The two had dinner and sat at the coffee table by the window to play a game of chess.
Lian Rui presented the freshly brewed tea.
Enjoy the snow, play chess, drink tea and chat.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness in giving me such precious exquisite chess pieces. I like them very much." Ning Wanyin's cheeks were tinged with shyness as she smiled faintly.
Helian Qi picked up a chess piece and put it down, his expression gentle, "I thought you would like it."
I had it delivered to you because I thought you might like it.
The emperor never treated Ning Wanyin badly in daily life, especially after he talked with Ning Wanyin about the crown prince last time.
He cherishes Ning Wanyin even more.
For the people you cherish, you will think of giving them some precious things to show your love.
As the year draws to a close, all places are trying their best to send tribute. Helian Qi picked out the Linglong chess from the tribute list.
"Your Majesty remembers me in his heart, I am so fortunate." The blush on Ning Wanyin's cheeks became even more charming, like a cherry.
The emperor and his concubine played a game of Linglong chess and chatted about romantic matters, enjoying themselves very much.
The game is over.
Ning Wanyin and Helian Qi just discussed the serious matter.
The emperor specially gifted her with Linglong chess, which must be because he wanted to play a game with her and talk about love and romance. If she talked about business as soon as she saw him, it would disturb his interest. After finishing the business, he might not be interested in playing chess.
Ning Wanyin never spoiled the emperor's fun.
She would not let the emperor feel that after she took control of the palace, she had become a "minister" who only talked about official business every time they met.
Also, there must be a concubine who can satisfy his whim at any time.
Otherwise, the emperor would be disappointed and would not come to Yonghe Palace next time when he wanted to have sex.
What is left to her is more respect, and the affection and friendship will gradually be given to others.
In the harem, even if one holds power, if one loses the emperor's favor, this power will not last long.
Ning Wanyin has always taken into account both the emperor's favor and the ability to be in charge.
Never neglect.
Ning Wanyin said softly, "I asked the Third Princess to stay with Concubine Lin first. I wonder what arrangements Your Majesty has made?"
After Concubine An was sent out of the palace, the emperor did not mention how to arrange for the third princess.
Ning Wanyin then handed her over to the care of her biological mother and waited to ask the emperor about it when he came to the harem next time.
If Ning Wanyin hadn't reminded him, Helian Qi would have forgotten that he still had a daughter who hadn't been settled.
The last time he was angered by the eldest prince, he had a headache for a few days. Then he was busy with government affairs and did not come to the harem, so he forgot about it.
Ning Wanyin was in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. She would arrange things that His Majesty did not mention first, and then wait for His Majesty to make other arrangements.
Helian Qi thought about it and had no impression of the several Zhaoyi who came from the old royal palace. The two Zhaoyi who were on good terms with Ning Wanyin didn't seem like they could raise children.
Lan Zhaoyi is also still young.
The reason why she was given to Xue Jinshu was because it was impossible for a girl from the Xue family to give birth to a child, so she had to have a princess to rely on.
Now there are no concubines who need to be promoted or appeased.
At the moment, there was no suitable candidate.
"Just let her stay with her biological mother for now, and we'll talk about it later." Helian Qi said in a deep voice.
Ning Wanyin did not mention it again. Only the emperor could give the lower-ranking concubines the grace to raise their own children. The final decision must be made by His Majesty himself.
Do everything, but never overstep your authority.
Ning Wanyin has been like this ever since she took control of the palace.
After Helian Qi finished speaking, he looked at Ning Wanyin and praised her, "Wanwan, you are dedicated in everything you do. I have you, what else can I ask for?"
If there are people in the harem that he cannot take care of at the moment, Ning Wanyin will arrange them for him first so that he doesn't have to worry.
Every time he saw Ning Wanyin, he felt that Wanwan was the person who loved him the most and who suited his taste the most.
She can not only enjoy the romance with him, but also manage his harem with all her heart. What more could a woman ask for?
"It is my duty." Ning Wanyin smiled lightly and said:
"New Year's Day is coming in a few days. I have prepared New Year's gifts for the palaces and clan members according to the old custom. Lian Rui, show the list of New Year's gifts to His Majesty——"
One is the annual gift for the Empress Dowager, the Consort Dowager, the imperial concubines, the princes and princesses.
The second is the gifts given after the New Year when relatives come to pay New Year’s greetings.
According to the etiquette, there is a fixed number of things to be arranged. But if the emperor wants to honor someone extra, he can of course add more.
So Ning Wanyin showed him the list first.
Helian Qi took it casually, flipped through it and said, "Double the annual gift for mother."
Ning Wanyin understood. After hearing that Xue Jinshu's father had written a letter to apologize for his poor parenting, the Xue family had not offered any girls to the palace since then, and had an attitude that they would not interfere in the affairs of the crown prince.
And the emperor also wants to make use of the Xue family.
This was a sweet treat after the warning. As long as the Xue family behaved well and did not interfere in the succession, the emperor would always treat the Xue family well.
"Yes, I understand." Ning Wanyin nodded slightly.
Helian Qi looked at her again, with a hint of smile in his eyes, "The annual gift for my beloved concubine should also be doubled."
Eyes met.
The emperor and his concubine both laughed.
Helian Qi reached out and took her into his arms, carrying her to the bed.
…
Concubine Lin was originally worried about gains and losses, not knowing who the emperor would give the third princess to.
Until she heard that His Majesty was willing to let her raise the third princess herself, she was very surprised. She was not favored much, but she was very lucky and got pregnant after one or two attempts.
She originally thought that she was not qualified to raise a child. Unexpectedly, His Majesty actually agreed to let her raise her daughter personally...
This also gave rise to some ambitions in Lin Jieyu's heart.
If she gave birth to another prince, would she be able to advance to the position of Zhaoyi or even a concubine? With the third princess by her side, she would see the emperor more often in the future.
The news spread...
Mo Zhaoyi was very disappointed. She was the first concubine of the old palace to defect to Xue's party. She used to go to Qionghua Garden with Lu Zhaoyi and Shi Meiren to give advice to Xue Jinyan.
Later, Xue Jinyan and the others all died, leaving her alone.
When Concubine An entered the palace, she followed Xue Jinshu's lead. But Xue Jinshu left the palace...
Mo Zhaoyi felt that among the remaining few old Zhaoyis, she had the support of the Empress Dowager, and the others had no family background. She was the most promising.
Unexpectedly, the emperor actually raised the third princess with her biological mother.
In order to get her position as a concubine, she had to fight for it.
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