"Okay." Ling Ruo nodded and said, "The fact that you can say this shows that his call of 'aunt' was not in vain."
"The second elder brother is well-behaved and smart. I really like him." As soon as Xianyue finished speaking, Ling Ruo said, "What about the eldest elder brother?"
Xianyue didn't expect Ling Ruo to ask this. She was stunned for a while before thinking about her words: "Compared with the second elder brother, the eldest elder brother is a little dull, but his nature is still very good. It's a pity that the eldest elder brother's mother-in-law is
Doing something wrong like that would not only destroy her
I have also ruined my eldest brother. I am afraid that he will not be able to hold his head up and be a good man in the future." Speaking of this, she said: "Now that the Fucha family has been executed, I don't know if the emperor is planning to send his eldest brother away.
Brother, or give it to other sisters to raise?"
Ling Ruo took a sip of the tea that was filled with light smoke and said: "The Ai family hasn't thought about it for a while and would like to hear Concubine Xian's opinion." Seeing the hesitation on Xianyue's face, she said: "Just say it.
The Aijia will not blame you whether you are right or wrong."
"Yes." This time Xianyue thought for a longer time, waiting until the light smoke above the tea faded before saying: "The eldest brother is ten years old this year, and he already understands many things. If he is sent directly to my brother's house,
, although he has no worries about food and clothing, but no one can relieve the pain in his heart, the depression will accumulate deeper and deeper until it cannot be resolved."
Ling Ruo nodded noncommittally, "Since my elder brother is not suitable for Yonghuang, then according to Concubine Xian's opinion, who should he be raised by?"
"This..." Xianyue thought in embarrassment. Nowadays, apart from her, the only concubines above the concubine position are Jia Concubine and Yi Concubine, but they all raised an elder brother. Furthermore, the eldest elder brother is not an ignorant baby.
, it is not the people who are tired but the heart.
She thought for a long time, but still shook her head and said: "Please forgive me for my sins. Among the concubines, I really can't think of a suitable candidate. How about... Huang Forniang take him to Cining Palace to stay temporarily for a while?"
, and then slowly find a suitable person to raise the eldest brother."
Ling Ruo smiled slightly and said, "Actually, the Ai family has a suitable candidate now." Under Xianyue's curious eyes, Ling Ruo raised her finger and pointed at her, "That person is you."
"Er Chen?" Xia Yue never expected that Ling Ruo's so-called candidate was actually herself. She shook her head and said: "Concubine Zhe and Er Chen have always had a gap. I'm afraid she often said something bad about Er Chen in front of the eldest brother, even if she did it reluctantly.
Let the eldest brother stay with me, I'm afraid he won't listen to me."
"The Ai family knows, but the Ai family always feels that you are the most suitable candidate in the harem. If you can't train Yong Huang well, then no one else can train Yong Huang well, and Yong Huang's life will be ruined.
It’s considered ruined.”
Xianyue thought for a long time and declined: "But I have never been a mother-in-law. I'm afraid I won't be able to teach my elder brother well."
"The Ai family will never misjudge the person. You can definitely do it. But..." Ling Ruo paused and said, "If you really don't want to, the Ai family won't force you. It's up to you to decide."
Xianyue bit her teeth lightly, feeling extremely embarrassed in her heart. Yonghuang was like a hot potato. Once he took it, he would probably make himself miserable. But if he didn't take it... the favor she had finally won in front of Ling Ruo,
It will most likely turn into nothingness.
In the end...how should I answer?
Ling Ruo didn't push her, and slowly sipped the tea in the cup until the tea bottomed out, then she said, "What, have you thought about it?"
Xianyue gritted her teeth hard and said, "Yes, I have thought about it." Under Ling Ruo's probing eyes, she said, "I am willing to raise my eldest brother."
Ling Ruo put down the tea cup and said with a smile: "Are you really willing? If it's too reluctant, forget it. The Aijia understands your concerns."
"Although the Fucha family made a big mistake, the eldest brother is innocent. It is already very pitiful for him to lose his biological mother. It is even more pitiful to send him to his elder brother's home. Although I have never been a mother-in-law, I will do my best.
I can teach my eldest brother well and prevent him from being affected by the Fucha incident."
"Very good." Ling Ruo said with satisfaction: "It's getting late, you can go back. The Ai family remembers that today is the first draft after the emperor ascended the throne. Although many things have happened these days, the show girls still have to be selected.
, after you have made arrangements, please ask the emperor to come over."
Xianyue left with A Luo Yiyan. After she walked away, Ling Ruo said: "Yang Hai, do you feel that it is difficult for the Ai family to force others?"
Yang Hai chuckled and said, "Does the Queen Mother want to hear the truth?"
Ling Ruo glanced at him and said, "The Ai family never likes to hear flattery. If you have anything to say, just say it."
At this time, Sanfu came in from the outside. He had stood outside for a long time, enough to clearly hear the conversation between Ling Ruo and Xianyue. After he came in, he said: "Yang Hai must be the same as the slaves, feeling that the Queen Mother is a bit pushy.
Although Concubine Xian is capable, it is still too much for her to do this in her capacity. It might be better if it were done by Concubine Yi or Concubine Jia. However... I feel that if the Queen Mother does this,
There must be some purpose in it that I don't know about."
Ling Ruo smiled and said: "You understand the Ai family's intentions. The Ai family wants to try Concubine Xian. No matter how far she can train the eldest brother this time, as long as she tries her best, the Ai family will be satisfied.
When the time comes, the Ai family will let the emperor fulfill his promise and make her a noble concubine... or even an imperial concubine."
As soon as these words came out, Sanfu and Yang Hai were both shocked and looked at Ling Ruo in disbelief. They all knew who Xianyue was. With such a background, being ranked as the fourth concubine was already an honor. Ling Ruo
They actually wanted to make her a noble concubine, even...an imperial concubine equivalent to the deputy empress; it was really...they didn't know what to say.
After a long time, Yang Hai composed himself and said: "Queen Mother, why did you suddenly..."
Ling Ruo sighed softly and said: "Concubine Xian's background is indeed disgraceful, but she is really sincere to Yonglian; and this incident has really wronged her, she was hurt by the emperor, and she was hurt by
Even if the queen slaps her, she will also be humiliated by the Fucha clan."
Sanfu said softly: "I understand what the Queen Mother means, but I am worried that once the emperor really makes Concubine Xian a noble concubine, the ministers in the court will object, and it will not be good at that time. It is better to maintain the status quo."
"That's why the Ai family asked her to train Yong Huang. This is not only a test given by the Ai family, but also the best opportunity for her to convince the ministers of the court. The eldest brother has six years left before he can serve as an official in the court. These six years are proof
At all times, as long as she can keep her eldest brother away from the influence of the Fucha family and appear in the courtiers' sight in a good manner, the Ai family and the emperor will be sure to convince the courtiers to give her a bright future."
Hearing this, both Sanfu and Yang Hai suddenly realized. After some emotion, Yang Hai said: "For Concubine Xian, the Queen Mother has really taken great pains."
"She earned this qualification by herself." As she said this, Ling Ruo suddenly sighed, looked outside the windy palace, and murmured: "If she...is not from the Nala clan,