"That's it." Xin Bin said with emotion: "As a mother, what I hope most is that my children are safe. Unfortunately, my sister is not lucky. Both of her children died early. Every time I think of this, my sister feels like this.
It’s like cutting with a knife.”
"The past is over. Sister, don't be sad. My sister is kind-hearted and will definitely have children again in the future. Otherwise, I will ask Xiuyan to pray for you so that you can become a mother again as soon as possible."
Wei Xiuyan performed a Taoist ceremony and said: "Xiuyan looks at the face of the empress, she is a blessed person. Although there are some disasters, in the end she will have both happiness and longevity, and enjoy the family wealth and honor in the world."
What she said made Xin Bin extremely happy. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "It would be great if this were true."
"Although Xiuyan has not learned any great skills, she is well versed in pursuing good fortune and avoiding misfortune. Since she said this, it will definitely come true. My sister can rest assured."
Xin Yan nodded and said, "With sister's words, I feel at ease." After a pause, she said, "When Xiuyan entered the palace, did she go see the Queen?"
"Xiuyan has just arrived a while ago and has not yet reached Kunning Palace." Faced with Wei Jingxuan's words, Xin Bin said: "It is better to meet the Queen sooner rather than later, otherwise it will be easy for others to make excuses. Why don't we go there together now?"
Wei Jingxuan would not object to this, and immediately took Wei Xiuyan and Xin Bin to Kunning Palace. It happened that Hu and the others were there, talking to Xianyue. When they saw Wei Xiuyan, they all showed a bit of strange expression.
They all knew that Wei Xiuyan was entering the palace today, and that Wei Jingxuan was coming to bring her to see Xianyue, but... that woman was wearing a Taoist robe, and looking at her appearance, she was only seventeen or eighteen years old at most, so there was no way they knew it.
At that age.
After they had bowed with Concubine Xin, Wei Jingxuan said respectfully: "I would like to express my gratitude to you, my concubine, I have entered the palace today by divine order, and I have brought her here to pay my respects to you."
Without waiting for her instructions, Wei Xiuyan took a step forward and said respectfully: "Xiuyan comes to see the Queen and wishes her good health and a thousand years of life!"
"I'll be fine without any ceremony." After Wei Xiuyan stood up, Xianyue lowered her voice and said, "Is your name Xiuyan?"
Wei Xiuyan suppressed the tension in her heart, lowered her head and said, "That's exactly what I said to you."
Xianyue looked at it and said with a smile: "Sure enough, they are the biological sisters born from the same mother as your concubine. They look very similar. When I first saw her just now, I thought I had gone back in time and saw your concubine who had just come out of Xinzheku.
Concubine."
Wei Jingxuan hates people mentioning her origin. The word "Xin Zheku" is like an indelible stain, always reminding her of her humble origin. If not, how could she still be just a concubine today.
However, in front of Xia Yue, she did not dare to show her hatred no matter how much she hated her. She lowered her eyes and smiled and said, "That was almost twenty years ago. I didn't expect that I would still remember it."
Xianyue looked at the autumn sun shining on the gold bricks and said with a smile: "I and your concubine have experienced so many things together, how can we forget them so easily."
Mrs. Chen held it in for a long time and couldn't help but said: "My concubine, is this really the sister you mentioned before? Why does it seem that she doesn't match her age? And she is dressed like a Taoist?"
These words revealed the doubts in everyone's hearts. Xia Qing said with a half-smile but not a smile: "I don't look very similar to you. Could it be that you are your concubine's cousin?"
"Replying to the two empresses, Xiuyan is indeed my concubine's biological sister. Many years ago, she worshiped Taoist nun Changchun as her teacher. She became a lay disciple and practiced Taoism at home. Perhaps it was because of the wonderful method taught by the Taoist nun. Xiuyan looked at
A little younger than my actual age.”
Faced with Wei Jingxuan's answer, Chen muttered: "Not only is he smaller, he doesn't look like a person at all."
Xia Qing heard her whisper and said calmly: "Oh? I don't know what is so magical about it. Why don't you tell us about it? Maybe we can be like the second lady and stay young forever."
The concubines in the palace were most concerned about their appearance. They often asked the imperial doctor for some prescriptions for beautification. Some of them were dissatisfied with the imperial doctor's mediocre methods and fetched medical books from the imperial hospital to read. Now
Hearing what Xia Qing said, she immediately became interested and asked questions again and again. Wei Xiuyan was at a loss as to what to do.
Seeing this, Wei Jingxuan quickly said: "Taoist Aunt Xuanjing said when she taught my younger sister the Taoist teachings that anyone who is not her direct descendant should not reveal even a hint of the magical method, otherwise it will be a violation of the sect's rules and will be severely punished, so I would like to ask all sisters
Forgive me."
Concubine Shen curled her lips and said displeasedly: "My concubine doesn't want to tell us the magic method of keeping one's face. Just tell us. Why bother introducing any rules?"
Wei Jingxuan lowered her head and said, "My younger sister doesn't dare to have the slightest intention of deceiving my elder sister. That's true."
When Shen concubine was about to say more, Xianyue had already spoken: "Since it is inconvenient for me, my sisters, please don't ask any further questions. Besides, Taoism is about fate and understanding. Even if I tell you, it may not be possible."
Like Xiuyan, it’s better to let nature take its course.”
"I sincerely obey your concubine Feng's words." After receiving the agreement from the girls, Xianyue looked at Wei Xiuyan and said slowly: "Since the emperor is benevolent and allows you to enter the palace, you should stay with your concubine until she gives birth.
When you leave the palace, as soon as you have enough food and clothing, I will send them to the Yongshou Palace according to the rules of a noble person of the fifth rank. If there is anything missing, you can go to the House of Internal Affairs to find Zheng Jiu. If he refuses, you can
Come and tell me.
After Qiao Yan'er's incident, Zhang Quan was dismissed from his position as general manager after just a few days because of his collusion with Qiao Yan'er. Together with Fu Tai, he was once again sent to the clean room and became a pure soldier forever.
Zheng Jiu and Xiao Chengzi returned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Zheng Jiu was promoted to deputy general manager. Since the candidate for general manager was vacant, he took charge of all matters. In the following years, he was cautious and did not dare to be careless. Finally, he
In the 23rd year of Qianlong's reign, he was promoted to general manager and was able to take charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Wei Xiuyan said gratefully: "Xiuyan is really unworthy of your kindness."
After that, Xianyue rewarded Wei Xiuyan with a piece of colorful jade. After talking for a while, everyone retreated in twos and threes, leaving only Hu and Xia Qing. The latter took a sip of the tea he had just put on and said in a cold voice:
"I used to think that what Qiu Ju said yesterday was a joke, but now it seems that the Wei family may really have this idea."
Mrs. Hu also frowned and said, "Isn't it true? What kind of Taoism did she learn that actually has the magical effect of making people stay young and immortal? Changchun Temple... Xuan Jing, it seems that I want to inquire more about it." As she said this, she felt a little bit.
He said worriedly: "Your Majesty, the Wei family is already extremely difficult to deal with. It would not be a good thing for us to let her sister into the palace again. According to what I see, it is better to send her out of the palace as soon as possible."
Xianyue thought for a moment and said: "But the emperor's golden mouth has been opened. For a while, I have no suitable reason to let her leave the palace."