The biography of Concubine Lin in the harem

Fireflies fly back to the old palace (2)

Mid-spring has passed, and the spring days are getting longer. Fu Wanting, the lady of Fuqu, supported Hanyu's arm and was heading towards Yinyue Pavilion. Because it was the second watch, Zi Ao City was in darkness, only the street lamps were dim, embellished with A few peaceful halos, when passing by Zhaoyang Hall, it was the nobleman Xi who ran over with a pale face. Ningzhi, the maid beside him and the female official in charge of the Kaijin Pavilion, saw that Fu Wanting wanted to see a living Bodhisattva, almost Carrying the honorable Xi, he rushed over.

Seeing this, Hanyu hurriedly hid Fu Wanting behind her back, knelt down and begged for peace, and said, "Your Majesty, my lord, Wanan!"

Only then did Mr. Xi stop, rubbing his chest and gasping for breath.

Fu Wanting bowed her knees gracefully: "Hello, Mrs. Xi, I don't know what my sister is doing in Zhaoyang Palace at such a late hour?"

Mr. Xi gradually calmed down his breathing, and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief: "Zuo just couldn't sleep and came out to relax. Who knows that we will meet there..."

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew past, rustling the trees, and an inexplicable strangeness pervaded suddenly. Mr. Xi's expression turned serious, and he grabbed Ningzhi's arm, and Han Yu hurriedly said: "My lord, what is this Already? What happened?"

Fu Wanting glanced at the dark sky like thick ink, guessing the flustered look of Mrs. Xi, hesitantly said: "Sister, did you meet, ghost?"

Mrs. Xi was shocked, and glared at Fu Wanting: "Don't talk nonsense!"

Fu Wanting was in a dilemma when he suddenly saw a cloud of white mist floating not far away, and took a step back in surprise. Seeing her strange expression, Mrs. Xi also turned her head to look, her scalp was numb and her lips could not stop Trembling: "It's her, it's her, it must be the queen! The queen is back!"

For a few days, the news of the Empress Dowager's appearance spread wildly. Zi Ao City has always been the place where rumors spread the fastest. Any disturbances could not be concealed from the eyeliners arranged by the concubines of the six palaces. Besides, the Empress Dowager fell into a well. Self-judgment is originally a way of death filled with resentment, and the rumors of resentful souls have been embellished and spread more and more outrageously. Even Xuanqing's poor health these past few days has also increased the chatter of the harem after dinner. Concubine Shu Gui's mother and son were deposed, and the grievances could not be saved, so they came back to seek revenge.

At first it was only Mrs. Xi and Mrs. Fuqu who saw it near the Zhaoyang Palace. Later, Luo Fangyi and Concubine En also saw it in other palaces in the palace. The rumors became more and more miraculous. Find out.

In the early morning of this day, the concubines came to Deyang Palace to pay their respects. When talking about the abolition of the Empress, the nobleman Xi was still a little startled, and cried out: "My concubine never offended her, why is she always grabbing me! This concubine I saw it twice in a few days!"

Concubine En is also a little worried: "Concubine Lin, Your Majesty Xi doesn't think about eating and drinking these days, and the imperial doctor can't help it after seeing her. Your empress should think of a way."

Zhu Chengbi turned the newly admired glazed emerald bracelet on his wrist, and said slowly: "If you talk about strange power and chaos, it's nothing more than mediocrity. I may not be able to help you."

Concubine He frowned and thought: "Although that is the case, I am afraid that someone is planning to have something happen."

Du Jieyu sneered, and said quickly: "Actually, there is no need to worry. Why was the deposed queen deposed? It's not because of the one in Guanju Palace. No need to be afraid, Mrs. Xi, because karma is not good. What you really need to be afraid of is Concubine Shu Gui Woolen cloth!"

Zhu Chengbi's eyebrows twitched, but Pan Cairen sneered coldly, gloating and said: "The Sixth Highness is indeed ill recently, it seems that Jieyu's words are true." Because of the proper maintenance for more than a month, Pan Cairen Gradually faded away from the sickly posture she had when she lifted the palace seal at the beginning, and today's pleated long skirt with butterflies and flowers made her look a little cute.

Pan Cairen entered the palace in the third year of Longqing. At that time, he was only 14 years old. Because of his cleverness and beauty, he was also somewhat favored. He was awarded the status of talented person when he first entered the palace. However, Pan's words were unscrupulous and soon fell out of favor. , only stopped at Liangdi's position, and was not allowed to be promoted for several years. Seeing that the Luo family, who was in the same palace and entered the palace on the same day, was promoted again and again, because of jealousy and hatred, it was almost a disaster.Luo's temperament is docile, and she doesn't say anything when Pan's arguing, until Yidan finally got annoyed and demoted Pan to a talented person, and she was restrained for more than three months before letting her calm down.Later, it was the matter of crying and admonishing the Hall of Yiyuan.

Zhu Xiuyi was sitting at the head of Concubine Yi, listening intently, but couldn't help but let out a light snort when she heard the words, but only fiddled with the gold-encrusted agate armor and said nothing.

Zhu Chengbi's eyes were like steel knives, and he scraped Pan Cairen's face sharply, and his tone of voice revealed some austerity: "I told you not to talk about Concubine Shu." Pan Cairen was startled when the cold wind blew past, he hurriedly said that he didn't dare, twisted the handkerchief in his hand fiercely and stopped talking.

Concubine Yi comforted her softly: "It's not surprising that Pan Cairen guessed so much. The rumors about the Six Palaces are already spreading, which may worry the emperor. Why don't you invite the mages from Tongming Hall to perform some rituals to save the empress."

Zhu Chengbi frowned slightly: "Although the matter of superseding is for the peace of mind, it is tantamount to admitting that it is the evil spirit of the abolished queen."

Zhu Chengbi glanced at the concubines in the palace, and saw that everyone had different expressions, so he calmed down and said solemnly: "From now on, you must not discuss the matter of unjust ghosts without authorization. This palace will investigate this matter thoroughly. If anyone dares to use the old and abandoned empress Don't blame me for disregarding the old sisterhood!"

In the evening, Yidan came to Deyang Hall for dinner. Seeing that he was quite tired, Zhu Chengbi persuaded him, "Blessed be Your Highness Sixth, he will recover. Your Majesty has nothing to worry about, but your Majesty should also take good care of yourself. If your Majesty is also infected Feng Han, after the Sixth Highness recovers, who can accompany him well?" Zhu Chengbi scooped up a bowl of lily, yam, and perch soup, "The dishes made in the small kitchen today are all refreshing and delicious, the emperor likes it?"

Yi Dan rubbed his eyebrows: "The matter of the deposed empress's wronged soul has been rumored in the harem recently, and I have no intention of asking about it, so you should investigate it carefully."

Zhu Chengbi responded, then handed over the soup, and said softly: "The concubine understands, the emperor can rest assured."

Yi Dan glanced at the mellow soup color, frowned, and was about to speak when suddenly he coughed violently, Zhu Chengbi hastily put down the bowl in his hand, took out the handkerchief and handed it over, gently caressing Yi Dan the back.Yidan covered his mouth and coughed a few times, but saw some dark red blood stains on the veil.

Zhu Chengbi was horrified, and grabbed Yidan's hand: "What's wrong with the emperor?"

Yi Dan waved his hand: "No problem."

Zhu Chengbi was so anxious that he stomped his feet: "Bamboo breath! Hurry up and ask for the doctor Liang!"

"No need!" Yi Dan grabbed Zhu Chengbi's shoulders and said in a low voice, "Don't let others know, if gossip spreads, they will definitely blame Yi Guang Chi for pestering me and hurting my body." Yi Dan Standing up slowly while supporting the table, "I'm going to Guanju Palace, and you can have some dinner by yourself."

Zhu Chengbi held Yidan's arm tightly, trembling slightly, after a moment of consideration, he said in a deep voice: "The concubine will order Liang Taiyi to go to Guanju Palace later, and let him stay there to take care of His Highness the Sixth Highness for a few days. It’s good for the emperor to have a look, so that no one else will know.” Zhu Chengbi’s eyes were moist, “I hope the emperor will get well soon.”

Yi Dan sighed slightly, and lightly patted Zhu Chengbi's arm: "For government matters, don't let Liang Wang come back to me for the time being, you can read the memorial he presented, if there is something very important, you can discuss it with him That's it."

Zhu Chengbi was startled, and hurriedly said: "The concubine absolutely dare not speak up."

"It's okay, I, I have my reasons." Yi Tan stroked Zhu Chengbi's limp hair, "Besides, you never let me down."

At the Clothes Bureau, Zhu Xiuyi looked coldly at the ladies in front of him, Bai Zhi, the female official in charge of Chengguang Palace, said, "Did you all come in from the Kongjin Cave in Yongzhou?"

"Yes."

Bai Zhi frowned, and asked the mother next to her, "Golden mother! Since you are from Yongzhou, why don't you quarantine for a few days first?"

Nanny Jin hurriedly laughed and said, "Physician Meng from the Imperial Medical Bureau said that they are all fine now."

Zhu Xiuyi sneered, holding a pine-patterned gold handkerchief and leading a court lady: "Since there is no problem, why is this person coughing?"

The maid lowered her brows and knelt down when she heard the words: "Your Majesty, forgive me, this servant is just a little cold."

Zhu Xiuyi glanced at her sharply: "The work of the Clothes Bureau can't be sloppy. What if your wind chill is brought to the concubines and princes in the harem by the clothes? Don't take care of them one by one. Concubine Yi and Su Zhaoyi have always been unwilling to take care of things. As a second-rank repairer, I naturally have to share my worries. Let's isolate them first. Come with the doctor."

Nanny Jin quickly answered yes.

Zhu Xiuyi was about to turn around, but for some reason, she just felt a little depressed in her heart, turned her eyes and glanced at the kneeling maid, frowned and said, "What's your name?"

"Go back to your mother, servant girl Cui Jinxi."

As spring has arrived, the window screens in Deyang Hall have been replaced with moon cage gauzes. Looking from a distance, the pink willows and greens outside the hall seem to have melted into the spring water, hazy like clouds covering the mist, adding a touch of Jiangnan In the misty and rainy scenery, even the hall became brighter.

In the afternoon of this day, Concubine He and Enbi came here for an appointment. After exchanging pleasantries, Enbi tentatively asked, "I don't know what's the progress of your empress regarding the matter of the empress's wronged soul?"

Zhu Chengbi took a sip of Xueding Hancui, and just sighed: "I've checked and checked, but I still don't have a clue."

Concubine He also sighed, and said: "The sister of Mrs. Fuqu saw it the day before yesterday, and she seemed to be quite frightened. She has been hiding in the Yinyue Pavilion for the past two days and dare not come out."

"Ms. Fu's younger sister?" Zhu Chengbi stared slightly, with a faint smile, "Is it Fu Wanhan, as if the two of them are twin sisters."

Concubine En nodded lightly, and said jokingly: "The emperor also felt that it was rare. When Fu Wanhan first entered the palace, the emperor stayed in Yinyue Pavilion for several nights. He heard that Fu Wanhan was very good at talking and pleased the emperor. Besides, Mrs. Fu Good at harp, and Fu Wanhan is good at pipa, so he can naturally play one or two ensembles for the emperor to relieve the anguish of government affairs, but later His Royal Highness fell ill, and the emperor no longer went to Yinyue Pavilion."

Concubine He frowned slightly, wondering: "Could it be Concubine Shu herself who intentionally made His Highness the Sixth Prince sick?"

Zhu Chengbi shook his head, stood up and picked a primrose from the pastel flower-and-bird double vase and played with it carefully. The light yellow petals were thin and translucent, and the texture was soft like velvet flowers, which made people feel a little soft and warm.

Zhu Chengbi said in a deep voice: "Concubine Shu loves her son dearly, so she will never do such a foolish thing, besides, the emperor is only a novelty for a while, so she went to Yinyue Pavilion a few times, if she really loves Fu Que, she will not do anything like this." After half a year, no promotion points will be awarded."

Concubine He was silent for a moment, and was about to speak, but Zhu Xi came in with a smile: "Your Majesty, the second lady of the Zhu family has entered the palace to greet you."

Before the voice finished, the kapok had already entered the palace. Today she was wearing a moon-white pleated skirt with water patterns, and the sapphire and silver kapok hairpin on her temples made her elegant and beautiful.After all, it is the honor after marriage. Today's kapok is no longer the court lady who served the people's scarf festival, but flew to the branches, and she is really a noble wife.

Kapok bowed her knees, and gently opened her red lips: "My wife pays homage to Concubine Lin, Concubine He, and my concubine, my concubine, I wish you all the best of luck and peace!"

Zhu Chengbi smiled and said to Zhu Xi: "Hurry up and bring a cup of red dates and longan soup."

Concubine He couldn't help but sneered, pretending to blame and said: "Your Majesty hurt the Second Madam like something, and Enbi and I didn't get such good treatment when we came here."

Zhu Chengbi smiled and nodded to Kapok, motioning for her to sit beside him, then turned to look at Concubine He and said: "The left is just for auspiciousness, the red dates and longan naturally imply the early birth of a precious son."

Mu Mian blushed slightly, lowered her eyes and said, "Your Majesty always makes fun of my servants."

Concubine En rubbed her nose with a handkerchief, and smiled: "I don't blame you for being so anxious. If the second wife can win the first place, the position of your son in the Zhu family will be unshakable."

Kapok's fingertips trembled slightly, and returned to normal in an instant. She pursed her lips and smiled faintly: "The husband is busy with political affairs, and the wife manages the family well. The minister's wife is already a happy person, but I dare not overstep my wife."

Zhu Chengbi was stunned, he already understood what Mu Mian said, since Zhu Qizhen was busy with political affairs, I am afraid that Mu Mian was not fully sure that he would be able to take the lead when it came to his heirs, not to mention Qiu Yicheng was able to manage his family well, so he probably meant to take precautions everywhere .While thinking, it was Zhu Yu who lifted the curtain and hurried in, with panic and anxiety on his face, his voice trembling slightly: "Madam, it's not good, Your Highness Six, His Highness has smallpox!"

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