Chapter 424 I Believe in You
In April, Shen Changjing and a group of generals had already arrived in the northern border and deployed their troops to confront the Chao army across a mountain range.
The North Korean army had no intention of going any further.
But they refused to retreat, so for a moment, the soldiers of the Dayi Dynasty naturally did not dare to slack off.
Jing'an Hou has always been strict in leading his troops. Now that he has only been away from the border for two or three years, his prestige is naturally still there.
Although some generals who were replaced later were not convinced, Shen Changjing, as far as the soldiers under his command were concerned, never showed leniency outside the law.
As soon as he arrived, he beheaded a dozen people who disobeyed the rules.
Naturally, some generals were unhappy about this, and as a result, seven or eight memorials were sent to the emperor.
Not only did Qi Yixiu not punish Shen Changjing, he even issued an order to dismiss the two young generals on the spot.
He also said: My dear Shen, just go ahead, I trust you.
Naturally, the memorials were also taken with him, and the messenger was asked to burn them in front of everyone.
After this, no one in the army dared to disobey anymore.
What's more, news came that Empress Jing Zhaoyi in the palace had become Empress Jing Fei.
This represents the prestige of the Shen family.
In the harem, Shen Chuliu, who became Concubine Jing, did not seem to be happy or unhappy.
"Look at Qian Xiuyi's face today. She hasn't been doing well recently." Zi Rui snorted, "It's her fault. She's already Xiuyi, but she still doesn't want to behave herself. I'm really waiting for the Queen to demote her to a Concubine."
"She can't do it. She is just like Concubine Ying." Shen Chuliu leaned on the couch in the outer room.
"But if she doesn't make it, who should be the next one to be mentioned? If Ning Zhaorong doesn't make it, then maybe Li Zhaoyuan will be the next one, right?"
"Master, what do you mean?" Zizhu pursed her lips: "Could it be that the Emperor..."
"You guys, haven't you figured it out yet? Qian was originally prepared for me and Li Zhaoyuan, so it can't be her. Now that I'm a concubine, how can I not have a check and balance? If it's not Li Zhaoyuan, then let's look at Ying Jieyu, maybe she can still rise."
"Master, Concubine Ying's pregnancy is really not good. She is already six months pregnant and the condition is very bad." Zizhu said.
"If things don't go well, there are still Concubine Yan, Lady Mei, and Lady Su." Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "There will always be someone else."
"Master, the emperor is like this...what if you can be promoted in the future?" Zizhu asked carefully.
"It doesn't matter. Not to mention that it's difficult to get promoted, even if it's easy, I haven't done anything. I'll be a concubine in a proper manner. If the emperor can't tolerate it, let him do it." Shen Chuliu didn't care much: "As for me, I just hope I don't feel aggrieved."
There’s nothing you can do if people don’t believe you.
As for the emperor, he grew up in such a difficult environment. The reason why he wanted to balance the harem was because the previous emperor indulged Yang too much.
There were countless casualties in the harem.
So she understood.
I understand and accept it.
But the main reason is that she doesn’t care about the emperor, so as long as she doesn’t feel aggrieved, it’s fine.
"Okay, why are you all so sad? Didn't the emperor say that he would come to discuss the palace with me today?" Shen Chuliu said, "Get ready, he will be here soon." Now that they have returned from Fengzao Palace, the emperor should be here soon.
Sure enough, the emperor arrived soon.
After everyone paid their respects, the emperor smiled and said, "Do you have any ideas, my beloved concubine? I am too busy these days. How about letting my beloved concubine choose for herself?"
As he spoke, he waved his hand and Chusi brought the map of the palace.
Qi Yixiu flipped the map a few times quickly and said, "There is Huayin Palace in the west, but I don't think you like it."
Having said that, he turned around and asked her to look to the east.
"Here, the closest to your Cuiyunxuan are Yufu Palace, Chonghua Palace, Linhua Palace, and Changle Palace. You can live in any of them, what do you think, my beloved concubine?"
"Changle Palace doesn't want it." Shen Chuliu snorted: "What do you think of the others, Your Majesty?"
"I don't think you want this either. Linhua Palace is too small, so forget it. Chonghua Palace and Yufu Palace are about the same size and both have just been renovated. Which one do you like better?" Qi Yixiu asked.
"It's so close, why not go and take a look?" Shen Chuliu said with a smile: "Isn't the emperor here to accompany me to see the palace today?"
Qi Yixiu also laughed and stood up.
The two of them went out and first went to the Yufu Palace which was closest. It was really close, with an osmanthus forest in the middle. Then they went around it and arrived.
Yufu Palace is indeed the largest palace in the harem except for the Queen's.
Of course, the Queen Mother’s palace is not small either.
Among the palaces on the west side, Yufu Palace and Changle Palace are the largest.
Secondly, they should be smaller.
This is a three-story palace. The vermilion lacquer was just applied last year and looks extremely bright.
There is a carved doorway in front, and in the middle are the main hall and the side hall.
The main hall had obviously been renovated this year, with all windows made of glass, and the flowers and plants decorating the courtyard were all new.
There is a shortage of furniture inside, but since no one lives there originally, it is normal that there is a shortage of furniture.
The eunuch who took care of the courtyard here introduced it actively and carefully, fearing that Shen Chuliu would not like it.
This is a standard palace for imperial concubines to live in. The main hall in the middle is large enough and is exactly where the main seat should live.
The side halls on both sides can be used by princesses or concubines to live there.
However, since it has three entrances and there is no need for the prince to live there, the masters can also live in the front row.
The back is slightly smaller, and that is where the eunuchs and palace maids live. But both the front and back and both sides are rooms.
It's spacious no matter how you live.
The imperial palace of the Dayi Dynasty was already magnificent, and the harem also occupied a large area. The palaces were far apart. Even if it was said that Cuiyunxuan here was very close, that was only relative. The woods were also quite far away.
"What do you think? My beloved, please take another look at Chonghua Palace. It is not as big as here. I think this place is great. But it will take a while for my beloved to live here. Many places inside need to be renovated. Furniture needs to be added. It will take at least next year before you can move in." Qi Yixiu himself was satisfied with this place.
"Your Majesty said this place is good, and I think it's good too, so let's go here. It's also close to Cuiyunxuan." Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please agree to my small request."
"My beloved concubine, did you say that no one else should live here in the future?" Qi Yixiu laughed, "I don't know you yet."
"Yes, let Yao Baolin live with me, and don't ask others to come, is that okay?" Shen Chuliu said.
"Do you like Yao Baolin so much?" Qi Yixiu looked at her.
"I'm used to it. We've been together since I entered the palace. It's not easy for her either." Shen Chuliu smiled.
"Okay, my beloved concubine has a request, and I will not refuse it. It's good to ask her to live with you and serve you well. It will always be beneficial in the future." Qi Yixiu said, holding Shen Chuliu's hand: "Let's go, we can't live here for a while. I'll ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to clean up for you. You are close, so come and see when you have time. Tell me if there is anything missing."
(End of this chapter)
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