Chapter 390 Yixiu 68
In the end, she accepted the embroidery of Our Lady of Mercy from Noble Lady Nian. Firstly, the embroidery was indeed beautiful, and secondly, it put her mind at ease.
Noble Lady Nian was relieved to see that the Empress's expression of favor didn't seem fake. She really didn't want to displease the Empress, but unfortunately, as a member of the Nian Mansion, she naturally carried the Nian Mansion's stigma. Although she and Concubine Nian had clearly made their differences clear on the first day of her visit, she was also afraid that there might still be grudges among the other palaces, just like Concubine Qi had before.
"Since I've accepted your kindness, I should give you a return gift." Seeing Noble Nian about to stand up and decline, Yixiu waved her hand and said, "Sit down. It's just a few words. You might even feel it's not worth it."
Noblewoman Nian hurriedly complimented her, "Given your Majesty's talent and knowledge, I would be extremely grateful if I could get even a few words from you."
Yixiu didn't care whether she really thought so or not, she just smiled and said, "I think you will understand the meaning of these four words 'knowingly protect yourself' next year."
After saying that, he gently placed the teacup in his hand on the table.
Noblewoman Nian was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Her Majesty, for your teachings. I will take my leave."
After saying this, he retreated with his maid.
Jianqiu, who was standing by, called for help to clean up, and then helped Yixiu to the East Warm Pavilion. She ordered someone to make tea again, and then said with a smile: "Your Majesty is right to praise her. She is indeed a smart person."
"There aren't many stupid people in this palace."
Yixiu chuckled, "Intelligence is useful in this palace, but it's not crucial. Didn't you hear me chatting with her today? When we talked about family, it was obvious that she still has a lot of affection for her parents and siblings. Now she seems to be a help, but who knows when she will become a burden."
"My Lady, if you remind her, I think she will understand when the time comes."
"It's easier said than done. I'm afraid by then..."
Yixiu thought of Zhen Huan in her previous life. Although Wan Wan Lei Qing made her heartbroken at that time, wasn't Zhen Huan still willing to kneel at the emperor's feet and cry for her family?
The Nian family had been doomed to fall for two lifetimes, and if it did fall in this life, it would only accelerate. Concubine Pian Nian had entered the palace due to Nian Gengyao's merits, and it was rumored that her father and brothers had recently asked Nian Gengyao to find them jobs, clearly already on board a pirate ship.
But in the final analysis, this matter has little to do with Yixiu, and even has nothing to do with Concubine Nian who entered the palace. Now, looking at the current situation, the Nian family is in a very good situation, so it is no wonder that Concubine Nian feels that she is doing well again.
After the incident of her attempt to murder Fu Jin, Nian Shi Lan thought she would be trapped in the house for the rest of her life, and she was very unwilling to accept it. In Nian Shi Lan's view, she was clearly being plotted against by Fu Jin's sisters. Even if she did have the intention to murder Fu Jin, she was forced to do so.
If Fu Jin had not deliberately targeted him and even killed her child, he would not have insisted on killing Fu Jin.
And the Huanyi incense with musk...
She remembered every single thing in her heart, but the death of that woman, Fu Jin, became a permanent thorn in the side of her and the emperor.
Your Majesty... I'm afraid Your Majesty has forgotten her.
On the night when Concubine Nian slept with the emperor, Nian Shilan finally gave up her love for the emperor, but she was not willing to live like Qi and Fei from then on.
In the past, she couldn't commit suicide for the sake of the Nian family. Now that the Nian family has risen, she has to live like a decent person.
"Are you sure the emperor will go to Chengqian Palace in person tonight?"
Nian Shilan sat in front of the bronze mirror, looking at herself, still as beautiful as a flower. Every concubine in the palace was beautiful, such as Ming Yan, Concubine Qi, Concubine Yu, and the currently favored Noble Lady Nian, all of whom were of the same type.
But they all lacked Nian Shilan's dazzling and brilliant aura, which hadn't dissipated even after years of confinement. She knew that it was precisely this unique quality of hers that the emperor loved most.
Whether in the past or now, she wants everyone to know that she, Nian Shilan, is irreplaceable.
"My queen, isn't this too dangerous? What if you get hurt?"
Songzhi hesitated and wanted to persuade her again, but Nian Shilan gave her a sidelong look and she knew that the other party had made up her mind, so she had to keep silent.
On the other side, in Chengqian Palace, Concubine Ke, who was in a good mood because the emperor was willing to reward her with respect, was chatting with the emperor about her childhood memories:
"I'm used to being naughty at home. One time, I stole my brother's horse and proudly told my mother about it. But my mother turned around and told my father, which made me suffer a lot."
Yinzhen was about to make a joke when he heard some noise outside. He frowned and was about to ask when he saw Su Peisheng and Ke Guiren's maid walk in, both of them bowed with a strange look on their faces.
"What's going on outside? Why is it so noisy?"
Hearing the dissatisfaction in the emperor's tone, Su Peisheng bent his waist even lower and spoke in a gentler voice: "Your Majesty, there was a sudden fire in the Zhongcui Palace next door..."
"The fire broke out? How could it happen so suddenly? Is the fire big?"
The emperor naturally could not sit still now. After all, Zhongcui Palace was right next door. He simply went to the courtyard. Sure enough, he could see thick smoke billowing over there through the wall of Chengqian Palace. He was afraid that the fire was quite large. In addition, it was winter now and the northwest wind was blowing, which actually fanned the flames. He was afraid that the fire would continue to burn for a while.
The guards on duty arrived quickly, and the eunuchs in various places were holding tools to hold water, so the fire was prevented from spreading to other places.
They worked until dark before they finally extinguished the fire in Zhongcui Palace.
The emperor was relieved upon seeing this, and ordered people to investigate the cause of the fire. He then had to calculate the cost of the fire in Zhongcui Palace, and most importantly, arrange accommodation for the people.
Yinzhen looked at Concubine Nian, who was standing with everyone in Zhongcui Palace, with mixed feelings, and felt as if he was in another world.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
Since he was present, Concubine Nian naturally had to bring the rest of her palace to pay her respects. When the emperor called her, Nian Shilan looked at the empress who had just arrived with the concubines of the six western palaces, and also bowed: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to the empress."
"Hurry up and get up. This time, there was a sudden fire in Zhongcui Palace. As long as Concubine Nian and everyone else in your palace are safe, the Imperial Household Department will soon repair Zhongcui Palace. But before that, how should we arrange for so many people? Please give your instructions, Your Majesty."
Yixiu waved her hand and called out, then turned around and threw the question that everyone was most concerned about to the emperor who was in a trance.
"How many palaces in the palace are still empty?"
"Your Majesty, Jingren Palace, Yonghe Palace, and Yanxi Palace are all still empty. Yonghe Palace was the former residence of the Empress Dowager, and she said she had lived there for many years and couldn't bear to leave it, so she asked that it be left as it is for now. Yanxi Palace is in a remote location, nestled against various warehouses to the east, and the hustle and bustle of people is quite noisy. Jingren Palace, on the other hand, is in a good location. It was recently renovated, so it's a good place to go."
Yinzhen, however, crossed his hands and did not respond. Jingren Palace was certainly nice, and it was he who asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send craftsmen to renovate it, but it was not for Concubine Nian and others to live in.
"I really can't make up my mind for the moment, Nianpin, you heard what the Queen just said. Where do you think I should place you?"
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