The Self-cultivation of the Noble Concubine Who Eats Melon

Han Jinyi's heart was churning constantly, and his heart was heavy for a while. The queen mother had already reached in before she returned to the palace, and she didn't know what would happen after she returned to the palace.

Thinking of this, he looked at Yun Zhao again, and said slowly, "Yun Zhao, you came to Beijing late, do you know the relationship between the empress dowager and the emperor?"

She was afraid that Yunzhao would not know what was going on here, and would suffer a big loss when the queen mother returned to the palace.

"I know a little." Song Yunzhao nodded, "But there are still many things I don't know."

Han Jinyi sighed, "I just thought that you might not be clear about some things, so I took this opportunity to clarify with you, lest you be tricked."

"If you don't come, I plan to invite you to come one day." Song Yunzhao said with a smile, "The two of us want to go together."

Han Jinyi was also happy, knowing that Yun Zhao had plans in mind, she didn't find it strange, so she whispered to her, "Speaking of which, our empress dowager is different from ordinary mothers..."

Song Yunzhao listened to Han Jinyi's narration, most of which were the same as what she read in the book, but there were also some differences. The perspective in the book was from the perspective of the heroine, but now he listened from the perspective of a bystander. People's impression is more three-dimensional.

Generally speaking, this is a person comparable to the Cai family. Of course, relatively speaking, the queen mother only has one child like the emperor, but the Cai family has three. Cai's dislike for her is because she is not a son. The reason for her dissatisfaction was that her son could not help her gain favor and get a better position in the palace.

One thing they have in common is that both of them are extremely selfish people.

Such people are the most difficult to get along with, extremely stubborn.

Moreover, it is impossible for the empress dowager to survive the time of the first emperor and raise the emperor. It is impossible to say that she has no skills. Maybe the empress dowager's skill points are not focused on fighting for favor, but you can't say that this person has no ability.

This is difficult.

"Anyway, you have to be careful. The empress dowager has a lot of disputes with the emperor, and you are the most favored concubine in the palace." Han Jinyi said worriedly.

Song Yunzhao nodded, "I'll understand once you say that, don't worry, I know how to do it."

Although Song Yunzhao felt that the queen mother was difficult to deal with, as long as the emperor stood by her side, she would not be afraid at all.

And the emperor obviously has this tendency, intending to use the hand of the harem to suppress the empress dowager. Judging from what happened in Shouci Palace, it is impossible to borrow from Concubine Zhuang and Concubine Wan. concubine.

It's just that Concubine Shu's IQ fluctuates from high to low, and she is not a reliable ally. At this time, Qin Xiyue doesn't have much weight in the emperor's heart, so the emperor still has to let herself go.

She wants to go up, but in what position to go up, it's up to her to decide.

"Then I'm relieved." Han Jinyi breathed a sigh of relief, "This time, the Shouci Palace incident has caused a lot of noise. Presumably, it has already spread to the outer dynasty. I don't know what will happen."

Song Yunzhao heard the implication of Han Jinyi's words. The emperor made many small moves year after year to weaken the power of the two prime ministers and courtiers to control him. In fact, the conflict has become very acute.

Now that they have the opportunity to add trouble to the emperor, they are naturally willing to do it.

Don't look at the right minister who lost face because of the fraud case, and the disaster relief made him regain his face, but he might not think of giving in when he wrestled with the emperor.

That's how it is in the struggle for power, one step back, one step at a time.

The emperor's temperament Song Yunzhao knew that he would not be willing to be suppressed by the courtiers. He was an emperor with a strong desire to control, and the late emperor had already neglected business in his later years, and the power in the court was in the hands of the two prime ministers, so he wanted them to hand over the power completely Don't say whether the prime minister is willing or not, those who are surrounded by them will not agree.

Song Yunzhao looked at Han Jinyi, and said with a little deep meaning: "The emperor is not the first time when he ascended the throne. Last year, when the fraud case came out, the emperor accepted a group of disciples of the emperor. After a few years, the future of these people will not be easy to say."

The emperor's disciples are naturally loyal to the emperor, and have nothing to do with the left and right factions. As long as he can break free from this person's network, he will have a place in the court in the future.

The smile on Han Jinyi's face relaxed after hearing this, "That's right, the emperor knows people and makes good use of them, which is also a blessing for the students."

She had to have a good talk with her father, and she couldn't easily get involved with the matter of the emperor and the two prime ministers.

Han Jinyi didn't stay for long either, she chatted with Song Yunzhao for a while and then got up to leave. Song Yunzhao sent her to the gate of the hall before turning back.

Only then did Mammy Yu come forward and said, "Master, I have let the servants go to see it. The Six Shang Bureau in Shouci Palace has already started repairing it."

Song Yunzhao smiled, "This time the action is really fast."

"It's okay if you don't hurry up. Even if they feel uncomfortable with His Majesty's will, they don't dare to play tricks on such a matter." Nanny Yu also said with a smile.

"How many days will it take to repair?" Song Yunzhao asked again.

Nanny Yu shook her head, "This servant didn't ask, but according to the speed of Liushangju, it would take five or six days."

"Then this speed is not fast. The Queen Mother will not be too far away when she returns to the palace. They have been repairing for so long, how long will the matters in the palace be delayed?"

A large part of the eaves collapsed, not only the exterior, but also the interior of the hall had to be repaired, and after the restoration, the walls had to be painted and incense arranged, all of which took time.

"It depends on how thorough the Liushang Bureau is, but Yan Gongzheng has always had his own ideas in doing things, and he has a way if he thinks of it." Madam Yu said.

Song Yunzhao knew that in real history, the relationship between Liushang Bureau and Gong Zhengsi was different from that in the book. In the book, Gong Zhengsi led the Liushang Bureau, but in history, the Six Shang Bureaus and one department performed their duties.

Now, the author has written a hodgepodge, whether it is Gong Zhengsi or Liushangju, they are all integrated.

Thinking of Gong Zhengyanyu, when Song Yunzhao first met her, he felt that this person was not easy to get along with. She was not only able to bend and stretch, but also had her own system in doing things. Such a person would hardly be influenced by the outside world, and it would be difficult for others to Easily shake her position.

However, right now, she and Yan Yu have neither interests nor personal disputes, and they can barely get along peacefully. As for the future, we have to wait and see.

"Is there any movement from Concubine Shu's side?"

"It's also strange. Cuiwei Palace is as stable as a mountain after such a big incident happened this time." Nanny Yu said with a smile.

Song Yunzhao was overjoyed, "Last year Concubine Shu suffered a lot, she learned to be smart. And it's about the Empress Dowager, Concubine Shu should have her own plans."

"What the master said is true." Nanny Yu nodded with a smile, "Do you still need to keep an eye on the affairs of the Shouci Palace?"

"You don't have to stare at the people back." Song Yunzhao shook his head, "Now Concubine Shu is doing nothing, Concubine Wan and Concubine Qin Wanyi are both sick, and there is only one concubine Zhuang left. If you want to come to Shouci Palace, Concubine Zhuang Definitely won't pretend to be her."

If she wants to use the Queen Mother's hand to suppress her, Concubine Zhuang will definitely not ignore the affairs of the Shouci Palace, and all the troubles she suffers now will be credited to the Queen Mother in the future.

Nanny Yu's expression was not so good when she heard that, she said softly, "Concubine Zhuang, this is targeting the master."

Song Yunzhao smiled lightly, "There's nothing to be afraid of. Concubine Zhuang has a good plan, but whether she can get what she wants may or may not be what she thinks."

With the empress dowager's temper, it's not something anyone can easily persuade to buy. This kind of person always puts interests first, and if he smiles at people today, he can kill him tomorrow.

Cooperating with such a person is tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger.

The matter of Shouci Palace really caused a lot of disputes in the previous dynasty. Fortunately, the emperor made a quick decision and ordered to take the queen mother back to the palace in person. The emperor went to the palace in person.

The night before the emperor's trip, the emperor came to Wangyou Palace to spend the night, and the two of them did nothing. She could feel that the emperor was not in a good mood, as if he was suppressing something.

She can understand that every time she sees Cai, she is also in this mood, unable to shake off, struggling with her all the time, like this for many years, the kind of irritability is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Early that morning, Song Yunzhao got up to send Feng Yi away. Before leaving, she reached out and hugged him, "I'll wait for the emperor to come back."

She still remembers the way the emperor looked at her, which made her feel a little strange to him at that moment.

As soon as the emperor left, the atmosphere in the harem felt a little different. Qin Xiyue, who was recuperating from illness, had already recovered from his illness. In the past two days, he was always visiting the harem. Yun Zhao admired his diligence.

Concubine Wan is different, she has not recovered from her illness, and the gate of Roufu Palace is closed tightly, with an attitude of ignoring everything.

On the contrary, Concubine Zhuang was extraordinarily active, not only staring at the renovation of Shouci Palace, but also set up a tea banquet for everyone in the harem to drink tea, but Yun Zhao refused because she was unwell.

Concubine Shu didn't go there either, Concubine Wan was recovering from illness, Lu Zhixue didn't even find an excuse, she just said that she didn't like tea very much, so she didn't want to disturb Concubine Zhuang's pleasure. Han Jinyi and Feng Yunjin were not as sharp-tempered as Lu Zhixue, so they couldn't refuse, so they could only go to the banquet.

The next day, Han Jinyi and Feng Yunjin came to Wangyou Palace. After hearing what they said, Song Yunzhao knew that Concubine Zhuang's banquet was to clean up the empress dowager.

"The emperor didn't come down with a decree, but the concubine Zhuang is very virtuous, she deserves to be the number one virtuous person in the harem."

Song Yunzhao looked at Han Jinyi, probably really angry. It was not easy for her to say that.

Feng Yunjin added a few words from the side, "Jieyu doesn't know that Concubine Zhuang wants the palaces to collect some money for the reception banquet. Not only is there a banquet, but she also wants to prepare a meeting gift for the Empress Dowager."

Song Yunzhao: ...

As expected of Concubine Zhuang!

"You all agreed?" Song Yunzhao looked at the two and asked.

Han Jinyi sneered, "It's so virtuous to ask for a hundred taels per person when you open your mouth."

Song Yunzhao was also shocked, "One hundred taels?"

The annual salary of a concubine is three hundred taels, that of a noble concubine is two hundred taels a year, and that of a nobleman is only one hundred taels a year. But the income of fifty taels and thirty taels.

Of course, in addition to the annual basic salary, the emperor will give extra rewards when major festivals, concubines celebrate birthdays or give birth to children. Sometimes it is directly paid, sometimes it is rewarded with precious treasures. As for the reward, it depends on the emperor's mood.

But these hidden incomes are not fixed. After all, Song Yunzhao is probably the only one who has cried poorly to the emperor since the founding of the country.

In addition to the royal income, there is also the concubine's natal family subsidy, but the natal family's subsidy is also much, and the concubine has to maintain the usual expenses. In addition to the rigid consumption such as clothes and jewelry, there is also a big expense of rewarding the palace.

Besides these, how much silver can be left?

The third concubine would not take one hundred taels seriously, but what about the other concubines?

Taking Yun Zhao as an example, it is very difficult to live only on the monthly salary, not to mention going to the imperial dining room for extra meals, even if you want to make an extra beautiful dress or a piece of jewelry, you have to carefully weigh it.

Now she has the emperor's subsidy, plus the small treasury before entering the palace, and the money from Xie's family later, so she can live a comfortable life. She has these incomes, but others may not.

Concubine Zhuang asked for a hundred taels to open her mouth. There are so many people in the palace, how much money must be collected, how much can be spent on the banquet, and the rest of the money will be used to buy gifts for the Queen Mother to receive the Queen Mother. so much money?

This gift was sent by Concubine Zhuang, and the Empress Dowager would only remember Concubine Zhuang's gift, even if concubines in the harem paid for it, they only carried the sedan chair for Concubine Zhuang.

No wonder Han Jinyi's face was so ugly. It's not that she can't afford the money, but she doesn't want to.

"Jieyu didn't think of that either, did she?" Feng Yunjin nodded and said.

"I didn't expect that." Song Yunzhao sneered, "Concubine Zhuang is really a big hand, you agreed?"

Feng Yunjin shook her head, "Someone did answer at that time, but my concubine, Concubine Han Gui and several others did not answer."

"I'm afraid I will offend Concubine Zhuang." Song Yunzhao laughed.

"If you offend, you will offend." Han Jinyi sneered, "It's not that I can't afford money, but if there is one time, there will be another time. This case cannot be opened."

"That's true. Besides, there are rules and regulations in the palace for the empress dowager to pick her up. Why bother to go to such lengths? In the end, it's because the empress dowager Zhuang wanted to please the empress dowager, but she made us bleed." Feng Yunjin's tone became a little hostile.

Is this a silver thing?

Yes and no.

Song Yunzhao suddenly thought of Qin Xiyue, looked at the two and asked, "How does Qin Wanyi express her position?"

"They don't lack that one hundred taels," Han Jinyi said.

Song Yunzhao raised his eyebrows slightly, "Qin Wanyi has been very close to Concubine Zhuang recently, and this matter came out very suddenly. Concubine Zhuang used to do things mainly on stability, but this time she wants everyone to contribute money. When it comes to money, whether it is Everyone should be extra cautious, this incident is indeed a bit surprising."

"Jieyu means that Qin Wanyi offered advice?"

"It's hard to say for sure, but judging by Qin Wanyi's way of doing things, it is indeed somewhat possible."

"Jieyu makes sense. No wonder I also feel that something is wrong. It makes sense if you say it like this. In the past, when something happened in the palace, I didn't see Concubine Zhuang accept money with anyone."

"It's just that I still don't understand one thing. Doesn't Concubine Zhuang know the impact of this move on her?" After Han Jinyi said this, she was still puzzled. With Concubine Zhuang's previous disposition, why would she do such a thing?

Can't figure it out, can't figure it out.

Feng Yunjin thought about it and said, "Maybe it has something to do with Jieyu."

Song Yunzhao: ...

Facing Song Yunzhao's strange eyes, Han Jinyi's depressed mood also dissipated a little, looked at Feng Yunjin and said, "Why are you talking about Jieyu?"

Song Yunzhao also listened attentively, she was also curious.

Feng Yunjin looked into the eyes of the two of them and said directly: "When our group of beautiful girls did not enter the palace, the three concubines in the palace checked and balanced each other. There was no such thing as who was strong and who was weak. Trying to suppress Jieyu all ended in failure. Under such circumstances, if you want to suppress Jieyu, you have to rely on your strength, and there is only the Queen Mother in this palace."

Because only the queen mother can contain the emperor.

As long as the empress dowager restrains the emperor, it will be twice as effective to deal with Jieyu.

"So, in order to please the Empress Dowager, Concubine Zhuang will not take any damage to her reputation, so what if this matter is spread? Others will only praise Concubine Zhuang for her understanding and respect for the Empress Dowager. "

As for whose credit is in the queen mother's heart, will others care?

Won't.

Only the concubine who lost the silver would mind, but the concubine who lost the silver was inferior to Concubine Zhuang, and had no favor and support, so she had to swallow this loss forcefully.

Song Yunzhao thought it made sense, she looked at Feng Yunjin and asked, "Is there a way to break the situation?"

Feng Yunjin hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Perhaps, only the appearance of Concubine Shu can be justified."

Although Jieyu is favored, her status is not as high as Concubine Zhuang's, so she is naturally a dwarf.

"It's not easy to persuade Empress Concubine Shu to come forward." Han Jinyi said with a frown.

Song Yunzhao thought for a while and said, "It's not difficult."

Feng Yunjin was not surprised that Jieyu said this, but Han Jinyi was a little surprised. She asked, "Could it be that Jieyu is going to show up?"

"It's not impossible." Of course, Song Yunzhao couldn't watch Concubine Zhuang forge weapons to deal with her, so let's dismantle her stove first, nothing else is important. "However, you also have to help me deliver a message."

"That's no problem, but if Jieyu confronts Concubine Zhuang like this, Concubine Zhuang may target you even more in the future." Han Jinyi said worriedly.

Feng Yunjin said casually: "Even if Jieyu keeps her own place, will Concubine Zhuang let her go?"

Of course not, as long as Song Yunzhao gets pampered in her way, they are enemies.

"It shouldn't be too late. Let's split up into two groups and act immediately." Feng Yunjin said.

Han Jinyi nodded immediately, "Yes."

Song Yunzhao stopped the two of them, "In whose name are you releasing the news?"

The two who said it were taken aback.

Song Yunzhao glanced at the direction of Cuiwei Palace, "Go back and wait for my news first, you can tell the people you have made friends with first, and only say that Concubine Shu is dissatisfied with Concubine Zhuang's actions, and don't say anything else."

Feng Yunjin immediately understood, "The concubine is waiting for good news from Jieyu."

Han Jinyi realized later that if they wanted to drag Concubine Shu into the water, they couldn't throw her into the water first, she had to go down willingly.

Thinking of this, Han Jinyi felt a little guilty.

After leaving Wangyou Palace, she whispered to Feng Yunjin: "Let's do this, what if Concubine Shu angers Jieyu?"

"If you're not sure, how could Jieyu mention Concubine Shu?" Feng Yunjin smiled, "Concubine Shu will definitely not see Concubine Zhuang's glory in front of the Queen Mother."

This is the check and balance between the three concubines.

It's not that she couldn't think of this idea before, but she couldn't persuade Concubine Shu to make a move.

But Jieyu was different, she always felt that Concubine Shu treated Jieyu differently from others, but she couldn't tell what the difference was.

Song Yunzhao made up his mind, specially changed into a bright and gorgeous dress, and led the people straight to Cuiwei Palace.

In Cuiwei Palace, Concubine Shu was talking to Nanny Wen, she obviously knew about Concubine Zhuang's actions, she was full of displeasure, when she heard Song Yunzhao came, the corners of her mouth twitched, and she said to Nanny Wen: "At this time Come to the door, there must be nothing good."

Nanny Wen smiled and said: "Your Majesty said yes, but if Song Jieyu came here for Concubine Zhuang's affairs, it would not be a bad thing."

"Call someone in." Concubine Shu said sullenly.

"Yes." Nanny Wen went out with a smile, and quickly invited people in.

"The concubine has met Concubine Shu, and the empress is well." Song Yunzhao entered the hall and saluted.

Concubine Shu felt a headache when she saw Song Yunzhao, but she still said to her: "Song Jieyu is really a rare guest, why did you come to this palace today? Sit down and talk."

Song Yunzhao took the seat to thank, and then said directly: "The reason why the concubine came, I think the empress has already guessed."

Concubine Shu didn't make any detours, looked at Song Yunzhao and said, "If you came here for Concubine Zhuang's affairs, I don't have any good ideas."

Song Yunzhao: ...

It's a pleasure to refuse with your mouth, but your eyes don't say that.

Song Yunzhao sighed pretentiously, and then said: "Since the empress said so, the concubine has nothing to say, just wait for the empress dowager to return to the palace, with the actions of the empress dowager Zhuang, she will definitely become a concubine appreciated by the empress dowager, if the empress dowager appreciates it , Concubine Zhuang's reputation will definitely rise to a higher level, and by then, Concubine Shu and Concubine Wan will be wronged."

Concubine Shu knew that Song Yunzhao's words were provoking dissension, but she was unhappy when she heard it. She looked at her and said, "So what?"

"Since Concubine Shu doesn't care about being under Concubine Zhuang, you don't say anything about being a concubine." Song Yunzhao stood up after speaking, "The three empresses have been equal in the palace for many years. Since the empress can think freely, Yun Zhao will It's a villain's act, so I don't disturb the empress, the concubine will leave."

"Stop!" Concubine Shu looked at Song Yunzhao who was leaving as soon as he said he would.

Song Yunzhao looked back, "Is there any other orders from your empress?"

"sit down."

Song Yunzhao hesitated for a moment, but sat back down again.

Seeing her like this, Concubine Shu became even more angry, but it was hard to let her anger go. Although she knew that she was pretending, what if it was true?

After the popularity is gone, and then invite people back, isn't her face a face?

"Since you are here, you must have an idea, let's talk about it."

Song Yunzhao looked at Concubine Shu holding her breath, and really couldn't figure it out. It was clearly a matter of mutual benefit. What did Concubine Shu imagine to make herself so angry.

"The concubine's idea is very simple. Concubine Zhuang raising money is against the palace rules. As one of the three concubines, Concubine Shu should seek justice for the suffering concubine."

Song Yunzhao's intention of inciting her to fight with Concubine Zhuang was simply undisguised. How could she speak such a shameless tone?

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