Baoqin said seriously, "Thank you for telling Baoqin about this.
In the future, Baoqin will keep a respectful distance from Concubine Xian De. That's enough. "
Hearing this, Song He stood up with a smile.
He said, "You are a sensible person. I don't need to say more.
So, I'll take my leave. "After a pause, he said," This is all because of His Majesty's kindness. I'm afraid that you will be used by others.
In your heart, you should remember His Majesty's kindness to you. "
Baoqin said, "Baoqin will remember His Majesty's kindness."
After sending Eunuch Song away, Qing Wen said, "It turns out that Concubine Xian De was conferred the title because of this …" Her expression was very complicated.
After a pause, she said, "In the past, when I was in the mansion, I only heard that Concubine Xian De was very favored. But it turned out that it was just an illusion …"
Concubine Xian De's position was shaky and in danger. What about the Jia family in the Rongguo Mansion who depended on her?
Thinking about it, Qing Wen's eyebrows suddenly twitched.
Her face turned snow-white.
Looking at Baoqin, she said, "Miss, what do you think about the future of the Rongguo Mansion?
Isn't it dangerous? "
Baoqin reached out to pick up a piece of lotus cake and gently took a bite.
After swallowing it, he looked at Qing Wen and asked, "Do you care a lot?"
Hearing this,
Qing Wen's eyes were in a trance for a moment. Then she shook her head and said, "I don't care about the Jia family. I just think that the girls and the maids are very innocent.
They didn't do anything, but in the future, they will be implicated with others … "
"That can't be helped."
Baoqin said in a faint tone, "After all, they are under the shadow of the Rongguo Mansion. This is an ironclad fact.
It's normal that they will be implicated in the future.
They can't just think about getting the benefits and not the disadvantages at all, right? "
After a moment of silence, she said, "Don't worry, if that day really comes and the girls are raised in the boudoir and haven't been tainted by bad things, His Majesty naturally won't do anything to them.
It was just that he could no longer live a luxurious life.
As for his life, there was no need to worry.
It was the same for the maids. If there were maids who were close to you and you couldn't let them go, you could ask someone to redeem them.
At this moment, there is no need for you to be so worried.
After all, that's all in the future. "
After hearing Baoqin's words, Qing Wen thought for a while and was no longer worried.
Ever since Baoqin had saved her and chased her out of the house due to her serious illness, coupled with Baoqin's constant discipline, she had changed a lot compared to before.
In the past, she was easily irritable and impatient, but now, she was much more mature.
It was just that his mouth was still a little unforgiving.
For the whole afternoon, Bao Qin stayed in the house with nothing to do.
In the evening, Xiao Luo asked, "Miss, don't you want to go out for a walk?
You've been cooped up in the house all day.
Or you can go out to soak in the hot springs. Didn't His Majesty say that if Miss wants to soak in the hot springs, you can go at any time? "
Baoqin shook his head and said, "I soaked in the hot springs for a long time yesterday. My skin is all wrinkled. I don't want to go today."
Xiao Luo said, "Then let's go out for a stroll in the garden. Yesterday, I saw a large patch of chrysanthemums and begonias in the west of the garden. They are all blooming very well. Miss, do you want to take a look?"
Baoqin thought for a while, then stood up and said, "That's fine. Since we have nothing to do, let's go and admire the flowers."
Hearing this, Xiao Luo took out a dark purple satin cloak embroidered with a few clusters of daffodils and put it on Baoqin. The master and servant went out and walked towards the west of the garden.
As they passed by the spacious stone path that led to the main entrance, an elegant and beautiful woman walked in front of them, attracting their gazes.
This beautiful woman was tall and slim. Logically speaking, it was easy for her to appear sturdy. However, because her shoulders were the typical shoulders of a beauty, they were commonly known as slick shoulders.
As a result, not only did they not appear sturdy, but they also gave off a feeling of floating immortality.
Her hair was combed into a lazy bun, with only a jade hairpin with a cloud and phoenix pattern and two gold and emerald flowers inserted. It was simple and elegant.
The color of her hair was not thick and was a bit dark brown. For some reason, it was not inferior to Baoqin's ink-black hair.
She had light willow leaf eyebrows and narrow phoenix eyes that were slightly raised. She had a cold and elegant temperament.
She wore a white cloak embroidered with white fox fur. It was simple and elegant.
At this time, the eunuch who was leading the way for this beautiful woman saw Baoqin and Xiao Luo. He raised his voice and said, "Who is in front?
Seeing the beautiful concubine, why haven't you bowed? "
Beautiful concubine Du Chunhan?
Baoqin vaguely remembered this person. During the selection, she was in the same row as him.
Didn't the Emperor not bring her on this trip?
Thinking about it, she should have just come from the Palace today.
As his thoughts turned, Baoqin's movements were not slow. He bent his knees and bowed. He said, "Xue Baoqin greets the beautiful concubine."
Du Chunhan looked at Xue Baoqin. Although she was looking at her, her eyes seemed to be looking at a very distant place. There was a feeling of emptiness and arrogance. "Rise." Her voice was clear and cold. Hearing it, people who heard it felt a chill.
Xue Baoqin stood up straight. Before he could say anything, he heard Du Chunhan say, "I remember you. During the selection, you were with me."
Xue Baoqin didn't know what to say. He could only follow her words and say, "That's right. I also remember the concubine."
The beautiful concubine asked again, "Why are you here?
I heard that you were not being raised by the Rongguo Mansion? "When she said the three words" Rongguo Mansion ", her eyebrows rose, revealing a trace of contempt.
The daughter of the governor of Liangjiang, a high official of the border, held real power. She did indeed have the right to look down on the Rongguo Mansion, which had no real power.
Xue Baoqin smiled slightly and replied in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing, "Naturally, I am here because the Emperor has summoned me.
Furthermore, I have already moved out of the Rongguo Mansion and am living in my own home. "
The beautiful concubine asked, "Your family bought a house in the capital?"
"Replying to the beautiful concubine, yes." Baoqin said.
The beautiful concubine raised her eyebrows again and said, "The land in the capital is very expensive. Presumably, you bought a house on West Street where ordinary people live?"
Baoqin's expression did not change. He calmly replied, "It is not West Street. My family's house is on Wutong Street. It was originally the house of Minister Gu of the Ministry of Justice.
Because Minister Gu retired and returned to his hometown, he sold the property to our family. "
The people who lived on Wutong Street were almost all the families of officials. It was a famous place in the capital for nobility.
Normally, if a wealthy family wanted to buy property there, it would be very difficult to do so.
Hearing Baoqin's words, the beautiful concubine lowered her long black eyelashes and slightly pursed her rose-colored lips. For a moment, she did not respond.
Then, she raised her hand and brushed her clothes, saying, "His Majesty is still waiting for me. I won't keep you company." After she finished speaking, she didn't wait for Bao Qin's reply and left with a group of palace maids.
Seeing the group of people leave, Xiao Luo muttered, "What is there to be proud of?
Looking down on people with a noble and virtuous appearance. So annoying! "
Qing Wen also said indignantly, "It's just a fifth-rank concubine. What's so great about it?
When our young lady enters the palace, her position may not be lower than hers … "
Baoqin blinked and said, "Even if I was given a similar position as her, in terms of family background, it is still much worse than hers.
It is normal for her to look down on me now. "
Xiao Luo was not convinced and said, "So what if her family background is good?
What honor? Isn't it all given by the Emperor?
Since she entered the palace, she will compete for the Emperor's favor.
Even if family background was useful, it wouldn't play a decisive role.
In the end, the Emperor's favor is real. Everything else is fake. "
Hearing this, Baoqin looked at Xiao Luo with slight surprise, "Xiao Luo girl has grown up. Now you speak clearly and logically.
It is true that a scholar who has been away for three days has to be looked at with new eyes! "
Xiao Luo stuck out the tip of her tongue and said with a smile, "I have been by your side all day. I can't not have improved, right?
Otherwise, how can I accompany you into the palace? "
While the master and servant were talking, a palace maid dressed as a low-ranked female official suddenly walked over from the direction of the gate.
Baoqin called out to her and said, "Aunt, please wait."
The female official stopped and looked at Baoqin with a smile, "What is the matter, young master?"
Baoqin signaled Qing Wen to hand over a bulging pouch. Seeing the other party's smile become more sincere, he asked, "Aunt, why did Concubine Jia rush over from the palace?
Could it be that something happened? "
The female official put away the pouch and said with a smile, "Young master, you have asked the right person. I just happened to hear about this matter.
Concubine Jia is a lucky person. Yesterday, when she was taking Ping An's pulse, she was unexpectedly pregnant.
Therefore, His Majesty specially sent people to bring Concubine Jia to the temporary imperial residence.
It is said that because Concubine Jia is pregnant, her appetite is not good, so His Majesty specially brought her here to relax.
If she is in a good mood, perhaps her appetite will be better. "
"Many thanks to Aunt for telling me this. Aunt, take care."
After sending off the palace maid, Qing Wen looked around and saw that there was no one else. She frowned and said, "Originally, you were the first to enter the palace after His Majesty ascended the throne, so you had the advantage.
Who would have thought that you would not be able to enter the palace for a while, so other people took advantage of you.
Really … "Speaking up to here, she couldn't help but stomp her feet. She was clearly very angry.
Baoqin said, "Don't be anxious and worried. Taking the advantage may not be a good thing."
Xiao Luo said, "How is it not a good thing?
His Majesty didn't have a lot of children. The empress gave birth to the eldest son and the second princess. The second princess died before reaching full term, so there is only one eldest princess left.
There is only one prince and one princess. At this time, regardless of whether Concubine Jia gives birth to a son or a daughter, His Majesty will definitely pay attention to it. "
Baoqin still looked calm and said, "That can't be done. Pregnancy is a good thing for her, but it may not be for me."