When the banquet was about to end, the emperor rushed back. When it was almost over, the emperor gave dishes to all the important officials, and then went to the ancestral temple to offer incense.
Jin Xin looked at the emperor's calm expression and didn't say anything to her. Instead, little Eunuch Yang gave her a message, saying that the emperor had forgiven the queen and let her leave Kunning Palace.
Jin Xin frowned and looked at the emperor, a little worried. The queen had always hated her, and now that she was allowed to come out, her power in the palace would have to be returned.
Putting away the displeasure on her face, Jin Xin stepped forward to burn incense with the emperor. The two of them were speechless. After the ceremony, it happened to be the time to watch the New Year's Eve.
Seeing the fireworks and firecrackers going off outside, Jin Xin couldn't tell how she felt.
After a tiring day, everyone finally returned to their respective palaces. The emperor would stay in Chengen Palace tonight.
The two of them were lying on the bed. Jin Xin was extremely tired, but the emperor held her hand and said, "I forgive the queen."
Jin Xin pretended to be surprised, "Why is the Emperor willing to forgive the Queen for doing such a thing?"
"The Queen Mother is not well. I feel that she should be relieved. I just wronged you. I knew what she did to you back then and I will definitely protect you. She was also bewitched by the Queen Mother. She She also repented during the period of being grounded, and I believe she will not target you again in the future."
After saying so much, Jin Xin didn't know what he meant. It was the Queen Mother's intention to release the Queen. No matter what, he had to compromise on the Queen Mother's face and block the mouth of the former court official.
I'm afraid that soon, her power in the palace will have to be returned.
The etiquette is like this, so what can the emperor do if he wants to protect himself? The queen is in good health and sits in charge of the middle palace. There is no reason to let a noble concubine take charge of the harem.
Fortunately, the queen can't move herself for the time being.
But there is something that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.
Jin Xin stepped forward and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, I think it would be better to let out a group of the elderly people in the palace. This will also save the palace expenses. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
The emperor hummed, "You can make the decision on these little things."
"Do you want some of those in front of the emperor to be released as well?" Jin Xin looked at the emperor tentatively and asked.
He closed his eyes and said, "I am surrounded by little eunuchs, so there are no servants."
"Well, those beautiful little slaves in front of the Emperor are staring at the Emperor longingly. Does the Emperor accept it?" Jin Xin pretended to be coquettish, with a bit of jealousy.
The emperor opened his eyes after hearing this, and seeing Jin Xin's slightly unhappy expression, he immediately laughed, pulled her to sit up, held her face, and looked at her seriously. Jin Xin frowned and put his hand away.
But he refused and pinched her face with both hands, "Let me see how the always generous and decent Concubine De Gui looks jealous. Well, it turns out she is a jealous woman. It's too bad."
"Since the emperor feels that it is not necessary, then don't do it. I am an old person on the left and right, and the emperor is no longer new. It is time to change his favor to the new ones. Tomorrow, I will give them a brand, so that the emperor can look over it as soon as possible. Cards." Jin Xin said pretending to be angry.
He laughed loudly after hearing this, and stepped forward to hug her. She struggled a few times, and finally gave in to his confinement without speaking.
"My beloved concubine is so charming. How can I look at other women? I just like you like this. I will let them all go as you say and find some uglier ones to send to the imperial court. Are you satisfied?" He smiled. He asked, gently pinching her chin, his eyes filled with adoration.
Jin Xin then smiled and continued to lean in, "I am satisfied."
The emperor immediately smiled even more happily, "How could I not know your little thoughts? Don't worry, you are the only one in my heart who is the best."
Jin Xin looked up at his proud and happy expression, and sighed in her heart, the man really wanted to be coaxed, she even lamented that her acting skills were so easy to do.
Early in the morning, the list was finalized, and all the maids in the inner palace were released from the palace, while those serving in the outer palace remained in their original positions.
After the list was announced, Magpie couldn't sit still and hurriedly came to Cheng'en Palace to ask for Concubine De.
Lianrong was busy. When she heard her request to see the empress, she suddenly frowned and said, "Magpie, the empress is pregnant and taking a nap. You can come back later."
How could the magpie really leave? The aunts were already sorting out the list and counting the number of people. When there were enough people, they would send them out of the palace tonight. How could she wait any longer.
"Good sister, please let me see the empress. I'll just say a few words and make sure it won't take too long." Magpie said anxiously.
Lianrong was immediately displeased. She let go of Magpie's hand and said in a cold voice, "I don't have time to see you. If you have anything to say to me, I will send a message later."
Seeing Lianrong's attitude, Magpie suddenly became anxious and said, "I don't want to leave the palace."
Lianrong was stunned, "How many people are begging to leave the palace to get married, why don't you want to?"
Magpie didn't say anything, biting her lip, unwilling to explain.
At this time, Caihong came out and said, "Magpie, I'm letting you in."
The magpie was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately rushed in and knelt in front of Jin Xin, "My queen, please tell the steward aunt that this slave will not leave the palace. I am willing to serve in the palace for the rest of my life."
Jin Xin glanced at her lightly and said, "The list has been finalized and there is absolutely no reason to change it. After you leave the palace, you will be free, which is better than being a slave in the palace. Why don't you leave the palace?"
"I have no family outside the palace, and I will be alone when I go out. It is better to stay in the palace for the rest of my life and beg for mercy."
It turns out that she has no family, so if there is no news about her, no one will care about her.
"This matter is decided by the Emperor, and I am only executing it."
When Magpie heard this, he didn't know what Jin Xin meant. He immediately let go of his hand and his face turned cold, "Your Majesty, I want to cut off this slave's path."
Jin Xin smiled upon hearing this, full of disdain, "Is there any way you can stop me?"
"My servant is now on duty in front of the emperor. I'm afraid that my servant will spill the beans and tell me about the Jade Concubine." Magpie raised his head, wanting to use this as a bargaining chip.
When Jin Xin heard this, her eyes became sharper. She was indeed a restless girl. She really shouldn't have been so soft-hearted to her. She should have dealt with the consequences afterwards.
"Do you want to climb the dragon bed?" she asked with a smile.
Being poked at the central point, Magpie didn't dare to look at her anymore. Although her aura was reduced by half, she still didn't change her attitude and said, "Weren't you a bed-warming girl in the beginning? Why can't I?"
Jin Xin laughed when he heard this, "Then I tell you why you can't. It's because you are stupid and have ambitions, but you don't know how to lie dormant. Do you think I can climb up to this point? Do you think you really only have beauty? I'm Are you worthy of coveting everything?"
Magpie was stared at by Jin Xin's sharp eyes, her heart froze, and she panicked a little, but she still forced herself to calm down. After a moment, she spoke slightly nervously, "I offend the empress, I understand that I am wrong, but if the empress does not agree, I, I will go to the emperor and tell you everything about the Jade Concubine."
Jin Xin frowned and sighed.
It would be ridiculous if she still had to be coerced by a slave in her current position.
