No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

Chapter 503 Kill two birds with one stone

Of course, the Fourth Master thought it would be better to kick all of these people out, but if he had to bear the reputation of being harsh on his stepmother, that would not be worth it.

As a man, he would not feel uncomfortable for women trapped in the harem, but would only feel that he had provided them with a good life.

But Lin Mingyan understood the feeling of being trapped in the palace until death.

She not only wanted to save money for the Fourth Master, but also wanted to help these women.

"Master, leave this matter to me," Lin Mingyan took it over. "We should at least ask everyone's wishes."

The Fourth Master knew that she wanted to help, so after thinking about it, he let her do as she pleased.

After all, as the queen, the entire harem is under her management, so he has to stand back.

Lin Mingyan was not a fool. She did not run to the West Six Palaces right away and ask everyone if they wanted to live in the temporary palace without any reason.

She went to Concubine De first. After all, she was the Fourth Master's biological mother.

As the biological mother of the Fourth Master, Defei was not named Empress Dowager because of the Imperial Edict.

However, out of respect, she did not move into the West Six Palaces like other concubines, but continued to live in the former Yonghe Palace.

In terms of portion size, it is of course the highest among all toffees.

However, thinking about the fact that Concubine De didn't even want to be the empress dowager in history, Lin Mingyan felt a little confused.

Lin Mingyan led people to Yonghe Palace. Looking at the high palace walls, she had a different experience in her heart.

This is not the first or second time I have been to Yonghe Palace. My status is different, and even my mood is different.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of Yonghe Palace, a sharp-eyed eunuch saw him and hurried in to report.

After a while, Concubine De came out with her people.

Amidst the calls of "Welcome Her Majesty the Queen", Concubine De warmly shook Lin Mingyan's hand.

Lin Mingyan was a little uncomfortable with this kind of Defei.

After all, when they came before, Concubine De always sat in the main seat, waiting for them to come over and pay their respects.

Now he couldn't help but come out to greet her, with a smile on his face, looking... quite sincere.

She really didn't expect that the usually stubborn Concubine De would now carefully compliment her, the Queen.

What was even stranger was that not only did she not feel uncomfortable at all, but Defei even pulled her to sit down and chat about the past.

Of course, they talked the most about their children and some small things about raising children, and the two of them instantly became closer.

Lin Mingyan only then realized that Concubine De had the ability to get close to people.

Concubine De looked at her, her eyes full of love. "You are now the queen, and you are busy with many things. What is the important matter that brought you here today?"

Lin Mingyan was originally afraid that Concubine De would not cooperate with her, but now seeing her attitude, she felt relieved.

I think since the Fourth Master changed the imperial edict, there was nothing special about the title bestowed upon Concubine De, so she also felt a sense of crisis.

But who would want to stop if they can climb up?

Is this to see if he can get any merit from her?

After figuring this out, Lin Mingyan got straight to the point and said, "Your Majesty, I came here today because I want to discuss something with you."

"The war against Japan is still going on. Among the Eight Banners soldiers on the overseas expedition, some of them have lost all their relatives."

"The son of the family can still earn a living in the army, but the daughter is left alone and helpless. Just looking at her makes me cry..."

After hearing her description, Concubine De was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She took a handkerchief and gently pressed her hands against the corners of her eyes.

Then he asked, "But what can an old woman like me do?"

Defei thought that Lin Mingyan wanted to reduce the allowance in the harem so as to raise money for these children.

Although this would lower her quality of life, this was the first good deed done by the Fourth Master since he ascended the throne, so she couldn't refute it.

Besides, her current food, clothing and other necessities are the best, so this move will not have any impact on her.

Lin Mingyan said, "Your Majesty's intention is to take over the upbringing of these orphans."

"But firstly, the court doesn't have a dedicated department, and secondly, it's hard to find such talent."

"That's why I thought of asking the ladies for help. After all, they are all virtuous and kind. They can easily educate princes and princesses, let alone orphans."

Concubine De was slightly startled, then nodded: "That's a good thing."

Seeing her like this, Lin Mingyan continued, "But bringing so many people into the palace is not in accordance with etiquette. There is no appropriate place to accommodate them."

"Oh? What should we do then?" Concubine De was a little confused.

At first I thought he was asking for money.

Later I thought they were there to be adopted.

Now, what do you want to do?

Lin Mingyan then revealed her ultimate goal: "The palace outside is large enough and has beautiful scenery. It wouldn't be unfair to accommodate these children."

"If we have someone with both virtue and integrity to teach us, then that's a sure thing."

When Concubine De heard this, her eyes lit up.

Who has the patience to live in this cramped palace?

She was qualified to visit the palace, but the late emperor had just passed away, so no one could ask to go out for fun.

But this time, going out to teach the orphan girls from the Eight Banners is a serious and good thing, and has nothing to do with the word "fun"!

And since she was living in the palace, it would be much easier for Fourteen to come and pay her respects.

Otherwise, now that His Majesty's concubines are living in the harem, it would be inconvenient for Fourteenth to enter the palace to see her.

This is a very good move!

Concubine De narrowed her eyes and said, "They are all pitiful children. I will do my best to help them if I can."

"Besides, this can be considered as accumulating merit for the late emperor."

Oh my, old ginger is still spicy.

Lin Mingyan hadn't expected this, so Concubine De made up an excuse directly, making it seem that the Fourth Master was not only thinking about the Eight Banners descendants fighting on the front line, but also thinking about the late Emperor Kangxi.

Very good, perfect!

The two of them shed tears while chatting, and the matter was then taken over by Concubine De.

Even the Six Western Palaces did not need Lin Mingyan to contact or visit them, as Concubine De took over all the authority.

Concubine De thought very clearly that such a good thing of getting ahead and leaving the palace was something that everyone would fight for, and it would be worth it for her to accept it.

Besides, she couldn't wait to observe in detail the appearance of those "sisters" who had a bad relationship with her bowing to her.

Lin Mingyan won a great victory, and within two days, Concubine De gave her the list of the first batch of concubines to leave the palace.

This group of people all competed for the positions, and their specialties were clearly written down.

When she told the Fourth Master the result, he was shocked.

He held Lin Mingyan's hand, his eyes full of admiration: "I didn't expect that Cha Cha not only solved the headaches of the harem, but also solved the problem of the orphan girl of the previous dynasty."

It is a rule of the Qing Dynasty that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics.

But what the Fourth Master was thinking about at this moment was not Lin Mingyan's interference in political affairs, but that she was worried about what he was worried about.

He just mentioned the matter of the orphan girl when he was anxious.

Unexpectedly, she remembered it and solved it easily.

Kill two birds with one stone~