[Qing Chuan] Gongdou system of black lotus

It has to be said that Concubine Gao's natal family is still very strong. Not long after Buschren sent the news to the Gao family, the Gao family collected several sets of calligraphy and paintings by famous artists and sent them to Concubine Gao.Among them, the most precious is a pair of "Picture of Ladies with Hairpin Flowers" by Tang Yin and Tang Bohu.

"How did you get this painting?" Even Concubine Gao couldn't help showing surprise when she saw the "Picture of Ladies with Hairpin Flowers" that she sent.She has been by Qianlong's side for so many years, so she doesn't know what he likes.Qianlong liked Tang Bohu's calligraphy and paintings very much, and had people search for them among the people before, especially the famous "Picture of Ladies with Hairpin Flowers", but it's a pity that they haven't been able to get them until now.

If this painting can be dedicated to Qianlong, Qianlong must be happy.

"Master Gao said that this painting is in the Governor's collection. Because the Empress needs it now, the Governor wrote a letter asking Lord Gao to give this painting to the Empress." Buschren replied submissively.

Concubine Gao immediately understood that this painting had long been in the hands of her Ama, but her Ama always liked to use good steel on the blade of a knife, so this painting has not been presented, but has been reserved to wait for the opportunity. Now is the time for this painting to play out.

"Okay, okay." Concubine Gao was overjoyed, she couldn't help showing a smile on her face, stood in front of the painting, and looked up and down the painting, "I want to use this painting to make Lord Long Live change his mind completely. .”

Speaking of this, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes, and she stroked her palm and said: "This year's New Year's Eve is coming soon, this painting is just in time, and this palace will use this painting as a congratulatory gift to Long Live Lord."

"Your Majesty is smart." Buschren flattered him graciously.

Concubine Gao Guifei was in a good mood at this time, and when she heard Bu Shiren's flattery, the smile on her face deepened, her eyes rolled, and she looked at Bu Shiren with a half-smile and half-smile, and said: "Grand Bu, you have made a great contribution this time. I have not forgotten your benefits, the deed of that mansion will be brought to you by someone in this Palace, and you can do whatever you want."

"Thank you, imperial concubine and empress." Concubine Gao's temperament must have given him a courtyard with a good location.Even if he has money, he can't buy that kind of place as an eunuch. Only people like Gao Guifei can use it to reward people at will.

"En." Concubine Gao casually agreed, ignored Bu Shiren, and looked at "Picture of Lady with Flower Hairpin" with satisfaction, thinking about what to say to show herself well.

The time of the twelfth lunar month flies by quickly. It is clear that I only ate Laba porridge yesterday, but before I know it, it is approaching New Year’s Eve. On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, Lord Qianlong sealed his pen and did not have to go to court, and the officials all went home to celebrate the New Year.

However, for the vast majority of people, this Chinese New Year is even busier than ever.

Xu knows Gu Qianqian's ability, and the queen has not thrown some tedious and difficult tasks to Gu Qianqian as before. She knows that this trick is no longer possible, and using this trick to make things difficult for Gu Qianqian will only become a stepping stone for her. She walks more smoothly.

Nowadays, many eunuchs and maids in the palace have grown awe and admiration towards Concubine Xian, and the queen doesn't really want Gu Qianqian to win people's hearts in the harem.

Therefore, the queen only picked some trivial errands and handed them over to Gu Qianqian.In this case, Gu Qianqian was much more relaxed than before.

Just after finishing a few tasks, the queen was so tired that she pressed her forehead and pinched the center of her brows with her fingers. They all said that it is difficult to turn extravagance into frugality. After getting used to Concubine Xian's burden, now she has to provoke so many things by herself, and she really feels a little bit exhausted.

"Your Majesty, why don't you rest for a while, I'll ask you to talk to me later." Nanny Liu looked at the Empress distressedly. In less than a month, the Empress said she had lost a few catties, and her cheeks were thinner than before. .

Originally, the empress was slender, so she was a bit out of shape at being so thin, far inferior to Concubine Xian, who had a slender and delicate beauty even though she was thin.

"No." The queen waved her hand. She had made arrangements for the affairs in the palace. If it was postponed now, other things would have to be re-planned, which would be even more troublesome.

She picked up the tea on the table, and after taking a sip, she felt relieved, and said, "Is there anything going on with that Changchun Palace recently?"

After getting the will of the Long Live God, the person in Changchun Palace has calmed down, not as sharp-edged as before, which made the queen feel a little jealous.

"Nothing happened." Liu Mama said this, paused, and then said: "Guizhi has talked back and forth, saying that Concubine Xian is very quiet recently, and she just reads books in the palace every day, learns some piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and spends her free time. If I have nothing to do, I will be a female celebrity, and I have done nothing other than that."

The queen's eyebrows showed a bit of doubt, "Is it really so well-behaved?"

"Guizhi follows Concubine Xian every day, so there is nothing wrong with it," said Nanny Liu.

"That's really strange." The queen couldn't help but marvel, "She didn't have any objection to Ben Gong letting her be so leisurely?"

"This," Mama Liu opened her mouth, not knowing how to answer, "Gui Zhi never said anything about it."

The puzzled look on the Queen's eyebrows deepened. She was a little puzzled. According to Concubine Xian's usual temper, she was so overriding Concubine Xian's rights and dismissing Concubine Xian as an idler. Concubine Xian should find a way to get revenge on her.Otherwise, I will blow the pillow wind next to Long Live God.

But now she didn't do anything, and she acted like she was willing to work hard and let the arrangements be made, which made the queen even more disturbed.

"Find an opportunity for Gui Zhi to test Concubine Xian's thoughts and see what she is thinking." The queen thought for a while and said decisively. She is worried about Concubine Xian's abnormality after all. , she was able to relax.

"Yes." Seeing that the queen was so nervous, Madam Liu also became worried.

During this year, the biggest lesson they have learned is never to underestimate Concubine Xian, no one knows what this woman is thinking, but the terrible thing is that Concubine Xian always wins in this year's open and secret battles.

"Your Majesty, your red dates and wolfberry tea." Guizhi smiled and brought a cup of tea to Gu Qianqian.

Gu Qianqian was embroidering a purse with her head down. Hearing this, she hummed casually. After embroidering the remaining bamboo leaves of the purse, she cut off the thread with the scissors and put down the things in her hands.Ever since she learned calligraphy from Qianlong, she would make purses for Qianlong every month, fanning these small things as "shuxiu".

Up to now, most of the small things Qianlong used on his body were made by her.

These small things seem to be nothing, but they invade Qianlong's life silently, and Gu Qianqian's understanding of Qianlong has increased day by day during this year.

In her previous life, she didn't know much about Qianlong, and most of what she knew was just jokes, unofficial history. In the drama, unofficial history, the emperor was most likely portrayed as a womanizer, greedy for enjoyment, and loved to be flattered by others But there is no talented emperor.

But in fact, after getting along with Qianlong for a month, Gu Qianqian knew that this emperor was definitely not the incompetent emperor in those unofficial jokes.In terms of talent, the emperor may not have much talent in poetry, but Gu Qianqian couldn't help but marvel at his erudition.

This emperor can be regarded as an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs. He has learned both Chinese and Western styles. He even draws Western paintings well and can speak fluent English. Moreover, he learned this from Lord Kangxi.

After knowing these things, Gu Qianqian's jaw almost dropped to the ground.

However, these are trivial matters, and what is more important is the emperor's imperial skills. Since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, the emperors of all dynasties have not held more power than him.The previous emperors had to consider the interests of the Eight Banners, and the harem was full of female relatives of Manchu and Mongolian nobles.But here in Qianlong, there are only a handful of Manchu women in the harem, not to mention the Mongolian women, but there are more Han women.

This seems to be because Qianlong likes Han women, but after careful consideration, Qianlong probably likes Han women who can only be attached to him, and he can do this as he pleases, which also shows how powerful the monarchy is in his hands.

In addition, although Qianlong is very beautiful, he is also extremely self-control. Gu Qianqian's appearance was excellent in her previous life. In this life, she is assisted by various skills systematically. The palace ladies and eunuchs would turn red from time to time when they saw it, and they dared not look directly at it.

However, Qianlong has not staged a beacon drama with princes until now, which shows that this person has a firm heart.

Facing such a man, it is not enough to just rely on his beauty, what is more important is to plan carefully. It is really difficult for such an ambitious and self-disciplined man to completely walk into his heart and convince him.

But because of this, Gu Qianqian is more eager/desire to challenge this difficult task.

After taking a sip of red dates and wolfberry tea, Gu Qianqian narrowed her eyes slightly, and said with a smile: "The craftsmanship of Guizhi is getting better and better, and the taste of this tea is really good."

"It's good that the empress likes it." Guizhi said happily. In this month, Guizhi has also grown. At least now she has finally found her own position, which is to use the various prescriptions she learned to give Concubine Xian Adjust various teas and nourishing decoctions.

Relying on this ability, Guizhi finally gained a firm foothold.

"I like it very much. Recently, I have been drinking these health-preserving teas that you have prepared. My energy and blood have improved a lot." Gu Qianqian said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, my servant has done nothing." Guizhi said modestly, she paused, looked at the embroidered purse, and said, "My Majesty, after your purse is embroidered, what else do you need to embroider, this servant will give it to you." You take it."

She knew that Gu Qianqian only planned to embroider this purse today.

Gu Qianqian smiled and waved her hands, "No, after finishing this embroidery, I don't want to do any more sewing this year."

"Ma'am, do you want to play chess?" Guizhi asked as if very attentive.

Gu Qianqian looked at Gui Zhi with a puzzled look on her face, and Gui Zhi looked at Gui Zhi a little too afraid to look at him, "Gui Zhi, you didn't talk as much in the past as you do today, do you have something to say to Ben Gong?"

Guizhi almost blurted out a denial, "I don't have anything to say."

Her attitude made Gu Qianqian even more curious.

Gu Qianqian frowned, and leaned forward slightly, which was an oppressive movement, and looked straight at Guizhi, "Guizhi, if you have something to say, you can just say it, I am not a person who can't listen to you. "

There was a struggling look on Gui Zhi's face, as if she was making a difficult decision. After a while, she said helplessly, "Madam, I heard something, but I dare not say it."

"You say, no matter what you say, I forgive you for not being guilty." Gu Qianqian said.

Only then did Guizhi grit his teeth and said: "The maidservant dared to say, Your Majesty, now people outside are saying that even if your Majesty has obtained the will of the Long Live Lord, she still can't touch the palace power. What she can do is just a trivial matter. The Empress Dowager I didn't take you seriously. The servant is on behalf of the empress, you are not reconciled."

Gu Qianqian was taken aback, her eyes showed a clear look, "So what you want to say is these words."

"Yes, empress, this servant is wronged for you. The empress has treated you too much. I used to think that the empress is a good person." Guizhi bit her lip angrily, and her expression of righteous indignation was vivid.

Du Juan and Bai Ling beside them couldn't help admiring inwardly.

This Guizhi has made a lot of progress.

"Okay, I know what you mean." Gu Qianqian nodded, and she said, "However, don't say anything like what you said just now. If it spreads, it won't do you or Bengong any good."

"Yes." Hearing this, Gui Zhi showed a reluctant expression on his face.

She pursed her lips and said, "But empress, are you just letting empress empress go down like this? Why don't you tell Lord Long Live to support you?"

Gu Qianqian was suddenly happy, she understood the purpose of Gui Zhi's sudden words today, it turned out that the queen asked her to test her mind, which is also good, Gu Qianqian rolled her eyes, since Gui Zhi came to the door by herself, Then there is no reason not to use her, she sighed deeply, and said: "Gui Zhi, you really know how to talk nonsense, why do you want the Lord Long Live to support you? If I really talk to the Lord Long Live, then I can still be in the harem." Standing?"

"Niang Niang?" Gui Zhi's eyes showed a puzzled look.

Gu Qianqian had a helpless and bitter expression, "Now that the queen mother has returned, the queen mother has already been very dissatisfied with the palace power this time. If she doesn't restrain herself, how can the queen mother tolerate me. So, the queen is like this I am also willing to arrange the arrangement. How do you know if taking a step back is not a step forward?"

Gui Zhi and the others had a look of sudden realization on their faces.

After Gu Qianqian "explained", she instructed: "Today's words have come out of my mouth, you and others must not spread them outside, otherwise I am afraid that I will be hurt."

"Your servant understands." Guizhi and the others replied hastily.

A dark light flashed in Guizhi's lowered eyes, so it turned out that she had done a good job this time.

The corners of Gu Qianqian's lips curled up slightly.

She didn't think so. The reason why she didn't plan to sue was because she didn't care about getting involved. It was not difficult for her to arrange the New Year's affairs in the palace, but it was not beneficial either.

If you have to intervene, it's just finding something for yourself to do.If so, why would she do it?It's different now, before, she had no name or distinction, so she naturally had to work hard to find something to do in front of Long Live God, but now she is famous and powerful, why should she be obsessed with these things?

What's more, Gu Qianqian has other plans in her heart, she doesn't interfere with the New Year's affairs in the palace, and the empress takes care of these things by herself, which is not a small burden for her body.If the queen is ill, she will monopolize the power for a period of time in the future, and that is the time for her to play.Even if the queen is not sick, she can use this time to stay out of the matter and intervene in the general election in the palace next year, and she can still use this time to rest and practice the identification skills she acquired a while ago.

Therefore, in this case, unless Gu Qianqian was stupid, she would go to compete with the queen for a job.

However, these reasons cannot be known to the queen, so Gu Qianqian gave Gui Zhi a reason that would satisfy the queen.

Speaking from Gui Zhi's mouth, the queen must be very convinced of this well-founded reason.

"You really said that?" The queen raised her eyebrows, looked at Madam Liu and asked.

"It's absolutely true, Guizhi repeated it several times, and the maidservant dared to tell the empress only after confirming that it was correct." Madam Liu said.

The Queen's brows not only did not relax, but even further frowned. When she heard the reason why Concubine Xian didn't complain, she was not only unhappy, but even worse.According to Concubine Xian, what she did was undoubtedly helping Concubine Xian!This is really heart-wrenching!What could be more irritating than helping one's opponent!

"Bengong said why Concubine Xian is so honest, her feelings are all plotting against me." The queen's face showed anger, the veins on her thin neck were bulging, her breathing was heavy, it was obvious that she was very angry.

"Your Majesty, why don't we pick some things and let Concubine Xian be responsible?" Mammy Liu said.

As soon as she finished speaking, the queen immediately shook her head decisively, "No!"

Nanny Liu stared wide-eyed, showing a puzzled expression, as if she didn't understand why the queen didn't change her mind, knowing that Concubine Xian was plotting against her.The queen gave a wry smile, and said, "Mother Liu, Concubine Xian is afraid of the Queen Mother, so don't I need to be afraid of the Queen Mother? If I had already dealt with these matters with Concubine Xian before, that's all. Taking Concubine Xian off the shelf, I only sent her some miscellaneous matters, if under such circumstances, I suddenly reuse Concubine Xian, the first person the Empress Dowager will not forgive will be Bengong."

Mother Liu's pupils constricted, what, what is this?

Co-authoring, they now know Concubine Xian's calculations, but they still have to obey her calculations. It's better not to know the inside story!At least not half-dead with anger.

"Concubine Xian really shouldn't be underestimated." The queen sighed, "Fortunately, we have Gui Zhi by her side, at least we can know what she is thinking, so we won't be helpless. We can always get it back."

"Your Majesty said so." Madam Liu hurriedly said.