Ning Yuzhen didn't know that because of the emperor's actions, she had been targeted by the queen.
At this time, after she sent the letter, she received the imperial edict of canonization, and then she learned etiquette from the nun sent by the palace.
After studying for five days in a row, finally on the afternoon of the fifth day, grandma nodded with satisfaction and said: "I have taught you the etiquette of beautiful girls three times. The young master is the most standard I have ever seen."
Ning Yuzhen said with a smile: "Mom, that's ridiculous. It's just what you should do. I've troubled you to teach you so carefully these days."
After saying that, Qilan handed over the money at the right time.
Grandma took the advice, put away the money bag, looked at Ning Yuzhen meaningfully, cleared her throat, and said: "It's a matter of duty, this slave and the young master are destined, and I hope the young master can live well in the future." , that slave will talk to you about the ladies in the harem."
"The current Holy One is devoted to the people, so there are only four empresses, two little princesses and one little prince in the harem."
Ning Yuzhen was stunned for a moment. She didn't go out often when she was in Chuzhou, and her family never thought that she would one day enter the palace as a concubine, so she didn't tell her about the harem.
It is often said that there are three thousand beauties in the harem, but now it seems that this is an exaggeration.
"The only eldest prince is the daughter of the Empress. He is now eight years old. When he was in the dormitory, the Empress accidentally lost a child. Since then, he has worshiped Buddha in the room all the year round. Although the power of the Sixth Palace is still in his hands, If it’s not a big deal, I won’t come forward very often.”
Mammy paused, took a sip of tea, and then spoke again, "There are still three old people who were hiding in the residence back then, and the Queen has managed them well."
As soon as these words came out, there was silence in the room.
There were some things that were difficult to say clearly, but Ning Yuzhen and Qilan both understood the hints given by the nanny.
The meaning behind the words is, isn't it because of the empress that there are only four empresses in the palace now?
During the quiet time, Grandma suddenly felt regretful and wished she could give herself a slap in the face.
After staying in the palace for several years, he would still make this kind of mistake. If someone wanted to surrender to the queen, his life would be in danger if he surrendered to the queen himself.
Ning Yuzhen was surprised, but also noticed something was wrong with her, and said softly: "Mom, continue."
Mammy couldn't understand what she meant, and her heart trembled with fear. The three ladies behind her almost spoke in the simplest terms.
Concubine Xian entered Qian Mansion at the same year as the empress, and she was the biological mother of the eldest princess. Concubine Liang was a year later, and the second princess was her daughter.
The most favored person in the palace was Yigui, who was born as a commoner. When the emperor was still the prince, he went to the south of the Yangtze River and met Yigui who was doing laundry by the river. His clothes were simple and even patched, but the emperor was immediately disappointed. soul.
After he ascended the throne, he originally wanted to make Yi Gui a concubine, but she was of too ordinary origin and had no heirs. The court officials tried their best to stop her, so in the end she could only be made a noble concubine.
In order to compensate her, the emperor gave her a title. Even Concubine Liang, who had been with the emperor for eleven years and gave birth to a daughter for him, was not given a title.
Ning Yuzhen couldn't help but sigh at Yiguiren's favor and the emperor's cold heart.
"Mammy is very considerate." She personally took out a pair of pearl earrings from the makeup box and put them in her hands. "These are my favorite pair of earrings, but since grandma is so considerate of me, I will endure the pain." I will part with my love and give it to grandma to repay the affection between master and disciple these days."
These words directly dispelled the anxiety in Mammy's heart. Personal accessories and silver are not gifts of the same level.
It is equivalent to giving yourself a handle so that you can rest assured.
But Mammy didn't dare to agree to what she said next. She immediately knelt down in front of Ning Yuzhen and said respectfully: "My young master, I have a low status. I cannot afford to be your master and disciple."
Ning Yuzhen looked at the person kneeling in front of her with a calm expression.
After a long while, he tapped his fingers on the armrest twice.
Qilan on the side stepped forward to help grandma up, "It's getting late. The young master will enter the palace tomorrow. You need to rest early today. I will send grandma out."
The two of them bowed and left. Ning Yuzhen sat alone on a chair, calculating how much silver she had brought from home.
She agreed to be the last concubine and only had thirty taels of monthly silver. If she wanted to live a comfortable life before being favored, she still needed to take care of things, so this little monthly silver was not enough.
A lot of the money I brought from home has been spent during this period, and there are probably a few hundred taels left, which will be more or less useful for a while.
Ning Yuzhen supported her head with one hand, her eyes drifting to the blooming golden osmanthus outside the window, and her thoughts gradually became misty.
Time passed very quickly, and when the morning light fell on the next day, it was time for the drafted girl to enter the palace.
Several small sedans were swaying in the palace road. Amidst the swaying, several people were about to start their endless days in the palace.
Ning Yuzhen sat in the sedan chair and closed her eyes to relax. She was thinking about home last night and didn't sleep well.
At first, heavy footsteps could still be heard, but gradually, it seemed that the only thing left in the long palace road was his sedan chair and the breathing of the four eunuchs.
Ning Yuzhen woke up, opened a little of the curtain, and looked at her surroundings.
Except for my group of people, there was not a single palace maid or eunuch in sight.
Facing Qilan's worried eyes, Ning Yuzhen responded with a reassuring smile.
After an unknown amount of time, the sedan finally stopped.
The sedan curtain was opened, and Ning Yuzhen stepped out of the sedan with Qilan's support.
"My young master, your residence is Lijingxuan in Yonghe Palace. Don't go wrong." The eunuch carrying the sedan reminded at the side.
After walking for so long, she also had a hunch in her heart that she was probably placed in a peripheral place by the queen.
Even though she had a premonition in her heart, Ning Yuzhen couldn't help but sigh deeply in her heart when she saw this palace gate that seemed to be in disrepair.
Were we targeted just after entering the palace?
"My young master, this is a bit dilapidated." At this time, the eunuchs carrying the sedan chair had gone away, and only the master and the servant were left at the entrance of Yonghe Palace. Qilan didn't care about what she said. After all, this place is so beautiful to look at. Like someone's.
Ning Yuzhen walked inside, "What's wrong with being cleaner?"
Saying this, the words have a bit more meaning of joy in suffering.
Although the interior of Li Jing Xuan is a bit dated, fortunately, someone has cleaned it, so at least it doesn't require much effort on cleaning.
The best thing is that there is no chief concubine, so Ning Yuzhen does not have to go to the chief concubine every day to pay his respects.
"My slave, go ahead and pack up everything." There were a lot of things brought in from outside, and Qilan was walking around the room, almost splitting one person in half for use.
As soon as Ning Yuzhen sat down on the chair, the eunuch's shrill voice came from the door.
"Little Master Ning, this servant is the loyal father-in-law of the Concubine Xian's Palace, and he is here to give you a gift!"
Unexpectedly, the first person to visit her secluded place would be Concubine Xian.
She hurried out. After the queen, she was the virtuous concubine, so she couldn't neglect her.
Standing outside the door was an older father-in-law with a white face and a smile on his face, followed by six young eunuchs, all holding gifts in their hands.
"Excuse me, father-in-law, I have to go for a trip." Ning Yuzhen asked Qilan to take a money bag and pass it over, and said with a smile: "I live in a remote place. Even though it is autumn, the weather is still hot. Father-in-law, take it to cool off."
