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

On the [-]th of April and the [-]th of April, several concubines conferred by the Jin Dynasty held the canonization ceremony, among which Concubines Ji and Concubine Chun were the first to do it, followed by Concubines Xun and Concubine Hua.

After finishing the canonization ceremony, they went to the Old Summer Palace again.

Si Ning is still in Changchun Immortal Hall, she has now adapted to the life in Changchun Immortal Hall, chatting with people and strolling in the garden every day, and her life is quite comfortable.

However, Jiaqing gave Mianyi some errands during this period, he didn't need to go to the study every day, he only went there occasionally when he had time.

Mian Yi was getting more and more busy, but little Niu Hulu went to her place more and more frequently, holding Yixuan every time she came, it was only a few months, and Yixuan had already grown very white and fat.

Now that it has grown a little bit, it looks a bit like Mian Yi when she was a child. When Si Ning saw him, she felt pain in her heart.

Wu Linzhu also likes Yixuan very much. She is an aunt who is very competent. Every time Yixuan comes over, she will hold Yixuan and read poems to him. Sining smiled and reminded her that Yixuan hasn't learned how to speak yet. Even he couldn't understand it.

But Wu Linzhu said word by word: "Although he can't understand, you can still listen to him. Maybe he will remember when he grows up."

Si Ning couldn't help laughing, and Xiao Niu Hulu also covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled lightly.

Wu Linzhu blushed for a moment, knowing that she had made a joke again.

Si Ning didn't want to embarrass her daughter too much, and said with a smile: "You are actually right, that's what I taught your brother when she was young." There was a trace of nostalgia in Si Ning's eyes.

Wu Linzhu's eyes lit up immediately: "Erchen really thinks right. My brother is so smart when Er Niang taught him like this. Now Erchen is also teaching Yixuan, so that he will be as smart as his brother in the future."

Si Ning touched her daughter's face tenderly, and said softly: "My good boy, from that day on, our Yixuan's learning will depend on his aunt."

For a while, everyone laughed.

At noon, Xiao Niu Hulu and Wu Linzhu both ate rice here in Sining.

It was Qing Dai who was in charge of setting the meals, but Qing Cha also came in to help, Si Ning glanced at her, saw that she was still looking honest, with her eyes lowered, and she couldn't see any expression, so she stopped paying attention and just greeted her. Meal with daughter and daughter-in-law.

Qingdai was considerate and thoughtful, and the meals prepared were everyone's favorite, so this meal was a joy for the host and guests. After the meal, it was time for Yixuan to take a nap, and Niu Hulu carried him back home. Sining was talking with Wu Linzhu in the room.

While flipping through her dowry booklet, Wu Linzhu compared the notes she had recorded to see if there was anything she missed, while Si Ning checked and filled in the gaps.

It took me half an afternoon to finish watching it all.

Wu Linzhu closed the booklet and sighed, "Emiang, my dowry is too much, much more than it should be."

Si Ning smiled and said, "This is because your Empress Dowager loves you."

Wu Linzhu smiled a little embarrassedly, and then said: "The fourth younger sister's marriage is scheduled for next year, and I don't see her going out these few days, I don't know what she is doing."

Si Ning's eyes flickered. After Xi Tara's death, her two children were taken over by Niu Hulu. Before Mianning got married, Niu Hulu took care of almost all his basic necessities. After marriage, This was handed over to Er Fujin.

As for the fourth princess, she has been by Niu Hulu's side all the time. Sining has met her a few times, and she looks much more cheerful than before, but she is still silent, but she has more expressions when talking to Concubine Xun.

"Maybe she is embroidering the dowry in the house. If you want to see her, just go to her." Si Ning said softly.

Unexpectedly, Wu Linzhu stuck out her tongue and said in a low voice, "I don't dare to go, the nanny in front of the fourth sister is very powerful, every time I go, she always has a cold face, it's weird for me to stay here."

Si Ning was silent. The nanny in front of the fourth princess should be from the Xi Tara family. Now that the Xi Tara family is gone, she can follow the fourth princess with peace of mind. It is normal to be dissatisfied with Wu Linzhu. Shi didn't get along very well.

Si Ning sighed, patted her daughter's head, and said softly: "If that's the case, forget it, when you get married in the future, your sisters are both in the capital, and you can visit each other."

Wu Linzhu nodded with a smile: "Emiang, the previous elder brother also helped me to see my princess mansion, he said it was very well-built."

Si Ning smiled: "With your elder brother watching over you, can you cultivate in a decent manner? Don't worry!"

Wu Linzhu smiled and leaned against Si Ning, her face full of attachment.

……

In the next few days, Sining lived fairly peacefully, and the days became hotter day by day.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs delivered ice to Sining's house, and Qingcha begged Qingjin for the job of managing the ice. Qingjin thought that she was honest and diligent in the past, so she agreed.

Qingcha is very ingenious in doing things this time, she will serve some iced food every day, and the ice basin in the house is also changed very diligently, Qingjin appreciates it very much.

However, Si Ning was always a little uneasy, so he asked Qing Jin to keep a close eye on Qing Cha.

It's just that until they went to the summer resort, there was nothing wrong with the green tea, and Si Ning felt that she was a little nervous.

She hesitated for a moment, but she still didn't let Qing Jin stop staring at Qing Cha, whether it was or not, there is nothing wrong with being careful.

……

The Mulan hunting started soon, this year Mulan was accompanied by other than Si Ning and the Empress, Ru Guiren, Ji Concubine and Chun Concubine.

Concubine Ji still had that innocent look, she felt novelty in everything she saw, even though she had been here several times, while Concubine Chun was a little more energetic, her spirit was different from before.

In the past, when she was in front of Si Ning, she would just bow her head to greet her, but now she would raise her head and smile to greet her and chat with her.

Si Ning thought she was quite interesting, so he talked to her a few words, and asked about Mrs. Yugui's condition.

When talking about Mrs. Yugui's illness, Concubine Chun's face became a little embarrassed, and she said after a long time: "It's much better, but I still need to take medicine."

Si Ning nodded: "That's good, you live close to Mrs. Yugui, and you should take care of her more in the future."

Concubine Chun twitched the corners of her mouth, answered in a low voice, and lowered her head.

Seeing her like this, Si Ning stopped talking to her and continued drinking tea instead.

Concubine Chun gritted her teeth and clenched the handkerchief in her hand, what does Concubine Liu Gui mean by this?To ridicule her or to beat her, she only occupies this little bit of favor in this palace, so she can't tolerate her?

Concubine Chun bit her lip, hating Si Ning for a moment.

Si Ning didn't know that she could make people hate her with just one word. After greeting the queen, she went back to her tent, washed up, and took a nap. In the afternoon, she listened to the outside world. The concubine can go out for a walk, Sining thought that she had been bored in the tent for a whole day, so she went out for a walk, so she took Qingdai and Qingjin out together.

Qingcha and Qingguo sent Sining and his party away, seeing that Sining's back had disappeared in Mulan's twilight, Qingcha's eyes darkened, she turned her head to look at Qingguo, who was still a little immature, and faintly Said: "I'll go out for a while, you keep the tent and don't run around."

Qingguo looked a little apprehensive: "Sister Qingcha, where are you going? Is it really okay for me to be alone?"

Qingcha frowned: "The tea leaves in the master's house are gone. I'll go to the House of Internal Affairs to ask if there is any left. You may have been in Yikun Palace for a long time, why are you still so timid?"

Qingguo lowered her head with a mournful face. Since she came to Yikun Palace, she has been learning the rules under Qingcha, but Qingcha is strict and always scolds her. I couldn't help but wonder if I was really too stupid to do this well.

Qingcha was not entangled with Qingguo, but said coldly: "You just guard the tent carefully, don't let irrelevant people wait in, I will come as soon as I go."

Qingguo nodded, not daring to say more.

Qingcha left the big tent very quickly, her footsteps were in a hurry, as if she was in a hurry.

……

Although she was able to walk around, she couldn't go out of the concubine's range of activities, so Si Ning walked around the small paddock at the back, and when she walked half a circle, only Qing Dai was left beside her, and Qing Jin was nowhere to be seen.

And they also happened to see Ji Concubine riding a horse in front, judging by his posture, his skills were quite good, and Jiaqing also stood aside to watch.

Seeing Sining approaching, Jiaqing waved to her, Sining didn't expect to meet him, so he had to go over honestly and bowed to him.

Who knew that Jiaqing smiled and said, "Would you like to get on the horse and try?"

Si Ning's head immediately shook like a rattle, a joke, she was a house girl in her previous life, not to mention riding a horse, even riding a bicycle was strenuous, in this life, her body is also a standard boudoir girl, she has never learned to ride a horse.

Seeing her refusal, Jiaqing was a little disappointed, but then smiled and said, "If you don't know how, how about I teach you?"

Si Ning quickly refused again: "Your Majesty, don't embarrass me, I really don't have the talent to ride a horse."

Jiaqing laughed when he heard this: "I think you are too lazy to move. You have no talent for horseback riding. How can Mianyi be so good at riding and shooting?"

Si Ning couldn't help laughing: "That's because he inherited your riding skills, it has nothing to do with my concubine."

Speaking of this, Jiaqing couldn't help laughing, he likes riding and shooting the most, and this sentence scratched the itch.

While talking, the Concubine Ji got off the horse, and her dismounting posture was crisp and neat, and she really felt a bit heroic. She led the horse and walked over with a smile all over her face: "Sister Guifei is here too, just in time for you Try this horse too."

Si Ning hastily rejected the enthusiastic Concubine Ji, looking embarrassed, and laughed at Jia Qing who was on the side.

……

Afterwards, the three of them walked together, wandering around the small paddock, Jiaqing talked a lot about Mianyi's heroic performance today, Sining listened with gusto, but Jibi couldn't bear it, said hello, and went to the horse race.

Jiaqing also let her go, she wasn't unhappy at all, Si Ning looked at it, he guessed that he really liked Ji Concubine's temperament.

After turning half a circle, Si Ning saw Zhao Juzhong running over anxiously, Si Ning's heart moved, and he winked at Qing Dai.

Qingdai immediately stepped forward and stopped Zhao Juzhong.

Jiaqing happened to see this scene, and was a little curious: "This is the slave in your house, why are you here?"

Si Ning smiled: "This concubine doesn't know either."

Qing Dai has already stepped forward at this time, whispering: "What happened?"

Zhao Juzhong's face was ashen, and he said in a low voice: "Someone secretly reported to the empress, saying that there is something hidden in our empress's tent. Now the empress has sent someone to summon the empress. Qingguo is guarding the tent and dare not let anyone go in. Order the slave Come and report."

After saying this, Jiaqing's face turned dark immediately, he took half a step forward abruptly, pointed at Zhao Juzhong and said, "You slave, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Zhao Juzhong knelt down with a thud: "I dare not talk nonsense, the person sent by the empress is already in front of the tent of the imperial concubine."

Jiaqing's eyes were full of anger: "Since that's the case, then I want to see it too, go to the imperial concubine's tent!"

As soon as Jiaqing spoke, naturally no one dared to object, everyone walked towards Sining's tent.

Concubine Ji glanced at Si Ning with sympathy, and although Si Ning's face was full of annoyance and anger, her heart was calm without any disturbance.

They didn't go too far, so they soon arrived at Sining's tent.

Sure enough, he saw He Xiang in front of the queen standing at the door of the tent, confronting Qing Guo in front of Si Ning, Qing Guo was full of timidity, but he didn't take a step back.

Seeing Jiaqing and Sining approaching, they were all shocked and hurriedly saluted and greeted them.

Jiaqing waved his sleeves angrily, pointed at He Xiang and said, "What are you doing!"

He Xiang didn't expect to face the emperor, but she was really smart, she quickly stabilized her emotions, and said calmly: "The empress received a secret report just now, saying that there is something hidden in the tent of the imperial concubine, so the empress Order the servants to come and summon the noble concubine."

"Nonsense!" Jiaqing was very angry: "Who dares to slander the imperial concubine!"

He Xiang was silent for a moment, and finally said: "I dare not hide the truth from the emperor, I am the personal maid of the imperial concubine, Qingcha!"

This sentence shocked everyone, and the credibility of the imperial concubine's personal maid immediately increased.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were on Si Ning, but Si Ning was full of annoyance, and said anxiously: "Qingcha has only been serving outside, what does she know! This is clearly framed!"

After finishing speaking, she bowed to Jiaqing: "Your Majesty, I have served you for so many years. You know what kind of person I am. It is really hard for me to deal with such slander. Your Majesty, please be careful!"

Jiaqing stared at Si Ning for a long time, and finally walked up to her, helped her up with his own hands, and said in a gentle voice: "Of course I trust you, don't be afraid, I will personally investigate this matter thoroughly, if you are innocent, I will definitely punish those who slander you!"

When these words came out, there was a hint of murderous intent, which made everyone present tremble.

At this time, the queen also came over after hearing the news. Looking at the current scene, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes, but in a blink of an eye, she returned to an anxious look, stepped forward, first saluted Jiaqing, and waited. Jiaqing cried out coldly, and then explained with a worried face.

"Your Majesty, it is the concubine who has acted carelessly, please punish me by the Emperor."

Jiaqing didn't answer, but just looked at her coldly: "What did that person sue the imperial concubine for hiding, which made you so violent?"

The queen hesitated, as if she didn't dare to speak directly, Jiaqing glanced at the people outside, flicked his sleeves, and walked towards Sining's tent: "Go and press the complainant over, I'm here to settle the case for you today! "

The queen didn't dare to delay, she hastily ordered the servants below, and followed into Si Ning's tent.

And Si Ning naturally followed in, Ji Concubine stood outside, either to leave or stay, just thinking about what to do, Jiaqing's voice suddenly came from inside: "Ji Concubine also comes in!"

Now that he had no choice, Concubine Ji could only bite the bullet and walk in.

Now there are only four masters Jiaqing, Empress, Sining and Ji concubine in the house, plus their personal servants and eunuchs, there are no more than a dozen people.

Jiaqing Dadao Jinma took the first seat, and said to the others standing: "Sit down."

Everyone sat down now, the queen took the seat next to Jiaqing, Si Ning took the first seat to the east, and Concubine Ji took the first seat to the west.

After sitting down, it didn't take long for word to come in from outside, and the green tea had already been brought.

Jiaqing said coldly: "Bring people in."

As soon as the words were finished, two eunuchs came in holding green tea, Si Ning recognized them at a glance, the two eunuchs were Eroli's two apprentices, and the queen's men followed behind .

Qingcha was already looking very embarrassed at this moment, her originally meticulous hair bun was a little messy, and her face also looked very pale. The previous rigid face had been completely replaced by panic at this moment.

As soon as she came in, she knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Jiaqing: "Slave pays respects to the masters."

Jiaqing was too lazy to listen to her, so he said in a cold voice, "What are you telling the imperial concubine, hurry up!"

Qingcha gritted her teeth, didn't dare to look at Si Ning, lowered her head and said in a low voice: "Slave, this servant is the maid who keeps ice in the imperial concubine's palace. There were several letters in the jewelry box, and the lettering on the envelopes was obviously written by a man. The slave was terrified, so he secretly took out the letter and looked at it, only to find that it was..."

Qingcha didn't dare to say anything later, just looking at her like this, everyone in the room guessed what the letter was about.

Si Ning angrily yelled at the table: "Nonsense! How can I be sorry for you? You slandered me so much! You said there was a letter on the dressing table of Bengong. Let me ask you, who gave the letter? Bengong Having been in the palace for decades, the world can learn from his loyalty to the emperor!"

Perhaps Si Ning's anger gave her confidence, Qingcha actually calmed down a lot, she looked at Si Ning, and said seriously: "Your Majesty has nothing to do with your servants, your Majesty is just sorry to the Emperor, and I am sorry for the Emperor's love for you. , The servant read the letter carefully. It was clearly that the empress had an old relationship with others before entering the palace. She never thought that she would not want to lose it after so many years. Aren’t the empresses ashamed? The servant was also terrified in his heart, so he secretly reported it to the queen. Empress."

Si Ning was so angry that her hands were shaking, she was about to lose her breath, thanks to being supported by Qing Dai.

Si Ning looked at Jia Qing and said with tears: "Your Majesty, this slave is talking nonsense, if it spreads out, the concubine will really die!"

Jiaqing glanced at the people around him coldly, and said lightly: "Don't worry, noble concubine, after this matter is found out, if even a little bit of it gets out, then no one in this room will have to live."

It was just such a plain sentence, but for no reason, everyone in the room shivered.

Jiaqing looked cold and calm at this time, he looked at the people in the room, and said in a flat tone: "If that's the case, then go to the dressing table of the imperial concubine and check it out. It will be very clear if this is true or not."

After saying these words, the room was silent for a moment, only the sound of Si Ning's weeping could be heard faintly.

The look in the queen's eyes turned slightly, and she said in a warm voice: "Your Majesty, let's forget it. I don't think the noble concubine is such a person. It must be the slave who made a false accusation. It doesn't matter whether she sees it or not. It's better to deal with this slave. Let's get this over with."

Although the Queen's words seem to be speaking to Si Ning, the meaning is very sinister. If Si Ning really agrees with these words, no matter what the truth is, a thorn will be planted in Jiaqing's heart. Not to mention favors, even the affection of these years, I am afraid that all of them will be wiped away.

So Si Ning didn't wait for Jiaqing to speak, and immediately stood up and said loudly: "The empress believes in the concubine, and the concubine is naturally happy. It's just that those who are clean are self-clearing, and the concubine will definitely not admit things that have not been done. It's just for For the sake of fairness, it is better to let the Eunuch E, who is in front of the emperor, investigate and prove the innocence of the courtiers and concubines."

Seeing that Si Ning was so excited, the Queen's eyes flashed with joy, but she still had a look of emotion on her face, she sighed and said, "Why are you doing this?"

Si Ning was unmoved and just looked at Jia Qing.

Jiaqing looked into Sining's eyes, there was anger and grievance in those eyes, but he was not guilty. This made his originally angry heart suddenly calm down. He even smiled, raised his hand to hold Sining's hand, and said warmly : "Okay, since you agreed, let's go and have a look at Eroli."

The queen looked at Jiaqing holding Si Ning's hand, and felt a little glaring. She turned her face to avoid this scene, and snorted coldly in her heart. She trusts her so much now, and she doesn't know what will happen when she sees something later. Woolen cloth?

At this time, E Luoli was not too depressed. He really didn't want to participate in this kind of secretiveness in the harem, but since the emperor had spoken, he obediently accepted his order, and went to think about it himself without bringing his little apprentice. Ning's dresser searched.

For a moment, the room fell into silence, only the crackling sound of E Luoli rummaging through the dressing table.

Qingcha looked nervously at Eroli's direction, and subconsciously clenched her lips.

If it can be found out, then it is not considered a false accusation, and there may be a chance of survival, but if it cannot be found out, then it is completely over for itself.

Ants are still firstborn, let alone humans.

Before Qingcha chose this path, she knew that her chance of survival was very small. Even if she succeeded, the emperor might kill her because of the court's secrets, but she still wanted to live, even if it was a miserable life. .

Soon, Eroli found a letter in a box on the table.

At this moment, Sining felt that Jiaqing was holding her hand so tightly that it hurt her a little.

And the eyes of the people around them all focused on her.

Si Ning's expression remained unchanged, appearing to be very calm.

The queen frowned slightly, sensing something was wrong.

And Jiaqing also let go, suppressing the anger in his heart.

Under the gaze of all the people, E Luoli came over with the letter in his hands. Cold sweat was already streaming down his brow. He walked up to Jiaqing and tremblingly held the letter up.

Jiaqing looked at the letter with coldness in his eyes, he was silent for a long time, let go of Sining's hand, and took the envelope.

When he saw the words on the envelope, he frowned slightly, seemed a little puzzled, paused, and opened the envelope.

Looking at the contents of the envelope, Jiaqing's complexion was unpredictable, with surprise, doubt, touch, tenderness, but no anger.

The queen who was sitting on the side saw this scene, her heart skipped a beat, she just felt that she was about to suffer.

And Jiaqing also closed the envelope at this time, his expression has eased a lot, he took Si Ning's hand again, looked at everyone present, and said softly: "This letter is from the imperial concubine. "

It's just this sentence that shocked the sky. Qingcha, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly collapsed to the ground, her face full of horror.