Chapter 464: It’s a blessed concubine who reaps the benefits
Concubine Rong got up early and paid homage to the Buddha. She watched the incense burnt into the shape of a lotus. She couldn't help but smile and said, "Did you see it? Lao Wu and Ming'er will definitely have a great success on their trip."
"The Concubine prays for the safety of Her Majesty the Fifth Highness and the Crown Prince every day. How could such a devout Bodhisattva of Wisdom refuse to allow it? Moreover, the two of them are people with profound blessings, and the gods will protect them." Aunt Ningcui supported Rong Rong.
The concubine walked out of the meditation hall and said.
"You are right," Princess Rong nodded, "the gods and Buddha will definitely bless these two good children."
When she left the meditation hall and saw Xue Hengzhao waiting outside, Concubine Rong teased her: "Why don't you go in and burn incense? Oh, yes, it's a pity that I don't have a Yue Lao in this house."
The people in front of me couldn't help but snicker. Xue Hengzhao also blushed and said, "Old ancestors can make fun of me, but be careful if I turn around and secretly offer fruit to eat."
"Speaking of which, when I was a child, Ming'er loved eating the fruit offered in front of the Buddha the most." Concubine Rong sat down and said, "Others thought it was stale, but he said the fruit had a special taste. If you want to steal it, you can take more.
, I can’t even tell if it’s missing.”
"My dear concubine, I have sent several pots of narcissus and wintersweet from the other side of the imperial garden. I would like to ask if they can be offered in front of the Buddha?" The eunuch in charge came in and reported.
"Place two kinds of narcissus in front of the Buddha!" Princess Rong said, "No need for wintersweet."
Then he turned back to Xue Hengzhao and said, "I remember that Concubine Fu likes wintersweet the most. Please send it to her."
"It has been many days since the Imperial Concubine has rewarded the Imperial Concubine." Xue Hengzhao said, "I will take someone to send her there right now."
Xue Hengzhao came to Furong Palace, which he had not been to for a long time, and Concubine Fu had just finished paying homage to the Buddha.
Needless to say, I naturally prayed for the safety of the fifth prince.
"Ms. Fu Fei, I have been ordered by the concubine to bring these two pots of wintersweet to you for viewing." Xue Hengzhao said after saluting.
"Thank you very much for your grace, Princess Tai. Thank you for coming here. I haven't been here for a long time. I miss you so much." Concubine Fu looked at Xue Hengzhao and said with a smile.
"This slave also misses your Majesty very much. I am really happy to see that your Majesty looks much better now than before."
Xue Hengzhao and Concubine Fu deliberately did not meet each other for a long time in order to hide their identity from others.
Even Concubine Rong deliberately snubbed Concubine Fu, but this was just to create an false impression for everyone.
At this time, Concubine Fu had already dismissed all the irrelevant people, leaving only Chi Su and Wei Zhong beside her.
"There's no news from beyond the Great Wall yet, right?" Concubine Fu said, "I don't know how far it has progressed."
"Don't worry, Madam, no news is good news." Xue Hengzhao said, "If you want to plan a big event, it will never happen overnight. There is no movement from Concubine Xian. It seems that they are still in the dark."
"Have you heard? It is said that Concubine Xian is ill." Concubine Fu asked Xue Hengzhao.
"It's just pretending to be sick," Xue Hengzhao said. "Concubine Li complained about Concubine Xian's condition in front of the emperor, and Concubine Xian could only pretend to be sick in order to hide her illness."
"I also heard the day before yesterday that the emperor went to the Ninth Prince and beat the people in the courtyard to death and maimed them. I thought that Concubine Xian would be involved, after all, she is in charge of the harem now.
"Fu Fei said.
"Not only this, but also the use of power for personal gain. In order to win over people's hearts, she asked her two brothers to take advantage of the loophole and recall many demoted ministers to the capital." Xue Hengzhao said, "She was a little impatient after all."
"It's no wonder she's impatient. Concubine Li is now pregnant, which naturally poses a threat to her." Concubine Fu knows Concubine Xian very well, "Besides, Concubine Li knows some of her past, and with her temperament, she naturally wants to get rid of them.
And then quickly.”
"The Concubine Xian was indeed stupid this time. In the final analysis, she underestimated the enemy. She thought that instead of committing a crime and taking away her power, it would be more honorable to pretend to be ill and hand over the power.
Concubine Li regards the raising of the fetus as her first priority, so it is naturally impossible for her to take over. Concubine Hui is incompetent and cannot take charge alone. The only one left is you." Xue Hengzhao said, "I think it won't be long before your majesty will issue an edict."
Coincidentally, as soon as Xue Hengzhao finished speaking, Zhang Ze came.
Smilingly, he said to Concubine Fu: "Your Majesty brings the youngest to deliver the decree, please accept the decree!"
As expected by Xue Hengzhao, the emperor indeed ordered Concubine Fu and Concubine Hui to handle the affairs of the Sixth Palace together.
Concubine Xian is recuperating due to illness and will not take care of things for the time being.
Concubine Fu accepted the order to express her gratitude and asked someone to give the reward to Zhang Ze.
Zhang Zedao thanked him and said, "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and your Majesty is very busy. I don't dare to delay. I have to go to Concubine Hui to announce the decree."
"Eunuch Zhang, go slowly," Concubine Fu said, "I will definitely trouble you in the future."
"Mother, please don't say that, it will offend me. But if you have any orders, just ask someone to pass on the message. I will do my best." He said and went.
Chi Su asked: "Since the Emperor knows about Concubine Xian, can't he just take her away so lightly?"
"At this time, the emperor is more worried about the Xiongnu affairs, and he will not go into details. Besides, there are several ministers in the court who are not selfish. The emperor has known this for a long time, as long as they do not go too far, it will be fine.
"Xue Hengzhao said, "Besides, the emperor will directly grant amnesty, and those people will eventually be recalled to Beijing. I think this matter will be over."
"Heng Zhao, most of your family members will also be included in the amnesty." Concubine Fu said, "You will also be reunited with them."
"I will leave the palace only after I have finished my work," Xue Hengzhao smiled, "Let's just wait for the good news!"
At this time, Concubine Li was sitting there, asking the maid to peel longans for her to eat.
Yanda gently beat her legs on the side and said, "That old fox, Concubine Xian, is pretending to be sick again. She is quite familiar with this method of retreating in order to advance."
After hearing this, Li Fei sneered and said: "If she withdraws from her own power, one day I will make her have no place to stand."
"My Majesty's move made stars appear in front of her eyes. I'm afraid she has to wake up from the dream she was having in spring and autumn." Yanda smiled evilly, "Actually, from the slave's point of view, Concubine Xian is no better than Yao Ziyun.
How smart are you? You still have a stupid son and you still want your mother to be the best in the world.
My dear, you are different, you are carrying the right man in your belly."
"You, stop talking to me." Li Fei spat at him, "When you have time, go dig up Shang Qiyan's background. He is getting more and more in trouble now."
"The Concubine Xian has won over him," Yanda said, "I think this old guy is going to lose his life too."
"Shang Qiyan was originally loyal to the emperor. Now that he realizes that he is becoming more and more useless, he also thinks of a way out. But he doesn't know that his horoscopes include the fact that he has no relatives to rely on, and he relies on the mountains and the sea. Now he relies on the sea.
Having taken refuge with Concubine Xian, I had no choice but to send the two of them on the road together." Concubine Li narrowed her fox eyes slightly, "How dare these two idiots stand in my way!"