The First Empress - Chapter 99

Chapter 99 Schemes And Calculations
In the harem, Linglong felt like a canary raised in a golden cage. She sighed with emotion, “There is no armor in the mountain, and the cold is unknown.”

Everyone probably had this feeling. Only then did Linglong think of why there were so many people competing for favor one after another. She was probably really afraid that the Emperor wouldn’t favor her if she didn’t stand out. In that instant, Fang Hua flicked her fingers and aged.

On the day when the concubines of He Palace went to the Empress Palace to pay their respects, Linglong was somewhat struggling, but she could not find an excuse, so she could only brave her way into Kun De Palace.

Thinking of the “mask” theory that Ji Zhuhua had discussed with him the previous time, Linglong couldn’t help but feel slightly resistant.

She hadn’t adjusted her mask so quickly. The most important thing was that her relationship with Concubine De was still one of spraying oil on fire, while Lan Sou Yu was still pampering the Six Palaces. Would the Empress be disappointed in her?

As Linglong thought about it, she arrived at Kunde Palace.

The concubines took small steps to the outer hall, but Ji Zhuhua came earlier today. After the concubines kowtowed three times, Ji Zhuhua smiled and said, “Get up.”

Linglong unconsciously raised her head, and she could see Xi Ning’s smile, which contained everything, and the ruthlessness and coldness in her eyes. This woman really knew people and faces but not hearts. At first, Linglong felt that Ji Zhuhua was incomparably friendly.

Ji Zhu Hua was a friend that could lose and make friends, but gradually, Ji Zhu Hua did not hide his tracks in front of Ling Long. Only then did Ling Long know how ferocious and ruthless Ji Zhu Hua was.

The imperial concubines stood up and sat down one by one according to their rank and rank.

Ji Zhuhua’s eyes were like two black crystals soaked in two white crystals. “Today, you guys are dressed in festive clothes,” Ji Zhuhua said, his eyes were like two black crystals soaked in two white crystals. “They’re all dressed in festive clothes.” She looked at all the concubines one by one and smiled with satisfaction. The smile on her lips was like a spring in the nine heavens.

Everyone was confused and didn’t dare to act rashly. They could only privately analyze the meaning of the Empress’ words.

Chen Chongyi sat on Linglong’s left hand and stretched out her hand to hold Linglong’s. The two of them touched each other. Linglong felt a sense of tranquility spreading from her body. Was this Chen Chongyi trying to cheer her up?

Stay the same?

After Ji Zhuhua finished sizing up the crowd, he smiled and said, “There are countless concubines on the list now. The Dali Dynasty originally should have three palaces, nine concubines, and seventy-two concubines. There are still many empty seats now. If you sisters have any good words or deeds, this palace will definitely pay attention to it.” At this point, everyone was already whispering to each other, especially the newly elected girls. This opportunity was like falling silver from the sky and smashing into them.

Linglong did not dare to act rashly, maintaining a mediocre expression as she listened.

She had witnessed Her Lady Queen’s wrist before. When it was time to be gentle, it would definitely be unambiguous when it was time to be gentle. It would not be beneficial to bear the brunt first.

Ji Zhuhua seemed to be recalling something. He felt that his memories were somewhat lacking. He looked at Concubine De and said, “Concubine De, tell me about the grade of the Great Li Dynasty’s harem.”

Concubine De was very clear about the personnel structure. Concubine De did not treat people as barbarians. She was the best interpreter when it came to the Mean.

Although De Fei was slightly older, no one could compare to the harem’s story, because Ji Zhuhua had strong memories when he helped Ji Zhuhua manage the six palaces. “The empress of this dynasty has a noble concubine, Shu Concubine, and De Concubine. There are four noble concubines of the first rank, four of the second rank, and three of the third rank, Zhao Yi, Zhao Rong, Zhao Yuan … There are still twenty-seven generations of wives and eighty-one imperial wife …”

After saying that, Ji Zhuhua nodded in praise. The golden agate armor scratched the ebony table, “There are still many vacant consort positions, including the position of Fifth Grade. Most importantly, the position of Honored Consort … This dynasty doesn’t care about so many famous birth families, the Xiang Zhong Hua clan. As long as they have good conduct and good intentions, they will have a chance.”

Just now, everyone seemed to be confused, but now, they were even more confused about Ji Zhuhua’s true meaning.

Linglong saw that the newly selected girls were even happier. She smiled quietly. How difficult was it for the harem to ascend? It was rare for them to descend from the sky like this. Because it was rare, they had to pay attention to the tricks inside. Otherwise, if they fell into the net, they wouldn’t know that they were dead.

Linglong looked at Concubine De. Concubine De had already retreated from the crowd to a hidden corner. Her black profound clothes almost made people dare not believe that the voice that was filled with anger just now was emitted from such a sickly body.

Looking at Lan Sou Yu again, the current Zhao Yuan was already at the third grade. Could it be that she was also coveting the honored consort position of the first grade?

Actually, who wouldn’t covet it? However, there were some who were overjoyed and some who hid their true feelings. After a few words from Concubine De just now, it could be imagined that the harem was even more contentious. However, who was the one who sat to reap the benefits of fishing in the end was still an uncertain day. Linglong felt a little tired of it. If she could charge him and leave earlier, Linglong really wanted to leave earlier.

“This palace is in the end an old pearl that is yellow. It’s inferior to you. You must serve the Emperor well. Only with the Emperor’s consent can this palace assist the Emperor in advancing your ranks. Do you understand?” At this point, his voice was slightly solemn, and the air was so steep that it was slightly condensed.

The concubines nodded.

The Empress has always had a sweetheart face. Linglong believes that the Empress is just throwing a brick to attract jade. The big guy is waiting behind. Sure enough, Ji Zhuhua said, “There are some things that I have to be cautious about today. Let’s punish the big commandment.”

The imperial concubines looked at each other, not knowing whose misconduct was discovered by the Empress, so they prepared to make an example of him?

“I won’t tell you anymore. Whoever it is, stand out on your own. In case I find out, your face won’t look good.” Ji Zhu Hua sat there, looking like a wooden sculpture. Only a pair of phoenix eyes contained precious light, resplendent like stars.

Linglong’s heart skipped a beat. After looking around, the crowd came out and was about to apologize. She didn’t expect that the Ningguta clan and Ning Yanliu would also be in front as if they were breathing out air. Moreover, the Tong Jia clan and Rou Fei both walked out like purple swallows.

After a while, Shun Fei also stood out.

Unexpectedly, there were so many people who took the initiative to admit their mistakes. Linglong was prepared to move forward. Chen Chongyi’s slightly trembling hands were unwilling to let go of Linglong. Linglong hurriedly turned around. Chen Chongyi looked at the few people in front with a sorrowful gaze, and then at Linglong with a disapproving gaze.

Linglong was in a dilemma, so she could only sit heavily in her seat.

“This time, you’re feeling good. Are you all out?” Ji Zhuhua’s smile was the same as before, but his voice trembled slightly unexpectedly. “Come one by one, I rarely berate him fiercely. Since you know that you’ve done wrong, what exactly is inappropriate for you to say?” After saying that, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

Ning Yanliu’s shining eyes immediately began to tear up as she wiped her hands and knelt on the golden carpet. “This concubine is condemned to death. This concubine shouldn’t have contradicted Imperial Concubine Shun and Imperial Concubine Gu Yi.”

Ji Zhuhua looked at Ning Yanliu with disgust. “You are used to being arrogant. The harem and the previous dynasty are always the same. If it weren’t for your father’s position of power … Forget it.” Ji Zhuhua pondered for a moment and said, “You should not speak nonsense in the future. If anyone says anything about your evil appearance, I will not let you off lightly.”

“Yes-yes, I thank you, Your Highness-” Ning Yanliu did not dare to show her anger. Ji Zhu Hua waved his hand, “Go back. Be vigilant in the future. Don’t do anything wrong without knowing where you are wrong.” These words seemed to have some meaning, and they were stretched into threads that wrapped around the crowd’s heads.

Ning Guta also burst into tears, “This concubine is willing to be punished.” Seeing Ji Zhuhua’s cold gaze, she instinctively retreated. How could a cultivator who was already at the fifth stage descend?

Hearing her words, Ji Zhu Hua also ran into concubines of a higher grade than himself. The two of them made the same mistake, so the result was naturally the same. “Reduce to a sixth grade talent, Perrin, remember to the side, and get the Rites Department Creation Book later.”

The Ningguta clan fiercely glanced at Lan Sou Yu, who was sitting upright, and waved her sleeves to her seat.

Tong Jia shi, Concubine Rou, and Shun Fei didn’t make a big mistake, but they were reprimanded for a few sentences, and the three of them retreated embarrassedly. Linglong only felt that Ning Guta and Ning Yanliu were very observant. She had originally thought that Lan Sou Yu was already at the peak of the sun, so she was like a fly encountering a rotten egg. She did not expect that she would be bitten by such a silent backlash.

The Tong Jia clan and Concubine Rou acted indifferently on this matter and did not immediately join either side. Therefore, this time, they were given the opportunity to be given a lighter punishment.

“If this palace finds out in the future, it won’t be as simple as lowering the rank of a rank one servant if you don’t have eyes for how old or young you are.” Ji Zhuhua said coldly, “There must be individual rules and rules in the harem. Now that there are many people, there will be more righteousness and wrongdoings. This palace must properly execute them, or else in the end, Wu Huang will lose his manners.”

The wind in her eyes was as cold as a knife, sweeping across Linglong’s body. Linglong only felt fear in her heart, not knowing what to do.

“Learn from Bu Jieyu.”

Hearing this, Linglong knelt down again and again. “Your Highness can’t do this. Your concubines have many shortcomings. I can’t break them off.” Linglong quickly stood up. Ji Zhuhua smiled. “It’s just that teaching and learning are good. Some things are never learned until you’re old. Your relationship with your concubines is the best. It’s good that you don’t plant your own party.”

Only then did Linglong manage to catch a fish. So this was what the Empress wanted to say. “This concubine is just sitting in the palace. Now, the world is filled with indifference. This concubine is a friend of a gentleman. She is as light as water. Only then can she be able to find her way to the right and left of the palace.” Linglong knew what the Empress wanted her to say, but it was just a double reed. After she finished speaking, she glanced at Lan Sou Yu.

Although she didn’t know why the Empress wanted to suppress Lan Sou Yu, she knew that she had to be a powerful chess piece.

Hearing the two singing together, Lan Sou Yu was restless. De Fei was unhappy to see such a scene and had already said goodbye. Lan Sou Yu hurriedly stood up as well. “This concubine …”

Ji Zhu Hua’s eyes swept sideways, “Concubine De is weak and sick. I feel sorry for the poor and compassionate old man, so I let Concubine De go first. Sister Zhao Yuan, do you also want to go first?” Lan Sou Yu waved her hand and said, “No, this concubine doesn’t mean that.”

Ji Zhuhua smiled and said, “Listen carefully, where did you go?”

Linglong interrupted, “I just said that you can’t offend me, you can’t form a gang …”

“Oh?” Ji Zhuhua muttered to himself, “This offense is extremely bad. We’ll pull the gang together and find out from behind. Today, it’s just a small punishment and a great commandment. When that time comes, no one will be arrogant.” After saying that, she locked her eyes firmly on Lan Sou Yu’s head and said, “What do you think, Sister Zhaoyuan?”

Only then did Lan Sou Yu regain her composure from her shock. “This concubine deeply believes that this concubine should obey my instructions.”

Ji Zhuhua was satisfied. He smiled indifferently and said, “Don’t be trembling. The harem is like sisters. It’s good that you pay more attention to the future, so that I won’t be able to exterminate my family righteously.”

Linglong could feel cold sweat on her forehead. Her relationship with Lan Sou Yu and De Fei still needed to be properly corrected to prevent the Empress from falling into her hands. Although the Empress seemed to be helping her, according to Ji Zhu Hua’s character, she did not know when she would be suppressed.

She was also afraid.