Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 352 Concubine Rong’s instigation
After Wanxian got on the chariot sedan, Wei Zhu waved the whisk in his hand and said quickly: "Your Majesty, get on with the carriage."

The sedan chair was lifted up and headed quickly to Shouxuan Chunyong Hall where Concubine Tong Jia lived.

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In the Shouxuan Chunyong Hall, Concubine Tong Jia was sitting on the throne in the main hall, waiting for the concubines to come and join her.

Beneath Concubine Tong Jia, Concubine Rong and Concubine Sitting.

Concubine Rong would never lose her status on such occasions, so she arrived early in the morning.

As the concubine with the lowest status living in Changchun Garden, and the Yunya Pavilion where she lives is right behind the Chunyong Hall of Shouxuan, she arrived early.

"It's still early at this time. Sister Rongfei and sister He, you probably haven't had your breakfast yet. I asked someone to make lotus seed porridge. You can have a bowl first." Concubine Tong Jia said with a smile. Concubine Rong and his concubine, who were holding their heads, ordered.

Concubine Rong and Concubine He quickly thanked her and said, "Thank you very much, Concubine, for your kindness."

Aunt Hu quickly arranged for the maids to present lotus seed porridge to Concubine Rong and the concubines.

The three of them were eating lotus seed porridge when the young eunuch came forward to report: "Concubine Qi and Concubine Yi have arrived."

Concubine Tong Jia ordered: "Please invite Concubine Yi to come in quickly." The young eunuch quickly welcomed Concubine Yi into the palace.

As soon as Concubine Yi entered the palace, she respectfully greeted Concubine Tong Jia, who was in charge of her, and said, "I would like to pay my respects to Concubine Tong Jia."

"Sister Yifei, you are polite, please take a seat quickly." Concubine Tong Jia looked at the rare respectful Yifei below and said politely.Concubine Tong Jia originally wanted to laugh at Concubine Yi when she saw her in desolation.But who would have thought that Long Live Lord had specifically issued an order two days ago that from now on the Internal Affairs Office would be in charge of Ninth Prince Yinzhen.As the manager of the harem, he has to deal with the minister in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Thinking about it this way, it is necessary to give Concubine Yi some good looks.

"Thank you for your grace." Concubine Yi said politely to Concubine Tong Jia, then she exchanged greetings with Concubine Rong and the concubine and sat down.

Aunt Hu presented a bowl of lotus seed porridge to Concubine Yi with a wink.

Concubine Yi took the lotus seed porridge without any signs of recovery and said, "I am still considerate of my concubine. I would like to thank you for this." If it had been before, Concubine Yi would not have spoken to Concubine Tong Jia so politely.It's just that now he is dragged down by his biological sister and has lost face in front of the Long Live Lord and the Queen Mother.Although Yinzhen had a serious errand a few days ago, it was also the Ministry of Internal Affairs that was closely related to the harem.But after all, I haven't gained a foothold yet, so I'd better restrain myself.Thinking of this, Concubine Yi became rarely humble towards Concubine Tong Jia.

Concubine Yi ate lotus seed porridge and listened to the little eunuch coming forward to report: "Concubine Qi, Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang are here to pay their respects."

Concubine Tong Jia wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and ordered: "Please come in quickly."

In a moment, Concubine Liang was seen walking into the palace supporting Concubine Hui.

"I send my regards to the noble concubine," Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang said in unison to Concubine Tong Jia.

Concubine Tong Jia said quickly: "Sister Hui Concubine and sister Liang Concubine, get up quickly."

The concubines in the main palace are all high-status women, and even the lowest-ranking concubine is the head of the first palace with an extraordinary background.Several people greeted each other and sat down according to their positions and seniority.

After seeing everyone sit down, Grandma Hu reported back to Imperial Concubine Tong Jia: "Your Majesty, except for Imperial Concubine Shu, all the other empresses have arrived."

"Really? Then wait a little longer." Imperial Concubine Tong Jia ordered.

"After all, Concubine Shu is so precious that she dares to be late even when we go to greet the Queen Mother." Concubine Rong started talking when she saw that the main hall was completely silent.

Concubine Rong thought that if she started talking, there would always be someone who could agree with her.I just didn't expect that the concubines sitting there would frown upon hearing this, but said nothing.

To be honest, there are many concubines sitting here who are fond of Wanxian.

Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang still relied on Wanxian to help them raise and parent their children, and the eighth prince Yinhu gained dignity.

As for Concubine Yi, she had long been brainwashed by her son Yinzhen.He understood that his son got the job in the Ministry of Internal Affairs thanks to Wanxian's words.Therefore, Concubine Yi had long wanted to thank Wanxian in person.It's just that Wanxian is now living in the Qingxi Bookstore where Lord Long Live lives. Concubine Yi is a little worried about Lord Long Live's majesty, so she doesn't dare to disturb her.Moreover, I heard that Wanxian and Galudai Gege are playing here today and going there tomorrow.Therefore, Concubine Yi did not dare to act rashly.

As for Concubine He, she had always had a favorable attitude towards Wanxian, so naturally she would not go forward and follow Concubine Rong's words.

And Concubine Tong Jia on the throne has her own self-awareness and will not gossip about the beloved concubine who is the most beloved of Lord Long Live in front of outsiders.Seeing that no one spoke to her, Concubine Rong felt a little dissatisfied, and said provocatively: "After all, you are still a good-natured concubine. If you were a concubine, you would definitely punish Concubine Shu for the crimes she committed."

"Sister Concubine Rong and Concubine Shu live far away, so it's normal for them to come here later." Concubine Yi quickly added in consideration of her son's face.

"Sister Yifei, you are a good person, don't forget it. The reason for your loss of dignity these days is all because of Concubine Shu." Concubine Rong saw Yifei speaking and quickly provoked.

Concubine Yi retorted angrily: "The loss of dignity is my own business, so I don't need you to worry about it, Concubine Rong."

Concubine Rong wanted to say something else, but Concubine Tong Jia interrupted: "Okay, today is the Dragon Boat Festival. We are all sisters of the same family, what's the point of making a fuss."

At this moment, some eunuchs outside reported back: "Your Majesty, Concubine Shu has arrived."

Concubine Tong Jia breathed a sigh of relief. On this wonderful day of the Dragon Boat Festival, the concubines in the harem were noisy like shrews in the folk market.Then he, the manager of the harem, must be involved.

Concubine Tong Jia hurriedly ordered: "You stupid thing, please come in quickly." The little eunuch retreated in a panic and carefully invited Wanxian in.

As soon as Wanxian arrived in front of Shouxuan Chunyong Hall, she knew she was too late and hurried into the hall.As soon as Wanxian entered the palace, she nervously greeted Concubine Tong Jia, who was above her, and said, "I would like to express my regards to the imperial concubine, and to all my sisters. Please forgive me, my concubine, for being late today."

Concubine Tong Jia said kindly: "No need to be polite, get up quickly. It doesn't matter, it's still early. If you come, we should go to pay respects to the Queen Mother."

"Yes, thank you for your consideration, Concubine." Wanxian also breathed a sigh of relief and stood up quickly.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Imperial Concubine Tong Jia quickly stood up and said, "Okay, let's get up too. In a few moments, Prince Fujin and his clan relatives Fujin will come in to pay their respects."

Everyone did not dare to say anything and hurriedly followed Concubine Tong Jia outside.

All the concubines quickly got into their sedan chairs.

Concubine Tong Jia's support and the concubine's and concubine's selection banners were lifted one after another, and they marched toward Ningchun Hall where the Queen Mother lived.

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In the Ningchun Hall, the Crown Princess had already brought her daughter and Xiang Fujin from the East Palace to pay her respects to the Queen Mother.

Changchun Garden is a temporary palace, and there are many concubines coming from the East Palace.But the only people who came to the palace were Hong Xi's biological mother, Li Jia, and Hong Jin's biological mother, Lin Jia.Now that Li Jia was demoted to the rank of concubine, Lin Jia was the only one in the East Palace who had the right to follow the Crown Princess to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager.

Galudai, wearing a royal robe with a high status, was leaning in front of the Empress Dowager and said jokingly: "Mother Uku, you look really energetic today."

"This little mouth is sweet." The Empress Dowager said to Galudai lovingly.

"Mother Uku, this is not because my granddaughter is being sweet, but because it is true." Galudai said sincerely to the Empress Dowager.

"Galudai, wait until lunch is over. We will go to the dock to watch the dragon boats. Then the elite children of the Eight Banners will come on stage. Take a closer look. If there is anyone you like, you have to tell Mother Uku. But. Remember?" The Empress Dowager asked Galudai carefully.

As soon as he heard the Empress Dowager talking about her life-long events, Galudai blushed and said coquettishly: "Mother Uku, how do my granddaughters know which one is married and which one is not?"

"But what if the one you like doesn't happen to have a wife? Just look at what you like, and Mother Uku will naturally plan the rest for you." The Queen Mother said to Galudai.

The Crown Princess also quickly said: "Galudai, why don't you thank your mother Uku quickly? Thank you mother Uku for planning for you."

Galudai nodded, quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the Empress Dowager to express gratitude: "Granddaughter, thank you, Mother Uku, for your plans for your granddaughter."

The Empress Dowager quickly shouted: "Get up, get up, salute properly."

Aunt Ning quickly helped Galudai up.

Lin Jiafujin, who was standing aside, stood awkwardly.She was born in the Han Army, and even learned Manchu after entering the East Palace, let alone Mongolian.

(End of this chapter)