Chapter 86
In the harem, Wei Guiren was lying on the bed, his face pale and his body weak. She had just given birth to the emperor's fourteenth son Yonglu, but she was too weak to take care of him personally. She was filled with worry and fear, fearing that the Queen would take this opportunity to cause trouble for her.
However, Emperor Qianlong's joy was like a ray of sunshine in spring, illuminating the gloom in her heart. When he heard that Wei Guirui had given birth to a son, he was so happy that he immediately promoted her to his concubine.
The news spread throughout the harem. After hearing this, the queen was filled with jealousy and resentment. She tried to frame Wei Guiren many times, but failed. Now, Wei Guiren actually gave birth to a son, which was undoubtedly a threat to her.
She sneered and said to Aunt Rong beside her: "Hahaha, that bitch is here too! She harmed my thirteenth brother, and now her son has also suffered retribution!"
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Aunt Rong also echoed: "This is the way of heaven, reincarnation is good, and retribution is not good. My queen, you have suffered so much, and now let me have a taste of it."
However, they did not know. , all these grievances and hatreds will gradually dissipate in the long river of time with the rise and fall of the country and the changes of history in the days to come.
In Dayan Kingdom, the smooth conduct of the imperial examination not only selected batches of outstanding talents for the country, but also opened the door to official careers for women. Li Qingge looked at all this, and his heart was filled with relief and pride. She knew that everything she did was for the future and hope of this country.
As time goes by, Dayan Kingdom gradually rises and becomes a prosperous country. And Li Qingge's name has been engraved on the monument of history forever, becoming a model for future generations to admire and learn from.
In the deep and gorgeous Forbidden City, the spring sunshine lazily shines on the glazed tiles of Kunning Palace, shining with dazzling light. Within the palace walls, all kinds of flowers competed for beauty, but they all seemed to have lost their color. They were not as exciting as the silent competition in Kunning Palace at this moment.
"Hey, these words really come from the bottom of my heart." The queen's slightly shrill voice echoed in the empty hall, an imperceptible sneer curled up at the corner of her mouth, and her eyes flashed with pride and fierceness. Wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe and pearls on her head, she sat on a golden chair carved with dragons and phoenixes, as if she had everything under control. Looking at the concubine who was kneeling on the ground, tears rolling down like broken beads, the queen felt an indescribable joy in her heart. She took the tea from Grandma Rong. The tea cup was made of fine porcelain from Jingdezhen and was painted with complicated patterns. The tea was clear and translucent. She took a sip. She felt that the tea was sweeter than honey and nourished her heart. It seemed that her mood also became particularly comfortable.
Nanny Rong stood aside with an expressionless face, but her eyes revealed a hint of sternness. She knew the queen's thoughts well and was already used to the intrigues in the harem. She watched everything silently, as if she were a silent bystander, but at critical moments, she could always become the Queen's strongest support.
Perhaps because of Li Qingge’s virtuous and virtuous support, the queen became more and more fearless. Li Qingge, a female official who enjoys a high reputation among the government and the public, is not only talented, but also has extraordinary wisdom and courage. Her existence made the queen's position in the harem more stable, and all the plots and frame-ups were not worth mentioning in her opinion. As the days passed, Kunning Palace's guard gradually relaxed, as if even the air was filled with an aura of laziness.
The queen loves to laugh, especially when she sees others being unlucky. When she learned that her concubine had lost her son, she felt so happy. She smiled from ear to ear, and the laughter echoed in Kunning Palace, with a bit of schadenfreude and a bit of triumph. However, this matter accidentally spread, and it quickly spread in the harem like wildfire.
My concubine felt angry when she heard the gossip outside. She thought of all the difficulties of pregnancy, the suffering and anticipation of those days and nights, but now they were all in vain. She suspected that the queen was behind all this. The concubine is also a drama queen. She decided to put on a big drama in front of Qianlong to seek justice for her children.
When Qianlong stepped into his concubine's palace, he saw her telling half-truths and half-falsehoods about the pain of losing her child. Her face was as pale as paper and mottled with tears. She looked like she was crying like a child, and her hair was as messy as straw, which made people feel sad just to look at her. When Qianlong saw it, his heart immediately softened. He comforted her softly, trying to soothe the pain in her heart.
The concubine took the opportunity to hug Qianlong's leg and cried even harder: "Your Majesty, the Queen is so cruel. She attacked me when I was pregnant, causing my child to be born with deficiencies. She made As a legitimate mother, not only did she not comfort me, but she also laughed when she heard that Brother Fourteen was dead. How innocent my child is!" There was endless sorrow and anger in her voice, as if she wanted to express all her grievances. Confess to Qianlong.
Qianlong frowned when he heard this, and he immediately sent someone to investigate. Not long after, Li Yu came back and reported: "Your Majesty, the Queen did smile when she heard the news that the Fourteenth Prince had died, but that was because she thought of the late Thirteenth Prince and had hatred in her heart. As for the murder. "There is no conclusive evidence yet."
Qianlong sighed, his eyes flashing with complicated emotions. He was well aware of the grudges between the queen and her concubines, and also understood that it was difficult to tell the right and wrong in the harem. He thought for a while and said: "Forget it, the queen also lost her child and was moved by the situation. It is a serious crime to wrong the mother of the country. I understand your pain of losing a child. I said something that I shouldn't have said impulsively, so I won't pursue it. You don't either. I’m still worried about this.”
As soon as Qianlong finished speaking, an indescribable fear surged in the concubine’s heart. She understood that although Qianlong was dissatisfied with the queen's gloating, he had to swallow his anger when he thought that the queen's daughter was so outstanding. After all, Li Qingge is planning to deal with the Aixinjueluo family. If the queen ignores the relationship between husband and wife, the Qing Dynasty will be in danger. Thinking of this, the concubine became even more frightened and uneasy. She didn't know what her future would be like.
She cried heartbreakingly, as if she wanted to pour out all her grievances and anger: "Even if the death of the fourteenth brother has nothing to do with the queen, as my aunt, she shouldn't make my pain of losing my son worse! Your Majesty, I have served you for so many years, Even if I did something wrong, I shouldn't have ended up like this. My child left before he was a month old. What's the point of living? I might as well let him go!" After that, she cried and wanted to hit the wall and kill herself. , that voice makes people tremble in their hearts.
When Qianlong saw this posture, he was angry and pitiful. He knew his concubine's temperament well, and also knew her despair and helplessness at the moment. He quickly asked Li Yu to pass the decree: "Restore your concubine's status as a concubine and enjoy the treatment of a noble concubine. Then let the Ministry of Internal Affairs bury the fourteenth prince properly, with the etiquette of a county king, and be buried next to the tomb of the late Crown Prince Duanhui. . ”
As Qianlong’s decree was passed down, the concubines’ cries gradually stopped. She collapsed on the ground, staring blankly ahead, as if she had lost all her strength. She knew that she was defeated in this contest, but she was unwilling to give in to fate. However, what can she do in this deep palace?
After this storm, Kunning Palace returned to its former peace. The Queen is still sitting on her golden chair, enjoying her glory and power. The concubine, on the other hand, silently endured the pain and despair of losing her child, and her heart was filled with fear and anxiety about the future. In this deep palace, they are just pawns of fate, being ruthlessly manipulated. And Li Qingge, the female official who silently planned everything behind the scenes, what kind of plans and plans does she have in her heart? All this will be slowly revealed in the days to come.
Okay! "Li Yu responded. His figure was like an arrow leaving the string, and he quickly shuttled between the palace walls. His footsteps were brisk and powerful, and every step seemed to tell his loyalty to the emperor.
Over there, in the Yanxi Palace, the candlelight flickered, reflecting the gentle and pleasant face of the concubine. She was leaning on the emperor's shoulder, with a subtle tremor in her soft voice, as if she were a delicate flower swaying in the wind, which made people feel affection for her. Her tears were like broken pearls, falling one by one on the emperor's clothes. Her aggrieved look made people feel heartbroken. However, if you look closely, there is an imperceptible smile hanging on the corner of her mouth. That smile contains pride and cunning, as if everything is under her control.
The emperor gently patted his concubine on the back to comfort her. His eyes were full of doting and love. He always had a different emotion towards his concubine. Her weakness and tenacity, her intelligence and wit all made him fall in love with her.
At this moment, in Kunning Palace, the queen was sitting alone in front of the bronze mirror. Her eyes were cold and angry, as if they could shoot out fire. When she heard that the concubine had taken this opportunity to not only restore her position as concubine, but also to give the fourteenth prince a grand funeral, an indescribable anger suddenly surged in her heart. She recalled the desolation when her daughter died. There was not even a decent funeral, no title, no cemetery, no celebration. Then the thirteenth elder brother also died, and the funeral was deserted. But now, your concubine's son is gone, but the emperor treats her so favorably, which makes her feel more and more unfair and angry.
"This vixen knows how to pretend to be pitiful, why don't you go to sing an opera!" The queen said through gritted teeth, her hands clenched tightly into fists, as if she wanted to vent all the anger in her heart. Aunt Rong stood aside with an indignant look on her face. Seeing her mother-in-law's angry look, she felt sad in her heart. The legitimate son of my mother-in-law is not treated as well as a concubine. This world is really unreasonable.
Just when the queen was gritting her teeth in anger, the little swallow jumped out and caused trouble again. She heard that the Queen laughed because of Brother Fourteen, and an indescribable anger suddenly surged in her heart. She decided to go to the queen to argue and seek justice for her concubine.
In the imperial garden, Xiao Yanzi pointed at the queen's nose and scolded her: "Your sister has just lost her child, how can you bear to provoke her? You are so ruthless, shameless, cold-blooded, and hateful..." Xiao Yanzi's words were like a string of words. The words came out like cannons, one sentence after another, making the queen dizzy. She was so angry that she was shaking all over. She was about to let someone slap Xiao Yanzi's mouth, but Grandma Rong quietly grabbed her by the corner of her clothes.
Nanny Rong leaned close to the Queen's ear and whispered: "My Lady, don't be as knowledgeable as her, let's pretend to be dizzy!" The Queen was stunned for a moment, then rolled her eyes and fainted gorgeously on the ground. Her body fell limply to the ground, like a withered flower, which made people feel pity for her.
In the Yanxi Palace, Qianlong was comforting his concubine. He gently stroked her hair and said softly: "Don't cry, I will make the decision for you." Although your concubine was wearing plain clothes and no makeup, her eyes were as clear and bright as autumn water, and her smile was even brighter. It's flattering. She looked at the emperor sideways, which was called a seducer. This outfit is in line with the old saying: "A woman's mourning clothes also have a special flavor." Qianlong was already lustful, but now he was even more fascinated by his concubine, and felt that she had more charm now.
Just when the two of them were chatting with each other and preparing to get closer, Li Yu hurried in. He said anxiously: "Your Majesty, it's not good, the Queen has fainted!" When Qianlong heard this, he was stunned. He looked at your concubine and saw a worried look on her face, but there was a trace of imperceptible pride in her eyes. Your concubine was secretly proud of herself. She had already asked Erkang to provoke Xiao Yanzi and make her angry with the queen. It would be best if she could get angry out of her. If the empress really dies, then although she, a concubine with a humble background, cannot become the empress, she can still be promoted to an imperial concubine and take charge of the affairs of the Sixth Palace.
Qianlong asked Li Yu angrily: "The queen is usually in good health, why did she suddenly faint?" Li Yu replied: "When the queen was admiring flowers in the imperial garden, she met Huanzhugege, and the two of them After a few quarrels, the Queen fainted. "It's Xiao Yanzi again! Does she have any rules?" Qianlong was furious when he heard that it was Xiao Yanzi who did it. He had long warned Xiao Yanzi not to conflict with the queen, why didn't this girl listen?
Qianlong hurriedly changed his clothes and prepared to visit Kunning Palace. Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with Xiao Yanzi's behavior, he was more worried about the queen's physical condition. After all, the queen was his first wife, the woman he once loved deeply. Although your concubine persuaded the emperor not to go in a hurry, she was so proud in her heart that it was beyond words. She looked at Qianlong's hurried away figure with a proud smile on her lips, as if everything was under her control.
Hearing this, Li Yu's face became stern, and he quickly responded: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will go and invite all the most skilled doctors from the Imperial Hospital. I will try my best to save the Queen!" After that! , he turned around and hurried away, his footsteps brisk and firm, as if every step carried the emperor's trust.
The emperor looked at Li Yu's retreating back, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of anxiety and worry. He knew very well that the queen's illness was no small matter. If she could not be treated in time, it might cause turmoil inside and outside the court. Thinking of this, he could no longer suppress his inner anxiety and hurried to Kunning Palace.
The imperial concubine stood aside and witnessed the emperor's series of eager actions, and couldn't help but feel ripples in her heart. She stared blankly at the emperor's hurried back, her heart filled with surprise and confusion. She knew very well the relationship between the emperor and the empress, which had always been cold and distant. Queen Nala was able to take the post because of the support of the Queen Mother. Now, why is the emperor suddenly so concerned about the queen's physical condition? Could it be that there was really any emotion between them?
The concubine's heart was full of doubts and uneasiness. She was afraid that her good days would come to an end. So, she quickly tidied up her clothes and hurried to Kunning Palace to find out what was going on.
In Kunning Palace, the candlelight flickered, reflecting the queen's pale and haggard face. She was lying on the bed, following the martial arts acupuncture method that Balang taught her, holding walnuts under her armpits, and pretending that her pulse was confused. Several imperial doctors gathered around the bed, each with their brows furrowed and expressions of embarrassment on their faces, obviously helpless about the queen's condition.
As soon as the emperor stepped into Kunning Palace, he saw this scene. He was so anxious that he pulled the sleeve of Doctor Hu and asked: "Mr. Hu, you are the chief of the hospital. Tell me quickly. What's wrong with the queen? Why haven't you woke up yet?"
Hu The imperial doctor sighed and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, The Empress is so anxious that she has hurt her heart and lungs, and she is too old to wake up. But please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will do everything possible to save the Empress."
The Emperor heard this. , his face turned pale instantly. He himself was almost fifty-two years old, and the queen was his concubine when he was living in the mansion. She was about the same age, and both of them were almost half dead. The ancients said that sixty years old was considered a long life, but they were already in their fifth year, and their bodies could not compare with those of their youth.
Thinking of this, the emperor's heart was filled with fear and helplessness. It wasn't that he was afraid of being alone without the queen, but that he was afraid of that guy Li Qingge. Li Qingge didn't have any father-son relationship with him. If it weren't for the queen, he would have brought an army to fight. The Queen is the link between Da Yan and Da Qing. If she has a bad relationship, the relationship between the two dynasties will be completely over. What's even more frightening is that Li Qingge may blame the queen's death on him, and then he will not be merciful to the Aixinjueluo family.
The emperor couldn't help but tremble all over when he thought of this. He held Doctor Hu's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Hu, you must find a way to save the queen, I can't live without her!"
Mr. Hu quickly responded: "Yes. , Your Majesty, I will do my best.”
The concubine looked at this scene with joy in her heart. She thought to herself: "If the queen cannot wake up, then I can take the opportunity to take charge of the affairs of the Sixth Palace, and maybe be promoted to the imperial concubine." Thinking of this, she couldn't help but raise a proud smile on her lips. However, your concubine's pride did not last long. Two days later, the queen finally woke up. Doctor Hu said that he had to rest for a while, but the emperor had been frightened for the past two days and almost cried when he saw the queen awake. He held the queen's hand tightly and said in a choked voice: "Queen, you finally woke up. I am really worried about you!"
The queen smiled slightly and said weakly: "Your Majesty, my lord. I’m fine, I’m worrying you.”
Your concubine saw it and was anxious in her heart. She was even more convinced that the emperor had the position of queen in his heart. The people who love the Xinjieluo family are passionate people! In the past, Huang Taiji and Hailanzhu, Shunzhi and Concubine Dong E, to the current emperor and empress, are all the same. In the emperor's mind, in addition to Empress Xiaoxian, I am afraid that she already has the position of empress.
When your concubine thought of this, she couldn't help but feel a deep hatred in her heart. She secretly swore that she would never let the queen succeed! If you want your son to ascend the throne, you have to depend on the mother and the son, and you also have to look at destiny. However, she already had an idea in her mind and decided to make good use of Xiao Yanzi to interfere with Queen Huang's good deeds.
Although Xiao Yanzi is usually naughty and loves to get into trouble, she also has her uses, especially when dealing with the Queen, which is unique. Your concubine decided to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Xiao Yanzi and ask her to help her.
So, one day after the queen recovered from her illness, your concubine quietly found Xiao Yanzi. She took Xiao Yanzi's hand and said kindly: "Little Yanzi, look at how anxious the emperor is when the queen is so ill this time. I know that you and the queen have never dealt with each other, but this time, can you Can't you help me and give me the opportunity to take charge of the affairs of the Sixth Palace?"
When Xiao Yanzi heard this, his eyes widened and he said in surprise: "Your Majesty, your Majesty. , what do you mean? Do you want me to help you deal with the queen? "
Your concubine smiled slightly, shook her head and said, "It's not to deal with the queen, but to help me get some opportunities, you know. The Queen and I have always been at odds with each other, but now that she has recovered from her illness, and the Emperor values her so much, I am afraid that my life will be difficult in the future.”
Xiao Yanzi thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, your concubine, I promise you. But I will only do things within my power and will not hurt the queen."
After your concubine heard this, , I was overjoyed. She held Xiao Yanzi's hand tightly and said: "Good boy, thank you! Don't worry, I won't let you do anything to harm the queen. We just need to prevent her from successfully managing the affairs of the Sixth Palace."
So, from that day on, Xiao Yanzi began to help your concubine secretly. From time to time, she caused some minor troubles for the Queen, preventing her from fully managing the affairs of the Sixth Palace. The imperial concubine took the opportunity to show her virtuous and virtuous character in front of the emperor, and gradually won the emperor's trust.
Time passed day by day, and although the queen recovered from her illness, she was still weak. She was unable to take charge of the affairs of the Sixth Palace as wholeheartedly as before, and could only hand over part of her power to her concubine. The imperial concubine took the opportunity to expand her sphere of influence in the palace and gradually became a force that cannot be ignored in the palace.
However, all this did not escape Li Qingge’s eyes. He has been secretly observing the movements in the palace, and is fully aware of what your concubine and Xiao Yanzi are doing. But he did not act rashly, but silently waited for the opportunity. He knew that as long as the time came, he could defeat Ling Fei and others in one fell swoop and regain his own power.
This time, the queen could faint from anger, and the concubine couldn't help but sneer in her heart. The curve of the corner of her mouth was a bit proud and calculating. She thought that this was just the beginning, and he might take the opportunity to kill her in the future. However, this has to be done slowly. She is best at killing people with borrowed knives. There was a cold light in the eyes of the imperial concubine, and she was quietly planning in her heart how to use Xiao Yanzi's fiery temper to anger the queen again, making her whimper in anger, while she sat aside and enjoyed the results, the abacus clattered, It was as if he had foreseen the dawn of victory.
However, just when this conspiracy was about to be put into practice, an edict from Emperor Qianlong came suddenly like a bolt from the blue, shocking the concubine so much that she almost fainted on the spot. The emperor's voice was calm and majestic, penetrating the entire palace: "The queen is the mother of our Qing Dynasty. She is not feeling well and cannot be cared for by anyone around her. From today on, all the concubines in the Sixth Palace will take turns to go to Kunning Palace. Serve the queen until she recovers." As soon as these words came out, your concubine felt panicked. The other concubines and the imperial doctor also looked shocked. They didn't expect such an arrangement, and they seemed to have lost their reaction for a moment. ability.
You must know that in this harem, the only three people who can call the shots are the emperor, the queen and the queen mother. As the emperor's wife, the empress was sick, so it was reasonable for her concubines to serve her. But in the past, we served elders like the Queen Mother, which was a kind of filial piety and respect. Moreover, the queen often declined, allowing the concubines to concentrate on serving the emperor, in order to gain a reputation as a virtuous person. Even when Empress Xiaoxian lost her two sons and was so ill that she was almost unconscious, the emperor did not let his concubines attend to the illness. Now that the queen is just anxious and anxious, why does it have to be the turn of all the concubines to serve her? This is simply the kind of treatment that only the Queen Mother can enjoy! Although the queen is the emperor's wife, the queen mother is the emperor's biological mother. Can this status be the same?
The concubines were talking among themselves in private, wondering why the emperor suddenly treated the queen so well. Is it because the queen's condition is really serious? Or did the emperor notice something secretly? For a time, various speculations came one after another, but no one could give a definite answer.
Actually, the emperor was also helpless. The Queen Mother was in poor health, so he was naturally sad; but if the Queen Mother had any shortcomings, the Qing Dynasty would really be in danger. The emperor was well aware of the grievances between the empress and Li Qingge, as well as Li Qingge's power that should not be underestimated. Once something happens to the queen, Li Qingge will never give up. At that time, internal and external troubles in the Qing Dynasty will follow one after another, and the consequences will be unimaginable. Therefore, the emperor had to make such a decision to show his attention and concern for the queen.
Moreover, the emperor did not doubt that the queen was pretending to be ill. Because Xiao Yanzi's exciting ability is indeed beyond the reach of ordinary people. Her straightforward and impulsive character could often inadvertently touch the Queen's sore spots and make her furious. This time the queen fainted from anger, and it was probably Xiao Yanzi's fault. Thinking of this, the emperor couldn't help but sigh. He also had a headache about the fight between the two women.
At this time, Aunt Rong saw the opportunity and stepped forward and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have served the Queen for many years and know her living habits well. Now that the Queen is seriously ill, I am willing to serve the concubines. Arrange shifts to ensure that the Queen can receive the best care." When the emperor heard this, he felt it was reasonable and agreed to Grandma Rong's request.
So, holding chicken feathers as arrows, Grandma Rong began to line up the concubines to serve. Her sharp eyes swept over the concubines, as if she could penetrate their thoughts. Those who had a good relationship with the queen, such as Chunfei, Jiafei, etc., were arranged to serve during the day; while those who had a distant relationship, such as Lingfei, Yingfei, etc., were arranged to be on duty at night. Such an arrangement undoubtedly made Ling Fei and others feel more dissatisfied and resentful.
When your concubine heard that she was assigned to midnight duty, her face suddenly turned livid. She knew that the concubines slept at night. During this shift, the green card was removed. How could she still have a chance to get the emperor's favor? Her fourteenth elder brother died in infancy. She originally hoped to have another son to consolidate her status. Now that she is busy waiting for the sick all day long, how can she have a child? And getting up in the middle of the night to serve one's enemies is simply the most drudgery of drudgery. Thinking of this, the concubine couldn't help but feel an indescribable anger and unwillingness in her heart.
Other concubines, such as Concubine Ying and Concubine Yu, who did not have a good relationship with the Queen, were also full of complaints when they heard that they had to work the night shift. They thought they could take the opportunity to avoid the cumbersomeness of serving the bedchamber and the Queen's difficulties, but they didn't expect to be assigned such an errand. But once they heard that your concubine was in even worse condition and had to get up in the middle of the night to go on duty, they felt much more balanced. Although I can't sleep with you in the first half of the night, you can go back to sleep after serving for a while, which is better than your concubine. The human heart is like this, and when compared, it can be distinguished as superior or inferior. Concubine Ying, Concubine Yu and others suddenly felt that they were not so unlucky, at least they were better off than Concubine Ling.
Your concubine was filled with hatred, but on the surface she had to pretend to be sweet and said: "The Queen's illness is actually caused by Huanzhuge's anger. Your Majesty also knows about Huanzhuge's temper. Yes, he can cause trouble in life at every turn. Angry. I think she should be allowed to serve on the sick for a few days, so that she can learn how to serve others." There was a hint of provocation and gloating in your concubine's words, as if she couldn't wait to see her. The scene of Yanzi being tortured. However, what she didn't know was that all these conspiracies and calculations would eventually come to nothing. Because in this harem, the only person who can really decide everything is the emperor. The emperor already had his own plans and arrangements in his heart.
Little Yanzi, you really got into a big trouble this time. The queen was so angry that she fainted. The scene was really thrilling. The palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly formed a group. Some were busy asking for the imperial doctor, some were busy trying to make the queen happy, and some were standing aside tremblingly, for fear of being implicated in the turmoil.
Xiao Yanzi herself was very frightened. She did not expect that her impulse would have such consequences. She stood there, helpless, filled with regret and fear. She knew that the queen had always disliked her, and this time it was even more serious.
Everyone is murmuring in their hearts, why does your concubine have to guard the queen in the middle of the night, while Xiao Yanzi can be as carefree as a normal person, without taking any responsibility? In fact, outsiders like them could not easily understand the rules and tactics in the harem. If Xiao Yanzi is really allowed to serve the queen, with her ability to make trouble, the queen will be tortured enough? At that time, hey, that scene will be interesting, but I'm afraid it will become even more uncontrollable.
The queen was so angry that her eyes were so round that they seemed to be able to spit out fire. She thought to herself: "You want to use little swallows to mess with me? There are no doors! My doors and windows are all tightly closed. Let's see how you come in and cause trouble!" She was lying on the bed, her face pale. But his eyes were extremely determined, as if he was ready to face any challenge.
With one look from the queen, Grandma Rong understood what she was thinking. She hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "It's important for your Majesty to recover from her illness now and she needs to rest. Huanzhugege's character is as lively as a wild horse, which may be detrimental to her recovery. Why not let her learn more rules at Shufangzhai?" , and then copied the scriptures to pray for the empress, and let the Buddha protect her health."
Qianlong was happy when he heard this. He nodded in agreement, but secretly thought in his heart: He was not unclear about the grudges between the queen and Xiao Yanzi. This time, letting Xiao Yanzi continue to learn the rules and copy scriptures and pray for the queen, it can not only give the queen a step down, but also allow Xiao Yanzi to temporarily avoid the limelight. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone. So, he smiled and said: "What a good idea, let Xiao Yanzi continue to learn the rules and copy scriptures and pray for the queen. I hope she can sincerely repent, and I hope the queen can recover soon."
The emperor felt like a mirror in his heart. , knowing that the queen had long disliked Xiao Yanzi, and this fainting was probably because of her. He sighed and thought to himself: The women in this harem will do anything to fight for favor and power. However, he also knew that Xiao Yanzi was an innocent child, without mother's love or father's love, and he was all alone in this harem. How could he bear to let her be bullied by the queen like this?
The queen hated her so much that her teeth itched. She knew that your concubine had been secretly plotting against her and wanted to take away her position as queen. In order to disgust her, the queen deliberately adjusted her work and rest schedule. She slept during the day and was awake at night. She also took medicine at night. She just wanted to let the concubine know that even if she fell ill, she was still the master of the harem and no one could underestimate her.
The attendants during the day are fine, just sit there and don’t have to do anything. The palace maids and eunuchs only need to occasionally change the queen's medicine, give her water, etc., and they can get by easily. But those who serve patients at night are in dire straits. The queen had slept well during the day and was in good spirits at night, so she began to torment people in various ways. Sometimes she wants to drink water, sometimes she wants to take medicine, and sometimes she wants to take midnight snacks. The palace maids and eunuchs were very busy, but they did not dare to complain at all.
Concubine Ying and Concubine Yu are pretty good. Although the queen didn't like them, she didn't go too far. They just need to follow the rules and get by. But your concubine was miserable. As the "villain leader" in the palace, she has always been a thorn in the queen's side and a thorn in her flesh. This time the Queen fell ill, and she became the key target of torture by the Queen and Aunt Rong.
The empress and Aunt Rong’s method of dealing with your concubine was the only one in the palace that was ruthless. Sometimes they asked the concubine to cook medicine, sometimes they asked her to clean the room, and sometimes they asked her to serve the queen's meals. Moreover, they deliberately changed the medicine package to something bitter and smelly, so that the concubine almost fainted from the smell. What's even more outrageous is that they secretly added some strange things into the medicine, which made the concubine vomit after drinking it.
There is something even more amazing. When the queen drank the medicine, she clearly knew that the medicine had been replaced with sugar water, and deliberately pretended to be bitter. She sprayed the medicine all over her face and pretended to apologize: "Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm so dim-sighted that I couldn't see clearly that this was sugar water. Go and wash yourself quickly, don't let me get sick." The anger has been passed on to you.”
Your concubine is angry in her heart, but she still has to pretend to be respectful on the surface. She endured the nausea, wiped the lotion on her face with her sleeve, and then whispered: "Thank you, empress, for your grace." After saying that, she quickly retreated, for fear that the queen would cause trouble again.
Your concubine has really had enough of this kind of torture. She couldn't sleep well every night and was always woken up by the Queen and Aunt Rong's various tossings. Her health became worse and worse, and her spirit became more and more trance-like. She knew that if she continued like this, she would be tortured to death sooner or later.
One night, when she walked up to the queen with medicine in hand, she was unexpectedly stabbed in the back by Grandma Rong. The needle pricked her so much that she shivered in pain, and when her hand shook, she dropped the medicine bowl. The concoction splashed all over her body, and also all over the Queen. When the queen saw this situation, she was furious. She pointed at the concubine's nose and cursed: "You shameless vixen, slutty bitch! How dare you spill the medicine on me!"
The concubine was also angry. She had been holding back her anger for so long and finally exploded. She replied a few words and said: "My queen, please don't go too far! I am also a human being, and I also have dignity! Aren't you afraid of retribution when you torture me like this?" The queen became even more angry when she heard this, and she shouted loudly: "Aunt Rong, hurry up and teach me a lesson for this lowly slave girl who doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth!"
"Hey!" Aunt Rong responded, but she also knew the rules of the harem in her heart. She couldn't slap him in the face, lest the conversation would be offended. So, she used other methods to punish her concubine. She asked the palace maids and eunuchs to push the concubine to the ground, and then whip her several times with a whip. Your concubine screamed in pain, but she didn't dare to resist. She knew that the rules and tactics in the harem were not something she could easily challenge. She could only endure it all silently, waiting for a turn of fate.
So, with a slight wave of her hands covered with traces of time, Grandma Rong used one of her special tricks to severely punish your concubine. The punishment seemed heavy, but in fact it cleverly avoided all places that would leave any traces, leaving your concubine to feel endless pain and humiliation. Tears welled up in your concubine's eyes instantly, like pear blossoms knocked down by a sudden rain in spring, with a bit of sadness and helplessness. She stumbled all the way to the Nourishing Heart Hall, her thin figure looking particularly thin in the night.
In the Yangxin Hall, candlelight flickered, Qianlong was reviewing the memorial, with an aura of calmness and authority between his brows. As soon as the imperial concubine entered the house, she threw herself at Qianlong's feet and burst into tears, telling her how harshly the queen had treated her. Her words were full of grievances and sadness.