As expected, after the emperor cut off Jin Xin's power to co-manage the Sixth Palace, her palace became desolate in just a few days.
In the past, when Jin Xin did not refuse the concubines to visit her for a grand chat, her palace was always bustling with people coming and going.
After only two days, Jin Xin felt the warmth and warmth of human feelings.
However, in the afternoon, Li Yushi still came to Jinxin and brought the good plaster that her family sent to the palace for Hong'er to use.
Jin Xin looked at the plaster handed over by Li Yushi, her eyes soft, and said, "It's rare that you are willing to come to the door of this palace. Now that everyone has gone to Concubine Yu, this palace has become quiet."
Li Yushi smiled when he heard this, "It's better if the queen doesn't dislike the trouble caused by the concubine. I have always been a quiet person, and I don't know how to be polite. If I go there, I will only be disliked."
Li Yushi was indeed very gentle and reserved, but Jin Xin could see that she was very knowledgeable about many things and had no big pursuits. She entered the palace just as a family arrangement and she wanted to share some of her burdens with the family.
But it also happened to allow Jin Xin to see her sincerity clearly, and she would not fawn over her because she gained power, nor would she be ridiculed because she lost power.
But Jin Xin doesn't care much about this. When getting along with others, they rely on and use each other. Sincerity is important, but it must also be given to those who are worthy. Jin Xin doesn't know who is worthy, but at least if she is colder, she will accept it. The damage will naturally be less.
This is what I have learned since I was a child.
"Has the emperor gone to your side?" Jin Xin asked.
"Since Concubine Jade entered the palace, the emperor has almost always been in her palace. Otherwise, he would have summoned another concubine to take her place, or the queen would only have one person, which is not enough." Li Yushi smiled bitterly.
Jin Xin thought about it, the emperor wanted the rain and dew to be equally distributed, and the women in the harem queued up. From the beginning of the month to the end of the month, most of them couldn't get in line.
Among the batch of people who entered the palace before, there were still many who had not been arranged to sleep with them, but the emperor did not ask about them. They were all the daughters of officials below the sixth rank. Unless they were very outstanding, the emperor almost didn't ask about them.
Jin Xin suddenly thought of the moon concubine and asked, "You said that when the Jade Concubine was not sleeping with her, the emperor summoned another moon concubine?"
Li Yushi nodded, "Yes, this concubine is even more proud to be able to get a share of the favored concubine Jade. She often shows off her power in front of us."
Jin Xin laughed when she heard this. This was not surprising. Yue Bin was Gao Mingyao's younger sister. It was normal for her to push her to Yue Bin if she didn't want to sleep with her.
Are these two people in an alliance?
Thinking of this, Jin Xin became wary and thought of those talented and noble people who had not yet slept with her.
After sending Li Yushi away, Jin Xin asked someone to bring the list of concubines, as well as their family backgrounds, all in the book. Jin Xin even asked someone to bring their little portraits.
On the contrary, I found a few very good lovers, all the daughters of ninth-grade officials, and they were quite good-looking.
Jin Xin immediately had clothes, materials, shoes and jewelry prepared and sent to these palaces.
See if these people are sensible. If they know how to come over to thank them, they can still teach them. If they are really stupid, just ignore them.
Hong'er's injury looks a bit scabbed, but it also looks like there are scabs on the surface. It is inevitable to touch his lips when eating. When I give him food, he always cries and only wants to take milk and nothing else. Refuse to touch.
It's also pitiful.
Jin Xin was coaxing the child to eat some rice soup when someone came in from outside and announced, "Empress, Meng Liang and Rong Liang have come to pay homage to the Empress."
Jin Xin raised her eyebrows, "Only two came?"
"Yes." Caixia said.
Jin Xin nodded and said, "Let them come in."
Jin Xin chose a total of five, all of whom were pretty good-looking and whose family backgrounds were not too bad. They were the daughters of eighth- and ninth-grade officials, and their natal families were thousands of miles away, so it was easy to choose.
It's a pity that only two came.
However, both of them are very beautiful, especially Meng Liangren, who looks pretty but not vulgar as a child, but I don't know what he is like in person.
After the two people came in, they bowed politely. Jin Xin looked at the two people. They were indeed good-looking. They were wearing the clothes he had just given to them. The brightly colored clothes always highlighted a person's skin color. They are fair and rosy, especially at their age, and they look like attractive flowers.
"It has been almost three months since you entered the palace, and it is a pity that you haven't slept with me yet. Are you still used to living in the palace?" Jin Xin asked with a smile.
"Everything is getting used to it," Rong said hurriedly.
Jin Xin looked at Meng Liangren, "Where is Meng Liangren? Are you homesick?"
Meng Liangren raised his eyes, a little sad, but smiled again, "I want to see my parents, but now that I have entered the palace, my life and death are the emperor's, so I don't dare to think about it anymore."
Those words were true, but Jin Xin saw ambition in her eyes.
Jin Xin likes this kind of ambition. Concubines without ambition are nothing to be trampled upon in this harem, and even humble slaves can humiliate them.
"Meng Liangren, I heard that you are proficient in all six arts and your dancing skills are superb. Can I see you for a while?" When Meng Liangren heard this, he knew that Jin Xin was deliberately cultivating him, and this was an opportunity for him.
She immediately knelt down and said, "I am very willing."
Seeing this, Mr. Rong Liang said hurriedly, "Empress, I am good at playing the piano. I am willing to accompany Mr. Meng Liang."
Jin Xin was very pleased to see them being so proactive and getting things done with just a few clicks. Smart people can do things with a little more effort, and they will succeed.
The most important thing is that they know how to seize opportunities. People with a keen sense of smell are always sensitive to opportunities. Such people will not do poorly.
After that, the two of them performed a real performance for Jin Xin in Cheng'en Palace. They danced gracefully and played the piano beautifully. The combination of the two made them a truly stunning duo.
After watching the performance, Jin Xin said with a smile, "If the emperor sees such a brilliant performance by these two sisters, he will definitely be fascinated by you."
"I would also like to ask your Majesty to give me some advice. I am subject to your Majesty's orders." Meng Liangren knelt down excitedly.
Rong Liangren also knelt down and expressed his excitement.
Jin Xin nodded with satisfaction, "You go back and prepare your talents for the performance. The eighth day of the lunar month next month is the emperor's birthday, and I will arrange for you to perform. If you can excel on this day, you will have good luck in the future."
The two of them were extremely happy, thanked them repeatedly, and left happily.
After the two of them left, Jin Xin ordered someone to send a message to Qiyuan Houfu to take care of their mother's family. If they were obedient, they would be allies for life. If they become rich in the future but betray themselves, then Jin Xin also wants them to pay the price.
She can't blame herself for being cruel. After so many things, it's hard for her to trust others. Only by holding a bargaining chip can she dare to go with non-kind people.
Jin Xin took a deep breath. The emperor hadn't been here these days, and Jin Xin didn't want to ease the relationship. But after these days, she felt that in order to live a decent life and for Hong'er, she had to do something.
"Lianrong, go to the small kitchen to prepare a soup and send it to the imperial study room later."
Seeing Tang, he should have known that he was showing affection.
