Concubine

Chapter 423 The Case of the Bizarre Death of Concubine Xian

"In February of this year, I personally conquered the Great Wall and returned to the court victoriously. When passing by Lincheng, Shandong, the concubine Xian...she died of a sudden illness...!" Ming Chengzu punched hard on the jade railing, obviously hurt To the extreme.

Yang Qiuchi was speechless. Although the emperor ruled the world and possessed the supreme imperial power of life and death, he was generally helpless in the face of life and death.

Yang Qiuchi wanted to persuade a few words that people cannot be resurrected after death, mourning and obedience, but when the words came to their lips, they felt that they were redundant.

In fact, Yang Qiuchi was like a mirror in his heart. Ming Chengzu brought up this matter to himself at this moment, definitely not looking for sympathy, let alone looking for someone to confide his thoughts on the dead concubine Xian, there must be another reason.

Sure enough, Ming Chengzu sullenly continued, and slowly continued: "Originally, I also thought that Concubine Xian died of a sudden illness, but these days, the more I thought about it, the more I felt something was wrong, so I called the imperial physicians who were treating Concubine Xian to pay attention. After careful inquiry, I feel that there is a problem. However, I don't know where the problem is. That's why I transferred you back."

Now Yang Qiuchi understands that Ming Chengzu issued an imperial edict to tell him to come back for the Lantern Festival. Firstly, Emperor Jianwen, the big rabbit, went overseas, and the little rabbits were almost caught, so he asked the hounds to come back to catch other rabbits in the capital, fox. Yeah or something.Secondly, it is necessary to solve the case of Concubine Xian's sudden death by herself and find a convincing answer.If it was murder, then the eight generations of ancestors of the real murderer would be in bad luck.

Now that he knows the real content of the imperial decree, it’s not just a dead dog. Yang Qiuchi’s heart fell to the ground completely. The unclear imperial decree made his family nervous. It’s kind of funny to think about it. .

Ming Chengzu turned around and stared at Yang Qiuchi: "Yang Aiqing, the first case I entrusted to you is to find out the truth about the death of Concubine Xian for me! No matter who is found, we must investigate to the end. I have a clear statement!"

Yang Qiuchi pulled up his robe and knelt down and kowtowed: "I obey the order, I will definitely investigate this case to the bottom, and give Wanzai a satisfactory explanation."

Ming Chengzu nodded: "Be flat."

"Thank you, long live!" Yang Qiuchi stood up, thought for a while, and said again: "Long live, if you want to find out the cause of Xianfei's death, I am afraid that I will need to open the coffin for an autopsy, so please think about it."

Ming Chengzu pondered for a while, then nodded: "I agree, you can do whatever you need to investigate the case. If there is any situation, you can report to me directly. I will allow you to enter the palace at any time."

"Yes, I'm leading the decree." Yang Qiuchi bowed and said, "Can the emperor tell you about the scene when the concubine Xian died, and I will see if there are any clues."

"Well," Ming Chengzu thought for a while, "On the afternoon of July [-]th, the team arrived in Lincheng, Shandong. The weather was very hot. I and Concubine Xian hadn't fallen asleep in the middle of the night. Suddenly there was an urgent military report. I went to the study to review the memorial. , until the dawn of the next day, when the maid came to report that Concubine Xian was seriously ill. I rushed there in shock, and saw that Concubine Xian... was gone." His words were choked with sobs.

Remembering the tragic death of a loved one is always painful.Knowing this well, Yang Qiuchi hurriedly grasped the main point and asked: "Your Majesty, I need to know the death of the concubine Xian and the people present at that time."

"Concubine Xian died very suddenly. Before this, Concubine Xian did not have any symptoms of illness..." Ming Chengzu really didn't want to recall the scene at that time again, so he said: "The one who diagnosed and treated Concubine Xian was the Gao who accompanied me on the expedition. De and Ai Heng are two imperial physicians. For the specific situation, you can ask Wang Sicai, the female official in the palace. I ordered her to walk with Concubine Quan all the way. She knows some things. It was Concubine Xian's personal body who first discovered that Concubine Xian died of illness. Maid Lian'er. For other situations, you can ask the eunuch Jin Liang, the accompanying ceremonial inspector and handprint eunuch."

There were 24 yamen in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Ming Dynasty, including twelve supervisors, four divisions, and eight bureaus, a total of 24 yamen.The Silijian during Ming Chengzu's period was far less powerful than later, and it was just a management organization serving the emperor's daily life.The leader of the supervisor of ceremonies is called "eunuch of palm print".

"I understand." After hearing Ming Chengzu's short words, a general idea of ​​the detection has been formed in Yang Qiuchi's mind.

"Okay, let's enjoy the lantern!" Ming Chengzu walked back slowly with his hands behind his back.Yang Qiuchi still followed closely.

With the emperor as the biggest backer, the investigation of this case is very convenient.Yang Qiuchi thought to himself that it shouldn't be difficult to find out the cause of death. Leaving aside the Jianwen Yu Party case, this case was the first case entrusted to him by the emperor, so he had to handle it properly.It will also be of great benefit to your future.

Yang Qiuchi followed Ming Chengzu to the lantern feast. The banquet was set in a plum blossom forest. Thousands of plum blossoms competed to bloom. Under the plum tree, a sumptuous banquet was set up. The windward side of the banquet blocked several roads Around the screen and the banquet, several large pots of red-hot coals were burning.

Each plum tree is covered with lights of various colors.At this moment, it was getting late and the lanterns had been lit, like plum blossom fairies carrying lanterns, dancing around.

In front of the banquet is an open space, with two rows of musicians sitting on the hatchback, filled with all kinds of shengguanqinpi instruments.

At the side of the banquet, Mother Yang and Feng Xiaoxue were sitting. Yunlu, dressed in Miao costumes, sat beside her and was talking to Mother Yang.There were five other concubines at the banquet, all wearing the phoenix coronets and Xiapei of married women.

Seeing Yang Qiuchi coming with Ming Chengzu, Feng Xiaoxue felt relieved, and almost wanted to call her husband happily, but when she saw Ming Chengzu in front of her, she remembered what the official of the Ministry of Rites said, don't make loud noises in front of Long Live, so shut up quickly He stood up and knelt down to greet Shengjia.Mother Yang and the others and the concubines also hurriedly got up and knelt down.

Ming Chengzu went to the table and sat down: "Be flat!"

Then everyone got up and took their seats.

Ming Chengzu said: "Today is the Lantern Festival. Let's enjoy the lanterns together. There is no need to be restrained."

After Empress Xu's death, Ming Chengzu no longer established a queen. After Xian Concubine Quan entered the palace, Ming Chengzu loved him a lot and let Xian Concubine take charge of the harem, which is equivalent to the power of a queen.Helplessly, the blessings of the virtuous concubine are poor, and after only two years in the palace, they are sold out.

After that, Ming Chengzu handed over the power of the harem to the noble concubine Wang.The Wang family is the daughter of King Zhongwu of Hejian, a native of Suzhou.

The other few people are all Korean concubines who entered the palace together with Xianfei Quan. They are Concubine Shun Ren, Zhaoyi Li, Jieyu Lu, and Beauty Lu.Because they entered the palace together with Xianfei Quan, who loves the house and loves Wu, Ming Chengzu specially called them five to watch the lanterns during the Lantern Festival, and did not call other concubines.

At this time, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded melodiously.

Yang Qiuchi and others raised their glasses to toast Ming Chengzu, and after asking the emperor to live forever, they began to toast and drink freely.

The stone in my heart was released, and I drank the wine to my heart's content.Thinking of Liu Ruobing and Song Yun'er outside, who didn't know the situation yet, they must be anxious. Looking at it like this, the banquet might not be over for a while.

After a few glasses of wine, Yang Qiuchi became more courageous and reported to Ming Chengzu: "Your Majesty, I have a merciless request. I don't know if I should say it or not." Learn to speak politely.

Ming Chengzu said: "Yang Aiqing just say what you want, I have already said it, so don't be cautious."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yang Qiuchi hesitated for a moment, and finally plucked up the courage to say: "The two concubines of my minister also came with me, I think..."

"I see." Ming Chengzu waved his hand, turned to Eunuch Li beside him and said, "Old Li, go and bring Yang Aiqing's two concubines."

Eunuch Li responded, and walked away with his fly whisk.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yang Qiuchi hurriedly bowed.

Ming Chengzu smiled: "Yang Aiqing, I can't tell, you are quite affectionate." Slightly sighed, "Aiqing's beautiful woman is by my side, but Zhen and Xianfei... are already different paths... …well!"

Before the Korean concubines paid tribute, they all had concentrated Chinese training. Moreover, during the Ming Dynasty, Chinese was popular in North Korea, and they all took pride in being able to speak fluent Chinese.Therefore, the Chinese of these concubines is not bad.Hearing Ming Chengzu's sad concubine Concubine Quan, the five of them left their hometown together and came to the palace of the Ming Dynasty, feeling like sisters.

Concubine Wang also shed tears, picked up the glass of wine in front of Ming Chengzu, and slowly sprinkled it on the grass: "This glass of wine was given to Sister Xianfei by the Lord Long Live, I hope that everything goes well for Sister in the underworld..."

Ming Chengzu nodded and looked at Wang Guifei with relief.

Wang Guifei wiped away her tears, poured another glass of wine for Ming Chengzu, picked it up, and smiled sweetly, like a spring breeze blowing willows: "Long live, I am happy today, and we don't want to worry about those sad things. Come, my concubine respects you!" A glass."

Yun Lu said: "That's right, Father, let's not think about these anymore, Yun Lu also respects Father."

The rest of the concubines also held back their tears and held up their wine glasses.

Ming Chengzu took the wine glass: "Okay, don't talk. Don't talk." He drank it down.Everyone also drank the wine.

This is the first time for Yang Qiuchi to see Mihee of North Korea, she is as gentle as water, her sweet smile makes people feel like spring breeze.Especially the beauty Lu Shi sitting at the end, with an oval face, affectionate brows, eyes that seem to be able to talk, extremely soft and charming.

Lu Meiren found that Yang Qiuchi was looking at her secretly, a shyness flashed in her eyes, she lowered her head, for a moment, she also glanced at Yang Qiuchi quietly, and found that he was still staring at her curiously, with a soft smile on the corner of her mouth .

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