Volume 2 Watching Chapter 4 Psychological Warfare
Coming out of Chengqian Palace, Chun Xi still looked sullen, and Xuan Ye couldn't help but quip: "It's sad to lose chess?" You don't win a lot on weekdays. ”
"I've only beaten you a few times." Chun Xi pouted and said, "Most of them are whether I lost well or not." ”
"If you lose this time, won't you win it back next time?" Xuan Ye told her what she usually said, hoping that she would think about it a little and be happier.
Unexpectedly, Chunxi was even more bored, and she couldn't lift her spirits at all: "I played chess with my sister and never won." Although today's result has long been known, it is uncomfortable to lose in front of others and leave it to others to laugh at. ”
"This Han girl's chess skills are indeed exquisite, no wonder Concubine Tong will ask her to learn chess."
"Isn't it, it's embarrassing for me."
"You brought it on yourself. Knowing that he would lose, he just made excuses to look at people, and he had to play chess with her. Xuan Ye naturally saw the little abacus in her heart, and she didn't break it. He knew that in her heart she did not accept the result of a year ago, and she never believed that the real culprit was Song Changzai. She wants to find out who is behind the scenes, so even if it is a risk, she asks Han Ji to enter the palace to help.
Xuan Ye was also moved by Chunxi's trust in him, and after meeting Han Ji, he understood what kind of temptation it was. She believed so much that she wouldn't like the new and hate the old and fall in love with that perfect woman.
Chunxi stopped talking, she just wanted to help her sister gain Concubine Tong's trust. Let Concubine Tong know what kind of threat Han Ji is to her. This is a psychological war, as long as Concubine Tong thinks she hates Han Ji, then their purpose is already half accomplished.
The facts also proved that everything she did was not in vain, and the news that Chunxi was defeated by Han Ji in Chengqian Palace the next day spread throughout the harem. They spread Xuan Ye's distraction when he saw Han Ji, and said that the emperor was like losing his soul when he saw her. Those who have been looking forward to falling out of favor are instantly full of hope.
And Chunxi has indeed been decadent for several days, but it is not just because he lost the chess game, he deliberately pretended to be sad and dissatisfied. also because that night, there was the good news that Zhong Cui Gongrong had given birth to a little elder brother, which made Chunxi think of his child again, and he was bitter.
I have to say how desirable the luck of Rong Guiren is. And she has always been favored by Xuan Ye, but she always can't have good news.
Dr. Lu said that there were many diseases that fell because of dystocia last time, and it took time to recuperate, and it was difficult to get pregnant in the short term.
This blow is undoubtedly a sharp sword for Chunxi. After all, no matter how much a man loves and spoils a woman, if that woman can't give birth to a son and a half daughter for herself, these favors will be lost over time.
Chunxi's trust in Xuan Ye is not just because of his kindness to her. It's just because she herself is willing to believe. If she didn't have that only supportive trust, I'm afraid it would be when she fell from the clouds to hell.
When everyone was happy about Chunxi's sadness, Chunxi learned from Xuan Ye that he planned to change the establishment of the Internal Affairs Office and set up a respectful room under it to manage the palace maids and eunuchs in the harem.
Chunxi was the first to know about this, so she naturally got the first opportunity. In order to act conveniently in the future and consolidate his own power, then the Jingshifang must have her talents. Once this news spreads, I believe that Concubine Wan and Concubine Tong will not let go of such a great opportunity, and they will want to arrange their own people. At that time, I am afraid that it will be easier for someone to be inserted in my palace.
Chun Xi had a plan in her heart, so she asked Mu Hui to find a consultant. Previously, the consultant had done her a favor, but then she was too busy with other things to ignore this person, and he seemed to be very patient and did not rush to ask for a reward. Now, when I think of him, I feel that he should be the most suitable person. After all, he has a heart that wants to be on top. He will not miss such an opportunity.
"I remember, I met Grandpa Gu two years ago." Chun Xi looked at the advisor who was kneeling on the ground. Before looking for him, Chunxi had already asked Wei Yangji to investigate his details. He didn't have any background, but his family was poor when he was a child, so he was sent to the palace, and he worked hard for many years to get a position as deputy chief supervisor in the royal superintendent, but he was pressed by the chief manager Liu Zhengxiang everywhere.
"Back to the little master, the slave investigated the details of the Yikun Palace for the little master two years ago." The consultant is also smart, although he doesn't know why he was found today, but when he heard Chun Xi say this, he naturally mentioned the past.
"I still remember that at that time, Father-in-law Gu said that he wanted to be with a good master, I haven't seen him for so long, has my father-in-law found a good master?" Ushiki said tentatively.
"The slave has been busy for more than two years, where do you have time to please others, not to mention, in the heart of the slave, the best master belongs to you, the little master."
"In that case, why haven't you ever come to me?"
"The slave always pays attention to the little master, and when the little master has something, the slave can't help, and he doesn't have the face to see you."
"Good!" Chun Xi was overjoyed and listened happily: "Since you are willing to follow me, I am also a person who cherishes talents, as long as my father-in-law does something for me, it will definitely give you the greatest benefit." ”
"The little lord commands." When the consultant heard this, he was secretly happy. It seems that such a long wait was not in vain.
"I heard that you have always been at odds with Liu Zhengxiang, and he is above you everywhere, you should hate him very much."
"Gonggong Liu is Concubine Tong's mother, so the slave naturally can't compare."
"What I want you to do has a lot to do with him. The emperor has already intended to set up another department, called the Honoring Office. The special director respects the edict to handle all things in the palace and the etiquette that should be fulfilled, undertakes the transfer of various yamen of the internal affairs office, collects money and grain from the outer treasury, and screens and replenishes the eunuchs in the palace. In other words, it is the one who specializes in the eunuchs and palace maids. The position of chief steward is elected from the deputy head of the palace and above the eunuch. When the time comes, you and Liu Zhengxiang will definitely fight. Do you think you still have to bow down to him? ”
"Niangniang wants the slave to be the manager?" The consultant was stunned, hearing her say this, it seems that the power of this chief is greater than that of the eunuchs in the Qianqing Palace, will the emperor not find his own cronies, but choose from other places in the palace?
"Then it depends on whether you have the ability to do it. If you want, I'll help you behind the scenes. ”
"Doesn't the emperor personally arrange people?"
"The emperor will not touch the people in the palace. What's more, the emperor also wants to change the various institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. When the time comes, most of the eunuchs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will go to the worship room. Such a good errand is no worse than the status of Liang Jiugong and Liang's father-in-law next to the emperor. ”
"Since the little master trusts the slave so much, the slave must live up to expectations." The advisor promised.
Chunxi listened to his promise, and also achieved his goal, and said no more, letting him go back.
Mu Hui sent him back, and asked curiously: "Little master, can this power really be greater than that of Liang's father-in-law?" ”
"For many years, the emperor has been pampering Liang Jiugong, which has led to him now running rampant in the palace, but he has been by his side since he was a child, and he has not been removed from his position. Now the establishment of this worship room is also to find someone to manage the palace maids and eunuchs in the harem. also let Liang Jiugong know that he is no longer the most proud person among the eunuchs. This is Xuan Ye's original words, when Xuan Xi heard this, he also jokingly said that Liang Jiugong has worked hard for many years, but don't let him sink to the bottom all of a sudden.
"Then the little master just mentioned that even the Ministry of Internal Affairs needs to be reformed, but is it true?" Mu Hui asked again.
"That's right. I believe that the emperor will make an order soon. ”
What Chunxi expected was right, within ten days, Xuan Ye issued an order to change the relevant institutions of the Internal Affairs Office Yamen during the Shunzhi period to the Guangchu Division, the Duyu Division, the Zhangyi Division, the Accounting Division, the Construction Division, the Shenxing Division, the Qingfeng Division, and the Shangxi Yuan. and set up a worship room under it.
"Now, as long as the consultant successfully sits in the position of the head of the Jingshi Room, the little master will have an additional force to protect in the future." After Mu Hui heard the will, she was overjoyed.
"Don't let people know that the consultant is my man. You send him a message and ask him to find a chance to find Concubine Wan. ”
"What are you looking for Concubine Wan for?"
"If you want him to be pulled down so quickly, I'm not enough. If Concubine Wan fell in love with him, she would definitely not let go of such a good opportunity to compete with Concubine Tong. When the time comes, we only need to help him secretly again, and this position of chief will not be able to escape. Chun Xi is full of confidence, and everything she does now is just a foreshadowing for his day.
Now she understands that the emperor's love alone is not enough. If you want to maintain this love, you must first protect yourself.
Regardless of whether Concubine Tong is the mastermind behind the scenes, at least, it is an indisputable fact that she once wanted to take her life. Then she couldn't let Concubine Tong sit there so peacefully.
Now for Concubine Tong, she is just a small character. Concubine Tong has been waiting for the emperor to get tired of her, so she found Han Ji to deprive her of favor and make her lose everything. Then she has to let Concubine Tong know that she will be the biggest threat in her life.
After Chun Xi knew that the consultant firm had won the support of Concubine Wan, she found an opportunity to say a few good words for him in front of Xuan Ye. Xuan Ye obviously already had an idea, and when he heard what Chun Xi said, he immediately decided on the position of the head of the consulting firm.
Of course, before all this went so smoothly, Chunxi had already used a trick to disqualify Liu Zhengxiang from running for election. It's no wonder that Liu Zhengxiang himself is not angry, and he actually went to give a gift to Concubine Tong at such a time.
Send it, I haven't found the right time, and I actually sent it in person when there were many people. Coincidentally, that day, Lan Xin was following Hui Guiren to Chengqian Palace to greet Concubine Tong, and Lan Xin saw it clearly.
Afterwards, Mu Hui didn't forget to boast about how wise she was to let Lan Xin leave Yikun Palace in the first place.
"I'm afraid it's our luck this time, I don't think that Lan Xin is trusted by Concubine Tong. Concubine Tong is very shrewd and doesn't trust others easily. This is what Han Ji said when Han Ji and Chunxi had a secret meeting.
Chunxi didn't ask Lan Xin to really win Concubine Tong's trust, if she was herself, I am afraid that she would have to beware of such a person who suddenly came out of her enemies and approached her.
It's like Shu Sleeve, doesn't she always guard against her?