Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

Chapter 10 10. Big seal
  After everything was done, Xia Dongchun served Yongzheng to wash himself, and the two of them lay on the dragon couch again. Xia Dongchun was tired and lying in Yongzheng's arms with his eyes closed to rest.

"The song you just sang was taught to you by An Chang?" Yong Zheng asked lazily.

Xia Dongchun cheered up and replied, "That's right. I passed by Wanyitang that day and heard Sister An singing beautifully. Concubine insisted on pestering Sister An to teach me how to sing, but I didn't expect that Concubine's singing was indeed far worse than Sister An. She actually made the emperor laugh. Sister An has a gentle and sweet temperament, and she can even sing so beautifully that she doesn't have as many concubines as her."

"I am naturally aware of Chun'er's benefits. There is no need to compare with others."

Xia Dongchun's face turned red when he heard the ambiguity he said, and she said coquettishly, "The benefits of being a concubine can only be known to the emperor. If you can make the emperor happy for a moment, it will be a concubine's blessing."

Xia Dongchun lay on Yong Zheng's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, while Yong Zheng's rough palm stroked Xia Dongchun's soft hair.

Hearing Yong Zheng's steady breathing, Xia Dongchun knew that he was asleep. At this moment, there are already palace maids waiting outside the tent with clothes. The concubines are not allowed to stay in Yangxin Hall overnight and will leave in the middle of the night.

The palace maid served Xia Dongchun outside and got dressed. When she left the Yangxin Hall, there was a small sedan waiting for her. Seeing Xia Dongchun coming out, Ging Guo hurriedly put the cloak she had brought on Xia Dongchun. Now in late autumn, the night is particularly cold.

Xia Dongchun took a small sedan and arrived at Yanxi Palace in a short while. I tidied up hastily and went to bed. In two hours, I will go to Jingren Palace to pay my respects.

It was no different when greeting her. Now that Xia Dongchun had just accepted the favor, it was natural that she could not tell whether she should be favored or not, so the main firepower was still focused on Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang.

Although the emperor was busy favoring the newlyweds recently, he would have lunch with Zhen Huan from time to time. The frequency of Zhen Huan's visits to the royal study was also increasing day by day. Shenmeizhuang also won the favor of the emperor. The newly cultivated green chrysanthemums in the flower room were not even seen in Yikun Palace. The emperor immediately pointed them to Shen Guiren in Xianfu Palace. In addition, he repeatedly praised Shenmeizhuang for being virtuous and polite, and even asked for help. Shen Meizhuang wanted to intervene in palace affairs.

For a while, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang were equally in the limelight. This made some people in the palace jealous, and the rich charismatic nobleman was one of them. Thinking that she was born in the Manchu Army Banner and was not favored much, but she was even overshadowed by the concubines of the Han Army Banner. Therefore, when greeting each day, the most exciting thing is the scene of the wealthy and noble people.

On the second day, Yongzheng still turned over Xia Dongchun's sign. This made everyone in the harem aware of something unusual. Apart from receiving a few more blows in the summer, winter and spring in Jingren Palace, there were no other changes.

The third day is still summer, winter and spring. Everyone couldn't hold it any longer. Although Xia Dongchun was not one to swallow his anger, due to his lower status, he spent a lot of time talking.

The emperor did not enter the harem for the next two days, but the harem concubines were not restless either. They were still chattering every day. Xia Dongchun found it interesting to watch.

On that day, there was a decree, and Xuan'an Mausoleum was laid to rest.

An Lingrong was still shaking nervously as in his previous life. When I took a shower, I asked for slightly hotter water. I felt that it was no longer so cold, so I barely stopped shivering.

Lying on the dragon couch in Yangxin Hall, An Lingrong heard Yongzheng's footsteps approaching from far away, and began to tremble uncontrollably.

Yongzheng lifted the quilt and saw An Lingrong trembling and unable to speak clearly. Thinking of the gentle and petty words Xia Dongchun said that night, An Lingrong must be timid, so he comforted her with gentle words, "Don't be afraid. I don’t know how to eat people.”

An Lingrong actually calmed down after hearing what Yong Zheng said. Thinking that he had lost his composure, An Lingrong felt very embarrassed and said softly, "Your Majesty, forgive me, I have lost my composure."

"It doesn't matter, I heard Xia Changzai sing a few lines of 'Luo Shen Fu' that day, and said you taught me. Xia Changzai said that her sister An sang more beautifully, like a lark coming out of the valley. Can you let me sing it today? See something?”

"Yes, it made the emperor laugh."

Yong Zheng lay down next to An Lingrong, raised his head and looked at the shy An Lingrong.

"As graceful as a startled dragon ~ Like a swimming dragon ~ Glowing autumn chrysanthemums ~ Gorgeous spring pines..." As An Lingrong sang, she no longer felt nervous. This was something she was good at and she did it with ease.

"It's really like the broken jade from Kunshan and the weeping hibiscus. Xia Changzai will never deceive me."

An Lingrong's singing is really beautiful, and it is much more beautiful than Xia Dongchun's singing. Yongzheng felt relieved both physically and mentally.

"Are you still afraid of me now?"

An Lingrong lowered her head shyly.

"I am not afraid of the Emperor, but I was a little cold just now..."

"Cold? Look how thin you are. Tomorrow I will ask the imperial kitchen to nourish you well."

"Thank you for your love, mausoleum."

"It's getting late, let's get some rest."

Just like Xia Dongchun, An Lingrong also slept in the Yangxin Hall for three consecutive days.

On this day, An Lingrong greeted the queen tenderly. Xia Dongchun gave her a sympathetic look. Faced with the verbal quarrels in Jingren Palace, she was more than willing but not strong enough. An Lingrong was afraid that it would be difficult for her to do so. Resisted.

But today, before the noble Fucha, Concubine Li and others could speak, Su Peisheng came with the imperial edict, and everyone hurriedly knelt down to receive it.

Shen Guiren gave him the title "Hui", Wan Changzai became Wan Guiren in Jin, Xia Changzai became Xia Guiren in Jin, and An promised Jin became An Changzai. After the decree was issued, several people thanked him. After Su Peisheng left, the remaining people were in an uproar. There was a sound of congratulations in the palace, except for the noble Fu Cha, whose face turned red and white. The newcomers who entered the palace this time were Chun Changzai, who was still young and had not yet gone to bed, and the noble Borzigit of the Mongolian Army Flag. , she was the only one who did not receive grace, the others, who were awarded titles, were promoted to titles, it was as if she had been forgotten.

Naturally, some people noticed this, and Li Bin couldn't hold it any longer.

"Why is it that when I listen to the Emperor's decree, it seems like someone is missing?"

"It's Sister Fucha..." Concubine Qi continued straightforwardly, and then she stopped talking after looking at the face of the noble Fucha.

The noble Fu Cha's face suddenly darkened.

"My sister is already a noble person. If she is promoted to a concubine, she will be the head of the first palace. There is no room for carelessness. My sister still has a long time to live. She will give birth to an imperial heir in the future. Why worry about not being gracious?" Concubine Jing said softly, The noble Fu Cha also softened his expression after hearing this.

"It's okay if I don't have the title of Jin. I don't even have a title. I'm just not as favored as others. I'm afraid that by the time I get pregnant with the emperor's heir, others will already be the head of the first palace." Concubine Li chased after her, tilting her head. His eyes stared at the noble man Fucha mockingly.

Concubine Hua smiled contemptuously and said, "Concubine Li, you have overstepped your bounds. You are not allowed to comment on the emperor's golden words."

"I don't dare." Concubine Li was blessed.

"Young Master Fucha must work hard. Maybe the Emperor feels that your service is not as dedicated as others." Concubine Hua stroked her hair and said leisurely.

"Yes, I sincerely follow the teachings of Concubine Hua." The rich man said with an embarrassed look on his face that he blessed Concubine Hua.

"Okay, I'm tired. Please kneel down and rest in peace." The queen raised her hand and pressed her forehead, as if she was really tired.

Everyone knelt down.

Summer, winter and spring are also tired, so I woke up too early, and now in late autumn, the morning is already a bit cold. It is really hard to be hungry and cold.

Back at Rouyue Hall, the Ministry of Internal Affairs had already sent the emperor's reward, and everyone knelt down to congratulate Xia Dongchun happily.

Xia Dongchun rewarded everyone, and soon the Queen and Concubine Hua also sent rewards. Xia Dongchun thanked them one by one.

After everyone dispersed, Xia Dongchun called Mo Shuang.

"Go ahead and give the order. Don't be overjoyed. You need to be more careful in your actions. If anyone makes a mistake, you don't have to come to see me. Just go to the Punishment Department to receive the punishment."

"Yes." Mo Shuang accepted the order and left.

Xia Dongchun also ordered Ging Guo and Yu Xin to register all today's rewards and put them into the treasury, and specifically asked Yu Xin to inspect everything carefully.

Yu Xin checked and found no problematic items. She thought so. How could the Queen and Concubine Hua be so stupid as to tamper with the things they sent.

After breakfast, seeing the sun getting higher, Xia Dongchun ordered people to move the deck chair, found a storybook, and basked in the sun in the yard.

The wind in late autumn has become cold, but the sunshine is good, making summer, winter and spring very pleasant.

Just as he was feeling sleepy, he was startled by the sound of breaking porcelain. Listen carefully, the sound of breaking things was also mixed with angry curses.

"You're a clumsy thing, because you see your master being unfavored, and you're upset, aren't you? You stupid thing, you've bullied your master."

It was the voice of noble Fucha, which came from her residence and resounded throughout the Yanxi Palace.

"My Lord, please forgive me. My Lord, please forgive me. I didn't mean it. This slave deserves to die. My Lord, please forgive me." came the frightened voice of the little maid begging for mercy.

Xia Dongchun only thought it was ridiculous, but didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

This rich and noble man came from a wealthy family, but he didn't have much foresight. On weekdays, she could just be jealous in Jingren Palace, mocking her favored young master openly and subtly. Now, the emperor had just awarded a newbie. At the cusp of this storm, as the only newcomer who had not received the award, she dared to make such a big fuss. The movement was really stupid. If someone catches her and accuses her of being dissatisfied with her superiors, it would not be an exaggeration to punish her with the crime of disrespect.

A caring person? Isn’t Libi the one who has a heart? Thinking of Concubine Li, Xia Dongchun felt even more ridiculous. She relied on Concubine Hua to climb up to the throne of the first palace, but she loved to stir up trouble. She didn't have the right words to say anything embarrassing. Xia Dongchun felt that this person was really a wonderful person. Mr. Cao has some plans for the city, but he doesn't know what Concubine Li and Concubine Hua like about her.

The commotion made by the noble Fucha today cannot be concealed. Not to mention that everyone in the palace is staring at the newlyweds. It is just that the Yanxi Palace is also crowded with people, and the maids and eunuchs are coming and going. Whose people are they?

Time in the palace is difficult, and there is nothing to do except go to bed. If you can watch the excitement from time to time, it can be considered as passing the time, but it is best not to involve yourself in the excitement.

Xia Dongchun thought like this, and when he saw that the sun was becoming poisonous, he got up and went back to the inner room, asking Yu Xin to give him a massage.

(End of this chapter)