roccoschili Chapter 207: Mother and Son
Chapter 207: Mother and Son
After Guaerjia and Wenyuan were deposed, the only person left for Concubine Jin was Concubine Zhang, and the rest were the concubines who were dependent on her.
Over the years, the emperor has favored many beautiful palace maids, or some young ladies from minor official families who were selected through selection.
Some of these people were able to gain favor from the emperor because of their looks, but most of them were forgotten.
Especially those palace maids, some of them even had no name or status after being favored. Instead of rising to the top and becoming a phoenix, they lost the hope of leaving the palace and could only die of old age in the palace.
Even being granted the title of an official daughter has become a luxury for them. At least if they were granted the title of an official daughter, they would no longer have to serve others.
There was no other way; in order to survive, they could only rely on high-ranking concubines.
Being in such a position and having a reputation for being virtuous and kind, many people came to Huimin for help.
But Huimin's allies have already formed a force. If she recruits more unfamiliar people, firstly, they will not be of much use. Secondly, with too many people, it will inevitably be difficult to manage them, and it will be easy for them to do things in their own name that will ruin her own plans.
Huimin took the trouble to contact concubines who were useful to her plans.
Or maybe there are other reasons, for the stability of the rear, for the planning of the previous dynasty, for...
Therefore, Huimin turned a blind eye to the goodwill expressed by these low-ranking concubines, and just took care of the palace affairs without criticizing them.
Nowadays, most of the people under Huimin are concubines, and the only one with a lower rank is Liu Jia, but she is also a noble lady.
Nian Shilan was also a noble lady, but her life as a noble lady was even more comfortable than that of a concubine, so no one dared not to give her face.
However, Concubine Jin was short of staff, so she also won over some minor concubines and maids.
There was a spy named Huimin inside, and she was not required to do anything except to pass on some of the conversations between Concubine Jin and them on a daily basis.
Of course, Concubine Jin was not stupid enough to tell everything to these concubines.
But sometimes, a person's attitude and words can reveal something.
In the meticulous details, one can glimpse a bit of lost emotion.
A look, a reaction.
Sometimes we can grasp the trend by unraveling one or two sentences.
For example, Feng promised to pass on the message that Concubine Jin has been very anxious about Concubine Zhang's pregnancy in recent days, even to the point of being outrageous.
That time, they were talking to Concubine Jin together, and Concubine Jin would tell Concubine Zhang about everything she ate.
Before using anything that Concubine Zhang took, she had to consult the imperial physician first.
It would be better to let her only eat those things confirmed by the imperial physician, and absolutely not allow her to have those meals and snacks.
This is the meaning revealed in Concubine Jin's words.
She was expressing how well she took care of Concubine Zhang, and Concubine Zhang also expressed her gratitude repeatedly and was very grateful to Concubine Jin.
But the atmosphere between the two of them is really hard to describe.
The situation at that time was that Concubine Zhang was hungry, but when she took a piece of snack, she was stopped by Concubine Jin.
Concubine Jin did not reprimand her in public, but she just glanced at Concubine Zhang lightly and said something lightly.
“This snack is really fresh.”
Concubine Zhang's hand, which was still holding the pastry, stiffened. She put it back reluctantly and dared not move again.
This would not have been possible if Concubine Zhang had not been paying attention to Concubine Jin's attitude all the time.
But the fact that Concubine Zhang was so afraid of Concubine Jin is very telling.
Concubine Jin, you didn't do as well as her cousin. It's so obvious that everyone can see it.
No wonder it is said that no one else in the Ulanara family can sit in that position except Yixiu.
This method is far from enough.
Everyone knows what Sima Zhao is thinking. Anyone with a discerning eye can see clearly what Concubine Jin wants.
Why don’t you be nicer to Concubine Zhang? After all, she is your biological mother.
He wanted someone else's child and treated Concubine Zhang like this.
Ulanara is too impatient.
Yes, she has been in the palace for several years and has never been able to get pregnant. The Fourth Prince is so old now, and Concubine Jin has been dissatisfied with him since she adopted him. How can she not be anxious?
Concubine Jin looked down on the Fourth Prince's background and despised his biological mother from the bottom of her heart.
The Fourth Prince grew up in the Old Summer Palace and has a sensitive mind. He can still tell who is good to him. Moreover, even Concubine Jin is unwilling to pretend to be a loving mother and a filial son in private.
In the past few years, she has only helped the Fourth Prince to make progress. To her, the Fourth Prince is nothing more than a spare tool.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have gathered a group of low-ranking concubines to stay with her.
This group of people needed her to spend money and also wanted her to find ways to gain their favor. She was not doing charity.
It's just like casting a wide net and waiting to catch a fat fish.
No one below the rank of concubine can raise their own children.
If you can’t raise an adult one, then adopt one from a young age.
I don’t know how the Fourth Prince feels.
Huimin has allowed Cao Qinmo to contact the Fourth Prince for several years, and the Fourth Prince is very wary.
But as he got along with Concubine Jin, her attitude really disappointed him, and slowly, the Fourth Prince also changed his attitude.
Gradually, I came into contact with Cao Qinmo.
Cao Qinmo didn't need any new reasons, the examples of Longyue and the Third Prince were right in front of her.
Everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Xiang’s favorite daughter was Princess Wen Yi.
It is understandable that he is willing to help the Fourth Prince only for Wen Yi's future so that he can find a good husband for Wen Yi in the future.
As for her relationship with Huimin?
Cao Qinmo secretly betrayed Concubine Xian for the sake of her daughter's betterment, but remained in Concubine Xian's camp in public.
After all, that was how she betrayed Concubine Hua back then. There was nothing she wouldn't do for her daughter.
As long as she revealed more, she would know that among the people that Concubine Xian was close to, there were several who gave birth to princesses. Cao Qinmo had an average relationship with Huimin, so she was afraid that she would not get anything. It was understandable that she contacted the Fourth Prince for more benefits.
After all, there is Shuhe above and Jing'an below, with Wen Yi stuck in the middle.
It is normal for Cao Qinmo to bet on the next emperor and fight for a future from the Fourth Prince.
Cao Qinmo was so scheming that through showing goodwill and exchanging some interests, the Fourth Prince gradually believed her words.
After all, he is an ambitious man, so he can understand Cao Qinmo's psychology.
After the Third Prince got into trouble, the Fourth Prince believed it even more.
After all, the Third Prince has no chance of inheriting the throne. He is the eldest son, and the princes below him are so young that they have no competitiveness at all.
Even if it was competition, he changed his appearance and became the grandson of Ulanara, so his background was very different.
In the future, if you marry a wife whose family can provide more help, the power of both the mother's family and the wife's family will be a great help.
When you go to court to receive assignments, you can also win over court officials.
The Fourth Prince appears to be studying hard, trying to please the Emperor with his diligence and love of learning, but in fact he also has some hidden expectations in his heart.
Wen Yi is just a princess, and the Fourth Prince thinks it is feasible for her to join forces with Cao Qinmo.