Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

Chapter 3 3. Determination made
  Xia Dongchun tried hard to maintain her composure. She was moved when she heard Xia Wei's words. She knew that Xia Wei's words came from the bottom of his heart. She also knew that even if she lived one more life, she would not be able to fight against the concubines in the palace.

However, she remembered that it was not long after she had been sentenced, and she was lingering in the dilapidated palace courtyard. Only Gingguo was left by her side. All the money she brought into the palace was taken out, but in the palace, who was flattering and despising others? There are many people who can take care of a half-dead person who is only in name only, but who accepts benefits and does nothing. Xia Dongchun lost his legs and was in excruciating pain. There was no one to treat him, and even his daily meals were scraps.

One day, a little palace maid and a little imperial doctor carrying a medicine box pushed open Xia Dongchun's door and told her, "Xia Zuoling asked the slave to come. Xia Zuoling said that he hoped that the young master would take care of himself. There are many people in the palace." Due to my miscellaneous eyesight, I can't come here often, so I can only look for opportunities to ask the imperial doctor to come and treat you, and you will have to rely on yourself to support everything from now on."

In the following days, the little palace maid could not come often, only once a month at most. Each time, she brought some medicine and thick cloth that looked like the palace maid's regulations. Along with these things, there were Xia Wei's heartbreaking words.

"Xia Zuoling said, please hold on. He is heartbroken outside the palace and there is nothing he can do. He can only ask his slave to come."

"Xia Zuoling said that the eldest young master in the house has been promoted in the army, and the second young master has also entered the patrol camp. He asked you to take care of yourself for the future."

"Xia Zuoling said, the eldest young master and the second young master have been brave and diligent in the army. They just wait for you to achieve military merit and ask the emperor for grace, either to take you to the temple outside the palace, or to give you good treatment, so that you will cherish it." .”

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The last time I saw that little palace maid, Xia Dongchun was already dying. The first snow of winter fell in the Forbidden City. At that time, every night in summer, winter and spring, I would feel unbearable pain in my legs, like needles or knives, biting by thousands of ants, stinging by millions of bees, almost... After a tossing night, Xia Dongchun caught wind and cold and suffered from a cough. There was no cure or medicine, so naturally he had to carry it on his own. With such ailments and cold weather, Xia, Dong, and Chun could not survive that winter, and died miserably on New Year's Eve while they were having a banquet in the palace.

After his death, because it was the end of the year, such unfavorable things were taboo in the palace, not to mention who would remember Chang Zai who had his legs disabled. The news of Xia Dongchun's death only reached the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Xia Dongchun watched helplessly as his body was wrapped in a straw mat, carried out of the palace and thrown into a mass grave.

She seemed to be trapped in the Forbidden City, a wandering spirit that still couldn't get out of the palace gate. She could only float around in the palace, without entity or consciousness, leaving behind only a lot of hatred. She watched Concubine Hua continue to be favored, watched Zhen Huan emerge as a new force, watched Shen Meizhuang lose all hope...

When she was seriously ill, Concubine Hua was in the palace. When she died with regret, Concubine Hua was pampered and pampered. When she was wandering around, Concubine Hua was given the title of noble concubine. She hated it, didn't it say in ancient books and operas that people who died due to injustice would turn into ghosts to take revenge after death? Why can't she even show up and scare people? She would rather turn into a ghost and seek revenge on Concubine Hua, even if she could never be reincarnated.

Xia Dongchun fell into sad memories. Seeing that she hadn't spoken for a long time, Xia Wei looked up and saw that her face was full of tears.

"Little sister, why are you crying? Brother doesn't have to let you enter the palace. If you don't want to enter the palace, brother will definitely find a good marriage for you. In this capital, brother will protect you and prevent you from being wronged all your life. , if you..."

"Brother, I am willing to enter the palace." Xia Dongchun interrupted Xia Wei.

For a moment, Xia Dongchun really imagined that she would marry an ordinary family in the capital instead of entering the palace, as her brother said, and her brother would definitely find a husband for her. With her brother here, she won't suffer any injustice. No matter what, it's better than the palace that eats people but doesn't spit out bones.

But how could she be willing to do so? Xia Dongchun admitted that she was stupid and inferior to others before, but she would never forget the scene when her dilapidated body was rolled up in a straw mat and carried out. My brother must have been extremely sad when he found out about her death and regretted letting him enter the palace.

Not this time. Even if she has no scheming, she will not be so stupid this time and will learn the rules in a down-to-earth manner. Besides, she knows so many secrets of the palace, how can she live outside the palace with so many secrets? What about the rest of your life? She wanted to see the Nian family building collapse with her own eyes, and Concubine Hua's heart was filled with despair.

"Little sister, you have to think about it. There is no turning back after you enter the palace. If...if you are selected and enter the palace, the palace will be extremely difficult and dangerous. My brother is an official and a servant, and he has also heard about the horrifying things in the palace. His methods are so vicious that even a big boss like me is terrified after hearing this."

"I have thought about it, brother, and I am willing to enter the palace. The palace selection is strict, and it depends solely on whether my sister can fall in the eyes of the noble man. As for after entering the palace, brother, don't worry, my sister will be able to protect herself."

With Xia Dongchun's IQ, it is not easy to protect herself. After all, she is as smart as a demon, and she has experienced many ups and downs in the cannibal harem.

"Okay, brother will make the arrangements. I'll pick out your latest food, jewelry, and clothes. I'll tell your sister-in-law later that if you want to use the money, just pay it to your account."

"Let's not talk about food, just jewelry and clothes. I like bright colors and luxurious materials. Brother and sister-in-law, please take the trouble to buy them for me. I heard that my sister-in-law's family also had a young master who was drafted into the palace, and the rules are better than ours. You all know better, I still have to trouble my sister-in-law."

"It doesn't matter, you just prepare for the draft, you don't have to worry about other things. There is also the matter of recuperating your body. Since you have the idea to enter the palace, this matter is even more beneficial and harmless. Listen to Madam Zhang and don't be willful. "Okay, I'll take note of it, brother." Xia Dongchun heard that Xia Wei said so much, which was unusual for him, and he felt that everything was done properly. He was deeply moved and felt grateful for Ye Jia's kindness.

Xia Dongchun felt tired, so he stood up and said goodbye. When he walked to the door, Xia Wei opened his mouth without starting or ending.

"Chun'er, you have grown up."

Xia Dongchun's eyes were hot, but she didn't say anything. She turned around, smiled at Xia Wei, and walked away quickly.

At night, in the main courtyard.

"Brother Wei said that my younger sister is willing to enter the palace?" Ye Jia was a little surprised when she heard Xia Wei say that Xia Dongchun was willing to enter the palace in front of the bronze mirror.

"Yes." Xia Wei finished washing and lay lazily on the couch with his eyes closed to relax.

"My little sister is so pampered at home, she will inevitably be wronged when she enters the palace..." Ye Jiashi sighed.

"Yes. It is an old rule for unmarried women to participate in the talent show in official palaces. I also told my little sister that if you don't want to enter the palace, just find a way not to enter the palace. But since my little sister is willing to enter the palace, I can't say anything. "

"Brother Wei, don't worry. If you don't want to let your little sister enter the palace, I can find another opportunity to persuade her. Although my little sister is usually very arrogant, I can't bear to see her as my own little sister." She entered the palace and suffered.”

Ye Jia thought that in her grandfather's generation, there were also young masters who were drafted into the palace. That aunt was also the only daughter in the family. She was bright and charming, and was loved by many people when she grew up. She was also high-spirited, and she suffered a lot of grievances when she entered the palace. , his temperament has also changed a lot. No one else knew the details. They only knew that the aunt rarely had the opportunity to see her family after entering the palace. Occasionally, the royal family held banquets or hunted in spring and autumn, and only took a look at it from a distance. Naturally, my aunt was also favored, and when she had the highest position, she also sat as the head of the first palace. It was at that time that the Ye Jia family was able to raise the flag and get promoted, but they were childless throughout their lives. In the end, they suffered a lot after losing favor. He died of illness a few years ago, and there was no posthumous title.

When Ye Jia was young, she heard her grandmother mention her great aunt. She was so lively and arrogant before she came out of the palace, but her temperament changed drastically after one year in the palace. Not only did she treat others well, her temper became much calmer. My grandmother also sighed at that time, if a person had not suffered enough grievances and losses, the temperament acquired after more than ten years would not change so completely.

Xia Wei sighed.

"I also know that my little sister will definitely suffer a lot of grievances if she enters the palace, and I don't want her to enter the palace. I guess my little sister is also very ambitious, so I just give her a try. There is no guarantee that she won't be chosen."

"Brother Wei, my little sister's appearance is not bad. She is outstanding among official ladies of average age in the capital. Brother Wei, your official position is not low. I'm afraid we have to make complete preparations. Although my little sister has a temperament, Not calm enough. I think there have been some changes in the past two days. If I learn the rules well in the future, I will be no worse than a noble girl. If you take good care of your body, entering the palace can give birth to royal blood. Don't talk about others and take care of yourself. It’s always possible.”

Ye Jiashi also has a plan in mind. If Xia Dongchun can grow better, change his temper, and have good etiquette, there will be no big mistake. With Madam Zhang here, even if she participates in the draft, she will still have a few months before entering the palace, so it is enough to recuperate her body. Not to mention how much you love her after entering the palace, as long as you are cautious and give birth to a son and a half daughter, you will always have some affection in front of the emperor. Both Ling Yun and Teng Yun have joined the army. The two children are not bad in ability. If the emperor has his own family members who can help him, there will always be more help and the road will be much easier. Let's talk about the two nephews. If he has a future, it will also be a help to Xia Dongchun in the palace.

"What you said makes sense, Suning. I need to trouble you to prepare for my little sister. You must have enough money, jewelry and clothes. My little sister likes bright colors, styles and luxurious materials. You don't have to care about money, even if it costs me half a pair. Net worth, I’m willing too.”

Ye Jiashi laughed angrily. If half of her wealth is gone, what will happen to my two sons? I knew in my heart that Xia Wei was exaggerating, but I also understood what he was thinking.

"Brother Wei, you and I, you and I, don't talk about troubles or anything like that. Besides, I treat my little sister as my own little sister. This is my responsibility. We need Brother Wei to take care of the things ahead. As for my little sister's dowry, I understand your thoughts, don’t worry.”

Xia Dongchun here was unaware of the conversation between Xia Wei and Ye Jiashi, and was sitting in front of the lamp in a daze.

In the previous life, because Grandma Peilan’s family members were outside the palace and it was difficult to separate her flesh and blood due to her age, she only brought a maid named Ging Guo into the palace. Now that she thinks about it, if she can have a maid who is knowledgeable in medicine and loyal, she can accompany her. Entering the palace...

(End of this chapter)