The emperor could be patient, but Ling Lichun had no scruples. From time to time, he would stab Cui Shoufu to the left or right, embarrassing Cui Shoufu in public. Poor Cui Shoufu, who was almost seventy years old, was sick from anger.
The events of the previous dynasty did not affect the harem. Ling Wanying refused to see the emperor on the pretext that her appearance was damaged. She stayed behind closed doors every day. The emperor had no choice but to go to other people's palaces in the face of the beauty's tears.
Perhaps the poisoning made the emperor feel that the palace was not safe, and he also felt that the queen had neglected her duties. He divided most of the power in the queen's hands and made Qi's concubine a concubine so that she could handle palace affairs legitimately. The queen's illness became more and more serious.
The Queen Mother was very happy. She felt that everything had changed for the better after Ling Wanying entered the palace. Even Concubine Rou, whom she hated, was no longer free. So after Ling Wanying recovered from her illness, she called her to talk to her every day.
He fell in love with the simple and kind-hearted Ling Wanying more and more, but he turned a blind eye to the emperor's preference.
Returning from Ningfu Palace another day, Ling Wanying saw Zhao Shuyi carrying something and going to Zhaohe Palace. She was a little confused and heard Aunt Li say: "I heard that the two young princes like to wear clothes made by Zhao Shuyi very much. They also like Zhao Shuyi." After getting close to each other, the Concubine Xian asked Zhao Shuyi to go to the Showa Palace from time to time, and she also planned to ask the Queen for a decree to let Zhao Shuyi move to the Showa Palace."
Ling Wanying listened, nodded, and stopped asking. When she returned to the palace, she asked Su Jin if this was an opportunity. Su Jin shook her head, and Ling Wanying lowered her head in disappointment.
"I thought she didn't enter the palace voluntarily, but I didn't expect that not only did she do so voluntarily, but she also personally fed poison into the mouth of her cousin. My cousin loved her deeply, but she was so cruel, which is really disgusting. "Ling Wanying said, tightening the handkerchief in her hand.
"No wonder the queen is so confident about her. Duan Li also said that she can be trusted. It turns out that she did such a thing." Ling Wanying said in a mocking tone. Originally, they planned to use Mo Yao, but Mo Yao told the truth about her cousin's death that day. And although Mo Yao is smart, he can't hide his face, so the two decided to send her away and use this to set up Cui Jieyu.
Prompt the Cui family to take action, so that they can be caught.
Su Jin and Ling Wanying were talking in the room, Qingsu was studying food, Qiaozhu entered the dining room, put down the plate in his hand, and said: "I really envy Sister Qingye, she is valued by the empress, and the empress only wants to talk to her. "
"Of course, Qingye knows a lot and spends the longest time with his wife. Naturally, they have endless things to say between them." Qingsu said nonchalantly.
Qiaozhu added: "Sister Qingsu, you are also very powerful. No matter what the empress wants to eat, you can find a way to make it."
Qingsu straightened her back and said proudly: "Of course, how can I make your empress remember me if I don't have any skills?"
Qiao Zhu sighed a few more words and left the dining room. Mei Xiang saw her carrying a silver plate and asked, "Is this the fruit tea that the empress wanted? I'll send it in. Aunt Li is looking for you."
After hearing this, Qiaozhu handed the silver plate to Mei Xiang and went to find Aunt Li. An Jieyu was making tea and Su Jieyu was playing the piano. She sighed: "There will never be a better day than now, Concubine Lan." Your Majesty is such a good person.”
An Jieyu was noncommittal, and then heard Su Jieyu say: "I said, you should stop thinking about revenge. During this period, although His Majesty often comes to Yuhua Palace, he has not left Concubine Rou in the cold. Jin Princess Yang is smart and smart, and is His Majesty's favorite child. Even if Concubine Rou makes the same mistake as Concubine Shu, Your Majesty is concerned about her old love and Princess Jinyang, so the most he can do is to ground her, and Concubine Rou is so smart that she will never let her I will end up with the same fate as Concubine Shu."
An Jieyu said nothing and looked through the window at the eldest princess who was looking at the snow particles. Maybe Concubine Rou would also go crazy one day.
Time flies by, and the New Year turns over in the blink of an eye, ushering in the spring when the ice and snow melt. On a calm winter night, two little maids walked out of the Yuhua Palace, crossed the path, and sneaked to the bamboo forest.
Qi Zhongjing stayed in the palace until late at night because he was dealing with matters related to the Cui family, and was then kept by the emperor. Unexpectedly, he just came to visit his hometown and encountered trouble again.
Still about Concubine Lan, Qi Zhongjing sighed, thinking that it was Concubine Lan's credit that his sister was able to go home to recuperate. It was also because of Concubine Lan that his cousin was promoted to the concubine position so quickly. He thought, he might as well remind her.
The next day, when Qi Zhongjing left the Qinzheng Hall, he faced the proud emperor who had just received the good news from the border and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty."
Duan Li: "Huh?"
But Qi Zhongjing didn't say congratulations, leaving Duan Li confused until he went to Ningfu Palace and heard the Queen Mother say that Yin Meiren of Jinhua Palace was pregnant, but she was of low status and might not be able to raise an heir well, so After giving birth, whether it is a prince or a princess, they will be recorded in the name of Concubine Qi and raised by Concubine Qi.
Duan Li nodded and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. Although he no longer remembered Yin Meiren's appearance, he thought that Concubine Qi had her own heir, and he would not need to go to Jinhua Palace in the future.
It turns out that Qi Zhongjing was congratulating this, Duan Li thought. After leaving Ningfu Palace, he went to Yuhua Palace. The eldest princess now also lives in Yuhua Palace. There are three gentle mothers and concubines in Yuhua Palace. There is Aunt Qingye who knows many things. She is happy to miss Shu and does not want to return to Fengyi Palace.
As long as Ling Wanying is happy, Duan Li has no objection to the eldest princess staying in Yuhua Palace, but it is a pity that he and Concubine Lan have no children yet.
Duan Li was depressed, and was naturally coaxed by Ling Wanying. He admitted that he did enjoy the time when Ling Wanying only saw him.
Ling Wanying took the eldest princess for a walk in the Imperial Garden. The eldest princess seemed to particularly like the Imperial Garden. Although Ling Wanying didn't understand why, she came with her every day in order to look like she loved children. Su Jin also followed him.
The wind in early spring was still cool. Su Jin looked at Ling Wanying and the eldest princess in front of her. When she heard what Qingsu said next to her, she was about to turn her head to respond when she saw a piece of clothes behind the rockery, and her eyes darkened. An, walked quickly, protected Ling Wanying's side, and said: "The wind is chilly, and the empress is weak, so it's better not to stay in the imperial garden for too long."
The eldest princess also stopped and looked at Ling Wanying worriedly. Ling Wanying nodded and led everyone back to the palace. When leaving, Su Jin looked back at the rockery and thought, it's not the time yet.
The third prince behind the rockery patted his chest. He thought that the maid next to Concubine Lan had seen him. The second prince on the side saw his brother's useless look and sneered: "What are you afraid of? We are princes and belong to our father." My child, she is just my father’s concubine. What’s so scary about a little concubine? If you hadn’t pulled me, I could have just knocked her into the pool and avenged my mother’s concubine.”
After hearing what the second prince said, the third prince retorted: "I'm not afraid. I just think she is too far away from the pool and we can't hit her."
The third prince looked depressed. If it hadn't been for Concubine Lan, their maternal family would not have been destroyed overnight, and the concubine would not have passed away. The concubine was obviously fine that day, but after he came back and met Concubine Lan, he got it in the evening. News of the death of the mother-in-law.
It must be Concubine Lan's fault. Concubine Lan must have killed her mother. It's a shame that the father was deceived by that poisonous woman. Concubine Xian was unwilling to help them take revenge and even scolded them. The third prince's face was full of anger, "Next time, I will definitely help my mother and concubine get revenge next time."
Su Jin did not investigate the matter in the Royal Garden. It was Concubine Lan's birthday in a few days. The emperor wanted to make a big event, but Concubine Lan refused. She donated the money that the emperor originally planned to use to help her celebrate her birthday. , built a charity home in the west of the city to take in homeless orphans.
She told the emperor that she was the greatest luck to meet him and be with him often. She was willing to do more good deeds and live a simple life. She only hoped that God would see her sincerity and let her always get what she wanted.
The emperor was very moved and with a wave of his hand, charities were built in every state capital in Concubine Lan's name to take in homeless people.
Suddenly, Concubine Lan's reputation among the people actually surpassed that of the Queen.
But Concubine Lan said no, and it was impossible for everyone not to give gifts. The concubines in the harem sent a dazzling array of gifts. Even the Queen Mother sent her nuns to bring gifts. Also coming with her was the 12-year-old Princess Anyang. She was about to leave the palace and build a mansion, so she came to see the royal brother's favorite concubine that both her mother and queen praised.
Princess Anyang met Ling Wanying and found that Ling Wanying was as weak, beautiful, gentle and supple as she thought. She wrinkled her nose and didn't understand why the emperor's brother liked such beauties. Concubine Rou was like this, and Concubine Lan was like this.
But the Queen Mother told her not to talk too much, so she remained silent. Seeing Concubine Lan staring at her earrings, Anyang moved closer to her so that she could see it more clearly, "Does it look good? This is the eleventh birthday gift given to me by the Queen Mother. "
The earrings were made of pure rubies, in the shape of roses, as thin as cicada wings, and dazzling red. They were obviously an eighth birthday gift from my cousin to my sister. She cherished them very much and was reluctant to wear them. At that time, she She was young and accidentally left traces on the rose petals, but Sister was not angry. She only said that although the earrings were given by her cousin and were very precious, she was also the sister she cherished the most, so Ling Wanying I have a deep memory of these earrings.
Looking at the energetic Anyang, Ling Wanying nodded and said softly: "She is very beautiful."
Anyang felt that Concubine Lan's words were so nice that people couldn't help but get addicted to her, and couldn't help but understand why the emperor loved her.
Anyang didn't stay long, but left after only a quarter of an hour. When he left, he met the eldest princess and persuaded her to return to Fengyi Palace.
The eldest princess pretended not to hear, and Anyang left helplessly.
After her birthday, Ling Wanying cut the Yun brocade clothes sent by Concubine Xian into clothes and accompanied the eldest princess to the Royal Garden in them. The eldest princess wrinkled her nose and kept saying that Ling Wanying's clothes were not good.
Ling Wanying just smiled and didn't listen. In the imperial garden, she walked to the edge of the pool. Seeing the clear water, she said to Su Jin beside her: "Qingye..."
But before she finished speaking, two small figures suddenly jumped out from behind Ling Wanying and pushed Ling Wanying into the lake.
"Concubine Lan..."
"Ying'er..."
Qingye immediately wanted to jump into the water, but the second prince hugged his legs. The third prince heard the sound and looked to where the sound came from. He found that it was his father and concubine Rou. He was a little scared, but thought that he was his father's child. , Concubine Lan was just an irrelevant person, so she puffed up her chest and was about to speak when she was kicked away by Duan Li.
Duan Li jumped into the lake. The lake water in early spring was freezing cold. Ling Wanying covered up the shock in her eyes. She did not expect that the eldest princess also jumped down.
But there was no time to think so much. She was held in the arms of the emperor and swam towards the shore. When she saw the eldest princess was also held by Manager Cui, Ling Wanying felt relieved. There were tears in her eyes, her face was pale, and her voice was trembling, "Your Majesty... …”
His Majesty's words were heard over and over again, so pitiful. Duan Li didn't know why, but his eyes felt a little sore, "Don't be afraid."
"With Your Majesty here, I am not afraid of anything." Ling Wanying seemed to have great trust in the emperor. After looking at Su Jin on the shore, she fainted, making Duan Li panic for no reason.
When they arrived at the shore, they hugged Ling Wanying and left without stopping, leaving the palace people to go to the imperial doctor.
When Concubine Rou arrived, the emperor had already left Concubine Lan in his arms. She looked ugly and thought to herself, His Majesty's expression just now was really scary. Is Concubine Lan so good? So good that you can't bear to let her get hurt?
"Mother, is that your father's favorite empress, Concubine Lan?" Jinyang asked. Today, she finally asked her father to accompany her to go fishing in Liyu Lake. However, she never thought that after encountering such a thing, her father would enter the jade lake. Hua Gong will not come out.
Concubine Rou nodded with a complex expression, dispelling the last hope in Jinyang's heart. She looked at the two royal brothers who were stunned on the ground and turned away in disgust. It was really stupid to harm others in front of so many people. human face.
Concubine Rou asked the palace servants to inform Concubine Xian and left someone to take care of the two princes, so she took Jinyang to Yuhua Palace. This was the first time she stepped into Yuhua Palace. As soon as she entered, she saw the legendary simple Everything Lan Fei used was rare. The ruby gems sent from Fuzhou were just used by Lan Fei to make curtains. For the first time, Concubine Rou had doubts about Lan Fei's innocence.
Concubine Rou walked into the room and saw His Majesty's blank back. She walked over and said softly: "Your Majesty..."
The emperor, who was always aloof about his emotions and anger, had red eyes, raised his hands covered with blood, and said, "My child is gone."
Hearing the imperial doctor's plea for mercy, and seeing His Majesty's reddish eyes in front of her, Concubine Rou was both happy and jealous at the same time.
Fortunately, Concubine Lan's child was not saved, and her Jinyang was still the most important child to His Majesty. Concubine Lan, who was jealous and stupid, got the news she had longed for but could not get.
Concubine Rou heard her comforting words with difficulty: "Your Majesty and Concubine Lan will have children."
At this time, the imperial doctor said: "Ms. Lan Fei is already delicate. Now she fell into the water and got cold, and her miscarriage hurt her body. Not only will it be difficult for her to become pregnant in the future, but her lifespan will also be affected."
The imperial doctor always kept his words in good words, and the difficulty of getting pregnant meant that she would never be able to get pregnant again. Concubine Rou couldn't restrain her inner surprise, and was shocked when she saw the emperor's cold eyes looking over her.
"How could the two princes do such hurtful things without anyone's instructions? Let me investigate this matter thoroughly."
Manager Cui listened and exited the room. Concubine Rou was about to say something when she heard the emperor's voice saying without any emotion: "Concubine Lan is happy to be quiet. Concubine Rou, please go back first."
Concubine Rou yawned and said nothing, holding Jin Yang's hand and retreating. It wasn't until she returned to Ganquan Palace that she discovered that her daughter's hands and feet were cold and her face was pale. She said in a trembling voice: "Concubine, my father just looked at me." The eyes are so scary.”
"Don't be afraid. Mother and concubine are here. Your father was just too sad at the time."
Concubine Lan, whether to win over or get rid of her, Concubine Rou felt complicated.
