Chapter 409

Before the Ministry of Households issued a call for drafts, and then dispatched flowers and birds to make the states "see each other" for the show girls, a major event happened in the previous dynasty. The newly-appointed imperial historian presented a secret book in front of the imperial court, uncovering a major case that shocked the government and the public in the first year of Yongqing.

In Shengjing City, which has been passed down for a hundred years, a generation of famous Zhuge family was besieged and confiscated by the imperial army! All the court officials of Zhuge's lineage were taken into custody pending trial. Along with the loss, there is also a friendship with the two heads of the Zhuge family, and a fourth-rank military officer.

After the morning court that day, the emperor specially went to the Changning Palace of the Empress Dowager West. Afterwards, the Empress Dowager hurriedly invited the Empress to see her for only one reason: the matter of filling the harem with the new emperor was planned a few days ago, and it has to be let go for the time being.

The queen mother said in her heart that she didn't worry about it, that was a lie. But in Shengjing, the important ministers of the former emperor can be found out to be espionage. If there is an order for a draft at this time, it is unknown how many women with unclear backgrounds will be recruited into the palace.

Thinking of the emperor being negligent and leaving one or two malicious people close to him, the empress dowager was terribly frightened. It's been less than a year since the new emperor ascended the throne. Although the previous dynasty was stable, its foundation was a bit shallower after all. She has only two sons under her knees. The eldest son has long missed the throne, and the younger son can't tolerate any mistakes. Could it be that her whole life's painstaking efforts have helped others?

The Empress Dowager still remembers that in Jingzhou, there is still a very prestigious Prince Ning An. Compared with the power at hand, it is not a bad idea to choose a concubine for the still young emperor, take a while, and wait for the situation to be stable.

Seeing the empress dowager's serious face, he carefully explained the reason to her. Helianshi was shocked and ecstatic again. When the Zhuge family fell, wouldn't the thorn in her heart be uprooted immediately?

Concubine De, so what if she is in the high position of the fourth concubine? Born in Zhuge's family, she used to be glamorous, but in the end it became her death talisman.

The empress dowager is worried about things, how can the empress look happy? He Lian Minmin pretended to show concern, and was very happy that there would be no newcomers in the harem for the time being.

When Mu Xiyao first heard that something had happened to Zhuge's family, she was content to watch her son practicing archery, and suddenly she showed a bright light.

"Jiaojiao can't show her prestige this time." The man clamped her chin yesterday, his eyes fell on her lips, and he did not hesitate to get close to her. After playing tricks for a while, he kissed her forehead in satisfaction, as if he had given her a lot of grace, and the Lord Long Live spoke generously. "My darling is still thinking about how to serve me well. The woman next to you, no one will trouble you."

Originally thought that the draft was imminent, Zong Zhenglin just wanted to reassure her. Who would have expected that this man kills two birds with one stone, and his calculations are too profound. Not only can the hidden dangers of the court be cut off with a thunderous blow, but also the empress dowager's selection of beautiful women can be avoided.

Mu Xiyao stood under a tree of tiger-eared crabapple flowers, and suddenly showed her face, her eyebrows were picturesque.

In Zhaochun Palace, the scroll in Zhuge Li's hand suddenly fell to the ground. Because of too much anxiety and worry, the self-made good virtues are no longer seen.

Grandfather is a secret agent buried in the Great Wei of the Jin Dynasty? Did his father ever know? Is the family safe now? The most important thing is that her mother was born with a weak body. After this accident, if her old illness was caused... Zhuge Li didn't dare to think about it anymore.

"Niang Niang." Hong Shao looked at her innocent face worriedly, and could only support her arm, and couldn't help her at all.

"Niang Niang?" Holding the huanghuali table with one hand, Zhuge Li felt desolate in his heart. "In another day, I'm afraid I won't be able to call you Empress."

In the harem of the Great Wei Dynasty, from the second rank and above, the main position is just enough to be called "Niang Niang". The emperor remained calm, and took Zhuge's family down overnight for questioning. She, the daughter of a criminal minister, has no right to occupy the position of fourth concubine and live a peaceful life.

"No, it won't be..." Hong Pai understood the meaning of the master in a flash, her mind was very confused, and tears slowly filled her eyes. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty treats you very well..." He just started talking, but he couldn't continue.

Where is it really good? Apart from the fact that food and clothing are never harsh, there is no lack of rewards that should be given in daily life. But even in a few months, it is difficult to see the above. This way, it looks like a canary carefully raised in the harem, no, not even a canary. The bird and the master are just teasing when they are free, but my master... Hong Shao looked at the concubine De concubine with a clear face and beautiful facial features, but at this age, she was cold and calm, compared to someone who had been chanting scriptures and chanting Buddha all the year round. People have to be pure-hearted.

Ever since she married into the East Palace, the master has never been able to show her joyful face.

"Ask people to go to the imperial concubine's palace to have a look. If you have time, follow me to Yuxiu Palace." Taking advantage of the fact that I can still walk around, in order to save my life, I would rather go begging for that cold-hearted person. If he loses the person on his heart, maybe he can still survive.

"Master, Concubine De is here to visit." In Yuxiu Palace's study room, Mu Xiyao originally leaned over to point out Cheng Youlin, but when she heard Concubine De came here, she raised her eyebrows unconsciously.

"Is the concubine mother busy with something important?" Chengyou's eyes lit up, looking at her with anticipation, his heart itching.

Cheng Qing, who was sitting across the table, shook his head imperceptibly. Xiao Douding pretended to be serious, put down the lake pen, and lectured with a straight face. "Brother, don't be playful. Father checks your homework at night. If you see that Chengyou is lazy, you will be punished for copying books tomorrow while riding and shooting."

The younger brother is too stupid, and the mother and concubine are busy with things, and the mother and aunt are watching.

Mu Xiyao smiled and touched Chengqing's head, and kissed him on the cheek quite appreciatively. The little guy who was still imitating his father immediately twisted his body and blushed.

"Mother and concubine, father said that Chengqing is an adult and can no longer cuddle with a woman." Father specially asked his brothers to praise him in the study. He and his younger brother remembered what they should understand.

Hug hug? Mu Xiyao was overjoyed. Seeing Xiao Baozi's blushing and pink face, he couldn't help stretching out his hand to pinch his cheek, smiling happily. "Mother and concubine come here as soon as she goes, look at her younger brother, don't tell him to mess around."

Silly son, he was so fooled by his own father. At her son's age, she probably doesn't even know what cuddling means. That man treated her so many irregularities in private, why didn't he count them?

Mu Yaonu knew that her son was being fooled by her own father, so she didn't have the slightest intention to correct it. That's fine, just tease him from time to time, looking at that handsome little face that looks so much like Zong Zhenglin's, full of grievances and awkwardness, my heart is more than happy!

"The concubine has seen the imperial concubine and empress." Above the main hall, Zhuge Li was very polite. The same four concubines, the noble concubine is the first.

This is her first visit to Yuxiu Palace. When Mammy Zhao went in to communicate, Zhuge Li couldn't help tightening his heart after seeing many decorations in the house, even though he was used to big scenes.

There are several things in the room, such as the blue-glazed double-panel screen, the topaz three-goat statue, and the Fuhai jade carving. If she remembers well, none of them are suitable for the rank of imperial concubine.

The emperor often comes to the imperial concubine's palace, if he hadn't obtained his consent, how could a shrewd person like imperial concubine Xi make mistakes so clearly that others could take advantage of them.

That's right, the more favored she is, the more she can get two points for what she asks for today.

Zhuge Li got up and stood still, looked up and saw the woman who was already seated, looking at her with interest.

The five fingers clenched suddenly. Apart from curiosity in Mu's eyes, there was neither gloating over her misfortune nor pity for her current situation.

Such a woman is the most difficult to impress.

"Mu's daughter is as cunning as a fox, but she has a firm heart." Thinking of the teacher's comment, Zhuge Li's expression instantly became sad. Even if she worked hard on weekdays, the teacher never showed such admiring and sighing expression.

In the hearts of those who are close to her, she is still inferior to her.

Forget it, today I have a request from her, I can't say it, I have to tell my father again and again not to let outsiders know the secret, tell her to show my sincerity.