Emperor Xuanhe grew older and was not keen on women. When he entered the harem, he either went to the Jiaofang Hall to visit Empress Pei or stayed at Zhongcui Palace. He summoned young concubines at a few times.

Concubine Luo surrendered to Empress Pei, and had the opportunity to sleep, so it was natural for him to come and thank him.

As for Concubine Zhao, Meiren Xu, I was so envious of her eyes and envy that she was here today.

Queen Pei had a rare humor: "I have always had a cold stove here, but now it has become a hot stove."

The palace maid who was serving the side pursed her lips and smiled.

Cheng Jinrong also laughed.

Empress Pei was able to say this in such a relaxed tone, which shows that she had put down her burden in her heart.

Empress Pei thought for a moment and ordered: "Let Concubine Luo enter the palace and wait. I will see her later. Concubine Zhao, Meiren Xu, will disappear. Send them back."

The first person to surrender was Concubine Luo, who wanted to give more sweetness and give more points. It was not that easy for young concubines who had been late to burn the stove.

A smile flashed in Cheng Jinrong's eyes.

Empress Pei is not stupid. In the past, she didn't want to do anything and gave in to everything. Now, Empress Pei is finally like a real Empress in the Central Palace.

With a little trick and a little favor, you can disrupt the muddy waters in the harem.

...

Concubine Luo, Concubine Zhao, Concubine Xu, waiting outside the hall.

Guiren Luo's face was particularly rosy and beautiful today, which made Guiren Zhao very jealous. However, he was very intimate, and he whispered to Sister Luo.

Guiren Luo and Guiren Zhao entered the palace together. They were two young concubines who showed their talents and were against each other. Today, Guiren Luo was satisfied and happy.

The next to him, Meiren Xu, who was twenty years old, was older than the two of them. She entered the palace three years earlier than Guiren Zhao, Luo.

Xu Mei is born fair and beautiful, and is the same type of beauty as Emperor Zheng, and is much younger than Emperor Zheng.

Concubine Zheng is the most jealous and does not allow Xu Meiren to stand up. During the palace banquet, Xu Meiren's location is always the most remote corner.

You can imagine how long Xu Meiren was in the palace, and she felt so sad that she didn't need to be described in detail. Seeing that Luo Guiren flattered Empress Pei and was able to get close to the emperor, Xu Meiren immediately made up her mind and came to heat the stove.

Unfortunately, this hot stove is not something they can burn just by wanting it.

Zhu Lan came over and passed on the oral instructions of Empress Pei: "The Empress has an order, please invite Concubine Luo to come into the hall and wait. Concubine Zhao, Meiren Xu, come again to pay his respects another day."

Joy and satisfaction flashed in Luo's eyes.

No matter how frustrated, Xu Meiren was in her heart, she did not dare to show any regrets and expressed her grace respectfully, and then she withdrew from the Jiaofang Hall.

Guiren Zhao was young and energetic, and was indignant, and whispered to Meiren Xu: "Look at Guiren Luo, he kept flattering and pleasing the Queen. That villain's face is really ugly and despicable."

Meiren Xu sighed softly: "It is also a blessing for Sister Luo to relieve the worries and boredom of the Empress. But you and I have come to pay our respects today, so no wonder the Empress refuses to see us."

Zhao Guiren: “…”

Guiren Zhao was almost choked and he was bleeding.

Xu Meiren said softly again: "I will come to Jiaofang Hall to pay my respects tomorrow. Sister Zhao wants to come with you?"

Come! Of course we have to come!

I was so idle that I was about to grow hair in Jingya Palace all day long. I couldn't watch Guiren Luo reach the sky in one step.

Conscientious Zhao calmed down and said affectionately: "I will send someone to call Sister Xu tomorrow." But he was despised in his heart.

I have been in the palace for five years and am still just a beauty. Even if the Empress is willing to see her, the Emperor is afraid that he will not remember who she is.

The contempt in Zhao's eyes, and Meiren Xu clearly saw it, but she felt uncomfortable and endured it silently.

...

In the Jiaofang Hall, Guiren Luo kneeled down and expressed his loyalty with a sincere expression.

"... I understand the idea of ​​the Empress's support. From today on, I will follow the head of the Empress and be willing to listen to the Empress's order."

Empress Pei smiled faintly: "Guru Luo is serious. I have been ill for many years, and this sick body is unfair to serve the emperor. Concubine Luo serves the emperor well, which is also a share of my worries. The person who comes here will reward the new Shu brocade that has been tributed this year with six horses."

Concubine Luo thanked her repeatedly: "I thanked the grace of the Empress. I have sent her to go through fire and water, and I will do whatever I want."

The concubines in the harem were all listed. However, the annual tribute was first sent to the Jiaofang Palace and then to the Zhongcui Palace. When it was their turn, there was not much left. Those who were unpopular like Xu Meiren could not even see them.

Empress Pei was willing to support her, and the reward was extremely generous, obviously she wanted to praise her. She was not a fool, so of course she had to continue the Queen's destiny.

Since this day, Concubine Luo has come to Jiaofang Hall to pay tribute every day, regardless of wind and rain.

Concubine Zhao, Meiren Xu, also came every day. However, Empress Pei only saw Concubine Luo, but did not see them.

No matter how arrogant and arrogant Zhao was, he was still frightened and frightened. However, when he came, he had definitely not given up halfway. Otherwise, he would not only fail to please him, but instead fell into the eyes of Empress Pei.

Meiren Xu was not favored by nature and never attracted attention in the harem. She was always on the bench wherever she went. Therefore, Meiren Xu was very calm.

Every morning, Zhao Guiren and Xu Meiren come to wait outside the Jiaofang Hall for half a day, and then go back in shame. They are almost a joke in the harem.

Queen Pei let them go for a few days, and on the fifth day, she ordered them to come in to pay their respects and kowtows, but there was no reward.

This is also Cheng Jinrong's private comment: "The Imperial Concubine Zheng has been in charge of the harem for many years, and the concubines in the palace have to follow the expression of the Imperial Concubine Zheng. Now that Luo surrenders to the Imperial Concubine, he has gained real benefits. In the future, his heart will be directed towards the Imperial."

"As for Concubine Zhao, Meiren, there are some things to be available in the future. The Empress wants to suppress Concubine Zheng, so it doesn't matter if she calls out a few more young concubines."

"But, this kind of politeness must also be strategic. It cannot nourish their hearts, and it will bite the queen in turn."

"First of all, we have to let Concubine Luo and Concubine Zhao and Concubine Xu fight first. They are scrambling to show kindness and surrender, and fighting each other is not the same. Only then can the Empress use them with confidence."

After hearing this, Empress Pei couldn't help but smile and sighed, "You are still young, how can you know so much? But I don't know where I have lived at this age. I have been confused and like a walking corpse. Now I have to learn from scratch how to be a queen."

Empress Pei's heart has been relieved. When she occasionally mentions past events, the pain is still there, but more of it is tenacity.

Cheng Jinrong smiled slightly: "No matter when, it's not too late."

Yes, it’s not too late to wake up at this time!

She is the "Queen", with two legitimate princes and a legitimate princess, and Emperor Xuanhe treated her very seriously. She would never lose if she played this hand well.
Chapter completed!