kvmb Chapter 176 I just won't listen
Chapter 176 I just won't listen
"I thought the Hesheli family would make the decision for the emperor. After all, she wants to take a concubine for my ninth master, but my mother didn't do it, and neither did the imperial maternal grandmother." Wen Yao thought this sarcasm was quite interesting. "Imperial maternal grandmother, it seems that Madam Hesheli has no intention of rebelling."
Is this what it looks like?
The Queen Mother naturally wouldn't say much about whether or not to rebel. After all, this kind of thing can't be said casually. Besides, the prince's mother's family is the Hesheli clan, so this really can't be said any more. "Hurry up, we have known each other for many years, and I don't know you yet. Besides, the prince is here, and he is keeping a close eye on the Hesheli clan. Wen Yao, don't misunderstand me again."
"The Royal Madam is right," Wen Yao looked at Mrs. Tong Jia of Soetu with a guilty look on her face, "Madam Hesheli, I'm really sorry, I really thought..."
Before Wen Yao could finish, she was interrupted by Mrs. Suo Etu. She couldn't say any more about this matter. "As long as Ninth Lady calms down, it's fine. Heng Ruo really went too far, but I love my daughter so much. I really hope Ninth Lady will forgive me."
"I'm not angry. Besides, I hope Master Jiu will take a concubine. Then there will be more sisters to chat with Wen Yao, and life will be more lively. It's a pity that Master Jiu just won't listen," Wen Yao stretched out the last sentence, imitating the tone she heard in her previous life.
Wen Yao would definitely not make a big deal out of this matter. After all, Hesheli was the prince's maternal family, and this matter could not be made a big deal in front of Kangxi. If it was made a big deal, she would be the one who would suffer in the end. Wen Yao thought very clearly. After all, Kangxi and the prince were her thighs, and knowing the thoughts of her thighs was what a lackey like her was best at!
For example, after this incident, Kangxi, the Crown Prince and the Queen Mother all came forward. The Queen Mother was there to support her. This was very rare for the Queen Mother who only cared about Yinqi's affairs and nothing else. Wen Yao's flattery was very successful. Wen Yao expressed to herself that she would keep working hard and strive to replace Yinqi and become the No. 1 in the Queen Mother's heart.
"Nineth Master doesn't want to take a concubine. I can't do anything about it. The Emperor and Mother can't do anything about it either. Nineth Master said that taking a concubine costs a lot of money. If anyone wants to put someone in the backyard, each concubine will have to pay 600,000 taels. The Emperor, the Empress, and Mother will pay half of that. After all, they all need money. Nineth Master said that he doesn't have that much money, but Madam Hesheli should not be short of money. If you want to take a concubine for my Nineth Master, then just prepare the money. Nineth Master said that you have to pay first and then enter the courtyard!" Wen Yao looked helpless, "What do you think?"
"..." Madam Hesheli Tong Jia's face was a little stiff. She thought that since she had come in person for this matter, shouldn't she just say a few words and let it go? Why was someone still saying this to her face?
The Empress Dowager and Concubine Yi just watched without saying a word. Lady Hesheli Tong Jia knew that this was a warning to her. Ever since she knew she was going to enter the Cining Palace, she knew that this was the Empress Dowager giving Lady Hesheli Tong Jia a face. She just didn't expect that she would allow the Ninth Concubine to do this.
"The Ninth Prince wants to take a concubine and the ones involved are the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, Concubine Yi and you, the Ninth Lady. How can a servant like me interfere? I'm glad the Ninth Lady is not angry. Hengruo has always wanted to come and apologize to you, the Ninth Lady, but she cannot enter the palace, so I came here on Hengruo's behalf. She really shouldn't have done this, and Hengruo will have to accept any punishment," Mrs. Hesheli paused for a moment and looked at Wen Yao with an apologetic look on her face.
Wen Yao's smile deepened. That was the right thing to do. If she wanted to apologize, she had to apologize properly. Why beat around the bush? "Heng Ruo just loves Bage and wants to destroy the harmony between Bage and his wife. Bage's wife doesn't care about it, so how can I punish Heng Ruo? Madam Hesheli has always been prudent. Teach her well so that she won't act like this in the future when she enters Bage's backyard. After all, this concubine can't live forever."
The Empress Dowager raised her eyelids, and Wen Yao quickly changed the subject, "Madam Hesheli, don't worry, everything is over. Jiu Ye said that it's okay to take a concubine. It can be thought that he also has this prince in his heart. As long as the money is in place, everything can be discussed."
"What the Ninth Concubine said is right," Lady Hesheli put away her contempt for Wen Yao. People outside said that the Ninth Concubine was stupid, ignorant, and unruly, but after personally meeting her today, Lady Hesheli realized that everyone had been deceived by the rumors from the outside world.
Concubine Yi raised her lips slightly, "Madam Hesheli, please don't treat Wen Yao as an example. This child follows Xiaojiu. She doesn't dare to say anything when Xiaojiu says that it will cost 600,000 taels per person to take a concubine, so she ran to this palace and the Cining Palace to tell the empress dowager and me. She also told the truth when the emperor asked," Concubine Yi smiled and shook her head, "Wen Yao does want to take a concubine for Xiaojiu, but it's a pity that she can't be Xiaojiu's wife."
"Concubine Yi is right, Ru'er, you are also Wen Yao's elder, and you don't have to apologize to Wen Yao on behalf of Hengruo. Hengruo will have to bear the consequences of her own mistakes. Just relax. As for whether Xiaojiu will take a concubine, even the emperor can't give Xiaojiu a concubine, let alone others. Whoever wants to be Xiaojiu's concubine has to pay 600,000 yuan. Xiaojiu is a very stubborn child," the empress dowager said with a smile, and the matter was over.
Wen Yao felt that she had to talk to Yinzhen about it when she returned. Yinzhen would definitely say that his reputation was completely destroyed by the Crown Princess and his mother. While Wen Yao was gloating, she felt really warm inside. No matter what their deepest purpose was, the Queen Mother and Concubine Yi were really good to her!
Where can you find a royal mother and mother-in-law who can disregard the Ninth Prince's reputation and save face for yourself?
Even among ordinary people, there are very few families who treat their daughters-in-law like this!
"What the Empress Dowager and Concubine Yi said is true. I feel guilty towards Ninth Concubine. I feel much better now that I have said it. Ninth Concubine, please let me know if you have any problems. I will definitely help you as long as I can," Madam Hesheli smiled and looked at Wen Yao. "Ninth Concubine is straightforward and doesn't beat around the bush. I haven't seen such a person in a long time."
The Queen Mother smiled, "That's right. I haven't seen someone who speaks so directly in a long time. I like to listen to her. Ru'er hasn't seen one in a long time, right? We should talk to more people like this, otherwise we will always be high and mighty and not know the real situation."
"The Empress Dowager is right. When I heard you call me Ru'er, my eyes felt sore. I feel like you are laughing at me. I really want to hear you call me Ru'er," Mrs. Hesheli's eyes were red and she took out a handkerchief to wipe her eyes.
"Why bother? It's been so long. How can your father and mother always be with you? Look at me. I haven't seen them in my entire life since I got married." The Queen Mother saw Lady Hesheli wiping her tears and thought about how when Lady Hesheli's mother was alive, Lady Hesheli went back almost every two or three days. Wasn't that against the rules?