There was silence in the temple.

There was one thought in everyone's hearts: Tu Poor Dagger has seen it.

If it is said that letting Empress Ji take charge of the harem again is a reluctant concession made by Chunjia and Empress Dowager Yuan's mother and son, but they have been prepared for a long time under the judgment of the situation, raising the prince in the middle palace must be the bottom line that the mother and son will not agree.

Even if the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Ji brought out the first emperor, orphans and widows, and wanted to die or live...... Chunjia won't nod his head.

Because it's too dangerous for him.

You must know that Ji Duzi's twin sons, not only did he not want to raise Queen Ji, but he didn't even want to give Gu Zhen to it, so he didn't hesitate to pull the Empress Dowager Qu out as a shield.

But for the Empress Dowager's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, what did they want to make such a big concession last year? Isn't it just to let Ji's students have an heir!

As a result, the child was born, but he was not allowed to raise the Ji daughter at all - this is not a question of whether the child is close to the Ji family when he grows up, this is a question of whether the child can be raised if he goes to other people's hands!

Can they not argue?

But I also know this question, if I mention it directly, Chunjia must have prepared a bunch of reasons to shirk it.

In this way, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager Ji sang together, without mentioning Ji Duzi's mother and son, but they first took back the power of the harem for Empress Ji.

Now taking the opportunity of the real concubine to come out, they have pulled up the candidate for the adoptive mother of Gongxiangyu - everyone knows in their hearts that whether it is the Empress Dowager or the Empress Dowager Ji, in fact, they don't really mean to hand over Gongxiangyu to the Middle Palace to raise, and they mention this child, mainly to fight for Ji Duzi's heir to be raised under the knees of the Middle Palace.

Now that it comes to this, if Chunjia refuses to "send" Gongxiang Sui to the knees of the Middle Palace, the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Ji will inevitably mention the fate of the twins.

The real concubine can participate in the care of the six palaces while raising the two children, why can't Queen Ji?

Queen Ji's qualifications to preside over the harem are even higher than those of the real concubine!

If Chunjia doesn't refuse, then even if Gongxiang is recorded in the name of Concubine Shu, the Ji family will not lose, whether it is the prince or the actual eldest son of the emperor, not to mention, the empress dowager has just strongly excluded the king of Qi, this is the fact and the nominal eldest son of the emperor!

The most important thing is that how could Gongxiang's current adoptive mother, Concubine Zhen, agree to give up this son to others?

At this moment, Chun Jia's heart was racing, and finally he said slowly: "I think this matter is inappropriate, after all, the concubine is different, Ling Zi's status is precious, and if she personally raises the prince, it is a little unfair to the other princes." ”

"Besides, Ling Zi's body and bones are already good now, and he is still young, so he may not have good news in the future. When the time comes, I will move Sui'er out of the middle palace, I am afraid it will hurt the child's heart; If you don't move out, I'm afraid that Ling Zi won't be able to keep busy. ”

"So it's better to put it in Xuanqing Palace first."

Empress Dowager Ji frowned and said, "The emperor mentioned this, and the mourning family was about to say it." Ling Zi has been in the palace for all these years, but there are still three princes standing, and there are princesses. The middle palace has always been empty under his knees, and he can't explain it there.

”

Anyway, Zhonggong must have a son!

"Queen Mother, Ling Zi has nothing to do, it's all before." Chunjia said calmly, "Since the emperor's grandmother and mother, you have personally prayed for vegetarianism and donated to Tzu Chi, and my heirs have been prosperous. All the concubines are gradually happy, let alone Ling Zi's middle palace? Do you say yes? ”

Didn't you say that my heirs have landed one after another this year, because of your efforts?

Then how can you not believe that your Ji daughter will be able to give birth to a concubine for me next?

This is all about having a son-in-law, why do you raise a concubine yourself?

Empress Dowager Ji said lightly: "I'm just afraid that Ling Zi will be clumsy and won't be able to pay attention." ”

You basically don't go to the Middle Palace, let alone Queen Linxing, how can this queen give birth to a concubine alone?!

"In the past, Ling Zi was sick, and I was afraid of disturbing her." Chunjia's face did not change, and said calmly, "Now that it is good, it will naturally follow the rules...... And the queen is smart and sensible, and she can be my sage and help. ”

According to the rules, it is the fifteenth day of the first month to live in the past.

Of course, Empress Dowager Ji is not satisfied, although it is better than not going to Yanfu Palace for the night at all, but for two nights a month, Empress Ji has not been pregnant for all these years, isn't the chance of getting pregnant next?

When will the so-called sister-in-law be available?

How is it more secure to have a ready-made prince.

"It's all for the future, it's not a solution to have no children in the middle palace." Empress Dowager Ji said, "Moreover, the Middle Palace was originally the queen mother of all the imperial heirs. Even if there will be biological flesh and blood in the future, won't you be able to raise a concubine at this time? Since Yu'er is the eldest son of the emperor, he is already a head taller than his cousins. It is also a matter of course to be raised by the queen herself. ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Yun Fenghuan, "Although the real concubine and the concubine are sisters, their status is a little lower. Is there a reason for the son of the four concubines to be raised by the concubine? ”

"Earlier, the queen was sick, so let the real concubine help take care of it for a few days."

"Now that the queen is well, how can she keep bothering the real concubine?"

Yun Fenghuang argued with reason: "Queen Mother Empress Dowager Rongyu: When the queen sent the still pregnant Zhao family to Xuanqing Palace, she didn't say anything about just taking care of her, and the concubine raised Yu'er these days, as if she was out of her own, she really couldn't bear to be separated!" Ask the queen mother and the queen mother to be fulfilled! ”

As he spoke, he fell to his knees and kowtowed heavily.

Chunjia gave her help: "Queen Mother, the reason why she gave Concubine Shu an heir in the first place was also because of the loyalty of Yiguo Gong. Yiguo Gong and his wife are both in favor of the real concubine raising the child on their behalf, and they dare not disturb the queen. In the end, Concubine Shu is gone, and Sui'er is young, so it's better to ask Sui'er's family what he thinks? ”

Yi Guogong will definitely not fall to the Ji family.

So of course, Empress Dowager Ji will not adopt this suggestion: "Royal heir, when will it be the turn of your subordinates to point fingers?" Yiguo Gong has always been sensible, why is he confused now that he is old? ”

"Queen Mother, Your Majesty." Seeing that the atmosphere was a little bad, at this time, a concubine suddenly came out under the cloud wind fence, and said loudly, "Since the real concubine is reluctant to have a prince, it is not a way to have no children in the middle palace, but there is not only one in the palace now."

There is a prince of the eldest prince, and the twin princes born by Ji Yuwan heard that they also returned with Feng Jia this time, and handed them over to the middle palace to raise, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds? ”

Well, it did.

Gong Xiangwan is just an excuse, and the twins are the main thing.

If this is not properly arranged, it will not be torn apart just when it comes back.

Here's what I said...... Oh, it was Jia Chongrong who said this, and immediately lowered his head deeply.

Even so, she could feel the murderous gaze from Chunjia and Empress Dowager Yuan, and possibly Concubine Zhen and others.

Jia Chongrong subconsciously trembled, kneeling more well-behaved.

But, it's all said.

How beautiful and supple is the posture at this time, it makes sense?

"Queen Mother, about Ji Yuwan's twin sons, I am planning to come over tomorrow to discuss with you two." Chunjia retracted his gaze, turned to Empress Dowager Ji, and said slowly, "There is emptiness under my knees, of course I am happy to have twins." It's just Qin Tianjian's side...... But there are some theories. ”

"These two children, if they are handed over to the concubine to raise, I am afraid that they will ...... It's going to be hard to raise. ”

Empress Dowager Ji didn't show an angry look.

Because that's to be expected.

"And you mean, these two kids?" She asked calmly.

Chun Jia said: "Qin Tian is supervised, and it should be raised by Queen Qu's mother." ”

The Empress Dowager Ji was silent, the Empress Dowager was also silent, and the others did not dare to speak, and for a while there was a dead silence in the hall again.

"The emperor's knees are empty, although the three sons and one daughter are a lot for ordinary people, but for the royal family, they are still a little thin." After a while, the Empress Dowager slowly spoke, "Especially since your father has no sons, and you yourself are also in a single lineage, without a brother to help you...... The safety of the twins should not be neglected, and since this is the case, it will be a matter of annoyance to the Queen Mother. ”

Empress Dowager Qu, who was sitting in the corner of the head, bowed her head and said she didn't dare.

The Empress Dowager didn't pay attention to her, and then said to Chunjia, "The twins are not suitable to be raised in the middle palace, so let the middle palace raise the son of the concubine." ”

How can Chunjia agree?

He said, "Imperial Grandmother, this matter ......"

"It's not in the right place." The Empress Dowager interrupted him, "After the Zheng family went to the throne, the Zhao family was taken to Yanfu Palace by the queen to take care of it, and Concubine Hou Zhen asked to be the heir of Concubine Shu, and her heir was recorded in the name of Concubine Shu, right?" ”

This is a well-known fact, and Junjia certainly cannot veto.

The Empress Dowager nodded and said, "Concubine Zhen, you said that the Empress sent the Zhao family to Xuanqing Palace for you to help take care of because of illness, but she didn't say that she would take it away afterwards?" But you also said that the reason why the queen sent people to you was because she was sick. Isn't it normal to lose things at this time? If the queen is still shrewd and capable at this time, then what else do you need to help with? These days of palace affairs, why should you worry about Concubine Xuan and Concubine Rui? You say, isn't that the truth? ”

Yun Fenghuang lowered his head and said, "Yes." ”

"Then now that the eldest prince is sent back to Yanfu Palace, what's the problem?" The Empress Dowager was calm, "No matter how good your relationship with Concubine Shu is, after all, the state has national laws and family rules, and you are just a concubine." What about the eldest prince? former

One mother is a noble concubine, and the latter is a concubine. Of course, after the concubine, Concubine Shu is one of the four concubines! But you insist on raising him as a concubine, this is not to feel sorry for him, this is to drag him down - at this time, the child is still young and doesn't understand this, and when he grows up, he knows how to be inferior and humble, what do you make him think? Those who know say that you come out of a small family, there is no distinction between public and private, and those who don't know think that you and Concubine Shu's relationship are fake, and they deliberately pit her heir! ”

"So, don't get entangled, the mourning family is for the good of the eldest prince and for your good!"

She took a sip of tea, her eyes did not fluctuate, and she instructed Queen Ji, "After the banquet is over later, you can follow the true concubine to Xuanqing Palace to take the child away, so as not to drag it out for a day and a half, and the real concubine will become more and more reluctant." ”

Empress Ji smiled slightly and said, "Yes." ”

"Imperial grandmother." Chunjia was silent, and suddenly smiled slightly, "The true concubine's status is too low to raise a child for a long time, and she can only help take care of it for a short time, how can your grandson not know it?" ”

"The reason why I have always left Sui'er in Xuanqing Palace is because when I was a real concubine last year, my grandson promised that when she was promoted to the mother concubine, she would be promoted to the next level. Originally, after the baby landed, it should have been done. It was only not long before Zhaoqing was born, and then a few palace affairs were delayed, which has been delayed until now...... This matter has been told to Queen Yuan a long time ago. ”

He said without giving the Empress Dowager a chance to refute or object, and his speech accelerated slightly, "Since I talked about it today, there is no need to delay, just do it first." Yan Yin, the purpose of the person: the main position of the Xuanqing Palace, the cloud and the wind, Keyu is gentle and respectful, and the dream is cautious. I hereby accept the Empress Dowager's mercy and be crowned a virtuous concubine. Gift of the Treasure Jade Seal [Note] ......"

As he spoke, Yun Fenghuan was already solemnly kneeling to listen to the oral instructions, Chun Jia paused slightly, glanced at her with complicated eyes, and replied, "...... I hope that Concubine Ai will only be diligent and cautious from now on. ”

Yun Fenghuang couldn't help but be proud, and kept his right color and kowtowed: "Concubine, obey the holy order, and you will live up to Your Majesty's hopes!" ”

Note: This paragraph and the following individual words were directly used in the holy decree of canonizing the pure concubine during the Qianlong period.

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