Emperor Mingzhao lived very comfortably in the Summer Palace, and he felt a little reluctant to miss Shu!
If his mother hadn't repeatedly urged him to return to the palace, and if A'tu's canonization date was not approaching, Ming Zhao would have really wanted to stay for a few more months.
On the twelfth day of August in the twelfth year of Tianze, on the auspicious day of the zodiac, Wen Xiaotu went through a complicated and lengthy registration ceremony and received the golden seal and treasure book of the imperial concubine. Finally, she deserved her title and became one of the concubines in the harem of the Xuan Dynasty.
First of all, he also officially took over the power of co-managing the Sixth Palace from the wise concubine Xin Ruozhi.
On the second day after the registration ceremony, Xin Ruozhi carried two baskets of account books and said to her earnestly: "It stands to reason that a new official takes office with three goals, but now that you are the favorite of the Sixth Palace and the honorary concubine, these servants below are not the same."
Don't you dare to be disobedient? I have already taken care of some of the thorns in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so you just have to take over step by step."
The transfer of power was so smooth that Wen Xiaotu couldn't help but sigh that Xin Ruozhi was a good person.
Xin Ruozhi was introducing the thirteen yamen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and various places in the inner court one by one. Wen Xiaotu was feeling dizzy when Liang Wanguan opened the curtain and came in to report: "Empress, the empress Xianfei, Yu Jieyu wants to see you."
Wen Xiaotu was stunned: Mr. Yu? How come this dead man who has never left home for ten thousand years came to Changyi Palace on his own initiative?
"Let her come in!" Wen Xiaotu was almost falling asleep while listening to Xin Ruozhi's class. No matter who came, it would give me a break.
After a while, Yu Yanfei was seen wearing a 70% new Lu silk dress, with a thin layer of powder on her face, but her beauty could not be concealed. She only had a bun with clouds, but she looked more beautiful than before, with bright clothes and a head full of pearls.
It appears elegant and uniquely attractive.
Wen Xiaotu thought to himself: Well, it's very eye-catching! The quality of clothes has improved a lot.
In fact, Wen Xiaotu had misunderstood Yu Jieyu. Yu Jieyu was not favored, and her food, clothing and food would inevitably be deducted, and naturally she could not dress in glamorous clothes.
"Concubine, see the noble concubine and the virtuous concubine." Yu Jieyu was surprised when she saw the virtuous concubine was there, "Um...did the concubine disturb the two empresses?"
Xin Ruozhi pouted: It's good that you know!
Wen Xiaotu smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, Yu Jieyu came to see me, but what's the important matter?"
Yu Jieyu had a shy smile on her pretty face: "Actually, it's nothing important, I just... came to express my gratitude to you."
Wen Xiaotu was stunned: "Thank you?" - What are you thanking for? When it comes to thanking you, it should be someone from Luomei.
However, the person involved, Luomei, can't come to express his gratitude. He is still under house arrest!
Yu Jieyu whispered: "I heard that the emperor severely punished Li Degui because the imperial concubine made suggestions to the emperor!" As she said that, Yu Jieyu showed a look of fear, "The imperial concubine didn't know that what Li Degui was doing was arrogant.
It's amazing. Han Qing, the personal palace maid of the Luo Mei people, was killed that day. By chance, the concubine saw it, so he threatened the concubine not to say a word! Otherwise, he would make her look good!"
Wen Xiaotu showed admiration: "But you still said it." - He asked to see the Queen Mother, and then to the Concubine De. Although he was a little stupid, he finally found the right one, Lu Chongyi.
Yu Jieyu covered her heart: "But I'm scared! That Li Degui is cruel and evil. Fortunately, he was sent to the imperial mausoleum, otherwise I would definitely take revenge on you!"
Wen Xiaotu smiled, so Yu Jieyu came to express her thanks...
Yu Jieyu raised her pretty face, her eyes full of hope: "My dear concubine, you are a good person."
Wen Xiaotu was a little embarrassed that she was actually assigned a good person card.
Yu Jieyu said cautiously: "Um...can the noble concubine be a good person and beg for mercy for Luo Meiren? She is really pitiful."
Wen Xiaotu thought to himself: Although this Yu Yanfei is not smart, she has a good mind.
The virtuous concubine Xin Ruozhi on the side frowned and said with a straight face: "I still have many things to report to the noble concubine. If Yu Jieyu has nothing else to do, let's talk about it another day."
Yu Jieyu showed a look of resentment, and she curtsied and said, "I'll take my leave now."
After driving Yu Yanfei away, Xin Ruozhi shook her head: "She just lacks some willpower!"
Wen Xiaotu laughed "haha" twice, indeed.
Xin Ruozhi said: "Since Luo has recovered, it doesn't make much difference whether the confinement is lifted or not." After saying that, Xin Ruozhi couldn't help but feel soft and said: "However, it will be of great benefit to you to be in charge of the Sixth Palace with your new power.
However, we have to wait until the emperor has completely calmed down, so don’t beg for mercy in a hurry."
Wen Xiaotu nodded. When a new official takes office, he must either use power or show kindness. She is already the most respected and favored person in the Sixth Palace, so there is no need to show power. Showing kindness is a good choice.
"I will choose a suitable time to mention this matter to the emperor." Wen Xiaotu said.
Xin Ruozhi nodded and said seriously: "Then I will continue to tell you about the Thirteen Yamen!"
Wen Xiaotu:-_-||
Taking over the palace power is really hard work!
Since returning to the palace, Wen Xiaotu has been going to the Yi Nian Hall almost every day to pay her respects. The main reason is that the Queen Mother has not seen her eldest grandson for a long time and misses her dearly. If she does not go there often, the Queen Mother will definitely send someone to urge her.
So, early in the morning that day, Wen Xiaotu asked the wet nurse to hold Fanfan, who was still yawning, and as for the porridge, he continued to let her sleep in the warm quilt.
Wen Xiaotu thought that he had woken up early, but unexpectedly, he met the concubine Lin Xiuying in the Yinian Palace.
I haven't seen her for a few days, and Concubine De looks a bit older. She is wearing a crab-shell green silk jacket and only has a low bun on her head. She looks like she is in her thirties.
"How are you, my dear concubine?" Concubine De reluctantly raised her lips and took the initiative to greet her.
Wen Xiaotu nodded hurriedly to indicate that although the four concubines were all genuine, strictly speaking, if they met, the other three concubines had to say hello first, and the noble concubine would then return the favor.
Wen Xiaotu came forward to say hello to the Queen Mother and asked her wet nurse to bring Fanfan forward. The Queen Mother immediately beamed and hugged her chubby grandson and kissed her sweetly.
The eldest princess Jinyan on the side trotted to Wen Xiaotu and made a blessing: "Your Majesty, where is the second sister?"
Wen Xiaotu said: "Jin Shu is still sleeping, so I didn't bring him."
Princess Jinyan looked disappointed.
Concubine De curled her lips. She clearly saw that the second princess was not as happy as the prince to please the queen mother, so she simply didn't take her with her! The concubine is such a partial mother!
The Queen Mother was so preoccupied with her fat grandson that she didn't notice the strange look on Concubine De's face, "My little darling, when will you be able to call me 'Grandma Huang'?"
The baby Fanfan, who was held in the arms of the Queen Mother, stared blankly, his head tilted, and a confused voice came out of his little mouth: "Milk...milk?"
The voice was not very clear, but the Queen Mother was instantly elated, "Hey! My dear grandson of the Ai family, you are so smart!"
Concubine De on the side couldn't help but be surprised, she could be called grandma so soon?!
The swaddled baby Fanfan started to chatter endlessly: "Milk, milk, milk~"
The Queen Mother smiled from ear to ear, "Oh! Grandma is here!"
Wen Xiaotu touched his nose. In fact, Fanfan shouted for milk... He was hungry.
Rice, your grandma doesn’t have milk!
After shouting "milk" for a long time, Fanfan's baby felt aggrieved when there was no milk to drink. He burst into tears, ranny nose, and started crying "Wow".
The Queen Mother panicked, "What's wrong with Jun'er?"
Wen Xiaotu hurriedly said: "Jingjun hasn't nursed yet this morning." He quickly ordered the wet nurse to take her to the inner room to feed her.
As soon as this little cub, who only knew how to work, was put into the wet nurse's arms, his crying became quieter. After he was carried to the inner room, the crying stopped immediately.
After drinking some tea, I took him out again. His whole body was filled with the fragrance of milk, and he had already fallen asleep.