The Prince of the Historian of the Red Chamber

57 concubine = concubine? !

"Concubine concubine?!" Shi Xiangzhi screamed, and slapped the face of the little maid who came to beg for the good news, knocking the delicate and pretty little maid into a stagger, and the little maid's ears rang loudly. Covering his rapidly swollen face, he was shocked and hated.

At this time, the eldest aunt of Fengzao Palace came in Baoqin, and Shi Xiangzhi rushed forward and grabbed her sleeve tightly, and asked in a sharp voice in disbelief: "Baoqin, how can the daughter of my majestic Houfu be a concubine?" ? This is not true... this bitch is lying to me!"

Shi Xiangzhi was in chaos, and he poured all his anger on the little maid Ling Lan who had reported the letter just now.

Baoqin frowned slightly, glanced at Lily of the Valley bleeding from the corner of her mouth, waved her hand and asked others to help her back.Only then did he turn his eyes to this distraught girl from the Hou family.It depends on the owner to beat a dog. How dare she, a girl with no grade of biological mother and immoral character, dare to be presumptuous in the imperial concubine's palace?

"No! I'm going to find my cousin. She's going to ask His Majesty. If His Majesty loves her so much, he will definitely agree! I'm also thinking about my cousin's son. In the future, I will definitely persuade Lord Su not to fight with her son... Yes , Cousin will definitely help me!"

Baoqin raised his hand and tapped the corners of his mouth with a veil to cover up his contempt, and took the sleeve out of Smith's hand without any trace.This girl from the historian is really stupid and boundless, and she takes herself too seriously...

Blinking eyes, Baoqin gently persuaded: "Miss Zhi, don't worry, this matter is settled, it is Chen Taifei's order, Master Shi Hou and the second wife in the mansion have already accepted the order, Miss Zhi can be sure." Wan Mo said something aside, Concubine Chen is an old man in front of the Supreme Emperor and the old sage, if it gets to her old man's ears, wouldn't it be a no-brainer to offend the nobleman?"

Shi Xiangzhi was doted on by Mrs. Qi without knowing the heights of heaven and earth, and since she was taken into the palace, she was fascinated by the luxury and nobility of the concubine Yuan in Fengzao Palace, where she could hear Baoqin's words, according to her usual Privately, Ri thought that it was a pity that she was born too late, otherwise, with her talent and appearance, it was just that Jia Yuanchun, the eldest daughter of Rongguo Mansion who did not accept the title, could be compared with her. She is Shi Xiangzhi.

"Hmph, don't coax me. Didn't you say you were the side concubine before? Why did you suddenly change your mind? Could it be because of that red-eyed villain? I can't bear this anger, and if it wasn't for my cousin and great-aunt How could I have accepted the invitation with all kinds of promises? I have to discuss it with my eldest cousin." Shi Xiangzhi's eyes were red with grievance, and she became more and more impolite.

Baoqin's expression faded, and he was amused: agreed?Which one agrees with you?

What a girl from the Hou family, which innocent girl would talk about being a concubine and shut up about being a man?What a shameless person, the old lady's calculations are extremely stinking.

He didn't get entangled with her, and simply took this Miss Smith to the bedroom of Concubine Yuan as soon as he held Qin's eyeballs.

After Jia Yuanchun became pregnant, she was extremely cautious. If it wasn't for her confidant who held her wealth and life in her hands, she would not easily let people into her bedroom. Shi Xiangzhi entered the palace for so many days, only because she was in a good mood I've only seen it a few times.

Attached to Concubine Yuan's ear, she hugged the piano and said Shi Xiangzhi's words. Jia Yuanchun put down the bright little clothes in his hand, his expression calmed down, he stroked his stuffy heart, and said coldly: "Bring her in."

Concubine Yuan's heart darkened: Now that the imperial concubine's order has been issued, most of Shi Xiangzhi's chess piece has been discarded, and now she is patiently dealing with it, but it is just for future contingencies. Can it be a stumbling block for Prince Su, this abandoned son has to make the best use of everything, so that he and the old lady are not in vain planning such a scene for her...

Shi Xiangzhi's face was full of tears, and his eyes were swollen like peaches. When he saw Concubine Yuan, he felt wronged and wanted to rush forward, but he was five steps away, and was stopped by two nuns, who said very coldly. : "Girl, if you have something to say, just say it here, our empress doesn't like the smell of those balms and ointments now."

"Cousin..." A trace of embarrassment flashed across Shi Xiangzhi's face, and he lowered his eyelids and wept again.

When Jia Yuanchun heard her call "cousin", she panicked even more. Even the old ladies, masters, and wives in the mansion would salute her when they saw her. What kind of thing is this Shi Xiangzhi?

The more disgusted he was, the softer the smile on Jia Yuanchun's face, and he ordered Baoqin to help the cousin clean her face and change her clothes.After a while, Shi Xiangzhi tidied her appearance and stepped into the bedroom again. She also spoke softly, and her attitude was really heart-warming-but she didn't let Shi Xiangzhi get close to her, and she still spoke a few steps away.

"Sister Zhi, elder sister knows that you have been wronged, but this matter is a done deal, even if elder sister is a bit mean, she will never dare to disobey the imperial concubine's order." Concubine Yuan smiled slightly, and changed the subject in her mouth, but said: "It's just that my sister doesn't need to be sad. My sister's boudoir is in her daughter's house. I don't think I've heard the rumors about this Prince Su. The princess died early, and Prince Su doesn't value female sex. Let alone sons, there are no sons and daughters." , the backyard of the palace is notoriously quiet, and now the highest status is Concubine Ning, who eats vegetarian food and recites Buddha's name. My sister said something beyond the rules-there is no reason for a talent like my sister to be unfavored when she enters the mansion , but if there is a man and a half woman in the future, wouldn't she be the mistress of the palace, this role, when the time comes, she will be more than just a side concubine..."

What she said was blunt, but Miss Shi San was not an ordinary person, so she listened very carefully, and when she heard the phrase "not just a side concubine" from Concubine Yuan's mouth, she lowered her head and showed a shy expression, and said coquettishly: "Cousin~"

Everyone in the palace looked down upon her, but Shi Xiangzhi didn't know that all her mind had been drawn into the dream of being a "Prince and Concubine" by Concubine Yuan.

After Shi Xiangzhi was sent away, Jia Yuanchun frowned and ordered Baoqin: "This girl Shi is not allowed to appear on the stage, so let's call Baolinghou's mansion to pick her up today, and give a set of gold noodles to Baolinghou's mansion as well." Let’s just say that I’m not as energetic as Yulongsi, so Quan Zuo can add makeup to Shi Yatou in advance.”

Baoqin bowed her head and agreed, Concubine Yuan thought about it and said: "Choose two girls who you know are really good, and reward them together to Shi girl, and accompany Shi girl to Prince Su's backyard in the future, if they are better than Shi girl It's useful."

Yuan Chun said this, but it was just a dispensable gesture, after all, that Prince Duansu was very capable, and she didn't expect to be able to do anything in the Prince's Mansion with just two low-status maids.

Baoqin smiled and said a few auspicious words about the little master before leaving.In a blink of an eye, two young maids were appointed as dowry for Shi Xiangzhi, one of them was the lily of the valley with half of her face swollen—now the queen is ill, and the imperial concubine Yuan is the highest ranking concubine in the harem and has a dragon heir. It is very easy to reward two palace daughters - even if the two little palace ladies are not willing to be masters with a lowly concubine, they can only be wronged.

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"What are you doing with this stuff? If you don't want to stay with me, go back to your palace!" The little uncle Yuan in the Yuan mansion was very suffocated seeing Zhu Yong'an's bitter and vengeful face, and pushed him angrily.

"Yizhi." Duansu Prince Zhu Bin had a handsome face as usual, and he really didn't know where Uncle Yuan Che could see that he was suffering and hating deeply?

"Hmph!" Uncle Yuan rolled his eyes coldly, and swiped his eyes at the two brazen boys with stunned ears at the side of the window sash—pretend, pretend again!

Shi Mo and Jia Huan were very calm, holding an ancient inkstone and looking at it carefully, as if immersed in it, despite Uncle Yuan's sharp eyes and Prince Su's air-conditioning, they just lingered—ah, this inkstone is So good!

Uncle Yuan snorted coldly, and the cannon fire flew towards Prince Suda again—it was because his nephew was unwilling to beat or scold him, but who are you, Zhu Yongan?The pestle here is an eyesore and hurts the liver, so stay where it is cool!

It's just that Prince Duansu's skin was not tempered in a day, and he insisted on staying with his white eyes that couldn't see a trace of blackness. He glanced at the two pretending boys from the corner of his eye, and then simply said what was in his heart: "Yi Zhi I have known you since I was a child, and I will never change for you!" I was able to risk my life to save you back then, and I was able to defend you for ten years, and it is the same now!If you want to have children, if you want a woman, you have to ask for it many years ago, why wait now?

Yuan Che's hand flicking the book paused, he was indeed panicked, he knew that with Zhu Yong'an's temperament and his friendship with him, he would be obsessed with such a person for the rest of his life, and he also thought about the future Zhu Yongan will definitely have countless concubines and servants when he ascends to the Great Treasure, but after all these years, these people only belong to him. He would not touch the poisonous flowers at all, but he was born and soberly knew that this was just the beginning, when he was crowned a prince or even became an emperor in the future, those Yingyingyanyans would be indispensable...

"You..." The phoenix eyes widened, Uncle Yuan Su Bai's fingers trembled slightly.

Zhu Yongan became calm and at ease, and sat down next to Yuan Che leisurely, gently stroking the man's stiff back, his eyes were full of tenderness - at that time he was just a man hiding under his father's wings When he was a little prince, he was able to choose the most difficult path for this person, and went to the most dangerous and difficult northern region with the mind of the Supreme Emperor, and was able to survive successfully and firmly hold half of the military power of the Daqing Dynasty in his hands He has suffered so much and suffered so many injuries. At that time, he was able to endure blood and tears without wavering. Now it is just those things that have been abandoned long ago. How could he take a look at them? ——Zhu Yong'an's dedication has always been able to get the rewards he wanted, and the hardships of the past have brought him an unshakable position today; and Yizhi is the most beautiful and precious reward he has been looking for in his life.

If it wasn't for his father's high hopes for him, the other brothers would indeed be unbearable. Zhu Yong'an would rather be the stupid sixth prince who sat with Xiao Yizhi and was reprimanded and taught by the elder. They can grow up together and don't need to be separated. , not to experience those heart-piercing hatreds, but to be able to hide in an inconspicuous place, and grow old together in peace and joy...

"Cough——" Shi Xiaomo was very uninterested, he looked at the awkwardness of the two people who were almost "holding hands and looking at tears", and couldn't help interrupting the lingering atmosphere.

Swish Swish - four icy cold gazes pierced over, Shi Xiaomo's neck felt cold, and his face became bitter.

Jia Huan saw the little red on Uncle Yuan's ears, and thought that if his nephew, Uncle Xiao, was genuine, their brother Mo would be embarrassed, and the tips of his ears, which were hooked like cicada wings, would also be covered with a little red. ——Both these nephews and uncles are desperate for face, and they always have a smile on their faces. In fact, they have become angry from embarrassment.

"Cough cough cough" Jia Huan coughed several times, saving Shi Xiaomo from the fire and water, "I'm afraid it was left to dry last night, let's look at this inkstone some other day, uncle is still busy, let's go first Go back."

Shi Mo nodded hastily, and the two bowed solemnly and bid farewell. After leaving the house, they ran out of uncle's yard without a trace, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Uncle Yuan laughed angrily: "These two brats." See how I punish you, dare to look at uncle...

Prince Duansu is quite satisfied, he likes Yizhi's nephew, but it is a bit disturbing for these two boys to hang around in front of Yizhi all day long - he and Yizhi spend so little time alone together. Pitiful.Well, it's good to learn some lessons, at least that kid Mo Ge'er will hide from Yi Zhi these few days, and if Mo Ge'er is not around, Huan'er will naturally be gone too.

Prince Duansu was very proud.

But before he could enjoy this warm time for half an hour, the big butler from Su Wang's mansion came to the door, "Master, the Ministry of Rites and Baolinghou's mansion came to ask the Shijia girl the auspicious day to enter the house, do you think?"

Zhu Yong'an glared at the big butler gloomyly, the big butler was bitter, speaking of him, the big butler of the prince's mansion is also a high-ranking official, and he would call him "Lord Changshi" in a serious way, what if it was normal? Will you personally disturb the prince just because the little concubine came in?He is the prince's confidant, and he takes care of everything in the palace, so he naturally understands the prince's thoughts, but today, the Lord Shi is holding a chicken feather as an arrow, and he is scooping up the concubine and the name of filial piety. In the mansion, there are also small officials from the Ministry of Rites who came together. For the sake of the prince's reputation, he had to come here to ask for instructions.

At this time, Zhu Yong'an regretted bringing the Prince's Mansion here to be neighbors with Yizhi. In such a close place, there was such a commotion at the Wang's Mansion, how could he cause trouble for them?

Uncle Yuan glanced at him with a half-smile, and immediately waved him away.

Prince Duansu returned to the mansion with a big black face.

The butler secretly "hissed" and followed behind with a blank face—the death-defying Bowling Hou, it would be smarter to get close to the prince, this is really a dead end that you asked for.

Bowling Marquis Shi Nai was also worried, he was also desperate. What happened in the past few years, all the high-ranking and wealthy families were alienated from the Houfu. The daughter has climbed up to Prince Duansu who is in the limelight. Even if she is only a concubine, she is still an in-law, isn't she? Worried about not being able to become a serious relative with the prince in the future?Besides, although the concubine's status is low, cats and dogs in the prince's mansion are all very noble outside. With the help of the prince, maybe she can re-enter the Six Departments to find a real power seat?

Zhu Yongan was sitting, Shi Nai was standing on the ground, repeating the intention of coming tremblingly.

After a long while, Zhu Bin showed a sneering expression, his eyes stabbed at Shi Nai like cold knives, this is new!When did a little concubine use the Ministry of Rites to set a date?

"The king has always ignored these things, so go and invite Aunt Jiang."

Shi Nai was suspicious, why did he invite a servant?When Aunt Jiang, who was wearing a dignified palace dress, came out, Shi Nai suddenly felt a basin of cold water poured on his head.This Mrs. Jiang is a first-rank female official!

"This Aunt Jiang was originally a female official of the first-rank court order by the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager Te Teer was the assistant to the inner house of the palace. Aunt Jiang's rank has not changed. Speaking of which, Aunt Jiang knows the rules of the palace family best .” The chief manager introduced in a low voice.

Shi Nai's complexion suddenly turned yellowish, he had heard about it before, it was said that before the Empress Dowager left, she suddenly gave the maids around her to the Sixth Highness to control the inner house for some reason, this is something that has never happened before. , Not only did King Su Jun accept the imperial decree, but he also made an exception and did not remove Aunt Jiang's status and rank as a palace magistrate...

This is a female official of the palace order, who manages the chores of the harem, and is the person who is in charge of the Phoenix Seal next to the empress dowager. No matter how greedy Shi Nai is, he knows that this is not a good time.

Sure enough, Aunt Jiang said with a cold voice: "Concubine concubines are not canonized, and they are not given jade certificates. They are equal to concubines and concubines, and ancestors make clouds..." At the end, this Aunt Jiang said coldly to Shi Nai: "The concubine is subject to the first order. The Empress Dowager entrusted her to be in charge of the affairs of the palace when there was no concubine. Master Shi should have informed the servants about sending Concubine Shi to the concubine. Even if Miss Shi is a virtuous and virtuous lady, this rule should be followed..."

Shi Nai felt that his old face was thrown into the coffin, his lips were trembling, and he couldn't speak in a dull tone.After listening patiently, Zhu Yong'an frowned, and said impatiently: "It's the rules, so follow it. I'm busy with official duties, so let Aunt Jiang discuss it with Master Shi." He said, and walked away.

...The next day, when it was still dark, a small sedan chair entered the back corner gate of the Prince's Mansion.

Aunt Jiang said well, there is no reason for concubines, maidservants and concubines to choose an auspicious day when they enter the door. Aren't the elders in the past dynasties gifted women, and they are directly carried in a small sedan chair? It's out of the question, I can only wait for the concubine to enter the mansion, if the natal family loves the girl, they can be sent to the concubine's small courtyard as a private house for three to five days, but that's all for this time ——In the future, you will be a member of the palace. Could it be that the palace can't support a concubine?It's just that the red box is absolutely unacceptable, not only the box, but also red, vermilion and other reds of positive colors, it can only be pink...

Shi Nai really couldn't hold back his old face, so he just wanted to leave quickly.On the contrary, Aunt Jiang was kind and left a word: The status of concubines in this palace is as low as ordinary concubines. It's just a promise that is more noble than a court lady...