Chapter 320: Lady Zhou's Decision
Xuanyuan Ling said that they were going to escape the summer heat, so naturally he had to point out who in the harem would go. Naturally, Chen Qing had no objection, and the others who brought the princes and princesses would naturally go as well, and the biological mothers of the princes and princesses would naturally be brought along as well. In this way, Concubine De, Concubine Qin, Concubine Zhao, and Concubine Li would all go, and when Concubine De went, the Queen would be in charge of the harem.
But there is one thing about the Queen being in charge of the harem: Chu Linglong is pregnant.
Xuanyuan Ling still remembered the methods the Queen used to deal with pregnant concubines in the harem. Chu Linglong was already three months pregnant, so he simply took her with him this time.
As for who to take with the others, Xuanyuan Ling asked Concubine De to arrange it.
Just like when she selected Concubine Ji to leave the palace, Concubine De was also thinking of selecting someone. As a result, those who wanted to leave the palace to escape the summer heat would have to curry favor with Concubine De.
The harem was quite lively.
However, the hustle and bustle in the palace made Concubine Zhou feel even colder in her heart. They could still compete and they could still think about it because their families were still there. Once they were favored and had children, their families would naturally benefit. But what about her?
Even if I am lucky enough to give birth to a prince in the future, who will I help?
Now that her father was gone, if she had a child in the future, would she help others? Would she help the brother who was not her mother's?
The fact that Concubine Zhou's mother died of depression might not have been unrelated to her brother's good mother.
If the child had been born, she would still have hope now, but the child is gone, so it's not worth it.
After Zhou Mu passed away, Concubine Zhou had been depressed for a long time. The maids around her were all worried. Now everyone in the palace wanted to go to the temporary palace to escape the summer heat. Seeing that Concubine Zhou was unmoved, the maids could not help but persuade her: "You are still in the palace, and the emperor has not demoted you. You can still be fine. You still have to live your life." After a pause, she said: "I think the master's spirit in heaven also wants you to be fine."
When Lady Zhou heard this, she seemed to be awakened by something: "Bring me my set of jade jewelry."
The maid didn't understand.
The set of jade jewelry that Concubine Zhou mentioned was her mother's dowry, which she brought with her when she entered the palace. When Governor Zhou got into trouble, she asked various people for information and gave away everything she could use, except this set of jade jewelry, which she was reluctant to give away, so she kept it with her.
She thought that Concubine Zhou was missing her parents, so she wanted to take it out to have a look. Concubine Zhou looked at it and said, "Take it. Let's go to Concubine De's place."
The palace maids were a little surprised. Did this mean that they wanted to give this set of jewelry to Concubine De?
Now, Concubine Zhou only has these few things she can think of.
The maid instinctively felt that something was wrong and could not help but persuade her: "My dear, this is..."
Concubine Zhou's tone was a little cold, as if with sarcasm: "My father is gone, and my mother is gone too. I'm not married to a dowry, so I might as well use it to exchange for something useful."
The palace maid had been worried about Concubine Zhou for a long time, and felt that Concubine Zhou had changed. In fact, Concubine Zhou had indeed changed in these days. She could feel it. After all, she had always been serving Concubine Zhou. Concubine Zhou had wanted to fight for it in the past, but she had always let things take their course and had not put much thought into it.
The first time Concubine Zhou changed was when her destined child suddenly died and Concubine Zhou became good friends with Concubine Yi. At that time, the palace maid already felt that Concubine Zhou had changed a little, but at that time the palace maid felt that in order to survive well in the palace, one had to change. But now the change in Concubine Zhou made her really uneasy.
But she couldn't say that what Concubine Zhou did was wrong, nor could she say anything to refute what Concubine Zhou said.
Concubine Zhou brought this set of jade jewelry to Concubine De.
It was quite lively at Concubine De's place. Everyone gathered together and looked at Concubine Zhou coming over. The others were quiet for a moment. They all knew that Concubine Zhou's father was gone, but Concubine Zhou was considered to have a higher position among them. The Emperor had not demoted her, so those who were not of a higher position than her naturally did not dare to say anything to her.
Concubine De looked at Concubine Zhou in silence. She was not happy to have too much contact with other concubines, but she was in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. Now it was time to escape the summer heat, and she would not refuse to see them, so she asked them all to come in for tea. When Concubine Zhou came, she also asked someone to serve tea.
Concubine Zhou also drank tea. She didn't say much until the others were chatting and it was almost time to leave. Concubine Zhou was the last to leave. At this time, she said, "I have something that I want to present to Your Majesty."
He was really straight to the point, without even any extra words. The palace maid was waiting outside, and she came in with the things and placed them in front of Concubine De.
Defei saw that the maidservant of Guiren Zhou brought a complete set of jade jewelry. It was emerald green with good water content. Moreover, she had a good eye and could tell that the whole set of jade was taken from the same piece of raw stone. It was obviously worth a lot of money.
Of course, Defei knew what the intentions of those who came to pay their respects to her today were.
Concubine Zhou just lost her father. Does this mean she wants to hold on to the emperor's favor?
Others would have never seen such jewelry, but Concubine De had a good family background after all, and the treasures in her bottom of the box were not comparable to the jewelry set of Concubine Zhou. She would not be tempted by good things, and besides...she had avoided jewelry until now and would not wear it out to show off.
It's just that Concubine De has some compassion, just like when Concubine Yu beat Shen Qing and everyone in the palace knew that she was infertile, she had no relationship with Shen Qing but still gave her such a big Ganoderma lucidum. Concubine Zhou has always been well-behaved, and her father had just passed away. She went to the imperial study to ask for an audience without fear of being implicated, which shows her filial piety. Now her situation is really pitiful. She just wants to go to escape the summer heat, and it's not a taboo for her to move around more in front of the emperor.
De Fei confiscated the things, but seeing that Concubine Zhou was not in good spirits, she consoled her by saying, "If you want to go, you must take good care of yourself, otherwise you will not be able to bear the pain during the journey."
Concubine Zhou didn't know whether Concubine De agreed or not. She felt a little uneasy before the thing was sent out.
But not long after, someone from Concubine De sent a message, saying that she could go. Concubine Zhou was stunned, but the maid beside her was very happy: "Concubine De is kind and tolerant. You can interact with Concubine De more often in the future."
Concubine Zhou said nothing.
The candidates have been decided. Not only Concubine Zhou, but also Concubine Ji who had previously accompanied the tour will go to the palace. All the palaces now know about it, and those who cannot go have given up the idea.
Ji Meiren didn't expect that she was so lucky during her previous tour, and she would be lucky again during this summer vacation. She hurried to thank Concubine De for her care.
As for these comings and goings, Shen Qing only knew about them after listening to Chunhua Rishu. She had almost made the arrangements and was just waiting for the day to leave the palace.
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