Harem: Biography of Concubine Qin

Chapter 269
That night, Concubine Tong chatted with Grandma a lot.

Whenever the coolness of the peppermint oil on her skin lessened, she would ask the Mammy to continue rubbing her body.

Only by constantly adding peppermint oil in this way can she feel more comfortable.

The grandma stayed by her bed all the time, reminding Concubine Tong of her kindness and forgetting her betrayal.

"Elder Sister, I want to hold this palace's birthday banquet more grandly."

Seeing what the emperor meant, Sheng Jia should still be in Changchun Garden when it was her birthday.

Then her birthday will naturally be held in Changchun Garden.

The extra money allocated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs was not enough, so she decided to invest more of her own money, so that the business would be successful.

Let Concubine Qin, Concubine Hui and the others know who is respected in this harem.

The eldest mother was surprised and said: "Master, now everyone from the emperor and the empress dowager down to the courtiers is frugal to please the emperor. At this time, it is not appropriate for you to arrange a birthday banquet."

Guifei Tong nodded, "I'm sick and confused."

Indeed, at this time, even if you are not frugal, you cannot be extravagant openly.

Let the emperor see it, or even dislike her.

It doesn't matter if the scale of the birthday banquet is ordinary, what matters is to beat those individuals.

"The master is confused, the old slave must be more vigilant, and don't let the master step on the wrong foot."

The eldest mother said so, looking extremely devout.

Why is she kindly reminding?

It's just that Concubine Tong Gui is confused now, if she really wants to make arrangements, someone will always remind her.

It would be better for her to remind her, it would make her seem like a loyal servant.

Sure enough, Concubine Tong seemed to be very useful, "I was wrong in the past. Mammy has taken care of me since I was a child, so naturally she can remind me from time to time."

She deeply felt that she was wrong in the past, wasn't the eldest mother just greedy for money?
Then she just gave the eldest mother some more money, why bother to let those little maids trample the eldest mother for this?
After all, she was the nanny who brought her up since she was a child, she was better than a relative.

The eldest mother smiled warmly, "The old slave made a mistake, and the master should punish him. Now that the master doesn't give up, the old slave kowtows to the master."

As she spoke, she was about to kowtow, but Concubine Tong stopped her, "Sister, don't be so polite."

There are so many intrigues in this palace, no one is as reliable as the person brought by the family.

The only thing she can rely on by her side is the eldest mother.

"Master, do you want to use the birthday banquet to frighten someone?"

When Concubine Tong heard this, a pale smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

After all, the eldest mother has served her for decades and knows her heart best.

"Yes, I have been silent in the palace for a long time. On the stage in the palace, Concubine Qin and Concubine Hui have sung enough."

If she comes on stage, they will be needed, and there will be no more singing.

The grandma wanted to find out about Concubine Tong's plan, but she had just regained her trust in her heart, so if she tried to find out anything now, she might make Concubine Tong doubt her again.

So she just smiled and didn't open her mouth. If Concubine Tong Gui wanted to tell her, she would definitely open her mouth.

If she doesn't want to, she will only arouse suspicion if she speaks rashly.

Sure enough, Concubine Tong Guifei didn't say anything.

After a moment of silence, Concubine Tong yawned, "Nurse, wipe me again, I'm going to bed."

It was already late, and I thought she would apply peppermint oil again at this time, so she could sleep well tonight.

"Yes."

The eldest nun was a little disappointed, she forcefully opened the mouth of the small porcelain bottle, and poured a big puddle on her rough palm.

Then she folded her hands and vigorously rubbed the grass green ointment.

The fresh smell of mint exuded in the air. Concubine Tong lay flat on the bed and closed her eyes with satisfaction.

While preparations for Concubine Tong's birthday banquet were in full swing, Fujian's urgent military situation came again.

Chen Xihai and Nalan Mingzhu, who were drinking tea in the Nianxin Garden, were shocked when they heard that there was a military situation, and put down the teacups in their hands at the same time.

"Hurry up, go see the driver."

When the emperor received the military report, he must discuss it with these ministers.

Headed by the two, they put on their hats and hurried to the corner gate leading to Changchun Garden, followed by a long line of ministers.

Everyone felt a little uneasy, the Manchu Banners Navy had also withdrawn, Suo'etu was also at home, and the governor of Zhejiang was also killed...

If the Fujian navy does not report victory, where will the emperor's face be saved?

It's all about the emperor's face. Isn't it all in vain for so much money and food and grass invested in regaining Taiwan?

"Brother Chen, look, is this a victory or a defeat?"

As Nalan Mingzhu walked, she casually asked Chen Xihai a question.

"report a success."

Chen Xihai didn't hesitate, his eyes were straight ahead, and he just hurried on his way.

"Why are you so sure?"

Now it was Nalan Mingzhu's turn to be restless.

It's actually very simple, Chen Wenxin mentioned it once in front of him.

It is said that as long as Shi Lang and Yao Qisheng are not disturbed, they will definitely be able to defeat the Taiwan Navy.

Chen Wenxin was even calmer than him when he said it, and he also felt baffled at the time.

But for some reason, when Nalan Mingzhu asked, he subconsciously answered.

"Just talking nonsense, you'll know when you go in and meet the emperor." He prevaricated casually.

Sure enough, as soon as he entered the main hall of Changchun Garden, he saw the emperor sitting on the head with a smile on his face.

"You love me, you are welcome, hahaha."

The emperor himself came down from the top and handed them the victory report in his hand, "Look, look. The Fujian Navy set up an ambush on the Penghu reef and sank [-] ships of the Taiwan Navy."

"My minister congratulates the emperor, this is the emperor's blessings, God bless the Qing Dynasty!"

The faces of all the ministers were also tinged with joy, and they congratulated the emperor one after another.

"Hahaha, what a Shi Lang, what a Yao Qisheng!"

He read the report carefully, and when he saw the part designed by Shi Lang, he was almost there.

Such a flawless strategy is difficult for a general who is always victorious at sea to come up with.

After he finished reading the good news, he realized something strange.

The description of this battle is just like the stories that Chen Wenxin told him, vividly.

Take a closer look at the signature, Yao Qisheng.

This old man, dare to tell a story in the news?

The emperor was happy, so naturally he didn't care about it.Moreover, the writing is really good, and the scene at that time is described very carefully.

How pleased the emperor was, a general like Shi Lang had previously worked for the Taiwan navy, no wonder Fujian had to be beaten!
Thanks to Yao Qisheng's insight, he recommended him to be the governor of the Fujian Navy.

"Your Majesty, the victory report says that the Taiwan navy will be defeated after this battle, and they should fight with their backs. I'm afraid it will take a tough battle to completely defeat them and take back Taiwan Island."

Others received the victory report just to read the word "great victory". Chen Xihai was honest and read all the contents inside.

He was originally a scholar, and it is not a problem to see ten lines at a glance, so he can read quickly.

The emperor was overjoyed, and when he heard his words at first, he also fell into thinking.

All the ministers looked at each other in blank dismay, Chen Xihai has reached his current status, how can he still be so speechless?
The emperor is very happy now, they just need to say something to make the emperor happy, isn't that enough?

He was so stupid as to spoil the emperor's happiness, saying that there would be a tough battle.

Unexpectedly, the emperor was not angry, he thought about Chen Xihai's words seriously, nodded and said: "What Chen Qing said is exactly, a mere small victory, I am too proud."

Chen Xihai cupped his hands and said: "The emperor is not proud, but he is devoted to the army and the people, and shares the joy with the army and the people. Thinking about coming to Fujian, the army must be celebrating."

When he said this, the emperor became even more vigilant, "I will write back to praise them, but we can't make them overly proud. Don't be arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat, and strive to take back Taiwan in one go!"

Chen Xihai nodded and did not speak any more.

The emperor is in high spirits now, no one dares to advise him.

Nalan Mingzhu holds a high position, but he has always been in line with the emperor's wishes, and he will not dissuade the emperor.

He could only speak to let the emperor put away his proud mentality of victory.

After all, in this war, it is useless to win once or ten times.

Only when Taiwan is truly recovered can it be considered a real victory.

Now that the emperor understood this meaning, he stopped talking, he said enough.

All the ministers saw that what Chen Xihai said was not pleasant, why does the emperor still look very educated?
I don't dislike Chen Xihai at all...

This can't help but make some ministers below want to cry without tears.

Why did the emperor quote his bad words as good words? If they said bad words, the emperor would definitely be annoyed.

Nalan Mingzhu also quietly glanced at Chen Xihai, with approval and fear in his eyes.

When Chen Xihai was an ordinary first-class guard in the past, he was just the head guard in charge of guarding the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

There are also many first-class guards in this palace, and it seems that he has taken an idle job, so he is not qualified to stand in the hall and speak at all.

This time the emperor promoted him to lead the imperial bodyguard, Nalan Mingzhu only got in touch with him and knew that he was also a scholar.

Also a smart reader.

He rarely spoke in front of the emperor, but when he spoke, it was definitely worth the emperor's serious consideration.

His words and deeds seem to be based on his heart, as if he is doing nothing for anyone but for the country and the country.

Jiangshan Sheji?

ridiculous.

People who don't do it for themselves will be punished by heaven and earth.

Nalan Mingzhu's eyes narrowed slightly, and she looked back calmly.

I only heard the emperor say: "I have decided to make another southern tour, to Jinling, to a place closer to Fujian!"

He couldn't wait, and he couldn't continue to live in the Forbidden City in peace.

If Fujian was not too far away, he really wished to go directly to Fujian on a southern tour to see Taiwan with his own eyes.

That is the treasure island of the Qing Dynasty!

"This time I won't visit in private. I will bring more people. Mingzhu and Tong Guowei will stay in Beijing to deal with political affairs, and Chen Xihai will accompany them as guards."

The emperor has already made arrangements for who will stay and who will stay, so when he receives this good news, he will know it in his heart, right?

After all, he is a young man, so enthusiastic and dedicated to the country, how can others stop him?

Previously, the emperor's southern tour was a private visit in microservices, and he encountered an assassin once, but fortunately, the danger was turned into a blessing.

Fortunately, this time the emperor said to bring more people, so it doesn't matter.

All the ministers bowed their hands and obeyed, "Yes, Your Majesty."

(End of this chapter)