Chapter 405: The buried concubine VS the ruthless and romantic emperor 53
Fengyi Palace.
The queen sat quietly on the couch, her eyes showing unspeakable complexity.
Her eyes seemed to penetrate the palace wall and saw the charming or sad faces in the harem.
The death of Concubine Shu was like a stone thrown into the middle of a lake, causing ripples in the queen's heart.
Concubine Shu's arrogance and unscrupulous behavior in the past really disgusted her.
But seeing such a decisive death, a trace of pity can't help but feel in my heart.
"This harem is really a place for cannibalism. No matter how fierce a woman is, she cannot escape fate."
The queen murmured secretly, and a deep feeling suddenly surged in her heart. Fatigue and a sense of emptiness.
In this harem, countless women work hard every day to fight to the death, but all they do is fight for one man.
As for this man, his heart has long been occupied by another woman, not to mention, he is still her legitimate husband.
When the queen thought of this, she felt a surge of sourness in her heart.
She doesn't care how Qin Zhaorong is pampered, she can accept it even if she is about to give birth to a child.
But the emperor's preference for Qin Zhaorong and the changes he made were like a sharp thorn piercing the queen's heart.
She hated Qin Zhaorong, hated her for taking away the emperor, hated her for breaking the balance of the harem, and was also afraid that her status would be threatened.
She thought of ten thousand ways to kill Qin Zhaorong.
But now that woman lives in the Hall of Supreme Harmony and is firmly protected by the emperor, the queen has no way of taking action.
Guanju Palace.
The night was like ink, and the candlelight flickered, reflecting Concubine Zhang's stern and complicated face.
She caressed the cold tea cup in her hand, her eyes filled with joy and unspeakable sadness.
Concubine Zhang murmured to herself, with a low voice and a hint of cruelty: "Shu Guifei, you finally got the retribution you deserved. You were burned in the fire, but it was clean and tidy. But, when will this harem's calculations be resolved?" Is there an end? ”
Personal Palace Maid Fu Rong walked in lightly and said cautiously: "Madam, it's late at night, it's time to rest. You have just been released from confinement, and your body still needs to be carefully nursed back to health."
Concubine Zhang smiled slightly, but could not hide her bitterness: " Rest? How can there be real peace in this harem? ? Furong, have you ever thought about why we have come to this point?"
Furong lowered her head and said softly, "I don't dare to speak nonsense. I only know that the queen has hatred and suffering in her heart."< br>
Concubine Zhang sighed and looked out the window profoundly Ye Kong: "Yes, hate comes from the heart, but you taste the pain yourself. The incident of Shu Gui concubine made me happy, but it also made me see clearly that every woman in this harem is fighting for the illusory love. Continuously, it’s all in vain.”
Suddenly, there was a slight discussion outside.
Concubine Zhang frowned and motioned to Furong to inquire.
Not long after, Furong came back in a hurry, looking strange.
"My Lady, there is one more thing that I just heard about. The Emperor actually took Qin Zhaorong back to live in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and also issued an order to reduce the number of greetings from concubines in the harem, even in the Jingshi Room. , and there is no need to pass the green card every day. It seems that the emperor wants to pamper Qin. Zhao Rong alone had a dispute with the Queen Mother."
After hearing this, Concubine Zhang's face changed slightly, and she was both surprised and unwilling: "Cousin, he... is so determined? Don’t hesitate to turn against the Queen Mother’s aunt?”
She couldn't figure out what was so good about Qin Zhaorong.
She remembered that Qin Zhaorong was about to give birth, right? He can't even sleep with a big belly. How can my cousin tolerate this?
My cousin is very romantic and enjoys almost every girl.
"What kind of charming tricks did Qin Zhaorong use to make my cousin so fascinated?"
Concubine Zhang said bitterly through gritted teeth.
Fu Rong comforted her softly from the side: "My queen, don't be so angry. This Qin Zhaorong is favored now, but it is only temporary. Maybe the emperor will get tired of her before long."
Concubine Zhang snorted coldly. He said: "What do you know? My cousin even married his wife for her sake." The later generations dared to disobey and did many things that violated the ancestral rules, which shows the status of Qin Zhaorong in her cousin's heart."
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She and her cousin's childhood sweethearts were together again. After serving in the harem for many years, he suffered such misfortunes at the hands of a concubine named Shu.
I finally waited until Shu Guifei died, but now Qin Zhaorong appeared and took all of my cousin's favor.
What scares her even more is that if her cousin no longer favors them, what will they do in the future? Where to go?
"No, I can't just sit back and wait for death."
A trace of determination flashed in Concubine Zhang's eyes.
Concubine Zhang returned to the desk and spread out the letter paper, with a look of determination in her eyes.
She picked up the pen and moved it across the paper, each word carrying her unwillingness and anger.
If my aunt can't persuade me, then I'll ask my father to join forces with the ministers of the DPRK and China to put pressure on my cousin.
Let’s see how sincere my cousin is to Qin Zhaorong, and whether he can really withstand the pressure from the Central Government and continue like this.
After writing, Concubine Zhang carefully folded the letter paper, put it in an envelope, and sealed it with ink pad.
She handed the letter to Furong and said with a serious look: "Find a reliable person and make sure to deliver this letter to my father as quickly as possible without any mistakes."
Fu Rong took the letter and responded: "Don't worry, I will take care of it."
In Fengyi Palace, the queen is not idle either.
The palace maid Jinxuan came to report: "Your Majesty, I heard that Concubine Zhang sent someone to deliver a letter home. It seems that she wanted her father to put pressure on the emperor in the previous court." The queen raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh? She acted quickly. This If the move is successful, It's a good idea."
Jin Xuan said with some concern: "My Lady, if the ministers really put pressure, will the emperor be angry with the harem after all? put one's oar in The matter of the previous dynasty."
The queen thought for a moment and said, "This is indeed a problem. However, the emperor has now had a dispute with the queen mother over Qin Zhaorong, but his thoughts are really unpredictable. Let’s take a look at the results of Concubine Zhang’s move first. If the emperor can really change his mind, it will be a good thing for us.”
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Yu Yao is getting heavier and heavier, and everyone with a big belly can see it. Not even to the toes.
The delivery room and all the items a woman needs to give birth are also prepared.
The midwives have also been found, a total of 6 of them, all carefully selected by Luxi, with rich experience and absolutely clean identity backgrounds.
Of course, the delivery room cannot be located in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
But the Qionghua Hall is located not far behind the Hall of Supreme Harmony. It is very close and can be reached in just a few steps.
The Qionghua Palace was originally closed and was spacious and gorgeous. It was usually cleaned and managed by palace maids and eunuchs, so it was very clean.
After Emperor Jing came to power, no concubines moved in.
The reason why no one lives there is not because the concubine doesn’t want to live there, but because no one is qualified to live there.
The reason is that it is too close to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and everyone will have opinions about who should live there.
Now that Emperor Jing just said a word, Lu Xi would take care of him and just wait for Yu Yao to give birth before he could move over there.
It will also serve as her palace’s new residence in the future.
Of course, Yu Yao still lives in Taihe Hall and has not moved there.
Outside the palace, the British Palace.
Concubine Zhang’s father Zhang Han, the British father-in-law, did not dare to neglect her daughter’s letter after receiving it.
He knew that this matter was of great importance, not only related to his daughter's fate in the harem, but also the balance of power between the court and the harem.
Even the Queen Mother's sister's dissuasion was useless, which shows that the emperor is determined.
If the emperor is really his only favorite, what should their daughter do in the palace?
He hurriedly summoned several important officials in the court who were friendly with him and respected the ancestral regulations in the study room of the mansion.
In the study, the atmosphere was solemn, and the candlelight flickered, reflecting on the serious faces of everyone.
"My lords, your majesty has violated the rules of the harem because of a woman. This trend cannot last forever."
The British Duke frowned and his voice was low and solemn.
Everyone nodded, and a gray-haired Lord Li said: "What the British Lord said is true, the chaos in the harem will definitely affect the previous dynasty. Your Majesty's move has caused many complaints in the harem. If things go on like this, people will be panicked, and it will be detrimental to the country and the country."
So, after discussion, everyone decided to remonstrate with the emperor in the court.
Above the court, the atmosphere was as tense as a bowstring.
The ministers stood upright, not daring to glance around, but they had their own plans in their hearts.
The British Duke was the first to come forward and respectfully but firmly remonstrated: "Your Majesty, Qin Zhaorong's incident has disturbed the order of the harem. Your Majesty has reduced the number of greetings from concubines and stopped the daily handing out of cards in the harem. I'm afraid that The chaos in the harem will affect the stability of the previous dynasty. Your Majesty, please pay attention to the ancestral rules and do not disrupt the harem because of one person.”
Emperor Jing was originally upset because of the recent affairs in the court. When he heard this, Long Yan was furious.
He stood up suddenly from the dragon chair and glanced at the ministers with cold eyes. His eyes were like actual cold knives, making people shudder.
"I find it interesting that you are admonishing me today. As the emperor, I govern the world. I let the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the borders are safe and secure. You all see my achievements in the court. Can't you? I love Qin Zhaorong, so you all jump out and talk about the harem regulations. I don't think you are doing it for the ancestral regulations. Is it because of your own daughter's little calculation in the harem? "
Emperor Jing walked down the steps, and the hem of his dragon robe swayed with his movements.
Every step is like stepping on the hearts of the ministers:
"I can manage the court in an orderly manner. In my harem, I can pamper whoever I want. I dote on Qin Zhaorong, she is gentle and intelligent, and I am very happy to be with her. It would be better for you to come under the banner of your ancestors. accuse me Why don't you take a look at your daughter first? If you are really capable, why do you need to worry about it here?"
Emperor Jing walked up to the British Duke and stared at him: " I Look at you, you just think that my pampering of Qin Zhaorong has blocked your daughter's way? If I pamper this one today and that one tomorrow, will you be satisfied? I tell you, I am not someone who can be manipulated at will. Jun Lord. My thoughts are not something you can guess, and my decisions are not something you can influence."
The ministers were so shocked by Emperor Jing's sharp retort that they did not dare to speak out.
After Emperor Jing returned to the imperial study, the anger in his heart was still unresolved
He felt that these ministers were too presumptuous and dared to interfere in his harem affairs, even under the rules of their ancestors. Pretense.
He sat in the imperial study room with cold eyes. After thinking for a moment, he called Lu Xi.
"Lu Xi, draft an edict. Concubine Zhang has committed the crime below and instigated her father and ministers to interfere with my harem. Her heart is to be punished. Remembering our past friendship, I demoted her to a promise and moved her immediately. If you go to live in a remote palace, you are not allowed to step out of the palace without my will."
Emperor Jing's voice was cold and ruthless, leaving no room for doubt.
He is not the kind of king who allows himself to be manipulated by others. Not to mention that he already holds great power. If you dare to cause trouble for him, you will have to bear the corresponding price.
Lu Xi was shocked. He knew that this imperial edict would definitely cause an uproar, but he did not dare to hesitate at all. He quickly drafted the imperial edict and sent it to Guanju Palace.
Guanju Palace.
Concubine Zhang was anxiously waiting for news from the court. She never expected that what she was waiting for was such an imperial edict.
Her face instantly turned pale, and the teacup in her hand fell to the ground with a clang, shattering to pieces.
"Empress, this... what should I do?"
Furong was also frightened and at a loss.
Concubine Zhang was heartbroken and desperate. She lay on the bed and cried heartbrokenly: "My cousin, he is so heartless. I just want to gain a foothold for myself, but he treats me like this."