Leader Lan Palace

Chapter 1931 Five Volumes 228 Clothes and Brocade Night Walk ([-] words completed)
"If this noble concubine is promoted from among concubines, it should also be Concubine Yu?"

Wanxi herself was indifferent, "Among the concubines, only Concubine Yu still has a prince by her side. Besides, she is an old man in the hidden mansion, so if you talk about step by step, Concubine Yu will advance to the throne."

Wanxi raised her eyes to focus on Yuqin, "What's more, we can all see how much the emperor attaches great importance to the fifth elder brother Yongqi. If it is said that mother is more expensive than son, it is also Concubine Yu's promotion."

Yuqin glanced at Wanxi, sighed softly, and smiled helplessly.

"What you said is naturally reasonable. It's just that I can't help regretting it. If you have a prince, then the position of imperial concubine must be yours."
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Yuqin and others have no intention of speaking, but they are all speaking according to the premise that Wanxi has never produced anything in the past 15 years.

Wanxi sent Yuqin and the others away in person, and when she turned around, she met Yurui's questioning eyes.

Going back to the dormitory and sitting down, Wanxi lowered her head and said softly, "I know what you want to ask~ Yes, I plan to hide it from Sister Lu for the time being."

"Not only Sister Lu, but I'm going to hide Yuye now... It's not that I don't trust them, it's just that I have been in the palace for 15 years and I finally had a child. Sister Lu and Yuye are devoted to me. If you know the news, you will definitely not be able to hide it, at least you will be delighted."

In the 15 years in the palace, I have seen too many women's ups and downs between being favored and falling out of favor, and I have also directly or indirectly touched the premature deaths of those emperor's heirs.When she finally had a child by accident, she felt cautious and cautious like never before.

This child is more important than her own life, and she is willing to do everything to protect this child.

She also decided to learn from Concubine Yu, and she didn't want anyone to know that the child was coming before the child became pregnant.

After the child is conceived, the dangerous period of the first few months has passed.
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Seeing that the master was so firm, Yu Rui also understood.She hurriedly knelt down in front of Wanxi, "...I just realized now, that among the girls in Yongshou Palace, the master only told the slave. This is the master's great trust in the slave, and the slave will never let the master down."

Wanxi nodded with a smile, "I told Mao Tuan'er too. For matters in the palace, the women are in charge of the house, and the eunuchs are in charge of the outside. Only the two of you know inside and out, so that our palace can be safe and secure, and we don't get confused. .”

Yu Rui raised her eyes and stared at Wan Xi, she already understood in her heart that this is the master's implicit explanation to her that after Yu Ye leaves the palace, she will be in charge.

Yu Rui's eye circles were a little hot, "...Master doesn't want Yuye to know, and also doesn't want to delay her going out of the palace, right? Master, don't worry, this slave will definitely keep this mouth under strict control."

Wanxi nodded, "Now that my body is like this, there are many labor-intensive things inside and outside the palace, so I have to let it go and leave it to you and Mao Tuan'er. You must hide it from Yuye, and treat you and Mao Tuan'er. For Tuan'er, it's not easy."

Yu Rui shook her head with a smile, "Master, don't worry, even if we leave it to the slave and Mao Tuan'er. In the next few months, master, the most important thing is to support our little master!"

"The slave really hopes that the master can get a man in one fell swoop! Then the master will be promoted to the imperial concubine naturally, and the emperor will be so happy!"
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Wanxi raised her eyes.

Yes, in this harem, which concubine's wish is not to give birth to a prince in one fell swoop?

But she didn't want to.

There is already Yong Qi who is highly valued by the emperor.What's more important is that she already has the queen's eldest son, Yongzheng.

Since ancient times, the inheritance of the country has been either to establish a heir or to establish an elder. Now the emperor has no shortage of his sons and eldest sons. In terms of the number of heirs, the emperor has no shortage of princes—the emperor only lacks daughters.

Just like what she had said to the emperor back then, she was willing to give birth to a little daughter for the emperor.Just like how she was called when she was intimate with the emperor, after she gets old, she can take over her role, interpret the words for the emperor, and be loved by the emperor.

Just thinking about that picture made her want to smile because it was so beautiful.

Wanxi became more determined, so she lowered her head and smiled, "...I want to have a little girl."

With such intentions in mind, even the little clothes she secretly prepared for the children belonged to girls; even if there was a drop of a bead in her jewelry, she didn't want to send it to the internal construction office for repair, but I want to keep those bits and pieces, and save them for my little daughter to rebuild into something to wear.

Yurui glanced at Wanxi and smiled, also understanding Wanxi's cares, so she nodded and said, "No matter what, the master is finally happy, which is a great thing. As for whether the prince or the princess will be born, it depends on God. It’s just a decision! After all, the servants, no matter if they are princes or princesses, are all happy together!"
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In this November, the third son-in-law, who had been confiscated and beaten by the emperor, "followed the order and led more than [-] people to the military camp", and he was very determined to pay off his merits.The emperor was overjoyed, and issued a decree: "Since Sebuteng's surrender...he has been urgently serving the public, and you can be commended. I will reward you with the rank of the county king."

Sebuteng, who was conferred the title of Prince Darhan in the 17th year of Qianlong, was first confiscated in the 20th year of Qianlong, and then given the rank of county king.Although the grade has been lowered, it is comforting in the end.

"So you see, who would say it's not good after giving birth to a princess? Isn't it for the sake of respecting the princess that the emperor showed such favor to Nase Buteng and gave the prince to the county king?" Concubine Xin hugged Looking at his sixth princess, his heart calmed down even more.

Now that Concubine Jia is gone, the position of Concubine is now vacant.Originally thought that being promoted to the concubine would be the top of the sky, but the current situation made people have a higher level of wish in their hearts.

Seeing this, Le Rong laughed, "... Anyway, next year will be the year for the selection of Eight Banners show girls, and the emperor will definitely have to pick new people into the palace. At that time, these people will inevitably be promoted along with them if they have positions in the palace. .The master gave birth to the sixth princess this year, so she should be promoted no matter what.”

Concubine Xin lowered her head with a smile, "There is still one concubine missing. Except for me who has a child, no one else in the concubine has had anything to do for many years. Even for the harmony of the six palaces, the concubine shouldn't be vacant for so long. Otherwise, it will be disturbing.”

"What's more, there is another vacancy in the position of noble concubine... Who in the harem doesn't keep an eye on it? Instead of asking everyone in the harem to guess, the emperor must not leave that position vacant for too long."

Concubine Xin stretched out her hand firmly and pinched Sixth Princess' cheek.

...The emperor didn't promote her this year, and I'm afraid it's because of the matter of using troops in Junggar.

In the next year, if the troops used to put down Amursana go well, the emperor should give her a promotion no matter what.

She didn't know who else could be promoted, but she had a child, so she was the most qualified one.
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Fortunately, in this November, there are so many things going on in the front and rear palaces; in December, apart from preparing for the New Year, Empress Nalashi also gave birth.

The eyes facing the harem have their own focal points, so no one notices Wanxi's body.

Even the sisters who were close to Wanxi, such as Yuqin and Chun Guifei, didn't even notice.

On December 21, Empress Nala gave birth to the thirteenth son of the emperor.

So far, Empress Nala has two princes under her knees, and the fight for the crown prince, at least on the surface, has gradually lost its suspense.

With such confidence, it is difficult for the people in the harem to overwhelm their edge.Whether it is Nala's status in the harem or her temperament, she has entered a period of the most graceful and magnanimous.

"At the end of the day, I only need to worry about Concubine Yu's Yong Qi, and Concubine Yong Rong..." Nala looked at the newly born thirteenth brother with a smile. The pain of the fifth princess' death had already been thrown away. Go to the back of your head.

"What the master said is that the sixth elder brother is still young after all, and the person the master should guard against is only the fifth elder brother." Tana said, "After all, the emperor sent the prince to visit the mausoleum this time, and the fifth elder brother is inexplicable." The line is ahead of the fourth elder brother... especially after the emperor has our two eldest sons, he still values ​​the fifth elder brother so much, so the master has to be on guard."
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The night Nala gave birth to the thirteenth son of the emperor, Concubine Yu stayed up all night in Chuxiu Palace.

The woman Sandan was sleeping outside the next door, and she could hear her master turning over almost the whole night. The rubbing sound of the brocade quilt was not loud at all, but this night, she was grinding her ears finely, making her heart become a grinding disc, as if she was being crushed. Grind out marks.

When it was dawn, Concubine Yu ordered her to get up.Sandan went in to greet Concubine Yu first, and then served Concubine Yu to dress.

Sandan carefully looked at the master, and sure enough, he found that the master's eyes were full of bloodshot eyes.

Sandan didn't call the woman who was waiting outside to come in, but stayed in the dormitory by himself, twisted the cold water towel with his own hands, and applied Concubine Yu's eyes.

Sandan said cautiously, "...the slave dared to tell the master, if there is nothing important outside today, the master might as well not go out of the palace. The slave will invite the imperial doctor later, at least give the master a prescription, we Simply grab the medicine and take a few doses, and people will not be suspicious."

Concubine Yu looked up at Sandan from the mirror, "Are you worried about me?"

Sandan didn't dare to look into Concubine Yu's eyes, so he lowered his head and answered cautiously, "Slave is guessing, now that the empress is giving birth to a prince, I'm afraid the whole harem will stare at the master's reaction. The master has nothing to do, I'm afraid they will make up stories; if you see that the master's eyes are red, and you guess that the master didn't sleep last night...then it's not sure what to say."

Concubine Yu raised her hand lightly, and pulled out a white hair from her temples with her own hands.

Sandan was startled, so he hurriedly knelt down.

Just now he was only focused on reminding the master, but he didn't pay attention to the new white hair on the master's sideburns.

Concubine Yu herself was calm.

"...It's okay, this is not the first gray hair. I am 42 years old this year, let alone white hair on the temples, it is not surprising that I have a full head of hair."

Sandan didn't dare to speak easily, Concubine Yu looked at herself in the mirror.

Long time, smile.

"Besides, I have been in the palace all these years, and I have never served the emperor with Israel... I have today, and everything is only because of Yongqi."

Her family came from a humble background, originally she was from Nanyuan Haizi, and for generations in her family, Nanyuan Haizi was an armored man who looked after the paddock for the emperor and was in charge of killing animals.Therefore, when the emperor ascended the throne, Gao Yunsi, who was born in Baoyi, was named a noble concubine by others, but she was only named a noble person.

Like Concubine Wan, the two of them had the lowest initial seals in the whole hidden mansion.If it wasn't for having Yong Qi, she might have no hope of becoming a concubine in this life.Not to mention that she, Ama, can become a fifth-rank member of the department because of Yongqi.

"My whole life has been changed because of Yongqi. For me, there is nothing in this life that can be compared with Yongqi. For Yongqi, I will give up everything and do anything."

Her eyes slipped away from the makeup mirror a little tiredly, and looked out of the window.

...The empress already had Yongzheng, so she gave birth to the thirteenth elder brother.There are two prostitutes in front of her, so won't her Yongqi want to retreat again and again?

The emperor likes Yong Qi, who can't see it in the former court and the harem?Even if there is a son-in-law Yongqi, didn't the emperor also put Yongqi ahead of the fourth elder brother in the matter of sending the prince to sacrifice to the mausoleum this year?

The emperor's respect for Yong Qi is so clear.

But at this moment, if Yong Qi is not left behind, the only possibility is that the queen's sons, one by one, are gone.
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The queen's thirteenth elder brother was just born ten days ago, and it was Chinese New Year.

The emperor gave a banquet to the princes of the clan in the Qianqing Palace. Originally, the queen was supposed to give a banquet to the royal family members in the Kunning Palace.This year, because the empress is not yet confinement, the Kunning Palace family banquet will be held in the name of Concubine Chun.

Concubine Chun just grabbed Wanxi and said repeatedly. "...I know that this job is my responsibility, but I am from Jiangnan after all, and I haven't fully understood the rules of these Manchu family banquets these years. Naturally, I will ask my sister to help me manage it this year."

If this were the past years, Wanxi would not be modest, but this year, she has to take care of her body after all.

Wanxi smiled and said, "Then I'll recommend a good person to Sister Chun—why doesn't Sister Chun ask Concubine Yu to help?"

In order not to make Concubine Chun suspicious, Wanxi hurriedly explained, "This year is the year when the emperor pacified Junggar for the second time. At this time, the most important thing for the court is to appease the various ministries in Mongolia. Concubine Yu comes from the Eight Banners of Mongolia, and she also gave birth to a prince. It is the most appropriate time for her to come forward."

Concubine Chun thought for a while, then nodded, "What you said is naturally reasonable."

"But Wanxi, even though I know this year is special, I still dare to trust you! After all, Concubine Yu has never presided over anything in the palace these years. Going together, I'm afraid it won't be as effective as you doing it alone!"

Wanxi smiled and said, "Then I will recommend two more people to my sister—Concubine Qing and Concubine Ying. Although they are in the position of concubines, it is not convenient for them to come out to take on important tasks alone, but they will be deputy to Sister Chun and Concubine Yu , still deserved it!"

"Besides, Sister Lu also comes from a family in the south of the Yangtze River, which is exactly the same as Sister Chun; Concubine Ying also comes from Eight Banners Mongolia, and she is close to Concubine Yu. Besides, Sister Lu is from Concubine Yu's Chuxiu Palace, so she usually has no discussion. It's also convenient..."

As Wanxi said, she stepped forward and hugged Concubine Chun's arm, shaking it gently as if coquettishly.

"Besides, how could Sister Chun forget? This year, the emperor gave Sister Lu several opportunities to go to the trial. How can Sister Chun not see the emperor's intentions? Then Sister Chun, why don't you just go with the flow and bring this matter with you?" Sister Lu went to the trial together?"

Concubine Chun was helpless, and looked at Wanxi with a smile.

"I don't dare to say whether I understand the emperor's heart, but at least I can understand your thoughts a little bit—you and Concubine Qing have supported each other the most during these years in the palace. You want to give Concubine Qing the most chance Trial!"

Wanxi also smiled and bowed her head, "Then sister Chun agrees to my younger sister, or does she not?"

Concubine Chun gave a helpless smile, "You have said everything to this extent, how can I not agree?"

"Besides, I have become more and more intimate with Concubine Qing over the years. You have the heart to support her, why don't I have such a heart? Just like you said, we are both Han women from the south of the Yangtze River, and that is enough. "

Only then did Wanxi cheer, "Then, on behalf of myself and Sister Lu, I must thank Sister Chun!"
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After finally avoiding this incident, Wanxi hesitated a lot about her attire for the Kunning Palace banquet.

For such an occasion as the Kunning Palace family banquet, the concubines of the sixth palace would naturally have to take care to dress up in order to be bright and attractive, so as not to lose the battle in front of everyone.

But Wanxi thought about something else: how should she be careful so that her body would not be seen by others at the Kunning Palace banquet.

Although she is thirty years old this year, it is the first time she has met Xi, and she just wants to hide the news of Xi, for fear that some details will still be revealed subconsciously.

As for the family banquet in Kunning Palace, all the concubines and clan Fujins gathered together, there were many people, and many people had the experience of giving birth, so if she was not careful, there might be many people I can see through it.

Clothes were easy to choose, so she simply chose a loose cloak.Anyway, this kind of New Year's Day family banquet is also a solemn occasion, and it is not too much to wear a cloak.

"Speaking of this cloak, I have to thank our Empress..."

Wanxi stood in front of the full-length mirror, and took a clear picture of the front, back, left, and right sides of the new upper body cloak, so as not to show traces.

"In the past, it was the flag dress of our palace, and it was worn with narrow and small sleeves. It was after the Queen's master took office in the middle palace that he began to improve the flag dress of our palace. He even put the cloak in the elegant hall, and now On the contrary, many members of the clan Fujin have also learned to wear them.

The cloak in the women's flag dress has wide openings on the left and right, so it can only be worn over the outside; the front and back panels of the cloak have gorgeous repeated embroidery.These clothes do not quite fit the simple and formal appearance of the beginning of the Qing Dynasty.

It is also because Nala became a little fatter after reaching middle age, and he likes to wear loose clothes with a loose waist;

Furthermore, because the emperor has been on the throne for 20 years, the national power has become stronger day by day, no matter whether it is inside or outside the palace, the princes and nobles have begun to like the gorgeous style.

The Nala clan was originally an old Manchu surname Gege, and he has the most research on flag outfits.Even Manchuria-style embroidery such as "needle embroidery" and "tied flowers" in Manchurian boudoirs is quite good, so Nala, as the Queen of the Central Palace, led the Fujin people to wear cloaks.

Since it was the trend led by the empress, Wanxi was suitable for wearing at the family banquet of Kunning Palace, so she would not arouse suspicion.

What Wanxi really cares about is actually the shoes.
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Even in the palace, you can wear flat shoes when you live in the Yanju, but for formal occasions like the Kunning Palace banquet, you have to match it with a cloak anyway, and wear high-soled flag shoes with flowerpot bottoms or horseshoe bottoms.

In this month, if she wears the flag shoes that are seven or eight inches high, even a small bump would be fatal.

Wanxi thought about it, and asked Yuhan to prepare the flat shoes.

On the day of the family banquet, she carefully supported Yu Rui's hand, and when she stepped into Kunning Palace, she wanted to find a seat and sit obediently, not caring about anything.

However, as soon as she stepped into the threshold of Kunning Palace, Concubine Xin greeted her with a smile, bowed her knees and saluted, and glanced at Wanxi's feet.

Concubine Xin smiled innocently, "My sister's hair is combed really nicely today, and this concubine's red cloak is even more grandly embroidered... But why didn't sister Ling wear flag shoes today?"

Wanxi took a breath quietly, her black and white eyes fixed on Concubine Xin.

Slightly cool.

Concubine Xin, however, avoided Wanxi early on, her eyes turned and she smiled, "My little sister remembers that when my little sister was just pregnant with the sixth princess, it was also the same kind of family banquet at Kunning Palace. My little sister didn't wear flag shoes." , others didn't pay attention, but sister Ling found out..."

"Maybe it's because of this, my little sister couldn't help but be surprised to see that sister Ling didn't wear flag shoes today."

Concubine Xin lowered her head with a smile, covering her mouth with a handkerchief.

"...Could it be possible that the reason why the older sister is the same as the younger sister last time is because of happiness?"
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Wanxi quietly took a breath, and quietly looked at Concubine Xin.

Concubine Xin's expression clearly carried sarcasm; what Concubine Xin said just now did not seem to be a temptation, but more of a sarcasm.

On the contrary, Wanxi felt guilty and smiled lightly.

"Sister Xin is young, and she has a really good memory. It happened a year ago, and I forgot, but Sister Xin still remembers such a small detail clearly."

Wanxi said with a smile, took Xinpin's hand, and pulled her up.

"...Could it be that Sister Concubine Xin has a grudge against me, and that's why she can't forget it?"

Concubine Xin blushed, and said quickly, "Where did elder sister Ling say this? Elder sister Ling just said it too, my younger sister is young. At her age, how can she learn to keep everything in her heart?"

As Concubine Xin spoke, she took the initiative to step forward and grabbed Wanxi's arm.

"It's just like my younger sister said that she likes elder sister Ling, and she likes to be with elder sister Ling since she entered the palace... My younger sister has shown it all the time and everywhere for more than a year."

"Even, even making my sister feel a little impatient when she is disturbed sometimes, I didn't notice it, let alone take it to heart, and I still focused on coming to Ling sister~"

Wanxi couldn't help a chuckle, "So, Sister Xinpin doesn't hold my grudge, but wants to remind me to remember Sister Xinpin's initiative!"

Concubine Xin still smiled calmly, "Little sister actually didn't think so. After all, we sisters live together in the harem year after year. It doesn't matter who forgets something. After all, we just keep our heads down and don't see us when we look up. We are destined to live together forever in the future, and we have to see each other every day."

"My sister just doesn't like me. I used to go to the Yongshou Palace every day to tease my sister, but after all, I have to meet her every day when I greet the empress."

Concubine Xin's eyes slid down without a trace, and landed on Wanxi's belly, and then on her feet.

"Based on my close relationship with Sister Ling, I know that Sister Ling is a person who follows the rules. It's unbelievable that I don't wear flag shoes today. My sister must have a secret in her heart, can you tell me about it?"

(End of this chapter)