Concubine Mi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 52

Concubine Hui looked at the dancing candle flames motionlessly, wondering what she was thinking.

Since Kangxi left, she sat alone on the soft couch without saying a word, not even having dinner.

The palace maid Xia Zhi looked at the master who had been sitting there without making a sound for a long time, hesitated for a moment, and then called out cautiously: "Your Majesty."

Hearing this, Concubine Hui came back to her senses, looked at Xia Zhi standing in front of her and asked, "How is Eighth Brother?"

"Don't worry, ma'am, the fever has subsided, but I haven't woken up yet." Xia Zhi replied respectfully.

There was no expression on Concubine Hui's face, and it took a long time before she asked, "Did Mr. Wei send someone to inquire about it?"

Xia Zhi was a little puzzled, but still shook her head: "The nobleman stays in the palace all day, except for going to Chengqian Palace to greet the imperial concubine, he never takes a step out of the palace gate on weekdays."

In this palace, if you want to talk about safety, no one can compare with Mr. Shang Wei.

Concubine Hui glanced out the window and sighed softly: "Forget it, let her come over, she is still the biological mother of Eighth Prince."

"Your Majesty." Concubine Hui couldn't see any joy or anger on her face, but Xia Zhi had been with her for so many years, so she naturally knew that she never wanted Eighth Prince to get close to Noble Wei.

The eighth elder brother has been raised under his mother's name since he was born. Although he is not his own biological child, he is a helper of Zhong Cui Palace after all.

The empress carefully planned for the elder brother's affairs, so naturally she also plotted with the eighth elder brother who was raised under her name.

It was the first time to see the empress so magnanimous.Although it was the emperor's intention, there was no trace of reluctance on the face of the empress.

Concubine Hui closed her eyes, looked sleepy, and waved at her: "Go, don't say it's the emperor's intention, just say that the eighth elder brother is sick, and I asked her to come over and take care of her for a few days."

"Yes." Xia Zhi glanced at the master who was leaning on the soft couch, blessed her body, then turned and left.

As soon as Xia Zhi walked out of the palace, Concubine Hui opened her eyes. She looked through the window and said to herself: "I have already lost to you, so I can't ask your son to step on Yinti's head for the rest of his life." .”

Concubine Hui was only a concubine when she entered the palace. She gave birth to the prince Chengqing, but died at the age of two, and then gave birth to the emperor Baoqing, who is now the elder brother Yinti. Concubine Hui's identity cannot be established as a prince. This thorn has always been stuck in Concubine Hui's heart, and she is indignant every time she thinks about it.

Hesheli has a noble status, and Yinti was established as the crown prince because he is a descendant, but in her opinion, Yinti is smart and capable, and he is not at all comparable to the crown prince.

Besides, Yinti is the eldest son of the emperor, so he should inherit the great line. If it weren't for her low status at that time, there would be no such thing as Yinti.

She doesn't care about the emperor's favor, but she has to care about Yinti's future.It was so hard to wait until Concubine De and Concubine Huang Guifei both suffered losses, but the Emperor didn't give her any face.

She knew that in the heart of the emperor, she was always on guard against her Yinti.The emperor is like this now, if the prince succeeds to the throne in the future, can Yinti, who is the eldest son, be spared?

This is how she can not fight, even if it is for Yinti's life, she can't sit still.

Not long after, Xia Zhi led Mr. Wei in.

Concubine Hui looked at Wei Shi who was slowly walking into the hall, her eyes showed a hint of meaning. After so many years, this woman's appearance is still the most stunning in the harem.

No matter whether the emperor waits to see her or not, she stays in her palace alone in obscurity, if she doesn't come to her palace occasionally, she will almost forget the existence of this woman.

At the beginning, she always thought that she was playing hard to get, to arouse the emperor's interest.But after a long time, she could see that this woman is really a law-abiding woman.

It's just that he was too peaceful, even when the eighth elder brother was sent to her place, he didn't see her secretly doing anything.

The nobles and concubines below the nobles in the harem are not qualified to raise their own children. Most of the children they gave birth to were adopted into other palaces.

No matter from which point of view, it is impossible for her to be so calm.

However, she did it. From this point of view, Concubine Hui even admired her from the bottom of her heart.

If it was Yinti instead, she would definitely not be able to be so calm.

One must know that the De concubine was also calm back then, but the fourth elder brother was raised under the name of Empress Xiao Yiren, didn't she also complain?
Otherwise, why did Concubine De love so much for the fourteenth elder brother, but she was indifferent to the fourth elder brother who was not raised by herself? In the final analysis, it was not because of the hurdle in her heart that she could not overcome after so many years.

"My concubine pays her respects." Wei Guiren respectfully stepped forward to pay his respects, with a rare panic on his face.

Concubine Hui understood, she naturally knew that she was worried about Eighth Prince.

"Sister, get up quickly. I asked you to come here to take care of Yinhu. No matter what, my sister is Yinhu's biological mother after all."

Hearing this, nobleman Wei's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly knelt down in front of Concubine Hui: "I dare not, eighth elder brother can be raised under your mother's name, it is the blessing that my concubine has cultivated for several lifetimes."

Concubine Hui raised her eyebrows and didn't cry out in a hurry. She picked up the teacup on the table and took a few sips before she said with a smile: "There is no need to talk about this between you and my sisters. I trust you I told you to come here, I think my sister won't disappoint Ben Gong?"

Wei Guiren's body trembled slightly, "The concubine must remember the teachings of the empress."

Hearing this, Concubine Hui showed a hint of satisfaction on her face.

"Okay, what are you doing kneeling, go and see Yinhu, I'm a little tired, so I won't accompany my sister there."

Yinhu did not live with Concubine Hui, but in the side hall of Zhongcui Palace. It was only when Kangxi came today that Concubine Hui moved him to her own hall to show how much she valued her adopted son.Contrary to Concubine Hui's expectations, the emperor seemed dissatisfied with her actions, and even pulled Wei Shi out.

When Mrs. Wei entered, Yinhu was still asleep, with only one nun serving her.Wei Guiren walked to the bed lightly, looking at his son whom he hadn't seen for several months, feeling sore in his heart.She was born humble, and even Yinhu was treated coldly in the palace.

Wei Guiren stretched out his hand and touched Yinhu's forehead, tears were brimming in his eyes but he resisted not daring to fall.

"Eighth brother." She whispered in her mouth.

"If the nobleman doesn't have any orders, the servants will leave first." The one who spoke was the palace maid who accompanied the nobleman Wei.

Knowing her kindness, Mrs. Wei gave her a grateful smile, and the palace maid withdrew the maid who was serving Yinhu.

After the two left, Wei Gui breathed a sigh of relief, stood by the bed and looked at his son motionlessly, and whispered: "Yinhu, Erniang is here to see you."

She never dared to call Yinhu that when there were others around, she was afraid that Concubine Hui would not like it if she found out.Although there is no rule in the palace that the birth mother cannot get close to the prince, but she knows where her limits are.

It is much better for Yinhu to be raised under the name of Concubine Hui than under the name of a noble person like her. Although because of her status, he will inevitably be looked down upon in the palace, but those people still care about Concubine Hui and dare not Feel free to belittle him.

Therefore, she never dared to show how much she cared about Yinhu in front of others, for fear of causing dissatisfaction with Concubine Hui, so she alienated Yinhu and treated Yinhu harshly.

It was already very late at night, and Mrs. Wei was still guarding the bed. She had never been so peacefully guarding Yinhu's side like now. She secretly prayed, hoping that time would pass slowly and slowly, so that she could One more look at her son.

"Emiang." The person lying on the bed slowly opened his eyes, his vision was a little blurry, but he could still clearly see that the person guarding his bed was his own Emiang.

Seeing Yinhu waking up, Mrs. Wei stood up with a happy face, and hurriedly asked someone to invite the imperial physician over.

Holding her sleeve with one hand, he shook his head slightly at her.

"Emiang, don't disturb the imperial physician, as long as you stay with your son." There was a hint of bitterness in Yinhu's gentle voice.

"What's the matter?" Wei Guiren was used to observing words and expressions, and seeing Yinhu like this, he asked quickly.

Yinhu shook his head: "It's just that I haven't seen my mother for a long time, but it's my son's unfilial piety."

Hearing this, nobleman Wei felt his eyes a little sour, and choked up, "Go to sleep, Er Niang will always be with you."

How could she not see that Yinhu had something to hide from her, but she just didn't ask questions.Although Yinhu is young, he has already taken on many things that he shouldn't have to take on.But as a mother-in-law, she has no ability to help him, so she can only pretend that she doesn't know.

However, looking at Yinhu like this, her heart is tortured all the time, and sometimes she blames the emperor for being so cruel. She doesn't ask for his favor, but only asks him to treat Yinhu with the love of the past. It's better, don't alienate this son because of her status as a sin slave of Xinzheku.

Noble Wei stayed in the side hall for a whole night, and was not invited to the main hall until Xia Zhi came over the next morning.

Concubine Hui looked at the weary nobleman Wei, and ordered someone to bring a bowl of ginseng soup in front of her.

"Sister, don't worry. The imperial doctor said that Yinhu is just too tired, and she will wake up when she gets enough sleep. Sister, sit down and use a bowl of ginseng soup to save some strength."

Mrs. Wei hurriedly thanked Fu and thanked him, then went to the table and sat down, picked up the ginseng soup on the table and drank it in small sips.

Concubine Hui looked at Wei Shi, who was so respectful to her, and felt a little emotional in her heart.

Even so, Yinti is no better than Yinti. She eats and drinks well, so she can help Yinti in the future.

Wei Gui had just finished drinking the ginseng soup in the bowl, when a nanny came in and replied with a happy face: "Madam, the eighth elder brother is awake."

Mrs. Wei stood up a little excitedly, and Concubine Hui smiled slightly when she saw her movements: "Don't be dazed, go and have a look, and call Yinhu to come over and say hello to Ben Gong later."

"The concubine thanked the empress." Wei Guiren did not forget to thank Concubine Hui for her kindness, blessed her body, and then turned and walked out of the hall.

After Mrs. Wei left, Xia Zhi asked with some puzzlement: "Why didn't your lady go over to see Eighth Brother in person?"

Xia Zhi knew that this time the empress failed to keep the emperor with the help of the eighth elder brother's illness, and instead was warned by the emperor a few words, and there was some anger in her heart, but the eighth elder brother was raised in Zhongcui Palace after all, the empress is now I don't want to be wary of Mrs. Wei, the biological mother.

"Since I have sent her to come here, I will give her this kind of grace. Don't let people see you without saying a word. If it spreads, it will be considered petty by me."

Before Xia Zhi could speak, she went on to say: "Besides, it's the same to ask Yinhu to come over to greet Bengong if I can't go there, don't you think so?" Concubine Hui glanced at the man standing in front of her. Xia Zhi said without haste.

Xia Zhi was silent for a while, then nodded: "Your Majesty is thoughtful."

Only by using both grace and power can one be firmly in control of a person.It's just... Although the eighth elder brother is young, his temperament is not easy to be controlled by others. Although the empress's tricks are clever, I don't know how effective they can be.

Mrs. Wei was talking to Yinhu who had just woken up, but Concubine De, who went to the Palace of Compassionate Peace every day to pay her respects, had knelt on the floor tiles of the Palace of Compassionate Ning for nearly an hour.

(End of this chapter)