Harem Daily Life

Because the emperor was going on a southern tour, he stayed in a palace with a high position in the harem for three days before his departure. Naturally, the imperial concubine and the queen each had one day's turn. The emperor did not enter the harem on the last day, probably because he was too busy preparing for the trip.

The Queen sent an edict saying that the three-day period of paying respects to the emperor was exempted, and the concubines in the palaces were naturally happy to have some free time.

During these three days, the other four people who accompanied the emperor on the tour were extremely busy, and only Cuiwei Xuan was peaceful and even a little boring.

Mingyue counted the things she was going to bring over and over again, and looked at them over and over again for more than ten times, and she knew them all by heart. Qingfeng looked at Liangyi, who was either lying down or sleeping all day, shook his head, and sighed to Mingyue: "Yesterday I went to the imperial kitchen to get food, and heard from Fan Liangyi's maid that Fan Liangyi has been very busy collecting rewards these days. Several high-ranking officials have extended olive branches to her, saying that they will invite her to live with them when she comes back this time. Fan Liangyi's Zitingxuan is not as good as our Cuiweixuan, but if she goes to other palaces this time, I'm afraid they will stick together for warmth, and we Liangyi will be even more isolated and helpless."

After saying this, he brows furrowed, feeling sorry for Tao Liangyi.

After counting the list, Mingyue picked up the needle and thread again and said slowly, "If you ask me, there is no benefit in living with someone of higher status. With Tao Liangyi's soft personality, I'm afraid she will be bullied to death and suffer. It's better to live in a courtyard of my own. Besides, Tao Liangyi is very kind to us and never scolds us. If we go to other palaces with more masters, we can't be sure. Have you ever seen a queen in any palace who has a good temper towards the servants?"

Qingfeng thought about it and it made sense. His frown relaxed a lot. "Such a good girl like Liang Yi deserves to be favored. I don't know why His Majesty never summoned her. With Liang Yi's stunning beauty and docile temperament, if I were a man, I would definitely treat her as a treasure and pamper her."

Mingyue stretched out a finger and gently poked Qingfeng's forehead: "You are so careless with your mouth. Tao Liangyi is His Majesty's woman, and you dare to covet her. Be careful of your life."

Qing Feng chuckled twice: "I am just standing up for Liang Yi. It would be a shame if Liang Yi's beauty was buried."

Mingyue smiled and said, "Liang Yi is a non-competitive person, and she is still young, so I'm afraid she doesn't know much yet. During this tour, we can create more opportunities for Your Majesty to see her more often. Your Majesty will definitely be moved when he sees Liang Yi."

Qingfeng also laughed: "Of course, our Liangyi should be favored."

Two little palace maids were talking in the corridor. Tao Yanyan had actually woken up a long time ago and was listening through the door. She felt both angry and amused.

Although I am not very old, I have at least seen pigs run even if I have not eaten pork. How can I not know about it? It is just a matter between men and women.

But the two young palace maids didn't know that she had changed her mind. They had received modern education and believed in gender equality, so they could not accept polygamy.

At least she cannot accept it for now, and has no intention of vying for favor. Whether she will have that intention in the future depends on opportunity.

Tao Yanyan, who was acting like a slacker, made some noise and there was indeed a response from outside the door. Soon, two young palace maids came in and helped her wash and change her clothes.

"What are we going to eat tonight? Qingfeng, go get the dishes early. It's best to order a delicious soup." After Tao Yanyan finished speaking, he clearly felt Qingfeng sigh slightly.

Sure enough, Qingfeng said weakly behind her: "Yes, I'll go after I comb your hair." She spent all day eating and sleeping, but she was able to maintain a good figure. Qingfeng was convinced.

Tao Yanyan smiled but said nothing. This was a good life where he could eat, sleep, and not work, and someone would support him. He would laugh in his dreams every day.

But thinking about the long journey tomorrow, Tao Yanyan couldn't help but narrow his grin.

Not knowing what it felt like to take a long-distance carriage ride, what it felt like to have to take care of urgent needs on the road, and also having to deal with the emperor and other concubines at any time, Tao Yanyan suddenly felt a little depressed.

Fortunately, the dinner was quite delicious. Winter melon meatballs and shrimp soup, braised spareribs, steamed fish, braised beef, steamed egg with crab roe, and crispy fried lotus root. Every dish was extremely delicious, which offset some of Tao Yanyan's helplessness and resentment.

When the emperor traveled, there was a huge procession, with more than 300 guards alone. These people were obviously the elite among the elites, and each of them wore a sword. In the front were the mounted cavalry, followed by the guards on foot, who surrounded the emperor and concubines' carriages in the middle, and behind them followed a number of palace servants and maids, as well as a team of people to provide protection.

Tao Yanyan and his companions bid farewell to the empress and concubines, got on the carriage, and looking at the imperial palace that was getting smaller and smaller behind them, they asked Qingfeng to lower the carriage curtains.

When the emperor went on a tour, the people of the capital naturally gathered around to watch the excitement. Although there were a lot of people, there was no noise. Wherever the imperial carriage went, the people knelt on the ground and dared not look directly at him.

Tao Yanyan lifted some of the curtains and took a good look at this prosperous ancient capital.

"Liangyi, stop looking at her. Be careful not to let others see your appearance. The emperor's women cannot be seen by outsiders." Qingfeng reminded immediately.

Seeing her nervous look, Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "It's okay. Don't you see that the people are all kneeling? No one dares to look up."

After Tao Yanyan finished speaking, he looked at the bustling street more and more. It was really quaint, novel and interesting.

Tao Yanyan lowered the curtain only after the carriage had left the city gate: "Don't be restrained, you two. Fortunately, this carriage is spacious enough. You can lie down and take a nap. Your waist can't stand sitting all the time." As she spoke, she found a comfortable position and lay down.

The carriage was padded with bedding, and she asked Qingfeng to use all the quilts as cushions. At the moment, it felt like lying in a rocking car, which was not too bad.

Qingfeng and Mingyue were originally sitting on one side, but when they saw that their daughter Liangyi had already lay down, they followed suit and lay down too.

The carriage was moving along the official road with a creaky sound. Tao Yanyan said, "One of you should stay awake. You can't all fall asleep. If anything happens or the carriage stops, wake me up."

After saying that, Tao Yanyan yawned and fell asleep.

She slept too late last night because she was anxious and excited, and got up too early in the morning because she had to travel. She was so tired that she wanted to take a nap.

Unfortunately, before he had slept for long, he felt the carriage stopped. Qingfeng had already gotten off the carriage to inquire about the news. Mingyue rubbed her eyes and gently woke up Tao Yanyan.

"Hmm...have we arrived at the post station so soon?" Tao Yanyan didn't want to get up, so he asked while lying down.

At this time, Qingfeng had already inquired about the news and came back with a smile on his face: "Liangyi, Concubine Xu fainted in the carriage. His Majesty blamed her for delaying the journey and has sent a team of people to send her back to the palace. He also left a verbal order not to send anyone else, and only four concubines were left."

Seeing Qingfeng's happy expression, Tao Yanyan was very upset: Qingfeng, Qingfeng, isn't there one less person working? What is there to be happy about?