The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 264 The Queen Mother!

"The empress dowager appeases her anger, this son-in-law does not mean that.

The son-in-law also knows that Jia Lian deserves to be rewarded for his meritorious service in rescuing Jia.

The meaning of the son is that Jia Lian was young and ascended to a high position, and his character has not been polished. If he is added to the ranks, the subordinates will not understand why he is rewarded, and they will easily feel jealous and push each other out.

Second, as far as Jia Lian himself is concerned, it may not be a good thing to lose the motivation to climb upwards. "

Emperor Ningkang observed the Empress Dowager's complexion, while sincerely persuading him: "Please rest assured, the Empress Dowager, Jia Lian's son is no more honorable than ordinary sons, and my ministers also value him very much, and I also intend to train him as a minister of my ministers.

It's just that haste makes waste. According to my son, I might as well record his contribution to saving him for the time being. When he makes new achievements in the future, I will reward him again. This can not only stop the mouths of others, but also avoid wasting time. What does the Empress Dowager think of his youthful ambition? "

Saving the queen mother is naturally a great achievement.

However, the matter of the Empress Dowager sneaking out of the palace cannot be publicized after all.Therefore, the royal family cannot use this to reward Jia Lian.

The Empress Dowager naturally understood this truth, she seemed to think about it for a while, and said: "I don't necessarily want to interfere with your rewards to your courtiers, but I just asked Concubine Jia and learned that her younger brother is of good character. The mind is calm, so I recommend it to you.

Since you have your own arrangements for him, it is inconvenient for me to say more.

However, although not many people know what happened that day, the princes and the King of Beijing can probably guess it. If we let it go, those people will feel that my royal rewards and punishments are unclear.

Forget it, I'll let him think about it..."

The Queen Mother seemed to be in a bad mood, so she wanted Emperor Ningkang to step down.

Emperor Ningkang intended to please the Empress Dowager, and if he could make the Empress Dowager happy, not to mention disrupting his training plan for his courtiers, even if he were to make a waste a marquis, it would be worth considering.

The reason why he refused was because he had planned it long ago.

"For the Queen Mother to bother about this matter, it's because Erchen and others didn't think carefully.

However, hearing what the Queen Mother said, Erchen has an idea, maybe he can have both. "

"Oh, tell me."

"The Empress Dowager Qi, the empress of my son, is getting old and not in good health, and all the affairs in the Six Palaces are cumbersome, and my son can't bear to make her too tired.

Recently, Erchen is intending to choose one of the four concubines to be promoted to the imperial concubine, to assist the queen in commanding the affairs of the six palaces. "

Emperor Ningkang paused when he said this.

But all the people present are smart people. The queen mother and the emperor want to award the Jia family and choose one of the four concubines to be promoted to the imperial concubine. It is obvious that this kind of favor that fell from the sky can only fall on the concubine Jia. !
Seeing the eyes of those old nuns and female officials in the Queen Mother's Palace, Yuan Chun didn't show it on his face, but he still couldn't help but thump in his heart.

The queen mother also glanced at her, and then said noncommittally: "Oh, then, who do you think is worthy of this job in the harem?"

Emperor Ningkang cupped his hands and said: "I would like to report to the Empress Dowager that Concubine Xiande was born in a famous family and has served the concubine in the palace for many years. She has worked hard and has both virtue and ability. My ministers like it very much.

Seeing that she is loved by the Queen Mother again this time, my son feels that only she can take on this important task.

Coincidentally, Jia's mansion is now preparing to welcome Concubine Xiande to return home to visit relatives. Erchen's promotion of the status of Concubine Xiande will also allow Concubine Xiande to return home to visit relatives with the ceremonies of a noble concubine, honoring Jia's mansion.

I don't know if the Queen Mother thinks this is a good move? "

For Emperor Ningkang, Yu Siyuanchun was born as a servant next to his biological mother, the concubine, so he naturally trusted him a little.

Yu Gong and Yuan Chun are the direct nieces of Prince Teng.Emperor Ningkang had long intended to promote Yuanchun to offset Wang Ziteng's achievements, which was originally one of the meanings of the existence of concubines.

Now it seems that the Queen Mother also likes Yuanchun, and the Queen Mother also wants to reward the Jia family. He proposed it in front of the Queen Mother, which can not only please the Queen Mother, but also achieve his own goals. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Moreover, it is too simple and low-cost for him to promote a concubine, but it can perfectly solve the problem, so why not do it?
The Empress Dowager glanced at Emperor Ningkang, seemed to think about it, and then said: "Since you have such an idea, then do as you say."

Yuan Chun stood up at this time and said humbly: "The concubine's talent is dull, her qualifications are still inexperienced, and she is already apprehensive about being promoted to the position of concubine after receiving the grace of heaven. good……"

Emperor Ningkang naturally wouldn't believe such hypocritical and polite words, let alone his own concubine, so he didn't have to be polite to her, and said directly: "This matter was discussed and decided by the Empress Dowager and I, there is no reason for you to refuse.

You just need to wait for the reward in peace, and there is no need to say anything about the rest. "

"Yes... the concubine leads the order."

After talking about this matter, Emperor Ningkang saw that the Queen Mother had no other orders, so he resigned and left.

Yuan Chun stood up again and expressed his gratitude to the Queen Mother.

The Empress Dowager said: "This matter is also caused by your blessings, and has nothing to do with me.

You just need to serve His Majesty more attentively in the future.

Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore, listening to you play "Listening to the Qin" yesterday, I felt a little different, please talk to me again. "

"Yes."

……

Outside Weiyang Palace, Emperor Ningkang, who had just entered the dragon chariot, had doubts, so he couldn't help but look back at the main hall behind him.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter?" the valet asked concerned.

Ning Kangdi always felt a little strange when he recalled the previous events.

The strange thing lies in the Queen Mother's attitude, it seems that the purpose of calling her here today is to reward the virtuous concubine.

But it shouldn't be, he was very sure that Jia Yuanchun and the queen mother should have had no friendship in the past, because Jia Yuanchun had always stayed by his mother and concubine's side.

Although he had no heart to slander his mother, he still knew that the concubine mother didn't seem to be very friendly to the queen mother.

Maybe he thought too much, Emperor Ningkang shook his head.

The Empress Dowager has lived in the harem for many years, except for raising Zhaoyang, she has little contact with outsiders, so she really does not see any desire for power or ambition.

It is rumored that the queen mother at the time was both beautiful and artistic, and good at dancing, so she was deeply loved by the emperor.

Perhaps it was just a coincidence that Yuan Chun was present today. After all, he had also heard from his birth mother, the concubine, that Yuan Chun was really good at piano.

One is good at piano and the other is good at dancing. It is not surprising that the piano and dance are harmonious and can communicate together.

……

It was night, another dark and dark palace in the East Palace.

"Concubine Jia, I heard that you are highly valued by the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager even asked His Majesty to promote you in an exceptional way for you?"

"Reporting to the empress dowager, the empress dowager just wanted to find someone to accompany her to practice piano music, and she happened to know that my concubine could earn a little from this way, so she called me to Weiyang Palace to learn how to play piano.

As for the status of the concubine, this was proposed by His Majesty on his own initiative, I also said that I was not good enough in virtue, I beg Your Majesty to take it back, but His Majesty seemed to have other plans and reprimanded me..."

"enough!"

The old man's voice interrupted Yuan Chun's defense, only to hear him say more and more unkindly: "Now your wings are hardened, and you look up to me even more, and you only pick up high branches to fly, but you don't know, no matter what, I am Your Majesty's mother.

It's just a servant girl, if I didn't lift you up, do you think you would be where you are today?
Since I can give you all these things, I can also take them back.

You want to understand your identity and who you are, if you can't figure it out, from now on, you don't need to use this palace. "

"Yes, concubine... the servant girl understands that everything the servant girl has is bestowed by the concubine, she should be loyal to the concubine, and never dare to have two hearts, and I ask the concubine to forgive me, from now on, the servant girl will not go to Weiyang Palace again That's it."

"Hmph, that's all, she is the queen mother after all, if you are called, would you dare not go?

However, I have something else to tell you, are you willing to help me? "

"I also ask the concubine to order..."

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(End of this chapter)