Chapter 76
As she spoke, she patted the back of her grandma's hands with emotion. Although her hands were well maintained, the traces of time could still be seen. The queen changed the subject: "I heard that when the tomb was being moved, a woman was making trouble there. What happened?"
Nanny replied: "The specific situation is not clear, but I heard that The woman wanted to cause trouble for Zhugege, but she accidentally injured the fifth princess. Although the fifth princess was injured, she was not seriously injured. ."
The queen became angry when she heard this, and frowned: "It's that woman again! How rude! You can tolerate bullying me, but now you dare to hurt my daughter! Is there any grudge in the past life? Aunt Rong——"
"My servant is here!" Aunt Rong walked in from the door immediately and bowed.
"It is my decree that Princess Huanzhu has behaved inappropriately, so I ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send two capable nuns to discipline her!" The Queen's voice revealed unquestionable majesty.
Mammy said with some worry: "Your Majesty, the fifth princess is about to leave for a long distance. At this time, there will be a conflict with Huanzhugege. I'm afraid the emperor..."
The queen interrupted After hearing her words, he said resolutely: "It's just because Xiao Wu is leaving. , I have to deal with this matter quickly, lest the emperor becomes soft-hearted and I can’t punish that woman anymore. Don’t worry, I will handle it well.”
As the master of the harem, Although the queen's power is great, it is still controlled by the emperor. When the emperor favors her, she can be so powerful in the palace that even the queen mother must be courteous; but if the emperor dislikes her, her power will be greatly reduced and she can only take care of family affairs. Although I hated Xiao Yanzi before, I didn't dare to punish her blatantly. Now that Qianlong knew about Li Qingge's life experience and was wary of Dayan's power, he was busy trying to please the queen. How could he still have the time to help the illegitimate daughter?
With such confidence, the queen naturally became more confident in her words and deeds. That illegitimate daughter dared to hurt her daughter, how could she sit idly by and watch!
However, just when the queen was about to issue an order to severely punish Princess Huanzhu, Li Qingge had quietly left the capital. She wore a simple and elegant dress and simple jade jewelry, and was accompanied by only a few personal maids and guards. The group of them drove quickly through the streets of the capital and headed out of the city.
Li Qingge sat in the carriage and looked out through the gap in the curtains. The bustling scene of the capital gradually faded away, replaced by patches of green fields and distant mountains. An inexplicable emotion surged in her heart, including expectations and longing for the future, as well as nostalgia and reluctance for the past.
"Princess, are we really leaving?" a maid asked softly. There was a bit of anxiety and uneasiness in her voice.
Li Qingge nodded gently: "Yes, we are leaving. Although this place is prosperous, it is not my real home. My home is in Dayan, where my relatives and tribe are."
As she spoke, her eyes became firm. She knew that leaving this time was for a better future and to return to the place that truly belonged to her. Although she felt a little reluctant to give up, she believed that the days to come would be better.
The carriage continued to move forward, its wheels rolling and kicking up bursts of dust. Li Qingge and his party gradually drifted away, and finally disappeared on the outskirts of the capital. When the queen learned the news in the palace, she just sighed softly and said nothing more. She knew that some things could not be changed, just like Li Qingge's departure. But she also believes that no matter how things change in the future, the mother-daughter bond between them will not change.
The deep layout of the illusion of returning the pearl
The night is getting darker, the moon and stars are sparse, and the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City are shining with a cold light under the moonlight. Li Qingge hurriedly walked through the twists and turns of the palace, but his mind was as clear as a mirror. In this illusion, Xiao Yanzi and the others were all the protagonists. If things got serious, it would be difficult for him to end it. , even my mother who was far away in Dayan had to suffer.
On the eve of his departure, Li Qingge put great effort into setting up numerous defense lines. She first secretly summoned the two secretive eunuchs beside the queen, Balang and Batu. The two of them looked suspicious at first, but under the gaze of Li Qingge's deep eyes, they lowered their heads involuntarily. A faint smile appeared at the corner of Li Qingge's mouth, he opened his red lips lightly, and said in a voice that seemed to be captivating: "If you want to survive, you need to obey my orders."
Balang and Batu felt in a trance. As if controlled by some mysterious force, he nodded involuntarily. Li Qingge smiled with satisfaction, and then taught them a set of palm techniques called "Heart-Breaking Palm". This set of palm techniques is so powerful that once mastered, it will be difficult to get close even if dozens of guards surround you. She did this all to prevent Xiao Yanzi from acting impulsively and harming the queen. After all, in this palace, one wrong step could lead to eternal disaster.
In the night, Li Qingge's figure looked particularly lonely. She secretly thought that Fulkang and Yongqi might go to Kunning Palace to explore the secrets at night, and they must be prepared in advance. So, she asked Balang and Batu respectively. Balang was responsible for protecting the Queen and Nanny Rong, while Batu was to guard Yong Cang to ensure nothing went wrong.
After arranging these, Li Qingge did not leave immediately, but summoned Grandma Rong alone to a side hall of Kunning Palace. Grandma Rong received the summons. Although she had doubts in her heart, she did not dare to neglect and hurried over. As soon as she saw Li Qingge, she bowed respectfully, but she secretly wondered why Her Royal Highness the Princess summoned him late at night.
Li Qingge sat on the carved pear wood chair, looking at Grandma Rong with gentle eyes, and slowly said: "Mammy, how many years have you served my mother?" Upon hearing this, Grandma Rong felt warm in her heart. , replied respectfully: "This slave is the queen's wet nurse. She has been there since she was born. From that day on, the old lady ordered her slaves to serve her by her side, and it has been more than forty years since then."
Li Qingge sighed and said with emotion: "For more than forty years, you have treated me as your own. Take care of your daughter as well, no one can compare with this achievement!" Mammy quickly said modestly: "It is a blessing for me to be able to serve your empress. How dare I take any credit?"
Li Qingge smiled slightly, with a glint of appreciation in his eyes: "No one in this world is born a slave, mama. I see your kindness in my eyes and remember it In my heart." As she spoke, she frowned slightly and her tone became solemn, "I am leaving the capital this time, but I have some things to do, so I can't take my mother back to Dayan right away to enjoy my life, so I feel really uneasy. , I have a few things I want to entrust to my grandma.”
When Aunt Rong heard this, she immediately said seriously: "Princess, please speak."
Li Qingge pondered for a moment and said slowly: "First, although my mother has the support of Queen Dayan, I am not afraid that Qianlong will dethrone her and then establish her." Others, but she still thinks about Qianlong in her heart. I am afraid that she will do something wrong because of jealousy. I hope that grandma can remind her more to prevent her from going to the end. "
< br>She sighed, and then said: "Which man or woman in this world can completely escape the shackles of emotion? If you want to win in a palace battle, you must first pass the love barrier." In "The Legend of Chunyuan Musk" Wu Yachengbi and Zhen Huan both became the queen mother because they gave up their love, while Queen Yixiu was trapped by love and ended up in confinement and died with hatred. No matter how good her medical skills were, if she had been more ruthless, what would have happened to Zhen Huan? So, if the relationship is difficult, once you fall into it, something will happen easily. Even if you have a good hand, you may lose because of a mistake. It’s a complete mess.”
After hearing this, Grandma Rong’s face became solemn. She nodded and said, “I understand, I will definitely do it. Always remind the queen."
Li Qingge felt a little relieved when he saw this, and then said: "Secondly, there are too many poor people in the palace. Those concubines, princes, and princesses are all part of the system. Victim. I hope you will have good intentions and not do things that are harmful to nature, especially not harming innocent children.”
When Aunt Rong heard this, her eyes were red and her voice was choked with sobs: "Your Highness, don't worry, although I have a humble status, I know that good and evil are rewarded, and I will never do anything so harmful to nature."
Li Qingge point Nodding, she took out a jade pendant from her sleeve and placed it gently on the table: "This is a jade pendant for protection. Keep it. It may save your life at a critical moment." Aunt Rong quickly knelt down to thank her and took the jade pendant with both hands. , grateful in my heart.
The night was already dark, Li Qingge stood up and looked at the silent night sky outside the window, feeling an inexplicable feeling in his heart. She knew that once she left, she would be traveling through thousands of mountains and rivers, and she didn't know when she would be able to return to the Forbidden City. But she also understood that she had to do this for her mother and Dayan.
She turned around and said to Aunt Rong: "Mom, I will leave my mother to you. I hope you can take good care of her." After that, she turned and left, leaving only Aunt Rong. Grandma knelt on the ground and watched her retreat.
Under the moonlight, Li Qingge's figure gradually moved away, and finally disappeared at the end of the palace road. Nanny Rong, on the other hand, held the protective jade pendant tightly, and secretly swore in her heart that she would protect the Queen and live up to the princess' trust.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into Kunning Palace, Grandma Rong had returned to her former calm and calmness. She served the queen and took care of everything carefully, as if everything last night was just a dream. However, only she knew that the protective jade pendant carried not only the princess's trust and entrustment, but also a heavy responsibility and mission.
In the days that followed, Grandma Rong always kept Li Qingge's instructions in mind, always reminding the queen to stay calm and rational, and not to do anything wrong due to impulse. At the same time, she also paid more attention to the innocent children in the palace and tried to give them more care and help.
Although Li Qingge was in Great Yan, he always cared about his mother and Grandma Rong in his heart. She often sent letters and gifts, asking about the current situation of her mother and Grandma Rong, and telling them to be careful and take care of themselves.
Time flies, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye. During these long years, Grandma Rong always adhered to her promise and mission, protecting the queen and the children in the palace. And Li Qingge also relied on his wisdom and courage to carve out a world in Dayan and became a heroine respected by everyone.
Finally one day, when Li Qingge stepped into the gate of the Forbidden City again, she found that everything had changed. Mother is still dignified and elegant, but a little more calm and indifferent; Grandma Rong is also old, but her eyes still sparkle with determination and kindness. The three of them looked at each other and smiled. They understood it without saying anything.
In this court turmoil, they used their wisdom and courage to write a legendary story. And the past events about the illusion of returning the pearl have become eternal secrets and memories in their hearts.
The disaster of witchcraft has deeply affected the palace
Li Qingge stood in front of the carved window. The moonlight outside the window was like water, quietly shining on the bluestone, bringing a touch of light to this dull summer night. Coolness. She was wearing an elegant moon-white dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the breeze, like a lily blooming in the moonlight. Her face was cold, and there was an unquestionable determination between her brows, but her eyes were as bright as cold stars, shining with the light of wisdom.
"We must not get involved in those evil ways cursed by witchcraft. Do you understand?" Li Qingge's voice was not high, but it carried an irresistible force that seemed to be able to penetrate people. The fog in my heart points directly to the essence.
Nanny Rong stood aside, her figure trembling slightly, as if she was invaded by the chill in these words. She recalled the scene in the play "Huan Zhuge Ge" where the queen and herself used witchcraft to harm the protagonist group, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of fear in her heart. Although the plot in that play was just fiction, the coldness and cruelty left her memory fresh. If we really encountered an extremely severe emperor like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, I am afraid that the palace would have been bloodbathed and heads would be everywhere.
Grandma Rong's body trembled involuntarily, and her face became serious. She bowed her head and replied respectfully: "I understand, my wife, you are a blessed person, how dare I let you get into such dirty hands?" There was a tremor in her voice, which was not only awe for Li Qingge, but also for herself. The fear of having bad thoughts.
Li Qingge turned around, his eyes as cold as ice, as if he could freeze all evil thoughts. "Not only my mother, you can't touch these dark things. Doing such evil things will damage your moral character. Even if you are fine, you may get retribution on your nearest and dearest." Her words were like the sound of wind in the cold wind. The sharp blade pierced into the heart of Grandma Rong.
Speaking of Grandma Rong’s closest relative, of course she is the Queen. The queen is her lifeblood, her only support in this deep palace. She originally wanted to use some harsh tactics to deal with Wei Guiren and protect the queen, but when she thought about the fact that the fifth princess was not in the capital, no one would support the queen, and she was helpless, she was not afraid even if retribution came. But now that she heard that retribution might fall on the Queen, she was so frightened that her heart pounded. Fortunately, I haven't taken action yet, otherwise the Queen and the Empress would be implicated, and she would be absolutely responsible for her death.
Li Qingge sighed, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness in his voice. "Mommy, your heart to protect your mother is not as good as mine as a daughter. But because of this, I don't want to see you go astray. In the final analysis, the battle in the harem still depends on the game and the relationship between the previous dynasty. The Emperor's wishes." Her words were like a spring breeze, blowing away the haze in Grandma Rong's heart.
She continued: "Now that Qianlong knows my life experience, the Qing Dynasty is in my hands. We don't need to worry about Wei Guiren and other small characters anymore, they just Like a clown, not worth mentioning." Her voice was full of confidence and pride, as if she had already seen the victory in the future.
Li Qingge also told her: "You have to remember one thing, in the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks are in vain. Do you understand?" Her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if she could see through all conspiracies and tricks.
Nanny Rong thought for a while, and suddenly she seemed to have an enlightenment, and a glimmer of understanding flashed in her eyes. "My servant understands! This absolute strength refers to the imperial power. The Queen Mother and the Emperor have a deep love for each other, and the imperial power is closely connected with them. Therefore, although the people in the harem fought fiercely, they did not dare to harm the Queen Mother because they Knowing that it is in vain, it will only bring greater disaster." Her voice was full of awe and emotion.
Li Qingge nodded with satisfaction, with a faint smile on his lips. "That's right, Qianlong is the emperor, and I am also the emperor. After my mother and I recognize each other, my mother will be the queen mother. Our queen mother of Dayan only needs to enjoy happiness and happiness, and there is no need to worry about other things." Her The voice was full of longing and expectation for the future.
As the saying goes, the authorities are confused and the beholder is clear. The queen and the nanny were so deep in the palace fight that they might not even be able to see clearly. Li Qingge was afraid that they would not wake up and cause trouble in the future, so he had to take precautions in advance. She pondered for a moment and then said: "There is something else related to Huanzhugege..."
As soon as Mammy heard this, her face tightened immediately. She has a deep understanding of Xiao Yanzi's power. This little swallow has been busy since she got married to Qianlong, like a leek that can't be cut off. She is like a human weapon, causing disaster wherever she goes. The queen was not less angry with her, and the mama was filled with hatred, hoping that she would receive retribution soon.
Li Qingge seemed to have read through the mammy's thoughts, smiled slightly, and continued: "When the tomb was moved, Ziwei came to make trouble, do you remember? In front of the emperor, she claimed that she was the real one, little Yanzi He is a liar who stole everything from her father and her." Her voice was calm and cold, as if she was telling a story that had nothing to do with her.
When Grandma Rong heard this, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in her heart. She gritted her teeth and said, "That Ziwei is really a little bastard! Why should she argue with Xiao Yanzi? Xiao Yanzi is the emperor's personal princess, can she compare?" Li Qingge shook his head, his eyes flashing. A hint of ridicule. "Mommy, you are wrong. Although Ziwei is from a humble background, she has one thing that Xiao Yanzi can never compare to - that is her biological father. The fifth elder brother is the emperor's biological brother, and her bloodline is better than that of Xiao Yanzi. More pure. This is something that no one can change."
When Grandma Rong heard this, she couldn't help feeling a little flustered. She had never thought about this problem, but now that Li Qingge had pointed it out, she suddenly felt that things had become complicated. She asked uneasily: "Then... what should we do? Should we just let her do whatever she wants?"
Li Qingge sneered, with an unquestionable determination in his eyes. "Of course not. However, to deal with people like her, we cannot use brute force, we can only use ingenuity. Come over here and I will teach you what to do..."
Under the moonlight, the two figures looked closely at each other, as if they were plotting something big. And the night outside the window seemed to have become deeper and more mysterious because of this secret conversation. In this deep palace, a silent contest is quietly unfolding, and Li Qingge and Aunt Rong are the key figures in this contest. How will they respond to this crisis? How will he stand out in this palace battle? Everything is still unknown...
When Grandma Rong heard this, her eyes widened instantly, as if two glass beads were about to pop out of her eyes, shining with unbelievable light. The corners of her mouth were slightly open, but could not be closed, revealing a row of jagged teeth. It looked like she had seen a ghost in the daytime, and she was so shocked that she even forgot to breathe. The surprise in my heart was as shocking as hearing that the Lingxiao Palace in the Nine Heavens collapsed into ruins overnight.
“I often say that dragons give birth to nine sons, all of whom are different. Even the humble mouse knows how to make a hole to hide. That wild girl, Little Swallow, behaves like a monkey in the sky. Jumping up and down without any rules, how is that possible? Is it the royal golden branches and jade leaves? Now it seems that the concubine and the concubine were right, this world is really full of wonders." Grandma Rong shook her head as she spoke, with a look of disbelief on her face, her brows furrowed, as if she was trying to deal with this sudden incident. The truth is shut out.
Speaking of this, Grandma Rong started to mutter in her heart again, her brows twisted into a mess: "If Xiao Yanzi is really a fake and Ziwei is the genuine Gege, then why did the emperor just To give such an important token and that heavy trust to a market scoundrel? Isn’t this like beating a dog to a meat bun and never coming back?”
Hearing this, Li Qingge’s lips curled up. He gave a faint smile, and there was a bit of sarcasm hidden in that smile, and it was a bit clear: "I was probably deceived by that girl Xiaoyanzi. That girl Ziwei, at first glance, looks like a flower carefully cultivated in the greenhouse, who knows what's going on outside?" The world is dangerous and people's hearts are unpredictable. She only thinks about recognizing her ancestors and doesn't care about anything else. Little does she know that every step in this palace is frightening, and one careless move can lead to disaster. "
Although Li Qingge didn't want to meddle in other people's business, the commotion of the protagonist group even disturbed the important matter of relocating the grave. The dissatisfaction in her heart exploded instantly like ignited gunpowder. "It's not difficult to deal with these people with shining protagonist auras. Let's see whether Xiao Yanzi's protagonist aura is stronger, or whether I, the king, have the stronger aura!" She raised the corner of her mouth, full of confidence, and her eyes twinkled. With a light that cannot be underestimated, it seems that the dawn of victory has been seen.
After hearing this, Aunt Rong couldn’t help but laugh and said: “So, that girl Xiao Yanzi really has two brushes, she can coax the emperor and everyone in the palace into a circle.”
“No matter how many brushes you use, you can’t erase the lies. Paper can't cover up the fire. As long as someone exposes her disguise first, she will have to suffer the consequences. It will be too late to cry." Li Qingge smiled more meaningfully, with a cold look in his eyes, as if he had foreseen it. The ending of Little Swallow.
"Princess, you didn't let the servant take action before, and you advised the empress not to act rashly. What now..." Aunt Rong looked confused and frowned, obviously confused by the change in Li Qingge's attitude.
Li Qingge sighed softly, with unquestionable determination in his tone: "I'm not unkind, but I can't let others bully me. If anyone dares to come to Kunning Palace to cause trouble, I will let him Taste the wrath of thunder and never show mercy. I have been away from Great Yan for a long time and have a backlog of affairs. There are too many to count, and I don’t want to get entangled with people like Xiao Yanzi, but since the queen has nothing to do, let them fight on their own. As long as they have the leverage to control public opinion, the queen can do it even if Qianlong wants to take sides. Let the truth be revealed to the world, so that he has no choice but to deal with it fairly.”
There was an undoubted power in her words, as if she had stood at the pinnacle of victory, overlooking everything.
"As the saying goes, to catch a thief, you must get the stolen goods, and to catch an adulterer, you must be in pairs. If you want to expose this matter, you must have solid evidence. The matter of Xia Yuhe giving birth to a child out of wedlock must have made a fuss in Jinan , Mammy, you know, right?" Li Qingge reminded, with a wise light shining in his eyes.
Nanny Rong smiled sinisterly, with a bit of cruelty hidden in that smile: "I understand. Xia Yuhe left blood for the emperor, and he is also a contributor to the royal family. I will ask the queen to send someone to Jinan. After handling the follow-up matters and finding a few insiders to testify, Xiao Yanzi will not be able to explain it clearly even if he has a thousand mouths."
However, Li Qing Ge shook his head, with a trace of worry in his eyes: "Qianlong is suspicious. If we send someone there, even if we find evidence, he may quibble and say that the queen framed him. In this way, we will be passive."
"Then...what should we do..." Grandma Rong became anxious upon hearing this, her brows furrowed as if she had already seen the shadow of failure.
However, Li Qingge seemed confident. She patted Grandma Rong's shoulder gently and said firmly: "Don't worry, there are many close ministers around Qianlong. We can reveal this matter to them and let them go to Jinan to verify it themselves. In this way Come on, the truth will come out naturally. We just need to sit back and watch the fight and wait for the good news. "
When Grandma Rong heard this, she immediately gave a thumbs up, with admiration shining in her eyes: "Princess, you are so wise! In this way, we can sit on the Diaoyutai and watch the little swallows. What will happen to that girl!"
After everything was arranged, Li Qingge calmed down. She left the capital overnight and embarked on her way back to the palace. Qianlong was still in the dark and was thinking about how to get the queen to confess her life experience so that there would be a happy ending where father and daughter would recognize each other. What a pity, what a pity, how did he know that Li Qingge had already laid a dragnet, just waiting for him to step into it step by step, unable to extricate himself.
The night was like ink, and the moonlight was like water. Li Qingge was riding on his horse, looking at the capital that was gradually going away, with a surge of complicated emotions in his heart. She knew that her departure would cause a storm in the palace, but she had no regrets. For the sake of the queen and Dayan's country, she was willing to bear all the consequences.
At this time, Qianlong was sitting in the imperial study, frowning, playing with the jade pendant that represented imperial power in his hand. He was full of doubts and uneasiness, not knowing how to face the coming storm. He vaguely felt that there was a force surging secretly, trying to subvert his imperial power, but he was helpless.
In the dead of night, a silent contest was quietly unfolding in the palace. Li Qingge and Nanny Rong's plan was like a sharp sword hanging over Xiao Yanzi's head, waiting for the opportunity to completely defeat her. Qianlong, however, was still immersed in his own fantasy, unaware of the coming crisis.
In this palace struggle, everyone is doing their best for their own interests. Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, the Queen, Qianlong, Li Qingge and Grandma Rong all work in their own camps, fighting wits and courage, trying to stand out in this war without gunpowder. And who will be the final winner?
Under the moonlight, Li Qingge's figure gradually faded away, and her heart was filled with firmness and determination. She knows that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, she will move forward bravely until she achieves her goal. And this palace struggle will become more exciting and fascinating because of her intervention.
In the following days, Li Qingge and Nanny Rong's plan was implemented step by step. Xiao Yanzi's lies were gradually exposed, and Qianlong's doubts became more and more serious. In the palace, the wind is surging, and an unprecedented storm is brewing. In this storm, everyone will face their own choice and destiny.
In the end, when the truth was revealed to the world, Qianlong was shocked and had to admit Li Qingge's resourcefulness and courage. He realized that although he was an emperor, there were many things that he could not control. Li Qingge, on the other hand, used his actions to prove his strength and loyalty, and became the biggest winner in this court battle.
In this war without gunpowder, Li Qingge not only protected the queen's interests, but also safeguarded Dayan's country and country. Her wisdom and courage became a legend in the court and were praised by future generations. The tacit cooperation between her and Aunt Rong has also become a classic case in the palace struggle, which has been repeatedly studied and learned by future generations.
Unexpectedly, things suddenly changed, and all the original plans were disrupted. It was like a carefully arranged chess game being blown to pieces by a sudden strong wind, which caught people off guard.
That night, the moonlight was like water, quietly shining on the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, covering this ancient palace with a soft silver gauze. As soon as Li Qingge's figure disappeared into the night, all kinds of rumors began to spread in the palace. They were like a group of out-of-control wild horses, running rampant in every corner of the palace, disturbing the peace of the entire palace. These rumors were like a flood breaking through a dam, spreading rapidly with unstoppable power.
At this moment, the Queen gave the decree, her voice was cold and majestic, like a cold wind in winter, chilling people's hearts. She ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send two nuns to Shufangzhai, saying that they wanted to teach Xiaoyan the rules and etiquette in the palace. Of these two nuns, one has a stern face and sharp eyes, as if she can see into people's hearts; the other has a burly figure and steady steps. At first glance, she is a difficult character to deal with. Their arrival undoubtedly brought a depressing atmosphere to Shufangzhai.
Little Yanzi is born with an unfettered temperament. She is like a bird that has just flown from the mountains and forests. She is used to living a free life. How can she tolerate such discipline? She looked at the two nuns, each of them looked shrewd, capable, and frighteningly stern. Although they were not as scary as Aunt Rong, they were not much different. Every look and every movement they made made Xiao Yanzi feel uneasy and frightened. In addition, the queen also sent two warriors, Saiwei and Saiguang, to guard the side. They were tall and muscular, as if they were two unshakable patron saints. Little Yanzi couldn't move even if she wanted to, so she could only stay in Shufangzhai obediently and accept the "training" of these two nuns.
Little Yanzi was so frightened that she felt like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to escape from this terrible cage. She wrung her fingers nervously, her eyes filled with helplessness and despair. Finally, she plucked up the courage and decided to go to Emperor Qianlong to cry.
She trotted all the way through the winding palace corridors and arrived at the Yangxin Hall. At this time, Emperor Qianlong had just returned from offering sacrifices to the sky. He was in a good mood. He also held a gold-illuminated fan with a pattern of good harvests in his hand. He patted his palms gently, as if he was recalling the solemnity and solemnity of the sacrifice to the sky. . When he saw Xiao Yanzi's pitiful appearance, he couldn't help but frown, and the good mood in his heart was diluted by this sudden sadness.
"Huang Ama, why is the Empress so harsh on me?" Xiao Yanzi pulled the corner of Qianlong's clothes and cried so sadly, as if she had really been greatly wronged. Her tears rolled down like broken beads and wet Qianlong's clothes.
Emperor Qianlong couldn't help but feel pity in his heart when he looked at Xiao Yanzi's appearance. However, he also knew that things were not as simple as they seemed. He knew that Li Qingge was the queen's daughter, that is, his fifth princess. As the mother is more valuable than the son, the queen's status would naturally be higher, and her dignity would be more inviolable. Therefore, he did not immediately blame the queen for her will, but asked Xiao Yanzi doubtfully: "Why does the queen want to find trouble with you? Have you done something you shouldn't have done?"
xiao Yanzi was stunned when she heard this. She looked at Emperor Qianlong with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe her ears. She thought to herself: Emperor Ama, it is obviously the queen who is bullying me! Why are you asking me if I did something wrong? She was so aggrieved that she couldn't speak, she just kept sobbing.
Emperor Qianlong looked at Xiao Yanzi's appearance and felt a little unbearable. However, he also knew that he could not blindly favor Xiao Yanzi. He sighed and said: "The Queen is the Lord of the Sixth Palace and the aunt of you elder brother and princesses. It is her duty to teach you etiquette and rules."
After hearing this, Little Yanzi Her words became even more confused, and she thought to herself: Why did Huang Ama suddenly become so unreasonable? Didn’t he love me the most before? Why are you speaking for the queen now? The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she became, and the more sadly she cried.
Emperor Qianlong looked at Xiao Yanzi's appearance and felt a little helpless in his heart. He thought for a while and then told Li Yu: "Li Yu, go and invite the queen here."
Li Yu was also surprised when he heard this. In the past, when the emperor summoned the queen, he directly ordered her to come over. Why did he use the word "please" instead now? He was thinking in his mind that the emperor had been favoring the queen recently. He rewarded her with jewelry, favored her mother's family, and even arranged incense offerings for the thirteenth prince who died young. All these signs indicated that the queen was now favored. So, he quickly accepted the order and ran to Kunning Palace to invite the queen.
The queen also felt strange when she heard that Qianlong was going to summon her. She thought to herself: Why would the Emperor suddenly summon me to the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart when he was fine? Could it be that Xiao Yanzi filed another complaint? She couldn't help but feel a little angry, thinking that Huanzhugege was really a troublemaker.
Li Yu has always been smart. He saw the doubts in the queen's heart and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to please the queen. So, he told the queen about Xiao Yanzi's complaint. When the queen heard this, she was furious. She said angrily: "This Huanzhu Princess dares to frame me falsely!" After saying that, she followed Li Yu angrily to the Yangxin Hall.
When she saw Xiao Yanzi's provocative look, the queen became even more furious. She wished she could show her some color on the spot and let her know what the rules and etiquette were. However, she also knew that she could not be too embarrassed in front of Qianlong, so she suppressed her anger and saluted Qianlong.
Emperor Qianlong looked at the queen and asked in a gentle tone: "Little Yanzi was born among the people and has no mother to discipline her. I have given her permission to be informal. Why did you send a nanny to teach her etiquette? "
The queen replied: "I don't mean to have trouble with Huanzhu Gege, but her behavior is actually inappropriate. As the Lord of the Sixth Palace, I have the responsibility to teach her how to become a qualified Princess."
Emperor Qianlong listened to the queen's words and nodded to express his understanding. He looked at Little Yanzi and said earnestly: "Little Yanzi, the Queen taught you etiquette and rules for your own good. You should listen to the Queen's teachings in the future and stop causing trouble."
After hearing Qianlong's words, Xiao Yanzi felt a little aggrieved, but she could only nod her head to accept it. She knew that in this palace, the queen's status was unshakable, and as a princess, she must abide by the rules and etiquette of the palace. So, she decided to put up with it for the time being, and then slowly find a way to regain her place in the future.
The storm calmed down temporarily. However, the struggles and disputes in the palace will never stop. The love and hatred between Xiao Yanzi and the queen will continue to be staged...
The queen is sitting in the magnificent palace, the sunlight shines mottledly on her phoenix robe through the carved window lattice, The phoenix embroidered with gold thread seems to be spreading its wings at this moment. She had a calm face, but there was an unknown depth in her eyes, and she slowly told Qianlong about the sudden chaos yesterday. Every word was like a pearl that struck the ground, echoing clearly in Qianlong's ears, carrying undoubted power.
"Your Majesty, what happened yesterday was an accident. Originally, the tomb relocation ceremony was going on in an orderly manner, but something unexpected happened. A woman broke into the scene, claiming that she was the real Princess, and the scene suddenly got out of control. Fortunately, I dealt with it in time, so it didn't lead to a big disaster." The queen's voice was calm and firm, and every word revealed her calmness and wisdom.