On the afternoon of May 24th, Jia Yun was still keeping vigil at Qianqing Palace. Suddenly, Wei Xiao, the eunuch in charge of the palace, stepped forward and said respectfully: "To inform the emperor, Concubine Ning has sent someone to ask for an audience with the emperor."
Even if Jia Yun has always disliked using eunuchs, after becoming emperor, he will inevitably need to use eunuchs. However, Qiu Shian and Xia Shouzhong, two eunuchs who used to be very powerful, will not be reused by Jia Yun, so it is necessary to appoint a new eunuch. The palace eunuch and the sixth palace eunuch.
Recently, Jia Yun appointed Wei Xiao as the eunuch in charge of the Palace and Yu Wen as the eunuch of the Sixth Palace. Wei Xiao and Yu Wen were both eunuchs in the palace of Jia Yun before. This time, Yu Zhu recommended them first, and Jia Yun asked again. Xue Baochai also thought that these two people could be used.
As for Qiu Shi'an, he was still imprisoned in the imperial prison of Jinyi Mansion, but Jia Yunian did not kill him because Xia Shouzhong had been responsible for him before.
Jia Yun paused and said, "Ask Concubine Ning to go to the Xinuan Pavilion in the Yangxin Hall."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Xiaogong accepted the order.
Two quarters of an hour later, Jia Yun left the Qianqing Palace, came to the Yangxin Palace, and walked into the Xinuang Pavilion.
The Xinuang Pavilion in the Yangxin Hall was once a resting place for the concubines. After Emperor Tianzhi used the Yangxin Hall as his palace, he transformed the Xinuang Pavilion into an office. He often works here, and the current Jia Yun sometimes works here. Office.
At this moment, Jia Yun walked into Xinuan Pavilion. Concubine Ning, who was already waiting here, immediately took the initiative to say hello to Jia Yun: "I have met the emperor!"
Concubine Ning then pulled a six-year-old boy beside her and said to the boy: "Hui'er, why don't you pay your respects to the emperor soon!"
Xia Hui saluted Jia Yun with respect and fear: "Meet the Emperor!"
Xia Hui is the ninth prince of Emperor Tianzhi, also the younger brother of Jia Yun, and Concubine Ning is Xia Hui's biological mother.
Concubine Ning is not simple. Although she is only a concubine, not a noble concubine or an imperial concubine, she ranks highest among the four concubines of Emperor Tianzhi. The previous concubine Duan Qingwan cannot compare with her in terms of status.
Concubine Ning's surname is not Ning, but Ling. Her natal family, the Ling family, is a famous official family. Her father, Ling Shi, is currently serving as the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Jia Yun became the emperor, Xia Hao and Xia Huang were both imprisoned, and Xia Yi was being escorted to the capital. Of the five surviving princes of Emperor Tianzhi, the remaining one was the ninth prince Xia Hui.
Before Jia Yun seized the throne, Xia Hui had never spoken to him. The three times Jia Yun greeted him, he ignored him, even in front of Emperor Tianzhi.
Although Xia Hui is only five or six years old, in this era, many five or six-year-old children are somewhat sensible, especially children from wealthy families, let alone a prince like Xia Hui.
In Jia Yun's view, the reason why Xia Hui ignored him before was not only because of Xia Hui's young age, but also because Xia Hui was unfamiliar with his imperial brother who appeared halfway, and also because Xia Hui was also arrogant.
After Jia Yun seized the throne, he had no plans to punish Xia Hui. In any case, Xia Hui was indeed young, and Jia Yun had already planned to punish Xia Hao, Xia Huang, and Xia Yi. If he also punished Xia Hui, it would not be cruel. It was spicy but sinister, and for the sake of the Ling family, Ling Shi, the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, wisely surrendered to Jia Yun.
These days, Xia Hui, like Jia Yun, keeps vigil for the two late emperors at Qianqing Palace every day.
Now Xia Hui is also in awe of Jia Yun.
Jia Yun glanced at Xia Hui and said to Concubine Ning: "Concubine, please take a seat."
Concubine Ning is now the concubine. Under normal circumstances, Jia Yun, the emperor, needs to show respect to her. Of course, if Jia Yun does not do this, there will be no trouble.
Concubine Ning said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please take a seat. I can take the chair."
Jia Yun stopped being polite and immediately sat on the wooden kang. When Concubine Ning saw him sitting down, she sat on a nearby chair. As for Xia Hui, she naturally stood.
There is no throne in Xinuan Pavilion, but there is a wooden kang, which is quite large. There are desks on the left and right sides of the wooden kang. Emperor Tianzhi often sat on this wooden kang to work.
Jia Yun looked at Concubine Ning, and then asked: "I wonder why Concubine Ning suddenly saw me?"
In fact, Jia Yun has already guessed the answer to this question...
Although it has been half a month since Jia Yun held the enthronement ceremony, Jia Yun has only seen Concubine Ning once in this half month, when he went to Cining Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager Yin.
In fact, Jia Yun only went to greet the Empress Dowager Yin twice in the past half month, but during these two greetings, she met some of the concubines of Emperor Tianzhi, including Concubine Ning once and Yuanchun once.
Jia Yun has already met Yuan Chun once, but at that time he was greeting the Empress Dowager Yin. There were many people at the scene, so she just took a look. In fact, Jia Yun wanted to meet Yuan Chun alone, but he was very busy these days, so During the period of keeping vigil for the two late emperors, it was inconvenient to take the initiative to go to Yuanchun's palace to see Yuanchun.
Xue Baochai had met Yuan Chun many times, because Xue Baochai went to Cining Palace to study at dawn and dusk almost every day, so it was not difficult to meet Yuan Chun.
The last time she saw Concubine Ning in Cining Palace, Jia Yun also just glanced at her. This time she took a serious look at Concubine Ning. Concubine Ning was not very old, a full ten years younger than Qingwan. She only met her this year. In her twenties, although her appearance is a bit worse than Qingwan's, she is definitely a beauty.
Being able to become the first of Emperor Tianzhi's four concubines at such a young age was not only because of her natal family background, but also because Concubine Ning was quite popular with both Emperor Tianzhi and the Empress Dowager. Being able to do such a thing shows that This Concubine Ning is also smart.
Now, facing Jia Yun's inquiry, Concubine Ning paused briefly and said: "I came to see the emperor this time because I have something to ask for."
Jia Yun asked: "What's the matter?"
Concubine Ning looked at Xia Hui who was standing aside: "Hui'er, kneel down before the Emperor!"
Xia Hui immediately knelt down facing Jia Yun.
Concubine Ning said to Jia Yun: "Your Majesty, your Nine Emperors brother is already several years old, but he is still ignorant and unreasonable. I beg your Majesty, for the sake of fighting with his brother, please discipline him more in the future." .”
"I told him before that the emperor is a man of both civil and military skills. He is a genius emperor from heaven. It is a great honor for him to have such an emperor brother. He must respect the emperor well. If he can be disciplined by the emperor, , it will be even more lucky for you to grow up and be able to serve the emperor and work hard in the future."
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He nodded and said that he was in awe of the emperor and hoped to be disciplined by the emperor."
Jia Yun nodded when she heard this, thinking to herself: It is indeed so!
He had already guessed the purpose of Concubine Ning's visit before. The purpose of her visit was actually very simple. She was just to curry favor with him and get him closer to Xia Hui...
Concubine Ning did this not only because she wanted Xia Hui to have a good future, but also because she was afraid!
Concubine Ning already knew the fate of Prince Yiping, Prince Yicheng, and Prince Zhongshun. She also knew that Xia Hao and Xia Huang were both imprisoned in Zongren Mansion Prison. She also knew that Xia Hao, Xia Huang, and Xia Yi would not end well either.
, knowing that Jia Yun is ruthless...
Although Jia Yun has not shown any signs of wanting to punish Xia Hui so far, Concubine Ning is still afraid. She is afraid that Jia Yun will be so cruel that she even wants to punish Xia Hui, who is still young. Moreover, even if she does not punish Xia Hui now, she will wait for Xia Hui in the future.
As you get older, you may also be punished.
So this time Concubine Ning took the initiative to ask for a meeting with Jia Yun, taking Xia Hui with her, but naturally she would not speak her mind directly, but said such euphemistic and thoughtful words.
Through such words, Jia Yun could see that Concubine Ning was a smart person!
Emperor Tianzhi likes smart concubines. Queen Yin and Qingwan are all smart, and so is Concubine Ning. If Concubine Ning was stupid or thought she was smart, she would not be popular with Emperor Tianzhi and the Empress Dowager.
She will no longer become the first of the four concubines of Emperor Tianzhi.
Jia Yun looked at Xia Hui who was kneeling in front of her: "Are you willing to be disciplined by me in the future?"
Xia Hui nodded with respect and fear: "I...I do."
Jia Yun looked at Concubine Ning: "Since the concubine has come to Yangxin Hall to see me for this matter, it doesn't matter, I agreed to this because of the concubine's kindness and the brotherhood with the Nine Emperor Brothers.
thing."
Jia Yun knew that he was ruthless, but he actually cared about family ties. It was necessary to punish the three blood brothers Xia Hao, Xia Huang, and Xia Yi. As for Xia Hui, he was indeed willing to discipline and get close to him.
Come, it will also be good for his reputation.
Concubine Ning was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked her: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jia Yun immediately said: "It's just that I have something to say first. After all, I am his royal brother, and Concubine Ning personally entrusted this matter. When I discipline him in the future, I will inevitably beat and scold him. When the time comes,
At that time, the concubine should not blame me. If she does, then I will not continue to discipline her."
Concubine Ning: "..."
It is common for mothers to dote on their sons in this era, especially among wealthy families.
Mrs. Wang doted on Jia Baoyu, Aunt Xue doted on Xue Pan, Qingwan doted on Xia Xu before, and then doted on Jia Yun, Queen Yin also doted on Xia Hao...
Most of the people who are doted on are useless, including Jia Baoyu, Xue Pan, Xia Xu, and Xia Hao!
The smart Concubine Ning also understands this truth, but she can't help doting on Xia Hui. Now that Xia Hui is six years old, Concubine Ning has almost never hit him, and she rarely even scolds him.
But now, Jia Yun told her frankly that she would beat and scold Xia Hui in the future, which made Concubine Ning suddenly feel motherly and worried.
Concubine Ning knew that Jia Yun was ruthless, and now Jia Yun's attitude when saying this seemed serious. She knew that Jia Yun's words were neither a joke nor a polite word. Jia Yun really knew what he said.
Thinking that her beloved son would be beaten and scolded by Jia Yun in the future, probably many times, how could Concubine Ning not be worried, she even felt distressed...
Concubine Ning paused and said in a flattering tone: "Since it is discipline, beating and scolding is natural. If Hui'er does something wrong in the future, the emperor may beat him and scold him, but as long as he is not beaten to death or maimed, I will not only
We shouldn’t blame it, but should be grateful.”
Even if she is worried, even if she is distressed, Concubine Ning cannot stop doing this now. However, her words are mixed with wisdom, saying that she only beat and scolded Xia Hui when she did something wrong. This means that as an emperor, you cannot be free.
He beat and scolded Xia Hui, and even said not to beat Xia Hui to death or maim him.
How could Jia Yun fail to hear the wisdom in Concubine Ning's words?
He doesn't mind this very much. He has seen a lot of this kind of behavior of mothers doting on their sons. Not to mention this life, he has seen a lot in his previous life and has a deep understanding of it.
Jia Yun even suspected that even a woman with a cold personality like Xue Baochai might dote on her when she gave birth to a son.
The business had been finished, but Concubine Ning did not leave immediately. She continued to sit and talk to Jia Yun. What she said was all about trying to please Jia Yun. For example, she said that Jia Yun had been busy and hard these days and asked Jia Yun to take care of herself.
For example, it is said that Xue Baochai will give birth soon, and she will probably give birth to a prince, and he will be a prince as powerful as Jia Yun...
After chatting for a while, Concubine Ning saw that the time was almost up, so she did not continue to disturb him. She said softly: "The emperor is really busy. This time I came to disturb the emperor without permission. It is an offense. It is inconvenient to continue to disturb him. I will excuse myself."
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Concubine Ning said to Xia Hui again: "Hui'er, follow the emperor to Qianqing Palace."
After saying that, Concubine Ning left, leaving Jia Yun and Xia Hui, one large and one young, in Xinuang Pavilion. Jia Yun looked at Xia Hui, but Xia Hui did not dare to look at him, with his head lowered and his hands lowered.
Jia Yun thought for a while, not only thinking about Concubine Ning, Xia Hui, but also Yuanchun...
Immediately, Jia Yun took Xia Hui out of the Yangxin Palace and returned to the Qianqing Palace to continue keeping vigil.
After Concubine Ning left Yangxin Hall, she did not go directly back to the palace where she currently lives. Instead, she went to Cining Palace and met with the Empress Dowager Yin. She roughly related her meeting with Jia Yun to the Empress Dowager Yin.
Reported back.
This is also a reflection of Concubine Ning's intelligence.
Concubine Ning knew that today she took the initiative to ask for a meeting with Jia Yun. She could not hide the matter. The Queen Mother Yin would definitely know about it. The relationship between the Queen Mother Yin and Jia Yun was awkward, and she might be dissatisfied with her once she found out.
Therefore, Concubine Ning took the initiative to come to the Empress Dowager Yin to report the matter. In this way, even if the Empress Dowager Yin was still dissatisfied, the level of dissatisfaction would be lighter.
After reporting to the Empress Dowager Yin, Concubine Ning still did not return to her palace, and then went to Shou'an Palace to meet Qingwan.
When Qingwan was a Duan concubine or Duan concubine, her status was not as good as that of Concubine Ning. Of course, it is not like this now. Qingwan has become the imperial concubine, and her status is much higher than that of Concubine Ning, and that of Concubine Yuanchun.
All noble concubines must be tall.
When Concubine Ning came to Shou'an Palace, she found that there was another concubine of Emperor Tianzhi staying here, and it turned out to be the noble concubine Yuanchun!
Concubine Ning was not embarrassed at all. She used to have a good relationship with Qingwan and Yuan Chun, especially with Yuan Chun. They used to be the two concubines who had a close relationship in the harem.
Concubine Ning greeted Qingwan and Yuanchun, and then sat down and told Qingwan about her request to see Jia Yun just now...
After Yuanchun heard this, he couldn't help but thought, "Concubine Ning has taken the initiative to see him, so I can do it too!"