On the evening of that day, Emperor Zheng invited Emperor Xuanhe to Zhongcui Palace on the grounds of "discussing the candidates for the autumn hunting and accompanying the carriage". He choked up with a remorse: "... The emperor was discomfortable, and his heart was as if he was cut by a knife, and he wished he could replace him with his body."

Emperor Xuanhe didn't say much about his illness. No one in the palace dared to mention it. Concubine Zheng didn't dare to say too much. This emotion of "I wish I could replace him with my own body" inevitably lacked some infectiousness.

Emperor Xuanhe said lightly: "I know your intention."

Concubine Zheng wiped the corners of her eyes with a silk squid, and then talked about the autumn hunting.

"This autumn hunt, I will accompany you. There are six concubines in the palace. Luo, Concubine Luo, Concubine Zhao, Concubine Xu, Concubine Xu, Concubine. I wonder who the emperor wants to order? I can adjust the list as soon as possible."

Emperor Xuanhe was not patient with these trivial matters and said casually: "You can just make the decision."

Concubine Zheng was secretly happy and replied softly: "The emperor trusts me better than me. I will definitely not let my trust."

Over the years, she has been taking care of palace affairs. Emperor Xuanhe has long been accustomed to handing over all matters in the harem to her. Empress Pei wanted to return the Fengyin with just a few light words, which is too underestimated to her.

Concubine Zheng diligently served Emperor Xuanhe for dinner.

Taking advantage of Emperor Xuanhe's good mood, Emperor Zheng mentioned Empress Pei in a relieved tone: "... The Queen's illness has improved, and her phoenix body has improved quite well. I saw it and was happy for the Empress."

Emperor Xuan He brows slightly moved, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Anyone who is familiar with Emperor Xuanhe’s temper knows that this is what Emperor Xuanhe looks like when he is in a happy mood.

Concubine Zheng suddenly sank, and a strong sour and jealousy surged in her heart, mixed with anger and reluctance.

Over the years, Empress Pei has been like a living dead person. But that's it, Emperor Xuanhe has no idea of ​​deposing the queen. Now, Empress Pei's illness has improved, Emperor Xuanhe is so happy...

Concubine Zheng swallowed the sour and bitter breath with a hatred, and continued with a smile: "The Empress has been sick for many years. I am the one who holds the phoenix seal on my behalf and manages the trivial matters of the six palaces. Although I have worked harder, it may be my blessing to share my worries."

"Now the phoenix body has improved. Logically speaking, I should hand over the phoenix seal to the Pepper House. However, the phoenix body must be calm and not worry about hard work. I also hope that the phoenix body will be well as soon as possible, and I do not want to disturb the tranquility of the palace with trivial matters in the palace."

"I think I will work hard for another one or two years. When the phoenix body of the empress is healed, I will return the phoenix seal. I will also return all the affairs of the six palaces to the empress."

"I wonder what the emperor wants?"

The virtuous look of Emperor Zheng and his sect are all considering Empress Pei. If the concubines in the harem see him, they will probably laugh out loud.

But such an obvious lie successfully made Emperor Xuan and Emperor relax.

If the lies are repeated a lot, they will become as credible as the truth.

The Emperor Zheng's water was grinding bit by bit, and the pillow was blown for more than ten years. Emperor Xuanhe did not doubt the Emperor Zheng's concern for Empress Pei.

"What you said is not without reason." Emperor Xuanhe thought for a moment and said, "At present, the queen should take care of her illness first. It is best not to worry about the trivial matters in the palace. It is best to do everything for the imperial concubine."

Concubine Zheng fell to the ground with a subtle and decent smile: "These are all things that I have to do, how can I dare to work hard? As long as the emperor can trust me and the empress can trust me, it will not be in vain."

...

That night, Emperor Xuanhe stayed in Zhongcui Palace.

The next morning, Emperor Zheng, Concubine Zheng, paid a favor in the future. Of course, he did not return the Phoenix Seal.

Queen Pei was not anxious at all. Accompanied by Cheng Jinrong, she went to the imperial garden for a leisurely walk for half a day.

The Autumn Hunting was just three days later, and the concubines who were named in the harem were excited and happy, so there was no need to describe them in detail.

Let’s not talk about whether autumn hunting can win the holy favor. Even if you can go out of the palace to stay in the imperial village for a while, see the scenery outside and breathe the air outside the palace, it is also unbelievable.

Concubine Wei was quite frustrated.

In previous years, although she couldn't accompany her, she ended up being an agent of the Six Palaces. This time, she was fine, she had no share in anything.

Concubine Wei was frustrated and went to gossip about Gu Shufei. Inside and outside, she revealed the meaning of watching Empress Pei and Concubine Zheng’s battle: “…I heard that the Empress wanted to get the Phoenix Seal back, but the Imperial Concubine agreed. But in the past two days, there was no movement.”

"The concubines who had a companion in the harem were busy packing up their luggage and went to Zhongcui Palace to thank him. The Jiaofang Palace was much deserted."

Empress Pei and Emperor Zheng had their own advantages in fighting each other. Empress Pei was the empress of the central palace and had the upper hand. Concubine Zheng, who had been in the palace for many years, knew the temperament of Emperor Xuanhe.

As for the concubines in the palace, only Concubine Luo, Concubine Zhao, Concubine Xu, Concubine Zheng, Concubine Zheng, who had been in charge of the harem for many years, and Empress Pei stretched out her hand and could not suppress Concubine Zheng for the time being.

Concubine Gu listened quietly, occasionally making a whisper without saying much.

Concubine Wei Xian had long been accustomed to Concubine Gu Shu's slutty temper, and she didn't take it seriously. After saying it, she sighed with unsatisfactory words: "I really don't know if it is the east wind that overwhelms the west wind or the west wind that overwhelms the east wind."

Concubine Gu's eyes flashed slightly, and she laughed softly: "No matter whether it is the east wind or the west wind, we will hide farther. This wind cannot blow on you and me."

It's lightweight.

The harem was in turmoil, and they were all concubines who had princes or princesses. It would be easy to stay out of it!

Concubine Wei Xian curled her lips invisibly.

Concubine Gu Shu saw Wei Xian's disapproval and did not mind.

Concubine Wei Xian gave birth to the fifth prince, and she always had some ambitions for the throne. Fortunately, she gave birth to a daughter. As long as she was cautious and not involved in the throne dispute, it would not be difficult to avoid the throne dispute between the east and west winds.

...

The day before autumn hunting, Emperor Xuanhe came to the Jiaofang Hall.

"This autumn hunting, plus the journey back and forth, is a total of half a month." Emperor Xuan He's voice showed a faint concern: "Zheng followed me, and the queen would have to worry about everything in the harem."

"If the queen feels unable to bear it, she should not hold on. Just ask Concubine Wei Xian to take care of the trivial matters."

Empress Pei first responded with a smile, and then said a rare joke: "In the eyes of the emperor, can I be weak Pu Liu? I can't even deal with trivial matters in the palace?"

Emperor Xuanhe laughed in silence.

It's not that he can't believe in Empress Pei.

Empress Pei has been ill for many years and never cared about everything in the harem. He has long been used to Empress Pei's "not caring about common things".
Chapter completed!