20demayo Chapter 551: Ordinary "Family Letter"
Chapter 551: Ordinary "Family Letter"
After Zhen Huan heard what she said with ill intention, a trace of imperceptible pain flashed across her brow, but she quickly regained her usual calmness and composure.
She walked step by step to Concubine Qi, her sharp eyes fixed on her delicate, flower-like face.
"Mei Jie and I are like sisters. She treats Long Yue as the apple of her eye. This is beyond doubt. I am filled with gratitude. How could I do such a thing as stealing someone's love?"
Zhen Huan pointedly criticized Concubine Qi from head to toe, "Concubine Qi is obsessed with gossiping all day long. Have you ever truly experienced the joy and hardship of being a mother?"
"Now, in the harem, apart from Concubine Chun and Concubine Rou, who are in poor health, only Sister Qi has no children. Have you ever felt a little panic in your heart?"
Zhen Huan leaned close to her ear and mocked her in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
Concubine Qi was so enraged that she pushed Zhen Huan impulsively.
Cui Jinxi, who was prepared, screamed and supported the person.
"Lady Qi, my mistress is over five months pregnant. How dare you be so bold? You have ulterior motives!"
"If anything happens to my master, I will report it to the Emperor even at the cost of my life."
Zhen Huan showed a look of pain at the right time and gently stroked her abdomen with both hands.
"Ouch...Jinxi, I have unbearable abdominal pain, please help me back to the palace."
She didn't forget to make some harsh remarks before she left.
"Lady Qi, you'd better pray that the dragon fetus in my belly is safe and sound, otherwise..."
Although Zhen Huan thought about using the fetus in her womb to attack Concubine Qi, she knew that this move was full of risks and did not dare to gamble with the safety of her family and Yunli.
Concubine Qi was terrified. She watched Zhen Huan and her servant walking away. She helplessly held Yafang's hand tightly.
"What do you think I should do? Will Concubine Zhen go to the Yangxin Palace to complain?"
"Master, since Concubine Zhen didn't call anyone over right then and there, it means she has no such intention."
"Besides, the Emperor is so busy with all sorts of affairs that he doesn't have time to manage the affairs of the harem."
Yafang saw that Concubine Hua disliked Concubine Zhen very much, and even if the matter was brought to the Yiku Palace, Concubine Hua would not necessarily uphold justice for the treacherous Concubine Zhen.
Yavon helped the person walk back and whispered advice.
"Master, Concubine Zhen is accompanied by only Cui Jinxi. We are surrounded by our confidants. Even if she reports this to the Emperor or the Imperial Concubine, you can just say she is making a false accusation."
"Yes, you have a point. No one else saw it, so she is making a false accusation!"
Concubine Qi waited anxiously in the Yanx Palace for the entire afternoon. Apart from the fact that the imperial physician was invited to the Zhongcui Palace, no other news came out.
Only then did she feel completely relieved.
After finishing her dinner, Concubine Qi could no longer sit still.
"Yafang, I have noticed that Concubine Zhen's temperament has changed drastically since returning to the palace. I am worried that she will seek revenge because my father has gathered evidence that Zhen Yuandao has treasonous intentions. What do you think I should do?"
Avon thought about it and offered some advice in a low voice.
"Master, after Concubine Zhen returned to the palace, the one behind her rushed over eagerly to show her courtesy, but Concubine Zhen only wanted to befriend Concubine Hui."
"Mrs. He is a shallow-minded person. She will feel uncomfortable if you whisper something in her ear."
Zhenpin's Zhongcui Palace received a flood of rewards, an honor that even the pregnant Huipin could not obtain.
She just didn't believe that Concubine He didn't have any thoughts in her mind.
"Okay, that's a really good idea."
After Concubine Qi agreed, she thought of Xi who also lived in the backyard.
Some ideas vaguely emerged in her mind.
It is too late for the clan to send more people into the palace. If she can get promoted, won’t she be able to raise Bai Caiwei’s child?
The more Concubine Qi thought about it, the more she felt that this was a good idea. She hurried to the study to write a letter to her father.
All the ups and downs in the East Six Palaces were under the control of An Lingrong. When she heard that Zhongcui Palace had invited an imperial physician, she asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send some flashy things over.
The weather has been getting colder recently, and Concubine Hua stayed in Yiku Palace to eat hot pot with Anle.
She asked Songzhi to hand over a list, saying that all the people on it were people that the Nian family had placed in the palace earlier, and asked An Lingrong to use them without hesitation.
This made it difficult for An Lingrong to order her to do trivial things.
"Bao Que, Concubine Chun from Changchun Palace is weak. Please ask the Imperial Household Department and the Kitchen to take good care of her and make sure she doesn't suffer from lack of food, clothing, and other expenses."
"Yes, the servant understands."
Baoque still doesn't quite understand why his master is so nice to Chunpin.
She immediately asked the doubts in her heart.
An Lingrong was in a daze for a moment, and she couldn't explain the reason.
However, after Chunpin was frightened by a snake at the night banquet and took the initiative to show her goodwill, she felt from the bottom of her heart that she should take care of her.
But An Lingrong couldn't say that to Baoque.
"Princess Chun was frightened and fell ill with a strange disease, so she couldn't sleep with the emperor. Concubine Rou was also unable to bear children. These two, master and servant, posed almost no threat in the harem."
As long as the supply of Changchun Palace is guaranteed, Concubine Rou will be willing to serve her.
"I understand, thank you for clearing up my confusion, Master."
As soon as Baoque finished speaking, Xiaolinzi walked into the main hall.
"Master, a letter from my wife."
"Okay, give it to me."
An Lingrong took it.
But as soon as I touched it, I knew there was something different about this letter.
She stood up calmly and said, "I will write back to my wife later. You can go down first."
After An Lingrong made sure that there were no outsiders around, she quickly opened the letter.
She read it quickly and sat in a chair in deep thought.
In the letter, Ma Qi said that he had designed a plan that could not contain the wind. Marsai, who was drunk, revealed that: Concubine Shu had discovered the strange phenomenon of the earth dragon turning over in advance, and asked the emperor to investigate it at the risk of being banished to the cold palace, which gave the emperor time to prepare.
Whether it is taking refuge in the garden, lakes or the sea, or the temporary relocation of people in important areas of the capital, it is all closely related to her.
Ma Qi's purpose was obvious. He wanted to use Fu Cha's power to make her the Imperial Noble Consort, or even a higher position.
There are four pregnant women in the harem, including Zhen Huan, who looks very similar to Queen Chunyuan.
Ma Qi is a little confused.
But it would undoubtedly be beneficial for him to spread this news.
In recent years, the emperor has refused to confer titles on his harem for various reasons.
But this year, first the earth dragon turned over, and then three concubines were going to give birth in the twelfth lunar month. There was no way to avoid the grand conferment of titles on the harem.
Even if the emperor doesn't want to, the court and the harem will not let him get away with it.
Concubine Qi has set her eyes on Xi Da Ying's child, and E Min will definitely play a big role in it.
There was no need for Ma Qi to step forward at this time and cause the emperor's suspicion for no reason.
After sorting out her thoughts, An Lingrong picked up her pen and wrote an ordinary letter home.
"My dear mother, I am doing well in the palace. May you be great... may you be glorious... may you be glorious..."
In the letter, she chattered about her and her children's recent situation, and at the end she expressed concern about the family's winter affairs. She also reminded her mother to set up a tent outside the city to distribute porridge on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month or on snowy days.
Ma Qi has been in the court for many years and should understand the meaning of her letter.
The present time is peaceful and quiet, so we should just let nature take its course.
An Lingrong thought of the emperor's suspicion, stamped the letter, and called Baoe to her side.
"This is my reply to my wife. Please deliver it as soon as possible."
"Yes, the servant understands."
Bao'e nodded imperceptibly.