Chapter 309: Can't do it

New Year's Eve, royal family banquet.
Gu Jiu followed Princess Pei into the palace.
This year because Xiao Qin'er was going to confinement, she didn't come.
The third wife, Cai, was in poor health, and Li Lai could not enter the palace for fear of getting sick to her mother.
Gu Jiu and Ouyang Fu, as well as Concubine Shen Fang and Concubine Luo Fang, followed Pei into the palace.
The young masters followed King Ning to visit the emperor.
When I arrived at the Changchun Palace, I would like to say hello first.
Concubine Xiao Shu's spirit is not very good, she seems to have not rested well.
She leaned on the Luohan couch, lazily, and asked the female historian next to her, "Has Huyang entered the palace?"
Female Shi bowed and said, "The princess empress has already arrived at the gate of the palace and will be here soon."
Concubine Xiao Shu nodded, and asked Pei again: "How is the palace recently?"
"Worry about the tired mother, everything is fine in the palace."
Concubine Xiao Shu took a sip of the ginseng soup, and then said: "Qin'er gave birth to the eldest grandson of the palace, and she has to be rewarded. When she is out of confinement, ask her to bring her child into the palace for peace. The palace also wants to see her grandson. "
Pei laughed, "Mother and concubine don't worry, as soon as she is out of confinement, the daughter-in-law will take her and her brother into the palace with her and send her peace to the empress."
Concubine Xiao Shu smiled implicitly, and stared at Gu Jiu and Ouyang Fu as she turned her gaze.
"Ouyang, you have been in the door for three or four years. So far, you haven't opened up branches and leaves for the palace, what's the matter?"
Ouyang Fu looked uneasy, "Qi, my mother, my grand-daughter-in-law has been following the doctor's advice and taking medicine. It will be better after one year."
Concubine Shen Side also spoke for Ouyang Fu, hoping that Concubine Xiao Shu would not embarrass her too much.
Concubine Xiao Shu snorted, her eyes instantly chilled, appearing rigid and cold, "I will give you another half a year. If your stomach doesn't move after half a year, the palace will personally reward Liu Ping with the beauty. But you are still the same. Mistress, the child born in the concubine's room must call you mother."
Ouyang Fu was wronged.
But in the face of Concubine Xiao Shu, she couldn't say a word of rebuttal, so she could only respond with her head down, "Granddaughter-in-law, please follow Niang Niang's will."
Concubine Xiao Shu hummed, "My palace knows that you are sensible, and I hope you won't let my palace down."
What can Ouyang Fu say? She can only swallow her grievances and try to show a smile on her face.
Then, Concubine Xiao Shu directed gunfire at Gu Jiu, "Gu, you have been in the door for more than a year, and there is no movement in your stomach. What's the matter with you?"
Gu Jiu nodded slightly, and said calmly: "Return to my mother, grand-daughter-in-law and son-in-law gather together, and there is no news yet."
Concubine Xiao Shu said with a serious face: "You are the eldest daughter-in-law of the palace, and this palace hopes that you can take on the heavy responsibility of the eldest daughter-in-law of the palace, that is, adding imports to the palace and opening up the branches and leaves for the son.
My palace hopes that you can converge your mind, use it more on the right path, and don't think about messy things all day. As your eldest daughter-in-law, giving birth to your daughter is the most important thing right now. "
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows quietly. What is a mess? How to have a baby becomes the most important thing.
Is there nothing else to do in life except having children?
After giving birth, shouldn't there be other things?
In short, Gu Jiu couldn't agree with Xiao Shu's words.
She hid what was in her heart, without saying a word. At the same time, the face respectfully said: "Grand daughter-in-law, please follow the instructions of your mother."
Concubine Xiao Shu stared at Gu Jiu's abdomen, "My palace has heard that you are weak and sick since childhood, I am afraid that it is difficult to have a good life. I have been married for one year, and my stomach has not moved. My palace has long expected it.
But just because your health is not good for health, you have to work harder to give birth to a child while you are young. The palace does not want Liu Zhao's eldest son to be born from the belly of his concubine. "
Gu Jiu narrowed his eyes slightly. What does Concubine Xiao Shu mean? Are you going to arrange a woman for Liu Zhao? Without asking her opinion, it would be too much to get involved in her and Liu Zhao's life.
However, most mother-in-laws in ancient and modern times like to intervene in the life of their son and daughter-in-law. After getting the last chicken feathers, everyone's heart was suffocated.
Therefore, it is not necessary to freely intervene in other people's lives.
After Concubine Xiao Shu beat Gu Jiu, she began to beat Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo.
Maybe it's the grade, and Concubine Xiao Shu's words are a bit verbose.
Concubine Xiao Shu stopped the topic until the palace officials reported the arrival of Princess Huyang.
Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo both had sweaty faces, and they were so scolded by Concubine Xiao Shu that they could not lift their heads.
Princess Huyang walked into the hall in full dress with a scent of fragrance.
"Mother and concubine, my daughter miss of you."
Like a little girl, Huyang plunged into Concubine Xiao Shu's arms.
Concubine Xiao Shu laughed, "You kid, you have to learn to stay focused when you are so old."
"In front of my mother and concubine, I will always be a child."
Concubine Xiao Shu listened with a cheerful expression.
Chen Min and Chen Lu also came, and the two brothers and sisters greeted Concubine Xiao Shu.
Concubine Xiao Shu's attitude was slightly indifferent to these two grandsons.
Perhaps it is because both grandsons are surnamed Chen.
If Concubine Xiao Shu has no grievances with Chen Fuma, it must be false. Chen Fuma died when he died, and he had to harm the palace and Huyang.
In Xiao Shu's mind, when Chen Fuma was arrested, Chen Fuma had already been sentenced to death.
As for Huyang and Chen Fuma's two children, they hated Wuwu and Wu, so Fei Xiao Shu naturally didn't like it.
She blamed Huyang for bringing the two children to the palace, which is really outrageous. Ask the emperor to see it, maybe right and wrong will be born.
It's just that in front of so many people, it's not easy for her to blame Huyang directly.
She asked: "You are in the princess mansion alone, okay?"
Huyang nodded first, then shook his head, "I can't go to the palace to visit the mother and concubine from time to time, my daughter feels very uncomfortable."
Concubine Xiao Shu sighed, "You child, you should also be restrained and don't act so ostentatiously."
Princess Huyang lowered his head and looked obediently taught.
Pei sneered secretly: pretending, pretending hard. She doesn't believe that Huyang can act for one night.
Concubine Xiao Shu taught Huyang a few words, but Huyang didn't refute, but said that he was taught.
Concubine Xiao Shu laughed, "If you were sensible earlier, you wouldn't have so much trouble."
"Mother and concubine, my daughter is already reforming. At the end of this year, my daughter didn't ask Brother Wang to borrow money to survive. My daughter also wants to rely on herself."
Concubine Xiao Shu was surprised and looked at Pei's.
Even though Pei was not reconciled, he could only pinch his nose and admit that Princess Huyang did not go to the palace for money at the end of this year.
As in previous years, as soon as it enters the twelfth lunar month, Huyang will come home. It ranges from three or four thousand taels to as many as eight or nine thousand taels. It takes money to get Huyang away.
Concubine Xiao Shu was very pleased to receive a positive answer from Pei's.
She said emotionally: "These years, Huyang, you have finally grown up."
Huyang took Concubine Xiao Shu's arm, "The daughter just wants to share the worries for the mother and concubine."
"You are sensible, and knowing to converge is to share the worries for your house."
"My daughter knows. My daughter will definitely save money and learn from her sister-in-law."
After speaking, Huyang smiled triumphantly at Pei's.
Pei was disgusted in his heart, and he had to say something modest on the face, "I don't have any skills, the prince decides everything in the house, and I just do things according to the prince's instructions."
"Sister-in-law is really humble."
Concubine Xiao Shu glared at Huyang and told her not to challenge Pei's.
Huyang pouting his mouth, as expected, he stopped screaming at Pei's.
Today, Concubine Xiao Shu gave Pei's face, only because of news from the border, Luhou Peiren stationed at the border and made another great contribution.
Luhou's eldest son Pei Meng led cavalry into the grassland last month, raiding several tribes in Xiliang, beheading 3,000, taking 20,000 captives, and seizing tens of thousands of cattle, horses and sheep.
The greater credit is that when Pei Meng killed a tribe, he accidentally killed the third son of King Xiliang.
The good news was delivered to the capital, Longyan Joy. The emperor encouraged Luhou Peiren and promoted Pei Meng as the auxiliary general of the country. Pei Mengmeng is a thousand households.
He also rewarded many treasures to the old lady of the Pei family, and invited Mrs. Luhou to the palace to encourage her.
Pei is from Pei's family and Luhou's sister.
At this time, Consort Xiao Shu naturally wanted to give Pei's face. Suppress the Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo, vent their anger for Pei, and also support Pei.
Pei's body and mind are comfortable.
Her elder brother and nephew made meritorious services. As the daughter of Pei’s family, she is in harmony with You Rongyan.
When entering the palace in the past, Concubine Xiao Shu, as the mother-in-law, would always beat her a few words.
Only this time, Concubine Xiao Shu didn't say anything harsh to her, and even sighed for her.
I am so happy, my cheeks are slightly red.
Concubine Xiao Shu chatted with her, asking about the situation of Pei's family.
Knowing that Lu Hou also had a prostitute named Pei Man, who hadn't even said a kiss, Concubine Xiao Shu was instantly moved.
There is no suitable person in the palace to marry Pei Man.
The first son to the fourth son have been married.
The fifth son and the sixth son are both concubines, and they are not worthy of Pei Man.
Concubine Xiao Shu suddenly thought of her family, the Xiao family.
There are still children from the Xiao family who are not engaged. Maybe they can match this marriage.
This matter must be Pei's presence.
Concubine Xiao Shu laughed, "Gai Ming'er will bring Pei Man to the palace. Luhou's daughter must be of outstanding quality."
Pei smiled and said: "The mother concubine is right, Pei Man is more clever than her sister Pei Yun."
"Really? It's better for the girl's house to be lively."
The palace staff reminded that the time was almost up and it was time to leave for the family dinner at Chenghui Hall.
Concubine Xiao Shu moved her legs and felt a little uncomfortable after sitting for a long time.
She said: "No one is fighting for a position this year. No matter how much you fight, you won't be able to fight for age, and you can't fight for Li Zhaoyi."
Pei asked in a low voice, "Is Li Zhaoyi disrespectful to his mother and concubine?"
Concubine Xiao Shu laughed at herself, "How dare I provoke her. She is now the cusp of your Majesty's heart, and it will be harder to wait for the birth of the prince. In addition to her, there is also Jiang Shuyi. Your Majesty can't do without her every day. Waiting for this kind of work must be entrusted to her. The palace also heard that his Majesty even let her read the memorials and let her express opinions, which is getting more and more absurd."
Gu Jiu's heart beats, is Jiang Yan already so favored?
To be able to accompany the emperor, not only to read memorials, but also to express opinions on the political affairs, this is not an ordinary favor, this is the cultivation of a queen.
Don't the emperor know that such a favor is a double-edged sword. If you are not careful, Jiang Yan can be broken into pieces.
If the emperor really loves Jiang Yan, why should Jiang Yan fall into such a dangerous situation?
If you do not spoil yourself, count the entire harem, who is qualified to stay with the emperor, read memorials, and express opinions on the government?
Or, the emperor thinks that he can live for ten or twenty years, which is enough to guarantee Jiang Yan's safety, so he does it willfully?
Gu Jiu was a little surprised, but also a little panicked.
The favor of the emperor is like arsenic with sugar, Jiang Yan beware of being poisoned to death.
Gu Jiu followed everyone to Chenghui Hall.
When I arrived at Chenghui Hall, Concubine Xue, Concubine Xian and others were all here.
Only Li Zhaoyi and Jiang Shuyi were missing.
Concubine Xiao Shu teased Concubine Xue, "If the palace remembers correctly, Jiang Shuyi lives in the side hall of Ganlu Palace. Why didn't she come with you. On the contrary, we old people are waiting for two young people."
Concubine Xue Gui smiled softly, "So that Sister Shu Fei knows that Jiang Shuyi went to Xingqing Palace early in the morning, and she has not returned yet."
Concubine Xiao Shu pursed her lips and said quietly: "You give your majesty a beautiful woman, hoping to be favored by Li Zhaoyi. You must have not expected that you have sent the greatest threat to your majesty. Now you are riding a tiger. Be careful when Jiang Shuyi rides. Spread wild on your head."
Concubine Xue's expression changed, "She dare! Before the wings grow hard, she dare to escape from the control of the palace. The palace will cut off her wings directly."
Concubine Xiao Shu smiled softly and said: "The concubine is decisive enough. If you want to cut off Jiang Shuyi's wings, my palace advises you as soon as possible. After a year, I am afraid that the situation will not be controlled by you."
Concubine Xue looked sideways at Concubine Xiao Shu with cold eyes, "My palace did not understand what Sister Shu concubine said."
Concubine Xiao Shu said: "Why should the noble concubine sister humble herself. You know the meaning of this palace. Your Jiang Shuyi is now showing signs of uncontrollable."
Sister noble concubine, my palace sincerely advises you to make an early decision and don't hesitate.
Once you hesitate, she will seize the opportunity and get out of your control directly. By then, you will just shoot yourself in the foot, and the gain will not be worth the loss. "
Concubine Xue Gui frowned tightly and was uncertain in her heart.
Concubine Xian already drank to herself.
She interrupted and said, "Whether it is Li Zhaoyi or Jiang Shuyi, it is a threat to me. Beware that these two people unite and deal with us old people together."
Concubine Xue Gui and Concubine Xiao Shu both looked surprised and uncertain.
Concubine Xiao Shu asked softly, "Can those two unite? Those two are rivals."
Concubine Xian snorted coldly, "Are we old people threatening them, or are they threatening each other?
We don't die for a day, we are always pressed on their heads, and they can't make a big storm. Think about it, how can two people be so reconciled?
Concubine Xue, you are Jiang Shuyi. Should you deal with Li Zhaoyi first, or deal with the imperial concubine on your head first? "
Concubine Xue Gui sneered, "Alarming talk. The two young young men dared to challenge the authority of the palace before the wings grew hard. Is it true that the palace cannot deal with them?"
Concubine Xian looked at Concubine Xue with a faint smile, "If you had a way to clean up Li Zhaoyi, how could you give your majesty a favor?"
"you?"
Xue Guifei was very angry.
Concubine Xian sneered coldly, "The two of them do not seem to be a climate yet, but don't forget, there is your Majesty behind them.
As long as your Majesty supports them, ask yourself, who can bring down those two? When Li Zhaoyi gave birth to the little prince, it was even more serious. Maybe she would take away the position of queen.
Just think about it. We are a group of forty, fifty, fifty or sixty-year-old women who have been immersed in the palace for decades. When they are old, they are trampled underfoot by a young queen who is less than twenty years old. That taste, I don't know how the two sisters will feel? "
Concubine Xue and Concubine Xiao Shu exchanged glances, and looked at Concubine Xian together.
There are only three of them in the harem.
The three of them are the lord of the harem, fighting with each other, and no one accepts each other.
But when this balance was broken, the three of them all thought of joining forces to deal with the two Zhaoyi, Shuyi, who were gradually becoming a climate.
The three of them have fought for decades, and they know each other and have a tacit understanding. This sounds strange.
Just because the person who knows you best is your opponent, these words explain the relationship between the three.
The three of them tripped to each other, you stepped on my foot, and I punched you. They are all used to it.
However, calling two young Zhaoyis at this time, Shuyi riding on their heads, that is absolutely intolerable.
Those two Zhaoyi, Shuyi, who are young can be their granddaughters.
Asking them to bow their heads to the young man, I am embarrassed and can't do it.
Therefore, the three of them must unite and kill the two before they become truly climatic.
Concubine Xiao Shu said: "This matter will be discussed tomorrow, this is not the place to speak."
Concubine Xue agreed.
Concubine Hyun has no objection either.
The officer sang and sang, the emperor came.
Everyone got up to welcome the arrival of the emperor.
Soon after, they saw an amazing scene.
The emperor walked into the hall with Li Zhaoyi in his left hand and Jiang Shuyi in his right.
Li Zhaoyi and Jiang Shuyi were sitting around the emperor.
As the seat row, these two people actually overwhelmed the three of Xiao Shu.
This is a dangerous signal.