In early autumn, the night is cold and cold.

In the dormitory of Zhongcui Palace, the candles were lit until dawn.

Zheng Jieyu stood by the window and looked out of the window blankly. She wore only a thin middle coat and no shoes and socks on her feet, so she stood barefoot in front of the window all night.

The palace maid who kept vigil persuaded the master to put on a coat, but she could not persuade her and was thrown out.

As expected, Zheng Jieyu, who had been blowing a cool breeze all night, had cold hands and feet at dawn, her face was red, and her forehead was hot.

"Niangniang," the two personal palace maids supported Zheng Jieyu on the left and right, and their voices were eager and choked: "Why do you bother to toss your body like this?" ”

Zheng Jieyu's expression was gloomy and she didn't say a word.

This appearance looks particularly sour and bitter. It's better to smash a few sets of tea bowls when you're angry, as in the past, to vent your evil anger.

The palace maids helped Zheng Jieyu to lie down on the bed, and asked people to go to the imperial doctor.

As a result, the imperial doctor had not yet come, and Zhao Gonggong, who had passed on the holy decree, came first.

“…… The imperial concubine Zheng, when she was in charge of palace affairs, neglected palace affairs and lost her personal morality. From today on, the position of the imperial concubine will be stripped of the throne, reduced to Jieyu, and she will recuperate in the Zhongcui Palace, and she will not be allowed to leave the Zhongcui Palace for half a step......"

Zheng Jieyu, who was kneeling on the ground, had a pale face and her body trembled: "The concubine thanked the emperor." ”

Thunder, rain and dew are all Jun's grace.

As the Son of Heaven, if you want to control the ministers, you must use some means of grace and power. In the harem, it is easy to pamper or dispose of which concubine.

A decree is sufficient.

Gonggong Zhao was accustomed to seeing the glamorous and enchanting Concubine Zheng, and when he saw her fall into such a bleak end, he was also a little embarrassed in his heart.

However, the harem has always been like this. The concubines who were angered and disgusted by the Son of Heaven had almost no chance to turn over. Zheng Jieyu is so good, and there are four princes to rely on.

Zheng Jieyu received the holy decree, reluctantly stood up, and asked in a low voice: "Gonggong Zhao, the fourth prince of the eldest prince went to the Baohe Hall last night, I don't know if the emperor saw them." ”

Gonggong Zhao did not hide it, and replied in a low voice: "The emperor didn't see it." ”

Zheng Jieyu's face turned pale again.

After Zhao Gonggong left, Zheng Jieyu couldn't support it, and she fell down after a dizziness.

……

"What do you say? Did the emperor really pass on his will to go to Zhongcui Palace early in the morning? Concubine Gu Shu couldn't hide her shock, Huo Ran got up and looked at Concubine Wei Xian: "The emperor is so ruthless to Emperor Zheng's concubine?" ”

That's Emperor Zheng's concubine who has been favored and raised two princes in the harem!

Why did you suddenly fall out of favor and be so heavily responsible?

Concubine Wei Xian's eyes were full of schadenfreude, and the corners of her mouth were raised: "Isn't it?" has been in the limelight for more than ten years, and she became Zheng Jieyu overnight. I heard that I cried all night, and in the morning I received the holy decree and collapsed. Imperial Physician Zhou was announced to Zhong Cui Palace, and he has not come out yet. I guess I haven't woken up yet. ”

After a pause, he said in a low voice: "I heard that Princess Shouning was sent out of the palace overnight last night and went to the princess's mansion. Something must have happened if you left in such a hurry. ”

Concubine Gu Shu and Concubine Wei Xian glanced at each other, and there was a vague conjecture in their hearts.

However, it is a matter of decency, and it is enough to know such things, but it is not appropriate to complain.

Especially Gu Shufei, who is also a person with a daughter, is even more reluctant to say this, so she pulled the topic back again: "Hasn't Emperor Zheng Guifei woken up yet?" ”

Concubine Wei Xian's eyes flashed with pleasure: "Nine times out of ten, I didn't wake up." Even if you wake up, you can't get out of the dormitory. ”

Over the years, Emperor Zheng's concubine has been in the harem. Even Queen Pei was in the limelight, and she, a virtuous concubine, had no choice but to retreat, and she didn't know how aggrieved she was.

Seeing the tall building rise, watching the building collapse. Emperor Zheng's concubine has now become Zheng Jieyu and is claustrophobic in Zhongcui Palace. Unless the eldest prince is canonized as the prince, it will be difficult for Zheng Jieyu to turn over......

But the eldest prince has been favored for many years, isn't it because of his biological mother? Now that Zheng Jieyu has been heavily punished, the eldest prince will also lose his momentum. It is not easy to compete for storage space.

The more Concubine Wei Xian thought about it, the happier she became, and laughed in a low voice: "In the past, you and I had a lot of sulking and idleness from her. Now it's okay, feng shui takes turns. When we have free time, how about we go to Zhongcui Palace to 'visit'? ”

Gu Shufei: "......"

Gu Shufei's eyes were quite complicated, she glanced at Concubine Wei Xian, and said softly: "It's her today, maybe you and I will anger Tianyan one day in the future." And why do you have to fall into the ground? ”

Concubine Wei Xian: "......"

Concubine Wei Xian was choked, gritted her teeth and said, "That's it!" As long as you are a good person, I am the villain who loves to fall into the well and gloat. If you don't go, I'll go myself! ”

After saying that, he threw off his handkerchief, snorted, got up and left.

Concubine Gu Shu didn't have time to send it off, so she couldn't help but smile bitterly, and then turned into a gloomy sigh.

The concubines of the harem were mostly born in generals. Only she is the daughter of Wenchen. After entering the palace for more than ten years, she has been cautious and low-key, careful and forbearing, lest she walk poorly. On weekdays, I don't have much contact with the rest of the concubines.

Concubine Wei Xian is cautious, loves to hold grudges, and likes to gossip behind her back. However, the long days in the palace are really lonely. Concubine Wei Xian often came to talk to her, and the relationship between the two was not bad.

Today, she can be regarded as completely offending Concubine Wei Xian.

……

"Mother Concubine," Princess Kangning quietly walked over and asked in a low voice, "Did the eldest imperial sister really leave the palace and go to the princess's mansion?" ”

Gu Shufei came back to her senses, nodded, and whispered: "You just know about this matter, don't talk nonsense, and don't ask too much." ”

Princess Kangning held a ceremony two months ago, and her face gradually grew, with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, gentle and lovely. Hearing this, he nodded obediently: "I have written down all the words of the concubine." ”

Concubine Gu Shufei cheered up and said, "You go to the Jiaofang Palace with your mother to say goodbye!" ”

Princess Corning responded softly.

The mother and daughter went to the Jiaofang Hall together.

Queen Pei had a faint green shadow under her eyes, and obviously she didn't sleep well this night: "There are no outsiders here, just sit down and talk." ”

Gu Shufei hurriedly smiled and thanked her for taking a seat.

Empress Pei's gaze first swept over Princess Kangning's delicate face, and then fell on Concubine Gu Shu's gentle and demure face: "You also know about Zheng Jieyu!" ”

Concubine Gu Shu hesitated for a moment before she whispered: "Yes, the concubine has heard about it." ”

Empress Pei's voice was still calm and gentle: "The emperor trusted her and handed over all the palace affairs to her." But she was too selfish and lived up to the emperor's trust. When the emperor is angry, he will be severely punished. ”

After today, she has to recuperate in Zhongcui Palace, which must be accompanied by her from time to time, and her body is not tough. The palace affairs are cumbersome, and you have to find someone to help the palace. ”

The implication in the words is very strong.

Concubine Gu Shu was stunned at first, and subconsciously looked up at Queen Pei.

Empress Pei looked at Concubine Gu Shu fixedly, and asked slowly, "Are you willing to help the palace?" ”