Concubine, she rises step by step

"She agreed?" Huo Jiheng didn't expect it either.

Li Qing said happily: "Yes, Your Majesty, this eldest princess is very cheerful and not as difficult to talk to as before."

Huo Jiheng was slightly relieved.

"Where is King Juli?" Nalan was on one side and replied: "Go back to the emperor, he will arrive in the capital tomorrow."

Huo Jiheng didn't worry too much about Juli. After all, it was a vassal state. As long as he had no objections, everything else was easy to deal with.

"Then arrange the reception banquet on the same day, and invite the eldest princess of Beiling and King Gouli to be together, so there won't be any gossip!" Huo Jiheng thought too much.

Nalan said: "Yes, I will report to Prince Yu later."

Suddenly, Huo Jiheng seemed to remember something and said: "By the way, we will arrange for all the concubines to go, as well as Peilin!"

After all, he is the eldest son, and his biological mother is from Gouli, so it is a blessing.

"Yes."

In the harem, there are a lot of rumors about the Longevity Festival.

Jingren Palace.

"A few days ago, when I mentioned this matter, you thought it was all unfounded worries. But this time, everything has come true." Concubine De Gui looked unhappy and had a headache thinking about the upcoming banquet.

The queen also didn't expect that Beiling would send the eldest princess as an envoy. What was going on...

"Come on, this is unexpected. Since ancient times, women have three obediences and four virtues. They do not show themselves to others to show respect. The eldest princess from Beiling actually came to Daikin as an envoy in person. She is not afraid of being laughed at by the world!" Suo Yaoyi truly advocates women's self-improvement and self-reliance. But the words and deeds of Princess Xiao Songxi are too shocking.

Concubine De Gui, who rarely had the same opinion as the queen, teased: "You are right, the eldest princess of Beiling is not afraid of jokes, she is just afraid that she will not get enough limelight!"

Tong Zining looked at her kindly, "Sister is quite quiet today."

One sentence successfully turned the attention to Sheng Yi.

"By the way, sister, I see that your face is indifferent, but it seems that my sisters are not generous enough." Concubine De Gui said jokingly.

Sheng Yi didn't dare to agree with these words. Isn't this looking for death? He sighed quickly and replied: "I feel that I am insignificant, so even my worries are in vain."

For a moment, Tong Zining felt like she was looking for death, as if she was causing trouble for her sister again...

Tong Zining, who never believed in fate, took a breath of air. She decided to go back and burn incense in Baohua Palace. Mercury was in retrograde recently.

"Joking aside, your Majesty has already scheduled a banquet in Yingfeng Pavilion in three days. At that time, the envoys from Beiling and Guli will be there. You should also dress up nicely, so as not to lose the dignity of the King." The Queen mentioned. When it comes to business, his appearance becomes more serious.

"Yes!" All the concubines responded.

"Empress, are you still going, noble lady?" Just when everyone was thinking about finishing their greetings, Concubine De Gui suddenly asked.

Sheng Yi's eyebrows moved, "Hey, Concubine De Gui really asked carefully, but to be honest, she was also curious!"

The queen looked slightly hesitant, "The emperor will make a decision on this matter!" Concubine De Gui didn't pay too much attention. She stroked the pearls on her head and said lazily: "Then I will go and prepare first."

The queen nodded slightly and looked at Concubine De with a complicated look.

Please leave, Queen Suo Yaoyi is still in the main hall.

Ai Xiang has served the Queen for many years, so she naturally understands the Queen's temperament, so she softly said: "Your Majesty, please drink some of the ginseng soup you have prepared."

The Queen waved her hand and said in a deep tone, "No more drinking."

Ai Xiang guessed: "My Lady, do you think Concubine De Gui has gone too far?"

Power is extremely important to anyone in the harem, let alone a queen.Since Suo Yaoyi woke up from a serious illness, she has rarely participated in the management of the harem, leaving most of it to Chang Lan, the noble concubine.On the one hand, Chang Lan has the longest experience and knows more about all aspects of the harem. On the other hand, it is convenient for the balance of power.

Sheng Yi is already a beloved concubine. If Suo Yaoyi hands over the management of the harem to Sheng Yi, I am afraid that not only the harem, but also the previous dynasty will feel that Sheng Yi is too powerful. Once the limelight is gone, she will become a thorn in the eyes of others and a thorn in the flesh. , not a good thing for Shengyi.

Furthermore, since the emperor has taken away the power of the Chang family, he will naturally have to make some compensation in other matters. Otherwise, the big tree of the Chang family will be completely lost.

Obviously, the Huo Jiheng in front of him was not strong enough, so he had to use the Chang family.

Because of this, it was only natural that the power of co-administrator of the Sixth Palace should be given to Concubine De Gui.

But as Suo Yaoyi gradually let go, Chang Lan's ambitions gradually expanded. She no longer respectfully invited the queen for everything, and even began to have her own way of doing things.

This made Suo Yaoyi feel in crisis. If things continued like this, this palace would become the Chang family's harem.

Just like what Chang Lan asked her just now, she, Chang Lan, only needs to do what has been arranged. As for the things that have not been notified, just treat them as unknown. If she insists on asking, it will only make Suo Yaoyi wary of her.

"Perhaps Concubine De Gui just asked casually, are you too worried, my empress?" Ai Xiang gently tapped the queen's leg and said easily.

The queen moved her legs slightly, and Ai Xiang understood, gently stood up and helped the queen walk down.

"If the Suo family were still in the past, I wouldn't have to be so arrogant about spending every penny. But now that the Suo family is under house arrest, the Queen Mother is under house arrest, and the backbone of the Suo family, Mr. San Ye, has been ransacked and questioned. How can any of the remaining sons of the Suo family be able to take the blame? I, the palace. If we don't take precautions to build up some strength for the Suo family, I'm afraid that before I pass away, the Suo family will be like a dog in mourning, and everyone will sigh." Suo Yaoyi said quietly.

Ai Xiang couldn't help but feel sad for the queen. The woman who was once so exquisite and clear, who wanted to break away from Sox and be her own woman, has now become a standard noblewoman - born to be the honor and disgrace of the family.

Thinking of this, Ai Xiang felt a little depressed.

"What's wrong?" The queen quickly paid attention to Ai Xiang's mood and asked.

Ai Xiang forced a smile, "I just feel that your Majesty is not as comfortable as before..."

Suo Yaoyi smiled slightly sadly, "Freedom? Have I ever really had freedom? In the past, I always wanted to break away from the constraints and be myself. Mainly because at that time, I had a powerful mother-in-law supporting me, and even I was under my knees. There was no big commotion at all, but things are different now. The only person the children of the Suo family can rely on is me. If I continue to be willful, I will no longer be myself, but let the Suo family be buried with me."

Thinking about the previous conversation with Shenyi, it was like a dream, so unreal...

However, this dream is really tempting.

Suo Yaoyi looked at the brilliant flowers blooming in Jingren Palace and said leisurely: "It's time to wake up from the dream..."