Concubine Huang said she wanted to leave

Chapter 274
Shang Kelan asked the key point straight to the point. Yes, after she left, the biggest question was who would be in charge of the harem.

Zhao Kehan ​​had already discussed this point with the queen mother.

I only heard the final word from the Queen Mother: "The Ai family saw that you were weak before, but now that you are healthy, you should go to the temple with Concubine Jia to worship the Bodhisattva and Buddha. It is also for your own good to ask for peace. As for the harem, Concubine Chen has just arrived, and there are still many things she doesn't understand, so I can just let her take care of it."

Zhao Kexi showed excitement on his face, and he didn't hide it at all, and anyone with a discerning eye could tell it at a glance.

She couldn't help bowing her knees excitedly to Shang Kelan and said: "Concubine Chen, don't worry, this concubine will definitely take good care of the harem and live up to her entrustment!"

In this harem, once Concubine Jia and Concubine Chen left, only Concubine Chen was left with the highest position, and a second-rank concubine would temporarily take over the management of the harem, which was nominally justified.

The rest of the concubines did not expect such a change in the situation, for a moment, their eyes became hesitant on Concubine Chen, Concubine Jia and Concubine Chen.

But unexpectedly, Shang Kelan just stared at Zhao Kexi calmly for a while, then suddenly chuckled and said, "That's fine, then let's obey little Concubine Chen."

As soon as these words came out, even Zhao Kehan ​​couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

When did this imperial concubine become so talkative?

It's just that she quickly put on the veil again. Under the veil, the festered face curled up into a smile, and there was a venomous gleam in her eyes. If you didn't look carefully, you wouldn't be able to spot it.

However, Shang Kelan said again: "It's just that this little concubine Chen has just entered the palace, so there must be some places that she doesn't know, and some palace affairs are also very troublesome to handle. How about letting Jia Zhaoyi assist little concubine Chen?"

To share the palace power from Concubine Chen, this is a good opportunity to surrender to His Majesty!
Maybe with a bit of good luck, His Majesty will favor him, and from then on, he will rise to the top and give birth to the first emperor's heir in the harem?

For a moment, many people turned their attention to Jia Zhaoyi.

Jia Zhaoyi blushed slightly, but not because of fear, but because of the joy and excitement in her heart.

Yes, she was so happy!
In the past few months, she has stayed in the palace honestly, observing the dynamics of the harem, never flattering her superiors and trampling her inferiors, she has always respected and flattered Concubine Chen, and now it seems that she has achieved initial results.

As long as she has the power in the harem, even if it is only a small part, as long as she does well, she will have a chance to be promoted to concubine.

Don't underestimate the status of a concubine, it is from the third rank, which is much better than this little Zheng fourth rank Zhaoyi.

Under Zhaoyi, those nobles, beauties, and talented people basically have no way out, and their lives are not as good as the maids in charge of the Xianya Palace in Ximeng Palace.

Hearing that Shang Kelan was going to distribute the palace power, Zhao Kexi's expression suddenly changed.

She snorted, and said coquettishly: "The concubine Chen is too worried. The concubine grew up in a merchant's house. My mother specially invited someone to hand over the housekeeping to me. The concubine will definitely be able to manage the harem well." , without the help of others."

This tone is a bit outrageous.

It's just that Shang Kelan automatically ignored her words, and instead focused on the queen mother, everything depends on the appearance of the queen mother.

The Empress Dowager frowned, but she also agreed: "Just as Concubine Chen said."

"The Empress Dowager!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Kexi immediately complained to the Queen Mother in disbelief.

It's just that Zhao Kehan ​​secretly glanced at her coldly, Zhao Kexi didn't dare to say anything more, and could only respectfully say: "Yes, my concubine obeys."

What else could she do but obey?

Shang Kelan was calm and unhurried from the beginning to the end, and she didn't seem to be troubled by the form at all. Even if she was asked to hand over the palace power, she did not resist at all.

After the matter was settled, Shang Kelan said: "The East Palace and Jiaosifang will be handed over to the little concubine Chen. As for the Central Palace and the House of Internal Affairs, I will leave it to Jia Zhaoyi. Jia Zhaoyi, you don't want it." Let this palace and the empress dowager be disappointed."

Finally, Shang Kelan turned to Jia Zhaoyi.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is Concubine Chen's intention to support Jia Zhaoyi.

Jia Zhaoyi can speak eloquently, even if Zhao Kexi said some nasty words before, she acted like nothing happened at the moment, and said: "Yes, concubine Chen, this concubine must be working hard to send you to the palace before you return to the palace. Take care of it!"

Shang Kelan nodded in satisfaction, her eyes flickered, and she explained when Zhizi and Yuange handed over the palace account book and the key to the warehouse to them, and then returned to the Xianya Palace.

Once Shang Kelan left, the rest of the concubines couldn't stay any longer and left the Compassionate Ning Palace one after another.

It's just that when they walked outside, they surrounded Jia Zhaoyi in twos and threes with a tacit understanding.

They are all sisters in the harem, and they have lived together for so long, and they also hope to have the opportunity to show their faces in front of His Majesty. This has to rely on Jia Zhaoyi, who holds a part of the palace power.

Jia Zhaoyi smiled happily, but her eyes were so deep that people couldn't see her inner thoughts clearly.

In the afternoon, Xianya Palace.

The cold air of early winter penetrated into the bedroom through the windows, but Shang Kelan asked people to open the windows, while she hugged the stove and wrapped herself in a big cloak and lay on the beauty couch, closing her eyes and meditating.

Zhizi set up a charcoal stove on the side, and put an iron net on the charcoal stove, and on the table of the Eight Immortals, there were some grilled skewers made by Xiaoxia.

Wandong and Xiaoxia were one serving the fire, and the other was cooking the skewers. The aroma of food came out from the charcoal stove, and thick white smoke drifted out of the window.

Open flames are forbidden in the palace, so charcoal stoves can only be used for barbecues, which is a good choice.

"Your Majesty, the servant has baked a bunch of potatoes, do you want to try it?"

Xiaoxia came to Shang Kelan with a bunch of roasted golden potatoes, her eyes were also bright.

Slowly opening her eyes, Shang Kelan turned her head and looked at her with a smile: "You eat first, and when Zhiqiu comes back later, you can also call her together, I will come back after a while."

"Oh."

Xiaoxia nodded half-understanding, turned around and went to the charcoal stove, having a good time with Wandong.

Helplessly looking at the two of them, Zhi Zi came to Shang Kelan and said, "Your Majesty, you handed over the power of the harem so easily, are you afraid that you won't be able to take it back later? Besides, the Empress Dowager didn't even say that she wanted to give it to you." Where to go to worship Buddha, if something bad happens on the way..."

Shang Kelan looked directly at her, blinked suddenly, and said with a smile: "I don't know if you have heard of a saying that harms others and ultimately harms oneself."

After being stunned for a moment, Zhi Zi said, "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Shang Kelan sighed leisurely, and said with some ambiguous meaning: "I really hope, so Concubine Jia will take action against me."

Zhi Zi didn't hear her murmured words clearly, but shook her head helplessly, pinched the quilt for Shang Kelan, and said: "Your Majesty, then you should rest well, and this servant will pack up your luggage."

Hearing this, Shang Kelan patted Zhizi's hand, and Zhizi turned around and left.

But not long after Zhizi left, Shang Kelan closed his eyes again.

After leaving the bedroom, Zhizi came to the side hall, looked left and right, and summoned a palace maid!
(End of this chapter)