Chapter 22 Is there anything else?
Bai Wutong took the things, saw Wang Decai off, and began to prepare to move out of Lanxin Pavilion.
Lian Xin smiled from ear to ear, as if it was Chinese New Year. "My Lady, that's great. We are finally leaving. I couldn't sleep well at night when I thought about Lady Gao dying here. I even had a nightmare yesterday!"
There weren't many things, just some flower oils made of white sycamore and some clothes and jewelry.
Lianxin and Chan'er packed up quickly and supported Bai Wutong as they headed to Xueqiong Garden.
As soon as I walked out of Lanxin Pavilion, I saw Wen Chuyun standing in front of the gate of Tianxiang Garden.
"Sister Wutong, congratulations. This is a blessing in disguise. Xueqiong Garden is now a formal courtyard for concubines in the harem. Normally, only those who have been promoted to Zhaoyi are eligible to live there."
Bai Wutong pretended not to hear the jealousy in her words, "Sister, I don't want such a blessing, but the emperor has issued an imperial decree, so I have to go. Fortunately, Xueqiong Garden is not far from here. If Sister Wen has time, you can come and sit for a while."
She winked at Lian Xin, who understood and almost let go of the things in her hands, "My Lady, these things are too heavy. I can't carry them."
"Then let's go, Sister Wen. There are too many things, so we won't talk about the past."
Wen Chuyun smiled and said, "Sister Wutong, go quickly."
When the graceful figure disappeared, she could no longer maintain her smile. Her face suddenly darkened and she waved Cuiwei away. “How can a beauty who has not yet been favored by the emperor actually live in Xueqiong Garden!”
Cui Wei thought carefully, "Your Majesty, if Concubine Gao and Concubine Xu had not died there, it would have been unlucky. How could Concubine Bai have gotten such an opportunity? Don't worry, she will never achieve anything."
Wen Chuyun thought of his pouch and smiled coldly, "You're right, she should die soon."
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Xueqiong Garden.
Unlike Lanxin Pavilion, this place is very large. Not only does the main hall have many rooms, but it also has a separate courtyard with rockery, small bridges and flowing water, and beautiful scenery.
Lianxin and Chaner put their things down and prepared to clean.
"My queen, this place is so clean. It looks like the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs have finished cleaning."
Bai Wutong sat on the couch in the main hall. "In that case, there is no need to clean. Let's see what the emperor has rewarded us."
Lian Xin jumped up and fetched something, "Your Majesty, the emperor gave me some jacquard satin as a reward. The pattern is much better than that of Lady Gao. Oh, there is also a gold and jade hairpin. It is really beautiful."
The rewards were taken out one by one, each one was a fine product, mostly jewelry and fabrics, in the colors of white jade or light blue, and each one was very suitable for her.
Lian Xin held the cloth in her hands, "My Lady, this color will definitely look very beautiful on you. Do you want me to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ask someone to make a dress for you?"
"No." Bai Wutong knew that she couldn't show her face now. The emperor had hidden something in the reward this time. If it was exposed, it would surely arouse the jealousy of other concubines. "Send the Zhangrong to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and make a set of skirts."
Lian Xin curled her lips, "That Zhang Rong is not worthy of the status of a queen at all."
Although she had some little thoughts, fortunately she was obedient and went there obediently.
The news that Bai Wutong had sent Zhangrong soon spread to all the palaces.
The Queen Mother stroked Fu Bao and said, "This Lady Bai has a pretty face. I thought the Emperor had some intentions by changing the dean for her, but the reward was Zhangrong, which doesn't seem to be that good. We should appease her and give some things to Lady Bai."
After the Empress Dowager sent her gifts, the Empress and other concubines also sent their rewards to show that they were in solidarity with the Emperor.
Bai Wutong looked through them one by one and found that they were all worthless little things. Although the fabrics were of good quality, they had been stored for a long time and some were even damp.
But there was no added spice, it seemed that these concubines never regarded her as an opponent.
Bai Wutong picked out a few pieces of jewelry from the empress's gift, "In a few days it will be the first day of the lunar year, and I must go and thank the empress then."
By the way, meet the emperor.
She didn't think that the emperor could favor her so easily.
The Queen Mother is someone who only has eyes for the heir to the throne, so she must have already arranged for another beauty who is suitable for pregnancy...
She has to try harder.
It rains a lot in early autumn.
It has been raining for two days in a row.
The seven-day period finally passed.
The Queen Mother came to the Yangxin Palace as soon as possible and brought some cakes made by Wen Chuyun. "Look, this is made by Lady Wen herself. I heard that she is an expert at making this steamed cheese with sugar."
Zhang Chengyan did not respond and continued to review the memorials.
The Queen Mother was not angry. "Yesterday, I asked a female doctor to check Concubine Wen's pulse. She is in very good health, especially with strong blood and qi. She looks much better than Concubine Gao. Your Majesty, please go and see her more often. Among this new batch of concubines, I think she is the best."
Zhang Chengyan finally raised his head, his expression gloomy, "Is there anything else, mother?"
"I consulted the Imperial Observatory yesterday, and found that next month is the most likely month to have an heir. The emperor must seize the opportunity and not delay." She knew that Zhang Chengyan was dissatisfied, so she did not want to keep him any longer. She stopped there and walked out of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity with the nanny.
Zhang Chengyan called Wang Decai over and said, "Give me a good massage. I have had a severe headache these days."
His headache was an old problem. He had been intelligent since childhood and had learned all kinds of knowledge. He had put all his energy into the battle for the throne without taking a rest. After he succeeded to the throne, there was a war in southern Xinjiang, and all kinds of troubles came one after another.
He often handled state affairs until very late and had to go to court before dawn. He did not get enough sleep every day, so he developed this headache.
Wang Decai followed him in the palace and had already mastered the massage skills.
Zhang Chengyan closed his eyes, feeling much more comfortable. "Is the Bai Meiren brand ready?"
Wang Decai paused and smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, the plaque of Lady Bai has been remade, but...but it was just taken away by the Empress Dowager. I just got the news from the Jingshifang."
"My mother is interfering more and more now. I wouldn't be too angry if she told me to turn over someone's name card, but now she is directly interfering in the Jingshifang." Zhang Chengyan opened his eyes, "Let's go to Lady Bai today."
Just because he was afraid of the Queen Mother's power didn't mean he would keep silent about it.
After a while, he will completely take back the military power of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion!
By then, the Queen Mother will only need to enjoy her remaining years in peace!
"Yes, I will do it right away."
Wang Decai walked out of the Yangxin Palace and told his servants to pass on the message.
After half an incense stick.
The young eunuch came back panting, "Eunuch Wang, the female doctor sent a message saying that Lady Bai is not feeling well and is now receiving treatment at the female doctor's place. I'm afraid she won't be able to sleep with you tonight."
What a coincidence! Why did I get sick today?
Wang Decai came in to report.
Zhang Chengyan sneered, "Since my mother insists on intervening, I will not go to the harem today!"
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