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Chapter 214 Concubine
During this period in the Old Summer Palace, Xia Dongchun slept with the emperor the most times, followed by Baoying.
Qi Chang behaved much better during this period, so Yinzhen began to summon her occasionally again, but the number of times was not very often, two or three times a month was considered good enough.
But Qi Chang didn't dare to be impatient this time, at least she didn't dare to show any sign of it in front of Yinzhen.
On this day, everyone came to Changchun Xianguan to pay their respects to the Queen. While talking, they mentioned that Xia Dongchun and others had accompanied Yinzhen to the Arrow Tower to ride horses some time ago.
The Queen smiled and said to everyone, "You should all learn from Concubine Zhao. Ever since Concubine Wan got into trouble, the Emperor has often been in a bad mood. If all of you could be like Concubine Zhao and accompany the Emperor, wouldn't that make the Emperor happier?"
"Your Majesty is right." Qi Changzai agreed, "I and the others should learn from Concubine Zhao. Otherwise, we won't be able to keep the Emperor now. What will we do when we grow old and lose our beauty?"
The smile on the queen's face froze.
This Qi Chang is here, and she always brings up things that are not relevant to the topic.
In the entire palace, apart from Concubine Duan, she is the oldest. Although the Queen herself often laments her aging and fading beauty, it does not mean that she is willing to let others say so.
But if Qi Changzai could discover this, she would no longer be herself.
Xia Dongchun glanced at the Queen's expression imperceptibly, then looked at Qi Changzai who was still talking, and smiled with her hand covering her lips with a round fan in her hand.
It seems that the Queen really has no one to use right now. Perhaps it is because of Concubine Qi's family background and appearance that she is able to continue to stay by the Queen's side and be used by her.
"By the way, Concubine Zhao," the Queen turned to Xia Dongchun again, smiling insincerely. After all, the news she was about to tell was not good news for her. "Yesterday, the Emperor mentioned to me that he intends to promote you to be a concubine, and the canonization ceremony will be held on the sixth day of next month."
Xia Dongchun's eyes lit up. Ever since Zhen Huan got into trouble, she had thought about whether the vacant position of concubine would fall on her. It was just that Yinzhen had never mentioned it, and she couldn't ask, so she simply stopped thinking about it and put it aside.
Unexpectedly, there would be an unexpected surprise today. Xia Dongchun stood up and said, "I will definitely serve you more diligently in the future and abide by the virtues of a concubine."
The Queen pursed her lips and said with difficulty: "You gave birth to a son and a daughter for the Emperor, and helped me deal with the affairs of the six palaces. If it weren't for the fact that the Emperor preferred Wanpin before..."
At this point, the Queen changed the subject and mentioned Zhen Huan as if by accident: "Forget it, forget it, let's not talk about her. After all, the position of Concubine belongs to you again. You deserve it. You must serve the Emperor more diligently in the future and do not disappoint the trust that the Emperor and I have placed in you."
"Yes, I will keep in mind the Queen's teachings." Xia Dongchun bowed and sat back down.
The Queen also said, "Tomorrow the Emperor will hold a banquet at the Peony Terrace and take us to watch an opera. Sisters, please prepare well."
"Yes, thank you for the reminder, Queen."
"Okay, it's hot, I won't keep you any longer, just go back." The queen waved her hand, signaling them to leave.
After all the concubines had left, the Queen asked Jianqiu, "Are you ready?"
"Yes, but the two of them are not as good as An Dai. Although they are born with good voices, they still sound a little lacking." Jianqiu replied.
"It's not easy to find a naturally good voice?" The queen snorted coldly, "It's enough to have an acceptable voice."
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In the Xinghuachun Pavilion, Yunling, Yinzhu and other palace maids and eunuchs who served Xia Dongchun knelt on the ground and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty."
Xia Dongchun couldn't help laughing: "Everyone, get up. You will be rewarded."
After dismissing the rest of the people, Yun Ling said with a smile: "Your Majesty, as expected, the position of consort still belongs to you."
"In this case, we can just talk about it for fun. If someone with ulterior motives hears it and tells the emperor, we might end up in tragedy." Xia Dongchun was happy but did not forget to remind Yun Ling and the others.
"Don't worry, your majesty. We servants know what to do." Yun Ling responded with a smile.
The next day was a sunny day. Xia Dongchun, Concubine Qing and Baoying walked towards the Peony Terrace together.
The gravel road was next to the lake, with green trees on one side. They walked under the shade of the trees, talking and laughing, with the palace maids standing by their side, fanning themselves.
When we were almost at the Mudan Terrace, we met Concubine Jing and Concubine Xin.
Concubine Xin bowed and saluted: "I pay my respects to Concubine Zhao. May your majesty be well."
Xia Dongchun smiled softly and covered her lips: "Sister Xin is too polite. We haven't even performed the canonization ceremony yet."
Concubine Jing continued, "What's the big deal? Why should I care about these details? Even if the enthronement ceremony hasn't taken place yet, this is already a done deal. I'm being too cautious."
"Alright, alright, ladies, let's go quickly." Concubine Xin said with a smile, "It's so hot, we can talk slowly when we get to the Peony Terrace."
"Sister Xin is right." Xia Dongchun gave face and agreed, "If we don't leave now, I'm afraid we'll be late."
When they arrived at the Peony Terrace, Empress Yinzhen had not yet arrived. But before they could sit down, Su Peisheng's voice came from outside: "The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived!"
Everyone stood up and saluted: "Greetings to the Emperor, and greetings to the Empress."
"Please sit down." Yinzhen waved his hand and sat down first.
The queen was beside him, and on both sides behind him were the concubines.
Jiang Fuhai handed over the script: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please choose the play."
After the two of them finished ordering, Jiang Fuhai took the food and walked around among the concubines.
When the play started, Xia Dongchun just focused on watching the show. She had been in the palace for a long time, and this was a fun thing to do to relieve her boredom. At this time, she was too lazy to engage in intrigue with others.
But when the play was over, two women were still left on the stage.
The queen turned her head to look at Yinzhen, and said gently: "Your Majesty, these two sisters are named Xiangru and Lanru, and they sing very well. I think that Your Majesty is always worried about government affairs. If there is someone who can sing by his side to serve him, it can also relieve his boredom."
Yinzhen's smile faded a little, but he still agreed: "The queen is interested, you can arrange it."
"Yes." The queen smiled with satisfaction.
But before she could be happy for a moment, she heard a retching sound from behind.
Everyone turned around, and Baoying raised her eyes innocently.