The Empress of the Qing Dynasty is from the Northeast

Song was originally a gentle person. For the sake of her daughter, she was even more tolerant in the palace and did not act arrogantly even after becoming a concubine.

I don't know how I got into this trouble today, but now Concubine Qian is talking about it.

Shupin Zhang considered herself the Empress's number one lackey, and she couldn't stand Concubine Qian's success, so she spoke up to explain for Concubine Mao: "Sister Mao has always been respectful to the Empress, and has never been late for paying respects. Today, I think she tripped accidentally. Why is Concubine Qian so angry when the Empress hasn't arrived yet?"

Concubine Qian refused to give her face and sneered: "Concubine Shu is a traitor and has no respect for the inferiors. How come I am now a concubine and I can't say anything to her? I can't say anything to you either?"

Zhang was talented and naturally eloquent: "Empress Qian is naturally good at speaking. However, the discipline of concubines and the rewards and punishments in the harem are the responsibilities of the Empress. It is not appropriate for Empress Qian to interfere. Let's wait until the Empress comes to discuss it."

Concubine Qian wanted to explode on the spot. She was so angry when she saw Concubine Shu's fearless look. However, she remembered that this was Chengqian Palace, not a place where she could act wildly, not to mention that Concubine Shu was the Queen's lackey. As the saying goes, you have to look at the owner before you beat the dog. She had to swallow her anger.

At this time, Tingfeng had already witnessed this little disturbance. He turned and went into the inner room and reported to Changning everything that had just happened.

Changning was being helped by two newly appointed palace maids, Meixiang and Hexiang, to dress up. She sneered when she heard this.

"The Concubine Qian has become arrogant. If we don't keep her under tight control, she will really think she is a piece of cake."

Zhuiyu and Chuixue hurriedly helped her up. Changning asked again, "What happened to Concubine Mao?"

Ting Feng shook his head: "No news has come yet."

"What's going on with Yilha?"

Ting Feng thought for a moment and said, "Ah, today should be the eldest princess' birthday."

Changning was also surprised. It turned out to be Yierha's birthday. She had been too busy recently and had completely forgotten about it.

At this time, Yuxia also came over and said that Concubine Mao was on the way. She had just lost her temper at the South Third Office and had punished many people.

Chang Ning frowned: "But what happened? Is there anything wrong?"

Princes and princesses lived in the South Three Houses. If any of the people serving Yierha were dishonest, she would be responsible, after all.

It must be something serious that could make someone as good-tempered as Concubine Mao so angry.

Yu Xia shook her head: "Mao Fei is very tight-lipped, and she has specifically instructed the people in the South Third Office to keep their mouths shut and block the news. She only said that she will come to explain to you in person later."

Changning felt even more puzzled, and had a bad feeling.

The fact that Concubine Mao was so nervous and didn't want any news to leak out could only mean that the matter was of great importance and might even affect Yierha's reputation.

There is no point in thinking too much. Changning, supported by Chuixue, slowly walked towards the main hall of Chengqian Palace.

As soon as she came in, all the concubines hurriedly sat down, looked solemn, and bowed to her.

Seeing everyone's respectful and polite expressions towards her, Chang Ning felt satisfied. After all, they all knew the rules and were afraid of her. This was exactly the effect she wanted. She wanted everyone to behave themselves and not cause trouble for her.

However, she still gave a show of power by slowly sitting down on the high seat in the middle, and glanced lazily and casually at the faces of every concubine present.

The Empress was slow to call, and everyone was nervous, especially Concubine Qian, who had just had a quarrel with Concubine Shu, and the Empress must have heard of it.

At this moment, she suddenly felt a little regretful. No matter what, this was Chengqian Palace, the territory of the Queen Mother. If she acted too presumptuous, she would be embarrassing the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother has a bad temper and is never so gentle and tolerant. If anyone provokes her, she will beat them up immediately and will never give anyone face.

The more Concubine Qian thought about it, the more frightened she became.

Seeing her flustered appearance, Changning sneered in his heart, thinking that she was so timid and yet she dared to act so wild.

"Concubine Qian, I heard that you want to discipline the concubines for me?"

Here she comes, the Queen is coming with punishment.

Chang Ning's deterrent power over the years was not gained in vain. Upon hearing this, Concubine Qian's legs softened and she knelt on the ground, arguing aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, please understand! I dare not! It's all Concubine Shu's fault. She deliberately misinterpreted my meaning!"

Shupin wanted to retort at that time, but considering the queen, she did not say anything. She could only use her eyes to show her innocence.

Changning slightly adjusted her hair and casually called out "Stand Up". The concubines then breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly thanked her and sat down. Their legs were a little numb after squatting for so long.

However, Concubine Qian and Concubine Shu were still kneeling, and neither of them dared to stand up.

Seeing that the two of them were quite sensible, Chang Ning slowly spoke: "In this harem, I am the only one who has the right to discipline the concubines. There is no need for others to interfere. If anyone covets my phoenix robe and does something despicable, don't blame me for being merciless."

Concubine Qian and Concubine Shu both nodded in agreement.

"Chengqian Palace is not a place where you can act wild. If everyone comes here to quarrel, won't it become a market?" Chang Ning frowned again, saying impatiently, "If you all have nothing to do, why don't you go back and copy the Diamond Sutra a thousand times by hand, as a blessing for the soldiers on the front line."

If you don’t recite the Diamond Sutra a thousand times for five or eight years, you won’t be able to go out.

Concubine Qian wanted to cry but had no tears. However, she did not dare to bargain and could only cry and say: "I know I was wrong and I will never do it again."

"Alright, alright, all of you, behave yourself. The Golden Award Ceremony will be held soon, and there is also Mulan Qiumi. There are many things to do in the palace, and I don't have time to chat with you. In the future, just come and pay your respects once every five or ten days."

Changning felt that she should not let herself be wronged and argue with them about such trivial matters every day, like a primary school student, either you took my silk or I stole your bird's nest. She had nothing to do all day.

These concubines in the harem have nothing to do, so every day they focus on finding trouble and quarreling.

Changning simply assigned them tasks and chores to consume their energy and avoid trouble.

"If you have nothing to do in the future, go to the Imperial Garden every day at 12:00 a.m. I have someone build a playground for you. Go there and run laps. Running ten laps a day will not only strengthen your bodies, but also relieve boredom. I think it will suit you very well."

The more Changning thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

These old ladies don’t like to exercise when they get older. They are either sick or in pain all day long. Running more laps can strengthen their bodies and make them more tired. Then they can go back to the palace and sleep. Who will have the energy to quarrel?