Because the imperial concubine wanted to keep the secret secret, Zhang Maoquan made secret arrangements like a thief. He only took a roster to circle people, which took him a long time.
Those who can attend banquets or serve as errands around banquets must be clean and neat, and must not look so shabby as to make the imperial concubine look bad.
There are also palace maids who serve at palace banquets, which are even more important. They have nimble hands and feet and make no mistakes in the palace. They must also be beautiful palace maids.
After selecting the people, he had to look at them in person, and then follow the instructions of the empress to break up these people, rearrange them into groups, six people in one group, two people in one group, so that they can help each other and supervise each other. .
A group of two people, serving the nobles at the banquet, no matter what they do, they must be together, and no one can be left alone.
Zhang Maoquan looked at the arrangement of the imperial concubine and felt that it was awesome. In this case, even if someone really bribed one of them, there would definitely be no chance to take action.
First, group formation is a new arrangement for the day, which means you won’t know in advance who you will be working with.
In this way, no one can bribe two people in a group in advance.
Second, the punishment of the empress is called implication. Yes, if something happens to a group, even one of them is innocent, but as long as you don’t find out that your companions have done something, then you are also an accomplice.
As a result, everyone will carefully look at the other team members. Under mutual supervision, it will be too difficult to take action.
Zhang Maoquan was greatly impressed, especially because the guards at the lake were even tighter, and the empress had people prepare clothes in case someone fell into the water. He didn't know how to praise other than admiration.
If he had this ability back then, would he still be able to let Meng Jiuchang step on his head?
You said that the imperial concubine usually doesn't care about things and seems lazy to others, but you didn't expect that once she got down to business, she would be so cautious, thoughtful and rigorous.
Zhang Maoquan was so busy that his feet never touched the ground. Aunt Yu also led people to visit the inside and outside of Nanxun Hall, rearranging it according to the empress's wishes and preparing for the banquet.
On the other side, Concubine Shu and Concubine Zhuang went to Yixin Palace to negotiate with the Queen Mother. As expected, the Queen Mother became very angry and insisted on having a banquet on the lake.
Concubine Zhuang had all the nice things to say, but the Queen Mother did not nod, and the smile on her face disappeared, so she glanced at Concubine Shu.
It’s your turn!
Shu Fei:…
What use do you need!
In the past, Concubine Zhuang must have been too soft to be tough, and she had to do everything herself.
But this is not because Concubine Shu is here, the two of them are working together.
Seeing that Concubine Zhuang failed to persuade the Queen Mother this time, Concubine Shu didn't waste any words. She looked directly at the Queen Mother and said: "Queen Mother, we are new to Yong'an Palace. It is not impossible to hold a palace banquet on the lake. It's just that time is tight. We didn't prepare in advance, and secondly, the palace people we brought don't have much water. If someone slips and falls into the water, who will bear the responsibility?
I am a concubine, but I dare not take it. The imperial concubine even said that the lake banquet can be held, but safety is the first priority. If it is safe, the imperial concubine does not dare to be a concubine. If the empress dowager insists on hosting the lake banquet, you can only bear it. . "
The Queen Mother did not expect Concubine Shu to speak so clearly, and immediately said: "Concubine Shu, you are so presumptuous!"
Concubine Shu chuckled lightly and said, "Empress Dowager, I am just doing things according to the rules. If you insist on saying this, I have no choice but to report to the Emperor and ask for his decision."
Concubine Shu thought to herself, Yun Zhao is really amazing, he can fight against the Queen Mother from a distance, and he is really aiming at her.
In this case, Concubine Shu could not give in even more. "Since the Empress Dowager says that the Imperial Concubine is incompetent, it is better for the Empress Dowager to organize the banquet, or appoint a powerful person to do it. On the day of the banquet, all the wives who come to the palace with them are of good status, and they cannot be seen by others. A joke in it.”
Not everyone can do this to entertain a married woman, at least one must be able to hold it down due to one's status.
If a concubine were sent out, the Queen Mother's spine would be broken. Who are you looking down on?
The Queen Mother was stood up by Concubine Shu, and she was in a dilemma for a while.
Concubine Zhuang was at a standoff at the sight, knowing that the Queen Mother could neither allow the emperor nor the imperial concubine to come forward, and was cut off by Concubine Shu. She was happy to see it, but she had to hold her nose and pretend to be a good person, and began to help the Queen Mother step down. .
After the two of them finished the imperial concubine's errands and came out of Yixin Palace, Zhuang Concubine whispered: "The imperial concubine is really powerful."
“Nonsense, how about she be a noble concubine?”
If she wasn’t great, could she follow her?
Concubine Zhuang looked at the lake in the distance, "Who do you think is instigating the Queen Mother?"
"I don't think it's necessarily instigation. The relationship between the Queen Mother and the imperial concubine has been at a stalemate for more than a year. She always wants to suppress her, but the imperial concubine doesn't like this. I think the queen mother herself also wants to make the imperial concubine uncomfortable, but she must be Some people just turn a deaf ear to it.”
“An concubine has been very peaceful in the past six months. I think the possibility of her is unlikely.” Concubine Zhuang said thoughtfully.
Concubine Shu sneered, "Just say Zhao Ling'e's name."
Concubine Zhuang almost rolled her eyes when she heard this, took a breath and then said: "The Zhao family has always valued reputation. Last time Zhao Ling'e kicked a iron plate and her reputation was damaged. The Zhao family handed over a copy of "Chen's Star Book" to lose their reputation. Get it back. I guess she will definitely find an opportunity to clear her name. Holding a palace banquet can contact so many women, which is a great opportunity. "
"So what?" Concubine Shu didn't care. "The concubine has eight hundred tricks. Who among us can beat her? You see, the concubine has suppressed her anger this time. She must be a powerful one. I Look, Zhao Ling'e just doesn't learn well, so she has to learn a lesson this time."
Concubine Zhuang thought about it: "What can the noble concubine do to make Zhao Ling'e retreat in spite of the difficulties?"
She must not be allowed to take action at the palace banquet anyway. No matter how she makes up for it afterwards, as long as something goes wrong, the reputation of the imperial concubine will definitely be damaged.
She might have to concentrate on staring carefully that day to make sure there was no mistake.
"Who knows this? Doesn't the imperial concubine have to say hello to others before hitting them? If I'm going to hit you on the head, you put on a hat to block it. Isn't this a joke?"
Concubine Zhuang feels very tired.
But he was amused by Concubine Shu's words. It was quite interesting to think about the scene.
She said softly: "I am very curious now how the imperial concubine will take action."
The imperial concubine’s moves are always unexpected.
She was defeated anyway, and now she wanted to see how the tough guy could beat him to a **** head this time.
"Who is not curious? I also want to see the excitement." Concubine Shu flicked the veil and said, "Just wait and see."
The two of them went to the imperial concubine to reply first. Seeing the people coming and going around the imperial concubine without touching the ground, they didn't bother her too much, but they became more curious.