After more than half a month, Sheng Hong finally got news.
Mei Fei opened the letter with red eyes and couldn't wait to read it.
The handwriting on the letter is clear and graceful. It was obviously ghostwritten by Xie Mingxi.
"Concubine, I don't believe you."
"I have been recuperating in the mountains for more than half a month, and my injury has improved quite a bit. In a few days, I will be able to go down to the palace to recuperate. I will definitely return to the palace before August."
"Mingxi is by my side, and Chief Gu Shan specially stayed to teach me my lessons. Mother and concubine, please do not worry about me, and do not be sad or sentimental. Please rest assured and wait for me to return to the palace..."
Concubine Mei shed tears while reading. After reading the two letters, her face was covered with tears.
Qin Se knew her master's temperament well, so she did not comfort him and handed him a clean silk handkerchief.
Mei Fei took the handkerchief and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. After a while, her emotions calmed down slightly: "Qin Se, it is my luck to be here today. I only hope that Hong'er's injury will recover soon and he will return to the palace soon."
Qin Se responded softly: "His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince will be safe and sound. With Third Miss Xie taking care of you, I can rest assured."
When Concubine Mei heard this, she slightly relaxed her brows.
Yes! Xie Mingxi is unparalleled in intelligence, careful and keen. With her here, I really have nothing to worry about.
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The sky is getting dark.
There was a knock on the bedroom door.
Qin Se stepped forward and opened the door. Standing outside the door was the maid delivering food.
Qin Se took the food box with a busy smile and stuffed a light purse in her right hand.
The palace maid collected her purse, and her tense face became a little calmer: "The food is still warm. Please eat it while it's hot. I'll pack the food box later."
Qin Se thanked her, closed the door, opened the food box, and took out the food.
Concubine Mei was placed under house arrest, which was different from her usual recuperation, and her food and clothing expenses were immediately reduced by more than half.
In the past, there would have been at least six dishes and one soup. But now, what was delivered was only a few steamed buns, two vegetables, and a large bowl of rice porridge. There was not even a hint of meat in it.
Fortunately, Qin Se always took care of the food, and the maid who delivered the meals received warm meals that were still edible.
Concubine Mei received a letter from her son. She had a good appetite tonight and ate a steamed bun and a bowl of hot porridge. Qin Se ate the rest.
The two masters and servants were close to each other, but now that Concubine Mei has been relegated to the cold palace, with only Qin Se by her side, it seems that they are dependent on each other.
While helping Mei Fei wash and change her clothes, Qin Se softly comforted her: "Your Majesty, maybe after some time, the Emperor will calm down and let Your Majesty out of the palace."
Mei Fei smiled self-deprecatingly, and the beautiful face in the bronze mirror also showed a trace of sadness and self-mockery: "If Hong'er hadn't risked his life to save her, we, mother and son, would have quietly 'died' of illness and passed away. How could we dare to ask for more?"
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Emperor Jianwen seemed to be affectionate, but in fact he was the most ruthless.
With Empress Yu and the young and fresh Lianxiang by her side, I am afraid that Concubine Duan will fall out of favor and be thrown into the background, let alone herself who has committed the crime of deceiving the emperor?
When she was the most favored, Emperor Jianwen loved Wujiwu and gave her the name of the palace maid next to her. Hence the name Qinse.
The harp and harp symbolize the harmony of the harp and harp, how sweet and beautiful it is.
The emperor's favor is so fleeting and fleeting!
Concubine Mei swallowed down the sadness in her heart and smiled lightly: "I'm tired, take a rest!"
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Half a month later, the seventh prince's injury improved quite a bit and he went down the mountain to the palace.
When the news reached the palace, Emperor Jianwen was delighted, and supplements and medicinal materials were sent to the palace in a steady stream. Empress Dowager Li and Queen Yu also ordered people to send supplements to the palace.
Emperor Jianwen fell ill, and after more than a month of recuperation, his dragon body recovered. However, Emperor Jianwen still lived in Jiaofang Hall and had no intention of moving back to Yiqing Hall.
Queen Mother Li wanted to visit her son and had to come to Jiaofang Palace in person.
In front of Empress Yu, Empress Dowager Li criticized her nose and eyes: "The emperor is the king of the world, and he should put state affairs first. It is really unbecoming to hang around the harem all day long. The empress has always been wise, and she should comfort the emperor.
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It was just a matter of hanging around the harem, but what was annoying was that he only "hanged around" in Jiaofang Hall. Emperor Jianwen never visited the other concubines' bedrooms.
If this continues, won't the harem fall into the hands of Queen Yu?
Empress Yu didn't argue, she just said "yes" respectfully.
Empress Dowager Li felt as if she had been hit by a punch of cotton, feeling extremely unhappy.
Just as he was about to continue scolding, Emperor Jianwen opened his mouth and said: "After I recovered, I began to go to court. I dealt with court affairs and reviewed memorials every day without delaying government affairs. Why did the queen mother blame the queen for such a trivial matter? Could it be that someone was in front of the queen mother?
Instigating words?"
"I will never spare such a villain!"
Queen Mother Li: "..."
Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have been fighting for many years, and the filial Emperor Jianwen has always turned a blind eye. This is the first time he has so clearly favored Empress Yu.
Empress Dowager Li barely managed to get angry and glared at Empress Yu fiercely: "My dear, I know how to see when I get older. Why do others need to report it?"
Queen Yu still didn't say anything.
It was Emperor Jianwen who spoke on his behalf again: "The Queen and I have been husband and wife for many years, and it is natural for us to live together. Doesn't the Queen want to see me and the Queen playing the harp and harp in harmony?"
Queen Mother Li was choked again and could not speak.
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Empress Dowager Li worked hard to find trouble today and would never give up easily. Her eyes fell on Lian Xiang.
Seeing this, Empress Dowager Li's heart was filled with fire.
This was how Empress Yu looked when she married Emperor Jianwen.
After many years, Empress Yu found such a beauty who looked like her from nowhere, and trained her so that her words and deeds were the same. Given Emperor Jianwen's sentimental nostalgia, it was not unusual for him to be fascinated by her.
Empress Dowager Li suppressed her anger and pretended to smile affectionately: "This must be Lianxiang! She is indeed as beautiful as a flower. Since the emperor likes her, he will give her the title of Jieyu!"
In the harem, if you rank as Jieyu, you are qualified to live in a palace alone.
In this way, if Emperor Jianwen wanted to favor Lianxiang, he would not need to come to Jiaofang Palace again. Empress Yu's pampering of Jiaofang Palace would end there.
Empress Dowager Li's moves were quick, simple and sharp, worthy of someone who had been in the palace for many years and finally became the Empress Dowager.
"As the mother said, I also proposed it to the emperor." Empress Yu responded gently: "It's just that Lian Xiang has not been favored for a long time, has neither meritorious service nor is she pregnant, so it is not suitable to be named a concubine for the time being."
Empress Dowager Li raised her eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "Being able to serve the emperor well is the greatest achievement. Does the queen have any selfish motives for being so evasive?"
Empress Yu sighed with some helplessness: "When the mother said this, she has really wronged her daughter-in-law. In this case, I will ask the emperor to make a decision."
Empress Dowager Li and Empress Yu were fighting back and forth, and Lianxiang had no right to interrupt.
Lianxiang stood aside with a face full of panic, her watery eyes quickly glanced at Emperor Jianwen, revealing a silent plea. (To be continued)
