A few days later, my body was fine. When I went to Yongxiang Palace to pay my respects, I found that the situation was different. I was unfamiliar and polite, and despised and angry. They all attacked Rui Rong and me. Rui Rong seemed to be used to it and responded carefully. I didn't know the situation, so I just kept silent and frowned secretly.
"Is Yu Guipin's health much better?”
The one who spoke was Chun Sheng. Her tone was unfamiliar and a little sharp. I felt sad for a moment and my voice was bitter."I'm much better now, thank you elder sister Yi.”
Chun Sheng looked away expressionlessly."I wouldn't dare."
I looked at them calmly. Forget it. Since I had started speaking, I naturally wouldn't let them go. I looked around at the others indifferently and braced myself to wait for someone to make things difficult for me.
"The Emperor didn't ask us to go to Jinghe Palace. We only knew that your concubine was sick, but we didn't know when she was sick or when she recovered. We didn't see the imperial physician either, but the Emperor was there every day, but we didn't know which courtyard he was in.”
The sharp voice came from Wang Yiyao. Rui Rong looked at me worriedly when she heard it. I didn't look at her and turned around slightly. I swept my cold gaze over and avoided Rong Xiu Yi."Good fate means that you suspect that BenGong is pretending to be sick?”
Since Rong Xiu Yi had no intention of interfering, then presumably everyone would not let Rui Rong and I off so easily. Thus, I even spoke with a smile. Wang Yi Yao had suffered a few times in front of me, but she still could not learn her lesson."Of course this ChenQie did not mean that. It's just that while Your Imperial Concubine consort is recuperating, the Emperor has been staying in Jinghe Palace. If he was in Your Imperial Concubine's Yunzhi Garden, this ChenQie would naturally have no complaints.”
"Oh?" I smiled and lightly swept a glance over." In that case, BenGong still has to thank Liangyuan's good intentions. The Emperor has indeed come to see me several times and delayed the Emperor's spirit. It's really a sin. As soon as I recovered, I rushed over to ask Sister Xiuyi for forgiveness!”
As I said that, I bowed towards Rong Xiu Yi. Seeing this, she couldn't just stand by and watch."Younger sister, please don't be polite. You are not feeling well, so it is only right for the emperor to go and see you. They haven't seen the emperor for a long time and are just looking for you to ask around.”
I deliberately directed the conversation towards Rong Xiu Yi to drag her in, but she wasn't someone easy to deal with, so she brushed it off with just a few words.
" Yes, ChenQie doesn't dare to think too much, but I really can't bear the crime of confusing the emperor. Wherever the emperor goes and who he summons to sleep with, it's not ChenQie who dares to say too much." I didn't have the intention to give up." Ming Liangyuan has been spying on the emperor's whereabouts. Could it be that he's blaming the emperor for being unfair? Please tell me, Sister Xiu Yi."
Hearing this, Wang Yiyao quickly waved her hand.”
Rong Xiu Yi glared at her, scaring her so much that she quickly retreated to the side.
Zi Qi smiled and tried to smooth things over, her face full of concern,"Yu 'er has been sick for many days and his complexion still doesn't look good. He should go and rest early. Don't talk to them about this nonsense.”
I naturally understood her intentions and nodded. I turned around and saluted Rong Xiu Yi,"ChenQie's body is still weak, please…"
Unexpectedly, I was interrupted before I could finish."The Emperor's will is not something we can question, and no one said that Your Imperial Concubine is pretending to be sick to confuse the Lord. It's just that many sisters have recently entered the Palace and have not been summoned by the Emperor for many days. If the Emperor's favor is strong, then it's fine, but it's someone else who doesn't want to confuse the Lord.”
I narrowed my eyes and turned around. It was Cheng Yingchun.
Her words were really rude. I was about to flare up when I heard Rong Xiu Yi reprimand,"Noble Luo, how dare you! You and your concubine are so different, how can your words be so rude? Hurry up and apologize!”
Cheng Ying Chun's face was filled with indignation, but she obediently bowed and apologized. At this moment, I couldn't pursue the matter, so I could only give up.
"Noble Luo's words are indecent," Rong Xiuyi said in a deep voice."He will be fined a month's salary as a light punishment. There aren't many main positions in the palace, and all of you have a chance. However, as long as you haven't reached your position, you must understand the etiquette of seniority. If you violate it again, you won't be forgiven easily!”
Everyone respectfully agreed. I felt a little uneasy in my heart. I knew that the sisters would definitely not do this for no reason. They definitely had some ulterior motive.
As expected, Noble Luo continued,""Chenqie was rude and should be punished. I have no complaints. However, if others did something wrong, the Empress could not turn a blind eye and let them do as they pleased. Concubine Jin has charmed the Emperor for many days, and everyone knows that she favors him. Guipin niangniang has no time to care about him because of her illness, and Xiuyi niangniang is in charge of the affairs of the harem, so she has to decide for us.”
"This…" Rong Xiuyi pondered for a moment,"Although this Queen is acting as the representative of the harem, I cannot independently judge such crimes. If my sisters really want to investigate this matter, I'm afraid we will have to go to Renshou Palace to ask the Empress Dowager to make a decision."”
As soon as I heard this, I immediately understood their plan and couldn't help but feel worried. It was a taboo to seduce the ruler in my dynasty. Once convicted, there would be no leniency. Rui Rong's situation could be punished or not, but if it was brought to the Empress Dowager, it would probably become a warning to others. At that time, even Wen Lang would not be able to do anything.
However, Noble Luo and the others seemed to have been prepared for this. They didn't give me a chance to speak at all and directly called out to everyone,"ChenQie have just entered the palace and have yet to properly thank the Empress Dowager. Today, why don't all the elder sisters go together to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager?”
Seeing the situation, I quickly ordered Huanpei to find Wenlang to help, but before I could speak, I was pestered by Wang Yiyao. Ruirong was also separated, so I didn't even have time to remind her. I was really anxious.
Worried all the way to Benevolence and Longevity Palace, I couldn't get away, so I had to lower my head to prepare the current countermeasures.
At this moment, I suddenly felt the footsteps of the people in front of me stop. I looked up and the scene in front of me made me stunned. I turned around and looked at Rui Rong from afar, exchanging a reassuring look.
Wen Lang's palanquin stopped at the gate of Renshou Palace.
After the announcement, everyone entered the main hall of the Palace of Benevolence and Longevity. It seemed that the Empress Dowager was talking to Wen Lang. When she saw us, she was a little puzzled. Everyone knelt down to pay their respects. After they got up, the Empress Dowager asked,""What's the matter today that you're all here?”
Everyone was surprised to see Wen Lang, especially some new young masters. A few of them were so nervous that they didn't know what to do.
Rong Xiu Yi expressed his intention very appropriately. His words did not deliberately criticize or defend favoritism, but only described the reason in a neutral manner. Wang Yi Yao and Noble Luo helped to explain the indignant mood of the crowd.
In the end, Wen Lang was the one sitting on the throne. None of them dared to speak recklessly, but the Empress Dowager's face was already very gloomy."Aijia also heard that the newly entered Jin Consort's position was quickly promoted and even said that she would find time to ask the emperor, but I don't know that she has already been specially doted on to this extent?”
As he spoke, he swept his gaze across the crowd and then looked at Wen Lang.
Wen Lang's expression was gloomy and angry. He bowed slightly to the Empress Dowager and pulled the corners of his mouth, but he did not defend himself.
The Empress Dowager didn't pursue the matter and turned her head back.""Jin Pin, do you know your sins?"
Rui Rong quickly knelt down,"ChenQie knows her sins…"
The Empress Dowager didn't say anything and only stared coldly at Rui Rong. I knew that something was wrong and quickly stepped forward to kneel."Empress Dowager, please calm your anger. Concubine Jin is in ChenQie's palace. These days, ChenQie has been negligent in restraining her and has neglected the rules.”
"What do you think, Xiuyi?" The Empress Dowager turned to Rong Xiuyi.”
" Your Imperial Concubine has been sick for many days. It's understandable that you can't see the place with photos." Rong Xiu Yi said beautiful words without revealing any intentions." There are not many masters in the palace. It's up to you sisters to keep the rules."”
" Mm." The empress dowager nodded, but did not comment. She then asked," What did Jing Guipin say?"”
Jing Guipin didn't expect to be asked this question. She was stunned for a moment, looked at everyone present, and replied respectfully,""Jin Pin and the others have just entered the palace, so it is inevitable that the rules are not strict. Although we can't tolerate this and set a precedent, it is not appropriate to be too strict.”
Jing Guipin was smart. The group of people had come to Renshou Palace to let the Empress Dowager decide on Ruirong's crime, but the Empress Dowager had asked for their opinion. It was obvious that she had other plans. Since she could not do as she wished, then it was naturally the best plan to follow Wenlang's wishes and find a way out for the light punishment.
I understood why Jing Guipin, who was always cold and frosty, could win Wen Lang's favor. She knew that when she should be quiet, she would become an iceberg. When she should speak, she would speak with a word of wisdom. She could help Wen Lang out of trouble and sell him a big favor.
The Empress Dowager looked at Wen Lang and her meaning was very clear. He could punish him lightly or severely. Seeing that the crisis was over, as long as Wen Lang casually set a painless punishment, it would be fine.
However, Wen Lang looked at Rui Rong and looked at me. He frowned but didn't speak.
Seeing that Wenlang didn't say anything and Ruirong didn't move while kneeling, I was already anxious and quickly took the opportunity to say,"ChenQie is willing to accept the punishment!"
Rui Rong finally responded and quickly replied the same words.
There was no obvious displeasure on the Empress Dowager's face. On closer inspection, there was a hint of helplessness. She said meaningfully,"Forget it. Concubine Jin will go back and reflect on her mistakes in seclusion for three days. She will be fined a month's salary, and Concubine Yu will be fined three months 'salary as a punishment.”
Rui Rong and I respectfully received our punishment and stood to the side.
After a while, the Empress Dowager said," In the past half a year, the rules in the harem have indeed been lacking. There are always such incidents, all because there is no one to take care of them. Although Xiuyi has been acting for a few days, he still lacks some confidence. In the future, this widow does not want to care too much. I originally wanted to properly select a person in a few days, but since everyone has gathered today, the emperor will arrange it as he sees fit.”
" Yes," Wen Lang finally responded and announced the decree with a solemn expression," Rong Xiuyi is the representative of the harem affairs. She is respectful and respectful. She has outstanding virtue and merits and is specially promoted to the second rank."”
Everyone was surprised. Even Rong Xiu Yi, who had always been reserved and proud, could not hide his surprise and quickly knelt down to thank him.
Wen Lang didn't stop and continued,""Jing Guipin has a peaceful nature and a pure heart. She is..."
He paused, and his expression softened a lot."Consort Jing."
It seemed that Jing Guipin had really received the emperor's will today. Wen Lang did not hesitate to pull her to the position of consort, and she was equally matched with Consort Rong. It also successfully made Consort Rong's happy expression instantly freeze on her face. Although it was quickly concealed, it was believed that everyone present had already seen it. Which side the wind went to, each had their own thoughts.
The Empress Dowager raised her eyes and didn't say anything. However, when Wen Lang shifted his gaze to me, she let out a muffled cough. I exchanged a look with Wen Lang and understood.
I just received my punishment, so I can't be promoted no matter what. I'm afraid it'll take some time.
Therefore, Wen Lang obediently retracted his words and only said,"Later, ask the Ministry of Rites to choose an auspicious day and present it to us.”
The Empress Dowager nodded her head in satisfaction." Alright, now that we have two consort positions, there must be a priority. In the future, Consort Rong will help this widow manage the affairs of the harem. Consort Jing will help out. If there is anything, you can discuss it. I hope that you will cultivate your virtue and self-control in the future, and live in harmony in the palace.”
Consort Rong and Consort Jing both knelt down to receive the edict to express their gratitude. The Empress Dowager waved her hand,""It's done, this widow is also tired, you all can go.”
Everyone immediately took their leave and came out of Renshou Palace to congratulate and flatter the Second Concubine. It took a long time before they left.
There was no sedan chair on the way back. Rui Rong was a little silent. I used my hand to caress her back and silently comforted her.
Rui Rong didn't mention anything about the Second Concubine and only said in a low voice,"Sister, I've implicated you."
"There's no harm," I said with a warm smile.”
She looked at me,"Sister has been sick for many days. Rui Rong can't share the pain for sister, but she also caused sister to be punished."”
I smiled faintly." It's just a fine. It's the most insignificant punishment in the palace. If you want to establish a firm foothold, which one can only rely on that little monthly silver? Wasn't it all supported by the gold and silver sent in from the family? The Empress Dowager had given the Emperor a lot of face today.”
" Besides," I deliberately teased her," our Lord Wansui gave you something casually. It wouldn't be worth a few months of silver, but you're thinking about this. What a waste of effort!"”
Rui Rong smiled and didn't say anything.
Everyone was attracted by the promotion of Consort Rong and Consort Jing. No one cared about Rui Rong's three days of seclusion and thought about her mistakes. Very few people even mentioned the word Consort Jin. I was a little relieved. Rui Rong had finally temporarily faded out of the limelight. It was really a good thing for her.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420183: 48PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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