Xianxia version of Water Margin

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Strong people never complain about the environment.

This sentence is particularly suitable for Empress Dowager Zheng.

When Jiang Hongfei was at Zhu Lian's place, Empress Dowager Zheng was very worried, fearing that Zhu Lian and the others would not be able to serve Jiang Hongfei well, and that Jiang Hongfei would not be happy.

After thinking about it, Empress Dowager Zheng personally went to the front line to serve, and sent the three Zhu Lian sisters, Zhao Huan's concubines, and female officials all to Jiang Hongfei's bed.

Jiang Hongfei never expected that except for Zhu Lian and Concubine Zhu Shende, all Zhao Huan's women were virgins.

Jiang Hongfei thought to himself: "Zhao Huan is such a good man. Not only did he give me his kingdom, but he also left his own women untouched and left them to me."

What made Jiang Hongfei very comfortable was that Empress Dowager Zheng arranged it very well. Even if some women were unwilling to serve Jiang Hongfei, after Empress Dowager Zheng's guidance and training, they all came to serve Jiang Hongfei obediently.

The key is that they served Jiang Hongfei like a fairy.

Jiang Hongfei reciprocated the favor. After staying in Zhu Lian's palace for a few days, Zhu Lian was made a noble concubine, Zhu Shende and Zhu Fengying were concubines, and Zhao Huan's other concubines and female officials who served Jiang Hongfei were all rewarded. The next night, I came to the palace of Queen Mother Zheng.

The next day, Jiang Hongfei named Empress Dowager Zheng as a virtuous concubine and internal minister, temporarily helping him manage the harem in Bianliang City.

This shows how satisfied Jiang Hongfei is with Queen Mother Zheng.

As soon as Jiang Hongfei left, Zhao Ji's concubines Wang Guifei, Qiao Guifei, Cui Guifei, Wang Xianfei and Wei Xianfei came to visit Empress Dowager Zheng.

What surprised Concubine Wang and the others was that when they arrived, Queen Mother Zheng hadn't gotten up yet, but was lying lazily on the bed.

Seeing that all Zhao Ji's living concubines came to visit her, Empress Dowager Zheng was about to get out of bed to entertain them.

Like Empress Dowager Zheng, Wang Guifei was originally a maid of the Qinsheng Empress Xiang - they were the two maids who were rewarded to Zhao Ji by the Empress Dowager when Zhao Ji ascended the throne.

Moreover, Wang Guifei also contributed the most children to Zhao Ji - she gave birth to King Yun Zhao Kai, King Jing Zhao Ji, King Su Zhao Shu, Emperor Chongde, Emperor Baoshu, King Xu Zhao Di, Emperor Xi Shu, and Prime Minister Zhao Zha, five sons and three daughters, a total of eight children!

But even so, Wang Guifei failed to become the queen, even though the only son that Empress Dowager Zheng gave birth to to Zhao Ji, Prince Yanchong Xi, Zhao Yu, died not long after he was born.

This was certainly due to Empress Dowager Zheng's superb methods, but also because Wang Guifei did not compete with Empress Dowager Zheng.

I think back when Empress Dowager Zheng and Concubine Wang Guifei were with Zhao Ji, Empress Dowager Zheng was almost twenty years old at that time, but Concubine Wang Guifei was only fourteen and didn't understand much yet. It was Empress Dowager Zheng who took Concubine Wang out hand in hand.

Therefore, the relationship between Queen Mother Zheng and Concubine Wang is very good.

How to describe the great relationship between Empress Dowager Zheng and Concubine Wang?

Let's put it this way, even if Empress Dowager Zheng's adopted son Zhao Huan and Wang Guifei's eldest son Zhao Kai competed for the throne, it did not affect the relationship between Empress Dowager Zheng and Wang Guifei.

Since their relationship was particularly good, Concubine Wang didn't shy away from anything. She stepped forward and said, "Sister, please don't get out of bed. Let's talk and then leave."

After hearing this, Empress Dowager Zheng didn't show any politeness to Wang Guifei and the others, so she sat back and said, "Oh, I'm getting old, so I can't help but struggle."

Concubine Qiao asked with concern: "Mom, are you okay?"

Empress Dowager Zheng smiled and said: "What's not a big deal about this kind of thing is that he has more tricks than Daojun when he was young. When you and I go to bed in the future, please remember to bring more maids with you, so as not to be like me, who can't even get out of bed. "

Seeing that Empress Dowager Zheng spoke about this matter without hesitation, Concubine Wang and the other ladies really didn't know how to respond to her words.

Seeing this, how could Empress Dowager Zheng, who had a delicate heart with seven orifices, not know what Wang Guifei and the others were thinking?

She said: "Alas! At this point in our country, all living beings should be considered. Even if Tao Lord knows about this, he will also understand us."

The Empress Dowager Zheng has said so. The key point is that the Empress Dowager Zheng has personally proofed it. What else can others say?

Concubine Wang was silent for a while and asked, "Has Your Majesty ever said what he would do to Kai'er and the others?"

Empress Dowager Zheng said: "I didn't dare to ask him directly. You guys also know that with our status, if we rashly ask your son, it may be counterproductive."

Empress Dowager Zheng also asked Wang Guifei and other daughters: "You guys must also remember not to act rashly."

Wang Guifei and others thought the same. In front of Jiang Hongfei, if they showed too much concern for their ex-husband's son, they might arouse Jiang Hongfei's resentment.

Empress Dowager Zheng added: "Although I didn't dare to ask him, I did ask Concubine Chen and Concubine Liang De beside him. They said that the royal family and clan of the former Liao Dynasty took the initiative to serve in the Yuan Dynasty and were arrested. They are all locked up in Shangjing, and I think most of the Zhao family is also like this."

Hearing what Empress Dowager Zheng said, Concubine Wang and the other ladies felt their hearts twitching. Except for Concubine Wei Xian, they all had sons who were imprisoned by Jiang Hongfei.

If they go by what Empress Dowager Zheng said, their sons may be imprisoned for the rest of their lives.

Concubine Wang Xian's son, Prince Yi Wang Zhao, has just grown up and will be imprisoned for the rest of his life. That would be too sad.

Concubine Wang Xian couldn't accept it. She asked, "Sister, what should I do?"

Empress Dowager Zheng comforted her and said: "This matter cannot be rushed. It needs to be planned slowly. The most urgent thing is not to offend him. Otherwise, not only you will suffer, but your children may be affected."

Hearing what Empress Dowager Zheng said, Concubine Wang Xian thought the same thing. Now, the Yuan and Song Dynasties have not yet completely decided the winner. There are too many uncertainties. At this time, it is impossible to want Jiang Hongfei to release the royal family and clan of the Zhao and Song dynasties. possible.

Then, Queen Mother Zheng took the initiative to say: "I don't think I can sleep with you tonight. Who of you wants to sleep with me?"

Queen Mother Zheng seemed to be talking to Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao, Concubine Cui, Concubine Wang and Concubine Wei, but in fact she was mainly talking to Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei.

Obviously, Queen Mother Zheng hoped that one of Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei would sleep with her tonight.

There is no way, relatives are close and distant, and friends are thick and thin.

Although Concubine Cui and Concubine Wang have a good relationship with Queen Mother Zheng, Concubine Wang is the best sister of Queen Mother Zheng, while Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei were maids of Queen Mother Zheng.

——It can be said that Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei were also cultivated by Queen Mother Zheng, especially the former.

One night nineteen years ago, Zheng had her period and it was inconvenient for her to go to the battle, so she appointed Concubine Qiao to go to the battle on her behalf.

As a result, Concubine Qiao fulfilled her mission and gave birth to Prince Jing Zhao Qi for Zhao Ji in one battle. Later, she gave birth to Prince Ji Zhao Xu, Prince Bin Zhao Cai, Prince Yi Zhao Pu, Prince Yun Zhao Gong, Prince Ankang Zhao Yu, and Duke Ying Zhao Yue for Zhao Ji one after another. She gave birth to seven sons for Zhao Ji alone. Her fighting power was amazing, so she was very favored by Zhao Ji.

The key is that Concubine Qiao was also very nostalgic and righteous.

Before she became famous, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei were good friends. The two agreed that if they became rich, they would not forget each other.

So, after Concubine Qiao became favored, she recommended Concubine Wei to Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji did not refuse Concubine Qiao's face and took the time to visit Concubine Wei once.

Concubine Wei was also very competitive and gave birth to Prince Kang Zhao Gou for Zhao Ji in one go.

Queen Mother Zheng did not feel jealous because the two young maids who served her gave birth to sons for Zhao Ji and she died after giving birth to a son for Zhao Ji. Instead, she took the initiative to take Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei as her goddaughters and took the initiative to ask for titles for them.

It is worth mentioning that when Zhao Ji visited Concubine Wei, he was just giving face to Concubine Qiao. In fact, he did not like the tall Concubine Wei.

Therefore, after the one time, Zhao Ji, who had no shortage of women, forgot about Concubine Wei and never went to see her again.

In terms of status, Zhao Ji just followed the convention and gave Concubine Wei a title of Jieyu after she gave birth to Zhao Gou, and then there was no further expression.

Later, it was Queen Mother Zheng who mediated and Concubine Wei was promoted to Xiurong.

As for Concubine Wei's status, it was Zhao Huan who gave Concubine Wei the title after Zhao Gou took the initiative to ask Jiang Hongfei to negotiate peace.

In short, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei were both close confidants of Queen Mother Zheng, and even regarded Queen Mother Zheng as their mother.

When Jiang Hongfei destroyed the Zhao Song Dynasty and locked up all the daughters of the royal family and clan in the harem, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei were also the first to surrender to Queen Mother Zheng and follow her lead.

Therefore, although Concubine Cui and Concubine Wang saw that Queen Mother Zheng was biased towards Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei, they still dared not speak out.

Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei, who were highly expected by Queen Mother Zheng, were somewhat hesitant about whether to seize this opportunity? !

Although they also knew that as long as Jiang Hongfei was willing, they would definitely follow the footsteps of Zhu Lian and Queen Mother Zheng.

But Wang Guifei's eldest son Zhao Kai is 23 years old, Qiao Guifei's eldest son Zhao Qi is 20 years old, and even Zhao Gou is already 17 years old. It is really hard for Wang Guifei, Qiao Guifei and Wei Xianfei to rush to serve Jiang Hongfei.

Especially Wei Xianfei.

You know, Zhao Gou is now away from home, the only one who has escaped the net in the royal family of the Zhao Song Dynasty. It is not certain that Zhao Gou will ascend the throne and become emperor one day, and she has the hope of being taken away by Zhao Gou. If she loses her virginity, it may become Zhao Gou's black history.

Seeing that Wang Guifei, Qiao Guifei and Wei Xianfei did not speak, Cui Guifei was overjoyed, and she quickly took the initiative to ask: "Why don't I go!"

Zhao Ji's other concubines may still have feelings for Zhao Ji and are unwilling to do anything to let Zhao Ji down.

But Cui Guifei is definitely not among these people.

In fact, Concubine Cui was no longer a concubine. Four years ago, she was demoted to a commoner and sent to the cold palace by Zhao Ji.

The reason was that when Concubine Liu, whom Zhao Ji loved, died, Queen Mother Zheng organized the concubines to mourn, and everyone else cried, but Concubine Cui did not cry.

Zhao Ji liked Concubine Liu, and was very sad to see that Concubine Liu died. Concubine Cui could understand.

But how could Zhao Ji vent his anger on her?

Just because everyone else pretended to cry with Zhao Ji, and she couldn't cry, did she think that she and Liu Kangsun used witchcraft to kill Concubine Liu?

——Zhao Ji believed in Taoism, and Concubine Cui also catered to his preferences and asked her family to find a Taoist priest named "Liu Kangsun" who was good at divination for Zhao Ji. However, this Liu Kangsun liked to talk nonsense about good and bad fortune, so Zhao Ji thought that the death of little Concubine Liu was related to him, so he arrested him and imprisoned him, and also demoted Cui, who introduced Liu Kangsun, to a commoner.

In Concubine Cui's view, Zhao Ji completely ignored the fact that she gave birth to a son and five daughters for Zhao Ji. Just because of a little thing, he demoted her to the bottom and sent her to the cold palace. He was too heartless.

Moreover, the emperor may never know what the cold palace means to a woman in the palace, especially a woman in the palace who once had a glorious life.

That means that even eunuchs and palace maids dare to bully her; that means that she may have to live a dark life for the rest of her life.

Let's put it this way, if Jiang Hongfei hadn't called, she might have to die alone in the cold palace.

After all, Jiang Hongfei was her benefactor, and she should repay him with her body.

The key point was that she hated Zhao Ji, and because of hatred, she wanted to cheat on Zhao Ji, and it would be better if the target was Zhao Ji's enemy.

The key point is that when the emperor changes, she will definitely want to find a new identity. She does not want to be reduced to a palace maid when she was once a noble concubine.

Seeing Concubine Cui seizing this opportunity, Queen Mother Zheng glanced at Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei Xian who still didn't know what she had lost, and then said to Concubine Cui: "Okay, then go and prepare and come over before dark. Mo Don’t forget to bring some people who care about you.”

Although Concubine Cui is not as lovable as Empress Dowager Zheng, she also understands that a romantic emperor like Jiang Hongfei will not only favor her, especially since she is already thirty-two and is no longer young. If you want to capture Jiang Hongfei's heart, you must find some help.

Does Concubine Cui have any help?

Needless to say.

Concubine Cui also trained many maids, and her sister and niece were also in the palace.

To take a step back, even if Concubine Cui has no one, there is no problem. As long as she has the opportunity to serve Jiang Hongfei, there are always women who will come to her.

You know, the most indispensable thing in this harem is women.

really!

Seeing that Concubine Cui had secured this opportunity, Concubine Wang Xian moved her eyes slightly, and then said goodbye to Empress Dowager Zheng: "Sister, I..."

Concubine Wang Xian didn't know how to tell Empress Dowager Zheng that she wanted to go to bed with Concubine Cui. After all, she also wanted to lose face.

Who would have thought that Queen Mother Zheng smiled very understandingly and said, "Go ahead. If Concubine Cui doesn't want to, just say that I asked you to find her."

After hearing this, Concubine Wang Xian quickly bowed to Empress Dowager Zheng: "Thank you, sister!"

After saying that, Concubine Wang Xian hurriedly chased Concubine Cui.

After Concubine Wang Xian also left, Empress Dowager Zheng said to Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei Xian, "You guys really think that I can't stand this kind of thing. Only cows that die from exhaustion can be damaged by plowing." I'm just giving you my chance."

After hearing what Empress Dowager Zheng said, Concubine Wang, Concubine Qiao and Concubine Wei Xian realized that not counting Jiang Hongfei's harem in Yanjing, there were more than 5,000 women here alone. Excluding the old and young, there were more than 3,000. This If they take their turn slowly, there is no telling when it will be their turn.

Empress Dowager Zheng added: "Although you are younger than me, how can you compete with those little girls in their teens and twenties? Your only advantage is your status, but in his harem, the Empress Dowager and Empress There are dozens of princesses and concubines. What does your little advantage mean? If you don’t take the initiative, how will you stand a chance? If it takes a few more years, when you reach my age, it will be you. Even if he has this intention, he no longer has this intention.”

At this time, Concubine Wang is thirty-seven, Concubine Qiao is thirty-eight, and Concubine Wei Xian is thirty-four, all of whom are no longer young.

Although they all look very charming and are similar in age to Jiang Hongfei, it is well known that men always prefer young ones.

So what Empress Dowager Zheng said is not unreasonable.

Empress Dowager Zheng added: "Think again, your son is now in his hands. If you don't know how to protect or mediate, who can you expect to help you?"

As soon as Empress Dowager Zheng said this, Concubine Wang and Concubine Qiao were enlightened and regretted that Concubine Cui and Concubine Wang Xian had taken away this opportunity. Only Concubine Wei Xian remained silent.

Unexpectedly, Queen Mother Zheng looked at Concubine Wei Xian and cursed: "You are the stupidest one."

Concubine Wei Xian was startled and didn't understand why Empress Dowager Zheng said that.

Empress Dowager Zheng did not give in. She said bluntly: "Gou'er will probably not come back, and there is a possibility of going against him. Do you dare to guarantee that he will not vent his anger on you?"

When Concubine Wei Xian heard this, her face turned pale with fright!

Empress Dowager Zheng added: "If I were you, I would quickly find a way to help you, so that when disaster strikes, not only will you be punished, but the family will also suffer."

Only then did Concubine Wei Xian wake up completely! She understands that Zhao Gou's absence may not be a good thing for her, and she may suffer more of Jiang Hongfei's anger.

Concubine Wei Xian quickly knelt down to Empress Dowager Zheng and begged: "Mother, please save your daughter!"

Zhao Gou is a variable, and Empress Dowager Zheng cannot guarantee whether she will be able to use Zhao Gou in the future?

Therefore, after Empress Dowager Zheng thought about it, she still gave Concubine Wei Xian a hand:

"I can't always arrange for the older ones like you to sleep with him, as that might arouse his resentment. So, after today, I will first arrange for Mei Niang and the younger ones to sleep with him. After three to five days, I will make arrangements again. You go to bed, and you must behave well when you arrive..."

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