Although four years of confinement was not enough to erase the ambition in Xibi's heart, her ambition was still not as good as before.
Xibin looked at her son who was still as proud as ever, and knew in her heart that she could only move forward. Xibin thought about the current situation and said: "We have to bow our heads when we are under the eaves. Hongli, we two
I’ll talk about it slowly later, but I have to go to Dan Ning Hall to thank you first.”
Although Hongli did not want Concubine Xi to go to the Danning Palace and live in low status, he also understood that the imperial concubine had monopolized the harem for many years and should not easily overpower her. More importantly, Khan Amma wanted to see harmony in the harem.
"I feel wronged." Hongli sighed.
Xibi smiled and said: "Don't worry, your concubine is such a smart person, she will never let me suffer." - At least not on the surface.
In the Danning Hall, Shu Jin was pruning a bouquet of spring peach blossoms. Hearing that Concubine Xi came to pay her respects, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows: "You're here so soon?" I'm afraid her buttocks are not even hot yet.
"Please invite her in quickly."
We haven’t seen each other for more than four years, and Xibi is indeed older and thinner. She is wearing a lake blue silk uniform, with only two gilt hairpins on her hair, and a pair of ordinary-quality jadeite hairpins.
The moire hairpin and the pearl earrings on her ears are a bit dull.
Although Shu Jin had not skimped on her food and clothing in these years, she no longer had enough food and clothing.
"Concubine, see you, the noble concubine!" As she said this, Niu Hulu fell to her knees with a thud and kowtowed deeply.
This move shocked Shu Jin. Although she knew that Xi Bin would not dare to show off, she did not expect that Xi Bin could keep her posture so low.
"What are you doing? I can't bear such a great gift!" Shu Jin quickly stood up to avoid being greeted by him.
Xi Concubine raised her head, but her eyes were full of tears, "If the concubine hadn't repaid evil with kindness, how would I have ever seen my fourth brother again?"
Shu Jin glanced at Aunt Lan Ruo, who hurriedly stepped forward and helped Xi Bi up.
Shu Jin then sat back on the Ruyi throne again. She coughed lightly and said, "My fourth brother is filial and studious. Your Majesty has a fatherly heart and does not want you mother and son to be separated for a long time. That's why I brought you to the garden and restored you to your position."
.I am just doing things according to the emperor’s instructions.”
Xi Concubine wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, "Even if the Emperor was interested, but without the magnanimity of the Imperial Concubine, how could I have seen the light of day again so quickly? I will remember your kindness so much that I will be willing to work as a cow or a horse for the rest of my life to repay my concubine!"
Haha, this is much better than Mr. Li!
It's a pity that none of the words are sincere.
"That's a serious statement." Shu Jin had to deal with it with a smile, "What I hope for is peace in the harem."
Just stop causing trouble for me.
Xi Concubine heard the knocking meaning in the words and rushed to Fu Shen, "Concubine I have already missed it once, and I will never be confused again."
Haha, only a ghost will believe you.
Shu Jin pursed his lips and smiled: "Now that I have come to the garden, good times are still far away in the future. When the emperor issues the decree, I will arrange the canonization ceremony as soon as possible, so that I will not miss this year's draft."
Xibi was startled. Is the imperial concubine planning to hold a resettlement registration ceremony before the draft? Time is really tight at this time... There is absolutely no need for the imperial concubine to show her dignity so quickly!
Concubine Xi naturally hopes to reinstate Concubine Xi as soon as possible. In this way, she will have more opportunities to intervene in her son's marriage. And the concubine's son will inevitably choose Fujin this time. Isn't the concubine worried about the marriage of her fifth elder brother?
!Isn’t she afraid that a better candidate will be snatched away by Hongli?
For a moment, Xibi couldn't figure out what the imperial concubine was thinking.
"I see that you are looking a little haggard. You must have had a hard time traveling and traveling, so you should go back and rest for a few days." Shu Jin said with a gentle face.
Confused, Xibi could only bow her head and say yes, and retreat for the time being.
After sending Niu Hulu away, Shu Jin leaned on the Arhat couch in the next room. She slowly exhaled, "This garden will be lively in the future."
Aunt Lan Ruo gave her a cup of pear soup and said, "Why do you need to rush to the canonization ceremony? It's normal for this kind of thing to take a year and a half."
"Procrastinate?" Shu Jin shook his head, "It's pointless."
If you finish your preparations early, you'll be done with it early.
This is also what Yongzheng hoped for.
So on the third day when Xi concubine came to the garden, Yongzheng officially issued an imperial edict. On the grounds of conferring the title of mother of all princes, the Jin Dynasty named Xi concubine Xi concubine, Mi concubine Mi concubine, and Li Gui concubine Qi concubine. In addition to the original
Some concubines happened to have all four concubines.
Apart from this, the rest of the Jin titles were just written edicts, and there was no ceremony.
After the decree was issued, Shu Jin looked for an opportunity to tell the emperor about Concubine Qi's move to the palace.
Yong Zheng frowned: "Fu Chun Palace...why not leave it to Concubine Mi?"
Shu Jin smiled and said: "Concubine Mi has always kept aloof from the world, but Concubine Qi... she had previously begged to move to Fuchun Palace, and it was hard for me to refuse. Besides, Hanqiu Pavilion is indeed a bit small."
Yongzheng was a little displeased. In other words, did the Li family care about Shangfu Chun Palace before his restoration?
Of these concubines, the one Yongzheng disliked the most was Concubine Qi, followed by Concubine Xi.
Shu Jin whispered: "It's just a palace. There's no need to cause discord among the sisters over such a trivial matter. The emperor just thinks of it as giving some thin noodles to the third elder brother and the eldest princess." Shu Jin still counted on Qi Qi.
As for Concubine Xi, I naturally have to give her enough face.
"Forget it, forget it, you figure it out!" Yong Zheng waved his hand displeased.
Shu Jin responded with a "yes" and then added: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs has chosen several auspicious days, and the nearest one is the fifteenth day of next month."
Yong Zheng paused, "It's a bit hasty."
Shu Jin nodded: "Yes, but other than that, the next auspicious day will have to wait until the end of the year, which is really late."
Yongzheng said "Huh", "On the fifteenth day of next month, is it too late?"
Shu Jin hurriedly said: "The imperial robes and crowns of Concubine Xi and Concubine Qi are all original, so there is no need to waste extra time and trouble. As for Concubine Mi, you can make do with the imperial attire that I used to be a concubine. Concubine Mi doesn't mind."
So it was barely enough time, but the ceremony should not be done in a hurry."
Yongzheng nodded slightly, "That seems a bit wronged to Concubine Mi."
Shu Jin rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Then the emperor might as well reward Concubine Mi with something as a slight compensation."
Yong Zheng nodded and said: "Then I will change the name of her palace and call it Qingxi Palace."
The compensation is only three words?! Shu Jin sighed, but then he thought about it, the emperor's handwriting was considered to be first-rate, and besides, this was a rare honor.
"Then I would like to thank the Emperor for your kindness on behalf of Concubine Mi!" Concubine Mi used to live in Qingxi Bookstore, which was quite spacious. Even though the main hall was slightly smaller, it is now called Qingxi Hall, which is in line with her status.
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While Shu Jin was busy preparing for the ceremony of enthroning the fourth concubine, Zhang Shoufa hurriedly came to report: "Empress, the one from Chunxi Hall... is dead."
Shu Jin was stunned for a moment, Chunxi Hall... Ning Bin?
Oh, she finally died.
In the past few years, Shu Jin just thought that there was no one like her in the palace, and her death was not a big deal. It was just that she had to organize another funeral.
It would really cause trouble for others. Shu Jin frowned, a little unhappy.