Biography of Concubine De of Emperor Kangxi

How could the emperor snatch the hairpins of his concubines, Lan Qi foolishly watched the emperor go away, turned around and asked Huanchun: "If I sue, will the emperor really throw the hairpins into the Jinshui River?"

Huanchun and the others had been covering their mouths and snickering for a while, and hurried over to coax her to go back, saying: "Next time, find a free time to take a walk with the emperor, or you will be able to come back, if you complain to the emperor In front of the empress dowager, the emperor might really throw it away, and then he would say he couldn't find it, what can the empress dowager do to the emperor?"

Lan Qi pursed her lips and muttered: "I should be bullied if I co-operate, and you must be laughing at me in your heart."

Yukui supported the master, and said frankly: "The slaves dare not laugh in their hearts, they all smile directly on the face."

"I'll hit you." Lan Qi was in a hurry, and the master and servant went back playing all the way. When they were about to reach Zhongcui Palace, they vaguely saw a group of people standing in the dark on the road, and heard Yukui say in her ear, "The dog that blocks the way Dogs in the way, good people don’t do it, they always like to stand in the way of humanity.”

"Don't talk nonsense." Lan Qi reprimanded her softly, and when she came to see, it was really Concubine Tong leading the people in the palace, and she seemed to be sitting there comfortably to enjoy the cool air, but in the early summer season, the daytime is not so hot yet, The night is still a bit chilly, and besides, she lives alone in Chengqian Palace, so big, is it worth coming to the road to enjoy the coolness?

"Wanfu, empress." You can't turn a blind eye when you meet them. Lan Qi led the three of them forward to salute. Over there, Concubine Tong sighed and said, "I thought the emperor would walk over with you again tonight. I still want to see you." Excuse me, I also greet the emperor, why didn't the emperor come tonight?"

"The emperor is taking care of everything, and he has already returned to Qianqing Palace." Lan Qi replied firmly, "I dare not bother the emperor."

"Yeah, you can't be more self-aware, otherwise how could the Empress Dowager like you so much." Concubine Tong stood up, waved her hand, and Jingzhu and the others led the maids and eunuchs away. Lan Qi saw this posture , I couldn't help but look back, and told Huanchun, "You guys go too."

For a while, there was no one around, only Concubine Tong and Lan Qi were there, and the night was quiet, and they could hear each other when they whispered. Although the day is bright and bright, it is not as peaceful as the night. If you don’t want others to know what you are talking about, you need to be more careful. On the contrary, it’s okay , naturally more generous than during the day.

But obviously Concubine Tong didn't want others to hear it tonight, so she approached Lan Qi in a few steps. Be clear, right?"

"The concubine doesn't understand." Lan Qi frowned slightly, but she had already begun to guess in her heart.

"Oh, don't understand? If you don't understand, then listen to Ben Gong." Concubine Tong took a step back and met her eyes. In the dark night, her charming eyebrows are much clearer than Lan Qi's, but there are more delicate Wu Changzai in the moonlight A hazy beauty, between two people, one is restless and restless, the other is peaceful and calm, only to hear Concubine Tong say coldly, "Two fists are no match for four hands, I am in the palace and need a sister to help, you and I live back and forth Now, I think that there is no one else better than you, Wu Changzai, what do you think?"

Lan Qi's eyes were calm. Although she didn't guess this at all, she was not surprised. It seemed that after a few fights with Concubine Tong, it was no surprise to hear something from her mouth.

"I have a noble family background. You are just a maid in a coat, but you have the emperor's favor and the empress dowager's love. In front of them, even if I and Concubine Zhao are so noble, you are the most talkative." Concubine Tong smiled leisurely, and took Lan Qi's hand, "If Wu Changzai is willing to help me, the palace will definitely support you in the future, and no one in this palace will dare to bully you."

Could it be you, Concubine Tong, who has been bullying me all this time?

Lan Qi was amused in her heart, her face was calm, she let go of Concubine Tong's hand and respectfully respected Fu Yifu and said: "How can my concubine, He De, help your empress, do you think about it, your noble birth will never change However, the concubine was born as a small court lady, even if she can say a few words in front of the empress dowager or the emperor, once she really opens her mouth to say those words, the favor in front of her will be gone. It will also affect the empress, and the concubine thinks that such a thing will be of no benefit to the empress."

"Smart teeth." Concubine Tong's face was blue and cold. Looking at it in the night, she was more terrifying than before, and waited for Lan Qi bitterly, "Excuse yourself by saying so much? Wu Ya, you have to think about it, you If you don't stand on the side of this palace, then don't worry about standing with Yikun Palace, the quiet and peaceful Bengong will give you a way to survive, if not..."

"Mother, the concubine was born as a court lady." Lan Qi smiled at her, the calm look on her face made Concubine Tong angrier the more she looked at it, but she smiled lightly and said, "When the concubine was a court lady, Bu Chang Although I feel distressed, there are also old mothers and eunuchs who like to run on and bully others. They have to take whatever good things they have to honor others. They are sent to carry coal when they are sick. Going to the Punishment Division ended up with this fate. Madam, do you think the concubine is still afraid? It is God’s blessing to live a good life until now. I just count on the peace and prosperity of the imperial court, so that I can live in peace and happiness in this palace."

"A gentle and charming person in front of the emperor, do you know that you would say those words?" Concubine Tong smiled coldly, "These words sound really confident, but what is the confidence? It's just a sentence that proves that you came from a humble background." Well, there are not many lowly people alive, and not many one died. Since you have talked about this today, I also clearly said that you don't care about your own life or death, but the people around you, your What about Ama'eniang? Wu Changzai, do you think you are still alone? Remember that you don't have to stand on my side, but if you dare to stand by Concubine Zhao, or help someone else to target me, you and The people around you and your family members outside the palace will die badly, if you don’t believe me, give it a try.”

Lan Qi's heart was beating heavily. She was indeed not afraid, but she had to take care of her family and those around her. Concubine Tong's words were right. She was no longer that little maid who didn't regret her death, but the emperor also said, he He doesn't want to see himself at the mercy of others, he likes the independent and strong Wuya Lanqi, and he doesn't want to live in the shadow of others.

"It's cold in the night, let's rest early." Concubine Tong patted her shoulder lightly, leaving a sinister and terrifying smile, turned around and took the palace maids and eunuchs away triumphantly, Huanchun and the others rushed over to support Lan Qi, He whispered to her if she was okay.

"I'm fine. What else can I do with Concubine Tong?" Lan Qi actually showed disdain in her eyes. The more Concubine Tong looked like this, the more she looked down on this person.

Lan Qi's heart is like this, but the reality cannot be avoided. Concubine Tong's high position and power is indeed not something she can contend with, and the person Tong Concubine is targeting has never been herself. It's not worth mentioning, what she wants is the entire harem, to suppress the nobility of Concubine Zhao.

When I returned to the gate of Zhongcui Palace, I could faintly hear the sound of the gate of Chengqian Palace closing. Yukui couldn't help but said: "She is not good herself, and she always depends on others. A person like this is destined to be fine." No."

Huan Chun twisted her mouth and scolded: "You're going to get sick first, so remember to keep your mouth shut outside."

"Master..." Yukui pulled Lan Qi to act coquettishly, Lan Qi led them back, and said with a smile, "Huan Chun is right, as long as you are doing well outside, I don't care how crazy or noisy here, but tonight What did you say? You deserve to be screwed, it's too light."

I don't know what Concubine Tong's mood was that night, but Lan Qi fell asleep peacefully, because the Empress Dowager would listen to the story tomorrow, so she finally had an excuse to read a book by lighting a candle at night, but the candlelight really dazzled her eyes, and it didn't take long. Feeling sleepy, before falling asleep in a daze, he murmured to Huanchun: "The emperor approves papers every night, who works harder than him."

The next day, I went to the Compassionate Ning Palace to pay my respects as usual, and because I didn’t want Bu Changzai to be bored at home alone, I took her there too, and I told stories to the Empress Dowager myself, while Bu Changzai helped Aunt Su Mala with her work. During lunch, Elder Brother Suo suddenly brought Princess Duanjing, saying that the emperor heard that Bu Chang was in the Palace of Compassion, and today is Duanjing's birthday, so he brought her to let his mother-in-law meet, and listened to her daughter's voice Shouting motherly, Bu Changzai couldn't help crying.

And a few days ago was Queen Hesheli's death anniversary, and also the crown prince's birthday, which is not as grand as in previous years. This year, due to the shutdown of the mausoleum construction, the emperor simply let it live in a low-key manner. If the higher-ups did not mention it, the lower-level people naturally did not dare to be courteous. But also because of this, some people rumored that a new queen would be established, so the death anniversary of Queen Hesheli was downplayed.

Princess Duanjing was kept by her great-grandmother for lunch. After the meal, because the Empress Dowager loved her so much that she couldn't let go, she had to stay by her side and coax her to take a nap. She chatted with the little princess in the dormitory. The old and the young all stopped.Aunt Su Mala led Lan Qi and Bu Chang to do needlework and talk outside, and asked Lan Qi to tell her interesting stories. She acted like a baby and said that she was thirsty for storytelling, so she asked her to make tea by herself. Also ask them to benefit from it once.

They happily went to make tea, leaving Bu always by Mammy's side. She has been happy since seeing her daughter, and now she is concentrating on embroidering the handkerchief in her hand, when Mammy suddenly asked her, "Bu After the luncheon yesterday, can we take a walk in the garden?"

Bu Changzai was taken aback for a moment, not knowing what was causing the panic on his face, and said timidly, "I'm going back to Zhongcui Palace after lunch, why do you ask such a question?"

The nanny said with a look of indifference: "I think someone misunderstood it. Yesterday, a little maid told the servant that she saw you and Jingzhu, who was next to Concubine Tong, strolling in the garden. Jingzhu walked together, she must have misread it."

Bu Changzai's heart was pounding, she didn't go to the garden with Jingzhu, but Jingzhu came here yesterday afternoon, pretending to be presenting the Dragon Boat Festival rewards for Concubine Tong, but actually closed the door and said a lot to her, When Lan Qi came back last night, she hadn't slept yet, so she didn't dare to see her.And just how terrifying the eyeliner of the Compassionate Ning Palace is, even the nanny knows about the affairs in their palace, she is asking herself on the sidelines, what did Jing Zhu say yesterday?

"Wu Changzai is kind-hearted and good-natured, but this time and time again, the slaves can see clearly that Chang Zai is not a soft persimmon that can be pinched casually." Su Mala's mother kept sewing in her hands, smiling leisurely She said, "She won't betray anyone, but if someone betrays her, she won't rush to be nice to anyone. People's hearts are made of flesh, how can they recover after being injured."

"Nurse..." Bu Changzai was already in tears.

"The little princess is the emperor's daughter. Except for the empress dowager or the empress dowager, who else can take charge of the emperor?" Aunt Su Mala smiled at her, "Changzai should relax his mind."

Just as she was saying this, Lan Qi came in with a smile, put down the tea tray and said, "Taste my newly brewed tea, mama, if you taste the tea and flowers in it, I will give you the jewelry that the emperor bestowed on me." here you are."

The mother smiled: "Aren't you afraid that the emperor will be anxious and throw that ruby ​​hairpin into the Jinshui River?"

Lan Qi was startled, and hurriedly asked: "How do you know? Does the Empress Dowager know? Mammy, don't tell me, the emperor will really throw it away." Turning around inadvertently, she saw Bu Chang secretly wiping tears, her face Immediately, the smile disappeared, and he came to support her and asked, "What's the matter, sister?"

Bu Changzai said in a panic, "Talking about the little princess with Mammy, you know, I'm the least experienced, and I can't help it when I mention the princess."

"I'm so happy today, sister, don't cry, drink my tea quickly." Lan Qi hurriedly poured tea for them, the mother and Bu Changzai both guessed a few things, and they put them all together. It doesn’t count for the two of them, she wouldn’t give those jewelry, but she was laughed at by the nanny and she couldn’t bear it and dared not give it. Everyone laughed for a while, and even Bu Changzai was a little more relaxed. After that, Lan Qi walked away again At that time, she timidly whispered to Mammy: "I understand what Mammy said, and I won't think about it anymore."

Aunt Su Mala smiled and said nothing, this matter is over, and considering the wide distribution of eyeliner in the Palace of Compassion and Ning, even what happens in the Palace of Qianqing cannot escape the eyes and ears of the Empress Dowager, let alone a small The young Zhong Cuigong, and Bu Changzai has a weak temper and misses her own daughter. The closer she gets to Wu Changzai, the more hidden dangers become. In the hands of those close to her, Concubine Tong finally couldn't bear it anymore and started to attack this soft persimmon.

Soon after the Empress Dowager woke up, the little princess also woke up, and the grandparents and grandchildren had fun for a while, the Empress Dowager asked the child to be sent back, and sent Madam Su Mala to Yikun Palace by the way, saying that Yigui had no children Poor, let her go and say hello.

Lan Qi and Bu Changzai also went with them, and when they arrived at Yikun Palace, they saw that Concubine Zhao respected the nanny, as if they were respected by the elders in the palace, and personally led them all the way to Yigui. Yigui who had lost his child looked pale and frail.

"It's all because the concubine is careless, stupid and ignorant, but the lady always says it's her fault, nanny, please help me persuade the lady." Surprisingly, the weak Yigui is in good spirits, even Holding Aunt Su Mala's hand, she said, "I always make my mother blame herself like this, and I feel very uncomfortable."

Concubine Zhao was embarrassed, she didn't speak at the side, she just listened to the persuasion from both sides, Bu Changzai and Lan Qi stood beside her and didn't talk too much, soon Concubine Zhao asked her to sit in the main hall, and the two of them stayed .

As soon as Concubine Zhao and Aunt Su Mala left, Mrs. Yigui went limp and slumped down, sighed and smiled wryly at the two of them: "I really want to move to live with you, I'm so tired here, I force my face in front of her every day." Laughing like I'm living for her."

"Take care of your body first, Xiaoyue will hurt you even more." Bu Changzai gently persuaded him, but Yigui laughed, "It makes your ears go numb." Suddenly curiously asked Bu Changzai, "Are you pregnant after sleeping overnight?"

Bu Changzai blushed, but had no choice but to answer: "The concubine himself didn't understand, it was the nuns in the palace who took good care of her, and found out after a month."

"Really, you have a good nanny by your side." Yigui sighed, "Tao Hong and I don't understand, others only look at the face of the main hall, so who cares about me."

Bu Changzai said, "The nanny didn't do it for the good of my concubines, but for her own good. Later, she spread false rumors to make Zhongcui Palace restless, and eventually the Empress Dowager was kicked out of the palace."

Yigui blinked, glanced at Taohong and saw her nodding, then smiled: "There are all kinds of stories in the palace." Then he touched his flat stomach and said, "The imperial doctor said I was too young to keep it This baby, but Bu Changzai, you are not a few years older than me, so it can be seen that you still have your own destiny." Looking at Lan Qi again, she said bluntly, "You were favored every night that day, and there was no good news, right? ?”

Lan Qi smiled and didn't say much, but inexplicably remembered that Xuan Ye had told her to let her give birth to a little brother, but she didn't know when she would be able to serve him again. Comfort yourself in your heart, if you don't have enough desires, you will be dissatisfied, if you are dissatisfied, you will be resentful, and if you are resentful, you will lose your heart.If you lose your mind, you will lose everything.

Leaving Yikun Palace, the two of them saw off Madam Su Ma for half a journey, and then went back together. After that, they rested or read books separately. In the evening, when they were preparing to pass the meal, Jin He, who was out to work, hurriedly said: "Something went wrong. Something was found in Mrs. Yigui's house in Yikun Palace. It was said that someone intentionally caused the nobleman to have a miscarriage. Concubine Zhao was afraid that people would gossip about her, so she ordered the whole Yikun Palace to be searched, but the same thing was found in Miss Dongyun's room. , Concubine Tong and the others are all in the Compassion Palace, and the Empress Dowager is questioning her."

"No wonder I heard a commotion in front of me just now, it seems that someone has hurried out, Concubine Tong's footsteps are really fast enough." Yukui teased, but Lan Qi's heart trembled, she still remembered the words of Rong Guiren and Hui Guiren In other words, when Concubine Tong lost her own son that day, she once wanted to blame Concubine Zhao. Although she didn't know whether it was true or not, Concubine Tong would never let go of such a good opportunity today.

"Master, shall we go?" Huan Chun came over and asked.

"Where are you going?" Lan Qi was stunned, but she immediately understood and shook her head, "No, we can't say anything if we go. I don't want to see Concubine Tong's face. I won't blame her easily."

"Master, is he partial to Concubine Zhao now? Back then she caused you..."

Lan Qi sighed: "What if she died when she touched the pillar? At least she didn't torture me seriously. It was my own wish to go to the Palace of Compassion and Ning to be beaten, but Concubine Tong is different, she is really vicious. , I am not partial to anyone, but I have a weight in my heart."

However, at this moment in the Palace of Compassion, things took an unexpected turn. When everyone pointed their finger at Concubine Zhao instructing Dongyun to persecute Yigui so that she could not conceive, Dongyun bit the maid Jingzhu next to Concubine Tong. , said that those things were sent by Jingzhu to her master, and the master rewarded her, and those in Yigui's house were also obtained in the same way.

Concubine Tong became angry from embarrassment. Regardless of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, she rushed over and slapped Dong Yun across the face, shouting: "You poor servant girl, you are talking nonsense, when did I give you these things?"