Resourceful beauty

Chapter 269 Concubine Xi

Until she got up, Fang Ruxuan felt a very warm and hazy warmth in her heart.

For Chu Yuan, Fang Ruxuan has always felt distressed in her heart. Even though she experienced the misery in her previous life, she still had a gentle mother by her side, and a father and brother who loved her. There will also be a trace of warmth and happiness.

As for Chu Yuan, it seems that he will always be alone.

When she was born, Concubine Ning died of injustice, without the love of her mother, and the protection of her father. Although she was raised by Concubine Lu Rufei, Fang Ruxuan knew that there were probably many unsatisfactory things just because Chu Yuan never mentioned those years.

Then, he was sent to Da Yuan as a hostage.

When Fang Ruxuan met Chu Yuan, Chu Yuan was already in his prime. Although he was always invited to banquets held in the palace and the capital, he was alone every time. Occasionally, he was with Ning Shanbo Shizi. Other than that, I haven't heard of anyone he was dating.

But what about the previous ten years?

A young child, in a completely unfamiliar environment, how did he make it through those years?

Every time Fang Ruxuan thinks about this, there is a slight tenderness in Fang Ruxuan's heart, but when she sees Chu Yuan's warm smile, she can't say anything, she just hopes to treat him better, and let him treat him better in the future. The days are no longer lonely, no longer lonely, but, looking back, from meeting and acquaintance to now being with each other, what she gets is always more than what she gives.

But now, finally heard the appearance of another person from Chu Yuan's mouth, such as a teacher, a friend, and a brother, let Fang Ruxuan know that the former Chu Yuan did not have nothing, and Fang Ruxuan felt a little comforted in her heart.

Fortunately, her Chu Yuan had someone like Xing Zhuo by her side when she was most lonely and helpless.

Sighing, Fang Ruxuan stretched comfortably.

After asking about the time, knowing that Chu Yuan was in the morning court at Yiyuan Hall, Fang Ruxuan lay down for a while before getting up to see the child.

The little guy was full and fell asleep again. After more than a month, he was so cute. Fang Ruxuan stood beside the little bed for a long time as if she couldn't get enough of it.

After leaving the Xuanyi Palace, snowflakes were slowly falling in the sky, and it must be snow-covered outside at noon.

After standing under the eaves of the corridor for a while, I saw Kapok running cheerfully outside the courtyard gate.

Following Fang Ruxuan into the inner hall, Mu Mian took out an envelope from his sleeve, handed it to Fang Ruxuan and said, "Miss must be happy to read Uncle Jin's letter."

Fang Ruxuan handed over all the business in Shangyang City to Jin Suan. Jin Suan didn't take the initiative to mention it, and Fang Ruxuan never asked. It seemed that those shops had nothing to do with her, but only people close to Fang Ruxuan knew that she really trusted her. Golden abacus.

Sure enough, in the few thin sheets of paper, Jin Abacus only mentioned the income of each shop this year. Although there is no account book, Fang Ruxuan believes that there will be no difference.

Adding up all the proceeds, Fang Ruxuan smiled in amazement: "It's only been more than half a year, and old man Jin has made such a big deal. It seems that the decision to invite him to Shangyang City that day is the worst I have ever done." A wise decision."

Mu Mian pursed her lips and smiled, and couldn't help thinking of Jin Suanan's appearance that he would show off his glory in the coming year.

"The Chinese New Year will be in a few days, will you spend it with us in the palace, or in the other garden, with old man Jin and the others?"

The people around me, except for Kapok, basically remained the same, each performing their duties, except Kapok, who usually runs around in and out of the palace, Fang Ruxuan naturally wanted to ask her what she meant.

"Miss arranges it, and I'm fine."

Kapok smiled and said.

There was an idea in my heart, but I didn't know if it was appropriate to say it at this time. When Fang Ruxuan hesitated, Kapok asked: "Mulberry and mulberry leaves are not inferior to me. If Miss thinks I am dispensable, then I will still It’s fine outside the palace, there are strict rules in the palace, if you make a mistake, it’s not good to cause trouble for the young lady.”

The implication is that I still want to spend the New Year in Bieyuan.

Fang Ruxuan responded with a smile: "Okay, since that's the case, after the 24th, you don't have to come to the palace anymore, and we can talk about it after the seventh day of the lunar new year."

As she said that, Fang Ruxuan hurriedly explained: "In the past few days, help me go to Suqing Temple outside the city to find someone, get some information and come back. After finishing this work, you can rest."

Kapok put on a positive look, and listened to Fang Ruxuan's explanation.

Kapok moved very quickly, talking back and forth the next afternoon.

"Master Liao Qing said that the past is the past, and she didn't want to mention it again, but when I took out the East Palace waist card and found out that I was sent by the princess, she showed some hesitation and hesitation. After waiting for a long time, she took me to her house."

Talking softly, seeing Fang Ruxuan motioning for Mu Mian to sit down on the round stool in front of her, Fang said, "Master Liao Qing said that although Concubine Ning's family background is ordinary, she has a beautiful appearance and a gentle personality. At that time, it was the king who fell in love with him at a glance, so, among the beautiful girls that year, the empress Ning had the highest status, and she was given to live in the Wanfu Palace without the main seat, and she was ranked as the ninth concubine. All of this is because the king loves to pamper you."

"Concubine Ning has a gentle personality and does not fight or grab. However, because of the king's preference, she has made many enemies in the harem. The only one who has good friends is Concubine Lu Ru. However, she entered the palace as a beautiful girl in the past. When we lived together in Huixin Xiaozhu, Concubine Ning, Concubine Han Shu, and Concubine Lu Ru were all close friends, but they gradually became estranged from Concubine Han Shu."

Raising his eyes and seeing Fang Ruxuan's thoughtful face, Mu Mian paused his words.

Fang Ruxuan has always known that Concubine Ning and Concubine Lu are old, only from Concubine Lu's many courtships after entering the palace. On the contrary, Concubine Han Shu never mentioned Concubine Ning in front of Fang Ruxuan, nor did she mention that she and Concubine Ning were friends back then. The concubine has an old past.

So, the gradual estrangement from Concubine Han Shu is because Concubine Han Shu's status is getting higher and higher, or is it because of the nonsensical rumors that the fifth prince restrained the second prince and caused the second prince to be ill for a long time?

There were always doubts in her heart, but Fang Ruxuan didn't rush to ask questions, she raised her head and nodded at Kapok, motioning for her to continue talking.

Mu Mian took a sip of tea and said, "Miss Concubine Lu Ru was just a regular presence when she entered the palace, and she took advantage of the influence of the Marquis of Chang'an, otherwise, with her conditions back then, she might not have been chosen to enter the palace. Speaking of which, Concubine Ning It also has some relationship with the Marquis of Chang'an. The grandmother of Concubine Ning used to be the nurse of Marquis of Chang'an. Later, her family fortune gradually improved, she resigned from the Marquis of Chang'an and went home. However, the old lady of Marquis of Chang'an But she always remembers her kindness, so there is still contact. When Ning Concubine came to the capital for the draft, the old lady Chang'an Marquis also said that she would take her to live in the mansion for a while, but Ning Concubine did not agree, and she still lived in the post station. , and then entered the palace to run for election."

For that letter, Fang Ruxuan already had a guess in her heart.

Mu Mian continued: "Master Liao Qing said that Concubine Ning became one of the Nine Concubines from a noble person, and there were always disputes in the palace. It was Concubine Ning's temperament that she didn't care about it, so the king didn't know what she knew. Concubine Ning is pregnant, and the king promised that when she gave birth to the prince, he would make her a noble concubine, and the palace suddenly became turbulent."

There are many women in the harem, so naturally there are many right and wrong. All eyes are on that man, and his likes and dislikes naturally become the likes and dislikes of everyone else.

Concubine Ning's favor would naturally make her a thorn in everyone's eyes, and it was inevitable that she would go to the last step.

If another person, such as Concubine Han Shu and her like, has the family behind her, she may still have the ability to protect herself, but for Concubine Ning, King Yao's favor is like a double-edged sword to her, which hurts her. Others end up hurting themselves too.

She thought that her non-competition and tolerance would allow her to live a peaceful life in the palace, but she didn't realize that she really underestimated a woman's jealousy.

What's more, there are still so many women.

"As for the rumors, what did Qing Shi Taike say?"

Knowing that it was almost time to talk about the incident back then, Fang Ruxuan asked.

Mu Mian shook his head regretfully, "It is said that there is no wind without waves, but what happened back then, according to Master Qing, seems to have popped up overnight, and there was no sign at all. The king went to Wanfu Palace to visit Ning Concubine It happened that someone slipped out of Wanfu Palace wearing the clothes of the imperial guards, and was caught by the king. The man refused to tell his origin, so he bit his tongue and killed himself on the spot. Then, many people came forward to testify, saying I have seen that person appear several times in the Wanfu Palace at night, and the most frequent period of appearance happened to be the day when Concubine Ning conceived."

There were constant rumors and gossips, and King Yao, who had always believed in her, also became suspicious of her. For the pregnant Concubine Ning, the turbulent days were undoubtedly like years.

"Later, I found a letter from a maidservant next to Concubine Ning. The letter was written by Concubine Ning to someone outside the palace. It was not signed or signed. It is said that the meaning of the letter is that I can't argue with it now. I hope that person, because she has helped him for so many years, can take care of her soon-to-be-born child if he has the opportunity. From this, the king became more and more convinced that the empress Ning concubine committed adultery, and immediately let her People sealed Wanfu Palace, at that time, Wanfu Palace was like a cold palace."

After finishing speaking, Mu Mian sighed, "Not long after, Concubine Ning gave birth prematurely, and then, when the Queen and others proposed to check whether the Fifth Prince was of royal blood, Concubine Ning left a blood letter and hanged herself."

After that, King Yao ordered the closure of Wanfu Palace, and the life experience of the fifth prince should not be questioned. It can be seen that the death of Concubine Ning finally awakened King Yao's trust in the relationship for so many years. How could Chu Yuan be on the reserve position?
At this moment, Fang Ruxuan seemed to be able to understand the empress dowager Lou's long-standing disgust and rejection.

(End of this chapter)