Chapter 106 Concubine Chen
Empress Dowager Jiang's turbid old eyes were as if mixed with alum, and immediately became clear. She stared at the two people in front of her sharply, but this happened? Xia had just half a year after her confinement, and she became pregnant so quickly. If it were true, she would be more lucky.
It wasn't it a drama that the emperor united, right? Empress Dowager Jiang knew that her son looked serious on the outside but was not a regular on the inside. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was a rebellious person. With his current favoritism for Xia, even if he fabricated the emperor's heir to help him become a concubine, he could do it.
Empress Dowager Jiang then suppressed her doubts and said, "Doctor Gu alone may not be able to do the right thing. It is better to be cautious about the matter of the royal heir."
Liu Zhang was a little impatient, "Several Imperial Doctors have come to see you. Do your mother think I am a rash person?"
Empress Dowager Jiang didn't speak and thought that it was not difficult to buy the Imperial Hospital, but the emperor was so sure that there would always be something to come out to hand in the office, whether it was a mule or a horse, you would know if it was a slip of it.
Empress Dowager Jiang's expression finally calmed down a little, and she smiled at Xia Tong: "Xia Zhaoyi, you are pregnant now, so you should be extra careful in everything. Let others work hard on the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet, carefully damage your body."
Although Xia Tong has been learning from the director recently, she has no plans to take power yet. She still understands the principle of how big she should eat. Empress Dowager Jiang is guarding against her, and she only responded gently: "Yes, Empress Dowager Xie is concerned."
As for the title of concubine... the emperor was in high spirits, and Empress Dowager Jiang was not good at saying anything, but she would never see Xia Tong as the imperial concubine at a young age. Once she gained power in the palace and had the eldest son under her knees, she would probably have no place to stand by her, the empress dowager. Empress Dowager Jiang's wife for many years became a mother-in-law, and after finally living a few years of free life, how could she be easily overshadowed?
It’s better to have a broken-out with the emperor, but if the word filial piety is the first, she doesn’t believe that she can do it even if she is forced to do it.
Xia Tong saw the Empress Dowager leaving in disappointment, but she didn't feel anything. She didn't want to be a concubine early, everything was the emperor's intention - she was like a tool for this mother and son to compete.
Liu Zhang comforted her and said, "Don't worry, my mother is just showing off her anger for a while. She is looking forward to having fun with her grandchildren, and sooner or later she will let go."
Xia Tong thought to himself that you had underestimated the courage of this mother. If Empress Dowager Jiang was so easy to talk to, she would not have sent both the Jiang family's daughters to the palace at the beginning - she was eager to hold her daughter-in-law in her own hands.
Xia Tong didn't want to let others roll round and flat. She completely held a resignation attitude towards this matter. It would be good to succeed, but there would be no regrets if she failed.
Anyway, she has an eldest son under her knees and has another one in her belly. The Ministry of Internal Affairs cannot shorten her.
Speaking of the child, this time it was indeed an accident. Xia Tong thought that she was pregnant with Dun Dun because of Lingquan, but she had been discontinuing Wang Jingyi's Lingquan for almost a year - it was not that Lingquan was addictive, but the effect was too significant. Xia Tong was always worried that she would suffer from acral hypertrophy and so she did not dare to use it without any use.
I thought I would be satisfied with Dundu in this life, but after half a year, Dundu had a companionship with brothers and sisters. Xia Tong thought it was quite lucky. Could it be that her body is a suitable physique for fertility?
Thinking of the emperor secretly giving her a milky wine before, Xia Tong couldn't help but say angrily: "Fortunately, I wasn't pregnant at that time, otherwise if something happened, can you afford it?"
Liu Zhang's gambling god swore that he would never do that anymore - in fact, he didn't regret it. If it weren't for the truth after being drunk, how could he be sure that Tongtong had no personal relationship with Cheng Yao?
I am quite affectionate to him - even if I love his face, it is love.
Xia Tong said to the emperor: "I hope to have a princess this time. It would be better to carve it from the same mold as you, that would be better."
It is said that the daughter follows her father. Whenever Xia Tong sees the emperor's face, she feels that it is a pity that such excellent genes will not be passed on.
Liu Zhang said affectionately: "I hope she is more like you. My Tongtong looks peerless. Our children will definitely be the most beautiful child in the world."
Seeing that he was speaking seriously, Xia Tong shivered by herself - could she and Feng Yuzhen have been with that beauty halo after being with her for a long time? Otherwise, it would be unreasonable.
Maybe it's really a lover's eyes that are coming from Xi Shi. Xia Tong thought so and couldn't help but float up. Sure enough, the rainbow fart is the longest thing in the world.
Jiang Bilan received the order to be demoted. At first, she cried and made a fuss, but then gradually became quiet. The emperor only gave her the position and did not punish her. Even Linzhi Palace still allowed her to live there, which was to show mercy to his subordinates - whether it was family affection or love.
These days, she has examined herself three times a day, and she also feels that she has made too many mistakes in the past. The biggest mistake is that she is too strict in control, which leads to losing people's hearts. Even the closest maid betrayed her and made her move. Now, after summarizing the experience and lessons, Jiang Bilan vows to change her past and strive to win over the forces in the palace. At that time, Xia Tong is alone, so will the outcome be decided?
Jiang Bilan first ordered someone to send a gift to Xiao Wanwan and Mu Xinxin. The two of them had always been a little afraid of her. Now that everyone is in the same level, they are afraid that she will vent her anger and would rather hide from her. Jiang Bilan wanted to use a generous gift to dispel the fear of the two and then take the opportunity to grab their hearts.
After receiving the gift, they naturally had to come over to thank him. Xiao Wanwan said, "The Imperial Concubine..."
Jiang Bilan's face was dull, "I am no longer a concubine, so you don't need to salute me."
Xiao Wanwan smiled with her, "Sister Zhaorong... Even if Your Majesty has now reduced your position, in our hearts, you will always be a respected concubine. Xia Zhaoyi's family background is extensive and her qualifications are shallow in the palace. Why can she stand in front of you?"
Zhaoyi is the leader of the nine concubines. Even if Jiang Bilan is Zhaorong, who is second only to Zhaoyi, she still has to be shorter when she sees Xia Tong.
Jiang Bilan, contrary to her usual arrogant attitude, said sincerely: "Your Majesty makes her the best, so there is a reason for Your Majesty to make her the emperor. Moreover, she has the eldest son of the emperor, and I have been in the palace for many years without any results. Not to mention Zhaoyi, even if Your Majesty wants to take me and replace her and let her be the concubine, she deserves it."
Jiang Bilan knew very well that everyone loved to be sympathetic to the poor and weak. She was in a poor situation now. The more she acted pitiful, the more others would sympathize with her. On the contrary, the arrogant Xia Zhaoyi would arouse a lot of jealousy.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Xiao Wanwan immediately fussed: "Sister Zhaorong, you already know?"
"What do you know?" Jiang Bilan was confused by her.
"It's the news that Your Majesty wants to make Xia a concubine!" Xiao Wanwan looked indignant, "We heard it just now! If Xia's luck is too good, how long has it been since she entered the palace? Now she is pregnant with a dragon fetus. I'm afraid that even the position of the imperial concubine is not enough..."
Jiang Bilan felt the darkness in her eyes, her mind buzzing, and she almost fell to the ground. She struggled to get up, left the guests invited and went straight to Pixiang Palace.
Jiang Yingyue was ordering the maid to open a warehouse to take stock of things. Xia Tong was given a dragon descendant and was promoted again. The weight of the gift should not be taken lightly anyway.
Seeing Jiang Bilan, her face immediately showed joy, "Sister!"
Jiang Bilan had no time to greet her and asked, "Your Majesty wants to make Xia a concubine, I believe you already know?"
Seeing that Jiang Yingyue couldn't hide this from her, she had to nod her head slightly.
Jiang Bilan said sharply: "Why haven't you mentioned a word to me?"
The flesh on both ends of the nose was red and trembling, making her look like she was ten years older - you can imagine how angry she was at this moment,
Jiang Yingyue calmed down instead, "It was my aunt who told me not to leak the news. Sister, you should know why."
Jiang Bilan is too impatient. Once she learns that the emperor has just deposed her, she will inevitably make trouble in order to promote Xia. After her trouble, the emperor will only add to her disgust and will make up her mind to put Xia in a high position.
Jiang Bilan said angrily: "Did I just watch and do nothing?"
Jiang Yingyue comforted: "My aunt has been discussing with her father. No matter what, they will advise His Majesty to give up. Don't worry, sister."
Empress Dowager Jiang may be able to tolerate the eldest son being in the hands of a woman from a foreign surname, but she will never allow the emperor to step by step undermine the rights of the Jiang family. Xia will never get what he wants this time.
After patiently persuading Jiang Bilan finally calmed down and was willing to return to the palace to wait for news. Jiang Yingyue looked at the maid and smiled: "Actually, it is not a bad thing for His Majesty to be the Imperial Concubine. Unfortunately, she is afraid she will not have such a blessing."
This time, Xia Tong offended the imperial concubine, but the queen mother and the emperor's favorite, who pushed her to the point of being a thousand men.
Jiang Yingyue actually hopes that such an unwise person would be much more convenient for anything. She is already a concubine, so it is difficult to take a step forward. The best way is to let Xia Tong occupy the position, so that her good sister Jiang Bilan can no longer climb up.
Moreover, the hostility between Jiang and Xia families, no matter who wins to death, will only benefit her without any harm. She is a person with nothing, so she is not afraid of losing at all.
After all, the Jiang family was not a vegetarian, so they quickly responded. News of the emperor's enthronement of Xia Zhaoyi as a concubine began to spread in the streets, and even the previous incident of Master Qingyuan criticizing her for her was revealed.
Originally, the people didn't care much about who was favored and who was lost in the palace. There were countless favored concubines in all dynasties, so didn't they all rely on their own abilities?
But the Xia family is so weird. It’s just that a child who is ignorant can marry a princess. The daughter of the Xia family has only been in the palace for less than two years. She wants to be a concubine, which is simply a record. Thinking of the previous Concubine Jiang who was demoted without any big mistakes, everyone can’t help but wonder if the Xia family knows any magic. She can’t really come for the position of queen, right?
Although there are many noble people in history books who use metaphysics to build momentum for themselves, most of them are the contributors to successful people. Those who fail to succeed have become evil words to deceive the public. Isn’t Lady Gouyi, who left her son to her mother in the Han Wu Dynasty, an example?
More importantly, Xia Zhaoyi did not show excessive virtues. As a concubine, she was unworthy of being a concubine, which inevitably made people question it - especially now that the imperial concubine was the commander of the six palaces, so she naturally had to be able to convince the public.
Seeing the rumors getting worse, another shocking secret came from the palace, Xia Zhaoyi took the initiative to resign from the emperor as the imperial concubine.
Jiang Family:...
What was the promised ending, why did he admit defeat so quickly? However, Xia Tong was so polite, which was a happy event for them. At least this fox beauty's way to go to power was blocked.
However, immediately afterwards, the emperor issued another order to enthrone the Xia family of Guanju Palace as Chen Concubine.
Everyone was stunned. You said Xia Zhaoyi could not bear to be a concubine, okay, he would have made one. And this time no one could use virtue to say anything about virtue. After all, Xia Zhaoyi had voluntarily resigned from the position of concubine before, proving that she possessed the virtue of humility. The emperor was uneasy and thought of compensation.
If anyone still comes to question it, wouldn’t it be okay to find trouble? So Beijing was speechless.
Xia Tong held the warm imperial edict and felt really moved. When it comes to playing with power, there is no one who is better than the emperor. The Jiang family lost this time.
As for this title, I don’t know whether the emperor was thinking casually or dug it out of the dictionary. Anyway, Xia Tong looked very happy - she happened to live in Guanju Palace, and now she has been named Chen Fei. Could it be that the emperor is praising her like Hai Lanzhu?
Chapter completed!