Treacherous Living in the Imperial Harem

Chapter 3 SSS Level Start

Before dawn, Xie Fenghuang... No, he should be called Yunfenghuang from now on, so he got up, dressed up according to the rules, bid farewell to Yunju and his wife, and took Nianxuan to the palace to pick him up The Siwang car went out.

The embroidered woman sent by Concubine Shu to teach the rules before returned to the palace one day in advance. At this moment, there is no companion from the palace. It was okay before entering the palace. After that, looking at the majestic and majestic palace walls and the rows of heavily guarded soldiers from the swaying curtain of the car, Nian Xuan was silent like a cicada, even Yun Fenghuang was a little nervous.

Ever since her concubine Xie Fenghuan was thrown into the pond in front of her, she has rarely felt nervous.

The carriage pulley ran over the palace bricks, and the four sides of the carriage were covered tightly with blue felt cloth, only a little light from the hairpin occasionally reflected in the gaps, I think everyone remembered the teachings when they were learning the rules, and no one was there at the moment. Dare to say anything. The convoy drove unhurriedly along the roadway for a while before finally stopping. After a while, the eunuch's shrill voice came from outside, asking everyone to get out of the car and go inside to kowtow to the Empress Dowager.

Speaking of which, the empress dowager has not been in charge of things since she was the empress dowager. This time, she will accept the visit of the new concubines. One is because of her decree for the appointment, and the other is that she is really a bit self-conscious. The heirs of Emperor Chunjia were worried.

After all, the first emperor, the empress dowager's son, His Majesty Emperor Xiaozong, died without a son, so he had to adopt his nephew who was originally the king of Fuyang County to ascend the throne.

And this emperor with the reign name Chunjia has been on the throne for eight years, and he doesn't even have a princess under his knees. It's hard not to worry that he will follow in the footsteps of the previous emperor.

"Fenghuang!" A group of noble ladies got out of the carriage one after another, and saw a tall and majestic palace standing in front of them, with the word "Qingci" hanging high on the golden lacquer plaque. The palace...of course the empress dowager lives in it at the moment.

According to the instructions of the eunuch, they lined up in rows, and the people they knew during this period inevitably greeted each other. Yun Qingman walked up to Yun Fenghuang quickly, and wanted to say something excitedly—but before he could speak, the eunuch swept away his words not far away. With a stern look, Yun Fenghuang hurriedly motioned her to line up first and talk later if she had anything to say.

Seeing that the noble ladies were all lined up, the maids at the door went in to ask for instructions, and after they came out, they were asked to go in in batches to thank them.

After all, Yun Qingman has a father who is a father of the state, and is also the sister of Concubine Shu. She was the first wave to enter, and those who entered with her were supposed to be of noble background, so they were kept by the empress dowager for a long time before they came out, and everyone took it in their hands. A lot of rewards, looking relaxed and slightly reserved, I think the Empress Dowager is very kind.

At least he was very kind to them.

After Yun Qingman came out, she wanted to continue waiting for Yun Fenghuang, but was urged by the palace man to get in the car and leave, so she could only wink at Yun Fenghuang before leaving, expressing that she had something to say to her.

"Could it be for Duke Yi?" Yun Fenghuang was not surprised by this, no matter whether Yun Ju entered the palace on purpose or not, without Duke Yi, this matter would not have been possible. It is reasonable for Yun Qingman to feel guilty about this, or to defend Duke Yi.

Yun Fenghuang had already thought about how to deal with it, and there was nothing complicated at the moment, and he was more focused on thanking him for his turn soon.

The empress dowager's attitude towards the newly promoted concubines is obviously directly related to their backgrounds. Yun Qingman's wave lasted the longest, and each subsequent wave took shorter time than the previous one, so Yunfenghuang soon arrived. .

It turned out to be the last game!

Those who were truly noble were all gone, and the ones who were left behind were either those who stepped on the line to pass the test, or the parallel importers like Yun Fenghuang. Although they were also rich and noble dressed in gold and silver, their momentum revealed cowardice.

Yun Fenghuang sighed in his heart, took out the results of the assault training during this period, walked slowly, lowered his eyebrows and walked in.

Turning around the entrance of the hall, there is a carved huanghuali carved five-blessings holding a birthday inlaid mica glass screen, with scarlet twigs, lotus patterns, cranes and deer spreading along with the spring 氍毹. A pleated skirt with bright yellow plain pattern was hanging in front of her, and a pair of blue phoenix shoes were exposed under the skirt. The rich and noble peonies were embroidered with gold and silver thread, and there was a row of pearls on the edge... I think she was the first wife of Emperor Shenzong. , the biological mother of His Majesty the late Emperor Xiaozong, and the current Empress Dowager.

What did the Empress Dowager look like? Because Yun Fenghuang didn't dare to move his gaze upwards, he didn't see clearly after a quick glance. The identity of the person, and the reasons for being selected... The reasons for being selected are basically the same, nothing more than Xiuwai Huizhong's gentle and considerate family background is worthy of serving the emperor.

"They are all good boys." The Empress Dowager's voice was a little tired, as if her body was in disharmony, she seemed to glance around one by one, and then said slowly, "Thank you!"

Yun Fenghuang and his companions hurriedly bowed down, thanking them softly.

Then there is no more, and he is sent away after receiving the reward.

Yun Fenghuang suspected, no, she was sure that the Empress Dowager did not remember what the four of them looked like...

Sure enough, what my aunt said was right, to be a concubine today, without a strong natal family, has no bright future...

She sighed in her heart, and when she got out, she became even more embarrassed when she knew where she lived: "The Huzhu Palace, Xi Xingxuan? This aunt, I heard that the Huzhu Palace is presided over by Concubine Yue?"

The palace servants looked at her with sympathy: "That's right, Concubine Yue is kind and amiable. After Baolin leaves, she must be able to get used to it soon."

"..." Yun Fenghuang looked up at the sky, and after a moment, he nodded with a smile on his face, "I would like to borrow your good words."

Didn't she hear what Xiu Fu said?

Concubine Yue Yuan, in terms of status, is only below the empress and the fourth concubine, and her status in the palace is not low. In terms of favor, she can also be among the best, but she is... amiable, but it is almost the same!

Speaking of it, I can't blame Yuan's bad temper. After all, she is the Empress Dowager Yuan, um, she is the original mother of Emperor Chunjia, the niece of Concubine Yuan of Fuyang, and the fiancée of Emperor Chunjia who married with his fingertips since childhood. According to the rules, she should be the queen in the middle palace!

However, Emperor Chunjia's ascension to the throne was entirely due to the strength of the Ji family, and the Ji family happened to have a prostitute who was about the same age as Emperor Chunjia, so he took the Phoenix seal as a matter of course, and even because Yuan and Emperor Chunjia were childhood sweethearts, they were worried that she would threaten Ji by relying on old love. The queen and the four concubines were not given, and the first concubine was only the wife. It is said that this concubine was conferred for some reason a few years ago.

The resentment in Yuan's heart can be imagined, her natal family is considered a big family in the fiefdom of Fuyang, and the imperial capital can't make any waves, so even if she is in love with the emperor, she dare not say that Empress Ji and other noble girls were born How about the concubine, all the anger went towards the low-ranking concubine who had nothing to rely on.

According to Xiufu's tactful disclosure, most of the low-ranking concubines who disappeared from the harem in the past two years are thanks to the Yuan family.

Now that Yun Fenghuang is assigned to this palace, it is no longer a question of a bright future, it is simply more ominous...

The Dendrobium Palace is located in the northwest corner of the palace city, far away from the Yanfu Palace where the queen lives, and even farther away from the Taichu Palace where the imperial residence is located. The surrounding palaces have either been abandoned or have been vacant for many years, and you even need to go through a relatively desolate road to get there. .

It's like hanging overseas.

It can be seen that in the harem where the Ji family is in charge, they are very displeased with this concubine named Yue.

And Concubine Yue disliked the concubines under her command even more.

Yun Fenghuang stood at the entrance of the main hall for more than an hour before a stern-faced palace lady in pink came out and said calmly: "My mother let Baolin go in and talk."

"Are you the Yun Baolin who was hired into the palace this time?" Yun Fenghuang and Nian Xuan walked in cautiously, and saluted carefully...they didn't get called out for a long time after saluting. At the head, a woman snorted coldly, and said in a very bad tone, "I don't dare to offend Concubine Shu's clan sister, please sit down!"

Yun Fenghuang hurriedly said he didn't dare, and blessed Fucai sat on the rose chair next to him tremblingly.

A palace official poured tea nimbly, and while bowing her head in thanks, she glanced at Yuan Shi who was not far away.

This concubine Yue is in her early twenties, with gorgeous clothes and exquisite makeup. Her appearance is not as sharp as her reputation, but she has a round face, round eyes and a petite figure. Quite cute.

At this moment, she was propping up on the small table with one hand, and casually fiddled with the teacup in front of her with the other hand, tilting her head to look at Yun Fenghuang: "She doesn't look like Concubine Shu."

"My concubine and Concubine Shu are not biological sisters." Yun Fenghuang said in his heart that Miss Ben... oh no, Ben Baolin has nothing to do with Concubine Shu, it would be strange if they look alike.

"No wonder she assigned her own sisters to Tongxia Palace, but sent you here." Yuan Shi sneered, observing Yun Fenghuang carefully, and saw that she kept her eyebrows pleasing to the eye and remained motionless, as if she hadn't Hearing the provocation in these words, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he turned to tell his eldest maid, "Tell her about the rules here in this Palace."

There are many rules in the Huzhu Palace, greetings in the morning and evening are basic, and there are a series of other details according to Concubine Yue's preferences. The reason for practicing dancing in the palace is that Concubine Yue doesn't like it... You said that practicing secretly behind closed doors, won't it hinder Concubine Yue's eyes?

That doesn't work either, Concubine Yue is the master of this Zhuzhu Palace, and things she says are not allowed, even places that can be seen and invisible are not allowed!

In addition, people in the palace are not allowed to eat food that Concubine Yue doesn't like, and the palace can't have any decorations that Concubine Yue doesn't like. she turns.

"Miss, what are we going to do now?" Concubine Yue watched the grand lady eloquently teach half a stick of kung fu, and finally finished talking about her own rules, then put down the tea bowl and sent off the guests with an arrogant attitude.

Back at Xi Xingxuan where Yun Fenghuang lived, Nian Xuan didn't even bother to put her luggage back, so she hurried around, "Concubine Yue is restrained so much here, this can't be done, that can't be done, what should I do in the future? No, let’s ask Fourth Miss Yun, ah no, beauty Yun is here to help, and I beg Concubine Shu to let you move to Tongxia Palace!"

Yun Fenghuang's complexion is not very good-looking either. I heard Xiufu say that Concubine Yue is not easy to get along with, but I haven't seen the real person, but I still have a glimmer of hope. Now I find that Concubine Yue is more difficult to serve than Xiufu said—but for the maid She disapproved of pleading with Concubine Shu: "Didn't you listen to Concubine Yue? Let's come to her, most likely it is Concubine Shu's intention. If this is the case, what good results can be achieved by asking Qingman to plead with Concubine Shu?" ?”

"My aunt also said before that Qingman and Concubine Shu are not of the same mother, so don't get her involved... Although Concubine Yue has many rules, let's be careful not to break them?"

However, having said that, it is hard to know how hard it is to really abide by Concubine Yue's rules: In the evening, Yun Fenghuang and Nian Xuan directed a rough envoy and an errand servant at Xi Xingxuan's side, and finally brought After finishing the things they brought into the palace, someone came from the main hall and asked Yun Fenghuang to serve Concubine Yue for dinner.

Forget it, the daughter-in-law of a wealthy family often has to serve her parents-in-law, and it's not that Yun Fenghuang, an orthodox lady like her, has never practiced before. The problem is that it was the first time she met Concubine Yue, how would she know Concubine Yue's preferences?

So in the process of serving, either Concubine Yue disliked one or the other, and Yun Fenghuang became more and more at a loss for what to do, and the last one missed a bowl of not-so-hot soup on Concubine Yue's sleeve superior!

"Bitch maid!" Concubine Yue was furious, she stood up abruptly, and was about to slap her with her hand!

But Yun Fenghuang fell to his knees in panic at this moment, choked up and begged for mercy: "My lord, forgive me, I didn't do it on purpose!"

Concubine Yue was slapped in vain, and refused to give up. She threw off the support of the maid and stood up from her seat, intending to continue to teach the little Baolin in front of her. Who knew that the eunuch's elongated voice came from outside at this moment: " The emperor has arrived—”

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