On the second day after Concubine Rong slept, she was promoted to the fourth grade Wanyi, and the next two days were followed by Concubine Jing and Concubine Lan Liangyuan. Early this morning, everyone came to Renshou Palace to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager was in good spirits and had specially asked us to stay and talk for a while. Concubine Lan's quick words made the Empress Dowager very happy, and everyone laughed from time to time.
In the end, the Empress Dowager said,"Tomorrow, this widow and the imperial concubines will go to the Tianning Temple to pay respects to Buddha for seven days. We will mourn the late emperor and pray for the emperor and the people."”
Hearing this, Rong Wanyi, Jing Shunyi, and Concubine Lan all requested to go and serve her. The Empress Dowager smiled and waved her hand,""If Lan Pin goes, it will disturb the peace of Buddhism. None of you need to follow. Wan Yi has the highest position. When this widow is not in the palace, you have to lead them to serve the emperor.”Everyone respectfully agreed.
After the Empress Dowager and the imperial concubines left the palace, it was supposed to be several noble people serving in bed next according to the order. However, Wen Lang did not summon anyone for three days in a row, making the various palaces feel uneasy. I didn't look forward to or fear the matter of sleeping with them, but the two maids, Huan Pei and Huan Ling, had been restless for several days and didn't feel nervous.
The weather in September was already cool. For the past few days, other than paying respects to the Empress Dowager and accepting a visit, I spent most of my time in the backyard of Jinghe Palace. One afternoon, Ring Ring ran over with her skirt in a hurry."Young Lady, Young Lady, the Qianyuan Palace has issued an edict saying that the Emperor has summoned Young Lady tonight!”
I wasn't surprised when I heard this, nor was I happy. I only paused for a moment and pursed my lips."Then go prepare."
Huan Pei opened her mouth but didn't say anything in the end. She pulled the ring bell.
Other than the routine cleaning, bathing, and dressing before the concubines sleep, the concubines who sleep for the first time also have to prepare an incense table to receive the imperial edict, kowtow, and swear an oath. Regarding this matter, I once had an extremely regretful evaluation. Marrying into the royal family seemed to be a grand honor, but she had to bow to heaven and earth alone, and enter the bridal chamber alone. How lonely and sad was that?
I remembered that Wen Chuan had wrapped his arms around me warmly and said,""When the time comes, I will definitely hold your hand and be by your side.”
At dinner time, the internal supervisor came to the office to announce the official edict. I received the edict under the congratulatory voice of the internal supervisor. I bowed my head calmly. Wenlang naturally wouldn't know about this. Even if he knew, the woman he wanted to hold hands with wasn't me.
The sky gradually darkened. I sat in the room in my best attire and looked at the red light that they had specially hung outside. I suddenly became suspicious. No matter what kind of woman she was, she would be uneasy at this moment. Why was it that I could be as calm as a bystander? I couldn't even compare to the few girls who were looking outside.
At this point, I couldn't help but curl the corners of my mouth and laugh at myself.
"He's here!"
A voice came in from outside. I stood up and let Huan Pei help me put on a brocade cloak.
It was not the Emperor who came, but the sedan chair from the Qianyuan Palace. According to the rules of the ancestors, only concubines above the third rank were qualified to serve in their respective palaces, and it also depended on the Emperor's favor. In the previous dynasty, it was relaxed to above the fifth rank and pregnant concubines. Occasionally, exceptions were made. The rest had to go to Qianyuan Palace, come at the right time and return at the wrong time. They could not accompany the Emperor all night. I'm just a small sixth-grade noble, so I'm no exception.
In autumn, the soft sedan chair was covered with thin satin. As the night wind blew, the satin fluttered slightly, as light as a dream. Soon, the sedan entered Qianyuan Palace and stopped outside the Dew Hall. A small internal supervisor helped me into the hall and closed the door before leaving.
I looked around this unfamiliar hall. My gaze quickly focused on the figure in the inner hall. Wen Lang had just turned around to look at me. When their gazes met, I suddenly felt a little terrified and helpless. I didn't know what to say or where to take a step.
"ChenQie greets the Emperor."
After being stunned for a while, I chose to kneel down and do my part. As soon as I said this, my heart relaxed. Although I was holding it in, I still raised my head. When I looked at Wen Lang again, his mocking expression finally made me laugh. That little fear disappeared without a trace.
How could it be possible between me and Wenlang?
However, I was only relaxed for a moment. After all, I came to this Dew Hall as the name suggested with the identity of a palace concubine. It was inevitable that my heart was dominated by loneliness and helplessness.
After a while, Wen Lang tilted his head and looked at me." I say, Little Yu 'er, how long do you plan to kneel there? The ground seems to be very hard."”
I sighed, stood up, and walked over. I deliberately complained,"The emperor didn't call out, how could this ChenQie dare to act rashly.”
Wen Lang just smiled and looked at me,"Yu Er is dressed very charming today."”
I smiled and said,"Your Majesty, please change your words. Yu 'er can't afford it."”
" Oh." Wen Lang suddenly stopped smiling and said," It's getting late. Why aren't you undressing with me?"”
I blinked and begged for mercy."Brother Lang, Yu 'er knows her mistake."
Only then did Wen Lang calm down and smile.""Yu 'er, do you like this title?"
I nodded gently." The word 'Yu' is very good, and it's the same pronunciation. Thank you, Brother Lang!"”
Wen Lang motioned for me to sit beside the couch in the inner hall. Only then did I see five or six memorials on the low table of the couch. Wen Lang patted these memorials with his hand and said,"A few days ago, I deliberately found an excuse to ask about the Jiangnan tribute case at the beginning of the year. On the surface, I asked the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Justice, and the current Jiangnan Weaving Bureau to submit their comments.”
"The case of Ruirong's family?" Brother Lang looked like he was bathed in the spring breeze. He must have a clue.”
"It's more than just a clue!" Wen Lang laughed. I had long heard that this matter involved important officials in the court. I thought that it would take a lot of trouble to investigate, but I didn't expect it to be so smooth. The memorials from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice did not reveal anything. The memorials from the Minister of Revenue, Li Jin, vaguely stated that there were still doubts about the case. Kong Xiangli, the Jiangnan Weaver, actually stated in the memorials that Shi Zhijiang was framed and convicted because he was upright and unwilling to collude with corrupt officials in the court. He requested the court to investigate thoroughly.”
Wen Lang picked out a memorial and handed it to me. I read it carefully and frowned."This Kong Xiangli seems to know a lot about this case, but his words are only superficial. At first glance, he looks impassioned and righteous, but in reality, he doesn't explain the method of filling one's stomach, nor does he reveal the source of the corrupt officials.”
Wen Lang clapped his hands and nodded. What do you think he's up to?"
I lowered my head and thought for a moment." The memorial is straightforward and explicit, but it hides the key points. If it's not something difficult to say, it's to leave a way out for yourself.”
Wen Lang could not help but nod." Yu 'er is really thoughtful. This is the news that Song Haoran brought back. It turns out that the corrupt official has set his sights on Kong Xiangli again and wants to continue to reap some benefits. However, Kong Xiangli saw that the corrupt official's background was unstable and was afraid that he would be killed after he was done with his work, so he went all out and subtly submitted a copy.”
"Could this official be…" I suddenly asked.
" Minister of Rites, Lu Youzhang, the father of your Imperial Consort." Wen Lang sighed and shook his head slightly." Father must know, but he didn't pursue the matter because of your Imperial Consort. Unexpectedly, Minister Lu didn't think of restraining himself and became more and more aggressive.”
"What about Brother Lang?" I asked worriedly.”
Seeing Wen Lang's hesitation, I tried to say,"I'm afraid this is not the time to pursue the matter openly. We can only take it slow." Fortunately, it was a good opportunity to reverse the Shi family's verdict.”
Wen Lang nodded helplessly." Fine. Tomorrow, I'll use Kong Xiangli's memorial to quell Shi Zhijiang's rebellion. I'll let Lu Youzhang have his way for a few more days."”
I suddenly missed Rui Rong. I wonder how she has been over the past month."Rui Rong must be very happy to know about this.”
Speaking of Ruirong, Wenlang's eyes were filled with endless gentleness. That warm smile was very similar to Wenchuan's, making me so infatuated that I couldn't open my eyes.
After a while, I finally lowered my head and silently tidied up the memorials on the table.
Wen Lang didn't notice my abnormality and only said something shocking,"How about we sneak out of the palace to see Rui Rong tomorrow night?”# Cancel all reviews: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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