Chapter 145: Taking Over the Phoenix Seal
Upon learning that Emperor Jingxuan was injured in the hunting ground, the concubines hurried to the Zichen Palace, but returned empty-handed. They were driven back before they even got close to the palace gate.
The reason is: the emperor is in poor health and needs to rest.
It was not until three days later that the various palaces received summons from the emperor and went there one after another.
The wound began to heal, and Emperor Jingxuan was able to get up and walk. He no longer had to lie in bed all day to recuperate. He just had to make sure the wound did not split.
Yun Wan's appearance and favor undoubtedly gave hope to the concubines in the harem who had been calm for many years. Therefore, before going to the Zichen Palace, they did not forget to dress up carefully, hoping to catch the emperor's eye.
Some people even seemed to intentionally imitate Yun Wan's dress, which was simple and elegant yet beautiful.
However, when he arrived at the Zichen Palace, he was stopped by Jiang Fusheng.
He flicked his whisk and said with a smile, "Ladies, please take off your jewelry and do not bring any sharp objects into the hall."
The concubines were reluctant and wanted to speak out to refute, but they heard Jiang Fusheng say: "This is the order of the emperor, otherwise please leave on your own."
Since they had finally come here, they naturally didn't want to leave easily.
In desperation, she had to take off the pearl hairpin on her head and put it on the tray in the palace maid's hand.
Entering the hall, they saw Emperor Jingxuan sitting on the bed in his pajamas. Each of them was concerned:
"Your Majesty, how is your injury?"
"Your Majesty, you have suffered!"
"Your Majesty, I have been worried and unable to sleep since I heard you were injured..."
"Those beasts dared to hurt you! They should all be captured by the Imperial Guards and have their tendons torn out and their skin peeled off!"
“.........”
As for Asui, who was sitting in front of the bed holding a bowl of medicine, they automatically ignored him.
The chattering continued until Emperor Jingxuan could no longer tolerate it and started to scold: "Shut up!"
"What do you take this for? A busy market town?"
The concubines who were scolded did not dare to say a word, and now they were all very quiet.
Sure enough, Your Majesty is still the same Your Majesty, and has never changed.
The concubines were disheartened.
Sitting on a small stool, holding a medicine bowl, Ah Sui placed one of his free hands on his chest, smoothing his breath up and down. "Your Majesty, calm down. Drink the medicine first."
As he said this, he scooped a spoonful of the pitch-black medicine and brought it to Emperor Jingxuan's mouth, and blew on it considerately.
Although it was so bitter that his tongue was almost numb, Emperor Jingxuan swallowed it without changing his expression, and his face looked much more relaxed.
Seeing this, Concubine Lu pushed the Third Prince and motioned him to go forward.
So the Third Prince picked up a piece of dried fruit from the plate and, suppressing his fear of Emperor Jingxuan, said, "Father, Father, eat some dried fruit."
When the Third Prince met the gaze of Emperor Jingxuan, his hand trembled and half of the dried fruit pulp was poked into his father's nostril.
!!!
The third prince's eyes were filled with fear and he wanted to cry but had no tears.
Emperor Jingxuan's face suddenly turned dark.
Seeing this, the prince became even more frightened and lowered his head, pretending not to see the concubine's eye signal.
It’s better not to do it than to mess things up like this idiot like my third brother.
"uncle!"
Pei Qian roared and entered the hall, holding a brocade box in his arms.
He came to the bed, his dark eyes full of worry: "Uncle, how are you? Is your injury healed?"
Without waiting for Emperor Jingxuan to respond, he put down the brocade box in his arms heavily, then opened it and said in a crackling voice:
"This is a hundred-year-old ginseng I found in the storehouse. It's very nourishing. I asked the palace maids to boil it for you to drink. I guarantee that your injuries will be healed!"
"If it's not enough, I'll go back and get you a few more!"
"Don't worry, my mother still has several more ginseng roots like this, enough for you!"
The reason why he was so sure was that he once secretly drank the ginseng soup that was given to Princess Yongshou to nourish her body. After drinking it, he felt full of strength, but the downside was that he had a nosebleed. The doctor said it was because he had overdosed on the food.
That's why Pei Qian brought the unused ginseng.
Emperor Jingxuan stroked his forehead, thinking it was really too noisy.
If he had known this, he would have kept it a secret.
Seeing this, Asui blinked, then slapped Pei Qian in the face, covering his mouth.
Pei Qian: “Wuwuwuwu——” He wanted to speak.
Seeing Pei Qian's ginseng, the prince's eyes lit up and he said eagerly, "Father, last month my uncle gave me a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. I present it to you!"
Emperor Jingxuan said calmly, "Your uncle is very thoughtful. You can keep this good thing for yourself."
The prince pursed his lips and said, "Yes."
The emperor really doesn't like him.
This reaction made Concubine Li feel confused. What a silly child!
Emperor Jingxuan quietly glanced at the people in the hall and said in a serious tone, "You have come at the perfect time. I have something to announce."
Upon hearing this, all the concubines waited attentively.
After a moment's silence, Emperor Jingxuan spoke majestically, "Propagate my order. Concubine Yun is gentle and virtuous, and has served me well in my care. She has devoted all her heart and soul, and has stayed by my side even when I was seriously injured. Her hard work and contributions are commendable. She will immediately take over the Phoenix Seal and exercise the power to govern the six palaces."
Everyone was shocked.
He summoned them here specially, and the good news he announced was related to Yun Wan?
"Do you have any opinions?" Emperor Jingxuan glanced over and was suddenly struck by a sense of oppression.
Everyone lowered their heads and dared not express their opinions.
For example, what about the merit of attending to the sick? It was obvious that His Majesty only gave Concubine Yun the opportunity to attend to the sick, and they had no chance to get close to the Purple Palace.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that His Majesty is clearly trying to pave the way for Concubine Yun!
They clearly realized that the situation in the Da Qi harem was really about to change.
Concubine Li was filled with frustration. "Your Majesty, Sister Yunfei has only been in the palace for less than six months, and yet she's already managing all the palaces. I'm afraid this won't convince the public."
"I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the people?" Emperor Jingxuan sneered, "Do you think your service to the seriously injured me day and night is not enough?"
Concubine Li lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. That is not what I meant."
Even if she had ten times the courage, she would not dare to show that serving the emperor was a trivial matter.
Emperor Jingxuan became increasingly displeased. "What do you mean? Li and Lu, I previously entrusted the Phoenix Seal to you two for safekeeping and to govern the six palaces. What happened?"
"You've messed up the six palaces, spread rumors, hidden forbidden items, enriched yourselves, and disrupted the palace. Now you have the nerve to question Concubine Yun's inability to convince the public?"
Concubine Li had an ugly expression on her face, but what she said was all true. After all, it was her who had taken the Phoenix Seal from her in the first place.
She knew she was in the wrong.
As the other person being publicly reprimanded, Concubine Lu was also embarrassed. "Your Majesty, the affairs of the six palaces are complicated. I'm afraid Concubine Yun can't handle it alone. Why not let the other sisters share the burden?"
Her original intention was just to change the subject and stop dragging her into public display, but she didn't expect Emperor Jingxuan to agree: "You have a point."
"Xianfei, Huipin."
The virtuous concubine stepped forward and said, "I am here."
Huipin, who was watching the show silently in the crowd, trembled when she heard her name and hurried forward, "I am here."
Emperor Jingxuan ordered in a cold voice: "From now on, you two will assist Concubine Yun in handling miscellaneous affairs. You must do your best."
"Jiang Fusheng, draft the decree."
To the concubines: "If there is nothing else, please disperse."
Jiang Fusheng: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Concubines:........
Come and go in a hurry.
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