[Qing Chuan] No pet little promise

Returned to Changchun Palace.

Yufu and the others all showed astonishment and some disappointment. When they came back at this hour, it was obvious that they were not favored.

Wei Rong was speechless, and simply explained: "The emperor just called me to talk about the paintings."

Yu Fu quickly comforted him: "Master, don't worry, when you recover from your illness, you will naturally have a good time to be valued by the emperor in the future."

Wei Rong didn't bother to talk much, her knees were still sore from kneeling for half a day, so she ordered Yufu to go out to fetch hot water.

As soon as Yufu reached the door, the curtain was lifted suddenly, and Nanny Zhou walked in quickly, followed by two strong little maids.

Wei Rong just took a sip of hot tea and looked at it in surprise, "Ma'am, this is it?"

Nanny Zhou looked solemn, "How did Wei promise to offend the emperor?"

Wei Rong couldn't react, "I didn't offend the emperor?"

Nanny Zhou's face darkened, "If you promise to lie to us, you won't be able to, Empress Xi already knows."

Hearing these words, Yufu and Yulian behind were so frightened that their faces turned pale.

Wei Rong was surprised at first, but immediately realized that it was the fact that he knelt outside the Qianqing Palace for more than an hour that had reached Concubine Xi's ears.

She immediately explained: "Nurse, don't worry, I didn't offend the emperor. The emperor treated me a little..." She wanted to say it was a misunderstanding, but Kangxi only found out the truth, and she really didn't misunderstand her.

However, this matter between himself and Song Qing'er didn't seem to be straightforward.

Wei Rong figured out what she meant, and with Kangxi's face-saving personality, she definitely didn't want the truth of this matter to spread.After all, it would damage his image of being wise and martial - he was actually fooled by a little girl like Song Qing'er.

After much deliberation, she could only say: "There was a little concealment before, but after I presented the truth, the emperor has forgiven."

Nanny Zhou said with a cold face, "It's really a good idea to promise." The emperor has a rigorous personality and hates being deceived the most. This little girl thinks that she can make the emperor forgive her with just a few words, she is ridiculously stupid.

No wonder Mother Zhou thought so. In her opinion, if the emperor really forgave Wei Rong, he would definitely stay to serve him.It must be dissatisfying to drive people back today while it is still light.I'm afraid that the emperor didn't punish her directly because he saw that she was young and ignorant.

Her tone was cold and harsh, "Wei please promise not to drink tea, go to the front hall and kneel first!"

Wei Rong was confused: "Huh?"

"Didn't you hear the promise?" Nanny Zhou asked irritably.This dead girl has no winks anymore, she can only be dragged out.

Alas, have pity on their Changchun Palace, why are they full of such troublesome things!

It's hard to get the emperor's favor, but don't be disgusted by it.

Wei Rong understands what she means. The most important thing for subordinates these days is to keep pace with the leader.

If the leader says five points, you must achieve ten points. Of course, twelve points is better.

But Wei Rong has no interest in being abused, so she quickly explained in a serious manner: "Please don't be impatient, Madam, I'm not lying. The emperor really forgave me, rewarded me with a lot of things, and promised to promote me Woolen cloth."

At first, seeing her solemn expression, Nanny Zhou was a little shaken, but when she heard the last sentence, she got angry immediately.

To be promoted without even having a bed attendant is just a dream come true.Who does she think she is!

It felt more and more that what she said in front of her was all nonsense, she just wanted to escape the responsibility of the crime.

With a cold face, she turned her head and ordered: "Immediately drag the person to the front hall and kneel down, so that those who pass by can see clearly, those who offend the emperor, our Changchun Palace will not be lenient!"

The two little maids immediately stepped forward and clasped Wei Rong's shoulders, trying to drag him out.

Wei Rong was overwhelmed by their elm bumpy stubbornness, and shouted angrily: "Let me punish you to kneel, I'm afraid you can't afford it, Madam Zhou, aren't you afraid of being questioned by the emperor?"

"Bah!" Nanny Zhou spat on the ground and was about to curse.

At this moment, the clear voice of the little eunuch outside the door came, "The emperor has an order, and Wei Changzai is invited to come and receive the order."

It was as if the freeze button had been pressed in the room, and everyone was stunned, except Wei Rong.

She broke free from the pinching and pushing of the two little maids, and stood firm.

This scene happened to be watched by Liang Jiugong who came in through the curtain.

He smiled: "What's the matter? There's not even a messenger outside the door, they're all crowded in the room."

Wei Rong straightened her clothes and said with a shameful smile, "I made my father-in-law laugh."

Nanny Zhou swallowed her saliva and asked, "Director Liang, why are you here?"

What kind of person Liang Jiugong is, he can know what happened just by scanning the scene in the room.He smiled and said: "This is not the emperor's will. Those who are slaves have to make a quick trip."

Mother Zhou's heart trembled, "What kind of decree is worthy of your old man's special trip?" She seemed to hear the name of the little eunuch who passed the message just now, Wei Changzai, it was impossible, it must be something wrong with her ears.

It's a pity that Liang Jiugong's next sentence broke her imagination, "It's Wei Changzai's will of the Jin Dynasty."

There was a bang of thunder, and Nanny Zhou was knocked into a dizzy situation, and she almost rolled her eyes and passed out.Muttered: "How is this possible?"

Liang Jiugong rolled his eyes, "Why, Mammy has a problem with the emperor's oral order?"

Nanny Zhou suddenly came to her senses, shaking her head like a rattle, "No, no."

Liang Jiugong flicked his fly whisk, and said with a smile, "Then please ask Wei Changzai to take orders."

Wei Rong quickly walked out of the dormitory and came to the outside room.

Four young eunuchs stood at the door, holding various rewards in their hands.

Liang Jiugong stood in the room, coughed lightly, and straightened his expression.

"The Changchun Palace promised the Wei family that he was loyal and physically talented, and he was talented and splendid. He won my heart, and he was specially entrusted by the Jin Dynasty as a permanent presence."

Wei Rong immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times in the direction of the Qianqing Palace, as a token of gratitude.

Nanny Zhou knelt behind her, her old face flushed red.

It was in stark contrast to Yufu and the others who were kneeling further back, who were pleasantly surprised like in a dream.

Liang Jiugong stepped forward, helped Wei Rong up, and asked with a smile, "What happened just now?"

Wei Rong smiled and said, "It's just a misunderstanding, which made my father-in-law laugh."

Nanny Zhou has also lived in the palace for a long time, so she can afford it and let it go.He didn't even get up, and immediately raised his hand and slapped himself, "It's all because I have no eyesight, so I misunderstood the meaning of the emperor."

"Nurse Zhou is just impatient." Wei Rong laughed.

She still lives in the area of ​​Changchun Palace, so she can't tear herself apart with Nanny Zhou, after all, there is Xi Concubine standing behind her.If I didn't hear the words of others' confession, I also misunderstood the emperor, not wronged myself.

Liang Jiugong also glanced at Wei Rong approvingly, who in the palace doesn't want to be harmonious.

After Nanny Zhou slapped her twice again, he finally said Shi Shiran: "No need to do this, Nanny, you are an old man next to Empress Xi, and the emperor knows the loyal and respectful thoughts of Changchun Palace."

Two young eunuchs stepped forward and helped Nanny Zhou up.

Nanny Zhou smiled obediently and said: "The emperor is wise and mighty, thank you Director Liang for his understanding of the situation, and thank you Chang Zai for your generosity." There was no trace of malice on the kind expression.

A small turmoil disappeared without a trace.

Then several young eunuchs presented the rewards.

Liang Jiugong really chose with all his heart.A set of pearl head and face, although the beads used are not big, they are all round and shiny, the hairpin and earrings are all elegant in style, a set of the Four Treasures of the Study, and twelve bolts of brocade, all of the best materials, pink willow green, textured complicated.

What surprised her the most was a red gold carp lamp, which was only the size of a fist, but it was extremely exquisitely designed. Lamp oil was placed in the depression of the fish tail, and the body of the fish was inlaid with glass pieces, reflecting the light from multiple angles, and it was extremely bright when lit. .A small oil lamp is worth two or three candles.

Probably because I heard that she likes to stay up late and read books, so I prepared it specially.

***

As the news spread, not only the Changchun Palace, but the entire harem erupted.

Needless to say, everyone was amazed and envious. The key point is that he was promoted after serving the bed once. This is unprecedented in Kangxi's harem. Even the most favored nobleman in recent years was only promoted after half a month of serving the bed. , this is already a favor that has attracted everyone's attention.

After learning about this from Yufu, Wei Rong regretted greatly, and should stop this Jin Feng.

Then I thought again, is it useful to stop it by myself?Stop putting money on your face.That's Kangxi, with a domineering temperament that never says anything else.

Come and be safe.

In the afternoon, Li Dongsheng brought Wei Rong's pulse with Dr. Sun, a sage doctor who specializes in wind and cold recuperation from the Imperial Hospital.

Doctor Sun carefully diagnosed and treated the pulse condition, and prescribed a prescription.That night, dozens of packs of medicinal materials were delivered, and all the medicinal materials were naturally top-notch, and a whole set of casserole and copper stove for boiling medicine was also included. The apprentice who sent the medicine carefully taught Yulian how to cook medicine. matter.

This tossing made Changchun Palace jealous again.Even the low-ranking concubines who are favored are rarely able to please the old man. This treatment is obviously specially ordered by the emperor.

Say hello the next day.

Wei Rong found that her position had changed. The chair in front of Concubine Xi had changed to Dou Changzai as the leader after Li Jiagui's death, followed by Song Qing'er, and her third.Originally thought that after Jin Feng, he would replace Song Qing'er with Song Qing'er.But now, her position has actually moved from the second on the right to the first on the left, before Dou Changzai.

This palace not only pays attention to pampering, but also pays attention to qualifications.

Wei Rong stopped, wanting to object.

Nanny Zhou hurriedly said, "This is what Empress Xi wants, so Wei Changzai can sit down with peace of mind."

From that old face smiling like a chrysanthemum, Wei Rong couldn't tell whether it was a deliberate flattery or a deliberate set-up.

Fortunately, Dou Changzai has a calm temperament, and said with a smile, "I'm used to sitting on the right seat, and I'm not used to moving it. It happened that sister Wei helped me change it back."

What else could Wei Rong say, but sat down obediently.

After Concubine Xi arrived, she praised Wei Rong a few words in a neither salty nor bland tone.

Wei Rong knew that she was jealous in her heart, and she would never be pleasing to the person who took away Kangxi's favor, even if the favor was unwarranted.

She responded respectfully.As for Xi Concubine's question about why he was granted the title of Jin, he had already thought about the answer.

"When I went to serve, the emperor was reading a Western painting album. I was a little confused. I happened to know it. I answered one or two questions and drew a picture on the spot. The emperor said it was very good, and asked someone to frame it. Get up, and say that I will discuss it with several adults in the outer dynasty, especially that Lord Dou Erma..."

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Song Qing'er's trembling body and pale face.

Wei Rong secretly sighed.

"This is also your good fortune." Xi Concubine nodded after listening to the whole process.Only if she got shit luck.The emperor paid attention to face, especially in front of those foreigners.

Knowing that because of this incident, Xi Concubine's attitude was a little more amiable.

***

After talking for a while, everyone dispersed.

Dou is often on the way back with his maid of honor.

Seeing that there was no one around, the little maid complained: "Nurse Zhou is too low-minded, and there is Wei Changzai, but she is so arrogant just after being favored. The master is humble, and she really does her part to sit down." gone."

Dou Changzai sneered, "There is no one in this palace who is not like the red-topped white, needless to say. It is her ability to be valued by the emperor, but the real ability is to maintain this face for a long time."

After all, the two walked away.

***

Song Qing'er stood under the porch of the West Side Hall, hesitated for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to step forward.

Hearing Yulian's report of Song Qing'er's visit, Wei Rong immediately said: "Please come in."

Knowing to come to the door, there is still salvation after all.

Wei Rong directly welcomed her into the room, asked Yufu to retreat, and asked straight to the point: "The emperor already knows, what are your plans?"

Song Qing'er felt as if she had been hit in the head, and she was stunned for a long time before she came back to her senses.

Then, she cried directly.

"I knew it, I knew it..." she murmured, tears streaming down her face.

In fact, when she heard that Wei Rong and Jin Feng were always there, she had a vague premonition. She thought that when she accompanied her yesterday, the emperor treated her not as tenderly as before. After that, I was terrified.

Before coming here, she was still hesitant about how to probe and ask, but she didn't expect Wei Rong to be so straightforward.

Looking at Song Qing'er who was in a panic, Wei Rong didn't know what to say.

Song Qing'er cried for a while, then calmed down slowly, and said with a sob: "It was originally me who took the credit for my sister, the magpie's nest and the dove. At this time, the property is returned to the original owner, and God has eyes."

"What are you going to do next?"

Song Qing'er pulled the veil and said sadly, "What can I do if I'm the one who treats the crime?" After entering this palace, her wealth and life are no longer her own.

Wei Rong sighed, "The emperor is not so cruel. In my opinion, you'd better take the initiative to make amends. Tomorrow, if not today, go to Qianqing Palace to ask for an audience."

Last night when Kangxi mentioned Song Qinger's attitude, although he was angry, he didn't hate her. After all, she is a lovely little beauty recently, and Song Qinger's character is that of a naive little white rarely seen in the palace.The so-called cheating was just to please him and get close to him. From the perspective of a man's subtle psychology, it was not a big sin.

Give full play to the advantages of girls and talk about your yearning for Kangxi.Although old-fashioned, it is impossible for a man to refuse a beautiful girl who admires him wholeheartedly.

Song Qing'er was taken aback, "It's... it's better to wait for the emperor to calm down."

"When the emperor calms down, I'm afraid he will forget who you are." Wei Rong pointed out bluntly.

Song Qing'er came to her senses: "Thank you sister for reminding me." She was moved again, "Obviously I betrayed my sister, but you still think about me. I am really ashamed and ashamed."

Wei Rong said softly: "There is no need to mention this matter again, the emperor will not spread it if he wants to."

Song Qinger nodded vigorously.

After Yulian cooked the decoction, Song Qinger took the opportunity to leave, and went back to ponder her lines of confession to the emperor.

***

Back to his room.

Song Qing'er frowned, thinking hard.

Chuntao brought the teacup and persuaded in a low voice: "It's getting late, master, why don't you rest earlier."

Song Qing'er shook her head, "Sister Wei is right, I can't delay, I have to apologize to the emperor today."

Chun Tao said softly: "Master, if you really can't figure it out, why not ask Wei Changzai to intercede for you first."

"How can this be possible? I'm already ashamed of her, and I dare not ask for more." Song Qing'er immediately denied it.

Chuntao hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice, "As far as I can see, Wei Changzai didn't really care about you, master. If she really treats you as a sister, she can say in front of the emperor that it was you and her who worked together. Carved yeti. Then you're not lying. And she's not degrading."

Song Qing'er paused and looked up at her.

Chuntao was taken aback by her eyes.

Song Qing'er sternly said: "If you follow me, you must never say such things in the future! In the past six months or so, Sister Wei has taken care of me a lot. If I am still unsatisfied, wouldn't it be ungrateful! Besides, if this matter is exposed, Is it the emperor who is aware of the details and allows others to lie? After all, those things do not belong to me, so what qualifications do I care about if I lose them."

Chuntao quickly knelt down, not daring to say any more.