Jiang Ranli remembered that Dong E was afraid that Tong would be favored, so when she went to attend the tea party hosted by the wife of Chen Yanjing, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, she brought her, Tong and Zhao Jia with her. At Chen's house, the three of them were deliberately insulted by Dong E.
Jiang Ranli had a good impression of Tong and Zhaojia. They both had quiet and gentle personalities.
Just as he was thinking about it, Tong was led in by Qiu Die. More than three years had passed, and Tong looked calmer than before.
"I pay my respects to the concubine, and wish you good luck."
Tong greeted Jiang Ranli politely.
"Get up," Jiang Ranli was not used to being greeted all the time, so he quickly waved his hand to signal Tong to get up and take a seat.
After Tong sat down, Jiang Ranli did not rush to speak. In the past few days, the women in the backyard came one after another, but Tong only came today. She thought that Tong must have something to do, otherwise she would not come today.
"My concubine, I heard from my sisters in the backyard that the wound on your face has not healed yet. I have an ointment here that is very effective in healing wounds. My ointment is not a precious thing, so please don't dislike it."
Tong spoke and motioned the maid standing beside her to take out an exquisite porcelain box.
When Jiang Ranli saw it, he gestured to Qiu Die to accept it, and then thanked Tong, "Thank you very much."
"You are too polite, Madam Concubine. These are what I should do," Tong said respectfully.
Seeing that she was silent, Jiang Ranli couldn't help but feel curious. She thought that Tong came to see her for something, but now it seems that it is not the case.
"Is there nothing else you want to talk to me about?" Jiang Ranli asked doubtfully.
Upon hearing this, Tong said, "I had originally planned to visit Concubine Fujin early in the morning, but I didn't find the time, so I came here today. Well... Apart from Concubine Fujin, you, Concubine Fujin, have the highest rank in the mansion. I haven't been here before, and my sisters all say that I am Concubine Fujin's person and don't take you, Concubine Fujin, seriously..."
After hearing what Tong said, Jiang Ranli couldn't help but sigh that she was thinking too much. It turned out that Tong came to see her for no reason, but was worried that she would believe the rumors in the backyard.
"You're overthinking it. I don't take those rumors to heart. If you're okay, go back."
Jiang Ranli gestured to Tong to rest assured, and seeing that she was sitting there with a nervous look on her face, he asked her to go back.
After sending Tong away, Jiang Ranli felt that she couldn't go on like this. She didn't want to meet those women every day. Firstly, it was too boring. Secondly, seeing her own man with so many other women, the feeling was really not very pleasant.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ranli thought of Yinzhen who had been going out early and coming back late in recent days, and thought of what would happen in the near future.
It is now the beginning of September in the 47th year of the Kangxi reign. According to historical records, it was at this time that Emperor Kangxi deposed the crown prince.
Once the crown prince is deposed, the battle for the throne will intensify.
Jiang Ranli was lost in thought as she stared out the window at the dark night, not even noticing Yin'er's return.
"Are you thinking about your husband?" Seeing that Jiang Ranli hadn't noticed his return for a long time, Yinzhen couldn't help but raise his hand and wave it in front of her, trying to show his presence.
"I don't miss you," Jiang Ranli came back to his senses and looked at someone who was trying to show off his presence with amusement.
"Then who are you thinking about? Tell me and I will kill him." As he said that, Yinzhen pulled Jiang Ranli into his arms and lowered his head to gently kiss her forehead.
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