The Virtuous Concubine

Mrs. Lu couldn't even cry at this moment. She tightly grasped the paper in her hand, as if it was her final death warrant. Her heart was filled with pain and despair. She felt that her persistence and hard work during this period were really ridiculous.

She didn't understand why Nalan would write such affectionate words, and who was the woman who made him so worried?

Lu fell into a chair and began to think carefully.

Only high-ranking people in the harem can wear phoenix-shaped jewelry. If she was really an ordinary woman of low birth, it would be normal for him, a first-class guard, to have three wives and four concubines. Why would he be afraid of being seen by others? The four words "little blush" made Lu's eyes burst.

These two people, actually... It's possible!

You can interpret it as a blush after meeting someone, or you can interpret it as - in short, it's a blush.

Lu thought about it, put the word back as it was, and didn't tell anyone.

But from that day on, she always thought that the person Nalan loved in his heart was Concubine Hui.

Now, taking the opportunity of the national mourning to see Concubine Hui, she felt even more unfair for herself.

She really didn't understand why Nalan had such special feelings for Concubine Hui. She was young and beautiful, and she loved Nalan deeply. Could it be that she was not as good as her childhood sweetheart ten years ago?

Lu's heart was filled with resentment and grievance. She didn't understand why she was inferior to Concubine Hui.

Naturally, Lu's look was noticed by others and quickly reported to Concubine Hui.

Naturally, Lu's look was quickly noticed by others and reported to Concubine Hui.

After hearing this, Concubine Hui thought that the eldest lady of the Nalan family wanted to get closer to her and build a better relationship with her.

During the break between the mourning, she naturally sent someone to keep Lu, and the two chatted for a while.

Because of Wen Xian, Malu is now the undisputed leader of the four concubines. She kneels after the Imperial Concubine and before the Hui Concubine.

During their rest time, the four concubines naturally gathered together.

Naturally, she also heard Concubine Hui asking for leave from the Imperial Concubine for a moment so that she could go and talk with the new wife of the eldest son of the Nalan family.

Malu's heart was slightly moved. Is this... Nalan's wife?

Malu's eyes quietly fell on Lu Shi who was not far away. She saw that Lu Shi had a pretty face and a slim waist. Her dress was indeed gentle and demure.

It’s just that the corners of her eyes and mouth are a little sharp, which detracts from the elegant and fresh look brought by her snow-white skin.

But Malu actually admired her determined look.

When Concubine Hui called Lu, she felt uneasy, but she still stood up obediently and followed the palace maid.

At this time, Lu had already walked to Concubine Hui's side. After greeting everyone, the two of them exchanged a few words in low voice and then walked to the side.

Malu observed that when Lu saw Concubine Hui, a hint of panic flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She sighed slightly in her heart, withdrew her gaze and stopped looking.

Concubine Hui smiled slightly and took the initiative to ask, "Madam Nalan, can you still bear it?"

Lu bowed quickly and replied respectfully, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am doing well."

Concubine Hui nodded dignifiedly and generously: "Funeral ceremonies are complicated, you should also pay more attention to your health, and after the mourning period, you can add a child to the Nalan family as soon as possible."

Lu bowed again, feeling a sour feeling in her heart: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will definitely keep it in mind."

She didn't understand why Concubine Hui said such a thing to her. Her husband's heart was on Concubine Hui, and he didn't even get close to her. How could she have children alone?

Was it just a simple knock, or was there a deeper meaning behind it? Lu secretly observed Concubine Hui's expression, but she still had that dignified and generous smile on her face, which made her completely unpredictable.

Concubine Hui is really kind-hearted.

Kangxi attached great importance to the funeral ceremonies of Empress Xiaozhuang. The close relatives of the royal family were not allowed to marry within 27 months, and the distant relatives of the royal family and the princes and ministers in Beijing were not allowed to marry within one year; and no music or banquets were allowed within 27 months.

The military and civilian population in Beijing were required to take off their hats and tassels for men and jewelry for women, and wear plain clothes for 27 days. They were not allowed to offer sacrifices, marry, or have fun for 100 days.

No one was allowed to shave their heads within one hundred days, and all temples in the capital city had to ring their bells thirty thousand times.

Each ministry and agency must submit a memorial fifteen days later, memorials and documents within twenty-seven days must be stamped with a blue seal, and imperial edicts within one hundred days must be written with a blue pen.

Concubine Hui kept all these rules in mind and specifically reminded Lu that she should only get pregnant after the mourning period, so as to avoid affecting Nalan's career if she got pregnant during the mourning period.

The two exchanged a few words, and Concubine Hui was about to leave. Lu followed Concubine Hui, saying goodbye and kneeling back to her seat.

Although Jueluo was Lu's mother-in-law, the place where she knelt was far away from Lu, both because of her status as a royal family member and because of her status as Mingzhu's wife, who was granted the first-rank imperial title.

Therefore, she had been observing closely since Lu got up. Seeing that Lu was respectful and obedient to Concubine Hui and had not behaved in any way that was disrespectful, she was relieved and then burst into tears again.

While crying, she felt sad that her son was really a stinky stone in the toilet, smelly and hard, and her daughter-in-law was also a show-off and a spineless person.

She couldn't please her son, and she couldn't be as tough as herself and control her husband.

But if Lu was as strong as she was, she would definitely be the first one to not tolerate Lu.

Jueluo cried for a while, but the resentment in her heart did not dissipate. Instead, she became more depressed.

She felt more and more helpless when thinking about Nalan's indifference to Lu and his heart-breaking crazy temper.

As a mother, I don't want to interfere too much in this matter, but I also feel bad that my son doesn't have someone around him who understands him and knows his feelings.

She looked at the concubines in front of her, all of whom had given birth to several princes, especially Concubine De!

One person gave birth to three sons and one daughter, and even a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, who were blessed with miracles and received much attention. . .

She thought about her son Nalan, and how nice it would be if he could have a few caring people by his side, give birth to children for him, and take care of his daily life.

But now, Nalan has neglected Lu for an impossible person, and has thrown his life into a mess.

Jueluo withdrew his gaze and looked at Lu again. Lu was kneeling there quietly, like a clay statue, with a sad expression, which did not arouse the man's interest at all.

Jueluo gritted her teeth and secretly made up her mind to arrange a concubine for her son once the mourning period was over.

She thought, it doesn't matter if this son doesn't like her. After all, the wife should take care of the household affairs, while the concubine can assist and expand the family. There are so many beauties from all over the world, there will always be one who has the appearance and personality that Nalan likes.

When Mrs. Lu learned of her mother-in-law's plan, she was filled with worry and anxiety.

She knew that once Nalan took a concubine, her position in the family would be threatened. But she didn't want to conflict with her mother-in-law, so she could only feel sad in secret.