Chapter 885 Fragrant Concubine

In June, the lotus leaves in the pond are faintly green.

Yan Wushuang looked at the lotus leaves in the pond, and said to Meng Nian who was with him, "The imperial concubine's painting skills are really good, as if the painting is real." Yan Wushuang was referring to the painting of Yuxi painted by Yuchen before. The portrait, the pond full of lotus flowers and leaves, is very beautiful, almost the same as the scene in front of me.

Meng Nian couldn't help but said in admiration: "It is well known that noble concubines are good at piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and Fu." He heard Yuchen play the piano once, and it can be said that he is not inferior to those full-time court musicians.

Yan Wushuang shook his head and said, "These are just for entertainment and are of no use. The imperial concubine spends too much time on this."

Meng Nian said with a smile: "The noble concubine also takes care of the palace affairs very well." After Yuchen recovered from his illness, he also handled the palace affairs in an orderly manner, unlike the mess that was left to Xiang Zhaoyi before.

Xiang Zhaoyi's family background is not high, before Yan Wushuang her father was only a minor official of the sixth rank, no matter in any aspect, it is impossible to compare with Yuchen who was born in the Duke's Mansion and received the best education.

Yan Wushuang felt a little regretful, and said, "If the imperial concubine can have half of Han Yuxi's abilities..." He didn't say anything about the latter. Because he also knew that it was impossible.

Meng Nian hesitated and said: "In this world, there is only one Han Yuxi. And Han Yuxi has made it to this day not only because of her talent, but also because of her luck." There are many talented people, but very few who can really stand out. There are very few, so very few can be recorded in history books, and most of them are lost in the torrent of history.

At this moment, Chang Chengyi came over and said, "Your Majesty, there is news from Jiangnan."

Meng Nian took the secret letter, and after reading it, he said with an uneasy expression, "Your Majesty, the treasures of the Wu family have been dug up, and they are now on their way to Pick City." Got news. It's not that they haven't tried, but unfortunately they haven't succeeded. Unexpectedly, in the end, Yunqing and Han Yuxi were cheaper.

After finishing speaking, Meng Nian couldn't help but said: "Han Yuxi's fortune is really good. Last time he got Ji Xuan's huge amount of gold and silver, and this time he got the Wu family's treasure." How many things can be done with these two huge sums of money? , he is very clear.

Yan Wushuang looked up at the sky and said, "God loves Yunqing and Han Yuxi so much." No matter how jealous they are, it's useless.

Meng Nian said worriedly: "Your Majesty, they have obtained this huge sum of money, and the next step is probably to attack us." Their current situation is dangerous.

There was no trace of anxiety on Yan Wushuang's face, he just said: "What should come will always come, and it cannot be avoided." Even if Yunqing didn't get this windfall, he would bring troops to attack the capital in at most three years. This battle is inevitable.

Meng Nian said: "Your Majesty, our situation will be even more difficult after we return to Liaodong." In addition to Yunqing and Han Yuxi, they also have the hidden danger of Donghu people.

Yan Wushuang said indifferently: "No matter how difficult it is, can it still be as difficult as when the Yan family was exterminated?" That period of time was the last thing he wanted to look back on, because it was too tragic.

Meng Nian didn't speak anymore.

He said it nicely, but Yan Wushuang was also a little irritable in his heart. He went to Zhanghua Palace first, and it happened that Yuchen was painting in the studio after finishing the palace affairs.

Yan Wushuang didn't want to wait, so turned around and went to Roufu Palace. Today's Xiang Zhaoyi is much more obedient and docile than before.

Seeing Yan Wushuang, Xiang Zhaoyi said with a smile on her face, "I was about to announce the good news to the emperor in person, but I didn't expect the emperor to come here."

Yan Wushuang asked, "What joy?" There was nothing good in the previous dynasty, and it was even more difficult to have happy events in the harem.

Xiang Zhaoyi smiled and said: "My sister is happy. The imperial doctor just diagnosed it, and it has been more than a month. Your Majesty, do you think this is a great happy event?" God knows how much Xiang Zhaoyi hated when she knew the news.

But under Gao Nanny's persuasion, she had to hide her resentment and pretend to be very happy.

Yan Wushuang glanced at Xiang Zhaoyi and said: "Don't laugh if you don't want to, it's not good-looking at all." It's ugly if you don't smile.

Xiang Zhaoyi immediately stopped laughing and said: "It is said that only the newcomers laugh and the old ones cry, and the concubine is worried that the emperor will not like A Yuan when he has a little prince." A Yuan is the son of Xiang Zhaoyi's son The name is also very popular with Yan Wushuang.

Yan Wushuang liked Xiang Zhaoyi's magnanimity, and said with a smile: "What are you talking about? Whether there is a little prince or not, I love him the same." A Chi is his son with high hopes, and A Yuan is his favorite. son. As for the one in Xiaoxiang's stomach, who knows if it's a man or a woman, and what kind of aptitude it is. Therefore, Yan Wushuang didn't care.

Xiang Zhaoyi smiled brightly when she heard this: "I'm relieved. Your Majesty, my sister's pregnancy is also a meritorious service for the royal family. She should be promoted, right?"

Yan Wushuang nodded and said: "Then let's be promoted to Concubine Hui!" Concubine Hui is from the sixth rank, and Xiao Xiang's can be regarded as promoted two ranks in a row.

Xiang Zhaoyi said: "The concubine thanked the emperor for his kindness on behalf of my sister." After finishing speaking, Xiang Zhaoyi put her arms around Yan Wushuang's arm, and said with a coquettish smile: "Your Majesty, my concubine takes care of my sister without credit or hard work. Would you like to reward me with something? Otherwise, the concubine would really feel sad."

Yan Wushuang fell in love with Xiang Zhaoyi's innocence and delicacy back then, but she didn't like it until she changed her temper later. However, recently Xiang Zhaoyi has changed back to the same as before. Yan Wushuang said: "Then how about making you Xiangfei?"

Xiang Zhaoyi was taken aback for a moment, and when she recovered, she immediately thanked her. She didn't really want a reward when she said that, she just wanted to act like a baby, but she didn't expect that she got a surprise.

Seeing the freshly baked Xiangfei smiling like a flower, Yan Wushuang was in a good mood immediately. This night, he naturally stayed in Roufu Palace.

When it was dark, Nanny Gui and Yuchen said: "Madam, Xiao Xiang is more than a month pregnant, and the emperor has promoted her to be a concubine of the sixth rank. Even Xiang Shi has been honored to be promoted to Concubine Xiang. "Although Concubine Xiang does not pose a threat to her master for the time being, seeing this momentum, Nanny Gui began to feel a little worried.

Yuchen frowned and said: "This Gao Nai is really not to be underestimated." How could she not know how narrow-minded Xiangshi is, and she can't tolerate others getting close to the emperor. But Nanny Gao insisted that she let Xiao Xiangshi sleep with her. Now that Xiao Xiang is pregnant, if the child is born safely, nine out of ten will be raised under her name.

Nanny Gui hummed and said, "Concubine Xiang is relying on her very much now, and it's not so easy to get rid of her." Xiang's acquisition of such a talent made them suffer a lot.

Yuchen smiled and said: "With Xiangshi's temperament, one move can float into the sky." Although Madam Gao has good means and skills, if Xiangshi doesn't cooperate, no matter how many tricks she has, it will be useless.

Nanny Gui asked joyfully, "Did your empress have a good idea?"

Yuchen hummed and said: "I have been promoted, and the emperor stayed with her last night. She will definitely come to Zhanghua Palace tomorrow morning to pay her respects. Since she wants to show the emperor's love for her, then as According to her wishes." As long as she shows weakness, Xiangshi will probably become arrogant, and the emperor doesn't like arrogant women the most.

Nanny Gui said sadly: "Your Majesty is going to be wronged again." That Xiangshi would not have any good words in his mouth.

Yuchen chuckled lightly and said, "What kind of grievance is this? Xiang Shi, there is nothing to be afraid of."

Nanny Gui was worried about another thing: "Madam, what do you mean by the emperor? You still don't want to canonize the third prince as the crown prince?" Let Xiangfei be ready to move.

Yuchen's hand froze, and after a while he said: "The emperor knows this well, it's useless for us to be anxious."

On the second day, Concubine Xiang sent Yan Wushuang away with a smile on her face, and then rewarded Nanny Gao heavily. Ever since Nanny Gao came by her side, Concubine Xiang felt that everything was going well.

After receiving the reward and thanking her, Mother Gao said, "Your Majesty, you should go pay your respects to the noble concubine." Yuchen was in charge of the harem, and was the highest-ranking concubine in the harem, and the other concubines had to pay her respects every morning. .

Hearing this, the smile on Xiangfei's face was wiped away: "I'm very tired, so I won't go today." Being favored and proud, this is what Xiangfei has always liked to do.

Although Gao Momo has not been with Concubine Xiang for a long time, she knows her temperament best: "Your Majesty, now the emperor has promoted you to be a concubine, and Concubine Hui is pregnant again. These are all happy events. Your Majesty should tell the concubine." Let the imperial concubine be happy with it." As far as Xiangshi's temperament is concerned, after hearing these words, she will definitely go to pay her respects.

When Xiangfei heard this, she laughed: "Mama is right, how can we not share these happy events with others!" After speaking, she immediately called someone to come in to wash and dress her up.

Looking at Xiangshi who scolded the maid for combing her hair for being careless, Nanny Gao shook her head slightly beside her. If given a choice, Nanny Gao would not be willing to be loyal to Concubine Xiang. Not to mention that this woman is narrow-minded, short-sighted, shallow-sighted and has no means, how can such a person compete with Concubine Han. But there is no way, Xiangshi controls her nephews and grandchildren. She didn't want to implicate her nephew's family, so she could only compromise.

Yan Wushuang found out the details of Nanny Gao, and also knew why she was loyal to the Xiang family. As long as Nanny Gao is fine, he won't take care of other things.

Concubine Xiang went to Zhanghua Palace with a happy face, and was also full of ambition when she returned.

Nanny Gao didn't follow Concubine Xiang to Zhanghua Palace, she frowned immediately when she saw Concubine Xiang's happy look. Taking advantage of the time when Concubine Xiang went to change clothes in the inner room, she asked Cuihua who followed her, "Why is your empress so happy?"

Cuihua lowered her voice and said: "The imperial concubine's face is very ugly when she finds out that the empress is pregnant with the concubine Hui." As long as Yuchen is unhappy, Concubine Xiang is happy.

Nanny Gao frowned even deeper, Concubine Han Guifei was not the same as Concubine Xiang, she was a powerful character who couldn't show her emotions. It stands to reason that knowing that Concubine Xiang has been promoted and concubine Hui is pregnant, she will not only be very happy, but will also be rewarded. Today's behavior is very abnormal.

At this time, Yuchen's reward arrived. The rewards in the harem are nothing more than jewelry, satin, medicinal herbs, and decorations.

Concubine Xiang picked out the best ones, and said to Nanny Gao, "Choose some of them and send them to Concubine Hui!" She was very impatient to see Concubine Hui, especially after knowing that she was pregnant. She didn't want to see her anymore, so she handed over this job to Nanny Gao.

Looking at Concubine Xiang's appearance, Nanny Gao wanted to say a few words, but she swallowed her words in the end. Concubine Xiang was proud, if she said more, it would definitely make her unhappy.

That night, Falcon received a message from Yang Duoming. Falcon said to Chiying: "Princess won the wealth of the Wu family, and ordered Han Jianming to prepare food and grass. I am afraid that she will attack the capital." When he said this, a rare smile appeared on Falcon's face. He waited for this day, and waited too long.

Chi Ying thought for a while and asked: "Boss, if the prince wants to attack the capital, he should have notified us in advance!" It is impossible to hide such a big matter from them.

Falcon quickly calmed down when he heard this, thought for a while and said: "You are right, if you really want to attack the capital, you must make preparations in advance. Since the prince and princess did not let us inquire about the news, the facts may be different from the I think differently." He also understood Yunqing, and he always had to be fully prepared for such things as war, and would not rush into war.

Chi Ying smiled and said: "No matter what the prince and concubine plan, it is always a good thing to get such a huge sum of money."

Falcon hummed and said, "My lord is not planning to attack the capital for the time being, but that won't hinder us from spreading the news."

Chi Ying said: "Once this news spreads, it will definitely cause panic among the officials and the common people." Once the common people panic, there will be rioters, and they can do a lot of things while they are away. During this time, they were suffocated to death.

Falcon nodded.

The next day, it was rumored that King Ming was leading troops to attack the capital, and even the fact that Yunqing was mobilizing troops from everywhere was revealed. The rumor became more and more intense, and within two days, even the swillers had heard the news.

Even Yu Rong, who was in the back house, heard the rumor. When I heard about the war, I felt a little panicked. Yu Rong hurriedly said: "Go and invite Mr. Gao to come here."

Seeing Mr. Gao, Yurong asked nervously: "Mr. Gao, there are rumors outside that King Ming is dispatching troops to attack the capital. Mr. Gao, is this rumor true?"

"It's probably just a rumor, it's not true," Gao said.

Yurong was even more worried when she heard this: "Mr. Gao is not sure?"

Mr. Gao smiled wryly and said, "It's different today, and the information I can inquire about now is limited, so I don't dare to judge that the rumor is false."

Yurong thought for a while and said, "In this case, let's save more food!" If it really comes in, it will be difficult to buy food at that time, and even if it can be bought, the price will be prohibitively expensive.

Mr. Gao nodded and said, "Okay." In fact, they had stored food for several months before. But just in case, more food is better.

Those rice merchants were not fools. When they heard the news of the upcoming war, they sold the grain in the shop and closed the shop. On the second day, several rice shops opened, but the price of grain tripled compared to the previous day. Even so, there was an endless stream of people buying grain. (to be continued)