"Why did Brother Eleven climb to the bridge? If he was alone there, he wouldn't have done such a dangerous thing. But if there were people around him, why wouldn't the people around him save him when he fell?" Lan
Qi couldn't help but express her doubts. When she saw Xuan Ye frowning and looking at her, she felt convinced and told Xuan Ye everything that Yinzhen said.
There were a lot of people involved in this circle. Yinzhen left the bunch of ribbons with his mother. Lan Qi showed it to Xuan Ye. Even the emperor recognized it: "This is something Yinzhen wears. It is unique in style."
, I once asked him where he came from."
Lan Qi said: "The prince said that when he saw it, he thought it was some kind of young eunuch, and he was so frightened that he ran away immediately. Later he found out that it was Brother Eleven. I thought that if the prince had seen it at that time, he would have seen clearly the eunuch floating in the water.
He is a younger brother, so he should be able to call for help. From the time when Yinzhen bumped into the prince, to later picking up Brother Eleven and sending him back to Yikun Palace, it took nearly two hours, think about it..."
Speaking of Yi Fei crying that her son died so tragically, Lan Qi didn't think she was exaggerating. She just thought about how Brother Eleven was unconscious in the water. Even if he had a little bit of consciousness, he couldn't save himself or call for help. Then
The fear of waiting for life to disappear was the child's last memory of this world. Fortunately, she died in an instant, leaving no trace of resentment.
Thinking of her child, Lan Qi couldn't help but burst into tears and couldn't speak. Xuan Ye hurriedly took her hand and said, "I won't talk to you these days because I'm afraid that you will think of Yin Zuo and I will feel bad if you cry."
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Lan Qi nodded and choked with sobs: "Don't blame Concubine Yi for being so entangled. No matter how bad she is, she will always be pitiful without her flesh and blood."
Xuan Ye said: "Yinyu is not my flesh and blood, and I feel heartbroken. I don't expect her to take care of the overall situation like you do, but she really went too far."
"Your Majesty, please be more tolerant." Lan Qi's emotions gradually calmed down and she asked Xuan Ye, "I have only seen the appearance of Brother Eleven after he was encased. Before that, did the Emperor ask someone to examine the child's body?"
"After checking, except for the wound on his forehead that was suspected of hitting the stone pier, there is no scar, and there is no strange thing left on his body. Judging from the situation, he probably fell by himself and died in an accident."
Ye looked solemn and sighed, "But Yinzhen should have been with Yinzhen that night, but he denied it. These days are weird and weird. I really find it strange."
Lan Qi asked: "The emperor has not asked Brother Jiu?"
Xuan Ye nodded: "He is so strange, how can I ask? If he were your son, I could still discuss it with you, but like Concubine Yi, if I told her that Yinzhen might be hiding something, she wouldn't jump up and get weird first
Am I stupid and wronged her son?"
"Then do you want me to ask Mr. Jue Chan?" Lan Qi said, "You said that someone saw the ninth elder brother and the eleventh elder brother together, but only the eleventh elder brother went to Yanxi Palace that night. Jue Chan
Zen nobleman turned back immediately after seeing Brother Eleven away. If it was Brother Ninth who was with Brother Eleven outside the door, it would make sense."
Xuan Ye's eyes were cold and helpless: "If Yin Yu died in an accident, involving so many people and going through such a big circle, what result would I get?"
Lan Qi didn't know what Xuan Ye meant, so the emperor said: "Yin Yu may have died very easily, but what was left to me was the distrust of father, son and brothers, and the inconsideration of the concubines in the harem. His death made me see this more clearly."
The warmth and warmth of human relationships in the Forbidden City."
"Your Majesty said that, it's really pitiful." Lan Qi smiled indifferently, "But that's how it is in the Forbidden City. Human kindness, indifference, and cruelty are not just available now. They have always been filled in every corner, don't you think?
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Xuan Ye smiled bitterly: "I can't help you see a more peaceful and peaceful palace."
Lan Qi shook her head, dispelling the indifference on her face, and gave a heartwarming smile, saying, "That's why I cherish the present."
"There should never be any changes between us. I will not leave you for another woman. It's okay for you to be jealous, but you can't really take it seriously. I am destined to owe you everything in my life, so you should be more tolerant."
Xuan Ye was moved, his eyes were slightly red, and he said affectionately, "We don't want to be born in an emperor's family in the next life. I will be with you for the rest of my life."
Lan Qi's heart trembled. Before she could be moved, she smiled and said, "A pair of people for life is a poem by Nalan Rongruo. Why did the emperor suddenly think of this sentence?"
Xuan Ye smiled: "When you mentioned the Jue Chan clan, I thought of Nalan Rongruo, so I just said it casually."
Lan Qi smiled sweetly: "It turns out that the emperor said it casually. It can be seen that his affection for my concubine is always spoken casually to coax people."
Xuan Ye ignored her, but he didn't know that Lan Qi's coquettish words were deliberately diverting the topic. When the emperor mentioned the Jue Chan family, he thought of Nalan Rongruo. There was something awkward about it that couldn't be mentioned. Lan Qi didn't want to follow that topic.
He went down and deliberately joked a few words to make Xuan Ye happy, and then said: "Since I know that the emperor does not doubt the prince too much, I don't worry about Yinzhen being misunderstood by you. There is always an explanation for this matter. I will think about it later."
Go and ask the noble Jue Chan. If she also sees the ninth elder brother and the eleventh elder brother together, you must make up your mind to ask the ninth elder brother and untie the knot in your heart."
Xuan Ye was relieved: "I'm waiting for your news." Lan Qi agreed, but Xuan Ye suddenly said, "What if it's the prince? I don't dare to think about it anymore, so I don't dare to check... How ridiculous is he going to do?
The situation?"
Lan Qi hurriedly comforted the emperor: "The prince may not be really ridiculous, but there are many people who want him to be ridiculous. I hope this incident has nothing to do with the prince. Since the incident with the secret nobleman, the prince has always performed to your satisfaction. The emperor himself said to the concubine
Yes, the prince is always unhappy sometimes, and there is nothing wrong with him wanting to relax alone."
Xuan Ye was very tired and said heartbrokenly: "It would be great if he had the upbringing of his mother."
In the next few days, except for the morning court, the emperor spent all his time in Yonghe Palace to recuperate, and the memorials were moved there for review. It was really uncomfortable if the dragon body was in disharmony. Although people outside said that the emperor was avoiding Concubine Yi, the emperor recovered.
After the spirit, she immediately moved back to the Qianqing Palace. Concubine Yi followed her to the Qianqing Palace to entangle her, still wanting to seek justice for her son.
From the initial sympathy and pity, to the later impatience, and now seeing that Concubine Yi is still persevering in seeking the truth for her son's death, those who know about it in the palace gradually admire Concubine Yi. Those who don't know, or like Min
Chang Zai regarded the truth and the royal family's perfunctory claims as rumors. She still doesn't know why Brother Eleven disappeared, and thinks that Concubine Yi used the death of her son to gain favor in front of the emperor.
It can be seen that in this world, sometimes rumors have nothing to do with wise people or stupid people. Only when the truth comes to light can the rumors be truly dispelled.
After the emperor left Qianqing Palace, Lan Qi spent a day inviting her sisters to have a gathering at Yonghe Palace. It happened to be the time when people from various places were sending tributes near the end of the year. Although Lan Qi didn't recognize many ministers and even local officials, she existed like a "legend" In the Forbidden City, it was inevitable that she would receive many things as filial gifts from officials. Every year, she would list all the things she received and present the list to Xuan Ye. She would keep whatever Xuan Ye asked her to keep, as she felt it was inappropriate. Yes, it will be returned in the name of the emperor.
And those officials have also learned the lesson. I don't know what happened to other palaces. Nowadays, those who respect Yonghe Palace all choose interesting, fresh but inexpensive things. Compared with gold, silver and jade, they are indeed more popular with Concubine De. Xuan Ye looked at it If they were worthless, let her keep them.
On this day, Lan Qi invited the sisters here to share some of the things she got one after another with everyone. She has always been frugal, and the things in the palace can only go in and out. Sooner or later, Yonghe Palace will not be able to let go, so naturally she is happy to do some favors.
Due to the trouble caused by Brother Eleven, the palace has been dull for a while. Now it happens that Yuqing Palace is used to add another grandson, and finally some of the haze is swept away. After all, the relationship between the people in the East Sixth Palace and Yi Fei However, the politeness on the face was worse than when the sixth elder brother was gone, and each of them was extremely sad.
Sitting and talking, the afternoon passed without realizing it. When everyone was about to leave, Lan Qi left Jue Chan behind and said: "Thirty-four grows up too fast. Clothes are wasted if they can't be worn. Such good materials are given to others." I can’t bear to part with you, please teach me how to change it.”
Jue Chan smiled and said, "Brother Huang's clothes have to be changed before he can wear them. Aren't you afraid that the thirteenth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother will be unhappy?"
Lan Qi smiled: "They are all made from high-quality materials. There are not many horses in the country. What should they be unhappy about? It is not good to waste things. The gold and silver mountains will also be eaten up."
When the two of them went inside, they found that several pieces of clothing had been laid out on the kang. Master Juechan stepped forward and touched a few handfuls, tut-tutting: "Your Majesty is right, it is indeed a rare and good material. I have seen it before at Mingzhu Mansion." His old lady has a coat like this. She said it was a reward from the palace, but it was only enough to make a jacket for her."
Lan Qi saw that she mentioned the past events so naturally, so she also smiled and said: "I heard from the emperor that Lord Mingzhu seems to have instructed Lord Mingzhu to pay attention to the eldest grandson. In the future of Mingzhu Mansion, Lord Rong Ruo's son will probably inherit the family business."
Mrs. Juechan's eyes lit up and she didn't believe it, but she was obviously very happy and said, "It would be great if that were the case. I'm sorry for their orphans and widows. I heard before that the family seems to have been separated."
Lan Qi smiled and said: "Although we Manchus have to divide their families every generation, we still have to wait until the previous generation's head is gone. The Mingzhu Mansion has not been divided yet. Since the Emperor has given this instruction to Lord Mingzhu, I want Rongruo's heirs to I will not be mistreated or bullied, after all I am the eldest son of the eldest son."
Noble Jue Chan held up the clothes to compare the sizes, and said lightly: "Thank you for your kindness in telling me."
Lan Qi smiled: "It's best that we don't owe each other anything when we come and go. Can you also tell me something?"
Mrs. Juechan's heart trembled, but she smiled on her face and said, "The queen is here to ask after all."
However, on the same day, after the eighth elder brother was busy with the simple tasks assigned to him by the emperor in the court, he went to the study and then returned to the Qianqing Palace, waiting for his father to ask for an audience in his spare time. Eunuch Liang passed the message inside. , the emperor immediately agreed, and met with Yinhu in Nuange. He didn’t want his son to come in and salute but not get up. Instead, he bowed his head deeply and said: "Emperor Ama, I have something to say about the death of my eleventh brother. I beg you." Please forgive Yinzhen."