From that day on, all the palace maids and eunuchs around me were busy with the fetus in my belly, and I no longer had freedom of movement. Gao Wuyong told everyone that if anything happened to Miss Xiaowen, everyone waiting around me should raise their eyebrows.
Everyone waited on me with great care and trepidation. I also asked for Juxiang back at the right time. In fact, I quite liked this girl.
I should have been able to raise my baby with peace of mind, but the red seal on the purse silk kept lingering in my mind. I wanted to go out to look for Thirteen several times, but every time before I walked out of the door, the palace maid and eunuch had already knelt on the ground. I was extremely upset.
, but had no choice but to beg Qiaohui over and over again to let her go out to find Thirteen. At first, Qiaohui just pretended not to hear, and day after day, she was tortured by me unspeakably, maybe she felt that I had seen her.
Before I was thirteen, I couldn't feel at ease, so I had no choice but to agree.
Looking at the chicken soup on the table, my stomach was churning. I turned my head and sighed secretly. I have been drinking these soups that are said to be added with Chinese medicine these days. Now I feel nauseated when I see them. I stand up and want to walk away. I stand next to me.
The Ju Xiang knelt down with a pop and said: "Miss, please take pity on me. This soup has been changed three times."
This girl has been calling me this like Qiao Hui since she came back. When I saw her kneeling down with her head slightly bowed, I sighed heavily and said, "I always want to pity you, and you should also pity me. I can smell the smell of this soup."
It’s so uncomfortable, how can I swallow it?”
Hearing this, she remained silent, but still knelt down and did not get up. I sat down, suppressed my breathing, picked it up and drank it in one breath. Ju Xiang quickly got up, picked up the roasted ginger slices on the table, and said happily: "Eat
Go down and squeeze it." He waved her hand to let her go down. She picked up the empty bowl and stepped back with a smile.
"Doesn't it feel good to see the stars holding the moon?" Thirteen's voice came from behind me. I felt happy and looked over with a smile. He was leaning against the door with his hands on his shoulders and a smile on his face. I shook my head lightly with a smile and said:
"It's not that the stars are holding the moon, it's that I'm stuck in prison..., I say, Prince Yi, the Chief Minister, it's really not easy to see you now."
Thirteen slowly walked in, sat down opposite, and laughed: "You said the opposite. It's really not easy to see you now. It's as difficult as climbing to the sky." Ignoring his ridicule, Yinzhen was not there.
, just in time to ask about Hongwang, so I stopped talking politely and went straight to the topic: "Why was Hongwang exiled from the army?" Thirteen suppressed a smile, straightened up suddenly, and stared at me closely.
, Su Rong asked: "How did you learn about this?"
I stared at him for a while, then stood up and took out my purse from the bottom of the cabinet and handed it to him. He looked through it a few times and pulled out the silk cloth. When he saw the signature seal, his face turned cold and he said, "Who gave it to you?"
I didn't want to hide this from him, so I briefly told him what happened that day. After hearing this, he sat upright with a frown on his face and remained silent for a long time.
I said, "What happened?"
He said: "Back then, Bage was very powerful. You have witnessed this with your own eyes. He was able to win over a large number of courtiers who spoke for him. Why? Have you ever thought about it? Although he was granted the title early, his salary was extremely limited, so it was impossible for him to be so powerful.
financial and material resources. In fact, Bago runs many industries privately. Although he is not here, those industries are still there."
The battle between the emperors is only about success or failure, there is no right or wrong, right or wrong, right or wrong, but disaster should not affect Hongwang, after all, he is only a child. I said: "These have nothing to do with Hongwang's exile.
"
He shook his head and said: "How could it not be related? The people who were won over by Bage were not reused by the emperor. With these properties to support them, how could they not get into trouble?"
My heart tightened, and before I could ask, Thirteen said again: "This kid Hongwang was instigated by Bage's old subordinates, and he actually entangled his old officials to spread rumors that the emperor's brother was not the right one to take the throne." I leaned back in my chair unable to do anything.
On the back, Hongwang was indeed confused enough. Now that Master Ba was dead, how could those old men really do anything for him? They were just unwilling to decline from now on and had no courage to stand up, so they pulled him out.
A trace of sadness echoed in my heart, and I was another victim of political struggle. I stayed silent for a while, turned my head, stared at Thirteen, and said: "Didn't the emperor see that he was just a scapegoat? Or was he simply trying to eliminate the root cause?"
Thirteen stared at me and shook his head, sighing helplessly. In fact, he didn’t know in his heart that if the roots were eradicated, there would be no need for punishment. He could be directly charged with disrespect. But he didn’t know why he opened his mouth to say those words.
I was silent for a while and said with a wry smile: "We personally promised that we would try our best to maintain Hongwang, but the eighth master's body is still cold, but this happened."
Thirteen carefully examined my expression for a while, then relaxed and sighed: "Since I have promised Bage to take care of Hongwang, I will not let him go, but isn't it a better choice to keep him away from the capital?
?Isn’t this purse enough to explain the problem? There are still people from Bago in the palace."
Although I couldn't think of a better reason to convince myself, I still disagreed with his point of view. I asked: "Is it good for a once-prominent emperor's grandson to be exiled from the army?" Thirteen said solemnly: "You also understand.
, that is 'once'. Since I have promised Bage, I have prospered as far as Rehe, but it is still the land of the Qing Dynasty. With my current status, Prince Yi, how can I still suffer him."
What he said was indeed the truth, so I felt a lot relieved. I smiled at him and wanted to take back the purse. Seeing this, Shisan hid the purse in his sleeve and said, "I'll take it.
, Otherwise, how would you explain it if the emperor saw it?"
I suppressed my smile and looked at him quietly. He glanced at me and sighed softly: "Don't look at me like that. To be honest, I took it away. Firstly, it was for the reason I just mentioned. Secondly, I wanted to investigate."
Find out who this person is? How many people like this are there in the palace? Why do they know about you? I won't tell you clearly because you are in heavy health now and I don't want you to worry about these things anymore."
After pondering for a moment, I nodded lightly and said, "Don't alarm too many people yet. Now that the Eighth Master is gone, even if there are still people in the palace, it is just for the sake of prosperity."
Thirteen shook his head slightly and sighed: "It's okay if they are just for prosperity, but I'm afraid, they think more than that..., I won't tell the emperor brother for the time being, the humanity in your heart is too beautiful,
Don’t forget that Hongwang is also the direct descendant of the emperor. If the emperor’s brother has no heirs or his heirs die unexpectedly, he still has a chance to inherit the throne. Even if Bago has no such intention, there are many such people in and outside the palace.
There’s no guarantee that something like this or that won’t happen.”
I was secretly shocked. I knew in my heart that Hongli would definitely ascend the throne in the future, but Shisan only vaguely understood in his heart. After all, he was not as sure as I was. He was a person who had gone through the battle for the throne, and of course he would not let this happen.
An accident happened. I sighed secretly, and staying away from the palace might indeed be the best choice for Hongwang. The reason why Thirteen didn't know about me was probably because he was afraid that I would have such a reaction.
After thinking silently for a while, he decided to leave this matter entirely to Thirteen. Interfering by himself would only make things more chaotic. After he straightened his thoughts, he said: "That's all he can do."
Thirteen's face relaxed, he leaned back on the chair, and said with a slight smile: "No matter what happens in the future, you must take care of your own body first." I nodded with a smile, and he stood up with a smile and said:
"I came here in my spare time. We are still discussing something in the main hall, so I will take the first step."
I smiled but said nothing, and chinned my head slightly. When he walked to the door, an idea suddenly came to my mind and said: "If you have the result, come and let me know." He turned around, nodded, and left quickly.
After the Russian Ambassador Slavovich Slavovich reached an agreement with the imperial court and left the capital, I followed Yinzhen back to the garden.
Corvee and land tax were the main sources of fiscal revenue for feudal governments in the past dynasties. Since its establishment in the Qing Dynasty, a whip method of the Ming Dynasty has still been followed. Part of the corvee was allocated to the fields. It was stipulated that silver could be used in exchange for Ding.
When the Ding service was released, the court used the money received to hire Ding to serve. In this way, the collection of the corvee mainly fell on the landowners, which relieved the burden of many poor farmers. Even so, there were still disadvantages, that is, Ding Yin
Although there is a huge gap between the rich and the poor, as long as the population is the same, the amount of dingyin paid is still the same. This makes people with little or no land hide their people or flee from famine.
Not living in the place of origin to escape labor does not fundamentally solve the problem.
In the early Qing Dynasty, with the continuous wars, the population dropped sharply, and the amount of Ding silver collected by the court was correspondingly reduced. In order to change this situation, during the Kangxi period, the court issued a series of corresponding countermeasures, such as "Ding Sui Liang Xing" and "Yitian".
Zai Ding' and so on, but still haven't solved it from the source.
Yinzhen has started this matter since he succeeded to the throne. It has been several years since he approved the merger of Ding Yin with the fields, that is, "dividing Ding Yin into acres", and now it has entered a substantial stage.
"Dividing a small amount into an acre" is beneficial to farmers. It improves the disadvantages of the head tax and changes it to pay more taxes on more fields and less taxes on less fields. This improves farmers' lives and solves the root of the problem.
Farmers benefited, but those who owned land were bound to suffer losses. This led some people who owned land to collude and conceal the true number of fields. Yinzhen had already made up his mind, and of course he could not tolerate this happening. He issued several edicts and ordered the people to
Report to Hidden Fields and clearly state the edict that those who concealed the information will admit that they have done nothing wrong and will not be lenient once found out.
Yinzhen also became more and more busy, shuttling between the garden and the palace. He came back later every night, and sometimes he stayed in Qinzheng Hall all night.
My belly is getting rounder and I am much bloated. I count on my fingers and I find that the child in my belly is more than five months old. Although it is extremely inconvenient to move, I am still happy and sweet. Especially every time I hold my belly and feel her
When there was any movement, I became even more excited.
In the early summer evening, the air is filled with the fragrance of various leaves, mixed with a hint of warmth. Ju Xiang, who is following each step beside her, reminds her softly: "Miss, I guess the soup has been delivered to the pavilion. Let's go back."
Bar."
A gentle breeze blew, and wisps of fragrance floated around my nose. I asked, "Are there lotus flowers planted by the lake?" Ju Xiang nodded, frowned slightly and said, "If Miss wants to leave for a while, then the slave can go back and use the food box to prepare the soup."
Bring it up."
I nodded, and she hesitated for a moment, then said, "You can't stay away from here, I'll be right back." After saying that, she picked up the corner of her robe and trotted back.
There was a puddle of clear water beside the lake, and a small patch of lotus was planted in the water. I felt happy and softly chanted: "The lotus dew by the lake in early summer, and people whispering under the thin willow branches." Before he finished speaking, a woman came from beside the lotus.
Whisper: "I heard that although there are few beauties selected this time, most of them are from famous families... This is the first time the emperor has selected since he succeeded to the throne..., so everyone selected is of national beauty.
The fragrance of heaven makes the flowers shy when the moon is closed..."
The distance was too far, so I couldn't hear it clearly, but the meaning seemed to be that the palace had chosen a beautiful girl, and I wanted to go back, but I couldn't help but walk slowly towards the voice.
Another woman's voice: "Yes, it's time for the emperor to have a talent show. For the past few years, he has been doting on that palace maid. She has no background and is arrogant. She doesn't even look down on the concubines in the harem. I believe the outcome will not be better.
Where to go, I heard that there is an E who agreed, with outstanding beauty..."
My head hit the ground, I felt my mind was broken, and my body staggered. I quickly took two steps back to support my body. I covered my heart, my eyes were sour, and the child in my belly seemed to be aware of my discomfort, and also
He kicked uneasily, suppressed his tears, turned around, and walked back numbly.
Could it be that he came back to the palace frequently because of this, "Even if it is ugly, it must be true." It turns out that I was not the only one who couldn't do it. He also failed to do it. He was slightly angry in his heart, supported his waist with his hands, and walked forward quickly.
The oncoming Ju Xiang was horrified and rushed over shouting, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"
I pushed away her hand that was reaching out to support me, and loudly ordered: "Hurry and prepare the carriage, I want to enter the palace." She seemed to be stunned by my expression, and actually stood there and stared at me blankly.
, I shouted softly: "Hurry up and prepare the car."
She came back to her senses in shock and said: "Miss, don't worry, I'll prepare the car right away, but don't go so fast again, my servant will find someone to pick you up later." I nodded, and she felt relieved.
Walk away quickly.
Sitting on the carriage, he was hesitant in his heart. What exactly did he want by doing this? Did he want to prove that he had not done it? Or was he vaguely unwilling to do so? He just wanted to confirm with his own eyes that the palace had indeed drafted the draft, but even if it was true
, what can I do? Why can't I be calm and calm and regard them as Concubine Qi and Concubine Yu? I lean on the soft cushion weakly and close my eyes.
There is no one in the Yangxin Hall.
Xi Nuan Pavilion is still empty.
Dongnuan Pavilion, Gao Wuyong stood at the door under the eaves, I stood there dumbly for a while, smiled bitterly, turned around and walked back. Why did I come? If I didn't see it, wouldn't it be better to pretend that nothing happened?
But can it really be treated as if nothing happened? Is it possible?
I smiled numbly, raised my head slightly, looked at the night sky, and felt a sense of sadness in my heart. Something seemed to be caught under my feet, and I leaned forward. Ju Xiang, who was following me, shouted "Ah" in fear, and I landed with my hands first.
, to cushion his body's momentum, he knelt down and sat on the ground.
Juxiang rushed over, pulled me and asked in a low voice: "Miss, is there anything wrong with your body...?"
"Girl, why am I here?" Gao Wuyong's voice came from behind, mixed with the sound of hurried footsteps.
I held Juxiang's sleeve with one hand and stroked her belly with the other, and said to Juxiang, "Let's go back."
Juxiang supported me and said worriedly: "It's better to go back to Xinuang Pavilion first and let the imperial doctor take a look, and then go back to the garden tomorrow morning." Gao Wuyong had already walked to the other side of me, supported me, and said softly: "Old slave, please come now.
The doctor is here."
I smiled lightly at him and said: "Go and serve the emperor well, and..., the outstandingly beautiful E agrees." He was stunned, quickly raised his head to look at me, and said: "Old slave, go ask the imperial doctor."
As if all the strength in her body had been suddenly taken away, she leaned on Juxiang, stroking her belly as she moved forward slowly, and whispered: "Lan Qi, at least I still have a complete you." The fetus in her belly.
He seemed to sense it and kept kicking me.
There seemed to be a heat flow between my legs, and a bad premonition rushed straight to my forehead. When I touched my clothes, my hands felt sticky. I stayed in the same place for a while, and never dared to take a step forward. I took advantage of the eaves of the palace on both sides.
The palace lantern in the corridor was bright, and Ju Xiang saw the color on my hand clearly, and screamed again: "Miss, it's blood..." Gao Wuyong, who was walking quickly in front, paused, then lifted his robe and sprinted forward.
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Lying on the bed, I stared blankly at the imperial doctors walking back and forth. Gao Wuyong, who was standing next to the table, had an anxious face, rubbing his hands and walking back and forth. Finally, his face turned and he walked out quickly. My consciousness gradually returned, and the corners of my mouth
Yi Chusi smiled bitterly and said: "Eunuch Gao, don't disturb the emperor. If not, I will get up and go back to the garden." Gao Wuyong opened his lips, but did not make any sound.
Not wanting to embarrass him, I sighed and said, "The Emperor will not blame you."
He came over, stood beside the bed, slightly lowered his eyelids and said: "Please forgive me for talking too much. It's not that I'm afraid of the emperor's blame. It's just that if the girl doesn't let the emperor know about it, the emperor will blame himself even more tomorrow. The emperor's feelings for the girl
,Don’t you understand, girl?”
How could he not understand? It was precisely because he was so understanding that he followed him to prove his position in his heart. But while doing so, he couldn't help but despise and ridicule himself in his heart, knowing that sooner or later the draft would be over.