[Qing Chuan] I became the queen mother after salted fish

Let's say Concubine Yi is very happy at the moment, and the servants in Concubine Yi's palace also hold their heads up high, very proud.

You must know that they all thought that there would be no way out for following Master Yi, but now that the feng shui has changed, they finally transferred to their palace.

For a while, the servants went to congratulate Concubine Yi one after another.

Concubine Yi was also generous this time, and the servants in the palace were generously rewarded, even outside she couldn't maintain her usual demeanor, the smile on her face couldn't be concealed.

At the same time, her attitude towards the concubine next to her also changed a lot.

Because of anxiety before, she was always worried about her situation, so she was afraid of people like Concubine Ning and Concubine Zhuang.

But now she feels that the emperor still remembers herself, and the position of imperial concubine was finally given to her, so she is a little more tolerant to the people around her, and even seeing Concubine Ning doesn't want to be idle, and even smiles Moaning, it looked a little scary.

As for Concubine Ning, looking at Concubine Yi with a smile on her face, Concubine Ning can still hold her own, but her court lady can't. Mai Dong said anxiously: "Mother, why is it that the concubine who was entrusted by Jin this time? It's Concubine Yi, this slave is really not worth it for you."

Concubine Ning is very plain: "Concubine Yi is the concubine that the late emperor personally pointed out to the emperor. Even if the emperor doesn't like her anymore, he can't wipe the face of the late emperor. It is normal for Jin to confer her a noble concubine."

Mai Dong was silent for a moment, and couldn't help but said: "Then you were also Gege in the mansion pointed out by the late emperor, and you also gave birth to the third elder brother for the emperor, why..."

Mai Dong hesitated to speak, but the meaning was very clear.

Concubine Ning just smiled: "I was promoted to the concubine last time, how could the emperor disregard the rules and be promoted twice in a row because of me?"

Mai Dong finally had nothing to say, but he was still a little unconvinced.

She is a self-motivated court lady, and she wants to be No.1 in front of Concubine Ning. At the same time, the status of the master in the palace is closely related to her career plan.

It is obvious that Master Ning is in the palace, he not only has heirs, but also is valued by the emperor, so there should be no worries in the future.

However, Master Pianshengyi looked at the person who was hated by the emperor like this, but took the lead in ascending to the high position, how could this convince her.

But no matter how dissatisfied she is, it's hard for her to express it in front of Concubine Ning now, even though the master is so calm now, she might feel uncomfortable, even a slave like her feels dissatisfied, let alone the master.

And Concubine Ning herself didn't seem to want to continue this topic, she quickly said: "I'm a little tired, please serve me to rest."

Mai Dong silently nodded, serving Concubine Ning as she lay on the couch.

After Ning Concubine was settled and rested, Ning Concubine said again: "I have nothing to do here, you don't need to guard, you can also go out and rest."

Mai Dong opened his mouth hesitantly, but he still didn't speak, and nodded silently: "The servant complies with the order, and left after speaking."

Watching Mai Dong go out, the indifference on Concubine Ning's face finally stopped, and she changed into an expression of extreme indifference.

If Concubine Yi had to say that she was not surprised, it would be a lie.

In her opinion, Concubine Yi is thoughtful and superficial, selfish but superficial, such a person can't be wrong on the surface, but after getting along for a long time, you can know her character.

She was sure that the emperor didn't like people like Concubine Yi.

He thought too much when he was in the previous court, so after he came to the harem, he didn't like to use his brain too much, and he would feel bored when he saw those people who were hiding their thoughts, not to mention Concubine Yi's thoughts were not difficult to see.

But she didn't expect that the emperor would make Concubine Yi a noble concubine.

This is not only because she hates Concubine Yi and makes her feel uncomfortable, but she can see a truth from this incident. The emperor is an extremely calm and rational person. As the first priority, he seems to be a political creature through and through, and he will always use political thinking to consider concubines like them.

Concubine Yi is childless and stupid, so it is safest for her to be promoted to imperial concubine.

Concubine Ning only saw this reason from this matter.

At the same time, she also shuddered a little. If so, wouldn't it mean that she would never be able to be promoted in this life?

No, the emperor won't do it so obviously, maybe he will also be promoted to the imperial concubine, but that should be a few years later, even ten years later, everything will have changed by then, her this A noble concubine may not be worth much.

Thinking of this, Concubine Ning couldn't help feeling a little discouraged.

She had calculated thousands of times, but she really didn't calculate that the emperor would be so rational and cold, without any consideration for affection.

But thinking about the emperor's generosity to her in the past, she couldn't help feeling that maybe she was wrong, maybe the emperor was the first to promote her because of Concubine Yi's background and status.

With such luck, Concubine Ning finally closed her eyes, but deep in her heart she knew that perhaps the worst idea was the right one.

……

The concubines on the side of the garden have their own thoughts, and the side of the summer resort is coming back soon.

Mian Yi has been busy with business during this period, and it seems that there is some trouble on the coast. He has been trying his best to maintain it. The training of the new army has been put on the agenda, and even the navy has started.

This is also because Mianyi made the decision after she became emperor and came into contact with some overseas foreigners.

When this decision was made at that time, many ministers opposed it. After all, the sea ban is a national policy, and the law of the ancestors cannot be changed!

But Mian Yi resisted all opinions and issued a decree in person, opening the door.

The ministers below are all confused, what is the emperor going to do?

The navy is a job that burns money. With the current treasury of the Qing Dynasty, can it really be maintained?

When the ministers were puzzled, Mianyi began to open up more cities along the coast and set up customs to collect taxes. Only then did the ministers come to their senses that the emperor was waiting for them here.

Raising taxes to support the navy, they didn't know what to say for a while.

People with quick eyesight and quick hands immediately realized that this was a big vacancy, and they had to get involved in every breakthrough.

But Mian Yi is very cautious in this matter.

He knows better than anyone else what the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty is like now. Let these people manage the customs, that is, the meat buns beat the dogs and never return.

He had to look like a trick.

Mian Yi went back to the Old Summer Palace while trying to find a way.

……

The Old Summer Palace became lively again. Concubine Ning and Concubine Yi came to welcome the emperor and empress dowager in person. One of them was full of joy, while the other was gentle and quiet.

Mian Yi has no time to spend time with the concubines at the moment, so she left Si Ning a word that if she has something to do, she should leave first and left.

Of course, Si Ning would not stop her son from running errands. She knew what Mian Yi was thinking about during this time, but she was a middle school teacher in her previous life, and she didn't know how the customs works, so she could only vaguely suggest that Mian Yi set up a supervisory mechanism. The introduction of customs is the same as the imperial envoy, but it is to normalize this position.

Mian Yi seems to have listened to it, but after all, there was an import and export firm like Guangzhou Shisanhang in the Qing Dynasty, and she didn't know how to deal with this matter.

As for the others, they didn't know so much, they just felt that the emperor was really busy when he went out this time, and he would not be idle when he came back.

But this kind of thinking is just a flash, soon Concubine Yi came up to greet Si Ning, greeted Si Ning with a smile, and then waited for Si Ning to return to Changchun Immortal Pavilion.

Si Ning refused with a smile: "No need, I know you are filial, but I'm afraid you'll be tired this day, and I'm not at the point where I can't walk. It takes two steps, and I'll be there soon after sitting on the shoulders. You go back and rest."

Concubine Yi looked at the Queen Mother with a sincere smile, as if her words were not forced, she also breathed a sigh of relief, smiled and nodded: "Then the concubine will not bother the empress."

The queen on one side smiled and said: "Concubine Yi is so filial, it makes the concubine feel ashamed."

Si Ning looked at the queen and said angrily: "You can say witty words now, but how about I praise you for your filial piety in front of everyone?"

The empress hurriedly smiled and waved her hands: "Emperor Niang, don't tease your concubines."

For a while, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking and laughing at Yan Yan, and Concubine Yi couldn't help biting her lips. Seeing that the queen mother praised herself, the queen couldn't sit still. It seemed that the queen was not as virtuous and virtuous as she showed.

After Si Ning finished talking with the Queen, she looked at Concubine Ning who was standing aside, with doubts in her eyes: "Why is Concubine Ning so quiet today?"

Concubine Ning smiled: "The concubine looks at the empress talking to the concubine and the queen, and dare not interrupt, and seeing the empress is so healthy, the concubine feels at ease."

The queen laughed as soon as she heard it: "Look, here's someone who is even better at talking."

Si Ning nodded with a smile: "Concubine Ning is always filial, and now I can be regarded as enjoying the blessing of a daughter-in-law."

For a moment, Zhenzhen seemed to be a harmonious big family, everyone had smiles on their faces, everyone was true, kind and beautiful.

But this superficial effort soon ended, and after saying a few words, Si Ning got on her shoulders and went to her Changchun fairy house.

As for the rest of the concubines, without anyone watching the performance, they naturally lost interest in the performance. The queen also understood their thoughts, and waved her hand directly to make them retreat. The concubines saluted one after another Resigned, and each returned to their respective residences.

Concubine Ning just stood there, thoughtful in her heart. The queen who hadn't had time to leave looked at her contemplatively, and couldn't help but ask, "Why isn't Concubine Ning leaving? But do you have any questions?"

Concubine Ning suddenly came back to her senses, and then smiled lightly: "The concubine was a little distracted just now, and let the empress watch a joke."

The queen just smiled gracefully: "It's okay, the wind is a bit cold today, you should go back early, and be careful not to catch a cold."

Concubine Ning nodded, saluted and sent the queen off before getting up.

Dongqing, the maid in front of her, couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, do you want to go back now?"

Concubine Ning shook her head after hearing this, and said after a long time: "Let's go for a walk in the garden."

Dongqing looked at Concubine Ning in a daze, and nodded in a daze.

Dongqing is the court lady who was brought in after Lonicera was sent out. She has an honest personality, doesn't like to ask too many questions, and has a tight-lipped tone, so Concubine Ning trusts her very much.

The master and servant went all the way to the chrysanthemum garden along the path, and now the September chrysanthemum has bloomed, and the yellow and pink is very beautiful.

Seeing Concubine Ning staring at the chrysanthemums in a daze, Dongqing couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty likes this flower? I asked someone to get you a pot. It's not a precious variety."

Dongqing is an honest person who speaks the truth, but it sounds particularly harsh.

Concubine Ning smiled, "No need, since the flower blooms so well here, why should I change her place?"

Dongqing still couldn't understand, so she just nodded in a daze.

After the two finished talking, Concubine Ning also lost interest in looking at the flowers, and instead walked towards the pond in the yard.

The lotus in the pond has been ruined, and it looks a bit bleak. The servants are trying their best to clean up the dead branches and leaves. I think that after another day, this kind of scenery will never be seen again. This is the case in this palace. You can only look at the colorful flowers , but can't tolerate misery and coldness.

Concubine Ning lost her interest for a while, so she turned around and found a pavilion to sit down and rest. Dongqing directed the little maids in front of her to clean up the pavilion, but it was a pity that they didn't have the equipment to go shopping in the garden this time, so they couldn't take a The cushion came out to serve as a cushion for Concubine Ning.

Dongqing originally wanted the little maid to go back and get it, but Concubine Ning stopped her: "No need, it's the same if I sit here, why bother."

Dongqing was stunned and said: "But this stool is cold, what should I do if my mother froze from sitting on it?"

Concubine Ning just showed a slight smile: "I just sat for a while, how could it be so serious."

These words were completely inconsistent with what Dongqing had been taught, but the nanny who taught her at that time also said that everything should be based on the wishes of the master, so Dongqing could only bow her head in response.

Concubine Ning felt a little funny when she saw the slumped head of her court lady, and the depression in her heart eased a bit.

She really didn't sit in the pavilion too long, under the gaze of Dongqing's wide-eyed eyes, Concubine Ning got up and walked back after sitting for less than a quarter of an hour.

Dongqing went back to the palace with the empress, she felt very satisfied, and finally no longer had to worry about the empress getting hurt.

A simple person, a very simple thing can satisfy her.

But people with complicated thoughts, even if they have long been honored by gold and jade, and their status is quite high, even if they persuade themselves countless times in their hearts that contented people are always happy, they still will not be happy in their hearts.

The master and servant, one happy and the other depressed, went back to their own residence with their own thoughts.

……

That night, Mian Yi didn't go to that palace, he talked with the ministers of military aircraft almost all night.

It wasn't until the next day that it was getting cold, that I fell asleep for less than an hour.

Most of the concubines in the harem did not understand his desperate behavior, the empress vaguely understood, but only Si Ning could fully understand him.

She didn't urge him to take a good rest and pay attention to his body like an ordinary mother, but gave him a bowl of chicken soup in the middle of the night.

She knew the child's ideal, his goal, and what he was willing to pay for this goal, so she supported him.

……

The days in the courtyard were leisurely and hurried, and soon, at the end of the year, Si Ning and his party returned to the palace.

Concubine Yi has had enough of her addiction these days, seeing Concubine Ning's indifferent look made her feel happy.

Although this person pretended not to care, Concubine Yi, who thought she had seen through Concubine Ning's thoughts, knew that this person was very ambitious, so she must be unhappy now.

People who don't agree with themselves are unhappy, that's the happiest thing in the world.

Concubine Ning also seemed to see Concubine Yi's intentions, so even though she was flustered in her heart, she could only maintain her demeanor on the surface, because she really didn't want to lose both face and face.

The two of them are undercurrents here, but the queen is very busy. On the one hand, there are many things to prepare for the new year in the palace, and on the other hand, the marriage of the second elder brother is getting closer.

Dong E's family has already handed over the paperwork for the dowry silver application, and the palace must also get ready, especially since the second elder brother was not born to her, so there must be no sloppy.

But apart from these, there is one more thing, since the second elder brother is going to get married, as the biological mother of the second elder brother, what should Concubine Jin do?

The queen thought it was inappropriate, so she could only throw this problem to the emperor.

This day Mianyi finally spared time to come to the queen, after the two warmed up for a while, the queen couldn't wait to tell the story, and wanted to ask the emperor what he thought.

Mian Yi almost forgot about it, and when the queen said it, he remembered it, and after a long silence, he finally said: "Just let her show up on the wedding day, and then whatever happens."

The queen hesitated: "If that's the case, will the second elder brother look unsightly, and with the concubine Jin's temperament, the concubine is also afraid of her making trouble."

But Mian Yi snorted coldly: "If a person like her really comes out of her palace, I'm afraid Yishen will be worried. A person who is unkind to his mother and has a vicious heart, why give her any face, he should let her I know how to advance and retreat, if she still dares to make trouble, then just continue to take care of it, and you don't have to attend Yishen's wedding, I want to see how courageous she is!"

The queen secretly sighed, in fact, she could guess this result from the very beginning, the emperor has a firm character, and he is not someone who can be easily swayed, but there are some things she has to say, now that she can say this result, it is also her hard work pass.

"Since that's the case, the concubine will do as you say. I just hope that Yishen will not resent the concubine because of this matter."

When Mian Yi heard what she said, she patted the Queen's shoulder lightly, and said in a warm voice: "If he understands, he will naturally know that this matter is what I mean, and it is for his own good. If he is a fool, then in the future I also have to teach him well."

When the queen heard this, she smiled lightly: "It's really a blessing for my concubine that your majesty has considered this concubine so thoughtfully."

Mian Yi also smiled, he still treats the queen a little differently, after all, he is a first-married wife, and a young couple, and she is so gentle and transparent, it is natural for others to walk through the ups and downs all the way. Nothing compares to her.

On Mianyi's side, the husband and wife are in harmony, but on the other side, Concubine Jin is also looking forward to her son's marriage.

Ever since she was punished and grounded, she quickly withered like a flower that lost its water overnight.

In the first month, she kept crying every day, and she only hoped that the emperor would forgive her this time for the sake of the second elder brother, but she didn't cry until the emperor came over, so she knew that the emperor was involved in this matter. decision.

In the second month, she began to want to do something with her son, so she begged someone to let them send a message to Yishen, and she just wanted to see her son.

But the words that got out were all gone, and Yishen never came.

Concubine Jin couldn't help but began to curse at her son, whatever was ugly, she gave birth to him, but she didn't know that she was so unfilial, even her biological mother was like this, so he didn't even take a look.

She almost vented her fear and resentment towards Concubine Ning on her son.

But after she scolded for another month, she realized that her situation was getting worse.

The servants she was familiar with before were all transferred away, and those who came here were all shameless. These people will no longer be shaken by her begging. She can't even receive any messages from the outside world except for eating.

That's when she felt scared. She knew that most of her behavior during this period was known to the emperor, so he punished her like this.

Concubine Jin was finally scared, and she finally remembered how cruel that man was, so when she was in the fourth month, she began to become honest.

It's time to eat, sleep, and let's not talk about going out.

Since then, her living conditions have improved a little bit, but these are still far from her before.

So even though Concubine Jin looks honest, she always has the thought of being able to lift the ban in her heart.

And now she finally got this opportunity. She knew about her son's engagement before, and she even tried her best to find out about the wedding date. She even paid a golden hairpin for it.

This was nothing in the past, but now she is in a state where she can't get out, and this hairpin has made her feel bad for a long time.

And now, it's finally time for the news to pay off.

Yishen got married, and as his biological mother, it would be impossible for him not to attend. Whether the emperor wanted to or not, as long as he wanted Yishen as his son, he had to give her face.

And this is her only chance.

Concubine Jin has made up her mind that she must behave well when she goes out this time, and strive to dissipate the influence of the previous incident, and strive to regain her freedom as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Concubine Jin looks forward to the passing of this winter even more. Even if there are a few more meat dishes in her meal on New Year's Day, she is not as happy as before. become free!

Thinking of this, Jinbi's food tastes even more delicious.

……

After the Chinese New Year, Yishen's marriage was put on the agenda, and Yishen also heard from Huang Ama about his biological mother.

Naturally, he was not so confused as to resent anyone, he knew that Huang Ama was doing it for his own good.

But his heart is still very complicated, this is his own mother, who was so kind to him when he was a child, how could he have the heart to play such a trick on him that day.

After that, Er Niang was grounded, and someone handed over the letters. These letters were all in Huang Ama's hands, and Huang Ama didn't keep them privately, and showed them all to herself.

At that time, he was still thinking that if Erniang knew that he was wrong, he would intercede with Huang Ama, after all, he couldn't bear to keep his Erniang locked up.

But he was wrong. In those letters, they all urged him to come to see her quickly, and some of them were written with particularly strong words, saying that he was unfilial and didn't know how to plead for his mother-in-law.

At that time, looking at those letters all over his body, his heart turned cold. He really didn't expect that Er Niang would still be so unrepentant at this point.

Huang Ama looked at him at that time, and only let him choose indifferently, and he would never stop him.

In the end, Yishen returned the letters to Huang Ama, turned around and left the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

When he came out, tears burst out uncontrollably. Everyone said that mother and child are natural, but why can my own mother be so cold-hearted?

Later, when he heard that Er Niang cursed him every day in the palace, he felt uncomfortable at first, but after a long time, he became indifferent and gave up on the so-called mother-child relationship.

Hearing what Huang Ama said now, although he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, he quickly accepted it on the face: "Everything is arranged by Huang Ama." Yishen replied with a numb face.

Mian Yi nodded: "Well, I will decide this matter for you, but don't worry, even if she is in prison, she will not be short of anything, I will take good care of her, as for the future, It also depends on Concubine Jin's performance, if she is honest, I will release her in a few years."

Hearing this, Yishen finally heaved a sigh of relief for some reason. He gave Huang Ama a long salute, and said respectfully: "Thank you Huang Ama for being considerate to my son and minister."

Mian Yi nodded and waved her hand: "Okay, go out, I know you've been busy these days."

Yishen saluted again, and then withdrew from the Hall of Mental Cultivation.