The eldest son of the red mansion

Chapter 725 Competition
Qin Keqing was lying on the bed, thinking about the current situation in the palace.

Under her queen are Shi Xiangyun and Xue Baochai.

But Shi Xiangyun is innocent and has no children. If she can become a queen after her death, then her children will be safe and sound.

But thinking of Xue Baochai, Qin Keqing frowned a little. Although Xue Baochai was a bit behind Shi Xiangyun in status, she was still a noble concubine after all, and she was with her sister Xue Baoqin, which was quite in Jia Ke's favor.

The most important thing is that Xue Baochai has a son, and Xue Baochai is very scheming. If Shi Xiangyun hadn't become a queen and allowed Xue Baochai to live in Kunning Palace, Xue Baochai would definitely dislike Jia Zhi, born to the former queen, for his own son. .

Then the consequences are very obvious. Xue Baochai will definitely try her best to kill Jia Zhi in order to make her child the eldest son and have an innate advantage in inheriting the throne.

Every time Qin Keqing thought of this, she felt extremely worried, and at the same time began to be angry with her body for not living up to expectations.

Qin Keqing is thinking now that he still wants to beat the side drums with a few big figures in the palace, to add some weight to Shi Xiangyun, and try to let Shi Xiangyun stay in the Kunning Palace after his death.

Only in this way can Xue Baochai be temporarily suppressed. As long as Xue Baochai can't become a queen, she will not dare to be unscrupulous, and her son Jia Zhi, with his status as the eldest son, can also inherit the great line with a high probability in the future.

After Qin Keqing thought of this, she let out a long breath. The only thing she can do now is to pave the way for her son before she dies.

Besides, at Xue Baochai's place in Chengqian Palace, just as Shi Xiangyun came out of Qin Keqing's Kunning Palace, someone reported the news to Xue Baochai.

The current Xue Baochai, after Qin Keqing became seriously ill, has already fixed her eyes on that position.

Moreover, Xue Baochai dragged the people in the palace, and finally thought that only she and Shi Xiangyun could inherit the queen's throne.

Shi Xiangyun is the grand-niece of the Empress Dowager, and she will definitely receive strong support from the Empress Dowager in the future, so she has a great advantage over herself innately.

And his reliance in the palace was nothing more than the Queen Mother, and everyone in the palace could already see that the Queen Mother did not deserve Jia Ke's respect.

If it weren't for the feudal etiquette, the Queen Mother might be left alone.So the only one who can help me now is the Queen Mother Zhou.

Xue Baochai thought about it for a while, and found that she did not offend the Queen Mother Zhou in her relationship with the Queen Mother Zhou, and because of her thoughtful etiquette, the Queen Mother Zhou had a good impression of herself.

But Shi Xiangyun is different. When the Queen Mother Zhou was still an aunt, Shi Xiangyun was arrogant and didn't care much about the Queen Mother Zhou, and the relationship between the two was just plain.

Thinking of this, Xue Baochai finally showed some smiles on his face. No matter how dignified the Empress Dowager is, she might not be able to match the affection between mother and child.

After Xue Baochai made up his mind, he finally let go of his heart, but this kind of thing must not wait and see the changes. If he does not take active actions, he may fall behind others.

So Xue Baochai recruited Wang Shun, his personal eunuch, "I have a few pearls here in this palace, you take them to Li Deshan, Eunuch Li who is beside the emperor, and say that this palace rewarded him for seeing the hard work of serving the emperor."

After Wang Shun took the kit, he bowed and retreated a few steps, not daring to ask why.Just like that, he withdrew from Chengqian Palace.

After Wang Shun left, Xue Baochai thought that it was very important to have Li Gui by the emperor's side. If it was only given to one person, the other person would not benefit from it, and it would be bad.

So Xue Baochai ordered someone to take out another coral and asked the eunuch under him to give it to Li Gui.

Sure enough, Xue Baochai's money offensive was very effective.

After Jia Ke's two personal eunuchs received Xue Baochai's great gift, although they didn't understand what Xue Baochai asked them to do, they still gave Xue Baochai sisters a lot of good words in front of Jia Ke.

Therefore, during this period of time, Jia Ke spent almost all her time on their sisters.

Even Xue Baochai's son Qi Wang Jiahui is quite popular with Jia Ke now.

Seeing this situation, Qin Keqing didn't understand Xue Baochai's thoughts.

It was precisely because Qin Keqing saw Xue Baochai's non-stop movements that she became more and more anxious, so regardless of her serious illness, she reluctantly ordered someone to set up a soft sedan chair, and she went to Ningshou Palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager.

Although Rui Zhu on the side tried to persuade her several times, Qin Keqing was desperate for the future of her child.

Ruizhu saw that Qin Keqing couldn't be persuaded, so he could only make the software package tightly, so that Qin Keqing would not be affected by the wind while sitting in it.

Qin Keqing came to Ningshou Palace in a soft sedan chair, and asked people to report to the inside.

And Jia's mother in Ningshou Palace received a report from the little eunuch, saying that Queen Qin Keqing was asking to see her outside.

After hearing this, Mother Jia's eyes flickered a little. Mother Jia is someone who has been fighting in the back house all her life. Now Qin Keqing is not well, and it seems that it will not be long.

In this critical point, what is Qin Keqing doing here if he doesn't recuperate in his own palace?
But Qin Keqing is the current queen after all, even though she is the empress dowager, she can't shame her, so she can only order someone to help Qin Keqing in.

After Qin Keqing came in, with the support of the maidservants and eunuchs, she reluctantly saluted Jiamu, and then was arranged by Jiamu and sat aside.

"Queen, your body is not raised in the palace, why do you come to my old lady?"

After listening to Jia Mu's words, Qin Keqing could only smile reluctantly, and then said: "The concubine hasn't come to see Lafayette for a long time, and I came here to pay my respects to Lafayette while I'm in good spirits these two days. I know when we can see you again."

When Qin Keqing said this, there were tears in her eyes.

Jia Mu is a person who likes to get together but not to leave, and she is not happy when she hears about these separations.Especially now that Jia's mother is getting old, she doesn't like to hear what other people say about life and death.

Now that Mother Jia heard that Qin Keqing had the meaning of parting life and death, she felt a little disliked to see her.

"My old bones are still intact. I think you should go back to the palace, queen, and go to rest quickly."

Qin Keqing could already hear the displeasure in Jia Mu's heart, but she did not leave according to Jia Mu's intention, but said: "Lafayette, I am afraid that I will not be able to tell the truth. After I leave, I don't know the meaning of this harem. Who should call the shots.”

When Jia's mother heard what Qin Keqing said, her eyes shone sharply. She looked Qin Keqing up and down, and then a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Mother Jia already understood what Qin Keqing meant. Now in Jia Ke's harem, apart from Qin Keqing, Shi Xiangyun and Xue Baochai are the respected ones.

Mother Jia naturally hopes that Shi Xiangyun from her natal family will take over the position of queen after Qin Keqing's death.

But it’s not worth talking about it alone. If Qin Keqing was dying, he could say a few words to Jia Ke, based on Jia Ke’s feelings for Qin Keqing over the years, and his old grandmother boasting The corner, I want to ask Jia Ke to agree.

Now that Mother Jia can't let go of her feelings, she smiled and said to her: "My good boy, I did not hurt you in vain. Among these granddaughters-in-law, I have long seen that you are the first one." .”

Qin Keqing sat at the bottom, listened to Jia Mu's praise, coughed, and excited light appeared in her eyes, it seemed that Jia Mu understood what she meant.

"Sister Shi is the purest of these sisters around the emperor. I will definitely talk a lot in front of the emperor."

Mother Jia nodded after listening, and then said: "Poor man, you are so sick, and you still worry about them. Don't worry, they will not forget your thoughts."

After listening to Qin Keqing, she felt relieved. She still believed in what Jia Mu said. Although Jia Mu had some utilitarianism, she is now the most honorable woman in the world. There will never be any words from her. any regrets.

The two of them reached a deal with just a few words. Qin Keqing would speak to Shi Xiangyun in front of Jia Ke, trying to make Shi Xiangyun ascend the throne of queen after his death.

And Jia's mother has also assured Qin Keqing that the King of Chu will be properly settled, and now the two are getting what they need.

Qin Keqing moved frequently here, and Xue Baochai was not idle there either.

Ever since she knew that Qin Keqing had started to arrange funeral arrangements, Xue Baochai had to go to the Palace of Compassion and Ning every day to pay her respects to the Queen Mother Zhou.

But to be honest, Queen Mother Zhou still likes Xue Baochai very much.

It's just because Xue Baochai is beautiful, but she is a dignified and stable beauty, not as shocking as Qin Keqing was back then, but the man who sees her is a little out of her mind, a little bit coquettish.

What's more, Xue Baochai was one of the few girls in Jia's mansion who respected him when he was still an aunt.

Therefore, the Empress Dowager Zhou was very happy to see Xue Baochai come to pay her respects every day. Every time she came, she held Xue Baochai's hand and talked to her for a long time.

Sometimes when Qiao Lian came with King Wu, she felt a little jealous when she saw how harmonious the two of them were.

And who is Xue Baochai?She has long seen the little jealousy towards Qiaolian, so Xue Baochai just flattered Qiaolian a few words, and Qiaolian almost regarded Xue Baochai as her own sister.

And as time went by, Qin Keqing's health became worse and worse. Although Jia Ke was a little neglecting Qin Keqing during this period, after all, the two were young couples, and Jia Ke still had feelings for Qin Keqing.

Therefore, Jia Ke got a report from the imperial physician after dinner that day, saying that Qin Keqing's health was getting worse, probably within a month.

Jia Ke was silent for a long time after listening. Qin Keqing's current appearance has something to do with Jia Ke's deliberate alienation.

If Jia Ke could comfort and take care of Qin Keqing when she was anxious, Qin Keqing might not have such a psychological burden, and her illness would not be so serious.

(End of this chapter)