mtl008 Chapter 244: Relieve Boredom
Chapter 244: Relieve Boredom
As soon as Jianqiu finished speaking, the entire Jiaotai Hall fell into silence.
Although the emperor deposed the empress on the grounds of her lack of virtue and did not explicitly state the reason, everyone present knew that the emperor hated Concubine Li deeply.
The members of the Ulanara clan sitting below were on pins and needles. The clan leader, even in the scorching heat, broke out in a cold sweat, secretly resenting why the deposed empress didn't hang herself the moment she received the imperial edict to preserve the family's reputation.
Everyone in the hall looked calm, but in fact they all had their own thoughts.
Concubine Hua, who was sitting opposite, quickly gave An Lingrong a smug smile.
An Lingrong knew that this matter must be related to Concubine Hua.
To be honest, An Lingrong didn't expect that the deposed queen could become pregnant without her drugging her.
But this child came too late after all.
His biological mother was disliked by the emperor, so she was destined to have no great achievements in this life.
After a brief moment of astonishment, the emperor burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, this is truly a great joyous occasion. Empress Dowager, don't you agree?"
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. Since Yixiu is pregnant, everyone should take good care of her."
The Queen Mother originally wanted to restore the deposed Queen's status as a concubine, but considering that the Emperor might not agree, she used vague words to take care of the deposed Queen.
"Madam, I am busy with the affairs of the former court and cannot always be by your side to fulfill my filial duties. How about letting my two cousins stay in the palace to keep you company and entertain you?"
This proposal was exactly what the empress dowager wanted, and she smiled and praised the emperor for his filial piety.
The emperor, who seemed to be in a good mood, then made the announcement.
"Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday. The fact that the deposed Empress Ulanara is pregnant is a good omen. I hereby appoint Ulanara Sulan as Consort Lan and grant her the residence in Taiji Palace."
"Confer the title of Yingpin on Wuya Wanying and grant her the residence in Chunxi Palace."
"You two must serve the Queen Mother wholeheartedly!"
"I sincerely thank the Emperor and the Empress Dowager for their grace and will never let you down."
The two of them happily came out to express their gratitude. The palaces bestowed by the emperor were not far from the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.
The patriarch of the Ulanara family swept away the depression in his heart and accepted the congratulations of the officials around him with his head held high.
Night falls and the candlelight in the lantern flickers.
The dim light fell on the two people who were bowing, highlighting their beautiful faces.
In the second half of the banquet for the emperor's birthday, the empress dowager left first with her two nieces.
Not long after, the emperor summoned Concubine Rou back to the Yangxin Palace.
The emperor's two newly appointed concubines entered the palace a month later. An Lingrong only needed to order people to clean the palace, and she didn't have to worry about anything else.
Chunxi Hall and Taiji Hall are both very close to Shoukang Palace, and the Empress Dowager has her own people to take care of them.
"Your Majesty, I failed in my duty and failed to notice that Concubine Li was pregnant."
As soon as he returned to Yonghe Palace, Bao Ge took the initiative to apologize.
"This is not your fault. A lean camel is bigger than a horse. Although the deposed queen has lost her power in the palace, the protection of her Jingren Palace is still as strong as an iron barrel."
An Lingrong has not been able to place anyone in the palace since she entered it. How can she blame the people under her?
"We didn't get the news, but they leaked it themselves."
Although Concubine Hua was secretly doing things without telling her, this time it did have an unexpected effect.
An Lingrong did not miss the fleeting feeling of frustration that flashed through the emperor's mind when he heard the news.
The emperor likes to settle scores later, and the two newcomers who are about to enter the palace and are favored by the empress dowager will probably not get any good treatment from him.
"Bao Ge, tell Concubine Jing to have the Imperial Household Department hang up the green plaques for all the childless concubines in the harem."
The harem is destined to be a place of right and wrong. If you don't fight, you have no future.
An Lingrong actually hoped that they would cause trouble for the newlyweds.
Time passed day after day. In addition to regularly visiting the concubines with children, the emperor also doted on Concubine Rou of Zhongcui Palace.
Concubine Qi and Concubine He vied with each other to deliver snacks to the Yangxin Palace, and occasionally they would gain the emperor's favor.
Shen Meizhuang of Chuxiu Palace is devoted to taking care of palace affairs. I heard from Baoge's people that she is still recuperating.
"Master, Eunuch Chang Xi from the Flower and Herb House wants to see you."
"Let him in."
An Lingrong signaled Baoque to take the Sixth Prince, who was playing in the hall, away.
Hongzhan was at the age when he liked to learn to talk, and An Lingrong was afraid that he would accidentally leak things out, so she never gave orders in front of him.
As soon as Chang Xi came in, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed vigorously.
"I thank you very much, Master, for your great kindness."
"Eunuch Chang, please get up and talk. Is your grandson feeling better?"
An Lingrong asked with concern.
Ever since she knew that Chang Xi was obsessed with his lost descendants, she wrote a letter home and asked the nanny to arrange for someone to look for them.
Finally, his hard work paid off and he found his grandson in a remote mountain village in the suburbs.
It’s just that his grandson was sent by his biological father to live in another family as a son-in-law, so he ate little and worked a lot.
When their people found Chang Xi's grandson, he had been tortured to the point that only a bag of bones was left.
It is said that Chang Xi's wife fainted several times from crying when she took the person back.
"Thank you for your concern, Madam. The doctor you invited is very skilled. My grandson is now able to walk."
Chang Xi replied with tears of gratitude.
As soon as he received the message from outside the palace, he hurried to Yonghe Palace to express his gratitude.
Chang Xi was grateful to Concubine Shu for her kindness even in her dreams, as she had a grandson who could break the pot with her own hands a hundred years later.
"Your Highness, I have come here with another matter to report. The Empress Li of Jingren Palace has sent someone to the flower and plant room, demanding that all the peonies be sent there, claiming that viewing the flowers in full bloom is beneficial for pregnancy."
"But Shoukang Palace has also contacted us, wanting a batch of high-quality flowers and plants to decorate Taiji Hall and Chunxi Hall."
"What do you think we should do?"
I often like to ask for advice respectfully.
"The royal heir is the most important thing. I believe the Queen Mother will understand."
"If Shoukang Palace asks, you must answer truthfully."
The flowers and plants that An Lingrong arranged for Jingren Palace played their due role.
The Concubine Li, who was corroded by drugs, finally lived up to her title and released all the violence in her body.
Considering that she was pregnant with the dragon fetus, An Lingrong did not intend to do anything to Mudan who was about to be sent in.
However, we can start planning for the Taiji Hall and Chunxi Hall.
The old woman Chang Xi came over specifically to ask for instructions, just to tell her that she could feel free to do something with the three batches of flowers and plants that were sent out.
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."
Chang Xi thanked him profusely again and then stepped back.
"My Lady, what Chang Xi said is indeed a good opportunity. We should..."
An Lingrong shook her head. "The Queen Mother has a pharmacist by her side, unlike the deposed Queen, who is a half-witted person and is so easy to fool."
She knew very well that the Queen Mother hated the Queen, but she only protected her for the sake of her family.
Now that the queen has been deposed, the empress dowager will no longer take her seriously.
When a new person enters the palace, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will definitely send a group of palace maids to serve them.
Concubine Hua is in charge of the allocation of palace servants, and this is their opportunity.
If that doesn't work, the people she had sent to the vacant palaces would come in handy.
An Lingrong changed the subject and spoke softly.
"Is there anything unusual at Ganlu Temple?"
"Master, Mo Chou has been reprimanded by the abbot. She has been busy working every day and has never had a break."
"Also, the late emperor's Concubine Shu was practicing at the Anqi Temple in Ganlu Temple. Prince Guo visited her many times, and each time he brought two or three boxes."