AWB Chapter 564 Sister-in-law, open the door, I am my brother 55
Chapter 564 Sister-in-law, open the door, I am my brother 55
After returning to Beijing, Yin Zhen was so busy that he was running around, let alone going to Fengyi Palace to meet the empress. He would only meet her at Ci'an Palace on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month to pay his respects to the empress dowager.
In March of the fourth year of Jinghe, Concubine Hua (Concubine Hua) became pregnant and enjoyed the status of a noble concubine. Concubine Shu, who had not borne any children since giving birth to the third prince, began to frequently contact the grown-up third prince.
The Sixth Prince had already demonstrated his photographic memory at the age of seven and was believed by the previous dynasty to be the next successor to Dajin.
Mrs. Cui entered the palace, and it was during this meeting that she suggested that Cui Hancheng retire and return to his hometown to give the younger generation a chance to succeed.
"Does mother mean the same thing as father?" Jiuli sat back on the chaise longue, playing with a string of glass beads on her fingertips.
"That's exactly what your father meant. Can I be his master? You know your father has always had a stubborn temper." There was an obvious smile in Mrs. Cui's eyes.
"Since it's father's intention, what else can I, as his daughter, say? You must take care of yourself." Jiuli didn't care too much about it, but reminded others.
"We've got news about Concubine Yue that you asked us to pay attention to. Her mother and Concubine Shu are twins, so they look very similar." Madam Cui glanced inside the room, seeing only two people left, and whispered.
"Sorry to trouble you, mother," Jiuli asked nonchalantly, "Do you have any evidence, mother?" and then made a gesture.
"The palace needs a lot of silver and money. This is given to you by your family." Mrs. Cui tapped the box with her fingertips to indicate that it was inside.
"Ladies from other places have fixed times to enter the palace, so I won't keep you here. Please take care of yourself and wait for the day to come." Madam Cui said with a smile, and left with the eunuch who led the way.
Shuying, who had just returned from seeing Mrs. Cui off, stood next to Jiuli, who was reading a letter with a smile on her face.
"You reveal this news quietly to Empress Xian," and threw a letter to Shuying beside him.
"Only when the water is muddy enough can there be a chance to fish in troubled waters." Jiuli lowered her eyes, "In addition, Shu Fei's behavior is imperfect, and she is under house arrest."
"Yes." Shuying looked at Anxiang and understood.
In June of the fourth year of Jinghe, Concubine Shu was demoted to Concubine Shu, Concubine Yue was demoted to Concubine Yue, and the third prince was adopted by Prince Zhuang as the crown prince.
In October of the fourth year of Jinghe, Concubine Qi (Lady Qi) was conferred the title of imperial concubine. On the thirteenth day of the same month, Concubine Hua (Concubine Hua) had a difficult delivery and gave birth to a daughter, who became the Sixth Princess. From then on, no child was born in the palace.
Jiuli returned to Fengyi Palace, and Yin Zhen jumped out from the darkness and hugged Jiuli like an octopus.
"What are you trying to do?" Jiuli staggered after being knocked off the bed, and pushed the person off him and pressed him onto the couch.
"What were you doing just now? Why do you smell like blood?" Yin Zhen twitched his nose and looked Jiuli up and down.
"Concubine Hua is giving birth. As the Queen, I have to go and see it. Maybe she was infected? You have a very sensitive nose." Jiuli lowered her head and sniffed, with a hint of impatience on her face.
"Of course," Yin Zhen said proudly, "There have been a lot of things going on in the court recently, and I've been very busy."
"So you're treating this place as a temporary inn?" Jiuli glared at him in pretended anger, "He only wants to use you?" The other ministers are not just for show.
"Aren't I the only one you can trust?" Yin Zhen smiled. He trusted him so much that he even let him come and go freely in the palace. "With the adoption of the third prince, Xiaoliu will have one less rival," he said.
"Are you willing to give it up? After all, I have been raised by you since birth," Yin Zhen looked at Jiuli with some concern.
"When the prince enters the court, his mother's family will naturally be his supporters. He reassures me." Jiuli played with the beads in her hand, "But it's better to just watch, don't you think?"
"You are right, and we should not take it lightly," Yin Zhen agreed. After all, who would want to be servile when born in a royal family? Of course, he wanted to fight for it.
What's more, he was once raised under the name of the queen and could be considered a half-legitimate son? Even if he didn't have this luck, there would always be someone else to choose, right?
"How is Xiaoliu doing in his studies?" Jiuli also sat down.
"Although he is young, he already has the potential to be both civil and military, but he is still a little behind me." Yin Zhen boasted, "Qingqing, you have to praise me in front of me."
"Hasn't I praised you enough?" Jiuli was helpless. How come he was becoming less and less like the powerful Prince Ming in the court?
"That's different," Yin Zhen said skillfully.
"You really are trying to use the same methods you used against my mother to deal with me? Huh?" He pinched Yin Zhen's earlobe in annoyance.
"Ouch, that hurts." He leaned closer again, "I'll give it to you."
"You didn't come here just to talk about this, did you?" Jiuli straightened his expression, "You usually don't come here except at night."
"Of course it's something important. I'm going to the south. You must take good care of yourself in the palace." Yin Zhen said seriously.
"You should be the one who takes good care of yourself. If you come back with a few more scars, don't even think about coming up." There was a hint of worry in Jiuli's eyes, but it disappeared in a flash.
"Look at what you said. I will definitely come back safely." Yin Zhen patted his chest. "I don't know what he is doing. He orders me around like I'm being ordered around by someone else. I am always busy."
After complaining, he quickly changed the subject.
"Be careful when you're out," Jiuli took out a sachet and threw it over, "Here, I sewed it for you a few days ago."
"Qingqing is still the best," Yin Zhen raised his hand to take it and put it to the tip of his nose, "This is also unique to me, right?"
"Of course it's yours alone. I won't make it for others." Jiuli glanced out the window. The sky was gradually getting darker. "Are you leaving later?" She looked at Yin Zhen who was sitting next to her calmly.
"Qingqing, are you chasing me away? This thing is really just thrown away after use," Yin Zhen came over and touched Jiuli's chin with his fingertips.
There was resentment in his tone, and then he laughed out loud.
"Or is he coming over tonight?" his tone was unfriendly.
"Don't come over," Jiuli moved uncomfortably, "I didn't chase you away, I just asked a question."
"Qingqing, there can only be me here, otherwise," Yin Zhen turned over the table and sat next to Jiuli. He touched Jiuli's chest with his fingertips, his eyes full of possessiveness and plunder.
"Who else could it be except you?" Jiuli smiled flamboyantly, holding hands with Yin Zhen, "I can only accommodate you."
"I'm really flattered by what you said," Yin Zhen's smile became more intense, "I knew you liked me the most, so you wait here for me to come back and bring you a gift."
"Then I'll wait for you to come back in the palace." Jiuli raised her eyes and glanced at the person in front of her. "The south is not safe, so be careful."
"I know this even if you don't tell me. I will definitely pay attention to it. After all, Qingqing and I want to grow old together." Yin Zhen vowed that he would live longer than Emperor Jinghe and protect Qingqing.