Biography of Concubine De of Emperor Kangxi

Breastfeeding seems simple, but it’s not easy until you get used to it. The first-time mother was clumsy and fed her baby with the help of a wet nurse. It was well maintained, and Lan Qi had plenty of food on the second day after giving birth. In the first few days, she secretly nursed the baby under the cover of the wet nurse, but then the little guy was too strong, and his skin was about to break, and the wet nurse didn't dare Although Lan Qi was reluctant to let the noble people feed her, she was afraid that if the rules were broken, it would be bad for herself and the child, and she even blinded the nurse's good intentions in vain.

The wet nurse praised the little elder brother as a good boy, some babies decided to eat it, and took the first bite of the nanny's, and the mother's may not be willing to eat it again, but the little elder brother did not fall behind on both sides, and he ate very well. There are also some children who don’t know how to eat when they are born, and only howl when they are hungry. They are especially hard to take care of. The little elder brother is very obedient and capable. His skin and flesh can be supported in two or three days, and he grows up day and night.

No longer feeding the baby, Lan Qi began to eat normally and drink medicine to regenerate milk under the conditioning of the imperial physician. When she drank the first bowl of rejuvenation medicine, the little nobleman cried for a long time, just waiting for the nurse to bring the little elder brother to her. Only then was he coaxed.Although the little elder brother will cry and lose his temper from time to time, his temper is not small, but as long as he is in his mother's arms, even if he is crying, he will become quiet, but he doesn't laugh often, instead he always shows a frown with his Huang Ama She had the same look when she saw her, but she was able to make my mother amused.

Concubine Duan and nobleman Bugui lead Chunxi and Duanjing to avoid acne, and it is not convenient for them to go in and out of their respective palaces. They all said that she was blessed, remembering what she said on the day when Bu Gui lived in Duanjing, when he met the honored man on the way, that the most common things in common people's homes turned out to be blessings and extravagances in the deep palace.

"Little elder brother doesn't have a name yet." This day, Lan Qi lay on the kang and looked at her sleeping son, while the nurse went to rest, only Huan Chun and Lu Zhu were there to serve her, and the three of them looked at her sleeping son happily Little baby, Luzhu said, "I don't know what happened to His Highness the Crown Prince, probably after the Crown Prince recovers, the Emperor will be in the mood to name our little Elder Brother."

Huan Chun said: "Concubine Rong's little elder brother hasn't been named yet, so don't worry about choosing a name. The important thing is that the little elder brother is free from illness and disaster."

"That's right, they all said that the little elder brother of Rong Niang is in good health. It's because she didn't name her. The ghosts in the palace can't claim the child's life if she can't name her." Huan Chun slapped his head, "Nonsense, it scares the master. Where did you hear the nonsense? Aren't people born with a name?"

Lan Qi didn't care, she bowed her head to kiss her son, but was stopped by Huan Chun, who said that the wet nurse told the baby in the swaddle not to have random kisses. You have to be honest, and you are afraid of ghosts and ghosts, no one can bully my son."

Huan Chun reminded: "The master can't say this outside, as if the other masters have no children, and they are doing evil themselves."

Lan Qi nodded again and again, and because of this, she thought of the one in Xianfu Palace. She never saw her again after that day, and she didn't know how Concubine Wen was doing now.

At this moment, Xiangyue and Ziyu came in holding the fluffy and soft bedding, saying that the weather was going to be cold again, and they wanted to add a mattress and quilt to Lan Qi. The two went to work on the couch, and Lan Qi looked back casually. A cloth tiger rolled out from the quilt they shook off. Lan Qi asked Huan Chun to pick it up for herself, patted the dust, and put it next to her son. ?”

"How many times a day do you clean up?" Lan Qi was careless. The pregnant mother once asked Ama to write to tell Lan Qi that if she had the opportunity to take care of the child, she should not be too careful. It is not easy to raise a child who is too careful. Be clean, be careful about cold and warm, and don't starve yourself. Children who are raised rougher are stronger.

Huan Chun was curious: "Where did this cloth tiger come from? I have never seen it before."

"It was brought by Concubine Tong, and the nanny brought it in for me that day." Lan Qi's eyes were gentle and peaceful, staring at her son as if she couldn't get tired of seeing it, and said with a smile, "It was useful to grab this cloth tiger that day. , I was in so much pain that I was going to die, and it was very useful to hold it. This little tiger accompanied me to give birth, and when the little elder brother took him to the Compassionate Ning Palace, I also let this little tiger accompany him to the Empress Dowager's side. The little tiger is very auspicious."

"I heard from Qinglian that the imperial concubine made one for the eldest brother before, but unfortunately the eldest brother didn't like it, so she threw it at the door the day she left, and Qinglian picked it up." Luzhu still seemed worried, Take the cloth tiger outside and pat it well, then put it back next to the little elder brother, and continued, "Qinglian said that the imperial concubine didn't even know how to split the thread for embroidery, and she taught it bit by bit. It's really strange, always doing things that people can't understand, doing whatever you want."

Huanchun and Lvzhu, like Qinglian, all came out with Madam Su Ma. Although they served different masters, Qinglian and Lvzhu would go to the Palace of Compassion and Ning to return to their lives from time to time. He can say a few gossips, but now he is very familiar with Chengqian Palace.

Speaking of the noble concubine playing the guqin, Lan Qi knew for the first time that the noble concubine hated playing the guqin, and Luzhu said mysteriously: "The noble concubine works hard to please the emperor. Qinglian said playing the piano is The first thing I hate is because the emperor likes it, so I can't let it go. Now I'm still learning foreign dialect, Master Tong asked Master Yang to teach it, saying that I can't let Concubine Wen compare with her."

Lan Qi couldn't stop tutting: "It's really not easy for the ladies."

Huan Chun said with a smile: "Master, is it because you are thinking that you will have to work as hard as a concubine someday?"

"Don't go out and talk nonsense." Lan Qi scolded them, "Let's just stay here."

Ziyu came over with the changed quilt in her arms, and said as if remembering: "On the day the master gave birth to the little elder brother, there was a thunderstorm outside, and the servants and servants were deafened by the shock. As soon as they were shaking with fright, they heard the little elder brother crying. Do you think our little elder brother has some background?"

Several people agreed that the thunder was very scary that day, and Lan Qi was in so much pain that she didn't pay attention to hear it. Seeing them all say this now, she couldn't help but feel happy, thinking that her son must be extraordinary, but her heart was full of tears. Tight, knowing that this kind of thing can't be said, immediately told them, no matter whether there will be rumors about it outside, they have forgotten it since then, and they can only be perfunctory when others say it, and being low-key is not to be inferior to others, but not to fold own happiness.

Everyone agreed not to mention the thunder in the sky when the little prince was born. It is reasonable to say that it is already winter, and there are very few thunder and lightning. Maybe this child has some background, but it is not that there has never been a thunder in early winter. There are also coincidences. Everything can be kept low-key for a long time.

But in other parts of the palace, thunder was also heard that night, wondering whether the favored nobleman gave birth to boys and girls safely, many people did not sleep, and even those who were asleep were awakened by the thunder.Furthermore, the youngest elder brother was just born, and the prince had acne. It was unavoidable to spread rumors secretly, saying that although the prince killed his biological mother and adoptive mother one after another, this time he was restrained by the newborn younger brother. How should honor be counted?

Fortunately, because each palace avoids acne, there are few people walking around in the palace, these words did not become popular, and as the days passed, the prince's health gradually improved, and it faded away.

Twelve days are neither long nor short, it is long and difficult for the emperor who takes care of the prince and cannot see Lan Qi and the newborn, but for the noble man who can be with his son day and night, it is too short.

On the day when the confinement of the palace ended, Madam Su Ma came to pick up the little elder brother in person. Although Lan Qi was reluctant, she thought that she would be able to see her every day after she was confinement in ten days, and she was raised by the empress dowager. Practical.Mammy also said that the Empress Dowager talked about seeing her little grandson every day, so she let herself take her away without waiting for a moment, and even reassured Lan Qi not to think about it, and she would always see her again after confinement.

As soon as the child left, the dormitory was immediately clean, the cradle was still there, and so were the bedding and swaddling clothes. Almost nothing from Zhongcui Palace was taken away, only the cloth tiger went with her. Lan Qi sat in the empty room in a daze, ringing around. Chun and the others didn't dare to say anything. After a long time, Bugui came to see her and mentioned these things. Bugui asked Lan Qi to see how she had come year by year, so she could coax her to feel better.

As for Xuanye, although the crown prince has passed the most dangerous moment, he is still recuperating in a weak body. Xuanye is afraid that there is something unclean on his body, so he still does not come to the harem, nor does he go to the two palaces to pay his respects. It will be good for ten days.

But he can't see Lan Qi or the child. In the past, the two had to be separated. When Lan Qi was seriously injured, he didn't feel such a torment. Now that they can't see each other, it makes Xuan Ye's heart itch day by day. , I just heard some occasional words from Eunuch Li, knowing that the mother and child are safe and healthy, so I am relieved and comforted.

Only when the little prince was born, the prince was in danger due to acne, people in the palace spread gossip, and there were bad things in the court, Xuan Ye knew that there were people who liked to make trouble, so he just ignored it coldly.And there are frequent reports of success in the south, and on the day the little elder brother was born, he won a big victory. Now Wu Shifan is retreating steadily. State, Fu Honglie and other ministries regained Guilin, Ganshan Qing army conquered Hanzhong, Chongqing and other places, and the Qing army swept the rebels like a broken bamboo.

On this day, Prince Yu entered the palace to discuss matters. Speaking of the great victory in the south, the two brothers became happy. Xuan Ye prepared to announce the victory at the Meridian Gate of the first lunar month, so that the common people all over the world would know that Aixinjueluo is sitting firmly in this magnificent country, and it is bound to last forever. .

The happy event was introduced into the harem, and everyone was happy for the emperor. There was only one thing. Seeing that the noble woman gave birth to the confinement and gave birth to the prince safely, the concubines who had hoped to get a share of the pie in front of the emperor when she was pregnant , seems to lose the idea of ​​favoring again, Yingying Yanyan made a lot of jokes that day, now the master is going to return to the emperor's side, watching the virtuous nobleman take care of him day by day, and dry the dragon couch in the Qing Palace , and there should be no other people's seats.

In the last ten days of November, the gate control in the palace is gradually loosened, and it is about to enter the twelfth lunar month. The wives of various palaces and courts began to send things to the palace, and the female relatives came and went frequently. On this day, Ling'a also asked for an order to come to Xianfu Palace. Unfortunately, he was on the way Meet Concubine Tong Gui of Chengqian Palace.

The two families were already at odds, Ah Ling and Ah Shouli stood by the side of the palace road, but Tong Guifei insisted on stopping the warm sedan chair and raising the curtain to talk to him, as if deliberately letting him stand in the snow on the side of the road, waiting Seeing that his face was pale from the cold, he left, and when Ling'a walked back to the middle of the circuit, the hem of his gown and pantyhose were soaked through.

"See how long you can be arrogant." Ah Ling cursed in her heart, and hurried to Xianfu Palace. At that time, Concubine Wen was lying on the heated kang in a daze. She heard that her brother was coming, and she didn't want to see her. Dong Yun persuaded her to push it away. Several times, it's not good to go on like this, and I can't see people from my natal family again. Only then did Concubine Wen put it on, and when she heard that her brother's shoes and socks were soaked, she asked Dongyun to bring him a charcoal stove to bake for him.

There is no outsider in the hall, Dong Yun is reliable, so A Ling'a said directly: "Why didn't your empress let me and my family come to greet you for so long? I still can't figure out what happened that time, why didn't you discuss it with me?"

Concubine Wen sat at the top with a blank face, seeing her brother's messy appearance with all wet pantyhose, and listening to him repeating words that she had already guessed every word, she lazily turned her head away and said very nonchalantly: "Brother Didn’t you want me to fight Concubine Tong? It’s a pity that I lost the fight. I’m someone who can’t support me. Brother don’t need to bother. I heard that my sister-in-law is about to give birth. I look forward to giving birth to a daughter. When she grows up to ten Four or five years old, the emperor is in his prime, his daughter has entered the palace to become a favorite concubine, and his brother's future is in full swing, so don't count on me here."

"Your Majesty said that now is the best time for you. The Emperor has always liked you, so naturally it is better than anyone else." Ah Ling'a was so angry that he couldn't be angry with his sister, so he could only persuade him earnestly, "Since the Queen passed away , the clansmen have been panicking, looking forward to the Empress supporting the family's facade again in the palace."

Concubine Wen turned her gaze away quietly, and sneered at her elder brother: "How bad is Niu Hulu now, that he has to rely on one or two women to support his appearance? Great victory in the south, is there someone in our family on the front line? Isn't my sister spending time because of you?" I worked hard and died young. I am not as good as my sister. Right now I am feeling heavy and tired every day. I am afraid that I will go to accompany my sister soon. If my brother wants to come to Xianfu Palace, I might as well go to the clan to find a new wife. It would be better for a girl to replace me."

"My lady..."

"Dong Yun, send your lord out." Concubine Wen suddenly got up and walked to the inner hall, and said coldly, "Tell the outside world that I am not in good health, and that I cannot participate in anything during the New Year's Eve."

Ah Ling was dumbfounded. Who would have thought that this little sister who was always docile and well-behaved at home would undergo such a big change when she entered the palace. Back then, the queen was worried that her sister would be difficult, but if she wanted to, she would definitely be no worse than the queen. But she Tossing himself half to death first, destroying his own future, he worked so hard to cultivate it back then, in exchange for this result?

"Your Majesty, you can also make friends with the noble man. Now the noble man's favor is not..."

Concubine Wen stopped when she heard the words, looked back at her brother, laughed at her brother as if she was watching a big joke, and said cheerfully: "Why didn't my brother say it earlier? I dragged the noble man into the water, don't you know, brother?" The matter of poisoning in the palace is the noble man who exposed me to the upper echelon."

Ah Ling'a trembled all over his body, from the cold to his hair, his sister's smile made him feel terrified, Dong Yun hurriedly separated the two, persuaded Ling'a to go out, and said outside the door: "Your Majesty has been in a bad mood." , sadness and joy are uncertain, you should come back later."