Crazy Queen, Striving to Become the Most Beautiful Lady in the Harem

October

Autumn soon arrived in Kyoto. The weather gradually became cooler, colder and damper. The lotus flowers in the pond of the Imperial Garden also wilted with the arrival of autumn. The remaining lotus flowers in the pond looked particularly lonely.

Therefore, as soon as autumn came, charcoal fires were lit early in each palace.

The concubines in each palace also changed into autumn palace costumes. In previous years, the Ministry of Internal Affairs gave monthly allowances according to the percentage of favor the concubines received.

This year, Lin Junxue asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take special care of the concubines of lower ranks and ensure the supply of charcoal. She also gave a lot of autumn and winter materials to the concubines in the harem to make clothes.

The harem has been peaceful since Chen Xier was confined to her harem.

Although there were some minor frictions between the concubines, they were not a big deal.

Everything in the harem is in good order under Lin Junxue's management.

In recent times, the concubines who were allowed to go on the royal hunting trips were busy preparing what to bring with them, and the palaces were bustling with activity.

Yuepin and Sun Manrou were getting closer and closer, and it was obvious that they were standing in the same group.

Ever since Lin Junxue punished Sun Manrou last time, Concubine Li has been coming to Zhonghe Palace every now and then.

As for the other recently favored Concubine Wu, she was closer to Concubine Mi.

Xie Yu had rarely been to the harem recently because he had been busy with many things in the previous dynasty.

Xie Yu was busy, so he didn't enter the harem. Naturally, the concubines didn't use any tricks to compete for favor. The atmosphere in the harem reached an unprecedented harmony.

Zhonghe Palace

Qiao Xin was directing the palace maids in the courtyard, while the eunuchs were packing the valuables for the royal hunting grounds.

"That carved bronze mirror was given by the Emperor last month. Take it with you. Your Majesty likes it."

"Zhu'er, be careful. That is a fox fur coat that was just made last month. The queen hasn't worn it yet. Keep it carefully. The royal hunting ground is cold and damp, and the queen will definitely need it. Also, take the hand warmer that was just sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and be careful."

"We understand, auntie."

Danzhen suddenly cried out "Ah!"

"Oh, Aunt Qiao Xin, don't forget the calming incense I made. I'll go and prepare it right away."

Qiao Xin nodded and said, "Then go quickly. If the queen wants to have more dreams, you must bring the calming incense with you."

Lin Junxue was lying on a specially built chaise longue in the courtyard.

She ate grapes and listened to Qiao Xin's detailed instructions.

The autumn wind is very refreshing

Among the four seasons, Lin Junxue likes the coolness of autumn the most, which makes her feel much more comfortable.

Guyu took out a peony brocade cloak from the house.

"My lady, it's chilly this autumn. Your body is already cold, so you can't be blown by the wind. I've got you a cloak. Would you mind putting it on?"

Guyu now understands his wife's temper. Although she seems to be in control and calm, she is actually like a child at times and needs to be coaxed.

Lin Junxue listened to Guyu's coaxing tone, raised her eyebrows, put down the grapes

"Guyu, I am your queen and I am not a child. Why are you still trying to coax me in this tone?"

Guyu quickly smiled and said, "Okay, it's the servant's tone that's wrong, so Madam, please put on the cloak, okay?"

Qiao Xin glanced at the two of them, her face full of smiles. The Queen was indeed like a child sometimes.

Lin Junxue nodded helplessly and said, "I'll wear it."

Guyu tied the cloak carefully, then picked up the hand warmer and placed it in Lin Junxue's hand. Then, he followed Qiaoxin to pack the things for the trip.

While Zhonghe Palace was busy, Li Guiren came with her personal maid.

"May the Queen be blessed with good health and happiness"

Lin Junxue said, "Come and sit down, Shiwen. We will be leaving the day after tomorrow. Have you packed your things?"

Concubine Li's maiden name was Shiwen. Because of that day, the two of them became closer, so when no one was around, Lin Junxue would simply call Concubine Li by her maiden name.

Li Shiwen was no longer as reserved as before and sat opposite Lin Junxue.

She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have packed everything. The Imperial Household Department sent some more things. Xiao Xiazi said that you asked them to send them. I have a lot of things, so please don't ask the Imperial Household Department to send more. Your kindness to me has caused many people to be jealous in recent days."

During this period of time, Lin Junxue has figured out Li Guiren's temper.

On the surface, she looks gentle and intellectual, but in reality, she is a woman who is not particular about details and has a bit of pride.

Li Shiben didn't want to enter the palace at the beginning, but he was forced by his family and had no choice. So after three years in the palace, he never thought about competing for favor.

This time, when she was sleeping with him, she did not expect that by some strange coincidence, she won some favor from Xie Yu thanks to a poem she wrote.

Guyu served Li Shiwen her favorite tea, and Li Shiwen took a sip

“Guyu’s tea-making skills are really good”

Guyu smiled and said, "Mrs. Li, as long as you like it."

Lin Junxue looked at Li Shiwen drinking tea and curled her lips slightly.

"Okay, if you need anything, just tell me and I'll have the Ministry of Internal Affairs send it to you."

Li Shiwen put down the teacup and said with a smile, "No, no, I don't lack anything. Ever since Zhang Fufa was punished by the emperor, there are fewer people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs who look down on others. The lives of the sisters in the palaces have also been much better. There is no shortage of allowances, and everyone has fewer complaints. Your Majesty, tell me, if the sisters in the harem can have enough food and drink, how much trouble can be avoided? Everyone is vying for favor, maybe just to live a better life."

Li Shiwen's straightforward words made Lin Junxue chuckle.

In this harem, the only person who could speak so frankly in front of the queen was Li Shiwen.

Lin Junxue said nonchalantly, "That's what you said. The concubines in the harem either fight for the emperor's favor for the sake of their family or for their own good life. They all have their own difficulties."

Li Shiwen nodded

"Your Highness, you are kindhearted. The sisters in the harem all privately praise you for your good management of the six palaces. In the past, when autumn and winter came, it was difficult for the low-ranking, unfavored concubines to get enough charcoal, not to mention fox fur coats, which were the treatment of favored concubines. But this year, Your Highness, you asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send things, and the quotas were sufficient. Everyone is very happy."

Lin Junxue listened to Li Shiwen's somewhat emotional tone and said softly, "Everyone is good, that's the real good."

Li Shiwen chuckled, she found that the Queen was really a wonderful person!

Li Shiwen said, "You are right, Queen, have you heard? There are often sounds of chanting Buddha in the middle of the night from the Xian Ya Palace, and they are very pious."

Lin Junxue narrowed her eyes slightly, picked up the hand warmer, and her eyes were full of indifference.

"The day when Concubine Xi's house arrest is lifted is approaching. Naturally, she should do something to express her regret. Eating Buddhist scriptures and chanting Buddhist scriptures are the best ways to show her sincerity."

Li Shiwen said, "When we return from the royal hunting ground, Concubine Xi's three-month confinement will be over. If Concubine Xi comes out, I'm afraid the harem will be in turmoil again."

Everyone now knows that the reason why the harem is so peaceful is because Queen Lin Junxue proposed serving according to rank, giving everyone a chance.

Once Imperial Concubine Ke Xi leaves Xian'ya Palace, with her favor and the Emperor's exclusive love for her, the harem will naturally not be as peaceful as it is now.