Rebirth after waste

Chapter 121

The emperor remained calm, "Why?" His eyes were deep, "If you don't hand it over to Yu Zhaoyi, then who should I hand Shiro to?"

Ling Shuyuan said: "There are many concubines in this palace, Your Majesty can choose a concubine with good conduct and duty to be the adoptive mother of the fourth son of the emperor. It is not necessary to choose the one with the highest status."

"Be of good character and keep one's duty?" The emperor recalled these four words, and smiled lightly, "If that's the case, Zhenjing Niang, you are quite suitable. How about it, do you want to be Shiro's adoptive mother?"

Ling Shuyuan smiled wryly, "The concubine is naturally willing. But the concubine knows that His Majesty doesn't care for the concubine."

The emperor looked at her, "Oh? How can you tell that I don't care for you?"

"The concubine is sick, and His Majesty never came to visit, so the concubine will understand." Ling Shuyuan looked calm, using her usual tone of seeing through everything.

If it were someone else, the emperor would feel that what she said was blaming him for neglecting her, but only Ling Shuyuan would not let him think so.He knew she was just stating a fact, without any superfluous meaning.

Smiling nonchalantly, he said: "Speaking of being sick, you haven't answered me yet. Why did you suddenly recover? Today is a small banquet at the Dragon Boat Festival. Yunniang sent someone to invite you, but your palace man will tell you that you are not feeling well." , unable to go.”

"The concubine's body has actually recovered a few days ago, but for some reason, the concubine deliberately concealed the news." Ling Shuyuan said.

"what reason?"

Ling Shuyuan looked at the emperor calmly, "The reason why this concubine did this is to make Yu Zhaoyi stop staring at this concubine."

The emperor has been looking lazy from the beginning, and he restrained his smile a little when he heard her words, but his tone was still like a joke, "Jing Niang, you'd better stop being tricky, it's really heartbreaking to say half of it and leave half of it." Not happy. I know that you have a lot to say when you come here tonight. I will give you a chance. Just say what you want, and I will listen carefully."

He was impatient to go around in circles with her again.

"Promise." Ling Shuyuan said, "Just like what my concubine said just now, this concubine came here tonight to ask His Majesty not to choose Yu Zhaoyi as the adoptive mother of the fourth son of the emperor."

"Reason." The emperor said concisely.

"Your Majesty also knows that Chenqie and Yueniang are close friends in the boudoir. They have known each other for many years, and their relationship is like sisters. Although Yueniang has done many things wrong, Chenqie was entrusted by her dying to help her take good care of Shiro. Chenqie It must be done." Ling Shuyuan said, "Therefore, the concubine cannot let Yu Zhaoyi get Shiro. She has ulterior motives, if Shiro becomes her son, he will only become a tool for her to achieve her goals!"

Ling Shuyuan looked very sincere when she said this.Having known each other for so many years, Gu Yunxian is used to her indifferent look, and rarely sees such an excited expression on her face, which makes her a little unaccustomed.

The emperor said casually: "You say that Yu Zhaoyi has ulterior motives, what proof do you have?"

Ling Shuyuan was silent for a moment, "After Yueniang passed away, the concubine was in grief, unable to eat, and finally fell ill. However, the concubine was thinking about Shiro at the time, and knew that if she was ill, she would miss the best opportunity to adopt him. , so I specially ordered the maids around me to hide this matter, and I want to wait for a while." With a wry smile, "But who knows, the news of Chen Qie's illness spread the day after Chen Qie fainted. All over the six palaces."

The emperor was silent.

He understood what Ling Shuyuan meant.Since she ordered the palace servants around her to conceal the matter, there was only one explanation for the news before it got out, that there was someone else's eyeliner among her palace servants.And with her status and intelligence, there are only two people who can put eyeliner beside her.

In addition, the biggest beneficiary of this matter can only target Zhu Yang.

Except for her, no one else would spread such news.

Ling Shuyuan saw that the emperor's expression seemed to be moved, and continued: "Your Majesty, if Yu Zhaoyi is sincere, she won't say anything to Silang's concubine, but she clearly has other plans. Although concubines rarely intervene in disputes in the palace, But this does not mean that the concubine is not clear about those things." Ling Shuyuan looked at the emperor with clear and calm eyes, "The virtuous concubine has been a concubine for the past two years, and she has always coveted the successor. She wants to Asking Shiro is also to add a bargaining chip to myself."

Ling Shuyuan's words coincided with the emperor's guess, which immediately changed his suspicion of Shen Zhuyang from five points to nine points.

"In this case, why don't you ask me to allow you to marry Yang Shiro yourself?"

Ling Shuyuan sighed softly, "Because this concubine understands that it is because of this concubine's friendship with Yueniang that His Majesty is worried about this concubine. You are worried that this concubine will feel resentful because of Yueniang's affairs, and you are worried that this concubine will Use Shiro to do something you shouldn't do, so you don't want to hand Shiro over to your concubine."

"Then, will you?" The emperor glanced at Gu Yunxian out of the corner of his eye, and said slowly, "Will you feel resentment towards Zhen and Concubine Xian?"

Ling Shuyuan paused for a moment, then shook her head, "No. The concubine knows in her heart that Yueniang will end up that way because of her own mistakes and she can't blame others." Looking directly at the emperor, she said earnestly, " The concubine said these things not to let His Majesty hand over Shiro to me. The concubine does not expect to be with Shiro day and night, as long as he is not controlled by someone who cares, and has a foster mother who treats him sincerely, the concubine will feel at ease."

After saying this, she didn't speak anymore, as if she had said everything in her heart, and the rest of the matter would all depend on the emperor's own thoughts.

The emperor stared at her face as calm as water for a long time, then smiled faintly, "I understand what you mean. Go back, I have my own opinion."

Ling Shuyuan didn't delay any more when she heard the words, and simply kowtowed, "The concubine will resign."

It wasn't until Ling Shuyuan's back disappeared into the dark night that the emperor grabbed Gu Yunxian who had been silent all this time, and asked, "What do you think?"

Gu Yunxian thought for a while, "The concubine feels that what Jingniang said tonight should be from the bottom of her heart."

"You trust her?" said the emperor, "Do you think she won't harm you?"

Gu Yunxian nodded, "The concubine believes her." After a pause, "Actually, there is one thing that His Majesty probably doesn't know. As early as the beginning of the year when we were still in the hot spring palace, Jing Niang and Jiang Shi had already fallen out. Insiders and outsiders don't know about it, but it seems that Jingniang can't understand Jiang's actions, so she decided to part ways with her."

The emperor had indeed never heard of such a thing, so he couldn't help being a little surprised, "Really? Then she still..."

"Although they had a falling out, on the night of Jiang's delivery and her life was in danger, Jingniang left the past to see her, and later even agreed to take care of the fourth son of the emperor for her, not at all afraid of causing any trouble for herself. Even just now, she did not bring up the conflict between herself and the Jiang family in order to avoid suspicion." Having said this, Gu Yunxian sighed softly, "Your Majesty, I feel that it was her who fell out with Jingniang and the Jiang family. She has integrity and justice in her heart, but she wants to protect the fourth son, all because of her sisterhood with Jiang Shi. From the beginning to the end, she couldn't be more upright. She will not anger others because of Yueniang."

The emperor was silent.In fact, Zhu Jingru has served him for many years, and he has a rough idea of ​​her temperament.He knew she was not unreasonable.Before, it was just because he was too worried about Yunniang, so he would be more wary, but now it seems that he really doesn't need to doubt Zhu Jingru.

He hugged Gu Yunxian's shoulders tightly, and said softly: "I know what to do, I will handle this matter well. Don't worry."

Five days later, the emperor issued a decree to adopt the fourth son of the emperor to the Zhu family of Ling Shuyuan, and ordered Zongzheng Temple to change the jade certificate so that the fourth son of the emperor officially recognized the Zhu family as his mother.The Zhu family was promoted from Shuyuan to Shuyi.

At the same time, because the concubine Xian was pregnant, Zhuang Guiji Yin was specially ordered to follow her to be familiar with the things in the six palaces, so as to share her worries and relieve her labor.

When the two decrees came down together, they immediately stirred up waves in the harem.

Zhu Jingru was obviously eliminated in this battle for the son, but who would have thought that he would fight back and win the championship without making a sound.And Zhuang Guiji's so-called familiarity with the palace affairs by the concubine Xian's side is a disguised promise of her right to assist the harem.When Concubine Xian is restored and seven or eight months pregnant, she can officially take over.

With the promotion of these two, the situation of the other person was made very embarrassing.

Yu Zhaoyi has been in charge of the palace affairs for the past two years and is the lord of the six palaces.After Gu Yunxian became a virtuous concubine, she handed over this power.However, His Majesty did not allow her to assist the Sixth Palace, so she completely lost power.I thought that when Gu Yunxian became heavier and unable to manage affairs, His Majesty would naturally restore her power, but he actually asked Zhuang Guiji to follow Gu Yunxian to familiarize herself with palace affairs.

Just when the palace people were a little confused about His Majesty's decision, another news came out.Two days ago, His Majesty came to Yuxiu Hall, and after drinking a cup of tea, he didn't know what Yu Zhaoyi said, which made His Majesty fly into a rage.His Majesty personally reprimanded her for being ignorant and ulterior motives, and said that if she did not restrain herself in the future, he would never forgive her lightly.

Only then did the palace people suddenly realize.It was intentional for His Majesty to let Zhuang Guiji take over, he just didn't want to give her another chance to hold power.

After understanding this point, everyone couldn't help gloating.Yu Zhaoyi thought that snatching a son would give her some bargaining chips, but who knew that the son was not snatched, and His Majesty had a thorough understanding of her thoughts.His Majesty has always been gentle towards his concubines, it is very rude to speak in such a tone.Shen Zhuyang has served him for so many years, and I'm afraid he hasn't been reprimanded like this before, this time it can be regarded as a big fall!

Ling Shuyi chose one evening to come to Hanzhang Hall to take the fourth son of the emperor to Cuiyu Hall.

When she came in, the fourth son was sleeping.Gu Yunxian smiled and said: "This is just right, let the wet nurse take him back while the prince is asleep, so as not to keep crying on the road."

Ling Shuyi watched the nurse and the palace servants go to the inner hall to pack things for the prince, and said calmly: "This time, the concubine owes the empress a favor."

Gu Yunxian's smile didn't change, "Don't say that, you helped me too. If it wasn't for your illness, how could Shen Zhuyang fall into the trap?"

Ling Shuyi didn't speak.

It is true that she is overly sad, but she is deliberately doing it when she is sick.

Ever since she heard the hint in Gu Yunxian's words outside the delivery room that night, she understood what she meant.So she deliberately pretended to be sick, and while ordering the palace staff to conceal the news, she asked her trusted servant girl to disclose this matter to the palace staff of Yuxiu Palace, leading them to spread rumors.

She understood that only by giving Shen Zhuyang more hope, would she let her guard down and do more things to fight for the prince.

Only then can they find an opportunity to let His Majesty see her ambition clearly.

When she was pretending to be sick, Gu Yunxian was responsible for making various psychological preparations in front of the emperor, and when he finally became suspicious of Shen Zhuyang, she came to make the final blow.

This is the first time in so many years that she has personally participated in the disputes in the harem, joining hands with the empress, who she had disliked before, and she did not expect that the two would cooperate so well.

From beginning to end, they had only one secret conversation.In the water pavilion under the moon, she assured Gu Yunxian that as long as Shiro can be successfully adopted, she will abide by her duty and keep a low profile.At the same time, she will do her best to restrain the Jiang family and prevent them from thinking anything they shouldn't have.

She believed her.

In fact, she didn't understand at the beginning why she believed in herself so easily, but she gradually understood after the two joined forces.

She and Gu Yunxian actually feel the same in many ways.

They are all tired of the things in this palace, but for different purposes, they have to force themselves to do it.

Gu Yunxian also understood this, so he asked her to cooperate.

She believed that as long as she kept herself safe, Gu Yunxian would not harm her, just as she would not take the initiative to harm her.

It was the first time for two women who rarely met each other to work together, and everyone was happy with the final result.She got Shiro, she beat Yu Zhaoyi, and helped Zhuang Guiji to the top, it couldn't be better.

"There is one thing, I'm actually very curious." Gu Yunxian said, "Before Yueniang left, didn't you ask you to avenge her? Didn't you ask you to deal with me instead of her?"

Ling Shuyi was silent for a moment, then shook her head, "No."

Gu Yunxian thought for a while, then smiled lightly, "Then I understand."

Ling Shuyi looked at her, "What do you understand?"

Gu Yunxian said: "She is worried about you."

Ling Shuyi frowned.

"I believe she still hated me when she died. But she didn't ask you to avenge her because she was afraid that you would endanger herself." Gu Yunxian said lightly, "Although she seldom thought about you when she was alive , at least I thought about you when I was dying."

Ling Shuyi didn't expect Gu Yunxian to say that, she was slightly taken aback.After a while, she smiled softly, "You are generous, she hurt you so much, and you still speak for her."

Gu Yunxian said: "When a person dies, nothing happens. I don't like to haggle over every detail with a dead person."

Ling Shuyuan smiled and nodded, "Yeah, people are dead, so it's meaningless to talk about it. I'll take good care of her son, and let her explain to me after a hundred years."

Gu Yunxian didn't speak.

Ling Shuyi thought that after a hundred years, both she and Jiang Yuechang could be buried together in the concubine's garden in Pingling, and the two would meet each other one day.But what she didn't know was that Jiang Yuechang's body had been buried long ago.

Even if it is dead, they will not see it.

Seeing the nurse coming out with the fourth son in her arms, Ling Shuyi nodded at Gu Yunxian, and said in a low voice: "No matter how the empress evades, this time, the empress did the concubine a favor. The concubine will keep it in mind. In the future If the empress has a mission, the ministers and concubines should do their best to do it."

Gu Yunxian knew that this was her promise.She helped her get the baby, and she promised her one thing.Whatever she asks her to do, she will say yes.

Things in the future are full of variables, so it is good to have such a guarantee, maybe it will be really useful someday.

Thinking of this, Gu Yunxian also nodded, "I understand."

Ling Shuyi hugged the fourth son of the emperor with her own hands, and envied Gu Yun's body, "The concubine will resign."

After the ownership of the fourth son of the emperor was decided, there was only one thing worth discussing in the harem.

The turbulent May has finally passed, followed by an even more exciting June.

The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and the palace people began to change into thin summer shirts, shaking their fans and chirping about the upcoming event.

Gu Yunxian also became nervous in such an atmosphere.

Another five days is the result of her two years of waiting.

In another five days, it will be hers, the queen sealing ceremony.

(End of this chapter)