Concubine

Chapter 422 The Hound's New Battlefield
In fact, the Lantern Festival during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty began on the eighth day of the first lunar month. There were already lights and festoons on both sides of the streets in the capital, and lights of various colors were hung up. On the Qinhuai River, colorful sheds were set up. The colorful lights complement each other, creating a festive atmosphere. The colored lights will not be turned off until the seventeenth day of the first lunar month.

In the afternoon of the Lantern Festival, Yang Qiuchi took Yang Mu, Feng Xiaoxue, Liu Ruobing and Song Yun'er, accompanied by Princess Yunlu of Qingxi, escorted by Nan Gongxiong and other guards, and accompanied by Master Li, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and came to the gate of the palace in a sedan chair .

Since the imperial decree only allowed Yang Qiuchi to bring his concubine Yang Mu and his wife Feng Xiaoxue face to face, and did not allow concubines, Liu Ruobing and Song Yuner brought by Yang Qiuchi just in case were not allowed to enter the palace according to the rules.

Master Li, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, got a lot of benefits from Yang Qiuchi, greeted the guards of the palace, and then entered the palace together, and came outside the imperial garden. After telling the eunuch in charge, Master Li also let him in, but there was no imperial decree , it can only be arranged to enjoy the lanterns in another place in the imperial garden.

Even so, Yang Qiuchi was quite at ease. Anyway, he entered the Imperial Garden, and reinforcements are available at any time. He still has thunderbolts ([-]-style pistol) for self-defense, so he is not afraid.

The beautiful trees in the imperial garden are verdant, and its ancient cypresses and vines have been covered with lights of various colors, which are dazzling and radiant.

When he reached the gate of the Royal Garden, Lord Li stopped and said goodbye and went back. He was led by the eunuch in charge of the Royal Garden, and first placed Liu Ruobing and Song Yuner in a pavilion with a feast. Except for some maids and eunuchs, no one No outsiders.

Afterwards, the eunuch led Yang Qiuchi, Mother Yang, Feng Xiaoxue, and Princess Yunlu around the high and low garden corridors, rockery ponds, and came to an exquisite garden within a garden, which was also full of joyful lights.

The eunuch led them all the way to a warm pavilion in the garden.Yang Qiuchi looked up, and saw an old face smiling at him, it was Eunuch Li who had ordered him many times.

Eunuch Li is like a eunuch on the stage, holding a Buddha dust in his hand, smiling Mimi, looking at Yang Qiuchi and the others, and said in a sharp voice: "Master Yang, please come in quickly. The emperor is waiting inside. Yo, Qing Princess Xi, you are here too, please come in quickly."

Yang Qiuchi and others stepped into the Nuan Pavilion, which was very open.Surprisingly, apart from a few eunuchs and court ladies, there were only Ming Chengzu sitting in the middle with a sullen face in the warm pavilion, and there were no other ministers.

Yang Qiuchi led Mother Yang and Feng Xiaoxue hurried forward, knelt down and kowtowed, and shouted long live three times.

Ming Chengzu nodded, and said: "Yang Aiqing, flat body." His voice was low, as if there was endless sadness.After the three of Yang Qiuchi kowtowed to thank Shengen, they stood up and bowed to the side.

This is not a formal occasion, so Yunlu didn't need to salute, but just gave a blessing: "Yunlu pays homage to the father, and wish the father a long live and a long live."

When Ming Chengzu saw Yunlu, a smile finally appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he nodded: "Lu'er, come to Emperor Father quickly."

Yunlu responded, and walked to Ming Chengzu's side with the Miao family's long venetian skirt.Ming Chengzu's seat is very generous, and he can make three or four people at will.Ming Chengzu patted his left hand: "Sit beside Father."

Yunlu smiled sweetly, sat next to Ming Chengzu, and said, "Father, you don't look very well, are you sick? Did the imperial physician see it?"

Ming Chengzu forced a smile: "Father is fine, it's just that he's in a bad mood—why did you come back after being away for so long?"

Yun Lu giggled: "I traveled to many places, went to Sichuan, went to Wuchang, and then returned to my hometown Qingxi, and finally came back with Lord Yang, no, with Lord Yang. Father, how do you feel?" Not good, wait a while and I will sing folk songs for you, okay?"

Ming Chengzu nodded, smiled and said, "Okay, I haven't heard Luer sing a folk song for a long time, let's have a few drinks with him tonight." Turning around, he asked Eunuch Li, "Old Li, are you ready for the feast of lanterns and wine?" ?”

"Ready." Eunuch Li replied with a bow.

Yang Qiuchi almost laughed out loud. This father-in-law Li, who is extremely skilled in martial arts, is actually nicknamed Lao Litou. At first hearing, he thought he was a watchman.Ha ha.

Ming Chengzu said: "Yang Aiqing, today I only invited your family to enjoy the lanterns and spend the Lantern Festival with me. There are no outsiders. You should not be cautious."

"Yes." Yang Qiuchi bowed.

Ming Chengzu said to Eunuch Li: "You take Lu'er, Mrs. Tai, Mrs. Madam and the others first, I still have something to say to Yang Aiqing."

Eunuch Li responded, and led the way, leading the three of them away.

Yang Qiuchi felt uneasy, not knowing what Ming Chengzu would say to him.

Ming Chengzu stood up: "Yang Aiqing, you come with me." He turned around and walked out of the back door of the Nuan Pavilion with his hands behind his back.

It doesn't look like he is going to kill himself, maybe there is something important to tell himself.Yang Qiuchi calmed down a bit, followed behind, not daring to walk side by side with the emperor, he dragged back a little bit, and followed closely.

When the eunuchs and maids around saw the emperor coming out, those in the distance would all stand respectfully, while those nearby would kneel down and kowtow.Ming Chengzu didn't seem to see it, with his hands behind his back and his eyes looking into the distance, there was infinite loneliness in his eyes.

Yang Qiuchi didn't dare to speak casually, and followed obediently.Under the colorful lights, the two strolled along the gravel path in the imperial garden.Five or six eunuchs and court ladies followed from afar.

When he came to the Yudai River, Ming Chengzu leaned on the white jade railing and looked at the rippling Yudai River in a trance.

Yang Qiuchi stood half a step away, standing with solemn hands.Looking at Ming Chengzu's sad look, I felt a little strange, the emperor ruled the world, what else could be done?What worries and sorrows are there?

Ming Chengzu sighed softly, and then said: "Yang Aiqing, do you know why I transferred you to the capital to be an official?"

"Your majesty sees thousands of miles away, but I don't dare to guess." Yang Qiuchi bowed.

"In the past year, you have made outstanding contributions in arresting the remaining Jianwen party for me, and you have repeatedly solved strange cases. I appreciate it very much. Therefore, I specially transferred you back to manage the capital for me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Although I have tried my best, the leader of the bandit, Jianwen, has not yet been captured. I am ashamed of the importance I have given to my Majesty."

Ming Chengzu said: "I sent the Three Treasures to go to the West, and the news came back the day before yesterday that Jianwen was probably absconded overseas under the protection of Ye Xixian and others. They are tracing his whereabouts."

When Yang Qiuchi heard this, he was very surprised. It turned out that one of the purposes of Zheng He's voyages was really to find Emperor Jianwen.Now that Jianwen's overseas whereabouts have been discovered, it is no wonder that he has to transfer himself back.It's not a "rabbit dead dog cooking", but the rabbit ran away, and the domestic rabbits were almost caught by him.Ming Chengzu attached great importance to his ability to solve crimes, so he sent his hunting dog back to ensure the security of the capital.

Ming Chengzu continued: "Since Jianwen has absconded, you, the commander and special envoy, can also step down. However, it is not only Jianwen's party that endangers the country. Continue to share my worries, picket the officials, and find out the treacherous officials and rogue parties hidden in the court."

Yang Qiuchi hastily knelt down and kowtowed: "I accept the decree! I will do my best to repay the emperor's grace!"

"Okay, get up. There is no need to be formal." Ming Chengzu turned around, looked at the river, the infinite loneliness appeared before his eyes again, and said slowly: "Yang Aiqing, do you still remember my virtuous concubine?"

Concubine Xian?Is that Ming Chengzu's favorite North Korean concubine Kwon?Of course Yang Qiuchi remembered that when he found out from the rebellion letter burned by the Jianwen Yu Party that the Jianwen Yu Party was trying to hijack the concubine Xian and force Ming Chengzu to report it with a carrier pigeon, the concubine was able to escape the danger safely and wiped out all the soldiers who conspired against the Beijing camp. The rest of the Jianwen party was hit hard.

Yang Qiuchi bowed and said, "I remember."

"That time, you saved Concubine Xian, but... oh! She still didn't survive..."

Yang Qiuchi was taken aback. Could it be that this concubine was killed by Jianwen's people later?No wonder Ming Chengzu had a sad face. He went to court this morning with a gloomy face. It turned out that he hadn't recovered from the tragic death of his concubine.

According to historical records, Zhu Di, Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, was particularly fond of Korean women. According to wild history, this was because Zhu Di's biological mother was not Empress Ma, but a noble concubine of Zhu Yuanzhang from Goryeo.In any case, it is an indisputable fact that Zhu Di prefers North Korean women.

In fact, from the Yuan Dynasty onwards, the imperial court asked Goryeo to present beautiful women every year.The Ming Dynasty remained unchanged.When Zhu Yuanzhang Hongwu, there were many concubines of Korea in the harem.In the period of Zhu Di Yongle, because of this hobby of Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, he sent people to North Korea to draft women into the palace.

Concubine Quan Xian was selected as a tribute from North Korea. Because of her strong appearance and good at playing the jade flute, she was very favored by Ming Chengzu. Since Empress Xu died, he also let Concubine Xian take charge of the harem.Although Ming Chengzu was a hero of his generation, he still had love for his sons and daughters. His love for this concubine from North Korea and his pain for her death are also recorded in history books.

According to "History of the Ming Dynasty Concubine Biography": "Gong Xian Concubine Quan, a Korean. During Yongle, the Korean tribute women filled the court, and the concubine was with Yan. The appearance and quality are pure, agricultural, and good at playing the jade flute. The emperor loves her. Seven years Fengxian Concubine, ordered her father to be Guangluqing forever. In October next year, she will serve the Emperor on the Northern Expedition. Kai returned, died in Lincheng, and was buried in Yi County."

According to North Korea's "Records of the Li Dynasty": "Guangluqing Quan Yongjun returned from the capital, and he said: 'On October 24, the year of Gengyin, Xianren Concubine Quan died of illness on Jinan Road and was still buried there. , so that Jinan civil servants will guard and bury the old queen who wants to move. All of them have worshiped Guanglu, but have not been ordered, so they are Xizhi. Their treatment is twice as generous as the day before. When the emperor gave the words, it included Weeping and sighing, I can't speak.'”

Quan Yongjun in the records is the father of the concubine Xian, who loves the house and Wu. Ming Chengzu named him Guangluqing. This is a passage that Quan Yongjun said when his daughter Quan died when he returned to North Korea. He recalled the concubine Quan After his death, when Ming Chengzu saw Concubine Xian's father, he thought of Concubine Xian who had died. He was so sad that he burst into tears and couldn't even speak.It can be seen that Ming Chengzu has a deep affection for Xianfei.

However, this involves the emperor's privacy, so I dare not ask random questions.Yang Qiuchi lowered his head, quietly waiting for Ming Chengzu's next words.

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