Long Harem Road

Chapter 52

Afterwards, when Baozhu heard this passage, although she secretly despised the emperor's obvious buying of people's hearts, she had to secretly admire it.

She, a woman who heard the news, couldn't help feeling excited and rejoicing, not to mention the princes and ministers present, Zhao Zhen is really a born king, a born ruler.

A farce ended in a hurry with the envoys of Nanluo country fleeing. Although the emperor was angry about today's events, fortunately he did not make a big mistake. Instead, he seized the opportunity and took advantage of it. Naturally, he felt very comfortable.

The queen empress was not so excited, she deliberately provoked Nan Ruolan's ambition, and took advantage of the so-called patriotism of a little princess in a greenhouse to lure her to destroy Ji Xu.

Unexpectedly, because of the emperor's words, the bamboo basket fetched water in vain, but she didn't know it, and what made her regret it even more was what happened later.

After the birthday banquet, the fourth prince's full moon banquet followed. Thanks to the fourth prince's blessing, the concubines in the palace showed up for the first time on the day of "Christmas" and attended the banquet with the emperor. The fourth prince's jealousy became even stronger.

Baozhu called Huanxi to take a bath early in the morning, rubbed it several times vigorously, and after being rubbed off a few layers of skin by Huanxixiao, she got up and changed her clothes energetically.

Finally, the days when the wind can’t blow and you lie on the bed to grow fat are over. Fortunately, there are happy meals and massage techniques, otherwise, I’m afraid I won’t be able to meet people.

The current Baozhu, except for the thicker waist under the clothes, can no longer tell that she has given birth to a child, but her figure is uneven, more mature and plump than before.

If the previous Baozhu was a sweet and lively little beauty, then she matured after giving birth, adding a bit of charm and a bit of maternal softness.

Bao Zhu was dressed in a sapphire blue womb attire for a second-rank concubine, dignified and majestic, with exquisite makeup, followed by Nanny Li, who wrapped the fourth prince in a big red swaddle, and finally appeared at the full moon banquet.

The emperor hadn't seen him for a month, and when he saw the person approaching from afar, surprise flashed in his eyes. The empress tightly held her palm, cursing secretly, don't be unbearable for such a blessed prince.

The concubines who have already arrived, looking at today's protagonist, not only are they not bloated and ugly after giving birth, but they are well-proportioned, ruddy and radiant, or jealous or envious, with colorful expressions on their faces.

The noble lady of the imperial family and Mrs. Gao Ming, who looked at the concubine Bao Yingying who was coming, covered her face with thin powder, bright and dignified, had a flash of understanding in her heart, no wonder she was favored by the emperor.

Baozhu turned a blind eye to her attention, Tingting curled up and saluted, "Join the emperor, queen empress!"

"My dear concubine, please stand up. Today is the fourth prince's full moon banquet. Come sit down." The emperor waved with a smile.

Baozhu was not pretentious, took the fourth prince from Nanny Li, smiled sweetly, and sat beside the emperor, "Thank you, Your Majesty!".

Although this move changed the faces of others, it was barely acceptable. It was an unwritten rule. At the prince's full moon banquet, the birth mother could be by the emperor's side, but the emperor didn't invite many people himself.

After that, the emperor took the fourth prince from Concubine Bao's arms naturally, how many eyes were blinded by that skillful movement, that loving smile, and how many infatuated hearts were instantly shattered into scum.

The baby of the full moon has already grown up, tender and pink, almost changing every day, when it arrives in the emperor's arms, the sleeping baby wakes up, neither crying nor fussing, the pink mouth is pouting, tight The small fist he clenched rubbed against the emperor's arms.

Seeing a small face that resembled a jewel, the corners of the emperor's mouth rose, and his smile grew wider and wider.

Baozhu smiled dignifiedly, watched the interaction between the emperor and the baby, and sighed slightly. The fourth prince was born, and the full moon banquet was held so grandly, it was destined that she and the baby could no longer keep a low profile.

Baozhu is still very confident in her control over the emperor. Don't you see that in the harem, all born heirs, even the second prince who is sick and crooked, are also well protected?The emperor is still very concerned about the heirs who can be born.

The full moon banquet began, and the queen mother took the baby from the emperor's arms to watch, smiling happily. She doted on the emperor's grandchildren, and the rewards were also quite generous.

Afterwards, the baby's hair was shaved. While the baby was sleeping soundly again, Mammy Xi shaved the baby's hair and kept it. After all, the baby was still young, so she was carried back by Nanny Li soon, and she didn't need to be present for the rest of the celebration.

The full moon banquet went well, concubines ordered wives, auspicious words like no money were stringed one after another, in a trance, Baozhu felt that her baby who had just reached the full moon was better than Pan An in appearance, and was better than Zijian.

Mother Ji watched from afar and saw her daughter's complexion was rosy and her body was recovering well, so she relaxed and dealt with the wives around her.

"By God's blessing, the emperor's decree said, since entering the palace, the Cuiluxuan Ji family has been gentle and respectful, and Henghuang has rules, kindness, humility and obedience. He has won my heart and has four princes, so he is named Zhengzheng. A virtuous concubine, bestowed on the Qingfeng Palace and moved to the palace on an auspicious day, hereby!"

"Thank you, Lord Long En!" Baozhu accepted the order with a smile, and it was finally consummated. In less than two years after entering the palace, she was promoted from the fourth rank to the first rank, and she was the only one in the harem.

Baozhu had no time to care about the jealousy and jealousy of others. After the banquet was over, she hurried back to Cuiluxuan. Since the baby was born, she hadn't left yet. This adopted son knew the kindness of his parents. In just an hour, She was already missing it.

After all, it is 'Christmas', even though it is the baby's full moon banquet, the emperor has to give the queen enough face and stay in Kunning Palace.Baozhu didn't expect the emperor to come, if that's the case, I'm afraid the queen mother, who has always been indifferent to common matters, would be dissatisfied.

Then the emperor's reward arrived, and it was richer than ever before. Along the way, he caused a lot of envy for Cui Luxuan, and Baozhu had become so rough and fleshy that he was fearless.

After returning to the palace, Baozhu took a bath, changed into home clothes, and washed off the smell of powder brought by the outside, and then safely teased the baby who had just woken up. After all, a baby who is only one month old does not wake up much. .

Zhao Zhen was afraid that he would wake up the little prince. During this period of time, there was no need to report to Cuiluxuan. When he stepped into the inner room, he saw Concubine Bao with a bright smile, tenderly teasing the baby lying on the bed.

The baby stared at his mother, his eyes were bright, his hands were dancing, and he seemed to be talking about something. Looking at the somewhat similar warm interaction scene between one big and one small, Zhao Zhen's worries melted away, replaced by a doting smile.

"Bao'er?" Zhao Zhen called her with a smile, waved Bao Zhu's greetings, and sat on the edge of the bed.

Baozhu was a little flustered by the sudden arrival of the emperor. She didn't have to face the emperor for more than a month, and she was used to being lazy and free. Fortunately, she was dressed neatly today, otherwise she would be embarrassing. "My lord, why are you here?"

"Why, Bao'er doesn't welcome me?" Zhao Zhen stared at Baozhu with unfriendly eyes.

"How could it be? But today is Christmas, and my concubine thought that the emperor would not come." Baozhu said with a smile on her face, her face flushed, but she was vigilant. What's going on, Your Majesty, do you know this It will kill people, the Queen Mother is in good health.

"I'm just here to see the baby, after all, it's the baby's full moon." The emperor smiled, not pointing it out, don't I just like her knowing how to advance and retreat, being smart?

The finger was held by the baby, Zhao Zhen teased it happily, Bao Zhu stopped talking, and watched quietly, with a soft expression, occasionally the two looked at each other and smiled, the picture was harmonious and warm.

Good times are always short-lived. The baby was tired after playing for a while, and was carried down by Nanny Li, and the emperor got up, "Okay, Bao'er, let's go to bed early, I'll go back first, and I'll see you later." you."

"Respectfully send off to the emperor!" Baozhu didn't hold back, she got up naturally and straightened the emperor's robes, watching the emperor leave.

After the emperor left, Baozhu always felt uneasy, "Liu Quan, go find out what happened before the full moon banquet today, and where did the emperor go after leaving?"

"Yes!"

Before going to bed, Huanxi went into the inner room to serve her, "Master, I have found out everything. After the emperor left us, he went to Beauty Li in Yongfu Palace."

"What? The emperor didn't go back to Kunning Palace, but went to Li Meiren's?" Baozhu was shocked for a moment, unbelievable, and then couldn't help laughing, "Haha, the emperor's trick is too high, today's birthday banquet What ever happened?"

Because the birthday banquet was followed by the full moon banquet, Baozhu didn't know the farce that happened at the birthday banquet, let alone that a conspiracy against the Ji family was ruthlessly wiped out by the emperor just after it started.

"Something happened." Huanxi looked up at the master with a strange look, and continued, "And I have inextricably linked with the master, but it's all right now."

"Oh? Tell me." Is it related to yourself?She really didn't think of it.

"Yes!", Huanxi conveyed almost everything about the birthday banquet that she inquired about, including the emperor's response.

"It seems that someone wants to ruin the future of the second brother? The birth of the baby has made them feel a lot of uneasiness." Baozhu's eyes flashed, and she knew who had tampered with it without thinking.

With the current performance of the second elder brother Ji Xu, he has won the trust of the emperor. Not surprisingly, he will definitely be a general in charge of military power in the future. The baby has a beloved mother and concubine, and an uncle with military power is even more powerful. See It's because some people are not at ease.

This is something that hasn't happened yet, and the baby has just been full moon, so they are planning ahead. They are really far-sighted, and they are worthy of the Li family that has stood in the court for a hundred years.

However, this method seems a bit too low-level. Baozhu smiled slightly. If I guessed correctly, this should be a woman's handwriting. I am afraid that the Li family borrowed the queen's hand to test the emperor. The position in the heart of the emperor.

I am afraid that the second brother's life will not be easy in the future. Being stared at by a poisonous snake that strikes at any time, Baozhu feels a chill on the back of his neck when he thinks about it, "Happy, find a chance to send a message to the second brother." Whispered in the ear.

"Yes! The servants will do it as soon as possible."

"Well, you all go down too.", Baozhu looked solemn, and was unhappy that the emperor used Ji Xu, but he also understood the emperor's art. The emperor was suspicious. .

Separation of power and balance, a qualified emperor is to play tricks, let his courtiers fight back and forth, and maintain his dignity and authority. Obviously, in this respect, Zhao Zhen is a leader.

According to the actions of the emperor tonight, it should be because he knew the tricks behind the Li family and the queen. Not staying in Kunning Palace should be a warning to the queen's stupidity. As for going to Li Meiren's place, doesn't the Li family want the prince?
After all, the Empress Dowager is still in good health, she must be scruples about her face, and she must not be too unkind. Without the Li family, his ascension to the throne would not be so smooth, right?
It's just that the Li family seems to want too much. If they can rein in their rights in a timely manner, the emperor will not make it difficult. However, the Li family does not seem to want to do this. Foreign relatives with too much power can easily make the emperor jealous.

Give a sweet jujube with a stick, the Li family and the queen mother have no reason to accuse the emperor of breaking the rules of the ancestors, but the queen is destined to suffer this dumb loss this time, who made you never give birth to a prince, beauty Li is young Ah, hope is much bigger than the queen.

The Li family has no shortage of daughters. As long as the queen mother is there, the position of queen will always belong to the Li family. What they need most now is the prince. This is the guarantee for the continuation of the noble status of the Li family.

The queen listened to the report from the grand maid, and when she learned that the emperor had left the Kunning Palace, she first went to Cuiluxuan and then to Li Meiren's side. She had a complicated expression on her face. She closed her eyes and shed two lines of tears. Before the emperor left, A passage of words, has been echoing in the ear.

"Empress, why are you bothering? Neither the Concubine De nor the Concubine will threaten your status, so why do you have to dig your own grave and waste the little love I have for you?"

That's right, why bother Bengong, even the Li family and the queen mother can see that Bengong is confused, and remind him repeatedly that the most important thing now is to give birth to an heir who has the blood of the Li family.

It's just that I'm not reconciled, Your Majesty, we young couples have supported each other for so many years, why can't you show more sincerity and love to your concubine?
The mistake is that Bengong really paid wrongly, fell in love with you, your majesty, your love for everyone is a bone-destroying torment for Bengong.

When the empress was compassionate and complained about the injustice of the heavens, she did not expect the significance of tonight to her. She didn't even know that this little calculation would be a turning point in her fate. No help, only regret in my heart.

(End of this chapter)