The Biography of Concubine Wen Xi in Qing Palace

Chapter 362 Xiao Zhao
One day Prince Yinreng was boasted by a great scholar, and he returned to the palace complacently to court the emperor. At that time, the emperor was mourning and returning to the palace from the Hall of Martial Arts, when he saw the boy smiling, he was furious and slapped him hard on the face.

This matter spread in the harem, and everyone said the prince was the same, who would dare to break the taboo?
For another seven days, there was no more joy in the palace.

For 23 consecutive days, the emperor never turned over the signboard of the concubine.

Every day at Maoshi, Empress Shangyi Daxing held a mourning ceremony in front of Zigong, and returned to the palace at Shenshi.rain or shine. ①
That night, Wanyu turned off the lights and was about to go to sleep, when Yun Chan, who was on guard at night, hurriedly opened the curtain and entered, reporting: "Your Majesty, the emperor Luanjia is coming towards our Changchun Palace."

Wan Lai's expression was indifferent, she raised her hand to answer and told her to back down.

Finally, he was willing to face himself.

Wan Lai sits alone in front of the mirror, looking at her disheveled expression, she wants to add makeup, but she sheds tears while writing.

When the emperor came, she was still sitting in front of the dressing table, covering her face and weeping silently.

For a moment, the emperor's heart was twisted like a knife, and he wanted to turn his head and leave, but at this moment Wanna suddenly raised her hand and looked at him with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty."

This life is so gentle and desolate, it seems to break the emperor's heart.

He walked towards Wanyu slowly, patted her thin shoulders lightly, shook his head and said, "I heard that you have been crying every day since Yide's death. Always be careful about your own body. I don't want you to either."

Wan Yu lightly wiped away the traces of her tears, and said with a serious face: "I originally thought that the emperor would never come to the palace of my concubine again."

"What kind of stupid words are you talking about?" The emperor took her hand and sat on the couch with her: "Yide has been with me for more than ten years, and she passed away suddenly. At night, I can dream of her voice and smile every day."

Wan Lai listened to the emperor's words indifferently, and unconsciously sighed: "How deep is the relationship between the emperor and the eldest sister? This concubine wants to ask the emperor, the night before the elder sister passed away, what happened between the emperor and the elder sister in Kunning Palace?" What kind of dispute? That day and night, the concubine had already rested, but the eldest sister ordered Aqiong to invite the concubine to the Kunning Palace, and chatted with the concubine for a long time. Now that I think about it, it turned out that the elder sister committed suicide that night That's why I said so much to my concubines, saying goodbye to each other."

The emperor's tone was a little solemn: "Are you questioning me?"

Wan Yu shook her head: "The concubine just wants to understand."

The emperor said indifferently: "You don't know how Yide planned for Niu Hulu's family after the Empress Dowager. Many things happened for no reason at first, and I followed her. But that day, Yide said that he wanted to make you How did the 13-year-old brother Faka inherit the title of your Ama? Not to mention that Faka was useless in the previous dynasty, and he was a child who was not deeply involved in the world and was raised in the mansion since he was a child. As, at such an age, how can it be hereditary? All civil and military officials in the court are watching, how can I allow her?"

The emperor made up casual lies, with a firm expression on his face, as if he believed even himself.

Fang Ruo Yide's death was not because of his despair for him, for this imperial city, but because of his own death.

He sighed slightly, and shook his head helplessly: "If I knew that I had a quarrel with her because of this, she would be so confused. In the past, even if she asked Faka to be a first-rank officer, I would have agreed to her! Wan'er, you You should blame me, but it is also my fault after all. I forgot about Yide's temperament, and even said serious things to her."

What kind of person is the eldest sister, how could Wanyu not know?
In the past, he and the emperor pointed their noses at each other and scolded no matter how ugly they were, they had never been so mentally weak.

Why is it that she has become a queen now, but she is not as young as she used to be?
If it's not because of the emperor, there are other reasons that Wan Lai doesn't know about.

But what is it?

That night, she finally went to bed full of doubts.

I don't know if because of Yide's collapse, the emperor felt ashamed.

That night, the emperor's movements were extremely gentle, just like when she was serving her bed for the first time, he regarded her as a treasure, for fear of hurting him.

On March 17, the 24th year of Kangxi, Empress Daxing collapsed and passed away within a month. The emperor personally entered Gonghua City from Zi Palace and was buried with Empress Renxiao.

Afterwards, he wears the plain clothes of Yutaihemen.He sent Boguoduo, Prince of Heshuozhuang, Eza, King of Duo Luoxin County, Jibao, and Gonghuacheng, as Queen Daxing.

The booklet said: "I am only in the position of Liangyi, and the capital is only allowed to borrow from the husband. The root of all changes, the governance of the outside must precede the governance of the inside. Therefore, the government is repaired and the family and the country are forever dependent. Kunzhen writes and tastes things Xianheng. Reminiscing about Yishu's prosperity. Reminiscing about the virtues of Kuangxiang. Huiyin is still there. Grand ceremony should be respected. Xianyuji is beautiful in Xixiu's name. Shike Liuguang is in Yishi. Empress Niuhu Lu's family. Su Chenghua clan. Yuyu Mao Lingyi. It is also the Zhenggong. I am a good match. Acting harmoniously and thinking of obedience, dunke is based on the heart of heaven. The body is humble and gentle, and the gentleness is full of nature. Dedicated to the two palaces, they are peaceful and pleasant. Xiang The fragrance of the Nine Temples, the respect and the mutual increase. Follow the style of Shu Fu Huan, Shou Hong and frugal. Ye Mei Su Xing, Ke Zuo Mo Xiao's governance. Don't be afraid of the five constants and benevolence can be caught. Follow the four teachings and be cautious and bow. Looking at Shi Pi Tu, it is comparable to Hui Yu Tong Guan. Contains Zhang Yunmei, Xun Ye Ji Yu Huang Chang. He Tuye Temple’s Xuanxu. Deep pain of the eternal death of the ritual type. Contains the classics of research and worship. Shi Ji Jie Hui’s essay. Posthumous posthumous title With honorable name, it expresses the reality of kindness, kindness and love for relatives. It is difficult to write a poem, and it is also the rest of the sage Wenzhaoda. Yide Yuzhang. Hongming has no embarrassment. Special book treasure, posthumous title Empress Xiaozhao. In opera. Bing Danqing Yu Baidai, Zhixing can be a teacher. Chui Wanyan Yu Qianqiu, Fang Guipi wrote. The sorrow and honor are extremely great. Favor and fate should be inherited."

The rhetoric of the posthumous essay is gorgeous, and the words are sincere and sincere. Wanyu didn't hear the words, but only heard "Jingzheng Gongwei".Be my good match.Ai Rong Si extremely.Favor should be inherited. After these few sentences, seeing the emperor weeping again, the doubts about him in his heart gradually disappeared a bit.

The emperor drafted an order to commemorate Empress Xiaozhao, and concubines were no longer allowed to stay in Kunning Palace. So far, Empress Xiaozhao Niu Hulu became the last queen to live in Kunning Palace in the Qing Dynasty.

At the same time, the appointment of Niu Hulu and Wu Lu as servants of the Ministry of Rites will be the top priority for Ye Bilong to build a family temple. Last wish before death.

After all, just as Yide thought, only when she died, the emperor cared about the officials of the previous court, and the eyes of all the people in the world, could he continue the glory of his mother's family and preserve Wanyu's position in the harem.

This decree spread throughout the six palaces, and everyone knew that the emperor valued love and righteousness. Only Rong Yue, who was in the Chengqian Palace, heard it, smiled at Lian Xin beside her, and sighed: "I see it clearly, your majesty." Especially for the dead. Empress Renxiao used to be like this, and now Empress Xiaozhao is also like this. She really is a person who values ​​love and righteousness."

Most of the long spring has passed. In April of the 17th year of Kangxi, the funeral of Empress Xiaozhao was completed. In this palace, there will no longer be a woman as strong and stubborn as Yide in the future.

In the past, the immortal plant in the imperial garden never bloomed again.

　Remark ①: According to historical records, Xuan Ye's condolences to Empress Xiao Zhaoren are these days every day.

　　
　
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