"You kid, why are you always at odds with Concubine De?" Concubine Su Gui said with a smile.
"I just can't stand her pretentious look. Besides, the emperor has not appointed her as his queen yet, but he is actually arranging it in front of me. There are also rumors in the palace that she has an affair with King Wei. If this is true, then He is a shameless thing..." Princess Jiahe couldn't help but say a lot.
When she first felt a little thirsty, she stopped to drink water, only to find that her mother-in-law was doing needlework again.
"The imperial doctor said that your eyes are getting worse and you can no longer do needlework, but your mother-in-law just won't listen!" Princess Jiahe sighed helplessly. She wanted to take the embroidery basket from Concubine Su's hand until she could see it clearly. After seeing the style of that dress, I didn’t dare to start.
The mother-in-law is making clothes for the dead second brother again.
Over the years, the mother-in-law would make a set of clothes every season and have them sent out of the palace to be burned in memory of her second brother's tomb.
"In less than two months, it will be your second brother's death anniversary. After I finish making this dress, my mother-in-law will not make it again. My mother-in-law is old, her eyesight is blurred, and she can hardly see the needlework..." Concubine Su Gui was talking to her daughter while injecting the needle.
Although many years had passed, her eyes couldn't help but turn red when she thought of her son who died just after birth.
"Your second brother was born on the same day as the emperor. We can't even worship him. We have to go happily to celebrate the emperor's birthday. I really feel ashamed. Making some clothes for him is the only thing I can do. , But... I won’t be able to do it in the future.” Because she misses her son so much, she has just turned 18 this year and looks much older than the Queen Mother.
Life in the palace was difficult. If it weren't for her daughter by her side, she would have run out of gas.
The death of her son was a huge blow to her.
To this day, Princess Su Gui still remembers it clearly.
It was a full-term male fetus.
She was breathless after she was born. The late emperor was afraid that she would be sad, so before she could even take a look at her, he ordered her to be taken out of the palace for burial.
In order to comfort her, the late emperor made an exception and named the child Zhou Qiheng.
After the emperor ascended the throne, he also posthumously named her son King of Qi.
But no matter what, her son would not survive.
Every time she thought of this, Concubine Su Gui's heart was as sharp as a knife.
"Don't be sad, concubine. You still have a daughter. The mother promised her daughter two years ago that after her daughter leaves the palace and establishes her own family, she will allow her to move out of the palace and live in her daughter's princess mansion. Her daughter will always be with you and be filial to you. "Yes!" Princess Jiahe hugged her mother-in-law tightly and said softly.
She couldn't tell her mother the truth yet, so she could only comfort her first.
The mother-in-law has a pure nature and trusts the queen mother very much. If she tells her everything, the mother-in-law will definitely not be able to accept it.
With the temperament of the mother-in-law, there is a high probability that she will be exposed in front of the Queen Mother.
When it comes to her royal brother's future, she must be cautious.
"Well, our Rongxuan is the most filial." Concubine Su Gui touched the back of her daughter's hand with a smile on her face.
If the son is still alive, he will be as old as the emperor and will be twenty-two years old in two months.
She had been thinking about that child for more than twenty years, and her body was almost exhausted.
She has to spend more time with her daughter for the rest of her life.
It's time to get over the pain.
This outfit was the last thing she did for her son.
From now on, she will keep her son in her heart and will not talk about it all the time.
Those who live must live.
"You haven't told me yet, why did you suddenly let that girl from the Meng family come into the palace to teach you how to whip? Do you like whip dancing so much?" Concubine Su asked softly.
"Of course I like it." Princess Jiahe nodded quickly.
She finally found this excuse and had to stick to it.
Besides, she really likes to whip people, especially those she doesn't like, so it's good to take this opportunity to practice whipping.
"It's up to you!" Princess Su Gui said softly.
She dotes on her daughter very much, and her daughter is not very arrogant, and is obedient and sensible. She can do whatever she wants with these innocuous things.
……
On the morning of May 23rd, Meng Shu entered the palace.
She was going to teach Princess Jiahe how to whip, so she specially wore a suit of clothes suitable for women to practice martial arts. This clothes was not much different from men's clothes, except that the color was brighter, and the hem was embroidered with some patterns that her daughter's family liked.
Her hair was all tied up and fixed with a hair crown, which made her look very neat and tidy.
When she arrived at Yaohua Palace, Meng Shu discovered that Princess Jiahe was also dressed in this way, but their clothes were of different colors and embroidered with different patterns.
"What a coincidence. I have specially prepared a smart outfit for you. I didn't expect Miss Meng to be dressed like this. It seems that we really have a good understanding." Princess Jiahe said as she took Meng Shu to the backyard. .
She made an agreement with the emperor's brother, and half an hour later, the emperor's brother came over disguised as a young eunuch under the cover of Wang Fusheng and Cui Jingyu.
When the time came, she would find another reason and ask Meng Shu to help the emperor with acupuncture and detoxification.
This matter is of great importance, and the emperor's brother's identity cannot be exposed, so he can only be wronged and pretend to be a young eunuch.
Meng Shu first took Princess Jiahe to do a set of boxing techniques, and then began to teach her the whipping technique after the physical activity was relaxed.
Just two quarters of an hour later, an uninvited guest came to Yaohua Palace.
"Princess, Concubine De is here!" Zhilan quickly walked into the backyard and said respectfully.
"What is she doing here?" Princess Jiahe frowned immediately.
"I don't know, this slave." Zhilan shook her head.
Although Princess Jiahe felt unhappy, she still handed the braid to Zhi Fang, who was following her. She turned to Meng Shu and said, "Sister Meng, I'm going to meet Concubine De first. You rest for a while, I'll be back soon."
Princess Jiahe was a golden girl, so of course Meng Shu didn't dare to respond when she called her "sister".
But if I can't stand it, I have to shout.
In the words of Princess Jiahe, Meng Shu came to the palace to teach her the whipping technique. According to etiquette, Meng Shu was considered her master. However, Meng Shu was only two months older than her, so she couldn't say it out loud, so she called her "sister".
She was a princess, and Meng Shu couldn't control her, so he had to let her go.
However, before Princess Jiahe could go out, Concubine De had already entered surrounded by the maids.
Concubine De was beautiful, and she liked reading poetry and books. She had a bookish air all over her body. The dress she wore was very light in color, but it fit her perfectly. It made her even more feminine, just like that. It's like a blooming orchid, with a pleasant fragrance.
Six years after the emperor ascended the throne, there were two drafts. Each time, the queen mother personally selected the concubines. Most of the concubines were beautiful beauties like De Fei in appearance and temperament. Occasionally, there were one or two bright-looking ones who did not dare to dress up. I, dressed elegantly, disappeared among the crowd.
Princess Jiahe looked at Concubine De and felt a little unhappy.
This is her Yaohua Palace. Concubine De was the first to barge in, which was too rude.
"The next time I go to Concubine De's Chenghui Palace, can I come in uninvited?" Princess Jiahe said in a somewhat unkind tone.
There is no queen in the harem. Concubine De is in charge of the Sixth Palace according to the Queen Mother's decree. Apart from the Queen Mother, she is the largest in the harem. After all...the concubines would not dare to leave Rongan Palace without the Queen Mother's decree.
The concubines in the harem were very timid and did not dare to resist Concubine De. As time went by, this woman became more and more domineering.
Princess Jiahe is an exception. She is a princess, not a concubine, and it is not Concubine De's turn to control. In addition, she is favored, and she often goes against Concubine De, which makes people very angry.
