Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

Lan Sizhen was about to bow in response when the young palace maid guarding outside the hall came in and reported.

"Let her in."

Gu Youning looked at his aunt. This Lin Yunv hadn't bothered him for a few days. It was such a coincidence that she came this time. Was she here for the Shanggong Bureau?

"Meet Sister Gu."

"Hello, Lan Sizhen."

After Lin Yunv greeted Gu Youning, she also bowed to Lan Sizhen next to her.

"I don't deserve it. I'm honored to meet Miss Lin."

Lan Sizhen dodged sideways.

The head of the twenty departments in the palace is of the sixth rank. In terms of rank, he is indeed higher than the imperial concubine, but the palace concubine and the palace official are different after all.

"Sister Gu, are you choosing jewelry?"

Both of them responded coldly, but Lin Yunv seemed unaware of it. She looked at the glittering headdress held in the palace maid's hands with a look of amazement.

"The Emperor treats my sister so well that she can even choose her own rewards."

These words seemed to express genuine happiness for Gu Youning.

"Ms. Lin has misunderstood. This is the normal seasonal allowance for all masters."

Lan Sizhen said seriously.

"Is that so... When I first saw all these magnificent head ornaments, I thought..."

"These are the allowances for a third-rank imperial concubine. Because of your contribution in bearing the prince, the Empress has ordered an additional 20% increase."

Lan Sizhen politely interrupted Lin Yunv.

"Sister Gu is truly a woman of great virtue and kindness. Even the Empress values ​​her very much."

Gu Youning really admired Lin Yunv. If she really didn't understand, it would be fine, but she understood and could pretend to be confused to this extent. She couldn't do that now.

"It just so happens that Miss Lin is here, so we can have another person to discuss this matter."

Gu Youning winked at his aunt.

Lan Sizhen understood and stepped forward to select them one by one. According to the share that Gu Youning deserved, he first took four hairpins, six hairpins, some gemstones, pearls and flower ornaments, six pairs of unused combs, and picked out a gold and emerald flower crown. Next, he picked out four necklaces and two pairs of bracelets.

It is made of gold, jade and precious stones and is extremely luxurious.

Gu Youning had not expected that the Concubine's share would be so much, but when he thought that it was the Queen's intention to add it, it was not surprising.

"This white lotus hairpin is too plain and elegant, it doesn't suit me."

When Gu Youning turned around, Lin Yunv was holding a golden hairpin reluctantly, with a lotus carved out of white jade on the top.

"It should be good for Miss Lin."

"I will serve you and insert it."

Tan Yin smiled and walked forward to put the hairpin on Lin Yunv.

"Go get the bronze mirror."

Gu Youning ordered.

"Do you like it?"

Gu Youning glanced at the person who was looking at himself carefully in the bronze mirror.

"I like it. Sister Gu has a really good taste."

Lin Yu-nu looked up happily.

"Gu Jieyu, please forgive me for being so nosy. This white lotus hairpin is made of pure gold and Hetian jade, and it is not included in Lady Lin's share."

Before Gu Youning could speak, Lan Sizhen spoke first.

"Really? I was thinking that since Lin Yu-nu came by chance, if there were any suitable ones, I could pick out two first."

"There are rules, and I dare not make an exception. However, if Miss Lin really likes it, you can buy it yourself."

Lan Sizhen shook his head in embarrassment.

After hearing this, Gu Youning smiled and looked at Lin Yunv inquiringly.

"Thank you for your kindness, sister, but I came here today because I have something else to trouble Lan Sizhen with."

Lin Yunu smiled faintly and reached out to take off the hairpin herself. She didn't look embarrassed at all, but the curve of her mouth was a little stiff.

Gu Youning felt very comfortable watching this.

"Yun Cui, follow Lin Yunv."

Seeing that Lin Yu Nu was hesitant to speak, Lan Sizhen did not ask any more questions and asked a treasurer who was traveling with her to accompany Lin Yu Nu back to the palace.

"Thank you, Lan Sizhen."

"Sister Gu, I'm leaving first."

After what happened just now, Lin Yunv was still able to be close to Gu Youning.

"Eunuch Cao."

As soon as Gu Youning turned around, he heard Lin Yunu, who had already left the palace, call out in surprise.

"This servant pays his respects to Concubine Gu."

Cao Quan came in with a smile and bowed to Gu Youning.

"Is there something wrong, Eunuch Cao?"

Gu Youning caught a glimpse of Lin Yunv's footsteps as she was about to walk out and stopped.

"The Emperor has orally decreed that Concubine Gu has been rewarded for her contributions in educating the eldest prince, and she is granted a sedan chair to travel with him."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Gu Youning bowed in the direction of Qianming Palace, but felt a little confused as to why the emperor suddenly thought of this place.

But it's cold now, and with a sedan chair, she won't have to suffer too much when paying her respects every day.

"If Your Majesty truly wishes to thank the Emperor for His Grace, why not do so in person?"

Cao Quan suggested with a smile.

Gu Youning was stunned for a moment. This sounded a bit strange.

But Cao Quan in front of him still smiled attentively.

In fact, Cao Quan also knew that his words were a bit abrupt. In this palace, he was the only one who protected the emperor's concubines. How could he drag the concubines to the holy cross?

But he was also feeling bitter. After his master left yesterday, he was about to send someone to Changchun Palace to deliver a message, but he was glared at by his master instead.

As a result, today he was urged to come and convey the order.

The Sacred Heart is like a needle.

"I see. Thank you for your advice, sir."

Gu Youning agreed with an inexplicable thought in mind.

Cao Zhong has been serving the emperor since he was a child, and what he says basically reflects the emperor's thoughts.

Cao Zhong turned around and left with satisfaction, feeling that he had done his job well to the emperor's satisfaction.

Lin Yunv also left quietly.

"This palace is not afraid of arrogant and domineering people. What it fears most is those who appear weak but have thick skins like palace walls."

"She seems weak and vulnerable on ordinary days, but she has the last laugh."

After asking the palace maid to leave, Lan Sizhen said to his niece.

"I will be careful."

Gu Youning understood Lin Yunv's character better than anyone else. If someone in the harem wanted to climb up, they could do so based on their own abilities, but wanting to rely on her power?

She is not a generous person.

"By the way, it's the Queen Mother's birthday, and all the concubines in the palace are required to prepare birthday gifts. Does Lan Sizhen know what the Queen Mother likes?"

"In terms of the preciousness of etiquette, the Concubine cannot compete with the concubines from aristocratic families. The Queen Mother is a Buddhist and likes to be creative. The Concubine can start from these two aspects."

"A few days ago, Guanju Palace instructed the Sizhenfang to make a pine and crane longevity hairpin."

Lan Sizhen thought about it and added another sentence.

If you want to stand out in the palace, it is impossible to keep yourself out of trouble. You must understand the movements of the concubines.

He Chongyuan?

Gu Youning thought of what happened in Qianming Palace last time, and solemnly instructed his aunt: "Each palace has its own methods for presenting gifts for the Queen Mother's birthday. In case of any impact, please be careful."

"Thank you for the reminder, Jieyu. I will be careful."

When the late emperor was alive, something went wrong when a concubine presented a gift, which eventually affected the six ministers.

After seeing his aunt off, Gu Youning whispered a few instructions to Tan Yin.

"Master, rest assured. I will send someone to do it right away."

Gu Youning's eyes were slightly cold. She hadn't settled the score with Lin Yunv for Zheng'er suffering from diarrhea all night, and now this person was trying to step on her to get to the top again and again.