jdhmnovel Chapter 271 Fighting for favor
Chapter 271 Fighting for favor
Changchun Palace
When Guaerjia Wenyuan in the main hall heard the three imperial edicts that spread throughout the harem, her face turned red.
Why did the concubines of the Han army banner rise step by step, while the aunts from the Manchu army banner remained where they were?
The emperor is so biased in his actions, isn't he afraid of causing dissatisfaction among the officials of the previous dynasty?
She wanted to write a letter to her father, asking him to unite with other Manchu ministers to put pressure on the emperor.
At the end of the letter home, she added a few more sentences.
The emperor dotes on Princess Longyue, probably because he is still obsessed with the deposed bitch Zhen Huan.
Guwaljia Wenyuan was worried that the Zhen father and daughter might be able to rise again, so she asked her father to "take good care" of Lingyun Peak and Ningguta.
She herself was thinking about how to win the emperor's favor.
Ama reminded her many times that children are the key to promotion, and she herself thinks so.
Unfortunately, her belly showed no sign of pregnancy.
In disappointment and anger, she suddenly broke the necklace given to her by the deposed queen, and the beads fell to the ground with a crackling sound.
She liked bright clothes and jewelry, and the pearl necklace given by the queen was particularly in line with her aesthetic taste.
Even though she felt it was unlucky to be deposed, she still took out the necklace and wore it from time to time.
Now it seems that this thing is very likely to have blocked her luck.
She crushed a few beads fiercely, but the anger in her heart was hard to calm down.
"What is Huanbi doing in the back hall?"
"My Lord, I heard that Lady He seems to be sewing clothes for the Emperor."
The palace servant waiting at the door replied cautiously.
"Let's go and see Noble He."
Guarjia? Wen Yuan She snorted contemptuously.
How could a woman who came from a slave family be worthy of competing with her for favor?
Since Zhen Huan is far away, let someone around her take the blame.
Huanbi, whose face turned pale with anger, watched Concubine Qi leave with the palace maids in a domineering manner, and she was so angry that her back teeth were almost broken.
"Fubao, I'm not feeling well. I'll go inside to rest first. You can continue to help me make clothes."
Ever since Concubine Qi was deposed and confined to her house, she has been coming to cause trouble for her every now and then.
Huanbi's life was really hard.
She had considered it for a long time and made up her mind to join forces with Concubine Xin to fight against Concubine Qi, but that coward started shaking his head like a rattle before she could finish her words.
Later, even if I met her by chance, I didn't dare to look her in the eye, for fear of causing unnecessary trouble.
Now the cowardly woman simply stays indoors and refuses to go out.
It really pisses me off!
We absolutely cannot continue to live like this.
Huanbi went through all the high-ranking ladies in the palace and quickly selected her target.
The emperor asked Shen Meizhuang to adopt Princess Longyue, and the little princess was her best breakthrough.
Caring about the eldest sister's children is a good excuse.
Maybe I can even use this to attract the emperor's attention.
As soon as Huanbi made up her mind, she started to get busy.
There was no time to sew an outer robe now, so she would make a set of close-fitting clothes for Princess Longyue. It just so happened that there was some leftover fabric from making clothes for the emperor.
Shen Meizhuang in Xianfu Palace was also thinking about Princess Longyue's problem.
She used to be good friends with Zhen Huan. Even if Zhen Huan didn't say it, she could see that the emperor liked her.
Zhen Huan went to the Yangxin Palace with a big belly to plead for mercy for the Zhen family. She returned disappointed and gave birth afterwards. She must have suffered a great shock there.
It’s a pity that Zhen Huan and the people around her kept their mouths shut, so Shen Meizhuang had no way of knowing what happened that day.
"Caiyue, is the East Side Hall ready?"
Caiyue replied respectfully.
"My Lord, I have personally checked and everything is in place, including the bed, chairs, clothes, dressing table, and vases. The Imperial Household Department was particularly generous in sending the gifts this time, even sending the Princess's monthly allowance."
Shen Meizhuang asked calmly.
"Have you prepared some little things for Longyue? I heard that Princess Zhaohua and Princess Anle have quite a few, so our palace should also have some."
"Your Majesty, I am remiss in my duty. I did not think of this. I will go to the Imperial Household Department and retrieve some of the children's favorite toys."
Shen Meizhuang frowned slightly and nodded gently.
The day before Princess Longyue arrived, Shen Meizhuang went to the East Side Hall to check it out in person.
She placed a few poetry collections on the table. These were given to her by Zhen Huan when she was young, and she left them for Longyue as a keepsake.
The letter announcing the good news was sent to her maternal grandmother's home, and her grandmother personally wrote back to her, asking her to take good care of Princess Longyue.
Consistent with her previous idea, she wanted to win favor by using Princess Longyue.
Shen Meizhuang tossed and turned for most of the night and hinted to herself again.
At the beginning of human nature is good.
Princess Longyue is still young and there is still a chance to teach her.
She felt like the dream wasn't even over yet when she heard Caiyue calling her to get up.
Shen Meizhuang spoke sleepily.
"Caiyue, what time is it?"
"My Lord, it's the beginning of the morning hour. I heard that the Empress Dowager of Shoukang Palace gets up early, so we need to go and fetch the Princess early."
The steady Caiyue had already sensed her master's intentions from her words and actions.
As long as Princess Longyue doesn't come to Xianfu Palace, there will be uncertainties.
They have to pick up the person as soon as possible within the agreed time.
"Okay, I'll get up right away."
Snowflakes were still falling when the group went out.
Apart from the servants sweeping the snow, there were no other masters on the palace road.
Shen Meizhuang braved the wind and snow to arrive outside Shoukang Palace and politely explained her purpose to the two guards.
"I'm here to pick up Princess Longyue by order of the Emperor. Please help inform her."
Caixing handed over two purses filled with silver bills.
The guards at the gate refused one after another, and the guard with a scar on his face replied with a stern face.
"Empress Hui, I will go and inform you right away. Please wait a moment."
In less than half a minute, the guards came out carrying the unconscious Princess Longyue.
Following behind were several guards carrying boxes and cages.
"Empress Hui, the Queen Mother is not feeling well and cannot see guests. Please let me bring Princess Longyue here."
"Thank you, Sir Guard. I will come again to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager in a while."
Shen Meizhuang said nothing more and stepped forward to take the princess wrapped in the cloak.
When she held the child with closed eyes in her arms, her first feeling was that the child was very light.
Because she has a child, Shen Meizhuang specially took a sedan chair here today.
The winter winds in the capital are strong, and she was sitting high up, facing the strong wind directly.
Shen Meizhuang was afraid that Longyue would be cold after receiving her, so she wrapped her in a big cloak.
Before she reached Xianfu Palace, she noticed movement under the cloak.
Gently opening a crack, I met a pair of pure eyes.
Longyue's eyes were clear and bright, like a mountain spring, revealing a sense of innocence, mixed with the confusion of just waking up.
Shen Meizhuang's heart softened and she couldn't help but smile.
Xiao Longyue didn't seem to be afraid of strangers and gave her a shy smile in return.
This smile made her heart melt.
Shen Meizhuang gently stroked the princess's fair and tender face and spoke softly.
"Longyue, from now on I will be your mother. I will take good care of you."