The emperor called her over the day before yesterday and scolded her, saying that the little chambermaids and maids in the palace did not understand the rules and led several princes only to play, but she did not control them.
Concubine De knew that this was just an excuse. She had no control over the East Palace. Seeing her in Huayang Palace, her eyes rolled to the sky. And in Jinghe Palace, how could there be any little chambermaids or maids who only knew how to play? The emperor was angry.
If things don't go well, I'm just looking for reasons to feel frustrated.
But she couldn't defend herself. She was not a concubine. She didn't have much love when she was young. Her current status was due to her years of caution and knowledge. His Majesty said she didn't do it well, which means she didn't do it well. So these two
Investigate everything that needs to be investigated, and take care of everything that needs to be done. We are never idle for a moment.
When His Majesty gets angry, you have to let him see the consequences, right? Otherwise, the tone won't come out.
The personal palace maid felt very distressed: "My queen, please sit down and have a rest. Your waist is not good. I'm afraid you have been very tired in the past two days."
Concubine De helped the palace maid sit down. The soreness made her sigh, and her tight muscles finally relaxed.
A group of palace maids came forward to remove makeup and undo hair. When they finished, Concubine De also recovered.
"Stand back." She waved her hand.
The personal maid served tea: "Dinner has been prepared. Would you like to use it now, or rest for a while?"
"I don't have much appetite. Let's talk about it later."
The personal palace maid responded, looking at her tired face after taking off her makeup, she became even more angry: "Why don't you tell the difference clearly? You obviously didn't do this."
Concubine De took a sip of tea slowly and then said: "How can I argue? Is there any evidence?"
The palace maid said: "But Your Majesty has no evidence! How can we say you did it?"
Concubine De smiled and looked at her helplessly: "Your Majesty didn't say it was me who did it, he just suspected it. This word suspicion is the most terrifying thing. He has determined that no matter what you do, you will think it is like this.
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The maid followed her for a long time, thinking about the emperor's past behavior, isn't it like this? Your Majesty's heart has always been biased. The Queen and the Queen are the only ones who are loved because of their young couple. No one else is more attractive to Your Majesty.
No matter who. When she was young, she was the concubine Shu, and later she got other concubines. The empress always tolerated it.
Concubine De lowered her head to drink tea, and her voice came out softly: "Is the East Palace clean?"
The palace maid knew what she was asking, and replied softly: "He's still here! Those few are very cautious and almost don't interact with us."
Concubine De was relieved and said: "I have a pain in my back, please come and massage it for a while."
"yes."
Concubine De was leaning on the couch, and the palace maid was pressing her down. Her mind was still thinking about this matter, and she couldn't help but ask: "Empress, did Concubine Shu do this? Is she too anxious?"
Concubine De said "Huh": "She is usually brainless, so it's not like she did this."
Having been a "sister" for twenty years, Concubine De knows very well what kind of temperament Concubine Shu has. This woman is greedy and impulsive, but also extremely stupid. How could she have arranged such a situation?
"Who could that be?" The palace maid was shocked, "Is there someone else in this palace... Is it Tian Jieyu or Du Zhaoyi? It doesn't look like it!"
She was talking about the biological mothers of several young princes.
The second prince and the third prince still have the possibility of competing for the throne. The remaining princes are a bit younger and their biological mothers are far inferior in status. There is basically no hope, so they usually stay contented.
Concubine De was also puzzled: "Yes. This plan is very vicious. If it succeeds, the prince will lose his Sacred Heart. If it fails, your majesty will definitely be suspicious of me and Concubine Shu. When has there ever been such a person in the palace?
?Hidden too deeply.”
The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became. Unless the person was found out, it would really make her sleepless and uneasy.
"The prince is also very lucky." The palace maid sighed, "If it weren't for Miss Xu San's powerful subordinates who prevented a tragic disaster, he would have been impeached by now."
Concubine De murmured: "Yes, the prince's luck is always very good, and he always has a near miss."
The palace maid continued: "I heard that Your Majesty summoned Xu's daughter to Beijing to choose a concubine for the prince. Madam, do you think the prince will choose her for this reason? This Miss Xu San is not an ordinary person. I have asked about it. She is here today.
The museum performed extremely well and even made Master Lu speechless."
"Oh?" Concubine De became interested, "What did you say?"
The palace maid had already inquired about the matter clearly, and she said it all again, and finally said: "Do you think Miss Xu San is powerful? No wonder the prince is so impressed by her. If the prince really chooses her, then..."
I'm afraid the East Palace won't be able to get in in the future.
Concubine De's expression changed and she suddenly laughed: "Your Majesty is not choosing a concubine for the prince."
"what is that?"
"I want to find another sister for me and Concubine Shu."
The palace maid opened her mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment. After thinking about the emperor's temperament, it seemed that it was not unusual, and finally sighed: "No wonder, there are people who talk about the second prince, but you don't take it seriously."
Concubine De said calmly: "Your Majesty has already known about the choice of Crown Princess. As for Shaoer's marriage, I also have plans, and Your Majesty is aware of them."
The palace maid thought for a while: "But now that Xu's daughter has been granted the title of county prince, she will not be able to enter the palace, right? Even if she cannot become a princess, considering her family background, it is not considered an insult to be granted a title of good concubine."
Yes, if you don’t want to be a crown princess, you can still be a good concubine!
Concubine De sat up and said, "Concubine Shu probably didn't expect this. You should find a way to let her know."
"Maybe it's Liangdi's fault?"
Concubine De shook her head and smiled slowly: "No, His Majesty intends to accept her into the palace."
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Just at nine o'clock, the newly dressed Princess Changning ran out of the house. While adjusting her sleeves, she shouted to Jin Shudanmo behind her: "Hurry up, it's too late. Oops!"
The educated aunt who bumped into her hurriedly stepped forward to check: "Princess, princess, are you okay?"
"Okay, okay, I'm fine." Princess Changning stood firm and didn't have time to say hello to her. She got on the carriage and ordered without saying a word, "Let's go!"
The nurturing aunt was stunned for a moment, watching Jin Shu and Dan Mo rushing to catch up with things in their arms. She only had time to ask: "Where is the princess going?"
Princess Changning had already walked far away, and she came over from afar and said: "Of course I'm going to school! I'm almost late!"
Huh? Going to school to teach my aunt is like seeing a ghost.
She came here to urge the princess to go to school, and she was afraid that she would be early. Why, she only took a few days off to do things for her daughter, but the Yongshou Palace has changed drastically? The princess who usually has to be invited three times to go to the museum,
You actually took the initiative to go to school? You were worried that you would be late!
A maid behind her explained to her: "Auntie, you don't know that the princess has been very diligent recently. She gets up early every day to practice archery, goes to school, and does her homework when she comes back. She doesn't even ask us for help!"