New Year's Eve, the royal family banquet.

Gu Jiu entered the palace with Princess Pei.

This year, because Xiao Qiner was going to confinement, she didn't come.

The third wife, Mrs. Cai, was not in good health, so Li Lai could not enter the palace, for fear that she would be sickened by her concubine.

Just Gu Jiu and Ouyang Fu, as well as Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo, four people followed Pei into the palace.

Several sons followed King Ning to see the Son of Heaven.

When we arrived at Changchun Palace, as usual, we would first say hello.

Concubine Xiao Shu's spirit is not very good, it seems that she has not rested well.

She leaned on the Luohan couch, lazily, and asked the female history beside her, Has Huyang entered the palace?

Nv Shi bowed and said, The princess has already arrived at the palace gate and will be here soon.

Concubine Xiao Shu nodded and asked Mrs Pei again, How has the palace been recently?

Tired mother and concubine worry, 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 will be rewarded. When she is out of confinement, ask her to bring the child to the palace to greet her. This palace also wants to see the little grandson.

Pei Shi laughed, Don't worry, mother-in-law, as soon as the confinement is born, the daughter-in-law will bring her and her brother into the palace to greet the empress.

Concubine Xiao Shu smiled subtly, and she turned her eyes to stare at Gu Jiu and Ouyang Fu.

Ouyang's, you must have been in the door for three or four years. So far, you haven't opened up branches and scattered leaves for the palace. What's going on?

Ouyang Fu looked uneasy, Qiyi Niangniang, grandson's daughter-in-law has always followed the doctor's orders and taken medicine to recuperate. After the new year, it will be better.

Concubine Shen also spoke for Ouyang Fu, hoping Concubine Xiao Shu would not embarrass her too much.

Concubine Xiao Shu snorted coldly, her eyes instantly turned cold, she looked rigid and cold, Bengong will give you another half a year. If your stomach doesn't move after half a year, then I will personally reward Liu Ping with the beauty. But you are still Mistress, the children born in the concubine's room must also call you mother.

Ouyang Fu was wronged.

But in the face of Concubine Xiao Shu, she couldn't say a word to refute, she could only bow her head and say, Daughter-in-law Sun will follow the decree of the mother-in-law.

Concubine Xiao Shu hummed, Bengong knows that you are a sensible person,

Hope you won't let this palace down.

What can Ouyang Fu say? She could only swallow her grievance and try her best to show a smile.

Then, Concubine Xiao Shu aimed the artillery fire at Gu Jiu again, Gu Shi, it's been more than a year since you entered the door, and your stomach has not moved. What's the matter with you?

Gu Jiu nodded slightly and said calmly, Reporting to the maiden, grandson daughter-in-law and son-in-law will gather less and leave more. There is no news for now.

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 important task of the eldest daughter-in-law, that is, to add children to the palace, and to spread the branches and leaves for the son.

This palace hopes that you can restrain your mind and use it more on the right path, instead of thinking about messy things all day long. As the eldest daughter-in-law, giving birth to a son-in-law is the most important thing at the moment.

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows quietly, what is a mess? Having a baby becomes the most important thing.

Is there nothing else to do in life other than having children?

Besides having a baby, should I do something else?

In short, Gu Jiu disagreed with Concubine Xiao Shu's words.

She hid what was in her heart and didn't say a word. At the same time, he said respectfully, My daughter-in-law will obey the mother's orders.

Concubine Xiao Shu stared at Gu Jiu's abdomen, Bengong heard that you have been frail and sick since you were young, so I'm afraid that you will not be able to give birth. After a year of marriage, the stomach has not moved yet, and I have already expected it.

But precisely because your health is not good, you have to work even harder to give birth to a heir while you are young. This palace does not want Liu Zhao's eldest son to be born from the womb of a concubine.

Gu Jiu's eyes narrowed slightly, what does Concubine Xiao Shu mean? Are you planning to arrange a woman for Liu Zhao? Without asking her opinion, it would be too much to interfere in her and Liu Zhao's life.

However, most mother-in-laws in ancient and modern times like to interfere in the small lives of their sons and daughters-in-law. After getting the last piece of chicken feathers, everyone's heart was full of anger.

Therefore, it is not acceptable to meddle in other people's lives at will.

After Concubine Xiao Shu beat Gu Jiu, she started to beat Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo again.

Perhaps because she was in grade, Concubine Xiao Shu was a little long-winded.

Concubine Xiao Shu didn't stop talking until the palace staff reported the arrival of the Huyang County Lord.

And Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo were both sweaty, and they were so scolded by Concubine Xiao Shu that they couldn't lift their heads.

The Lord of Huyang County walked into the hall with a fragrant wind and dressed up.

Mother, my daughter wants to kill you.

Like a little girl, Hu Yang threw herself into Concubine Xiao Shu's arms.

Concubine Xiao Shu laughed, You child, you are so old, you have to learn to focus.

In front of the mother and concubine, I will always be a child.

When Concubine Xiao Shu heard this, she smiled happily.

Chen Min and Chen Lu also came, and the two brothers and sisters greeted Concubine Xiao Shu.

In the face of this pair of grandsons, Concubine Xiao Shu's attitude was slightly indifferent.

Maybe it's because the two grandsons are both surnamed Chen.

To say that Concubine Xiao Shu has no resentment towards Consort Chen, it must be a lie. Chen Concubine died when he died, and he would also implicate the palace and Huyang.

In Concubine Xiao Shu's mind, when Concubine Chen was arrested, Concubine Chen was already sentenced to death.

As for the two children of Huyang and Consort Chen, they hated Wu and Wu, so Concubine Xiao Shu naturally didn't like them.

She blamed Huyang for bringing the two children to the palace, which is really outrageous. Let the Son of Heaven see it, and maybe there will be right and wrong.

It's just that in front of so many people, she can't directly reprimand Huyang.

She asked, You are alone in the county master's mansion, okay?

Hu Yang first nodded, then shook his head, I can't go to the palace to visit my mother and concubine often, my daughter is very uncomfortable.

Concubine Xiao Shu sighed, You child, you should also restrain yourself and don't act so flamboyantly.

The Huyang County Lord lowered his head and looked like he was being taught obediently.

Pei sneered to himself: pretend, pretend. She didn't believe that Hu Yang could be installed overnight.

Concubine Xiao Shu taught Huyang a few words, but Huyang did not refute, but said she had been taught.

Concubine Xiao Shu laughed, If you had been sensible earlier, there wouldn't have been so many troubles.

Mother and concubine, the daughter is already reforming. At the end of this year, the daughter did not ask the brother to borrow money to survive. The daughter also wants to rely on herself.

Concubine Xiao Shu was surprised and looked at Mrs Pei.

Even though Mrs. Pei was not reconciled, she could only pinch her nose and admit that the Huyang County Master did not go to the palace to ask for money at the end of this year.

In previous years, as soon as the twelfth lunar month entered, Huyang would come to the door. As little as three or four thousand taels, as many as eight or nine thousand taels, it would take money to send Huyang away.

Concubine Xiao Shu was very pleased to receive Pei's affirmative reply.

She said emotionally: These years, Huyang, you have finally grown up.

Hu Yang took Concubine Xiao Shu's arm, My daughter just wants to share her worries for the concubine.

If you are sensible and know how to restrain yourself, you are sharing the worries for this palace.

My daughter knows. My daughter will save money and learn from her sister-in-law.

After speaking, Hu Yang smiled proudly at Mrs Pei.

Pei's heart was disgusted, and he had to say a few words of modesty on his face, I don't have any ability, everything in the house is the king's master, and I just do things according to the king's instructions.

Sister-in-law is really humble.

Concubine Xiao Shu glared at Hu Yang and told her not to challenge Pei.

Hu Yang pouted, but he didn't speak out against Mrs Pei.

Today, Concubine Xiao Shu gave Pei's face enough, just because of the news from the border, Lu Hou Pei Ren was stationed at the border, and made a great contribution.

Last month, Pei Meng, the eldest son of the Marquis of Lu, led cavalry into the grasslands and raided several tribes in Xiliang.

A bigger credit is that when Pei Meng was destroying a tribe, he accidentally killed the third son of the King of Xiliang.

The good news was sent to the capital, and Long Yan was delighted. The emperor encouraged Pei Ren, the Hou of Lu, and promoted Pei Meng to be the general of the Fuguo, commanding all of them. Pei Mengmeng's son is a thousand households.

He also gave a lot of treasures to the old lady of the Pei family, and invited Mrs. Luhou to the palace to encourage her.

Pei's family belongs to Pei's family and is the younger sister of Luhou.

At this time, Concubine Xiao Shu naturally wanted to give Pei's face enough. Suppressing Concubine Shen and Concubine Luo, venting for Pei's family is also supporting Pei's.

Pei's body and mind are at ease.

Her brother and nephew made great contributions, and she was honored as the daughter of the Pei family.

Before entering the palace, Concubine Xiao Shu, as a mother-in-law, would always beat her a few words.

Only this time, Concubine Xiao Shu didn't say a single word to her, and she also breathed out for her.

He was happy, and his cheeks flushed slightly.

Concubine Xiao Shu chatted with her and asked about the situation of the Pei family.

Knowing that the Marquis of Lu also had a direct daughter named Pei Man, who had never said kiss, Concubine Xiao Shu was instantly moved.

There is no suitable person in the palace to marry Pei Man.

The eldest son to the fourth son have all been married.

The fifth son and the sixth son are both concubines, and they are not worthy of Pei Man in terms of identity.

Concubine Xiao Shu suddenly thought of her natal family, the Xiao family.

The Xiao family and their direct descendants are not engaged, so they might be able to arrange this marriage.

This matter has to be Pei's intervention.

Concubine Xiao Shu smiled and said, Gai Minger will bring Pei Man to this palace for a look. The daughter of Marquis Lu must be of outstanding quality.

Pei Shi smiled and said, Mother's concubine is right, Pei Man is more clever than her elder sister Pei Yun.

Really? It's better for the girl to be more lively.

The palace staff reminded that the time was coming, and it was time to go to Chenghui Hall for a family banquet.

Concubine Xiao Shu moved her legs and felt a little uncomfortable after sitting for a long time.

She said: This year, no one is competing for the position. No matter how hard they fight, they can't compete for age, and they can't compete with 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 in this palace. She is the person at the top of His Majesty's heart now, and it will be even more difficult when the prince is born. Besides her, there is also Jiang Shuyi, who is inseparable from His Majesty's side every day. Even I have to leave it to her to serve the pen and ink. I also heard that His Majesty even let her read the memorial and let her express her opinion, which is getting more and more absurd.

Gu Jiu's heart skipped a beat, is Jiang Yan already so favored?

Being able to accompany the emperor, not only reading the memorial, but also expressing opinions on the government, this is not an ordinary favor, it is training as a queen.

Doesn't the Son of Heaven know that such favor is a double-edged sword. If you're not careful, Jiang Yan's corpse can be broken into ten thousand pieces.

If the emperor really doted on Jiang Yan, why would he put Jiang Yan in such a dangerous situation?

If you don't favor it, and repeat the entire harem several times, who is qualified to accompany the emperor's side, read memorials, and express opinions on the government?

Or, did the emperor think that he could live another ten or twenty years, enough to ensure Jiang Yan's safety, so he acted willfully?

Gu Jiu was a little surprised and a little panicked.

The emperor's favor is like arsenic with sugar added, Jiang Yan beware of being poisoned to death.

Gu Jiu followed the crowd to Chenghui Hall.

When I arrived at Chenghui Hall, I saw that Concubine Xue Gui, Concubine Xian and others had all arrived.

Only Li Zhaoyi and Jiang Shuyi disappeared.

Concubine Xiao Shu made fun of Concubine Xue Gui, If I remember correctly, Jiang Shuyi lives in the side hall of Ganlu Palace. Why didn't she come with you. Instead, we old people waited for two young people.

Concubine Xue Gui smiled softly, So that Sister Concubine Shu knows that Jiang Shuyi went to Xingqing Palace early in the morning, and she hasn't come back yet.

Concubine Xiao Shu pursed her lips and said in a low voice, You gave your Majesty a beauty, hoping to share Li Zhaoyi's favor. You must have never expected that you would send the greatest threat to His Majesty. Now you are hard to ride a tiger. To scatter wild on your head.

Concubine Xue Gui's expression changed, She dares! She dares to break away from Ben Gong's control before her wings grow hard. Ben Gong's big deal is to cut off her wings directly.

Concubine Xiao Shu smiled softly and said, The imperial concubine is decisive enough. If you want to cut off Jiang Shuyi's wings, this palace advises you to do so as soon as possible. When the new year begins, the situation may not be under your control.

Concubine Xue Gui stared sideways at Concubine Xiao Shu, her eyes cold, I don't understand what Concubine Shu said.

Concubine Xiao Shu said: Why do you have to be humble, sister of the imperial concubine. You know what this palace means. Your Jiang Shuyi is already showing signs of being out of control.

Sister Concubine, I sincerely advise you to make a decision early, don't hesitate.

If you hesitate on your side, she will seize the opportunity and get out of your control directly. At that time, you will just shoot yourself in the foot, and you will lose more than you gain.

Concubine Xue Gui frowned tightly, in shock.

Concubine Xian was already drinking on her own.

She interjected, Whether it's Li Zhaoyi or Jiang Shuyi, they're all threats from me. Be careful that these two join forces and deal with us old people together.

Concubine Xue Gui and Concubine Xiao Shu both looked suspicious.

Concubine Xiao Shu asked softly, Can the two be united? Those two are deadly enemies.

Concubine Xian snorted coldly, Are we old people a big threat to them, or are they a big threat to each other?

We will not die for a day, and they will always have us on their heads, and they will not be able to set off a big storm. Come to think of it, two people who are so favored can really be reconciled?

Concubine Xue, if you are Jiang Shuyi, should you deal with Li Zhaoyi first, or deal with the concubine who is on her head first?

Concubine Xue Gui sneered, It's alarmist. The two young men dare to challenge the authority of this palace before their wings are hardened. Is it true that this palace can't take care of them?

Concubine Xian looked at Concubine Xue Gui with a half-smile, If you had a way to deal with Li Zhaoyi, why would you have sent a beauty to your Majesty?

you?

Concubine Xue Gui was furious.

Concubine Xian smiled coldly, The two of them seem to be not yet ready, but don't forget, there is His 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 would be even more incredible. Maybe the queen's position will be taken away by her.

Think about it, we are a group of old women in their 40s, 50s and 60s, who have been immersed in the palace for decades, and when they are old, they are trampled under the feet by a young queen who is not yet twenty years old. That taste, I wonder how the two sisters will feel?

Concubine Xue Gui and Concubine Xiao Shu exchanged glances, and they all looked at Concubine Xian.

The only three of them were the concubines in the harem.

The three of them are the masters of the harem, fighting with each other, no one obeys the other.

But when this balance was broken, all three of them thought of joining forces to deal with the two Zhaoyi and Shuyi who were becoming more and more popular.

The three of them have been fighting for decades, and they are familiar with each other and have a tacit understanding. This sounds weird.

Just because the person who knows you best is your opponent, these words explain the relationship between the three.

The three of them stumbled on each other. You stepped on me and I punched you. They were all used to it.

However, it was absolutely intolerable to call two young Zhaoyi at this time and Shuyi riding on their heads.

The two Zhaoyi and Shuyi, who are young, can be their granddaughters.

Tell them to bow their heads to the young man, I'm sorry, it can't be done.

Therefore, the three of them must unite to kill the two before they become a reality.

Concubine Xiao Shu said, We will discuss this matter tomorrow. This is not the place to talk.

Concubine Xue agreed.

Concubine Xian also had no opinion.

The celebrant sang and shouted, and the emperor came.

Everyone stood up to welcome the arrival of the Son of Heaven.

Immediately afterwards, they saw an astonishing 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 next to the emperor.

As the seat row, these two actually overwhelmed Concubine Xiao Shu.

This is a red flag.

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