By the time I came out of Xianyang Hall, it was already midnight.
The heavy rain has stopped, and there is a hint of coolness in the air, which is filled with the fragrance of flowers, which is refreshing and pleasant.
My steps were as heavy as sticking to the ground. Although my mind was heavy with worries, I had made all my plans.
Outside the palace, the concubines and concubines from all the palaces were crowded and kneeling, making people panic. Several young and favored concubines had already sobbed and cried. I felt irritable, and my eyes were sharp and cold.
I glanced over and saw that the one crying was Xuan Ling's former concubine Yun Gui, and I immediately felt disgusted. I raised my face and motioned for little Yunzi to come forward, my eyes fixed on Yun Gui concubine, and my voice suddenly revealed
Coming out of Qing Leng, "The palm rhymes with the mouth of a noble concubine."
Concubine Yun Gui suddenly raised her head, stared at me and said, "The emperor is so seriously ill, why should I not even cry once when I serve the emperor?"
I ignored her, and Xiao Yunzi took a step closer and asked, "How much do I want to pay for the imperial concubine's favor?"
I tightened my arm gauze and said, "Beat her until she can't cry anymore."
My voice was not loud, and my tone was not harsh, but the coldness in my words was already obvious. Yun Guibi was about to argue, but little Yunzi could not allow her to speak again because she had already been slapped hard on her face.
On her lips, there were countless water-red lanterns made of silk hanging in front of the Xianyang Palace. Each lantern was as big as a bucket, reflecting the brilliant golden tassels. It illuminated the light and shadow on the ground, and the dark shadows in the brightness were a bit red and miserable.
mean.
The night was quiet, and the breeze from all directions hit people's faces, but there was no feeling of coldness. Concubine Duan led all the concubines to kneel together, and occasionally she let out one or two suppressed sobs, like those floating in the pool.
The pink and white foam quickly disappeared.
Xiao Yunzi's hand patted Yungui's smooth but beautiful face. The crisp crackling sound was like a series of firecrackers set off during the New Year. They exploded with crisp and intense sounds that echoed in the dark night.
It sounds particularly shocking.
I moved slightly, and the arm gauze of the pearl-thorned orchid rustled and made a slight sound. I said calmly: "The emperor has not yet been buried, why are you so anxious to cry? Give it to me.
The palace listens carefully, no one is allowed to cry here, all go back to their own palaces!"
After all, it was Concubine De. The concubines were bold and quietly stepped forward and said anxiously: "How is the Emperor doing? Why did you confront the Emperor again and have such a violent attack? As soon as Mrs. Zhenyi heard the news, she had not even stepped out of Kong Cui.
Dian fainted and hasn't woken up yet. What can I do?" Concubine Duan Guixiang was being supported steadily by Ji Xiang. Although her expression was still calm, she could not help but look anxious. I looked at her and sighed: "
The emperor still doesn't look like he's about to wake up. Why, I can't explain for a moment. The days are still very long. If we can't hold on now, we will cry in the future. Go back quickly, there are imperial doctors taking care of you.
What does it look like crying?"
Concubine De was very concerned and said: "Then who should be left here to serve me? Or the concubines with high status who should take turns to take care of me?"
I thought for a moment and already had an idea: "It's not good for anyone to be here. We women are already weak-minded and will only cry when we get anxious. Firstly, if the emperor wakes up and hears it, it will be heartbreaking; secondly, we are here, the imperial doctor."
It would be a constraint for us to diagnose and treat him, so it would be better for each of us to stay in our own palaces and guard the news. Once the emperor wakes up, he will naturally summon whoever he wants to see."
Concubine Duan had a look of worry in her eyes, and when she saw that I was also worried, she didn't say anything anymore.
I turned around and faced everyone, and said with a stern tone: "The emperor is seriously ill and in a coma, and the imperial doctor has ordered him to rest quietly. From today on, no one is allowed to come to the Xianyang Palace to make noise. No matter which palace's concubines and concubines come to pay their respects, they must
You must meet with me first and ask the imperial doctor before you can come in. Each concubine must take good care of her own concubine and prince. Children are young, and if they disturb the emperor, I will not be responsible for the crime!"
When I saw Li Changqun beside me, I suddenly remembered something and ordered: "Dr. Shao, who was treating the emperor, not only failed to do his best, but also made the emperor worry about everything, which delayed the emperor's condition to this point. Li Chang, immediately ordered the guards to kill him.
Okay, let’s serve as a warning to others.”
Li Chang's body trembled. He didn't dare to delay for a moment, and immediately sent someone to deal with it. After just a cup of tea, he came back and reported: "It has been dealt with."
When Yun Gui's concubine was being beaten, some of the concubines dared to whimper once or twice. When they heard the news of Dr. Shao's death, all of them were already silent. I saw that the originally beautiful concubines had frightened looks on their faces, so I softened my tone and said
: "Now the priority is the emperor's dragon body. If anyone wants to harm the health of the emperor's holy body, don't blame me for ignoring the friendship between sisters! The imperial physician surnamed Shao is an example!"
Everyone was helpless, but it was useless to stay, so Weiwei agreed and left.
After finishing off Dr. Shao, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief in my heart. No matter how many ups and downs there are in front of me, I can only deal with them one by one. Zhen Huan, Zhen Huan, has been forced to this point, so I can only move forward, and then go on.
There is no turning back.
I hesitated, got on the sedan chair, and said coldly: "Go back to the palace."
It was almost three o'clock when I returned to the palace. I first went to the side hall to see Lingxi, Yuhan, Yurun and Xuepo. After all, they were young and had nothing to worry about. They slept soundly and soundly early. When I saw their innocent faces, I
The heart that I had been holding on to for a long time slowly fell into place.
I thought about it, then turned around and told Xiao Yunzi, "Go and call Imperial Physician Wei."
Because of my urgent call, Wei Lin rushed over like a gust of wind. I didn't even exchange greetings with him, and just let Jinxi soak my hands for me. For maintenance in the palace, I always like to use the best fresh petals to wash and clean them.
I squeezed the juice into my hands and soaked them in order to make them delicate, white and tender. Wei Lin was also creative and heated the rose juice I used to soak my hands every day, mixed it with finely ground pearl powder, and put his hands on it.
Soak in the flower juice, wait for the hot water to become warm and cool, and then soak the heated flower juice again. Just change the water three times. The back of the hand and the joints of the fingers will be warmed by the soak, and they will become white, rosy, tender and soft.
I ignored him and changed the water twice without saying much to him. He was still waiting quietly for a long time, and I didn't realize that sweat was gradually forming behind his ears.
I didn't even raise my head, and just said quietly: "Wei Lin, I really appreciate your efforts in serving people. You are indeed very thoughtful. But my servants never care whether they are just these small things, but whether they have big goals."
Pay close attention."
His face became redder and redder, and he answered respectfully, "Yes."
I smiled and said, "Wei Lin, there are many people who will agree, but I really only care about those who can do things. If you can't do something well, I won't let you do it."
He lowered his head deeply, and the beads of sweat on his forehead were sparkling and lovely under the candlelight, "Wei Chen will definitely do his best."
I spoke in a gentle tone, "Wen Shichu and you, in fact, you know better who the Japanese Palace relies on more now." I pondered slightly, "Now you are also the head of the Imperial Palace..."
Wei Lin hurriedly knelt down and said, "Wei Chen knows that the imperial concubine is highly valued. Wei Chen has neglected his duty regarding Dr. Shao."
I smiled slightly, motioned to Jin Xi to help him up, raised his face and said, "Sit down, Hua Yi will go and make a pot of the Yuqian Longjing that was newly offered this year to Imperial Doctor Wei."
Wei Lin just sat down. After hearing this, he stood up quickly and said, "I don't dare."
I laughed, "In view of your usual loyalty, a cup of Yuqian Longjing is not worth anything. I value you not only because of your superb medical skills, but more importantly because you know better than Wen Shichu in planning and how to manage the entire hospital."
Mouth." I changed the subject, with a hint of harshness, "It's just that I deeply lament that I am not as good as the queen. In the past, when she was a noble concubine, she could control the mouths of the entire imperial hospital and prevent her from leaking out about Queen Chunyuan.
The palace is allowed to have a man named Shao stir up trouble, but I am not as good as the queen. I don’t know whether it is because my skills in medical treatment are not as good as the queen’s, or my skills in employing people are far inferior?”
Wei Lin's slightly calm breath became rapid again, and he almost knocked over the colorful tea cup in his hand. He pondered for a moment, with a solemn expression, "It's not that the empress is inferior to the empress, but that the emperor didn't trust the people in the imperial hospital because of the regent's affairs.
It is believed that Mrs. Zhu and Empress Chunyuan have a deep love for each other, so that Mrs. Zhu can suppress the imperial hospital's Youyou. Now the emperor intends to cultivate his confidants, and Taiyi Shao takes action after hearing the news, but Weichen does not pay attention in time. Weichen promises that there will never be Dr. Shao again in the future.
Things."
I nodded slightly, "I hope your promise is useful, otherwise not only I will die, but you too."
Wei Lin bowed and said: "Although Wei Chen is not talented, he also knows how to fulfill his duties. Madam, don't worry, Wei Chen has paid attention to it. The emperor only ordered Dr. Shao to investigate the matter of the Third Highness and did not notice anything else."
I smiled indifferently and looked at the delicate white hands lying in the roux juice as if they were stained with blood. "If you find something else, do you think I and you can survive to this moment? But since the emperor is already suspicious, then...
…That dose of medicine should be the last few, right?”
Wei Lin looked stern, "Everything is up to your Majesty. Your Majesty, you can prepare it for a few more days, or you can just drink one."
I looked out the window at the deep night. The overlapping palace walls trapped people as if they were in a deep well. I supported my forehead with my hands, and I felt a little tired. I sighed softly, "The night is long and I have many dreams. I want to
Let’s rest first.”
Wei Lin smiled slightly, bowed his head and said, "Wei Chen will leave first."
I saw him leaving. I sat in front of the dressing table and let Hua Yi and the maids wait on me to take off my evening makeup. I just let my mind wander.
Jian Huayi untied my bun and combed it, and couldn't help but said to Jin Xi, "I did something pretentious today. It's funny even if you think about it."
Jinxi smiled and said, "What?"
Huayi dipped it in peach blossom water and slowly combed my long hair. In the bronze mirror, my hair hung softly, shining with a little luster. I said softly: "Today the emperor mentioned that I used to love to wear loose hair."
I remember the past about my hair, and lamented that I was now dressed luxuriously, with gold beads all over my head. I actually took off my hair accessories one by one in front of the emperor, and when I saw Concubine Kang, my hair was loose." I seemed to be sighing, "It's ridiculous.
The thing is, the emperor is talking about the past, but what comes to my mind is something else. Both of us are lamenting about the past, but each has his own past."
Jin Xi was silent for a moment and said, "Let him go."
There was a sadness in my heart, and I said in a low voice, "I know it's all in vain. It's just that if you think about it, just think of it as a sweet dream."
Seeing my sadness, Jin Xi said, "The empress asked me to investigate the matter of noble Wang, and I have now found out."
I wasn't surprised. Jin Xi was happily transformed into a human spirit in this palace. It was easy to find out the details. So I just said lightly: "So soon?"
Jinxi calmly said: "Yes." She explained her origins clearly: "The noble Wang family is the legitimate daughter of the magistrate of Yangcheng. She joined the waiter in April of the 29th year of Qianyuan. She was initially selected as a waiter. When she entered, she was a beauty.
In the spring of the twenty-eighth year, the nobles were admitted. Among the several newcomers, they had always been favored by the emperor. One month after being crowned nobles, the emperor gradually turned his attention to the newly-inducted ladies Liu, who had not been so lucky for several months.
.”
"Then her pregnancy..."
"When he was favored in the past, Mr. Wang would take medicines that could help him get pregnant every day, hoping to give birth to a prince to depend on for life. Now that he has lost his favor and the emperor is sick again, he is naturally very anxious, so he came up with this
She made a plan and deliberately climbed to a high position. Her family was rich and she was willing to use money freely. In the past few months, the access control was not as strict as before, so she bought a man from outside and sneaked in in a water truck. She was so powerful.
Pregnant."
I sneered again and again: "Concubine Kang is also confused. She lives in the same palace and is unaware of the ghosts. What a joke." I asked again: "Who is the head of Wanchun Palace?"
"It's Yungui's concubine."
I thought of old things, and also thought that the noble concubine had contradicted me in public tonight in front of the Xianyang Palace. So I said: "It is indeed the work of an outsider and a strong man. She showed off her strength in front of me in front of the Xianyang Palace, but when she returned to the palace, she
Everything was kept in the dark.”
Jin Xi said: "Exactly." Then he said: "There are all the witnesses and physical evidence of Wang Guiren's affair. How do you plan to deal with it?"
"It's pitiful that she is so obsessed with climbing high and low." I said, "Then you can't blame me. Originally, if she had the same difficulties as Sun Cairen, I would have helped another Yinggui concubine, but she deliberately competed for favor and had to borrow seeds.
I can't tolerate it anymore."
"Prince Wang, Concubine Kang, Concubine Yun Gui..." I slowly stroked my chin and muttered, "It's not convenient to deal with them one by one. There are so many things at the moment, which makes them even more irritating. Besides, it's not appropriate to deal with Concubine Wang.
Zhang Yang." My eyes sparkled, and I smiled and said, "Let's seal the palace."
Jin Xi concentrated slightly, her beautiful brows already stretched, "The method of sealing the palace was only used once during the reign of the late Emperor Longqing. At that time, in order to welcome Concubine Shu into the palace, Chengguang Palace Zhu Xiuyi led the concubines of the first palace to kneel before the ceremony.
The late Emperor was furious and ordered the palace to be sealed. It was not until King Qinghe, Concubine Shu, was released when she turned five years old. In those years, the sealed Chengguang Palace was as desolate as a cold palace.
It’s just that everyone’s titles are still there. The cause of the Emperor’s serious illness is due to Concubine Kang, and Concubine Yungui, as the principal, can’t escape her involvement, but it’s worth it.”
"Speaking of which," I said with a slight smile: "Since the past two years, newcomers have been entering the palace, I have deliberately not paid special attention to the door, just to cause some trouble to upset him. I don't want these newcomers to be alone.
Compared with each other, I only missed one thing, but they all showed their talents."
Jin Xi was silent for a moment: "The emperor has been indulging in pillow mats for many years, and his body has become weak. In recent years, there have been so many new nobles around him, and they have also used tiger and wolf medicine to make these things happen again. It is really uncontrollable. Now it's just
It’s come true.”
In the mirror, my expression was cold for a moment, "How could he expect that I would treat him like this? Everyone only thinks that I am virtuous..."
Jin Xi cut me off and respectfully took a hot towel and put it on my face, "Your Majesty is indeed a virtuous and virtuous woman. She opened the door to more children for the Emperor, so she chose more ladies to enrich the harem."
A sarcastic smile slowly spread to the corners of my eyes, like a thin crack, cold and sharp, "It's a pity... the emperor has long been unable to have children."
I said slowly: "The reason why I relaxed my rules was to facilitate Sun Cairen's affairs, but I never thought that Wang Guiren would also take advantage of me."
Jin Xi said: "Wang Guiren's temperament is to take advantage of others, and he hates not being the best. It is also our negligence."
I took off the towel on my face, threw it into the silver basin, and replaced it with a clean one. My whole face was suffocated in the hot towel, and my voice was as muffled as thunder, "I have been saying these days.
It is true that she was mentally weak, and she could not neglect the children of the previous dynasty; Concubine Duan was already weak and did not care about things; Concubine De was good, but in the past she only had the title of assistant manager of the harem, and Empress Wenyu was the shrewdest.
However, we can’t let her contribute to big things, so she doesn’t have much experience. Now that the entire harem is in her hands, it’s inevitable that she won’t be able to handle everything.”
Jinxi said: "My slave, I see that your Majesty pays close attention to me all the time. I see that Concubine Xin and Mrs. Zhenyi are both reliable."
I sighed and said: "It goes without saying that Concubine Xin's qualifications are that she is an old man in the palace. Mrs. Zhenyi has given birth to the second prince, which is a great achievement. It's a pity that Concubine Xin can't hold back her words because of her outspokenness.
The First Lady is the most fearful of troubles, and she always hides when trouble comes to her, so how can I safely leave the matter in their hands?"
Jin Xi frowned slightly and said: "What I'm saying is that, except for these few, those who haven't experienced it together really don't feel comfortable asking them to do things. It's just hard work, Your Majesty."
I suddenly took off the towel and threw it away, and thought about it: "My Hazy Moon is about ten years old, right?"
Jin Xi's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth: "Yes. Girls from ordinary ordinary families should learn to take charge of affairs from their mothers at this age. But if they were placed in a wealthy family, I'm afraid this would still be the same.
How old is the child?"
I thought thoughtfully and said: "In our palace, there is a rich and powerful daughter who has to worry about things. Longyue has been smart and decisive since she was a child, and it's time for her to experience it. What's more, she lives in the Imperial Concubine Palace, and she has recently been on the water tower.
Shuhe has declined, Wen Yi is weak-tempered, and Haoyue is the most suitable candidate."
Jin Xi laughed repeatedly and said: "Yes, yes. I think about the time when Emperor Longyue helped the empress to deal with Zhu Yixiu, and I can't imagine that it was the idea of a seven or eight-year-old child. Our emperor Ji has been the quietest and most thoughtful since she was a child, and we have been with the empress and mother.
Nv Lian Xin, it really couldn’t be better.”
I stood up in a hurry, dismissed everyone, held Jinxi's hand tightly, and said solemnly: "Jinxi, since I entered the palace, you have been by my side through all the ups and downs. You and I
We spend more time together than the Emperor and Qingdu. To be honest, I'm afraid you know better than them what I'm thinking and what I'm going to do."
Jinxi also held my hand firmly and said, "Your Majesty's words are serious. Your Majesty's treatment of your slaves is not just a master-servant relationship."
I said: "Now I entrust my Haoyue to you. From tomorrow on, Concubine De will take care of the affairs of the harem every day. You must accompany Haoyue to listen, and ask her to tell me everything when you come back. No matter how big or small it is,
She listens carefully and learns carefully. You have to accompany her, just like you accompany me, give her some tips and give her instructions. Don’t treat Haoyue as an empress, treat her as your junior, and teach her well." There was a lump in my throat.
With an eager sourness, he asked, "Jin Xi, do you understand?"
Jin Xi knelt down firmly, "I will do my best to assist Emperor Ji - no, I will not treat Emperor Ji as an ordinary future princess to assist, but as a future princess of the country, or a princess."
The mother of the country is here to assist."
There were almost tears in my eyes, and I said in a deep voice: "Okay, as long as you understand, go ahead."
Jinxi's hands are very hot and firm. Her palms are thick and have sharp and deep palm lines, which makes me feel at ease. "Don't worry, my queen, we have been waiting for so many years and suffering for so many years. The pain is unspeakable for the queen."
All slaves and maids understand this. Please rest assured, Madam."
I was so grateful that I couldn't say anything for a while. Thousands of words, all kinds of bitterness and suffering, all seemed to be before my eyes, and they were all very clear to each other.