84. Chapter 84
Changle followed Gonggong Liu to Qifeng Palace and entered the main hall of the main hall, only to find that except for the protagonist of the phoenix, the eldest prince, who was not there, the rest of the people were there.
The huge main hall, standing and sitting, is full of people, and it looks much smaller than in the past.
Most of them are exquisitely dressed women, some Changle knows, and some look at the eyes, two of them are wearing complex palace clothes with the identity of the lord of the first palace, they should be high-ranking concubines, and the left is just a virtuous concubine and a concubine.
When she just entered the door, she glanced at it in a hurry, and she didn't dare to look carefully one by one with great fanfare, but she felt that the concubine on the left side of the main seat looked pitiful and delicate, and her complexion was very eye-catching.
After gently moving the lotus step into the main hall, she lowered her eyes and went straight to the main seat, what Changle didn't expect was that the main seat was not only Queen Zhuang who announced her, but her good uncle was also there today.
Isn't the war ahead tight? Li Rongxiang was sent out, when it was so urgent, there was still time to distract himself and return to the harem, it seemed that the heirs were more important!
The more you are away from the main seat, the more you can feel the oppressive momentum of the two masters on the main seat, presumably the emperor and queen are not in a good mood, one because the little lord in the palace of the concubine is suddenly pregnant, pretending to be virtuous and urgently visiting, but it hurts the prince under his name, and the other suddenly hears that he can add a dragon seed is happy, but he didn't expect the previous dragon seed to be sick again, it is just a heart-piercing play.
Changle walked in front of the emperor and bowed down according to the palace rules, but before her body could be lowered, she was helped up by Emperor Win, "Le'er doesn't need to be polite, it's good for you to come, Yu'er's high fever has not subsided, and now he is still calling you in a daze, you go to see him in the room first." ”
Changle, who was kicked to be a 'nanny', "......", also works part-time as a living/body/soup/medicine.
After Emperor Win got up, Queen Zhuang, who was standing behind Emperor Winner, also pressed with a deep expectant gaze, and Changle felt that the burden on his shoulders was so heavy.
Fortunately, there are only two screens between the inner room and the main hall, and Changle can hear what is happening outside.
On weekdays, the concubines in the palace fight each other, and she really doesn't have any curiosity to see, but now it's different from the past, isn't there a virtuous concubine?
Changle put his mind in his heart, answered obediently, and was led by the eldest grandmother beside Queen Zhuang to go to the bed where the prince was recuperating from his illness.
Next to the delicately carved bed with cabinets, there are two little eunuchs and a big palace maid, as well as an old lady on duty.
When several people saw her come in, they were about to salute, but she raised her hand and walked quickly to the bed.
Changle saw at a glance Jiang Mingyu's little face, which was not very healthy and pale for many years, was burned red by the high temperature, and the thin skin was almost shiny, as if it was about to crack open when touched, and his lips were even more dry, and he was a little deflated.
Even so, a few words popped out of the little guy's mouth intermittently, "Sister-sister......, want to ......-sister-sister"
The emperor and queen outside finally didn't lie to her in this regard, this kid has indeed been thinking about her.
Changle felt distressed for a while, hurriedly took off his shoes, sat down on the bed, and hugged Jiang Mingyu's small body with the soft silk quilt into his arms, "Sister is here, sister is here, don't be afraid, little girl!" ”
"Quickly get some clean fine cotton silk handkerchiefs and dip them in some clean water," Changle instructed the big palace maid guarding next to him, this child's mouth was dry and cracked, how could he do it if he was so stiff.
"Back to Her Royal Highness the Princess, the prescription given by the Imperial Doctor said that you can't use water for two hours after the medicine,"
After the palace maid returned, Changle went to see the imperial doctor, "Don't drink water, just dip some water on your lips and forehead, is there anything wrong?" "How can such a young child do this. Don't let the medicine work and burn out.
The old imperial doctor pondered for a moment, "As long as you don't enter, it's fine." ”
That's good, if you get the old imperial doctor, Changle went to see the big palace maid again, the big palace maid's face turned red, and she hurried down with a little eunuch.
After a while, the palace maid came back with the little eunuch with water, and Changle took a fine cotton handkerchief and glued the clean water poured out of the water cup, and slowly pressed it on the little guy's chapped lips, which was thin and wet, but did not let half a drop of water roll into his lips.
After Changle moistened the little guy's shriveled and pale lips, the little guy actually opened a pair of weak eyes, only a slit, but he seemed to see clearly who the person holding him was, and the corners of his lips were hooked, as if he wanted to laugh, and a very weak voice shouted: "Sister Changle!" ”
"Well, it's me, little girl, you have to get better quickly, my sister will take you to fly butterflies and kites!" Changle held back the tears in his eyes and coaxed the little guy in his arms.
The little guy blinked and twisted his head into Changle's arms.
Not only did he use medicine, but also used some external medicine and wine therapy, and there was nothing he could do about the little guy's old fever disease, Changle could only hold him firmly in his arms, reach out to stroke his head, and follow his hair.
Inside the house here, because the master needs to recuperate quietly, it is so silent that a needle can be heard clearly, and the sound of talking in the outer hall naturally floats in.
At this time, the voice of the voice is a delicate and timid tone, even if it is not a beautiful thing, it is still a kind of gentle breeze and drizzle spring caress the face.
"It's all because the concubines are not strict in their education, which caused Tian'er to collide with the eldest prince, every qiē is the fault of the concubines, please punish the concubines," this is not a long sentence, the tone used by the concubine is tactful, and it is faster than the normal speech to drag out two sections, obviously apologizing and asking for punishment, because it is pitiful, it sounds like it can't bear to be punished.
Changle secretly raised his thumb in his heart, this virtuous concubine has some means.
After the accident, he knew that he was in the wrong, he didn't cry or make trouble, he didn't rely on himself and the second prince's favor, and he didn't need Queen Zhuang and Concubine Lin Shu to find faults, he took the initiative to admit his mistakes, and looked passive, but in fact, he changed from passive to active.
Concubine Xian has such a low profile, she doesn't defend herself, and according to Changle's understanding of her uncle's temperament, her uncle will not punish Concubine Xian too much.
Although the matter is with Concubine Xian, who can say that it was 'instigated' by Concubine Xian, and Concubine Xian has ulterior motives, after all, Concubine Xian's little nephew named 'Tian'er' is less than five years old this year.
Speaking of which, this child is about the same age as the eldest prince, if it is only a play between children of the same age, no one pays attention to the severity, and it is not inconsistent with affection and reason.
It's just such an understatement, can Empress Zhuang agree? Could it be that at this time, she still wants to be virtuous to the end?
Changle pityfully pasted the head of the little guy in his arms who was still hot, and the child who lacked love was no wonder he was so insecure.
After Concubine Xian finished speaking, Emperor Ying did not speak, as if he was waiting for Queen Zhuang's attitude, but Queen Zhuang was still calm, and Concubine Lin Shu spoke out of place.
"That's what I said, the reason is also the reason, it's not an exaggeration to say that my sister's nephew is naughty at this age, but Jiangmen Huzi and Houmen Jiaoer always lack discipline, I'm afraid it's not good, today I can say that I am young, and I hurt the eldest prince is young and ignorant, so wait for Ming'er, in case of a bigger disaster, accidentally hurt someone's life, but how can it be good?"
Concubine Lin Shu's words almost pointed at Concubine Xian, saying that her nephew was arrogant and domineering, and their whole family was murderous.
Concubine Lin Shufei is an old force in the harem, although the emperor's favor is not enough, but she occupies family affection, she is the cousin of Emperor Win, as the old saying goes, don't look at the face of the monk and see the face of the Buddha, don't look at Concubine Lin Shu, Emperor Ying also has to think about his deceased mother.
In the twenty years since entering the palace, between Concubine Lin Shu and Queen Zhuang, the surface has always been calm and quiet, as for how much is turbulent in the secret, no one knows.
Judging from Concubine Lin Shu's deliberate concealment of the news that the little lord in her palace was pregnant, she had been guarding against Queen Zhuang for a long time, but just now, when it was inconvenient for Queen Zhuang to speak, she spoke for Queen Zhuang, which also shows that in this harem, not to mention that there are no real friends, even enemies, that is also the enemy's enemies are friends.
Concubine Xian's recent limelight is too strong, no wonder it will become the target of the public, compared to the old powerhouse Queen Zhuang, this new force is even more feared by Concubine Lin Shu, not to mention that Concubine Xian also has her own son, she has to say something bad about her intentionally or unintentionally, no matter whether it can play a role or not, she can always feel better in her heart.
Compared with Empress Zhuang's determination to be a generation of 'virtuous queens', Concubine Lin Shufei has no scruples because of her special relationship with Emperor Win. Anyway, if she says more and less, Emperor Ying won't like her more or less.
She has already understood her own position, no matter how well she does, she has no chance of being promoted to the queen's position, and in the same way, no matter how bad she does, she will not fall off the concubine position.
Changle put his arm around Jiang Mingyu and carefully analyzed the thoughts of these women.
How Concubine Lin Shufei fanned the flames and secretly ridiculed, Changle didn't care at all, this person who was her cousin, in the lonely deep palace, just entertained with this idea, even her uncle put up with it, who could care.
What she cared about was Concubine Xian's response.
Compared with Concubine Lin Shu, Concubine Xian has a lot of background, and she will not be able to control it well in the future, who knows if there will be a situation in the previous life.
"My sister is right, my sister has already thought about it, I want to discuss with my father and brother, send Tian'er to Qingsong Mountain Songzhu Academy, be taught well, learn more etiquette, my sister also said that Jiangmen Huzi, Houmen Jiaoer, where can there always be a lack of discipline! It's just that I'm afraid that people are famous and don't want to accept our family's reckless martial arts, and when the time comes, I will ask His Majesty to punish him there, so that he can suffer a few more years, and the concubine has thanked His Majesty for his great grace here. ”
Concubine Xian was not in a hurry or annoyed, she said a few words lightly, without Emperor Ying's disposal, and asked Emperor Ying to issue an order to directly 'punish' her nephew to Songzhu Academy, saying that she would suffer a few years of sin, but do you know how many scholars want to go there to suffer in the world of this great seal?
Songzhu Academy, is a centuries-old Qingliu famous academy, after several dynasties for a long time, among them, the training of countless officials at all levels, the champion list of eyes to explore the flower is continuous year after year, is today's Dayin Dynasty, there are also one-third of the officials are out of this academy.
In short, if you studied at Shochiku Academy, if you are only an official below the rank of Jinshi or the seventh rank, you are embarrassed to mention that you came from Shochiku Academy.
Changle's unfortunate 'fiancé' Zhenguo Gongshizi is also said to have come from Songzhu Academy.
It's just that if such a century-old famous academy is sought after by the famous Qingliu, the last thing they like to do is to accept the children of the Jue family, especially the martial arts like the Marquis of Ningji, they are even more reluctant to accept it.
At that time, the prince of Zhenguo was able to enter Songzhu Academy, firstly, he already had that talent, and secondly, he had to say that although Zhenguo Duke was a lord family, he was also the head of Wenchen, and I heard that he also had some friendship with the head of Songzhu Academy, and he was also a scholar in Songzhu Academy, and he was a brother of the same sect.
Such a difficult academy, Concubine Xian wants to send her nephew in, it is definitely not enough to rely on gifts and wealth alone, and it is not uncommon for people to do so, but they actually made a strange move to turn the disadvantage into an advantage, which can not only exempt her nephew from punishment, but also send it to the best academy in the country through the hands of the current saint, and the emperor sent it, you can't help but accept it, right?
High, really high!
Changle felt that if this person could not become a friend, it would definitely be a difficult enemy, and when he looked down at Jiang Mingyu who was snorting out in his arms, he felt that it was unlikely that he would be friends with Concubine Xian.
Seeing that Concubine Xian Niangniang reversed the overall situation and took advantage of it, Queen Zhuang finally couldn't stand it.
She didn't dare to wait any longer, in case Emperor Ying came to say, 'Concubine Ai is reasonable, this matter will be done', she 'pretends' everything is a joke.
"Why does my sister say it so strictly, your family is still young, and Songzhu Academy is far away, if you want to learn knowledge and etiquette, don't you have it in the capital? According to the palace, the Royal Academy is very good, and the identity of Tian'er, a relative, is just right. ”
Changle secretly praised, well, Queen Zhuang's trick is good, the needle is hidden in the brocade, the Royal Academy is very good, fortunately, the courtyard of the Royal Academy is Queen Zhuang's second brother-in-law, and the quality of the seedlings of the Royal Academy is ......
It's all called royal, that's not all 'excellent', after entering, ensure that 'pampered' in, 'bullying men and women' out, ten years later than now.
Changle curled the corners of his mouth, her good apprentice Ou Zijia, because his father Yonglin Bo was appreciated by Emperor Win, and he had also entered the Royal Academy to study for a few years.
In Changle's words, it is a large nursery school, a place for these families and relatives of the emperor to watch the bear children.
If Concubine Xian's nephew had gone there, the joke would have to be seen.
These women have all done their tricks, and now, it is up to her uncle to deal with it.
Changle's gaze was tightly condensed, slowly unfolded, and gently fell on the little guy in his arms who was still a little flushed and hot, hey, my mother didn't mean much, it just looked at this father, whether it was useful or not.
Emperor Win's treatment of Concubine Xian at this time, you can also see his attitude towards his two sons, as a monarch, he treats his son, in addition to the father-son relationship, there are more ways of monarchs and ministers in it, after all, there is only one who can inherit his position and achieve unification in the future.
The ancestral foundation, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, is more important than a qiē!
"According to what the queen said, from tomorrow, send Chen Jitian to the Royal Academy to study etiquette, and the main and deputy institutes of the Royal Academy will be strictly supervised, and he must be taught how to abide by the law and the way of the monarch and the minister, and also, if the virtuous concubine is not strict in disciplining her relatives, she will be fined for half a year, and she will think about it for a month!"
After Changle heard Emperor Ying's punishment, he felt a little calmer, leaned his head in front of the little guy's forehead, and said in a very light voice: "Your father still loves you!" ”
Punishment, thinking or something, for Concubine Xian, it is just ugly on her face, and it doesn't affect her in essence.
The concubines who have achieved the title of the first house, none of them are alive with that bit of uterus, and the thought is even lighter, the virtuous concubine is breastfeeding / breastfeeding her son, and she doesn't open the palace to meet guests.
It stands to reason that few of the concubines in the palace are breastfeeding/breastfeeding by themselves, not to mention the palace, even the big families outside are also hired to buy nursing mothers, but Concubine Xian herself has to breastfeed/breastfeed herself, and said that this is conducive to the health of the second prince.
No other reason can convince Emperor Win, but his son's health is a direct hit, he doesn't want the second child to be the same as the boss, and the wind will fall.
If the virtuous concubine is willing, it is all for his son, for this reason, Emperor Ying also feels that the virtuous concubine's beloved son is sensible, and he has rewarded the virtuous concubine heavily!
In the following months, it was proved that Concubine Xian was right, the second prince was getting healthier and stronger day by day, and his temperament was becoming more and more lively.
Emperor Ying also loves him more, and at the same time, he favors Concubine Xian more, but this does not mean that he can tolerate others secretly bullying his son. No matter how weak his son is, he is also a prince, and he can't allow his courtiers to bully at will, and once this opening is opened, he can still get it!
The heaviest punishment in Emperor Ying's punishment is the sentence 'Just follow what the queen says', as well as 'strict supervision' and the most important thing 'the way of the monarch and ministers'.
The metaphor of these four words is like a reminder, so that Concubine Xian Niangniang can't help but think that a long time ago, she was in a trance for a lifetime and a self-coined word - 'unclear and powerful'.