Don't be a salted fish, the daily life of the concubine in the palace

Tong Er saw Lanpin was hesitant and wanted to continue to persuade her. Just as she was about to speak, there was a knock on the closed door, and the little maid of Huayang Palace said softly, "Master, someone is coming from Yongning Palace."

Lanpin suppressed her doubts and said, "Let her in."

The door of the room opened, and Caiping, the head maid of Yongning Palace, walked in with a smile and bowed to Concubine Lan.

Lanpin frowned: "What's the matter?"

Cai Ping smiled and said, "Lady Lan, I am here to tell you what the Imperial Concubine said. Your mother is a second-rank imperial lady. She is seriously ill and bedridden. The Imperial Concubine is very worried. The Imperial Concubine said that she will send two imperial doctors to the Xie Mansion tomorrow to treat your mother."

After a pause, Cai Ping continued, "If Lady Lan can trust the Imperial Concubine, you can write a letter home. Tomorrow, the imperial physician will deliver the letter to your mother's bedside."

Lanpin tilted her head, half believing and half doubting: "Noble Concubine Chen is really considerate of the harem."

Cai Ping continued to smile: "Does Lady Lanpin want to write a letter home?"

The room was silent for a moment. Tong Er lowered her voice and advised, "Master, give it a try."

Lanpin nodded slowly: "I'll write it."

She had never received a receipt for the letters she had written to her mother before. She would try again today, hoping to receive a reply from her mother, hoping that her suspicions about the Xie family were all wrong.

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The next day, Yongning Palace.

It was a sunny morning, and Shen Wei was running in the yard where chrysanthemums were blooming, stretching her muscles and exercising her body.

Cai Lian handed over the handkerchief she used to wipe her sweat and told Shen Wei, "My master, Imperial Doctor Mo and Imperial Doctor Zhang have already gone to the Xie family. Imperial Doctor Mo also brought a letter from Concubine Lan. It looks like they will be back in the afternoon."

Shen Wei wiped the sweat off her forehead: "Very good."

Mo Ping has been traveling around the world for many years, and her mind is very sharp. Shen Wei is very confident in her work.

After running, Shen Wei was sweating all over, so she went into the house and changed into dry clothes. When it was bright in the morning, the palace servant came to report again, saying that Madam Liu from the Liu family sent a letter, wanting to enter the palace to meet Shen Wei.

Shen Wei rubbed her eyebrows.

Since the promulgation of the new palace rule that "the families of concubines can visit the palace twice a year", Shen Wei has become busy and has to receive greetings from the families of several concubines every day.

Shen Wei asked Cai Lian, "Madam Liu is going to visit Concubine Mei in the palace?"

Cai Lian shook her head and denied it: "In Madam Liu's visiting card, she only mentioned that she wanted to meet you, the master, and did not mention Concubine Mei."

Shen Wei thought for a moment and nodded: "Send an order to have Madam Liu enter the palace in the afternoon. In addition, Cailian, tell the guards that all female members entering the palace must undergo a strict search and are not allowed to carry any blades or poisons."

Cai Lian was ordered to do the job.

After Shen Wei finished her exercise, she went to the Cining Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager in the morning and accompanied Le You and the others for half an hour. At noon, she went to the Xuanming Palace to have lunch with Li Yuanjing. In the afternoon, Shen Wei took a short rest and then went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to review the payment of the palace's regular silver.

Although being in charge of the six palaces was busy, Shen Wei felt very comfortable.

The feeling of holding power is even more addictive than love.

In the afternoon, Madam Liu came to the palace to meet Shen Wei. Shen Wei received the talented Madam Liu in the main hall.

Madam Liu was dressed very carefully today. She entered the main hall and politely greeted Shen Wei.

Shen Wei gave her a seat.

Madam Liu said gratefully, "Your Highness, I came here today to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the hundreds of people in my Liu family. If you hadn't found out the truth about the bronze plaque in Yuxiu Palace, my Liu family would have suffered a devastating disaster."

Some time ago, the discovery of a bronze tablet of witchcraft in Yuxiu Palace caused a sensation, with the blame directed at the Liu family.

Mrs. Liu was worried day and night. She went to the palace to seek help from her biological daughter Liu Ruyan, but was treated coldly by Liu Ruyan.

Mrs. Liu almost fell into despair. At the critical moment, Concubine Chen returned to the palace and investigated the truth with lightning speed, clearing the Liu family's name. Several talented men in the Liu family were also highly valued by the emperor and were given official positions, with unlimited future prospects.

Concubine Chen is the Liu family’s great benefactor.

Mrs. Liu was so grateful that she burst into tears and couldn't help but present a great gift to Shen Wei.

Shen Wei asked Cai Lian to help Madam Liu up, and said with a smile: "I am in charge of the harem, and I must make sure that the harem is peaceful. Besides, Nanzhi is a well-behaved and sensible child. I treat her as my own daughter and will never let her suffer any grievances."

Mrs. Liu's eyes were red and her heart was filled with sadness.

Even an outsider knows that Concubine Lian Chen cares about the innocent Li Nanzhi. However, as a biological mother, Liu Ruyan always treats her biological daughter coldly.

Shen Wei exchanged pleasantries with Madam Liu for half an hour, accepted the Liu family's gratitude, and then asked Cai Lian to personally escort Madam Liu out of Yongning Palace.

The Liu family is a noble family, and Liu Ruyan's father is a student of Yang Xuanji. By winning over the Liu family, Shen Wei's brother Shen Xiuming will have a smoother career.

Shen Wei drank a sip of chrysanthemum tea and secretly thought that maybe in the future Shen Xiuming could be granted a title of nobility and become the prime minister of Daqing Kingdom.

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On the long palace road.

Madam Liu walked slowly, in a very good mood. The maid beside her asked, "Madam, are you really not going to Yuxiu Palace to see the young lady?"

Madam Liu's face turned cold. She really didn't want to mention this cold-hearted daughter anymore.

Just pretend that the Liu family doesn’t have this daughter.

Madam Liu continued to walk out of the palace. When she turned the corner, a little girl in a golden dress ran over happily: "Grandma, Nanzhi is here to see you off!"

Li Nanzhi held Madam Liu's hand affectionately, and said proudly: "I told you, Madam Chen will definitely find out the truth."

Madam Liu smiled lovingly, "Nanzhi is right."

A big one and a small one were walking inside the palace wall.

The autumn wind blew, bringing a chill. Madam Liu held her little granddaughter's hand and said, "It's cold in autumn, I'll send you some warm fabrics tomorrow—"

Before she finished speaking, Madam Liu's eyes fell on Li Nanzhi, and she was a little surprised. The little girl was wearing the finest Shu brocade material, with small flowers and rabbits embroidered on the satin, which was warm and beautiful.

"This dress is so beautiful. The people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are so thoughtful." Madam Liu smiled.

Li Nanzhi raised her fair chin, like a beautiful little peacock: "It was Empress Chen who sent someone to make three pieces of clothes for me, as well as woolen boots and gloves."

Mrs. Liu was stunned, but her heart was filled with emotion.

Judging by actions rather than intentions, a person's character is always reflected in the details.

Everyone in and outside the palace said that Concubine Chen was virtuous and kind. Today, Madam Liu learned that the rumors were not false.

Madam Liu touched Li Nanzhi's hair lovingly and told her: "Noble Concubine Chen treats you well, so you should also treat her well. You can't always ask for things, understand?"

Li Nanzhi nodded vigorously, her beautiful eyes curved into crescents: "Nanzhi understands."

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On the streets of Yanjing, a carriage stopped in front of Xie's house.

The curtain was opened, and Mo Xun jumped out of the carriage nimbly. She was wearing a gray-green official doctor's uniform and a black hat. She was slender, with fair eyes and eyebrows, and looked like a young talent with high spirits.

Mo Xun handed the visiting card to the doorman of Xie’s mansion.

Mo Xun and another old doctor waited patiently for news at the gate of Xie's house. The cool autumn breeze blew off the black bodice hat on her head.

Mo Xun bent down to pick up her hat, her slender fingers pinching the edge of the hat. Her peripheral vision suddenly focused and she caught a glimpse of a suspicious person in the corner of the street.