Chapter 108
Emperor Qianlong, the emperor known for his luxury in history, has seen his wealth surge like a tidal wave since he took over the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which made him less concerned about extravagance and waste. More and more unscrupulous. The palace is resplendent and luxurious, and every place shines with luxury, as if it wants to absorb all the prosperity of the world.
It was a warm spring day, and the news of the Queen Mother's return to the palace was like a spring breeze, blowing through every corner of the palace. The palace door is wide open, and the vermilion door looks particularly dazzling in the sun. The red flag flutters in the wind and makes a sound, as if cheering for the return of the Queen Mother. The sound of gongs and drums was deafening, resounding through the sky, shrouding the entire palace in a festive and lively atmosphere.
Little Yanzi, the Gege who likes to join in the fun and has a lively personality, is now lying quietly in the palace due to hemiplegia. Looking at the bustling scene outside the window, she can't help but feel a burst of sadness in her heart. Ziwei, the gentle and gentle Princess, also lost her former smile due to her disfigurement and eagerness to get married. Yongqi, the once graceful fifth elder brother, also lost his former splendor due to being demoted. Their fate seemed to be tightly held by an invisible hand from which they could not break free.
The guards stood upright, like sculptures, guarding the tranquility of the palace. The maids and eunuchs were busy rushing through the palace, making final preparations for the Queen Mother's return. The Queen Mother's phoenix sedan entered the harem in a mighty manner. The gorgeous phoenix sedan shone dazzlingly in the sun, as if it wanted to gather all the brilliance in the world into one.
Qianlong, together with his wives, concubines, children and clan members, stood in front of the Qianqing Palace early to greet the Queen Mother. They were dressed in gorgeous clothes and had respectful smiles on their faces, as if they were welcoming a supreme god. When the Queen Mother slowly walked out of the gorgeous phoenix sedan, everyone held their breath and concentrated for fear of disturbing the noble Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother held Qing'er in her left hand and Nanny Gui in her right hand, and walked over steadily. There was a kind smile on her face, as if she was examining her children. Everyone saluted and greeted each other, and shouted in unison: "May Lafayette be blessed, may you live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!" The sound was deafening and echoed in the palace.
Qianlong hurried forward to greet her, with a respectful smile on his face, and said: "The emperor's mother returned to the palace, and my son failed to greet her in person. It is really unfilial." There was a hint of filial piety in his voice. The guilt and self-blame seemed to be an apology to the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother said with a smile: "Why do you have to say that, emperor? You take care of everything every day, national affairs are the most important, and there are many attendants around the Ai family, so there is no need for you to greet them personally." Her voice was gentle and kind, as if she was comforting Qianlong.
Qianlong smiled and said: "The Queen Mother is so kind! It must be very hard for you to go to Mount Wutai to pray for so long this time." His eyes showed concern and respect for the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother smiled and said: "The purpose of Aijia's trip is to pray for the emperor and the Qing Dynasty. I hope that the Buddha will bless the Eight Banners to regain their glory and destroy the great flame monster. How can we talk about hard work? The emperor is busy with state affairs, which is the real hard work." Her voice was full of determination and belief, as if she was cheering Qianlong on.
However, when Qianlong heard the four words "Great Flame Monster", his expression changed slightly. He glanced at the queen and saw that the queen's face was as usual, but there was a cold light of disdain in her eyes. Qianlong sighed secretly in his heart. He knew that the queen did not agree with the queen mother's words. After all, in their view, destroying the Great Flame Demon is just a small attempt to shake a tree, and it is nothing more than overestimating one's own capabilities.
Qianlong had already prepared the edict of succession, so naturally he could not agree with the Queen Mother's words. His eyes wandered to Qing'er next to the Queen Mother. He saw Qing'er dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, dignified and elegant, with elegant temperament. She stepped forward, knelt down and saluted, and said, "Bless your Majesty, may your Majesty be blessed!" Her voice was clear and sweet, as if it was the sound of nature.
Qianlong smiled slightly: "No gift! Lafayette worked hard to pray for blessings. Thanks to your company, I feel a lot more at ease." His eyes showed his admiration and love for Qing'er. In his opinion, Qing'er is what a royal princess should look like, majestic and dignified. In comparison, that little Yanzi and Ziwei, alas...
Qing'er turned around and faced the queen again Greetings: "Hail the Queen!" Her voice was still clear and sweet, with a hint of respect and awe.
The queen smiled slightly and said: "Qing Gege, no courtesy!" Her eyes stayed on Qing'er for a while, as if she was examining this dignified, gentle, elegant and refined Gege. Although she resents the Queen Mother for using her as a pawn, she likes Qing'er's character and temperament very much, as fresh and refined as a hibiscus flower moistened by morning dew.
The Queen Mother turned her eyes to the Queen, and her tone was a little cold: "We haven't seen her for a long time, but the Queen's complexion is getting better and better." Her eyes moved around the Queen, as if she was looking for something.
The Queen replied in a neither humble nor condescending manner: "Thank you, Lord Buddha, for your concern." Her voice was calm and indifferent, as if she was responding to the Queen Mother's polite words.
The Queen Mother's expression remained unchanged, and she turned to look at her concubine again. The concubine was seen wearing gorgeous palace attire, with a bulging belly. It was obvious that she had been pregnant for a long time. The Queen Mother's eyes lingered on her swollen belly for a while, and she said with a smile: "Your concubine is pregnant, why didn't you send someone to tell the Ai family?" There was a hint of reproach and dissatisfaction in her voice.
Your concubine knew that the Queen Mother had always been disgusted with her methods of competing for favors, and she had a bad look every time they met. It was the first time that she suddenly looked friendly today, and she couldn't help but feel a little scared. She replied gently and meekly: "I am a humble concubine, how dare you disturb Lafayette's peaceful cultivation?" There was a hint of trembling and uneasiness in her voice.
"Pregnancy is a great joy, how can it be considered a disturbance?" The Queen Mother smiled very kindly, as if she was happy for her concubine's pregnancy. Uninformed people thought that the concubine was her biological daughter.
However, regarding the Queen Mother's partial favor, the Queen just looked on with cold eyes and had no emotions in her heart. She knew that Qianlong's edict on Zen status had been prepared and the overall situation was decided. The Queen Mother and her concubines are nothing more than clowns on the stage no matter how much they mess around. She secretly sneered in her heart. She was used as a spearhead by the Queen Mother when she had no one to rely on. Now that her daughter Li Qingge is about to rule the world and dominate the land of China, she is too lazy to act out the drama of deep love between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law with the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother extended her hand to her concubine. This small gesture flattered her concubine. She and Qianlong quickly supported the Queen Mother from left to right, as if accepting the Queen Mother's gift.
The Queen Mother placed her right hand on her concubine's shoulder, but looked at the Queen. Seeing the queen's calm expression, she felt more and more that the queen had changed, becoming scheming and steady. She sneered secretly in her heart. Yongqi, who was both civil and military, had always won the Holy Heart, but was suddenly reprimanded and fell out of favor. This must be related to the changes in the queen. It turns out that the Queen's low eyebrows before were just a disguise. If you pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger, you have to look at whether you are a tiger or a cat, right?
As soon as the queen saw off Qianlong and his concubines and returned to Cining Palace, fifth elder brother Yongqi arrived shortly afterwards. He asked An to express his greetings and warmth, showing the attitude of a filial son and a virtuous grandson. The Queen Mother was very pleased with Yongqi's care and filial piety, and her smile became more loving. She held Yongqi's hand, as if she was examining her child.
While chatting and laughing with the Queen Mother, Yong Qi complained to the Queen Mother that the Queen had framed him, but Qianlong only believed it and wanted to abandon him. There was a trace of grief, anger and helplessness in his voice, as if he was confiding his grievances to the Queen Mother. The concubine listened and sneered secretly in her heart. She knew that Yong Qi had nothing to worry about, so she simply cooperated with him to repeatedly slander the Queen in front of the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother originally suspected that there was a conspiracy in Yongqi's demotion, but now after listening to their complaints, she became even more convinced that it was the Queen's fault. She was secretly angry, feeling that the queen was so bold and dared to play tricks under her nose. So, like the evil mother-in-law Cixi, the Queen Mother began to make things difficult for the Queen.
In the past, the queen would have been terrified and might even have knelt down to beg for mercy. But after so many years, the queen has a clear understanding of the situation in the harem of the previous dynasty, and she is no longer the angry little daughter-in-law she used to be. She sneered secretly in her heart, even if the Queen Mother scolded her three times, she could even talk back without showing any weakness.
The Queen Mother was extremely angry. She felt that it was only natural for her mother-in-law to discipline her daughter-in-law. A virtuous daughter-in-law should not fight back or scold her. If you dare to resist, you are disobedient and unfilial, and your crime deserves death. However, she forgot that the queen was a strong-willed person who would rather live in ruins than live in ruins. The reason why I tolerated it before was because I had no backing to rely on. For the future of myself and my son, I had to endure no matter how many grievances I suffered. Now that she has the support of her daughter Li Qingge, what does the Queen have to fear from the Queen Mother? If you dare to slander me, I will kill you!
This morning, the sun shines through the clouds on the roof of Cining Palace, shining with golden light. The Queen went to Cining Palace to pay her respects to the Queen Mother as usual. Wearing gorgeous palace clothes, she walked into the gate of Cining Palace dignifiedly. However, the Queen Mother did not give her a good look throughout the whole process, as if she was deliberately making things difficult for her.
The queen sneered secretly in her heart, knowing that the queen mother was deliberately looking for trouble. But she didn't care and just responded to the Queen Mother's words lightly. When the Queen Mother scolded her again, she pushed back without any sign of weakness, with a hint of coldness and determination in her voice.
The Queen Mother was so angry that she was shaking all over. She pointed at the Queen's nose and cursed: "You... you are such an unfilial daughter-in-law! How dare you contradict the Ai family!" There was a hint of trembling and anger in her voice.
The Queen looked at the Queen Mother coldly and said: "I did not mean to contradict the old Buddha, I just told the truth. If the old Buddha thinks that the concubine is wrong, then please ask the old Buddha to point it out. I will definitely correct myself." There was a hint of indifference and determination in her voice, as if she was declaring war on the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother was so angry that she could not speak. She just stared at the Queen with wide eyes, as if she wanted to devour her. However, the queen met her gaze without fear, as if to tell her: I am no longer the little daughter-in-law at your mercy!
The queen looked indifferent and spoke softly, like a warm breeze in spring, gently blowing through people's hearts. "As the mother of the world, the Queen Mother attaches equal importance to majesty and love. How can she be wrong? Even if there are so-called mistakes in the world, to the Queen Mother, it is just a passing cloud. If it is not a mistake, it is another kind of wisdom. In this world, Who can find the medicine of regret and let the past go over again? Now that the throne has been firmly placed on my shoulders, I should be as firm as a rock and will not let anyone shake it easily."
There was a gentle smile on the Queen Mother's face, and her eyes that had experienced many vicissitudes of life looked at the Queen carefully, as if they wanted to penetrate the appearance and look directly into her heart. "Your Nala clan was once glorious in the past, but now it has become dim like the afterglow of the setting sun. Without the support of my old bones, your position will be precarious and difficult to stabilize. I really don't understand, you Where do you draw it from? With such courage, how dare you be sure that the emperor will never depose you easily?"
The queen straightened her back, her posture revealing an indomitable pride, her voice was clear and firm, echoing in the air. In the main hall. "My concubine's courage is not water without a source, as the Queen Mother will understand in the future. I just want to make it clear here that the world is like a chess game, and no one can control everything at will. Even the Queen Mother, you are extremely noble, It’s hard to stop that time The torrent of the times and the change of power."
"You——" The Queen Mother's words were cut off by the sudden anger. She did not expect that the Queen dared to express her thoughts so frankly, and she was speechless for a moment. . Feeling depressed and unable to calm down, the Queen Mother felt more and more that the Queen had a deep scheming mind and was acting unscrupulously because she had a backer.
Seeing this, the queen said no more. She just bowed slightly, bowed, then turned and left. Her back looked particularly decisive. The moment she walked out of Cining Palace, she sighed softly, as if she was releasing all the emotions that had been accumulated for a long time. "For so many years, I have been cautious and humble in this deep palace. Today, I can finally straighten my back and stand upright for once in front of the Queen Mother."
Nanny Rong followed closely behind and lowered her voice. The voice reminded: "Your Majesty, this is not the best time to have a conflict with the Queen Mother. The Emperor and the Fifth Princess have secretly After much planning, the imperial edict on the throne has been issued. You are about to become the Supreme Empress, with the five princesses as your solid backing. Even if the Queen Mother becomes the Grand Empress Dowager, she is just an old man with an empty name. Even if the empress is full of dissatisfaction. It will happen after the fifth princess takes power.”
The queen rubbed her frown, a trace of irritation flashed in her eyes. "How could I not know this truth? It's just that the Queen Mother always listens to one side and keeps an eye on me. If I just tolerate it, it will make her think that I am weak and can be bullied. In life, you must always fight. In that breath, I've had enough of being plotted against by this old woman for half my life, not to mention the future. There is still an emperor in the palace. For the sake of the fusion of Qing Dynasty and Da Yan, he will not just watch me be bullied by the Queen Mother."
After saying this, the queen's mind seemed to be clearer, and she was deeply moved. You know, because you have a daughter, Li Qingge, you are almost omnipotent in this harem. She had already seen through all the overt and covert struggles and had her own calculations in her heart.
The Queen Mother is good at controlling the harem with the art of balance, making other concubines lose power and Yongqi falling out of favor. How can she let it go? The clay figurines are still earthy, so who would want to be a soft persimmon at the mercy of others? What's more, the queen is the villain in the story of Princess Huanzhu. She has never been a good person, let alone someone who can be bullied at will. If the Queen Mother dares to target her, she will settle old and new grudges together and fight back fiercely.
The Empress Dowager believed that she was the mother of the Emperor, and that she was protected by Qianlong, a filial son, and thought that no one could defeat her. Little did he know that the Qing Dynasty was in danger like the setting sun. Qianlong himself could not protect himself, so how could he protect the Queen Mother?
The queen lowered her head and gently fiddled with the Seven Treasures Glazed Bracelet on her wrist. The bracelet shone dazzlingly in the sun, and her eyes gradually became deeper. "Although the Queen Mother is powerful, her influence is limited to this harem. Since she wants to fight, I will fight with her to the end. I just hope she will not regret it in the end!"
The Queen knew the Queen Mother's character very well, and she would never be willing to let others in the harem dominate. The concubine is very ambitious, and for the sake of the child in her belly, she will definitely join forces with the Queen Mother in an attempt to bring her down. Although the queen had expected it, she did not expect that this day would come so quickly.
This afternoon, the sun shines through the clouds and shines on the glazed tiles of Cining Palace, shining with golden light. The Queen Mother woke up from her nap and was about to drink tea when she saw her concubine running over in a hurry, kneeling on the ground, with tears streaming down her face, crying: "I beg you, Lord Buddha, to make the decision for me. Someone wants to harm the child in my belly." "
When the Queen Mother heard this, her face changed suddenly and she was filled with anger: "My concubine, it is a capital crime to harm the emperor's heirs. How can I make random accusations without conclusive evidence? I will not let you off lightly! "
"Everything I say is true, I will never make any random accusations. Someone really wants to harm my child." After her concubine finished speaking, she motioned to the palace maid Lamei to present a wooden box. After opening it, there was something inside. The Empress Dowager Wu Rang frowned, but raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and ordered with a serious face: "Go and tell the emperor and empress!"
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As the supervisor of the harem, Aunt Rong is naturally well-informed. After she noticed her concubine's strange movements, she immediately hurried back to Kunning Palace and informed the queen of the matter.
After hearing this, the queen gritted her teeth and a cold look flashed in her eyes. "The Queen Mother and your concubine must have teamed up to plot against me. For your concubine, the child in her belly is her biggest bargaining chip. How could I not see that she wants to join forces with the Queen Mother and frame me to harm the emperor's heir?"
Nanny Rong asked anxiously: "Your Majesty, how should we deal with this?"
The queen snorted coldly, with a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes. "There is no need to deal with it. Since the Queen Mother and her concubines have already set up the stage, we just need to sit back and watch and see how they sing this good show."
"But..." Aunt Rong still thought. What he said was interrupted by the Queen waving her hand.
"Xiao Wu once said that in the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks are in vain. I have not harmed the emperor's heirs. Even if I did, would the emperor dare to blame me? Does he have the courage to punish me?" The queen's words Revealing an unquestionable confidence.
When Grandma Rong heard this, she suddenly understood and said with a smile: "I am really confused. With the fifth princess as your backer, what are you afraid of? I think the Queen Mother's people will be here soon, so please dress up first." Dress up and wait to see the show between the Queen Mother and your concubine.”
Although this was said in a blunt manner, it treated the Queen Mother and her concubine as if they were actors. When the queen heard this, she smiled as brightly as a flower: "Okay, put on my makeup, this scene will be wonderful!"
"Yes!" Nanny Rong responded, and the master and servant came immediately. In front of the dressing table, I started to dress up happily.
Nanny Rong skillfully held the eyebrow pencil and carefully drew the Queen's eyebrows. After a while, Aunt Gui came to Kunning Palace, saluted the queen and said: "Lao Buddha invites the empress to go to Cining Palace to ask questions."
The queen already knew this, and she raised a sneer at the corner of her mouth, pretending not to know anything about it, and asked: "Why did Lafayette summon me at this time?" Aunt Gui replied with a smile. : "When Lafayette summoned the Queen, it was natural that he had something important to discuss. It's just that this matter is of great importance. , I don’t dare to reveal it easily, so please forgive me.”
The queen chuckled and said: “Mammy is a popular person around Lafayette, how can I blame you? ? Since Lafayette has called, I will go with you."
Want to fight? I'll stay with you until the end!
"Your Majesty, please!" Aunt Gui respectfully led the way.
The queen walked into the main hall of Cining Palace with steady steps. Qianlong, his concubine, and Yongqi were all seen accompanying the Queen Mother, and the atmosphere seemed a bit solemn.
The Queen saluted and said: "I would like to express my regards to the Emperor and to Lafayette."
The Queen Mother is sitting on the throne in the middle, wearing a purple dress embroidered with the phoenix pattern. Wearing regular clothes, although his face looks old, his aura of calmness and dignity still makes people feel awe. She glanced at the queen coldly and said, "Get up."
Qianlong's eyes slowly swept across the hall, and every subtle expression did not escape his eyes. He knew very well that this turmoil was not only about an unborn child, but also a microcosm of the power change in the harem and the power struggle between the previous dynasties. He spoke slowly, with undoubted majesty in his voice: "Mother, my sons and ministers are not protecting the queen, but there are indeed many doubts about this matter. Although Xi'er is a person in the queen's palace, without conclusive evidence, just relying on Her words alone cannot convince the crowd."
The Queen Mother looked slightly flustered when she heard this, but she quickly calmed down. She knew that the bargaining chip in her hand should not be underestimated. She leaned forward slightly, looking directly at Qianlong with her eyes like a torch: "Emperor, how could the Ai family not know the importance of evidence? If there was not a mountain of ironclad evidence, how could the Ai family easily alarm you? Aunt Gui, bring the things up."
Aunt Gui came up in response. Lying quietly on the tray in her hand was a secret letter and several small pills. The Queen Mother took the secret letter, unfolded it gently, and displayed it in front of everyone: "This is written by the Queen herself. The letter records in detail how to command Xi'er and how to obtain safflower and musk. As for these pills, It was found from a secret compartment in the queen's palace, and it was verified by the imperial doctor that it does contain musk."
Qianlong took the secret letter and looked at it carefully. The familiar handwriting made him feel nervous, but he was relieved immediately. He knew that the Queen's calligraphy was profound and it would not be difficult to imitate her handwriting. He raised his eyes to look at the queen and saw her calm face, with a perseverance and unyielding light in her eyes.
The queen smiled softly, with both helplessness and confidence in her smile: "Mother, I am afraid that this secret letter and pills were carefully forged by someone with the intention of framing me. Although I am not talented, I am not that good. You are so stupid that you have left such obvious evidence of guilt. Your Majesty, I believe that I will never do such a harming thing."
Qianlong was silent for a moment, with mixed feelings in his heart. He understands the Queen's personality, and even more clearly the intrigues in the harem. He looked at the Queen Mother, with a hint of pleading in his tone: "Mother, this matter is related to the Queen's innocence, and more importantly, the royal family's face. I ask the Queen Mother to allow me to investigate this matter personally and give the Queen justice."
< br>The Queen Mother frowned when she heard this, obviously not satisfied with Qianlong's request. But she also understood that if she was forcibly convicted, it would probably arouse Qianlong's resentment and even affect the relationship between mother and son. She pondered for a moment and finally nodded in agreement: "Okay, since the emperor insists, the Aijia will give you this opportunity. But the Aijia would like to remind you that if this matter cannot be brought to light, the Aijia will never tolerate the Queen's crime."< br>
Qianlong breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and said to the queen: "Queen, please go back to the palace for now. I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter and give you a clear answer."
The queen bent her knees slightly and saluted: "My lord, I thanked the emperor, and I believe that when the truth comes out, I will be proven innocent."
After saying this, the queen turned and left, walking steadily, with a look on her back that could not be underestimated. strength. Qianlong watched her leave, thinking secretly in his heart how this storm would end.
Night falls, and the lights in Kunning Palace are brightly lit. The queen sat in front of the bronze mirror, while Grandma Rong was combing her long hair. The queen in the mirror looked haggard, but her eyes remained firm.
"My Lady, do you really believe that the Emperor will find out the truth for you?" Aunt Rong asked in a low voice, with a hint of worry in her tone.
The queen smiled softly, with both bitterness and relief in her smile: "Mommy, I trust him. In this harem, he is the only one I can rely on. What's more, I am innocent, so why should I fear others' frame-up?"
When Grandma Rong heard this, her eyes were slightly red. She knew the difficulty of the Queen and felt sorry for her strength. She sighed softly and said: "Your Majesty, you are suffering too much. When will the fighting in the harem end?"
The queen closed her eyes and allowed Aunt Rong to massage her. shoulders, but my heart is clear. She knew that this turmoil was just a small episode in her life. No matter what the outcome is, she will face it calmly.
The next day, Qianlong summoned all those involved in the case, including Xi'er, Aunt Gui, and several imperial doctors, and launched a rigorous interrogation in the imperial study. He personally interrogated and spared no detail, striving to restore the truth.
Under Qianlong's majesty, Xi'er finally collapsed and cried: "Your Majesty, this slave is also forced to have no choice! It's... the concubine is threatening the slave. If she doesn't obey her order, she will kill her whole family. My life! I really have no choice but to..."
Qianlong's face turned livid when he heard this. He looked at his concubine and saw that her face was pale and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes. He already had concerns in his mind, but kept his face calm and continued the interrogation.
After a thorough investigation, the truth finally emerged. It turns out that all this was a conspiracy carefully planned by the concubine in conjunction with Aunt Gui and others in order to win favor. They took advantage of Xi'er's weakness and threatened her to become a scapegoat in an attempt to bring down the queen in one fell swoop.
When the truth came out, Qianlong was furious. He ordered his concubines to be demoted to common people and thrown into the cold palace; Aunt Gui and others also received the punishment they deserved. As for Xi'er, although she was forced to participate, she made a mistake after all and was punished to the Xin Zheku, where she will never be able to stand up again.
After the queen learned the truth, she felt mixed emotions. She was glad that she was innocent, but also lamented when the fighting in the harem would end. She came to the Royal Garden and looked at the blooming peonies, feeling an inexplicable emotion in her heart.
"The flowers in the harem are beautiful but perishable. Only the persistence and innocence in the heart can last forever." She whispered softly, as if she was saying to herself, and to this person. Everything in the harem tells something.
After the storm, Qianlong's trust in the queen deepened. He knew very well that he was extremely lucky to have such a tough and innocent woman by his side in this harem. The queen also strengthened her belief in this turmoil. She knows that no matter what the future holds, she will stick to her innocence and principles and will never succumb to any force.
And Li Qingge’s words were like a beacon, illuminating her path forward. She understands that smart women never need to prove themselves by dealing with women. She has her own wisdom and strength, enough to carve out a world of her own in this harem.
The Queen Mother's sharp eyes seemed to penetrate the Queen's heart, and every word was as sharp as an ice pick: "Do you think that with a few looks and charming tricks, you can firmly capture the Emperor?" Can your heart be stable in this harem? Sitting on the Diaoyutai? Huh, you are wrong! This harem is a battlefield of power and a battle of wits, and it is not something that a coquettish woman like you can play with!"
The queen's expression changed when she heard this! There was a slight change, but calmness soon returned. She stood up slowly and saluted the Queen Mother. Her voice was gentle but with unquestionable firmness: "The Queen Mother is serious. Since I entered the palace, I have always abided by my duty and served the Emperor and the Queen Mother with all my heart. I have never done anything like this before." It's an unreasonable thought. As for murdering the emperor's heir, I have never done anything. Please be careful."
The queen mother sneered and looked at the queen. He glanced back and forth, seeming to be looking for some flaw: "Mingcha? Humph, do you think I'm confused now that I'm old? Do you think no one can notice that you've done it perfectly? Let me tell you, in this harem, No secret can be hidden forever. If you are really innocent, then show the evidence, otherwise, don’t blame me for being cruel!”
The queen lowered her eyes slightly, feeling an indescribable bitterness in her heart. She knew that no matter how she explained, the Queen Mother would not believe her. Because, in the Queen Mother's heart, she was already a vixen who threatened the status of the twelfth prince.
At this time, Qianlong's voice suddenly sounded, interrupting the Queen Mother's scolding: "Empress Dowager, please don't embarrass the Queen anymore. I believe in her innocence, and I also believe that she will give me a reasonable answer. Explain. I will investigate this matter myself, and I will definitely get to the bottom of it." Qianlong's words softened the Queen Mother's expression a little. But she was still unwilling to let the queen go like this, so she said: "Okay, since the emperor said so, then I will give you one month. If you can't find evidence to prove the queen's innocence within one month, then Don’t blame me for being rude.”
Qianlong nodded in agreement. Then, he looked at the queen, with a hint of tenderness and determination in his eyes: "Queen, I believe in you. You must be strong and don't be knocked down by these rumors. I will stay with you and face all this together."< br>
The queen looked at Qianlong gratefully, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that no matter what happened, Qianlong would stand by her side, support her and protect her. This trust and affection made her feel extremely happy and satisfied.
However, the concubine looked on with cold eyes, full of jealousy and resentment in her heart. She was not willing to fail like this, and she was not willing to watch the queen become arrogant and domineering under the protection of Qianlong. So, she secretly made up her mind to find a way to bring down the queen and let Qianlong see her sincerity and dedication.
The atmosphere in Cining Palace became extremely tense and depressing. The Queen Mother, Qianlong, the Queen, the concubines, Yong Qi and others all have their own thoughts and are thinking about their own plans and future. And in this power struggle, who is the ultimate winner? Everything is still unknown.
As time passed, Qianlong began to investigate the murder of the emperor's heir. He sent his trusted ministers and secret guards to investigate the matter secretly. At the same time, he also strengthened the supervision and prevention of the harem to prevent similar things from happening again.
The queen began to actively search for evidence to prove her innocence. She knew she couldn't sit back and wait for death, she had to take the initiative. So, she secretly used her connections and resources to investigate the background and truth of the case.
In this war without gunpowder, everyone is fighting for their own interests and future. And in this contest, who is the ultimate winner? Perhaps only time will tell the answer.
A month later, Qianlong finally found evidence to prove the queen's innocence. It turns out that all of this was a trap set up by the Queen Mother and her concubine in order to bring down the Queen and make the twelfth prince lose his status as his legitimate son. After Qianlong learned the truth, he was furious and immediately ordered the Queen Mother to be placed under house arrest in Cining Palace, and her concubines were demoted to commoners and thrown into the cold palace.
And Yongqi was demoted to Beizi by Qianlong because of his ignorance and impulsiveness, and was succeeded by the late third elder brother Hongshi. From then on, he lost the possibility of inheriting the throne, and also lost his status and dignity in the harem.
The storm finally subsided. Under Qianlong's protection, the queen regained the respect and status of the harem. The conspiracy of the Queen Mother and her concubines was eventually exposed, and they paid a heavy price for their actions.
In this power struggle, the Queen finally emerged as the winner. She used her wisdom and courage to prove her innocence. Qianlong also strengthened his trust and affection for the queen during this turmoil. They work together to overcome difficulties and meet future challenges and opportunities.
Once upon a time, in the splendid and powerful Forbidden City, the emperor carefully selected a concubine - Nala for his beloved son, Prince Bao, who later became the famous Qianlong. Nala was born into a famous family in Manchuria. She has been bathed in the glory of wealth and education since she was a child. Her beauty is like the most delicate flowers in spring, pure and refined, especially her bright eyes, which seem to be able to see into the abyss of the human heart. , unforgettable at first sight. And her daughter, Li Qingge, inherited her mother's peerless appearance and became a legend in the capital. She was so beautiful that no one could match her.
However, the character of this Miss Nala was in sharp contrast to her appearance. She is strong yet tenacious, straightforward in her actions, and never disdains those tricks of flattery and flattery to win favor. In her world, dignity and self are far more important than the emperor's favor. Such a character is undoubtedly a breath of fresh air in the harem of intrigues and intrigues. However, because of this, although she has a peerless appearance, it is difficult for her to win the favor of Emperor Qianlong. Lord Qianlong, the aloof emperor, always had a trace of regret about Nala's beauty. He felt that although she was beautiful, she lacked the charm that could touch his heartstrings, as if she were an exquisite wood carving. Although the craftsmanship is exquisite, it lacks the agility of life.
In contrast, Emperor Qianlong preferred his concubine. The beauty of your concubine lies not only in her gentle and pleasant appearance, but also in the gentleness and boldness of her character. This unique charm fascinated Emperor Qianlong and he could not extricate himself.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, decades pass quietly. Nala, this once young girl has now entered middle age, but time seems to be particularly tolerant to her. She has excellent bones. Even though she has grown older, she does not look old, but has become more mature and feminine. The charm is a kind of elegance and calmness that exudes from the inside out.
Recently, Li Qingge returned from afar and brought a set of high-end cosmetics to his mother. They were rare items from a foreign country, with bright colors and fragrant fragrance. Nala's face was even more radiant under her daughter's careful dressing, as if she had gone back in time and returned to that youthful era. Her beauty, like a pearl forgotten by time, shines brightly again.
Qianlong, because of Li Qingge, also began to pay more attention to this long-lost queen. When he saw Nala Shi again, he couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise in his heart. To him, this long-lost beauty was like a treasure unexpectedly discovered in a treasure trove, which made him feel both surprised and cherished.
As for the Queen, she felt indescribable joy when she learned that her biological daughter not only survived, but also became the Queen of Dayan, and would be more likely to inherit the throne and take over from Emperor Qianlong in the future. This sudden happiness made her feel that all the grievances and waiting were worth it. Her complexion is getting better and better, and her spirit is getting stronger and stronger, as if her whole body is shrouded in the light of happiness.
However, all these changes caused dissatisfaction among the Queen Mother, your concubine and others. When they saw it, they couldn't help but murmur in their hearts: Isn't this an old goblin? Time seems to have left no trace on her body, but makes her even more charming.
Faced with the Queen Mother's sarcasm, the Queen just smiled faintly and said softly: "Your words are serious, Queen Mother. How can you use something like a fairy or a fairy on your concubines? Since ancient times, Only like Xia Jie The emperor is a wise king, and even if he has the nine-tailed fox's thousand years of practice, he won't be able to charm him, don't you think so?"