Biography of Concubine De of Emperor Kangxi

Department of Punishment, why did you send Huanchun and the others to the Department of Punishment?Lan Qi, who had just woken up, was full of doubts, and she was so frightened that she couldn't speak these three words, and her heart suddenly trembled, she stretched out her hand to cover her stomach, and looked at Xuan Ye in a panic, almost crying, Xuan Ye He hurriedly came up to shake her hand and said, "Don't be afraid, the child is still here, and the child is fine."

Hearing these words, Lan Qi's muscles and bones immediately relaxed, and her expression softened weakly. Xuan Ye picked her up and held her in his arms, stroked her arm lightly, and said in a deep tone: "I see you in front of me." When I fell down, my eyes were closed and I was unconscious, I was going crazy at that moment, what would I do if you left like this? How would I survive if I couldn’t see you in the days to come?”

Lan Qi's icy heart warmed up slightly, and she was still in the mood to joke: "Didn't the emperor usually see his concubines for a long time?"

"Don't be mad at me." Xuan Ye said with sadness, and hugged her body even more tightly, "I can't live without you."

Lan Qi burst into tears. She probably understood what had happened. Fortunately, God blessed her again, keeping her safe and not letting the child leave. Fear, warmth and gratitude, all kinds of emotional entanglements, finally endured. She couldn't stop crying, turned around and lay down on Xuan Ye's chest sobbing, her back was gently stroked one after another, and her agitated emotions gradually calmed down.

Xuan Ye's eyes were deep, and there was even more anger that made people tremble: "Huanchun and the others made you eat something you shouldn't eat. They can't be exempted from responsibility no matter what. Everyone who handled them will be sent to the Department of Punishment for investigation. They are the ones who suffer, but what I want to frighten is everyone in the palace. I just dote on you and love you, what's wrong? I want to see which faction's minister in front dares to jump out and talk nonsense, just to check Corruption and rape are taboos, none of them are clean in the first place, whoever wants to fill the knife, I will fulfill them."

Lan Qi felt the trembling of the speaker's body, hugged him distressedly, and blamed herself: "The concubine also has negligence, Your Majesty, please don't let the people from the Punishment Department beat Huanchun and the others, okay? Be careful, will you spare them?"

"I have my own sense of propriety, this time I can't allow you to intercede, you are not careful, and I will settle with you in the future." Xuan Ye stretched out his hand to wipe Lan Qi's tears, and said seriously, "You know you Did you eat anything? It’s really strange that the imperial doctor found drug in your remaining bird’s nest. It’s so easy to do it. Why is it drug instead of poison? That’s why I feel scared. Lan Qi, do you know that this Those people are provoking and intimidating me, they must be warning me something, telling me that they want to harm the people around me, it is easy."

Lan Qi has never seen the emperor so angry, even if he lost his temper for the court ministers in the Qianqing Palace, he didn't look like he does now. Based on what she knows about the people and affairs, the eyes of the emperor now can be said to be somewhat He is vicious and vicious, but his hostility is not aimed at himself, but at those who threaten the imperial power and himself, so she is not afraid, but is shocked from heart to body.

"The concubine knows, the emperor, don't be angry." Lan Qi didn't dare to intercede for Huanchun and the others, coaxing Xuan Ye to let him relax, the emperor's hostility gradually dissipated, and Lan Qi felt the embrace of her. The person stopped exerting so much force, and finally heaved a sigh of relief, and Xuan Ye put her back on the pillow, and told her to rest well, "The imperial doctor said that although the fetus was not hurt, there must be something in the drug that hurt the body, if you still feel pain This child, don't get out of bed anymore, don't even write or read, just lie down quietly for a few days, I will take care of the outside affairs, before Huanchun and the others come back, someone will take care of you, they won't stay in the Punishment Department For a long time, you won't be severely beaten, and I want them to take care of you."

Lan Qi held back her tears and agreed one by one, Xuan Ye called someone to bring the booklet back to Yonghe Palace, and then coaxed Lan Qi to let her sleep and rest, after half an hour, she still left.

And this matter, as the servants of the Yonghe Palace were sent to the Punishment Department for torture, it spread throughout the harem, and every palace and courtyard was concerned. Before that, Concubine Rong went to Zhongcui Palace to talk to Concubine Duan At that time, Dai Chang was saying that Mrs. Bu was crying so sad that she could not come to pay her respects. Concubine Rong also sighed: "If Lan Qi makes a mistake, Mrs. Bu will be in trouble in the future. They are sisters who are of the same mind."

On the other side, Yipin also went to Changchun Palace early and came back. Taohong has not seen her master so happy in a long time. Now that it is late at night, she still has no sleepiness. Usually she is not willing to touch Princess Kejing, but tonight she coaxed her personally. Playing and laughing with her, she coaxed the princess to fall asleep. She was still looking at the child with great interest. When Tao Hong came to urge her to sleep, she smiled: "When will I be able to keep my own child by my side, it must be better than Ke's child." Jing is cuter."

When she was washing up afterwards, she heard her master say to her: "The Wuya tree attracts the wind, so we really don't need to worry about it. There are some people who want to take care of her. Sister Hui said that I want to reap the benefits. The good days are yet to come."

Tao Hong waited attentively, and after hearing such words a lot, she couldn't help persuading: "Your servant thinks that the master should take precautions against concubine Hui, concubine Hui is mercenary, if she does something behind your back, in case it is not easy to be exposed one day Now, it’s on you to protect yourself, and you don’t know anything, and you can’t argue with it, who will help you then?”

Yipin was just when she was excited, these words were like pouring cold water, but she still had reason and a bit of cleverness, thought carefully about Taohong's words, and said to herself: "But how can I guard against her?" , I'm afraid that if I go too far, I will turn against her. She is a very smart person. If she sees that I am guarding against her, how about not helping me in the future? After all, there are so many women in the palace, who is she using? It's all the same. Although I don't want to be used by her, but without her, I have no helpers."

But Tao Hong said: "There are many concubine masters in the palace, but there is only one concubine Yi in Yikun Palace. The servant feels that concubine Hui will not give up making friends with you easily, no matter whether you are really wary of her or not, in the concubine Hui's heart, That's how she thinks about you, she must always be thinking about you to guard against her."

Yipin was a little confused when she heard it, she only understood after she calmed down and thought about it, she couldn't help laughing and said Taohong: "How do you know so much?"

Tao Hong only said: "The servant is a bystander. Seeing the ups and downs of several masters these years, the servant will inevitably have some thoughts."

Yipin gratefully pulled her and said: "I will treat you well, you have to stay with me all the time, Tao Hong, I really don't have a single relative in this palace."

Tao Hong is also loyal again and again, she sees through it, and then realizes that she will not have a good life without Yi Concubine, don't expect extravagant expectations when she is out of the palace, Yi Concubine will not let her go, in this life, she only hopes that there will be no mistakes , can live steadily, she doesn't have great wisdom and dare not come up with random ideas, but the bystanders can clearly say a few words from time to time, for the good of the master, and even better for herself.

However, because of concubine De's being drugged, there are those who are as sad as Bugui, and those who are gloating like Concubine Yi, but Concubine Hui is neither sad nor happy, but worried .It turns out that there are still forces in the palace that she can't see and can't touch. Today it is the Wu Ya family who is plotting against her, maybe tomorrow it will fall on her head. For so many years, no matter whether it is the former Concubine Zhao or whoever is now, in this deep palace What she can't get rid of is the sadness of dying lips and teeth. She tossed and turned all night, and the next day, she didn't care about Baoyun or eyeliner, so she hurriedly asked her confidant to invite Mingzhu's family to come.

In addition, because Concubine De was drugged, many drugs were found in the Yonghe Palace. It is inevitable that similar things will happen in other palaces. All the courts searched and checked. Such a big movement will inevitably affect the government and the public. However, because the victim is a German concubine, it has nothing to do with the major factions in the court. The forces of all parties just wait and see what happens. I am angry, knowing that I can't challenge the emperor's patience at this juncture.

The next day, the entire Forbidden City was almost searched from the Chengqian Palace where Concubine Tong was staying, to the small courtyard where Concubine Tong promised to stay, as if sweeping in the twelfth lunar month ahead of schedule. Concubine Tong stood in the courtyard watching people come to search When asked if there were any unclean things, while hugging the terrified Yinzhen, he scolded the servants: "Take care of your dog's paws, everything here in this palace is priceless, if you touch it, you will want your heads .”

The people did not dare to offend the noble concubine, they only said it was the intention of the superiors, Tong Guifei was even more annoyed, and said in public without any taboo: "The emperor is also, because of a concubine, the six palaces are disturbed, are you not afraid of doing something wrong for her?" Scolding those little eunuchs who searched everywhere for their insignificant hands and feet, the imperial concubine was furious and made other troubles. Chengqian Palace just went through the motions and withdrew after a while.

Only then did Qinglian come up to persuade the master: "The eunuchs and maids must go outside to say what you said. How about making Long Live Lord unhappy?"

The noble concubine sneered: "Which one in the palace doesn't think so, does the emperor still wait for me to say it? If I say it honestly, isn't it better than those who have dirty thoughts and curse behind their backs?"

"Emiang, don't be angry." Seeing his mother so angry, Yinzhen knew what happened, although he still didn't understand, he didn't want to see the imperial concubine frowning, hugging her and kissing her a few times, tenderly Said, "Yinzhen is good, Erniang is not angry, Yinzhen kisses Erniang."

"It's still my son who loves my mother." The imperial concubine regained her composure, hugged Si elder brother lovingly, regretted being so cruel in front of the child just now, and forbade people in the palace to mention this matter again.

Naturally, the search of the East and West Six Palaces will not lead to the Xianfu Palace. Concubine Wen is very calm, leading Jue Chan to sit on the porch, holding the eighth elder brother in her arms, with a charcoal basin on the side, watching it like watching a play. Watching the maids and eunuchs coming in and out, it took more than half an hour before someone came to report that there was nothing suspicious in the Xianfu Palace, but it was inevitable that the villains would continue to do evil, so please be careful, Concubine Wen.

Concubine Wen smiled coldly: "For someone like me, whoever thinks about doing evil and framing you, you don't have to worry about it."

Everyone laughed awkwardly, and then quickly dispersed. Dong Yun led the maids to pack their things. Here Jue Chan said goodbye and went back to her room, but Concubine Wen said: "Let Xiang He clean it up, the charcoal basin is still there. It is very warm, and the tea is not cold, let's sit for a while."

Saying so, she asked the nurse to take the eighth prince away again. As soon as the baby's warm swaddle was taken off her hands, Concubine Wen inevitably felt chills, so she quickly took the hand stove to cover it, looked at Zen with a smile, and asked her: "I see that you are willing to go out for a walk recently. Where have you been for a walk? How about we go together next time?"

Jue Chan frowned slightly, and lowered his head to report: "The concubine went to the Changchun Palace, and the concubine Hui often comes to care about the concubine's body in summer. Now that the concubine has recovered, I want to thank the concubine."

"Concubine Hui is considerate. I heard that not only do you often come to see you in summer, but a few days ago, whenever I was not in Xianfu Palace, she would come to visit you, but ah..." Concubine Wen sighed, "She Do you hate me? Everyone has come to Xianfu Palace, so it’s okay to talk to me? No matter how you look at it, you are deliberately avoiding me, or is there something between you that is shameful?"

Jue Chan left her seat and bent her knees, leaning her face in front of the charcoal basin. The black charcoal exploded and raised sparks, which dazzled her, and she couldn't help but backed away, but she came back immediately, and said respectfully: "My lord The concubine lives with the concubine and does not dare to do anything that will damage the face of the concubine. The concubine has always treated the concubine very well, so how can the concubine avoid you from dealing with the concubine Hui? I just went to thank you."

"You should have a good relationship. Your family used to be in-laws in Mingzhu Mansion, and you are also related to Concubine Hui. Besides, you still went from Concubine Hui to Long Live God's dragon bed. Concubine Hui has shown you kindness. , you guys are good friends, why would I feel disgusted?" Concubine Wen smiled, and stretched out her hand to signal her to stand up, but she felt that the Chan family hadn't stood up straight yet, Concubine Wen said, "You and Lord Nalan also have an old relationship, although you are just a regular Now, but the connections in the imperial court really don't dare to be underestimated, there are really few people in the palace who can compare to you."

Jue Chan seemed to be weak at the knees, and suddenly fell to the ground again, the two of them are here alone, there is no maid around, and it doesn't matter who sees her gaffe, she cares more about what Concubine Wen said.

Concubine Wen took a piece of candied fruit to eat, looked at Jue Chan in surprise, asked her to stand up again, and only waited for her to sit still before continuing: "I have been told since I was a child that I will enter the palace as a concubine. I have never seen the half of the extra men other than the servants. I think it is very good to focus on the Lord Long Live now. But knowing your story suddenly, I don’t have half aversion to violating etiquette, but more sympathy for your experience What a beautiful relationship, it was killed like this. Concubine Hui is really, she is an aunt anyway, so she doesn't feel sorry for her nephew? If I were her, I would definitely try my best to send you out of the palace, I hope Lovers get married."

Some beautiful speeches, but she felt that Chan’s heart was flustered, even though the charcoal fire was burning, it was as warm as spring here, she still couldn’t stop trembling, and finally couldn’t help but said: "My lady, if someone else hears it, it will be too late." If you want to cause a big disaster, the concubine begs the empress not to mention it again."

"What I heard is true, do you admit it?" Concubine Wen looked at Jue Chan and asked abruptly, "You have been avoiding the grace, not fighting or grabbing, and even making yourself into this haggard appearance, is it true?" Because you still have Lord Nalan in your heart, right? For you, staying with the emperor is torture and pain, isn't it?"

Jue Chan shook her head, but nodded hastily. In this palace, Concubine Wen was the third person who confronted her with these things. Her interest and regret, and even her affirmation of her old love, softened her proud heart, and she even couldn't help but want to hear Concubine Wen continue talking.

Concubine Wen smiled kindly: "Before I left the palace in summer, I told you about Mr. Nalan taking a concubine in a foreign house, and you fell ill. I thought about it all summer, and I didn't regret it until I heard your story. I hope you don’t blame me for what I said to you.”

Jue Chan hurriedly shook her head: "How dare my concubine blame you, my lady, don't get me wrong."

"That's good, I'm at ease." Concubine Wen smiled softly, and said to Jue Chan seemingly intimately, "But I heard something again recently, do you want to hear it?"

Jue Chan didn't say anything, but she really wanted to hear it. She wanted to know everything about Rong Ruo. When Concubine Hui brought the "All Fragrances", she knew that Rong Ruo was definitely not playing tricks on that woman. It must be sympathy for each other, it must be meeting a bosom friend in a foreign land, that made him disregard his wives and concubines at home, disregarding his father's anger, and be so emotional.

"I won't tell others. I know that a concubine who has a different heart is a crime of beheading. If I hurt you, I won't leave it alone. I just sympathize with your experience." Concubine Wen said slowly, "Lord Nalan's The matter has been settled. I heard that the emperor came forward to ask Mingzhu not to object to his son taking a concubine, and even allowed Mr. Nalan to keep this woman in a foreign house. Now the family is safe and sound. Since it is the emperor's intention, no one will make things difficult That woman, Lord Nalan also followed the emperor again, the emperor has always valued her highly."

Jue Chan stared blankly at Concubine Wen, although Concubine Wen's words were completely opposite to Concubine Hui's, but she believed what the person in front of her said for no reason. As expected, Concubine Hui was threatening her because of her pain. In fact, she couldn't hurt Shen Concubine at all. Wan, just to scare yourself?

"What's the matter with you?" Seeing that Jue Chan's face was pale, Concubine Wen asked with a smile, "Are you feeling uncomfortable, isn't it uncomfortable that the man you love likes other women? I can understand it too well."

"Miss?"

"I wish the emperor would treat me like he loves De concubine, but I know, it's too extravagant." The expression on Concubine Wen's face gradually darkened, but as if she had reached the limit of sadness, she suddenly saw a resolute expression, her eyelashes flickered, and her eyes flickered. There is a longing for the future, "I believe that the emperor will look at me differently after seeing people's hearts for a long time, but before that, you can't help concubine Hui and the others to seduce the emperor. If concubine Hui and concubine get the favor of the emperor, I'm going to be taken away again. I'm willing to help you with anything, so you can only help me, okay?"

There seemed to be thunder in Jue Chan's ears, how could there be a pure and kind woman in this palace, could it be that De concubine was so dismissive, did she really respect her feelings?She had just seen Concubine Hui's face clearly just now, and she was determined not to be manipulated by her, but Concubine Wen immediately dug a trap on her side, and she jumped into it in her head.

At this time, the little eunuch in front of the door hastily came in and reported: "The Empress Dowager has issued an order to invite the ladies of all palaces to go to the Palace of Compassion."

Concubine Wen was indifferent and asked normally, "Will Jue Chan always be there and go?"

The little eunuch hurriedly said: "Yes, Chang Zai is going too."