"I don't quite understand what it means. Are you saying that Zhaoyi Niangniang has the right to decide who will be the crown prince? It turns out that Wan Concubine Niangniang thinks so, so why don't I go to my father now and ask my father if the prince at that time also asked Zhaoyi Niangniang what he meant? ”

Concubine Chu Wan's feet were weak, and she almost didn't fall to the ground.

"You, you, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I say that? ”

"Huh? Isn't that what you just said? Xia Qingtong looked puzzled: "I thought that you knew what was going on?" ”

"I didn't!"

Chu Wanfei suddenly seemed to be a lit cannonball: "Don't charge you indiscriminately." I didn't say it. ”

"Oh."

Xia Qingtong's fluttering words made Chu Wan so angry that she blushed.

"You-"

"If Concubine Wan Niangniang has nothing else to do, then I will retire first."

"Isn't the crown princess afraid to face Makime?"

Although Concubine Chu Wan is a concubine, she has been in the palace for so many years, and she is used to being pampered.

Leng Bu was dumbfounded by a junior like Xia Qingtong, which made her really angry.

"Chu Zhaoyi is my own sister, I know best what kind of person she is. No profit can not afford to be early. If it weren't for the fact that it was profitable to adopt the crown prince back then, would she have worked so hard? ”

"I don't know if Chu Zhaoyi's mother adopted the prince because it was profitable. I only know that she has cared for the prince over the years and has given the prince a safe haven. Wan Concubine Niangniang said no matter how high-sounding she was, what did she do for the prince? ”

Chu Wanfei: ......

Words are not speculative for more than half a sentence. Xia Qingtong bowed slightly: "Farewell." ”

Seriously, this kind of woman in the harem, you come and go to fight this kind of thing, Xia Qingtong is really not suitable for it, and she doesn't like it.

However, Chu Wanfei's words still gave Xia Qingtong a wake-up call.

Being an emperor for one's own son and being an emperor for an adopted son are two different things entirely. Chu Zhaoyi, does she really not mind?

…………

"What's wrong?"

On the way back to the East Palace, Ming Yue sensitively found that Xia Qingtong's mood was not high.

Xia Qingtong didn't want to hide the idea, there was nothing to say between her and Ming Yue.

After relaying what Concubine Chu said, her expression was calmer than she thought.

"That's the way it is. Listen to what Chu Wanfei means. Chu Zhaoyi adopted you for a purpose. ”

Ming Yue frowned slightly: "Concubine Wan and the concubine don't agree, you don't have to pay attention to what she said." ”

"Well, that's what I thought, too." This kind of words that are just sowing discord when I hear it, Xia Qingtong naturally won't take it to heart, but-

"Is Wan Concubine stupid? She gave birth to only one daughter and no son. You're already a prince, and you're still going to offend you? What's going on in the mind? ”

"She just wants me to turn against my mother. Unfortunately, the number of segments is too low. ”

"Indeed."

Xia Qingtong thought about it, this Chu Wanfei's IQ is really not very high.

"Do you think that the person back then could be a concubine?"

"It's hard to say." Ming Yue is not so sure now: "During this time, Xu Ying has been helping me track down the things of the past. But nothing came of it. ”

After all, it's been too long.

Xia Qingtong frowned slightly, and suddenly thought of something: "How is Chu Chen?" ”

"Chu Chen, what are you doing with him?" Ming Yue thought of his cousin: "Outstanding ability, keen and decisive." In time, he can become a pillar of the imperial court. ”

"I want to say, if it's really the Chu family, what are you going to do with Chu Chen in the future?"

During this time, he would mention Chu Chen from time to time. She could see that Ming Yue attached great importance to this cousin.

If it was really the Chu family who did what happened back then. And how?

"Let's talk about it." Ming Yue suddenly didn't want to mention it anymore. Xia Qingtong didn't mention it anymore.

The days of moving into the East Palace were more exciting than Xia Qingtong thought.

The main reason is that there are many more palace concubines who come to visit. Ming Yue's identity changed, and these palace concubines could only retire in the palace in the future.

None of them are stupid, so they naturally want to find a way to please Xia Qingtong and Ming Yue.

Xia Qingtong's entertainment has increased, and some can be pushed away. Some cannot.

For example, Li Guifei.

Xia Qingtong got along and found that Concubine Li was indeed a wonderful person. There are things to talk about, and he treats people very kindly.

She is also one of the palace concubines who comes and goes with the most. The others followed Xia Qingtong at first, but after discovering Concubine Li's actions, they all stopped thinking.

Who doesn't know that now Concubine Li is favored by the Sixth Palace, and other people want to compete with her, but they also have to avoid her edge.

Concubine Li seemed to really like Xia Qingtong, and seized the opportunity to dine with Xia Qingtong.

Ming Yue didn't rush back to the East Palace for dinner most of the time, he was already the prince, and as the prince, he had the right to supervise the country, so he was much busier than before.

However, Concubine Li is very knowledgeable, as soon as Ming Yue comes back, she will leave immediately.

"Concubine Li is here again today?"

Ming Yue returned to the East Palace and saw the two teacups on the table that had not yet had time to be taken away.

"yes." Xia Qingtong suddenly smiled: "This Concubine Li is also a wonderful person." You see, you can pinch the dot every time, and you will leave a moment before you come back. ”

Ming Yue frowned slightly: "Stay away from her." ”

"What? You don't like her? ”

"You have a problem saying this, you have to like her, it's your father. Not me. ”

"However, when she came out of the cold palace, she should also have your handiwork, right?"

"Yes." Ming Yue admitted: "I released her from the cold palace." I was the one who gave her some tips. However, I don't like women with big hearts. ”

Xia Qingtong turned his head. Is it big-hearted?

If you think about it, it seems a little.

Concubine Li spoiled the harem alone, obviously seeing that he didn't do anything. But look at it now, Queen Yin is dead. Concubine De is closed and does not come out. Concubine Hyun is dead. In the end, there was only one concubine and one concubine left. But these two people are almost invisible in this palace.

"Looking at it this way, Concubine Li is the final winner."

Although it has not yet reached the time when Ming Yue ascends the throne, the situation in front of him is already the mode of Concubine Li's exclusive favor of the harem again.

"You see, the third prince and the fourth prince fought each other, and in the end they both lost. As a result, the person who benefited turned out to be Concubine Li? ”

"Indeed,"

Xia Qingtong couldn't help but think of another thing: "By the way, you said that Concubine Li Guifei was found in the palace when His Majesty went to the palace for a private visit. So, at that time, was your mother still there? ”

"Do you suspect Concubine Li?" This time, Ming Yue gave her a positive answer: "Impossible." ”

The time when Concubine Li entered was after Bai Panxue.

Then it can't be Concubine Li: "You asked Xu Da to check what happened back then, has there been any progress?" ”

"Nope."

"It's been a long time, and there are some people who can't find it out for a while. Check it slowly. ”

"Yes."

Ming Yue wanted to avenge his biological mother again, and he knew that there were some things that could not be rushed.

Xia Qingtong looked at the coldness that flashed in the depths of Ming Yue's eyes, and thought to herself, maybe she could move more in this palace during this time, and perhaps, there would be different discoveries.

In fact, the people Xia Qingtong wanted to ask were Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang. These two people have been in the palace for a long time.

The first queen and the four concubines were all from the prince's mansion back then. That will definitely know more details. The premise is that they are willing to say it.

But under what circumstances are they willing to tell what they knew?

Visiting directly at home, definitely not. Perhaps, she can preside over a palace banquet in the East Palace.

If you want to have a treat, you always have a reason. What is the reason?

Without waiting for Xia Qingtong to think about it, the next day Concubine Li called her to her Hanzhang Palace.

"I've seen the concubine."

"Princess, hurry up." Concubine Li looked at Xia Qingtong with a smile: "I told you a long time ago, we don't have to be so polite between us." ”

Xia Qingtong was silent, and sat down in the lower position in a proper manner.

"Speaking of which, I came to my sister today because I have something to discuss with the crown princess."

"What's the matter, the concubine just commands."

"Don't dare to do it." Concubine Li still smiled: "That's the case, Your Majesty's birthday is coming soon." I have already made it clear to Your Majesty, how can this Qianqiu Festival be celebrated. His Majesty has agreed. ”

Emperor Qingren has always advocated frugality. In the past, on his birthday, he called Nizi in the palace, plus a few princes to have a meal together.

But this year, the crown prince was first established, and the year was better than last year. As soon as Concubine Li said that she would hold a palace banquet, Emperor Qingren agreed after a little thought.

"Since it's going to be a big event, I naturally need the help of the crown princess."

"Mother's welcome." Not long after Xia Qingtong entered the East Palace, she still hadn't figured out some of the personnel relations in the harem: "Niangniang has been taking care of palace affairs in an orderly manner these days. Even His Majesty praised him, so why do you need my help? ”

"Why should the crown princess be modest? You were in the palace before, and you managed the palace in an orderly manner. Although the affairs of this palace are not so complicated, besides, the affairs of this palace will be handed over to you sooner or later, so why should the crown princess be humble? ”

Xia Qingtong: ......

"No, what is the mother going to let me do?"

"Well, it's summer.

Since there is a palace banquet, like the concubine in the palace, it is natural to ask the Shang Palace Bureau to make new clothes.

I don't know if Concubine Li Guifei was intentional or unintentional, so Xia Qingtong was responsible for distributing the fabrics prepared by the Internal Affairs Office to the ladies of the palaces.

Xia Qingtong, who didn't plan to take on this task, took it generously after knowing what the task was.

Now it's okay, there's no need to find an opportunity to invite Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang to make plans again. She could just go straight to the door.

Xia Qingtong was the first to choose Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu has been in the palace for the longest time, and the second is that if you follow the ranking, she is indeed the first person to enter the palace.

Concubine Shu is already old, and her elegance is no longer what she used to be, but she can see the shadow of her youth.

Seeing Xia Qingtong come over to deliver the fabric in person, she was scared. People have to sigh that Emperor Qingren's harem is full of beauties.

"Why did the crown princess come here in person? The next time something like this happens, just call someone over and run errands. ”