Ajiu

Chapter 58
Sure enough, as Queen Zhang expected, the emperor proposed to add a royal concubine with treasures. Three of the five cabinet members objected, two waited and watched, and none of them agreed.

However, if the emperor insists on court affairs and the queen does not object, the cabinet will eventually give in, it's just a matter of time.The emperor can be regarded as a good emperor who is diligent in government and loves the people, but he has always been lustful, and the cabinet ministers are not ignorant.

"In order to show the character of a literati, the cabinet ministers will definitely oppose it for a while, and it may be very fierce. However, the emperor has made up his mind, and the seat of imperial concubine will be yours sooner or later, so don't worry." Empress Zhang was very kind Comforting Concubine Qiu Gui, her expression was unusually pleasant.

Concubine Qiu smiled coquettishly, "You are absolutely right."

Concubine Qiu Gui really didn't expect that she would get such a perfect result when she just wanted to test the importance of herself and her three sons in the old emperor's heart.The three sons were able to be crowned king at a young age, and he himself, if he was promoted to a higher level, he would become the first imperial concubine in history.

Royal concubine, she sounds very airy, I like it!Concubine Qiu Gui sat with a smile on her face, her spirits high.

Although the news of Concubine Qiu's promotion has not been officially announced, there are quite a few people who already know about it.Concubine Xian, Concubine Jing and others who were already afraid of her were even more flattering. Even Concubine Duan, who originally only had Empress Zhang in her eyes, became flattered by Concubine Qiu.

Empress Zhang, who was originally dignified and self-sufficient, met with Concubine Qiu, and she was in a good mood, making people feel like a spring breeze.

Concubine Qiu Gui was in high spirits.

Finally knowing her position in the old emperor's heart, Concubine Qiu Gui felt that she could do what she had promised Linjianghou. "He likes me so much, loves me so much, no matter what I do, he will tolerate me." Concubine Qiu Gui was full of confidence.

"To be a human being, you must know how to repay your kindness. The Marquis of Linjiang has helped me and my mother. I will never forget this kindness anyway." Marquis, so that Linjianghou can go away with peace of mind, and die with a smile on his face.

"What a conscientious person I am." Concubine Qiu Gui was moved by herself.

Concubine Qiu ordered her servants to summon her sister-in-law, Mrs. Linjianghou's wife, Qiu, into the palace. "The imperial concubine has something to discuss with my wife." Mrs. Linjianghou wondered, "What does she want to see me for? You don't get close when you pee. She has entered the palace and won the favor, and she doesn't take my sister seriously." Changed into big clothes, dressed up, and entered the palace with the servants. Along the way, Mrs. Linjiang Hou thought about it, quite for uneasiness.

Mrs. Linjiang Hou felt that it would definitely be a bad thing if her concubine sister found her.

When I arrived at the Guangfu Palace, I saw Concubine Qiu, dressed and dressed, sitting high on the throne, reserved and dignified.Mrs. Linjiang Hou knelt down and saluted, and Concubine Qiu waited for her to finish her worship before she said with a smile, "Sister, you are welcome." She ordered the maid to help her up, and rewarded her with an embroidered stool to sit on.

"How is brother-in-law? Is he in good health?" Concubine Qiu Gui asked with concern.

"Thank you for thinking about it. It's still the same, neither good nor bad." Mrs. Linjiang Hou said vaguely.

In fact, Chen Yong's health is very poor, the doctor has already gently reminded him that it is time to prepare for the funeral, "It's okay to rush." ​​At this point, there is no hope.

Although Madam Linjiang Hou hated her husband, she also hoped that he would live longer.Not to mention anything else, her son-in-law, Chen Lingfeng, was still young and couldn't support the family at all. If Chen Yong really got into trouble, the Linjiang Marquis Mansion would have no family members, no backbone.

Chen Lingfeng asked Feng Shizi to hand over the brochure, but it has not been approved yet.The prince is not established casually, one has to check the concubine, one also has to look at character and talent, what can a child who is only three or four years old see?It is normal not to approve it, but if it is approved, it must be humane.

Even if the son is really established, the son of Linjiang will have to observe his filial piety after the death of the marquis. When the title of marquis really falls on him, I don't know when it will be.

The reality was in front of her eyes, no matter how much Linjianghou's wife hated Chen Yong, she also hoped that he would live a few more years until his son Chen Lingfeng grew up.When it comes to Chen Yong's condition, she, as a wife, is really in a complicated mood and cannot express it in words.

Concubine Qiu Gui glanced at her, her gaze was full of disgust, "My sister is a wife, so you are too indifferent to your husband and son-in-law? Is your brother-in-law healthy and what are you thinking? You don't seem to care at all."

It's really unlucky for such a kind-hearted brother-in-law to marry a vicious woman like you.He can't even hold the pen steadily, and he still struggles to write to me, Tuo Gu, which shows how much he doesn't trust you.You... don't you feel ashamed?

Mrs. Linjiang Hou said seriously: "He is my husband-in-law and the father of my child. How can I be indifferent to him? Your empress is too worried."

Concubine Qiu Gui sneered, "If you treat him well, he won't get this disease. Brother-in-law is forced by you even today."

If you hadn't betrayed his sweetheart, would he run around and work so hard that he was seriously ill and bedridden?He is dying of illness, and you still want to hunt down his sweetheart, be harsh on his concubines and concubines, and deliberately prevent him from living in peace.

You vicious woman.

Concubine Qiu was filled with righteous indignation, Madam Linjiang Marquis suppressed her breath because of the situation, "Okay, my Lord Marquis is seriously ill, and I was responsible for all of it. I am insane, and I deserve to die."

While talking, Mrs. Xingguo Gong Shizi, Concubine Qiu Gui and Mrs. Linjianghou's natal sister-in-law Zhu Shi came in dressed up. After entering, they greeted each other with a smile on their faces, sat down with a smile on their faces, and accompanied Qiu Guifei attentively to chat and laugh happily.

Xingguo's mansion was already in ruins, and it was only after Concubine Qiu was favored that it regained its glory.Zhu's husband, the son of Duke Xingguo, was originally idle, and he got the title of commander by virtue of Concubine Qiu; Qiu Mei, Zhu's biological daughter, became the companion of the Ninth Princess only by relying on Concubine Qiu.Zhu's own two sons and one daughter, the sons count on their aunt to give them a bright future, and the daughter counts on their aunt to talk about a good marriage. For Concubine Qiu, Zhu's is of course doing her best to curry favor with her. Held it to the sky.

If Concubine Qiu Gui wanted to do something, Mrs. Zhu would definitely be by her side, lest she would not be able to help, lest she would not have the opportunity to show her hospitality.

Mrs. Linjiang Hou looked at her sister-in-law's enthusiasm and felt ashamed.

She is not very proud and has a backbone, but if she is asked to flatter Concubine Qiu like Mrs. Zhu, she really can't do it.

She is a concubine, and everything is the best when she was young. Concubine Qiu Gui, a concubine, can only hide in a corner and look up at her with envious eyes.Now let her curry favor with Concubine Qiu Gui, if nothing else, she will not be able to pass her level.

"She called my sister-in-law and me over, what's the matter? Didn't she just let me sit on the bench just to listen to my sister-in-law's flattery?" Mrs. Linjiang Hou sat on the embroidered stool, feeling very helpless.

Concubine Qiu was proud to listen to Zhu's flattery, but seeing that the person she wanted to see hadn't arrived after a long time, she became impatient, "Where's the person? Haven't come yet?" With a smile, "Go back to your mother, it should be soon, soon."

Who is she going to see?Madam Linjiang Hou was puzzled.

Zhu's smile became even more obsequious, "Your Majesty Xuanzhao, how dare she not rush over here? I think it will take some effort on the way, and it will be here soon."

Concubine Qiu Gui's face softened a little, and Madam Linjiang Hou felt even more depressed.It seems that sister-in-law knows who she wants to see. She and sister-in-law are so close.The sister-in-law is so anxious about her, when the stepmother is gone in the future, and the sister-in-law is in charge of the house, will there still be a place for me to stand in my mother's house?
After a long while, a servant hurriedly came to report, "Your Majesty, Second Mistress Pei is waiting outside the hall." Concubine Qiu regained her spirits and said, "Let her in."

Madam Linjianghou suddenly felt something was wrong.Xingguo's mansion has nothing to do with Pei's family, what did she ask Second Mistress Pei to do?
Lin Youhui walked in slowly, meeting Concubine Qiu Gui according to the etiquette.She has always cherished her appearance, and she is also dressed very delicately today, with a honey-colored brocade bezel and an autumn-colored sixteen-panel wide skirt, both elegant and fresh, yet calm and calm.

Concubine Qiu looked at the Second Mistress Pei in front of her, and a look of amazement flashed in her eyes.She should be a few years older than him, but her face is fair, flamboyant, and as delicate as a young girl.However, compared with young girls, she has an indescribable charm.

This is a rare beauty.

Concubine Qiu praised Lin Youhui's beauty with bitterness, and Lin Youhui smiled, "I am beside you with pearls and jade, I think I am ugly, and the imperial concubine is the real beauty." It is joy.

Madam Linjianghou listened to their praises and praises vigilantly, not knowing what earth-shattering words Qiu Guifei would say next.

Concubine Qiu Gui sighed, "You don't know, when I was young, I was really miserable."

Tell me about the most helpless situation in Xingguo Duke's mansion back then, especially when my aunt was sick and the mansion was full of music and music, no one paid attention to it. If the Marquis of Linjiang hadn't generously extended a helping hand, the consequences would have been disastrous.

Mrs. Linjianghou was shocked and angry, not knowing why Concubine Qiu would expose her family's ugliness.Even Zhu Shi, who has always been thick-skinned, blushed, not knowing what to say.

Family ugliness should not be publicized, they never dreamed that Concubine Qiu Gui would be able to tell the story of this terrible past.

Lin Youhui looked calm and listened politely, always smiling slightly.

Concubine Qiu didn't ask her anything, so she didn't speak.

Concubine Qiu Guifei finished talking about the past, and looked at Lin Youhui with emotion, "Brother-in-law has such kindness to me, and I must repay him well. The eldest son Ling Yun is the one he loves the most in his life. Now that he is seriously ill in bed, the eldest son Ling Yun is also the one who worries the most. .”

"Ling Yun is a good boy with ambition. When he grows up, he will be successful and successful. No matter whose family's girl marries him, he is a blessing. Second Grandma Pei, what do you think?"

Concubine Qiu looked at Lin Youhui with a smile, waiting for Lin Youhui to present her precious daughter with a wink, so that she could repay her kindness.

Before Lin Youhui could speak, Mrs. Zhu rushed to say: "Who said it wasn't? Really, Ling Yun is such a good son-in-law who is hard to find with a lantern!" He pushed Lin Youhui dearly, "Pei Er Grandma, there is a cute little girl named Yuxue in your family, right? Give it to Ling Yun!" Then she turned to Concubine Qiu Gui with a smile on her face, "Your Majesty, don't you think so?"

Concubine Qiu Gui didn't have the time to pay attention to people like Zhu Shi, she just looked at Lin Youhui with a smile.

Madam Linjiang Hou's hands and feet were cold.It turns out that she is waiting for me here, and she wants to give that kid a good Yue family!Although the Pei family is not a well-established family, the Prefect Pei is well-known all over the world, and the Dalang and Zhonglang of the Pei family are noble officials. If there is such a Yue family, how much help will Chen Lingyun add!

Madam Linjiang Hou looked at Lin Youhui in despair.Of course you don't want to, your daughter is so precious, why would you want to marry a bastard?But, do you dare to push the favorite concubine in the palace?Do you dare?

Lin Youhui, I don't want to be your enemy, I really don't want to.

Lin Youhui said slowly: "What the empress said is naturally reasonable, what Mrs. Zhu said is even more golden and jade good words. There is a girl under Mrs. Zhu's knees who has been chosen as the companion of the nine princesses. She must be knowledgeable and polite. I personally think that Zhu Madam's daughter and Linjianghou's eldest son are both close in age and are cousins, so if you want to get married, they are perfect."

"As for the girl in my family, to tell you the truth, there is only her little granddaughter in my family, and my father-in-law loves her like a treasure. His old man once ordered that my poor husband and I are not allowed to decide on our own about the little girl's marriage."

Mrs. Zhu was flustered, and she couldn't choose what to say, "My Mei'er, how can you marry a bastard?" Lin Youhui frowned slightly, "Young lady can't marry a bastard, but my girl from the Pei family can? Mrs. Zhu, you are despising me The Pei family."

Concubine Qiu patted the table, "What happened to the bastard?"

I am still a concubine, you are not the same as bowing down in front of me!
Lin Youhui smiled, "It's nothing for a concubine, a hero doesn't care about his background." Concubine Qiu's anger subsided a little, and a smile appeared on her face, "You are sensible. In that case, I will be a matchmaker, and tell your girl about Lin Youhui. How about the eldest son of Marquis Jiang?"

In Concubine Qiu's view, she has already condescended and spoke up in person.What has been said is so clear, Lin Youhui can't refute his own face no matter what.

Unexpectedly, Lin Youhui still smiled slightly and did not let go, "Grand Concubine, the little girl's marriage needs to be approved by the grandfather, how can I be in charge."

If you have the ability, go propose marriage with Taishou Pei and see what good things he has to say to you.

Scholars have the backbone of a scholar, and the favorite concubine in the harem belongs to the "women" among "women and villains", so they don't pay attention to them.

Mrs. Zhu stared at Lin Youhui dumbfounded, and Mrs. Linjiang Hou secretly cheered in her heart, with a smile on her lips.Good sister, what's the matter if you are a noble concubine, Lin Youhui is just the wife of a sixth-rank official, so he doesn't take you seriously.

Concubine Qiu Gui was really angry, she sneered again and again, "This is the first time in my life that I am a matchmaker today, and it turned out to be a bad start, and I lost all face!"

Being rejected face to face is like a loud slap in the face, which is tolerable or unbearable.

Zhu was filled with righteous indignation, "Your Majesty opened the golden mouth, what a face it is, you insist on refusing to nod! Second Grandma Pei, you really don't know what is good!"

Concubine Qiu ordered her servant, "Take out your pen and ink and write the marriage letter! I want to see if the marriage letter is written, will Second Grandma Pei step on my face and refuse to accept it!"

The servant Dianer Dianer agreed, took pen and ink, and went to write the marriage letter.

Concubine Qiu Gui was filled with grief and indignation.My benefactor, the kind-hearted Marquis of Linjiang, was about to die of illness. Before he died, he only cared about Ling Yun's marriage, but Mrs. Lin refused to nod!Bah, Kong has a good face, but he has no kindness.

Lin Youhui didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "The imperial concubine is going to be a matchmaker, but how old is the girl you want to be a matchmaker? My little girl is not yet five years old this year."

Writing a marriage letter for a four or five-year-old girl, did you wake up, or did you forget to take your medicine?

The law does not advocate baby kissing.

Concubine Qiu Gui saw that being tough was not enough, so she turned to soft words, "The Marquis of Linjiang is kind-hearted, and Ling Yun is also very good. With my support, Ling Yun will definitely be successful and will not humiliate your precious daughter."

He is a son of the Hou family, he has talent, he has my support, he has a bright future, what else are you dissatisfied with?
Lin Youhui politely refused, "One, my grandfather said first, I am not in charge of the family; two, no mother will make a life for her daughter when she is less than five years old. The imperial concubine, from five to 15 years old, has ten Years are a long time, ten years later, I don’t know what will happen.”

Concubine Qiu Gui said angrily: "With my palace here, can you still not believe it?"

With me here and my protection, what will happen to Chen Lingyun?You must be safe and sound, and you must be promising!

Ten years from now, you don't know where you will be.Lin Youhui was helpless.

Today you are the favorite concubine, but ten years later, it will be hard to say whether there is you or not in the world.

Before Lin Youhui entered the palace, he bribed a servant with a lot of money and ordered him to go to the study to pass a message to Second Master Pei.Second Master Pei murmured, "The imperial concubine summoned my wife to Guangfu Palace, what could be the matter?" The tenth prince heard this and ordered his servant to inquire about the news.

When the little servant came back and said, the face of the ten princes was flushed with anger, "Teacher, I'll ask you for a leave." Throwing down the book, he rushed to the Qianqing Palace, and twisted the emperor regardless of the thirty-seven-two-one, "Father, you and I Come!"

The emperor was discussing with several ministers, confused, "Xiao Shi, what's the big deal?" The tenth prince stubbornly pulled him, "Hurry up, go to Guangfu Palace!" The emperor stood up with difficulty when he saw that he was rambling angrily. , "Success, go to Guangfu Palace."

The emperor was dragged away by the ten princes, leaving behind several ministers, looking at each other in blank dismay.

"Call my teacher's wife into the palace and plot against my little junior sister!" The tenth prince was furious.

The emperor was displeased, "She's not that stupid."

Dad told her that Xiao Shi likes the little girl from the Pei family, is she stupid, she knows it's a crime.

The tenth prince snorted, "She looks like a fool at first glance, people who like her" turned to look at the emperor, and said with disdain: "It's also a fool!"

The emperor rubbed his nose, "If she is really a fool, father won't like her."

The tenth prince turned his head angrily and ignored him.

The father and son went out into the sedan chair and arrived at Guangfu Palace.The emperor had sent his servants there earlier, and ordered the people in Guangfu Palace to keep quiet. The father and son went outside the door without any hindrance, and could clearly hear the voices inside.

"...The noble concubine opened Jinkou herself, but Second Grandma Pei refused to agree. Doesn't she take the noble concubine seriously?" Zhu's voice was threatening.

"There is no reason why a four or five-year-old girl should be accepted." Lin Youhui's voice was cold.

The emperor held the tenth prince's hand and walked two steps forward. He also saw the situation in the room.

Concubine Qiu Gui was about to shed tears, with a stubborn face, "This is my benefactor's dying wish, and I must fulfill him!"

Lin Youhui praised politely, "The noble concubine has a deep affection for the Marquis of Linjiang. For the Marquis of Linjiang, she will not hesitate to destroy her reputation and bully others."

No matter how well Lin Youhui cultivated himself, at this moment he was outraged and couldn't say anything good.

You want to satisfy him, satisfy him with what you have, and be generous with the generosity of others, what is going on!

Lin Youhui has always heard that the emperor is a wise monarch, but looking at the beloved concubine Qiu in front of him, Lin Youhui doubts the emperor's eyes.What does he know, he is only blind to see such a thing!
Looking up, Lin Youhui saw a fat old man in his fifties standing at the door, holding a beautiful boy in his hand, not the Tenth Prince, but who?

Lin Youhui burst into tears.

The emperor listened for a while, then led the tenth prince by the hand, and walked slowly into the hall.The servant stared at it without blinking. Seeing the emperor walking forward, he knew that he had heard enough, so he hurriedly said loudly: "Your Majesty is here!" Righteous indignation, salutation.

The emperor didn't speak for a long while, and everyone knelt with their heads bowed, and no one dared to move.

"The Marquis of Linjiang is seriously ill in bed, and the only one worried about the marriage of the eldest son?" The emperor's voice was calm, and everyone heard it, but felt their hearts tighten. "How about I come to be a matchmaker? The Xingguo government chooses a girl of a similar age to marry, and if you kiss and kiss, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds."

Worried that the eldest son of the concubine would be coerced by his aunt, and wanted to find him a powerful in-law family, there was nothing more suitable than Xingguo Duke's Mansion.If Marquis of Linjiang really went, the wife of Marquis of Linjiang could only rely on her natal family, she would not dare to offend Duke Xingguo.Besides, if the niece of her natal family is married, Mrs. Linjianghou will not treat her badly no matter what she does.

Zhu was so frightened that she kowtowed again and again to thank her for obeying the order. ...Aside from Mei'er, who else is there in the family?Mrs. Zhu's mind was in a state of confusion. For a while, she couldn't even remember whether there were girls of the right age in the Xingguo Mansion, and she fell into a coma.

Madam Linjianghou secretly complained, but like Zhu Shi, she dared not raise any objections.

Concubine Qiu opened her mouth, and Lin Youhui had the courage to shake her head and say no.They are not such people, they have no courage.

After the emperor gave his orders, he led the tenth prince out of the door.The others knelt and did not dare to move, Concubine Qiu Gui was anxious, she got up and chased after her, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Linjiang wants more than just to rely on, Ling Yun likes the little girl of the Pei family, he really likes it!"

The emperor smiled, "If you like it, you can get it? I am the emperor, and I dare not praise Haikou."

Ling Yun likes... what is Ling Yun.

The emperor led the ten princes and continued to move forward. Concubine Qiu still wanted to catch up, but was stopped by the servants, "Concubine, it's not like you don't know your majesty's temper." They stopped Concubine Qiu, and the emperor had already walked away slowly.

The tenth prince said angrily, "Father, I want to beat her up!"

The emperor smiled, "Xiao Shi wants to beat someone up, he doesn't have to do it himself, just tell the servants to do it."

The tenth prince stopped, his eyes sparkling, "Father, can you really beat her up?"

The emperor thought for a while, "It's too rude to beat her up, let's punish her."

The imperial concubine who had promised her was gone, and Jin Bao was gone.If her servant wants to enter and leave the palace, she must report to the queen, and the queen approves, and then she is allowed to call the wives of the courtiers into the palace after going out of the province to do some trivial things.

(End of this chapter)