allonlinenovel Chapter 493 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 28]
Chapter 493 [The Legend of Zhen Huan 28]
In the Yangxin Palace, Yinzhen was sitting on the dragon chair handling government affairs when he suddenly heard a knock on the door, followed by Xia Yi's voice: "Master, Concubine Hua has had someone put a drug in Concubine Duan's medicine that can aggravate her condition. Should we stop it?"
Yinzhen frowned, thinking that Concubine Hua was really a ruthless character, but he also remembered that Concubine Duan had done a lot over the years, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
He remembered that when he saw what Concubine Duan did, he was very surprised. He did not expect that this seriously ill person could be so far-sighted and involved in so many conspiracies.
After thinking for a while, Yinzhen finally said, "Xia Yi, go add fuel to the fire and let Concubine Duan die of illness together with Concubine Xiang."
After hearing this, Xia Yi immediately replied respectfully, "Yes, master." Then he quickly left the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.
Yinzhen frowned and fell into deep thought: "Is my harem too large? How should I properly accommodate so many concubines?" He knew that in the future, only Youyou would accompany him. It would be a waste to continue to support the rest of them. Not only would it cost money, but it would also make him feel bored.
Therefore, Yinzhen made up his mind to find a solution and decided to go to Chengqian Palace to discuss the matter with Youyou.
At this moment, Youyou was sitting by the window, holding a book in her hands, reading attentively. Her beautiful face was like a painting, intoxicating.
When Yinzhen and Su Peisheng entered Chengqian Palace, Youyou did not notice their arrival.
Yinzhen called softly, "Qingqing..." Youyou raised her head when she heard the voice, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
Yinzhen smiled slightly, walked straight to Youyou, gently stroked her hair, and asked, "What book are you reading? You are so engrossed."
Youyou handed the book to Yinzhen and said with a smile: "This is an ancient book about military strategy. I find it very interesting."
Yinzhen flipped through a few pages and nodded in appreciation: "This book is indeed good. Has Youyou also studied the art of war?"
Youyou answered modestly: "I only know a little bit. However, I have always been interested in military strategy."
Yinzhen raised his lips slightly and said jokingly, "I didn't expect that my queen also knows how to use troops."
Youyou glared at Yinzhen coquettishly and said, "Your Majesty, please don't make fun of me."
The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was harmonious and warm.
Afterwards, Yinzhen took Youyou to sit down and said earnestly, "I came here today to discuss an important matter with you. There are so many people in the harem now, and I don't know how to arrange them. I intend to send them out of the palace."
Youyou was somewhat shocked. She widened her eyes and looked at Yinzhen in disbelief, muttering, "Yinzhen, what do you mean by this?"
A trace of firmness and tenderness flashed in Yinzhen's eyes. He held Youyou's hand and said seriously: "I know that what you yearn for in your heart is to be together for the rest of your life. I didn't have this idea before, but now I want to fulfill your wish. I have decided to be with you alone for the rest of my life. I also consider that if all the concubines are left in the palace, the annual expenses will be very huge, so I plan to leave this money to our children."
Youyou was touched when she heard Yinzhen's words, but she was also worried. She frowned and said worriedly, "Yinzhen, have you ever thought about whether the previous dynasty would agree? After all, the existence of the harem is also a political means to balance the forces of all parties. Moreover, will the concubines agree? Many of them were sent to the palace by their families, and I am afraid they will not give up this position easily. They are definitely unwilling to leave the palace."
Yinzhen smiled slightly, his eyes revealing confidence, "I can directly issue an order to let the families of those concubines take them back. As for whether they are willing, this is not a problem I need to worry about. I have enough power to do this, and they can only accept it."
"Yinzhen, I have an idea. Do you think it's feasible?" Youyou suddenly said.
Yinzhen turned to look at Youyou: "What's your idea? Tell me about it."
Youyou organized her words and said slowly, "You should issue an edict to allow those concubines without children to choose whether to go home or not. If they want to go home, give them a generous dowry and allow them to marry freely. When they get married, let the Ministry of Internal Affairs provide a dowry. As for the concubines with children, if they are princes, they will be directly granted titles, and they will be allowed to move out of the palace and build their own houses. The biological mothers can also move out of the palace with the children. If they are princesses, a princess's house will be built, and the princess and her biological mother can move out of the palace together. This way, not only can the expenses of the harem be reduced, but also these women will have a good place to go. What do you think?"
After hearing this, Yinzhen's eyes lit up and he looked at Youyou with appreciation: "This is a good idea! Qingqing, you are really my lucky star!"
Youyou smiled slightly and said embarrassedly: "Yinzhen, you just know how to tease me. Forget it, I won't pay attention to you." After that, she turned away.
Yinzhen hurriedly stepped forward and hugged Youyou, coaxing her gently: "Oh, it's all my fault, don't be angry, my dear." He gently pinched Youyou's nose, his eyes full of pampering.
Youyou couldn't help laughing, and the two hugged each other. The atmosphere was warm and sweet.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was a month later. Concubine Xiang died of a cold, and Concubine Duan also died due to long-term poor health.
When Yinzhen learned the news, he had no expression on his face. He directly issued an edict to posthumously confer the title of Concubine Xiang on Concubine Xiang, and to confer the title of Concubine Duan on Concubine Duan.
Afterwards, Yinzhen changed Wen Yi's jade butterfly name directly to Jingpin's. From then on, Wen Yi could only have Jingpin as her biological mother.
Everyone was very surprised at this arrangement.
When Jingpin learned about this, she was very happy. She had always wanted to have a child, and now she finally got her wish. Naturally, she treated Wen Yi as her own child and took care of her wholeheartedly. If I was right, Jingpin felt that she would have to rely on Wen Yi for the rest of her life.
At the same time, in Yikun Palace, Songzhi couldn't help but complain after hearing the news: "Your Majesty, if you had kept Wen Yi in the palace, you would be Wen Yi's biological mother now! What a blessing! It's a pity that such a good opportunity was snatched away by Jingpin."
Nian Shilan did not show too much regret after hearing Songzhi's words. Instead, she replied calmly, "You know that little girl Wen Yi cries and makes a fuss all day long. I hate noisy children the most. If I really keep her in the palace, wouldn't I be annoyed to death? It's better to solve the problem directly from the source to save trouble."
Songzhi heard Nian Shilan say this, so she didn't know what to say. She just muttered to herself, "But it's true. How could someone as proud as the master be willing to tolerate other people's noise? Alas, it's a pity for Wen Yi. She could have become the little princess of Yikun Palace and enjoyed wealth and glory, but now she has become the daughter of Jingpin..."
On the other side, Jingpin had Wen Yi carried to the bedroom. She carefully took Wen Yi in her hands, her eyes full of love and joy.
She gently stroked Wen Yi's little face and said softly, "My baby, from today on, you are my biological daughter. I will definitely treat you well and will not let you suffer any grievances."
Wen Yi seemed to feel Jingpin's love, opened her eyes and looked at Jingpin, then closed her eyes again and continued to sleep. Jingpin looked at Wen Yi's cute appearance and couldn't help laughing.
From then on, Wen Yi grew up healthily under the care of Concubine Jing. Although she lost her biological mother, she was loved by Concubine Jing, which was also a kind of happiness.