The concubine is extremely cautious

Chapter 208 She Must Preserve Wealth First

Shunpin smiled and responded, "I understand what you sisters mean. When your Majesty comes to Changchun Palace, I will definitely mention it to him."

These concubines might not be able to see the emperor once every few months.

But Shunpin had a princess, and the emperor would come to see her once or twice occasionally. Using the princess as an excuse, she could also go to Qianxin Palace to pay her respects.

That's why the concubines thought of asking her for help.

The concubines sat for a while, chatting about some trivial matters in the palace, and then said goodbye and left.

Chunque stepped forward and asked, "Your Highness, are you going to go and advise His Majesty to bring the Imperial Concubine back to the palace in advance?"

"If I really bring it up, do you think Concubine Lan will target me?" Shunpin asked back.

Chunque suddenly realized, "You are right, Madam. If you had mentioned this matter, Concubine Lan would have been dissatisfied with you. Look at what happened to Concubine Xu... It's really terrible."

"These people are not favored. They know that they can't compete with the imperial concubine whether she comes back or not, so they want her to come back early. But those newcomers are all trying their best to win favor. If I mention it, it will arouse public anger." Shunpin said calmly, "Why should I come out and be the bad guy?"

Shunpin is the head of a palace and has a princess.

Even if the concubines of Wen's party steal things, they will not snatch them from her.

Naturally, she did not have the worries that Wang Zhaoyi and the others had.

Even if a few more concubines die in the palace, it won't be her fault. Why should she take the lead?

On the contrary, if he suggested to the Emperor to bring the Imperial Concubine back ahead of time, wouldn't that be a blatant offense to Lan Zhaoyi and those concubines vying for favor?

She didn't dare to offend either Ning Wanyin or Lan Zhaoyi.

Therefore, she would never dare to mention the idea of ​​bringing the imperial concubine back to the palace ahead of time.

……

Mingde Palace.

In the main hall was a new three-legged enamel incense burner made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, filled with silver charcoal without a trace of smoke.

Concubine Jing and Su Ruhuan sat quietly beside the incense burner, sipping tea and chatting.

"I heard that Concubine Xu passed away...how pitiful." Su Ruhuan's watery eyes were filled with sympathy.

Jingpin also looked sad, "I didn't expect that she...ah..."

"I am fortunate to have the protection of Concubine Jing, otherwise I don't know what situation I would be in now. I will always remember Concubine Jing's care." Su Ruhuan looked grateful.

"Sister Su, you are too kind. Concubine Lan has always been kind and fair. Even without me, she would definitely take good care of you." Concubine Jing naturally would not take advantage of such flattery.

Never leave any room for gossip.

"Your Majesty is right. Last time, the Empress Dowager's sacrifice ceremony was held, Concubine Lan did a great job. Concubine Lan is both talented and virtuous, and I have always admired her. I believe that Concubine Lan will be the second one among us newlyweds to be promoted to the rank of concubine." Su Ruhuan smiled sweetly.

Jingpin's hand holding the teacup sank slightly, "Is there something going on with Concubine Lan's wedding?"

"I don't know about that. But can't I be promoted by assisting in managing the six palaces? This is what the nanny told me when I first entered the palace." Su Ruhuan looked innocent.

indeed.

Su Ruhuan reminded her.

Pregnancy is not the only way to get promoted.

It is possible to be promoted if one has made contributions to the family, assists in managing the six palaces, or attends to the sick.

If Wen Shutang can do a good job in assisting the six palaces and gain experience, and the emperor values ​​the Wen family, she will definitely be promoted to the position of concubine.

Once she becomes pregnant again, she will be promoted to the position of concubine, surpassing herself directly.

Come to think of it, it's actually very similar to the way Ning Wanyin got promoted back then.

Ning Wanyin was always faster, one step faster than her.

Ning Wanyin alone is already a difficult problem, and now Wen Shutang appears...

"Lan Zhaoyi assists in managing the six palaces. The affairs are complicated, and the imperial concubine is not here. She can manage the harem by herself and still keep it in order. She is really amazing." Su Ruhuan continued to sigh.

Jingpin's mind, however, had already drifted far away. She knew very well that Wen Shutang was used by the emperor to check and balance Ning Wanyin.

but……

Wen Shutang is not the only one in this palace who is suitable to assist in managing the six palaces.

Anyone else would be more in line with her interests than Wen Shutang.

The faces of the concubines appeared in Jingpin's mind one by one, and she chose a suitable candidate.

only……

Concubine Jing's eyes fell on Su Ruhuan. Every time, it was her unintentional words that gave her the inspiration to set up the trap.

There's something a little strange about Su Ruhuan.

Is she worried?

……

In the Dyed Maple Pavilion.

Ye Zhaoyi was lying on the sickbed. She had lost a child unexpectedly, and it would be difficult for her to get pregnant again in the future...

This huge blow made her dazed and sad.

Two palace maids outside the window sill were talking in low voices.

"I heard that the Ye family plans to send another concubine to the palace. What should our master do?"

"The master's body is damaged and it is difficult for her to get pregnant again. Has the Ye family given up on the master? Oh, without the Ye family and without children, the master's future life will be difficult."

Ye Zhaoyi, who was lying on the bed, felt as if struck by lightning.

what?

Father is planning to send his concubine's younger sister into the palace?

Yes.

Her legitimate sister is young, and her concubine sister is one year younger than her. Now that she can't have children herself, her father will send her concubine sister into the palace sooner or later.

Her concubine sister had always been at odds with her at home. Once she entered the palace, she would have the support of the Ye family, while she would be abandoned by her family. Her fate would be obvious.

She used to love bullying those concubines who were not favored and had no support. She would never let herself fall into such a situation.

Ye Zhaoyi had no time to be sad for a while. She had to find a way to preserve her wealth and glory first.

She cannot be replaced by her concubine sister!

The topic that the two palace maids outside the window were quietly discussing shifted from the Ye family to the recent death of Concubine Xu.

"Xu Zhaoyi died tragically... Everyone said it was Concubine Yao who did it..."

"With Concubine Lan protecting her, isn't Concubine Yao able to walk around with impunity? It would be great if our master could also help manage the six palaces like Concubine Lan..."

The speaker has intention, and the listener is touched.

Ye Zhaoyi suddenly had an idea. Yes, how could she forget that the merits of assisting the six palaces could also be promoted!

The more Ye Zhaoyi thought about it, the more she felt that there was great potential for this matter.

Wen Shutang's position is equal to his own, but he has an extra title.

Her father was the Minister of Revenue, and her own father was the Minister of Works.

Her father was the emperor's confidant, but her own father had made great contributions to flood control and was an important official whom the emperor relied on particularly.

In terms of family background, father and status, they are about the same.

Wen Shutang can assist in managing the six palaces, so why can't she?

Xiao Yunyao is gone, and Wen Shutang will take over. If Wen Shutang makes any big mistakes, Your Majesty should consider yourself next.

As long as she was promoted to concubine and became the head of a palace, even if a concubine's sister entered the palace, she would be able to kill the mother and take the child away in the future because of her low status and inability to raise a child.

At that time, the Ye family will still fully support her.

As long as she can be promoted to the position of concubine, the Ye family will never give up a high-ranking concubine regardless of whether she can give birth or not.

Ye Zhaoyi suddenly felt that her brain was working better than ever before and her thoughts were so clear.

But in just a moment, he had figured out the situation and found a way out!

"Someone come——" Ye Zhaoyi shouted.

Two palace maids who were chatting outside the window heard the noise and quickly stood up and walked in.

"Master, are you awake? Do you want some water?" the maid asked attentively.

Ye Zhaoyi asked, "Where is Aunt Xi? Go find her."

"Madam has gone to the Imperial Hospital to get medicine for you. I'll go and ask Madam to come over right away." The palace maid said hurriedly.

After a while, Nanny Xi came back and Ye Zhaoyi dismissed the other palace servants.

Only the master and his servant were left in the room.

Ye Zhaoyi stared at her with sharp eyes, "Mammy, does father want to send my concubine's sister to the palace?"

"There are indeed some rumors, but the Ye family has not made any arrangements yet." Aunt Xi comforted her, "You should take good care of yourself first..."

"Mammy, mother said that you would definitely help me. There is one thing I need your help with..." Ye Zhaoyi looked at Mammy Xi earnestly.

Nanny Xi immediately knelt down and said, "If it weren't for you, my son would have died of illness. You spent a lot of money to save my sick son. My life belongs to you."

As for dealing with Ning Wanyin...

Ye Zhaoyi didn't think of her at this time.

Of course she was resentful. If it weren't for Ning Wanyin, why would she have a false pregnancy and miscarriage?

But when it comes to his own future and status, things like revenge have to be put aside.

She has to protect her own wealth first.