Because the queen was lying on the bed, the phoenix seal was handed over to Yun Fenghuang. In the past two days, all matters in the Sixth Palace were handled by the imperial concubine, so inevitably she didn't have much time to spend on the heirs.
Zhaoqing felt a little aggrieved after arriving now: "Mother and concubine have been very busy these past two days. I have come to greet you three times but I haven't seen you yet!"
Yun Fenghuang said with a smile: "My mother-in-law is not doing it for your own good... Your mother is sick. If the mother-in-law doesn't step up and take care of the Sixth Palace, this big palace will be in a mess. If you have nothing, how can you live comfortably?" "
"As long as the mother-in-law spends more time with her son, the son will not ask for this or that!" Zhaoqing held her arm and acted coquettishly. This was true. After all, she was born with all kinds of golden branches and jade leaves. Whether Zhaoqing or King Qin, at this age I really don’t care much about objects.
"That's not possible." Yun Fenghuang calmly responded to his daughter's sweet words and said softly, "We, Zhaoqing, are so noble and precious, and our mother-in-law wishes we could give you all the best things in the world! How can we let you live this life? Isn’t it right to not have this or that?”
Zhao Qing said: "I am afraid that I will tire my mother and concubine!"
"As long as my mother-in-law sees you doing well, you won't feel tired at all!"
"Thank you for your hard work, concubine!"
"Why bother? As long as it's for you, my mother-in-law is willing to do it!"
"Mother, you are so kind!"
"My son is becoming more and more sensible." Yun Fenghuang smiled and coaxed her for a few words, and then asked her about her daily necessities, food, clothing, housing and transportation for the past two days. Although her confidants reported these things regularly, to show her care for her daughter, she still carefully After making some inquiries, he gave some tactful instructions to the scheming city government, and then got down to business, "When the palace was sealed earlier, the former ministers donated some people to serve your father. This year, the harem has resumed access, and they are not Did you come here to see your mother and receive a formal canonization ceremony? However, eight of the newcomers were sent to Huzhu Palace by your mother and concubine An. In the past two days, I heard that they were not living well... "
Zhaoqing curled his lips and muttered: "It's better to have a bad life. Those are vixens and they will confuse the father! So much so that the father doesn't come to see us very much now!"
Yun Fenghuang's gentle smile turned cold and stern in an instant. He regained his composure before recovering, and said with a smile: "Where did your little kid... hear these gossips?"
When Zhaoqing told her that she heard some private discussions among the maids in the women's school, she glanced at the Qingren next to her. The Qingren quickly went out to make arrangements, and then said nonchalantly, "What do you know about this lowly maid? You are so dignified. Daughter of the emperor, don't listen to their nonsense! Don't think about who in the three palaces and six courtyards in this palace is not serving your father. Even the mother and concubine, when they entered the palace, it was already many years after your father's wedding. Is it possible? Do you think the mother-in-law is also a vixen?"
Zhaoqing said quickly: "The mother-in-law is the mother-in-law, how can she be compared to those people?"
"I know you are the most considerate of my mother and concubine, but if you do this, don't talk nonsense in the future!" Yun Fenghuang warned sternly, "The left and right are just things to relieve your father's boredom. Look at my mother and concubine, look at your mother and queen, who Do you care? You are a golden royal princess. Among your sisters, you are the only one who has been granted the title so far. This shows that your father values you! You should have a royal demeanor in your speech and behavior. How can you be led by the nose by a few slaves? Tingfeng is rain!"
Silly daughter, of course I am happy for you to protect me as your mother, but don’t be so straightforward!
When the news spread, others still took it seriously, so I didn’t want to ruin my reputation!
Besides, she specifically asked Zhao Qing to come over this time because she had something to give her.
After teaching Zhao Qing a lesson, and seeing that her daughter accepted it humbly, Yun Fenghuang said, "Your Concubine An has always been an impatient person. In the past two days, the newlyweds have had a very bad life under her hands! Concubine An, listen to this I feel unbearable. But your Concubine An is the niece of your Grandmother Yuan. In order to give your Grandmother Yuan face, even your father cannot be too restrictive towards you Concubine An... Concubine An Ah Xun was thinking, it’s hard for my mother and concubine to say anything about this matter, and it’s hard for your father to say anything about it, but if you, a child, just yelled a few words, you, Emperor Yuan’s grandmother, would be embarrassed to argue with you.”
With a low voice, he warned his daughter in this way. When Zhaoqing nodded repeatedly, he asked her to repeat the explanation again.
The emperor's daughter was indeed very talented. After hearing what was said, she narrated it word for word without thinking. She also spontaneously added her tone and expression. Her serious look made Yun Fenghuang couldn't help but lean over and kiss her, and said with a smile: "My son You are indeed smart! With you as my concubine, I don’t know how much peace of mind I can save!”
After Zhao Qing was sent down to prepare, Xie Kuo, who was a step behind and had been waiting outside for a while, was summoned to him.
There is no need to spend too much time and energy to maintain friendship with Xie Kuo like with Zhao Qing. Yun Fenghuang said straightforwardly: "Concubine An has always been cruel, and this time she suffered a lot under the hands of the big Wen family and the little Wen family. Unfortunately, the eight newcomers assigned to Huzhu Palace will all be unlucky. Originally, His Majesty did not say anything about this matter, and I did not want to interfere. But after thinking about it, the Gu family made a fuss in Chongchang Palace because of Concubine An. Concubine An's various behaviors are now widely publicized. If you help the newcomers at this time, it will be beneficial to your reputation. Of course, neither I nor you can directly interfere with this matter. Otherwise, , there is something wrong with the loving mother Queen Mother, that is, good things turn into bad things."
"Therefore, I intend to let Zhao Qing go."
"She is His Majesty's eldest daughter and has always been loved by His Majesty. Besides, she is also young. Even if the Queen Mother, a loving mother, does something bad because of her, it is understandable."
After all, Empress Dowager Yuan was so old that she still had to argue with the seven-year-old princess. She was embarrassed. Chunjia protected her with her mouth, but she was afraid that she felt sorry for her daughter in her heart.
If that happens, Yun Fenghuang will ask Zhaoqing to talk about his leg injury, and he promises that Chunjia will be extremely sympathetic.
"I have just explained to Zhaoqing, but you know, Zhaoqing is the emperor's daughter. Whether she does or not do such things will not affect her future honors. The key is you." Yunfeng When Huang said this, he looked at Xie Kuo with deep meaning.
Xie Kuo's heart was shocked, and he knelt down quickly and said in a deep voice: "Yes, thank you aunt for your support..."
"You and I are the closest relatives. It's natural for me to plan for you. Why do you need to say thank you?" Yun Fenghuang shook his head, helped her get up, and said slowly, "Originally, I asked Zhao Qing to give the credit to Zhao Qing. You, it’s nothing. I know Zhaoqing’s nature well and won’t care about this. But because of my loving mother, the Empress Dowager, it’s hard to do this. If I want you to take advantage of the opportunity, you have to do it tactfully... Ming Aren't you going to the Wei Mansion for a banquet again? At that time, you can try to reveal something, that is, I am quite sympathetic to the new people, but I dare not take any action because of the obstruction of my loving mother, the Queen Mother. And you and your sister, There are also Zhaoqing and a few others who have some plans to help me accomplish this matter."
"Everyone in the Wei family was frightened by Shizong's attempt to seize the crown prince in his later years. Even if they are usually very flattering to you, this kind of thing must be done out of consideration!"
"It's nothing. Just act like you want to find allies. It's best to come up with some ideas..."
"After such a thing is successful, I think they will spontaneously make you famous."
Yun Fenghuang felt a little regretful, "You are ambitious, and I am willing to cultivate you alone. But Your Majesty appreciates Meng'er who has no authority. Therefore, I cannot praise you too much, otherwise, it will hinder you. future, do you understand?"
Xie Kuo felt very sorry. She felt that she was no worse than Xie Meng in every aspect. She could understand that her cousin preferred Xie Meng because Xie Meng was her biological niece and she was her cousin's niece. But the emperor also preferred Xie Meng, and she felt a little aggrieved. But he didn't dare to show it, so he only agreed, and then resigned with complicated emotions.
After she left, Yun Fenghuang asked the Qingren with a cold face: "Did you find out what the women's school was talking about? What's going on?"
Although the affairs between Concubine An and the newlyweds were no secret in the previous harem, Yun Fenghuang had requested that the emperor's heirs should not be allowed to dirty their ears with such scandalous matters until they were ten years old!
On the one hand, this is because none of the children except the fifteenth prince are her biological children. Except for the seventh prince, the other three emperors still treat her as their biological mother. Before they are sure that this relationship is cultivated enough to withstand the impact of not being their biological children, , Yun Fenghuang is strictly guarded against letting people talk, so if they are allowed to listen to all kinds of news at will, who knows whether others will take advantage of the loophole and let the children know their life experience in advance
On the other hand, he sincerely considers these children.
Yun Fenghuang's own city and government are enough to protect his children, and he does not require them to charge into battle and scheming at a young age. She hoped that the children could learn some tricks before they were ten years old, but the main focus was still on their studies. After you are ten years old, you can slowly add more methods. Being exposed to messy people and things too early will inevitably distract your mind and, more importantly, change your temperament, which will be detrimental in the future.
...After all, she doesn't want to deal with children like herself when she was a child.
She herself is a very thoughtful and jealous person, and she knows very well how difficult it is to get along with such people.
Therefore, Yun Fenghuang still hopes that Qin Wang Zhaoqing, the seventh prince and the ninth prince will all grow up and be bright and considerate... at least to her.
I just heard Zhao Qing skillfully call the newcomer a vixen, how could I not get to the bottom of it
"It has been found out that they are two palace maids serving in the tea room. They are so dizzy that they hide under the railing and talk among the flowers during the break in the girls' school." Qingren said cautiously, "Behind them It’s not that anyone instigated it, it just happened to happen. The maid has already told the women’s school that these two people will never appear in front of His Highness again. Moreover, the steward of the women’s school has also guaranteed that they will go there. Nothing like this will happen again!"
Yun Fenghuang said slowly: "I told you early in the morning, and the manager over there also said that he will do his best and will not be negligent in the slightest. But now such a thing still happens, what promise can you give me next time? Let the steward go and get ten pieces of cake! I will never let you go lightly next time!"
This matter is not a big deal this time, but if she opens the door, some children may cry and ask her who their biological mother is in two days!
Thinking of that possibility, Yun Fenghuang's face became even more ugly, "Tell the manager again, if you don't have the ability, just tell him as soon as possible! I have never been able to rub sand into my eyes, let alone waste!"
... The concubine's attack was quickly reported to the queen. The next day, Yun Fenghuang went to visit the queen, and the queen asked casually: "Yesterday, you had an attack on the female school steward? I heard it was for Zhaoqing?"
"No!" Yun Fenghuang frowned slightly and said, "How old is Zhaoqing? I never allow anyone to whisper in front of her about what is or isn't. I just teach her to go to school carefree. She is at this age Years old, besides going to school, are there any other important things? Some people talk nonsense in front of her when they have nothing to do. How can I not be angry? I told the steward back then to keep an eye on the people below! I asked Zhaoqing to go to school. It was a serious course of study, and I was not going to listen to those people who were rich and poor. The steward promised well, but in the end he failed to do it. Madam, please tell me, should I do this? Punishment?!”
Of course, the queen would not have a conflict with the imperial concubine with whom she had a good relationship recently over a steward. After hearing this, she nodded and said a few words in agreement that the steward deserved it. Then she asked about Zhaoqing's current situation before letting the imperial concubine leave.
After the imperial concubine left, Gu Zhen said: "The imperial concubine actually raised Zhaoqing as her biological daughter. When the palace changed, she took Xiaoqi with her. I thought she was just like your majesty. When the king of Qin came with Zhaoqing is good, but it’s just a show.”
"Your Majesty, please don't forget that Her Royal Highness Princess Zhaoqing is not the Royal Concubine's biological child." There was a knowledgeable person among her attendants who immediately reminded her, "If Your Highness the Princess listens to all kinds of right and wrong since she was a child, she will develop a sensitive and thoughtful person. , do you think you can be of the same mind as the imperial concubine in the future? After all, Princess Zhaoqing’s biological mother is still there, and she is also ranked as the ninth concubine, and she was suppressed by the imperial concubine."
Gu Zhen couldn't help but feel confused and sighed: "You said that, but I can't see clearly. Is the imperial concubine good or bad?"
Not only did she feel uncertain, but Wei also had similar doubts at this moment.