"Wearing my son-in-law's clothes, I walked around the well three times to the left and walked away with the auspicious shadow." [Natural History·Volume 10]
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It's almost dawn, the morning dew is cool, and the surroundings are immersed in the last moment of silence before sunrise.
There has been no major construction work in Weiyang Palace in recent years, but small construction work has continued, and many functional and political palaces have been gradually renovated, as well as the palace in the Yeting Palace where the concubines lived.
However, limited by various human, material and financial resources, the real overhaul of Weiyang Palace is far from being put on the schedule. Although many buildings in the Forbidden City have been renovated and have begun to look brand new, in some remote corners, there are still
Because we were unable to take care of the relics of the old era at the moment, many places just locked the palace doors.
On the east side of Jiaofang Hall, not far from Yongxiang, there is a small hall that is abandoned, with ruins and ruins. Irregular bluestone bricks are spread on the open space, giving off a faint light in the night. Because the palace is nearby
Where people wash their clothes, palace residents often go to the well in the corner of the abandoned small hall to draw water. Therefore, although the small hall is deserted and no one is there, the palace lock is always open.
At this time, the cockcrow has just passed, and the sky is covered with gray. The sun will rise soon. But at this time, there are two figures moving slowly by the well in the small hall.
One of them had a bloated figure and was wearing a man's clothes, but there was a delicate pearl earring hanging from his earlobe. Supporting this 'man' was the most powerful confidant around the queen, Chang Yu.
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In this early morning when the rooster crows and dawns, the cool breeze in the morning makes people shiver. It would be extremely weird for others to see a man and a woman circling the well from left to right.
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After a moment, the 'man' opened his mouth to speak, and the voice was clearly the voice of Empress Dong: "How long do we have to go?" She was already a little impatient, risking not only being discovered, but also risking physical discomfort. If it didn't work in the end...
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"What I heard was that you had to go around the well three times before you left." Changyu said, her body trembling slightly. She didn't know whether it was because of the cold dew in the early morning, or because she was guilty of being a thief, and she heard that the queen
Feeling impatient, she said as if to cheer herself up: "Last time, they said that women who had given birth should always be on their side, so that they could have good luck. Later, when Du Shi and the others came along, didn't His Highness show signs immediately? This time they
I must not be lying, there are many people who have efficacious experiences..."
This is another 'secret method' that Chang Yu learned from the wizards and goddesses in the shops. It is said that pregnant people only need to walk three times around the well from left to right on Pingdan, and then reflect the figure in the water. This continues for a period of time.
Then she could give birth to a boy. If it was just this request, Empress Dong was not afraid of anything. She just walked three times around the well at dawn. The emperor often got up in the morning to play Wuqinxi, and even advised her to walk more after becoming pregnant.
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However, there is a very dangerous necessary condition, which is to wear the husband's clothes when doing this.
If it is just a common family, it would be okay to let the wife wear the clothes of the head of the family for a while in order to have a boy, but if it is copied in a high-end palace that pays attention to the etiquette system, such as the imperial palace, this matter is not trivial.
Even though Empress Dong was only wearing the old clothes worn by the emperor in his leisure time and not the royal robes worn by the emperor, if someone saw this, the harm would be almost as harmful as the crime the Song family had committed. Empress Dong was a cautious person.
A cautious person, she would not have considered this method before, but because the recent situation in the foreign country had reached her ears, she really felt a little bad.
Her father rejected dissidents and thought that no one in the court could resist his power, but Empress Dong felt that the fire was cooking oil, and the Dong family would be even more unrest in the future. The role of giving birth to the eldest son at this time was very obvious, and the legitimate son was
This is her only way for the eldest son to consolidate her position with the Dong family in one fell swoop so that she can have more room for change in the future.
Therefore, after offering the Du family to the emperor to confirm her favor, Empress Dong had no choice but to obey Chang Yu's arrangements and marched in danger.
I hope God can still give me good luck this time.
Empress Dong walked leisurely for the last lap. At Chang Yu's reminder, she leaned forward slightly and saw a vague shadow in the well water. The shadow looked like a man but not a woman. It looked like both herself and the emperor.
Maybe this is the 'Auspicious Shadow'? She thought like this and was about to turn around and leave when she suddenly heard the creak of the dilapidated palace door on the other side. Empress Dong was startled. She wanted to look back to see what was going on, but was stopped by
Chang Yu held his wrist tightly: "You can't look back, you can't look back, otherwise it won't be effective."
These words persuaded Empress Dong, but she was still worried and said to Chang Yu: "Then you go back and see!"
Chang Yu then looked back, but all she saw was that the door leading to Yongxiang was shaking slightly, and a green skirt flashed past the door.
Returning to Jiaofang Hall, Empress Dong, who learned of the situation, ordered someone to take down Changyu, slapped her severely, and said angrily: "What a great idea you came up with! Don't look back and don't let anyone know about it. I really don't know how to believe it."
I've said nothing to you!" She was extremely scared and regretful now, but now that the matter had been done, she had to find a way to undo it, so she ordered someone to beat Chang Yu a few more times, and then ordered: "Only for you today.
You must find her! Otherwise, just wait for me!"
Chang Yu went down in a hurry. She wanted to rush to Yongxiang to identify the owner of the cyan skirt and solve the hidden danger before the news spread!
Feng Fangnu was so frightened that she hid in her room. She still hasn't recovered from the shock. She thought she saw Chang Yu next to the queen having a private tryst with another man, but she was secretly there.
After paying attention for a while, I saw that the 'man' was undoubtedly the current queen.
But why does the queen come here at this time? She is still wearing the old clothes worn by the emperor...
Feng Fangnu realized the seriousness of the matter when she thought of this. She didn't expect to encounter such a thing just three days after arriving here. It was such a coincidence! She packed up casually and opened the door to return to Yuanluan Palace.
Inform Fugui about the matter.
"The Queen has a piece of jade that is missing. I think it got mixed into the laundry yesterday. Please come out and stand still. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the jade, just tell them. If you deliberately conceal it... hmph!"
Chang Yu's voice suddenly came from the courtyard outside. Feng Fangnu knew something was wrong, but she didn't expect them to come to the door so quickly. She was so anxious in the room that she didn't know what to do.
"Who hasn't come out yet?" The voice in the courtyard became shriller.
Someone timidly said: "Yuan, the Cai Nu from Yuan Luan Palace is still inside."
Feng Fangnu heard Yongxiang Lingcheng, who had a good relationship with Fu Guiren, smiling apologetically: "I'm afraid Chang Yu has misunderstood. The clothes washed here are all the clothes of the palace slaves. How can such sinful slaves wash the queen's clothes?"
?His Royal Highness’s jade mother-in-law is missing. Why not look for it elsewhere? How can you find it here..."
"I came here just because I couldn't find it anywhere else!" Chang Yu didn't give Ling Cheng any face. She probably knew something about it. After carefully asking about the whereabouts of the palace people present and observing their demeanor and clothing, she was convinced that she was going to find him.
The person in question is Feng Fangnu who has not yet come out.
Chang Ou originally thought that he was just an ordinary palace servant, so he could just be dismissed as he pleased. As the lowest level in the palace, no one would care about him even if he died.
But the other party seemed to be the Cai Nv from Yuan Luan Palace. Chang Yu felt something was wrong first in her heart. She didn’t know if this was a trap. After asking Feng Fang Nv’s origin, she still had a hard face.
Said: "I don't care where she came from, the queen's jade diamond is missing, I must find out what happened!"
Feng Fangnu was so frightened that she took a step back. Then someone broke in and pushed Feng Fangnu out.
She stumbled and fell to the ground, her green dress was covered with dust, and a white jade diamond fell out as Feng Fangnu fell.
The sound of the jadeite falling on the stone slab was clear and audible.
"Okay." Chang Yu walked slowly in front of Feng Fangnu and looked down at her: "You get both the stolen goods and the stolen goods."
"No, no..." Feng Fangnu panicked. She quickly tried to get up from the ground and struggled to explain: "I didn't! I didn't take it!"
"You're still making excuses, take her down and beat her!" Chang Yu drank categorically, looking coldly at Yongxiang Lingcheng who was still trying to persuade him: "This person stole valuables, and his crime cannot be pardoned. I hereby serve you.
The queen ordered that he be dealt with first, and I will send someone to inform Mr. Fu."
Ling Cheng frowned slightly and stopped talking. He knew that the matter was serious. A small jade coin actually attracted Chang Yu's personal intervention. I'm afraid there was more to it than just a jade coin. Seeing that he could not save him, he
He turned around and told Fu Shou what had happened.
Fu Shou was also shocked. Asking Feng Fangnu to do the laundry was just a small punishment and a big warning. The original intention was to make her restrain her cheerful temperament, but who would have thought that she would cause trouble after only a few days there. She sewed almost all her legs together.
The children's clothes were tightly held in the palm of their hands, and they hurriedly called to the people around them: "Quick, go and take a look!"
Seeing that something was wrong, Zhao Cainu immediately stepped forward to comfort Fu Shou, and winked at Zou, who was as white as paper.
Mrs. Zou on the side was even more anxious. She took the initiative to go to Yongxiang to see Feng Fang's daughter and wanted to know what happened. Fu Shou had always been lenient to others and had never suffered from the food and clothing expenses of the people around him, let alone Feng Fang.
The girl's family background before entering the palace was not bad, how could she covet a small jade diamond!
However, Mr. Zou was never able to see Feng Fangnu. No matter how she threatened or tempted her, whether she was tough or weak, the guarding Huangmen remained unmoved.
"I'm telling you!" Zou, who was already exhausted, pointed at the guard angrily and said: "In a few days, the emperor will accept Feng as his palace servant. Do you know the Du family next to the queen? Feng will do the same in the future. If you
If you dare to bully at will, if something goes wrong, it will be up to you whether your lives can be saved!"
After hearing this, the two guards suddenly looked hesitant. How come there was a new Du Gongren in the palace? They knew the whole story. Feng Fangnu, who was imprisoned today for offending the queen, was indeed beautiful.
, Fu Guiren wanted to imitate the queen, and it was not unreasonable for the emperor to be attracted to Feng Fangnu...
But then I thought about it, maybe it was because of this that the queen wanted to deal with Feng Fangnu. Otherwise, why would a jade diamond be like this?
Huangmen, the guard, found such a reason for himself. They turned a few thoughts in their minds, adhering to the idea that neither side would be offended, and tried their best to squeeze out a smile and said: "Zou Cainu, don't make it difficult for us, we are just here."
Acting on orders, Mrs. Feng says she cannot see outsiders, so she cannot see outsiders. But don’t worry, I will send you clothes and food in a while and take good care of you. "
Zou had no choice but to leave angrily. Of course she was lying just now. The emperor respected Fu Shou and had no intention of taking advantage of others. At most, he only wanted to look at her and Feng Fangnu more.
She believed that as long as Fu Shou didn't speak, the emperor would never speak. At first, Zou felt secretly happy, thinking that she could accumulate some money after serving Fu Shou for a few years, and then when she got old, Fu Shou would arrange it, and she would be lucky enough to marry.
Being the wife of a certain official is not a waste of life.
But until now, Ms. Zou hoped in her heart that her lie just now was true!
She returned to the Yuanluan Palace in despair, feeling extremely panicked, as if someone had dug out a certain area and could never replace it. Zhao Cainu, who had gone to the Jiaofang Palace to intercede, also returned without success.
It was unacceptable. The atmosphere in the palace was dull. Fu Shou came over to comfort Zou, saying that he would ask the emperor to come forward in the evening.
Zou felt a little relieved, but at this moment, something happened to Feng Fangnu!
It turned out that after Empress Dong learned everything, she was afraid of having long nights and dreams, so she immediately warned Chang Yu to resolve the matter neatly, without making it too obvious and true, and without leaving any hidden dangers.
"How about it being in her food..." Chang Yuhui said tentatively as he misunderstood.
"No." Empress Dong remembered the way Zhao Cainu came over to beg for mercy just now, and also recalled that it was a coincidence that Fu Shou's cronies happened to meet her. She said that Feng Fangnu had made a mistake and was punished, but what about Empress Dong?
Do you believe it? She was worried that if she killed Feng Fang, she would fall into the other party's plan, so she had to be more gentle this time: "As long as she can't speak, she doesn't have to lose another life."
The grotto is a dungeon deep in Yongxiang, which is specially used to punish palace maids and eunuchs who have committed crimes. Because it is difficult to spread the screams of execution and disturb the nobles in the palace, such a basement was created.
After Feng Fangnu was left here, no one came to interrogate her. She seemed to be forgotten and lay in the darkness, with only a little oil lamp outside the fence barely shining like a morning star.
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"Let me out, let me out!" Girl Feng Fang was timid when she was born. Staying in such an environment, she patted the fence in fear and shouted: "I didn't do it... I didn't see anything..."
"Hey, what's the use of talking about this now? You'd better stay here, maybe you can go out in two days." Half of a guard's face was hidden in the light and shadow, and his entire expression was dark and unclear, looking a bit gloomy.
Feng Fangnu was so frightened that she could not speak.
Another guard shrank his neck and said, "Hey! It's really cold here! It's very humid. Let's go up."
"Okay." The man didn't care about Feng Fangnu's plea, and stood up to leave. Before leaving, he glanced at Feng Fangnu with ill intentions: "You don't know, not only is the humidity here high, but also the yin energy."
Heavy……"
Their voices gradually faded away, and the last words floated over faintly: "...This is a cave. It is said that back then..."