In addition, the wedding is coming soon. He has not come to the palace at this moment, but he is still busy in the imperial capital." The Qing man calmed down and said, "Simply the elders in the family have come one after another. I can help when I arrive, and I should be able to come over during the break."
Yun Fenghuang said "hmm" and asked which elders were present in the family - her and Xie Wuzheng's grandparents were old and would definitely not leave easily.
After all, the hard work of traveling and traveling these days means that a strong man has to lose weight twice while running back and forth from the North to the Imperial Capital. How can those two old people bear it? Don't make a mistake on the way and delay your grandson Shangzhu, you will have great fun.
However, her eldest uncle and aunt are still strong, and the legitimate son is getting married, and he is still the master, but they plan to be there in person. There will be more or less people from other rooms coming to support them, and by the way, they will stay with the Imperial Capital Yuyi family.
Yun Fenghuang thought about the temperament of these elders for a while, and then asked the Qing people to go back and send a message to Xie Xiliu: "When the elders arrive, let the aunt bring the aunts and uncles into the palace to talk."
After talking about some trivial matters, someone from the palace came outside to report that the princesses had come to see the emperor's heir again.
Princess Jinyun and Princess Penglai visited the house very frequently during this period. Yun Fenghuang thought that they would have to take a breath after arriving at the palace, but who knew that they would come again just after they had put away their luggage.
However, if these two sisters-in-law and future cousin-in-law were willing to get close to her, she would not be disgusted, so she went out to welcome them.
The three of them sat down in the hall together. Yun Fenghuang took a quick look and found that Princess Penglai looked a little unhappy, so he couldn't help but ask tactfully.
Princess Penglai smiled reluctantly and said: "It's nothing, I was just shocked."
"The Queen Mother gave us some lovely-looking civet cats yesterday. One of them may have been wild and untamed, and almost hurt Penglai." Princess Jinyun explained on her behalf, "Fortunately, there was no danger, and the civet cat also Locked up.”
Yun Fenghuang asked a few questions and confirmed that Princess Penglai was indeed frightened and not injured, then frowned and said: "Why does the Empress Dowager like civet cats so much?"
The key is, I haven't seen her falling in love with the civet cat, right
Yun Fenghuang always felt that this was a bit weird.
"It is said that there are many snakes and insects on the mountain, so it is safer to let the civet cat follow you." Princess Jinyun said, "This is true. In our house last night, a big moth flew out of nowhere, but It scared me and Penglai!"
"This is all due to the carelessness of those who sweep the house." Yun Fenghuang said, "I will tell Concubine Xuan and Concubine Rui later to ask them to supervise."
Princess Jinyun said hurriedly: "Actually, the moth is nothing. It just flew out suddenly and caught me off guard. Once you see it clearly, you won't be afraid anymore."
After chatting for a while, the two princesses left and went to the next room to entertain their nieces and nephews.
They originally insisted on coming over to see the two royal heirs because they took the initiative to show favor to Yun Fenghuang or Chunjia. However, girls of this age generally still like children, especially those who are clean, white, tender, and A cute little kid who always smiles when he sees everyone.
So now I feel a bit sincere.
In particular, the older Princess Zhaoqing gets, the more she seems to be better than her predecessors. The two sisters are reluctant to let go of her every time.
Yun Fenghuang, on the other hand, is very busy all the time. Secondly, he keeps her under his knees and can see her whenever he wants. Although he is very satisfied with the appearance of his cheap children, he rarely holds them in person.
Anyway, these two children don't have memory yet, so it's not too late to pretend to be a loving mother until they grow up.
Concubine Xian thought very utilitarianly. She felt sorry for them as if they were her darlings now, but they wouldn't be able to remember her in the future, right
… The next day, a messenger came from the Imperial Capital to bring good news to Chunjia, saying that Shun Jieyu had given birth to a son four days ago, and that mother and son were safe.
Chunjia didn't have much emotion about the news, but she ordered the rewards according to the rules. However, she asked about the situation of the two empress dowagers in detail, and learned that they were still "ill and unable to get pregnant", and even "the wives and concubines of the Duke of Yi" When entering the palace to accompany the childbirth, if you want to greet me, you can only kowtow at the palace gate." I felt relieved.
"Your Majesty, should Qingman's status also be mentioned?" After receiving the news, Yun Fenghuang came over to congratulate him and suggested, "Given her background, Jieyu's status was not high to begin with. Now, After giving birth to a fourth prince, should there be a reward?"
"After Concubine Xuan and Concubine Rui resumed their positions, wouldn't there be a vacancy for Xiu Yi Xiu?" Chunjia was not very sensitive to Yun Qingman's promotion. After all, his biological father was loyal to him, but the key was the concubine herself. Being timid and silent is not the kind to cause trouble.
Even if he is promoted to the throne, he will not cause turmoil in the palace like Yun Fenghuang.
After hearing this, he thought for a while and said, "Let's promote him to have a good appearance."
Yun Fenghuang smiled and thanked Yun Qingman on behalf of him. Seeing that he had many memorials on his desk, he was about to resign, but Yan Yin suddenly came in from outside and whispered: "Your Majesty, someone is coming from the east."
Chunjia immediately ordered: "Take him to the back, I will be there later!"
When Yan Yin went out to deliver the message, he had no intention of hiding it and explained to Yun Fenghuang, "He is from King Mao."
Yun Fenghuang hurriedly lowered his voice and asked: "But the heir has been chosen...?"
"I just went there secretly to let someone know." Chunjia muttered, "This is the first time I've sent an envoy here... Just sit here while I go later."
He came back after leaving for a while, his expression showed no emotion or anger, and told Yun Fenghuang, "King Mao is willing to use ten thousand gold to ask for the identity of the heir to Prince Fuyang for his fifth son."
The lineage of King Mao, like their title, can be said to be flourishing.
This generation of King Mao probably did not have nearly twenty sons, including his legitimate sons and concubines, and there were seven legitimate sons alone.
The reason why the fifth legitimate son was chosen to succeed King Fuyang was because the wife of the fifth legitimate son was from a wealthy family. Almost all the ten thousand gold promised by King Mao came from his Yue family - after all, although Prince Mao's palace was not poor, But with so many heirs, how many should be allocated to each person
There is absolutely no way that the public can account for this.
"Although there is a lot of money, how can the king take it easy? This King Mao is so insincere!" Yun Fenghuang frowned slightly, "What's more, since I am relying on the Yue family to accumulate a lot of money, once I adopt the family, I'm afraid I won't want to make even more money to get it back? "
"And since we already have a family in-law and are getting older, is it not conducive to cultivating a relationship with the two empress dowagers?"
This kind of person is ignorant - think of Wang Linglai, whose ancestors have never been in government, and who know who to turn to for matters that can be decided by the emperor with just one word.
King Mao actually sent someone to find Chunjia without saying a word, and showed no interest in giving her this beloved concubine, tsk tsk.
Does this mean that her virtuous concubine does not exist
Chunjia said without comment: "Wait a little longer. After all, the kings of Zhou and Han have far away fiefdoms, so there may not be any news coming back."
After all, he was the emperor. He personally sent someone to extend an olive branch. Even if the other party didn't want it, he never said that he would turn a blind eye or even give a reply.
The candidates on King Mao's side are not very suitable, and there may not be better ones from the other feudal princes.
Yun Fenghuang thought the same way and comforted him: "What your Majesty said is that there are many vassal kings in the country. It is impossible for them all to be confused and have no idea."
There are so many vassal kings that everyone doesn’t know how to deal with me, right