Eunuchs who traveled through the Qing Dynasty

Chen Shengwen's face turned blue from fright, and hissed, "She's fine! I'm here to help you!"

Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment, and said, "What?"

Chen Shengwen held his neck and coughed for a while, finally let out a breath, waved his hands again and again and said: "Don't worry, brother, I came to you just to save the Queen Mother. Allow me to catch my breath, and it won't be too late to tell you in detail."

After hearing this, Xiao Ran felt like falling into the clouds, and couldn't help being stunned for a while.Barely gasping for breath, Chen Shengwen said with a wry smile: "My brother is so ruthless that you almost strangled him to death. Hey, your head is bleeding, should it matter?"

Xiao Ran stretched out his hand to touch the back of his head, and it was indeed wet, but he couldn't care less at this moment, and said anxiously: "Stop talking nonsense, tell me what's going on!"

"Don't worry, don't worry! The Empress Dowager Ci'an is very well now, I came to you just to find a way to save her!" Chen Shengwen got up, carefully checked the door and windows, and made sure there was no alarm The others just sat back on the couch and said in a low voice: "I brought this tumbler from the Changchun Palace. This time, the Empress Dowager Ci'an has been enlightened, and the damage is caused by this thing!"

♂ Volume 8 in the harem ♀

→Chapter 110 - Into the limbo←

One day in Chengde Palace, Xianfeng was so angry that he vomited blood and died.This is a secret that Ci'an will always bury in his heart. He feels sorry for Emperor Daxing, and every time he thinks about it, his heart aches.But now because of this tumbler, the shrewd Cixi easily discovered this doubtful point, and secretly interrogated the few imperial physicians who had given Xianfeng a pulse check that day.Shi Liang Chongen of the Imperial Hospital couldn't survive the torture, so he had to confess, saying that the death of Emperor Daxing was not at all due to physical weakness and overwork, but a long-term illness and emaciation, driven by rage!

The exposure of this incident is undoubtedly the fuse that prompted Cixi to seize power.No wonder Ci'an is willing to be manipulated this time, it turns out that this is where things go wrong!Xiao Ran also realized the seriousness of the problem, his heart was pounding, he pondered for a while, and said: "Then how did Cixi get this tumbler?"

"Speaking of this person, I have a lot to do with my brother." Chen Shengwen said softly, "Do you still remember Liu Deliang, the chief eunuch in Concubine Li's palace?"

"Ah, it turned out to be him!"

It was Liu Deliang who stole the tumbler in the imperial study that day.After Xianfeng fainted, his attendant Concubine Li also rushed to the imperial study.Seeing the strangeness of the matter, he secretly became suspicious in his heart, and took the risk of sneaking into the imperial study room to investigate quietly after the crowd had dispersed, and unexpectedly discovered this big secret for him!

Although Liu Deliang was able to be the chief eunuch in Concubine Li's Palace, his mind was not satisfied with this, and he suffered from the lack of opportunities.For him, this unexpected harvest is an excellent opportunity to climb up, how could he let it go easily.And the ambitious Empress Dowager Cixi.Of course it is the best choice for him to seek refuge!

So far, the doubts that existed in Xiao Ran's heart were finally resolved.Using Princess Ning Wei to divert Li Ran's attention, it goes without saying that Liu Deliang must be behind the scenes.This guy must have seen the clues from the relationship between Xiao Ran and Concubine Li, and Concubine Li's care for Ning Wei, so he instigated Cixi, pretended to attack, and kept secrets!The blue veins on the forehead of Xiao Ran's momentary hatred twitched violently.After returning to Luan, this fellow has been behaved in a well-behaved manner. Unexpectedly, he is so deliberate and insidious!

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly turned his head to stare at Chen Shengwen, and said, "If you guessed right, Chief Manager Chen is also Cixi's confidant. Otherwise, how did you steal this tumbler? This confuses me. Could it be that today you The one who told me these things was also ordered by the Empress Dowager Cixi?"

Chen Shengwen suddenly laughed, and there was an indescribable desolation on his chubby and kind face.After a long silence, he said: "Few of the eunuchs in the past and present have a good end. The bigger the official, the worse the end. Not to mention, since the Yongzheng Dynasty to the present, there have been thirteen chief executives, seven of whom have been dismissed. The heads were chopped off, three of them were punished by the nine tribes. The other two were exhumed and flogged. The only lucky one was my master Tian Gong Chongwen, who was sent to exile and died as a guest. I am already forty-seven this year , thanks to the grace of the masters and sons, from the official to the chief executive, in the eyes of outsiders. The natural scenery is infinite, but in fact, this has come to an end. The so-called extremes must be reversed, if you don’t know how to withdraw, what is the difference between the end and them?"

With a long sigh, he smiled wryly and said: "At my age, I don't have any extravagant expectations. But I hope that one field and one shed will be able to return to my hometown when I am old, and I will be able to cultivate and take care of myself. It is enough to take care of the rest of the world. To tell you the truth, my brother, Chen has been in the palace for so many years, what he has heard and seen is quite a lot. I don't need to say more about my brother's ability. Although Cixi has planned carefully this time, she may not be able to bring down the Empress Dowager Ci'an. I did this today not to help you, but also to save myself a way out. If my brother can accept my kindness, turn around and ask the queen mother for mercy, send him back out of the palace, and end his life, Chen will be very grateful Already!"

These words made Xiao Ran deeply moved.The eunuch system in the Qing Dynasty was extremely strict, especially after the Yongzheng Dynasty, none of the general managers in the past did have a good death.It's a pity that fame and wealth are in sight, but few people can participate in this section. They are still moths to the flames, fighting each other for the position of chief executive, fighting for land and blood.A person like Chen Shengwen who has reached the pinnacle sees through the hustle and bustle and chooses to retreat bravely and be alone. This extraordinary foresight cannot but be admired.

If Chen Shengwen gave other reasons, Xiao Ran would most likely become suspicious, but only this matter, Chen Shengwen would never lie.Xiao Ran nodded slightly, and said: "Okay, I promise you. After this matter is over, I will let you achieve your wish. How about Zhongcui Palace now?"

"The imperial guards of the original squad were replaced. Cixi transferred the guard battalion of the army and put the Queen Mother under house arrest. However, I arranged for people to take care of them there. It should be fine for the time being. In addition, I have settled down for my brother's family. Absolutely Be safe, don't worry."

"Good job!" Xiao Ran let out a long breath, and suddenly got up, "Lan'er, it seems we can start!"

……

At the same time, the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Yide was empty.Lan'er was a little dazed.

Every link in the grand plan to dethrone Ci'an has been exhausted.The capital is under martial law and the imperial palace is sealed off. Although there is still a secret force of Xiao Ran who has not been caught, the defense of Yizhou, Rongcheng, and Shandong Shengbao Department are about to arrive, and the net has been laid. The so-called secret force will soon They will be completely wiped out like moths to a flame.

Without Xiao Ran's Ci'an, in front of his own iron fist, he would never have a chance to fight back.And next, it can be announced to the world, and the crime of killing the king will be settled like a mountain.From this moment on, the only name left on the throne of the Empress Dowager is Yehena Lalan'er; the power is all over the world, and no one can shake it!

Have you finally got your wish?

It has been nine years since entering the palace.Nine years of hardship and patience, nine years of intrigue and deliberation, finally paid off today, successfully sitting on the throne of the Queen Mother.But why can't I feel the expected joy in my heart?

"Queen Mother, Queen Mother..." Lan'er sighed softly, and suddenly there was a little loneliness on her face.

Behind the so-called halo of the queen mother is actually just a 26-year-old young widow.Although he has climbed to the pinnacle of power and accepted the worship of all his subjects, who can understand the bitterness and depression in his heart? "Red walls, green tiles and black gutters", this is the truest portrayal of the so-called Forbidden Palace.The dignity of the system and the prudence of actions are often close to each other and do not reciprocate.The concubines and concubines in the palace still have the opportunity to meet frequently, but with the respect of the empress dowager, they naturally live in isolation, so every time they go to the palace gate to lay the key, they worry about how to spend the long night.The loneliness and desolation in the dead of night often made her toss and turn on the brocade couch, unable to fall asleep.

For a woman in her 20s, who doesn't yearn to snuggle up in a man's arms and enjoy the lingering tenderness, but for Lan'er, this is just a distant dream.Even the young widows who lost their husbands and kept their widows, when they were 70 or 70 years old, there were magistrates in honor of her, and ordered to build a chastity archway.But the young empress dowager, even if she stays for another [-] to [-] years, and her grandson becomes emperor, and she herself becomes the empress dowager, no one will say: It is not easy to keep the chastity for decades! ...

Nine years of youth, in exchange for only the coldness behind the glory, the loneliness of accompanying power?

Thinking of these, a shadow suddenly popped up in Lan'er's mind.It is a shadow that people love and hate. When it is good, it can't talk all the sweet words in the world; when it is angry, it transforms into a heinous beast! "Why is it him!" Lan'er shook her head vigorously, as if she wanted to drive that shadow out of her head.But as a result of hard work, all I got was a faint sigh...

"boom!"

After an unknown amount of time, Lan'er's thoughts were interrupted by a crisp sound.This sudden sound made her feel a little dazed for a moment, but before she could recover, there were two more sounds, like two big firecrackers being set off, echoing from far away.

"Little Anzi, what's that voice?"

"Gunshots, it's gunshots! The master is not well, and there seems to be a fight outside!" An Dehai stumbled in and said incoherently.

Crackling!There was another burst of gunfire, as urgent as popping beans.Lan'er's complexion changed immediately, and an ominous premonition rose in her heart.

The bodyguards of the Qing court were divided into imperial bodyguards, palace bodyguards, rotating bodyguards and pro-military bodyguard battalion.After Princess Ning Wei disappeared, Lan'er excused the guards' dereliction of duty to exchange blood for the guards in the Forbidden Palace, and transferred the guard battalion to fill the vacancy. To be on the safe side, even Mei Liangfu and other imperial guards were assigned to the palace gates on rotation.Right now, the entire Forbidden City should be surrounded by iron barrels. How could there be such inexplicable gunshots? Could something have happened?

"Rong Lu! Hasn't this servant Rong Lu come back yet? Useless!" Lan'er said angrily, "Xiao Anzi, go outside and see where the gun was shot and what happened."

An Dehai agreed and left in a hurry.After pondering for a moment, Lan'er whispered: "Liu Deliang!"

"The servant is here!" A figure quickly flashed in from the door, bowed his waist and lowered his hands, under the wide brim of his hat, it was Liu Deliang's delicate but gloomy face.

"Follow me to Zhongcui Palace! Bring more guards, and if there is any trouble, cut it first and then play it!"

Lan'er swung her hand down vigorously, and a layer of murderous aura suddenly appeared on her charming face. "Shu!"

The majestic Jinluan Palace, the secluded Forbidden City.

For many years, the Forbidden City has been solemn and solemn and heavily guarded.The empty square and the majestic golden palace seemed a bit creepy.On weekdays, except for the guards who stood sideways, few people moved around in the palace, and they dared not make noise. Occasionally, eunuchs passed by, and they would all pick up their robes on tiptoe, for fear of making any noise.So in the Forbidden City, which is full of vermilion walls, green tiles, and resplendent and magnificent, it seems extremely deserted.

But today is an exception. More and more intensive gunfire rang out, shattering the silence that had been silent for hundreds of years.This is something that has never happened before. Even when the British and French allied forces attacked the city of Beijing, it was not as shocking as it is today.All the palaces and halls were panicked for a while, masters and slaves, eunuchs and maids, all in a mess seemed to emerge from the ground all of a sudden, scurrying around like rats crossing the street.

Until this time, Lan'er was still not sure whether what she saw and heard was real or a hallucination.Surrounded by Liu Deliang and dozens of guards, when they passed Yongshou Palace, Longfu Gate, and Jiaotai Hall, they saw a large group of eunuchs running towards them from the Qianqing Gate, all terrified and stumbling. , it seems that Yijia who bumped into the Queen Mother didn't seem to be seen at all.The guards had already chopped down three or four of them with their knives, and the rest of the eunuchs not only didn't stop, but screamed loudly and ran wildly even more desperately.

Liu Deliang's hands were quick, he grabbed an eunuch with his hands, and shouted: "What are you running for?"

The eunuch pushed Liu Deliang away, accidentally tripped and was about to get up, when the sharp Turghut waist knife was already on his neck.Liu Deliang kicked him.Angrily said: "What happened? Tell me if you don't want to die!"

"It's coming in, it's coming in! Bodyguard Mei led people, and the Liu'e Fudi Rifle Battalion, came in from the Meridian Gate!"

"what!……"

Including Lan Er, everyone gasped.The rifle battalion is all equipped with new rifles, once there is a mutiny.Everyone understands what this means.What's more, there is also Mei Liangfu, the first-class bodyguard in front of the imperial court. There are not many bodyguards under him, but all of them are top-notch masters!

"Mother, Queen Mother..." Liu Deliang obviously felt his calves start to flutter.The mutiny of the Rifle Battalion coincided with Mei Liangfu's co-operation with the outside world, of course it couldn't have been accidental, could it be...could it be... suddenly thought of a name, and couldn't help shivering.Look at Laner.At this time, his face was also blue, obviously aware of the seriousness of the problem.

"No, Ci'an, hurry up!"

With a wave of Lan'er's arm, the first teacher killed the unlucky eunuch, and the group hurried to Zhongcui Palace.The guards of the guard camp that Rong Lu transferred were still there. Lan Er just wanted to breathe a sigh of relief when suddenly there were two loud bangs. This time even she guessed that it was the sound of artillery, and the trembling ground also trembled. .Liu Deliang staggered and almost fell.Lan'er said angrily: "Trash! Don't go and catch Ci'an!"

boom!The carved door was kicked open, the knife was unsheathed, the arrow was strung, and the guards barged into Ci'an's bedroom with murderous intent.In the gauze fringed tent, there was a figure sleeping soundly with his head sideways.

"My sister is so generous! It's all messed up outside, and you can still sleep?" Lan'er sneered and took two steps.Seeing that the people inside did not respond, they became more and more annoyed, and shouted: "Niu Hulumei, don't get complacent too early! This game of chess has not yet come to an end. I want to see if these people still have What skills! Come on, tie me up!"

"Shu!"