Chapter 885: Not Enough IQ
To be honest, Zheng Suxin is also very contradictory.
He was unwilling to be ignored by Xuanyuan Jin, but he had no choice.
So, she herself didn't realize that deep down in her heart, she was actually a little depressed.
The Empress Dowager glanced at Zheng Suxin and frowned slightly.
Zheng Suxin is just a little girl after all. How can she hide her thoughts from the Empress Dowager?
Not only the Empress Dowager, but even the Emperor noticed it.
The Empress Dowager was about to say something when another palace maid walked in from outside.
"Your Highness, the Empress Dowager, the Consort Shu, the Consort Xian, the Consort Li, the Consort Mei, the Consort Hua... as well as Consort Zhang Zhaoyi and Consort Wang... are requesting an audience outside the palace."
The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor.
The emperor's face looked a little unhappy.
He naturally wouldn't believe that these concubines had come specially to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager, and then happened to meet him, the Emperor, here.
By the way, Emperor Tianxi's harem was relatively peaceful.
There is no way, concubines of high status do not have sons.
Moreover, my mother's family is very powerful.
Even if there are no children, the status is stable.
The other concubines who gave birth to sons had families that were not very powerful, so their starting point was too low.
Even after giving birth to a son, she was only gradually promoted to the position of concubine.
Then, there is no way to upgrade.
Because, according to the etiquette, Emperor Tianxi can have one empress, four concubines, nine concubines... and so on.
The positions of the four concubines had long been filled, so the biological mothers of these princes could only endure the position of concubine.
Unless someone makes room for them.
Unfortunately, no one gave way to them.
They also didn't have the ability to continue to torment the four concubines.
What's more, they don't dare.
The harem is closely related to the previous dynasty.
Even if you give birth to a son, if the emperor does not respect your family, and you have no support in the previous dynasty, you will not be able to hold your head high in the harem.
As a result, although there were disputes in Emperor Tianxi's harem in recent years, they were all minor and could be considered peaceful.
However, this peace was broken after Xuanyuan Jin returned to the palace.
Just as Xuanyuan Jin stepped out of the gate of Ci'an Palace, he met a group of beautiful concubines in the harem.
When these concubines saw Xuanyuan Jin, most of them smiled happily, and their clothes and hair were swaying as they surrounded him.
"Third Prince, have any blind servants troubled you in the days since you came back?" Concubine Shu was the first to rush over, speaking eagerly, "If so, tell Mother Shu, and Mother Shu will help you vent your anger..."
"Heh! Does the Third Prince need you to vent his anger?" The virtuous concubine was a step slower and didn't get the chance to speak first, so she couldn't help but ridicule the virtuous concubine.
Then, he looked at Xuanyuan Jin, and the expression on his face instantly became kind.
"Third Prince, are you getting used to living in the palace these days? If there's anything you're not used to, please tell Mother, and she'll send someone to correct it for you..."
Xuanyuan Jin: "..."
He frowned slightly and subconsciously took a step back.
There was no way. Even though he was always calm and had an aloof air about him, he couldn't bear it at this moment.
Shufei was naturally unwilling to accept the ridicule of Xianfei.
"Wang Chanzhi! Don't think others don't know what you're up to!" Concubine Shu began to expose Concubine Xian's past, angrily saying, "You saw the pattern on the Third Prince's clothes, but you can't embroider it yourself, so you want to get information out of him? Third Prince, don't tell her, or we'll suffocate her to death!"
The virtuous concubine's purpose was exposed, but she was not annoyed. She said slowly, "What about you? Don't judge others as fools. You are being nice to the Third Prince, isn't it because of those little black pockmarks on your face?"
"You're talking nonsense! I told you, this isn't a little... cough cough cough..."
Concubine Shu remembered what Big Black Mazi said, and she closed her mouth too quickly, and suddenly started coughing.
The other concubines were of lower rank and did not dare to steal the limelight from Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian. When they saw Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian entering into their daily bickering mode, they immediately seized the opportunity, surrounded Xuanyuan Jin, and spoke in a flurry of ways to show their goodwill.
"Third Prince, I heard you've been very busy these days. I've had someone make some nourishing soup and will have it delivered to your residence later..."
"Third Prince, you are still young. Don't be impatient and don't tire yourself out..."
"Your Highness Third Prince..."
Xuanyuan Jin: "..."
His expression was tense, as if he was facing a great enemy, and he subconsciously wanted to retreat.
Fortunately, the head maid from the Empress Dowager's palace came out and said, "The Empress Dowager summons all the ladies into the palace."
A group of concubines immediately fell silent, straightened their clothes, combed their hair, straightened their expressions, and respectfully filed into the hall.
Xuanyuan Jin remained calm and breathed a sigh of relief.
This is why he is not willing to come to the harem.
Several palace maids guarding the gate of Ci'an Palace looked at Xuanyuan Jin with envy.
The Third Prince is so lucky to be coaxed and flattered by so many concubines.
The other princes did not receive such treatment.
The lucky Third Prince Xuanyuan Jin left Ci'an Palace and met Empress Defei on the way.
Empress Defei was extremely talented and was a famous talented woman in Dayan.
At the same time, it is also a synonym for being aloof and noble, and he has a reputation for being self-admiring in the palace.
Among the four concubines, she was the only one without sons or daughters.
But, he is talented!
Not only is he extremely talented and has high literary attainments, he is also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Whenever the emperor wanted to show off his knowledge or cultivate his sentiments, he would go to Concubine De's palace.
Then, you will feel that your cultural level has risen to a higher level.
Therefore, even though Concubine De had no children, her status was still as solid as a rock.
At this time, when Concubine De saw Xuanyuan Jin, a rare expression of humility appeared on her face, which was always full of talent.
"Your Highness, I have accidentally acquired a painting. Rumor has it that it is an authentic work by the former master Ming Daozi, but I cannot confirm it. I would like to ask Your Highness for help in appraising it."
After Empress Defei finished speaking, she signaled with her eyes to the palace maid to hand the box containing the painting to Xuanyuan Jin.
He continued, "I'm not in a hurry. Your Highness can take it back and slowly examine it. It doesn't matter how long it takes. Even if it takes three to five years, it doesn't matter. Thirty to fifty years will be fine..."
Xuanyuan Jin: "..."
Ever since returning to the palace, he felt that his IQ was not enough.
However, Ming Daozi's paintings were the favorites of his teacher Yu Zhilan.
Or you can send someone to deliver it to the teacher for evaluation and copying...
Anyway, Empress Defei also said that thirty to fifty years would be fine.
Xuanyuan Jin thought so and simply took the box.
"Since Her Majesty the Defei is not in a hurry, I will take it back and identify it slowly." Xuanyuan Jin said.
"Okay, take it... take it..."
Defei seemed to have gotten a great bargain, and a rare smile of satisfaction appeared on her proud and noble face.
Xuanyuan Jin: "..."
Could it be that the information I received was wrong?
Isn’t it said that Concubine De is the most aloof and never smiles?
Who is this smiling person in front of me?
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