Harem for a living

Chapter 92

Because the empress was not in good health, the emperor did not stay overnight in Yongshou Palace, but drove to Jingren Palace instead.Since it has been decided that Concubine Yang Gui will serve the sick, there are some things that need to be explained.

The imperial decree came down the next day. Concubine Yang led Concubine De and Concubine Shu to Ci'an Palace, Qianqing Palace, and Yongshou Palace to kowtow respectively. It was regarded as an early New Year's greeting, and then they got into the carriage and went directly to the Xinggong Palace.

Chen Manrou didn't know how the emperor persuaded Concubine Yang Gui, but the effect was obvious. After being sent out, Concubine Yang Guifei didn't look forced to be resentful.Concubine Shu, on the other hand, was a little unhappy, with a sullen face the whole way.Concubine De was not very happy either. Seeing that she had been in power for half a year, she was thrown out of the palace suddenly, and the power of the palace was about to fall into someone else's hands. How could she be happy?

"Your Majesty, besides Empress Empress, you are the biggest among these characters." Jin Huan came over and said with a smile, Chen Manrou gave her a look: "Don't talk nonsense, there is also a Empress Dowager Ci'an, this Empress Dowager Ci'an Not vegetarian."

It's just that she didn't intend to be an idler this time.While she can still move around at this moment, she has to do some things in advance, for example, investigate the background of the nanny that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is going to send over, and plant a few inconspicuous nails in Concubine Shu and Concubine Yang. .

The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and this is a good time to fish in troubled waters. She has to buy some manpower as soon as possible, so as not to be busy with casters after giving birth.Especially when giving birth, there are many things in this palace where the mother and the child are kept.

"Yueyue, send a letter to my grandfather in a few days and investigate these people. If you can receive it from us, you will get them in your hands as soon as possible." Chen Manrou quickly made a list, then The above are all her well-thought-out, inconspicuous, and useless reserve spies.

"Jinhuan, you go send a letter to my eldest brother, and ask him to pick four more talented girls from the family, and send them directly to the palace in the next year's small election." Next year's general election, the second half of the small election, The time must be arranged well, but it can't be that Xiangyue Jinhuan left, but there is no one on his side who can use it.

When Duyue and Jinhuan went out, Chen Manrou began to think again, she had to find a good husband's family for Duyue and Jinhuan.Why would those servant girls be sincere to her?No matter how powerful the deed of prostitution is, it can't control the heart of a maid.If she really wants to betray you, the deed of sale is worthless.

However, if those maids can see that anyone who is sincere will definitely give him a good future in the future, then their sincerity will be a little more sincere.

And Aunt Bai, she is a bit old, this is not easy to handle.If not, let dad choose someone from the army?Frontier fighters, but many of them are unable to marry wives.Although Aunt Bai is a little older, there are not a few people in the army who are not married in their [-]s and [-]s.There are also those whose wives ran away with others, or who died early. If you really want to look for them, you should be able to find a few suitable ones.

The more I thought about it, the more I felt that I had too many things to do. Chen Manrou simply pulled out two pieces of paper and made a list of things to do in the near future.First of all, it's about New Year's goods.It will be the end of December soon, the folks will celebrate the New Year, and the palace will also celebrate the New Year.Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in charge of the purchase, the queen has to make the decision on this list. Now the queen has handed over the matter to Chen Manrou, and Chen Manrou naturally has to do it beautifully.

"Ma'am, it's getting late, would you like some fish soup?" After a long while, Tuyue knocked on the door and brought in a bowl of steaming fish soup. Chen Manrou put down her pen and threw the list on the In the brazier: "Whose brand did the emperor turn over today?"

"I checked Han Wanyi's." Duiyue scattered the paper ashes in the brazier so that people couldn't see the shape, and then turned around and put away the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table: "Your Majesty, you haven't been out all afternoon. ?”

"It's very cold outside, what are you going out for?" Chen Manrou said nonchalantly, and looked at Yueyue disapprovingly: "You are heavy now, you have to move around, otherwise, this first child may... ah Bah, even though it is the first child, you are in good health, ma'am, and I am sure you will be able to give birth to the little prince safely."

Just as he was talking, Jin Huan also lifted the curtain and came in, and said with a smile: "Madam, the young master said, the matter of the little maid was taken care of when you were just pregnant earlier, the daughter of a good family you bought, now He is only 13 years old, so he will be sent to the palace next year."

"Well, you guys have to tune in and teach me a little bit more then." Chen Manrou nodded and smiled, seeing that it was getting late, she asked someone to set up dinner.

The next day, Chen Manrou took the list she had made to greet the Queen. The Queen was walking around the room with the support of Nanny An. When she saw Chen Manrou, she smiled slightly and said, "I haven't seen you for so many days. Sister Hui Concubine Even prettier."

"The empress has won the prize. No matter how good-looking the concubine is, she dare not stand with the empress, otherwise, she will become a green leaf that sets off the flower of the empress." Chen Manrou came up to support the other hand of the empress, slowly Follow in the queen's footsteps.

The queen smiled and said: "Just counting your sweet mouth, didn't you spare your greetings? Why are you here again today?"

"Thanks to my mother's trust, I let my concubine manage these things, but I don't have enough confidence in my heart, so I asked my mother to help me." Chen Manrou said, and took out the list she wrote: "These things need to be purchased. But, The imperial concubine, the concubine Shu and the empress de concubine are not in the palace, do you still need to buy new things during the Chinese New Year?"

"Well, let's add it." The queen took a look at the list, stretched out her hand and pulled it: "Remove this, although Concubine Hu gave birth to the third prince, but the third prince lives in the Palace of Compassion, and this thing is more than enough for Concubine Hu to use." Don't worry, you'll send it directly to the third prince of the Palace of Compassion and Ning."

When it comes to the Ci Ning Palace, it is not the third prince's, but the Empress Dowager Ci'an's.However, Chen Manrou didn't say that, she just nodded and said: "Yes, do you want to change the one from Ma Jieyu's?"

"No need, the second princess didn't hug Concubine Yang that day." The queen shook her head, then reached out and nodded: "For the second prince, let's add a red coral bonsai. It's a festive color for Chinese New Year."

The two discussed for a long time, and determined the things that each palace needed. Chen Manrou said with a smile: "I think I'm quite smart. You see, I came here to beg my mother to give you such a good look, and I think things are much easier." .”

Seeing that Chen Manrou didn't take power, the queen followed her own arrangements in everything, and occasionally just offered a few suggestions, so she felt more satisfied.He became more and more kind to Chen Manrou: "You are a well-behaved person. This time you have improved a lot compared to last time. If you don't understand anything in the future, just ask Bengong."

"That's really thankful, my lady. In the future, my lady should not be troubled by my concubine." Chen Manrou immediately responded with a smile, said a few more gossips, and then got up to leave.She put in people, so don't do it secretly. It doesn't matter if you don't find out in the future. If you are found out, it will be a big trouble, so you have to pass the test with the queen first.Today is the gift of things from each palace, and next time it will be the transfer of manpower from each palace.

After returning to the Zhongcui Palace, after listening to the news that Qi Mei was visiting, Chen Manrou sent someone to invite her.Qi Meiren came in and saluted Chen Manrou: "Greetings to Concubine Hui, Your Majesty looks really good today, she looks like she has aged several years."

"I was not very old at first." Chen Manrou said with a smile, and Qi Meiren quickly patted her face lightly: "Look at this concubine's mouth, I just can't speak! The empress was originally a tender and youthful age, now Her complexion is pale and rosy, and she looks beautiful even without makeup."

"What are you doing here today?" Chen Manrou ignored her and just asked casually.

Qi Mei was a little bit embarrassed, and asked after a while: "Your Majesty, I want to ask, can I still get some cloth from a year ago?"

"Is there not enough for you?" Chen Manrou was a little surprised, but then she understood that Qimei people always do some needlework on weekdays, whether it is a small purse or a small sachet, whether it is embroidered shoes or boots, whether it is sweat towel or handkerchief , she likes to send it around.Needless to say about his Zhongcui Palace, almost even the door curtains were given by Qi Meiren.There are also the beauties of Song Dynasty, the emperor's place, the empress's place, and the palace rewarders. They are scattered and accumulated together, and the number is not small.

Although, every time she makes something for herself, she mends the fabric, but others will definitely not replenish her.Moreover, how can I mend some small scattered things by myself?After going back and forth, her own is definitely not enough.

Although old clothes can be worn, but there is a banquet, everyone wears new clothes, you are not a beauty who has fallen out of favor, but you are wearing old clothes, who are you hitting?

"There will be another one in two days. It is sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make new clothes. I will keep a few more for you." Chen Manrou frowned and said, "It's just that I can't give you more except for your share. Take two horses out of my share."

"Your Majesty, this is so good..." Qi Meiren quickly waved her hand, Chen Manrou shook her head and said, "It's okay, I still have enough fabric here. But you have to be more careful next time, don't use too much, I have a share For example, it’s not good to always give it to you.”

"Yes, empress, this concubine will definitely pay attention next time." Qi Meiren blushed and saluted quickly.

"If you have nothing else to do, go back first." Chen Manrou waved her hand and said, Qi Meiren hesitated for a moment, looked at Hongmei and Weile standing at the door, and said to Yue: "Hongmei, I remember The empress also has a fox fur cloak, you find it out for fumigation. For your pleasure, you and Xiao Dingzi and Xiao Chengzi went to the imperial garden and brought back a few plum blossoms."

After all the irrelevant people had left, Qi Mei said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, my concubine was walking in the imperial garden yesterday. I was tired from walking, so I leaned against the rockery to rest. Later, I heard Han Wanyi talking to Concubine Hu. say."

Chen Manrou raised her eyebrows slightly, and Qi Meiren continued: "Ms. Hu said that the third prince is weak, and the emperor doesn't like it. I'm afraid he won't have a good future in the future. Han Wanyi said..." Qi Meiren paused for a while, Chen Manrou asked with a smile, "What did she say?"

"She said that the third prince was raised by the Empress Dowager Ci'an. The queen mother will definitely not let the third prince be wronged. She will definitely pave the way for the third prince in the future. It's just that the emperor has to pay more attention to it. But there are two With such a healthy prince, the emperor will definitely not take the third prince seriously, how about giving the second prince to..."

As Qi Meiren spoke, his face was pale.Chen Manrou was stunned for a moment, and immediately shouted: "Qi Meiren!"

"Mother, I didn't eavesdrop on purpose." Although Qi Meiren was flattering, she was not very courageous. After being slapped by Chen Manrou, she fell to her knees with a plop, which made Chen Manrou dumbfounded.

Signaling to Yueyue to pull Qi Meiren up, Chen Manrou said sternly: "You didn't go to the Imperial Garden yesterday, and you didn't hear what Concubine Hu and Han Wanyi whispered, let alone Concubine Shu or the second prince. Understand?"

Qi Meiren nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, my concubine has been doing needlework in Chuxiu Palace yesterday, and I even made you a purse for your empress, which contains fresh plum blossoms. I will send it to you later The concubine has never been to the imperial garden at all, and the plum blossoms are still freshly picked today."

"It's good to know, you just need to grit your teeth." Chen Manrou nodded, and then said slowly: "In this palace, if people who are not very smart say things they shouldn't say, they can only go to see the King of Hades. Qi Meiren, you have to watch your mouth well, otherwise, if something really happens, I won't be able to protect you."

Qi Meiren was on the verge of crying, but seeing Chen Manrou's cold face, she only shivered twice, and nodded vigorously.

"Duiyue, there is a gilt hairpin in this palace where flowers are blooming and rich. You go and bring it to Qi Meiren, and it can be regarded as a shock to Qi Meiren." Chen Manrou gave orders, and immediately went into the room to get the hairpin. , personally brought Qi Meiren up.

Now Qi Meiren grinned again, reached out to touch the hairpin on her hair, and saluted Chen Manrou: "Thank you, Concubine Hui, for the reward."

"If you have nothing to do, you can go back first. I will have someone send the cloth to you in two days." Chen Manrou leaned on the soft cushion, with a smile on her lips and crooked eyebrows, which looked quite lovely. They were very dear, and Qi Mei hurriedly left after saluting, and didn't dare to say anything else.

(End of this chapter)