Leader Lan Palace

Chapter 2409: Abandoned (Bi)

On the same day, the emperor also rewarded Concubine Ling with an "octagonal clock with gold-plated copper frame";
On the concubine's position, Concubine Shu was rewarded with a "black lacquer frame hour clock with a copper transparent flower top", a "gilded pagoda inlaid with ebony Goryeo wooden frame hour clock" for Concubine Yu, and a "copper transparent flower top hour clock" for Concubine Qing. black lacquer hour clock";
On the concubine's place, concubine Wan was rewarded with a "copper pagoda and small red sandalwood frame clock", concubine Xin was rewarded with a "clock with four corners pagoda black paint and gold flower frame"; concubine Shen was rewarded with an "enamel top, enamel frame inlaid, An enamel dial clock", and what was presented to Concubine Rong was the same "enamel top inlaid enamel frame enamel dial clock".

This is the clock and watch that almost all of the concubines and above have been rewarded.

But she didn't know about this when she received the reward on May 25, because the clock and watch for the reward were not recorded in the same internal affairs office.It wasn't until I found out about Wohe that I gathered the records scattered in different files into one place.

The clocks and watches awarded by the emperor to Concubine Yu are from the bottom file set up in the 22nd year of Qianlong; the other concubines and concubines are all recorded in the bottom file of the 23rd year of Qianlong.

Only her and Concubine Ling's are clocks that are also recorded in the bottom files of Qianlong's 21st year!

But if this is the case, she may not dare to say it yet, she has already found all the bottom files, even among the things she knows now, there may be some who have not been counted!

His majesty, this time rewarding clocks and watches is like another big seal of six palaces!Almost everyone has a share, as if the western clocks in the palace are so common that they are worthless, and they are no longer as rare as usual!

What's more, if we judge by the craftsmanship of the watch and the year when it was established, then the emperor will naturally put her and Concubine Ling together for evaluation!

Concubine, huh, concubine.Even though the imperial concubine is the head of all the concubines, she is still just a concubine, how can she be ranked alongside her?

She is a queen, and there are other people in the harem who can compare with her, and that is only the imperial concubine, only the "second wife" of the emperor!At this time, there is no imperial concubine in the palace, so a mere noble concubine is not worthy at all!
Fortunately, the emperor told her today that there are still good things to reward her... Hehe, what else is the emperor thinking of, is he going to use the excuse of rewarding her, and reward all the six palaces again? Son, let everyone have a share, let everyone feel that they are no different from the queen, huh?

Thinking back to this, Nala's heart was already so cold.

She tugged at the front of her clothes, and raised her eyes to look at Tana and Dege, "You say, now that all these people in the palace are counted, who else might be given the favor of Imperial Concubine Ling, huh?"

Tana and Dege looked at each other, Tana frowned first and said, "...Concubine Shen has just entered the seal, and she is young and beautiful, and her appearance is not inferior to Concubine Rong. What's more, she is from the womb of the Lord. Wouldn't she be better?"

Nala squinted her eyes and thought for a while, "But you have also seen that it is not good for the emperor to give her a title, but he gave her the word 'Shen' that has been used by a nobleman. I don't believe the emperor forgot Even if the emperor forgot, the ministers of the Ministry of Rituals would remind her, but the emperor still made such a decision, and I was worried that the emperor no longer took her seriously."

Originally, nobleman Shen was from Erut, and Nala once hoped that the emperor's attention to Erut would give this concubine Shen some favor.It's a pity that Concubine Shen's father is just a "Demuqi", equivalent to the leader of the Eight Banners, and his official position is not high; after all, he is not as good as the Dazai Sang, who is also from Erut, and his father is a high-ranking Zaisang. The concubine Yu who is a descendant of Genghis Khan... the emperor is more concerned about concubine Yu in all matters related to Erut, but he is paying less and less attention to concubine Shen.

"Concubine Shen is not enough, you can think of someone else." Nala coldly rolled up her sleeves.

Tana exchanged glances with Dege again, and Dege said cautiously, "...the servant thinks that she is still Concubine Xin. Based on her mother's identity, based on her years of fighting with Concubine Ling, based on her only For the good fortune of having given birth to a princess, the slave feels that she is the only one who can be used by the master the most."

Nala nodded, but frowned again, "I originally liked her the most. It's just that something happened to her unworthy brother-in-law, An Ning. If I lift her up now, I won't give us another chance." Make a fuss?"

Dege laughed, "Because she is in an embarrassing situation now, and it is the time when the harem looks down on her. If the master is willing to lift her up at this juncture, she must be grateful to the master in her heart."

"Besides, she is not easy to control. Usually, the master wants to use her, so he has to beware of her hidden intentions. But now, she is like a lost dog. When she is alone and helpless, she has no Keep your mind hidden. Therefore, the slave feels that this is the best time for the master to use Concubine Xin."

Nalashi didn't speak, sat up straight, turned her head away, and stared at the dark night outside the window.
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The next day, that is, September [-], the emperor returned to Beijing with Wanxi.

The emperor first personally sent the empress dowager back to the Changchun Garden, and then led all the concubines back to the Yuanmingyuan.

On this night, another lunar eclipse occurred.

This is the lunar eclipse that occurred in September following the solar eclipse on the first day of September.This is a double loss of the sun and the moon, which is just worrying. I am afraid that this September will make people unstable.

It is a bit strange to say.If it was a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse in previous years, the emperor would treat it cautiously, or order to review himself, or order the ministers to speak out... But this time the solar and lunar eclipses occurred in the history of the moon, the emperor did not have a special reaction. .

In "Heaven, Earth, Family Spring", Wanxi's heart is also a little bit tugging.

Tonight Wei Zhu has already gone back and forth, saying that the emperor is going to salute at Anyou Palace.Wanxi also understands that on such a lunar eclipse night, it is inconvenient for the emperor to come here.

Wanxi couldn't sleep, and she was talking with Yuchan.

Yuchan finally couldn't bear it anymore, and asked Wanxi softly, "Has the master ever asked the emperor about Lord Jiqing?"

Wanxi lay on the bed, but still shook her head lightly, "...No."

Wanxi knew that Yuchan must have a look of disappointment on her face.

What appeared in front of Wanxi's eyes was when she had a drink with the emperor last night. The emperor suddenly stared at her with a smile and asked, "...I still missed your birthday. Then do you have a wish to mention it to me today?" ?”

At that moment, Wanxi's heart was not without a tremor.

But in the end, she was still smiling, and shook her head firmly, "The master has already given me a reward, and I am satisfied with my servant's birthday, so I have no other wishes."
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Two days later, on September [-]th, the Ministry of Internal Affairs officially remembered Wanxi Yuxi.This makes the palace supervisor's meeting place to start preparing various preparations for Wanxi's childbirth; and from this day on, Wanxi's palace will officially add charcoal;

From this day on, Wanxi's mother Yang can also come to the Old Summer Palace to accompany her by order.

This means that no matter what the outside world is like, Wanxi has to formally prepare for childbirth.Even Ji Qing's fate can only be let go for the time being.

When the palace gate of "Heaven, Earth and Family Spring" was closed, Nala's heart was sour, but a smile appeared on his face.

"From today onwards, she will no longer be able to serve her bed." She couldn't help but sneer as she spoke, the emperor is really good, counting the days, the official announcement of the happy event will be on the [-]th, but she is still in a hurry Summon the imperial concubine Ling to the Nanshicao Palace, and accept another night of grace!I can't complain that the emperor can't even wait one more day, so he has to call the imperial concubine Ling to the palace!

But at any rate from today onwards, Imperial Concubine Ling can no longer sleep with her.The palace gate of "Heaven, Earth, Family Spring" is closed, and the imperial doctor and palace supervisor are set up outside the palace gate, so it is no different from confinement.In any case, from today onwards, it will no longer be convenient for the imperial concubine to leave the gate of the palace where "the whole family is in spring".

Then from today, there will be two or three months before the concubine Ling gives birth; and after she gives birth, she will have to confine herself to take care of her body, and it will be two or three months before she can go to bed... Together, there is half a year before and after, which is enough for her to make arrangements.

"Let's go, let's go see the eighth princess too." Nalashi said to Tana, the corners of her lips finally slightly raised into a smile.
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In Concubine Xin's bedroom, Nala held the eighth princess Shunying together, and compared the pieces of leather goods she brought back from Mulan to Shunying, "Use this leather to make two fur coats for Shunying, and they can be worn when the weather is cold." , how are you?"

Shunying's attention was not on the pieces of leather, but she kept asking Nala about the excitement of Mulan's visit.

Nalashi said a few perfunctory words, but Shunying still felt puzzled, and shook Nalashi's arm, "Empress Empress, who is going to win the most prey?"

Nala Shi pursed her lips, raised her head, and stared at Concubine Xin.

Concubine Xin understood it at a glance, but if Lashi didn't want to say more, it was very likely that Yongqi won the victory again.

Concubine Xin hurriedly squatted down to apologize, stepped forward and pulled Shunying aside, and scolded in a low voice, "...you girl, why do you ask this? The queen mother is talking about things with you, I just want you to dress up beautifully this winter too, why don't you thank the Queen Empress for your kindness, but focus on the matter of getting around?"

Shunying stared blankly at Concubine Xin, and asked puzzledly, "But didn't E Nie say that our Eight Banners, Gege, can also be surrounded by horses like brothers?"

Concubine Xin looked at her daughter, feeling melancholy in every possible way.Seeing that the child is growing up day by day, and asked her to write in small letters with hairpin flowers, she is impatient, so she is willing to go outside for a walk; tell her about the new clothes and how she is beautifully dressed, but she only wants to listen to the excitement of Xingwei...

Her worry, as the child grew up, didn't stop for a day, but it was more and more tugging at her heart!

But what should she say to her young daughter?

What's more, it's still going in front of the queen at this moment.

Concubine Xin could only be cruel, and said with a cold face, "After all, it's something that will happen after you grow up. How old are you now, and it won't be too late to ask in ten years' time!"

Concubine Xin turned her head and told Le Rong, "Take the eighth princess out and hand it over to the nanny. Today, I will be grounded in the room to endorse!"

The eighth princess was wronged and taken away, and Concubine Xin apologized to Nala, "Shunying is ignorant, it's all because of my concubine's incompetence in teaching, please forgive me, my lord."

Nalashi laughed, "Look at you, you are very strict. Shunying is our Manchurian princess, and she loves horseback riding and archery since she was a child, so what are you afraid of? You still scolded her...I like it. , why do you worry about going?"

Concubine Xin breathed a sigh of relief.

Nala asked Concubine Xin to sit down again, hung her head and moved the gold bracelet on her wrist, "...On September [-]th, the emperor ordered the noble concubine to go to Nanshicao Palace. Have you heard?"

Concubine Xin was also caught in the heart, she couldn't help but sneer softly, "She wants to keep it a secret, but the queen is not in the capital, originally the capital is headed by her, I will report to her every morning and evening. I went to pay my respects. But on the [-]th day, an inexplicable person came to send a message, saying that I would greet her sooner or later. I felt something was wrong, so I also heard that she had left the garden."

"Although I don't know where she went, but now I don't feel surprised. She has always been in front of the emperor. How can she be willing to pick him up with us? She must find a way See the emperor alone!"

Nala felt sad when she heard it, and shook her head, "After all, the emperor summoned her. It was only one day away, and she could have returned to the garden, but the emperor couldn't wait even one day."

Nala raised her eyes eagerly, and stared at Concubine Xin closely, "Haven't you figured out, who does the Emperor really care about?"

As Nala said, he chuckled, "I'm in my 40s after all, and the day when the green head card will be withdrawn is not far away. Besides, I already have Yongxi, so I will be happy in this life." There’s nothing left to be desired.”

"It's Concubine Xin, you are still so young, even if you have given birth to two princesses, are you willing to remain a concubine forever, and don't want to give birth to a prince for the emperor?"

When Concubine Xin heard that Nalashi took the initiative to say this to her, her heart felt hot, and she suddenly raised her eyes to meet Nalashi's eyes, which suddenly shone with brilliance.

"To tell you the truth, my lord, my concubine's purpose is not to get a prince, or to get promoted, but to fight against that noble concubine, and I am not reconciled to today's situation!"

"This concubine has suffered too much from the noble concubine over the years. I believe that the mistress has already made up her mind... Originally, the mistress is the master of the harem. I wanted to complain about my grievances to the concubine, but what about the concubine?" I don't know, that makes the imperial concubine dare to disregard the master and empress with the emperor's favor and succession of heirs over the years."

"Thus, if the concubine goes to report back to the mistress, it will actually cause trouble to the mistress..." Concubine Xin was choked up as she spoke, "I have to grit my teeth and bear it. I have been lonely for so many years."

Concubine Xin's words also succeeded in burning the fire in Nala's heart even more.

Nalashi sneered repeatedly, "After all, I'm getting older, which makes her more confused about the dignity in the palace! Concubine Xin, if you have the heart, I will naturally promote you!"

Concubine Xin was so overjoyed that she fell to her knees, "I will definitely live up to my master!"
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Nala finally reached an agreement with Concubine Xin, so she excitedly planned how to arrange the time for the next six months.

In half a year, even if there is only one or two chances, Concubine Xin can take the opportunity to regain her favor.

When Concubine Ling's child is born and Concubine Xin successfully conceives, it will be the biggest blow to Concubine Ling! ... I have been favored for so many years, and it is time to end it.

Nala was full of ambition and full of ambitions. On September 25th, the emperor suddenly sent an order, telling her to prepare to accompany the emperor back to the palace.

She also understood that it was because the first day of October was the day when the emperor offered sacrifices to the Taimiao.Then as a queen, she should naturally accompany the emperor to salute, she didn't think about it.

In order to sacrifice to the Taimiao, the emperor had to fast for three days in advance, so on September 27th, he took Nalashi back to the Forbidden City from the Old Summer Palace.

Although this interrupted Nala's plan, Nala's heart was also happy.

——After all, the emperor brought her back to the palace alone, and all the rest of the harem did not.

How long has it been since she and the emperor have not traveled alone like this husband and wife?
On the way back to the palace from the Old Summer Palace, Nala raised the curtains of the car, staring sweetly and obsessively at the heroic posture of the emperor sitting on the horse.

Even if they quarreled with him as soon as they met, they had disputes with him on almost everything, but why the emperor didn't understand that the reason she did this was because she cared about him... She also hoped that he could As much as she cares about him, she also cares about her.

So she couldn't bear the emperor being nice to any concubine alone, especially Wei Wanxi, a woman with a Han surname from Xin Zheku!

His Majesty, when will he let go of his obsession with Wei Wanxi, turn around and see her waiting so obsessively?
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The emperor took Nala's family away from the Old Summer Palace, and Lin Guiren managed to send a letter, letting Wanxi know about Nala's meeting with Concubine Xin.

After hearing this, Wanxi just smiled lightly.When Nala sees Concubine Xin, it is not difficult to guess what her purpose is.

Yuqin said casually, "With the support of this empress, Concubine Xin must not be willing to be lonely again."

Wanxi nodded, "At first, I was also observing her reaction. Now that An Ning is dead, and everything in front of and behind her is empty, if Concubine Xin is willing to change her mind and calm down after this incident, then I won't bother to talk to her again. care about."

"But if she really doesn't know how to repent, and wants to join hands with the empress again, endlessly, then...don't blame us."

Yuqin snorted coldly, "Yuse is ready-made! As long as Concubine Xin doesn't stop, then we don't have to soften our hearts!"

Wanxi lowered her eyes lightly, "I'm just waiting for an opportunity right now."
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On September [-], the emperor issued a decree in the Forbidden City, and actually awarded Ying Lian as the left servant of the household department.

And the position of the left servant of the household department was originally the position Ji Qing held before he was convicted.

The opportunity Wanxi and Yuqin had been waiting for, unexpectedly came so quietly and as soon as they were said.

On the first day of October, the emperor went to the Taimiao to salute in person.

Nala accompanied the emperor to salute.

At this time, the blue sky is clear, the ancestors are in sight, and among the nine palaces, she is the only one who is accompanied by the emperor.

Nala couldn't help lowering her head and smiling.

At this moment, the satisfaction of being a middle palace arises spontaneously again.

Then thinking that Concubine Ling has already closed the palace door to wait for delivery, and that she and Concubine Xin will have enough prospects in the next six months to try to take away Concubine Ling's favor... This makes Nala Shi feel happy Health, irresistible.

After saluting, the Minister of Internal Affairs stepped forward to ask for an order, asking the emperor about returning to the Old Summer Palace tomorrow, and asked for an order, which minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs should accompany the queen to stay in the palace.

After the emperor heard this, he curled his thin lips lightly, "Well, I got it. If the minister in charge of the House of Internal Affairs is in charge, leave Wohe in the palace to serve the queen."

Nalashi, whose heart was still surging with joy, was stunned, a little unable to believe his ears, and raised his eyes to look at the emperor.

"...What? Tomorrow the emperor returns to Yuanmingyuan, but I want to stay in the palace?"

The emperor shrugged slightly, "That's right. Tomorrow, I will go back alone, and the queen will stay in the palace."

"Why?" The joy in Nala's heart suddenly disappeared, she glared at the emperor angrily, "Why did the emperor leave me alone in the palace?!"

The emperor shrugged lightly, "It's already October, and the emperor's mother's birthday is not far away. The queen should stay in the palace and make preparations for the emperor's mother's birthday."

The grief and anger in Nala's heart surged, and they all turned into a series of wry smiles, "The empress dowager's birthday? Is the empress dowager's birthday on November 25th? Today is only the first day of October. Why is the emperor in such a hurry?"

The emperor raised his eyebrows lightly, "This year the imperial concubine is about to give birth, so I can no longer help the queen, and the queen has to take care of everything in person. Then if I want to come, I should give the queen more time, so that I don't have time to run out. It's not good."

Nala stared at the emperor, opened and closed her lips a few times, and almost yelled several times-"Is the emperor trying to make the imperial concubine again? She is raising a baby in the garden, but the emperor is afraid that I will disturb her, so The emperor just left me alone in the palace?!"

But this question is related to her pride, even though she is not afraid of angering the emperor, she is not willing to just ask.

She stared at the emperor with her neck straightened, but she already knew that since the emperor had already issued an order, and even decided to ask Wohe to stay in the palace to serve her...then even if she was the queen of the palace, she couldn't change it.

Since she can't change it, she will never show a painful expression in front of the emperor!Otherwise, wouldn't the emperor be more proud?
She raised her chin high and looked at the emperor with a sneer, "Okay, the emperor wants me to stay in the palace, so I will stay! The emperor is right, the empress dowager's holy life should be managed by me, the empress of the palace; Only I, the queen of the palace, will manage it!"

"Except for me, even Concubine Ling, she is just a concubine, she has no qualifications!"

The emperor narrowed his long eyes, stared at Nala for a while, didn't speak, but immediately turned around and walked away!
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On the second day of October, the emperor returned to Yuanmingyuan after going to the imperial gate of Qianqingmen to listen to the government.

The emperor and empress left together, but only the emperor came back.This subtle change made Wanxi and Yuqin smile at each other.

Yuqin just lowered her head and chuckled, "...without her involvement, it would be the best thing. Then this time has finally come, God has eyes."

Yu Rui laughed, "How could it be such a coincidence? Let me see, the emperor has eyes."

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