Concubine Yu glanced at him and said coldly: "Have you forgotten what I said to you again?"
Xiao Quanzi was startled, then realized the problem in what he just said, and quickly changed his words: "I know my mistake, it is Wei Changzai who is right."
Concubine Yu snorted lightly and said: "Although Chang Zai is not a serious master, at least he is personally appointed by the emperor. The proper etiquette and rules must be observed. I don't want anyone to say behind my back that I don't understand.
Teach the people around you."
After Xiao Quanzi agreed repeatedly, she added: "The matter of Tiyuan Palace is indeed a great opportunity for me, but the emperor has never mentioned it. If I speak rashly, I am afraid that I will displease the emperor. In fact,
This puts me in a bit of trouble."
Xiao Quanzi thought about it. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Master, why don't you go to Yangxin Hall to explore the emperor's tone and see what the emperor really means?"
Concubine Yu had almost the same idea in her mind, but she could never think of a reason to bring this up. If she made it too obvious, she might arouse Hongli's suspicion.
Dongmei, who had never spoken much, said: "Master, I remember that the imperial concubine once rewarded each of the beautiful girls with a pearl hairpin. We might as well follow her example, and then use this matter to test the emperor's attitude."
Xiao Quanzi frowned and said: "This is a good idea, but seventy-six... no, now there are seventy-five beautiful ladies. Where can we find so many jewelry? The imperial concubine also knew in advance at that time
I went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs so that I could have it customized before the Mid-Autumn Festival. Now there are only two days left before the draft. I can’t reward them with my master’s own jewelry even if I don’t have time.”
Dongmei couldn't think of any good ideas and said helplessly: "Then... what should we do?"
While they were talking, Concubine Yu already had an idea in her mind and said: "Xiao Quanzi, go and take out all the bird's nests in the warehouse, take them to the imperial kitchen to stew them, and then send them to the beautiful ladies, just say it is
This palace rewards you."
Xiao Quanzi was startled and said: "Master, are you sending everything? In this case, you will be of no use, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has just delivered the previous one, so it will be inconvenient for us to pick it up again in a short time.
, or leave some aside.”
"I know that there are still some bird's nests left. If I keep some, I'm afraid it won't be enough. Anyway, follow my advice and send them all. It's just a break for a few days. It's nothing serious. The most important thing now is
I can accompany the emperor to Tiyuan Palace." Wait for Xiao Quanzi to answer.
After responding, she turned to Dongmei and said: "When the time comes, you should try to publicize this matter, especially to the Yangxin Hall, so that I can find out more about the emperor." After that, she continued
He said uneasily: "Remember, be careful and don't let anyone see you."
Dongmei looked solemnly and said: "I don't have to worry about it, slave."
After giving all these instructions, Concubine Yu stopped talking. When the sun set, Xiao Quanzi came back and said: "Master, I have rewarded the beautiful ladies of Zhongcui Palace according to your instructions. They are very grateful."
Master is so kind, there are several beautiful ladies who want to come and thank the master in person."
Concubine Yu played with the jade bracelet on her wrist and said coolly: "Do you want to thank me, or do you hope that I can help them stay in the palace?"
Xiao Quanzi said flatteringly: "I really can't hide my thoughts from my master."
Concubine Yu sneered: "If you can't even see this little thought, how can I be qualified to be the fourth concubine?"
"They are playing tricks in front of the master. They are undoubtedly playing tricks on their own." Xiao Quanzi greeted him and said: "Master, when I came here just now, I heard many people talking about this matter. I think Dongmei has already spread the matter.
Should we go to the Nourishing Heart Hall now?"
Concubine Yu raised her eyebrows slightly and said: "Don't worry, I remember that the Jin family sent a lot of fish maw before. I only ate it once or twice and then put it all in the warehouse. You can go and order some later. Is it enough?"
If it's not enough, go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get some, and we'll stew it up and send it to the ladies tomorrow."
Xiao Quanzi said in surprise: "Master, haven't we already rewarded the bird's nest? Why do we need to reward it again?"
"It doesn't matter, it's just a small thing. As long as I can gain the emperor's favor, it doesn't matter if it is ten times or a hundred times more." After being a concubine for many years, she really wanted to go further.
"Then do you plan to see the emperor again tomorrow?" Facing Xiao Quanzi's inquiry, Concubine Yu nodded and said: "Although I really want to settle it as soon as possible, there are some things that cannot be rushed, so it is better to proceed more steadily.
.”
Seeing that Concubine Yu had made up her mind, Xiao Quanzi had no choice but to obey. The next day, he stewed the fine fish maw and sent it to Zhongcui Palace. With Dongmei and others fanning the flames, this matter spread to everyone in the palace.
You know, even Hongli heard about it, but at the moment he didn't pay attention to the small favors that Concubine Yu gave to the beautiful girls. He stared at Sixi with an ugly expression and said, "Did she really say that?"
Si Xi said bravely: "Yes, the imperial concubine said that she is in poor health and will not be able to accompany the emperor to the Tiyuan Palace to select girls tomorrow."
Hongli walked back and forth in the hall angrily for several times, and squeezed out a sentence through his teeth, "She is presumptuous!"
Since the dispute with Xianyue, he had not been happy during this period. From time to time, he would think of the dispute with Xianyue. It was obviously Xianyue's fault, but why his heart always ached and he could not let go;
Sometimes I even wonder if those few words I said back then were too harsh.
Concubine... I never thought that any woman would be willing to be a concubine, which is also the hidden pain of every woman who is a concubine, and he just provoked the pain hidden deep in Xia Yue. If you think like this, you can't blame her.
Having such a big argument with myself.
In fact, he regretted it after sealing off Xia Qing. He had no feelings for Xia Qing, and this woman was not what he wanted. She was just out of anger. It was just that the will had been decided and could not be changed. He could only make mistakes.
He wanted to see Xianyue, but he couldn't bear it, so he took advantage of the selection of beautiful girls tomorrow and asked Sixi to go to Yanxi Palace. Xianyue went to Tiyuan Palace with him tomorrow. Unexpectedly, he got it
It turned out to be such a result.
After Hongli threw a citrine paperweight hatefully, Sixi said cautiously: "Your Majesty, how about this servant go to Yanxi Palace again?"
Hongli puffed up his sleeves and said sternly: "No need, she doesn't want to, and there's no point in forcing her, just let her go." He has already reached this point, but Xia Yue is still like this, which is really too much.
Xianyue doesn't want to see him, right? Well, from now on, none of them want to see each other again!
While Sixi was picking up the broken crystals, Xiao Wu came in and said, "To inform the Emperor, Concubine Yu is out seeking an audience."
Hongli said impatiently: "I don't want to see anyone now."