Gao Zhan was also in a dilemma. The position of the middle palace had been vacant for a long time. It was because of the position of the middle palace that the emperor and the queen mother had a huge quarrel. Now they have to choose one from among the concubines to temporarily rule the harem. Isn't this going to cause trouble?
Earth-shaking.
"Your Majesty, you have to decide this matter yourself. I really have no idea."
The emperor could only think of Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu was an old man in the palace. She had been waiting for her since she was registered. She knew the general situation very well, and she had no influence in the family. She was very clean and innocent.
"What do you think of Concubine Shu?"
Gao Zhan was overjoyed, "How are you, Concubine Shu? I didn't even think of it just now."
In fact, just now Gao Zhan only thought about some concubines with noble backgrounds. Unexpectedly, the emperor was still the same as before, he liked people who had no influence in the family and had a clean background.
"I think she is pretty good, and she has read books. I also showed her the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the past, and she also put forward a lot of opinions."
This concubine Shu is plain in appearance and is not the emperor's favorite concubine, but she is one that the emperor admires very much. She is dignified and steady, and is very suitable for her.
"Concubine Shu has read a lot of books in her boudoir. This should be the most important thing to the emperor."
"Yes, it has always been said that a woman's lack of talent is a virtue, but I believe that only by reading can one understand the truth. Only by reading can one understand some truths that ordinary people don't understand, and they will have different opinions when encountering things. Look at the palace
The concubines in the palace try every means to win favor, and some even use any means, but what do you think of Concubine Shu?"
When the emperor said this, Gao Zhan didn't quite understand.
"Your Majesty, this old slave is stupid."
"Actually, I know their plans and methods very well, but I just don't want to expose them. Only Concubine Shu has never used any methods. She is full of joy when I go to her palace, but if I don't go, she won't
Annoyed. She has her own independent thoughts and a little inner pride. She is very happy reciting poems and painting in her spare time. I admire her very much."
Gao Zhan was shocked when he heard what the emperor said today. On the surface, the emperor pretended not to care about the affairs of the government, but privately he sent people to inquire. But he didn't expect that he would also ask about the affairs in the harem.
Seeing it so thoroughly, I couldn't help but feel lucky that I didn't talk too much.
"Your Majesty, I really admire you."
"Hahaha... then it's Concubine Shu, I'll issue the decree right now."
In this way, an imperial edict spread to the entire harem, and Concubine Shu temporarily took charge of the harem. When Gao Zhan conveyed the edict, he also gave it to Concubine Shu together with the queen's treasures.
"Shu Fei, you can keep this treasure."
"Thank you, Eunuch Gao, for reminding me, come over tomorrow."
Concubine Shu's maid Ming'er came over and gave some broken silver to Gao Zhan.
"Thank you, empress. I won't refuse today. I'm grateful for your happiness. I'll take my leave."
"Father-in-law, walk slowly."
The imperial edict spread throughout the harem, but the Queen Mother was furious. Even if she was not allowed to participate in the government, even the affairs of the harem were handed over to Concubine Shu.
"Aunt Hui, there really is no place for the Ai family in the harem now. Look what Concubine Shu knows at such a young age."
"Queen Mother, this is your filial piety. I hope you can take good care of your health in a relaxed manner. Please enjoy yourself."
The Queen Mother also thought in her heart that now she had no other choice but to endure it silently.
Things are different now, after all, both sons are now very cold towards her.
"Aunt Hui, please ask the kitchen to make some pea yellow, and I will send it to the emperor."
If you can't do it by force, then please do it. The Queen Mother is very flexible and flexible in order to achieve her own goals.
After dinner, the emperor was reading the book in the study, and the queen mother came with prepared pea yellow.
"The Emperor and the Queen Mother are here to see you."
Gao Zhan reminded the emperor in a low voice, but the emperor still didn't want to get up and pretended not to hear. It wasn't until the Queen Mother came to him that he was ready to get up.
"Mother"
"Okay, don't get up, look, the Ai family is just here to see you. This is the pea yellow you like to eat, try it quickly."
The emperor took a look and found that he had no appetite. This snack was still his favorite when he was a child, but his taste has changed a long time ago. What the Queen Mother still remembers now is his preference when he was a child.
"Mother, you don't have to be like this. Just let the imperial kitchen cook whatever your son wants to eat. You don't have to worry about it."
"It's still delicious made by the Ai family. Why don't you try it?"
The emperor knew that the queen mother was deliberately trying to please her, but he didn't want to buy it. He had been suppressed for so many years, and he really didn't want to be controlled by his mother anymore.
"Gao Zhan, you have been tired these days. I'll reward you with these things."
The Queen Mother's expression suddenly changed. She endured her anger but still had a smile on her face.
"Eat what the emperor rewards you. The Ai family's craftsmanship is very good."
Gao Zhan was being kicked around like a ball, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
"Slave, I just had a meal. You can eat later when you feel hungry."
"Mother, I have to read the book for a while. You can go back and rest first. Gao Zhan asked someone to send my soft sedan to take the Queen Mother back."
"嗻"
The Queen Mother glanced at the Emperor and walked out angrily.
She did not make a soft sedan, but was helped back by Aunt Hui.
On the way, "He was really brave to chase away the Ai family. If this happened before, he would not even dare to take a breath in front of the Ai family."
Aunt Hui did not dare to speak. At this time, the Queen Mother was very angry.
Back in the palace, the Queen Mother was lying on the bed, thinking that she had to put an end to this situation and could not sit still and wait for death.
She thought that Feng Minyi had made a great contribution this time, and the emperor would listen to his words. If he was asked to speak to the emperor, it would be possible, but she still felt that it was embarrassing for her mother to beg her son in such a lowly manner.
, if Feng Minyi turned around and refused, wouldn't that be even more embarrassing?
Tossing and turning, she suddenly thought of a way. It was better to summon Wang Yiyao into the palace and convey her thoughts to her son through her. This could be considered a roundabout tactic.
Early the next morning, the Queen Mother sent someone to pass on Yi's decree to Donglin Palace.
In the palace, Feng Minyi and Wang Yiyao were having breakfast. Since returning from the palace last time, Feng Minyi had breakfast with Wang Yiyao and their children every morning. She cherished the time spent together as a family.
"Your Majesty, a message from the Queen Mother has come to the palace, saying that she is asking the Princess to bring her little prince into the palace. The Queen Mother misses her little grandson."
Wang Yiyao didn't expect that trouble would come again after just a few days of calm. How could the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in ancient times be so troublesome?
"If you don't want to go, I'll go tell my mother."
After experiencing this small ordeal, the relationship between Feng Minyi and Wang Yiyao has undergone qualitative changes and improved a lot.