The concubine is extremely cautious

Chapter 179 She is the hidden

The news that Xiao Yunyao was released from confinement spread, shocking the six palaces.

In a palace, behind the drawn curtains, a stunning beauty heard the news with a frown on her face:

"Young Master's chess piece was ruined so quickly. This Ning Wanyin is really difficult to deal with."

The medicine was diluted quietly. If someone else was in charge, Concubine De would have died long ago.

And if Ning Wanyin had not been keeping an eye on Imperial Physician Liu because of the Concubine De incident, and the needle hidden in the secret compartment had not been searched by the guards, who could she have targeted?

Of course, she felt that if there was no Concubine Dowager De, given Ning Wanyin's personality, she might check the silver needles and medicines given to her palace maids again on the spot.

Again, if it were someone else, who wouldn't be able to do it to?

Although Xiao Yunyao acts without regard for the consequences, in fact, her methods are enough to deal with most people.

But it is far from enough to deal with Ning Wanyin.

"My lord, you know that she is in love with the emperor, so you don't expect her to achieve anything great. Now that she is deposed, then let her be deposed." The palace maid took over the conversation.

The beauty sighed softly, "It's a pity that she didn't leave a child. But the young master also said that after the struggle for power between the Xue and Cen families, His Majesty is most afraid of powerful relatives. Even if she has a child, he may not be willing to establish a prince."

Therefore, Xiao Yunyao is his sister who is openly known to everyone, but she is not the person who actually arranges his harem.

She is the hidden chess piece.

……

a few days later.

Upon hearing the news, Xiao Yunjing, who was far away in the southwest, immediately submitted a letter of apology.

Everyone thought that as the governor of the southwest, he would use the situation in the southwest to "threaten" the emperor since his only sister was deposed...

But Xiao Yunjing was very sensible and had no intention of asking the emperor to release Xiao Yunyao.

He just sincerely expressed that Xiao Yunyao was his only relative in this world.

If His Majesty could spare her life, he would be very grateful.

As for the Imperial Physician Liu, his original intention was just to have a familiar person from the same hometown in the Imperial Hospital, so that he could help his sister to keep the baby safe and sound...

I never thought he would dare to do such a rebellious thing, he deserves to be put to death.

If I had known this would happen, I would not have saved him.

"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your kindness and I will repay you with my life. I originally wanted my brother and I to be loyal to Your Majesty. I never thought that I was away fighting and my sister was neglected. It almost caused a disaster. I feel deeply guilty. I was shocked to hear that there was an epidemic in the capital. Please take good care of yourself, Your Majesty."

After reading the letter, Helian Qi naturally would not blame Xiao Yunjing.

Xiao Yunjing had gone through life and death in the southwest, and Helian Qi chose Xiao Yunyao to enter the palace to show his favor to him. He was lenient with Xiao Yunyao, and Xiao Yunjing did not push his luck, which naturally showed that he knew his limits in the eyes of the emperor.

As for sending a familiar imperial physician to the Imperial Hospital...

It's human nature to think about it. Who wouldn't want to have a trusted imperial physician to protect the pregnancy?

The news reached Yonghe Palace.

"Master, I was worried that General Xiao would cause trouble for his sister. Now I can finally feel relieved..." Lian Rui said with a smile.

Ning Wanyin seemed to be thinking about something. "If he is loyal, then this is normal. But if he has other intentions..."

That means she doesn’t know what the opponent’s trump card is.

But that's okay.

If Xiao Yunjing has other plans, he will confront her sooner or later.

You will know when the time comes.

Late May.

Concubine Lin took action.

The current situation is special, and Empress Dowager Xue has long since exempted the six palaces from paying respects on the first and fifteenth days of each lunar month, for fear that those who came to pay respects might accidentally contract the disease and infect her.

Special matters should be handled specially, and Ning Wanyin also told the concubines not to come to Huanxiang Pavilion.

The emperor has been busy with the epidemic in the capital recently and did not come.

Only Ning Wanyin was in charge of the outer hall.

The birth was not smooth. Lin Jieyu's delivery date was later than expected and it took a whole day to give birth.

At dusk, the midwife came out holding a baby and announced the good news:

"Jieyu Lin gave birth to a princess, both mother and daughter are safe!"

Ning Wanyin nodded slightly, "You guys take good care of Concubine Lin. Lianrui, go to Qianxin Palace and tell His Majesty the good news."

The royal family has a third princess.

Xue Jinshu was moved when she heard the news. However, she would not disturb the emperor at this time of epidemic.

This year's Wanshou Festival was cancelled by the emperor's special decree due to the epidemic.

In mid-June, the Imperial Medical Bureau developed a prescription for treating the plague, and the dark clouds hanging over the capital finally dissipated.

It would take time to treat and prevent the spread, so the harem continued to follow the palace rules for a while.

By the end of June, the plague had basically disappeared and the situation in the capital had completely stabilized.

Ning Wanyin sent orders to the six palaces, canceling the temporary defense palace rules, and everything returned to normal.

……

July 1st, Yonghe Palace.

"Master, the emperor has sent a message that His Majesty will visit Yonghe Palace tonight." Xiao Guizi came in happily to announce the good news.

Since the flood and the epidemic, the emperor has been busy with state affairs and has not come to the harem for a long time.

Yonghe Palace was the first place the emperor visited when he had time, and the palace people were all very happy.

Sunset.

Helian Qi arrived at Yonghe Palace.

Just like many times before, Ning Wanyin was waiting for him at the door early. It had been a while since they last met, and Helian Qi had a rare feeling of missing her.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Ning Wanyin bowed, with a hint of longing in her eyes.

Helian Qi reached out and helped her up. He never said that he missed her. He just held her hand tightly and said, "You have worked hard these days."

"It's my job." Ning Wanyin smiled faintly.

The emperor and his concubine entered the main hall.

There is a jar of freshly picked lotus flowers on the windowsill.

There were several plates of exquisite snacks on the square table.

Lian Rui held the sleeping Fourth Prince in her arms and stood guard by his side.

Helian Qi looked at his son and said without waking him up, "Take him to sleep in Lingxue Pavilion."

He has sealed Lingxue Pavilion and does not allow other concubines to live there.

My son can stay here for a few years temporarily.

Lian Rui retreated with the child in her arms.

The emperor and his concubine had dinner together, and they felt that their short separation was better than a new marriage.

Ning Wanyin had just slept for a while when it was already dawn.

Helian Qi changed his clothes and prepared to attend the morning court.

"Your Majesty, this is the sachet I made this year." Ning Wanyin forced herself to take out a sachet she had embroidered herself from a box beside the bed.

Ning Wanyin prepared a sachet containing a lucky charm as a birthday gift for the emperor every year. It was not to save trouble, but too many patterns would make it difficult to remember, and repeated repetition would deepen the impression.

So that he can think of her when he sees the sachet.

The lotus flowers in Lingxue Pavilion bloom every year, and she wishes Your Majesty peace every year, with a sincere heart.

Of course, Ning Wanyin didn’t just send sachets to the emperor, otherwise it would seem too perfunctory.

As for other gifts, you can give them during festivals, not just on his birthday.

There is no birthday celebration this year, but birthday gifts still need to be given.

Helian Qi's face showed a hint of tenderness. He took the sachet and said, "You have a good rest."

A few days later, Qianxin Palace.

"Your Majesty, the history books of the empresses and concubines have been prepared." Wang Degui presented a jade book.

The Minister of Rites wrote an article himself, praising the virtues of the concubines in the harem, and attached the silver and money donated by the concubines.

This volume will include the appendix to "Records of the Great Yan Dynasty" and will be passed down from generation to generation along with the history of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Helian Qi nodded slightly, "Order Consort Chen to gather all the concubines to read the Jade Book."

After a pause, Helian Qi handed Wang Degui an imperial edict that he had just written this morning.