Regarding Empress Zhou's explanation, everyone was skeptical.

The letter is because Yuanzhi is not very fond of people who are entangled in the harem, but he is a king who is very enthusiastic about the government, and it is normal to delay the favor of concubines for the sake of the government.

I heard the old people in the harem say that the first emperor was like this back then.

I don't believe it because this matter is related to the interests of Queen Zhou, she may not have such a good heart, and she is really willing to have other concubines and her front and back feet pregnant with a dragon fetus.

If she is a prince in her womb, it is better to say, if she is just a princess, which queen is willing to give up the position of eldest son to a concubine?

Therefore, everyone did not say anything, but there was some slander in their hearts.

When Queen Zhou saw the concubines and concubines, she could also understand their sadness.

The Zhou family is a big family, and she has seen those who are concubines when she was a child, and her life is really not easy.

Those who are from a good background and have a son and a half daughter can be named an aunt, and their life at home will be better, otherwise they will not be as good as a decent big girl.

And these women in front of her are all carefully selected eunuch women, and they shouldn't live such a dark life.

Queen Zhou couldn't help but think of the concubines in the Imperial Garden, those concubines have a very harmonious relationship with the Queen Mother, and now they can enjoy the flowers together from time to time when they retire to the Imperial Garden, or wipe the dominoes and play sparrows, so good.

She breathed a sigh of relief, "The emperor is like this, and it is not easy for this palace to insist on persuasion." But you are all serious concubines of the emperor, if the emperor is not busy, you can also send someone over to greet him, or go to the Qianqing Palace to ask for peace, maybe the emperor's heart can be relaxed. ”

As soon as her words came out, the concubines below were in an uproar!

What does this mean......

Zhao Guiren couldn't believe it and said: "What the queen mother means is to let us go and ...... by ourselves"

Compete for favor.

That's right, this is clearly a hint to them that the emperor is unwilling to visit them, and they want to see the emperor themselves.

Empress Zhou straightened her complexion, and gently stroked her slightly bulging abdomen with one hand, "The war in the northwest is not over, and the emperor is busy with government affairs. The words of this palace are by no means to let you disturb the emperor's handling of government affairs, if someone dares to harm the court like this, this palace will never tolerate it, understand? ”

"Understood, understood!"

Zhao Guiren said with a smile: "The queen is right, the concubines and others must only go to ask for peace when the emperor is free, and they will never dare to disturb when they are free!" If the emperor is dealing with the government, he won't bother us if we disturb him, so why bother! ”

This was said sincerely, but it made Queen Zhou have a good impression of Zhao Guiren.

originally thought that she would be selected as a concubine only because of her beautiful complexion, but she didn't expect Su Youyi to choose someone with a lot of thought, and she didn't care about her character when she saw the other party's gorgeous complexion.

Empress Zhou nodded, "It's good that you understand." There are many inconveniences in this palace, and it is up to you to take care of the emperor more during this time. If you take good care of it, it will naturally have your benefits, and this palace will not forget your good. ”

This is tantamount to competing for favor at the will of the queen, which concubine is not happy?

Concubine Li Xian didn't say anything on her face, but she was as happy as Zhao Guiren and the others in her heart.

Zhao Guiren raised his eyebrows with joy, and he had already calculated vividly in his heart, how to let Yuanzhi go to her Chuxiu Palace, so that she could also conceive a dragon fetus as soon as possible......

When the concubines entered Kunning Palace, they were all like frosted eggplants, and when they came out, they became big roosters with their heads held high.

Zhao Guiren was especially proud.

She was conceited and beautiful, and felt that Genji would definitely pamper her once he saw her face.

Qian Changzai and Sun Changzai both surrounded her and talked about everything, thanking Empress Zhou for being so generous for a while, and thinking about how to attract the emperor's attention for a while......

Concubine Li Xian walked alone and did not talk to everyone.

On the contrary, when Zhao Guiren saw her thoughtful appearance, he took the initiative to come up and said: "Concubine Xian Niangniang has made a good dish, and she always sent it to the Qianqing Palace before, and we are all envious." I heard that the queen didn't let you send it later, what's the matter, now the virtuous concubine still wants to repeat the old tricks? ”

Zhao Gui spoke sarcastically, and laughed lightly.

Concubine Li Xian was very displeased when she saw her frivolous appearance, and she also stabbed back, "This palace has no other skills, so I can only do some of my best." Unlike Sister Zhao, she doesn't have to do anything, just relying on this beautiful face is enough to attract the emperor, no wonder she doesn't even have her brain when she goes out. ”

Zhao Guiren was overjoyed when he heard her praise her beauty.

It wasn't until he heard that he didn't have such words in his mind that he understood that Concubine Li Xian was scolding herself, and she blushed with anger.

Qian Changzai and the two hurriedly persuaded her, so that they could take Zhao Guiren away, Concubine Li Xian disdained, and took the sedan back to Changchun Palace before slowly thinking about what Queen Zhou said.

"Niangniang, seeing Zhao Guiren's excited appearance, I'm afraid that I will go to the Qianqing Palace to find the emperor soon. We can't afford to fall behind and let her have the upper hand. ”

Yan'er persuaded Concubine Li Xian, but Concubine Li Xian snorted coldly, "Confused, what is this palace compared to her?" ”

Zhao Guiren and others have never been in her eyes, and the objects she should compare with have never been Zhao Guiren.

She should obviously be compared with Queen Zhou.

Thinking of this, even Yan'er looked a little uncomfortable, and only said: "Don't talk to Zhao Guiren in front of this palace in the future, this palace is not interested." ”

"Yes."

Yan'er saw that she was a little annoyed, and hurriedly lowered her head.

Concubine Li Xian said: "This palace is just thinking about Queen Zhou's words, why is she so kind to let the concubines compete for favor by themselves, didn't she care about this very much in the past?" ”

Concubine Li Xian didn't understand.

Is it really because Queen Zhou is pregnant, so she doesn't care about others competing for favor?

Then she couldn't help but be happy too early, in case the baby couldn't be born smoothly, she would regret it at that time.

"I think she had to make such a generous gesture for the sake of her virtuous reputation."

Concubine Li Xian said, narrowing her eyes slightly.

Ever since Empress Zhou and Xue sang and hit her in harmony, she didn't believe that Empress Zhou was really virtuous, so she always thought twice about Empress Zhou's words.

lest she be left with a handle to grasp like before.

Yan'er felt that this was an extra move, and if Concubine Li Xian continued to think about it like this, she would inevitably be taken the lead by Zhao Guiren, which was a pity!

She was thinking about it, and sure enough, she heard footsteps outside, and the little palace maid hurriedly came in to say, "Concubine Xian, I heard that there has been a move over there in Chuxiu Palace." As soon as Zhao Guiren went back, he ordered someone to bathe in incense, saying that as soon as the sun set, he would go to the Qianqing Palace to greet the emperor! ”

The sun is setting?

Isn't that the time for dinner?

Concubine Li Xian couldn't help but laugh, "She also thinks too highly of herself, thinking that if she goes rashly, the emperor will allow her to have dinner together?" Don't look at whether she is worthy or not? ”