It was already dark when Jian Xiao returned to the imperial study. When she walked to the door, she heard a voice of "What a shame!" followed by the sound of a memorial falling to the ground. Jian Xiao stood at the door, wondering what was going on.
"I just want to make a concubine, how can I talk so much?" Zhang Qin's voice was high and full of anger. "I don't know who leaked the news."
"Your Majesty, calm down!" This voice seemed to be that of Eunuch Xi.
"Jian Xiao, in terms of appearance, character, and knowledge, which one is not better than them?" Zhang Qin continued, "What kind of identity do you want to talk about with me? What kind of family background do you want to talk about? Yue Zhaoyi was just a restaurant girl in the beginning, but now besides her, who else is better?
And my dragon species? It’s not easy for me to meet a woman who I really want to meet, so why is it so difficult to become a concubine?"
It seems that the matter of canonizing the concubine has made the emperor unhappy, which is a good thing. If she really becomes a virtuous concubine, she will not be the target of public criticism. I don't know how she will be bullied by others.
Jian Xiao walked into the imperial study and picked up the memorial. When Eunuch Xi saw Jian Xiao, he also knelt down and saluted.
"Your Majesty, don't be angry," Zhang Qin said
When Zhang Qin saw Jian Xiao, he stood up and pointed to a small pile of memorials on the table, "I have never seen so many discussions on political affairs. I just said that I would make you a concubine. Humph, this is great.
They all came forward in large numbers!"
Jian Xiao picked up a memorial, and Li Weizhong, the governor of Jingzhou, jointly submitted the memorial, saying that Jian Xiao was born in poverty and was a brothel girl. It would be a disgrace to the court to make her a concubine. There were also princes who signed a memorial, saying that Jian Xiao was not a perfect woman and had seen countless people.
Poor and lowly, not suitable for canonization, and someone pulled him out. Jian Xiao once wandered into the military camp and was kidnapped by the Turks. The wording was so horrible that it was horrible to watch. Jian Xiao packed up the memorials one by one, "Your Majesty, the ministers are right!"
"Jian Xiao, you..." Zhang Qin blushed
"Your Majesty, listen to what I have to say. What would Your Majesty think if Mr. Li Weizhong recommends a scholar to be the Minister?" Jian Xiao poured a cup of tea for Zhang Qin and put it over.
"If it is really recommended by someone in the imperial court, I will appoint him to a minor official no matter what. If his performance is outstanding, it will not be too late for me to promote him."
Jian Xiao said calmly, "Isn't this the same as the matter of canonization? The Imperial Concubine has a high position and is at the forefront of the harem, but she is of the first rank. Whoever canonizes must think twice. Your Majesty is a wise man. How to solve it and what else can it do?
have no idea?"
Zhang Qin took a sip of tea and said, "You are saying that they don't understand the matter of canonizing Virtuous Concubines yet. I am indeed too impatient."
"Come here, prepare an edict! Consecrate Jian Xiao as Jian Jieyu, move in..." Zhang Qin looked at Jian Xiao, "Where do you want to live?"
Jian Xiao thought for a while, and when she went to the Imperial Garden, she found a bamboo building on the side of Wangchuan Lake. It was very unique. It was very close to the concubine's study, and it was quiet and quiet. Most people would not disturb the "Wangchuan Lake side."
Is there anyone living in the bamboo house?"
"Okay! The Bamboo Building is named Xiaoxiang Building, and Jian Jieyu moves in! Ten maids and ten eunuchs will be rewarded! After a while, you will come with me to meet all the concubines."
As soon as the edict was issued, the entire harem breathed a sigh of relief. The queen's Kunyuan Palace was crowded early. Empresses and concubines from all walks of life, especially the favored ones, were waiting for Jian Xiao to pay their respects early in the morning.
Jian Xiao arrived at Kunyuan Palace early, but did not meet him. He just hid on one side and did not show his face.
"Huh, you still say she's a concubine? In the end, it's little Jieyu. Do you think she's arrogant?" Yue Zhaoyi rarely appeared here, sitting there, touching her abdomen, showing her unique status. Jian Xiao gave it to
If you embarrass yourself, you must return it
Concubine Gong came in and bowed to the queen and the concubines, "Your Majesty, your place is so lively today? Why?" she asked knowingly.
"Gong Guifei, you don't come here often. Didn't you just come here today to say hello to me?" the queen said coldly.
Gong Guibi rolled her eyes and didn't say much. She just sat down. Everyone knew that when Jian Xiao was favored, Gong Guibi was the one who was most affected.
Concubine Li Shu glanced at Gong Guifei and said with a smile, "Gong Guifei also has good intentions, and the Queen is also teasing you."
Concubine Li Shu and Concubine Gong seemed to be in the same group. Jian Xiao secretly analyzed that there were several concubines sitting in the room. The only concubine Jian Xiao knew was Concubine Yan. She acted as if the matter had nothing to do with her. The other concubines also kept silent.
It looks like it's almost done if you keep silent.
Jian Xiao appeared alone at the door, "Jian Jieyu pays her respects to the queen, my queen, please be happy."
The queen looked up and saw Jian Xiao, with a smile on her lips and said, "Come in."
Jian Xiao sat at the back. A maid handed tea to her and Jian Xiao took it.
Yue Zhaoyi suddenly stood up and said, "Ouch, this kid kicked me again."
Concubine Li Shu asked, "My sister is due to give birth in a few months. You should pay more attention to her health in the past few days!"
"Hey, my kid is said to be a dragon. Whenever he sees someone unclean, he gets into a fuss and wants to leave right away." Yue Zhaoyi looked at Jian Xiao and said, "I don't know what kind of monster I met today.
, so much trouble!”
The queen said, "Then go back and take a closer look."
Among the people present, only Jian Xiao was lower in rank than her, so Jian Xiao knelt down and said, "Send to Empress Yue Zhaoyi."
Yue Zhaoyi walked up to Jian Xiao and stopped, giving her a fierce look, "Huh, Concubine De? You deserve it! Your Majesty is really wise, and you will not tarnish the name of Concubine De!"
Jian Xiao just buried her head. After she left, she stood up and sat down again.
"Yue Zhaoyi has an impatient temperament! Plus she's pregnant, so it's inevitable that she won't speak carefully. Don't be offended," the queen said.
Jian Xiao smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me that your Majesty once told me that this harem is quite ancient under the control of the Queen. On weekdays, I just recite poems and paint, and seldom chat. Let me learn more. See you today, ladies and gentlemen."
He behaves politely, speaks and behaves appropriately, and he is indeed different from someone like Chen Concubine who has never seen the world."
As soon as she said this, it was hard for all the beauties here to argue. This high hat is like a shackle. Once you put it on, you have to be careful. Hearing Jian Xiao's compliment, the previous atmosphere relaxed a lot.
Jian Xiao continued, "The place I live in is in Xiaoxiang Tower, which is far away from all the ladies. It's just a good place to study. Your Majesty gave me the place. It also means that I just love books all day long and have no other interests. If you, ladies,
If anything happens, remember to let me know."
When everyone heard what Jian Xiao said, they understood the implication, and they all said that Jian Xiao was too polite.
"Haha, I feel relieved when I see you all so harmonious." Zhang Qin walked in, and everyone hurriedly saluted, "Sure enough, my beloved concubines are the most considerate of me!" Zhang Qin sat on the throne.
"Jian Jieyu is reasonable. We should treat her like sisters. Your Majesty will feel at ease!" the queen said with a smile.
Jian Xiao watched the women cheer up and look at Zhang Qin. Suddenly she felt that there was a dispute in the harem and she wanted to hide from it, but she was afraid that she couldn't.