Chapter 109
After hearing this, the Queen Mother was speechless and unable to refute. The queen's words seemed to be respectful, but in fact they contained a sharp edge that prevented the queen mother from getting angry. After all, although Lord Qianlong was sometimes confused, if these words were spread, it would undoubtedly be a big blow to his reputation, and as a mother, the Queen Mother naturally did not want to see such a result. She gripped the rosewood armrest tightly, her fingers turning white from the exertion, and said coldly: "The Ai family has been in this harem for many years, and they have seen many sharp-tongued people. You dare to contradict your mother-in-law. It’s really the first time. Making you the queen was the stupidest thing the Ai family did in their lives.”
After hearing this, the queen still maintained her position. With that calmness and calmness, she said with a smile: "Queen Mother, it's too late for you to regret now. It's getting late, and I still have things to do, so I won't disturb the Queen Mother for your rest. I'll come back to say hello to you when I have time." After that, she took Nanny Rong's hand, straightened her waist, and strode out of the Cining Palace, leaving a room of silence and the Queen Mother's complicated eyes.
Back at Kunning Palace, Aunt Rong had already prepared hot Pu'er tea. She handed the cup respectfully and said, "My Lady, the argument you had with the Queen Mother just now was really a heated argument. You are also tired. Come on, take a sip of Pu'er to moisten your throat."
The queen took the cup and drank half of it in one breath, with a satisfied smile on her face. She said: "When I argued with the Queen Mother, I actually didn't say a few words. Most of the words were spoken by the emperor. After fighting in the harem for so many years, it is the first time that we are so happy today."
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Aunt Rong also smiled, and she echoed: "The fifth princess is right. The highest level of palace fighting is to let the emperor fight by himself. Instead of dealing with those women one by one, it is better to control the emperor's heart. Now the emperor All I think about is the integration of the Qing Dynasty and the Great Yan Dynasty, the life and death of the country, and other things have been put aside. "
The Queen. Hearing this, he was so excited that he nodded and said, "Yes, with the Emperor blocking me in front, no matter what tricks the Queen Mother and Your Majesty use, they will not be able to hurt a hair on my head. This feeling is really wonderful!" After saying that, she picked up the remaining Pu'er tea and took a sip gently. The aroma of the tea seemed to permeate the entire Kunning Palace with a hint of joy of victory.
Mother Rong put away the usual kind smile on her face, and there was a solemn look between her brows. Her voice was low and powerful, as if every word carried a huge weight: "Your Majesty, this This time I failed to get what I wanted. You are the best at her character. We will never give up easily. As the saying goes, don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected. We have to be careful!”
The queen sat on the gorgeous phoenix chair, her eyes narrowed, and she stared. Looking at Aunt Rong, there is an unknown depth in her eyes. She gently raised her hand and stroked the intricate embroidery on her sleeves, with a hint of unnoticeable worry in her tone: "Then what do you think we should do to deal with the coming storm?"
Grandma Rong (Enter) Taking a step forward, lowering his voice, he Almost whispering: "The Emperor already has the intention to abdicate. The sooner he abdicates, the sooner we can feel at ease. In my opinion, it is time for the fifth princess to take action. Her wisdom and courage will surely lead the way." We are out of trouble.”
The queen's face changed slightly, and there was a trace of hesitation in her eyes, but then she became firm again: "Isn't it too hasty? After all..."
"Mother, things will change later, and we can no longer hesitate. "Mama Rong's tone was a bit eager, and her eyes were firm, as if she had seen the storm in the future.
The queen was silent for a moment, and finally nodded, with a flash of determination in her eyes: "Okay, I will take care of the pen and ink. I will personally edit a book and send it to Qing Ge."
"Yes!" Aunt Rong left in response, and not long after, she returned to the queen with pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
In the Dayan Palace of Jinling, Li Qingge was sitting in front of the study window. The sunlight shined through the exquisite window lattice on her cold and beautiful face, adding a bit of softness to her. . She took the letter from Amelia Su and opened it gently. The familiar handwriting came into view. The anxiety and expectation revealed between the lines made her frown slightly.
Su Xiaomei stood aside and saw Li Qingge finished reading. She couldn't help but said angrily: "The Queen Mother of the Qing Dynasty thinks very highly of herself, but in fact she is just a frog in the well. She dares to disrespect His Highness's biological mother. She is really humiliating herself. We must let her know how powerful she is." !”
When Li Qingge heard this, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. There was both coldness and a hint of calculation in the smile. The embroidery needle in her hand was weaving on the silk, stitch by stitch, as if weaving a huge plan: "She wants to humiliate herself, and I will take care of myself. I just hope she won't regret it when the time comes. But, I'm thinking , can we still do something about this matter to make everything more logical?"
"Making a fuss?" Su Xiaomei raised her eyebrows slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes.
Li Qingge looked through the window lattice and looked into the distance. His voice was low and powerful: "When I came this time, I was already prepared to accept Qianlong's abdication. But there are three things that the new official has to do when he takes office. This fire How to burn and where to burn still requires careful planning. Although the Queen Mother Niu Hulu is mine. My grandmother, but if this fire reaches her natal family, how will the civil and military ministers of the Qing court treat me?"
Hearing this, Su Xiaomei suddenly realized and said with a smile: "They will definitely think that His Majesty is a disbeliever. , the ruthless king ”
"That's right." Li Qingge sighed softly, "People have seven emotions and six desires, and they are easily trapped by emotions. For a king who wants to reform, eradicate stubborn feudal forces, and purify the court, ruthlessness may not be a virtue, but it is the most important thing. An effective strategy."
There was a hint of helplessness in her words, but she also revealed determination. Hearing this, Su Xiaomei nodded with deep understanding: "Taking Niu Hulu as a warning, killing chickens to scare monkeys is indeed a clever plan!"
Li Qingge gently touched the gold-plated embroidery needle in his hand, and raised a smile at the corner of his mouth. A faint smile: "Then get ready. It's time to collect the last fish in the net."
"Yes!" Su Xiaomei responded, her eyes full of admiration. She looked at Li Qingge, who was bowing his head and embroidering the mountains and rivers, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: Her Majesty the Queen is truly a born king, with a deep scheming mind and endless plans.
At the peak of power, emotions seem to have become no longer pure. The last time I went to Beijing to recognize my relatives, it was to defeat the enemy without a fight and seize half of the Qing Dynasty; this time I went to the Forbidden City, ostensibly to support my mother, but in fact, I was using the Queen Mother as a target to scare the monkeys. He is affectionate on the surface, but he is very cautious behind the scenes. While he is admirable, he also makes people feel a biting chill.
However, it’s cold at high places. Li Qingge, with his infinite strength and wisdom, has conquered thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, but he will always endure boundless loneliness.
At this moment, the Queen Mother in the palace of the Forbidden City is still immersed in her own calculations, unaware that a catastrophe is about to happen. She is still secretly planning to get rid of the queen to consolidate her position.
Qing'er has a delicate mind and is sensitive to the tense atmosphere in the palace. She persuaded softly: "Lafayette, you are already the Queen Mother. Although the Queen is in charge of the Sixth Palace and is favored by the Emperor, she is also your daughter-in-law. Filial piety is the highest priority. She dare not be unfilial to you, so why should you target her? Where is she? "
Hearing this, the Queen Mother glared at Qing'er with a hint of displeasure in her voice. Rong doubted the majesty: "Do you also think that I shouldn't fight for power with the Queen?"
Qing'er didn't dare to look directly into the Queen Mother's eyes, lowered her head, and said in a weak voice: "Qing'er doesn't dare! I just think that You, the emperor, and the queen are all a family, so there is no need to be so stiff.”
The Queen Mother sighed, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes: "You are still young, how do you know the stakes? In the harem, everyone is fighting, and without power, I am like a lamb to be slaughtered. If I don't hold on to the power, , how can you have security in your later years?"
"But you are the Queen Mother..." Qing'er whispered.
"What about the Queen Mother?" The Queen Mother sneered, "Wu Ya, the concubine of the Holy Ancestor and the biological mother of the late Emperor, is also the Queen Mother. Her mother lives a miserable life because of her son. The eldest son resents her, and the younger one resents her. The son was also miserable, and finally died with hatred. Wu Yashi is the Queen Mother, and I am also the Queen Mother. Her tragedy must not be repeated between me and the emperor..."
The Queen Mother's words revealed deep feelings. Deep fear and uneasiness. It was precisely because of Wu Yashi's lesson that she was afraid that she would end up in the same fate. Therefore, after the death of Queen Xiaoxian, she decisively supported Nala as her successor, valuing her upright character and courage to speak out and give advice.
After that, when the Queen Mother encountered something she couldn't stand, and she didn't want to affect the relationship between mother and son, she pushed Nala out, which made Qianlong angry. After Nala was sprayed all over her body and Qianlong's anger subsided a little, she stepped forward to appease him. This trick worked repeatedly, and Nala took on all the bad reputation, while the Queen Mother still maintained a gentle and loving image.
However, all these plans were shattered by the variable Li Qingge. The queen was no longer a pawn that she could manipulate at will, and the queen mother was filled with anger and unwillingness.
She thought that Qianlong had forgotten her mother after getting a new wife, and her heart turned to the queen, and she was so angry that she almost vomited blood. Her eyes were cold, and her old face looked ferocious and terrifying: "Nala, I don't believe you can become the second Concubine Dong E!"
Perhaps the Queen Mother Niu Hulu has been lost in wealth and honor. After losing himself, Gong Dou's methods are not as good as before. The last time she used the concubine's gift of Guanyin to frame the queen failed, this time she decided to fight conspiracy with conspiracy and vowed to win back the city.
In a blink of an eye, the New Year is approaching, Princess Hejing and her consort return to the capital from Mongolia, preparing to accompany Qianlong to celebrate the New Year. Princess Hejing is the legitimate daughter of Queen Xiaoxian and the only one of her four children to grow up. Her return will undoubtedly add some unknown variables to this upcoming storm.
Qianlong's love for the child born to Queen Xiaoxian was like a treasure in the palm of his hand, shining brightly and not allowed to be contaminated by the slightest dust. In the splendid palace of the Forbidden City, this father's love is like a warm spring breeze, blowing in the hearts of the children all the time.
Everyone says that the most favored and happiest princess in the Qianlong Dynasty was Princess Hexiao Gulun, but in fact, the happiness of Princess Hejing was even more dazzling than the bright stars. She seemed to be the happiest pearl in the long history of the Qing Dynasty, unmatched by anyone.
Princess Hejing was born in the years before Qianlong ascended the throne. She was a direct descendant and the result of the love between Queen Xiaoxian and Qianlong. Her parents have a deep relationship, which is enviable, just like the harmony of the piano and the harp. And because her two concubine sisters died young, she was actually the eldest daughter of Qianlong. This honor was unmatched by anyone. In the harmonious family environment of her parents, the princess became the favorite of Qianlong and Queen Xiaoxian. They doted on the princess, but they always felt that it was not enough, as if they wanted to give her all the beauty in the world.
After the death of Queen Xiaoxian, Qianlong's longing for his deceased wife was like a trickle, gathering into endless love for the princess. He gave everything he had, even breaking the ancestral system many times, just to give the princess the best. According to the rules, Princess Heqin needed to live in Mongolia with her husband, but Qianlong was reluctant to stay away from Princess Hejing. He allowed the princess and his wife to stay in the capital, and specially built a luxurious princess mansion for them. That mansion, like the princess's castle of happiness, witnessed Qianlong's love for the princess. Qianlong also spent a huge amount of money on the princess's wedding. The wedding was as prosperous as a prosperous era and was unforgettable.
What is particularly touching is that in the fifty-fifth year of Qianlong's reign, when the princess had just turned sixty, she suddenly became seriously ill. Upon hearing the news, Qianlong, who was already in his eighties, braved the wind and snow to visit the princess in person regardless of his old age and frailty. In that era when men were superior to women, a married daughter was like thrown water. It was difficult for ordinary fathers to do this, let alone Qianlong as the emperor? He sat beside the princess's bed, holding her hand, his eyes full of love and care. When the princess is sixty years old, she still has a loving and caring father who is over eighty years old. This kind of happiness is so rare! It seems to be the most precious treasure in the world.
In comparison, Princess Hexiao Gulun's love seems unremarkable. At least Princess Hejing has always been a happy emperor's daughter from birth to death. She died before Qianlong's death and was favored by Qianlong all her life. She died at the age of sixty-two. In the Qing Dynasty, when many princesses died young, this was definitely a long life, as if it was destiny that allowed her to enjoy a lifetime of happiness.
On the other hand, after the death of Princess Hexiao Gulun, Emperor Jiaqing who succeeded him immediately questioned Heshen. As Heshen's daughter-in-law, she was inevitably implicated. In addition, her only son died young, and her later years were quite miserable. Her life, like fallen leaves in autumn, gradually loses its color and vitality.
Maybe because her parents were overly pampered, Princess He Jing developed some arrogant characters. She was proud of her direct descendants and looked down upon her concubine children. Her pride and confidence seemed to be innate. The concubine took advantage of this and targeted the successor Nala. Like a cunning fox, she quietly planted the seeds of hatred in the princess's heart. After some planning, the princess actually hated Nala. The princess believes that her mother is the legitimate daughter of the Fucha family, and the glory of her mother's family cannot be compared to that of a poor family like the Nala family. No matter how virtuous or capable Nala is, she dares to occupy her mother's position. She is really audacious and extremely abominable. This hatred, like fire, burned in the princess's heart.
Therefore, for many years, under the instigation of the concubine, the princess was always in trouble with the queen. She was either satirizing the queen because she was in ruins, or she was saying that her virtue was not worthy of her position and would lead to disaster. Her words were as sharp as a knife, as if she wanted to cut the queen's dignity into pieces. According to common sense, although Nala is a concubine, she is also a stepmother. Under ethics, even the legitimate daughter of the original wife should not be so disrespectful to her elders. But Qianlong's feelings for Empress Xiaoxian were too deep and his filter was too thick. Whenever the princess ridiculed Nala, Qianlong was always conciliatory and could not bear to blame her. As time went by, the princess became more and more arrogant and looked down upon Nala.
Three years ago, the prince-in-law's biological father died of illness. The princess and his wife lived in the capital and had to go to Mongolia to mourn and observe mourning. It was a vast grassland, where the princess spent three years. It was not until today that she returned to this familiar place with longing for and expectations for the capital.
As soon as the princess returned to Beijing, her concubine sent someone to complain, saying that the queen dominated the harem, contradicted the queen mother, persecuted the beloved concubine, and even caused the fifth elder brother Yongqi to be adopted. After hearing this, the princess was furious. She sat in a gorgeous palace, her hands clenched into fists, and her eyes flashing with angry fire. She thought to herself: This little humble family dared to make trouble in Emperor Ama's harem. It was really against the grain. There are no tigers in the mountains, and monkeys are kings. This princess must give this woman some color.
On this day, the Queen heard that the green plum blossoms in the Royal Garden were in bloom, so she took Nanny Rong to watch them. The green plum is as crystal clear as emerald and exudes a faint fragrance. The Queen and Aunt Rong walked on the path of the Imperial Garden, admiring this rare beauty. Unexpectedly, after not looking for long, I met Princess He Jing on the wrong road.
The princess saw the master and servant admiring the plum blossoms with great interest from a distance, and frowned, as if they had seen something that displeased her. She said coldly: "Is the queen really so arrogant?" The concubine accompanied the princess like a maid, showing her humility, but there was a cold look in her eyes. She held up her bulging belly and whispered: "Well, the princess doesn't know that the emperor is very fond of the queen. Not only did he reward her mother's family, but he also made the thirteenth brother who died young a prince. Now Kun Ning Gong, you are so graceful." Princess. He snorted, with jealousy and dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes: "How can this poor family be able to enjoy such great wealth?"
When the concubine and the princess paid attention to the queen, the queen and Grandma Rong also Saw them. Aunt Rong said bitterly: "This troublemaker is back again. He relies on his honorable status as the legitimate daughter to show off to the empress. He is really arrogant." Her words were full of dissatisfaction and anger towards the princess. The queen sighed slightly, as if feeling helpless about this complicated palace struggle. She said: "Her mother was Empress Xiaoxian, and she never treated me harshly during her lifetime. Since we met here, let's go back." Aunt Rong said reluctantly: "Empress, why should you be afraid of her now?" The empress shook her head. , said: "Forget it, stop talking, go back." After saying that, she turned around and left, as if she didn't want to tangle with the princess anymore.
When the princess saw this, she thought the queen was afraid of her, so she snorted proudly. She walked forward quickly and blocked the queen's way. The queen frowned and asked, "When the princess comes back, have you ever greeted the emperor and the queen mother?" The princess nodded and said coldly: "We haven't seen you for three years, and the queen has become more and more charming." Her words were full of emotion. Sarcastic and provocative. The queen replied calmly: "Thank you for your concern, princess." She did not want to get too entangled with the princess, and just wanted to leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible.
The princess looked at the queen sideways and said: "Three years are not long or short. The harem has become a smoky atmosphere, people's hearts are treacherous, and everyone has their own agenda. If my mother is still here, how could this happen? ? After all, the stepmother is not as good as the original wife." Her words were full of contempt and dissatisfaction with the queen. When the queen heard this, a faint smile appeared on her lips, as if she was laughing at the princess' naivety and ignorance. She said: "Whether it's your first wife or your step-wife, your wife is your wife. No matter what you say, I am the one who cares about the world now. When a person dies, everything is in vain. It is really ridiculous to care about the dead." Her The words were sharp and direct, leaving the princess speechless for a moment.
The princess was so angry that she couldn't speak. She stared at the queen with wide eyes, as if she wanted to see through it. She took a deep breath and said: "Don't think that once you succeed, you can be on par with my mother. Let me tell you, in Emperor Ama's heart, my mother is his only beloved wife. You are just entrusted by the Queen Mother, She is just a housekeeper who manages the harem, do you really think she is the destined queen?" Her words were filled with jealousy and hatred for the queen. But the queen was not angry. She just looked at the princess lightly, then turned and left. The princess was left alone, shaking with rage.
On Grandma Rong’s face covered with traces of time, she was filled with resentment. Her eyes seemed to be burning with uneven flames, and there was uncontrollable excitement in her voice: “What the princess said is really too much. That's too much. The queen, even if she is a stepmother, should It is the most basic duty of a child to be treated with the most basic respect and courtesy. How can one be biased due to personal feelings?"
Hearing this, Princess He Jing raised a disdainful sneer at the corner of her mouth. Those arrogant eyes flashed with contempt for the queen's status. "Elder?" She snorted contemptuously, with unquestionable determination in her voice, "How can she be worthy of being my elder? She is just one of my father's many concubines. In one word, I will become my concubine You have been promoted to the main palace, and now you dare to act like an elder in front of me?"
After saying that, she turned around suddenly, eyes wide open, as if she wanted to pour out all her dissatisfaction and anger on Rongma. On grandma. "When the princess and the queen are talking, when will it be your turn, a humble slave, to interrupt? Who on earth do you think you are?"
The queen's face instantly turned livid when she saw Aunt Rong being humiliated, and her deep eyes A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. "Even if I was a concubine, I am now the master of the harem and the queen. If you don't admit it, you can't change this fact." Her voice was low and powerful, and every word revealed unquestionable majesty.
Princess He Jing was shocked by the sudden majesty and took a step back. Her face instantly turned red, as if there was countless anger burning in her chest. "You-" She gritted her teeth, but couldn't find the words to refute.
Seeing this, the concubine hurried forward, her face full of anxiety and uneasiness. "The princess is young and ignorant, and she offended the empress on impulse. I hope the empress can be tolerant and not argue with the princess." After saying this, she knelt down, trying to calm the turmoil with her humbleness.
Princess He Jing grabbed the corner of her concubine's clothes, her tone full of anger and disdain. "I am a legitimate princess, and she is just a concubine. What qualifications do you have to apologize for me? You don't even know who you are!"
The concubine was so frightened that her face turned pale, and her hands Holding the corner of her clothes tightly, she said with a trembling voice: "Princess, after all, she is the queen conferred by the emperor. We..." "So what if the father conferred the title?" He fought with Princess Jing. He ended her words with an even more disdainful tone, "When my mother passed away, my father was devastated and vowed not to have a queen. It was the imperial grandmother's repeated pleas that allowed this woman to take advantage. Her position as queen was nothing more than her father's. The emperor was forced to become a queen. Now that the emperor’s grandmother is dissatisfied with her, how long can she remain in the throne? She will be abolished sooner or later! ”
The queen was filled with anger after hearing what Princess He Jing said, but her eyes were unusually calm. She stared coldly at Princess He Jing and her concubine, her heart filled with disgust for these two women. She knew that the reason why they dared to be so arrogant was simply because her family was in decline and was not favored.
Thinking of the past glory of the Nala clan, the queen couldn't help but feel sad in her heart. During the Taizu period, the Nala family was also a prominent family, even more so than the Shaji Fucha family of Empress Xiaoxian. However, a hundred years have passed, and the men in the clan have not lived up to expectations, and each generation has become worse than the last. Otherwise, how could they be insulted like this by the princess?
The queen was resentful, but then she thought of her daughter Li Qingge. Her eyes instantly became firm, as if she had found the strength to support herself. Hum, so what if the Shaji Fucha clan is strong? Didn't Fu Heng and others die at the hands of their own daughters? The power of the Qing Dynasty has been exhausted. Although you are a direct descendant, what can you do? When the imperial edict regarding the throne of the emperor comes out, I will become the supreme empress. I must get back what I lost before.
Thinking of this, the queen smiled lightly, and that smile was full of confidence and determination. "Then let's wait and see!" Her voice was calm and firm, as if she had already seen the victory in the future.
Princess He Jing looked at the queen in shock. She couldn't believe that this woman who had always been looked down upon by her could become so tough. Where did her courage come from?
The queen looked up at her, as if saying: "My courage is given by my daughter. What can you do to me?"
"Mother Rong, let's go!" The queen said Grandma Rong's hand turned around to leave, her back looking extremely firm and arrogant.
Princess Hejing is used to being domineering, how can she bear such anger? She dodged, stopped in front of the queen, and shouted sternly: "Stop! My fifth brother was cruelly adopted out by his father. Are you doing something secretly?"
The queen looked at her coldly, with a tone of voice. Full of disdain and disgust. "I don't bother to talk to you anymore. Good dogs don't block the way, get out of the way!"
Hearing this, Princess He Jing became even more annoyed. She pointed at the queen, and almost poked the queen in the face with her finger. "You, how dare you call me a dog?"
The queen looked at her with a smile, her smile full of ridicule and contempt. "You admitted it yourself, I didn't mean it."
"You, you..." Princess He Jing was so angry that her whole body was shaking, her face was twisted, as if she was losing control.
Seeing that her anger was still lingering, the concubine said timidly, "Queen, please don't blame the princess, she didn't mean it."
The queen heard her tea talk. Tea language makes me want to vomit. She looked at her concubine coldly, as if looking at a clown.
Princess Hejing became even more angry when she saw her concubine like this. She pointed at the queen and shouted loudly: "Nala, I must let my father destroy you!"
But the concubine cried and begged again: "Empress, please don't argue with the princess, she didn't mean it..."
The queen was so disgusted that she sprayed spit on the concubine's face, her voice full of laughter. Disgust and anger. "Is it over yet? If it's not disgusting, people will die?"
My concubine was spat on, dumbfounded, as if she couldn't believe that all this was true.
Princess He Jing was so angry that she reached out to pull the queen, trying to use her own strength to conquer this woman who dared to resist her.
However, the Queen is not someone to be trifled with. She pushed hard and knocked Princess He Jing to the ground. With a sound of "Ouch", Princess Hejing fell on her back. Half of her body was on the cobblestone road, and half of her body fell into the grass. She was pricked by gravel and her hands were covered with blood.
When the concubine saw this scene, she roared angrily: "Empress, you... dare to murder the princess..."
The queen knew what she was going to do next and didn't bother to pay attention. Her eyes were full of indifference and determination, as if she was watching an inconsequential farce.
At this time, she had only one thought in her mind: My daughter is coming. So what if Princess He Jing falls? Even if I really fall to my death, the emperor will not dare to deal with me!
“Let’s go!” The queen snorted coldly, turning and leaving regardless of her concubine’s shouting and Princess Hejing’s wailing. Her back looked extremely firm and proud, as if she had stood at the pinnacle of victory.
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At the same time, several helicopters roared to a stop at the back of the Forbidden City. The hatch slowly opened, and a strong gust of wind blew away the surrounding dust.
Wearing sunglasses and simple yet elegant clothes, Li Qingge walked out slowly. Her steps are steady and powerful, and every step reveals her confidence and calmness.
At this time, Qianlong was in the imperial study, immersed in his world of calligraphy and painting. There are twenty carefully carved treasure seals placed on the table, each of which contains profound historical and cultural heritage.
Qianlong picked up a treasure seal and stamped it heavily on a painting. It was a "Snow Horse Picture" by Zhao Ziang. The horses in the picture were so lifelike that they seemed to jump out of the picture.
"This "Snow Horse Picture" by Zhao Ziang is really a masterpiece!" Qianlong praised repeatedly, as if he had found a close friend. He felt that one seal was not enough, so he picked up several more seals and stamped them, as if he wanted to pour all his love into the painting.
One seal, two seals, three seals... Qianlong didn't give up until eight seals were sealed. He looked at his work with satisfaction, as if he saw himself integrated into the painting.
At this moment, Li Qingge walked in. She saw Qianlong destroying cultural relics at a glance, and the corner of her mouth couldn't help but twitch. This sealing madman truly lives up to his reputation!
She said calmly: "The Qing Dynasty is about to fall, but you are still in the mood to stamp your seal here. Should I praise you for your good attitude, or should I scold you for being ruthless and unjust?"
When Qianlong heard the sound, he looked up at Li Qingge and said in surprise: "Why are you... here? That slave Li Yu, why didn't you inform me?"
Li Qingge pulled up a chair and sat down with a casual posture. And elegant. "Li Yu shouted several times outside. You were too focused on stamping and didn't hear me." There was a hint of ridicule and helplessness in her voice.
Qianlong smiled coquettishly and said, "This painting is great. I like it very much. It doesn't hurt to put a few more seals on it." He was like a child who had got a beloved toy, with his face full of satisfaction and joy.
Li Qingge rolled his eyes and secretly cursed in his heart: How many seals are these called? It's almost covered, just like psoriasis, and you can't even remove it by picking at it. She remembered the Sanxi calligraphy that Qianlong gave her last time. When she got home and opened it, she saw that it was full of his seals and inscriptions, which was unbearable to look at.
"Fortunately you are the emperor, otherwise you would have been dragged away and shot for destroying cultural relics like this." Li Qingge couldn't help but mutter, but her voice was so low that only she could hear it.
Qianlong said disapprovingly: "What are you afraid of? Wang Xizhi and the others are all ministers. I am the real dragon emperor, protected by hundreds of spirits, and all evil will not invade!" His voice was full of confidence and pride, as if he were truly Believe that you have otherworldly powers.
Li Qingge looked at him, with an indescribable complex emotion welling up in his heart. This man was both her father and the emperor of the Qing Dynasty that was about to perish. He has countless shortcomings and shortcomings, but he also has his own persistence and belief.
She sighed and decided not to dwell on such unimportant matters. She came here and had more important things to do. So, she said: "Father, I have something to discuss with you..."
Emperor Qianlong coughed twice gently, with a meaningful smile hanging on the corner of his mouth. There was an imperceptible sparkle in his eyes. He was sitting in the splendid hall of the Forbidden City, surrounded by decorations of carved dragons and painted phoenixes, showing his royal style. "You came at the right time. I recently raided several families in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and got countless treasures. You can pick any you like." Although his voice was soft, it carried unquestionable authority.
Li Qingge stood in the center of the hall, wearing simple and elegant clothes that looked particularly fresh and refined amidst the complex palace decorations. A gentle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. There was respect for Qianlong in that smile, but there was also a hidden meaning that was difficult to detect. "No need." Her voice was soft but firm, like a breeze in spring.
Hearing this, Qianlong raised his brows slightly, seeming to be surprised by Li Qingge's rejection. "Why are you so polite to me?" There was a hint of intimacy in his tone, trying to close the distance between the two.
Li Qingge shook his head gently, with an imperceptible coldness flashing in his eyes. "You're not being polite. The land of the Qing Dynasty will be mine in a short time. Everything will be mine by then. Do you still have to choose? When you abdicate, everything will naturally be mine." Her tone was calm, but Every word is like a knife, piercing Qianlong's heart.
When Qianlong heard this, his face changed slightly, and an indescribable pain surged in his heart. He was silent for a moment, as if he had a thousand words to say but didn't know where to start. In the end, he could only sigh heavily.
Seeing this, Li Qingge raised a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth, and then changed the topic and asked: "How much money did you steal this time?"
Qianlong's face softened slightly when he heard this. , a trace of pride flashed in his eyes. "Hey, it's more than 100 million taels." There was a hint of showing off in his words. You must know that the current annual income of the Qing Dynasty is only 20 to 30 million taels. The net income of 100 million taels of silver is simply an astronomical figure.
Hearing this, Li Qingge frowned slightly and sneered secretly in his heart. She knew that the level of corruption in the Ministry of Internal Affairs was far from that, and these 100 million taels of silver were just the tip of the iceberg. She looked at Qianlong sharply and asked, "Where is the account book? Bring it over and show it to me."
Qianlong was stunned, then took the account book from the eunuch beside him and handed it to Li Qingge. Li Qingge took the account book and flipped through a few pages, frowning more and more. She sneered, threw the account book aside, and sneered: "You were deceived by them."
When Qianlong saw this, he was shocked and asked quickly: "Being cheated? This...how is this possible..."
Li Qingge gave him a cold look and said: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs is greedy, but It's not just that. You are blinded by them, and you still think you are a wise and powerful emperor."
When Qianlong heard this, his face was livid, and there was a surge of anger in his heart. He gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I don't believe it, what else can you find out."
Li Qingge smiled confidently, turned around and shouted: "Uncle Shi Yu——"
Following her call, a man wearing a bloody military uniform and a stern face quickly walked into the hall. He is tall, has steady steps, and exudes an evil aura that cannot be underestimated. He knelt down on one knee and shouted respectfully: "I am here!"
Li Qingge looked at him firmly and said: "Copy it for me, don't let anyone go."
"Yes!" When Uncle Shi received the order, he turned and left, preparing to lead the White Horse Army in a vigorous battle house raids.
When it comes to the ability to seize homes, if the White Horse Army led by Shi Shuyu is second, then no one would dare to be first. They once robbed the big families and forces in the south, and even dug out the money hidden underground. This time, they are gearing up even more, preparing to wipe out all the corrupt elements in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
To the west of the Forbidden City, a magnificent building comes into view. This house is decorated with carved beams, painted pillars and brilliant embroidery. It is grand in scale and is second only to the palace. In the Forbidden City, where every inch of land is at a premium, to be able to own such a house, one can imagine the wealth of its owner.
At this time, the two coated boys were lazily leaning on the stone lions, chatting about their master's gossip. They were dressed gorgeously, but they couldn't hide the wretched atmosphere of slaves.
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew by, followed by the sound of horse hooves. The two boys stood up straight in horror, looking at the white horse army that suddenly appeared in front of them in horror.
They saw these people wearing blood-colored military uniforms, with fierce faces, and an evil spirit, as if Shura had arrived. And they don’t have money rat tail hairstyles on their heads, so they are obviously not from the Qing Dynasty. The two young men were shocked and asked quickly: "Who are you? You dare to break into Wu Ya's house without permission? You don't want to live anymore?"