Yi Xingen walked forward with her knees up, grabbing the corner of Yun Fenghuang's skirt and bursting into tears: "What did your Majesty say? It's not as good as raising a favor. I am supported by the Empress, so I have the opportunity to serve you." , and it was only under the protection of the empress that the two princesses were born. If there was no empress, I would be too slow to say that I was a concubine. I am afraid that I don’t know where the bones are! The two princesses are not the same as the empress. It took so much hard work, but what does it have to do with me? Furthermore, please forgive me, back then... Not only did I do something that was harmful to my heart, but I also said something that was harmful to my heart: I once said that, I want to know The current situation in the east of Princess Zhaoqing’s palace, she just bribed the palace people.”
"But the reality is that I haven't been pregnant again for a long time. That's why I had dirty thoughts and wanted to pay more attention to the princess."
"Then there were seven princesses. I... During those confinement years, I never even thought about the Princess Palace!"
Yun Fenghuang seemed to be smiling, but he didn't expose the flaw in her words and said, "That's not human nature."
The better the imperial concubine kept her mouth shut, the more Yi Xingen worried that she would not take her adopted son and daughter seriously after having her own flesh and blood.
Although it is said inside and outside that the imperial concubine is a cruel concubine, her children are extremely pitiful.
Even the queen, who did not have a good relationship with the imperial concubine, felt that the imperial concubine doted on her children.
But Yi Xingen, as a direct descendant of Yun Fenghuang, had been serving her master since she entered the palace, but she felt that the imperial concubine was not at all what the rumors said.
Yun Fenghuang does dote on her son and heir in normal times, but at the critical moment, just look at her actions on the night of the palace change, and you will know whether she still puts her interests first.
Think about it, the heirs of the emperors in the Ruming Palace of Xuanqing, not to mention the princes, in those days, the sons were naturally a head taller than the daughters.
Yi Xingen also knew the character of Princess Zhaoqing, because she had been spoiled since childhood, and she was quite indulgent and willful.
Because Fu Yunfenghuang was the first child in the east and was very popular with Chunjia.
It was just fine at first. Even if Yun Fenghuang didn't sincerely love her, he probably wouldn't treat her badly because she had the emperor's attention.
Could it be that not long ago, the second princess, who had been Concubine Jing, former Concubine Shu, and former Concubine Xian, also came to be the daughter of the noble concubine
Although the second daughter of the emperor may not look like an eye-catcher, but judging from her legs that she used to match those of Concubine Jing and Concubine Shu, she is quite good at it!
Although Yi Xingen knew in her heart that the second princess' level was hidden from Nao Yun Fenghuang, she couldn't help Yun Fenghuang being willing to be deceived.
As for why Yun Fenghuang was deceived...
Think about it, she is not even a biological daughter. Princess Zhaoqing is domineering and domineering, and she needs Yun Fenghuang to coax the crowd to accompany and support her. But what about the second princess? She seems unknown, but if she didn't have some ability to make adults happy, would the former Xian Concubine have rejected her, fought against the former Concubine Jing and the former Shu Concubine, and tried to kill them
It turned out that Zhaoqing had been raised by Yun Fenghuang since she was born, so her feelings were naturally deeper than those of the second princess.
Could it be that if the imperial concubine Ming had her own flesh and blood, Prince Jin, even if Yi Dongzi did not put aside her adopted son and daughter, it would greatly dilute their sincerity.
At that time, there will be another child like the Second Princess who is scheming and can deceive others...
So if it were Yi Xingen herself, she couldn't help but prefer the second princess!
Anyway, the two children are not biological flesh and blood, so of course she will love whoever makes her happy.
The more Yi Xingen thought about it, the more she felt that Zhaoqing's position was in jeopardy, but Zhaoqing obviously didn't feel it, otherwise he wouldn't have been enjoying the favor given by Yun Fenghuang as a matter of course for several months in King Jin's capital, and even Trying to ask for more.
"I come from a humble background. If I hadn't been disdainful to you, everything about me would be like a flower in the mirror." She thought quickly, feeling that even if she saw Zhaoqing's crisis, there would be nothing she could do.
Not to mention that Zhaoqing doesn't know whether she is his biological mother at all now. Even if he knows, is it a good thing to wrong Zhaoqing
In the past, imperial concubines could not give birth to children themselves, but after giving birth, for a while, Zhidong only had one daughter, Zhaoqing.
Now Zhaoqing is neither his biological flesh and blood nor his only daughter.
So what does the eldest daughter of the emperor have to rely on
In addition to Chunjia's doting and cruelty, there was also Yi Xing'en as her biological mother.
But Yi Xingen knew very well in her heart that the reason why the emperor loved his eldest daughter was not because Zhaoqing was the first daughter, nor because Zhaoqing was smart and beautiful. The most important reason was that she was the heir of a noble concubine.
The imperial concubine can support a much-loved Princess Zhaoqing, and she can support a much-loved second daughter of the emperor.
Yi Xingen couldn't get into Zhaoqing's legs to relieve her daughter's fall from grace.
However, Yun Fenghuang would not summon Pinghong for no reason. If he thought about it that way, he would not be able to give advice to Zhaoqing, but he could do something for his daughter in person.
Dangdong expressed his gratitude and loyalty gushingly, but when he saw that the imperial concubine was smiling but not smiling, he stopped talking and peeked at the imperial concubine's expression.
The imperial concubine drank tea and said slowly: "There is no need to be so nervous. The reason why I have the bright moon is that although I have contributed, I can't live up to my expectations. Otherwise, for those many prostitutes, if I do nothing to praise them, just ask You praise me? Do you think I am a good person?"
"I dare not..."
"Why don't you dare?" the imperial concubine said with a half-smile, "After all, an ordinary poor family member, such as the Jiang family, can recognize two characters and read them in roughly the same sentence, which is considered very remarkable. On the other hand, I am not only born into a good country. She is beautiful, not to mention good at calligraphy and painting. Not to mention her dabbling in medical skills, she even has some attainments in singing and dancing... Speaking of which, if I had not entered the palace earlier, I am afraid that the imperial concubine Mingyue would not be able to come in my turn. Do?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yi Xingen almost collapsed!
That's not because he didn't expect that the imperial concubine would bring up the old matter again, but because he thought that since the imperial concubine said such words, he would definitely not allow himself to get away with it.
She was frightened to death for a moment. When she saw the imperial concubine, she looked at her with a smile. She had some strength in her limbs and wondered what the imperial concubine's plan was. At least she was not planning to poison her legs at the moment.
"...My Majesty, what I said, I... I can't afford it, how dare you?" Yi Xing'en forced a smile, knelt straight, and whispered, "How can I be so virtuous... If I hadn't been promoted by my Majesty, I wouldn't be able to bear it. She can’t even be a concubine.”
After a moment of humility, she saw the imperial concubine but smiled and said nothing. She took courage and said, "Although I am dull, I dare not forget your great kindness and virtue."
Yun Fenghuang squinted at her and asked suddenly, "Whose daughter am I?"
"I contracted an illness for some reason..." Yi Xing'en opened her mouth. She was obviously familiar with the words, so she started to speak. When she saw the imperial concubine's eyes turned very cold, she immediately shivered, her whole body After being at a loss for a moment, he regained his composure and said in a low voice, "To tell you the truth, I am... I am... I am born... I am from a decent background... Is it true or not?"
"Huh?" Yun Fenghuang was startled. Thinking of some kind of cocoa, his expression became strange, and he coughed dryly, "What's going on?"
Yi Xingen tilted her head slightly, as if she couldn't bear to face the scene of receiving Dong Lai, and said in a hoarse voice: "I am... I was originally sold into a brothel in Zhizhou, because when I was young, my madam thought I had some talent. , so she has been hidden deep in the building, teaching singing and dancing skills throughout the month, in order to become a blockbuster when she grows up! Who knows... The bustard just said... please... please take my concubine... Xu and the powerful people of Zhizhou, in the midst of the chaos in the three states, the brothel and All the dignitaries encountered unexpected events in the rebellious army! I... was lucky enough to be living outside, but by chance, I came into the palace."
"Isn't that strange?" Yun Fenghuang couldn't help being happy. He leaned over, pinched her chin, forced her to turn her face, and said softly, "I said there was chaos in the three states, and misfortunes happened to brothels and dignitaries. I don’t believe it. I’m so beautiful and pretty, I’m so moved when I see it...”
She chuckled softly, "Will those rebels let me go?"
Yi Xingen's eyes sparkled, and she whispered: "I dare not hide it from my mother-in-law. The deaths of the madam and the dignitaries are all related to me. In my family, there has never been a county magistrate, so I am the one who The biological father. However, his father was an upright son. He offended the officials and was imprisoned on various charges. He died in prison soon! Not long after, it was found that his treasury was in short supply. The small amount of property in the family could not fill the hole. ! I have two brothers, one of whom has been a friend of my late father since he was a child and has disappeared; the second brother is the legitimate eldest brother. He was also young and vigorous at that time, running around to complain to his late father, and soon he became inexplicable. He died suddenly. The concubine and his aunt were immediately sold into the building. After that, his aunt could not bear the humiliation and committed suicide with his aunt, leaving the concubine alone in the brothel. There was no hope for the concubine. , who would have known that when chaos broke out in the three states, I... Hong Ling was hanging on the beam, but she was rescued."
"The man claimed to be entrusted with it."
"I thought it was strange that I was asking for my late father's grace, so I threatened to die. The other party, Xu Fu, was afraid that it would be difficult to explain, so I revealed whether I had been entrusted by my adopted second brother."
"But he refused to reveal his second brother's identity and surname. When the second brother came out, I was too young and didn't remember it at all."
"In anger, he sent me out of Zhizhou. He originally planned to arrange for me to be fostered by a family with no worries about food and clothing, and to have a kind and honest husband later... Maybe I was not happy to be arranged like this. After hearing the arrival of the flower and bird envoy, He tricked him into leaving and ran out. "
After a pause, she said, "Did I enter the palace on my own initiative?"
Yun Fenghuang squinted his eyes and looked at her, and said slowly: "Then why? Don't tell me that if I don't, then I will lose my status. If not, I wouldn't be so docile and obedient in those years, even if I am alone in charge of liquid. , and I have no intention of actively competing for favor!"
"...My dear, it's easier said than done." Yi Xing'en was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "To tell you the truth, although I was considered a queen of the official family when I was young, after all, I have been in the building since I was a child, and I can hear and see. None of the people I accepted were like those in the building: when I was young and beautiful, I tried to find a way to win over the good ones. From then on, I stayed with the vines and relied on the pine branches for life! So at the earliest, did I ever think about relying on my appearance to win over Bidong? To occupy a place... No, what I have seen since entering the palace is far from my imagination. Although I have had wishful thinking, I know the importance of it better. If I had not risked offending the Queen Yuan by showing off when I first entered the palace, I would have chosen In order to be a palace servant for the empress, I really won’t survive until now.”
"That's not necessarily the case." Yun Fenghuang said disapprovingly, "At that time, I had already risen to prominence, and the concubines were hoping that I could live in the future and compete with me. If I didn't go to other people's legs, I'm afraid I would have Just make me a concubine!"
Yi Xing'en said: "There is also a case where Keke was forced to leave his mother and keep his son when she gave birth to Princess Dong Zhaoqing... Madam, everyone is like you. When they have no hope of having children, they are very willing to keep Dong's heir. The life of the girl’s mother.”
Yun Fenghuang asked with great interest: "Why do I think that I am so kind-hearted and weak-limbed? You must know that when I first entered the palace, everyone inside and outside thought that I was cruel-hearted and cruel!"