novelaction Chapter 532: Governing a country is more interesting than competing for favor
Chapter 532: Governing a country is more interesting than competing for favor
So after that day, Fei Wan always brought Xin Xuanshi with her when she went to serve in the imperial court.
When Xin Xuanshi was selecting concubines for Fei Wan to live in Chunxi Palace, she actively fought for her support. Now that she has been promoted by Fei Wan, she has become even more flattering and almost worshipped Fei Wan as a Bodhisattva.
She was very tactful in her words and deeds and was very likable. Every time she went to Chenqian Palace, she had a harmonious relationship with the palace maids in front of the emperor.
When serving the emperor, she was efficient, meticulous and considerate.
He would also notice when Fei Wan was tired, and find ways to make her feel more comfortable, helping her to rest.
Sometimes the emperor fell asleep and Fei Wan sat beside him, and she would gently massage Fei Wan's shoulders and back.
Once, the emperor said, "With Consort Xin by my side, I don't have to worry about Consort Zhao being burdened. I can rest assured that she will accompany me often."
"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness. I simply wish to make things easier for the Imperial Noble Consort. You are the apple of your eye, and it would be a great blessing for me to be able to help you a little."
The emperor praised her for being sensible and gave her a small ruyi as a reward.
Later, Fei Wan gradually became lazy and would rest in the warm room outside, leaving Xin Xuanshi to serve the emperor alone.
Having learned from previous experience, Fei Wan reminded Cao Bin of this.
"From now on, no matter who serves His Majesty, you must be extremely attentive, even me. His Majesty's health and well-being are more important than anything else."
Cao Bin bowed and said, "Rest assured, Imperial Noble Consort. I will guard the palace with all my might and ensure your Majesty's safety."
That night, Fei Wan was serving in Chen Qian Palace again. Seeing that it was getting late, the emperor asked her to go back and rest early.
"The next day is the enthronement ceremony. Zhao Qing went back to rest and refreshed himself. He looked very energetic during the enthronement ceremony. I liked it."
Fei Wan smiled and said, "It's the next day. Your Majesty wants me to go back and rest so early. Is it because you think I've been around too long and you're tired of me? Then I'll take my leave first and don't bother Your Majesty."
The emperor laughed at her talkativeness.
After a few jokes, Fei Wan took his leave.
Xin Xuanshi was about to leave as well, but Fei Wan said, "It's still a while before His Majesty goes to bed, so you should stay here and talk with His Majesty."
"But..." Xin Xuanshi was a little frightened.
The emperor sat on the head of the bed and said with a smile, "What are you afraid of? Will I eat you?"
Xin Xuanshi stayed shyly.
Xiangyi accompanied Feiwan back to Chunxi Palace.
"Your Majesty, judging from the situation over the past two days, His Majesty seems to be somewhat interested in Consort Xin."
Fei Wan smiled faintly, "Who wouldn't like such a well-behaved and talkative girl? Sister Wu is interesting in her conversation, but not gentle enough, and Sister Qiu is a beautiful girl from a small family, but not lively enough. Concubine Xin is the perfect combination of the two. Moreover, she has a heroic look, which contrasts with her personality. She's like Concubine Hui who has become more docile. She's very memorable."
The emperor was so used to seeing women in the palace that he didn't find them new anymore.
During this period, Pan'er has brought new looks to many concubines. I'm afraid that in the eyes of the emperor, it is as if a garden that has withered flowers in autumn suddenly blooms with fresh flowers again.
Isn't it normal to want to appreciate it and pick a flower to play with?
He was recuperating from his injuries and could not summon his concubines, but having a flower by his side was also very nice.
Fei Wan returned to Chunxi Palace, rested for a while, and then began to browse the briefings reported to the cabinet by government offices from all over the country.
The emperor has been recuperating from his injuries during this period and naturally cannot handle state affairs.
However, he basically did not miss any memorials or other government affairs.
Several officials wrote letters to the emperor, praising him for his diligence in state affairs despite his serious injury, and calling him a sage and wise ruler rarely seen in the ages. Other officials who did not flatter him also repeatedly urged the emperor to take good care of himself and not to affect his health.
But how will it affect it?
The emperor enjoyed the flattery of his courtiers.
In fact, most of the government affairs were handed over to Fei Wan, and the rest was handled by the eunuch in charge of paperwork.
All memorials that required the emperor's approval were handled by Fei Wan.
In the past, Fei Wan reviewed in Chen Qian Palace.
Now, the emperor was used to her and less wary, allowing her to quietly bring the document back to Chunxi Palace for approval. This would conceal Fei Wan's presence from the emperor and prevent her from being questioned, while also allowing her to take care of her health and daily routine, killing two birds with one stone.
Fei Wan stayed in her bedroom, which was as warm as spring, and reviewed memorials comfortably.
She is willing to work hard, smart and studious, and can learn a lot from a memorial.
She gradually figured out the structure of the court, the general situation of various places, and even the emperor's intentions and direction in employing people, his plans for the future, and his intentions in governing.
Whenever he encountered something he really couldn't figure out, he would secretly send a letter to people outside the palace to ask Lu Guinian for advice.
Lu Guinian knows everything.
Therefore, Fei Wan made rapid progress in government affairs.
And never tired of it.
I think governing a country is really interesting.
Therefore, rather than accompanying the emperor to seek favor in Chenqian Palace, she would rather handle official business quietly in her room.
If Concubine Xin was willing to take the lead, she would help her.
Besides, she already knew that it might not be that easy for this person to come forward.
Just watch!
……
"Your Majesty? Your Majesty? Are you thirsty? Get up and have some water?"
The emperor's palace.
Concubine Xin carefully nudged the emperor's shoulder and called out in a low voice.
The emperor lay on a bright yellow brocade pillow with his eyes closed, soundly sleeping. No matter how Concubine Xin called out to him, he did not respond.
Xin Xuanshi was sure that the emperor was really asleep.
She gently covered the emperor with the quilt and tucked in the corners, but he didn't wake up.
Xin Xuanshi said to the imperial maid who was holding her hand, "Your Majesty always has a thin layer of sweat on his forehead after he goes to bed. Go get some hot water and a handkerchief, and I'll wipe it for you."
"Yes, my lord."
The maid turned and went out.
Only Xin Xuanshi was left in the palace.
She pinched her sleeve pocket, her heart beating faster.
"My lady, this is a particularly effective peach blossom charm from my hometown. If a woman wears it, she'll quickly find a good husband. If she gives the matching 'male charm' to a man she likes, he'll soon fall in love with her and come to ask for her hand in marriage. When I was little, I saw with my own eyes a neighbor's sister ask a fortune teller for this charm. Within a month, she married the scholar she had long admired. Later, she followed her husband to a high position and became the wife of an official. Simply place this charm in Your Majesty's bedroom and leave it there intact for three days. Within a month, you'll receive good news."
The words Pan'er said when he handed the talisman to her echoed in her ears again.
Xin Xuanshi was a commoner girl who was selected to enter the palace in the early years. After being favored by the emperor once or twice, she was forgotten by him. For many years, she had to rely on pleasing others to live a decent life in the palace.
She had not received much education, and she often went to the Buddhist temple to burn incense and ask for talismans or something in private.
I have always believed in gods and Buddhas.
She had been getting along well with Pan'er recently, and knowing that Pan'er was very sincere to her, it was easy for her to believe what Pan'er said.
only……
In order to make the "male talisman" of the peach blossom talisman stay in the emperor's bedroom for three days without being moved.
Where should I put it?
She glanced around quickly.