Chapter 158: Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Call me Empress Dowager! (8)
Chapter 158: Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Call me Empress Dowager! (8)
With the careful nourishment of the medicine given by Lin Qinghe and after several months of careful conditioning, Yongcong's physical condition has improved greatly.
The weakness he had been carrying since birth was gradually cured.
This made Fu Cha Langya particularly happy.
As the Emperor's eastern tour was about to start, both Concubine Jia and Concubine Xian were placed under house arrest due to the uproar surrounding the murder of the Queen's son.
However, Lin Qinghe, the Queen and Concubine Chun followed the Emperor's order and embarked on the Eastern Tour together.
There was often a layer of dark air lingering on Empress Fucha's face recently, and Lin Qinghe knew in her heart: the Empress's time was up.
During this eastern tour, the Khorchin generals came to ask for the marriage of a legitimate princess. However, there were only two legitimate princesses who met the requirements, one was the Queen Mother's daughter Hengti, and the other was the Queen's daughter Jingse.
After Hongli suffered a serious illness, his mental state was not as good as before. He would break out in a sweat after walking a few steps, and even seemed unable to interact with his concubines.
For this reason, he even sought treatment from the imperial physician in private.
Fu Cha Langya knew very well that if the Khorchin tribe wanted to marry the princess this time, whether considering the overall situation or based on common sense, Jingse would undoubtedly be the most suitable candidate.
When she thought about her only daughter getting married, her heart was filled with endless sadness and reluctance.
After all, as a mother, watching my daughter leave and enter another unfamiliar environment is a feeling that is hard to describe.
Despite this, Fucha Langya was prepared in advance. She had already discussed this issue with Jingse frankly and told her the truth.
Although Jingse was spoiled, she was also sensible and took some time to spread the news of her upcoming marriage.
(Personally, I don’t think it’s possible that Princess Hejing is as arrogant as she is in the drama. Moreover, historical records show that Princess Hejing was virtuous and reasonable. She would politely talk to the concubines in the harem. She would not be as arrogant as in the drama, not to mention that she would not even care about basic etiquette.)
The Khorchin tribe is a large tribe, and they will definitely treat Jingse well and give her the respect and treatment she deserves. Thinking of this, Fucha Langya felt a little comforted.
Unexpectedly, Consort Xian Ruyi came to Fucha Langya under the pretext of persuading the princess to marry. (In episode 38 of the drama, the Khorchin tribe wanted to marry the princess, and the emperor talked to Ruyi, saying that for the sake of the overall situation, Jingse had to be married off, so Ruyi volunteered to persuade them.
Ruyi is very smart and first shows her superb skills to the Queen Mother. I don't quite understand this. How can the Queen Mother, who was the champion of the previous palace fight, not see this, but this fully demonstrates Ruyi's wisdom.
Then she took over the responsibility and went to the queen to act sarcastic, and then went to the princess to act sarcastic.
The emperor didn't ask her to go to the queen, she really overstepped her authority.)
"Master, it seems like you and Concubine Chun are going to have a conflict."惢心, who was beside Ruyi, was a little worried and frowned slightly.
"Maybe."
"We can't go beyond the Queen when it comes to persuading Princess He Jing. Wait a minute, let's go meet the Queen first."
惢心 was confused, "Shouldn't we go and persuade Princess Hejing first? The Emperor didn't ask you to see the Empress first?"
"The Queen is Princess Hejing's mother, so this matter cannot be hidden from her." Ruyi said lightly.
She picked up the teacup and took a sip.
When they arrived at the Queen's palace, the Queen, although she did not know the purpose of Concubine Xian's visit, still said gently and politely, "Why are Concubine Xian and Concubine Chun here? Please sit down."
At this time, Lin Qinghe was also staying in the Queen's Palace. She had not been visiting the Emperor as often in recent days, but she would often come to Fucha Langya's palace to stay for a while.
Fu Cha Langya was graceful and dignified. Although she didn't understand why Lin Qinghe always came to her place, she became familiar with her after a few interactions.
The newly favored Concubine Ling was not arrogant and her words were easy-going and pleasant to the ears. Especially after she came, she made Yongcong laugh from time to time, which made her feel much better.
At the beginning, Fu Cha Langya was indeed wary of Lin Qinghe and did not let her meet Yongcong.
After all, Yongcong had been harmed by concubines in the harem, which made Empress Fucha even more vigilant. However, after getting along with her for a long time, she gradually discovered that Concubine Ling really had no bad intentions and truly liked Yongcong.
Only then did Fu Cha Langya feel relieved.
"Hello, Imperial Concubine Xian, Hello, Imperial Concubine Chun." Lin Qinghe stood up, dressed in plain clothes, and bowed to Ruyi and Imperial Concubine Chun.
"Yes, Concubine Ling is here too." Ruyi glanced at her indifferently, with disdain in her eyes, but she turned her eyes again and pouted her bright red lips when she looked at Fucha Langya.
Seeing that Ruyi had no interest in her, Lin Qinghe did not respond. After all, she was even more annoyed with such self-righteous women.
Lin Qinghe's gaze shifted to Concubine Chun, who happened to be looking at her as well. When their eyes met, neither of them spoke, but just nodded slightly as a greeting.
At this time, Jingse was teasing Yongcong in the inner hall, who had become more and more lively and active in recent days.
She heard the noise in the palace and knew someone was coming. She was about to go out but stopped. Just as Lin Qinghe was leaving the palace, she said to her, "Princess, please don't go out for now. There will be a good show to watch later. If you go out, I'm afraid it will affect the princess."
Forget it, let’s see what’s going on outside first, Jingse said silently in his heart.
"It's quite lively today. Everyone is coming to me." Fu Cha Langya was dignified and smiled faintly at the ladies sitting on the chairs.
"I am here to report to the Empress that the Emperor has ordered me and Concubine Chun to persuade Princess Hejing to marry into the Khorchin tribe of Mongolia.
The emperor thought it over again and again and decided to give up his momentary feelings.
I don't want to be like the queen, being oppressed by my relatives.
Doing things against one's will, with tears and smile.
Nor will they be separated from their children forever.
And find a better place for the princess."
"Bang!" After hearing Ruyi's outrageous and illogical words, Empress Fucha slammed the table.
"Noble Concubine Xian has overstepped her authority. You are not a minister of the court, nor the biological mother of Princess Hejing, but you are interfering in the princess' marriage..." Lin Qinghe looked at the smug and sarcastic Ruyi in front of her with a little surprise, "Isn't it a bit... overstepping one's authority?"
"I am only here to advise you with good intentions. If Concubine Ling does not understand my painstaking efforts, please do not make unwarranted assumptions!" Ruyi was blocked by Lin Qinghe's words, and she quickly retorted.
In fact, Ruyi still has some little thoughts. Fucha Langya's daughter is about to marry far away, and she is happy to see Fucha Langya and her daughter feel sad about the separation.
Lin Qinghe couldn't stand her pretending to be calm but her words were full of sarcasm, "Then Concubine Xian is really kind-hearted. As a concubine in the harem, she dares to discuss state affairs~"
"Whether it is a good place or not is up to the Emperor and the Empress to decide. Is it your turn to tell the Empress against her will?"
"You want to get involved in everything. You are such a nice person~"
Ruyi was speechless after being blocked by Lin Qinghe's words. She said to Lin Qinghe angrily, "I am only here to inform the Queen with good intentions. Do you have the right to be sarcastic?"
"That's enough." Seeing that Ruyi had no chance to fight back, Fucha Langya felt relieved and said to Ruyi, "As the queen, the emperor will come to discuss anything with me personally. You don't need to tell me."
"Besides, I am the mother of the country and I am of the same mind as the emperor. Moreover, Jingse is the legitimate princess. The Khorchin tribe will definitely not treat her badly. It is not your turn to interfere in the princess' marriage!"
"Empress..." Ruyi pouted her lips with a smug look on her face, but she was interrupted by Lin Qinghe before she could finish.
"Isn't Concubine Xian under house arrest? Why did you find time to come to Changchun Palace today?"
"Empress Xian has never had any children. I think she is worrying too much about the princess's marriage." Lin Qinghe said sarcastically, her eyes full of provocation.
Ruyi's face was calm, but her hands were clenched tightly in her sleeves, "Concubine Ling is indeed..."
"The more I see Princess Hejing, the happier I am! I have been serving the Emperor for many days but there is still no sign of pregnancy... This time when the princess is getting married, I will take out a pair of newly acquired oriental pearls to give her as a dowry!"
"I hope that I can also be blessed by the Queen and have many children and good fortune~"
When Lin Qinghe talked about having many children and being blessed, she glanced at Ruyi and emphasized these words.
Ruyi's face darkened, "Then I will also add some makeup to Princess Hejing."
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