But she concealed it very well, and looked away quickly after just one glance.
Wen Mianmian didn't notice it because she was busy washing the dirt off her hands with her head down.
The Fourth Master didn't notice it at all, because as soon as he sat down, he picked up the picture book that Mianmian liked and started flipping through it.
After Wen Mianmian washed and dried her hands, she waved her hand and the little girl went downstairs with the wash basin.
When she returned to the back room to pour out the water, a little maid who was her good friend came over.
"Xiaoyu, how is it, did you see the emperor?"
Xiaoyu's face flushed slightly, and she nodded shyly, "I saw it."
They were all palace maids who had just entered the palace this year, and were assigned to do odd jobs in the Guanju Palace of the Imperial Concubine.
They heard that the emperor doted on the imperial concubine the most, and that the emperor was very handsome and dignified, so they wanted to see him, even though they worked beside the imperial concubine.
But because she was doing menial work, she seldom had the opportunity to serve. Xiaoyu was quick and nimble, and Aunt Shanzhi happened to have a stomachache just now, so she gave Xiaoyu the job of bringing water.
When he heard that Xiaoyu had met the emperor, his face immediately became excited.
"What do you think? Is the emperor handsome?" Yun Ling pulled her hand, eager to know.
Xiaoyu nodded shyly, "Well, the emperor looks very elegant, and he doesn't look as expressionless as others say. I think he must be a very gentle person."
Especially when she saw the emperor's eyes when he looked at the imperial concubine, she knew that the emperor was not as cold-hearted as others said.
"Wow, I knew it. The Emperor dotes on the Imperial Concubine so much. He must be a man who values friendship and loyalty."
Yun Ling took her hand and said with envy, "Xiaoyu, why don't I have such good luck? I also want to see what the emperor looks like."
Although she had seen the emperor before, he was always far away and could not see him clearly.
Xiaoyu is still lucky. This time she actually has the opportunity to serve the imperial concubine.
Xiaoyu smiled and patted her hands, "Don't worry, we are working here, and there will always be a chance to meet."
"You're right. The emperor comes to our Guanju Palace every day. I will definitely have the opportunity to see him up close." Yun Ling felt relieved when she thought of this.
Xiaoyu glanced at her, and a strange light flashed in her eyes.
"Okay, let's get to work, otherwise if someone sees us, we'll be scolded."
When Yun Ling heard her words, she quickly glanced around. Seeing that no one noticed their secret conversation, she took Xiao Yu's hand and said, "Okay, let's go quickly."
Wen Mianmian also heard that some ministers in the court were talking about the selection.
Wen Mianmian had thought about this matter a long time ago. After all, the Fourth Master's harem had so few people. Compared with Emperor Kangxi, it was nothing. No wonder those ministers were so impatient.
"Then what does the master think?"
Wen Mianmian naturally doesn't want there to be another woman around the Fourth Master, but even if you don't want to in your heart, it's useless.
The key still depends on the Fourth Master. She believes that the Fourth Master will not let her down.
The Fourth Master took her hand, looked into her eyes and said, "Don't worry, Mianmian, you are enough for me, and I don't plan to expand my harem."
Having her is enough for him. Even if he chooses someone to join the harem, he will not go to them. In that case, why bother wasting those people's youth?
Furthermore, with more people in the harem, there will be more dirty things happening, and he doesn't want his harem to be a mess.
Wen Mianmian felt very relieved when she heard what the Fourth Master said, but she was also a little worried: "Master, will this be very troublesome? Besides, the Emperor is still here. If he knew that you didn't participate in the selection, he would definitely be angry."
In addition, the former dynasty and the harem are inseparable. If the Fourth Master does this, will it cause dissatisfaction among those ministers?
The Fourth Master patted her hand and said, "Don't worry, Mianmian. I know what I'm doing. You don't have to worry about this."
Seeing that he was so confident and didn't seem to be faking it, Wen Mianmian nodded and said nothing more.
Jinghe Palace
Ulanara also heard that some ministers in the court had begun to advise the emperor to hold a selection of concubines, but unfortunately, the emperor did not agree immediately.
Ulanara couldn't help but feel distressed. She looked at Nanny Chang and said, "Nanny Chang, what do you think the emperor means by this? It's been more than half a year, why doesn't the emperor want to select the concubines?"
Nanny Chang was not a worm in the emperor's stomach, so naturally she didn't know what the emperor was thinking.
So he said, "Your Majesty, do you think it's possible that the Imperial Concubine said something to the Emperor, which is why the Emperor is so reluctant to select the concubines?"
Of course, this is just her guess.
When Ulanara heard what Nanny Chang said, she thought about it for a moment and her face turned a little ugly. What Nanny Chang said did make sense.
If the imperial concubine said anything to the emperor, it is possible that the emperor would really be bewitched by her.
"Let's see the situation first. If it doesn't work, I will go and talk to the emperor myself."
She just didn't believe that the emperor would really violate the rules left by his ancestors because of that vixen Wen.
Nanny Chang also felt that this was all.
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"Empress Dowager, the Imperial Concubine is here." Concubine De was reading a picture book when she suddenly heard Nanny Yu say this.
When the Queen Mother heard that it was Mianmian who came, she quickly said, "Then let her in quickly."
She threw the sketchbook aside without even looking at it.
Wen Mianmian walked in with a smile on her face.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager."
"Hurry up and sit down." After she finished, he smiled and said, "How come you have time to come to me at this time?"
"I was free and had nothing to do, so I thought my mother would be too, so I came over to chat with her."
"You child, as a royal concubine, don't you have anything to do?" The Queen Mother lived in the Cining Palace and led a leisurely life. She didn't ask much about the affairs of the Fourth Prince's harem.
Anyway, the queen is in charge of everything, so she doesn't have to worry about these things.
However, Mianmian is a noble concubine, and in theory she has the right to manage the harem. But listening to what Mianmian said, it seems like she has nothing to do.
"No, I don't like to meddle in other people's business. I just want to live my own life." Wen Mianmian didn't think there was anything wrong with her idea.
But in the eyes of the Queen Mother, it was a big problem.
She couldn't help but say, "You, where are you now? You are in the palace, and you are still the Imperial Concubine. You also need to learn to manage the affairs of the harem and hold power in your own hands."
"Don't think that being free from worries is the best thing. If you don't have some connections in the palace, you will suffer in the future."
These are the results she has summarized over the years. If you don't have some connections and means, you will be plotted against and killed sooner or later.
Although she is favored by the fourth prince, she still has to stand up for herself in some things. This is the harem, not the mansion, and the difference is huge.
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