The beautiful blue hair is tied up diagonally with a jade hairpin. Under the slender willow eyebrows, a pair of moon-like eyes are like spring water, full of affection. Her fair and flawless skin showed a hint of pink, and she looked back slightly, clear and agile.
Shen Qingyi sat timidly on the edge of the bed and glanced at Jamel Xiao shyly.
Jamel Xiao's heart moved, and he pushed the hair on Shen Qingyi's temples behind her ears: "My dear concubine..."
Shen Qingyi held Jamel Xiao's hand and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, when I am at home, my mother always calls my concubine by her nickname, 'Qing'er'. Your Majesty, please do the same tonight."
The girl mustered up the courage to look at her with a childish innocence.
Jamel Xiao was amused by her cute look and couldn't help pinching the tip of her nose: "Little naughty one."
"The emperor agrees to my concubine~~"
"Okay, it's all up to you, Qing'er."
[Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for pretending to be innocent, winning the emperor's favor, and gaining *1 Palace Fighting Point in "Late Night Conversation"! 】
The moon is high and the candlelight is flickering.
After Jamel Xiao's shocking exclamation, tonight in Zichen Palace was destined to be a sleepless night.
Outside Zichen Palace.
Xiaowuzi leaned on the threshold and dozed off.
When Eunuch Xia saw that the fifth son was lazy, he couldn't help but hit him on the head: "Foolish thing, please be alert! Why are you on duty?"
Seeing that the visitor was Eunuch Xia, Xiao Wuzi immediately wiped his saliva and smiled flatteringly: "Master, I have asked for water three times here, so it must be about the same. When Concubine Yu was favored again, she only asked for water twice. What?"
Eunuch Xia glanced at the door and said meaningfully: "What's going on here? Our little master is so powerful."
"Ah?" Xiao Wuzi scratched his head in confusion: "It's impossible for a mere Shen Ji to be able to compare with Concubine Yu, right?"
"It's Shen Ji today, but she may not be the same tomorrow. Just wait."
Sure enough, after Eunuch Xia finished speaking, Jamel Xiao's voice asking for water was heard again in the house.
Xiao Wuzi looked at Eunuch Xia in shock: "Master, you are really amazing!"
"Stop talking nonsense and go prepare water!" Eunuch Xia lightly kicked Xiao Wuzi.
…
Under the dim moonlight, the movement in Zichen Palace did not stop for a long time.
Shen Qingyi was too tired to open her eyes, but she was still thinking about the rules of Zichen Palace: "Your Majesty, there are rules in Zichen Palace. Concubines are not allowed to stay overnight. Concubines..."
Xiao Jingyan pressed Shen Qingyi back into his arms with satisfaction, Yun Danfeng said lightly: "What's wrong with the rules? I want you to stay."
Shen Qingyi's voice was hoarse and she comforted: "Although the emperor cherishes the concubines, the concubines must also consider the emperor. And the sisters in the harem are like this, so how can the emperor make an exception for the concubines? If the emperor likes it, the concubines will come again tomorrow... …”
The hook of the last sentence obviously moved Jamel Xiao even more.
Jamel Xiao moved his brows slightly and finally responded to Shen Qingyi.
Shen Qingyi supported his tired body and was about to kneel down, but was pulled into Jamel Xiao's arms.
"Your Majesty!" Shen Qingyi exclaimed, looking at the other party in disbelief.
He doesn't plan to do it again, does he?
As if aware of Shen Qingyi's thoughts, Jamel Xiao couldn't help but nodded her forehead: "What are you thinking about?!"
Shen Qingyi's cheeks were slightly red.
"After I established diplomatic relations with Tubo recently, I found that the seventy-two small countries on the border are leaderless, so I plan to send your father to station them. What do you think?"
Such important court affairs are naturally beyond Shen Qingyi's ability to interfere.
Jamel Xiao said this, obviously out of temptation rather than trust.
Shen Qingyi slandered in her heart and said with a horrified expression: "But my concubine's father is just a general judge in Jingzhou, how can he be qualified for such an important task?"
Jamel Xiao saw that Shen Qingyi didn't understand anything, so he couldn't help but touch her head in a funny way: "I will promote him and let him serve as the 'Inspector of all provinces', and leave with the emperor's order, so that no one will dare to look down on him."
Shen Qingyi was secretly surprised.
You must know that the inspectors in each province are high-ranking officials of the third rank.
Previously, Shen Dingqian's Jingzhou general magistrate was only an official of the sixth rank.
Shen Qingyi pretended to be overjoyed and said simply: "Then concubine, I would like to thank the emperor."
Jamel Xiao saw that she was full of joy and anger, with an innocent look, and he couldn't help but curl up his lips: "Tomorrow I will ask your father to come to Beijing to report on his work, and then I will arrange for your father and daughter to reunite."
Shen Qingyi is naturally unstoppable.
…
It was almost dawn when we returned to Lanyue Pavilion.
Today the Queen is going to see the Queen Mother, so the concubine arranges her morning and evening meditation at noon.
Luluo looked at the black spots under Shen Qingyi's eyes and felt distressed: "My lord, if you feel tired, why don't you just skip greeting the queen today? Didn't the emperor just say that he wants you to have a good rest and there is no need to greet the queen?" What?"
Shen Qingyi frowned: "Although Your Majesty is so eloquent, if I don't go to pay your respects, I will be criticized by everyone, and I will inevitably not be able to explain clearly."
"My slave made a mistake."
"It's okay, you are also thinking about me, but my current status is far inferior to that of Concubine Yu, so I have to be careful in my words and deeds." At this point, Shen Qingyi turned around and ordered: "Prepare some good ones. The tea leaves will be taken away by my father. After all, they belong to the palace. I think my father will be able to use these to establish relations when he returns to Tubo."
Luluo was quite moved: "The young master is so kind to me."
Okay?
Shen Qingyi laughed.
It's just that now she only has Shen Dingqian as a relative, which is better than nothing.
…
"My lord, Shen Dingqian, would like to send my regards to my little master. May you be safe, little master."
After Shen Dingqian finished discussing things with Jamel Xiao in the Imperial Study Room, he rushed to the atrium in the dust and saw Shen Qingyi who had been waiting for a long time.
Shen Qingyi helped Shen Dingqian up, and when she saw the gray on his temples, she felt sad: "We haven't seen each other for so many years. My father has been working hard away from home."
Looking at his graceful daughter who had already been born, Shen Dingqian was filled with emotions.
Back then, the late emperor had sent him to Jingzhou and was not allowed to return to the capital. If it had not been for the Holy Father's summons today, I am afraid that the day when he would meet Shen Qingyi would still be far away. He had been alone for so many years, and the most sorry thing was that Shen Qingyi.
"Little Master..."
Shen Qingyi stopped him and said, "Father, just call me 'daughter' as usual."
Shen Dingqian was startled for a moment, then patted Shen Qingyi's hand: "Daughter, how are you in the palace? How does the emperor treat you?"
"The Emperor treats his daughter very well and always protects her..." Shen Qingyi choked up and said, "It's just that my daughter has always been thinking about her father. I wonder when we can see him again after we say goodbye this time."
At this moment, Luluo received the carefully prepared gift.
Shen Dingqian looked at these gifts, took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry, my lord. After I complete your mission, I will definitely request an order to return to the capital and never be separated from my lord!"
In the corner of the atrium, Jamel Xiao was hiding behind the pillars, his mouth slightly curved, and he smiled with satisfaction.
[Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for his outstanding performance in the "Father's Visit", which made the emperor relax his guard and gained *1 Palace Fighting Point! 】
After Shen Qingyi heard the system sound, she cursed again in her heart.
This damn Jamel Xiao, even when he was reunited with his relatives, he would hide in a corner and eavesdrop. He was so suspicious!
I have known for a long time that the emperor is suspicious, but I didn’t expect him to be so powerful!
However, at this moment, Jamel Xiao, who had already left, couldn't help but sigh slightly when he thought of what Shen Qingyi said just now, "I miss my father."
The appointment of Shen Dingqian as the inspector of the provinces this time was not a whim, but a plan.
Among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, only Shen Dingqian came from a clean family and had a clean background. He had served as the magistrate of Jingzhou for many years. He was dedicated and talented. This time, he was the perfect candidate for the post of inspector of various provinces. Therefore, even in his heart, Shen Qingyi already had a position, but for the sake of the country, they had to be separated.
But even so, Jamel Xiao couldn't help but feel heartbroken when he thought of Shen Qingyi's tears.
Anyway, since I can't give her family affection, I will never treat her harshly in other aspects.
"Little Fifth Son, pass on the message, Shen Ji Hui has a good heart, and I like it very much. I will register her as 'Noble Concubine'!"
Thinking of what the master said last night, Xiao Wuzi suddenly realized.
However, Shen Qingyi at this moment had no idea how much trouble Jamel Xiao's move would cause her.
…
[Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for being promoted to "Noble Concubine" and gaining the Palace Fighting Point*1! 】
[It is detected that the host has accumulated *3 Gongdou Points. The next cyan level (appearance) needs to be consumed to redeem a single talent. *5 Gongdou Points are required. Please keep up the good work! 】
"Concubine (concubine), please send your regards to the Queen. May the Queen be blessed with peace and happiness."
"Get up."
"Thank you, Queen."
After everyone took their seats, their eyes all fell on Shen Qingyi's face.
Shen Qingyi was the one who attended the bed last night, and today the emperor promoted her to the throne and arranged for Shen Dingqian to enter the palace so that their father and daughter could get together. They really stole the show!
Thinking that Jamel Xiao had never been flirtatious with women, and even Concubine Yu had never had the honor of asking for sex six times a night, everyone couldn't help but hate Shen Qingyi!
"Shen Guiji is really amazing. In just a few months, she rose from the unknown Chang Zai to the noble concubine she is today. I'm afraid no one else can even ask for such a good blessing, right?" Even if she was banned for a month, Concubine Jin still spoke unforgivingly.
However, this time, Concubine Jin seemed to be wiser.
Not only did the sentence mock Shen Qingyi, but it also caused a wave of hatred for her.
After all, there are many beautiful ladies here who have just entered the palace, but none like Shen Qingyi.
Shen Qingyi noticed the hatred in Concubine Jin's eyes, and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Everything I have is a reward from the Emperor. The Queen reminds me that I am too ashamed to accept what Concubine Jin said."
After punching the cotton, Concubine Jin's eyes darkened.
Shen Qingyi caused her and Kang'er to be separated for a month. She would never let this debt go easily!
Li Changzai, who had been huddled in the corner, suddenly said in a low voice: "I heard that Shen Guiji reunited with her family this morning, but isn't it an honor for a palace concubine to meet her family only when she is the ninth concubine?"
This sudden sentence actually came from the unknown Li Changzai.
Shen Qingyi frowned and glanced at the other party.
Realizing that Li Changzai didn't seem to mention it carelessly, his face turned cold.
At this moment, Concubine Xian, who had been staying out of the situation, said: "No matter how great the rules are, they are set by the Emperor. The Emperor has given Shen Guiji permission to reunite with her family, and that is the rule. Chang Li's words are a bit out of context."
Being scolded by Concubine Xian, Li Changzai's eyes turned slightly red and he did not dare to speak anymore.
Shen Qingyi nodded gratefully to Concubine Xian.
Concubine Xian pursed her lips and smiled.
The queen at the top had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions, stretched out her hand and pressed the Qingming point: "Okay, I am tired today. If you have the time, why not go to Shoukang Palace to see the Queen Mother!"
When everyone saw this, they had no choice but to kneel down.
But at this moment, the queen suddenly said: "Shen Guiji, you stay."
