roccoschili Chapter 144 Moving the Palace
Chapter 144 Moving the Palace
Huimin wants to move the palace, so all previous arrangements have to be scrapped, and new arrangements cannot be done all at once.
Chengqian Palace is an unfamiliar environment, and it will take more than a day or two to clean it up, but Huimin feels more at ease as she is leaving the clean Chuxiu Palace that she has cleaned up to Xia Dongchun.
Huimin was very worried because she was alone.
But no one can disobey the imperial edict, not to mention that it represents the emperor's appreciation.
But even though he knew this, Xia Dongchun still couldn't help being angry.
"Really? I finally got the position of concubine, and now you are leaving."
Seeing Xia Dongchun spinning around like a headless fly in anger, Huimin was helpless and could only pull her to sit down and coax her softly.
"Plans cannot keep up with changes. None of us could have imagined that the Emperor would make such an arrangement."
"And you are also a concubine. It's a hurdle for a noble lady to become a concubine. You can make it. I'm sure Lord Xia Wei is happy for you to be promoted to a concubine."
Seeing Huimin comforting him in a gentle voice, Xia Dongchun felt even more aggrieved.
"What? It would be better for me to give up this position and go to Chengqian Palace with you."
Huimin quickly glanced around and only spoke after seeing that they were all her own people.
"Be careful with your words. Don't say this. If the emperor finds out, you'll be in trouble."
Seeing that Xia Dongchun also realized his mistake with regret, Huimin said:
"The Emperor privately praised me for your genuine character and your courage to speak and take responsibility. The Emperor admired you very much."
"While the emperor feels this way, you must be careful about what you do."
Xia Dongchun nodded, "I know everything."
Then she returned to the subject.
"But what should I do if you leave? I won't be able to see Hongyao every day."
"The Yanxi Palace is closer to the Chengqian Palace, which is a good deal for An Lingrong. It's convenient for her, but our palace is now far away."
The more Xia Dongchun spoke, the more upset and aggrieved he felt.
Seeing her like this, Huimin could only coax her.
I used to think about getting her a concubine position, and then finding a palace near me, but now...
"Well, the position of concubine is a good thing. Hongyao loves you the most. When Hongyao's child grows up, he can come to your place often to play."
Xia Dongchun refused to agree, "What about you? Do you miss me?"
Huimin looked at Xia Dongchun who turned away proudly.
"what?"
Xia Dongchun turned his head again suddenly.
"what?"
Huimin burst out laughing.
"Of course, of course, I miss you the most."
"That's pretty much it."
In this way, Xia Dongchun was barely coaxed into submission.
But soon, Xia Dongchun began to worry about Huimin.
"You went to Chengqian Palace. I don't know who's in there. What does the emperor mean by this?"
Huimin looked at the silly Xia Dongchun and knew that she cared about her, and Huimin didn't want to make her worry.
But... there are some things she must know. Huimin was silent for a moment, then spoke.
"The emperor did this because of the balance between the Manchu and Han flags."
"Among the concubines in this palace, Concubine Jing is a Han army flag. She was granted the title of Imperial Concubine. As for the other high-ranking concubines, almost all of them are Han army flags..."
Huimin glanced at Xia Dongchun, who was still confused, and sighed helplessly.
Don't beat around the bush. If you take a detour, she won't understand. Just get straight to the point.
"The Emperor needs a high-ranking Manchu military concubine."
"Among the Manchu military flags, the only ones with a good enough family background are Lanpin and me. Concubine Qi is also acceptable."
"But a son..."
Huimin did not specify, "The other one has too little experience and no children."
Xia Dongchun didn't understand why, but was a little happy. "But if the emperor thinks so, he will definitely grant you a high position."
Huimin looked at her and shook her head, "Good fortune and bad fortune go hand in hand."
"Whoever sits in this position will be watched by the entire palace. The emperor can let you take the position, but you have to be able to sit there comfortably."
After a moment, Huimin looked at Xia Dongchun seriously.
"The Han army will do everything they can to bring her down. The Manchu army is weak and alone. I have a personal relationship with Concubine Lan, so we won't fight each other. But from the moment Concubine Qi fights with you, she will never be under my command."
"The Emperor's decision that day was also to make you and Concubine Qi incompatible. If Concubine Qi surrenders to me, I must make a choice between the two of you."
Huimin looked at Xia Dongchun, who was trying hard to remember what she said with concern in his eyes, and spoke without hesitation.
"But I certainly won't choose you. How could I abandon you?"
"As for the other Manchu military flags, they are just fifth-rank officials, which is really not good enough."
The way of the emperor is the art of balance.
Huimin took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
But Xia Dongchun interrupted Huimin and said, "No, the Han army flag cannot unite. I will not let the Han army flag unite."
"An Lingrong and I have both been conferred the title of imperial concubines. We are standing by your side. Don't worry, we will work together to help you ward off those evil spirits."
"What little devil, you want to mess with our Yama Palace?"
Looking at Xia Dongchun, Huimin did not spoil her fun.
"Okay, I like your temper. We won't lose because of this."
"The emperor wants the harem to fight, so let's fight."
Huimin was attracted by the gaze. Xia Dongchun was right. This was the reason why she accepted the emperor's temptation that day.
The palace is a gladiatorial arena. Even if you are not in that position, you still have to fight. It is better to get real benefits.
Dealing with other women is one thing, but being able to win the emperor's heart is the second.
The emperor was suspicious, but after so much time had passed, didn't he believe that I was deeply in love with him and had behaved myself?
The heart of an emperor is hard to predict.
But when the new emperor ascends the throne, the old king must die.
It is to win his guilt, his trust, and his pity.
Only after years of planning can a fatal strike be achieved.
There was also a hint of ruthlessness in Huimin's eyes.
Xia Dongchun knew very little, and the emperor also did not know the whole story.
Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang, and Cao Qinmo, the three of them formed an alliance with him.
Fu Cha Peiyun is a little distant now, but if something really happens, the two Manchu military flags will naturally unite to face the outside world.
Concubine Jing is not a combative person. She is a good person who likes to smooth things over.
As for the others, An Zhi Huimin will not be able to defeat them.
Shen Meizhuang's Hongjun is in poor health and has no chance of becoming emperor, but once Zhen Huan gives birth to a prince, who knows if the two will join forces.
This also needs to be considered.
After a moment, Huimin withdrew her thoughts.
Looking back at Xia Dongchun who was still trying to sort out the relationship, Huimin said softly.
"Don't worry, as long as I'm still here, I won't let anyone bully you."
Concubine Jin, Concubine Meng...
Concubine Qi, Concubine Duan...
Huimin thought silently about these palace concubines.
The more he thought about it, the more worried he became about Xia Dongchun, and he couldn't help but give him some warnings.
"It's good for you to live in Chuxiu Palace. You can live a stable life. Concubine Xin is our own. To her, her daughter Shuhe is the most important. She usually sends me some clothes and shows some concern. As for Liu Jia, she has also taken refuge with me. That girl is not very ambitious and just wants to live a good life. You just need to not make things difficult for her and give her protection..."
Huimin instructed Xia Dongchun about everything she could think of, but then she saw Xia Dongchun looking at her with tears in her eyes.
Huimin was startled, "What's wrong with you?"
Xia Dongchun hugged Huimin all of a sudden, "It's nothing, it's just... it's just you... you're so nice to me."
Xia Dongchun's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible in the last sentence, but since they were so close, Huimin could hear it clearly.
So he hugged her too.
"Silly girl."