vrcanaries Chapter 381
Chapter 381
What the emperor ordered?
Qingying frowned slightly. "The children have all been assigned wet nurses. Even if you are unable to do so, why can't the wet nurses take good care of the princess?"
"Could it be that the servants are negligent? You are now in charge of the six palaces. If such a thing happens, you must not be lenient!"
Qingying frowned, and Depin quickly stood up and knelt down, "Your Majesty, it's not that we are not diligent, it's just that this child is too clingy to me."
"It's only the Queen who's holding her right now. If someone else were to hold her, she'd cry and make a fuss. I'd have to hold her..."
"Is that so?"
Qingying responded and said, "Never mind, a princess is a bit spoiled, so get up."
After Depin thanked her and stood up to sit down, she continued, "From what you said, you were able to manage the palace affairs well before. You were also taught by the Empress Dowager and Concubine Rong. Naturally, I don't doubt your ability."
"I wonder what errand the Emperor has assigned you that has caused you so much trouble?"
Depin looked bitter, "Empress, Wan Anfanghe's birthday is on July 20th. The Emperor favors her and asked me to prepare a thoughtful birthday banquet in private..."
Wanan Fanghe?
Qingying frowned slightly. "Princess Yi? You said the Emperor asked you to organize Concubine Yi's birthday banquet?"
"Yes, my lady."
Qingying was even more puzzled. "As far as I remember, she's not even 20 yet, and she's already reached the age of marriage. Why does she need you to take care of her birthday? Can't the Imperial Household Department do it?"
"Your Majesty, no matter whether it's a big day or a small day, it can't compare to the emperor's favor..."
Depin's words finally brought Qingying back to her senses.
Thoughts wander.
Didn’t Xuan Ling also act like a madman in the past, preparing for Zhen Huan’s birthday?
It also made Prince Qinghe take care of everything, which is even worse than Hongli today!
She patted the child in her arms and handed her to the wet nurse. "Take the princess and go to the side hall to play with the Fourth Prince and his friends. The Concubine Shu is here too."
"The slaves obey."
The wet nurse took the child away, and the hall became empty.
Qingying was silent for a moment, then said, "Do you want me to ask the Emperor to spare you this mission?"
Depin quickly sat up straight, lowering her head slightly. "I dare not, Your Majesty. Since the Emperor has already given the order, there is absolutely no reason to take it back."
"I dare not hope that the Emperor will revoke his order. I only ask Your Majesty for mercy. Could you temporarily hand over some of the palace affairs to Your Majesty?"
"As long as this matter is settled, I will take her back."
Upon hearing this, Qingying glanced at Depin.
The other party's insight is also rare.
"I remember that you have been in the palace for two years, right?"
Depin didn't understand why Qingying asked this question.
She simply bowed her head and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I have been in the palace for three years, and it will soon be two years."
"I rely heavily on you now. Since you have made such a request, I naturally cannot refuse. Please sort out the matters at hand and hand over some of the palace affairs to me before July 20th."
"Thank you, Queen."
Depin thanked her respectfully and immediately added, "Your Majesty, there's nothing else to worry about. It's just that I'm a little too busy with the Zhongyuan Festival sacrifice."
"It's not a big deal, just let it go."
Qingying nodded. "It's just that I have time to take care of the princess. Also, you are still young. If you don't take advantage of this time to have a prince, do you have to wait until you are old to ask for it?"
Upon hearing this, Depin fell silent.
The handkerchief in her hand was entangled around her fingertips, showing that she was very irritable.
"Empress, I dare to ask, if the Emperor truly still had any affection for me, why would he let me host Concubine Yi's birthday banquet?"
As soon as these words came out, Depin's expression no longer showed any joy.
Qingying looked at the other person and felt even more admiration for him.
After all, the age difference between Depin and Yipin is not much.
But a person who is intoxicated with the emperor's favor, although not domineering, is not sober either.
I never thought about what kind of consequences the emperor's favor of making a concubine a childless person would bring in the future.
What about one?