Long Harem Road

Chapter 58

At this time, Shangshu Mansion was full of lights and festoons, and was immersed in joy. After Zhou Shangshu received the news that his two daughters were selected at the same time, he couldn't believe it and was even more excited.

He seemed to see himself becoming a foreign relative in the near future, a group of ministers flattering and proud.

"Okay, both of you are good daughters of father, Tong'er, Wan'er, you two must support each other after entering the palace, serve the emperor well, and strive to give birth to a prince as soon as possible, understand?"

Zhou Shangshu smiled brightly, called his two daughters to the study, looked at the beautiful two daughters in front of him, and patiently told him about the situation in the palace.

"Yes, father." Zhou Miaotong calmed down, suppressing the bitterness in his heart. Father only has interests in his eyes, so why would he care about her life or death?

"Yes, father." Zhou Wan'er was respectful, and if you observe carefully, you will find a glimmer of light in her lowered eyes, where there is no timidity in the past.

"Okay, Tong'er, you have always been sensible, and after entering the palace, the overall situation is the most important thing." Zhou Shangshu glanced at the concubine daughter whom he focused on nurturing, saw her calm and calm, and nodded secretly in his heart.

"Wan'er, you have to listen to your sister after entering the palace, do you understand?" Zhou Shangshu glanced at the concubine who lowered her head beside her. Although she was not as dignified as the eldest daughter, she was also a young lady with a special charm.

Could it be that the emperor is tired of eating big fish and meat, and wants some porridge and side dishes?Master Zhou couldn't figure it out, so he didn't bother anymore, as long as he knew it was the daughter of the Zhou family.

"Yes, father." Zhou Wan'er secretly glanced at the dignified sister-in-law next to her, suppressing the jealousy in her heart, and sneered at the corner of her mouth.

She knows her father best, is cold-blooded and ruthless, and only has interests in her eyes. If she wants to get his father's full support, she must first defeat her sister-in-law.

"Okay, you all go back first, the imperial decree to enter the palace will come down in a few days, father will take care of it for you."

"Yes."

"Sister, my sister has been stupid since she was a child, please take care of her after entering the palace." Leaving the study, Zhou Wan'er held Zhou Miaotong's arm affectionately, and said with low eyebrows.

Zhou Miaotong wiped the sweat from her forehead, but her heart was cold. This cowardly and cowardly concubine had always kept her at a respectful distance, and she had never paid much attention to her. Unexpectedly, they would enter that cage together, but, there , Will there be sisterhood?
"We are sisters, so naturally we take care of each other." Zhou Miaotong smiled decently, patted the back of her sister's white hand lightly, and comforted her.

"Thank you, sister." Zhou Wan'er said no more, the two looked at each other and smiled, and parted ways at the intersection ahead.

Zhou Miaotong took her maid and went out for a while, looked back at her younger sister who was walking away gracefully, and sighed softly. The two sisters entered the palace at the same time. Is it a blessing or a curse?
Mrs. Zhou was about 40 years old, with fair skin and a little fat. She was dressed in fine clothes and couldn't hide the anxious and vicissitudes of life on her face. When she saw Zhou Miaotong enter the room, she winked, and the maid behind her backed out.

"My poor daughter." Mrs. Zhou took her daughter's hand and sat on the embroidered pier, tears falling from her eyes.

"Mother, don't be sad, didn't you expect it a long time ago? Isn't this day the purpose of father's love and cultivation of his daughter?" Zhou Miaotong said lovingly, but his face was full of self-mockery.

"Daughter." Mrs. Zhou held her daughter's hand and was speechless. Zhou Miaotong picked up the brocade handkerchief in her hand and wiped the tears from her mother's face, feeling a dull pain in her heart.

"Mother, you asked your daughter to come here, but do you have anything to explain?" Zhou Miaotong changed the subject.

"Well, about the situation of the empresses in the palace, I think your father has already explained to you? Mother would like to remind you a few more words. Some time ago, the empress's mother invited the wives of various families to a party.

Mrs. Li had a secret chat with her mother, and she seemed to be trying to win you over for the queen, and she had mentioned it to your father, but he didn't make it clear.

Mother can't worry, although the empress is not favored, her relationship with the emperor is not ordinary, and the forces behind it are even more important. You are about to enter the palace, and you must be prepared for the empress. " Madam Zhou said worriedly.

"Mother, don't worry, my daughter will wait and see what happens after she enters the palace. After all, seeing is believing. We are just hearsay, and the information we get outside the palace may not be accurate." Zhou Miaotong thought for a while to comfort her mother, but it was painful. Can't tell.

How did her mother know that her father, who was sure that she would enter the palace, had already secretly told her to secretly seek refuge with the queen after entering the palace. Although she didn't know why her father did this, she also understood that this matter was no small matter, and a third person must not know about it.

Now she is like a flat boat in the sea, drifting without direction, her fate has never been in her own hands, in vain of her cleverness since she was a child, but she will never escape her father's arrangement and the teasing of fate.

"After you enter the palace, you must be careful in everything. Mother doesn't ask you to win the favor, but only asks you to be safe. Mother only wants you as a daughter."

"Understood, mother, don't worry." Zhou Miaotong's eyes were full of tears, and her thoughts were turning back and forth. Mother, how can the harem be such a small fight at home? How can you survive without fighting or grabbing? ?
Zhou Wan'er returned to her small courtyard, condescendingly looked down at the respectful servants in front of her, a trace of anger flashed in her eyes, she ignored her, turned around and went into the inner room alone.

"Bah, what the hell, a slut who was born by a maid on a bed, really considers herself a nobleman." After Zhou Wan'er left, the mother who was kneeling in the yard and took the lead spit secretly, glanced at the inner room with contempt, and stood up Come and pat the dust off yourself.

Zhou Wan'er was sitting alone on the bed, her delicate face was distorted, the jealousy and hatred in her eyes were burning like flames, she clenched her hands and clenched her teeth, looking down on me?I will trample all of you under my feet and make your life worse than death!
The smug and self-satisfied Zhou Wan'er didn't know that from the moment she placed her sign in the draft, or from the moment she obeyed the arrangement and wanted to enter the palace, she had stepped into a round, a round that would make her irreparable, and she, Just a pawn.

What's more, she didn't know that the poem during the draft was lying in the emperor's study room, and it seemed to be arranged freely in the dark. At the same time as Concubine De, I was thinking about it.

After the palace selection was over, the harem returned to calm. On the first day the emperor arrived in the harem, he turned over the signboard of Concubine De of Qingfeng Palace. All the concubines knew that Concubine De was favored, but they couldn't hide their jealousy.

At this time, they suddenly hoped for a newcomer to enter the palace again, and they couldn't wait to see a new generation replace the old one, and see the desolation of Concubine De after being overthrown by the newcomer.

The next day, the emperor left refreshed, and Bao Zhu got up while supporting her sore waist, thinking of the doubts that the emperor secretly mentioned yesterday, her beautiful eyes were filled with evil spirits.

Unexpectedly, she still underestimated the women in the harem, and took all precautions, and she could still bury her hands under her own nose. If it weren't for the emperor's intervention... Baozhu was startled and broke out in a cold sweat.

"Happy, send someone to keep an eye on Xiaoqing."

Huanxi suddenly felt the air-conditioning on the master's body, and when he heard the master's arrangement, he was shocked and said, "Master, Xiaoqing?"

"Yes, it's him. He's just suspicious at the moment. Keep an eye on it. In addition, other people will check carefully again." Baozhu's face was gloomy. She was surrounded by the emperor's people, and the people around Zhao Mao were also arranged by the emperor. of.

Because Qingmei is good at martial arts, Baozhu arranged for her to be Zhao Mao's first maid, and after she was promoted to be a concubine, the queen allowed her to choose four little maids and four little eunuchs.

In order to prevent any irregularities, Baozhu secretly sent people to investigate for a year. All of them were innocent, and they were well-regulated in the palace, and arranged to do some chores outside. A dog that bites does not bark.

"Yes, master.", Joy's eyes were stern. In just three years, after seeing the cannibals in the palace, she has already been reborn and killed without blinking an eye. She is responsible for these people, and she is still being drilled. Fortunately, there was no accident, otherwise...

"Master, Zhou Wan'er's information has been checked." Huanxi looked at the gloomy face of the master, and said cautiously.

"Tell me in detail?"

"Returning to Master, Zhou Wan'er's mother was originally a foot-washing maid beside Mrs. Zhou, with a low status.

Sixteen years ago, Zhou Shangshu was drunk and was found lying with this maid the next day. Mrs. Zhou went mad on the spot, and Mr. Zhou also felt ashamed and walked away.

Unexpectedly, this servant girl had a secret marriage, and died after giving birth to Zhou Wan'er as a Tongfang. Madam Zhou relied on her status, and although she didn't take any action against a child, she ignored Zhou Wan'er.

The servants praised the high and stepped down, although Zhou Wan'er was a young lady, she was not even as good as a decent servant, Master Zhou also turned a blind eye. "

"Oh? So you are a poor person?" Baozhu tapped the table lightly. Such a person is like a poisonous snake. He has been humiliated, and his mind has been twisted in all likelihood. people.

"Is there any other news?"

"Although Mr. Zhou has always pinned his hopes on Zhou Miaotong, he has not completely given up on Zhou Wan'er. It's just that Zhou Wan'er's talent and looks are average. A year ago, Mr. Zhou seemed to intend to betroth Zhou Wan'er to Li Cheng, the Fourth Young Master of the Grand Master's Mansion."

"Li Cheng?", Zhou Shangshu wants to make the best use of everything, and marrying a daughter is the best way to attract people.

"Yes, Li Cheng is the empress' concubine's concubine's son. Master Li loves the concubine's son the most. He is a well-known dandy in the capital. He eats, drinks, prostitutes and gambles all day long, harming the people." Huanxi gritted his teeth thinking of Li Cheng's evil deeds in the information. road.

"Master Zhou wants to win over the Li family?" Thinking of the Li family of the empress, Baozhu's eyes flashed a light, could it be related to the Li family?If you want to add support to the empress, the lady of the Minister of Military Affairs is an excellent choice.

However, with Zhou Miaotong, who is both talented and beautiful, why bother to win over a concubine who is not outstanding in all aspects?Baozhu couldn't figure it out for a while, so she secretly remembered it in her heart, "Why didn't the marriage work out afterwards?"

"Returning to the master, it is said that Li Cheng has taken a fancy to the oiran of Baihualou in the capital, and if he does not agree to marry a wife, the matter will be left alone. Because of this matter, Zhou Wan'er has been ridiculed and ridiculed even more in the Zhou family, making it difficult for her to move forward."

"Li Cheng doesn't agree? It's a joke. It's the words of the matchmaker ordered by the parents. If the Li family really wants to get married, how can a dude like him say no? There must be other secrets in it. Continue to investigate." Baozhu laughed with a serious expression.

"Yes, master."

At the same time, after hearing the report from his subordinates, the Emperor Yushufang's eyes were deep, "So much effort, is it just to arrange for a little concubine to enter the palace? I want to see what they want to do."

"Continue to monitor Zhou Wan'er, and report her every move at any time. In addition, add a few more people to secretly protect the Fourth Prince, understand?"

"Let's put down that little eunuch in Qingfeng Palace, I believe Concubine De will handle it well." Zhao Zhen's face darkened when he thought of the mole in Qingfeng Palace.

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)