The old lady's condition was good and bad, Meng Xilan was worried in her heart, but she couldn't go back often. Fortunately, the Meng family will send someone to the palace every once in a while to bring a letter.

Meng Xilan has a heart, and she will also do the matter of choosing a concubine in a beautiful way.

Those newcomers who have just entered the palace are like flowers and bones that bloom after the rain, fresh and beautiful.

Zhou Youchen was very satisfied with the newcomers, because they were all carefully selected by Meng Xilan. Among them, there is a woman surnamed Wu, whose appearance and appearance are somewhat similar to Meng Xilan.

She was not from a high background, and she was sent to the palace unusually.

When Meng Xilan saw her for the first time, she was also slightly surprised.

She is indeed very similar to herself, but to be precise, she is very similar to her younger self.

A person's appearance does not change, but the charm between a person's eyebrows and eyes will change over time.

Looking at her face, Meng Xilan knew very well that her heart had changed. And because of the change in my heart, even the charm between my eyebrows and eyes has also changed.

The clarity of youth is gone, replaced by sharpness that goes deep into the bones.

Through this selection of concubines, the Meng family has earned enough personal debts in the capital. But all the famous families who were stained with light became allies of the Meng family.

Among the six departments, the Meng family's connections have penetrated into three departments, and the rest still need time and opportunities. As for Prince Rong Zhou Shirao, his power in the court is still undiminished.

The people arranged by the Meng family have not been reused by Zhou Shirao's side for a long time. So, it's not easy to find a chance to fight back.

The contest between the Meng family and the Zhou family has not officially begun, and both sides are busy arranging their troops.

Because there are new people in the palace, Zhou Youchen will stay in Cining Palace even less.

For several days, Zhou Youchen rested in Wu Qing'er's Mingcui Pavilion.

After a few more days, Wu Qing'er was promoted to become Wu Meiren.

This kind of grace was only Song Huaiyu who had it before.

On the day of the canonization, Wu Qing'er came to Cining Palace to thank the queen.

However, she didn't just come to thank you today.

Wu Qing'er knelt on the spot and said, "Niangniang, the concubine has the courage to ask Niangniang for something." ”

Meng Xilan smiled faintly: "Get up and say it, you can't do it so solemnly." ”

Wu Xue'er and Song Huaiyu, who were sitting upright, kept their eyes quietly on Wu Qing'er's face.

Her skin was fair, almost transparent. Looking at her complexion, it's really not very good.

Tong Yao's stomach was six months old, and she had difficulty moving, so she sat there, listening and watching, with a slight displeasure on her face.

"The concubine is favored by the emperor, and now she has become a beauty, and the concubine wants a palace that belongs to the concubine herself."

When Wu Qing'er said this, her face was not red and her heart was not beating, as if everything was as it should be.

Meng Xilan raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh, it seems that my sister means that she wants to be the head of the first palace?" ”

In terms of position, she is not without this qualification. It's just that she has only been in the palace for a month, and she dares to make such a request, and she is really full of confidence in her heart.

"The concubine doesn't like to send people under the fence, and the concubine hopes that she can become the head of the first house."

Wu Qing'er said this seriously.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces changed slightly, especially Tong Yao's face, which suddenly became gloomy.

Wu Xue'er glared at her gloomily, and said in her heart: A new person is a new one, relying on herself to be favored, you can really say whatever you want.

When Meng Xilan heard this, she took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and said in a deep voice: "According to my sister's current position, it is not difficult to be the head of the first palace. There are not many harem concubines, and many palace rooms are empty. In this way, the palace will explain to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take care of it. However, this matter still needs the emperor's nod in the end...... Don't worry, this palace will do everything for you. ”

Wu Qing'er knelt down and kowtowed when she heard this, "Thank you for your kindness, concubine is grateful." ”

After she left, Tong Yao, who had a big belly, couldn't sit still.

"Niangniang, this Wu Qing'er is obviously going to make the concubine ugly!"

Tong Yao is now the lord of Yongchun Palace, and Wu Qing'er has only lived with her for half a month.

It's only half a month, and she came to the queen's mother to chew her tongue, saying that she wanted to be the head of the first palace, which was obviously indirectly saying that she wasn't.

Meng Xilan saw that her cheeks were slightly red, and she only said, "My sister is pregnant, why bother to be angry?" ”

Song Huaiyu also comforted her: "It's just a trivial matter." ”

Tong Yao dragged her heavy body and sat down again.

She lowered her head and stroked her stomach and said, "Niangniang, the concubine has always treated her very well. ”

Meng Xilan nodded: "This palace knows that you are all gentle-tempered people. Okay, okay, your body is so heavy, go back and rest early. ”

Hearing this, Tong Yao slowly got up, and with the support of everyone, he walked all the way out of Cining Palace.

Song Huaiyu picked up the tea bowl, and when she saw Meng Xilan's slightly distracted look, she only said, "Niangniang, is this Wu Qing'er too presumptuous." ”

Meng Xilan came back to her senses when she heard this, in fact, she didn't care about Wu Qing'er at all.

The person she misses most is her grandmother.

"Since the emperor has promoted her position, the palace should also prepare a generous gift for her. There are many places in the palace, so let her go. ”

Meng Xilan's gentle attitude surprised Song Huaiyu slightly, but after thinking about it, in the past two years, the sharpness in the queen's eyes has decreased a lot, and it seems that she really has no mood to fight.

Wu Xue'er heard this, but said: "Niangniang, Sister Tong is pregnant for the first time, and it is best to have someone by her side." As soon as Sister Wu left, the Yongchun Palace was deserted. ”

"Judging from the meaning of the concubine, it is better not to indulge Wu Qing'er too much. In case she is pampered and arrogant, make "

Hearing this, Meng Xilan's gaze swept lightly to Wu Xue'er's face, and said lightly: "You really don't have to make such a fuss. Being young and vigorous is inevitable. ”

She wasn't prepared to make a fuss about it.

Whether it's Wu Qing'er, or Shen Qing'er, or Huang Qing'er. She didn't care......

……

In the evening, Wuwu and Changsheng came to Meng Xilan's side together, and when they saw her silently in a daze, they said, "Queen Mother, what are you thinking?" ”

Lately, she has been like this from time to time, looking quietly at a certain place in a daze.

Changsheng walked over, sat beside her, pillowed her knees and said, "Queen Mother, are you unhappy?" ”

Worry-free and sensible, he handed the tea bowl that was already cold on the table to Zhu Qing, and said softly: "Let's change the cup of soothing tea." ”

Meng Xilan looked down at Changsheng and touched his forehead: "No, the queen mother is just thinking about things." ”

As the children grow up, their minds are more sensitive than they used to be.

Wuwu also sat over, and when he saw Changsheng pillowed on the lap of the queen mother, he reminded softly: "Brother, you will be tired like this." ”

When Changsheng heard this, he immediately sat up obediently.

Meng Xilan smiled slightly when she saw this. "You always listen to your sister like that."

Wuwu also sat down, gently grabbed her arm and said, "Queen Mother, in a few days, Erchen will accompany you back to see the old lady." ”

Although Mrs. Meng is not her own grandmother, she is her elder.

Meng Xilan patted her hand, only to feel that she was really sensible.

Early the next morning, news came from outside the palace that the old lady was afraid that she would not be able to do so.

Meng Xilan hurriedly left the palace and went home to visit.

For some reason, my grandmother, who hadn't recognized her for months, actually saw her for the first time and said, "Niangniang......"

Meng Xilan was slightly stunned when she heard this, and hurriedly looked at the elders in the family, Feng Shi smiled with tears: "Niangniang, the old lady has a very clear brain today, and everyone she sees knows ......."

Meng Xilan was overjoyed, but after thinking about it, she felt that something was not right. Maybe that's not a good thing......

Meng Xilan walked quickly to her grandmother's bedside, and when she saw that she was about to sit up, she gently pressed her shoulder and said, "Grandmother, don't get up, just sit down." ”

She stretched out her hand to brush her grandmother's gray hair, and said with distress in her eyes: "Grandmother, do you really feel better?" ”

Mrs. Meng just nodded, did not answer, lowered her head and grabbed her hand, rubbed it carefully, and said, "Niangniang's hand, why is it so cold?" The warm-up decoction, did the mother eat it on time? ”

She has been suffering from cold for several years. Grandmother always knew.

Meng Xilan held her hand back and strained slightly: "Everything is fine in this palace, grandmother don't worry." ”

Old Mrs. Meng shook her head again and again when she heard this: "Niangniang, this woman is different from men, and she is most afraid of being cold." Beware ......"

Meng Xilan nodded lightly.

After Mrs. Meng said this, her eyes fell behind her, and when she saw Changsheng standing there, she said happily again: "Isn't this His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" ”

Meng Xilan stabilized her mind and beckoned to Changsheng: "Come, say hello to your great-grandmother." ”

Changsheng came over in response, but before he could bow his head and salute, he was hugged by the old lady in his arms.

"Prince......" Suddenly, the old lady's emotions became a little excited.

Changsheng was taken aback, and only turned his head to look at his mother.

Meng Xilan held his little hand and gently comforted: "It's okay, great-grandmother just misses you." ”

Changsheng smiled slightly when he heard this, and gently hugged the old lady back. "Great-grandmother, I miss you too."

When the old lady heard this, she almost cried, she hugged the prince and whispered: "Our Royal Highness the Prince, you must grow up quickly...... Grow up in peace! Prince, when you grow up, you must protect your queen mother well......"

"Yes...... Great-grandmother. ”

When Changsheng saw her crying, he said, "Great-grandmother, why are you crying?" ”

The old lady touched his soft hair and said softly, "Because I am so happy to see our Royal Highness the Crown Prince." ”

Meng Xilan watched from the side, her heart was sour, and she hurriedly comforted her: "Grandmother, this palace will bring the prince back to see you more in the future." ”

The old lady hugged Changsheng for a while before she was willing to let go.

She knew she was sick, and she was sick. The next time I see the prince, I don't know when it will be.

Old Lady Meng touched Changsheng's face, and then looked at Meng Xilan and said, "Niangniang, it's rare for you to come back, I have something important to say, I want to talk to you." ”

When Meng Xilan heard this, she turned around and motioned for the others to retreat first.

Only their grandparents were left in the room, and the old lady was a little tired from crying, so she leaned back on the soft pillow behind her.

"Lan'er ......" was no longer there, and she called Meng Xilan's breast name and said, "My body is estimated to not last long." ”

Meng Xilan looked up at her when she heard this: "Grandmother, don't say such things, with Imperial Doctor Jiao here, grandmother will be fine." ”

The old lady shook her head slowly and pursed the corners of her mouth: "No matter how powerful Imperial Doctor Jiao is, he can't cure my illness." He's just a doctor, not an immortal. ”

She took Meng Xilan's hand, asked her to lean over and said, "Back then, it was a last resort to let you enter the palace. But I didn't expect that a moment of necessity would make you trapped in the palace for the rest of your life and unable to get out...... Lan'er, grandmother owes you, and the Meng family owes you. ”

While she was still sober, there were some things she had to say.

Meng Xilan's eyes were red, and her heart sank for a while. It was a bad feeling, as if they were parting from life and death.