Chapter 217: Chronicles of Yongzheng's Harem 15
Chapter 217: Chronicles of Yongzheng's Harem 15
If Ulanara was always around, the queen would think she had a mental problem.
Doesn't she know that the Queen can persuade the Emperor to treat everyone equally?
But as a queen with power but no favor, there would not be much benefit for her to persuade the emperor to treat everyone equally, but the disadvantages were obvious: she would make the emperor unhappy.
The queen couldn't help but frown and sent away Ulanala Changzai.
After she left, the queen couldn't help but start to have a headache. She pressed her temples with her fingers and complained to her confidant: "How did my mother find this person? Does Nara Changzai think I'm a fool?"
"Your Majesty! Nara is often frivolous and immature, which is a good thing. If she was so young and thoughtful, Your Majesty would not be able to use such a person."
"Yes, she's a little stupid, but she still has a nice face. Well, let's make some arrangements. Zhao Changzai has had a hard time recently, and Jiuzhou Qingyan is still a long way from being open and honest. Let her make a fuss, and let the emperor know that there are more than just concubines in the harem."
"Zhao Changzai's personality is somewhat similar to that of Concubine Qi when she was young. They are both noisy. I just don't know if the emperor will be moved."
When people get older, they will miss the past. After all, Zhao Changzai and Qi Fei are related by blood.
"I don't know whether the emperor is moved or not. Letting her make a fuss is just to let the emperor know that the people in the harem are unstable. If the emperor really wants the best for the concubine, he should treat her equally."
It would be fine if there was no selection, as the old people in the palace were used to the situation where the imperial concubine was almost the only one favored, but how could the newcomers bear to be ignored like this?
Two days later, Yinzhen met Zhao Changzai on his way to visit the imperial concubine.
With the advice of someone thoughtful, Concubine Zhao wore an outfit that Concubine Qi liked when she was young. For a moment, it really reminded Yinzhen of the past.
But it was just a memory. He was not the kind of person who dwelled on the past. He always looked forward.
"Your Majesty, may your majesty be blessed with good health."
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Why are you here on such a hot day?"
Zhao Changzai's eyes flashed with a trace of grievance, and her maid beside her hurriedly spoke for her: "Your Majesty, you don't know, our young master is afraid of heat, and ice is faster. The room is even hotter than outside, so she came out to walk around."
Yinzhen was also afraid of heat, so when he came to see the imperial concubine, it was already evening. Although it was hot, it was definitely better than during the day.
Her reason is quite tenable.
Yinzhen frowned after hearing this and asked, "But someone is deducting your share?"
Zhao Changzai quickly shook his head: "That's not the case."
Actually, there is, but the Ministry of Internal Affairs is secretive and I dare not say it out! It's not like I'm really stupid enough to go against the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Even if there was no deduction, the share of the regular servants was just barely enough, so life was naturally not easy.
Yinzhen was also a prince before. The unfavored princes would inevitably suffer some hardships, and the unfavored concubines would naturally suffer even more. Thinking of this, he realized that when he came to the Old Summer Palace, he really ignored everyone except the imperial concubine.
"You go back first. I will come to see you when I have time."
A trace of disappointment flashed across Zhao Changzai's eyes. He would go see her again when he had time, but who knew when that would be.
Although she was dissatisfied and disappointed in her heart, her face was full of joy: "Yes, I am waiting for the emperor."
Perhaps he was thinking of the past. Although Yinzhen knew that Zhao Changzai was deliberately trying to intercept him here, he still said, "Su Peisheng, send someone to take Zhao Changzai back!"
The Ministry of Internal Affairs really needs a crackdown.
Su Peisheng: "Yes, Your Majesty."
When Concubine Zhao heard this, her face showed a sincere look of joy: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
Yinzhen left, leaving Zhao Changzai still immersed in surprise.
Concubine Nian had no idea that there was such a drama on the road. Seeing that Yinzhen came a little later than yesterday, she hurriedly said with concern: "Your Majesty must be very busy. You came much later today than yesterday."
Yinzhen didn't mention his encounter with Zhao Changzai, but changed the subject: "It's not too busy. Are you feeling unwell today?"
"With the emperor's concern, I feel much better."
As she said this, Concubine Nian's face was filled with a happy smile.
Yes, she had the highest position in the harem except for the queen, and her favor was unmatched. When she was pregnant, Yinzhen came to accompany her every day for many days.
How could she not be happy.
Yinzhen would ask about the imperial physician who treated her every day, and nodded when he heard her words: "You are in good health, which is the best. I can rest assured."
The two of them were very clingy and the whole night passed.
The next day, Yinzhen sent someone to tell the imperial concubine that he would not come that day.
After hearing this, the imperial concubine sent away the people in the imperial court and called her confidants.
"Go and keep an eye on him to see if he has gone somewhere else on purpose?"
"Yes, ma'am."
It didn't take long for Concubine Nian to get the news.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor went to Concubine Qi's place. I heard from you that the Emperor met Concubine Zhao on his way to our place yesterday, and he even sent someone to send Concubine Zhao back."
Concubine Nian's face suddenly darkened.
"I remember someone saying that Zhao Changzai is Concubine Qi's cousin. It seems that the rumor is true. Concubine Qi is good at vying for favor, and her cousin has taken advantage of her."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Emperor is no longer as kind to Concubine Qi as he was before. He is only doing this for the sake of the Third Prince. Your Majesty's most important thing right now is your belly."
Concubine Nian touched her belly. Although there was still gas in her stomach, it had subsided a little.
She finally understood that Yinzhen was no longer her prince alone, but the emperor of all the concubines in the harem and the people of the world.
But it's true that I feel bad.
On the other side, when Concubine Qi saw Yinzhen coming, she couldn't hide the surprise on her face.
She did want to help Zhao Chang with that matter, otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to imitate him so well, but she didn't expect that it would have such a good effect.
Concubine Qi thought Yinzhen would go to Zhao Chang's place! Unexpectedly, Yinzhen did not forget her.
"Your Highness, may the Emperor be blessed with good health and happiness."
Yinzhen took Concubine Qi's hand and helped her up.
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The two of them entered the house. Concubine Qi was also attentive. She led Yinzhen and recalled the past. She also mentioned the third prince. Yinzhen did not leave that night.
Yinzhen went to Concubine Qi. When Zhao Changzai got the news, she realized belatedly that she might have been used and became very angry.
"boom--"
The sound of porcelain breaking could be heard in Zhao Chang's room.
Then Zhao Changzai's exasperated voice rang out again: "What does Concubine Qi mean? She did it on purpose. She made me dress like that so that the emperor would remember her."
The maidservant who served Zhao Changzai was almost scared to death when she heard this. She immediately knelt on the ground and said, "My lady, please calm down. Walls have ears. If someone hears your angry words and spreads them out, it would mean that you are disrespectful to your superiors. If the emperor knew about it, he would be unhappy."
Zhao Changzai's sanity was finally restored.
"Then tell me, what should I do? I risked offending the Imperial Concubine by intercepting the Emperor, but in the end Concubine Qi got the benefit. What did I gain from that?"
"My lady, you can't say that. Don't forget that Concubine Qi is related to you by blood. With this relationship, Concubine Qi has benefited from you, so you can naturally collect some interest. Although Concubine Qi has some affection for the emperor, she is old after all."
Zhao Changzai's eyes lit up: "You mean I should show weakness to Concubine Qi, and then let Concubine Qi push me in front of the emperor."
"After all, Concubine Qi has served the Emperor for many years. Even the Empress cannot match her understanding of the Emperor. If you can receive Concubine Qi's instruction, it will be a matter of time before my Lady is favored."
Zhao Changzai was moved. Her ability to enter the palace had a lot to do with Concubine Qi.
Since it's already tied together, it's okay to tie it deeper.
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