SFS Chapter 249 Mastery
Chapter 249 Mastery
The truth behind the disappearance of the fairy duck was not difficult to find out. The next day, news came from the Yangxin Palace that Concubine Ying was severely punished by the emperor for accidentally stewing Concubine Hua's beloved fairy duck. She was confined to her house for three months and her salary was fined for half a year as a punishment.
This news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking Wu Ya Wanying who had just learned the news.
She held Madam Yang's hand tightly, her eyes filled with confusion and fear. "Madam, I just accidentally stewed one of Concubine Hua's ducks. Why would the Emperor punish me so severely?"
After hearing the meaning of the oral instructions from the eunuch, the emperor also specially ordered people to inform the six palaces.
But she clearly meant well and wanted to make old duck soup for the emperor.
"Master, this is not your fault. It's Concubine Hua who is very scheming."
If she hadn't been idle and raised the ducks too fat, Nanny Yang wouldn't have chosen the fat white duck from a group of ducks.
Wu Ya Wanying had no time to care about these things. She knew very well that if she was trapped in Chunxi Palace, it would be even more difficult for her to have the opportunity to sleep with the emperor.
"Madam Yang, I cannot be confined. Let's go to Shoukang Palace to find my aunt."
Just as the master and servant were about to go out, a stern-looking nanny suddenly appeared. She blocked their way, her tone revealing unquestionable firmness.
"Empress Ying, I advise you not to bother the Empress Dowager."
"When the deposed empress was in the palace, she often made old duck soup for the emperor. I heard that it was because of this old duck soup that the emperor disliked her."
"Your Majesty, please go to the Queen Mother now. I'm afraid she won't be able to help you."
Aunt Zhang's words made Wu Ya Wanying's heart sink to the bottom.
"I advise you to study Buddhist scriptures and learn the rules in the palace. When the emperor forgets about the duck incident, he will summon you to his bed."
It took less than a day for Nanny Zhang to understand her new master's temperament.
It is difficult to describe the situation of this master and her confidants. If they are not disciplined, they will probably cause considerable trouble to the Queen Mother.
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes, and she absolutely could not let the Empress down.
Wuya Wanying and Yang Ma, the master and servant, suffered from the strict teachings of Zhang Ma, which made them exhausted and miserable.
After hearing about her experience, Concubine Lan of Taiji Palace covered the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief.
"Chun Tao, bring the blood swallows I stewed, and let's go to Shoukang Palace to visit my aunt."
She was not the foolish Concubine Ying, who didn't even know that she was being plotted against and even went against Nanny Zhang who was sent by the Empress Dowager.
The fact that the Empress Dowager forced the deposed Queen to give up the position of Concubine to her cousin Rouze shows that she values her family more than anything else.
Sulan vaguely felt that the Queen Mother wanted to make the two of them happy as soon as possible.
The nanny from Shoukang Palace had implicitly reminded them that children were the only support for the women in the harem.
An Lingrong was not surprised at all when she heard the news about Concubine Ying and Concubine Lan from below.
Since Concubine Ying is temporarily unavailable, the Empress Dowager will definitely let Concubine Lan serve her in bed as soon as possible to reverse the situation.
It was only a matter of time before the newlyweds went to bed with the emperor, but An Lingrong, who was busy with the third day's banquet, had no time to care about that.
Songzhi brought news that the investigation into Cui Jinxi and Yanruo had yielded results.
I had wanted to report it on the day she went to Yiku Palace, but I didn't expect Concubine Hua to suddenly take action, so I didn't have time to explain in detail.
"Bao Que, tomorrow is Princess Anle's third-day baptism banquet. Let's go over and see how everything is arranged."
Before leaving, An Lingrong packed up several pieces of small clothes that Zhaohua used to wear.
"Songzhi, these are the clothes your master wanted. I made a set of clothes myself, and they are also inside."
"Thank you for your grace, Madam."
Songzhi kowtowed with red eyes.
There is a folk rumor that weak babies can protect themselves by wearing clothes that have been used by other children.
However, some wealthy families are afraid that weak children will suck away the vitality of their own children, so they rarely give away clothes.
Concubine Shu must have heard these rumors, but she didn't expect that she would be willing to send Princess Zhaohua's clothes over.
"It's just some clothes. You don't have to do this. Zhaohua has always been in good health, and I also hope that Princess Anle is doing well."
"Give Sister Nian my regards for me, and let her have peace of mind during her confinement."
"Princess Anle was born into the royal family and was destined to enjoy a life of luxury since childhood. She will definitely be able to take good care of herself, so Sister Nian doesn't have to worry."
An Lingrong did not trust the imperial physician in the palace, but had great confidence in the pregnancy-preserving pills.
While protecting the fetus, the pregnancy-protecting pills will also transform the fetus's body.
As for how much could be transformed, An Lingrong was not sure, but looking at the energetic appearance of Hongzhan, Hongyao and Zhaohua, An Lingrong felt that the pills given by the system would be of great use.
Princess Anle will surely be as healthy and happy as her name.
An Lingrong didn't have to wait long in the hall before Songzhi appeared holding Princess Anle.
"My lady, my master said that you did not report the princess yesterday, so I asked this servant to report her to you."
"Sister Nian is thoughtful."
An Lingrong skillfully took Princess Anle and quickly adjusted her into a comfortable position.
The little baby, who had half-opened his eyes just now, closed them again and lay peacefully in his cradle.
She vaguely saw the shadow of Concubine Nian in Princess Anle's eyes and eyebrows, and couldn't help but sigh that the royal family would have another peerless princess.
Anle was a light sleeper and soon started to pout, so Songzhi quickly sent him to drink milk.
"Empress Shu, this is the record that the servants found out about Cui Jinxi and Yanruo after they entered the palace."
Songzhi handed over an envelope.
"The palace archives are incomplete. I'm really grateful for your help in finding this information."
An Lingrong was truly grateful to her master and servant.
This was information she had been searching for for a long time but couldn't get.
An Lingrong stuffed the envelope into her sleeve, and after asking about all the matters concerning the third day bath, she left Yiku Palace.
Late at night, An Lingrong sat alone in her bedroom, quietly browsing the envelope sent by Songzhi.
At the age of fourteen, Cui Jinxi was selected to enter the palace. When she was learning the rules, she had no money to bribe people, so she was assigned to the most miserable laundry department.
Later, with the help of his fellow townsmen, he entered the imperial kitchen. Because he was good at cooking, he was favored by the favorite concubine Shu Fei and was directly transferred to her side.
After the death of the previous emperor, Concubine Shu left the palace to practice cultivation, and Cui Jinxi returned to the Imperial Household Department and was later assigned to Suiyuxuan.
Yanruo's records were not as detailed, but she and Cui Jinxi had one thing in common: they both had worked in the imperial kitchen.
The Empress Dowager's grandfather was the head steward of the imperial kitchen. Her rise from a palace maid to one of the four concubines was inseparable from her family's planning.
It can be said that the imperial kitchen is almost completely under the control of the Empress Dowager.
The deposed queen was quite wary of Zhen Huan and it was impossible for her to send the experienced Cui Jinxi to Sui Yuxuan.
If Cui Jinxi is the Queen Mother's person, then everything makes sense.
And Yanruo's behavior is strange, isn't it also...
An Lingrong's mind was a little confused, and she needed to sort out the messy news.