The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

Chapter 157 Concubine Ning

Lu Junze lay beside Gu Shijin, holding him in his arms, enjoying this rare peace.

"I want to ask your opinion on something." Lu Junze suddenly said.

Gu Shijin raised her head and looked at him, saying, "Your Majesty, what is the matter?" Probably the things she could ask her were about the harem.

"I want to send the Second Prince to Xiefang Palace as soon as possible. Do you think it's okay?"

Gu Shijin was a little surprised, "Why, Your Majesty?"

The second prince feels pretty good with Concubine Song.

Lu Junze sighed softly and said, "Song Jieyu is really good to children, but I always feel that the second prince is under a lot of pressure when he follows her. The second prince is so sensible at such a young age. I can't bear to see him and want him to change his environment."

The second prince is weak himself, and seeing his mother working so hard for him, he will probably be more sensible.

But Gu Shijin didn't expect Lu Junze to think so far. He really hoped that his children could grow up happily. As a father, Lu Junze was indeed impeccable.

but……

"Your Majesty, I think you should talk to the Second Prince first and see what he thinks." Gu Shijin suggested.

Children of the royal family are all precocious, and I believe the second prince also has his own ideas. Instead of the emperor making the decision himself, it is better to listen to the child's own opinion.

"That makes sense." Lu Junze said, and then patted Gu Shijin on the back, "Go to sleep, you've worked hard today."

"it is good."

In fact, it was not that hard. Gu Shijin did not spend much time on the whole banquet. It was just that she had just given birth to a child, and her body had not fully recovered, so her physical strength could not keep up.

Gu Shijin slept very deeply. When she woke up, it was time for dinner and Lu Junze had been gone for quite some time.

"Young master, you're awake." Xingzhu walked in after hearing the noise.

"Yeah." Gu Shijin took the water from Xingzhu and took a sip. "What time is it?"

She felt that she must have slept for a long time because her head hurt.

"My lord, the hour of You has just passed."

Gu Shijin didn't feel hungry after sleeping for such a long time, and he had even less appetite when looking at the greasy dishes on the table.

Gu Shijin waved his hand and said, "Take these away and ask the imperial kitchen to make a bowl of sour noodle soup."

"Yes, my lord."

Since the birth of the two princes, Lu Junze built a small kitchen for Gu Shijin in Chenhua Palace, which was also convenient for cooking for the children. However, Gu Shijin herself basically never worked there. She didn't want to do unnecessary things and then have to take the trouble to deal with them. Anyway, the imperial kitchen was very careful and attentive to the meals of Chenhua Palace, so Gu Shijin didn't think it was necessary.

"When I came out, I saw you seemed to be hesitant to speak. What happened?" Gu Shijin asked after looking at Xingyue.

Xingyue was stunned for a moment, and said, "It's not a big deal, the emperor just promoted Concubine Ning to Concubine Ning this afternoon."

Gu Shijin was delighted and said with a smile: "This is a good thing."

But isn't this too much? I'm afraid it will arouse bad intentions from others.

Seeing that Shi Jin was not sad, Xingyue was relieved. She was afraid that the young lady would be unhappy because the young lady did not get a promotion even after giving birth to a child, but Ning Jieyu did.

"The emperor said that Concubine Ning had made great contributions in helping the young lady give birth, and she had served the emperor for a long time, so she was conferred the title of Concubine." Xingyue explained simply.

"Go prepare some gifts and send them to Concubine Ning's palace tomorrow." Gu Shijin said. It was already late today, and it would be more appropriate to go tomorrow.

"Yes, my lord."

……

"Your Majesty really takes great care of Jin Xiuyi." Inside Fengyi Palace, the Queen was having dinner and was very dissatisfied with the Emperor's promotion of Ning Jieyushi.

Now the emperor promoted concubines without consulting her, and he promoted so many of them at once.

This imperial edict was written in a nice way, saying that it was because Ning Jieyu had been with him for a long time that she was given the title of Jieyu. In fact, wasn't it because Ning Jieyu helped Gu Shijin when she gave birth? I didn't expect the emperor to do this for Jin Xiuyi.

But the Queen couldn’t understand why the Emperor didn’t promote her to the title of Jin Xiuyi.

On this point, it was not just the Queen who couldn't figure it out. Many people in the harem couldn't figure it out, even Xingyue who was beside Gu Shijin didn't understand.

"Your Majesty, Jin Xiuyi is protected by the Emperor, so it's difficult for us to take action." Yun Hua said from the side. They had taken action against Jin Xiuyi several times, but none of them were successful. Instead, they got into trouble every time.

"Then don't move." Shangguan Yan said. She took the handkerchief held by the maid next to her and wiped her hands. "I always feel that the emperor will make a big move recently. Let's observe for a while."

Although Shangguan Yan's relationship with Lu Junze is strained now, she is Lu Junze's queen after all, and she has lived with Lu Junze in a respectful manner for several years. Shangguan Yan still has a certain understanding of Lu Junze.

So many things have happened in the harem recently, but Lu Junze has not dealt with any of them. It seems that Lu Junze did it on purpose. I just don't know who Lu Junze is targeting this time.

"Yes, your Majesty, I understand." Yunhua said.

Shangguan Yanzhan stood up and continued, "Tell the people below to keep a close eye on it and report any unusual movements immediately. No one is allowed to move without my order."

Shangguan Yan is the queen after all, and she still has some control over the harem. She has people in many places, and as long as she has not completely lost power, these people will not and dare not betray her.

……

The next day, Gu Shijin first came to Fengyi Palace to pay his respects to the Queen.

This was the first time that Gu Shijin came to pay respects after giving birth to the child. The Queen was quite kind, and everyone sat together talking and laughing. Of course, this was just on the surface. In reality, no one knew how many people were cursing themselves in their hearts.

Since they couldn't target Gu Shijin, these people started targeting others.

"Concubine Ning is so blessed. She was promoted from a noble lady to a concubine in an instant." Concubine Zhou suddenly said.

"Yes, so it is Sister Concubine Ning who is good at making friends." Concubine Lin, whose brain is even less useful than Concubine Zhou, took over the conversation.

Isn't what she meant to say that Concubine Ning was able to get promoted because of Gu Shijin?

Gu Shijin glanced at Concubine Lin and was speechless. Why should such a stupid person be sent to the palace?

Ning Jieyu smiled and looked at Lin Guiren and said, "Yes, at least every friend I made was sincere. It is said that sincerity is rewarded with sincerity. Lin Guiren, maybe you should reflect on why you can't make friends?"

Concubine Lin's face changed and she wanted to get angry, but her status was lower than Concubine Ning's, so she could only swallow her anger.

Gu Shijin was speechless. This guy just had a stupid brain and always loved to stir up trouble.

"Okay, I still have things to do, so you all go back first." The queen felt her headache getting worse as she looked at these two people who were more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything.

"Yes, I send off Her Majesty the Queen."

Gu Shijin did not return to Chenhua Palace, but followed Concubine Ning to her palace.

"Congratulations, sister." Gu Shijin said. She had already asked Xingzhu to deliver the gift.