After the eighth day of the first lunar month, the emperor granted Qin Tianguan's request, and the harem carried out "yin".

The so-called release of yin is because of the five years of Chiwu, the disaster situation everywhere has continued, Qin Tianguan checked the celestial phenomena, thinking that the harem hurt the yin owl, and also caused the queen's phoenix body to be uneasy. Women belong to the yin, so they have to release a group of palace maids or female officials out of the harem.

Ji Xuanyuan looked at the list submitted by the queen and Concubine Yan, "It's not bad." ”

Ji Xuanyuan stretched out his hand and gave the courage to the people of the Internal Affairs Bureau, but An Sui suddenly said, "Your Majesty, Weichen has a reluctant request." ”

Ji Xuanyuan smiled lightly, "What, you also want to let go of the yin out of the palace?" ”

An Sui walked to Ji Xuanyuan and knelt down, "Weichen is not trying to intercede for himself, but for Lord Yin, the female official next to Zheng Guiren." Lord Yin was implicated because of Zheng Guiren's affairs, and now his health is even worse, not to mention that Lord Yin has also reached the age of marriage. Wei Chen looked at the palace maids on this list, but there was not a female official yet. So Weichen dared to ask for a favor from the emperor. ”

Ji Xuanyuan stretched out his hand and helped her, "Get up, you have never asked me for anything, even so, it doesn't hurt to add a few more people to the list, just leave it to the queen to do!" ”

Ji Xuanyuan waved his hand, and the people from the Internal Affairs Bureau immediately retreated.

Ji Xuanyuan got up, "What, you have asked for others, don't you ask for some grace for yourself?" ”

An Sui shook his head, "Now, Weichen is already a first-class female official by the emperor's side, and there is nothing to ask for." ”

"Do you still like the step shake I gave you on your birthday? You like the remnants of snow and water, so Si Zhenji created such a pair for you. I think you look better in a stride than a normal one. You learned the steps of the lady of the first Qin, and it looks better when you wear a long step. ”

An Sui bowed his head and thanked him, "Thank you for the emperor's reward, but Weichen feels that the emperor's news about Ace is more precious than any birthday gift." ”

Ji Xuanyuan choked for a moment, and then regained his expression, "I will go to the queen mother's palace first, and you can take a good look at these pieces for me." Ah Ce, he will enter the palace at lunchtime. ”

Ji Xuanyuan finished his lunch in Kun'an Palace, "The food in the queen's palace is exquisite. ”

"Just now, someone from the Internal Affairs Bureau came to tell the concubines, saying that the emperor wants to let a few female officials in the harem who have reached the age of marriage go out to marry, and the concubines also think that this is very good, so they picked a few, do you want to take a look?"

Ji Xuanyuan put down his chopsticks, "No need, it's good for the queen to be in charge, if you can, you can marry a good family, and when you go out, just give more money and silver." ”

The queen said, "What the emperor said is true. It's just that what kind of family you want to marry, the concubines have to think about it. ”

"In the palace, the high-ranking officials naturally have to be matched with a better family, and it also depends on their own family background."

The queen smiled and said tentatively, "Most of the female officials in this harem have good family backgrounds, and it is difficult to determine whether the female officials have high or low official ranks. If it is An Siyi next to the emperor, what kind of family does the emperor think if he wants to get married? It's good to give the concubines a guideline. ”

The emperor thought for a while, "Ah Sui, since she is the daughter of the Marquis of Jin, and she came out of my side, it is more than enough to match a prince and grandson, I don't have to be in such a hurry, I don't have to be in such a hurry, pay attention to the court, pick a very good person, if it is not a very good person, I am not willing to let her out of the palace to marry." The emperor got up, "The queen doesn't have to worry about Ah Sui's affairs, I have my own opinions in my heart." ”

The queen hurriedly got up and said, "Is the emperor going back to the Qinzheng Palace?" ”

"You brothers and sisters haven't seen each other for a long time, and you always have something to say, so I'll leave you to talk. There are still a lot of concerts to be approved in the Qinzheng Palace, so I won't disturb the reunion of your brother and sister. The Queen Mother went to me today and said a few words, and the words were that she wanted to marry Ace. Ji Xuanyuan said and walked out.

The Empress and Zong Zhengyu knelt on the ground, "Congratulations to the Emperor!" ”

The queen breathed a sigh of relief, and then got up, "Take these all away, you don't have to come in and serve, this palace and my brother have a good talk." ”

"Yes!"

The palace maids of Kun'an Palace were well-trained, and they cleaned up and withdrew after a short time, and the queen sat on the main seat, holding her forehead, and said softly, "When you and the female official Yan came last time, you have already talked a lot, and this palace is here today, and there is something important to ask my brother." The Queen Mother not only looked for the emperor, but also found my sister and me. ”

Zong Zhengyu frowned slightly, "Why is the Queen Mother?" ”

"Don't ask about this yet, brother, this palace only asks you. Once upon a time, you said that you had a favorite woman in the palace, but that means, An Sui? ”

Zong Zhengyu was about to speak, but the queen turned her head sideways, "Don't ask how this palace knows, you and An Sui are both cautious people, and naturally this palace can't know about other things." It's just that when you entered the palace that day, the Yan family was by your side, but your eyes never left An Sui. It's just a pity, Ansui. ”

"Niangniang, you, what do you mean by that?" Zong Zhengyu stared at the queen's eyes, "Weichen has only one An Sui in his heart, and he only wants one An Sui. ”

"But you also heard it, what the emperor's words meant, this palace and you both understand. The female officials who came out of the emperor's side were either lonely for life, or they were concubines, or the emperor really wanted to give marriage, and they were also children of the clan. The family seems to be in unlimited glory now, but in fact, the emperor has a great opportunity, including our Zongzheng family. Do you really think that the emperor will give you an marriage with you? ”

Zong Zheng Yu said, "Even if the emperor refuses to give marriage, can he still ......?"

"This world belongs to the emperor, and the emperor can do whatever he wants. Not to mention the Queen Mother. The queen sighed softly, "Brother, don't blame me for being selfish, now in the harem, the only one who can keep our Zongzheng family is the queen mother." We can't disobey the queen mother's meaning, that is, during the time you disappeared, I also lost my son, and my position in the harem was in jeopardy. I may not be aware of the loss of a child, but I have a weak heart. If it weren't for the protection of the Queen Mother, you wouldn't be the Queen when you see me today. ”

Zong Zhengyu lowered his head, "In the end, I'm useless, I can't protect you." ”

"Brother, it's not that you're useless, it's my wishful thinking. If I hadn't insisted on marrying the emperor at that time, maybe you and I wouldn't be so controlled by others today. Brother, I have caused you a burden, but I can't help it. ”

Empress Zongzheng stared at Zong Zhengyu's eyes, and the helplessness, struggle and pain in it deeply stung Zong Zhengyu, "Brother, the Queen Mother means to give you and Shumao a marriage, and the marriage between the Yan family and the Zongzheng family will be the biggest guarantee for my posterior." ”