Kangxi Harem Ⅰ: Green Years

Chapter 27 ([-]) The Grandmother's Remembrance Moves the King
[Grandmother Xun Jun looks back, the past is full of bitter tears;]

【I regret the heart of the emperor with tears, and the emperor must not have a heart of mortals. 】

In the blink of an eye, it is March, the Longevity Day is approaching, and Xuan Ye has officially turned 14 years old. Sony's physical condition is not as good as before, but he still invites the emperor to take charge of the government, but Aobai said that the emperor will take charge of the government. It's natural, but don't act too hastily. It needs to be considered in the long run so that the memorial can be kept.Xuan Ye is also in a bad mood recently, the only consolation is Rong'er and their child who will be born soon.

This day, the emperor came to greet the empress dowager as usual.

After the emperor saluted, the empress dowager pointed to a roster on the table and said to Xuan Ye with a smile: "Your Majesty, you came just in time. This is the roster of the best girls who participated in the selection this year. Let's take a look together." It's better to see who is recruited into the palace."

Xuan Ye had no interest in the draft, so he said: "As in the past, the emperor's grandmother will keep the card if she sees it is suitable, and give her a marriage when it is suitable."

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said: "It used to be because you were young, but this year, Your Majesty, Ai's family is talking about choosing a concubine for you."

"What? Old ancestor, grandson doesn't want concubines. There are already four grandchildren, and I can't even take care of this." Xuan Ye said with a lack of interest.

The Empress Dowager sighed, and glanced at Lagu Su Ma who was beside her, who nodded to the Empress Dowager.The empress dowager thought, it seemed that it was time for the emperor to understand that the emperor really liked Rong'er sincerely.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you why you were asked to marry Hesheli as the queen." The Empress Dowager asked.

"Because Sonny is the chief minister and an important minister, if you marry Sonny of the Hershey family, you will be more loyal to me and do things for me wholeheartedly. Ancestor, you taught this to your grandson." Xuanye didn't know that the emperor's grandmother asked this question. what for.

"Yes, Your Majesty, that's what Ai's family told you at the beginning. Seeing Sony's repeated discounts for you to take charge of the government, doesn't it prove that it is useful?" The Empress Dowager paused, "Grandson, you are from the Qing Dynasty. Your Majesty is not the son of an ordinary family. What you marry in your harem is not only your wife, but also your political chips, do you understand?"

"This... imperial grandmother..." Xuan Ye was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Your Majesty, tell Aijia, the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, who do you think you trusted the most?" The Empress Dowager continued to ask.

Kangxi thought for a while, and said in a low voice: "Grandmother, in fact, I have also thought about it. The civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty really made my grandson 100% believe that the only one who is absolutely loyal to me is Sony."

"Yes, because he is not only your subject, but also your relatives. The more such relatives, the better for the emperor. Does the emperor understand?" The empress dowager asked again.

"Yes, my grandson understands." Xuan Ye lowered his head and stopped talking.

"Your Majesty, seeing that your 14th birthday is approaching, but Oboi has no intention of delegating power. This draft is your political bargaining chip. It is the best opportunity to win over your courtiers and support you in the government. Your Majesty must not miss it." !” The Empress Dowager spoke seriously while staring at Xuan Ye.

Looking up at the imperial grandmother, Xuan Ye said: "Grandson knows, what the imperial grandmother said is very true, please arrange it with the imperial grandmother." After finishing speaking, he lowered his head again.

The Empress Dowager sighed, her grandson didn't know yet, she knew what he was thinking very clearly, so she asked softly: "Your Majesty, the Ai family asks you. Do you like Rong's promise very much?"

"Yes, grandson does not hide from the emperor's grandmother. Rong'er is smart and talented, and has his own thoughts. He can solve my worries and worries, and sometimes grandson feels that Rong'er has the shadow of the emperor's grandmother." Xuan Ye scratched. Scratching his head embarrassedly, he said in a low voice: "Actually, my grandson once thought that even if only Rong'er is alone with my grandson for the rest of my life, my grandson will be content."

"Then grandson, the imperial grandmother asked you, do you want Rong'er to die or live?" The Empress Dowager sighed, and decided to lead the conversation.

"Grandmother, are you joking? Of course my grandson wants Rong'er to live. If Rong'er dies, my grandson won't know how to live anymore." Xuan Ye didn't know what the Empress Dowager meant. Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, there are some things that Aijia didn't want to say, but Aijia doesn't want you to follow in the footsteps of your father and your grandfather Taizong." The Empress Dowager took a long breath, looked at Xuan Ye and said slowly: "Your Majesty, the Ai family really believes that there is a trait in the blood of the Aixinjueluo family called "special affection". This kind of special affection is good for ordinary people; but it is born in this emperor's family. But it's a kind of poison." The Empress Dowager closed her eyes, recalling scenes of the past before her eyes, she didn't want to touch it but had to touch it, just for this "special affection".

Xuan Ye didn't interrupt, looked at the Empress Dowager, and heard her slowly say: "Your Majesty, you should know that the most beloved concubine of your grandpa Huang Taiji is Concubine Chen Hai Lanzhu, right? The elder sister of the Ai family."

Xuan Ye nodded, and the Empress Dowager continued: "At that time, Taizong only favored Hailanzhu. Although we were sisters and entered the palace earlier than her, we were not favored by the emperor. In the harem, everyone loved Hailanzhu. Pearl is born with jealousy, even our aunt, Empress Zhezhe, treats her indifferently. It can be said that Hai Lanzhu is in this harem, except for the emperor's favor, she can't find any kindness. Grandmother, as her own younger sister, it is inevitable that I will feel aggrieved and unable to treat her kindly. But the emperor cannot always accompany her, and she spends most of the time in solitude and loneliness. At that time, she was very happy because it was the foundation of her life. It should be said that she put all her hopes on this child. Taizong was also very happy, and immediately decided to make him the prince, but this emperor The son came to this world only two years ago, and he died young. The child is gone, that is, Hai Lanzhu's hope is gone. A person who has no hope, can't find a friendly woman around him, becomes more and more depressed in his heart, and accumulates long-term achievements. After losing Hai Lanzhu, Emperor Taizong was seriously injured and his body became worse and worse. Two years later, he passed away early, leaving us orphans and widows to guard the Qing Dynasty."

Xuan Ye listened carefully, knowing that Emperor Taizong favored Hai Lanzhu, but he was not very clear about some inside information. He only found out after listening to the emperor's grandmother today.

The Empress Dowager paused and continued: "Let's talk about your father, my son Fulin. When Taizong left, what kind of country did he leave for us? We were besieged on all sides, and it was difficult to distinguish friends from enemies. He ascended the throne at the age of six, and his family took great care of him. Teaching, I hope he can carry the burden of the Qing Dynasty as soon as possible. The Qing Dynasty is not stable, and he is a child emperor. The hardships he faces are unimaginable..." Recalling the past, the Empress Dowager felt extremely bitter , she actually had the urge to cry, she paused, adjusted her mood, and continued: "14 years old, Fulin is in charge of the government, he has done a lot of very effective things, and his achievements are praised by the courtiers, , let the Aixinjueluo family enter the Central Plains, he consolidated the country and the family of the Qing Dynasty, I am gratified, years of cultivation, let me see the achievements of my son." As he talked, the tears of the empress dowager began to flow After falling down, Xuan Ye felt that he could understand the mood of the emperor's grandmother, and the image of his father, who died early when he was young, reappeared in front of his eyes.

The empress dowager wiped her tears with a handkerchief and continued: "What an excellent son I am, but since Dong E's family entered the palace, the emperor can no longer concentrate on government affairs. Ai's family knows that he likes Dong E's family. I regard Dong Eshi as a confidant, but the Qing Dynasty also needs him. The emperor's exclusive favor and special favor did not bring Dong Eshi happiness. Like Hai Lanzhu, apart from the emperor's favor, she is here It is lonely in the harem. Aijia sometimes wonders why this history is so similar. Dong E's son gave birth to the prince only three months ago, and the child died early, which is extremely sad. She is in this deep palace. I spent three years alone in the middle school, depressed and never had a child, and even fell ill, so I returned to the west early. And your father, the emperor, wanted to become a monk because of the loss of Dong E, and after being persuaded by the ministers, only After half a year, she left with her. She doesn't want me as a mother, nor does she want your son, and Dong E, because your father's love for her is too public and affects the government. Even if she dies, the outside world still has It is rumored that she is a demon concubine who deceives the king." At this point, the empress dowager couldn't hold back her tears, and Aunt Su Ma La who was beside her also kept crying.

"Grandmother, grandson understands what you mean." Xuan Ye listened, feeling a chill in his heart, and hurriedly comforted him.

"Your majesty, the Ai family knows that you like Rong'er, but if the emperor hadn't been lucky enough to have such a benevolent queen, what would Rong'er be in now? Ai's family asks you, do you want Rong'er to be the second Haier?" Lan Zhu? Or be the second Dong E family?" The Empress Dowager asked again, "Your majesty, do you imagine Taizong or your father? Ai's family is getting old and can't handle it anymore. If your majesty If he can't hold back the Great Qing Dynasty, then let him fend for himself."

"No...grandmother, my grandson must not repeat the mistakes of my father and grandfather. My grandson knows that in this great Qing Dynasty, the foundation of my ancestors cannot be destroyed by my grandson." Xuanye knew what the empress dowager said It is sincere, and every sentence makes sense.

"Your majesty, Aijia is telling you the truth. Aijia also likes Rong'er. Aijia doesn't mean that you don't like her. Grandson has someone he likes. Grandmothers are happy. Aijia just makes you keep a low profile. Moderate, unassuming, the emperor's favor is to be distributed to all the women in the harem. Only in this way can the harem be peaceful, grandson, you are the emperor, the king, not ordinary people, not ordinary people." The empress dowager stared The emperor said seriously.

"Grandmother, everything you said is reasonable. My grandson understands, and my grandson will definitely pay attention." Xuan Ye replied, Xuan Ye has already understood deeply, and won't let Rong'er be Hai Lanzhu's second, Dong E. Second, he can't let her be isolated, can't favor him exclusively, and he must also be responsible for the great Qing Dynasty.

The Empress Dowager took a long breath: "The Ai family told you this today because there will be a new show girl coming in soon, and I hope the emperor can share his favor equally. What the Ai family wants is your 'favor' to be divided Well, with a prince in the harem, people outside the harem will work harder, this is politics, when your grandfather Huang Taiji married three members of our Borzigit family, this...is also politics."

Xuan Ye nodded beside him. He sincerely admired the emperor's grandmother. He clearly knew that his marriage was "politics", and he knew that the emperor's grandfather did not favor her, but he still wholeheartedly maintained the Qing Dynasty.

"Okay, Your Majesty, go down, Aijia is tired and wants to take a rest." The Empress Dowager ordered.

"Yes, grandson has retired. Grandmother, please take good care of yourself. Grandson understands the painstaking efforts of grandma. Grandson will not let grandma down." Xuan Ye said and left Kunning Palace after saying a salute.

The Empress Dowager said in a low voice to Aunt Su Ma La who was standing beside her: "Su Mo'er, the more you don't want to recall anything, you can recall it. Every time you think of these things, Aijia wants to cry." The Empress Dowager sighed with.

"Su Mo'er, who has been with you all his life, knows the pain and suffering of the ancestors. You are the one Su Mo'er respects and admires most in his life." Aunt Su Ma's eyes were still red.

The Empress Dowager smiled and murmured in a low voice: "Sometimes, I don't even know what I'm plotting..."

(End of this chapter)