Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

Yixiu was busy with another matter in the palace, so Concubine Shu asked to leave the palace to practice and pray for the late emperor.

The empress dowager was of course very happy. You have to know that in order to suppress the power of the older prince, Kangxi supported Shufei to compete with the four concubines in the harem. Even though Defei knew that this was Kangxi's balancing act, the empress dowager was still unhappy facing the favored Shufei. Or it could be said that no concubine in the palace liked Shufei.

But on the surface, the Queen Mother still said with concern, "But Sister Shu is not comfortable living in Shou'an Palace. Why does she want to leave the palace for cultivation?"

Shu Fei said sadly, "I really miss the late emperor. Staying in the palace will only make me sad, so I beg the Queen Mother to allow me to practice Buddhism with my hair untied."

The Queen Mother's eyes were slightly red, she sighed and refused to say anything else.

The Queen Mother didn't say anything, but Yixiu would not let Shu Fei achieve her goal so easily. "I wonder where the Queen Mother wants to go to practice?"

Shu Fei was well prepared. She replied, "Next to the royal temple Ganlu Temple, there is a temple called Anqi Temple, which is located on the top of a mountain. The road up the mountain is rugged and inconvenient, which is just right for meditation."

When the place name came out, the empress dowager could not suppress the upward smile. When she thought of the once glorious Shu Fei who would now suffer in a remote Taoist temple, the empress dowager wanted to laugh out loud three times.

The Queen Mother pretended to disapprove and said, "Sister is the concubine of the previous emperor. Even if you want to practice cultivation, why did you choose such a poor place?"

Shu Fei said firmly, "Only by practicing so hard can we better pray for the late emperor. Please help me, Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother's originally high spirits suddenly fell again. What did Shu Fei mean by this? You are the only one in the palace who has a deep affection for the Emperor? With this behavior, where did Shu Fei put the Queen Mother and the concubines and imperial concubines in Shoukang Palace?

But if Shu Fei bore this good reputation, she would have to endure decades of suffering in the future. Even though the Queen Mother was not satisfied with Shu Fei's words, she still wanted to agree to Shu Fei's request. Compared with a good reputation, it was more important to suppress the threats from Shu Fei and Prince Guo.

At this time, Yixiu hesitated and said, "The concubine's love for the late emperor is very touching, but the concubine is now at a young age, isn't it inappropriate for her to leave the palace?"

What Yixiu said was absolutely true. All the concubines in the harem, if they had the means, took good care of themselves without hesitation. The Empress Dowager now only had obvious wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, revealing her age. However, Shu Fei, who was much younger, was still well-maintained and had a dazzling appearance.

Shu Fei saw that the Queen Mother was about to agree, but she didn't expect the Queen to suddenly intervene, and still used such an excuse. She bit her lip and said, "My son, the Seventeenth Prince, has already married and had children. Now he is just a middle-aged woman. The Queen is worrying too much. Besides, how can the Royal Taoist Temple allow ordinary people to approach?"

The Queen Mother was also a little hesitant. Shu Fei entered the palace with her beauty, and if there was a scandal, it would also implicate her. But if she saw Shu Fei wandering around in front of her every day, the Queen Mother felt that her thoughts were not clear.

Shu Fei was also a little anxious. If she did not leave the palace, the empress dowager and the new emperor would probably not let the Seventeenth Prince go.

Yixiu's original intention was not to stop Shufei from leaving the palace. She suggested, "If the concubine really wants to practice, why go so far away? Why not set aside a place for the concubine to practice in Changchun Garden? Changchun Garden is heavily guarded and was the garden where the previous emperor went for fun. It is perfect for her."

The Queen Mother was displeased with Yixiu's proposal. Putting Shu Fei in Changchun Garden, a place full of signs of Shu Fei's favor, was not a reward for Shu Fei? It did not meet the Queen Mother's initial expectations for Shu Fei.

Yixiu still maintained her smile and said, "This matter is of great importance and requires the emperor's approval. Why don't you go back first, Concubine Dowager?"

Shu Fei had no choice but to go back and think of another solution. She was really unlucky. What she thought was a safe matter was ruined by the Queen.

After Shu Fei left, the Queen Mother looked gloomy and asked Yi Xiu, "The Queen is so arrogant! She even wants to take care of the affairs of the late emperor's widow."

Yixiu replied calmly, "My niece didn't mean to contradict my aunt, but Concubine Shu's behavior is strange. If it really goes as she wishes, my niece is afraid that there will be trouble again!"

The Queen Mother taunted, "Why don't you tell me your own opinion?"

Yixiu explained, "The reason why Concubine Shu asked to leave the palace was just for my seventeenth brother. If my niece doesn't say anything and my aunt agrees, Concubine Shu will definitely let my aunt take care of my seventeenth brother."

The Queen Mother said calmly, "When the Emperor ascended the throne, he was going to show favor to the princes. It's just a title of a prince. Whether this incident happened or not, the Seventeenth Prince would have gotten it."

After all, the Seventeenth Prince was the late Emperor's favorite son. The princes led by the Eighth Prince were not people Yongzheng could win over. So it was very important for Shi En and other brothers to prevent them from standing on the Eighth Prince's side. Therefore, the title of Prince of the Seventeenth Prince had already been decided. Why did the Empress Dowager need to mention it to the Emperor?

Why wouldn't the Queen Mother agree to let the disgusting Shu Fei suffer while she doesn't have to pay anything and get something for nothing?

Yixiu pointed out something that the Queen Mother had not noticed. "I have no objection to Concubine Shu's request to leave the palace, but Concubine Shu chose the sparsely populated Anqi Temple, which makes me suspicious."

The Queen Mother took Yi Xiu's words to heart and was no longer angry. She motioned for Yi Xiu to continue.

"Anqi Temple is located on a high mountain. It is indeed a harsh place, suitable for the concubine to practice meditation. However, the mountain is steep. Even if guards are sent to guard it, it cannot completely isolate the concubine from the outside world. Moreover, the seventeenth brother is here, and we can't let the seventeenth brother not see mother."

The Queen Mother became serious. Shu Fei's weakness just now made the Queen Mother ignore Shu Fei's hidden intentions. "This is Shu Fei's style. Even if she is in a poor and unfamiliar place, she will not be content."

Then, the empress dowager praised Yixiu, "That's why Yixiu wants to change the location." Changchun Garden is now in the hands of the emperor. Once entering Changchun Garden, Shufei is like a bird in a cage, unable to escape from the empress dowager's palm, and she can't do anything bad.

Yixiu nodded and continued to suggest, "It would be best if the once prosperous Tonghua Terrace became the place where the concubine spent her last years. I think it would be enough for the concubine to remember the late emperor."

It is said that killing someone is to destroy their heart. Yixiu's suggestion is the best. The Queen Mother couldn't help but smile and said compassionately, "The Tonghua Terrace built by the late Emperor specifically for Concubine Shu is indeed meaningful. Now that Concubine Shu is allowed to live in it, it can be regarded as the fulfillment of the deep friendship between the late Emperor and Concubine Shu."

Yixiu complimented the Queen Mother, "You are so kind, Madam! If the Concubine Dowager knew, she would be so grateful that she would burst into tears."

The Queen Mother nodded at Yixiu from a distance and said, "You only know how to comfort me!"

Yixiu acted like a little girl, "My daughter-in-law can make the Empress Dowager laugh. At this time, I am happy to wear colorful clothes to entertain my parents!"

At this time, a voice came from outside the door, "What colorful clothes to entertain parents?"