lcionline Chapter 618: Bringing the Princess to Changchun Palace for Education
Chapter 618: Bringing the Princess to Changchun Palace for Education
Nangong Xuanyu said in a gentle voice: "Niannian is right. I will consider this matter carefully."
Shen Zhinian's arm injury had not healed yet, so she could not sleep with the emperor for a long time. But these days, the emperor still stayed in Zhongcui Palace from time to time.
He didn't do anything but simply held her in his arms as he slept, just like he did during her pregnancy.
After what happened in Zhongcui Palace spread, the most concern of everyone in the palace was the fate of the eldest princess and the third prince.
Especially some concubines of lower rank, their minds became even more active!
Although there is a rule in the harem of the Great Zhou that no one can be promoted without reason, even the most pedantic minister would not make a fuss about promotion for the purpose of raising the royal heir.
As long as they can raise the eldest princess or the third prince, they can become the mistress of a palace!
This matter was proposed by Concubine Xian, and many palace concubines were very grateful to her for giving them this opportunity!
It’s a pity that the third prince is still young and stays in the Yangxin Palace all day long.
The eldest princess has been clamoring to see Liu, so His Majesty asked the nannies to stay with her at all times.
They couldn't get close to the eldest princess and the third prince at all.
Otherwise, if you show your courtesy to the two of them, you can also gain more bargaining chips for yourself.
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Changchun Palace.
Ruoli looked at Concubine Liang who was worshipping Buddha and asked in confusion: "My queen, why don't you try to raise the third prince this time?"
Even when Xiao Yueying was demoted to a noble lady and lost the qualification to raise the third prince, the queen still competed with Liu for the third prince.
The Second Princess was in poor health and would most likely not live past her first birthday. Concubine Xue had already used up all her energy in taking care of her, so it was naturally impossible for her to raise other heirs.
As long as his queen speaks up, His Majesty will definitely agree to this matter.
Concubine Liang did not answer Ruoli's words, but asked: "Do you think Concubine Xian is a smart person?"
Ruoli was stunned for a moment, not knowing why Concubine Liang suddenly asked about this, but she still answered truthfully: "Of course."
"She has been in the palace for such a short time, and she has risen from a small concubine to the head of the four concubines."
"You also said that Liu was banished to the cold palace, and it was definitely the work of Consort Xian."
"Even the Imperial Concubine who was once the most favored in the six palaces was defeated by her. If the Virtuous Concubine is not a smart person, there will be no smart people in the entire harem."
"My queen, but what does this have to do with raising the third prince?"
Concubine Liang inserted the sandalwood in her hand into the incense burner and said slowly, "After the rumors about the third prince spread in the palace, His Majesty revealed that he wanted to find a foster mother for the third prince who would have great fortune and blessings."
"Afterwards, he went to Zhongcui Palace. Isn't the meaning obvious?"
"But now, many low-ranking concubines want to be the Third Prince's adoptive mother, which proves that Concubine Xian did not agree to this."
After hearing what Concubine Liang said, Ruoli also understood: "…If raising the third prince is a good thing, how could Concubine Xian refuse?"
"Too."
"Although the Third Prince is your Majesty's eldest son, he is only a month away from turning one year old. I heard that he can't even sit up straight, and he looks strange..."
"This is obviously a person with poor aptitude. He will not be able to achieve anything great when he grows up. I'm afraid that Your Majesty will be disgusted with him once he sees him."
"The Concubine Xian already has the Fourth Prince who is deeply favored by His Majesty. Why would she take on such a hot potato?"
"If you raise the Third Prince, His Majesty will not come to Changchun Palace because he doesn't like him. Wouldn't that be a loss for us?"
"My lady, you are still thinking far ahead."
"Only those ladies of low status who want to become the mistress of a palace would regard the Third Prince as a treasure."
In addition to these, there is another reason why Concubine Liang did not want to raise the third prince...
The third prince had been showing signs of abnormality for a long time, but the imperial doctors could not find the cause and had to keep a close eye on his condition.
Some time ago, Doctor Xu told Concubine Liang that His Majesty had asked the doctors to stop this matter and only ordered the palace servants to take good care of the Third Prince.
This means that Your Majesty is sure that there is nothing wrong with the Third Prince's health.
Or maybe he knew that the third prince had some hidden illness that could not be cured, so he gave up helplessly.
Considering the situation of the Third Prince, Concubine Liang thinks it is the latter...
If that is the case, why should she raise a prince who has no use at all and will instead bring a lot of trouble?
Besides... Concubine Hao is going to give birth in about five months.
It is said that sour boys and spicy girls make for spicy foods. She has loved spicy foods since she became pregnant. Many people in the palace said that this baby is very likely to be a prince...
Of course, Concubine Liang still had a look of compassion on her face. She sighed and said, "The main reason is that the Third Prince has suffered such a tragic fate at such a young age. This palace is really heartbroken..."
"But His Majesty also said that only by finding a blessed foster mother for the Third Prince can he be protected."
"My eldest son died young. I have not been able to get pregnant again in all these years. I can't be considered a blessed person."
"If I cannot protect the Third Prince, and instead cause him harm, how can I bear this?"
Ruoli sighed, "My lady, I know you have a kind heart, but please don't underestimate yourself."
"Now, apart from the virtuous concubine, you are the one with the highest position in the palace. If you are not a blessed person, who else is?"
Concubine Liang understood that she had tried to raise the second princess and the third prince twice before. If there was no response this time, it would be too conspicuous.
Therefore, Concubine Liang asked the emperor more than once to bring the eldest princess to Changchun Palace for education.
Firstly, between the princess and the prince, she chose the princess, which could show everyone that she had no ambition.
Secondly, the eldest princess was lovely and loved by the emperor. Because she had lost her biological mother, the emperor felt very sorry for her and felt that he owed her something.
Whoever raises the eldest princess in the harem will surely gain the emperor's favor.
Nangong Xuanyu was also tempted by this.
Concubine Liang was one of the four concubines. She was calm, dignified and honest, and had a very good reputation in the palace.
With her being the eldest princess's adoptive mother, the princess will definitely not grow up to be a bad person.
However... the eldest princess was very resistant to this and claimed that she only wanted her mother.
Her reaction was too intense, and she cried until her voice became hoarse. The emperor could not bear it, so he gave up for the time being.
Concubine Liang didn't mind it at all. She still went to the Yangxin Palace to visit the eldest princess every few days and was extremely gentle to her.
The eldest princess treated her with the same courtesy and politeness as before, but she refused to agree to Concubine Liang's request to raise her.
Nangong Xuanyu was unable to force the eldest princess to recognize Concubine Liang as her mother.
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Cining Palace.
Nanny Yuan said respectfully, "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, Concubine Wang is here."
Concubine Wang was the one who sneaked out of the Yangxin Palace on the day when the emperor wanted to sentence Liu Shiqing to death and informed the eldest princess and Empress Dowager Liu.
She did not receive much favor from the emperor on a normal day, but she was the smartest among the concubines attached to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion.