Rebirth Palace Chaos

Chapter 69

Before the Double Ninth Festival, the king of Changle was appointed as the commander of the battalion. It lasted for a year.

However, the Fuyuan General's Headquarters stationed in Nanjun did not return to Beijing for three years because of the instability of the border, and there was no movement this time.

The Turks have repeatedly committed crimes and disturbed the borderlands, and the imperial court has sent troops several times, all of which are just enough to put down the chaos and relieve the urgent need.

In order to cover up the undercurrents of the prosperous age and appease the hearts of the people, the capital is still prosperous and prosperous, and the people's livelihood is prosperous under the feet of the emperor.

During the Double Ninth Festival, the Son of Heaven pardoned the world, opened a storehouse to provide food, appointed the right servant of Shangshu She Sufu as the imperial envoy, and appointed Zhechong Duwei to escort two cars and three hundred, and transported them to Jizhou by water.

The imperial court held a banquet to celebrate the three sects, one was to celebrate the meritorious service of Changle Wang, the other was to pray for blessings on Chongyang Climbing, and the third was to celebrate Rui Zhaoyi's 19th birthday.

As soon as the decree came out, the court was in an uproar.

Then some admonishers came forward one after another, saying that the concubine's birthday should not be mentioned together with state affairs, which was biased. Most of the admonishers this time were officials from the Ministry of Rites, led by Jing Zhaoyin Shangguandao.

Mostly, he was dissatisfied with a relative of the Su family's gaining power, but Su Fu was a clean and honest official, neither forming cliques for personal gain nor playing with power, with outstanding achievements and deep popular support.

So I had no choice but to make a big fuss from Rui Zhaoyi, and there was even a Beijing song, which was sung in the streets and alleys.

It was nothing serious, but the empress dowager fell ill at this time, because the emperor wanted to promote Rui Zhaoyi as a noble concubine, and the concubine had no children, so it was not enough to occupy a high position, so Concubine Shu could never be promoted, but the emperor wanted to support a concubine The childless concubine is the head of the four concubines, and now the posthumous concubine is crowned, who knows that the noble concubine is the highest in the six palaces, and can enjoy the power of the empress.

Su Yan didn't learn about the imperial concubine from Duan Zhaoling, but heard a thing or two from Aunt He Lu in the Palace of Compassionate Ning.

At first, I was a little surprised. With Duan Zhaoling's attitude towards women, although he favors but does not indulge.

But in recent years, he has made exceptions for her time and time again, even building Yilan Palace for her.

This has gone far beyond her cognition, if it is not for other plans, it is because he has really fallen into the gentle hometown carefully created by his family, unable to extricate himself.

Now he is thirty-five years old, maybe he is not forgiving, although he is still arrogant, he has long lived up to the sharpness of his youth.

Su Yan could see all these changes.

Two years ago, when he dismissed Shen Shangshu and promoted Su Fu to the position, she knew that history was always so similar, and the Shen family was just following the old path of the Tang family.

But she understands that the emperor is suspicious by nature, so she always warns Su Fu not to manipulate power and form cliques for personal gain. Only when the emperor can rest easy can the Su family have real peace.

"The Shanglin Garden has been renovated, and the first banquet is Miss's birthday, which shows that His Majesty has put his heart into it." Lan Ruo unfolded the various clothes that were rewarded as tribute, "I think this phoenix purple one looks better."

After Su Yan painted her eyebrows, she pointed out, "Bring that water-red wide-sleeved glazed dress, and fold a branch of Xifu crabapple newly opened by the flower shop."

"I heard that it's a hunting feast, so I'm going to equip my horse for riding." Lan Ruo took care of it carefully, and Yu Huan was already waiting outside the palace gate.

The Lieyuan Palace is built on the mountain, with a magnificent momentum and a wider land boundary.

Looking around, the grassland and forest farm, decorated with courtyards, have a unique style.

"Cousin, why did you come here on foot? Now that you are pregnant, you should be careful." Su Yan passed through the Fanghua Gate, and then summoned the concubine Zhao Moyan, who had only brought Hong Ling, to the chariot and went with her.

At the beginning of this year, at the age of 23, Zhao Xiuyi was blessed with a dragon's pulse, and was promoted to be a concubine, given the title of Qi, and entered the Chonghua Palace.

"Come here earlier, let's take a look at the scenery along the way." Concubine Qi is still calm and gentle. From the first time Su Yan saw her, she knew that she was the most understanding person in the palace. So far, it's no surprise.

"How is my aunt recovering from her illness?" Su Yan asked with concern, and Concubine Qi held her hand, "Thanks to the emperor's favor, she is fine now, but my father is getting old and unable to do what he wants, so he resigned and retired meaning."

"The Shen family has lost power, and nobleman Shen has also lost favor. Cousin, don't be too concerned, it's over after all." Su Yan comforted.

In the case of the Shen family back then, Mrs. Zhao was also involved. Although she pleaded for mercy, she was not severely punished in the end. In addition, her cousin was pregnant.

The chariot stopped, Lan Ruo lifted the bead curtain, Su Yan lowered her head slightly, raised her head again, but suddenly stopped.

Under the high platform of Shuiyue, the leader of the soldiers in military uniform stood alone, and today he was wearing a navy blue jade robe, quietly casting his gaze.

"Is Rui Zhaoyi still okay after a long absence?" Duan Zhaoye's tone was calm and calm.

Su Yan also understood very well, so she replied with a smile, "My lord, you don't have to be polite, but you have made meritorious service for the country, so it is my palace's condolences to the soldiers."

"The 36th Palace in the Hunting Garden is full of desert style." He answered the wrong question, and Su Yan already got the answer from his eyes, "Although the 36th Palace is good, there is one place that I can't go to, for fear of tigers and wolves hurting people."

Duan Zhaoye said with a rare smile, "People are not afraid, let alone tigers and wolves?"

"Although tigers and wolves are not afraid, people's hearts are unpredictable. I invite the prince to go first. His Majesty has already hosted a banquet in the Guangming Palace."

The two played charades like a riddle, Jiao Qifei and the others were in a fog, unable to figure out why.

If someone holds a high position but despises the powerful, the people in the palace will definitely say that it is the King of Changle.

But only Su Yan knows, how can a person as proud as him be willing to submit to others?
She entered the hall hand in hand with Concubine Qi, and saw that the four seats had already been attended, and Duan Zhaoling had already stepped down from the couch to greet her.

"I'm waiting for you." He thanked her for boarding the high couch together, Su Yan smiled lightly, and then turned around, showing the elegance that overwhelmed everyone.

Frowning and smiling, looking forward to flying.She did not back down, and sat upright on the phoenix couch.

During the banquet, everyone bowed their heads to worship, but only one person toasted and drank alone. Su Yan's smiling eyes swept across the crowd, and he broke up with him.

After all, it is a celebration and wedding banquet, so it is necessary for the emperor and his ministers to meander and talk happily over wine.

"I often hold banquets in the palace, which lacks some charm. Today, I built a platform in the hunting garden, and invited my lovers to go together. Putting aside the gifts of monarchs and ministers, we hunt together and have a camping feast."

King Changle stood up first, "Brother Huang's kindness is enough to comfort the hearts of soldiers."

In autumn, the sky is high and the sky is vast.

In a blink of an eye, they turned from the palace to the hunting ground, but saw a group of officials riding horses, with Duan Zhaoling as the front line.

Behind him were two horses, one with a black mane and sweat and blood, Changle Wangying was handsome and resolute, and the other with snow-white and yellow fat, Ning Wenyuan was dashing.

Amidst the excitement of the crowd, the breeze blows. Looking back, I saw a graceful figure coming slowly on horseback.

Wrapped in bright red short-breasted small armor, full of beautiful hair tied behind her head, Yu Sheng wiped her forehead, making people unable to take their eyes off her.

Su Yan rode the horse slowly, with good control of strength, and stopped beside Duan Zhaoling, with her right hand covering her chest, she nodded and bowed.

"My concubine is free of courtesy, and I will go with you." I am used to seeing her charming side, but now it is refreshing.

Duan Zhaoye was slightly surprised, and there was some approval in his eyes, "Rui Zhaoyi has a sense of pride, and women don't give way to men."

Su Yan clamped her horse's belly, and galloped in line.

Her equestrian skills are beyond everyone's expectations.

Riding a bow and drawing an arrow is no less impressive, Rui Zhaoyi overwhelmed everyone in the limelight of the celebration banquet.

After hunting in the evening, we set up a platform in the wild, had a barbecue and made a banquet, and had a great time.

Su Yan toasted again and again, Duan Zhaoling would not refuse anyone who came, and drank several cups.

"Taking this opportunity, I have something to announce." He waved his hand, and Wang Zhongming presented the volume.

"After the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven next month, Jin Rui Zhaoyi will become a noble concubine and be given the title of Yan."

As soon as this remark came out, the audience was speechless, and the officials looked at each other in blank dismay, and the atmosphere was a little weird for a while.

Concubine Shu concealed her surprise, and bowed her body, "Since your Majesty has drafted the imperial edict, today is too abrupt, why not choose an auspicious day, I think Rui Zhaoyi will be able to sympathize with Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks this is inappropriate..."

"Since ancient times, the old and the young have been orderly..."

All the ministers expressed their opinions one after another, Duan Zhaoling listened calmly, still holding the wine bottle in his hand.

"Back to the emperor, the courtiers and concubines have different opinions," a clear female voice broke through the chaos, it was Nalan Xiaoyi Shangguanyu.

"I love my concubine, but it's okay." Duan Zhaoling waited for the time, Shangguan Yu glanced at Su Yan, raised his head and said, "My concubine privately thinks that this is against the precepts of the ancestors. There are three ways to be unfilial, and the greatest is to have no descendants. The first of women's virtues , is the heir. Rui Zhaoyi has nothing to show, not enough to convince the public."

Su Yan raised her eyes, the light in her eyes was hidden under the fine eyelashes, and she remained silent, as if this fierce debate had nothing to do with her.

"Oh?" Duan Zhaoling looked around, "Do you think so too?"

Shangguan Yu thought that his words made sense, so he stood with his head held high, and while whispering, he slowly came out alone.

The soft blue palace dress was swaying, and Zhencai stepped forward slowly, "I think that although there are ancient teachings, they should change with the current world. , but being able to convince people with virtue means that he is in a high position, and Rui Zhaoyi is deeply relied upon by His Majesty, and his virtues are worthy of detriment, so he can be conferred the title of imperial concubine.

Su Yan's expression changed, and she saw that Zhen Cai's appearance was not amazing, but her words were clear.

These words not only catered to the emperor, but also praised the second concubine Shuxian, and even helped her family invisibly, killing three birds with one stone, and being able to keep herself out of the matter. This woman's heart is not simple.

Duan Zhaoling finally smiled, "What Zhencai said is reasonable, we will discuss this matter later."

Zhen Cairen bowed again, "Bright moon and jade, you should drink freely so that you can live up to your good time."

Duan Zhaoling held her hand approvingly, "You speak very well, let's have a glass of good wine with me."

The talent Zhen knew the general situation, seeing Su Yan by his side, he retreated tactfully after toasting.

The moon is full tonight, and it is very cheerful. Su Yan seems to be in high spirits, toasting one cup after another.

Duan Zhaoling saw that her cheeks were blushing and made her more charming, so she didn't refuse. The wine and beauty were very happy.

"Ning Qing, my princess Jingwan treats you with deep affection and affection. She is talented and beautiful, so it is better for me to make decisions for you." Drunken, Duan Zhaoling pulled Ning Wenyuan, seemingly drunk but not drunk.

Su Yan's drooping eyelashes trembled slightly, but Ning Wenyuan replied indifferently, "Thank you for the kindness of the Holy One, I have a place in my heart, and I am afraid that I will let down the princess' friendship."

Duan Zhaoling pulled him in and asked further, "I really want to know, which woman can teach Aiqing to treat each other so infatuatedly?"

Su Yan raised her head, and the silver-white moonlight poured down from his shoulders, and even the gaze he looked back was a little unreal.

"Fate is determined by nature, you can't force it." He stood up, "It's windy in the wild, so please ask Empress Zhaoyi to help His Majesty back to the palace to rest."

Duan Zhaoling was indeed drunk, and Su Yan turned around, "It's not worth giving up a garden full of fragrant grass for a single flower. If there is a woman who treats you, don't let it down."

"It turns out that Empress Zhaoyi's heart is so clear." He actually smiled slightly, which was very dazzling.

Over the years, Su Yan did everything possible to cut off contact with him, and the scene of Yao shi resolutely becoming a monk made her hard to let go.

And those words, like a curse, often echoed in her dreams.

Hatred blinded her heart, so she didn't want to bring him into it for her own personal grievances.

Helping Duan Zhaoling back to the bedroom, Su Yan was still worried, so she fetched another glass of sake and persuaded him to drink it half-heartedly.

"Your Majesty?" She made a gesture to ask, Duan Zhaoling turned over, and she quietly withdrew her hand, but within a few steps, someone grabbed the hem of her skirt.

"It's been four years, no matter what I do, I still can't get close to your heart..."

Su Yan was shocked, but seeing that his eyes were still closed, she knew that he was talking drunk.

"The reason why I didn't make you a concubine for so long was not because I was afraid that the ministers and the queen mother would object, but because I was afraid that you would be indifferent... I know you don't think much of it, Yan'er, tell me, what exactly do you want... .”

Su Yan struggled to break free, but Duan Zhaoling had already fallen asleep.

She looked down at his peaceful sleeping face, stopped for a moment, then summoned Wang Zhongming into the hall.

"I'm not feeling well today, I'm going to pass on Zhen Cairen to come and serve His Majesty to sleep."

The front hall is busy serving His Majesty, so I can't take care of her for the time being. I saw Lan Ruo accompany Rui Zhaoyi back to the palace with my own eyes, but Lan Ruo was dismissed by her halfway, and went to the bedroom to get a fox fur cloak. She couldn't come back for a while. .

Everywhere in the hunting garden is good, but there is only one place that you can't go to. The Ganlu Hall is a forbidden area in the hunting garden.

Tonight, she has already arranged for the feast of the ministers to reward the soldiers guarding the temple. The wine is so strong that they will never wake up until dawn.

Su Yan walked all the way, only feeling dry and hot all over her body. She can't drink too much, thinking that Xu Shi just drank a lot, and the smell of alcohol rose.

After arriving at the side hall of Ganlu Hall, I heard someone whispering behind me, "It's really unexpected that we can choose to meet here."

In the darkness, Duan Zhaoye's stern face appeared in the misty night.

The vigorous breath of the male body seemed to be a dose of medicine, which suddenly stimulated Su Yan's restless nerves.

The alcohol was getting stronger and stronger, and it was beyond her expectation. She just wanted to pull the clothes to let the skin cool off, but she tried her best to keep calm, "Three years, can I still be on time?"

"Shen Yu lost his power and Concubine Yi was demoted. It's my way of underestimating you." He stared at the woman in front of him, and saw that her demeanor was a little stiff.

Su Yan bit her lips, and smiled back, "Yao Qifeng didn't return to the army, I think you contributed a lot, we are just each other. The three-year period has expired, I promised to teach the relics of the Tang family, but I need you to replace it first." I get something done."

Duan Zhaoye smiled lowly, approached slowly, forced her to a corner, unable to retreat, "What's the matter?"

The warm breath made Su Yan even more unbearable. She was startled suddenly, and then remembered that a glass of wine was taken from the palace man...

There must be medicine added to the wine...

It was all due to her own carelessness, but now, her whole body was getting hotter and hotter, and she twisted her body impatiently, on the verge of losing control.

"No matter what method is used, the Shen family will be uprooted and no future troubles will be left."

Duan Zhaoye was obviously shocked, and Su Yan said immediately, "If you don't believe me, I have my own way, but you will never get the result you want."

After a long time, he said in a deep voice, "Okay."

(End of this chapter)