jdhmnovel Chapter 146
Chapter 146
The others stood with their heads bowed, so naturally they couldn't see Concubine Jing's expression.
But Qingying could see clearly that the other person's face was full of struggle.
But the Queen Mother's gaze was even colder.
When it came to Concubine Jing, she was so conflicted that she dared not hesitate any longer.
"Yes."
He responded, then thought for a moment in silence before adding, "What I'm talking about today is about the Emperor's biological mother."
"I think you all know that the emperor's biological mother died young, and he lived in the Old Summer Palace in his early years. After the late emperor's Concubine Xi prayed for blessings at Ganlu Temple, the late emperor decided to register the emperor under Concubine Xi's name."
"But Imperial Concubine Xi has acted erratically, colluding with court officials and plotting rebellion. Naturally, she is no longer worthy of being the Emperor's mother."
Concubine Jing's voice was calm, but the words she said were like a stone that caused a thousand ripples.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Concubine Jing's action was instructed by the Empress Dowager.
What is the Queen Mother going to do then?
Do people have to be crushed to ashes after they die?
But before anyone could think about it, Concubine Jing's voice rang out again.
"The Empress Dowager was worried about the Emperor and after much investigation, she finally learned that the Emperor's biological mother was actually the long-lost sister of Niuhulu Neqin, a high-ranking official."
Qingying laughed secretly in her heart.
The Empress Dowager really tried every possible means to prove the Emperor's origin.
After Concubine Jing finished speaking, the Queen Mother chuckled and followed suit.
"The late Emperor's Consort Xi was ambitious and wicked. She is naturally unworthy of posthumous honors. I have already discussed with the Emperor that Zhen be demoted to a commoner and her name removed from the Jade Records. There will be no such person in the former imperial harem anymore."
"The Emperor's biological mother was posthumously named Empress Xiaoci to show his great favor."
What the Empress Dowager and Concubine Jing said was novel to some people, but indifferent to others.
But Concubine Hui was very angry.
Qingying looked at him coldly. The other party clenched his hands and trembled slightly. It was obvious that he was very dissatisfied with being slandered like this even after Zhen Huan's death.
But what if I’m dissatisfied?
As a concubine, there is no way she can match the empress dowager.
Since Concubine Jing has already switched sides, what else can she do?
I was full of dissatisfaction, but I had to suppress it.
"The Queen Mother is wise, and we, the concubines, respect her."
Having said that, the matter is settled.
Qingying stood up first and led the concubines in the harem to kneel down.
After several rounds of conversation, the concubines finally left according to the empress dowager's order.
Yongqi made such a fuss in front of the Empress Dowager that she simply put him on the couch and let him lie there and play.
Then he laughed again and said, "Yongji is now two years old. His strength has grown even stronger. I can hardly hold him."
Qingying looked at her son and said, "The Queen Mother is right. I don't know where this kid gets his energy from every day. He is really hard to take care of. It was inconvenient for him to stay in the palace before, but now that he is in the palace, I am too lazy to worry about him. It is better for him to stay in Shoukang Palace and accompany the Queen Mother."
"Since you are willing, how can I refuse?"
After answering, the Queen Mother looked at Su Lujun and said, "Bring Yongzhang here and let me see him."
Yongzhang was only a few months younger than Yongqi, but he did not look as strong.
The Queen Mother personally held the child in her arms and weighed him, then said, "Noble Lady Chun, why does this child look so much thinner? Could it be that he doesn't want to eat lately?"
For some reason, Concubine Chun seemed to be very afraid of the Queen Mother.
Hearing this, he trembled and knelt down. "Please forgive me, Queen Mother. The weather has turned cold these days, and Yong Zhang has been crying all day and night, so I have used less..."
When the Queen Mother heard this, her expression immediately turned cold.
"How do the wet nurses around Yongzhang serve? They can't even take care of a child. They are completely useless!"
"According to palace rules, concubines below the rank of concubine cannot raise children. I thought you were both still young and could not bear to separate you and your child. I never thought you would raise such a good child into this state."
"You must behave yourself when you return. If Yong Zhang behaves like this again next time you come to Shoukang Palace, I will not only hold the wet nurse accountable."
The Queen Mother spoke in a stern tone, but it was all for the children, and no one could find fault with her.
Concubine Chun kowtowed and said, "Yes, I obey your command. Thank you, Queen Mother, for your guidance."
Turning around and placing Yong Zhang next to Yong Qi, the Empress Dowager said again, "Well, get up. Where's the eldest princess? How are you these days?"