Chapter 406 Entrustment

"How? Tonight, whose name did the emperor turn over?" The late emperor's edict, mourning clothes change day by day. The filial piety period has just passed, and the concubines in the harem can't wait to stretch their necks to see which palace the new emperor will go to first.

"Your Majesty, there's news from the respect room that Lord Long Live still hasn't flipped the card. It's said that he's still in the bedroom."

In the canonization ceremony yesterday, the Helian family, who had just ascended to the next position, was disappointed, but he let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, although the emperor did not come to her Kunning Palace, he was not in a hurry to go to that bitch's palace.

Concubine Xi! The empress became angry just thinking about it.

If it wasn't for the court officials kneeling down to beg, the two empress dowagers would not agree, how could it be so easy nowadays, let's stop planning to make her the imperial concubine for now.

Once the imperial concubine, Da Wei mostly had the post vacant, so he would confer this kind of position which is tantamount to a post, and act as an agent of the Six Palaces. When Chuchu heard that the emperor wanted to designate Mu Shi as imperial concubine, Helian Minmin's expression changed suddenly, and he almost lost his temper and smashed the roster in his hand.

Fortunately, the Empress Dowager of the West Palace strongly opposed it, and even the one from the East Palace said euphemistically, "It's not quite in line with the rules." Coupled with the entanglement of the aristocratic family, there is no way to let the Mu family who already has two princes ascend to the post in one fell swoop.

Even with such an entreaty, the man only gave in a little. Not only was she given the imperial concubine who was the first of the four concubines, but she was also given a special title.

"Xi", there is a saying in "Zi Hui", which means prosperity, harmony, and auspiciousness.

What's more, today's emperor's bedroom has specially selected the "Xihe Hall" of the Qianyuan Palace on the west side of the inner court. "Zi Hui" translation annotation, "Xi", Xi also.

Such a clear favor, who in the harem is not jealous with red eyes.

Looking at the roster in front of her again, the queen's face became even more irritable. In the afternoon, the Empress Dowager Xigong sent her to the Changning Palace to speak, but first she asked if the palaces could be settled properly, and then the words changed.

How long has it been since the first emperor made such a big move, and the queen mother is in a hurry to choose a concubine for the emperor? Not to mention that this year is not the right time, even if the year passes, it will not be the year of the four-year general election. The Empress Dowager Xi hid her sword in her smile, and did not allow her to say more, so she handed her a list of beautiful girls that she had prepared earlier. It wasn't until she boarded the phoenix chariot that the empress's stiff smile, which she managed to maintain, suddenly fell down.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late, so let's take a break earlier. The Empress Dowager will not be in a hurry to explain this matter. Although the lamps are lit in the hall, working hard at night will hurt your eyes." Mother Feng is already Kun Ning. The maid in charge of the palace saw that the master was frowning and was still worrying about troubles at such a late hour, so she couldn't help persuading her a little.

Rubbing her forehead, Helian slumped her elbows and closed her eyes slightly.

The situation in the harem was more severe than she expected. The Zhuge clan, who made her quite afraid, was indeed canonized as a concubine of virtue. In terms of the status of four concubines, one has favors and children, and the other occupies the domineering family affairs. For a childless queen like her, she is a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh.

As for the women from the west, she felt a little relieved. The Bao family only conferred a second-rank Concubine Li, even if the emperor was like the East Palace at that time, he occasionally went to sit and sit, but after all, he was born in a different layer.

He got up and called someone to come in to freshen up, and Su Shi's sallow and thin face suddenly appeared in his mind. This is the old man from Qiandi, and also the Crown Prince Liangdi, who was pressed on the head by a Baolin, so she only got a full position, no wonder she was ashamed to see others, and rushed back to Yanqing Palace with the big maid. Hearing that she cried a lot when she returned home, causing panic in her palace.

If it weren't for the fact that this is definitely not a good time for her to show her prestige, Su Linrou should have been punished for three months and copied the "Sutra of Rebirth" a hundred times.

In the imperial study room, Zong Zhenglin was immersed in political affairs, while the little eunuch beside him stepped up to refill tea and fiddled with the lamp wick from time to time. Gu Changde stood guard outside the hall, looking at Tian Fushan, who was facing the same face, and his face was calm.

Serving the late emperor for more than thirty years, now when the crown prince ascends the throne, Eunuch Gu is worried for the first time that the experience in the womb of most of his life may not be enough to serve the new emperor. At least compared to the confidants who have always been with the emperor, he is not as familiar with many things as Tian Fushan.

Fortunately, he was able to get into the position of the imperial chief, so he was naturally a clever person. Like now, the master in the hall who should never be here, no matter how shocked Gu Changde is, he will never confide a word to others.

"Tired?" Seeing the little woman sitting down with her head drooping and her body leaning crookedly on the armrest, Zong Zhenglin turned around and looked at her. It was halfway through the hour, no wonder she was sleepy.

"Hmm." She raised her hand and rubbed her eyes, the woman dressed as a little eunuch was awakened by a sudden sound from the royal study. "Have you finished your political work?" The man was still a little confused, twisting his neck and slowly approaching him.

Out of the corner of his eye, Gu Changde caught a glimpse of the man walking straight towards the emperor, and tightened his hand holding Fuchen. It's a big violation of the rules to get close without calling.

He took her into his arms and sat down on his lap. Zong Zhenglin took a cloak and put it on her body. "When you're tired from sitting, go inside and rest for a while. There are two more memorials, and it may take more than a quarter of an hour."

Another quarter of an hour? I am used to sitting in his arms, and I am too lazy to move. That's all for a while.

Putting her arms around his waist, she found a comfortable position, resting her chin on his shoulder, Mu Xiyao complained.

"Your Majesty, you are wearing a dragon robe, looking majestic and majestic, and you look good-looking. Even if you really want to lean on it and take a nap, the chin of my concubine will be twitched." The more you speak, the weaker your voice is, obviously sleepy, but leaning on him He refused to move his body.

Dare to say anything. Patting her vest lightly, the man's eyes fell on the memorial unfolded on the imperial case, his hand holding the pen was steady and strong, and he swiped the ink with great force.

Hearing the emperor's summons, Gu Changde hurriedly stepped inside. As soon as his slightly raised eyes touched the two figures behind the case, Eunuch Gu's heart skipped a beat, and he didn't show anything on his face.

I heard earlier that this master is the most favored, and now that the new emperor ascends the throne, he will be a noble concubine as soon as he is entrusted. This is more than that, being able to sleep soundly without the emperor alone while accompanying the driver... This person is not small. As for the rules, since the emperor doesn't pursue it, how dare a slave like him talk nonsense.

"emperor?"

"Get up and drive back to the palace." Since inheriting the throne, Zong Zhenglin has held great power. "Tomorrow morning, I will go to the Empress Dowager's Palace to deliver a message. After the morning court, I will take the noble concubine to the Changning Palace to pay my respects."

"Yes, my servant complies with the order." He hurriedly called the little eunuch to follow up and wait on him, and led the way with the lamp in front of him. Until the emperor boarded the imperial chariot with his concubine in his arms, through the bright yellow soft tent, Gu Changde and Tian Fushan, who was following him, looked at each other quietly. Go to the Hall of Xihe.

The imperial concubine was treated coldly by the Empress Dowager Xigong several times, and she never complained in front of the emperor. Is this someone secretly revealing the news to the emperor?

Gu Changde secretly sighed. Although the late emperor had done some renovations to the harem, it was not as comprehensive as today's secret arrangements. It is also true that when the first emperor was in power, apart from paying special respect to Empress Zhou, there seemed to be no one who loved her very much. Most of the time in the harem is the imperial concubine who is in charge.

But this master did not hide it, showing his love for the imperial concubine and empress in every way. With such importance, naturally he strengthened his control over the harem from the very beginning.

From now on, in front of the lords of the various palaces, it is better not to think about the rewards that should not be accepted.

Tomorrow the emperor will bring his noble concubines to pay their respects after the morning court. Compared with the empress and the masters of the harem, it will be more than half an hour later. I'm afraid that Nishinomiya is not happy to see this matter.