Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

"The issue of establishing a heir apparent is embarrassing for you and I. We can't talk about it for a long time. If you want to contribute, you must take a long-term approach. However, I have decided to stay away from the court from now on to dispel the emperor's doubts." Prince Guo frowned. He said with raised eyebrows.

"Brother Seventeen has a point in his thinking. You and I are really embarrassed about our status. Brother Huang is suspicious by nature. Now that it involves major political affairs, it's better to be wise and protect yourself." Shen Beile said thoughtfully.

The two of them went all the way south and made a long circle. They stopped and stopped for more than a month before changing their way to Nanxun.

When they arrived in Nanxun, the two of them did not go to Zhen's house, but to another place to stay, which was a house secretly purchased by someone ordered by Prince Guo.

The two rested for a few days before going to Zhen's house to pay their respects.

Since his recovery from the illness, the emperor seems to be doting on his sixth elder brother more and more. He personally teaches him lessons and riding and shooting every day. Everyone in the palace and harem noticed that something was a little unusual.

At the same time, the previous court's call to urge the emperor to establish a queen and a crown prince became louder again. These things went over and over in the morning every day.

The most controversial thing was the appointment of the crown prince. Some ministers recommended the third elder brother because he was the eldest son, and praised him for being virtuous, modest, and neither arrogant nor impetuous. Some people also recommend the sixth elder brother, the seventh elder brother, the eighth elder brother, etc., saying that they are young and can be nurtured easily.

The sixth elder brother was raised in the name of concubine Jing. He was also extremely intelligent and favored by the emperor.

Although the seventh elder brother born by Concubine Chang is not enlightened, he can be well educated by famous teachers, and the seventh elder brother does not have to worry about the monopoly of foreign relatives.

And the eighth prince was once raised in the middle palace as his adopted son. He was also smart and hard-working, so he was a talent that could be made.

Some people also support the fourth elder brother, saying that he is smart, eager to learn, and considerate in everything he does. As he is about to reach adulthood, he is also a good choice for the heir apparent.

All the old foxes in the court clearly understood the inextricable connection between the Queen and the Crown Prince. No matter which of the two things was determined, they could determine the meaning of the Holy Heart.

The emperor had no intention of establishing a queen, let alone a crown prince. He listened to hundreds of officials arguing about these two issues every day, and felt that he had a headache.

This year's heavy snow came a little early, and it fell for two days. The emperor took the opportunity to order all officials to take a rest until the snow melted.

The emperor held a banquet in the pavilion in the middle of the lake and invited all the concubines to the banquet. There were strings of silk and bamboo in the banquet, famous actors and actresses kept singing and dancing, and the charcoal basin in the pavilion was extremely hot and warm.

Xia Dongchun saw Concubine Nian, whom she had not seen for a long time. She looked a little thinner. Although she was still arrogant, she was much less arrogant. Thinking of the powerful Concubine Hua, Xia Dongchun felt a little confused. It feels like a world apart.

When the emperor saw Nian Shilan coming, he extended his hand to her and invited her to sit next to him.

Nian Shilan Yingying came forward and sat next to the emperor. The emperor frowned and said, "Why have you lost so much weight, but the food is not to your liking?"

"Since I was sick last time, I have lost some weight. After recovering from the illness, I have no appetite for anything." Nian Shilan said lightly, not paying much attention.

"There are several cooks from the south of the Yangtze River in the imperial dining room. They are best at making sweet and refreshing snacks. I will assign one to your palace someday. Maybe you can eat more for a change of taste."

Nian Shilan didn't answer the call and just drank tea by himself.

The emperor was used to her lukewarm appearance.

At this time, Concubine Jin came up to perform a dance to add to the fun, and immediately attracted the emperor's attention.

Although it was warm in the pavilion, it was still the twelfth lunar month of winter, so the concubine was wearing very cool clothes. After dancing, she was actually shivering from the cold. The emperor couldn't bear it, so he stood up and walked towards Jinbin, and put his mink fur on Jinbin. As soon as he got close to Jinbin, he smelled the familiar and breathtaking fragrance, and the emperor felt a little restless again. I haven't smelled this smell for a long time.

"You smell so good." The emperor took a deep breath and said.

An Lingrong lowered her eyebrows and thanked the emperor. The emperor raised his hand and touched her cheek with his fingers, smiling meaningfully.

Nian Shilan sneered, "After all these years, I have become more versatile than before."

Someone sitting there lowered his head and covered his mouth with a handkerchief and chuckled. Those imperceptible laughter made An Lingrong very angry. He raised his head and scanned the crowd, and saw Mr. Qi and Mr. Yun looking at her with mocking lips.

No wonder others looked down upon her, I had never heard of a concubine who, when she was the head of the first palace, danced in cool clothes in the cold weather and used such charming and seductive methods.

But even though he was ridiculed, the emperor's heart was really captured tonight. The emperor rested at his concubine's place, and he was out of control from then on.

Since the last time the emperor was ill, the imperial doctor said that careful birth control should be carried out, so the emperor has been very calm for a while. Now, less than two months later, he has returned to his old ways.

No one tried to dissuade her, but it was of no avail, and the Queen Mother could only sigh.

On the 16th day of the twelfth lunar month, Chungui gave birth to a princess. The emperor was overjoyed.

As the New Year approached, everything was complicated, but Concubine Hui's baby still made her restless. The emperor often visited Concubine Hui, and even allowed her to assist with palace affairs after she was out of confinement.

The New Year's Eve banquet was more lively this year because it was in the Old Summer Palace. However, the emperor was a little regretful that without Prince Guo and Shen Beile, there was actually a lot less fun.

During the banquet, the emperor suddenly stood up and announced in a deep voice.

"After deposing the Uranala family, I have no intention of establishing another queen. However, there are many concubines with long experience in the palace. I am determined to designate the imperial concubine as the imperial concubine. She will take charge of the affairs of the Sixth Palace. She will be the same as the deputy empress. Respectfully Concubine, Jin Jing Noble Concubine, Hui Concubine, Jin Hui Noble Concubine, were given the power to co-manage the Sixth Palace. Chun Gui Ren and Yun Gui Ren were all promoted to the concubine position. After the year, the canonization ceremony was held. Qi Concubine, restored to the position of Qi Concubine, Chang Fei , the first of the four concubines."

Several people stood up to thank her, and Concubine Qi was even more overjoyed, her voice trembling as she thanked her.

Everyone in the palace could not come back to their senses for a long time. Because the court was discussing the matter of establishing a queen and a heirloom, there was no peace in the harem. Everyone had different opinions on the matter, but Concubine Jing, Concubine Chang, etc. were still calm. Concubine Qi, on the other hand, became more active. Not only did she encourage the third elder brother to make friends with courtiers, but she also made friends with low-ranking concubines in the harem.

Qi Concubine thought that since the third elder brother was the eldest son and she had followed the emperor from his residence, both mother and son would be able to compete for the position of successor or heir apparent.

In the year after he was deposed, the emperor never said a word to her, and the performance of the third elder brother was mediocre. Even if she tried her best, she thought that she would be able to make good friends with the low-ranking concubines in order to guide the third elder brother. Winning their support, all these things are just making everyone laugh.

Today, the emperor has granted the title of Imperial Concubine and two concubines. The high-ranking concubines in the palace are powerful and cannot be underestimated.

Xia Dongchun thanked him and sat down to think secretly. The emperor probably wanted to block everyone's mouth this time.

The remaining empty reserve positions are ultimately a matter of national importance.

The imperial concubine who took charge of the affairs of the Sixth Palace was granted the title of deputy empress, which prevented the courtiers and the queen mother from thinking about establishing a new empress. However, the imperial concubine had only one princess under her knees, so the emperor's idea was not unreasonable.