"Hey!" The eight young eunuchs responded in unison, and then walked quickly and steadily to Cining Palace. They didn't see a single concubine along the way. I think they all went there first. Finally, they arrived at Cining Palace.
After entering, I found that there were already a whole hall full of people sitting inside.
, the concubines were there, Yinzhen was there, the Nala clan and the concubines, and the Shumulu clan who had just been favored last night were all there, surrounding the Wuya clan who was sitting at the top. They saw Ling Ruo and Guar.
When Jia Shi came in, everyone turned their attention to them.
Under the gaze of everyone, Ling Ruo and Ling Ruo bravely stepped forward to bow and salute, and said in unison: "My sons, I bow to the emperor's mother. I wish the emperor's mother good health, satisfaction every year, and everything goes well every year."
"Pingsheng!" Wu Yashi looked at the two of them indifferently, "You came so late, the Ai family would have thought you weren't coming."
Ling Ruo could hear the coldness in Wu Ya's words, and said in panic: "Please forgive me, Queen Mother. It's all my fault. I was so happy and had a few too many drinks last night, and I almost gave it to Queen Mother by mistake."
Please greet me."
Wu Ya's expression became more and more displeased. Ever since Ling Ruo returned to the palace from the Qing Dynasty, she had been brooding about this. However, it was the New Year now, so it was not convenient to criticize her. She just said calmly: "In this palace, except for the queen and Su Yan,
Besides, you and Concubine Hui have the highest status. Before doing anything, you should think about your status first. If the emperor's concubine is greedy and ruins things, what will happen if word spreads."
Ling Ruo hurriedly knelt down and said, "Yes, I will remember the teachings of the Emperor's mother and will never do it again in the future."
Wu Yashi nodded and said: "I hope you really remember, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." After Ling Ruo stood up, she and Guarjia went to sit down in the empty seat next to Wen Ruyan. Hongli, who was originally standing behind Wen Ruyan, called her out happily.
In the past, Yinzhen would have helped Ling Ruo say good things in front of the Nala family, but this time, from beginning to end, Yinzhen never said a word, or even formally looked at Ling Ruo.
As if that was just an unimportant person.
After they sat down, someone from the palace brought hot dumplings to them. Halfway through eating, they suddenly saw a young eunuch running to Su Peisheng's side in the rain. He whispered a few words, and then Su Peisheng's face changed and he waved away.
After the little eunuch went down, he entered the palace, walked to Yinzhen, and also whispered in his ear.
Yinzhen's gesture of scooping dumplings slowed down and he whispered: "Is the news true?"
"Yes, the sergeant who brought the message is waiting outside the palace gate." Su Peisheng paused and said, "Your Majesty, do you want a servant to send him in?"
"Send him to see me at Yangxin Hall." After saying that, Yinzhen put the bowl on the small table next to him, stood up and said: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent military report. I have to go and deal with it later.
Come and accompany the Queen later."
Wu Yashi said considerately: "Since the court has something to do, the emperor just needs to go quickly. As for the Ai family, the queen and the others are here to talk with you, so you don't have to worry."
The words, of course, are very nice. If you only listen to these words, no one can tell that the relationship between their mother and son has deteriorated to an unusual level. Wu Yashi does not want to see this, which seems to her to be cold-blooded and ruthless.
A son who doesn't care about family affection.
After Yinzhen left, Ling Ruo waited for a while to talk to Wu Yashi in Cining Palace before standing up to leave. The rain outside was heavier than when it came, and the dripping raindrops fell on the ground and splashed small
There were water droplets, and the clothes, shoes and socks of some palace guests were soaked.
"It's really annoying, it's raining on the first day of the Lunar New Year." Mrs. Wu complained at the side, and the palace attendants behind her had already opened the umbrella. Only the concubines above can use the shoulder bag, and noble people like her
Even the lower-level concubines could only walk.
Mrs. Wu watched greedily as Ling Ruo and others boarded the carriage one by one, and said angrily to the palace attendants behind her: "Be careful, don't let the rain splash up and wet my clothes, otherwise pay attention to the skin on your body."
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"Yes." The palace servants agreed and complained at the same time. How could they decide whether the rain would splash or not? But how could they not respond to the master's words?
Mrs. Wu had just taken a few steps when she suddenly saw a shoulder carriage passing by her. When she stepped away, she glanced at it unintentionally, and her face suddenly became extremely ugly, because the person sitting on the carriage was actually Mr. Shu Mulu.
She was obviously making a small promise. Even if she was promoted to a title last night, she was only a noble person like her. How could she ride on the shoulder carriage? It was clearly an act of transgression.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Wu suddenly became happy. Mrs. Shumulu didn't know how to advance or retreat, and was arrogant because of favors. Couldn't it be used to make a fuss about it? Thinking like this, she urged the palace people to come forward quickly, and then stepped on the water on the ground.
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Next to Nian's shoulder carriage, he said with a flattering smile: "Bless me, my concubine. I just saw Hui Gui sitting on the shoulder carriage and was quite puzzled. Didn't it say that only concubines and above can ride on the shoulder carriage?
, how can she do it?"
Nian flicked his red nails and said, "You should tell the Queen about this. What should you say to me?"
Mrs. Wu was so choked by her words that she couldn't speak. Of course she wanted to tell the queen, and she even wished that everyone could see Shumulu's transgression. But Shumulu was clearly raised by the queen with one hand.
The queen will definitely be frank with her. Last night she was already the one who stood out, and she didn't want to do it again today.
In this way of thinking, Nian, who had the power to co-manage the harem, naturally became the best candidate. She believed that Nian was also jealous.
How could Nian not see her little thoughts? She curled her lips disdainfully, and Lu Yi said next to her: "To be honest with Ning Guiren, my master had already seen it when he came just now, but Hui Guiren's father-in-law is the emperor this morning.
It's an exception, even the Queen can't say anything."
Hearing this, Mrs. Wu's face suddenly turned green. She was stunned in place and didn't even know when Nian left. She couldn't figure out how Shu Mulu could get someone like Yinzhen with her average face.
He was so happy that he was even given a father and mother. If this continues, won't she still have to climb on top of him?
On the other side, Wen Ruyan, who had already walked away, asked: "What happened to this Shumulu family? How did he become a noble person overnight and come here with the emperor in a carriage this morning?"
Guarjia glanced at Ling Ruo, who remained silent, and roughly told what happened last night. After hearing this, Wen Ruyan said guiltily: "Ruo'er, it's my fault that has caused you trouble."
Ling Ruo shook her head and said: "How can I blame my sister for this? I overestimated my ability and thought I could help my sister, but in the end I got myself involved. But it's okay, at least let me see clearly, no
I’ll be kept in the dark again.”
"It's better to see it clearly earlier to avoid being more sad in the future." Across the shoulder, Wen Ruyan stretched out her hand and held Ling Ruo's hand tightly in the cold rain, "All men in the world are heartless, let alone
Speaking of the emperor, what’s more, it’s not just once or twice that he neglected you.”
[Author's digression]: My son is sick and I am rushing to update. I haven't slept well for two days in a row. I feel dizzy and I really can't write anymore. I will update twice today and make up for it tomorrow. Please forgive me.