In the past two months, Yongshou Palace, Yonghe Palace, and Yikun Palace have successively spread good news, and there have been many discussions inside and outside the palace for a while. In the palace, everyone is guessing the direction of the wind and is cautious.

In the Yikun Palace, Chunxi and Yunyue sat on the couch and listened to Mu Hui talk about the situation coming from Prince Yu's mansion.

"The situation in the house is already clear, Yu Fujin said that it is all under her control, and I hope that Niangniang should not worry. And congratulate Yun Guifei Niangniang and Guo Guiren on being pregnant, and specially sent a congratulatory gift. In addition, Yu Fujin told Niangniang to be careful in the palace. If there is a situation in the house, I am afraid that it will have nothing to do with the people in the palace. ”

After listening to Mu Hui's words, Yun Xi thought for a while, and Yun Yue said: "It seems that the few female relatives of Prince Yu's Mansion are not good at stubble. I don't know which one joined forces with the imperial concubine to deal with us inside and outside. ”

"Now, the imperial concubine's body is getting heavier and heavier, and I am afraid that she will give birth in two months. The information in her palace has always been rigorous, and we have not yet been able to find out whether she is pregnant with a man or a woman. Because she is pregnant, she is not good at us, and she is afraid that we will do it to her child. Chun Xi said: "In this way, she can only use the outside things to weaken Sister Han's strength." If I can make my sister hurt a lot because of this, or really make her lose the favor of Prince Yu because of Furong entering the palace, then I will have a strong help outside the palace. ”

But she didn't expect that Han Ji not only did not relax her vigilance because she lost her daughter and was betrayed, but was more favored and trusted by Prince Yu. Now, the infighting in the palace is still continuing, but the situation in the palace may not be in her favor. Yun Yue stroked her belly, looked at Chunxi's slightly bulging belly, and said with a smile: "In Yikun Palace, both of you sisters are pregnant, and Lan Xin in Yongshou Palace is also pregnant one after another. On the surface, although Lan Xin is her person, and she has the fourth elder brother born to Lan Xin by her side, she will not really trust Lan Xin in the end. ”

"The imperial concubine fell into the hands of her sister because she was pregnant, but this morning the emperor had already decreed that because her sister was pregnant, the harem would be taken care of by Concubine Hui and Concubine Rong. In the end, the child of the imperial concubine will be born before us, and it will be much easier to take back the power from the second concubine than from the hands of the sister. Thinking about the situation when Wei Yangqi came over to announce the decree early this morning, in the past half a year, the power of the harem has changed hands twice, and at this time it seems that it is evenly matched, which is not good for anyone, but it is not good for anyone.

If Tong Ruofei really gives birth to a prince at that time, and then regains the power of the harem, I am afraid that it will not be far from the throne.

"Concubine Hui is no longer the person of the imperial concubine, and Concubine Rong has always been close to us, at least this period of time is smooth, and the imperial concubine does not dare to make any big waves." Yun Yue said: "You don't have to worry so much, even if her child is born smoothly one day, it may not be bad for us." Things are not yet at a critical juncture. ”

"Having said that, this matter is a thorn in your heart and mine, and if you don't pull it out, you won't have peace for a day." Chunxi recalled that she had met Tong Ruofei in Cining Palace yesterday, she was a mother, but it was different, and she was full of smiles all day long.

Yun Yue was not as worried as she was: "You have been worried lately, looking ahead." Since the imperial concubine is pregnant, you have begun to sit like pins and needles, and you can't be idle every day. ”

Chun Xi smiled bitterly: "Where can I calm down." In the harem, there are five concubines who are pregnant one after another, which is a big deal for the royal family. The Empress Dowager and the emperor are naturally very happy, and the extension of their children and grandchildren is the greatest joy for them. But for us, it's an ordeal. ”

"Concubine Hui and Concubine Rong have arrived." The conversation between Yunyue and Chunxi was stopped because of the arrival of the second concubine Ronghui, and for the sudden visit of these two, Chunxi was a little surprised, but it was also reasonable.

After a few words of greeting, Ma Jia Yiqing brought the topic to business: "We just took over today, and we encountered a big problem. I heard that the concubine was here with Concubine Yi's sister, so she came over with Concubine Hui to ask for advice. ”

Yun Yue looked at the two of them, a little unclear. Yesterday was fine, but today the holy decree has just arrived, and as soon as the power is handed over, there is something going on in life.

"What's the matter?" Yunyue asked.

"Today afternoon, Ling'er, the palace maid of Chengqian Palace, was found stealing the jade bracelet of the imperial concubine and wanted to sell it out of the palace." Na Layan Hui said.

Yun Yue didn't care, but said: "Since this matter is from the Chengqian Palace, and the imperial concubine is clear, and the punishment is according to the regulations, why do you have to come to the palace." ”

Na La Yanhui sighed, and said with some embarrassment: "If things are really just like this, it will be easy to do." But when Ling'er was arrested, the little eunuch in my palace accidentally beat her to death. ”

"What? Killed? Yunyue and Chunxi were shocked, and the palace maid said that it was not big or small, but it was not small. But it is the palace maid in the Chengqian Palace, although it is a crime, but when she is arrested, she will beat people to death, and the imperial concubine will definitely not give up.

"What did the imperial concubine say?" Chun Xi hurriedly asked.

Ma Jia Yiqing said: "She can't avoid people, saying that her body is uncomfortable, let us solve it ourselves." ”

Yun Yue was surprised: "She let you solve it by yourself so easily." ”

"But in this way, it is not easy to deal with." Na Layanhui said: "Although she didn't come forward herself, she sent her father-in-law Ni Hai over and asked about the results three times in an hour. If it really is for me and Concubine Rong to solve it on our own, it doesn't have to be like this. ”

"It seems that she is deliberately trying to make things difficult for you." Chun Xi chuckled: "Heh! It seems that she has always minded Sister Huifei's backboard to her in her heart. ”

Nala Yanhui naturally understood, nodded and said, "It is precisely because the matter involves my palace that I am here to conclude this matter." If I don't pay attention, she will secretly trick me into the game. ”

"yes." Ma Jia Yiqing also agreed: "In this way, if the punishment is too light, she will say that Concubine Hui is partial, and if the punishment is too heavy, she will say that we are acting ruthlessly." ”

"Actually, it's not that hard." Yun Yue, who had been silent for a while, spoke: "Instead of thinking that this matter is difficult, it is better to make trouble with the Empress Dowager." Even if the Empress Dowager blames you for not doing things well, it will be fine. After all, you've never been involved in harem matters before, and this is the first time you've encountered such a situation. The palace and the imperial concubine are pregnant, and it is inconvenient to interfere, and you are also helpless for a while, so you dare to disturb her old man. ”

"At that time, as long as the Empress Dowager is in charge, even if it is just a point or two, the imperial concubine will not dare to say a word about the two of you afterwards." Chun Xi thought this method was very good, and seconded.

Nala Yanhui and Ma Jia Yiqing had a happy face, they originally had such an idea, but they were not sure for a while, and they didn't dare to act rashly, which made things worse. At this time, with the recognition of Chunxi and Yunyue, they naturally have the confidence to act.

After the two of them walked out of Yikun Palace, Chunxi and Yunyue chatted again.

Today's matter, Tong Ruofei didn't just want to embarrass Concubine Hui, but more wanted to see if the power of the second concubine Rong Hui could be held tightly in his hands. When she regains power in the future, the virtue of the second concubine Ronghui today will naturally become the handle in her hands, which will be more conducive to her regaining the power of the six palaces.

"It seems that this imperial concubine wants to make some episodes before giving birth." Chunxi smiled contemptuously, Tong Ruofei's move today made her feel at ease. She is not afraid of Tong Ruofei's tricks, but what she is most afraid of is that she doesn't play tricks. Now, the harem concubines have learned from the past, and they will inevitably be careful of the children in their wombs. If she wants to make a fuss about her children again, I'm afraid it's not that simple. At most, he can only take custody away from the fifth elder brother and the seventh elder brother, borrow someone else's hand, and strike at it. But this is not a long-term solution after all, I am afraid that she already has more strategies in her heart to save the situation she lost.

Sure enough, as soon as this incident passed, there was another news of Suo Etu's dismissal.

Some people in the DPRK were impeached, saying that Suo Etu had misbehaved: First, Suo Etu's fifth brother Xinyu had always behaved lazily and repeatedly missed shifts. The emperor handed over the matter to Suo Etu to deal with, but Suo Etu gave Xinyu a lenient sentence and was only fined for one year. Second, Suo Etu's sixth brother Fabao was lazy and had been dismissed from his post as Minister of the Interior, and he only walked with the flag, but he still did not want to serve the court to atone for his sins, but instead shot for pleasure in the outer school, and Suo Etu failed to teach his lesson wholeheartedly. Third, Suo Etu is self-sustaining and increasingly pampered.

After discussion, he was removed from the position of Xinyuluan's envoy and leader, and he still attacked the first-class uncle. He was removed from the first class of the legal protection minister, and he was removed from the Minister of Parliament and the Minister of the Interior, and he was still the assistant leader.

This blow undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the Hesheri clan, and also cut off an arm.

"The imperial concubine is really good." In Yikun Palace, Chunxi was furious, but because of the child in her womb, she could only sulk and didn't dare to get angry.

"Niangniang, presumably the imperial concubine already knew that she had missed the throne at the beginning, and there must have been Lord Suo Etu who was in the way. And Lord Suo is the uncle of Empress Renxiao, and the imperial concubine must have a deep grudge against him. Mu Hui was relieved while being relieved: "This move is just to weaken Niangniang's power in the court." But without Lord Suo Etu, we also have Lord Mingzhu and Prince An and Prince Yu. The mother is angry because of this matter, if she hurts the child in her womb, isn't it her plan? ”

How could Chun Xi not see Tong Ruofei's strategy, but he lost the power of Suo Etu, and his actions in the future would not be so smooth. I only hope that Suo Etu is just planting a heel this time, and he will have the ability to return to the center of the imperial court in the future.

"Master Suo has been hit hard this time, and he will definitely not give up easily. The coming day is long, if there is a chance to turn over, Lord Suo will definitely not let it go. We still have a connection with Master Suo now, and we must not break it because of this. Send someone to the Efu Mansion to send a message, and ask Ming Shang to go to Lord Suo's Mansion in person, he knows what to do. ”

"Slave and maid, send someone over." Mu Hui saw that Chunxi was no longer so angry, so she turned around and left.