Chapter 144 Return
Zong Zhengying looked at the backs of Concubine Shu and Helian with a straight face, her eyes were dark. I underestimated that concubine Zong Zhenglin! I never thought that I almost got burned.
"His Royal Highness, I heard that the imperial garden has entered a batch of rare Han palace hibiscus, and I am going to have a look. I wonder if the princess is interested in reviewing it?"
Concubine Qi's sedan chair stopped in front of Zong Zhengying, she lifted the curtain, her well-maintained face was full of smiles. Behind a gorgeous sedan chair, through the lowered bead curtain, one can see a beautiful palace concubine sitting in it. Facing Zong Zhengying, she only nodded slightly, without even saying a word of greeting.
Zong Zhengying looked coldly at Fu Zhaoyi, who had been favored so much recently, but saw that he was dressed in a cold manner, and the only Dongzhu Busha on his head was very eye-catching. Taking a closer look, I suddenly found that this rare and precious accessory is not a pair with the one given to Concubine Shu by Emperor Yuan Cheng? It's no wonder Concubine Caishu had an unpredictable expression on her face when she saw this newly promoted concubine.
"Concubine Qi is invited, so I am naturally happy to go with you." Zong Zhengying rolled up the horsewhip, turned around and asked people to prepare for the princess's ceremony, and did not exchange greetings with Concubine Qi, just quietly admiring the frosty woman in the small sedan chair behind.
Such a cold temper, is it the same in front of Emperor Yuan Cheng?
"Master, Lord Helian went to two places for private entertainment in the past two days. The people who met him were the commander of the infantry, Fu Zuoyi, and the eunuch Wang Rui, the deputy chief of the respect room. In addition, Lord Helian's wife Ping, and today's Yu Feng's new Mrs. An Guo has a very close relationship."
Wei Zhen reported all the news from the secret guard, bowed his head and waited for Master Yao to show him.
Mu Xiyao's expression turned cold, and she put the Hu brush in her hand aside.
He Lianzhang was so courageous that he dared to join hands with Duke Anguo's mansion in a disguised form. A few months ago, the old Duke finally couldn't bear it anymore, and Emperor Yuan Cheng just indifferently asked people to go to worship. After that, with a swipe of the pen, the eldest son of the Duke's Mansion was promoted as usual. This Duke, who has just been promoted, is the elder brother of the First Prince Zongzheng Chun's maternal uncle, who is currently in Yuye Palace, the elder brother of the imperial concubine Li who was sent to "rehabilitate" by Mu Xiyao indirectly.
Behind Zong Zhenglin's back, the Helian family took the route of his wife's diplomacy and secretly contacted the eldest prince's lineage. Mu Xiyao guessed that the two parties must have some ulterior purpose. As the Sixth Highness of the Yue family, He Lianzhang would not have imagined that this would cause Zong Zhenglin's displeasure if he acted like this. If he "commits crimes against the wind" like this, he must have a way out. What is the old fox going to use to appease Zong Zhenglin's anger?
"Infantry Commander Fu Zuoyi?" Mu Xiyao was not familiar with this person. On the contrary, Huo Shaoguang, the admiral of the Nine Gates, had heard Zong Zhenglin mention it several times when he went up to the peak.
"This person is a group of newly promoted confidant ministers. His three daughters were favored by the emperor when they were elected to the palace. In just a few months, they have been promoted from the second rank Zhaoyi to the first palace lord. Now it is time Sheng Chong, apart from Concubine Shu, no one in the palace can overwhelm her."
Mu Xiyao nodded. Emperor Yuan Cheng had quick hands and feet. Fu Zhaoyi? Next time I enter the palace to greet you, I have to take a good look at it.
So, the Helian family wanted to use their contacts in the harem to get Helian Weirui into Zongzhenglin's mansion? Is this calculation too precise?
excuse? How are they going to send their daughter to the Sixth Prince's mansion when the imperial concubine is choosing a concubine for the Eighth Prince? This obviously meant to stand in line, He Lianzhang, a royalist, how would he keep the clean official hat on his head?
"Alright. Since He Lianzhang has already started the game, this game of chess is not without a clue." Mu Xiyao calmed down and took up her pen again to lick the ink. "Your Majesty Wei, you don't need to bother to keep an eye on that side. Helian's mansion only needs one or two hidden guards to stand by at any time, and the rest can withdraw as much as you want. What we have to wait for now is the news from the palace." The battlefield changed to the harem, secretly The role of guarding is no longer great. Instead of risking exposure, it is better to keep quiet.
Mu Xiyao retreated from the left and right attendants, and sat alone in front of the desk to complete the daily homework assigned by the big boss. On the one hand, he chooses words and makes sentences in a nasty way, to please the boss. While sighing that the direction of this matter seemed to make her feel a little worried.
If this continues, is it possible that she will be involved in the palace fight again? And it's not the right time. This is all in line with the father-in-law's big and small wives, isn't it too positive?
Shouldn't Gongdou Zhengju compete with Emperor Jian'an's harem to fight to the death? At this time, the big boss hadn't ascended the throne yet, and her favorite concubine made frequent appearances... This matter was done well, it was no different from stealing the spotlight. Mu Xiyao pursed her lips, if this was filming, it would definitely be considered overtime, she was very unhappy.
The Helian family is living a good life, but if it is windy or rainy, this account has to be remembered!
In Mu Xiyao's letter to His Highness the Sixth Highness, she highlighted how hard she was in handling the housework, and endured the humiliation many times for His Highness, the writing was touching and affectionate. In the end, I didn't forget to let Zong Zhenglin remember to find a famous chef in Sichuan for her. It would be great if she could be sent to Shengjing earlier. The excuse is the one in her stomach, and she has been particularly picky about the dishes recently.
Three days later, news spread from the palace.
The imperial concubine recuperated in the palace for a long time, and finally got the approval of the imperial doctor. Emperor Yuan Cheng went there personally, and then everything returned to normal.
In the morning, all the concubines greeted the imperial concubine in the imperial concubine's palace. When they saw the imperial concubine who hadn't shown up for many days, they felt that the empress looked good, and her arrogance was restrained a lot in her words and deeds. Since the old Duke passed away, he was dressed in very elegant clothes, with only a wooden hairpin on his head, he spoke more politely than before, and became estranged from others.
When the greetings were over, the imperial concubine made a full salute in front of the imperial concubine for the first time, and then led the people away in silence. During the whole process, there was no gossip, just sitting there for half a quarter of an hour. There is no smile on the faces of old friends, not even a word of greeting.
"The imperial concubine recovered?" Mu Xiyao looked at Wei Zhen in surprise, and asked the nanny to bring Cheng Qing to play.
Although he knew for a long time that the concubine Liu's case alone could not completely knock down the noble concubine, he did not expect that Emperor Yuan Cheng's lifting of the ban would come so quickly. The old Duke passed away, and the hatred in the imperial concubine's heart must be a hundred times stronger than before. Mu Xiyao has never paid attention to this woman's ability, but she is secretly wary that she will be too stimulated one day and make violent actions. She really didn't live enough to fight the lunatic.
"Has Fu Zhaoyi been in contact with the noble concubine these three days?" To be able to intercede in front of Emperor Yuan Cheng and release Mrs. Li, the only variable in the palace is Fu Zuoyi's daughter. Master Helian's move was immediate and effective.
"Fu Zhaoyi was caught in the water in the palace, and it all depended on the noble concubine's decisive decision and proper command of the palace staff to save her life." Wei Zhen did not dare to underestimate the methods of the Helian family. Even dare to design the water, the dark chess pieces must be indispensable.
"She runs fast." Mu Xiyao laughed. Although Fu Zhaoyi and the noble concubine are in the sixth east palace, there is a concubine Qi in between. Does this mean that the imperial concubine is capable of handling things, or that the concubine Qi is deaf and blind?
"Is the one in the middle dead? Can this trick be hidden from the emperor's eyes?" Mu Xiyao rolled her eyes.
Wei Zhen talked casually to Master Yao in private, and gradually got used to it. The rules in the palace are farther than the rules in the mansion. The master is not willing to follow, and His Highness will not force it, and he has no room to comment.
"Concubine Qi took someone to the imperial garden to eat, and she is not in the palace." Wei Zhen reported truthfully.
"That's right. The dinner in Concubine Qi's Palace must be 'Fugui Manyuan'. It's really difficult for her to choose a meal at the third quarter of the hour." Mu Xiyao shook her head, showing no manners.
Wei Zhen's face twitched. Master Yao didn't even take a nap. "Fugui Manyuan" is not a court dish, but a grand banquet that Shengjing Juxianlou has rarely cooked. The most recent time was more than ten years ago to congratulate the prince on his wedding, and nearly a thousand dishes were opened. A table is enough to feed hundreds of strong men.
Emperor Yuan Cheng was not easy. Mu Xiyao sighed. As an emperor, she still has to turn a blind eye to these women's clumsy tricks. This endurance is beyond her reach.
The biggest boss in Shengjing is probably owed to An Guogong for not allowing the noble concubine to leave the palace to pay homage to him. Now that the old thief who doesn't like him has died, it doesn't matter if he just plans to let him out.
Those who become emperors are thieves and thieves, and all of them are movie kings and big names!
Imperial Concubine, Concubine Qi, Fu Zhaoyi. It's too annoying for these three women to be mixed together. It's because Concubine Shu is too popular, and this jealousy is fully recruited. As a member of His Majesty's Sixth Prince's residence, Mu Xiyao could only suffer along with her.
However, He Lianzhang had a precise grasp of Emperor Yuan Cheng's thoughts, and he deserved to be advertised as the emperor's confidant.
"Come back when we have news. This scene has just begun, so let's watch it slowly." Mu Xiyao was there, and guessed He Lianzhang's next move.
Sure enough, in the next few days, Emperor Yuancheng turned over the imperial concubine's sign twice, and Fu Zhaoyi was not to be outdone. Concubine Shu, on the other hand, was still safe and secure. No matter how many women were emperors, there would always be a few days when Emperor Yuan Cheng would not be able to move to Concubine Shu's Palace. This allows the women in the harem to see clearly that Concubine Shu seems to be very stable...
Fu Zhaoyi rarely smiled in front of the emperor. Leng Meiren gave a surprised smile occasionally, begged awkwardly, and said something kind, and Emperor Yuan Cheng still bought it. No, in order to repay her life-saving grace, Lady Zhaoyi tried her best several times, and finally persuaded the emperor to go to the imperial concubine's place twice.
With such comings and goings, the two got closer and closer, and chatted with each other more often.
On this day, Helian Minmin went to the Empress Dowager's Palace to greet her again, but what she met was not Zong Zhengying, but the "Helian Party" led by the imperial concubine.
The irony is that Helian Minmin actually wants to confront the forces bribed by her family. After hearing this scene, Mu Xiyao was amazed.
Feng'an Palace was very lively, when the concubines and princesses flattered the Empress Dowager Jin until the smiles on their faces never fell.
"Speaking of which, the most talented woman in Shengjing City is Yu Hongying, the second lady of the Grand Master's Mansion. Back then, the Poetry Club's song "Ode to Xu" was really amazing and talented."
The women's topic changed, from Shengjing's number one beauty, Shi Yan'an, to the enviable talented woman in Beijing.
Zong Zhengying frowned, "Yu Hongying has no masterpiece since "Yong Xu". But Zhuge Li's poems are the best in Shengjing, and no one can match them."
Zhuge Li is the jewel in the palm of Mr. Zhuge, the minister of the guards. Not only is his diction beautiful, but he is also quite beautiful.
Zong Zhengying's words were immediately agreed by everyone. Zhuge Li's poems and articles were almost selected among the top three in "Hong Wen Ji". This is already well-known among women.
"This statement is biased. The concubine knows that there are at least two of them. Not only are they not inferior to Ms. Zhuge in literary talent, but they are also not inferior in appearance." Fu Zhaoyi's cold voice instantly attracted everyone's attention, and even the Queen Mother was curious and waited for her below.
Is there anyone who can keep pace with Zhuge Li? And there are two of them. But who?