Rebirth: Ruyi goes crazy in the harem

The peaceful night did not lead to the arrival of light.

A burst of fire shot up into the sky, like smoke from a battlefield, rising straight up to the starry sky.

Water leaked from the palace servants' green tent, and the fire spread rapidly with the help of the wind, engulfing the entire tent in an instant.

When the palace servants finally put out the fire in a hurry, they found that only charred remains were left on the site of the original tent, which had been completely burned by the fire.

Li Yu was ordered to go and investigate.

Although most of the palace servants were not in the tent, only a few were unable to put out the fire and were slightly injured.

But in one of the tents, the bodies of four women were found.

After examination by the coroner, although the faces of two of the bodies could not be identified, it was determined that they were Jingse and Qin Sang based on their teeth, bones, and the remaining accessories.

After several attempts to restore the scene, many broken porcelain and jade artifacts were finally found on the ground.

It must be that Jingse and Qin Sang had an argument, and when the wives and concubines were fighting, they accidentally knocked over an oil lamp or some fire source, causing the fire.

Perhaps the fire spread too quickly.

Jingse and Qin Sang were at the center of the source, and their panicked escape was ultimately unsuccessful. Even the palace maids around them were not spared and were buried in the sea of ​​fire.

Balzhuer was somewhat saddened by Qin Sang's death.

After all, she was his favorite concubine, and Balzhuer almost broke up with Jingse for her.

It’s just that Balzhuer had too many concubines. Even if a few of them died, he would still have a bunch of beautiful women in his harem.

He was only slightly sad for a moment, and then he quickly calmed down.

But regarding Jingse's death, Balzhuer not only did not feel any ripples in his heart, he even felt a little relieved.

First of all, from now on he will no longer have to face such a domineering wife.

Secondly, he could finally get rid of the green hat that Jingse had been wearing on him without anyone noticing.

Just as we were feeling thankful, new troubles soon followed.

Balzhuer was somewhat embarrassed as his wife and concubine died at the same time, and all because of jealousy.

He took off his shirt himself, imitated the posture of carrying a cane to apologize, and went to see the emperor with the cane on his back, earnestly asking the emperor to forgive his negligence in Jingse's death.

Although the emperor was extremely disappointed with Jingse, it was impossible for him to not feel sad after Jingse died.

However, compared to his daughter's departure, the harmony between Manchuria and Mongolia is what the emperor values ​​more.

The emperor reprimanded Balzhuer in a superficial way, and even his anger was only superficial.

Balzhuer understood what the emperor meant.

He swore an oath immediately.

Even if Jingse died, his wife would always be Jingse and he would never remarry or have another wife as a concubine.

Qingyou will always be his only legitimate son and the eternal bond between the Qing Dynasty and Mongolia.

Balzhuer's statement gave the Qing Dynasty enough respect.

The emperor was satisfied with what he heard and helped him up.

The emperor said that the fights in the inner palace were always dangerous, and it was inevitable that men would be inconsiderate when they were in charge of affairs outside. He simply comforted Balzhuer with a few words and then completely let the matter go.

As for the funeral, Balzhuer originally wanted to hold it in a grand manner to comfort the emperor's beloved daughter.

But the emperor remembered that Jingse had previously denounced the extravagant layout of Mulan Paddock, and was deeply moved by the simple style of the time when Empress Xiaoxian was alive.

Therefore, he personally issued an edict to follow the wishes of Empress Xiaoxian and simplify the funeral ceremonies for Princess Hejing.

Balzhuer naturally had nothing to be unwilling about. After receiving the order, he held Jingse's funeral in a very simple manner.

In the end, the funeral of Jingse, the wife of a duke and a legitimate princess of the Qing Dynasty, cost only less than fifty taels of silver more than that of Qin Sang, a concubine who was born a maid.

The white banners at Mulan Paddock were hung for seven days in a row. On the eighth day, they were finally taken down and replaced with their original gorgeous style decorated with gold powder.

Li Yulai brought Ruyi a mattress made of black bear skin. The black bear was the one that the emperor shot and killed during the autumn hunt.

When Ruyi saw the mattress, she remembered how Jingse and Eyinzhu had attempted to assassinate Yongqi with a mother bear, and she felt it was unlucky.

"This mattress is too thick. I can't use it right now. Rong Pei, put it in the storeroom."

"Yes." Rong Pei held the mattress, bowed and retreated.

Now that you have accepted the gift, you must express your gratitude.

Ruyi picked up a bowl of pheasant and ginseng soup cooked in the imperial kitchen and went to the emperor's tent.

The emperor's injuries have now greatly improved, and he can get up and review memorials at his desk.

Ruyi served the soup and started to serve writing brushes and ink.

After reviewing the memorials, the emperor sighed with fatigue and asked Ruyi about Eyinzhu's funeral.

The emperor kept the evil deeds committed by Eyinzhu a secret and did not allow anyone to talk about it outside.

Even the death of Eyinzhu was announced to the public as a sudden death from illness.

However, Eyinzhu was the daughter of Zhai Sanggendun after all, and the Khorchin tribe had to ask about her death.

"Ruyi, Zhai Sanggendun has made a strict request to come and pay tribute to the E Yin Pearl, and also said that he wants to see her one last time. Do you have any good ideas for me on this matter?"

The ink stick in Ruyi's hand slowly circled on the inkstone, never stopping for a moment.

“Your Majesty is very observant, so there is no need for me to say anything. You must be aware of Zhai Sanggendun’s actions. He must be trying to use the name of memorial service to find out the truth about Eyinzhu’s death.

Although it is human nature, as a woman, I think Your Majesty doesn’t need to pay attention to him.”

"Oh? Why don't you ignore it?" asked the emperor.

Ruyi responded gently, "Although the emperor did not bring disaster to the Khorchin tribe regarding the matter of the cold medicine, Zhai Sanggendun knew more or less that he was in the wrong in the first place.

Moreover, under the wise and brave leadership of the Emperor, our Qing Dynasty has become powerful and has long been far superior to the Khorchin tribe.

Your Majesty has shown mercy and generosity by not pursuing Zhai Sanggendun, so why should you give him face and allow him to go even further?"

The emperor pondered for a moment and felt that what Ruyi said made sense.

So he decided not to be timid anymore and rejected Zhai Sanggendun's request with rare courage.

However, the emperor was used to being wary of the Khorchin tribe. Due to the fear in his heart, he did not show up in person, but asked Yongqi to go and give Zhai Sanggendun a warning on his behalf.

Zhai Sanggendun was indeed ashamed and shrank back, and stopped talking about the Eyinzhu.

It was as if the bright and dazzling pearl of the grassland, which was once highly anticipated, had lost its halo and finally turned into a fish eye that no one cared about.

Yongqi returned to the throne and the emperor showed him great favor and reward.

Recalling Yongqi's act of protecting the emperor when a black bear attacked him, the emperor praised him for his filial piety and immediately conferred the title of Prince Zhong on Yongqi.

Yongqi did not want to take all the credit, and asked the emperor to reward the guards who suffered casualties as a result of their fierce counterattack.

The emperor was grateful for Yongqi's kindness and did not reject his proposal.

Instead, he waved his hand and offered a reward of 100 taels of gold to Ling Yunche for his contribution in saving the emperor.

As for the remaining guards, those who unfortunately die will receive a pension of 300 taels of silver; those who are injured will each be rewarded with 50 taels of silver.

This money was actually spent, which not only made Yongqi more prestigious among the guards, but also was the emperor secretly paving the way for Yongqi's future.

A few days later, Ruyi was taking a stroll on the grassland with Hailan, Gao Xiyue, Yihuan and Yingfei to relax.

Li Yu suddenly came forward, as if he had something to say.

Ruyi smiled and raised her hand, saying softly, "Li Yu, if you have anything to say, just speak up. If I can help you, I will definitely not refuse."

Li Yu laughed dryly twice.

"It's not me who has a problem, it's the Emperor..."