frightfiction Chapter 343 Niu Deyi's suspicion
Chapter 343 Niu Deyi's suspicion
News spreads the fastest in the palace. Soon, the news that Chen Da Ying failed to win the emperor's favor and was instead demoted to a commoner and had to clean the toilet in Yongxiang spread throughout the six palaces in the east and west.
Due to Liang Jiugong's instigation, no one is quite clear about what exactly happened, but the presence of Concubine Xian is enough to imagine a big drama.
Everyone was enjoying this, but more of them were alert in their hearts. During this period, everyone was so busy conferring titles on the six palaces during the New Year that they temporarily forgot about the number one person in the harem, Concubine Xian.
At this time, the enthusiasm of the superiors was dampened by the fate of Chen Da Ying. It was hard to say whether they would have a share in the six palaces, but if they offended Concubine Xian, they would have to bear the consequences.
With a sad heart, the madness finally subsided. When the news was passed back to Yongshou Palace, Concubine Nianhulu was in a rare good mood.
"I said that if Chen Aoyi didn't behave himself, he would suffer the consequences sooner or later. Now it has come true..."
He snorted and laughed, raised his eyebrows and said:
"She cleaned the toilet in Yongxiang. She was once a concubine after all. The emperor really hates her."
Nanny Qin handed over the hot tea and agreed with a smile:
"Your Majesty is wise. That Chen thought she could win your favor just by looking pretty. But no matter how pretty she is, we don't need beauties in our harem. I gave her a chance because I thought highly of her. But unfortunately, she was ambitious but incompetent, and brought trouble to Your Majesty. She deserves this fate."
Imperial Concubine Niuhulu took the teacup, raised her orchid finger, scraped the tea foam with the tea lid, and said slowly:
"It's a pity that the good stuff under the jar of camellia in the back hall is gone."
"Your Majesty, don't feel sorry." Aunt Cui said meaningfully:
"If we keep this good thing, it can nourish the camellia. When the camellia blooms, it will make the queen smile, which will be its good fortune."
"You have a point."
Imperial Concubine Nianhulu raised her eyebrows, took a sip of tea, then put down the teacup, leaned against the pillow, and touched Nana's head, who was tied to the pillow, in a good mood.
Nanny Cui thought of something at this moment, and a trace of regret suddenly appeared on her face.
"Chen Ying is quite courageous. She even dared to provoke me in person. Concubine Xian has never met Empress Xiaocheng, but I have. They both have oval faces..."
As he spoke, a calculating look flashed across his brows:
"Although other than that, Concubine Xian and Empress Xiaocheng have no other similarities, but if we plan carefully, it may be a good way to sow discord between Concubine Xian and the Emperor."
Others did not know the news, but they had been sending people to follow Chen Da Ying and knew a little about the situation.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Concubine Nianhulu waved her hand to refuse.
"Mammy, this is not feasible. There are more than one or two people in the palace who have seen Empress Xiaocheng. If the two really look alike, it would have been used as a case in point. Besides, the one who died early was the Emperor's ideal wife and the Crown Prince's biological mother."
At the end, his tone turned into sarcasm. Whether Empress Xiaocheng was a good empress or not could be known by looking at how many princes had a foothold when she was alive.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Cui put away her thoughts.
Nodding in acceptance.
"Your Majesty, what you have pointed out is that I am just imagining things. What is more important to us now is the upcoming Grand Conferment of the Six Palaces."
Hearing this topic, Concubine Niuhulu asked:
"What does the family say?"
Aunt Cui smiled:
"The master has already built momentum in the court. Our Niuhulu clan has fought for the emperor on the battlefield. We are not a small family. We don't need to curry favor with the emperor. We can speak directly with our merits. Your Majesty does not need to worry."
"That's good. I don't want to pay respects to that little bitch anymore." Concubine Nianhulu was always bothered by the fact that she went to Concubine Xian's palace to pay respects.
At this time, a palace servant came in and reported:
"My lady, the nobleman wants to see you."
Upon hearing this, Imperial Concubine Niuhulu frowned impatiently. She knew without even meeting him that this person was here to confer titles on the six palaces again. She couldn't help but sneer as she said:
"Each of them has a humble status, but they are all greedy and delusional. They are not satisfied with having a noble lady, and they want another noble lady Yuan."
Because she was too angry, she habitually pulled Nana who was lying next to her. Nana meowed in pain, but because she was tied up, she could not escape. She could only endure it and curled herself up smaller in an attempt to reduce her presence.
Madam Cui glanced at Nana casually, not caring much, and whispered:
"My lady, I know you hate Concubine Tong, but she is from our Yongshou Palace. The previous Concubine Yuan was already laughed at by others, so we can't have another one. Besides, the matter of enfeoffment of the six palaces was decided by the emperor. Did you speak to her? Can she ask the emperor in person?"
As he said this, he gave a meaningful look. If he was given the title, it would be due to the contribution of Concubine Nianhulu. If he was not given the title, it would be because he had tried his best. However, Concubine Xian stopped him. After all, the emperor had given the list to Concubine Xian to draft.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Nianhulu's frown relaxed again. She asked someone to come in and quickly exchanged greetings. The two of them chatted, starting with Chen Shuren and eventually turning to the topic of enfeoffment of the six palaces.
"The emperor came to check on the tenth prince's homework two days ago. I told him about your contributions over the years. You can relax."
After listening to the speech, Concubine Tong expressed his gratitude, said a few more words, and then tactfully took his leave. But before leaving, he inadvertently glanced at Nana who was curled up on the couch, and felt that Nana was thinner than before. However, because he was preoccupied, he did not think much about it.
After leaving the main hall, Ding Yuan, who was beside the noble lady, saw that the young lady did not look happy, and could not help but ask with concern:
"My lady, didn't Concubine Niuhulu say that she has spoken well of you in front of the emperor? Concubine Yuan entered the palace at a younger age than you, and only a princess can have hope. You have more experience than Concubine Yuan, so you must have a greater hope."
Tong Guiren was not as naive as Ding Yuan. She said worriedly:
"You don't understand. If Concubine Niuhulu really helped me accomplish this, she wouldn't be so vague."
"My lady, you are saying that Imperial Concubine Niuhulu did not help you at all, but as long as Imperial Concubine Niuhulu and the Emperor recommended you, you should have been promoted to a concubine with your qualifications, right?"
Ding Yuan was shocked.
At this time, Concubine Tong was standing in the corridor away from the wind. The light was half bright and half dark, and it was difficult to see the expression on her face. She murmured in a low voice:
"But there is another possibility. Concubine Niuhulu has never mentioned me in front of His Majesty."
"My lady, what did you say? I didn't hear you clearly." Ding Yuan leaned her head closer to the lady, looking puzzled.
However, Tong Guiren had already adjusted the expression on his face and took another step.
"nothing."
"Oh." Ding Yuan stood up straight, then thought of something and said with some envy:
"I met Banxia in front of Noble Lady Cheng yesterday. She was wearing a brand new winter coat and was deliberately showing off the bracelet that Noble Lady Cheng gave her. It seems that Noble Lady Cheng is very confident about her promotion this time. Also, Noble Lady Cheng has a good relationship with Noble Concubine Xian, so she will definitely be promoted this time."
Hearing this, Mr. Tong paused for a moment, then started again without anyone noticing, and said:
"Okay, stop talking nonsense. If you want, I will give you a set of winter clothes when you get back."
Ding Yuan was instantly overjoyed:
"Thank you, my Lord."
Today is destined to be an uneasy day. On the other side, outside the palace, is the Fourth Prince’s residence.