Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 229 The Lively Ningchun Hall ([-])
The empress dowager sat on the throne and looked at the faces of the concubines below. She shook her head and said, "It's getting late now. If you have nothing to do, please leave."

Hearing the meaning of the Queen Mother's words, the concubines present blushed, knowing that their thoughts were clearly seen by the Queen Mother.

Concubine Hui was the first to stand up and say goodbye to the Queen Mother: "Queen Mother, I think there are some things in the palace. I will take Concubine Liang back to the palace first."

Liang Fei also quickly stood up and saluted the Queen Mother.

The Empress Dowager nodded and said, "It's not the Ai family that is making trouble. You two, one is the eighth prince's biological mother and the other is the eighth prince's adoptive mother, you must take good care of the eighth prince's heirs."

When Liang Fei heard this, her face became even more ashamed.However, she had a stupid mouth and was never liked by the Queen Mother, so she could only stand there blankly.

Seeing this, Concubine Hui quickly said: "Please rest assured, Queen Mother, I and the good concubine are always paying attention to this. When the Eighth Prince came to pay his respects two days ago, he already said that Hongwang's body was healed. As for the pregnant concubine's fetus stable."

In fact, today's visit to Ningchun Hall was proposed by Concubine Hui.Concubine Hui came because she wanted to see the joke between Concubine Rong and Concubine Shu.Secondly, I wanted to test whether the Empress Dowager was happy with Long Live Lord's decree of becoming a concubine.After all, what the Empress Dowager doesn't like is the word "special pampering".But looking at the Queen Mother's attitude now, Concubine Hui felt a little strange.

As for Liang Fei, she knew that she was not favored by the Queen Mother and did not want to come.It's just that she has been under Concubine Hui for a long time and has long been unable to change her obedience to Concubine Hui.

After Concubine Hui finished speaking, she led Concubine Liang and left in front of the Queen Mother.

Wanxian quickly stood up to see him off.

After Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang left, the Queen Mother waved her hand and ordered: "You all should step aside. The Ai family is a little tired."

Concubine Rong, who was sitting on the second seat on the left, quickly stood up and bowed to the Queen Mother to leave.

Concubine Rong sat in her seat and regretted it for a long time.In fact, Concubine Rong was also angry for a moment, so she walked angrily to Ningchun Hall.Concubine Rong's fate is good or bad.Concubine Rong was the first favorite concubine of the Kangxi Dynasty, and it was she who gave birth to Chengrui, the true eldest son of Lord Long Live.During the period from the sixth year to the 16th year of Kangxi's reign, Concubine Rong gave birth to five sons and one daughter, and her love for her was evident.

It's a pity that among the five sons and one daughter, only the youngest son and the only daughter grew up.In August of the 16th year of Kangxi's reign, Concubine Rong was granted the title of Concubine Rong.

According to the original order, An concubine, Jing concubine, Duan concubine, Rong concubine, Hui concubine, Yi concubine and Xi concubine were the fourth ones at that time.

But in the 20th year of Kangxi's reign, Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi, who were originally ranked behind Concubine Rong, jumped up. Even Concubine De, who was originally ranked behind Concubine Rong, surpassed Concubine Rong.

The original favorite concubine suddenly fell out of favor and became the last of the four concubines.

Ever since Wanxian received the favor, Concubine Rong had always disapproved of it. After all, Wanxian was just a small nobleman at the beginning.But as Wanxian was promoted to concubine and concubine.Concubine Rong was dissatisfied, and Concubine Liang was just fine. After all, she was the one who gave birth to my brother.What does she, Concubine Shu, mean? How can a yellow-haired girl who has been in the palace for a year be on an equal footing with her?So Concubine Rong came here in a moment of anger, originally thinking that the Queen Mother would also be dissatisfied with Concubine Shu.But now it seems that I am being sentimental.

While Concubine Rong was bowing three times, kneeling three times and kowtowing to the Queen Mother, Concubine Rong thought about it carefully in her heart: The more she lived, the more she returned.Although she was a concubine, she was just a little girl with no heirs. Why was she so anxious?However, after brainwashing myself like this, I still felt a little resentful.It has only been a year since she was a concubine, and she is on an equal footing with herself.None of the sisters here have spent decades in the palace before reaching this position.Long Live Lord's heart may be too biased.

The Empress Dowager glanced at Concubine Rong coldly and ordered: "Please step back."

With the Empress Dowager's permission, Concubine Rong also quickly withdrew from the main hall of Ningchun Hall.

Concubine Yi quickly approached the Queen Mother and said respectfully: "Queen Mother, I will help you to go into the inner room to rest."

"No need, you can go back too. There is no shortage of people to take care of the Ai family." The Queen Mother looked at Concubine Yi expressionlessly.

As soon as Concubine Yi saw the Queen Mother's expression, she knew that she had shot herself in the foot this time.

Concubine Yi never thought that her intention to join in the fun would actually ruin her image in front of the Queen Mother.

Concubine Yi had always wanted to be on good terms with Wanxian, so she heard the eunuchs coming forward to report that Concubine Rong, Concubine Hui, and Concubine Liang had all rushed to Ningchun Hall.Concubine Yi thought that if Concubine Rong and others encouraged the Queen Mother to make things difficult for Concubine Shu, she would be a peacemaker.Not only can he watch the excitement, he can also show his magnanimity in front of the Queen Mother, and he can sell well in front of Concubine Shu.If this matter is passed from Concubine Shu's mouth to Master Long Live, he will be better off.How could I miss such a good opportunity?So Yi Fei randomly found an excuse to go to Ningchun Hall to watch the excitement.

Seeing this, Aunt Ning quickly stepped forward to support the empress dowager who was about to get up.The Empress Dowager looked at Wanxian who was standing in the hall and said, "Concubine Shu, you should also go back. Don't you still have to kowtow to the emperor?"

"I would like to thank the Queen Mother for your thoughtfulness. I have a moment to report this." Wanxian quickly saluted the Queen Mother and said.Kangxi told Wanxian before that he asked Wanxian and the Queen Mother to report back to the palace tomorrow.

After hearing Wanxian's answer, the Queen Mother sat back on the throne and said, "What do you want to report?"

"If you go back to the Queen Mother, I will follow Long Live Lord back to the palace tomorrow. I am here to report to you today," Wan Xian said respectfully.The Empress Dowager thought for a while and said, "In a few days it will be the day for Concubine An, Concubine Duan and Concubine Jing to leave the palace, right?"

"Yes, that's why Long Live Master said to go back." Wanxian said truthfully.

"You are too well-behaved. There is no need to report these things to the Ai family." The Queen Mother smiled kindly at Wanxian and said.

Aunt Ning quickly translated for Wanxian.Wanxian said quickly: "Empress Dowager, you are the elder, so naturally I will report to you. Long Live the Lord also said so."

"You really listen to the emperor's words. The Yi family knows, please step back." The empress dowager started to tease.

Wanxian quickly performed a squatting salute and said, "I take my leave. I wish you happiness and good health, the Queen Mother."

The Empress Dowager nodded, and seeing Concubine Yi who had been standing by her side without retreating, she ordered: "You should also go back to the palace. The Ai family is really tired."

Concubine Yi originally wanted to lick her face and stay by the Queen Mother's side to serve her and please her.But seeing that the Queen Mother had already issued an eviction order, Concubine Yi did not dare to stay.So I had to bow politely and leave.

The Queen Mother stopped Mother Ning who was trying to help herself up.Looking at Concubine Yi and Concubine Shu who were retreating, the Queen Mother said: "Now it seems that the smartest ones are the concubine and the concubine. They are the only two who are not here."

"Yes, only the imperial concubine and the concubine did not come." Aunt Ning also followed the Queen Mother's wishes and said.

"After staying in the palace for so long, everyone is still playing tricks on the Ai family." The Queen Mother said dissatisfied.

Aunt Ning said quickly: "Hey, ladies, you just came to see the excitement."

"What the Ai family dislikes the most is this kind of hidden person. If you have any trouble, just say it. You don't want to say anything, but you want to watch the fun. How can such a cheap thing be done?" The queen mother held on to the armrest of the throne. , stood up and said unhappily.

Aunt Ning hurriedly supported the Queen Mother and said, "My Lady, please don't worry about this. Just enjoy yourself."

"The Ai family doesn't want to care about these things. As long as they don't make trouble in front of the Ai family, the Ai family will pretend they don't know."

"No, after all, you are the most blessed, my queen."

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Wanxian walked out of the gate of Ningchun Hall and was about to get on the boat leaving Ningchun Hall.

Concubine Yi quickly shouted from behind: "Sister Concubine Shu, please wait for me."

When Wanxian heard Concubine Yi's voice, she quickly stopped getting on the boat.Wanxian turned around, saluted Concubine Yi and said, "Concubine Yi, you are blessed."

Concubine Yi quickly supported Wanxian who was saluting, and said: "Sister Concubine Shu, please get up quickly. You and I are the same people, we just need to bow to each other."

"Thank you, Imperial Concubine Yi, for your advice. I understand." Wanxian said politely.

Seeing the politeness in Wanxian's eyes, Concubine Yi quickly said: "Sister Concubine Shu, you are now the legitimate Concubine Shu. You can now call yourself my concubine and me."

"Yes, it's just that I'm not used to it yet." Wanxian said sheepishly.

"Sister, I'm worried. If you're not in a hurry, you can take the boat with me." Concubine Yi said politely.

"Thank you so much, Madam Yi Fei, but I'm afraid Long Live Lord has returned to the palace at this time. I have to go back quickly to kowtow to Long Live Lord." Wanxian thought about Kangxi's words before going out, and could only refuse.

Concubine Yi was not angry and said quickly: "It's okay, my sister can go on her own."

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(End of this chapter)