Chapter 2: Schedule
In addition to cultivating one's own character for so many years, the empress dowager most valued in her own education is her upbringing for Wei Baofu.
The Empress Dowager knew the wisdom of her granddaughter and was the only one who could fully trust her.
Many times, when she is influenced by emotions and cannot get out of the pain of losing her son, it is also thanks to her granddaughter's company.
"Grandmother, if you can write another letter, this letter can recall the past and tell the panic of a mother who has lost her parent and child, and she does not want to lose her second son."
When Prince Lian accidentally fell off his horse and died, Wei Baofu was only two years old. She still remembered the young man who smiled like her and how he pampered his wife and daughter.
At that time, the emperor had succeeded to the throne, and Prince Lian was already willing to be a virtuous king, although there was no direct evidence that it was the emperor's actions.
But the subsequent events show that if there is no trick, it would be a strange thing. The Queen Mother thought she didn't know anything.
In fact, she remembered everything, but pretended not to understand and not care, so that the empress dowager could feel a little more comforted.
Originally, she could have been cared for by her parents, but she did not hate the emperor less than the empress dowager.
Wei Baofu knew that although his grandmother suppressed her temper and was calm in her face, she was still the same as before.
Wei Baofu was worried that she could not do or bear some things.
The Queen Mother seemed to know her thoughts and patted her hands comfortably. She had tolerated it for so many years and didn't care about disgusting herself like this.
"You can help my grandmother write this letter later. I will copy it. However, the emperor may not be soft-hearted. He has been in power for many years and has long been as hard as iron."
The Empress Dowager was just impatient and not a completely scheming person. Otherwise, she would not have monopolized the predecessor's favor for decades. She was not inferior to others if she abandoned unnecessary emotions.
Wei Baofu was really relieved when he heard her say this. He made plans, but it was just for the sake of their grandparents and grandchildren to live happily.
If it really makes my grandmother feel depressed and sad, she would rather make plans for the long term.
"It is naturally not enough to just start from the emperor. Now who in this palace doesn't want us to return to the palace the most? Some people don't want us to go back to the palace, so they look forward to it. It's a matter of mutual benefit, so we don't mind taking the initiative to build bridges."
The Queen Mother thought of the man with disgust and granddaughter, she finally swallowed her vicious words.
He said with some gritted teeth: "The one who doesn't want us to return to the palace the most is naturally Concubine Shu, and the queen should be the opposite of her."
It is understandable that the Empress Dowager hates Concubine Shu. The two were aunts and nephews, and the late Princess Lian and Concubine Shu were twin sisters. Concubine Shu insisted on entering the palace, which caused the Empress Dowager to lose her family's support.
Anyone who has seen Princess Lian knows that the two sisters are exactly the same, but the princess is dignified and steady, and Shufei is gentle and weak. Shufei was born with destiny when she was in the boudoir and rarely seen.
No one knows why Princess Lian died of depression and Concubine Shu was included in the harem. At that time, there were rumors that the emperor had long coveted Princess Lian. After the princess passed away, she did not hesitate to find a fake to comfort her lovesickness.
The Empress Dowager hated this matter, but after all, she could not twist her thighs and could only watch it coldly, and she also had a quarrel with her parents' family.
Thinking of Concubine Shu, Wei Baofu smiled faintly at the corner of his mouth.
The smile is meaningless, and the empress dowager cannot understand. Many times, the empress dowager does not understand her granddaughter very much, but it does not prevent her from loving her.
"Then let's write another letter to the queen. Now that the princes are growing up, there is never a shortage of struggle in the palace. Whether you or me, we are not worthless. As long as it is useful, we can win more."
Wei Baofu thought about killing the emperor to avenge his own father, but an emperor is related to the life and death of a country. He wants to avenge his grudges, but he cannot shake the root cause. Dazhao is still surnamed Wei.
"The queen values reputation, has a weak relationship with the emperor, and the prince's status is not reliable, so she is a good pawn."
Wei Baofu laughed, "Grandmother, we don't have the capital to take Qiao now. The queen is going to treat us as chess pieces."
The Queen Mother disagreed, "Who is the chess piece and who is the one who holds the puppet depends on who will benefit in the end."
After all, people who have been immersed in the harem for decades can see it very thoroughly.
"It's good that grandmother is successful. We don't have to worry. We can do it without making any mistakes."
The Empress Dowager nodded in agreement. At this point, she could only do this.
Although the empress dowager could only lie dormant in this palace, she was very concerned about Wei Baofu's upbringing. She asked the teacher to give me some careful guidance, both in the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and the hosting of the gifts, so that she must be better than everyone.
The empress dowager was most impatient to learn these things when she was still in the boudoir, but her granddaughter had to suppress her. The woman who had no support behind her could only rely on herself for her in the future.
"All your teachers have left, but do you want my grandmother to find a more talented person for you?"
Recently, several gentlemen have come to resign. They all say that Princess Kangping is more talented than herself. The Empress Dowager is both proud and relieved, but her granddaughter is studious and has no limits in her knowledge. As a grandmother, she always wants to do her best to provide her with conditions.
Wei Baofu smiled and shook his head, "We will leave here soon. If we hire a sir, it will cause a lot of trouble. I love to think about it myself more now."
Facing her unknown fields, Wei Baofu has a spirit of learning, but she advocates low-keyness and makes people unable to see the depth.
Now that the gentlemen have been dismissed, there is no need to invite them. Too many people knowing that she is in the foundation will attract fear.
"Don't worry, the Ai family has given instructions. They will not talk nonsense after they go out. They are all people who cherish talents and truly cherish you. As you teach you how to grow up, you all know how to behave."
Wei Baofu was not worried about these things. Although the gentlemen all had their own strange tempers, they really wanted her to be good.
"Grandma, please help me find more books in the future, I love reading them."
The queen mother agreed with a smile, "You are better than your grandmother. You will definitely find a good husband in the future and live a happy life. When you reach your grandmother's age, you will definitely have a happy family."
This is the old man’s biggest expectation now. Wei Baofu did not refute that he had never gotten married in his previous life, but had experience in love. In the end, he could not get married. It can only be said that fate is not enough.
I have never experienced it before. I can try it in my life, maybe it will be wonderful.
"Grandma, let's write the letter first, we need to consider it carefully."
The empress dowager nodded and agreed. The grandparents and grandchildren got up and went into the study room. After careful consideration, they wrote two letters.
In order to show the Queen Mother's sincerity, I sent someone to the Queen openly and sent the letter to the Queen with a spy.
The palace was particularly cold at night. Even if there were a large number of guards patrolling outside, the palace maids and eunuchs in the palace dared not walk freely.
Wei Baofu stood in front of the window, unconsciously rubbing the jade gourd in her hand. She still remembered that this was her mother who hanged her on her neck when she was two years old.
At that time, the mother smiled sweetly and her eyes were full of tenderness and love. She said that the gourd means blessings and her children should enjoy happiness for the rest of their lives.
But not long after, my father accidentally fell off a horse while hunting. They all said that their mother became sick and worried, and they couldn't worry about her father, so they went with her.
She didn't dare to investigate the truth. She instinctively noticed the danger. At that time, it was the safest thing to be a child who was unaware of nothing.
The aunt who was suddenly conferred a concubine and the grandfather who loved her very much but suddenly turned against her, all of this had a taste of being overwhelming.
Fortunately, she is patient. No matter what the truth is, there will always be a day when the clouds will clear.
She put the jade gourd in her hand into the brocade box. She didn't worry too much. If she had that time, it would be better to take care of the industry in her hand. She was not as reliable as having money in her hand.
Since she was ten years old, the Empress Dowager handed over all the property under Prince Lian's name and the dowry of the princess to her. At first, the old nannies around the Empress Dowager helped to take care of it.
Later, she took over completely and cultivated a group of capable people who were completely loyal to her.
Not only did she not shrink the industry, but instead expanded several times. The Empress Dowager directly gave her part of her dowry, so she was relieved not to ask about it.
Although the two grandparents and grandchildren were exiled to this palace, the emperor did not put them under house arrest. There were many things that the two grandparents and grandchildren could do. Most of the people sent by the emperor were staring at the empress dowager.
Wei Baofu is not attracted attention. Over the years, who have been eyeliners, and they have almost figured out and controlled them. The empress dowager has not troubled. She has only been with her granddaughter and worshipped Buddha all day long.
Gradually, the emperor did not ask about their affairs, but did not know that his niece was holding mountains of gold and silver under his nose.
"Tomorrow, the shopkeepers outside come to discuss matters. Do those people still need to be sent out from a distance?"
Madam Qian is talking about those eyeliners.
She was very at ease with the princess. Even if she didn't return to the palace, her princess would be able to survive in the future. No one could take away the princess's talent. This is the foundation of her position.
"No need, the emperor knows the property in my hands. He doesn't care about it on the surface, and he won't find out what is secretly. Those people are now being trashed."
Madam Qian felt relieved, "Then, Zhenzhu and Linglong are going to call back. They have served you since childhood, and they are from the royal palace. If they are not around, people will always doubt it when they return to the palace in the future."
Everyone around Wei Baofu is extremely loyal. At first, it may be just because of her identity, but later, it is entirely because of her personal charm and has nothing to do with her identity.
He picked up the book he had read yesterday, immersed in it, and said vaguely: "Don't worry, ma'am, I have made arrangements for my two sisters, and they will follow me."
Bing Xin looked at her master and smiled at Madam Qian. The princess of their family was good at everything, but she would become addicted to books as soon as she read them. As long as she had books, it would be fine even if she didn't eat or drink.
Madam Qian whispered to Bing Xin: "You are on night tonight, but don't ask the princess to watch it too late. At most, you will remind the princess to rest at the hour of Hai."
Bing Xin nodded and agreed, and sent Madam Qian away, sat aside, holding needlework in her hand, and doing quietly.
Chapter completed!