activa-t Chapter 447 Stupid Safety
Chapter 447 Stupid Safety
Beijing.
While Wang Xifeng was away from the palace, Empress Mo miraculously "recovered from her illness" for a long time. She even dressed up and went to the Purple Palace to give Emperor Chongzhao some snacks.
Although she was not able to enter, Emperor Chongzhao arrived at Penglai Palace at noon that day and said two words directly to her:
“Now that the queen has recovered from her illness, let’s quickly call Brother Tao to see her, and then go to another palace.
"You are fine, but you let a concubine preside over the funeral of the imperial concubine. It makes us seem unfilial!"
So Empress Mo collapsed again without even having lunch. The imperial physician examined her for no apparent reason and said, "The Empress is weak and has suffered from heatstroke after walking for a while. She should rest."
Empress Mo could not leave Penglai Palace, and Concubine Wu De almost died of laughter in Zhujing Palace, but she did not dare to openly provoke Emperor Chongzhao at this time, so she secretly instigated a few nobles.
Unexpectedly, some were afraid of the emperor, some were afraid of Wang Xifeng, and some were afraid of too many things and trouble, and no one made any move.
Defei was so angry that she started throwing things in the palace again.
When Emperor Chongzhao heard the news, he burst into laughter. After thinking for a while, he announced to the six palaces through the empress: "The concubine has passed away. According to etiquette, the harem must observe mourning for one year.
“You must reduce your makeup, be a vegetarian, and not play or make noise at will.
"I am busy with state affairs right now, and the six palaces are just fine, so please don't disturb me."
This is to clearly tell everyone not to have any crooked thoughts.
Concubine De was very unconvinced: "If that's the case, then what's going on with Yan Ronghua?"
She was actually questioning the emperor's visit to concubines during the mourning period for his stepmother!
This sentence stirred up a hornet's nest!
Aunt Wanqi no longer cared about the hierarchy, rushed forward to cover her mouth, and begged: "Little Ancestor! If others hear this and it gets to the emperor's ears, you will be dead!"
All the people in their palace will not be able to survive...
Concubine De was not convinced: "What did I say wrong?"
"Of course you are wrong! The emperor is so careful about his reputation that he must have summoned Shi Ronghua before receiving the sad news of Concubine Zhen's death!"
Aunt Wanqi stamped her feet in anger.
But Concubine De had something else to say: "That's not right! At that time, Prince Xiaonan and the Concubine Dowager hadn't even been buried yet! Your Majesty also did something wrong!"
"Your Majesty! Nanfu is a minister of a different surname, and the Emperor is the Son of Heaven! Even if everyone in Nanfu dies, what does it have to do with the Emperor's bed?!
"My lady, if you cannot be careful with your words and actions, I am afraid I will not be able to serve you for a long time!"
Aunt Wanqi knelt down on her knees, prostrated herself on the ground, and bowed deeply!
De Fei pouted and looked at the top of her head. She kicked her toes and hummed reluctantly: "Okay, I know. I won't say anything more."
Aunt Wanqi wiped the sweat off her forehead and got up.
The Shrike at the window tilted its head and looked at the two people, then fluttered away and landed directly in the bedroom of Yinyu Palace, and shouted at Wujin and Jin Ercai inside.
Wu Jin went out.
The next day, Chen Duo came to Yinyu Hall to ask Aunt Meng for advice. Jin Ercai broke free from the chains on her feet and threw herself into Chen Duo's arms, playing with him for a long time.
Therefore, Emperor Chongzhao received the outrageous words uttered by Concubine De.
However, the emperor was not angry and let the matter go with a light touch.
Chang Ying thought about it and respectfully asked the emperor when he could return to serve Prince Duan:
"Looking at the state of Consort De, I'm afraid the palace is not peaceful again. I miss Prince Duan and want to go back."
Emperor Chongzhao hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed: "You can go back tomorrow."
Then he announced that he would keep Chen Duo by his side to serve him temporarily.
Changying looked unhappy.
Emperor Chongzhao burst out laughing, thought for a while, and then sent a message to the imperial mausoleum, asking Qinghai to go to another palace to serve Empress Dowager Mo after Concubine Zhen was sent to the mausoleum.
Chang Ying was standing by and listening. He was immediately horrified. Just as he was about to speak, he closed his mouth and thought for a moment, then immediately knelt down and kowtowed respectfully to Emperor Chong Zhao:
"The Emperor treats us so well, it is hard for us and Master to repay him even a little!"
Emperor Chongzhao was more satisfied when he saw that he understood his deep meaning, and he bent down to support him affectionately:
"Although you and your master have different levels of intelligence, you are both loyal. If not, why would I let one of you serve my mother and the other serve my true son?"
Changying was so moved that he was speechless.
After being informed of his new job, Chen Duo thought about it again and again and invited Chang Ying to dinner before he left.
Chang Ying smiled and said modestly: "I am young and have not experienced hardships, so I just guess blindly when encountering things.
"Brother Chen, you have overcome so many difficulties. You are my role model."
Chen Duo waved his hand: "I only know how to investigate cases. You understand His Majesty's thoughts best among all the people I have met.
"Tell me first, Concubine De said such treasonous words, why did the emperor let her go without asking any questions?"
Chang Ying chuckled: "De Fei only complained in her own palace and never spread it outside, so it did not damage your majesty's reputation. Why does your majesty have to expose this matter to let more people know?
"Besides, isn't such a foolish concubine of noble birth the easiest to control? In the future, no matter who Your Majesty wants to restrain in the harem, isn't she the most convenient knife?"
Chen Duo frowned, then nodded: "You are right."
"Moreover," Chang Ying gently warned Chen Duo, "this matter should be a private conversation between Concubine De and her aunt who is in charge of the palace.
"How did Brother Chen know this?"
Chen Duo was speechless.
Chang Ying curled her lips and sighed softly, "With the Imperial Concubine not in the palace, the concubines' quarrels and scheming are so dull, it's really boring.
"No wonder the emperor doesn't care about the affairs of the harem."
Chen Duo's eyes lit up!
So that’s it!
Then he knows how to serve Emperor Chongzhao these days!
In the harem of mourning, although Shi Jincheng was somewhat dissatisfied that she could not wear patterned clothes for this year, when she heard that they were not allowed to have banquets or play games and were also required to go out as little as possible, she immediately smiled with her eyes curved.
That’s great! This way she can freely enjoy the flowers, birds and stars!
Geng Simiao also breathed a sigh of relief. She smiled and ordered Xiaoyuan to get pen, ink, paper and inkstone. She wanted to organize the recipes she knew.
Although the others had a premonition that they might feel lonely, they didn't know how lonely they would be, so they remained silent.
Only in the Muni Courtyard outside the west gate of the capital, when Mei Ruoqin heard that Concubine Zhen had "died of illness" and received the order to light lamps and pray for her in the main hall, a confused light flashed in the corner of her eyes.
"She is the Concubine Dowager. How could she die of illness so easily?"
Mei Shu advised her: "The Concubine Dowager met so many people in the Southern Palace and left the capital in the middle of the night. Something must have gone wrong.
"So what if she's a toffee? The rules are stricter.
"Now the Grand Master is still alive. If the Grand Master dies, this concubine has no biological sons or daughters to rely on. I'm afraid she will have to choose a remote palace and die alone."
Mei Ruoqin fell silent.
Closed for three days.
On the fourth day, Mei Ruoqin, who had lost a lot of weight, quietly informed Mei Shu: "Pay attention to the temple gate..."