Harem: Biography of Concubine Qin

Chapter 136
The emperor didn't say anything, and hurriedly told them the calculation method of this question, and ordered them to go back to the palace.

Before leaving, the fourth elder brother looked at Chen Wenxin reluctantly, thinking that it would be great if Huang Ama let him stay and talk together.

Forget it, Huang Ama and Chen Erniang have grown-up things to say, leaving him a child would be a disappointment.

The fourth elder brother pouted, his face swelled slightly because of this movement, and he was still as cute as before when he was wearing baby fat.

She knew what brother Si was thinking, but the emperor was in a bad mood, so she couldn't ask him to stay.

"Xuan Ye, let's have a sip of tea first."

She personally took the tea served by Li Dequan and put it in front of the emperor.

The emperor sighed, "Don't you think it's strange that I don't teach the second elder brother a lesson, but pretend to be fine?"

Compared with the emperor's attitude of admonishing the fourth elder brother, he can be regarded as doting on the second elder brother.

She realized very early on that among the elder brothers, only the second elder brother dared to get close to the emperor.

It's just that she didn't expect that the emperor could turn a blind eye to the disgraceful behavior of the second elder brother.

Such doting, how good is it to bring the child down?
The emperor said: "He is my son, the only son. There is a difference between a son and a concubine, and I can't let him lose face in front of other brothers."

The meaning of the emperor's words is intriguing.

My son, you can't lose face in front of your brothers...

Could it be that the emperor wants to make the second elder brother the crown prince?
She thought about it carefully, and in history, the crown prince of Kangxi who was abolished and established at the same time seemed to be the second elder brother Yinfeng.

In order to protect the identity of the second elder brother, the emperor would rather indulge his bad habits.

Chen Wenxin said: "But what you do is not the way to truly love the second elder brother."

The emperor waved his hand, "Why don't I know what he is doing is wrong? I will teach him about this in private, but not in front of other elder brothers."

For the first time, she knew that in the eyes of the emperor, the difference between the concubine and the concubine was so insurmountable.

Then, if he gave birth to an elder brother in the future, would the emperor treat him like this?
No matter how much the emperor loves her, what she will give birth to will be nothing more than bastards.

The thought made her shudder.

If so, why did she give birth to a child who was doomed to be looked down upon before birth.

She would rather the emperor loved the former empress Hesheli deeply and favored the second elder brother, rather than treat these elder brothers differently just because of the difference between the concubine and concubine.

The emperor seemed to understand her thoughts, patted her hand and comforted him: "You don't have to worry, when our child is born, I will love her very much."

No matter how much he loves him, he is still a concubine, how can it compare to the status of the second elder brother, the concubine, in his heart.

This was the first time that the emperor had nakedly expressed his views on his sons in front of her.

She couldn't help thinking--
If the second elder brother is established as the crown prince, what will happen to Concubine Tong Gui?

In history, the second elder brother has been the prince for a long time. Once the second elder brother becomes the prince, that is the time for Concubine Tong Gui to truly stand up.

A mother is more expensive than a child. Although she will not be named a queen, she will be treated as a future empress dowager.

Tong Guifei is deeply hostile to her, and at that time, she will be in danger.

"I'm not worried about this, but I'm afraid that Xuan Ye will hurt the hearts of my elder brothers, especially the elder brother."

He is the longest among all elder brothers, his seniority is orderly, he should be the most honorable.

It happened that the second elder brother was the most favored by the emperor, and he didn't take him seriously as an elder brother.

Big brother's sense of crisis is written on his gloomy little face.

The emperor sighed: "Why don't I know? It's just that I didn't set up a good concept of dignity for them from an early age. Once I make the crown prince, and then let Yinyi bow his head to his younger brother, I'm afraid he will be even more rebellious."

The emperor's attitude was very clear, he insisted on making the second elder brother the crown prince.

She smiled lightly: "Then when will Xuan Ye be crowned prince?"

The emperor told her this nakedly, as if to express his trust in himself.

Then it's not sending a signal that Chen Wenxin is regarded as an outsider who established the prince.

She is only 15 years old, not yet old enough to have a child, the emperor has already determined the candidate for the crown prince.

Isn't this also an important reason why the emperor can easily give her a promotion and reward her mother's family?
Because of her, young and childless.

If she has an elder brother like Depin Rongpin and the others, the emperor will have to weigh whether doting on her will make the courtiers misunderstand that they want to make her son a prince.

Obviously she knew the history, but hearing these words from the emperor's mouth at this moment, it was still a little hard to accept.

She is destined to not stay in the emperor's history for too long.

The emperor didn't notice her complexion, and just sighed: "Now is not the time, I want to make the second elder brother the crown prince, but I am afraid that Tong Jia's clan will become bigger."

He quickly smiled again: "But now the most popular person in court is not Tong Guowei, but your mother's family, your second brother Lan Xiang."

"Second brother?"

Chen Wenxin said in astonishment: "Your Majesty, did you reward Second Brother again?"

"I have made him a general of the third rank Wuji."

From General Xuanwu to General Wuji, although he has only been promoted by half a rank, it is enough to envy others.

You know, he has only been sealed as General Xuanwu for less than half a year.

Chen/Xihai is only a third rank, and it will be a matter of time before he surpasses Chen/Xihai's official rank.

The emperor has nothing to say about his Jin title, and his merits during the southern tour are enough to silence everyone's mouths.

The emperor issued a decree to give the garden to the Chen family, which is indeed the same.

The emperor's kindness to the Chen family, does it mean that the Chen family should balance the power of the Tong family?
This is not surprising.

The emperor revealed a long time ago that she wanted her to check and balance Concubine Tong Gui in the palace.

Whether there is selfishness in this kind of favor, she really dare not think...

"I rewarded Lan Xiang, isn't Nian Nian happy?"

The emperor saw her gloomy expression, as if she was thinking about something.

"What are you thinking, tell me."

Chen Wenxin said: "I was thinking, in the past, my mother's family was taken care of by the emperor because of me. Now, I am going to be taken care of by my mother's family."

The harem is closely related to the previous dynasty. In the past, the Chen family was indeed able to enjoy unlimited glory because of Chen Wenxin.

Now, among the concubines and concubines in the harem, Chen Wenxin can be regarded as one of high birth.

Although she was not as good as Concubine Tong Gui, she was still a bit higher than Concubine Rong, who thought she was noble.

Leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade, she is not rootless now.

The emperor smiled and said: "What did I think, I originally thought about this. You are a person who does not like wealth and fame, but it is always a happy event for your mother's family to grow stronger."

"In the future, your mother's imperial order may rest on Lan Xiang."

Under the cover of Chen/Xihai's official position, the Zheng family is already a third-class gentleman.

The emperor's words are telling her that Chen Wenyi will never be stopped by three ranks in the future.

He is only 19 years old, and there is still a long way to go in this situation.

"Xuan Ye said it was a happy event, but I dare not say the same."

She pursed her lips on purpose and said disdainfully: "If you want to talk about being strong, Concubine Tong's family is very big. The emperor doesn't like them at all."

The emperor was taken aback, it turned out that Chen Wenxin was afraid of this.

"No, I don't think people can make mistakes. Your father Chen/Xihai is a responsible person, and your elder brother is exactly the same as him."

"Lan Xiang is capable, but he has a pure character and will not do such corrupt and illegal things."

"But most importantly..."

He stroked Chen Wenxin's head, "The family's most beloved aunt is a silly girl who doesn't fight for fame and fortune, how could she let them run amok and fight for fame and fortune?"

In the past, she was so anxious to quarrel with Chen Wenren about the completion of the Chen family's new residence.

It is said to prevent her father Chen/Xihai from over-association with the ministers, and not to form cliques with them for personal gain.

She looked like a spoiled concubine instead of a favorite concubine.

Concubine Tong Gui has been neglected by him for so many years, and she has never advised Tong Guowei in this way to keep herself safe and be loyal to the emperor and the people.

If she could have this awareness, why would he not even give her a child...

Do not fight for fame and fortune?

She really doesn't have much desire for power, fame and fortune.

That doesn't mean she doesn't need it.

In the past, the emperor protected her, and she entrusted her whole body to the emperor, why should she consider these things?

Now she knew that she had to make plans for herself, otherwise she would die without a place to bury her.

"Why don't I fight anymore? If I don't fight, it's actually the best fight."

She raised her eyebrows triumphantly, looked at the emperor and said, "Don't argue, didn't Xuan Ye give me so many rewards, and even leapfrogged me to be concubine Qin?"

"As the old saying goes, the highest goodness is like water, and water benefits all things without competing."

The emperor rested his chin, "It seems that Nian Nian knows the way very well, and knows how to fight without fighting."

She rolled her eyes at the emperor, "Of course there is no need to fight for water. People need to drink water no matter what. If there is no water, what else can we drink?"

The emperor smiled and raised the teacup to her, "Come, drink tea."

(End of this chapter)