Red Mansion Fanfiction, Yuanchun became a concubine because of her mother's status

If Zhenpin wanted to ask to see Si Yuntai, it was just a matter of asking.

Although she didn't lose weight completely, she still had some status in Si Yuntai's heart. And the people around Si Yuntai did things based on their appearance.

When he saw it was Concubine Zhen, he went in to report.

"What do you want to talk to me about, my beloved concubine?" Si Yuntai took the time to meet Concubine Zhen.

It means to make time, not to put down everything and see her right away.

Well, from this point it can be seen that Concubine Zhen’s position in his heart is not as important as before.

Yes, everyone feels fresh when faced with new things.

And when the novelty wears off, you will feel that this kind of thing is just like that.

"Your Majesty, I heard that you are going to confer titles on the harem, is that right?" Concubine Zhen said.

Si Yuntai had told her at the beginning that when he conferred titles on the harem, he would make her a concubine, and now, she is here.

"The Empress is the one who makes the decision on this matter." Si Yuntai started to deceive people without even thinking.

Matters like conferring titles on the harem must have been discussed together by the emperor and empress.

The Queen Mother would nominate the candidates, and then he would choose whether to promote them or not.

"At that time, His Majesty told me that when the time came to confer titles on the harem, my position would be promoted.

Your Majesty should not have forgotten this, right?" Zhenpin asked.

Well, what she said was equivalent to asking for a seat.

"I will remember this matter and will mention it to the Queen when the time comes." Si Yuntai said.

You can tell by his attitude...

He said it out loud.

But he didn't intend to carry it out.

"The harem is your Majesty's harem. Can't your Majesty decide on his own when promoting someone to a higher position?" Concubine Zhen asked back.

Seeing Si Yuntai's performance, he felt very flustered.

He said that the promotion should be reported to the Empress, but that was not what His Majesty said when she entered the palace.

Given her background at that time, it was considered a high honor for her to be accepted into the palace.

As soon as she entered the palace, His Majesty conferred the title of Zhenpin on her.

The word "Zhen" is her title, which means to cherish.

His Majesty gave her this title to express his appreciation for her.

But the result?

Is her flowering period really so short?

"I'm sorry for wronging my beloved concubine. Let's wait until next time. You have only been in the palace for a short time and I can't do anything about it." Si Yuntai said.

His attitude was a bit perfunctory.

Concubine Zhen must have also heard Si Yuntai's attitude, and she was very nervous at this moment.

She didn't know what else she had in this harem except His Majesty's favor.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember the oath we made?" asked Concubine Zhen.

When the love was deep, Si Yuntai made many promises to her. He clearly said that he would give her the best of everything.

But now?

She suddenly realized that Si Yuntai treated her just like that.

Before, she could use his private vault at will, but what about now?

Looking back, the things sent to Changning Palace were getting worse and worse.

All her expenses before were paid by Si Yuntai. She herself did not know how to manage palace affairs, so she had never cared about such matters.

Now thinking back, without Si Yuntai's support, the money she could use was only the monthly allowance as a concubine.

She was not the fool that she had just traveled through time. She naturally knew that as a concubine in the harem, it was not enough to rely on this monthly salary.

The ladies in the palace all have the support of their natal families.

And it is impossible for her family to support her.

It was good enough that they didn't hate her to death. In order to keep them quiet forever, she had already cut off her family's escape route.

"I remember that this grand ceremony to confer titles on the harem is not just for this time. Please wait a little longer, my beloved." Si Yuntai said.

At first, he wanted to confer the title of Concubine Zhen as Consort Zhen, but...

This was not acceptable to the Queen Mother, so he could push the noble lady to listen, but the Queen Mother stated a condition.

The Queen Mother wanted to recommend a concubine, and this concubine was her distant cousin.

He had already met that cousin. When she was a child, she often went to the palace. At that time, they teased him that he had a young wife.

Before, he had agreed to let the little girl enter the palace.

If the Queen Mother hadn't mentioned it, he would have forgotten that he had already promised her before.

"Your Majesty, are you kidding me? I don't know when the next grand ceremony of enthroning the harem will be held.

There is a certain number of concubines in the harem. If someone else sits in that position, there will still be a position for concubines.

Your Majesty, are you lying to me?" Concubine Zhen said.

She didn't know what His Majesty's plan was.

She only knew that she had a position now, but if she didn't fight for it, she might have no chance at all in the future when she lost the favor of His Majesty.

"How could I lie to you? I have the final say on how many concubines there are. Looking back at the previous dynasties, the number of concubines was never fixed.

One more or one less is just a matter of preference."

These words could not comfort Concubine Zhen.

Since it is according to the emperor's preferences, why does Your Majesty feel that giving her a concubine position is making things difficult for him?

"I don't ask for the position of consort anymore, and I don't want to embarrass Your Majesty.

But your majesty, I don't have any private property. Can your majesty help me solve this problem?" Zhenpin said.

Even though she has lost her man, it's impossible for her to be without money at all.

In the past, she spent money lavishly and never had any savings. This time, Zhenpin was really scared.

If she had known this would happen, she would have put some money into her own private savings.

"Of course you can. I have a farm outside the south city. I'll give it to you, my beloved concubine." Si Yuntai said.

"I want money." Concubine Zhen was embarrassed.

She had no one on her side, so it would be of little use for her to take over the manor.

Since she treated her family like that, it was impossible for them to help her manage the farm.

But she was worried about handing it over to a stranger.

Zhenpin asked for money so directly that Si Yuntai was completely confused. Isn't a farm better than money?

You have to know that a farm in the capital is not something you can buy just because you have money.

The income from Zhuangzi is not fixed, he has output every year.

"Are you sure you want to exchange it for cash?" Si Yuntai asked again.

What's the brain of Zhenpin? ?

Well, she came from a poor family and probably didn't realize that land is much more important than cash.

"What I lack is money," Concubine Zhen said affirmatively.

The output from the farm is not fixed, so Si Yuntai shouldn't think of fooling her by just picking up any farm.

"Okay, I'll change it into cash and give it to you later." Si Yuntai said.

As for why he paid cash in return, he wanted to test others.

Are women's eyelids lighter?

But he saw that this virtuous concubine seemed to like the land very much. She was in the palace when she gave birth, and if he hadn't sent someone to pick her up, she would not have wanted to return to the palace.

"I don't want much, two or three hundred thousand taels of silver will be enough." Concubine Zhen suggested again.

"Okay." Si Yuntai agreed.

Two or three hundred thousand taels of silver is just a small sum for a family like theirs.

Considering Zhenpin's background, two or three hundred thousand taels of silver was a sum that her family could never earn in a lifetime.

It can be seen from her request that her horizons have not broadened much since she entered the palace.