Empress Huaishu of the Harem

Concubine Demu drank a glass of wine and suddenly said to me, "As the saying goes, children of poor people are already in charge of the family. Look at the young lady of the Xiao family, even if she is really a princess, it is reassuring.

I recalled Xiao Peiying's calm and heroic demeanor that day, and felt that Concubine Demu was well thought out, and said with a smile: "It's a pity that I have fewer brothers, otherwise it's not bad to recruit such a sister-in-law."

Concubine Demu looked at me and said, "You can think about it, but it's a pity that Suling doesn't think so?"

I was shocked when I heard it, and said, "Mother, what did you say?"

Concubine Demu saw that my expression was wrong, she already felt that she had said too much, she calmed down and said: "It's nothing, Concubine Mu is old and chattering."

Although Concubine Demu is kind, she is definitely not someone who allows juniors to make trouble. Since she doesn't want to speak, then I don't need to ask more questions.Had to answer indiscriminately.Concubine De Mu finally took pity on me, and sighed: "Forget it, go back and rest quickly, in the future, our mother may still be able to gossip like this."

I know that Concubine Demu wasn't joking with me, but I couldn't sleep that night. Don't I know who Su Ling's brother is?I tossed and turned, couldn't sleep, and was very anxious. When it was almost dawn, I didn't know if it was a dream or what, but I saw Zhen Zhiping, standing under the tea plum tree outside Huiguang Hall, the early blooming flowers Unable to withstand the cold wind, it rolled down his shoulders and fell to the ground.He was also unconscious, looked straight at me, and said, "I went to Huizhou, and came back after only two years. You... well, don't be sad anymore."

How can you be a good military officer if you are so careless?
But soon it became clear that Concubine Demu was getting older, Xiyang, and the windows of Changshou Palace were all covered by Qiansha.The slanting sun in winter is so fierce that it hurts my eyes.It made me no longer want to sleep, so I simply sat up and asked, "What time is it?"

It was Yun Zhan outside who was on duty at night, she came in and said: "Emperor Ji wakes up early, it's just the first hour of Mao." In winter, the queen mother is also exhausted, so she only asked the emperor to pay her respects on the tenth day and the concubine on the fifth day. Today is not every tenth day. Normally I don't need to get up early.

I also have a bit of bitterness. I was taught to behave well since I was a child. Even in winter, I don't have the habit of yearning for the bed.Maybe there are, but I am most afraid of seeing the tears that my mother and concubine left when I was self-willed, so I had to change myself into what I am now.Every word and deed should be in keeping with the humility and reserve of the royal family, but it should not be too eye-catching and make people eat their hearts.

Such a mediocre me, contrasting with the radiant Xiao Peiying, is like a star in front of the moonlight, so there is no need to say anything? If I were Lord Chengyi, I am afraid that I would like her instead of me?
So what about the emperor? In terms of family support, I'm just like Xiao Peiying, an orphan.Maybe she is better than me, at least she still has a grandmother and mother, and she has a layer of straightforwardness.

Yunzhan could tell that I was in a bad mood, but she never talked too much. First, she ordered the little maid to bring in hot water, then wiped my eyes with a warm wet towel, and then helped me dress and comb my hair.I have to say that she is the most useful court lady since I was sensible, and the service is so thoughtful that I have nothing to say.

I feel a little better.

Perhaps it was the concubine mother's last days that had such an impact on me that even if I admit that I was tossing and turning because of emotions, I would not continue to worry and be depressed uncontrollably.

After that day, I got closer to her, so what if she was a court lady from Aunt Cui? People who have to write everything in their hands.I just have to live my life.

Go with the flow.Perhaps my greatest character trait.

But even so, when I went to pay my respects to the Queen Mother again.When I saw Xiao Peiying, I still felt a little uncomfortable, and even cautiously waited for her to fully salute me before calling me flat.Such a small sense of superiority made me a little happy, but I was quickly shocked by the Queen Mother's decision.

She said: "The Ai family likes Lord Xiao very much, she will stay in the palace for a while, you sisters should take good care of her."

It has always been a common occurrence for royal relatives and noble daughters to live in the palace for a while.But this year is the year of the draft again, such a situation is somewhat rare.

Lingxi's mood has gradually calmed down these days, and she has also started to learn some housework from Aunt Jinxi.After hearing the words, she said in a low voice: "Although the queen mother loves Lord Xiao, don't forget that she is also the niece of the Weng Lord. If you snatch her, you won't be afraid that the Weng Lord will be jealous."

The queen mother patted her hand lovingly, and said: "It is because my sister-in-law also treats the county monarch as a daughter that she is allowed to come out and learn a lot. This is called a long-term plan for the child."

Lingxi couldn't really refute his own mother, so he could only play a sloppy look, and said with a smile: "Is the mother making fun of her daughter again? What use is your son-daughter story to me?"

Aunt Jinxi jokingly said: "Obsence Moon already has both children, and our queen mother hopes day and night that you, Di Ji, will find a good son-in-law and give her a pair of healthy grandchildren."

Lingxi has been worshiping the Buddha for many years, and she has a very thin skin in these matters, so she couldn't help but blush and said: "Auntie, just make fun of me, now that the third brother is still a widow, you can pass him if you don't believe in your mother."

The Queen Mother just laughed, "Don't worry, you won't get over it."

I turn my face away, I miss my concubine mother.

The loving mother and filial piety of Yining Palace made me reluctant to set foot here for a long time.

Unknowingly, the earth returned to spring, and the flowers and plants in the Sanshou Palace were dyed with a layer of green again. I also got used to opening the windows when I combed my hair every day, and watched the thick spring scenery.

There are many things that I cannot change by myself, and there is no need to force myself to cater to it. It is better to let myself be more comfortable, at least relaxed.

Xiaoyun carefully combed my increasingly thick black hair, and sighed: "What happened on Diji's side, I have never seen any other noble girl catch up with it."

I was about to speak when I suddenly heard Yun Zhan's laughter from outside, and I couldn't help raising my voice: "What good thing makes you so careless? Don't let me in."

Yun Zhan also knew that I was treating her so close, so he opened the curtain and came in, his face was still beaming, and said: "Speaking of which, this is a happy event for the royal family, and it can also be regarded as a happy event for the emperor's concubine. The servants are just following along to make fun of it."

I was also amused, and said: "You are a set, you talk like an old woman."

Yun Zhan said: "Emperor Concubine, don't dislike me. There are too many happy events, so let's talk about them one by one. Concubine Xu gave birth to a fat boy at Yinshi today. When the Empress Dowager was happy, she simply gave birth to King Jin. , King Qinghe's decree of bestowing marriage has been made, oh, and Dong's side concubine also has a meritorious service in raising a child, and she has been helped by grace."

It is not an easy task to straighten a side concubine, let alone a widowed side concubine, but considering Ling Hai who is now the grandson of King Pingyang, it is not surprising.Especially Aunt Yuluo is almost treating this grandson as her lifeline, so she is not willing to let him suffer in terms of status.

I couldn't help saying: "But I'm very happy, seeing how happy you are, I'm afraid you have received a reward."

Yun Zhan was not ashamed, and said: "Emperor Ji has a clever plan, and the Empress Dowager has an order. All the people in the Sanshou Palace will add one month to the monthly regulations, and the East and West Palaces will add half a month."

I turned my head again and said, "It's rare to have such kindness in these years, why don't you go quickly?" This was for Xiaoyun and the others.

Xiaoyun said: "Emperor Ji was joking, the slaves are waiting on duty. I'm afraid I'm out of luck this time." All the rewards in the palace are for those who see them, but there are really few who dare to miss the errand for the reward. No one dared to do that.

I said: "Isn't there someone who came back with a reward, just exchange it with her. It's rare that there is a reward in the Sanshou Palace that is higher than the East and West Six Palaces. Your master, I won't be so unreasonable."

Xiaoyun is not a pedantic either, seeing that I was not joking, she looked at Yun Zhan and said, "Good sister, it depends on whether you give my sister this chance."

Infected by the atmosphere, Yun Zhan also smiled and said, "As I said, if I don't help, it's like blocking someone's way of making money. Sister, just go."

After Xiaoyun and the others left, Yun Zhanfu picked up the jade comb and continued to dress me up. In fact, the black hair has a bad side, that is, it takes time to take care of it, and I am bored after sitting for a long time, so I went with Yun Zhan began to gossip, and said: "Now, the important matters of the emperor and brother have been settled. I just don't know when the sisters-in-law will come in."

Seeing my question, Yun Zhan didn't take it seriously, and answered very comfortably, "Where is Miss He's age? The Empress Dowager Zhen herself said that she would wait for four years, so there is no need to say more. As for King Qinghe, Xiao County Junyou is also 15 years old, so good things should be coming soon."

I was startled, Mr. Xiao County, there is no second Mr. Xiao County among the people I know.But didn't Concubine Demu say with certainty that she might be Suling's sister-in-law?The queen mother is not like someone who can win marriages, especially her own nephew's marriage.What's more, Concubine Demu finally couldn't bear the pressure of the family recently, and took a lady from the Feng family's distant house to live in the palace for a short time. It was said that she was also gentle and honest.

So I hesitated and said, "Who do you mean to marry third brother?"

Yun Zhan answered affirmatively, "It's Mrs. Chengyi's cousin and niece, Xiao Peiying, Mr. Xiao County."

I suddenly felt confused.