spend time

Princess Baoer drank her fill of milk, closed her eyes, burped, and soon fell asleep.

The wet nurse Pang carefully placed Princess Baoer on the bed and went out of the door with Wu.

Lord Changning immediately entered the bedroom and closed the door again.

Pang and Wu had a special room for themselves. It was clean and elegant, with a charcoal basin burning all the time, so it was warm enough for them to wear a thin coat. They stayed here during the day, waiting to be called at any time to feed Princess Baoer.

Needless to say, the food and drink are all excellent.

Wu smiled quietly and said, "It's been less than two months since I entered the palace, and I've already gained a lot of weight."

Pang Shi also laughed and said, "Isn't it? In the past, I could only eat meat every few days at home, and I had to eat it first before my husband and children. When it came to me, I was lucky to eat two or three bites. Now I have chicken, fish, meat, and eggs every day, delicious food and drink. This good life seems like a dream."

"There is also a monthly stipend of ten taels of silver. After two years in the palace, we can save more than two hundred taels of silver, and we can build a new house when we return."

"Today is my first time meeting the Emperor. He is younger and more beautiful than I thought."

"She was especially gentle and kind to us. She even called us by our maiden names!"

For these two wet nurses who came from the countryside, the last one was even more exciting and encouraging than the generous monthly salary. They couldn't explain the reason. In short, the Wu and Pang families that people used to call them suddenly seemed vague and dim.

Osmanthus, Cuicui.

It was as if I had returned to the carefree days of my boudoir, when I was a girl doted on by my family... no, my back is even straighter than it was then.

He was the emperor, the most honorable person in the Daliang Dynasty. It was a great honor to be addressed by the emperor by his maiden name.

"We must take good care of the princess in the future." Wu Guihua said in a low voice.

Pang Cuicui nodded vigorously: "After the emperor has finished his confinement, he will have to go to court to deal with state affairs. We will take good care of Princess Baoer and will not distract the emperor."

In the dormitory, Jiang Shaohua was also talking to Cui Du about the two wet nurses: "When Chen Changshi selected the wet nurses, his criteria were that the family had three generations of integrity, had raised more than two children, and had a gentle and honest temperament. These two wet nurses were both good choices."

"Wu Guihua is a little more courageous, while Pang Cuicui is more docile. Both of them are nimble and good at taking care of children."

Cui Du smiled and said, "The people selected by Chen Changshi must be suitable."

Jiang Shaohua sighed softly: "I have to stay in confinement after childbirth, and Chen Changshi will have to worry about it again."

Wang Jin is still young, and he has Prime Minister Wang and half of the Prime Minister's party behind him. He can be reused, but he cannot completely give up power. The only person he can truly trust and entrust with his whole heart is Chen Changshi.

Fortunately, Chen Changshi was there, so she could lie on the bed peacefully.

……

Princess Baoer's third baptism ceremony was particularly lively.

Empress Dowager Li came in person to perform the three rituals, and the concubines in the harem also came to join in the fun. Empress Dowager Zheng was ill, so she asked her trusted palace maid to deliver a generous gift.

The nurse Wu Guihua held Princess Bao'er in her arms, and the concubines took turns to come forward. When it was Concubine Fan Gui's turn, she smiled and stretched out her hands to hold her.

Wu Guihua looked at Concubine Fan Gui's slightly frivolous smile and long nails, and refused without hesitation: "Princess Bao'er is still young, and the emperor has personally ordered that no one can hold her around today."

Concubine Fan Gui did not expect that a little nurse would dare to refuse. She was a little unhappy and glanced at her calmly: "I want to hold the child. Who do you think you are to dare to refuse?"

When Emperor Taikang was alive, Concubine Fan Gui was a favored noblewoman. When Emperor Taihe was in power, Concubine Fan Gui, as the biological mother of Prince Ping, had a different status in the harem from ordinary concubines. If Jiang Shaohua had not suddenly taken the throne (Concubine Fan Gui never recognized Jiang Shaohua's legitimacy), Concubine Fan Gui would have been the empress dowager in the palace. The arrogance of the bossy and domineering attitude, facing a nurse with a clear background, can be seen at a glance who is superior and who is inferior.

Pang Cuicui trembled with fear.

Wu Guihua was also afraid, but she straightened her back: "I am a common woman, I don't know anything else, I only know to listen to the emperor."

Concubine Fan Gui: “…”

Concubine Fan Gui was very angry and was about to glare at her when Empress Dowager Li turned around and looked at her.

The warning in this look was very clear. If you dare to cause trouble at Princess Baoer's third-day baptism ceremony, I will not forgive you!
Concubine Fan stopped talking in dismay.

After Jiang Shaohua knew about this, his eyes turned cold, and he said to Chen Sheren beside him: "From now on, Concubine Fan Gui is not allowed to get close to Bao'er."

Chen Jinyu was filled with anger: "Just ban Concubine Fan Gui from coming to the Zhaohe Palace."

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly: "Alright. Pass on my oral order that Concubine Fan Gui is not allowed to set foot in the Zhaohe Palace in the future."

As soon as this oral order was given, Concubine Fan Gui's face was thrown to the ground.

Concubine Fan Gui had always been resentful of Jiang Shaohua's ascension to the throne. She complained privately and made many small moves, but they were all suppressed by Empress Dowager Zheng.

Jiang Shaohua was just too lazy to argue with her. Now Concubine Fan Gui was actually ready to make a move on Bao Er, which also angered Jiang Shaohua.

If you don’t want face, then don’t have it!

Chen Jinyu was very excited: "By the way, should this oral order be delivered through Jingyang Palace first?"

"No need," Jiang Shaohua said calmly, "Just send out an oral order from the Zhaohe Palace and let everyone in the palace know."

……

what?
His Majesty the Showa Palace issued an oral order, reprimanding Concubine Fan Gui and strictly ordering her not to set foot in the Showa Palace?
Empress Dowager Zheng, who was leaning on a soft pillow, felt as if she was pricked by a needle. She suddenly sat up straight and asked, "What's going on?"

Eunuch Zhao hurriedly explained the whole story in a low voice.

Empress Dowager Zheng was furious: "Fan is such a fool! I had her confined to her house for three months, and she has only been out for a few days and she is causing trouble again."

Jiang Shaohua was angry again: "If there is such a thing, tell me and I will punish Fan. How can I save my face if you issue an order without my permission?"

After Jiang Shaohua ascended the throne, he hardly interfered with the harem. The entire harem was still the territory of Empress Dowager Zheng. Firstly, Jiang Shaohua did not have the time to manage the harem, and secondly, he gave up some power to appease Empress Dowager Zheng.

This is also an unspoken understanding between each other.

Now Jiang Shaohua's imperial edict tore apart the peaceful appearance. The emperor's strength was reflected by the gradual decline and weakness of Empress Dowager Zheng.

Eunuch Zhao was quick to comfort her: "Your Highness, calm down. The Emperor loves his daughter dearly, so he severely punished Concubine Fan. Your Highness has been bedridden and recuperating, and the Emperor couldn't bear to disturb her with such a small matter. Why should you worry so much?"

Empress Dowager Zheng still looked unhappy, and sneered: "Whether you are worrying too much or not, I know it in my heart."

"Go to the Zhaohe Palace and tell the emperor on my behalf that I am not feeling well. I can no longer worry about the affairs of the harem." (End of this chapter)