Empress Xiao Zhaoren in Qing Dynasty

Chapter 44

"It's better to make a decision and not to suffer from it. It's better to make a decisive decision, retreat bravely, and support the emperor's own government! And this matter is best brought up by the adoptive father. He has been in power for a long time. If it is brought up by him first, Ama will go along with it. It's half done, and it seems that Ama and Yifu are loyal to the emperor!"

Seeing Ye Bilong showing hesitation, Rong Huang hurriedly persuaded him: "Ama, this world belongs to the Aixinjueluo family, and sooner or later we have to delegate power. The emperor is not a child anymore, he has grown up." How can one mountain hold two tigers? Don’t be greedy for the little power you have now, the most important thing is to save your wealth and life!”

The reason why she was so sure was because Rong Huang had a rough idea of ​​the direction of the Kangxi Dynasty, and sooner or later the ministers would withdraw from the stage of history.Now let go in time, as long as you get ahead of Hesheli's house, Obai and Ye Bilong will be heroes who assist the emperor in his own administration!Moreover, under the influence of Rong Huang, many bloody cases in the previous life have not been staged again.While saving the lives of many Han Chinese, Oboi's reputation was not so bad.On the contrary, Oboi once presented a prescription for cowpox, and also controlled the plague, which more or less won the hearts of the people.In this way, as long as there is no big fork, the Niu Hulu family and the Guerjia family will not fall, and Rong Huang's position in the harem will be more stable.

Ye Bilong pondered for a while, finally gritted his teeth and nodded, "Ama, go back and discuss with your adoptive father!"

Rong Huang couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and then whispered: "I'm afraid the adoptive father won't think about it for a while! Ama first persuade him, this matter is not urgent, after the new year, the daughter thinks the time has come , when the time comes, I will try to find a way to support you."

Ye Bilong nodded, and told his daughter to pay attention to take care of her body and so on, seeing that it was getting late, even though he was reluctant to give up, he had no choice but to leave in a hurry.

Not long after he left, Xuan Ye ran in excitedly.Without further ado, the emperor threw himself on Rong Huang and nestled in her arms like a child.Rong Huang didn't push him, but moved slightly, adjusting a posture that made both of them more comfortable.

Xuan Ye only felt that the room was full of spring, and he was in an extremely good mood.He raised his head and looked at Rong Huang with a smile, his eyes were as bright as stars: "My little Phoenix——I sold you such a big favor today, what will you give me as compensation?"

Rong Huang blinked, stretched out her arms to wrap his arms around his neck, leaned over and said softly: "Whatever the emperor wants, the concubine will give..."

As soon as she finished speaking, she was hugged by Xuan Ye who couldn't hold back anymore.

It was getting colder and colder, and it really snowed in the capital three days later.When Rong Huang came to Qianqiu Pavilion as promised, he found that Liu Qing had already been waiting there.What made her a little strange was that Concubine Yi was there, pulling Liu Qing to talk.

But after thinking about it, Rong Huang realized that Liu Qing was the maid beside the Concubine Gui, and Concubine Yi was the Concubine's niece, so it's no wonder they knew each other.Speaking of which, Liu Qing's people who have served the Tong family for so many years should have become Concubine Yi's confidants. Thanks to Concubine Yi not having the desire to win favor, Liu Qing chose to attach herself to Rong Huang.

But—who can say clearly about these things?She didn't know much about Concubine Yi, so she couldn't make a conclusion right now.

Rong Huang settled down and walked towards the pavilion step by step through the snow.Before she got off the sedan chair, the palace people intentionally cleared a clean path for her.Rong Huang refused to comply, she liked the creaking sound of her shoes on the clean snow.For some reason, that voice made her feel at ease.

It seems that concubine Yi has been here for a while.The curtain in the pavilion hangs low, only one end is exposed for people to enjoy the scenery.The maid had already lit the stove, and several layers of thick futon cushions were spread on the white marble stool.The cushion is made of water-red silk as the base, and is embroidered with gold and silver threads to show the auspiciousness of the dragon and phoenix. The festive pattern makes people feel heart-warming.

Concubine Yi is wearing a ferret cloak with gold and silver silk on a crimson red background, she looks quite energetic.It's just that this dress is too expensive... It doesn't seem to be what a concubine should wear.

Rong Huang faintly felt that something was abnormal, before she had time to think about it, Concubine Yi saw her over there, and hurriedly came over to say hello: "Concubine Zhao, the empress is blessed and safe."

"Forget it." Rong Huang smiled lightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "It's so rare to meet Sister Yipin by such a coincidence. It's so cold, is my sister feeling better?"

Tong's eyes turned into crescent moons, and said with a light smile, "Thanks to your mother's concern, my concubine's health is much better." As she spoke, she suddenly glanced at the two maids next to her, and said in a low voice, "Come over and give it to the concubine Zhao." salute?"

The two maids had already passed away to Rong Huangfu just now, and what Yibi said was obviously to make them kneel down.The two did not dare to disobey their master's order, and hurriedly stepped forward to kowtow to Rong Huang.

Rong Huang looked at it coldly, isn't this the auspiciousness and wish she gave to Concubine Yi?She changed her mind, and just used this to test Concubine Yi: "So it's the two of you. Are you still paying attention to serving Master Yi these days?"

The two said respectfully: "Slaves and servants should do their best to serve their master."

At this moment, Concubine Yi said gratefully from the side: "Thanks to Sister Concubine Zhao for sending these two capable maids here, the palace servants in Chengqian Palace are much more obedient."

Rong Huang pursed her lips and smiled, this Concubine Yi was implying that she liked these two court ladies very much and kept them by her side all the time, not only not afraid of Rong Huang sending people to watch her, but also grateful to Rong Huang.

Attached to her so graciously, if Rong Huang refuses again, it will inevitably appear unreasonable.So she held Yipin's hand tenderly, with a graceful and charming smile: "It's as long as sister Yi likes it."

Concubine Yi suddenly smiled, and she could see that the smile was genuinely happy.Rong Huang thought that Concubine Yi would say something to her, but who knew that she just glanced at Liu Qing meaningfully, then stood up slowly and said, "Please forgive me, sister Zhao, it's been a long time since my sister came out Time to go back."

Rong Huang immediately understood that Concubine Yi was making room for her to talk to Liu Qing.Although Concubine Yi said she was willing to attach herself to her, her scheming methods were weaker after all, and she was still noble in her bones, and she didn't want to listen to these dirty things in the harem.Rong Huang didn't force her, so she nodded and let her go.

Not long after Concubine Yi left, Liu Qing suddenly knelt down in front of Rong Huang with a plop, and shouted: "Master, please trust this servant, this servant has never told Concubine Yi that you will come today!"

Rong Huang's eyelashes drooped slightly, and she looked at Liu Qing who was prostrate on the ground faintly, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, this time-traveling girl is able to bend and stretch, kneeling as she says.

She deliberately let Liu Qing dry for a while, and then slowly opened her lips: "Get up, I don't doubt you, why bother to be so flustered." In fact, she just said so, Liu Qing's heart is for Tong Shi It's still her, Rong Huang can't be sure now at all, which is why Rong Huang hasn't transferred Liu Qing to her side for a long time.

One Ruilan is enough, if you can't be sure whether Liu Qing is a wolf or a sheep, keeping her by your side can only be a disaster.

Liu Qing feigned panic and stood up tremblingly.Rong Huang pursed a shallow smile, and told several palace people: "Stay around the pavilion, don't let outsiders approach."

"Yes, empress." Several servants responded and scattered in an orderly manner.Liu Qing calmed down a little, and quickly entered today's topic: "Your Majesty, you must be careful to guard against the Queen recently!"

Queen?Hesheli has been miserable for a long time. Now that she has nothing left but her life, what storm can she cause?
Rong Huang's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, but he didn't show the slightest bit on his face.She just raised her eyebrows slightly, and looked deeply into Liu Qing's eyes.His eyes were piercing, as if they wanted to pierce into her heart. "Oh? Where did you say that?"

"Slave, I don't know where to start..." Liu Qing bit the tip of her tongue, she couldn't tell Rong Huang that she came from time travel, could she? "It's just that the servant girl had a dream... she dreamed about the queen, she would be pregnant soon."

Rong Huang couldn't help chuckling.It's really embarrassing for Liu Qing, in order not to expose the fact that she came here through time travel, she dared to tell such a lie.Even if the fetal dream is not nonsense, then it is not her turn to have such a dream, right?Rong Huang shook his head, laughed and said: "I know, is there anything else I want to say?"

Liu Qing's words might sound too nonsensical to others, but Rong Huang heard it clearly, Liu Qing was not lying.It turned out that Hesheli's child came at this time.She remembered that before Prince Yinreng, Hesheli had a son who died young, presumably the one she conceived not long after.No wonder the people she placed in the Changchun Palace said that the queen has been a little abnormal recently. Not only has she started to dress herself up, but she has also taken a liking to drinking and playing the piano.

Seeing her being so calm, Liu Qing couldn't help being taken aback: "Your Majesty, you...are you just letting the Empress plan like this? Although she was not favored by the Emperor in the past, once she has a prince, she may turn over at any time!"

Rong Huang smiled subtly.She slowly picked up the teacup, gently blew on the steaming strong tea, and put it to her lips to take a sip.The tea was still too hot, and she was impatient.

"Haste makes waste." Rong Huang put down the white jade-like teacup, with an unfathomable expression on his face: "Qing'er, you said that with the current strength of this palace, if I fight hard to get rid of the empress and concubine Rong , what are the chances of winning?"

Liu Qing was stunned, calculating in her mind for a long time and then said: "At least [-]%. The previous court Sony refused to delegate power, and Hesheli in the harem lost her virginity and deceived the emperor. It is easy for the master to attack Hesheli. As for Concubine Rong, she arranges for her in the harem. With so many hidden guards, she is not as innocent as she appears on the surface. If the master reveals her true face to the emperor and the empress dowager, Concubine Rong will never be able to get promoted in the future."

(End of this chapter)