The concubine is extremely cautious

Chapter 254: The Grand Conferment of the Harem 1

Imperial Palace, Tinglan Hall.

Ning Wanyin and other concubines welcomed the triumphant emperor.

Everyone had a happy look on their faces. Concubine Zhuang, who had been bedridden for many years, changed into new clothes today and was carried over by palace servants.

Wang Degui saluted: "Your Majesty has arrived!"

Your Majesty has returned in glory, and the concubines have given him a warm welcome:

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well and safe."

Helian Qi was in a good mood, with a faint smile on his face. He looked at the girls and said, "No need to be polite, everyone get up."

"Is your Majesty okay? I heard that your Majesty was injured..." Concubine Zhuang's eyes were full of concern.

Although the news that reached the capital was not a big deal, His Majesty was still able to continue commanding the battle the day after he was shot. His injury was not serious, and it had been a long time since His Majesty was injured.

But Concubine Zhuang was still very worried.

"It's healed now, just a minor injury." Helian Qi said lightly.

Concubine Zhuang was relieved and smiled, "I'm glad your Majesty is alright. Congratulations to your Majesty for your victory and for forcing Daliang to ask for peace. Your Majesty is truly amazing!"

Shunpin nodded repeatedly, reciting the flattering words she had dug out from the storybook last night: "Your Majesty is extremely brave, rushing into the enemy's army as if there was no one there, killing the enemy troops in pieces! Your Majesty is heroic!"

She was troubled by the fact that she had not read much and could not speak nice flattering words. The emperor was about to return to the capital, so she could only read through all the novels about generals fighting wars overnight and found some sentences to memorize.

Helian Qi was silent for a moment after hearing this: If you don’t know how to praise, then don’t do it.

Other concubines also rushed to praise the emperor's achievements, hoping to leave a good impression on His Majesty.

"Your Majesty is wise and brave, and you are a master at using troops. You have inherited the legacy of our ancestors!"

"Your Majesty made great plans and recovered the southwest. You are a wise and wise man..."

What the ministers of the previous dynasty said was similar to what these concubines said.

As an emperor, the most common thing he heard every day was praise.

Helian Qi was used to it. Although he was very proud of his military exploits, he did not show it on the surface.

His eyes swept across the concubines and finally fell on Ning Wanyin.

Ning Wanyin was standing in the crowd. She said nothing, but just stared at him with her clear eyes.

Thousands of words, no need to say more.

She only wished that he would return safely. Now that she saw him, her eyes were filled with joy.

"Your Majesty, I congratulate you on your triumphant return." Concubine Cao stepped forward and bowed.

Last winter, Concubine Cao gave birth safely to a prince.

Ning Wanyin naturally sent the good news to the emperor as soon as possible.

The emperor had not returned for a year, but under Ning Wanyin's management, the harem was stable, there was no trouble, and everything was in order.

The concubines congratulated the emperor one after another.

Helian Qi looked at everyone and said, "I have personally returned from the expedition this time, and the harem is delighted. I have already issued an edict to the Ministry of Rites to confer titles on the six palaces, and you will all be promoted to the first rank."

The concubines were overjoyed.

Fu Jiaoyi, Tang Miaoling and the others were very surprised. Because they could not be crowned as concubines without an heir, their positions had come to an end.

Now, His Majesty has conferred titles on the six palaces, and everyone has been promoted to the first rank...

They can go one step further!

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" All the concubines saluted in unison, and the smiles on their faces became even more sincere.

The concubines began a new round of flattery and praise.

Helian Qi was impatient to listen to these flatteries, "I will go to the Cining Palace to pay my respects to the Queen Mother, you all can go away."

When Your Majesty returns to the palace, according to filial piety, you should first pay a visit to the Queen Mother.

The concubines happily saw His Majesty off.

……

Ning Wanyin came out of Tinglan Palace and returned to Yonghe Palace.

She was not sure whether the emperor would have time to come to her on the first day he returned to the palace.

But we also asked the small kitchen to prepare the meals that His Majesty liked in advance.

Set up a game of chess on the couch in front of the windowsill.

The incense burner is filled with lotus fragrance.

Prepare everything carefully, just like back then.

After a while, Xiao Guizi came in happily and reported: "Master, His Majesty is here!"

After meeting the empress dowager, the emperor went straight to Yonghe Palace.

In the palace.

Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin, his eyes full of tenderness and tenderness, "I haven't seen you for a year. Wanyin has become thinner."

Ning Wanyin's eyes were slightly red, and her eyes moved with affection: "Your Majesty is the same."

The nanny carried the Fourth Prince forward and saluted to His Majesty.

Xi'er had just turned four years old. Although she hadn't seen Helian Qi for a year, she was not afraid of strangers at all. She stretched out her arms and hugged Helian Qi's legs. Her delicate face was full of joy: "Father! Hug me!"

"Xi'er is so good." Helian Qi held his son in his arms, rubbed his little head with his hand, and looked at Ning Wanyin:

"I haven't seen you for a year. Xi'er has grown so big. You've worked hard while I'm away."

"Xi'er and I have been waiting for Your Majesty peacefully. It's not hard at all. Now that we see you back, we feel relieved." Ning Wanyin smiled faintly.

When their eyes met, Helian Qi was stunned for a moment.

All Wanwan wants is for him to be safe.

Helian Qi quickly returned to his normal composure.

The maid brought a sumptuous meal.

The family of three had a happy lunch.

Talking about the feelings of parting and what will happen after they separate.

Xi'er's eyes widened, and she pestered Helian Qi to ask, "Father beat the bad guys away! What weapon did Father use to beat the bad guys? Was it the same as the sticks on the stage?"

Helian Qi couldn't help but look at Ning Wanyin.

Ning Wanyin smiled, "Xier asked me why his father never came to see him. I told him that you went to beat up the bad guys. The bad guys broke into our home, and you will come back after you drive them away."

Ning Wanyin didn't tell Xier what the battlefield was.

War is cruel and bloody, accompanied by separation of life and death.

He is still young, it won't be too late for him to understand it slowly when he grows up.

Now you just need to understand the simplest principles of right and wrong: those who invade our country are bad people, and that is enough.

Most of the concubines were very anxious about the education of the princes, but Ning Wanyin felt that this might be the most carefree time in his life.

As a prince, he has an inherent responsibility.

When he grows up, there will be more things to worry about, and there will no longer be such pure and innocent happiness. So before that, let Xier be a simple and happy little kid.

She didn't teach Xier to say some clichéd words to congratulate his father.

So it was also the first time that Helian Qi had to deal with such an innocent and cute question. He was stunned for a moment and laughed: "It's not a stick, it's a spear."

"Hmm? What is that?" Xier's eyes were full of curiosity.

So let's start with the spear...

Helian Qi told some stories about his expeditions, and Xier's eyes were full of admiration.

An hour later, when it was Xi'er's daily nap time, the nanny carried the fourth prince down. He still tugged at Helian Qi's sleeve with eager eyes:

"Father, can you still tell Xi'er a story tomorrow?"

"Yeah." Helian Qi nodded.

Xier then reluctantly let go of her little hand and was carried away.

The bedroom became quiet, with only the emperor and his concubine left.

"Xi'er hasn't seen you for a long time and misses you, so she sticks to you. I can also tell him stories. You just returned to the capital, so you must have a lot of things to do." Ning Wanyin said with a smile:

"I will explain it to him clearly."

The implication is that if you are busy, you don't have to go out of your way to tell him a story.

"I have returned to the capital victoriously. The previous court took a three-day holiday, so I have some free time." Helian Qi looked at her, a smile on his handsome face:

"Xi'er misses me, what about Wanwan?"