Chapter 240 Aunt
Shen Qing was so annoyed. Who could understand the feeling of being surpassed by others in the field that he was good at?
Chunhua didn't understand anyway. Seeing Chen Qing's frustrated look, Chunhua felt helpless and had to think of a way to coax Chen Qing to eat breakfast.
Of course, Shen Qing's annoyance did not last long. Even if she did not admit defeat, that would be a matter for next time. That was all for today. After playing for so long, she was still a little tired. At least she did not want to walk today. Her waist and legs ached, so she just lay down in the sun to prevent mold.
Xuanyuan Ling was not as comfortable as her. After the morning court, he continued to review memorials. At lunch time, he ate a dish of squirrel mandarin fish. He remembered that this dish was also mentioned in the letter that Shen Qing wrote to him last time.
"Today's dish is well cooked. Let's go to the imperial kitchen."
Zhao Hai was also happy, and asked someone to go and reward them. Of course, besides being happy, he also felt a little strange. Well, the Emperor wanted Concubine Xi to serve him comfortably.
He has served the emperor for so many years, and to be honest, the emperor's temper is really helpless. The main reason is that the Empress in the harem cannot comfort the emperor, and the Empress Dowager makes trouble from time to time. These two people should be the closest to the emperor, but they can't comfort the emperor. Some of the emperor's emotions are really helpless.
Now that Concubine Xi is here, the emperor is in a good mood, and all the servants are in good spirits. Some of the concubines in the harem are counting on him to speak well of the emperor. As for Concubine Xi, Zhao Hai is counting on her to come in front of the emperor more often, and he would be very grateful to her.
After Shen Qing rested for two days, he had to rush to pay his respects again.
When I came today, Concubine Zhou was not here. She was still in the confinement period. The child was gone, and although she was not in the confinement period for giving birth, she still had to stay in the confinement period. It was normal for her not to come. Chu Linglong came very early.
She used to chat and laugh with Concubine Zhou, but now that Concubine Zhou was in such a condition, she no longer had the same glory as before when she sat there.
Chu Linglong felt really bad. Even though she was happy that her child was fine, it couldn't hide her guilt towards Concubine Zhou.
When she entered the palace, the first person she made friends with was Concubine Zhou. Now with the situation, what could she do?
If you are in a bad mood, it can be seen on your face.
Shen Qing also saw Chu Linglong's appearance, but she had no interaction with Chu Linglong. Or rather, the only time Chu Linglong entered Zhaohua Palace was because something happened, so there was no need for her to talk to her. Instead, she was puzzled about the child in her belly.
According to the original novel, Chu Linglong was unable to give birth to her first child, and the second child was the seventh prince who later ascended the throne.
By the way, in the original novel, Xuanyuan Lingguang had more than ten sons.
So will she be able to give birth to this baby? If she is born, will it be a son? If it is a son, will the prince who can become the emperor later appear? Or to be more precise, will only her child be able to become the emperor in the future?
Chen Qing has her own way of thinking. There is really no answer to these questions now. She even sighed in her heart. It would be better not to know the plot if it is so twisted. If she knew it, she would always have some concerns in her heart. On the contrary, if she didn't know it, she wouldn't have preconceived ideas and wouldn't be entangled.
After the queen came out, everyone paid their respects as usual, and that was it. Today's ceremony was exceptionally quiet, with not even one person to liven up the atmosphere.
After all, Xuanyuan Ling had just scolded them and asked them to go back and reflect.
It has only been a few days since Concubine Zhou's death, and everyone is still on guard. If anyone causes trouble now, or if someone jokes or is happy and the news gets out, they might be sued. No one can afford to be accused of gloating over other people's misfortune.
So now the Queen is dignified, Concubine Qin is also under house arrest, and everyone else is behaving well. Xuanyuan Ling's harem is experiencing the first great harmony since the newcomers entered the palace. No one is making trouble at all, and no one even dares to spread gossip.
In fact, from Chen Qing's perspective, compared to the original novel where Chu Linglong had to face all kinds of open and secret struggles as soon as she entered the palace, the current harem is really too peaceful.
Shen Qing doesn't have masochism. She would rather her harem be peaceful and comfortable. Who would want to bother fighting?
Of course it's not that she doesn't know how to fight. If others want to fight, she is not afraid. It's just that too many things are annoying and upsetting. It's good like this now, but she doesn't know how long this peace can last.
After paying her respects, she chatted with Concubine De for a while.
Concubine De had also heard about Concubine Zhou's affairs. Previously, Chen Qing had asked Xuanyuan Ling to exorcise evil spirits, and everyone in the palace thought that the emperor was going to change Chen Qing's residence, but in the end he didn't.
Defei couldn't help but ask: "Why don't you ask the emperor to change your residence?" Shen Qing was favored, she naturally understood, it was just a change of palace, it was not a big deal.
Shen Qing said the truth: "There have been deaths everywhere in the harem, it's all the same."
Defei asked her to speak the truth. Indeed, people had died in the palace before. She couldn't help but shook her head: "How dare you say that."
Chen Qing smiled and said, "I am just being unruly in front of the Empress Defei. Please don't blame me, Empress Defei."
Defei found her like this really funny. They chatted for a while and then Defei invited Chen Qing to go to Chaolu Palace to amuse the third prince.
The third prince is now older and can recognize people.
De Fei looked at Shen Qing and suddenly said, "Tell him to call you aunt later."
Naturally, godmothers are not worshipped in the harem, but it is almost the same for the child to recognize his aunt as a godmother. Defei had previously advised Shen Qing to ask the emperor for a child to raise by her side, but it has been clearly seen during this period that she really does not seem to plan to raise a child.
Shen Qing listened and knew what Concubine De meant: "Your Majesty is worried that I will be alone when I am old."
She is favored now, but the status and family background of Concubine De are there, and the Third Prince has risen higher because of her status. Other people's status is elevated by their sons, and the Third Prince's status is elevated by his mother. Although she is favored, it will not be her who will take care of the Third Prince more in the future. Instead, it is more likely that the Third Prince will take care of her more when he grows up.
Defei really did her a big favor.
Shen Qing remembered that De Fei usually gave big gifts, so she also gave big favors. Thinking of this, Shen Qing really laughed: "Your Majesty is really not stingy at all."
Concubine De raised her eyebrows. Why did you bring up the topic of being stingy? "Of course I am not stingy."
Shen Qing said: "Your Majesty, are you serious? I seem to be favored now, but what do you think of the emperor's favor..."
The emperor's favor is so uncertain. She is favored, even the most favored, but who can say what will happen in the future? She is not the only one in the harem, and there will be selections in the future. If this batch is not liked, there will be another batch? She will be the concubine of the third prince in the future, and it is possible that the third prince will take care of her.
Concubine De laughed when she heard it: "Since it is so beneficial, why don't you accept it? Everyone in the harem knows that you and I are good friends. Since the queen has let you go, you should make plans for your future. You can keep yourself and attract people's attention. It's okay to be the aunt of the third prince."
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