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Xie Qing's words were very bold, she just sat there quietly, quietly like a delicate lady painting, but her lips were lightly opened, but she said such bold words, and the faint smile on her face made Concubine Shu feel that she was more like a collaborator, they were standing on the steps of complete equality.

"My father?" Xie Qing said with a light smile, "When my father went, I was still young and couldn't remember anything. ”

When Xie Erye died, Xie Qing was less than three years old, and it was common for children to be forgetful and not remember.

However, from the words of his mother Lin, Second Master Xie seems to be a considerate and good man who takes care of his family.

"The second brother has loved martial arts since he was a child, he once traveled alone for a few years, a young master of the Hou Mansion, traveled alone, he came back a few years later, and everyone praised him for his extraordinary courage."

"I didn't expect my father to have this experience, if my father or, would he become a general." Xie Qing said with a smile.

There are also many people who go out to travel for a few years after they grow up, but most of the sons of the family are expensive, even if they go out to travel, they are also protected by others, and it is really rare to be alone like Xie Erye and go alone.

"If that's the case, that's great." Concubine Xie sighed lightly. The Xie family is a century-old family with a profound heritage, but even a century-old family can't stop the decline of the Xie family. Uncle Xie is loyal and brave, and his ability is mediocre, and he has no great achievements, and his biggest reliance is still the concubine in the palace.

The rise and fall of a family is all on the head of a woman like Concubine Xie Shu, and her pressure can be imagined. If Second Master Xie hadn't died young, it would not be impossible for him to become a general according to his ability, and then Second Master Xie would have become the mainstay of the Xie family, and Concubine Xie Shu would have a lot easier. However, the reality is cruel, Second Master Xie died early, and Concubine Xie still has to shoulder the Xie family.

After all, so many years have passed, even if Concubine Xie and Second Master Xie are brothers and sisters of the same mother, after a long time, the memory is good, and the affection is fading, if it wasn't for the accidental mention of it today, Concubine Xie Shufei would never think of this second brother who died young. For a while, I felt a lot of emotion in my heart, and I couldn't help but feel that it would be good if the second brother was still there.

Seeing that Concubine Xie Shu's expression was a little gloomy, Xie Qing changed the topic without a trace: "Niangniang, Qing'er just heard that Your Majesty has mentioned Concubine De's nephew Ye Chengxuan as the commander of the Imperial Forest Army. ”

Speaking of this, Concubine Xie Shufei gritted her teeth angrily: "Concubine De, that slut, cried to Your Majesty, Your Majesty relented, and immediately gave the position of the commander of the Imperial Forest Army to the Ye family." ”

"Qing'er, although you made the Ye family suffer a loss last time, the Ye family still gained benefits in the end, and this palace doesn't know whether the Ye family has earned or lost."

Concubine Xie Shu's tone was quite helpless, but she didn't mean to blame Xie Qing, but in the end, it was difficult to calm down.

"Niangniang, Niangniang, your focus should not be on whether the Ye family has earned or lost, but what you have gained." Xie Qing said.

"What did you get?" Concubine Xie Shufei frowned slightly, puzzled, and asked, "What does Qing'er mean by this?" So what do you think Hongu can get? ”

Xie Qing replied: "Niangniang, do you think you want to compare with Concubine De, what are your advantages?" ”

Concubine Xie Shufei thought for a while and said: "This palace is of noble birth, there is a loyal and brave marquis mansion behind him, and there is a prince who is an adult, although Yi'er is not as favored as King Zhao, but he is also a decent prince." ”

Born noble, this is probably the thing that Concubine Xie Shufei is most proud of.

Xie Qing nodded and said with a smile: "However, in the harem, in addition to the queen, Niangniang and Concubine De are the most favored and have the highest status, you think about the queen's background is also very noble, but there is no prince, so you don't need to worry about it." And Concubine De, her son King Zhao is the most favored by His Majesty, and it can be said that they are the biggest enemies of Niangniang and King Yi.

Qing'er made such a fuss before, but she just told the world a fact that the Ye family is a small family that can't be on the stage. The most important thing is that in His Majesty's heart, he will once again firmly remember that Concubine Ye De is just a woman from a small family, who can be pampered, but she may not be eye-catching, and His Majesty gave the position of the commander of the Royal Forest Army to the son of the Ye family, which also confirmed this. ”

Concubine Xie Shu said thoughtfully: "Yes, the affairs of the Ye family make Concubine De very unable to raise her head, the concubines and noble women in the palace, and the majority of official women, as far as Concubine De's family background, if it weren't for His Majesty's promotion, how could the Ye family sit in the position of the secretary of the ministry." ”

"So Niangniang, you don't need to care about the position of the commander of the Imperial Forest Army, what Your Majesty has rewarded can be given out and taken back." Thunder and rain are Jun'en, and the emperor still has the final say in this world.

Concubine Xie Shu rubbed her eyebrows: "But Your Majesty loves Concubine De to the extreme, if you want to talk about grace, this palace is afraid that at most it can have a tie with her." Has His Majesty's reward been less than all these years? ”

"Niangniang, Concubine De's reward by blowing the pillow wind is just some gold, silver and jewelry, but if it is an official position or something, imagine that a person who has no ability can stand in such an important official position, if he is pulled down, it will look good." Xie Qing sneered, King Zhao, the official department Shangshu, and the commander of the Imperial Forest Army, such a high position, if he fell down, it would be miserable.

Concubine Xie Shu's eyes lit up: "Yes, why did Ye Chengxuan become the commander of the Imperial Forest Army at a young age, there are many people in the Imperial Forest Army who have qualifications and abilities and whose family background are above Ye Chengxuan, and there is also Ye Fulin, the secretary of the ministry, what kind of ability does he have!" ”

"But don't worry, mother, let's come one by one." Xie Qing smiled faintly and said, "Niangniang, you have to plan the affairs of the previous dynasty well, and you still rely more on King Yi, and the harem is your battlefield." ”

Concubine Xie Shu nodded: "This palace understands." ”

Concubine Xie Shu walked up to Xie Qing again, patted her on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Qing'er, you are the niece of this palace, if you really help this palace, this palace will definitely not treat you badly." ”

Xie Qing got up and saluted Concubine Xie Shu: "Thank you Niangniang, it's not so much to help Niangniang, it's better to take a bad breath for Qing'er herself." ”

Xie Qing didn't ask for anything, which made Concubine Xie Shu look at her again, "Qing'er, tomorrow is Concubine Liu's concubine banquet, and you will go with the palace when the time comes." ”

"Concubine Liu?" Xie Qing asked, "The new concubine?" ”

"Yes, she is the concubine of the Protector's Mansion, and she was pregnant shortly after she was sent to the palace. Concubine Xie Shu sneered, "This can be regarded as Your Majesty's old man, Your Majesty's heirs are not abundant, but Concubine Liu is a blessed person." ”

Just entering the palace to have a child, it is really not a blessing, the child in the palace has to be born, and it can grow up safely, which is the real blessing. This truth, Concubine Xie Shu, who has been in the harem for a long time, understands it even more, Xie Qing didn't say much at the moment, chatted with Concubine Xie Shu a few more words, and then got up and retired......

"Fifth Miss, you can live here, just tell the slave maid if you have any orders." The palace maid Qiu Yu said respectfully.

Xie Qing nodded and said with a smile: "There is Miss Lao Qiuyu." As he spoke, he handed over a purse.

The purse is bulging, and at a glance you know that there is a lot of silver. In the palace, it is normal to deal with the eunuchs and palace maids, and it is normal to hand over a purse.

"Slave and maid, Miss Xie's reward." Qiu Yu said with a grin.

Xie Qing nodded: "Qiu Yu, I'm used to my maids serving, and you don't have to stay by my side from time to time, I will call you if there is anything." ”

Qiu Yu got the silver, so he naturally obeyed Xie Qing's words: "The slave understands." ”

After the autumn rain subsided, Xiao Wan hurriedly said, "Miss, this palace maid won't be sent by Concubine Shu to spy on you, right?" ”

Xie Qing shook his head and said with a smile: "Surveillance is not counted, Concubine Shu can stand in the palace for so many years, I'm afraid she won't be completely at ease with anyone except her biological son." Xiaowan, we are in the palace, it is someone's territory, don't be too reckless in your work, and try not to conflict with people, that autumn rain you should be one more maid to serve our daily life, and one more point, be careful when you speak, don't say what you shouldn't say. ”

Xiaowan is the person arranged by Feng Bo, and Feng Bo is her hidden force, and she must not let outsiders know.

"Miss, don't worry, Xiaowan understands." Little Bend nodded heavily.

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The next day, Concubine Liu's concubine banquet

Concubine Liu is pregnant, so His Majesty decreed that she only needs to receive the decree in the dormitory. From a noble person to a concubine, the mother is expensive by virtue of her son, which is indeed a great joy.

Xie Qing looked at Concubine Liu happily accepting the holy decree, and the smile on her face couldn't be hidden, Concubine Liu was the eldest daughter of the Duke of Protector, and she was still a young girl, and her appearance was particularly bright in the crowd.

"Sister Concubine Liu, I'm late, and I ask my sister to take care of me." This voice was extremely familiar to Xie Qing in the past, Concubine Ye.

I saw Concubine Ye De holding the hand of the palace maid and slowly walked over.

Concubine De was born delicate, but her appearance is good, but now even if she is older, she has never changed in her bones. His Majesty has praised her, but he likes her delicate and graceful temperament, and it is strange to say that there are concubines with such similar temperaments, but they have never been favored by Concubine De, I really don't know if Concubine De's means are good enough, or those concubines are not in place.

Concubine De is one of the four concubines, and although Concubine Liu is also a concubine, she is far less senior than the four concubines. Where did Concubine Liu dare to blame Concubine De, and said with a smile: "Sister Concubine De can come, the concubine is very happy, sister, please take a seat." ”

"The concubine has seen the queen's mother." Concubine Ye Defei bowed to Empress Chen Yingying, looked at Concubine Xie Shu again, and said with a smile, "Sister Concubine Shu is also here." ”

Concubine Xie raised her lips and smiled: "Today is a good day for Sister Liu, Sister Liufei is pregnant again, of course the palace has to come early, but Concubine De, you are late, almost let us all wait for you, our sisters and so on, even the queen has to wait, Concubine De, this is yours." ”