Empress Huaishu of the Harem

Chapter 11 Like and Love
On June [-]th of the eighth year of Zhengzhang, the emperor's brother decreed that Ling Ji, the son of King Qi, should be named the king of Linzi County.Burial with royal rites.At the same time, the January court meeting of King Qi was exempted.

But respect does not give way to inferiority, the death of a vassal king's son cannot affect the normal process in the palace.On June [-]th, Wanyi and Yin Yuejing conferred on Jieyu.Given to live in Hexu Palace.
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I am the third-person dividing line——
When Zhengzhang Emperor Yurun proposed to upgrade Yuejing to a higher level, Zhen Huan neither objected nor agreed, but held a cup of "Snow Ding Hancui" and asked slowly: "Then what does the emperor think for the Yin family?" Very suitable."

Not in a hurry to express my opinion.

Yurun respectfully said: "It's enough to be promoted to Ronghua as usual. If the mother doesn't allow it, then that's fine."

Zhen Huan smiled and said: "Yuejing is a child who obeys the rules and knows etiquette. The queen mother likes it very much, so why would she not allow it? I just want to know, the emperor likes Yuejing's code?"

Yurun didn't expect her to ask this question, but he was the most filial adoptive mother. He pondered for a moment and said, "Yuejing has known this son all the time since entering the palace in the fourth year of Zhengzhang. She has always been docile as the queen mother said. Of course, son doesn't hate her." .But, I don’t know if I like it or not.”

Zhen Huan sighed lightly, not knowing whether it was relief or disappointment.Xu Xudao: "Yue Jing was only 11 years old when she entered the palace. Although it was said to the outside world that it was because of the obscurity Yueyuan married into the palace to accompany Ai's family. But everyone knew that she would be your concubine sooner or later. Maybe it was all too reasonable. As it should be, you always treat her with more respect than love. We old ladies can see this. Or, you like her but don't love her." After all, she didn't Knowing what came to mind, he bowed his head in thought.

Yurun seems to have gotten used to the absence of the mother when the mother and son are facing each other.When did it start?Empress Dowager Ming Yi, who was always dignified and resolute in front of the world, would feel such sadness and helplessness.He clearly remembered that his father loved his mother and concubine the most during his lifetime, but ever since the Hu family framed his mother and deceived God, he felt that the love between his parents was no longer as it used to be, or it was also love, but it was like a graceful mandarin duck embroidered on a curtain, The erratic is separated by a layer, and it is for others to see.

For example, they no longer call each other Huanhuan, Shiro, regardless of their predecessors.It was replaced by a cold "imperial concubine" and "your majesty" between each other.

Like and love may really be different.

In this room, Zhen Huan has come to her senses, and said after thinking: "Yue Jing was born in a wealthy family, her father was the imperial concubine Jijiu, and she was the first concubine to enter the palace. She was given the concubine at the beginning because of her temperament. Now it seems that As someone who is worthy of a high position, how about this, confer the title of Jieyu first, and after the newcomer enters the palace, give her the title of noble concubine."
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I am No.1 and call the dividing line——
For Ling Ji's untimely death, I really mourned for a few days.Because I was a daughter to be married, I couldn't go to offer my condolences, so I asked the second emperor to pay a gift. After the second emperor came back, he sighed to me: "Seeing that my sister-in-law is crying and her voice is hoarse, she is as thin as paper. If it weren't for the concubine and maidservant Hold on, and he will collapse there immediately. The elder brother is too, his face is ashen and he refuses to speak."

I couldn't help sighing a few words, when Aunt Zhuru arrived and whispered something in Yu Pei's ear, he was a little embarrassed and said, "What is Auntie doing, Sixth Sister is here."

I observed the words and expressions, guessed a little bit, and half-truthfully said: "Could it be that my second sister-in-law is here, urging my brother to see her?"

Although Yupei is a few years older than me, he is still a young man with a thin skin. Hearing the words, he said urgently: "Such unrestrained speech, how can you be a daughter in a boudoir? After all, it is the mothers and concubines who spoiled you." Bian pretended to be angry and said: "I just want to see my sister-in-law, but I have provoked such a reprimand from the emperor, let it go, just don't mention it."

Brother Erhuang has been on good terms with me since he was a child, so he coaxed me and said: "My good sister, it's Brother Huang who has Meng Lang just now, so don't be angry. Otherwise, the mother and concubine will have to scold me."

I took the opportunity to threaten, and said: "It's okay if you don't get angry, then tell me, is it true that the concubine Zhenmu is looking at another daughter for you?"

Brother Huang was shy and hesitated, Aunt Zhuru smiled and said: "Your Highness, why bother to be shy, Di Ji is an older child, it's okay to know, it's the Empress and Concubine De who are having a drink with Miss Li, please come over to us, Your Highness."

"Which Miss Li?"

"Uncle Changning's eldest daughter is also the grand-niece of Tai Huang Shu and Dowager Concubine."

Taihuang Shu Taifei's natal Li family in Taiyuan was originally a famous family, but for several generations, the children were mediocre and gradually declined.If her family's daughter had the eyes of Concubine Zhenmu, she must be very good.

Yupei said helplessly: "Auntie, forget it, I have met six or seven concubines these days, and I am not afraid of my sister's jokes. I really don't think who is the best and who is not. Besides, if I remember correctly , this Miss Li has entered the re-election, how can the emperor's unelected courtiers surpass her."

Aunt Zhuru wondered: "Your Highness, if you don't go, the servants will not be able to explain to the concubine." I saw that the second brother was really displeased, so I couldn't bear to say: "Second brother just went to the Qi Palace, and I don't feel very happy. It's a good feeling, and it's meaningless to see her. Auntie, just tell Concubine Zhen that way."

Aunt Zhuru thought about it for a while and had no choice but to go.Brother Huang let out a long sigh of relief, and I asked, "Is the girl that the concubine chose for you not agreeable? Why is Brother Huang so repulsive?"

Yu Pei frowned and said, "That's not the case. I naturally know that marriage belongs to the five relationships and is a major event in life. Pei'er, what kind of person do you want to spend your life with?"

His question really caught me. I am only 14 years old this year, and I have a vague understanding of husband and wife, but I feel red when I think about it.How could I have the nerve to talk to the emperor in detail, so I had to avoid the important thing and said lightly: "We emperors, the queen mother decides about the marriage, and we can't help ourselves, so what's the use of thinking too much?" feel bad.

Love hurts so much, why do idiots still flock to it.I murmured: "What is true love, who can spend a lifetime together?"

Although I just sighed, I didn't expect the second elder brother to express his feelings, and said with emotion: "To really like someone, it should be like mother concubine to father emperor. The concubine was as happy as something. But she refused to show it on her face. Later, the father's health became worse and worse, and the mother and concubine kept crying, but she didn't dare to let him see it. I would rather suffer all the suffering, Thinking about him all the time should be love."

I was stunned for a moment, I didn't expect Brother Huang, as an unmarried noble boy, to have such insight into love.I thought about it carefully, and tried to say: "Does that mean that if I like a person, it doesn't matter how much I am, I just hope that person is fine."

Yu Pei nodded and said: "It should be so. Whenever you meet someone like you, that is love."

(End of this chapter)