The heroine Jiangshan

Chapter 55 New Year's Eve (Part [-])

After leaving the Jingxin Hall, Prince Jing's family went to various palaces to pay respects to the ladies.King Cheng took his wife and children to stay in the Jingxin Hall and tried his best to please the emperor, but according to Yun Ruochen's visual observation, his efforts probably won't have much effect.

"You people who hacked me, how hard have you tried to create me!"

——She seemed to see this joyful and sad sentence on the vicissitudes of King Cheng's face... and then couldn't help... secretly dubbing for him in her heart.I'm sorry she's really not a kind person, ahem.

Emperor Yuan Qi pursued the "way of heaven", and the number of concubines was relatively small no matter in previous dynasties or in this dynasty.Right now there are titled concubines in the palace, except for the imperial concubine Duan, among the four concubines only Concubine Shu and Concubine Zhang and Concubine Liu are still alive.Then there are concubines Zhao, Sun and Chen Guiren.

Almost all the concubines had children, but most of them were princesses, and half of them died young.Now there are no underage princesses in the palace, and the youngest Princess Furui is already married.After the princess of Daqing gets married, she sets up her own princess mansion outside the palace, but the specifications and treatment of the princess mansion depend on her degree of favor.The princesses of this generation are all favored to the same degree, to put it simply, none of them are favored...

Ever since the second queen passed away, Emperor Yuan Qi had no plans to establish a queen.At present, the actual head of the sixth palace is the imperial concubine Duan who has been in the palace for 30 years and has given birth to the third prince and the fifth princess.

Yun Ruochen had been to the inner palace twice before and after, but no matter it was Mid-Autumn Festival or Laba, he had never seen Emperor Yuan Qi's concubines. This was entirely a matter of habit of the old emperor.

To Yun Ruochen's surprise, these ladies were all very gentle and kind. Whether it was the imperial concubine in power or Cheng Wang's mother, Concubine Zhang Shu, they all showed a moderate welcome to their family's visit.

She thought Concubine Zhang Shu would make Prince Jing look bad, and even pretend to be ill to see them.Unexpectedly, Concubine Zhang Shu's attitude was extremely kind, and she specially asked the little maid to bring delicious pastries to treat her to eat.

Yun Ruochen just ate it generously, she really didn't believe Concubine Zhang Shu dared to poison her blatantly, besides, is that necessary?She's not a boy, so killing her will do the Cheng royal family no good.

"There really isn't a fool who can survive in the harem."

After spending most of the day to pay respects in various palaces, Yun Ruochen was filled with emotion.

She can judge the general temperament of these women from their faces, but if it is not deliberate deduction, it is almost impossible to see through their thick masks.Thinking about it, it is true that accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, not to mention a moody emperor like Emperor Yuan Qi?

They want to cater to the emperor, but also treat others tactfully, if these women don't have a delicate heart, how can they all live alone in the same palace and receive the concubine position?
Because of New Year's Eve, the lunch in the palace was simplified.Their family stayed at Concubine Duan's Tsinghua Palace for lunch, and Concubine Huang specially asked Concubine Huang to stew old chicken soup, saying that people with twin bodies should be more nourishing.

Concubine Huang was terrified and flattered, but Yun Ruochen ate a good meal with peace of mind.Concubine Duan Guifei's diet is light, and she pays attention to exquisite style, which suits Yun Ruochen's taste very well.

"Hua Rong likes to eat sweets?" Concubine Duan Gui, who is over fifty years old, still spoke softly, looked at Yun Ruochen with a smile and said: "The almond tofu they make is not bad, you should eat more."

"Thank you for your concern, Chen'er likes this dish very much."

Yun Ruochen nodded again and again, and asked the maid to scoop up a spoonful of tender almond tofu for himself.

Concubine Duan pursed her lips, looked at Yun Ruochen a few more times, and called Prince Jing and Concubine Huang to eat.

"This Huarong's behavior is generous, much better than her father and concubine's mother. I don't know how their family raised them." Concubine Duan Gui looked down on the shrinking of Prince Jing and his wife, but she had a good impression of Yun Ruochen.

She thought of Yun Baoling, Princess Yanyang of Tsinghua Palace who had been there a few times, and shook her head slightly.

That kid... is not annoying at all.It's just that she has a flattering look at a young age, not like a little girl.It's not as natural as Huarong.

How did Concubine Duan know that Yun Ruochen was the one who was really deep in the city? ——
After noon, all the palaces were busy.Concubine Huang was left in the side hall by Concubine Duan Gui to rest, Yun Ruochen volunteered to stay with her, but she was actually very worried that if she was accidentally plotted to hurt the fetus in the palace, Prince Jing's mansion would be in trouble.

Others may not know it, but she understands that there are murderous intentions hidden in every step of the palace today.

I don't know if Mr. Gu Ge will take corresponding actions after seeing the top-secret information she put in the gift box for the new year?

"I wish..."

Yun Ruochen stood in front of the window of the side hall, and sighed softly at the snow-covered scenery.

When will we be able to get rid of this passive situation where we can only rely on others to promote the plan?

"Chen'er, you should wait here to be summoned by the Hetai Palace. The emperor sends someone to pass the orphan before going to the Jingxin Hall."

Prince Jing reluctantly came over and explained to them.Yun Ruochen rushed over, straightened his father's clothes casually, and said softly, "Father...I have something to tell you."

"Huh? What?"

King Jing lowered his head in astonishment and saw that his little daughter's expression gradually became serious, and he was suddenly a little strange.

"Yesterday, Chen'er went to Gu Ge's old house to deliver the New Year's gift on behalf of your father, and the old man asked me to pass a message to you. I almost forgot."

"Old Gu Ge said... no matter what happens in the palace today, father, don't express your opinion in a hurry, and don't ask others, just keep silent."

"what?"

Prince Jing was even more confused, these words sounded so weird, and there was no beginning or end.What can happen in the palace?

"Gu Ge always said that?" He asked suspiciously.

"That's right." Yun Ruochen nodded vigorously, but his expression was also puzzled: "Chen'er doesn't understand what this means, but... Chen'er thinks, since Elder Ge said that, he must have a reason. Father You just wait and see."

"All right……"

Prince Jing hesitated for a while, but the servants outside were urging him again, so he could only walk away in a daze, scratching his head.

Watching Prince Jing's back disappear outside the door, a faint wry smile appeared on the corner of Yun Ruochen's mouth.

This fake megaphone is really hard to make, and I have to keep explaining it afterwards.If she told a lie, she would have to use a hundred lies to cover it up. If she had a choice, she really didn't want to choose such a method full of loopholes.

However, she didn't think of a better way, so she had no choice but to choose this bad strategy.
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"Why, Hua Rong, aren't you going to take a lunch break?"

Yun Ruochen was thinking about something on his mind when he suddenly saw Concubine Duan Gui bringing a few court ladies to the side hall.She hastily turned around to greet them, unexpectedly Concubine Duan Gui really wanted to come over to see if they were resting well.

Hearing that Concubine Huang had already rested in the inner room, Concubine Duan Gui smiled and said: "Children, hurry up and take a rest, you will be busy in the second half of the day, and you have to stay up all night to watch the New Year's Eve."

"Your Majesty calls me Chen'er." Yun Ruochen also smiled: "It's rare to enter the palace. Chen'er is so excited that he can't sleep. Your Majesty, the layout of your palace is really good!"

"is it?"

Concubine Duan took Yun Ruochen's hand and said, "Since you don't sleep, I will take you for a walk around here."

Yun Ruochen obediently asked Concubine Duan to lead her around the Tsinghua Palace, and then sipped tea with Concubine Duan.

Concubine Duan Gui devoted herself to them at the beginning, but she had some calculations in her heart. Seeing that Prince Jing's succession was in the limelight recently, she deliberately showed her favor to them.

She looks beautiful now, but Concubine Duan herself has no idea whether this prosperous life will last.As one of the closest people to Emperor Yuan Qi, she knew very well that the emperor's health was getting worse and worse, and she also liked to eat the weird pills made by those alchemists. If one day...then who would she rely on as an old woman?

The two children she gave birth to did not support her, and her relationship with Concubine Zhang Shu was also weak on weekdays.If King Cheng succeeds to the throne in the future, he will naturally respect his biological mother Concubine Shu.She has the title of imperial concubine for nothing, and she is afraid that she will be forced to move out of Tsinghua Palace and live in seclusion in Yuhuazhai.

Prince Jing was different.His biological mother has long since passed away, and he has no friendship with the ladies in the palace, so he seems to be kind.In the past, because the emperor didn't like Prince Jing, she didn't dare to get close to Prince Jing, but now what is there to worry about?If she wants to live well in the future, she still has to rely on Prince Jing!
That's why Concubine Duan Gui stayed with Prince Jing's family to have a meal and rest in Tsinghua Palace, and then descended to honor Concubine Huang and Yun Ruochen in person.

But after getting along with Yun Ruochen for a long time, she realized that this child Yun Ruochen really knows how to like people, no wonder such a deserted person like the emperor dotes on her.

"Well, not bad, Chen'er, you make good tea."

Concubine Duan Gui took a sip of the hot tea that Yun Ruochen personally brewed, and was amazed at her tea art.The amount of tea leaves, the temperature of the boiling water, and the time of brewing are all properly handled, which is better than the craftsmanship of those maids in her palace.

"My father loves to drink tea, so Chen'er specially learned how to make tea for my father. If you like it, Madam, Chen'er will often come to make tea for my mother."

Seeing that the cup Duan Guifei put down was half empty, Yun Ruochen smiled and lifted the pot to fill it up to [-]% full for her.

"Okay, as long as your father is willing, I would like to take you into the palace for a while. The palace in this palace is deserted. It would be great if you often come to talk and drink tea with me."

Yun Ruochen pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Then Chen'er will tell Father and King when he returns home, Madam, don't lie to my little child! Hee hee, if this is the case, Chen'er won't have to go to the nanny's class for a few days... "

"Well, it turns out that you girl is thinking of skipping class!"

Concubine Duan Gui giggled, stretched out her finger and poked Yun Ruochen's forehead lightly, Yun Ruochen stuck out her tongue playfully.

After chatting for a while, Yun Ruochen pretended to ask unintentionally: "Your Majesty, why was my father uploaded by the emperor again? In the morning, the emperor told us to go there later."

"Oh, those clans should have entered the palace. The emperor asked your father to meet with him."

Duan Guifei responded casually.

Ha ha……

Those clans who blocked the palace gate were finally summoned as they wished?
already in...

It's not just the clan, there are also strange things... also mixed in...

Yun Ruochen lowered his eyelids, covering the occasional glint in his eyes.

　The three thousand is to make up for yesterday.keep writing.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)