Chapter 389 Yixiu 67
Concubine Yu and Concubine Mao: ...
Although they didn't know what was going on, they had all heard that the emperor came out of Changchun Palace with a gloomy face yesterday. Thinking of what Concubine Qi said, the two of them looked at each other, one staring down at the blue and white porcelain bowl in her hand, and the other looking at the silk handkerchief in her hand, as if they suddenly realized that these things contained something profound and they had to study them carefully.
Yixiu wasn't surprised by her behavior. She took a sip of tea and, seeing that Concubine Qi was still stubborn and waiting for her to give a reason, she said directly, "This is the Emperor's order. I'm surprised. If you have any dissatisfaction, go to the Yangxin Palace and ask the Emperor to revoke the order. I won't keep you here."
"Cut autumn and see off guests."
Yixiu said this and put down the teacup in her hand.
Before Concubine Qi could react, Jianqiu asked her to leave. It was obvious that Concubine Qi hadn't said much since she came in, but once she left, Concubine Yu and Concubine Mao actually felt that the room was much quieter.
"call--"
Concubine Yu couldn't even help but let out a sigh of relief. When she saw the Queen and Concubine Mao looking at her, she quickly lowered her head and smiled embarrassedly.
"Well, we've been together for so many years. I know you... and I know Concubine Qi even better."
When Yixiu said this, the three of them all laughed.
Maopin has always been a kind person. Seeing that Yixiu was not very angry with Qifei, she knew that what happened yesterday was not very serious. She was just afraid that Qifei had said something irrelevant and offended the emperor, so she said in a gentle voice:
"After all, your Majesty is very kind. Concubine Qi has always been like this for many years. It's a blessing that you don't hold it against her."
"She is like a red flower that is redder than a black flower that is blacker than a red flower that is blacker than a black flower. Forget about her, let's talk about business."
Yixiu waved her hand and turned to talk about Hongshi's wedding, and said that she would assign the affairs of the Imperial Household Department to them. The two of them's eyes lit up when they heard that.
As Yixiu had said, they all had children, so naturally they couldn't compare to the newlyweds who had no responsibilities. For example, the trivial matters they were currently managing might seem like they couldn't compete with the emperor's favor, but for them, this little bit of power was something they wouldn't trade for even the emperor's favor.
Besides, preparing for the prince's wedding is a serious matter, and it can give them the opportunity to practice. If they are lucky enough to have this opportunity in the future, they will be more relaxed.
So both of them were very active, guessing that this was probably another gift from Concubine Qi. They even tacitly decided to form an alliance and never let Concubine Qi have another chance to take this job back.
"Alright, you've always been thorough and meticulous in your work, and I'm completely confident in you. But for Hongshi's wedding this time, you need to do even better than before, so that I can have something to say in front of the Emperor in the future. Do you understand?"
After understanding the meaning of Yixiu's words, Concubine Yu and Concubine Mao were so nervous that they stood up and assured the Queen again and again. Only then did they walk out of Yongshou Palace in a daze, holding the newly-acquired task.
Yixiu successfully outsourced a major project and was in a very happy mood. She was about to continue reading the storybook that she had not finished yesterday when she saw Concubine Yu coming back.
"Why are you back? What's the difficulty with the errand I arranged for you?"
"No, I just met Noble Lady Nian on the way. I remembered what Concubine Qi said just now, so I chatted with her for a while and found that we got along well. So I wanted to ask if I could move her to my palace."
Yixiu naturally had no objection: "If you have decided, just ask her to move in."
After Concubine Yu happily left, Yixiu smiled at Xiuxia who came in and said, "You really have good taste. This Noble Lady Nian is really a wonderful person."
"Your Majesty, you are so kind. However, apart from other things, this young nobleman is a man of strong opinions."
The emperor had not come to the harem for a month, and the new favorite sign for Concubine Ke had not yet been revealed. Concubine Wu had asked Concubine Qi for favor, so the Imperial Household Department was a little slack towards Concubine Nian, who had remained silent. Of course, this was also because her predecessor had set a bad example. Naturally, the Imperial Household Department was not optimistic about Concubine Nian, who looked just like Concubine Nian.
"No matter how people treat her, Noble Nian remains calm and composed, giving people the impression that she's a bit temperamental. Who would have thought that just after you sent Sister Jianqiu and the others, Noble Nian would go look for Concubine Yu. She was only a step too late, so she simply waited on the road Concubine Yu had to take back. I don't know what she said, but she actually made Concubine Yu agree to take her away."
Jianqiu came in carrying a freshly baked walnut cake. She smiled after hearing Xiuxia's words, "She's quite perceptive. She knows that it would be better for her to find a powerful and son-in-law instead of living alone right now. Concubine Yu is kind and generous. I'm sure as long as she stays put, she'll be able to rise to power soon. Then, when she gets pregnant or gets promoted, she'll happily move out from Concubine Yu's place. I'm afraid she'll even have more family ties."
Having stayed with the empress in the emperor's backyard for so many years, Jianqiu had obviously guessed the emperor's preferences. If the emperor saw Concubine Nian's appearance and temperament, he would definitely like her.
Yixiu took a piece of walnut cake and said to Jianqiu with a smile, "You are too clever. Eat two pieces of walnut cake to keep your mouth shut. Don't guess everything that's on other people's minds."
The fact was just as Jianqiu had expected. Concubine Yu and Noble Lady Nian obviously got along well. The day after Yinzhen visited Concubine Yu for the second time, he turned over Noble Lady Nian's green card. Then, for three consecutive days, he also gave her the title - Hua. From then on, she became Noble Lady Hua.
Yixiu was stunned when she learned of the title. The next day, when Concubine Hua came to pay her a visit, she couldn't help but look at her sisters twice. She confirmed that Concubine Nian's face was the Concubine Hua in her previous life, and then she felt the wonder of fate.
I wonder whether this new and beautiful lady will continue to be a smart person after gaining favor, or will follow her sister's old path.
Yixiu smiled as she looked at Concubine Ke and Concubine Hua below her, then at Concubine Wu behind Concubine Nian, and she very much hoped that they could bring her more fun in the future.
With this thought in mind, Yixiu reflected deeply on her behavior for a second when she received the gift from Hua Guiren, especially when she saw the Guanyin picture embroidered by the other party, which was obviously created with her facial features. The Guanyin's appearance in the picture was soft and relaxed, and her compassion was beyond words.
If the two of them had no grudges against each other, Yixiu would have suspected that the other party was using the Guanyin painting to mock her.
Fortunately, after listening to Hua Guiren's tactful and skillful words, Yixiu finally felt relieved.
It turns out you came here to flatter me, that's all right.
"You are such a sensible child. I can tell from looking at this embroidery that it took a lot of effort. It's really amazing that you put so much thought into it."
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