Unless summoned, you must hold a waist badge when entering and exiting the palace. There are four types of waist badges: copper, silver, gold, and jade. The places that each waist badge can reach and the scope of activities are different. Only those with jade waist badges can Only those who are allowed to enter and leave the palace freely.
Jade is extremely precious, and ordinary people have no right to own it. There are very few jade waist tags that can freely enter and exit the palace. Even Xiao Concubine herself does not have one. However, Li Cheng, the eunuch in charge of Xiao Concubine's palace, has a jade medal. Quality waistband.
As mentioned before, Yang Guang had four sons and two daughters, of whom three sons and two daughters were all descended from Empress Xiao. Only Yang Gao was born to Xiao Concubine. Yang Guang naturally looked at Xiao Concubine differently and specially gave her eunuch Li Cheng a jade waistband. One, to facilitate going out of the palace to purchase. Otherwise, Li Cheng would not have the right to freely enter and exit the palace due to his level.
At this time, Li Cheng stood aside and waited. Li Cheng was only forty years old. He had been in the palace since he was a child. He had experienced the palace changes in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and served two emperors, Yang Jian and Yang Guang. What did Li Yuan mean by his words? Do you understand?
Without waiting for Xiao Bin's instructions, Li Cheng had already taken off his waist badge and presented it to Li Yuan with both hands: "Master Li, there is only one side of the waist badge. What do you want to do with three sides?"
At this time, those who can still stay here, whether they are palace maids or eunuchs, are undoubtedly Xiao Concubine's confidants. Their futures have been tied to Xiao Concubine. They will both prosper and suffer. Of course, Li Cheng will not hesitate.
Li Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Li needs to bring two people into the palace together."
"What kind of people are these two?"
"Li's two eleven-year-old sons!"
Many people in Luoyang City know that Li Yuan has a son named Li Xuanba. Although he is young, he is extremely powerful. Four or five mature men are usually no match for him. At this time, Li Yuan wants to take his son into the palace and fight him. Any fool can see through his ideas.
Li Cheng suppressed the excitement in his heart, nodded and said: "Since we have two children, it's easy to handle. Just leave everything to the old slave."
Li Yuan bowed to Xiao Concubine again and said: "Then please send a decree to summon His Highness King Qi to the palace."
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King Yang Jian of Qi was the second son of Yang Guang and was born to Empress Xiao. He was the same mother as the late prince Yang Zhao. He was born with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and was handsome. He was favored by his grandfather Yang Jian since he was a child, and was named the King of Yuzhang by Yang Jian. After Yang Guang ascended the throne, he was granted the title of King of Qi. In the second year of Daye, he was appointed as the governor of Yuzhou. In the third year of Daye, he was transferred to the governor of Yongzhou. At the end of the year, he was appointed as the Yin of Henan and was in charge of Luoyang affairs. Although Luoyang was only the eastern capital, Yang Guang was appointed governor of Yongzhou in the third year of Daye. Zhong Dao spent most of his time in Luoyang, and Henan Yin's importance had long surpassed that of Jing Zhao Yin. This is evident from the generous favor he showed to Yang Jian.
But Yang Jian was arrogant by nature, and the people he was close to were all villains like Qiao Lingze, Liu Qian'an, and Pei Gai. He was full of sensuality and drunkenness all day long.
In Luoyang in March, the ice and snow melted, the willows turned green, and spring was in full bloom. It was a good time to indulge in sex. Yang Jian inevitably led a group of villains to drink and have fun in the palace. The wine was Jiannan Shaochun that had been stored in the cellar for twenty years. The beauty who accompanied him was a woman from a good family who had been snatched away by force. The whole hall was in an ugly state and was unsightly.
After the death of the prince Yang Zhao, many people in the government and the public believed that Yang Jian would succeed the prince. Even Yang Jian himself thought so. But this time Yang Guang took Yang Zhao's three young sons with him during his expedition to the west. Yang Jian was not brought with him, which made Yang Jian very unhappy. He also felt a faint sense of crisis, so he drank the wine unhappily.
After only three or five glasses of light wine, Yang Jian's face was already flushed and he was getting drunk. He clapped his hands gently and said, "Gu Xin has found a beauty, so I will call her out for you to see."
As the king of Qi, how could he easily reveal his family members to others? It was just that he drank too much and couldn't help himself.
A palace maid had already helped out a young woman from behind. The woman had a voluptuous figure, a beautiful face, and a slightly bulging abdomen. She was obviously three or four months pregnant, so how could she be a new beauty?
When they saw this woman, all the gangsters were shocked, and Pei Gai even cried out: "Isn't this the princess?"
Princess Qi's surname was Wei, and she was also the daughter of an official. She passed away last year. But the eyebrows of the woman in front of her were very similar to the princess's. These people often hang out with Yang Zhen. Although they have met Concubine Wei a few times, they are unlikely to be very familiar with her.
Misidentification is also normal.
"Brother Pei really has good eyesight. Even if he misses the mark, he's still not far off!" Yang Jian laughed and said, "To tell you the truth, she is the princess's biological sister. She married into the Yuan family and now she is the lone king!"
Concubine Wei's sister was originally married to a family surnamed Yuan. Concubine Wei died of illness last year. She came to Prince Qi's Mansion to express condolences, but Yang Xian took a fancy to her and detained her in the manor. The two slept together that night. Yuan Family Love
Knowing that his daughter-in-law was in Prince Qi's palace, he dared not speak out, so he had to swallow his anger. Unexpectedly, after several fun times, the Yuan family's daughter-in-law turned out to be pregnant, and Yang Jian refused to let her go.
Such scandalous things were actually told by Yang Jian in public. Webster's face turned red with embarrassment and he suddenly felt ashamed.
Everyone present was a mean person who was good at flattering people. Qiao Ling stood up immediately and said "tsk tsk". Yang Jian was immediately unhappy and asked him what he was doing?
Qiao Ling stroked his beard and pretended to be mysterious and said: "Go back to your lord, I'm seeing you."
Yang Xian asked curiously: "Why haven't I heard you say this before?"
Qiao Ling smiled and said: "This is a matter involving heaven, how dare you show it off in front of others? I see this woman's appearance, she is so precious that she should be a queen!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone yelled, and Liu Qian'an was even more direct: "Oh, so it means that our prince is about to ascend to the throne?"
This flattery hit Yang Jian's itchy spot. He couldn't help but hug Wei Shi into his arms and laughed loudly: "There are so many beauties in the world, why did the lonely king only fall in love with her? It can be seen that it is God's will.
! Don’t worry, everyone, when the lonely king ascends the throne, I will ensure that you all enjoy the glory and wealth, and you will never be in vain!"
Everyone applauded in unison. Pei Gai said with a flattering smile: "When the prince becomes emperor, won't he use all the beauties in the world? Then he will pick up the rest and reward a few of us. I will be satisfied."
These are all lustful people, Liu Qian'an also kept saying: "Yes, yes, the best women have been selected to enter the palace."
Qiao Ling then continued: "There is also the Sixteenth Courtyard of Shanglin. I heard that all beauties are carefully selected. If I could see them just once, I would be willing to die."
Yang Jian laughed and said: "You only have so much potential! Don't even think about the women in the palace. When I become the emperor, I will take you to Shanglin Garden for three days and three nights. You can have fun as you want. As long as I
Your bodies can handle it, haha..."
This guy had obviously drunk too much, and he heard that Webster had the appearance of a queen. He was so excited that he started talking without hesitation. Qiao Lingze, Liu Qian'an and others actually echoed in unbridled laughter.
The whole hall.
Weishi is also the daughter of an official family. Her father once served as Minister of Civil Affairs, but he was obsessed with Yang Xian's power and appearance, so he did such scandalous things. Now the hall is full of obscene words,
Webster really couldn't listen anymore, so he could only twist his body and said: "Your Majesty, I am a little uncomfortable. Please leave first."
"Go ahead." Yang Jian reached out and patted her plump round buttocks twice, and said to the palace maid behind him, "Be careful and don't damage the dragon seed."
Webster bowed and hurriedly stepped back. Before he could turn around the screen, he heard someone say: "Your Majesty, someone has been sent from the palace. Please come into the palace immediately!"
Yang Xian took a sip of wine and said with a grin: "What, my father is back?"
"No, it's Empress Xiao who has invited me." The person who spoke was a young chamberlain. As he spoke, he quietly looked at the screen.
There is a figure behind the screen, and it is Webster who is hiding there and eavesdropping.
Speaking of which, Yang Jian was a few years older than Xiao Bi, but he had to call her "mother concubine" when they met. Therefore, he was quite reluctant to meet her. He frowned and asked, "What does Xiao Bi have to do with the lonely king?"
The little chamberlain shook his head and said, "I don't know. The visitor only left a few words and left. He said that if the prince doesn't go now, don't regret it in the future."
"Who is so bold and dares to be so rude to the prince!" Qiao Ling had already taken action.
However, Yang Jian knew that Xiao Concubine was favored by Yang Guang because she gave birth to a little prince. If she gossiped in front of Yang Guang, she would ruin his fight for the heirloom, so he waved his hand and said: "The queen is summoned.
How dare you not go? Prepare a car!"
Wei Shi listened clearly from behind the screen, and felt flustered. He always felt that something would happen if Yang Jian went there. He hesitated again and again, and walked out from behind the screen, trying to call Yang Jian, but Yang Jian was nowhere to be seen.
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Yang Jian brought a group of followers and arrived at Zetian Gate, but was stopped by the palace gate guards and only allowed him to enter the palace. This was the rule in the palace, and Yang Jian did not have any doubts, so he showed his badge.
Asked: "Is there anyone else who has been summoned to the palace?"
After receiving a negative answer from the guards, Yang Jian felt relieved and entered the palace with great swagger. Little did he know that Li Yuan had a jade belt and did not need to go to Zetianmen at all. Although Yang Jian was a prince, he only held pure
The golden waist card is not a jade waist card for free entry and exit. With the golden waist card, you can go to most places in the palace, except for the concubines' bedrooms, which are not allowed to enter without permission, and you must enter from Zetian Gate.
palace.
However, after Yang Jian entered the palace, there were no obstacles along the way. Who doesn't know King Qi? What's more, he is the one with the highest claim to inherit the throne. Who would be too idle to stop him and question him carefully?
Xiao Concubine's palace was extremely gorgeous, surrounded by colorful brocade curtains. From time to time, young and pretty maids bowed to him, making Yang Jian feel a little elated, as if he was already sitting on the emperor's throne.
"My servant has seen the prince." As soon as Yang Jian entered the palace, two young maids came to greet her. "The queen is taking a bath, please wait here for a moment."
Yang Jian was stunned. Xiao Concubine summoned him, but he was taking a bath. What did this mean? He had just drank some wine, and his mind was a little slow, but he couldn't figure it out for the moment. This was his first time to come to Xiao Concubine's palace.
, couldn't help but look around. I saw a row of bead curtains hanging in the middle of the palace, and the sound of gurgling water came from behind the bead curtain. I think Xiao Concubine must be taking a bath behind the bead curtain. Look around you, the two little palace ladies are not