0p0 Chapter 169: Going out for the Summer Vacation to Provoke the Queen Mother (Revised)
Chapter 169: Going out for the Summer Vacation to Provoke the Queen Mother (Revised)
In the back hall of Changchun Palace, Nara Changzai was talking to Qier about going to Changchun Garden.
"Prince Yinzhen's funeral is over, and the weather is getting hotter. The Emperor should move to Changchun Garden, right?"
Qi'er, who was standing behind him, was fanning himself with a round fan, worrying:
"My lady, if the emperor moves to Changchun Garden, can you really follow him? Our Changchun Palace's main concubine, Concubine Ping, is under house arrest."
There was a hint of resentment in his tone:
"Empress Ping is asking for her own death, and she is also bringing trouble to the young lady."
Nara Changzai didn't say anything, but her expression showed that she thought so. She originally thought that Pingpin could at least fight with Concubine Xian for two rounds, but she didn't expect that after one fight, Concubine Xian was unharmed and even won the emperor's pity, while she was demoted from a concubine.
He was really hopelessly stupid. He looked down on Pingpin in his heart, but he was sure of Qi'er's words:
"Don't worry, Empress Xian won't go back on her word."
However, although she said it with certainty, she was actually a little worried in her heart. Prince Yinzhen died that day, but others didn't know about it. But she knew that the so-called accidental exposure of the strangeness of the Buddhist temple in Changchun Palace was not an accident, but Concubine Xian knew about it in advance and retaliated against it.
Thinking of this, Nara Chang bit her lip. She had obviously only told Concubine Xian about the murderer, but Concubine Xian even knew about the Buddhist temple and had made arrangements in advance. Would she suspect that she had concealed something? She felt a little regretful and scared.
Qi'er was unaware of his young master's worry. A hint of joy flashed in his eyes. Just as he was about to speak, there was a commotion outside the door.
"My lord, the imperial guard is here."
Hearing this, Nara Chang and his servant looked at each other and knew that someone had arrived. Sure enough, he heard Xiao Fuzi in front of the emperor announcing the emperor's oral order.
Nara Chang's heart skipped a beat, but she suppressed her excitement and knelt down to speak: "I accept your order and thank the emperor for his grace."
After receiving the oral order, she personally took out a purse and handed it to Xiao Fuzi, asking her how she had suddenly been told to accompany the emperor to Changchun Garden.
Xiao Fuzi stuffed it into her sleeve without even looking at it, and congratulated Nara Changzai with a smile.
"Congratulations, Nara Changzai. The emperor thought that the Forbidden City is hot in the summer and the new ladies might not feel well, so he issued an oral order that the new ladies who are still staying in the palace will follow him to Changchun Garden the day after tomorrow."
The smile on Nara's face froze for a moment, then recovered and was back to normal. She said a few more words, personally sent Xiao Fuzi away, turned around with a gloomy face, and gave instructions to Qi'er.
"Go and find out where the emperor is now."
Qi'er left in a hurry and came back in a hurry, bringing an unexpected news.
"The Emperor went to Chuxiu Palace as soon as he finished his court session."
"As expected, Concubine Xian is really great. Chen Da Ying from Yongshou Palace must be very happy."
Nara often squeezed out a word through gritted teeth.
Qi'er lowered his head and dared not speak.
She knew that Chen Da Ying of Yongshou Palace was not on good terms with her mistress, and that she herself was not favored by Imperial Concubine Niu Hulu, who would not take her to Changchun Garden. But now, because of her mistress, she could go to Changchun Garden without paying any price. How could her mistress not be angry?
At this time, someone came from the front hall and said that Concubine Ping had summoned her. Nara Chang's expression changed slightly, but she had to go.
Not to mention Nara Changzai, Chen Da Ying from Yongshou Palace also received the emperor's oral order at this time and was almost overjoyed.
But she soon lost her joy again, because the main concubine, Noble Concubine Niuhulu, was scolded by the emperor again, and she had seen it with the emperor's own eyes at this time. Wouldn't Noble Concubine Niuhulu hate her to death?
She was not liked by the other party in the first place, and her life in the future would definitely be even more difficult. However, the opportunity to go to Changchun Garden to escape the summer heat was rare, and she would not give it up. However, her relationship with Concubine Nianhulu would be even more difficult to repair from now on.
He provoked several people with just one move. After Shi Nanxi finished talking to Kangxi, the two went to the study to read and write. Kangxi naturally stayed at night.
Soon it was the day after tomorrow, and Kangxi went to Changchun Garden with Shi Nanxi, Concubine Niuhulu and other concubines, as well as court officials.
On the way, in Concubine Nianhulu's carriage, Nanny Qin received the news and sent someone away. The person came and lowered the curtain. She looked at her master hesitantly.
"Speak." No emotion could be heard from Concubine Nianhulu's tone.
Nanny Qin lowered her voice:
"Empress Xian went to the emperor's carriage."
The handkerchief in Concubine Niuhulu's hand was clenched into a ball, and Nanny Qin hurried to comfort her:
"Your Highness, don't worry. After all, she has just entered the palace and the Emperor is still new to her. But the Emperor's favor is like flowing water. Look at how favored Concubine Liang was at the beginning, but now, she has been forgotten by the Emperor."
She looked around and lowered her voice even lower:
"Besides, we leaked the news of the affair to the Empress Dowager's people. Add to that what Shi Concubine did before, and the Empress Dowager may be very angry now. When we get to Changchun Garden, you don't have to do anything, and Concubine Xian will suffer."
Concubine Nianhulu paused for a moment, then regained her composure.
"You're right. This time when we go to Changchun Garden, we'll just add fuel to the fire and watch the show from the sidelines."
"Your Majesty is wise."
Changchun Garden, Shouchun forever.
"Empress Dowager, that guy is here again. Why didn't I realize he was so shameless before?"
Nanny Hu walked into the room with an unhappy look on her face.
"If I were to say so, you are too soft-hearted. Just drive him away. Why bother saving his face?"
When the Empress Dowager mentioned Shi Rongyue, she recalled what happened in the Fairy Tower on the Wanshou Festival and her face looked unhappy.
"I am not trying to save face for Shi Rongyue, but for the Crown Prince and the royal family. To the outside world, she was the victim in that incident."
The Queen Mother rubbed her brows:
"Besides, I have watched the prince grow up. How could I not know what he is thinking? He looks the same as before, but I know he has not let it go. What a bad fate!"
At this time, Matron Hu also sighed and stepped forward to massage the Empress Dowager's brows. The Empress Dowager put down her hands, and her tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
"And the fourth child is also a pitiful one. Although he made mistakes, he is still young after all. She is now the fourth child's concubine. If I don't save face for Shi Rongyue, I will not save face for the fourth child. His situation is already very difficult, and I don't want him to have a harder time."
Aunt Hu couldn't help but say:
"Empress Dowager, I know you are kind and compassionate, but you cannot sacrifice yourself for the sake of the younger generation."
The Queen Mother shook her head, a trace of self-blame flashed across her face:
"It was my own fault for not being able to judge people well, and I indirectly helped Shi Rongyue. This is what I have to bear."
Seeing her master like this, Madam Hu had no choice but to say, "Then remind the Fourth Prince the next time he comes to pay his respects."
Talking about something:
"By the way, the emperor's entourage is small, and they will arrive at Changchun Garden this afternoon, and Concubine Xian will also come with them."
She told the Empress Dowager everything that had happened recently in the harem. Apart from anything else, she really didn't expect that Concubine Xian actually seduced the Emperor during the re-election, and the two of them had an affair. This reminded her of the suffering her master had suffered because of Concubine Dong E when he was young.
He disliked Concubine Xian very much, and he became even more angry because she was Shi Rongyue's biological sister.
The Empress Dowager looked a little stunned, recalling the few times she had met Shi Nanxi during the re-election. She had the impression that he was a quiet, well-behaved, low-key and silent child. But such a child had an affair with the Emperor away from everyone. Who could have thought?
Just like who could have thought that Concubine Dong E, the younger brother's sister, would seduce the late emperor. Add to that the fact that Concubine Xian's sister Shi Rongyue seduced the Fourth Prince, and even though the Empress Dowager was kind and generous and didn't care about it, she still took her anger out on him.
It was difficult to maintain his expression, so he directly ordered:
"If the emperor and his men arrive, send someone to tell them that they are exhausted from the journey and ask them to go back and rest first. We can talk about paying respects tomorrow."
"Yes, Queen Mother."
……
Shi Nanxi and his entourage arrived at Changchun Garden in the afternoon. At the inner gate of Changchun Garden, the concubines, led by Concubines Hui, De and Rong, welcomed the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness."