In the palace, the reason why Li Chongyi's position can be promoted is because of Concubine Li's blessing.

On the same day, Concubine Li watched the two pieces, and in addition to praising Song Yuru, she also told the emperor something: "Your Majesty, you are just a concubine except Li Chongyi, and you didn't punish her for anything else, and you didn't want to raid her house, right?" ”

The emperor was a little strange: "Where is there a concubine who has copied the house?" There are no dynasties or dynasties. Even if the ministers were raided, it was also to collect evidence of the ministers' crimes, was it because they wanted the ministers' property? As for the confiscation of the finances of the house later, it was discovered that the minister's property was ill-gotten gains, and this would be confiscated. Otherwise, isn't it necessary to return it to the minister after the house is raided? Aifei is familiar with books, she should have seen such a record? ”

Concubine Li smiled gently and said, "Yes, the concubine is a little puzzled by some of the things that happened in the palace because she knows this." ”

The emperor was even more strange: "Where is the puzzle? ”

Concubine Li still said in a slow voice: "For example, Li Chongyi this time, the emperor only demoted her position, and that Chongyi can't live in a big palace like Zhaoyang Palace, so she naturally has to move." It's just to move, it's just to let the slaves and maids move the things in the palace to Yufangzhai. However, those minions, who didn't know what was going on, actually raided the house, and it is said that Li Chongyi's things are basically gone. ”

The emperor was stunned for a moment, and half angry said: "These dog minions, how dare you? Although the emperor was annoyed with what Xiao Xi did, Xiao Xi's biological mother, Li Chongyi, had followed the emperor for many years after all, and this affection was still there, the emperor was annoyed for a while, demoted her position, and had no idea of putting her to death.

Concubine Li actually didn't want to speak for Li Chongyi, she and Li Chongyi had a lot of grievances. So, she immediately said, "Actually, this is not the first time. Two years ago, Empress Yang was deposed and sent to the cold palace. However, the emperor didn't want to confiscate Queen Yang's things? Poor, when Empress Yang died, she didn't even have a decent thing. Back then, Empress Yang's luxury was known to all the palaces. ”

"After Empress Yang was abolished, it was Li Chongyi who was in power in the palace. At that time, she was still a virtuous concubine. Her Zhaoyang Palace suddenly became extravagant, and there were many more exquisite and precious things. When the emperor went up, didn't he find out? ”

In this way, the emperor's anger is smaller, it turns out that Li Chongyi has suffered unequally, and she has done it to others before.

The Emperor said, "Where have I ever paid attention to these little things? In fact, if it weren't for some time ago, Concubine Ai, you forced me to visit Li Chongyi and Zhaoyang Palace, I haven't been there for many years. ”

"However, when you say this, I have some impressions, as if in Zhaoyang Palace, there is a large screen of red sandalwood and white jade hundred beautiful pictures, that thing is a treasure, vaguely seems to be the dowry given by the Yang family when Queen Yang entered the palace. I was still a little surprised at the time, thinking that Li Chongyi had also made something similar. From this point of view, it should have been taken by Li Chongyi from Empress Yang's palace. It is really a poor person, and there must be something to hate. ”

Concubine Li didn't say anything, she didn't want to say anything about other concubines in front of the emperor, she changed the topic and said: "Actually, similar things have happened a lot in the palace. If the palace concubines are favored, naturally all kinds of supplies will be enriched, and if the palace concubines are not favored, all kinds of supplies will be harsh. In fact, since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there have been strict regulations on the food and clothing of concubines of various positions in the palace. In addition to these, a certain amount of overspending is allowed every year, taking into account the actual needs. This is one of the reasons why so much silver is spent in the court. ”

However, the concubine looked at it coldly, and none of this was implemented. The favored concubines, or the concubines with high status, are naturally good in all kinds of supplies, but they are not abundant, but they are just according to the usage. Those who are not favored have a hard time living. It also makes some low-level palace concubines have no way, in order to survive, they can only rely on some high-level palace concubines, and the palace is thus forming a party for personal gain, and there is a miasma of trouble. ”

"The money has been spent, but it has no effect, but there have been more incidents, and the concubine feels that it is not worth it."

The emperor has been in charge of the government for so many years, and when he heard it, he immediately understood the root of the problem: "Concubine Ai, you can see it clearly." I haven't asked about any of these things. For so many years, the palace has been in charge of Queen Yang. She is naturally the one who obeys me and the one who disobeys me dies, but she is afraid that she will get a lot of money in this palace. Later, Li Chongyi was in charge, but I was afraid that these would fall into Li Chongyi's pocket again. In addition to these two people, there are also some of them, I am afraid that they will fall into the hands of the minions of the Internal Affairs Office who manage these people who have just bought. ”

"I investigated and punished corrupt officials in the previous dynasty, why didn't I think of investigating and punishing the Internal Affairs Office? Over the years, the Internal Affairs Office has always been managed by the queen, and the black smoke miasma is used to it, but I am afraid that a lot of pests will breed. Now, Concubine Ai is in charge of these, if she is free, it is best to sort it out, and it is only when you treat this villain. It's time to set up rules in this palace. ”

"I didn't expect that those low-level concubines would not be able to live so easily. It is said that when they entered the palace, they came to enjoy the glory and wealth of the royal family, but they did not expect that they did not enjoy the glory and wealth, but had to suffer, doesn't this seem that my virtue is not enough? Therefore, in this harem, there is a lot of right and wrong, and there is a lot of grievances. Aifei, you must improve this situation. ”

Concubine Li smiled and said: "The concubine is only a shallow learner, but I am afraid that it will be difficult to take on the big responsibility." ”

The emperor smiled and said, "Recently, I watched you deal with palace affairs and realized that Concubine Ai Xiu is actually a rare talented woman. Very well managed. These things, Concubine Ai thought that she would have a way to manage them. Of course, the closure has not been carried out yet, and it is indeed difficult to take measures if you are not right. Concubine Ai thought about what to do first, and after returning to the seal, Concubine Ai must take good care of this harem for me. ”

Concubine Li smiled and agreed.

Since Li Chongyi was dragged to Yufangzhai, she was angry, hateful, puzzled, and embarrassed, and immediately fell ill.

Fortunately, she has been in the harem for many years and still has some connections. Although the emperor issued a gag order, Li Chongyi still knew some news, knowing that it was because her son Xiao Xi had an adulterous affair with the abolished princess Su Liuli, and even Su Liuli was pregnant. was discovered by the abolished prince Xiao Yi, Xiao Xi was assassinated by Su Liuli and half dead, the emperor angrily called Xiao Xi over, and demoted his position, where do you know, Xiao Yi broke out at this time, seriously injured Xiao Xi, and Xiao Yi then died.

The emperor was sad and sad, so he naturally returned to the palace to kill her and demote her position.