Chapter 54 This Time It Really Has Nothing to Do with Me!
When Yun Fenghuang returned to Huanhua Palace, he ordered someone to "report the good news" to the queen.
Gu Zhen was very happy when he heard that the emperor allowed Gu Su to enter the palace, and when he heard that the Gu family and Gu Su were asked to send a few more girls to serve, his smile froze: "Why?"
"Return to the Queen's Majesty's words, this is His Majesty's oral order." The palace man who delivered the message said respectfully, "I also ask your Majesty to pass it on to Uncle Zhaowu's Mansion."
She kept saying this back and forth, but Gu Zhen questioned him for a long time to no avail, so he could only let him go, and turned his head to discuss with the left and right.
"Your Majesty, maybe it's because His Majesty is thinking about you." After pondering for a while, he said to her, "After all, Miss Eight said that if she can enter the palace and give birth to an heir, I will hug you and raise her. Forgive me I would like to say something heartbreaking, who can be sure about the fate of children and heirs? If the eighth lady has not been out since she entered the palace, or has not been out in recent years, is the empress just waiting for her? Therefore, your majesty simply let the family Send more people here so that you can extend your descendants."
The voice lowered, "So, the next son must come from Gu's bloodline. This is a good thing, empress, you should go and thank you."
Gu Zhen always felt that something was wrong: "But this matter was told by the noble concubine to your majesty, you should know what kind of concubine's temperament is. Even if your majesty intends to favor me, Gu, it's fine if she is not there. Since she is present, why not Can you disturb it?"
"In normal times, with the great favor of the imperial concubine, the possibility of disturbing this matter is not small." Left and Right said, "But now Weihe has changed, and it is time for the North to rely heavily on Uncle. You said that Your Majesty is wise and mighty, How could it be possible for the noble concubine to spoil my heart, Mrs. Gu?"
That's true.
Gu Zhen pondered for a moment, then said: "Since this is the case, let people pay attention to the Taichu Palace. When His Majesty is not so busy, I will go to thank you. Also, send a message to the family and let them choose someone... ..."
Speaking of this, there is another question that is a bit of a headache, "It's just that after Su Er and the others enter the palace, what kind of status should they be given?"
In all fairness, Gu Zhen definitely wanted to give these younger sisters a high position, whether it was out of brotherhood or for the sake of his own decency.
But other concubines, especially the noble concubines headed by Yun Fenghuang, may not agree.
It must be known that except for the emperor's wedding and the five people hired by the loving mother, the empress dowager, most of the others first entered the palace as concubines.
And these two exceptions also have reasons, the former is for the stability of Chunjia's throne, and the latter is for Chunjia to win over the imperial power.
Now that the daughters of the Gu family enter the palace, although they also have the relationship with the previous dynasty, they are weak and reserved after all.
If the position is given too high, how can you convince the public?
But if the price is too low, Gu Zhen will feel unattractive.
Think about former empress Ji Lingzi, her cousin Ji Muzi, who was first conferred Zhaoyuan, one of the nine concubines.
Even if Gu Su came from a concubine, at least he must be a Jieyu?
"Your Majesty, you have to think about it." She told the left and right about her plan, and the servants were silent for a moment, then they took a quick step forward and reminded in a low voice, "If the newcomer is a palace concubine, the emperor's heir born , it is a matter of course to raise him with you or other lords. If you are willing to raise him personally, it will be honorable for his biological mother. After the emperor's heir grows up, he should also be grateful to you. But if the newcomer directly becomes a concubine, according to the rules, he can do it himself Raising the heir of the emperor. If the heir of the emperor grows up, if there is a muttering of the tongue, maybe you will think that you are relying on the status of the empress to snatch other people's heirs? Do you think this is unfair?"
Gu Su said that as long as he can enter the palace, he will give birth to a child in his arms, do you believe it?
This person didn't want to enter the palace for the sake of glory and wealth, even if her fierce attitude was instigated by her clan, she did have thoughts about Chunjia after all.
Now that she is thinking about going to the palace to be with her sweetheart, naturally she is willing to agree to any conditions, and can make any promises.
But when someone really comes and becomes Chunjia's concubine, you can see if she is really satisfied and has no other ambitions?
Impossible, people's hearts are always greedy, especially for a master like Gu Su who goes on a hunger strike just to enter the palace, if he can make trouble for entering the palace, he can continue to make trouble for other things in the future. She loves the emperor, how can she be willing to give the child to other people to raise? Even taking a step back, according to the interests of the Gu family, it is definitely hoped that the offspring of Gu's daughter will be brought up by Gu Zhen, who has become a queen, so as to occupy the status of the legitimate son and prepare for the future entry into the Qingci Palace. But Gu Su would be willing in his heart? Will you accept this matter calmly?
Just look at Queen Mother Qu.
Back then when Chunjia was still the King of Fuyang in Fuyang County, why didn't she make trouble? It was only later that Chunjia came to the throne, and when she was in a difficult situation, she didn't make trouble.
Now that the Son of Heaven is in charge, the power is becoming more and more grand, and the influence of Queen Mother Yuan has begun to decline, and Queen Mother Qu has started to do things.
Yes, she has suffered a lot of grievances over the years.
Empress Dowager Yuan's targeting and suppression of her are also true.
But seeing that she didn't make trouble before, and only made trouble when Chunjia gained power, it was enough for all the adoptive mothers to be vigilant.
It's okay to watch the fire from the other side and sigh a few times for something like this, but when it really comes to the head, it's heart-wrenching.
"..." Gu Zhen was silent for a moment, then sighed softly. She actually didn't like this kind of hustle and bustle, but in life, no matter what the noble background, she would inevitably have all kinds of helplessness.
The queen said slowly, "I understand."
So after a while, she went to Chunjia to thank her. Chunjia responded lightly and asked her what status she planned to give to the younger sisters of her natal family. , talent and character, are far from those noble girls who come from a scholarly family. Thanks to His Majesty, you are willing to let concubine sisters serve you. where?"
Let’s say that Gu Su is his own cousin, and his father’s early death is more pitiful, so let’s give it to Bao Lin.
As for the other younger sisters, Yu Wan Feng Yi will do.
This remark made Chunjia, who was originally indifferent, a little surprised, looked up at her, and said, "Is it too low?"
After all, Cainu is the lowest ranked in the harem, who goes up to Fengyi, then up to Yuwan, and then up to Baolin.
To put it bluntly, almost all of these three grades are selected from poor families and good families.
As the lintel of the Gu family, even if the daughter of their family is only a concubine, it would be a bit embarrassing to be given such a position.
"It's not too low." But Gu Zhen said, "Your Majesty, please think about it. When the Empress Dowager invited all the noble girls into the palace, the noble concubine was among them, and the first concubine was just Baolin. How can the concubine's cousin be as the noble concubine?" Compare?"
Gu Su can't compare with Yun Fenghuang, and the other sisters are even worse.
Therefore, Gu Su's initial appointment to Baolin was regarded as a flattery, and the others were of course lowered by a level or two. There was nothing wrong with this arrangement... Chunjia saw that the queen had other schemes, but he himself did not want Gu's daughter to have too much influence in the palace. , Hearing the words, he said slightly: "This is a matter of the harem, and the queen can do it as she sees."
So the matter was settled like this, and before there was any new news from the north, a group of newcomers had been added to the palace.
There are three newcomers in total, Gu Su, the eighth lady of Uncle Zhaowu's mansion, and Gu Shao, a concubine from the second room of Gu's family. Both of them are fair and beautiful, and they are considered to be about the middle level among concubines, not to be regarded as a concubine. She is very beautiful, but after all, she was born in a noble family, and her demeanor and demeanor are passable.
The last one is quite special, this is the daughter of the offshoot of the Gu family, named Gu Liman.
Gu Liman's appearance, in a word, is charming.
Newcomers who are newcomers should not make too much publicity, and they all know that the emperor favors noble concubines, and noble concubines are jealous, so the three of them were brought up to the palace by the queen's people, and when they greeted the lords of the palace, they all wore simple clothes and hairpin rings. few.
In this way, Gu Su and Gu Shao became more elegant and dignified. Although Gu Liman did not act frivolously, but because of his foxy eyes and starry eyes and enchanting figure, no matter how you look at it, he seemed to be romantic and charming.
"Ms. Gu, this is really..." Concubine Shu frowned slightly when she saw that, while everyone was whispering, she approached Dianyun Fenghuang, and whispered, "Where did you find such a vixen? Didn't he intend to charm your lord?" What!"
It felt inappropriate to say this, as if thinking that Gu Liman's entry into the palace would threaten the noble concubine, and quickly added, "A woman with such a face looks restless, so what's the point of sending it to His Majesty?"
Yun Fenghuang didn't care: "It's just a little bit coquettish. In terms of beauty, even Concubine Shu is not as good as you. What are you worried about?"
When Concubine Shu heard the words, she was sure at first, and then choked: What does it mean to be inferior to my own palace? Does this mean that Ben Gong doesn't look good? ? ? ?
She was overwhelmed, and she didn't dare to get angry with the concubine, so she could only vent her anger on the newcomer, so Gu Zhen said a few polite words, announcing that Gu Su was Bao Lin, Gu Shao was Yu Wan, and Gu Liman was the Empress of Fengyi. The concubine said: "Your Majesty, this is inappropriate."
Gu Zhen was stunned, and said, "Why is it inappropriate?"
"Your Majesty, I heard that this Miss Gu Su once fell in love with His Majesty at the banquet for appreciating osmanthus, and made a fuss at home without eating or drinking. Your Majesty, in desperation, asked Your Majesty to allow her to enter the palace?" Concubine Shu glanced at her. Seeing Gu Su, Gu Su immediately blushed and bowed his head in silence.
But Concubine Shu sneered, "Natural women pay attention to chastity, tranquility and docileness. Gu Su lost his father when he was young, and he was able to grow up only because of his aunt's biological mother and clansmen's upbringing. But for her own selfish desires and disregarding the worries of her elders, it can be seen that she is not filial!" Such a person with a lack of character, allowed her to enter the palace because of Uncle Zhaowu's lineage and the face of the Empress Empress, so why should she be ranked above the sisters? After all, Gu Shao and Gu Liman are two concubines. I haven't heard anything bad about it."
Gu Zhen's chest rose and fell, and he looked at Yun Fenghuang like a knife.
Yun Fenghuang: "..."
This time it really has nothing to do with Ben Gong! ! !
She was still wondering why Concubine Shu suddenly jumped out to make trouble with the queen!
But where does Gu Zhen believe?
Now, among the four concubines by default in the palace, apart from Concubine Yuan Xian, Concubine Shu, Concubine and Concubine De are in a group, with the Concubine as the head.
Now Concubine Shu came out to pick things up, don't think about it, it must be Concubine Gui's instigation!
"It's fine for other people to say such things." The queen was furious, she felt that she had been tricked by Yun Fenghuang.
Concubine, if you don't agree with Gu Su and the others entering the palace, don't agree to use this to pay off Mrs. Shu's favor, but you agreed and facilitated people to enter the palace, but in the end, I can't get down here? ? ?
Is this what people do? ? ?
Gu Zhen sneered, without looking at Concubine Shu, and said, "Ouyang Fulu, what right do you have to say that? I don't even think about what life the second prince lived under your hands? If it wasn't for Gong Xiang Blessed by the ancestors of the family, a good heir of the emperor, I am afraid that it will not be good for a long time! Based on this, you have no right to pick on others in this life! Moreover, your majesty is brave and powerful. Who here is not a follower? I am full of admiration for His Majesty in my heart? After Gu Su happened to look up at Tianyan, there was no other man in his eyes. What's the problem? I remember that Ouyang Fulu met His Majesty at the palace banquet before you entered the palace. Could it be that you At that time, my heart was as still as water, without any thoughts?!"
If Concubine Shu hadn't entered the palace, she could still say that she had nothing but admiration for the emperor.
But now they are all concubines, so of course it has to be said: "The concubine naturally admired His Majesty at the time, but as the saying goes, it's all about estrus and not just courtesy..."
"Then I want to ask you, do you have any evidence for your constant claim that Gu Su is not filial to the elders?" Gu Zhen interrupted her contemptuously, "How dare you show off in front of me after a little rumor from hearsay?! According to slandering the concubine, what should be the crime?!"
The last sentence was directed at Yun Fenghuang.
Yun Fenghuang secretly scolded Concubine Shu as a waste, it's okay if you want to make trouble, the problem is, you have the ability to make trouble and you have the ability to withstand it?
In the end, what does it matter if it falls on Bengong's head?
"This matter is said to be the empress's fault." She suppressed her displeasure, and said slowly, "You must know that the sixth palace is headed by the empress. Since it is a rumor that Gu Su is not filial to his elders, why did the empress never stop or even clarify it from the beginning to the end? What? But if you have such a behavior, my concubine, and these concubines still doubt Gu Su, then of course it is my fault. But now, is it not the concubine's oversight?"
Gu Zhen: "..."
How angry, why does the imperial concubine find a reason to bite back every time?
Yun Fenghuang didn't finish, and continued: "I understand the feelings of the empress, after all, I am not two years older than Gu Su and the others, but now I see their fresh and juicy appearance, I feel that I am a little The son is old, let alone the empress? But since entering the palace, they are all serving His Majesty, and they should live in harmony. Your Majesty is kind, and he is not a person who likes the new and dislikes the old. Otherwise, why would the empress be appointed as the empress? But why should the empress be right? Gu Su and the others have a knot in their hearts?"
These words almost clearly said that Gu Zhen himself was old and decrepit, he looked down on young concubines, and deliberately suppressed Gu Su and the three.
That's why they knew the rumors of the palace ban but did nothing about it, just wishing that Gu Su and the others would be discussed and spurned by everyone after they entered the palace.
As for why he helped to refute Concubine Shu just now, it was of course for Gu Su and the others to see.
Gu Zhen almost fainted out of breath, the veins on the back of the hand holding the armrest of the phoenix seat were exposed, and he endured it for a while before resisting the urge to jump up and fight desperately with Yun Fenghuang, and said in a cold voice: "Of course, I don't need to be rude to my sisters. What kind of heart knot, otherwise it will be fine if you don’t let them enter the palace?! But the noble concubine, if you don’t like my sisters entering the palace to serve your majesty, you can say it bluntly! Why are you so hypocritical? You are the head of the four concubines anyway. The newcomers who just entered the palace are also so pretentious, and they don't feel ashamed!"
...All the concubines were cautious when they left the Chongchang Palace this day, for fear of being hated by the empress or noble concubine because of the left foot stepping first.
It's just that after returning to their own palace, they became active, and they couldn't wait to whisper, that is, can Queen Gu keep her three sisters from the hands of the noble concubine?
Now Yun Fenghuang has no plans to target Gu Susan at all, she is sending someone to summon Concubine Shu, intending to have a good chat with Concubine Shu to see what Ouyang Fulu is thinking?