Harem for a living

Chapter 127

After lunch, the emperor returned to Qianqing Palace. Chen Manrou and Xiao Si got up after taking a nap, and heard the announcement that the Ministry of Internal Affairs had sent someone over.The court ladies and eunuchs used in the palace are generally divided into two types.One is from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which are all trained, have special functions, or are wanted by the aristocratic family.

For example, nurses, nurses, and first-class maids all go through a small election by the Ministry of Internal Affairs before entering the palace.The other type comes from the Miscellaneous Department, these are relatively low-level, such as the rough envoys in the palace or the third-class errand maids, basically they sell themselves to make money. of the palace.

"Imperial concubine, the emperor ordered the younger one to bring these ten, you and the fourth prince will take a look first?" The emperor personally ordered the matter about the fourth, so the people who came were naturally from the House of Internal Affairs.Director Wang stood aside, saluted Chen Manrou very respectfully, and pointed to the ten little eunuchs standing beside her.

Everyone in the palace knows that although Concubine Chen is not the concubine who has served the most bedtimes, the emperor above likes the fourth prince, the eldest prince also likes the fourth prince, and the empress also likes this Concubine Chen, so in the palace, it is still better than concubine Chen Guifei. The other concubines have face.

It can even be said that even Concubine Yang has to give in to Concubine Chen now.No way, Concubine Yang Gui is not only old, but she doesn't even have a child. In front of Concubine Chen, it can be said that she has no advantage at all. Fortunately, the emperor is more nostalgic, and will sit with Concubine Yang from time to time. sit.

Concubines with children, especially concubines with princes, basically won't be bullied much in this palace, even if they don't have holy favors.After all, the Empress Dowager Ci'an is still here, the empress is also a wise one, and the emperor also values ​​the heirs very much, no one dares to treat the heirs slowly.

In the past two years, there was a favored Bai Zhaoyi who killed Concubine Chang's child, so he solved it with a glass of poisoned wine?In addition, Ma Jieyu and others were the teachers of the past, and the maids in the palace did not dare to wink at the emperor's heirs.

"How many literate people are there?" Chen Manrou glanced at everyone and asked with a smile. Manager Wang quickly replied: "They are all literate, but they just know how to read books, at most not Blind."

Xiaosi was hugged by Chen Manrou, her eyes were wide open, she only stared at the little eunuchs in front of her, today his father and concubine mother both said that if he wanted to pick someone to play with him, he would Just like the senior high school change next to Brother Dahuang, being able to run errands, fetch things, and pass on messages is very important, and he has to be serious.

"Is there anyone who knows boxing skills?" Chen Manrou continued to ask, and Manager Wang only pointed out a few this time: "If you go back to the imperial concubine, these four can know a little boxing skills." After a little hesitation, Manager Wang still said He said: "My concubine, when the fourth prince is six years old, the emperor will let the fourth prince choose a bodyguard."

The boxing skills of the guards are much better than those of these little eunuchs.

Chen Manrou nodded with a smile: "Thank you, Manager Wang, for reminding me, but there is something that the guards can't take care of." Pursing her lips, Chen Manrou lowered her head and asked Xiao Si: "Which one does Xiao Si like?"

"Mother Concubine, can I choose whichever one I like?" The fourth child asked childishly, Chen Manrou thought for a while, then shook her head: "Your opinion can only be used as a reference, and the final decision rests with the mother." It's in the concubine's hand. When you grow up to this age, you will be able to choose whichever one you like, and whichever one you want."

Chen Manrou gestured in front of her, and she could only grow to that height when she was about 43 or [-] years old.Xiaosi was depressed for a while, and then cheered up again: "Well, when I am this old, I will be able to make my own decisions."

After saying that, she turned to look at those little eunuchs again. Although the decision-making power is not in her own hands, the concubine mother also said that her own opinions can be referred to, which is much better than not being able to offer opinions.

He had seen the relationship between the Second Prince and Concubine Shumu before, and that was what Concubine Shumu said.The second prince's opinion is not even a reference opinion. Compared with himself, the second prince's brother is quite miserable.

Thinking about it, Xiao Si felt a sense of superiority. He raised his head and chest, pointed at the four who knew kung fu with his chubby fingers: "What's your name and how old are you?"

This is what Chen Manrou looked like last year when she went to Zhongcui Palace to pick people up. Her tone of voice and her movements really imitated her appearance.

Chen Manrou didn't speak, but Director Wang secretly glanced at the fourth prince.The four little eunuchs looked at Director Wang hesitantly, and finally the little eunuch standing on the far right came out: "Returning to the fourth prince, the youngest Su Shengshu is nine years old this year."

With the first one, the remaining few also reported their names.The chubby little Si frowned and thought for a long time, pointing to Su Shengshu: "Mother, I want this, and, that!"

It refers to the one on the far left, who doesn't know how to punch, but grows up to be quite handsome, and looks silent.With Su Shengshu taking the lead before, the rest probably depends on Chen Manrou really wanting to listen to the opinions of the fourth prince, so she added a little more tricks when reporting her name and age.As for this, just now, I was peaceful and quiet, I didn't say much, I didn't do much.

Chen Manrou took a closer look at the two people Xiao Si chose. That Su Shengshu was also quite good, with courage, insight, quick-wittedness, and courage to act decisively. He was considered a talent.One piece of paper and one weapon are not bad.

"Let's just stay with Su Shengshu and Qin Rong." Chen Manrou stood up and said to Director Wang, who hurriedly saluted: "Young one understands, if the imperial concubine has nothing else to do, the young one will take it with you." With the rest of them leaving."

"Well, let's go down." Chen Manrou saw Director Wang leading the other eight people with different expressions to leave, and looked sideways at Xiao Si: "Xiao Si, do you want to change their names?"

"No need, I don't know how to choose a name." Xiaosi frowned and thought for a long time before muttering, but his eyes looked at Su Shengshu and Qin Rong with curiosity.

"Since the two of you were personally selected by the fourth prince, you must be loyal to the fourth prince in the future. If you let me know that you have unruly intentions, don't blame me for being rude." Chen Manrou routinely treated the two young princes Seeing that they both answered the eunuch's lecture, he simply put down Xiao Si and asked him to ask the two young eunuchs some questions.

Xiao Si's curiosity was still very strong, from where the two eunuchs' hometowns were, to who else was in their family and why they entered the palace.During this period, Chen Manrou kept looking at the faces of the two young eunuchs. Su Shengshu was neither arrogant nor impetuous. Although Qin Rong was a little shy, he spoke honestly.

Anyway, it's still a long time, before Primary [-] goes to school, if there is anything wrong with these two, Chen Manrou can send them back early, and then replace them.

"Mother, I'm going to Yuqing Palace to find Brother Elder Emperor." Xiaosi asked for a while, then turned around and threw herself at Chen Manrou's side, coquettishly pulling Chen Manrou's clothes and said. ?”

"No." Xiaosi blushed slightly, and buried her face on Chen Manrou. Chen Manrou thought for a while, and called Zhiyan in: "Go and clean up the fourth prince's pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and go to Yuqing Palace with the fourth prince." Just tell the First Prince that Xiao Si hasn't finished his homework today, so please supervise him."

"Take the two of them too." Seeing Chen Manrou's response, Xiao Si quickly pointed to his two new eunuchs, and Chen Manrou also nodded in response.Seeing Xiaosi happily leading the people out of the Zhongcui Palace, he stretched out his hand and rubbed his forehead: "Little Si is getting more and more naughty."

"Your Majesty, the fourth prince is healthy and lively." Said Yueyue with a smile on the side, and stretched out his finger to the Ci'an Palace: "It's better than drinking medicine listlessly every day. By the way, the second prince is going to school this year. Shall we send something there?"

"Well, I'll give you an inkstone." Chen Manrou thought for a while and said casually.He agreed to Yue, took out the account book, and asked Chen Manrou to see which one would be better to give.

And at this moment, Concubine Shu is also educating the second prince in Yikun Palace: "After you enter school, you must study hard, and your father has also selected companions for you. In the future, these two companions will be your right-hand men. , you have to treat them well."

"Yes, concubine mother, my son knows." The second prince stood on the ground and saluted concubine Shu sternly. Concubine Shu reached out and pulled the second prince to her side, rubbing his head: "Don't blame concubine mother You are strict, your big brother has already entered school, and he is already 11 years old now, listen to the Queen's opinion, in two years, I plan to let your big brother come to the court to listen to the government, when the time comes, your big brother Brother will definitely start to accumulate contacts, you are younger than him, you don't have any advantage, if you can't compare with him in study, your father will not see you at all."

The second prince pursed his lips, leaned in Concubine Shu's arms and nodded: "Concubine Mother, my son knows, and my son will definitely not let you down."

"Okay, the concubine mother is waiting for Xu'er to win glory for the concubine mother. It's getting late, you should go to school quickly." Concubine Shu said, pushing the second prince, who nodded, and was about to leave Concubine Shu stopped him again: "I'll ask someone to bring you a bowl of almond walnut dew later, drink more."

"Yes, thank you, mother and concubine." The second prince bowed politely, turned around and went out, leading his little eunuch to the apse.

"Your Majesty, I saw just now that the fourth prince has gone to Yuqing Palace again." Wu Yao entered the door, saluted the queen and stood aside and said in a low voice. The queen was playing chess. After a pause, after a while, he put down a chess piece and asked casually, "Is there someone beside you?"

"Well, today I only followed one nanny, and replaced two young eunuchs." On weekdays, Xiao Si would bring two nanny, two big palace maids, and two little eunuchs with him when he went out.

The queen nodded, and took a sip of the teacup on one side: "Xiaosi is a smart boy, and he admires and respects Hongwen very much. I have looked at it coldly for a few years, and Chen Guifei has always been honest. In the future, Xiaosi might It’s Hongwen’s help.”

"Your Majesty said yes, but the eldest prince should be studying at this moment..." Wu Yao hesitated and said, the queen smiled and gave her a sideways look: "If Hongwen doesn't even have this bit of self-control, he should take a break as soon as possible." With that in mind, leave the opportunity to others."

Wuyao's face turned pale, and he hurriedly saluted: "It's the servant girl who said something wrong, your empress forgive me."

"Okay, I know that you watched Hongwen grow up, and you care about him very much, but Xiao Si is also the prince, Hongwen's brother." After saying this, the queen looked down at the chess record, and sighed after a while Said: "The one in Chengqian Palace has a body, right? She is smart, she has been sinking for so many years."

(End of this chapter)