201 Wearing the Crown for You with My Hands5000 words
The imperial doctor arrived in a hurry, and the concubines Rong and Duan were scattered outside. They thought Lan Qi was feeling better, so they came to the house to have some fun with her. Who knew that if she just said a few words and made some noise, she would feel uncomfortable.
At that time, she looked pale and sweaty, but she was not pretending to be weak. Fortunately, this time it was a false alarm, and both the pregnant woman and the fetus were fine.
"Your Majesty, you are very weak. Please rest in bed before the first lunar month. There is no other way to do this, and you will have to endure hardship for several months." Outside the tent, the imperial doctor repeatedly said those helpless words.
I also said before that some pregnant women lie in bed from the beginning to the time of delivery. Everyone's body constitution is different, and each time is different. Lan Qi has been serving Cining Palace every day for many years, and it is harder than the palace maids. The imperial doctor said these things and he does not agree.
I dare to tell the Empress Dowager, but Concubine De is in good health, but she did get sick from exhaustion.
"Go and tell the Empress Dowager that I'm fine. Anyway, the child is here fine. If there comes a day when we are not destined to be together, I won't let anyone embarrass you. Now you just report the good news or not."
Worry, don’t let the old man worry.”
Lan Qi ordered like this, and the imperial doctor repeatedly said yes. Not long after leaving, Concubine Rong came in alone and said that she was afraid that there would be too many people.
In this sentence, Concubine Rong said more bluntly: "You have been through many hardships during this pregnancy. First you fell ill, and then you were drugged. Don't blame your sister for hurting you by speaking harshly, but I really think it's better for you not to give up. This way
If you go down and torture your body, the child... may not be good after birth. If you are determined not to want it, it is still too late. Why don't you discuss it with the emperor?"
Lan Qi's eyes were moist when she heard that. She knew that Concubine Rong would not say such heartfelt words to others easily. She had never felt at ease in her heart, but she still stubbornly wiped away her tears and said with a smile: "Sister, think about it, how many people are looking forward to it outside."
Is it not good for me? They must wish I had lost the child. There are so many happy things in front of the emperor, but the tragedy for me and the child has happened. The emperor must be so uncomfortable. Maybe those ministers will also take the opportunity to say unpleasant things. In fact, I
It's hard work, but day by day, my feelings for this child are getting deeper and deeper. June will be here in the blink of an eye. Even if it's earlier, I won't be afraid. I will protect him well."
Hearing these words, Concubine Rong burst into tears, but seeing Lan Qi's determination, she tried to laugh and coax her: "We don't dare to bother you all the time. If you get bored, just call Huan Chun to come to us. Take good care of yourself."
, just live it properly and show it to those people."
Lan Qi coquettishly said: "Sister, go and call Sister Duanbi and Sister Bu back. I don't feel any discomfort now. It's only now that you are gone that I feel desolate. Please stay with me for a while and I'll fall asleep if I'm tired."
, don’t be angry either.”
Concubine Rong agreed wholeheartedly and brought back the people she had left. She was coaxing Lan Qi like stars holding the moon. She would be in good spirits when she was in a good mood. The Empress Dowager also sent someone to ask them to please take care of her.
Knowing that Lan Qi was afraid of loneliness and being deserted, it would be better to have more people to talk to instead of being depressed and getting sick.
At this time, in the adjacent Chengqian Palace, Concubine Tong also heard from Qinglian that the Yonghe Palace suddenly announced the imperial doctor. She usually has two scheduled times in the morning and evening, but suddenly looking for her in the middle of the day must be bad. She has lost her children one after another, and pregnant women know best.
I couldn't stand the trouble, so I just said to myself: "How can it still be okay after all the trouble?"
But there was laughter from time to time in the palace, and Mrs. Tong and Si Age were having a good time. Yinzhen knew that Mrs. Tong was her grandmother, and she was so happy with her coquettish and playful ways. Mrs. Tong seemed to have forgotten that this grandson was not her daughter’s biological child. Listening to Si Age
Calling her grandma one after another, with a smile as bright as a flower, Concubine Tong looked on from the side. Apart from being happy, she couldn't help but feel sad when she thought about the canonization ceremony of the ten-odd queens.
Only after the little guy's face was red and sweaty from playing, the wet nurse came to take away the fourth brother. Mrs. Tong looked back and saw her daughter was lost in thought. She straightened her clothes and sat down. She asked with a smile: "Ms., are you tired from getting up too early in the morning?"
Are you feeling down right now?"
But Concubine Tong didn't answer the question and said: "Eniang has eaten in the palace before leaving. I'll just let the front man know. In the next few days, I will be consecrating the imperial concubine, and Eniang can't come in to have a look. I'll have a glass of wine later."
, I’m quite happy for once.”
Mrs. Tong quickly congratulated her daughter on being crowned the imperial concubine. It could be seen that her daughter was frowning and she did not dare to be too happy. She asked her softly: "Is your Majesty unhappy?"
Qinglian took the palace maid away and left the mother and daughter talking. Seeing that there was no one else around, Concubine Tong said sadly: "Eniang, tell me, does the emperor dislike me for not giving birth to a boy and a half girl, so he doesn't give me a wife?"
No matter how noble the imperial concubine is, she is still a concubine. Or am I not virtuous and smart enough to be a queen? "
Mrs. Tong had no choice but to comfort her daughter: "Queen Niu Hulu is still a crown prince who was adopted after being canonized, but you have raised Si Age so well over the years. Why do you think it is because of this? I also asked you, Amma,
He said that the emperor did not want to establish a queen. To put it mildly, even if the most favored one was recommended to be the queen, even if the civil and military officials in the court agreed, he would not have the intention to establish a queen. It is not that you are not worthy of being the queen, but if you are the emperor, he will not be the queen.
I don’t want to have a queen either. My dear, listen to me, looking at the situation of the first two queens, it’s really boring to live in Kunning Palace. You are the most noble woman in the Qing Dynasty after all, aren’t you?”
Concubine Tong smiled bitterly: "The most noble woman in the Qing Dynasty is in Cining Palace, who am I?" Her eyes were heavy, but hope gradually emerged from the gloom. She reached out to her mother and said, "Mother, you gave birth to us.
Brothers and sisters, my health is so good. I am your daughter, why can’t I give birth? Mother, please help your daughter. I have taken good care of my health over the years. I have fewer days when I get angry and I eat well.
It's also light. The imperial doctor came to ask for Ping'an pulse a few days ago and said that I was taking good care of myself. Mom, could you ask Ama to give me the medicine to induce pregnancy? I want to try again. Maybe I was too young to survive before.
The more I like Yinzhen now, the more I want to have a child of my own. I am still so young, and the emperor treats me well, so why can’t I have one?"
Mrs. Tong did not dare to refuse her daughter, but just said perfunctorily: "I will tell you Ama, he must also hope that the queen can have her own child, but next year..."
Speaking of the coming year, Concubine Tong suddenly remembered that her sister was going to enter the palace, and couldn't help but sneer: "It seems that Ama wants to learn from Niu Hulu. If the sister cannot be born, the next life will be the next one, right? Ama sent her here just for the sake of it."
If you replace me, I won’t be able to win glory for my family, right?”
"My Majesty, please don't think so wildly." Madam Tong, with a nervous look on her face, coaxed her daughter, "You are now an imperial concubine. What can replace you? Who can replace you? My Majesty, you have such thoughts, and it is hard to be depressed and unhappy even if it hurts your body.
If you’re pregnant, don’t worry, I’ll have someone give you birth control pills when you get back, and if you take them for a year and a half, there will definitely be good news.”
Only then did Concubine Tong calm down, but she still said unconvinced: "Eniang, go back and tell your sister that she will go back to the palace and earn her own reputation. I won't help her, and don't be arrogant in front of others just because she is my sister. Tell her."
The fate of the Guo Luo Luo family's sister should be left to her own good. I am not as generous as the Niu Hulu family and can push my man to my own sister. I can't compete with others even if I want to."
Mrs. Tong quickly agreed, not daring to make her daughter excited anymore. Afterwards, she ate with her, coaxed her fourth brother for a while, and left the palace early.
Two days later, the imperial decree for the canonization of the imperial concubine was issued, and the canonization ceremony was scheduled to be held on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month. At that time, the six palaces would be sealed, and the imperial edicts were passed to the harem one after another. In addition to Concubine Wen being promoted to noble concubine, the position of the fourth concubine was finally finalized.
With the number set, concubines Hui from Changchun Palace, Yi from Yikun Palace, De from Yonghe Palace, and Rong from Jingyang Palace were promoted to concubines. Chang Zai, Dai Jia, was promoted to nobles, and several others agreed to Chang Zai.
As the tide rose, all boats rose, and several nobles, such as Duan, Xi, and Bu, received generous rewards even though they were not granted titles by the Jin Dynasty. In short, everyone was very happy and waited to watch the excitement on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month.
In the Yonghe Palace, Lan Qi could not get out of bed, so Huan Chun kowtowed to his master to receive the edict. When the golden imperial edict was delivered to him, Yin Zuo was leaning against his mother, watching with interest. He took it over and opened it with a huff, half rolled on the
After falling to the ground, Huan Chun said anxiously: "Brother Six, be good, this is not a toy, can I give you something else to play with?"
Lan Qi just watched with a smile. Not long after, Huan Chun summoned the people in the palace to congratulate his master. When he heard them calling her Concubine De, she felt in a trance. That day, she ascended the throne in the east side hall of Zhongcui Palace and accepted the congratulations of Huan Chun and others.
When I bow down, the sound of the crow is always heard. By the Lantern Festival of the first lunar month, it will be seven years.
Seven years seemed like a long time, but it took her a shorter time than anyone else in the palace to transform from a palace maid to a concubine. The dignity of her position was the glory of her body, and this glory was filled with everything.
Xuan Ye's thoughts, Xuan Ye told her that you can't do extraordinary things for the sake of beauty, but in the end he still did too many extraordinary things selfishly.
In the evening of that day, when Lan Qi was taking a nap, she heard someone talking outside while half asleep. She thought it was the concubines coming to see her, and wanted to pretend to be asleep and tease them. But then she heard the familiar footsteps again, and after a while she heard Xuan Xuan's voice.
Ye is asking: "Does she often sleep like this? If she sleeps now, what should she do at night? She doesn't go out and walk around. Is she not able to sleep well at night?"
When Huan Chun responded, Lan Qi felt Xuan Ye caressing her cheek. She couldn't help it anymore and opened her eyes to smile. Xuan Ye was startled by her and asked distressedly: "Am I making a noise?"
Have you woken up? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"
Sitting up with Lan Qi in his arms, Huan Chun and others retreated knowingly. Xuan Ye smelled the strong smell of medicine on her body and felt heavy in his heart before he said, "If you really can't stand it..."
But I heard Lan Qi say happily: "Yesterday the Queen Mother came to see me, and I made a bet with the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother said that the baby will still be a boy, but I thought it was a little princess. If it is a little princess then, the Queen Mother will
I have to lose five hundred taels of silver to my concubine. I really hope that my little girl will be born soon so that I can earn money for my mother-in-law."
Seeing her like this, Xuan Ye didn't want to say anything to disappoint her anymore, he just smiled and scolded: "You are getting more and more ridiculous, and even the emperor is cheating? If you are short of money, just tell me, and you must make it known to everyone.
Are you greedy and stingy?"
Lan Qi just giggled and said unconvinced: "How can I be greedy for money? I just accepted the imperial edict today. How many people came to congratulate me and ask for rewards. The money that Keke Baba saved in a year was given away in the blink of an eye. Just waiting
In the year when I take the title of concubine, I can save an extra hundred taels of silver."
Xuan Ye didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and immediately called someone in. Lan Qi thought he was about to leave, but she saw Eunuch Li coming in with a big red lacquer plate, and a gorgeous court crown sitting firmly on the golden silk satin.
Xuan Ye asked Eunuch Li to hold it up to Lan Qi. It was the imperial concubine's winter sable-smeared crown, with two floors on top, one east bead on each side, decorated with a golden phoenix, nine east beads on each side, and a cat's eye stone on top.
, decorated with five golden phoenixes around it, seven east pearls each, one hundred and eighty-eight Zhai tail pearls, a lapis lazuli knot with a gold title in the middle, another east pearl, four pearls, and coral at the end.
The crown of the imperial concubine was indeed more gorgeous and grand than that of the concubine. Lan Qi reached out to touch it and held it up a little. The heavy weight made her smile. She was in bed and had not yet combed her hair. Huan Chun took the hairpin and gave it a few strokes.
After wrapping the mistress's green hair on her head, Xuan Ye put on the imperial crown with his own hands. Huan Chun held the mirror again, and Lv Zhu and others lit candles, which illuminated the dim dusk like daylight at noon. Lan Qi looked at the reflection in the mirror.
He turned to Xuan Ye and pouted: "I really should gain weight. Wearing such a big crown makes me look even smaller."
"It's better to be fatter." Xuan Ye stared at her gently, ignoring Huanchun and others, and said softly, "I like your soft body. When you give birth to this child, you can eat fatter and wear better clothes."
If the size is not wider, I will deduct your age."
Lan Qi smiled so much that she fell into his arms, but the crown was too grand, making it inconvenient for the two of them to get close. Xuan Ye carefully took it off for her, took off the hairpin and put down the hair full of black hair, and said with a smile: "What about the canonization ceremony?"
One day, you have the imperial concubine and the noble concubine above you. I can't be partial to you, so I came here early today. This crown was specially made by my order. The Dongzhu pearls used are the best tributes from this year. From the summer
From the moment I told you that I would become a concubine, I have prepared it for you. No matter what, I have to put it on you for the first time with my own hands."
"How can I be so virtuous as a concubine?" Lan Qi was so happy that she didn't know how to be grateful, but Xuan Ye was full of love and affection that wanted to put her in his eyes, smiling gently, "How can I be so virtuous? Because you are Wu Yalan
Qi."
Lan Qi's eyes were sparkling, with tears faintly visible, and she smiled and said, "Did the Emperor say the same thing to the Imperial Concubine?"
Xuan Ye was angry, pinched her cheek and said, "No wonder you smell sour when you enter the door, you jealous person."
"The emperor is talking nonsense, that's the smell of medicine, those medicines are bitter and sour..."
With gentle words and laughter, Xuan Ye stayed in Yonghe Palace that night. Naturally, he just carefully accompanied his beloved to sleep peacefully. The two talked and did not have any intimacy.
In the blink of an eye, on the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, the minister arrived at the Yonghe Palace with the star on his forehead, and the Jin Dynasty named Wu Ya, the concubine of De, as the concubine of De.
Lan Qi was dressed in makeup, wearing a heavy court crown, and a golden court dress. With Huan Chun's support, she knelt down and listened to the imperial edict. She only listened to Master E Xingge reciting the text in the book: "I only want to treat the root of the family and bring prosperity to the Sixth Palace."
The position should be within the family, and the sages with the four virtues should be prepared. The steadfastness and respect will last for a long time in the boudoir. Use them in ascending order..."
She was a concubine in eighteen years and a concubine in twenty years. Wu Yalanqi, a palace maid who was born in a wealthy family, occupied all the glory of the harem. While the emperor gave her honor, he also took good care of everything about her. He knew that he could not come to see her today.
He came here early to put the crown on her with his own hands. They were both of the same mind, and they were all in this trivial matter. One did her best to take care of him, gave birth to children for him, and respected him, and the other loved her wholeheartedly.
, to shield her from all wind and rain.
After reciting the complicated text, Lan Qi gave a grand ceremony with the support of Huan Chun and others. The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager had already made a decree. In view of her weak body, she was exempted from all subsequent etiquette. The lively and complicated ceremonies in the palaces outside would still take most of the day.
, the Yonghe Palace became quiet early, and it only became lively for a while when the concubines and nobles came to congratulate and salute. But she had already taken off her court crown and robe early, and accepted the congratulations from everyone through the screen, and everyone also
I didn't dare to disturb them too much, and they dispersed soon after.
The adjacent Chengqian Palace is naturally a different sight than the Yonghe Palace. The imperial concubine braced herself to cope with all the etiquette and entertainment. When the sensuality retreated, she was sitting alone in the main hall wearing a bright yellow court dress. Qinglian came in and asked her when she was going to change clothes.
But the imperial concubine said in a daze: "Qinglian, look at my outfit. Have you seen the canonization ceremony of Queen Niu Hulu? Take a look. At first glance, don't they look alike?"
Qinglian nodded and said: "There is only a slight difference between the empress's court dress and the royal concubine's court dress. Although the empress is now the emperor's concubine, she is the empress, so naturally she looks more similar. There are some things that I shouldn't say, but I, this slave,
I sincerely advise your Majesty to be more open-minded. You are the most noble woman in the palace. If the Emperor wants to have a queen in the future, who else will he choose besides you? Your Majesty, why not take good care of yourself? The pregnancy-inducing medicine sent by Madam is not available today.
You still have time to eat, but you can’t do it intermittently.”
The imperial concubine looked at her sadly and asked coldly: "Did you also go back to Cining Palace to report the matter about me taking the pregnancy pill?"
Qinglian hurriedly knelt down, "I dare not hide it from your Majesty. I did report it to Cining Palace. Your Majesty knows it, and I can't help myself."
The imperial concubine smiled bitterly: "I don't blame you."
Qinglian added: "But the Empress Dowager did not ask the slaves not to let you eat. Although the slaves have reported your current situation from time to time over the years, the Empress Dowager has never interfered with anything in Chengqian Palace. It is not so much the Empress Dowager.
I no longer restrain you. It is better to say that you are becoming more stable and decent, so that the Empress Dowager can rest assured. This time you are going to take pregnancy pills. I feel that the Empress Dowager has not given any instructions, and she must also hope that the Empress Dowager can give birth to herself.
Your heir, please don’t be discouraged.”
"The Empress Dowager, are you at ease with me?" The imperial concubine didn't quite believe it. She shook her head and said, "How can you be at ease? They have never liked me. Only the Emperor is good to me."
As soon as he finished speaking, the gate of Chengqian Palace opened, and there were announcements all the way outside that the emperor had arrived. The imperial concubine stood up suddenly, with a smile finally on her sad face. She quickly pushed Qinglian and said, "Get ready for tea. The emperor has been busy all day and is tired."