nycdaug Chapter 147 The authorities are obsessed with it
Chapter 147 The authorities are obsessed with it
As the leader, Emin naturally cannot be punished. No wonder Concubine Qi suddenly became so rampant.
It seems that there is a close connection between the former dynasty and the harem.
A cold light flashed in the emperor's eyes.
"Jin Guoshi is a noble lady, does this match the history of Tong?"
Jiang Ruyin smiled and nodded, a gleam of brilliance flashing in her eyes. "Of course it's right. Lady Guo will be much happier knowing this. Lady Guo wrote to me asking for permission to come to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat."
The emperor frowned, "Her pregnancy is less than three months old. Is it stable?"
"The imperial physician said that Concubine Guo is in good health and the fetus is healthy, but she is troubled by the promise she made."
The emperor understood and agreed to this matter, "Then make arrangements as soon as possible!"
Concubine Guo happily arrived at the Old Summer Palace. The bondservant family quietly disappeared in the passage of time, as many had expected.
The wind was gentle and the scenery was bright. The summer heat was washed away by the miles of water waves under the sky.
Amid the noisy chirping of cicadas, Xinpin happily stepped into the daylight.
"I pay my respects to the Empress."
Xinpin couldn't hide her smile, which made Jiang Ruyin smile involuntarily as well.
"Hurry up, you're so happy, but do you have any good news to share with me?"
Xinpin was almost grinning from ear to ear, and said mysteriously, "Did you receive the papaya from the other day?"
"It's twice as much as before. Hongxuan won't even use the ice bowl without papaya."
Speaking of this, Jiang Ruyin's smile became more sincere.
"Look, I just brought a papaya to Xinghuachun Pavilion."
Speaking of the Xinghuachun Pavilion, Xinpin was quite emotional, "After all, they have a child. I see that Qianpin is very stable and has lost the timidity she had when she first entered the palace."
"Wealth and honor can cultivate one's character." Jiang Ruyin meant something.
Xinpin smiled embarrassedly, "Your Majesty is right. My father used to be the governor of Zhaotong Prefecture. This year, the Emperor abolished Zhaotong Prefecture, and my father came to Beijing to serve as an official. This is the last batch of papayas I have received."
Jiang Ruyin suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. To be transferred to the capital, talent and opportunity are both indispensable. This time, after suffering, happiness finally comes."
Looking back on the eleven years since she married into the royal family, Concubine Xin couldn't help but shed tears for herself.
Apart from the year she spent with her daughter and the year she first entered the mansion, Xinpin really couldn't think of any happy things that happened to her.
Facing Jiang Ruyin's hint, Xinpin bluntly said, "The Emperor originally intended to abolish Zhaotong Prefecture."
"When I first came to the Old Summer Palace, someone passed me a note, and I gave it to the Emperor."
Xinpin said this with a slightly sad look on her face.
"Since you have the emperor's protection, why does Concubine Xin look so sad?" Jiang Ruyin pretended to be concerned.
Concubine Xin stared at Jiang Ruyin's frowning face and suddenly smiled sadly, "Human power has its limits. I just suddenly realized that when that letter appeared, I had no choice."
Jiang Ruyin sighed softly, "Yes, human power is ultimately limited. The people behind the scenes have all-powerful hands and eyes, and the emperor's grace is so great that there are always places he cannot take care of. There are too many things going on in the previous dynasty and the harem, and Princess Shuhe is a very gentle person."
Speaking of Shuhe, Xinpin's eyes turned red. "Your Majesty is absolutely right. I really don't know what to do. I can only come to you for help."
"What can I do about this?"
Xinpin became anxious. "Children in the palace are the most difficult to raise. Your Majesty has a prince, is a concubine, and holds the power to assist in the management of the six palaces. Without extraordinary abilities, who can compete with Your Majesty?"
Her words hit the nail on the head, causing Jiang Ruyin to pause.
Jiang Ruyin restrained her expression and leaned back. "I don't quite understand. Sister Xinpin, please be at ease. Could you explain it to me?"
Xinpin felt a little uneasy. She sat back in her seat and spoke hesitantly, "In the harem, the Imperial Concubine has power but no children, Concubine Duan also has power but no children, Concubine Qi has children but no power, and Concubine Wan in the past was favored but had no power and no children. Your Majesty is unique and stands out from the crowd, so naturally you attract attention. It's mainly because the person behind the scenes who asks the most questions is you, Your Majesty."
Jiang Ruyin looked solemn.
Xinpin was right. The mastermind behind the scenes had also noticed her, but she was unaware of it.
But not only for my own ambitions, but also for Hongxuan's future, I cannot remain silent.
All the staff in the palace are at his disposal, so the only thing left is the personnel outside the palace.
The emperor's blood-dropping dart was withdrawn, and the guards of the Jiang Mansion began patrolling around the mansion again.
Then it can only be my illusory maternal grandparents' home.
A fierce look flashed across Jiang Ruyin's eyes, and she warmly ordered Suochun to add more tea for Xinpin.
"May I ask what the person in the letter was asking?"
Xinpin quickly replied, "I'm asking about the affairs of the masters and ladies in the palace. It's always vague and there's no definite answer. Ultimately, it's about asking the emperor's preference."
Jiang Ruyin nodded, "I understand."
Jiang Ruyin cleared her mind and turned to comfort Xinpin, "Don't worry, the Forbidden City is the Emperor's Forbidden City. No matter how small the action is, the dragon has its reverse scale. If that person really dares to do anything, not to mention the Emperor, I will not let him go."
This was an admission that she was quite powerful, and Concubine Xin was beaming with joy.
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Within the Shattered Jade Pavilion, Zhen Huan was trapped in this tiny world, as if abandoned by the entire world. The few crabapple trees in the courtyard trembled in the cold wind, their petals scattered across the muddy ground, adding to the desolation.
Inside the room, the candlelight flickered, and the dim light and shadow were reflected on Zhen Huan's pale face.
Huanbi's face was filled with sorrow, her eyes complex and filled with hatred. "Father has spent all the family money on my eldest sister. My wife's dowry and the shop have all been sold. Now our family is in a bad shape. His position as Minister of Personnel has been demoted. I wonder what position he holds now..."
Zhen Huan heard this, her eyes filled with pain and self-blame, tears welling up in her eyes: "It is I who have implicated my father. I thought I could find protection in this palace, but I didn't expect to end up like this."
At this time, Liu Zhu came in with a food box, her brows furrowed, and she cried, "My lady, the food they sent is all rotten. They are really going too far. This Sui Yuxuan is like a cold palace now, and they don't even give us a good face."
Zhen Huan looked at the food box and felt a pang of sadness in her heart. Before she could say anything, she felt dizzy.
Jin Xi hurried forward to support Zhen Huan, calling out anxiously, "My lady, my lady, what's wrong with you?"
Zhen Huan's body slowly fell down, and her consciousness gradually became blurred. All she could hear were the panicked shouts of the people around her echoing in the silent and cold Sui Yu Xuan.
When the news of Zhen Huan's pregnancy came, Jiang Ruyin was playing chess with the emperor on the same bed, and Guo Changzai was laughing and joking beside them, making the emperor laugh from time to time.
Su Peisheng presented the letter, carefully avoiding Jiang Ruyin on the side, and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, this is a letter from the commander of the palace guards. It concerns Concubine Wan."