mesbooks Chapter 128 Reminder
Chapter 128 Reminder
"I know their work is not easy, and I allow them to be negligent. However, they are too negligent. They even made a mistake in the charcoal fire in Chuxiu Palace, and caused Concubine Ying to catch a cold and become seriously ill. I don't think they have the energy to manage the six palaces for the time being. Why not hand this matter over to someone else?"
She was unwilling to waste her breath on lecturing Ruyi anymore. She was just a piece of wood, and rotten wood could not be carved. No matter what she said, it would be useless. It would be better to save her energy.
Since she can't do the job of queen, let's find someone who can do it.
I really don't know how her aunt raised her. She doesn't look like the Empress of the Central Palace. When she was a concubine, she looked like a legitimate wife, but as Empress, she can't bear the heavy responsibility. She is a world away from her aunt.
The Emperor frowned slightly when the Empress Dowager mentioned this, and the images of Ruyi and Hailan emerged in his mind. He also thought of the Fifth Princess, who had a difficult life in her cradle. After looking at the slightly pale face of Concubine Ying in front of him, he agreed with the Empress Dowager's words.
The Queen has indeed been lacking energy in recent years. Either she handed over the affairs of the six palaces to Concubine Ling, or she asked Concubine Yu to manage them. Since Concubine Yu has to take care of the Fifth Prince, let the concubines without children manage them.
He nodded: "The affairs of the six palaces are indeed a bit complicated. Since Concubine Yu is not competent, then..."
The Emperor looked around, his gaze finally landing on Yan Wan beside him. He reached out and gently patted her hand, saying, "Then let Concubine Ling take charge. Concubine Ling also assisted in managing the six palaces in the past, and she handled several matters well. This will be a good opportunity to lighten the burden on the Empress."
At this point, the emperor took the initiative to speak in her defense: "The Fifth Princess suffers from a heart disease, and it is inevitable that the Empress will be negligent for a while. Now that everything is handed over to Concubine Ling, the Empress Dowager can rest assured."
"I thank the emperor for his entrustment. I will live up to his expectations and do my best to help manage the six palaces." Yan Wan responded with a happy face.
Unlike the previous agency power, now the power of the six palaces is completely in her hands.
Ruyi, if you can't protect it yourself, don't blame others for trying to snatch it away.
The Queen Mother nodded and said, "I am only suggesting this. You are the Emperor, and you have the final say. When the Queen is more energetic and can manage the affairs of the harem, then let her assist in managing the six palaces."
"Your Majesty is right." The Emperor nodded in response.
Ever since the Empress Dowager, persuaded by Yan Wan, stopped interfering in the Emperor's affairs, the relationship between mother and son has become more harmonious. The Emperor has been visiting the Cining Palace much more frequently than when he first ascended the throne, and as long as she doesn't interfere too much, the Emperor is much more humble towards the Empress Dowager.
Although he could not come more than twice a month, the Queen Mother was satisfied with this harmonious scene.
The minister who was sent to Dzungar reported that they had successfully negotiated with Dzungar. Years ago, Hengchu returned to Beijing with the delegation. After many years, she could finally live a peaceful life with her two daughters.
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As Yan Wan expected, the emperor turned over the name of Concubine Ying that night.
In just one night, in order to comfort her for the suffering she had endured during this period, the emperor personally issued an edict to promote her to Yingpin.
The next morning, just after Yan Wan had breakfast, Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke came to express their gratitude.
"Thank you, Concubine Ling, for your support and support for us two sisters. Without you, we sisters wouldn't be where we are today. If Concubine Ling issues an order in the future, we sisters will definitely pledge our gratitude and help you with all our might."
Concubine Ke was very excited. In just a few days, she was restored from a concubine, and her sister Ying was promoted to a concubine.
It turned out that their decision to become Concubine Ling's disciples that day was correct. At least she was able to do what she said. Compared to the Empress, who seemed so far away, Concubine Ling was much more reliable.
"Please get up quickly, my two sisters. It's just a simple favor. We must support each other in the future. It's lonely in the harem, and it's always good to have more people to accompany you." Yan Wan smiled brightly and helped the two of them up personally.
Yingpin smiled and praised, "Empress Lingfei is so kind. It was my sister Ke and I who were not appreciative of her kindness before. Fortunately, Her Majesty is magnanimous and doesn't hold it against us little concubines. Otherwise, we wouldn't have such a good life now."
"You have just been favored, so I have to give you some advice. The Emperor is very affectionate, and his favors are always intermittent. Although you have your mother's family as a backer, it is useless to just please the Emperor and me. You must gain a firm foothold in this palace as soon as possible."
"What do you mean, empress?"
"The emperor's favor is the most illusory thing. If you want to continue to enjoy glory, you must give birth to an imperial heir as soon as possible. Look at Concubine Chun and Concubine Yu. Even though the emperor is cold to them, he will still look at them from time to time for the sake of the imperial heir. Otherwise, when the emperor is no longer interested in you, life will go back to the way it was before." Yan Wan leaned on the soft pillow, took a sip of tea and said lightly.
Yingpin and Ke Guiren looked at each other. What Empress Lingfei said made sense. If they didn't give birth to the royal heir as soon as possible, when the emperor's favor was gone, what would they use to bring glory to their mother's family?
Seeing that they only half understood, Yan Wan continued to comfort them: "The emperor is the monarch, so you naturally have to humble yourself and coax him more. You must take advantage of the fact that the emperor is still interested in you and give birth to an heir. Only then can you gain a foothold in this harem."
Yingpin nodded. She understood what Yanwan meant. "Thank you, Empress Lingfei, for your advice. I will try my best to conceive an heir to the throne."
When she mentioned the royal heir, her cheeks turned redder and her eyes couldn't help but glance at her belly.
If there really is a child, then there will be some hope for the days of darkness in this palace.
Ruyi soon learned that Yingpin had regained favor.
Yingpin's restoration to favor and Lingfei's assistance in managing the six palaces happened on the same day. No matter how confused she was, she could have guessed that this was related to Lingfei.
She had originally thought Yingpin was clever, and like Concubine Ke, she had her own aloof and proud personality, and hated the act of vying for favor and fawning on others. How could she have changed in just a few months? To become what she is now?
Not only did she actively compete for the emperor's favor, but she also followed his lead in everything, unlike the arrogant and intelligent girl she was at the beginning.
The two of them had changed so much that she didn't believe it was because of Concubine Ling's instructions.
Ruyi was puzzled. When did Concubine Ling have such ability? How could she turn someone into this in a short time?
Seeing her frown, Rong Pei also became very worried: "Your Majesty, are you worried that Concubine Ling's efforts to win over Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke will harm us?"
After all, Concubine Ling loves to compete for favor, and one day she might become ambitious and reach out for the position of Empress.
Ruyi shook her head upon hearing this, her brows knitted tightly together. "I'm worried that Yingpin is young and naive, and that she might be deceived by Lingfei. Lingfei is very cunning, and she definitely has no good intentions in trying to win them over."