princess

Chapter 73

Xiao Yuanmin was in the palace, so she knew nothing about these things. After all, Emperor Xuanhe deliberately hid the matter of Murong Xi from her. Although she was the eldest princess and had assisted in the harem, after all, her power came more from Emperor Xuanhe. Although Xiao Yuzuo knew about it, he was afraid that his sister would feel guilty and didn't say anything. He only wanted to wait for Murong Xi to recover.

Moreover, since Xiao Yuanmin came back to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, Fengyang Pavilion has never been quiet. The concubines in the harem all brought gifts, and even Zheng Guiren came here with a full stomach.

These made Xiao Yuanmin busy, and the most important thing was that Fengyang Pavilion was going to select palace ladies, and some of the palace ladies were getting old, so they had to release a batch.

General Dingyuan Zhao Sheng found the corpses of those guards and Banxia, ​​but Xiao Yuanmin didn't let Xiao Yuanmin see them, because their corpses were not complete.

If he could choose, Xiao Yuanmin didn't want to choose another grand lady by his side, but let alone others, even Emperor Xuanhe would not agree.

Nanny Tang handed over the list of palace maids who had reached age to Xiao Yuanmin, Xiao Yuanmin opened it, looked at it, nodded and said, "Have you asked them?"

"I have asked." Mother Tang said, "There are some who are unwilling to leave the palace, here is the list." As she spoke, she handed over another copy.

Xiao Yuanmin looked at the two books at the same time, thought for a while and asked, "Are they all voluntary?"

"Yes." Mother Tang said, "I not only asked them myself, but also asked about them with their roommates."

"That's good." Xiao Yuanmin said, "Give these lists to the Empress Dowager. Those who are released from the palace will be given another 20 taels, and those who stay in the palace will be given 30 taels."

"Yes." Mother Tang said.

"If you used to follow your mother, you can give 50 taels in private." Xiao Yuanmin thought for a while and said, "Is the silver taels enough?"

"Enough." Tang Nanny said, "Princess, don't worry."

"Those guards and Ban Xia's family also sent some silver things over there. If there are any children in their family who need to be supported, please inquire." Xiao Yuanmin couldn't help explaining again.

"Yes."

"How is Murong Xi?" Xiao Yuanmin didn't hold back, and asked, but at this moment, she lowered her head, and she couldn't see anything unusual.

Madam Zheng next to her glanced at Xiao Yuanmin, with some understanding in her eyes, she had met Murong Xi before, he was a very good person... no wonder... the princess would be tempted.

It's just that they are too good, but the two of them... don't know if the crown prince knows about it, if he knows, how will he react?

For some reason, Madam Zheng suddenly felt a little sad.

"Not sure." Tang Nanny frowned and said, "Mr. Murong hasn't entered the palace recently."

"Oh." Xiao Yuanmin pursed her lips and smiled, probably preparing to go to the border... It doesn't matter if she doesn't enter the palace, but entering the palace will be a torture for the two of them.

Aunt Zheng brought pastries, each one in the shape of a rabbit, and a bowl of almond goat milk, "Princess, use something first."

"Yeah." Xiao Yuanmin took a sip of goat milk, squeezed a little rabbit, ate it little by little, stopped after using two, and said after cleaning his hands, "How is Xu doing now?"

"Ms. Xu has been promoted to the rank of concubine." Madam Zheng said, "Although I don't say that I am very favored, your Majesty has not forgotten..."

"Hmm." Xiao Yuanmin thought for a while and said, "Where's Concubine De?"

Madam Zheng frowned, "Concubine De looks like she will be promoted again, and then there will be a vacant concubine position."

Tang Nanny also said, "Concubine Yao has asked the princess many times."

"Give Concubine Yao a message and let her be quiet for a while." Xiao Yuanmin said, "Concubine De is probably going to be a noble concubine, but Concubine Yao... if anyone gets to be a concubine, she might be her. Jumping up and down at this time is not beautiful. .”

"Yes."

Just as Xiao Yuanmin was about to say something, she saw a little eunuch rushing in from the outside in a panic, and Madam Zheng scolded, "What's the matter, is there something urgent?"

"The fourth princess is dead." The little eunuch hurriedly knelt down and said.

The death of the fourth princess Xiao Shujia did not cause any disturbance in the harem, and only Concubine Jing was the only one who was really sad, and even the Empress Dowager gave up on her.

Moreover, compared with Concubine Lin Gui, Concubine Jing is not smart enough, but she is really a good mother.

Xiao Yuanmin didn't know what to say, she just felt a little desolate, and she would not be able to sympathize with Concubine Jing, if Concubine Jing would be devastated, it would make Xiao Yuanmin feel more at ease, after all Concubine Jing's backstage is the Empress Dowager.

The funeral of the fourth princess was presided over by Concubine Lin Gui, she had the air of a noble concubine, but unfortunately she made a mistake in the details, she didn't let Guiren Lin come, saying that she was afraid that the Yin Qi would collide with the dragon species, of course she also avoided the same pregnancy Zheng Guiren.

But Zheng Guiren is determined to oppose Concubine Lin Gui. She came here with her belly upright, and her words are nice. She is strong and her pregnancy has been stable for a long time, so she is not afraid. Sister Lin has just become pregnant, so she should be careful. .

This is a beautiful statement, but when you think about it carefully, it gives people a feeling of Lin Guiren's squeamishness.

Concubine Lin Gui was not indifferent, as if she was waiting to see Zheng Guiren jumping up and down. She was kind to Zheng Guiren at the beginning for the sake of her children. Could it be that the Empress Dowager's kindness to Zheng Guiren was also for a purpose?Does this Zheng Guiren think that with the backing of the Queen Mother, there is no need to worry?

Concubine Jing glanced at Concubine Lin Gui and then at Guiren Zheng, her eyes were a bit serious, "If the nobles are busy, feel free to leave."

Xiao Yuanmin was at the side, and the third princess Xiao Ningxin stood beside her. She held Xiao Yuanmin's hand, with a hint of fear on her face. Even if Xiao Ningxin usually behaved maturely, she was a child protected by her mother.

Xiao Yuanmin reached out and touched Xiao Ningxin's head, "I'm not afraid." After a pause, he continued, "The fourth sister just went to another place, she will always be our sister."

As soon as these words came out, Concubine Jing burst into tears, "Jiashu...my poor daughter..."

In fact, the name Xiao Jiashu also caused a lot of controversy. After all, the word Shu overlapped with Concubine Shu's title. It was rumored that the fourth princess was weak and couldn't suppress the word, so her life would be shortened.

But Concubine Shu was fine with the same word... Some people even said that because Concubine Shu was lucky, and the fourth princess and Concubine Shu used the same word, it was bad luck.

Xiao Yuanmin only thought it was funny when he heard it, life is expensive?No matter how expensive it is, can there be Xuanhe Digui?

(End of this chapter)