The next day, the palace paid a visit to Shu Jin, and as expected, Shu Jin was detained by the queen.
Needless to say, wasn't it because she went to Fuchun Palace yesterday?
Looking at the queen's sullen face, Shu Jin looked helpless, "Why do you, the empress, have to be angry with me? It's not like I want to go to Fu Chun Palace? Do you think I like to do such wasteful and unflattering things?"
Something?"
Of course the queen understood that the emperor thought that Concubine Yu was smart and could comfort people, so he always asked her to do such things!
The queen couldn't help but snorted, "Your Majesty really cares about the Nian family!"
Shu Jin was speechless, "The emperor only cares about his heirs."
The queen's heart is extremely sour. Whether she cares about the heirs or the Nian family, can't I not tell?!
Shu Jin had no choice but to say: "Your Majesty, you have already taken advantage. Even the emperor has been very comforting to you. Just accept it if you like."
The Queen snorted coldly, "That foxy girl is so bold. If I don't teach her a lesson, won't she be the one who will climb over me in the future?!"
Shu Jin was stunned: "Concubine Dun has always treated you with great respect."
"Respect?!" the queen sneered, "If she was truly respectful, when the emperor asked her to choose Dongzhu, why did she choose a handful of second-grade Dongzhu?!"
Shu Jin naturally knew that the Ministry of Internal Affairs must not have made a mistake. He thought it was the emperor's gift. Unexpectedly, it was Xiao Nian Gao who picked it himself. It was Yongzheng's fault and he didn't correct him. Even though Xiao Nian Gao was a noble concubine in his previous life,
Now she is only a third-grade concubine! This kind of blatant arrogance clearly shows that she covets the position of noble concubine.
The queen glanced at Concubine Yu with a sneer, "You are kind-hearted. The emperor asked you to go, so you went to comfort me with sincere words. As everyone knows, they are always thinking about climbing on top of you and becoming a noble concubine, or even the imperial concubine!"
In fact, given Xiao Nian Gao's status and such grace, it's not surprising at all to have such thoughts.
Shu Jin sighed: "Empress, although I don't have a concubine now, I will have one sooner or later in the future. It is not my concubine's turn to take the position of left and right, so why should I care about her?"
The queen couldn't help but choke, you don't mind, I do!
What do you think a noble concubine is?! Can she be canonized casually?
Although the former emperor's dynasty also established many noble concubines, there was never an example of two noble concubines standing at the same time! Once a noble concubine is named, she will be the first of the serious concubines!
It is not unusual for the fourth concubine to be given the title of concubine, but it is indeed impossible to become a noble concubine! Concubine Yu is self-aware!
The queen had to admit that compared to other concubines, the self-aware Concubine Yu was indeed the concubine in the harem that she disliked the least.
"So, Queen Mother, please stop provoking me. I don't want to fight with anyone." Why don't I lie down comfortably?
The queen couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. This woman, Concubine Yu, was really a master who couldn't be pushed away!!
With Concubine Yu's intelligence, if she is willing to work for me, why would I need such a headache?
But then again, it was precisely because Concubine Yu didn't fight that she gained the emperor's trust.
The queen sighed quietly, and she had to admit that she couldn't offer any benefits to seduce Geng, who was already a concubine! Geng was not stupid and would not dirty his hands for her for no reason.
Shu Jin was helpless: "I just want to live my own life in peace, but why do I get involved again and again?" - We have a lot to finish, and I don't want to fight! Don't drag me into it!
The queen couldn't help but snorted, "This time, the emperor is calling you! What's the matter with me?"
Shu Jin: Ah, that makes sense.
As a couple, we really don’t have any interesting things!
Shu Jin felt blessed and said, "Empress, you and the Emperor are so well matched!"
You find trouble with me when you have nothing to do! You really don’t want to see me free!
Nonsence!
Queen:??????
In Danning Hall, Shu Jin returned to his bedroom tiredly. Just as he was about to have a good sleep, Zhang Lin from the imperial palace came.
Needless to say, the task reward has arrived.
Although Yongzheng often used her as a tool, the reward was really generous.
The Four Treasures of the Excellent Study, several calligraphy and paintings comparable to those of Fuchun Palace, ten pieces of gold-woven gauze, twenty pieces of cloud brocade, and a box of gold crabapples.
Looking at the dazzling gold, Shu Jin felt that all his fatigue was gone. This box of gold was a full two hundred taels, and it was worth two thousand taels if converted into silver at the official exchange rate! Of course, the actual amount was far more than this!
There is also woven gold makeup and flower yarn. I remember that when she was in Prince Yong's Mansion, the Queen of Jin Dynasty, who was still the direct descendant of Fujin, took out four horses and rewarded four concubines, which was already a big deal, but now Yongzheng rewarded her with ten horses at once!
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And the twenty brocades that look like clouds are really dizzying.
Shu Jin stroked the satin fabrics and said with a smile: "Pick a few beautiful ones and send them to Lanzao Zhai." Li Guiren was competing for favor, and she needed this very much.
"Yes, empress!" Lan Ruo responded with a smile.
"Oh, our Concubine Yu now knows how to love Mr. Li, and has even forgotten about this old man!"
This joking voice is definitely Mao Bi.
Shu Jin smiled and said hurriedly: "You have a share, pick it yourself!"
Mao Bi smiled brightly, "You can tell by looking at her posture that Concubine Dun is finally not wiping away tears now and is willing to have a good meal."
Shu Jin smiled and invited Concubine Mao to sit down in the west room and have tea, "Oh, I have finally seen what it means to be a beloved concubine." - It was just to coax Concubine Dun to eat well and raise her fetus, Yongzheng made such a generous move.
Concubine Mao nodded faintly, "The Queen specially detained you today. She didn't embarrass you, right?"
Shu Jin shook his head: "That's not true, it's just a complaint."
Maobin breathed a sigh of relief and immediately showed a sarcastic look: "It can be seen that Concubine Dun is favored, which makes the queen feel very uncomfortable."
The queen felt uncomfortable, and Mao Bi felt very comfortable.
Maobin suddenly said: "By the way, why didn't Li Guiren come?" - Concubine Yu was left by the queen, and Li Guiren was obviously very worried this morning.
Shu Jin speculated: "Maybe there is something urgent and I can't get away... Uh!"
Could it be that Yongzheng went to Lanzao Zhai?
Mao Bin suddenly thought thoughtfully, "I heard that the weather in the previous dynasty has rarely been good recently, and the emperor has been walking around a lot. He also went to Chun Haoxuan a few days ago and gave Su Changzai silk and satin jewelry."
Shu Jin secretly thought that 80% of them are going to see Li Guiren today.
"That's a good thing." Shu Jin said with a smile. With Li Guiren's current rank, he can definitely make this old man feel comfortable.
Mao Bi smiled and said: "You don't taste it at all."
Shu Jin smiled brightly. What's so good about an old man's jealousy? She actually felt that it was not easy for Li Guiren. He had to flatter Yongzheng in such a young age.
"In the past, the emperor never paid a special visit to her in my palace. Now it is a good thing to move out alone." - The queen's original intention was probably to let her alienate Li Guiren, but unexpectedly, it made it easier for Li Guiren to compete for favor.
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Mao Bi covered her lips and smiled: "We have to thank our virtuous queen for this!"
While they were joking, Aunt Lanruo came back and said, "The emperor visited Lanzao Zhai. When I went there, the emperor had just written a picture of the nave for Li Guiren. Li Guiren said, I will come back to thank you later."
Shu Jin nodded. Although Yongzheng was a little frustrated and a little old, his calligraphy was indeed very good. It could not only show favor, but also be appreciated, and it also showed that he had good taste. Compared with Li Guiren, Su Chang was still a little behind in rank.