Chapter 253: Another New Year’s Eve Banquet

After Yin Xun finished reporting, Empress Gu's complexion was complicated for a moment, and then she said the scene lightly, telling Yin Xun to go back to have a safe pregnancy, and try to give Chunjia a healthy heir.

"Your Majesty, since Yin Zhaoyi is happy, if it's cold today, please be kind..." Seeing that the Empress did not express anything other than these, Concubine Rui glanced at Yin Jian and coughed dryly, "According to the old rules or not?"

The old rule is that when Ji Lingzi was in power, pregnant concubines were exempted from asking for peace.

But this is special care for special times.

Because at that time Chunjia's knees were empty, no heir could be born in the palace, even if it was the humblest concubine, if there was any happiness, it would alarm the court and the harem.

But now that there are eight imperial heirs, even if it is conceived by a high position like Yin Xian, it is not so dangerous.

After all, so what if Yin Xuan wins a man in one fell swoop?

In terms of ranking, there are five princes; in terms of the nobility of the mother and concubine, don't the two princes raised by the queen compare with everyone else? In terms of birth mother's birth, who is worse than Yin Xian, Concubine De and Xie?

Concubine Rui said this now, but she seemed to take extra care of Yin Xian.

But Gu Zhen knew that the four of them were always getting close, so he didn't take it seriously, and said calmly, "Just follow the old rules."

Concubine Rui and Yin Xuan hurriedly thanked each other.

There was nothing else to do, so the concubines were ready to leave, and Gu Zhen would not keep them normally, but this time, after thinking about it, she let Yun Fenghuang stay and talk alone.

"Your Majesty mentioned to me the matter of your promotion to the imperial concubine." Gu Zhen and Yun Fenghuang had always looked at each other with disgust, and when the concubines had left, she didn't bother to be bothered, and said bluntly, "So among the four concubines, you are the most beautiful concubine." Concubine and Concubine Xian are vacant, who do you think is more suitable to fill in?"

Yun Fenghuang said: "It's good that the mother is in charge of this matter."

Anyway, Wei Hengyan has already occupied the position of Concubine De, and there is no one else under her who can be the fourth concubine for a while, and she has no objection to whoever takes the other two positions.

"I called you down to discuss it because I felt embarrassed." Gu Zhen frowned and said, "I will not hide it from you, the Princess Roukun mentioned at the court meeting before is now on the way with Wei He's envoy We will meet at the New Year's Eve banquet. What the courtiers mean is that although this is not qualified to match His Majesty, for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries, one of the four concubines must be allowed. So, the vacancy of the four concubines There is only one left. Concubine Rui was the most suitable one, and His Majesty also agreed. But now Yin Zhaoyi is happy, but it is a bit tricky."

"Even if you are happy, she is Zhaoyi, and there are two levels of wife and concubine." Ouyang Yanran's attitude was there, Yun Fenghuang always wanted to reciprocate, and immediately stood up as Concubine Rui, saying, "Besides, Yin Zhaoyi's temperament is far inferior Concubine Rui is stable and decent, being a concubine is almost enough, being a fourth concubine is a bit of a stretch."

Gu Zhen said: "But his father, Yin Qu, has always loved his daughter..."

"It's as if we people don't care about our mothers and don't love them." Yun Fenghuang said lightly, "How many prostitutes are not favored at home in this world? His Yinqu's daughter is a darling. Could it be that the house is just a piece of grass? Besides, this is a matter of the harem, and His Majesty will leave it to the empress to decide, so what right does he, a foreign minister, have to say?"

In fact, Gu Zhen doesn't like Yin Qu's pointing fingers. It should be said that normal people don't like to be questioned within the scope of their power. In fact, it's not for Yin Qu to stay here, but mainly to see if the attitude of Xianfei is consistent with his unanimous.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be embarrassing for Yun Fenghuang to demolish her after she promoted someone?

Seeing that Yun Fenghuang was also in favor of Concubine Rui at this moment, he said a few words of affection, implying that she could leave.

"Your Majesty, this concubine is entrusted with great care. Your Majesty trusts Ouyang Yanran very much now. Even if Ouyang's family gave up his grandson to marry the concubine, anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is just a temporary gain in favor of the concubine. Concubine Xian's position has been shaken, how could the Ouyang family have been on her side? It is necessary to support her family." After Concubine Xian left, she made new tea from left to right, and said to Gu Zhen, "I really can't think that Concubine Xian would dare to By supporting Concubine Rui, aren't you afraid that after Concubine Rui becomes the fourth concubine, she will get a chance to retaliate?"

Gu Zhen sighed: "Why do you still say this now? How long does a good concubine rely on her status to compete for favor? When she cheated on Yuan Niangniang, Yuan Niangniang was the concubine Yue, what is she herself?"

I thought about it left and right, and sighed slightly.

I really don't understand why the Son of Heaven doesn't like such an honest and consistent person like his mother, and prefers Yuan Lianniang, Yun Fenghuang, who is not worry-free?

... When Yun Fenghuang returned to Huanhua Palace, he sent someone to deliver a message to Concubine Rui, saying that the empress had left him to discuss.

Of course, she would not tell Concubine Rui that Empress Rui also wanted to pick Concubine Rui as the top position, but said: "There are only two vacancies for the fourth concubine, and one must be reserved for Princess Weihe. I have hinted that the queen will leave you the remaining one. So, it turned out that the queen was very hesitant when Yin Yu was happy today. Just now, the palace talked with the queen for a long time in the Chongchang Palace, and the queen nodded reluctantly. You should be more careful in your work these two days, and don't let the queen catch the wrong place. It's not easy for me to excuse you at this time, if you miss the opportunity, wouldn't you be upset?"

Concubine Rui knew that there was water in these words, because Gu Zhen was not the kind of queen who would play tricks, and she always acted conservatively.

Her status is higher than that of Yin Xuan, and she has always held the power in the palace. She should have been given priority in the fourth concubine.

But I still thanked him respectfully and sincerely.

There is no way, Yun Fenghuang may not be able to ensure that she will make up the fourth concubine, but it will certainly destroy her possibility of being promoted to the fourth concubine.

After all, it is not easy to offend.

The small twists and turns caused by Yin Xuan's pregnancy disappeared in such a silent way.

Soon it was New Year's Eve, and it was only noon when Yun Fenghuang began to put on a lot of make-up. Chen Jing came over and told: "Wei He's emissary entered the city last time, and Princess Roukun was indeed accompanying him, and she also said that she wanted to have a banquet on New Year's Eve." Come on, dance for His Majesty."

"Then the people in this palace are really lucky." Yun Fenghuang had no interest in this foreign princess, but he didn't mind giving a warning, and said lightly, "It's just that she just wants to dance, it's all about her. A person who is a concubine for His Majesty, who shows his face in public like this, but treats the harem of our dynasty as something? Can anyone just enter?"

Let Chen Jing go and express this opinion to the queen.

Empress Gu was very annoyed, and said: "Princess Roukun's dance was reported by the Ministry of Rites and His Majesty did not object. If Concubine Xian thinks it is inappropriate, why not tell Her Majesty herself. I am very busy at the moment, but I have no time to invite you." Your Majesty, come here."

The main thing is that Chunjia is indeed very busy today, and the queen may not be able to invite her if she goes to invite her.

Chen Jing returned to the Huanhua Palace to return to his orders, and asked Yun Fenghuang if he wanted to invite Chun Jia over.

"The Empress is not in a hurry for such a trivial matter, what are we in a hurry for?" Yun Fenghuang shook his head, Chun Jian accepted this Princess Roukun just for the consideration of the previous dynasty, he didn't care if this princess was a virtuous and virtuous woman.

Why should she rush to remind him to pay attention to others?

It's just a convenient way to add trouble to others, if it doesn't work, forget it.

So he waved his hand to let Chen Jing not have to worry about this matter, and went to find out how to dress up in other palaces, so that he could be more serious than others.

In the evening, the well-dressed Concubine Xian supported Chen Jing's hand to get on the walking chariot. Because the two imperial heirs were too young, she didn't bring it on. Instead, she led the two nieces to the banquet together.

She checked the time when she was going out, and at this moment, people had already arrived, even Wei He's envoys were sitting at the bottom.

When Yun Fenghuang went down to look for Princess Roukun, these people were also inquiring about her identity.

So a girl with childish eyebrows and a somewhat graceful figure who was surrounded by them just happened to look over and exchanged a glance with Yun Fenghuang.

Yun Fenghuang just glanced casually, but the young girl's eyes were full of provocation.

The eyes were divided, Yun Fenghuang smiled lightly, and said to the left and right: "But that's it, the number one beauty in the prairie, so be it."

These words are actually a bit demeaning to belittle Princess Roukun. To be fair, this girl has a very good appearance, and Yun Fenghuang can be regarded as Chunlan Qiuju, each has its own merits, but compared with Yi Xingen's stunning beauty, it is inferior to Yi Xingen.

Now that Yun Fenghuang said this, of course everyone on the left and right agreed, muttering that Princess Roukun is not very good, and knowing Concubine Xian's attitude, they don't like this princess.

Underneath, Princess Roukun raised her chin, and asked her left and right in a low voice: "Is that the concubine Xian? The most beloved concubine of the emperor of Central Plains?"

"She is the most beloved concubine of the Emperor of the Central Plains in the past two years." An official under her whispered, "A few years ago, the most beloved of the Emperor of the Central Plains was Mrs. Chunke who grew up with his childhood sweetheart. Come on. After this virtuous concubine entered the palace, it is said that she quickly defeated Mrs. Chunke and won the favor of the emperor of the Central Plains. Their current empress is the second. It is rumored that no matter whether it is the empress Yuan or this successor, the virtuous concubine The concubine is very afraid, there is nothing to do with her."

After a pause, he continued, "The emperor's eldest son and eldest daughter are now being raised by this virtuous concubine. Of course, the princess does not need to worry. Your entry into the palace involves diplomatic relations between the two countries. The virtuous concubine should not be confused and take the initiative to find fault. .”

Princess Rou Kun snorted and said, "I don't think this concubine is very good. The Emperor of Central Plains has a good vision."

"Princess, don't say that." The official heard the displeasure in her words, and frowned slightly. Princess Roukun is the first daughter of Mu'e Khan, and also the most beautiful daughter.

Originally, the daughter of the grassland is not a person who does not know the general situation, so it is nothing to be arranged to come to the Central Plains to get married.

The key point is that Wei He is in the north of the country, so of course he came to the imperial capital to pass through the north.

In recent years, there have been no outstanding talents in the Northland. The most legendary thing is the rise of the Concubine Xian, the elders and honor of Sangzi, coupled with Xie's deliberate promotion, Yun Fenghuang is now very prestigious in the Northland, and many rumors have been passed on. When the stories came out, it was all about how gentle, virtuous and beautiful she was, so she was favored by the emperor as soon as she entered the palace, and she raised the emperor's eldest son and daughter.

Princess Roukun was young and energetic, she listened to the story with relish at first, but she got bored later on, do you think your concubine Xian is so powerful? According to the words of Zhongtu, this princess is a golden branch and a jade leaf, and there is no such exaggeration in the grassland.

Therefore, this person has already had some opinions on Concubine Xian before he arrived in the imperial capital.

Looking at Concubine Xian at this moment, although she is considered beautiful, she may not be better than her. The more I feel that the rumors are wrong, I am quite disdainful: "Don't worry, you all said that I will be the concubine of the Emperor of the Central Plains, which involves the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Big deal, does this concubine dare to do anything to me?"

... Yun Fenghuang really dared.

At this moment, she turned the small wine cup in front of her, her eyes lowered slightly, and she said to the concubine De next to her: "The empress discussed with this palace before, saying that Princess Roukun is a visitor from a foreign country after all, and her status is too low. It's not good. But Bengong thought about it just now, and felt that it was not appropriate. After all, you noble girls, who is not born more noble than her? At this moment, not everyone is ranked as the fourth concubine. It would be too publicized to give it to the fourth concubine Let’s start with Jieyu first. Anyway, the princess is young, and it will be decent to raise her status after she has children.”

Concubine De naturally obeyed her, nodded her head, let her confidant maid go down, and talked to her father and brother.

After all, Princess Roukun's status was decided at the court meeting, and if it was to be changed, it had to be done in the previous court.

But after arranging someone to pass on the message, Concubine De was a little curious again, and whispered: "Sister is always generous, why don't you like Princess Roukun?"

If this was said openly, many people would think that Concubine De was shameless and would say anything to flatter Concubine Xian.

But in fact De Fei really thought so.

If Yun Fenghuang is not magnanimous, can he recommend her to be a concubine?

You can try Yuan Lianniang instead.

"It's nothing." Yun Fenghuang said leisurely, "It's just that her eyes are as beautiful as they are beautiful, but I don't like them."

Concubine De took a deep breath, thought about her position, and after thinking about her own, she gritted her teeth and stomped her feet, and said in a deep voice: "Sister, don't worry, my sister will definitely take it off for you when she turns around!"

"..." Yun Fenghuang was silent for a moment, patted the back of her hand lightly, and said softly, "Let's be concubines, don't be so cruel. Clean up and let her know how to look at us, that's all." Gouging out eyes at every turn, what do you think?"

Isn't this official contact yet?

If you don't listen to the training, it's not too late to start.