princess

Chapter 45

When the copybook was delivered to Xiao Qingrong's hands, Xiao Qingrong dropped the teacup and smashed the vase in anger, but instead of going to Concubine Lin Guifei to cry as Xiao Yuanmin thought, she sat on the bed and hugged her knees. , came over to comfort her and said, "The eldest princess may just have good intentions." The nanny was only thinking of Xiao Qingrong, so she naturally didn't want her to have an affair with the eldest princess, and since she had the seventh prince, Concubine Lin's attitude really made the nanny Mama is worried about Xiao Qingrong.

"Nurse, why does the royal father like her so much, what's wrong with me?" Xiao Qingrong's eyes were full of tears, now not only can't see the royal father, but even the concubine mother, no matter how ignorant Xiao Qingrong is, she understands Issues.

That's why I didn't go to Concubine Lin Gui this time, because it was useless.

The nanny sighed, and she didn't know how to comfort her, but Xiao Qingrong calmed down and said, "Prepare the copybook sent by the eldest princess, her handwriting is the emperor's favorite, and I will surpass her."

I don't know how Xiao Yuzuo told Emperor Xuanhe that Emperor Xuanhe took away Concubine Lin Gui's right to manage the harem that day, and even visited Xiao Yuanmin in Fengyang Pavilion himself.

Xiao Yuanmin did not complain again, but said with some guilt, "Xuanxuan made a fuss, but the mother gave birth to an elder brother, Xuanxuan and younger brother, and now only Xuanxuan and younger brother are left. When I was young, my younger brother had acne... Angrily said bad things in front of the fourth brother, Xuanxuan is full of guilt thinking about it now."

Emperor Xuanhe was not sure if Concubine Shu was innocent. This time, he sent people to investigate and only found Concubine Lin Gui. It was just that Concubine Shu had a big heart, and Emperor Xuanhe could see this. Thinking of his daughter's illness Coincidentally, I knew that the East Palace was assigned someone, and it was reasonable to say those words in a sudden atmosphere. After all, my daughter is young and innocent, and she only thinks about her younger brother.

Now hearing his daughter's words, Emperor Xuanhe's heart softened, "Xuanxuan is right to be more cautious."

"Father, it is not easy for Concubine Shu to co-manage the harem, and my daughter's words are easy to hurt people's hearts. My daughter will prepare a generous gift tomorrow to apologize to Concubine Shu." Xiao Yuanmin never mentioned Lin Guifei, after all, Emperor Xuanhe had punished Lin Gui. Concubine Gui, that means the matter has something to do with Concubine Lin Gui. When Xiao Yuanmin talked about apologizing to Concubine Lin Gui, he deliberately did it and even suspected that Emperor Xuanhe meant it.

"That's not necessary." Emperor Xuanhe now wholeheartedly spoils his daughter, "You know that taking good care of your body is the most important thing?"

"I know." Xiao Yuanmin said with a smile, "By the way, I went to greet Grandma Huang today, Grandma Huang proposed to let Xuanxuan organize a banquet, and invite the people in the palace to have fun together."

Emperor Xuanhe frowned slightly, thinking of the appearance of Concubine Lin Guifei recently, and said, "It's a good thing, but you don't have to work too hard, let Concubine Jing help."

"Okay." Xiao Yuanmin understood that Emperor Xuanhe wanted to bring out Concubine Jing to deal with Concubine Lin Gui and Concubine Shu. Concubine Ning came from a good background, but unfortunately her father is dead, so she is not suitable to go against the Lin family.

"By the way, my father's daughter has been practicing calligraphy recently, and I always feel that there is something shortcoming. While my father is free today, can I ask my father to give my daughter some advice?" Xiao Yuanmin looked at Emperor Xuanhe with bright eyes, with a hint of pleading .

"Okay." Emperor Xuanhe responded naturally, and followed his daughter to the study. In fact, Xiao Yuanmin's handwriting is already very good, but he is not old enough, and some charm is not enough. He said a few mistakes and wrote a few more, " You try to write it down."

"Yeah." Xiao Yuanmin looked carefully and thought for a while before writing, and when he finished writing, his smiling eyes curled up, "It's much better."

"You are hesitant to write, and you should be more decisive in the future." Xuanhe Emperor saw that his daughter had really made progress, and pointed out again.

"Okay." Xiao Yuanmin admired the handwriting of himself and Emperor Xuanhe happily, and said as if inadvertently, "I heard that the second sister is practicing thin gold body, so I asked the mother to send some copybooks, and I can talk to the second sister later. My sister discussed calligraphy together."

After hearing this, Emperor Xuanhe agreed, and didn't have much expectations. After all, with Xiao Yuanmin in front of him, even if Xiao Qingrong started practicing now, that's all.

"Wait until you're done, then help the Empress Dowager manage the harem." Emperor Xuanhe wanted his daughter to learn more, and seeing his daughter's eyes full of joy at Xiao Qingrong's handwriting, he wondered whether he should tell her that Xiao Qingrong wanted to win favor, and was a little worried Faced with the innocence between her relatives, her daughter didn't want her to be like those harem women who were full of calculations. Xuan and Emperor felt very complicated for a while.

Xiao Yuanmin pondered for a while, and then said, "Father, my daughter didn't want Grandma Huang to work too hard when she helped Grandma Huang. Now that Concubine Zhou and the others are from everyone, why not let them help Grandma Huang? My daughter thinks that whether it is practicing martial arts or writing There are many deficiencies in the text, not to mention anything else, just this word, there are still some shortcomings."

Emperor Xuanhe narrowed his eyes when he thought of those who had just entered the palace, "That's fine."

"En." Xiao Yuanmin asked a few more questions, and Emperor Xuanhe answered them one by one, and sometimes even argued, to the point that Emperor Xuanhe was full of joy. His daughter's qualifications were among the highest among all his children, and they were almost as good as the original ones. Bin'er was on a par. As expected, Hui Yi gave birth to him. Although the crown prince's aptitude is ordinary, he is willing to learn and ask questions. The Jin Dynasty needs this kind of emperor who is willing to do practical things.

Emperor Xuanhe also attended the banquet held by Princess Changping, which further confirmed his dislike of Concubine Lin Gui.

But before things were completely calm, because of Concubine Ning’s illness, Emperor Xuanhe ordered Lin Guifei, Concubine Shu, and Concubine Jing to assist the Empress Dowager in managing the harem. For the sake of the nobleman, he was promoted three levels in a row.

For a moment, everyone became confused about what Emperor Xuanhe had in mind for the Lin family, but Concubine Jing was successful in one day, and many people came to flatter her.

There are many turmoil in the harem. Those who are high today may become someone else's stepping stone tomorrow. Just like the eight people who entered the palace at the beginning, after two years, only four people are left who can be called famous now, except Concubine Yao Other than Concubine Zhou, Lin Guiren, Concubine Lin's concubine sister, and Xu Changzai.

Xu Changzai is the daughter of the Xu family's concubine, and she was promised when she entered the palace, and now she has been promoted to a higher level.

In the past few years, there have been quite a few pregnant women in the harem, but none were able to give birth. The empress dowager was violent, and even Concubine Lin Gui and Concubine Shu were fined, and many palace maids and eunuchs died. It is unknown who was wronged, but out of the eight people at the beginning, four of them lost their lives, and Concubine Zhou, Concubine Yao, and Guiren Lin also had miscarriages.

Concubine Zhou accidentally ate blood-invigorating food when she was four months old, and the child was not kept. Concubine Yao was the most ridiculous, she lost her pregnancy before she found out that she was pregnant. After Yao Guangyao found out, I don't know what to say.

Xiao Yuanmin suspected that Lin Guiren's miscarriage was caused by Emperor Xuanhe, after all, Emperor Xuanhe would not want to see another prince from the Lin family.

In the 19th year of Xuanhe, Concubine Jing found out she was pregnant when she asked for Ping An's pulse, which made the empress dowager both surprised and happy. Not to mention the experienced nanny took care of her, she even beat Concubine Lin Gui and the others again.

Xiao Yuanmin is already twelve now, and her height has grown a lot, like a budding flower. Mother Tang helped her change into the palace attire, and said with a smile, "Concubine Jing is either in her own palace or with the Empress Dowager. , did not dare to go out at all, things were checked and checked before they dared to enter, and the slaves looked rather haggard."

"It's no wonder Concubine Jing is careful." Xiao Yuanmin stretched out his hand, chose a twisted gold bracelet to put on, and said, "Those things are chilling to hear, they are all the children of the emperor, but..." Xiao Yuanmin Sighing, "I don't know how sad my father is."

"With the protection of the Empress Dowager, Concubine Jing will be fine." Madam Zheng said in a low voice, "It's just that if Concubine Jing gives birth to a prince... I'm afraid..." Before she finished speaking, the meaning was already clear.

"My brother is ten years old now." In fact, Xiao Yuzuo is only nine years old, ten years old in vain. "Even if Concubine Jing gives birth to a prince, the threat is not too great."

Mother Zheng pursed her lips, "It's just that your majesty is also young and vigorous." Xiao Yuanmin didn't like to hear this, but it was also true. His son grew up day by day, and Emperor Xuanhe got older day by day. At that time, he probably liked his younger son more. , at least the threat is small.

Xiao Yuanmin paused for a moment. As the daughter of Emperor Xuanhe, she naturally hoped that her father would live a long life, but as the elder sister of the prince, she also hoped... It's just that it's hard to say, and I can't say it. Xiao Yuanmin doesn't even think about it. willing to have.

It was brought up by Madam Zheng today, "Let's talk about it later."

"Yes." Madam Zheng didn't say any more.

Little Madam Zheng came in from outside with a hibiscus cake, and said, "Princess, there is a little maid outside asking to see you."

"Do you know where it is from?" Xiao Yuanmin sat on the soft couch, just finished practicing martial arts, after all he was a little tired.

"It's so raw." Little Madam Zheng placed the cakes by Xiao Yuanmin's hand, "If I hadn't stopped me, I'm afraid I'd have been dismissed directly."

"You may be the one who is waiting for you." Xiao Yuanmin smiled, "What did you say?"

"She only let the maidservant speak, and she is from the 16th year of Xuanhe." Mother Xiaozheng said, "If it wasn't for the interesting words, the maidservant would not bother."

In the 16th year of Xuanhe, Xiao Yuanmin frowned and thought for a while, and Tang Nanny reminded, "That year was the draft... Now it's the three-year general election."

The court lady's words aroused Xiao Yuanmin's curiosity, "Anyway, if there is nothing wrong, let the palace lady come in. If it's just a sensationalist, then send it to the Department of Shen Xing."

"Yes." After saluting, Little Zheng Madam stepped back and called for someone, and brought a handsome maid in after a short while.

After the court lady saluted, Xiao Yuanmin didn't wake her up, but instead asked, "What do you want to say to me?"

"My little master asked the servant to ask the eldest princess, is the promise back then still count?" the maid said.

(End of this chapter)