allonlinenovel Chapter 231 Stability
Chapter 231 Stability
"Yesterday, the Emperor went to Chuxiu Palace for the last time. He wanted to stay overnight, but when the Emperor delegated his power to the palace, that idiot Shen Meizhuang actually said she wanted to ask the Empress for more advice."
"How stupid does she have to be to say something so hurtful?"
"When I see others in trouble, I can even have an extra bowl of rice."
As Concubine Hua spoke, she couldn't help but slam her hands and laugh, with mockery and disdain flashing in her eyes.
"Sister Hua, I remember the imperial physician's instructions to you not to be overly happy or sad."
An Lingrong stared at the person who was so happy that he wanted to jump up and dance.
"The Emperor said that I had given birth to three children in a row and asked me to take good care of you."
"Sister Hua, you probably knew the news in advance and decided to make things more difficult for me?"
"Lingrong, I don't have any, it's just too..."
"Master, Concubine Shu said that the Emperor asked her to take care of your baby!"
Songzhi's voice rang out in the house, and she was so excited that she almost cried.
"Are you saying that the Emperor has given in and allowed me to give birth to this child?"
Concubine Hua excitedly held An Lingrong's hand and confirmed it again and again.
"Sister Hua, the emperor does have this intention. But I advise you not to let your guard down."
"I suspect the Queen Mother has her hand in the Huanyi incense."
"The Queen has lost her power this time. The Queen Mother might attack the people in the harem in a rage."
Although An Lingrong didn't know the empress dowager well, the fact that a palace maid who was selected into the palace at a young age could fight her way out of the late emperor's harem showed that she was not a good person.
The emperor seized the queen's power by taking advantage of the drugging incident, which was tantamount to a loud slap in the face of the empress dowager.
Her people accidentally found out something, but An Lingrong was unable to figure out anything from it for the time being.
"I heard that Concubine Cao was seriously ill, and the higher-ups ordered Princess Wen Yi to be sent to the prince's residence overnight."
"This victim of mine hasn't bothered Princess Wen Yi, so why would the Queen Mother?"
Princess Wen Yi once lived in the Yiku Palace for a period of time. She was a good girl when she was not crying. Concubine Hua had held her child several times in her arms in order to get her to bring her children.
Even though she wanted to skin Cao Qinmo alive, she never thought of taking revenge on Princess Wen Yi.
"The current emperor is not the most suitable heir in the Queen Mother's eyes."
The Queen Mother was dismissive of the Emperor she gave birth to, let alone his child.
All the departments of the Imperial Household Department had to send tributes to Shoukang Palace, even the Flower and Plant Room which had almost no income was no exception.
This was learned by the person she had planted from Chang Xi when he was drunk.
Just as Chang Xi said when he was drunk, "The Empress Dowager is the most noble person in the world. She is almost buried up to her neck in the earth. Why is she still thinking about the few melons and dates in the hands of her servants?"
An Lingrong also wanted to know the reason, but the spy planted in Shoukang Palace was still doing sweeping work and could not get access to any confidential information in the short term.
She could only keep the doubts in her heart and secretly increase her vigilance against the Queen Mother.
"Sister Hua Guifei, the Queen is now half-dead. The Queen Mother will definitely not let the power of the harem fall into the hands of others."
"If I'm not mistaken, the Ulanara and Uya clans will send their daughters into the palace."
"Those of us who hold power in the palace are thorns in the eyes and flesh of others."
"Lingrong, what should I do? I still want to live a peaceful life for a while."
Concubine Hua was fully convinced that since the emperor had disliked these annoying people, she could live a peaceful life raising ducks, geese and children.
After hearing what An Lingrong said, she felt that her joy was in vain and instantly turned into a sad face.
"Sister Hua, the harem is destined to be a place of endless fighting. Don't overthink it. The most important thing is to give birth to the dragon fetus safely."
An Lingrong will take care of the rest.
"Lingrong, the Emperor has asked me to be in charge of the distribution of allowances and the deployment of palace servants. This..."
These two are the rights that the old queen desperately wants to hold on to, and she seems unable to settle down.
For a moment, An Lingrong thought darkly, does the Emperor not want Concubine Hua to give birth to the child in her belly?
"Sister Hua, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has its own set of rules. If you ignore them for now, things won't get out of hand."
"How about Sister Hua pretend to be sick?"
Concubine Hua, who just felt better, nodded dejectedly.
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager are truly mother and son, neither of them is a good person!
"Sister Lingrong, what place did the Emperor put you in charge of?"
"The Imperial Tea House and Tea Storehouse have been added, which is a good job."
Concubine Hua nodded in agreement and spoke in a low voice.
"There's a saying in the palace: The emperor comes and goes, but the baoyi remain."
"When the servants below offer gifts, you must accept them, sister."
An Lingrong understood that everyone would get a share of the benefits.
If she doesn't take it, and the people under her don't take it, how can the empress dowager take it?
If you are too different, you will definitely be suppressed by both sides.
"Before, the flower and herb room was not profitable, so I didn't remind you."
What Concubine Hua said was true. Apart from planting a few people, An Lingrong didn't even get a pot of flowers into Yonghe Palace.
Because the emperor divided the palace power from the queen, everyone in the harem began to move around.
An Lingrong had just woken up from her break when Baoque came to report.
"Master, Concubine Jing is bringing the Seventh Prince to see you."
"Bring people in quickly."
After the two sides exchanged greetings, Concubine Jing, who was holding the Seventh Prince, spoke with a smile.
"Your Highness, ever since I had Hongxia, I have had something to look forward to."
"Hongxia is well-behaved, but he has never had a playmate his own age. May I ask if he can play behind the Sixth Prince?"
An Lingrong observed carefully and found that the Seventh Prince was indeed as slow to react as the rumors said, and his eyes were not as bright as those of other children.
But looking at how plump and fair he is and how dependent he is on Concubine Jing, you can tell that he is well taken care of.
"That's fine, but Hongzhan is naughty and I'm afraid he might hurt the Seventh Prince."
"My Lady, it's inevitable for children to have bumps and bruises. Perhaps with a playmate, Hongxia will be more lively."
Concubine Jing did not have high expectations for the Seventh Prince, and she hoped that after the future emperor ascended the throne, he would allow her to live out of the palace with her child.
Everyone in the palace laughed at the Seventh Prince for being stupid, but they didn't know that only a prince like this could make those in power and the heir feel at ease.
"Master, didn't Concubine Jing want the Sixth Prince to play with the Seventh Prince? Why did they go back so soon?"
"Seventh Prince is still young and cannot stay outside for long."
Concubine Jing was remembering the favor she had shown her by sending the Seventh Prince to her, and as soon as she got some power in the palace, she came to show that no matter what was done in the future, she would be the one to follow his lead.
There are many smart people in the palace.
"Bao Que, do something for me."
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In the dead of night, the sound of porcelain breaking could be heard from the main hall of Jingren Palace.