Cheng Ning went out and stood at the door for a while.
He looked at Gongsun Jin.
"Empress, it's time to go," Chunhua urged her: "What's wrong?"
nothing.
I just feel a little envious of Gongsun Jin.
When something happened to her grandfather, she resigned from the county in anger.
However, she is also very skillful in counties and counties. Cheng Ning passed by Cizhou two years ago and saw that the people there were happy.
Women like the wind are buried only in counties.
Cheng Ning didn't want Gongsun Jin to have the same regrets as himself. People with ambition should have opportunities.
She returned to Linhua Palace and lived a peaceful life for a while.
Xie Qingyi didn't bother her, and Ouyang Xi would come over to talk to her from time to time.
Even the two concubines, who had little presence in the palace, would come occasionally.
However, Cheng Ning didn't talk much and mostly listened to what they said.
The redbud tree is in bloom in spring.
A few days later, news came from the previous court that Gongsun Jin had officially taken up the post of Minister of Dali Temple.
Yu Mian, the former minister of Dali Temple, was involved in a corruption case worth tens of thousands of taels and was imprisoned.
This move shocked both the government and the public.
It's not that it's a pity that Yu Mian was imprisoned, but Gongsun Jin is quite embarrassing.
Although there have always been female officials in Jinyang, such as Cheng Ning and Meng Xin.
But if a woman is placed in the position of the Minister of Dali Temple, people will think that she does not have such courage.
However, Gongsun Jin was very impressive. He had only been in office for half a month and he had already solved a beautiful case.
It blocked everyone's mouth, and no one dared to discuss it anymore.
After Cheng Ning heard about it, he didn't have much reaction and just said: "It should be like this."
Her methods will never stop there.
In the future, there will be a bloody storm in the Jinyang court, and the Xie family should also be wary of Gongsun Jin.
Speaking of the Xie family, Xie Zhiyun has been very settled lately.
Ten days after returning home, I heard that Xie Nianjin, the only legitimate son of the Xie family, broke his leg while riding a horse.
Then came Yu Mian's fall.
No matter how stupid Xie Zhiyun was, he still figured out something was wrong.
How could Wei Yanzhou suddenly find out about Dali Temple? And why did something happen to his son at this critical moment?
Aren't they all Wei Yanzhou's warnings?
He once again felt how scary Wei Yanzhou was, and even suspected that his smile that night had nothing to do with what he said, and was actually intentional.
Later, Prime Minister Xie fell seriously ill and was unable to get up to go to court for several days.
After hearing this, Cheng Ning was not too touched. He just lowered his eyebrows slightly and didn't know what he was thinking.
"Why don't you eat this candy cake?" Ouyang Xi saw her distracted and asked with concern: "Is it not to your liking?"
Probably because life is boring, Ouyang Xi likes to prepare some food in Liyue Palace recently.
I heard that I bought many recipes and am researching them.
Therefore, when you come to Hua Palace, you always bring some to use as refreshments.
She was holding up a piece of chestnut cake dipped in candied fruits to Cheng Ning: "Concubine Yi and Concubine Zhao both said this chestnut cake is delicious, so why don't you see you touching it?"
The March wind blew gently, lifting Cheng Ning's hair at the temples.
She had been sleeping well recently and was being watched by Chunhua to drink medicine on time, so she recovered well and her cheeks had grown a little fleshy.
Looks a little plumper.
But she didn't really want to eat this chestnut cake.
The candied sugar soaked into the pastry should be very sweet.
Looking at the other pastries in the food box, there was one with green fruit slices on top that looked refreshing.
She pointed her finger: "I'll eat this piece."
Concubine Yi took a sip of tea and stopped with a smile: "It's better not to leave. This is what I just ate, but it's sour."
The fruit was very green and looked refreshing, but in fact it had a very sour taste.
"If Concubine Xi wants to eat it, then you can try it," Ouyang Xi's smile did not change and she sent the peach to Cheng Ning.
The master and servant exchanged glances calmly.
It's sour, but after one bite, it's acceptable.
Cheng Ning ate the small piece of pastry and said, "Concubine Shu's craftsmanship is getting better and better."
"You know how to praise me, but I don't see you eating more." Ouyang Xi scolded: "But you look much better recently."
The two concubines on the side also nodded.
"After all, His Majesty feels sorry for you. I heard that he often turns on the small stove to add food to you."
Although Ouyang Xi said this, there was no jealousy in his words.
Cheng Ning didn't know what was going on with Wei Yanzhou, but he always sent people to deliver food recently.
When it was delivered, she had to watch it while she ate it.
Paranoia has occurred.
Concubine Yi took another sip of tea: "The tea here is still delicious. It has a refreshing fragrance. It's the same tea. Why doesn't the one in my palace have this taste?"
It was obvious that she really liked it.
"Then you have to be more diligent," Ouyang Xi laughed again: "Because the secret is in the water."
Chunhua poured tea for the ladies and smiled happily: "Yes, Concubine Yi, the water we use to make tea is all dew collected under the plum trees."
Naturally it is different from ordinary water.
Concubine Yi suddenly said: "You are really attentive."
It's not that Cheng Ning has to be pretentious.
It's just that she used plum dew to soak it in for Wei Yanzhou to drink, and later changed it to other water. He had to dislike it and ordered Cheng Ning to prepare it.
She shot herself in the foot and had to ask a few maids to pick it up early every day.
Ouyang Xi's long eyelashes covered her eyes, making it impossible to see what she was thinking.
"Concubine Shu has been busy with beautiful girls recently, will she soon have something to show for her?" Concubine Zhao asked aloud.
Everyone knows that His Majesty is going to have a talent show, and the palace concubine is still in charge of the show.
Before Ouyang Xi could speak, Xiao Tao said angrily: "Wherever our empress can interfere, Concubine Hui is always taking the credit."
Cheng Ning raised his eyebrows, Xie Qingyi was suddenly generous?
In the past, neither she nor Xie Nianyao would have tried their best to hinder the draft.
Letting others come into the palace is to grab favors, how could she be willing to do so.
But according to Xiaotao, are you serious about making plans this time?
"She, the Xie family has been having a hard time lately, so she is probably busy looking for something to make up for."
If an errand falls on you and is done well, Your Majesty will naturally reward you.
"I'm afraid not," said Concubine Yi, "it's just that the people she selected will definitely side with her in the future."
All of them came from families of powerful officials, only Xie Nianyao and Xie Qingyi came from a noble family.
They are destined not to come together.
As for Xie Qingyi's choice this time, if she deliberately refutes it, she might end up with a few more girls from aristocratic families in the harem.
Cheng Ning agreed.
"Your Majesty has not yet had an heir. If the first heir comes from the belly of a daughter from an aristocratic family, it will be a new round of competition for the aristocratic family."
Ouyang Xi glanced at Cheng Ning.
Cheng Ning didn't care: "Your Majesty must have his own idea."
Ever since Xie Qingyi said she had never slept with him last time, she had vague doubts about Wei Yanzhou's thoughts.
He probably wouldn't want an heir from a girl from an aristocratic family.
"Concubine Xi is the one who has received the most kindness from the dragon. Isn't there any movement?" Concubine Zhao looked at Cheng Ning's belly.
She is obviously more honest and honest, and doesn't know how to turn around.
As soon as she finished speaking, she was pulled by Concubine Yi.
Although Cheng Ning had the lowest status among the people present, who dared to offend her.
Everyone knows that His Majesty cares.
Cheng Ning smiled: "Why does it involve me again?"
She obviously didn't want to take up the topic, so Concubine Yi also changed her mind.
After the tea conversation was over, on the way back to the palace, Xiao Tao helped Ouyang Xi and asked, "My queen, do you see anything?"
"She's definitely pregnant. She didn't like eating sour food before."
