That night when the emperor was tossing and turning, in the Yijia Palace and the Qinde Palace, the masters and servants of Concubine De were also whispering.
"Why did your Majesty want to go to Marquis Yongchun?" the attendant asked, somewhat dumbfounded. "It's better now. Your Majesty actually went to confront the Imperial Concubine personally about this... Fortunately, neither of you meant to blame the Imperial Concubine. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a trouble." Already?"
That day when Yun Fenghuang had a chat with Concubine De, not many people were present. When Concubine De gave her instructions afterwards, her people naturally did not expect that their mother-in-law would understand their mistake.
"What do you know?" Concubine De disapproved and said, "Although the noble concubine has a poor background, she has a high spirit. I told you that she hinted to me that she wanted to marry me, the Wei family. After all, I am the Wei family. It’s not like there are no outstanding children! If it weren’t for the noble concubine’s favor, then Xie Meng wouldn’t be worthy of my family. But the concubine’s implicit meaning is that she doesn’t consider the Wei family. Then you think, in addition to the Yongchun Marquis and other clans, she also Who can she consider? If she is considering other children from high-ranking families, doesn't she have to come to this palace? As for those children from a humble family, even if they are the number one scholar, do you think the noble concubine would like her? The noble concubine does not lack the praise of her brothers. What she lacks is not a background like that of my mother-in-law, or is it the help that can help her and her descendants plan for the Eastern Palace in the future?"
After thinking about it this way, Concubine De felt that she understood.
Although Yongchun Marquis is young, even though he is the youngest son of the regent, he has not inherited much legacy. It can be said that he has nothing except the name of his clan.
But it is precisely because he is not old now that he may be used by Chunjia in the future.
After all, who said that the Gongxiang clan is now in decline
Like this time about the eighth prince's life experience, why did Chunjia temporarily gain the title of Duke Xiangzhen? Isn't it because he doesn't have any other suitable manpower
Do you have to wake up your ten-year-old cousin
From this point, it can be seen that as long as Yongchun Hou himself does not commit suicide, his future future is basically guaranteed.
Even in the future, when the emperor's heirs grow up one after another and Chunjia wants to establish a heir apparent, Marquis Yongchun may not be qualified to make insinuations.
Although it is said that Yun Fenghuang raised the seventh prince and has a relationship with Princess Yi, and King Yi will probably side with Xuanqing Palace in the future, but he is also the emperor's cousin, and the vassal king has taboos after all. Unlike Yongchun Hou, The title is lower, but it makes things more convenient.
In short, Concubine De believes that the imperial concubine has three nieces under her knees, and there is nothing wrong with her plan to arrange for Xie Meng to marry the Marquis of Yongchun and win over a clan relative who can speak in front of the emperor in advance!
Furthermore, she did know something about Xie Meng's temperament, and knew that this girl had a good appearance that resembled that of a noble concubine, but in fact, in terms of heart, eyes, and means, none of the ten could compare to Yun Fenghuang. If such a master were to marry into a wealthy family and not have a noble concubine to look after him at all times, he would probably be tricked and not even know what to do. Since the imperial concubine feels sorry for Xie Meng, how can she find a husband who can't cope with it
So no matter how you look at it, Yongchun Hou is the most suitable!
... Concubine De was still feeling a little depressed at the moment, and said: "Your Majesty's attitude towards the imperial concubine is also strange. To say that he doesn't care, he clearly loves the imperial concubine very much, but he also protects the imperial concubine closely! Even the loving empress dowager can't do anything to the imperial concubine because of this! But! I want to say that I care, but I don’t like the revival of the Xie family. I don’t even like the marriage of the Xie family’s daughter. I’m thinking about it. Maybe, it’s not that I got it wrong, but it’s the noble concubine who saw your majesty in person. I am intervening in this matter, and I am worried that Your Majesty will disapprove of it, so why do you want to rip off the top cylinder of this palace?"
When she said this, it was possible after thinking about it.
After all, Yun Fenghuang's temperament may not be able to do such a thing.
"Your Majesty, I don't take this matter seriously. Otherwise, why would you be in the mood to kick me out later?" Concubine De sighed and said, "Forget it, let's not talk about this..."
So most of the attendants were sent away, leaving only the dowry palace servants to come down and serve.
This one saw that there were only two masters and servants in the dormitory, so he approached Concubine De and said in a low voice: "His Majesty, if so, the concubine has no intention of betrothing Miss Meng to Marquis Yongchun, what should we do about this matter? "
"What else can we do? This is the only way." Concubine De frowned and said, "We have been in the palace all these years and we still don't know what kind of character the concubine is? Since she doesn't have this intention, I forcefully tell her, It must have made her suspicious! Then things will be even more troublesome... It all comes down to the fault of the family. Since they had been working with the regent two years ago, didn't they know how to do something smarter? I don't know what the consequences were. , so urgently asked me to tell Miss Meng to the Marquis of Yongchun!"
"The family has its own sense of propriety. Why don't you know how difficult the imperial concubine is?" the dowry advised, "Since I have still approached the empress, there is obviously no other way. Why don't the empress go to test it out with the imperial concubine in two days? The imperial concubine is cultivated Miss Meng is also looking for the future of her heirs. Marquis Yongchun and Miss Meng are similar in age, so they are not bad candidates. The imperial concubine may not have thought of it at first, or she may not dare to admit it because she is afraid of His Majesty's objections. In short, she may not necessarily despise it. From the Marquis of Yongchun.”
Concubine De shook her head and said: "The imperial concubine is extremely astute. I am still able to get away with it even though I am trying to understand her mistakes. If you try to persuade her to make mistakes, do you think she is a queen? Is she so easy to deceive?"
As for the trouble the Wei family is facing now, "His Majesty is already tracing those people, and you still want to drag our family into trouble when you can't protect yourself? You really think that I, the Wei family, are easy to bully! Let my family tell them that the Wei family has no grievances with the Marquis of Yongchun. No grudge, but if they continue to entangle, the Wei family will not mind any quarrels with Yongchun Hou! Now that the regent and his wife are not here, they don’t know if Yongchun Hou makes a mistake, will King Yi and his wife make the decision for him? ?”
That is definitely impossible.
Although Gong Xiangxiao and Gong Xiangzhen are half-brothers, there are many barriers between them.
To be precise, it was Gong Xiangxiao who was deeply estranged from Gong Xiangzhen.
Even if it was later discovered that the regent did not really favor the younger son over the eldest son, the grievances accumulated over the years would not dissipate so easily.
The brothers still have a very cold relationship.
King Yi didn't have much goodwill toward Yongchun Marquis, let alone run for him.
"This..." Dowry wanted to persuade her again, but Concubine De was unhappy: "If you are so devoted to the family, I might as well send you back! You just think that your family was raped by the regent's gang for trying to trick the regent in the early years. Forced to find a good match for Marquis Yongchun, someone who can protect him in the future. I never expected that I would be able to rise rapidly in this palace to this day, surpassing the Luo family, the Yin family, and the Meng family to be the virtuous concubines, and also give birth to a child. A pair of two ordinary children, what do they rely on? Is it the family? Or the emperor's favor? None! What I rely on is the concubine's refuge in her youth!"
"If I lose your concubine's trust and favor, how did I get here in the first place? How will I get down?"
"Why does the empress think so?" The dowry disapproved of her statement of giving credit to the imperial concubine. "If the empress' family background, appearance, talents and talents don't matter, then why are you the concubine De, and not Na Yishi? The concubine Yishi is the concubine's hand. I am a concubine below, and when it comes to flattering the imperial concubine, she is much less reserved than the imperial concubine!"
Concubine De snorted: "Stop deceiving me with such words! Don't forget the examples of Concubine Zheng and Concubine Zhenxi Shu. The concubine's ability to promote people is not small, but how can she compare with her ability to deceive people? That is the old man who entered the palace when His Majesty was getting married, and Concubine Zhenxi is the legitimate daughter of Duke Yi. Even if she died inexplicably at the hands of the concubine, I will not follow in their footsteps!"
Wei Hengyan knew clearly in his heart that she was the only daughter of the Wei family in the palace now, and she had a pair of children under her knees. Even if the third princess was not very popular with Chunjia, and the eleventh prince had nothing to do with the position of crown prince, the emperor The heir is the emperor's heir. These two siblings are enough to ensure that the next three or two generations of the Wei family will have a certain degree of wealth even if their children are unworthy.
Even if the Wei family hurriedly sent her daughter to the palace again, it would be impossible for her to achieve such an achievement in a short while.
Therefore, even if she did not care about feelings but only about interests, if she rejected Mr. Wei this time, Ms. Wei would not dare to do anything to her.
But as for the imperial concubine, the imperial concubine is not a soft-hearted mistress.
If she notices her little thoughts, although it is possible that Yun Fenghuang won't mind or punishes her and the matter will be over, but... there is also a possibility that the imperial concubine said it's okay, Is it unclear whether it makes her feel cold when she turns around
Wei Hengyan didn't want to put his own life and future, or even his children, to test the imperial concubine.
She is quite satisfied with her current life. Although Chunjia has not been to her place much in the past six months, her status is high, she still holds part of the palace power, she has two children, and there is nothing big going on with her family. I feel pretty good.
I don't want to break this peaceful time because of my parents' family.
"Tomorrow, pack some things and send them to Xuanqing Palace. Just say that I am apologizing to Miss Meng for my unintentional mistake." Concubine De thought for a while and then ordered, "Put it nicely, but in any case, you must not Tell your concubine sister to bear grudge against me."
Although she was very afraid of the imperial concubine, De Fei felt that Yun Fenghuang was pretty good.
Let's see, ever since she embraced this thigh, as long as she concentrates on pleasing Huanhua Palace, the ups and downs over the years have nothing to do with her Yijia Palace, but there are all kinds of benefits, which she basically doesn't have. Have been dropped.
She felt that this thigh was worth hugging anyway.
So for her mother-in-law, it would be a great honor for her to take action once, and let her seduce the imperial concubine regardless of the future of her mother and son... Do you really think she is stupid
... Concubine De decided to give up after a bad start here, but this rumor had already reached the ears of the three sisters Xie Meng.
"Meng'er, what should we do?" Xie Mei asked worriedly, "Even we have heard that you are in love with the Marquis of Yongchun. You can see how fierce the rumors are! What is going on? How about we Go and see my aunt and ask her for clarification?"
"It's better not to." Xie Meng frowned, but before he could speak, Xie Kuo next to him said in a low voice, "We all know things, but there is still no news about my aunt? Besides, my aunt is now very heavy and is about to give birth. At this time, we In order to get over what I knew all along, I have to work hard to comfort us."
Xie Meng and Xie Mi said this in silence.
Xie Mei couldn't help but said: "But, it concerns Meng'er's reputation..."
"That's nothing!" Although Xie Meng has a domineering temperament and has nothing to do with him, he sincerely cares about Yun Fenghuang. He hesitated for a moment, but quickly endured it and said, "We are my aunt's nieces. It was her aunt who brought her to the palace to raise her personally among many nieces. For this reason, they could only talk a few words behind their backs. Who would dare to look bad in front of her? Even if the reputation of a good friend is really bad, with her aunt here, they are still afraid that she will not be able to do so in the future. Is there a future? Nothing is more important than my aunt now!"
"..." Xie Mei thought about it and sighed, "Then let's not go out for the next two days. Maybe the discussions outside are boring, so we won't mention it."
He hesitated for a moment and then said, "But Meng'er has never met Marquis Yongchun at all. Who is behind this to frame Meng'er like this?"