The four girls were taken to a small room in a corner of Bai Jingrong's palace, and the woman said that this would be their future residence.
Luo Junyao glanced at the long bunk bed and the neatly arranged bedding pillows. This small room could accommodate ten people.
Luo Junyao felt that he could actually understand Bai Jingrong's desire and pursuit of power.
Even when she was not a princess, the Bai family was a famous family in the Central Plains. In the end, they were forced to live outside the Great Wall for decades. No matter how high the status of the Qi people's favorite concubine, queen, or queen mother, their material life alone may not be as good as what they once had.
The eldest lady of the Bai family.
You can imagine what kind of life she would live if she lost King Qi's favor or was deprived of power by her son.
Not to mention being able to control the wind and rain, I'm afraid I can't even control my daily life.
"You clean up first, and then someone will teach you what to do every day. You cannot leave the Queen Mother's palace without orders, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences."
The woman glanced at the four girls in front of her and asked, "Do you understand everything?"
The four of them responded in unison.
The woman nodded and said: "Very good, obedient people can live longer in the palace. You should prepare first, you..."
She pointed at Luo Junyao and said, "Follow me."
Luo Junyao showed a suitably surprised expression, and the other three people also looked at her.
The woman said: "Since you can speak Zhongyuan dialect, I have other errands for you. Put your things away and come with me."
Everyone knew that the current Queen Mother of the Qi people was from the Central Plains, and they couldn't help but cast envious glances at Luo Junyao.
However, they were already much luckier than their companions who would be sent to the slave women's home, so they had no intention of being jealous of Luo Junyao.
So Luo Junyao quickly put away his baggage and followed the woman out.
The woman led Luo Junyao out and whispered: "My name is Bai Ning, and I am responsible for managing the slaves in the Queen Mother's Palace. You will follow me these two days to learn what to do. The Queen Mother actually doesn't like you like this.
There are people waiting in front of you, but a lot of people were carried out from the palace some time ago, and now there are not enough people around the Queen Mother who can speak Chinese, so I chose this."
"Thank you sister for reminding me." Luo Junyao nodded obediently.
The woman looked back at her and said: "You don't have to be afraid, the queen will not do anything to you. It is the queen mother's wish to choose a maid who is half of the Central Plains blood."
Luo Junyao was a little surprised. What did Bai Jingrong mean?
Seeing her confused and puzzled expression, the woman reminded: "Your Majesty is only half of the Central Plains blood. If you are smarter and more dexterous, it may not be your chance to win the favor of the empress."
An idea flashed in Luo Junyao's mind, and he suddenly understood.
Is Bai Jingrong trying to use the bloodline issue to play the emotional card with Ji Zhan?
And before...many people were carried out from the palace?
I'm afraid Ji Zhan is dissatisfied with Bai Jingrong's confidants.
In fact, it's hard to say what Bai Jingrong thinks, saying that she doesn't like mixed-race children. Not only is her own child a mixed-race child, but didn't she also marry her personal maid to a Qi general?
Perhaps what she doesn't like is that these mixed descendants of the two races are no longer loyal to her.
"I understand, thank you sister for the tip."
The woman smiled with satisfaction and said: "That Yun Chang, you don't have to be afraid of her. As long as the empress values you, she won't dare to do anything to you."
"yes."
In the splendid hall, Bai Jingrong listened to the people kneeling on the ground with a gloomy face.
"Empress?" After the man said it for a long time, Bai Jingrong didn't react, so he couldn't help but look up secretly.
I couldn't help but be shocked when I first saw her. Although no matter how many times I saw her, I could not help but be amazed by the beauty of the Queen Mother, but at this moment, the look on this beautiful face would only make people shudder, and I would never be able to have any charming thoughts.
The people on the ground couldn't help but think of a rumor that had been circulating in the clan for many years: It was said that the empress was actually transformed from a monster in the Central Plains legend. She could not only confuse the king with her beauty, but also drink the blood of the girl to maintain herself.
His appearance remains unchanged.
Otherwise, she is clearly over fifty, how could she still be so young and beautiful?
Also, many people in her palace die every year. People say that the women from the Central Plains are docile and kind-hearted, but other Qi concubines with bad tempers do not die that many people around them.
While he was thinking wildly, he heard Bai Jingrong's cold voice ringing in his ears, "Is that what the king said?"
The person kneeling on the ground couldn't help but tremble, and when he came back to his senses, he quickly said: "Back to your Majesty, that's right.",
Bai Jingrong sneered, stood up from his seat, and said coldly: "What? Your Majesty, are you going to put me under house arrest?"
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has misunderstood!" The people on the ground cried secretly in their hearts. The Queen Mother still held many soldiers and horses in her hands.
There are still many people loyal to her. If these words are spread, I'm afraid there will be big trouble on the king's side.
Bai Jingrong sneered and said, "Misunderstanding? Ji Zhan asked you to come in person to warn the Ai family to stay in your palace and not go out. Isn't this house arrest?"
"The Queen Mother really misunderstood." The man said cautiously: "It's just that there are too many people from all walks of life outside the Royal Court during this period, and the King is also afraid that someone will offend the Queen Mother. The King is very filial."
Bai Jingrong sneered, curled her lips slightly and said, "I'm not afraid of being bumped into. Go back and tell Ji Zhan that I don't interfere with his business, and he'd better not interfere with mine, otherwise don't blame me for being rude.
He is indeed King Qi now, but...he is not the only son of the late king. He does not want to take the position of King Qi, but there are many people who want to take it."
The people on the ground were grimacing and did not dare to answer the question. He was not crazy. How could he possibly pass on this?
"Why don't you get out?" Bai Jingrong glanced at him contemptuously and said coldly.
The man couldn't help but tremble, stood up quickly, resigned and left.
Watching the man go out, Bai Jingrong's face instantly became gloomier.
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Bai Jingrong glanced around the entire hall, sneered, and then sat back down again tiredly.
During this time, she had a very profound understanding of the difference between being a Queen Mother and a Queen.
Especially when the relationship between the newly appointed king and the queen mother is very bad.
Even if she doesn't want to, she has to admit that maybe within two years, Ji Zhan will really take all the power out of his hands. By then he...
Bai Jingrong shook her head: No, she absolutely cannot tolerate this.
He is really her good son.
"Your Majesty," Bai Ning walked in from outside and said respectfully, "The person you want has been selected."
Bai Jingrong leaned on the soft couch and said nothing. Bai Ning had served her for many years and already knew her temper. He continued without any delay: "She is a little girl. She is seventeen years old. Her mother is from the Central Plains and her father was originally a businessman from the Western Regions. She is a little girl.
Her father was killed, and the culprit thought she was pretty, so he spared her life and sold her to Cheyu City as a slave, and then she was sent here. Do you want to see her, my queen?"
Bai Jingrong raised her eyelids slightly and said, "That's all, let's have someone check her details first."
Bai Ning was not surprised and leaned over as expected.
Bai Jingrong said: "I believe in your vision. First of all, you should follow the teaching rules. Once you find out the details, I will be of great use."
"yes."
"Back off."
"Slave, please leave."
Bai Ning came out of the hall and saw Luo Junyao squatting under the eaves outside the hall in a daze.
When he saw her coming out, he quickly stood up and called out obediently: "Sister Bai Ning."
Seeing her like this, Bai Ning's expression softened a bit, and he said softly: "The empress is in a bad mood right now. I will take you to visit her in two days. You come with me first, and I will teach you some rules in the palace."
"yes."
Luo Junyao was a little disappointed not to see Bai Jingrong.
But it doesn't matter, with her current status, even meeting Bai Jingrong will be of no use. People like Bai Jingrong will never let a stranger of unknown origin get close to her.
Luo Junyao followed Bai Ning and left. Not far after the two of them walked out, Ji Rong walked in from outside.
Ji Rong frowned slightly when she saw the two people's backs from a distance.
"Prince?" The person following Ji Rong asked in confusion when he saw him stop.
Ji Rong came back to her senses, shook her head and said, "Nothing, let's go see my mother first."
"yes."
Ji Rong stepped into the hall, and Bai Jingrong was leaning on the soft couch with her eyes closed to relax.
When he heard the footsteps, he lazily raised his head and said, "Ji Rong, my son, you are here."
"Mother." Ji Rong stood a few steps away, looking at her indifferently.
Bai Jingrong sat up, sighed quietly and said, "Rong'er, I haven't been feeling very good during this time."
Ji Rong raised her eyes and glanced at him, "If mother feels uncomfortable in any way, she should call the imperial doctor earlier."
Bai Jingrong snorted softly and said, "You know that's not what I meant."
Ji Rong remained silent.
Bai Jingrong sighed softly and said: "Don't you think that the chaos in the royal court recently is disturbing?"
Ji Rong said: "What does mother want to say?"
Bai Jingrong chuckled lightly, but her voice suddenly dropped, and said: "Ji Rong, do you think that if your mother is gone, you will have a good life in the royal court in the future? Your second brother is gone too, what if one day?
Mother is gone too, so you and A-Zhan are the only ones left in the royal court. What do you think A-Zhan would do to your brother? Huh?"
Ji Rong sighed slightly, seemingly helpless, "Mother, what on earth are you going to do?"
Bai Jingrong stared into his eyes steadily and said: "Mom just wants to live well now. Rong'er, A Zhan was taught badly by your father, and you and your mother have long been at odds with each other. Mother only has you."
Ji Rong lowered her eyes, and Bai Jingrong stood up and walked slowly to his side, raised her hand and lightly dusted the non-existent dust on his shoulders, and said: "Rong'er, mother knows that she has wronged you in the past few years, and you have resentment in your heart. But you have to
I know that you are always a piece of flesh that has fallen from my mother. This is a connection that will never be cut off. As long as you are obedient, you can do whatever you want. The position of King Qi, the people and power in the hands of mother will be yours in the future.
for you."
Ji Rong looked at the woman in front of her and couldn't help but think: "His mother is really good at lying."
