The next day, everyone went to Renshou Palace to pay their respects, but everyone could see that the Empress Dowager was helping Rong Guipin to establish her authority. She was the one making the decisions on daily matters. Rong Guipin was also very dedicated. She analyzed everything clearly and answered appropriately. The Empress Dowager naturally praised her frequently.
In a few days, paying respects to the Empress Dowager became a formality. Rong Guipin was the one who reported the details and made decisions. When she gave the orders, everyone complied.
The servants in my courtyard thought that Wenlang would definitely call me to accompany him on the second day of my birthday, or come to see me personally. Even I thought so in my heart, but unexpectedly, Wenlang did not show up or summon him for several days. There were already many discussions in private. Other than mocking me for completely losing favor, most of them were discussing which side of the palace was more worthy of being attached to.
Rong Guipin got the main position, but she didn't seem to be favored. Instead, Jing Jie Yu was accompanying Wen Lang more and more.
At first, I didn't understand, but gradually, I saw some clues.
The Empress Dowager was wholeheartedly supporting Rong Guipin. Wen Lang followed the Empress Dowager's wishes and conferred the title of Chen Yanyu, but left Ni Lening by his side. On the surface, Wen Lang and the Empress Dowager had different opinions, but in reality, he had given the Chen and Ni families equal treatment. Such an arrangement probably meant that something had happened in the previous dynasty.
Wen Lang didn't summon me, but I couldn't wait any longer. I've seen half of this October, and the deadline for the annual teaching agreement between Huan Pei and Nie He has reached. Although Huan Pei didn't mention it, I could see her anxiety. I have to discuss with Wen Lang how to arrange for her to leave the palace.
In the afternoon of this day, I sent Huan Ling to find Chang Yuan. I told him that I had something to ask the Emperor and asked him to pass on the message when it was convenient for him. I waited in the garden not far from the west of Qianyuan Palace. After waiting for about an hour, he saw a soft sedan chair coming out of Qianyuan Palace and heading east. It was Jing Jieyu.
After a while, Chang Yuan jogged over and told Wen Lang to call me in.
After entering the Furen Hall of Qianyuan Palace, Wen Lang greeted me with a smile,""Yu 'er, have you waited long?"
I laughed,"Brother Lang is so happy that he doesn't even think about his hometown. How can he still remember Yu 'er?"”
As he walked closer to Wen Lang, he smelled a faint scent of perfume and his heart skipped a beat."You found a suitable one so quickly?”
Wen Lang looked at me very carefully and his expression was a little mocking."Yu 'er, are you blaming me for not visiting you for a long time, or are you jealous?”
My face turned hot, but I didn't stop talking." Look, it's Yu 'er's fault. There are dozens of concubines in the harem, all of which belong to the emperor alone. No one would dare to question who doesn't look who."”
Wen Lang laughed,"So Yu 'er is really here to denounce you." Look, no one is looking for trouble with you, but you're looking for trouble with me.”
I was embarrassed and quickly changed the topic."Brother Lang, Yu 'er really has something to do. I want to arrange for Huanpei to leave the palace for a while to discuss with Brother Lang.”
Wen Lang raised his eyebrows when he heard that. I told him about the appointment between Huan Pei and Nie He. Wen Lang also knew about this. After hearing me mention it, he nodded and said,"This is simple. The day after tomorrow, Fourth Brother will marry the Di Fei. Just ask her to follow the palace servant who sent the congratulatory gift out. Later, I will ask Chang Yuan to find an excuse to bring her in.”
I nodded." It will take half a month. I'll just say that she's sick."”
Then, he asked,"Did King Heng 'an marry Feng Chunxiao, whom the late Emperor had pointed out?"”
Seeing that Wen Lang agreed, Feng Chunxiao, whom I had only met once when I entered the palace for an audience, appeared in my mind."King Heng 'an is marrying a concubine, Brother Lang should prepare a big congratulatory gift.”
Wen Lang said,"Yes, as for the person who went to congratulate the harem, who do you think is more suitable?"”
"Brother Lang, there are some things that Yu 'er shouldn't ask or say."”
Wen Lang frowned helplessly." Yu 'er, if you had said that a while ago, I would have blamed you for being distant from me. Now, I know that you've also suffered. Last time-"
I tugged at his arm and smiled warmly."It's not like that. Brother Lang, we're close because we grew up together. Our relationship is naturally not like others. Yu 'er dared to come over rashly today because of this. However, the palace was different. There were no small matters in the emperor's family. Which matter was not important and involved both inside and outside? Yu 'er lived in the depths of the palace and did not know anything about the outside world, so how could he casually speak?”
"As for the last time, when the Empress Dowager blamed me, Yu 'er felt uneasy."”
Wen Lang shook his head." I'm ashamed to hear you say that. Mother didn't ask me anything, but I didn't defend you. I always feel sorry for you."”
I was a little moved. That day, Japanese Lang had disobeyed the Empress Dowager's orders and sent me back to the palace. He had even wantonly summoned doctors to deliver medicine. I had thought of many consequences, but I had never thought that the Empress Dowager would not even ask.
I raised my head and whispered,"Perhaps, the Empress Dowager is clear in her heart.”
Wen Lang lowered his head to look at me, his expression a little lost."Yes, that day when discussing the matters of the court, mother said that you are the emperor and some things are up to you to decide. There is no need to ask others and this widow will not ask. But because you are the emperor, some things cannot be done by your temperament.”
I looked at Wen Lang. These words had obviously been lingering in his heart, touching him and troubling him. Emperor, this identity that was once out of his reach, when it descended upon him, it truly shackled his young and free heart.
Unfortunately, this topic was too big. I opened my mouth but couldn't say anything.
" No matter how close we used to be, we've all become strangers." He didn't seem to think that I would say anything and only smiled sadly." Even you, Yu 'er, have become more polite.”
I was stunned. My heart suddenly tightened. I pulled his hand with some heartache and apologized,"Brother Lang, the person in front of you will always be the little sister Yu 'er who used to play with you.”
After a pause, he smiled half-heartedly."And then there was the Yu Concubine who had fallen out of favor.”
Wen Lang couldn't help but laugh." You're really persistent. I didn't want to see you because I didn't want you to become the focus again. This harem is simply a second court. Without you around, I'm also very lonely."”
As he spoke, Wen Lang suddenly thought of something."Yu 'er, Shi Zhijiang's case has been overturned, but no one has been convicted. He has only been summoned to the capital and is still in Hou Que's custody.”
I thought about it and said," Brother Lang, I don't know what the situation is like in the previous dynasty or what happened. This time, King Heng 'an's wedding is an opportunity. He is your only living brother, so his words carry weight.”
He nodded." As usual, it should be your concubine who goes to congratulate you. After all, she is the only host in the palace."”
I shook my head.”
"Oh?" Wen Lang's eyes lit up." I have the same idea."”
I paused and raised my eyebrows at him.”
Wen Lang poked my forehead with his finger.""You're still fooling around!"
I laughed,"Otherwise, which one of these concubines would Brother Lang like?"”
"I like all of them except for you.”
I listened and my face fell. All of them were great beauties, both talented and beautiful.”
He glanced at me from the corner of his eyes." Come on, it's hard to erase the kindness of a beauty. I can't tell how many of them are sincere. They married into the royal family, not me. Whoever becomes the emperor is just average."”
My heart skipped a beat. It turned out that Wen Lang had already discovered this layer. Still, I smiled and said,"After being with them day and night for a long time, there will always be some feelings.”
Unexpectedly, he shook his head." Everyone in the harem has something to do with the previous dynasty. It's better if it's the daughter of a foreign official. Those high-ranking officials in the capital all have deep thoughts. How can they talk about feelings? The more they are like this, the more they miss Ruirong.”
"The harem has always been like this since ancient times. Originally, there was an old nanny in the palace who told Yu 'er a lot. Not only did she not have any feelings for him, but there were also even more tragic stories!”After a pause, I asked," Is the conferring of noble consorts also due to the relationship with the previous dynasty?”
Wen Lang nodded." A few days ago, General Chen took the lead and did a few good jobs. In addition, he did not get a reward for his previous meritorious service. Many of his trusted aides in the court began to ask for rewards for him. They kept giving him titles and fiefs. They even handed in memorials after he was appointed.”
"There's no objection from the Prime Minister?"”
"Of course they are against it, but because of the matter of support, they don't dare to refute it too clearly. Although I have Song Haoran and the others on my side, my foundation is still shallow and I can't say much." He looked a little tired." It's not a solution to drag this out. Mother suggested giving the Chen family a master position to appease them.”
I nodded." The Empress Dowager's method is very good. The main position is not considered a great favor, but it is the only main position. It also helps the Empress Dowager manage the harem. It seems that it is a great priority.”
Wen Lang frowned slightly." Yes, but in this way, we can't make a second noble concubine for a while. I wanted to make you a concubine earlier so that I could help Ruirong."”
I comforted him,"It's still early until next year's draft, there's no rush."”
" How can I not be anxious? Now that the General has begun to suppress the Prime Minister in every way, he has to interfere in many civil affairs. Fourth Brother rarely shows up. He is here to avoid suspicion, so it's not convenient for him to help the Prime Minister." Wen Lang looked solemn." Although the Prime Minister is not necessarily loyal, it will be difficult if the Chen family becomes the sole ruler."”
I helped Wen Lang analyze." That's why we should send Jieyu to congratulate King Heng 'an on his wedding. Not only would we be closer to our brother, but we would also support the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister would naturally be grateful. At this time, it was only right to check and balance the court.”
"Yes, I often keep Jie Yu by my side to pave the way and make this harem more balanced. " There's another layer." Wen Lang looked at me and smiled." Jie Yu has a cold personality and is very quiet, unlike them.”
I was stunned for a moment before I burst out laughing."The heart of a ruler is truly cold. I racked my brains to please you, but you said that I was making a fuss with words of flattery. I'm truly heartbroken. In the future, Yu 'er should also be more sensible. When you shouldn't speak, you should learn from Jie Yu and become an ice sculpture standing at the side.”
He laughed loudly when he heard that. At this moment, he heard Chang Yuan say from outside,""Emperor, this servant has something to report!”# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420183: 48PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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