I just want to live a happy life

Chapter 413 Gao Xiyue 12

It was Jin Yuyan who flattered first: "The Queen's outfit today may have few patterns, but it is mainly sunny and looks very elegant."

Afterwards, the others started chatting about clothing patterns, embroidery materials, etc. The conversation was very lively and everyone had their own opinions.

Afterwards, Fu Cha Langya took the opportunity to talk about frugality.

As soon as Fu Cha Langya mentioned this matter, everyone fell silent, and from their expressions it was clear that no one was willing.

Seeing that no one followed her advice, Fucha Langya turned to look at Ruyi: "Empress Xian, what do you think?"

Ruyi was stunned, then pouted and said, "Song Renzong likes to eat mutton soup. He doesn't want to start endless slaughtering for his one-night desire and suppress his appetite. He also doesn't want the palace to develop a trend of extravagance. The Queen's behavior is just like Song Renzong."

Fu Cha Langya nodded with satisfaction.

But the others still didn't want to compromise so easily. Su Lujun said a few words, and was severely rebuked by Fu Cha Langya: "Even if the country is rich and the people are strong, we can't squander it, otherwise the foundation left by our ancestors can withstand several generations."

Seeing that no one objected, Fucha Langya was satisfied. She then talked about the rules for the future, such as that they could not use fabrics contributed from Jiangnan, that they could not wear expensive jewelry... and that from today on, all the princes would be sent to the Weifang Palace for care.

Gao Xiyue now wants to give Fu Cha Langya a big slap in the face. Sending all the princes to the Weifang Palace will make it easier for her to control them, right?

Of course Gao Xiyue disagreed.

Speaking of sending the princes to the Vafang Palace, Fucha Langya hadn't finished her words when Gao Xiyue spoke up: "Empress, this is not necessary. My concubine Yongyu is still young. I am worried about him being sent to the Vafang Palace at such a young age. I have already asked the emperor, and the emperor also allowed me to raise Yongyu until he is six years old, and then move to live with the princes."

Fu Cha Langya's desire to uphold the queen's dignity was instantly extinguished by Gao Xiyue's words.

Fu Cha Langya was a little hesitant because she had never heard the emperor talk about this.

Gao Xiyue understood Fu Cha Langya's expression and kindly explained, "I guess the Queen is busy, so the Emperor didn't tell her."

"Oh, by the way, it's not just my concubine Yongyu who is like this. The emperor said that Chunpin's prince Yongzhang, as well as future princes and princesses, will be raised until they are six years old before moving to the prince's residence and the princess's residence."

After hearing this, Chunpin finally put her worries to rest and gave Gao Xiyue a grateful smile.

Gao Xiyue didn’t think it was a big deal, she just didn’t want Fu Cha Langya’s conspiracy to succeed.

Fu Cha Langya's face looked a little ugly. She felt that her dignity as the queen was challenged, but such an order was given by the emperor, and Gao Xiyue was just speaking on behalf of the emperor. She couldn't blame her for it.

Although Gao Xiyue comes to Changchun Palace less often now that she has a child, she thinks Gao Xiyue is still on her side, and she doesn't want to make an enemy because of this.

Fu Cha Langya looked down at the bracelet in her hand and said with a smile: "Since it is the emperor's order, then the emperor's order will prevail."

"Noble Consort Hui, Concubine Chun, you have to take good care of the two princes, Yongzhang and Yongyu. And Concubine Zhe, Yonghuang is already six years old, you have to prepare for Yonghuang to move in with the princes."

"Yes, thank you, Queen."

Afterwards, Fu Cha Langya started talking about frugality again and did not mention the princes anymore.

Queen Fucha Langya set an example herself, and even if the concubines were dissatisfied, they had to follow her.

After that, the concubines took off their luxurious clothes and wore gray clothes every day. It is said that clothes make the man, and no matter how beautiful a person is, he will look less beautiful in such gray clothes.

The emperor lost interest in the concubines when he saw them dressed in simple and elegant clothes, and he seldom came to the harem. This made the concubines even more dissatisfied, and some of them even complained to the queen in private.

The Queen Mother was also very dissatisfied with the Queen's behavior. She was a person who loved luxury, but now the Queen was practicing frugality, which was seriously contrary to her lifestyle.

But she wouldn't say it now. She had to wait for an opportunity. When that time came, she would definitely show off her power as the queen.

The emperor seldom came to the harem and stayed in the Yangxin Palace all day. Somehow he asked the pipa players from the Nan Mansion to play the pipa in the Yangxin Palace regularly, and he became interested in a pipa player named Bai Ruiji.

The emperor could not suppress his own thoughts. After meeting Bai Ruiji several times, he had Bai Ruiji brought to the Yangxin Palace in the Fengluan Chun'en carriage and then favored her.

Early the next morning, all the concubines came to the Queen's palace to pay their respects and talked about this matter. Jin Yuyan was the first to try to find out the news. After asking around among people who were not present, she concluded that the person favored by the Emperor last night was a newcomer.

Qingying did not feel sleepy this time. She lowered her head to hide the dissatisfaction and jealousy in her eyes. She thought the emperor would come to her first, but she didn't expect it to be a newcomer.

After Fu Cha Langya came out, she said that the emperor had appointed Bai Ruiji of the Nan Mansion as Mei Da Ying.

Only then did everyone know who this newcomer was. He was from the Nan Mansion and his background was not very good.

After Fu Cha Langya finished speaking, Bai Ruiji was summoned into the hall. Everyone then saw Bai Ruiji's appearance. She had a smile on her face and looked petite and lovely.

After Bai Ruiji finished her greetings and sat down, Jin Yuyan looked Bai Ruiji up and down and said with a hint of disdain, "She doesn't look that good."

Bai Ruiji retorted: "My appearance is not as good as Concubine Jia's, but Concubine Jia, have you ever thought about why the emperor favors me and not you?"

Jin Yuyan didn't expect Bai Ruiji to dare to go against her. Her anger was all because of Bai Ruiji's words: "It's you who seduced the emperor."

Bai Ruiji was not angry at all when she heard this. Instead, she looked at Jin Yuyan with a smile, as if she was proud of it instead of ashamed of it.

Jin Yuyan: "You, you..."

Looking at the clothes on Bai Ruiji, Jin Yuyan found a way to fight back: "You are wearing warm satin from Jiangnan, right? The Queen is a thrifty person, and you dare to wear such clothes to pay respects to the Queen."

Bai Ruiji touched the clothes on her body. She was not afraid of Jin Yuyan's words at all. "This warm satin was awarded by the emperor. It means that the emperor has granted me permission to wear it. Empress, should I listen to the emperor or you?"

The concubines present were all looking at Bai Ruiji. They really didn't expect that she could be so bold that she even dared to contradict the Queen. When Bai Ruiji appeared for the first time, everyone understood the temper of this newcomer. She was really not someone who could be easily messed with.

Some concubines frowned. Although they were dissatisfied with Bai Ruiji's audacity, they did not speak to help the Queen. After all, they all knew what kind of person the Queen was.