The army heading out to Junggar moved out in force, and we finally returned to the Old Summer Palace.
Qiaohui also returned to Zhenxi Pavilion from Jiaohui Garden. Qiaohui hugged Honghan with tears in her eyes. Honghan also held her arm and refused to let go. I looked at the two of them with a smile for a while and asked Qiaohui: "Side
Is Fujin fully recovered?"
Qiaohui wiped away her tears and said with a smile: "Okay, there is another happy event." I pursed my lips and smiled, Luwu is happy, Chenghuan is about to have a younger brother or younger sister. I was happy for a while, then changed my mind.
Thinking about it, it is already the end of March. If you count the days, when this child is born, you will lose your loved ones.
The smile suddenly froze on my face, and I became stunned. Qiaohui saw that I looked wrong, so she silently hugged Honghan and walked out. I was dazed for a while, then got up and walked out.
I don’t know whether it was because last winter was not cold or the weather was abnormal. Although it was the end of March today, it was still spring cold, and it was warm and cold at first. When I went out, the breeze blew by, and I felt that I was wearing less clothes, so I wrapped myself in clothes.
He walked quickly towards Qinzheng Hall.
Maybe it was because I was walking in a hurry and there was no one around me. Along the way, the palace maids and eunuchs all looked slightly surprised, but they all passed by in a flash. Before I got there, I saw Xiao Shunzi trotting with a solemn look on his face.
come over.
When he suddenly saw me, he was startled, but then he leaned over and said, "I have seen the empress." His shoulders were stiff and his expression was very anxious. I was slightly startled, wondering what happened: "
Who is in the hall?"
Xiao Shunzi was stunned, looked up at me, smacked his lips, and looked embarrassed. He knew in his heart that because he told me about Zeng Jing and others last time, he was scolded twenty times by Gao Wuyong.
So much so that he didn't get up for half a month, and now no matter what, he won't say anything to me again. I sighed secretly, waved him away. Thinking about it, no one will say anything to me again, probably
This is probably what Yinzhen wants.
He stood silently for a while, took a deep breath, and walked forward. Before he took two steps, there were rapid footsteps behind him. It turned out that Xiao Shunzi had left and returned. He walked over and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor is discussing something.
It is better for the empress not to go. I have been ordered to order Zhang Tingyu to enter the palace. Without delay, I will leave now."
After saying that, he ran away without waiting for me to speak. I was startled in my heart. Xiao Shunzi has been waiting in front of the emperor for so many years and behaves very carefully, but today he spoke in a confused manner. The two armies should not have been here yet.
When we arrived, nothing would happen. What happened, Xiao Shunzi came back specifically to talk about this. After thinking for a while, although he was suspicious, he turned around and walked back.
He lowered his head and walked forward slowly, thinking about something as he walked. There was a rush of footsteps in front of him. He looked up and saw that it was Xiao Shunzi and his party of three. Xiao Shunzi was still trotting all the way. Zhang Tingyu behind him was lifting the corner of his robe.
Panting, I fell behind. There was another person behind Zhang Tingyu. He lowered his head and couldn't see his face clearly. I was shocked in my heart. These old ministers are the masters of Mount Tai. What happened today was too abnormal.
My heart couldn't help but tighten. The three of them walked up to me. Before they could catch their breath, Zhang Tingyu bowed and saluted: "I have seen the imperial concubine." These were important officials of the imperial court, and important matters were at hand at this time. I hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, wait.
You guys, go quickly."
When the three people left, the person who followed him with his head lowered quickly raised his head and looked at me. I was slightly startled, then turned around and stared at these three people. Could it be related to this person?
I was depressed, thinking about it, and after enduring it for two days, I couldn't help but walk to the only way to Qinzheng Hall and wait for Thirteen. My heart was in such a mess that I couldn't calm down for a while.
I don’t know how long it took, but Thirteen finally walked out of the palace door slowly. I took a deep breath and stood silently by the roadside.
"Wait for me?" Thirteen walked up and asked. I nodded and asked, "What happened?" Thirteen glanced at me and sighed softly: "Since the imperial brother deliberately doesn't let you know about the affairs of the court, you
Just don’t ask anymore, and you won’t be suspected of a woman interfering in politics.”
I frowned and smiled bitterly: "If you don't let me know, won't I worry? Although he looks very calm every time he comes back, there is suppressed anger between his eyebrows." If you don't know, you will make assumptions.
The more I speculate, the less I can calm down.
Thirteen pondered for a while, frowned and said: "A few days ago, the emperor allowed Zeng Jing to enter the garden despite the objections of all the ministers." I was stunned, feeling a little weak, and murmured: "It turns out that it is really destined. Just doing this will make others see.
Come on, I'm afraid I'm trying to cover up the truth. It's good to say this. If anything happens to Zeng Jing, it will be murder and silence."
Although I knew in my heart that nothing would happen to Zeng Jing, I knew it, but did other people know? Public opinion guides the people's hearts, and people's hearts are related to the stability of the country. I suddenly understood in my heart that it was Zeng Jing who came with Zhang Tingyu that day. Thinking about his fate that day
The look in his eyes, probably one of the 'ten sins' has something to do with me. He sighed slightly and smiled helplessly.
Thirteen turned his head and stared at me for a while, and asked puzzledly: "What is destined?" I smiled lightly and thought to myself, everything develops along the track of history, and all the things that I have been worrying about will come true.
If it happens, here I am, just like a drop in the ocean, unable to make any difference. In this case, worries are worries, and worries are worries. Although I know this, I still can't hinder anything.
So, I smiled and said, "Congratulations." Shisan was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses and said with a smile: "Yesterday, Luwu also said that it would be great if you had another child. Chenghuan, you taught me well.
Okay, if this child is disobedient, I will bring it to you." My heart sank, and for a moment I felt sour and uncomfortable, and my nose was sour.
Thirteen turned his head and was silent for a while, then suddenly raised his head and stared at me and said: "Ruoxi, why are you so concerned about the affairs in the court these days? This is not like you. In the past, you were only interested in matters related to Eighth Brother and Fourteenth Brother.
Matters come first. But now, Bage is deceased, and the fourteenth brother and the fourth brother are the same mother. Besides, the fourteenth brother is fine, so what are you worried about? I always feel that there is something in your heart that you can't explain."
He frowned and thought for a long time, and then said: "That's fear. What are you afraid of? The day when you and Fourth Brother just met, I was very happy in my heart. I am happy that you have become sensible, but now, you are still the same as before.
You have forgotten how your illness came about. You have been worrying too much for many years. Nowadays, we are busy with life, and we don’t have much time to see each other, but I can still feel your changes. Fourth brother and you get along day and night, and he can
Don't you feel it? Do you want him to worry about you after he is busy with his court affairs? "
A wry smile escaped from the corner of my mouth. Yes, I could sense his suppressed anger, and he must also be able to sense my worry.
It's midsummer in the blink of an eye. After these few months, I have tried hard to adjust my mentality. Although my heart is still uncomfortable, I have calmed down on the surface. The whole day, I just stayed in Zhenxi Pavilion and watched Juxiang command the children.
The palace maid planted some flowers and plants, and planted turf all over the ground outside the pavilion. Therefore, there is grass on the ground in the pavilion, flowers on the grass, trees on the flowers, green grass like fungi, and flowers blooming among the green leaves and branches.
Standing in it, I just feel the fragrance overflowing, refreshing.
Seeing me like this, Yinzhen's frowning eyebrows relaxed a lot. Only when he was absent-minded occasionally, would he tighten his thin lips and hide his anger in his eyes. At this time, although I seemed calm, I was actually full of sadness.
The heartache is inexplicable.
Sitting on the recliner, I smiled and watched Ju Xiang slowly swinging back and forth on the swing holding Hong Han. Hong Han held the rope of the swing with one hand and pushed Ju Xiang with the other: "Get down, you get down." Ju Xiang smiled at me.
He smiled and said: "Mom, I want to sit on it by myself.
I smiled and nodded, Juxiang looked slightly surprised, looked at me again, came down and stood next to the swing and slowly swayed. Qiaohui, who was standing beside me, worriedly said: "Miss, my little brother is too young, what should I do if he falls?"
?" There was a bitterness in his heart, and he said: "It hurts, you will know next time." Let Honghan learn to be strong and independent. When he gets a little older, he will also learn to think about what he should do and what he shouldn't do.
, has been something that has been on my mind these days.
Hearing this, Qiao Hui was startled, opened her mouth, but didn't say anything, just sighed softly. After all, Honghan was still young, couldn't sit still, and didn't know he was afraid. After sitting for a while, he twisted his body left and right.
, Juxiang looked at him worriedly, and then at me.
Not long after, Honghan fell to the ground with a "wow" sound. Juxiang exclaimed and ran over to pick him up. I secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It would be great to let him get up by himself. Let him learn how to do it."
Wherever you fall, you stand up again." Qiao Huimo stood for a while, walked over to pick up Honghan, and said: "Miss, although I don't understand the truth, the child is still a child. Look, his forehead is red from the fall."
I was upset. Zeng Jing had been in the garden for half a year. As long as Yinzhen was busy, let him follow him, so that he could witness with his own eyes how the people he described as "greedy for money, lustful, and fond of flattery and sycophants" managed the government.
It's exactly what he said.
Although he was the eunuch of Zhenxi Pavilion and the maids were cautious in their words, the news still came in. People in and outside the garden secretly discussed how the emperor would deal with Zeng Jing all day long. Some thought that he would kill him with capital punishment and executed him.
Some of the nine tribes believed that since the emperor had taken great pains to let him enter the palace, there would definitely be other arrangements. In short, there was anything he could say. Maybe Yinzhen had secretly given the order, and it had been rumored in the garden for a long time, but Gao Wuyong never
Restrain everyone.
Although I am aware of the development of the matter, my heart is still heavy. Fourteen is right. Although it is not a wise man to force such a thing, force is indeed the most effective method.
But just a few days ago, Yinzhen made a decision that no one could believe. He issued an edict, "Although Zeng Jingzhi's mistake was serious, it was excusable." Zeng Jing's arrogant words,
As far as slander is concerned, there is no actual rebellion, and there are no complicit parties. The person who jumped off the bridge and rebelled against his fate, could really return to his life, surrendered in fear of crime, and even asked for a pardon. How could he be alone and not be able to borrow from him?
Are you going to die?'. Zeng Jing was acquitted. As a result, Zeng Jing burst into tears of gratitude and shouted, 'Your Majesty, the emperor is wise, kowtowed and thanked you,' and took the initiative to request that what he saw and the edict be compiled into a book to praise him.
Your Majesty.
A burst of laughter rang out, and I came back to my senses leisurely, only to find that Honghan had already stopped crying, and Qiaohui and I were having fun. I pursed my lips and smiled, leaned back, closed my eyes, and indulged again
in one's own thoughts.
Since Zeng Jing was not guilty, then Lu Liuliang's book was disrespectful. The next decision that Yinzhen had to make was probably to burn the book and whip the corpse. Thinking of this, he felt a chill in his heart.
"Empress, what's wrong with you?" Fu Ya's concerned voice came to my ears, and I opened my eyes suddenly. It turned out that Hongli and Fu Ya had entered the pavilion at some time and were standing in front of me.
Lonely, but with worry hidden in her eyes, Fu Ya looked at me with a look of surprise.
I stood up and asked Juxiang to get two chairs. Fu Ya smiled calmly and said, "I haven't seen Honghan for a few days. I want to take him out for a walk." I was startled for a moment and nodded. Fu Ya turned around and greeted Qiaohui and his party.
The man walked out slowly.
He looked at Hongli, who was still standing there, and said with a smile: "Aren't you going to stand and talk?" He raised the corner of his mouth and said calmly: "Can you tell me what you are worried about in your heart?" I was stunned, a little confused about him.
Seeing the confused look on my face, he was silent for a while, looked at me and said: "A few days ago, Uncle Thirteen told Ama that your current state is very similar to what the emperor looked like when he was alive, so I asked Ama to pay attention to it.
But Amma said that he had already noticed it, but according to your temperament, others can't comfort you, you can only figure it out yourself."
I smiled bitterly. In front of him, I was as simple as a piece of white paper. He knew that only I could figure it out myself to relieve myself. I felt sad under the pressure and became silent. Although you understand my temperament, but, but this
How can I figure it out?
He stared at me and said: "If you find it difficult to speak out, then I will go to Huang Ama and tell him that your panic and fear are all due to the fact that you are from another dynasty three hundred years later."
I was stunned for a moment. I didn't expect that he would force me with this. Although I knew he had good intentions, I was still angry.
After looking at him coldly for a while, he said: "Your Ama didn't handle Zeng Jing's matter calmly enough." He shook his head slightly, glanced at me, and then stared at the swing still swaying slightly in front of him and said, "Me too.
I don’t think that by making all the slanders public to the world, the facts will be clarified and the rumors will be extinguished. I am afraid that people will only remember the rumors and not the facts.”
After saying that, he turned his head, frowned slightly, and said: "Although this matter has a great impact, it will not have any impact while Amma is in power. It will only affect Amma's reputation after death. You won't worry about this."
Yes, you only focus on realistic things, what are you worried about?"
I pondered for a while and then asked numbly: "What would you do if you knew in your heart that someone around you was about to die?" He was startled, stood up suddenly, stood in front of me and stared at me, with a look of shock and disbelief on his face.
"How could Ama..." I was stunned and said hurriedly: "It's not you Ama." His face relaxed and he exhaled softly, but just for a moment, his expression changed again and he asked in a deep voice: "
Is it Uncle Thirteen?”
I nodded, tears gurgling down from the corners of my eyes. Hongli looked shocked and murmured: "How is it possible? Although ten years of imprisonment as a beekeeper has damaged Uncle Thirteen's body, over the years, Ama
How is this possible when we keep sending imperial doctors to the palace for follow-up diagnosis?"
I felt uncomfortable in my heart, but I couldn't cry. I just let the tears fall silently. Hongli clenched his fists, still staring at me and asked coldly: "How did you die?" I said numbly: "Overworked."
Hongli was silent for a while, then turned around and staggered toward the courtyard door. After taking two steps, he didn't turn around and said in a hoarse voice: "Don't let Ama know about this." After saying that, he walked straight out.
I sat there for a long time, until I stopped crying and the tears dried on my face, then I got up and went into the room.
I felt sad in my heart. After wiping my face with a handkerchief, I leaned in front of the window and stared silently at the pink lotus flowers in the small pond outside the window, motionless. I don’t know how much time passed and my legs were a little numb. I sighed secretly in my heart and thought about myself.
He smiled bitterly and was about to turn around when he saw an extra pair of hands on his waist.
Without moving, I covered his hands with my hands, leaned my head back, rubbed his face, and asked softly: "Are you done?" He rubbed my ears with his lips, his voice a little tired.
: "I'm done. You've decorated the whole yard. I haven't seen enough yet."
My ears were itching, so I lightly shrugged my shoulders, moved away a little, and said with a smile on my lips: "Of course I haven't seen enough. Every plant and tree contains my hard work. Look, the lotus flowers in the pond are blooming."
How wonderful." He tightened his arms and said in my ear: "She is very beautiful, but she is not as beautiful as you."
My heart warmed. He hadn't spoken so easily in half a year. I patted his hand and pretended to be angry and said, "Not serious." He chuckled hoarsely, rested his chin on my shoulder, and stood speechless.
The two of them stood quietly for a while, and he suddenly said: "This courtyard is full of life, and it makes people feel relaxed and relaxed. Every time I come back, I want to stay here and never go out again." I was silent for a while, and laughed softly: "
Do you know why I planted some lotus flowers in the pond?" He kissed the side of my face tenderly and said slowly: "I've been neglecting you so much these days."
I shook my head, turned around and stood face to face with him, staring at him. The two looked at each other for a while. I slowly leaned into his arms, suppressed the sadness in my heart, and said softly: "It's not because the lotus is beautiful, but because the lotus seeds are beautiful."
The vitality is amazing. A mature lotus seed, no matter it is committed to the water and sand dunes, or buried in the mud under the rocks.