Harem for a living

Chapter 166

For two consecutive days, the emperor rested at Yongshou Palace.On the third day, it was the day when Concubine Shu entered the palace, and according to the arrangement, it was exactly the same as when Concubine Xian entered the palace before.Chen Manrou felt a little sympathetic to the emperor, she didn't stop for three days in a row, this time there was another concubine Shu, she had to work anyway on the first day, so it lasted four days in a row, it was really like a needle being ground into a needle.

The next morning, Chen Manrou got up early, and Lichun and Lixia came to help her dress up. After Concubine Hui and the others came over, Chen Manrou slowly entered the hall, looking down, except for Concubine Shu, the rest are all here.

As soon as everyone saw the ceremony, they heard the announcement from outside that Concubine Shu had come to pay her respects.Chen Manrou smiled, at this time, it was really good.

"Let Concubine Shu come in." Chen Manrou said with a smile, and Xiangzhu went out to say something.Afterwards, Concubine Shu led a big maid in. Today, Concubine Shu is wearing a pink dress. She looks very pretty in person, and this pink color makes her very delicate.

As soon as Concubine Shu came in, she greeted Chen Manrou: "Concubine Zhushi Lirong, I have met the empress, please greet the empress."

"It's a beautiful one." Chen Manrou followed the routine, looked at Li Xia, Li Xia immediately walked towards Concubine Shu with the tray, Concubine Shu first gave Chen Manrou a big gift, then took the teacup, and respectfully brought it to her head.

Li Chun stood on the side, took the teacup with his hand, and handed it to Chen Manrou.Chen Manrou just touched her lips, and then said with a smile: "Come on, now that you have entered the palace, you must serve the emperor well, serve the empress dowager, take care of your body on weekdays, and strive to give birth to a healthy dragon heir for the emperor as soon as possible. At that time, this palace will definitely give you a promotion."

Concubine Shu's face was slightly red, and she responded in a low voice: "Thank you for your teaching, empress."

"Well, I'm polite when I look at you." Chen Manrou nodded in satisfaction, as long as she wasn't the kind of stunned young man who felt that she was a head taller than everyone else when she came in, then it would be great.As for the secret tricks, as long as they don't offend her, she won't take care of them lightly.

"This is a little meeting gift from the palace, Concubine Shu, don't dislike it." Chen Manrou waved his hand, and Li Qiu came over with another tray, on which was a set of emerald jade jewelry, hairpins, hairpins, earrings, and bracelets. all available.

"Thank you, Empress, for the reward." Concubine Shu respectfully thanked her, took the tray in person, and then handed it over to the big palace lady behind, and then came the step of identifying people. Concubine Hui and Concubine De had seen each other before, but there were many left. , Concubine Shu has never seen it.

Concubine Shu and Concubine Hui and De Concubine belong to the same four concubines, but their names are higher, so they can be regarded as having a slightly higher status.After one round, Concubine Shu only had a golden step left on her head.

"Bengong suddenly remembered that a few days ago, I haven't given a reward to Concubine Xian." When everyone sat down again, Chen Manrou suddenly said: "If I hadn't seen Sister Concubine Shu, I would have almost forgotten this. It's over. Li Qiu, go and get someone to send the face that I prepared that day to Concubine Xian."

Li Qiu replied with a smile, turned around and conveyed the order to Li Dong.Lidong also snickered, that set of masks was actually prepared the day before yesterday, but it has been delayed and not given, just waiting for this moment.

So what if Concubine Xian is more advanced than Concubine Shu?So what if the title of Concubine Xian is ahead of Concubine Shu?I won't talk about the confinement for half a year. Just because of the order of rewards, I'm afraid Concubine Xian will not be able to overwhelm Concubine Shu in the future.

If Concubine Shu has the heart, it is not impossible to line up with Concubine Xian in the future.

As for the Empress Dowager Ci'an, hehe, the empress has a lot of things these two days, she really forgot about the reward, you never reminded her.

Regarding Chen Manrou's words, Concubine Hui maintained a decent smile and only looked down at the handkerchief in her hand. Concubine De used a round fan to cover the lower half of her face. In fact, she didn't need to cover up. Everyone can guess that she was gloating. .

Concubine Shu timidly looked up at Chen Manrou: "Madam, I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Holding the teacup, Chen Manrou slightly raised her eyebrows: "Go ahead."

"Sister Concubine Xian entered the palace earlier than Concubine Concubine. Is Concubine going to visit Sister Xian Concubine?" Concubine Shu asked hesitantly. Chen Manrou was amused. Concubine Shu is really smart, and she actually knows how to leave problems to others .

If Concubine Xian is favored again and stands up again with the help of the Queen Mother, then it is the Queen's order that she didn't go to see her.If Concubine Xian hadn't been favored again, the emperor wouldn't want to see Concubine Xian anymore, and it was the empress' order that she went to visit.

Whether to go or not is the Queen's decision.

Chen Manrou shook her head with a smile: "This, I don't know too well. After all, the concubine Xian's younger sister was ordered to be grounded by the emperor because of a mistake, but the emperor didn't say not to allow others to visit. Why don't you ask me later?" Ask the empress dowager."

Concubine Shu was a little uneasy, pinched the corner of her clothes, lowered her head and bowed halfway: "Thank you, Empress, for your guidance."

"It's getting late, let's go to Ci'an Palace." Chen Manrou didn't look at Concubine Shu, turned her head to look at the big hourglass hanging beside her, stood up and said, and everyone quickly followed suit.

The queen's phoenix chariot was at the front, followed by a row of sedan chairs, and the concubines below the third rank had to walk there.Fortunately, this greeting was early in the morning. If it was noon, I would probably have sunburned three or five times.

Empress Dowager Ci'an was drinking blood bird's nest, when she heard the news, she drank the last two sips slowly, then helped the hairpin on her head, and asked very casually: "Concubine Shu entered the palace yesterday, right? "

"Yes, Empress Dowager, do you want the Empress Dowager and the others to wait in the main hall, or come to the side hall to say hello?" Nanny Ping asked respectfully. It's the first time entering the palace, Aijia has to give Concubine Shu a face."

The main hall looks solemn, while the side halls are more casual.If there is nothing serious on weekdays, basically Chen Manrou would bring someone to greet her in the side hall, and if she casually said a few gossips, everyone would be dismissed.

When the queen mother entered the hall, the queen had already led people to wait below.

After everyone saluted, the queen mother saw Concubine Shu standing behind the queen at a glance, narrowed her eyes, and twirled the prayer beads on her wrist twice.It took a while before the seats were granted. The queen sat on a chair, the fourth concubine sat on a round stool, and the concubines behind them sat on an embroidered pier.

Chen Manrou pretended not to see the Empress Dowager Ci'an's expression, stepped forward with a smile and said, "How did the Empress Dowager rest yesterday? The people in the Qin Tianjian said that it might rain in the next two days, and the Empress Dowager has to take care of herself. Put less ice basins at night."

As he said that, he looked at Nanny Ping again: "I still need to ask Nanny Ping to persuade the Empress Dowager a little more in daily life, the Empress Dowager's body is the most important thing."

Nanny Ping saluted, and said without any fluctuations in her voice: "I will keep this in mind, please rest assured, Empress Dowager."

Chen Manrou then nodded, pointed at Concubine Shu and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, today I have brought you another delicate beauty. If the Empress Dowager is bored on weekdays, you can let this beauty come to the Empress Dowager. Empress relieve boredom."

Concubine Shu hurriedly got up to salute, the queen mother said with a smile: "A few days ago, the Ai family said that the girls of the Zhu family are blessed. Today, Concubine Shu is so handsome, but no one needs to be inferior. Come, tell the Ai family, Are you still used to entering the palace?"

"Thank you Empress Dowager for your concern. The empress dowager put a lot of effort into the arrangement of the Jingren Palace. I am very grateful to the empress dowager." I didn't directly say whether I am used to it or not, but only said that it was all arranged by Chen Manrou.If something happens in the future, it's better to blame Chen Manrou.

Chen Manrou shook her head with a smile: "Sister Concubine Shu doesn't need to put a high hat on this palace. The manpower of Jingren Palace is sent in by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Miscellaneous Service Department. I didn't spend any thought on the decoration of Jingren Palace. The key is also in the hands of the chief steward of Jingren Palace, and this palace is just talking."

With a shy smile on Concubine Shu's face, she looked at the Empress embarrassedly: "My concubine has just entered the palace, if I have said something wrong, please forgive me, Empress."

Chen Manrou turned to look at the Queen Mother directly: "Oh, look, Empress Dowager, Concubine Shu is really good at talking, she gave this concubine a high hat with just a few words, and if I don't accept it, I won't do it. I am really ashamed and flustered."

The Empress Dowager Ci'an smiled and said: "You, just take it with peace of mind. The Ai family sees that you handle things in the past very straightforwardly and neatly. You have taken good care of this harem. It is in this way that the emperor can feel at ease. The matter of the previous court."

There was a bit of meaning in the words, Chen Manrou hooked the corners of her lips, telling herself not to bother the emperor with the matter of the harem.The Empress Dowager has not let go of her resentment over the incident with Concubine Xian two days ago.

"A concubine can't be praised by the empress dowager. Compared with the concubine, the concubine is far behind." Chen Manrou stood up and saluted, and the Empress Dowager Ci'an smiled and motioned her to sit down: "You are still young, and you have just started managing the harem. Work hard, there will be a better day."

"The empress dowager has auspicious words." Chen Manrou said with a smile, and the imperial concubine finally found a chance to interject: "Empress dowager, this new sister enters the palace, what kind of reward do you have? Just now, the empress dowager rewarded her with a set of honors." , and Sister Concubine Xian, the empress is not behind either."

Chen Manrou hid the contempt in her eyes, but after Concubine De had spoken, Chen Manrou could only smile and said, "That's natural, Concubine Shu has it, and Concubine Xian also has it. The two of them, I treat them equally. Yes. Sister Concubine Xian's place should be earlier, but there are many things in the harem these two days, so I didn't take care of it."

Anyway, she made it up, and Empress Dowager Ci'an has some opinions, so let's compare the rules of Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian after entering the palace.She and Ci'an both knew that Ci'an didn't like her.

The Empress Dowager took a teacup, took a sip and said with a smile: "The Empress is busy with things, why don't you ask someone to help you share some of it?"

Here it is again. Fortunately, Chen Manrou is not the kind of person who likes power very much, and she doesn't have to take everything in the harem into her own hands. She immediately said with a smile: "The empress dowager's proposal really speaks to my concubine's heart. Before Concubine Hui and Concubine De are helping the concubine to take care of the affairs of the harem. The concubine is really happy and relaxed. Sister Concubine Shu follows Concubine Hui and Concubine De for a while, and then asks Concubine Cheng and Concubine Fu to help the concubine Manage something."

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something, with a smile on his face, "By the way, empress dowager, why don't you let the eldest princess help the concubine for a few days? The eldest princess has learned from you for a while, and it just happens to be applied in practice."

The queen mother pursed her lips and looked at Chen Manrou seriously. Seeing that Chen Manrou's face was full of joy, and she was not forced or unhappy, she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart. The feeling of punching cotton was really depressing.

Chen Manrou then sighed: "It's a pity that sister Concubine Xian was grounded. Otherwise, she would be able to help my concubine take care of the harem like sister Concubine Shu."

The queen mother was so breathless that she almost couldn't breathe, Chen Manrou really stabbed her in the heart.What does the Queen Mother want most?He wants the management power of the harem and the prestige of being in power.What does the queen mother value most?The throne of the son and the glory of the Tang family.

If Concubine Xian is not grounded, and she helps the queen take care of things, then the real caller is not yourself?If Concubine Xian hadn't been grounded, and she helped the queen take care of things, wouldn't it be easy for the emperor to do it?

It's good now, the bitch from the Zhu family has taken advantage of it!

(End of this chapter)