EBE Chapter 149: Failure of Prince Guo's Thoughts
Chapter 149: Failure of Prince Guo's Thoughts
Chapter 149: Failure of Prince Guo’s Thoughts
"Your Majesty, you also know that this Shu brocade is rare. The Shu Brocade Bureau tributed a total of three pieces. The emperor gave you two pieces, and the remaining one was used to make shoes for Concubine Wan." The little eunuch's voice became smaller and smaller. Everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Hua was a jealous person.
So, in her previous life, Zhen Huan's embroidered shoes made of Shu brocade were given to her by Prince Guo.
It seems that Concubine Hua has caught some big news again.
Hua Fei sent the eunuch away, and Song Zhi asked, "Madam, this Shu brocade is not the peony you usually prefer, but do you still want to send it to make clothes?"
"Tear off a few feet to make Linglong a dress, and send the rest to Suiyuxuan."
This was not originally a gift for me, so why should I keep it? I should give it to the person who deserves it, so as not to let Prince Guo down.
The shoes made of Shu brocade were so exquisite that Zhen Huan never wore them every time she went to pay her respects in Jingren Palace.
But this can't stop other people from being sarcastic.
That day, Noble Lady Fucha heard that Zhen Huan had won a pair of embroidered shoes made of Shu brocade and a piece of Shu brocade material, and she was very jealous.
Thinking that she had tried to imitate the lotus-like walking posture but had not attracted the emperor's attention, she could not help but feel even angrier.
"Now that Concubine Hui has given birth to a daughter and has been made a concubine, what does it matter? Isn't she still inferior to her good sister Zhen Huan? No one in the palace has that Shu brocade, but she has so much."
Linglong: Noble Lady Fucha, you forgot that I also have a set of clothes.
"Who said it wasn't? It shows that favor is the most important thing in this palace. If the child is not born by the beloved woman, he will not be welcomed." Lipin echoed.
Concubine Hui, who was only a noble lady at the time, was directly promoted to a concubine just because she gave birth to a daughter. This made Concubine Li, who had been a concubine for many years, more and more angry.
I want to have a child but I can't, I want to receive favor but I can't, and now even someone with a lower status than me is going to surpass me. How can I swallow this?
Ever since the Queen was taught a lesson by the Queen Mother, she has been staying in Jingren Palace obediently.
I paid my respects today and listened to the concubines talking in a sarcastic tone to each other, but I was too lazy to pay any attention to them. As for Concubine Wan and Concubine Hui, the more they irritated everyone, the better.
The most important thing right now is the news from the Ministry of Internal Affairs that the Emperor has ordered people to make auspicious clothes for the imperial concubine.
The most terrible thing is that Concubine Hua's status is approaching her own.
"Alright, if you don't have the ability to compete for favor, just go and think of a way. What's the point of quarreling here? Everyone, go away. An Changzai will stay."
Concubine Li looked at An Lingrong angrily, bowed to the Queen and took her leave.
"An Chang has been learning from the musician for such a long time. Has your singing voice improved?"
"I have been practicing with Master for a long time, but I don't know if I have made any progress."
An Lingrong was a little tired of dealing with the Queen. Recently, she had to practice singing during the day and study spice recipes at night. She was seriously sleep deprived and couldn't roll up her sleeves.
"I heard from the musicians that Concubine An's singing voice is now very good." The Queen looked at An Lingrong's charming appearance and was thinking about when to send An Lingrong to the Emperor.
"That is Lingrong's blessing. I have to thank Her Majesty for promoting me."
"By the way, I heard that Lord An has been released from prison. I think the emperor is no longer angry. Lord An can live out his days in peace now that he is released from prison."
This happened before An Bihuai returned to the palace. One day in prison, his hands and feet suddenly twitched. He asked a doctor to come in and see what happened, and the doctor was found to have a stroke. Half of his body was numb and he lay on the ground helpless.
The jailers have to take care of the prisoners' eating, drinking, defecating and urinating. The jailers are only responsible for guarding the prisoners and have no right to take care of such matters.
An Bihuai made the cell stink to high heaven. The prison officer could not stand it any longer, so he wrote a memorial to the emperor, requesting Madam An to take him back and take care of him.
The emperor saw that An Bihuai was useless in this life, so he issued an edict allowing him to return home to recuperate.
As for whether it can recover to normal, it depends on fate.
The Queen's mention of An Bihuai at this moment was undoubtedly a warning to An Lingrong. Don't forget that An Changzai is still the daughter of a criminal.
"Yes, father, when he goes back, I believe mother will take good care of him." An Lingrong pretended not to understand the Queen's implication.
"Now that one of your two sisters is about to be crowned as a concubine, and the other is the emperor's favorite, An Changzai must work harder, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be able to catch up with your two sisters in the future."
"I am a dull and stupid concubine, so naturally I am not as blessed as others." An Lingrong just wanted to go back to sleep.
"Hey, Concubine An is beautiful and has an excellent singing voice. How could she never become famous? Now that Concubine Hui has given birth to a princess, the emperor often visits the princess, so Concubine An should also visit more often."
An Lingrong: It seems that what you have been talking about for so long is that you want me to go to Sister Mei to get some help. Do you know that Sister Mei is almost annoyed with the Emperor? If I go to Xianfu Palace to ask the Emperor to leave, Sister Mei will beat drums and gongs to see me off.
"I understand. Seeing that Your Majesty did not get a good rest last night, I will take my leave first and will not disturb Your Majesty's rest."
An Lingrong felt that if she didn't sleep, she would die.
As for going to Xianfu Palace to meet the emperor by chance, since the empress wanted her to go, she would go.
But the prerequisite is to get enough sleep first.
The days passed quickly from September to October. An Lingrong spent less time studying with the musicians and often went to Xianfu Palace to visit her sister Mei during the day.
Jinghe is growing very fast. Children really change every day. Jinghe is about to be one month old.
An Lingrong sat beside the crib and helped Jinghe try on the bellyband she had just embroidered for her.
On it was the pattern of Linglong’s favorite little yellow duck bean paste bun. One time she saw Linglong eating it and thought it was cute, so she wrote down the pattern.
"Enough, enough. The small clothes you made for Jing and Xiu have filled up a box. Children grow up quickly. You made so many that she can't wear them anymore after just a few times." Shen Meizhuang was almost done with the confinement for a full month and had regained some strength.
"How can this be enough? Sister, don't you think I am bothered by your coming here every day? Why don't you allow me to make more clothes for the princess?"
An Lingrong had already made it clear to Shen Meiyu that the Queen had sent her here to guard the Emperor. Shen Meiyu actually didn't care at all, but An Lingrong still felt bad about it, so she brought needlework to do every day.
But the strange thing was that the emperor had not visited the princess for a long time, nor had he set foot in Xianfu Palace. This time, even if An Lingrong tried her best, she couldn't do anything, and the queen's plan could only fail.
In the past month, the Emperor has summoned Concubine Hua quite often, and even Concubine Wan has only been seen once in a while.
Every time, Concubine Hua would either say she had a headache or that she was not feeling well. Later, she caught a cold and her headache relapsed. She was bedridden, which made the Emperor very bored, so he was too lazy to come to the harem.