The rebirth of a concubine: Gong Du will become the Queen Mother

In Jingyang Palace, Jiang Shiying was also talking about this matter with Qiu Yu Ayuan and others.

Jiang Shiying sighed faintly: "In terms of longevity in this palace, the imperial concubine is the leader."

Qiu Yu was puzzled: "Compared to you, the imperial concubine's favor is nothing, right?"

Jiang Shiying glanced at her: "The imperial concubine has been by His Majesty's side since he was in the palace, and it has been more than ten years now. Those who entered the palace with her have long since stopped being favored. But what about the imperial concubine? That's it. No matter how prosperous I am in the past year, Your Majesty will always spend one or two nights in Xianfu Palace in a month."

After hearing what she said, Qiu Yu's expression immediately turned into one of fear of facing an enemy.

Jiang Shiying laughed: "There's no need to be so careful."

The fight for beauty in the harem has just begun.

A few days later, I heard that Concubine Yu happened to be caught by His Majesty while she was playing the piano in the imperial garden.

After that, although she was no longer favored, there were always people from the imperial court bringing things from Ganquan Palace to Changxin Palace every day.

Others in the harem seemed to have learned something from it.

In the next half month, whenever Lu Zhaolin walked out of Ganquan Palace, he would always meet one or two brightly dressed concubines.

Some fluttered butterflies, some picked flowers, some sang, danced and played the piano. There was even a kite flying on the palace road and almost bumped into the royal driver.

It wasn't until Lu Zhaolin turned dark and demoted the kite flyer and banned him that the harem temporarily calmed down.

"A Ying has heard in Jingyang Palace that your majesty is really blessed with a lot of love during these days." As he spoke, Jiang Shiying glanced sideways at Lu Zhaolin. That tone was more of a joke than jealousy.

Lu Zhaolin laughed: "Looking at you like this, you look like you are laughing at my joke."

Jiang Shiying suppressed a smile: "I don't have Ying. Your Majesty, please don't accuse me unjustly."

Lu Zhaolin tapped her forehead and said angrily: "You should really tie a tail behind you."

"Why?" Jiang Shiying asked puzzled.

Lu Zhaolin said: "Look at how gloating you are now, wouldn't it be possible to tie a tail and wag it happily?"

"Your Majesty!" Jiang Shiying gave her a dissatisfied look.

The two of them were talking and laughing when they saw a young eunuch entering the palace and said, "Your Majesty, Miss Huaping from Fengyi Palace wants to see you."

Lu Zhaolin frowned slightly and said, "Send her in."

After Huaping entered the palace, he bowed respectfully: "I see you, your majesty, and I see you, the pure concubine."

"No need." Lu Zhaolin said, "Did the queen ask you to come for something?"

Huaping glanced at Jiang Shiying, looking like he was hesitant to speak.

Jiang Shiying just pretended that she couldn't understand her expression and picked up a candied plum to eat.

On the contrary, Lu Zhaolin said displeasedly: "If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you hesitating?"

Huaping felt a shudder in his heart and said: "Your Majesty, the weather is getting hotter and hotter day by day. The Empress ordered her servants to come and ask if we can start preparing for this year's summer vacation?"

Hearing this, Lu Zhaolin pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Tell the Queen that this year's summer vacation will be unnecessary."

Huaping knew in his heart that His Majesty's decision was most likely due to Concubine Chun's physical inconvenience.

But there was no room for her to comment on the matter.

Moreover, if this matter is publicized properly, I am afraid that many people will curse Concubine Chun in their hearts, which will be beneficial to their Fengyi Palace.

She was about to bow and leave when she heard Jiang Shiying say: "Your Majesty canceled this year's summer vacation, but for my sake?"

Lu Zhaolin nodded: "It's a long journey, I'm afraid your body won't be able to bear it. But I won't worry if I leave you alone in the palace. I just go to the Cuiwei Mountain Palace every year, and this year will be the same."

Jiang Shiying smiled: "It's because I go every year, but I can't go this year because of Ah Ying. I'm afraid many sisters in the harem will hate Ah Ying to death."

Lu Zhaolin frowned: "It's my decision. If they hate me or scold me, they will just come after me. What does it have to do with you?"

"Your Majesty is so kind." Jiang Shiying hugged his right arm with a smile first, and then said: "But it is really hot in summer in this palace. The concubines can just tolerate it. The Queen Mother is here At your age, what should I do if I get a heatstroke? How can I put the Queen Mother's body at risk for the sake of Ah Ying?"

This makes sense. As soon as she said this, Lu Zhaolin couldn't help but feel a little more hesitant.

Jiang Shiying added: "Even Aying herself is looking forward to going to escape the heat. It's not even the hottest time yet, and she's already sweating all over. When it gets hotter, I really don't know how to survive."

After saying this, she blinked her big eyes and looked at Lu Zhaolin, muttering in a low voice: "Please, Your Majesty, you should go to escape the summer heat this year!"

Lu Zhaolin laughed: "Stop saying a few words and let me think about it carefully."

Jiang Shiying closed her mouth, but her eyes still looked at him hopefully.

Huaping was still lowering her head, waiting for him to speak, and her heart was already filled with turmoil.

Isn't it too comfortable for Concubine Chun to get along with His Majesty in private? Even in the early years when the Queen and Your Majesty were in harmony, the husband and wife were gentle and courteous. How could there ever be such intimacy?

She was shocked when she heard the leader Lu Zhaolin say: "Tell the Queen that you will not go to Cuiwei Mountain this year and go to Jingxi Garden in Yuquan Mountain."

Huaping said "Promise" and retreated.

In the hall behind him, Lu Zhaolin was talking to Jiang Shiying about Jingxi Garden.

"Jingxi Garden is a garden built by the late emperor when he was still alive. It is located on Yuquan Mountain in the south of the suburbs of Beijing. It is very close to the capital and can be reached in half a day."

Jiang Shiying asked curiously: "In the past, I only knew about Cuiweishan Palace and never heard anyone mention Jingxi Garden."

Lu Zhaolin said: "When the late emperor was here, he once awarded Jingxi Garden to Prince Duan. Later, King Duan rebelled and after the rebellion was suppressed, all the property in Prince Duan's palace was confiscated, and Jingxi Garden was also taken back."

When he said this, his expression was indifferent, and his tone was nothing special.

Jiang Shiying didn't know about this, but she had heard of King Xianduan.

King Xianduan is the third son of the late emperor and the third brother of Lu Zhaolin.

After the death of the former crown prince, King Xianduan and Lu Zhaolin were both strong contenders for the throne.

Later, King Xianduan was executed for rebellion, and Lu Zhaolin successfully succeeded to the throne.

What Jiang Shiying knew was just a few understatements. The glint of swords and shadows among them are obviously more than that.

She quickly went over the matter in her mind, and without mentioning King Xianduan, she just rested her head on his shoulder and said, "Your Majesty is so kind."

Soon, everyone in the palace knew that due to Concubine Chun's physical inconvenience, she would not go to Cuiwei Mountain to escape the summer heat this year, but to Jingxi Garden instead.

The rest of the people don't know the difference between Jingxi Garden and Cuiweishan Palace, they just think that one is near and the other is far away.

The queen, concubine and others, who had been with Lu Zhaolin for more than ten years, all sighed in their hearts when they received the news.

Your Majesty's treatment of pure concubines is too special. For Chun Fei, even Jing Xiyuan was willing to go.

Only Lu Zhaolin knew that this decision was not purely due to Jiang Shiying. After all, more than ten years have passed. No matter how many grievances and grievances there were, in the end, he has become the winner. It's just a garden, it doesn't matter whether you go there or not.

The main hall of Yongfu Palace.

Concubine Jin took the fabric and needle and thread in her hand and sewed carefully on the soft couch.

Suddenly, I heard a burst of hurried footsteps approaching from far away.

"Why are you so anxious?" Concubine Jin raised her head and frowned slightly.

Pei Huan was still breathing slightly, so he heard her say: "Empress, your Majesty's decree is that this year we will not go to Cuiwei Mountain Palace, but to Jingxi Garden instead."

Hearing this, Concubine Jin's lips opened slightly, her hands loosened, and the things in her hands fell to the ground.

After a moment, she looked at Pei Huan and asked, "Are you sure?"

Pei Huan nodded and placed the picked up fabric and needlework on the small case.