mtlumby2d Chapter 695 Innocent Niece 3
Chapter 695 Innocent Niece 3
Concubine Xu in the palace frowned: "Why did the emperor suddenly think of Concubine Li and make her Concubine Li overnight?"
Nanny Fang advised, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I heard that the Second Prince performed well in the study room yesterday, so the Emperor thought of Concubine Li.
She was promoted to a noble lady only after she gave birth to the second prince. Now the second prince is fourteen years old, and the selection of a princess will begin next year.
So it’s not surprising that the emperor promoted her to the position of concubine now.”
Concubine Xu was slightly relieved: "What you said makes sense, but the Second Prince has always been as stupid as a pig, how could he perform well?
Was it all pretend in the past? "
Zhao Yi happened to come to pay his respects at this time. When he entered the room, he heard Concubine Xu's question and answered directly: "Don't worry, mother.
My second brother only correctly explained the meaning of the Analects that the emperor tested him on. I had this level when I was eight years old. He has studied for ten years, so he should have mastered it.
Otherwise, I would be a fool.”
Concubine Xu was completely relieved: "That's good, as long as it doesn't affect you. Yi'er, is your father satisfied with you during these days of court?"
Zhao Yi said proudly: "Of course I am satisfied."
"Do the ministers in the court still think highly of you?"
Zhao Yi said impatiently: "The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Mother, you must understand. If you keep asking, I'm afraid you will be in trouble.
I have other things to do, so I will take my leave now."
After saying that, she turned around and left. Concubine Xu put away the smile on her face and looked at Zhao Yi coldly: "Humph, look, this is not a biological child, it means you can't raise him well.
I have taken care of him for eight or nine years, and I have been very careful with him, but he is getting more and more arrogant, and he even dares to be disrespectful to me."
Nanny Fang also frowned and looked at Zhao Yi's back: "Your Majesty is right, but we are now grasshoppers on the same rope and can't get away.
Now the only way to remedy the situation is to find someone who is loyal to the Empress by the eldest prince's side.
That would certainly help ease the relationship between the Queen and the eldest prince. Even if that doesn't work, there are still the future grandchildren."
Concubine Xu turned her eyes and looked at Nanny Fang: "You mean to give him two servants?"
Nanny Fang said as she patted their backs, "Giving these two people a random reward is just a toy. Once the novelty wears off, they will forget about it.
It's of no use at all, but the prince's wife is different from the concubine. Even if the eldest prince doesn't like her, he still has to take her into consideration, after all, she was married in a formal ceremony.
The daughter of an official family must not be neglected. If she gives birth to an imperial grandson in the future, there is a great chance that she will do so."
Concubine Xu's eyes flashed with a gleam of light: "Madame Fang, how old are my nieces this year?"
Nanny Fang thought about it carefully and replied, "The Shangshu family has five young ladies in total. The eldest and second young ladies are already married, and the third young lady, Luo Chen, is now fifteen years old.
In a few months, she will be sixteen years old. Madam Xu said last time that she is looking for a third young lady. The remaining two young ladies are fourteen and eight years old. "
Concubine Xu asked casually, "Zhao Yi is already seventeen years old this year, matching Luo Chen's age. The remaining two are too young, and they are concubines.
The most you can get is a concubine, and you may not even be able to get a concubine. After all, our eldest prince is the only heir, and the emperor will definitely not be wronged."
“Your Majesty is right. Our Miss Luo Chen is the daughter of the Minister of Personnel and your niece.
Madam Xu is from a marquisate, so her status is definitely worthy of the position of the eldest prince's consort."
"Okay, go back another day and inform your family," Concubine Xu ordered.
"Yes."
A few days later, Nanny Fang went back to the Shangshu Mansion and saw Luo Chen. She was really magnanimous. After Luo Chen was sent away.
Nanny Fang revealed Concubine Xu's intention to Madam Xu and the Minister, and they were immediately overjoyed.
There might be a queen in my family, so I quickly promised to teach Luo Chen well during these days.
When Nanny Fang was about to leave, Luo Chen waited in the garden on purpose. When he saw Madam Xu accompanying Nanny Fang out, he walked over and said, "Nanny Fang, are you going back?"
Nanny Fang said with a smile on her face, "Yes, the queen in the palace is still waiting for the maid to go back and serve her, so we won't delay any longer.
Now that you see that the young lady has grown into such a beautiful lady, your Majesty will be very happy."
Luo Chen's face showed a happy expression with a blush on it, which frightened Nanny Fang. With such a look, the eldest prince would definitely not be able to refuse her.
“Thank you for the compliment, Madam. I really like the jewelry that the Empress just gave me. This headband was made by Luo Chen herself.
I was thinking of giving it to the queen the next time I go to the palace with my mother, but now that the nanny is here, please bring it back for me and thank the queen for me."
Nanny Fang nodded in satisfaction. Her manner of action was polite and she was more than qualified to enter the royal family. She took the headband from Luo Chen's hand.
"As for the young lady, I will bring it to Her Majesty. I will go to the palace with Madam Xu in a few days and show it to Her Majesty. I'm sure Her Majesty will like the young lady."
After seeing off Nanny Fang, Luo Chen smiled, hoping that Concubine Xu would like the headband and wear it all the time.
There is a great gift for her on it. Every time she wears it, it will age by one month. It cannot be reversed by maintenance.
Mrs. Xu looked at her daughter with satisfaction and said, "You performed very well just now. I have a set of jeweled head ornaments and will send them to you later.
You should dress yourself up, my son will surely be a man of great fortune in the future."
Luo Chen pretended not to know: "Mom, what do you mean by this?"
Mrs. Xu remembered Nanny Fang's instructions just now, that this matter must not be made known to anyone for the time being, for fear that her daughter was young and might lose her temper and leak it out in her joy.
Then he said, "It's nothing, you can go back first, you will be sixteen in a few months, it's time for you to get married.
Take good care of yourself these days, and I will teach you something."
Luo Chen bowed: "Yes, my daughter knows."
At this time, Lipin also knew that Concubine Xu had sent Nanny Fang back to the Xu family, and she knew that Concubine Xu had started to plot against her unlucky niece Xu Luochen.
Concubine Li sneered, wondering if her niece would still be willing to enter the palace if she knew what happened in her previous life.
Thinking of her son's performance these days, the emperor was very pleased and rewarded him with many things, which also made her more prominent in the palace.
Every day, Concubine Li was very happy to see Concubine Xu's gnashing teeth expression.
Remembering that today was the day when Concubine Xu would sleep with the Emperor, Lipin turned around to take a bath and change her clothes. She had been thinking of a new idea recently to ensure that the Emperor would come back with something fresh.
Sure enough, when the emperor went to Concubine Xu's palace at night, Concubine Li's exotic dress and dance instantly attracted the emperor.
She went directly to Qingxue Palace, and after one night, Concubine Li became Concubine Li.