The Founding of the Red Chamber

Lin Jing's fate is vicious, it's really not a secret in the imperial capital, even Emperor Zhaode, it's not unheard of.

Back then, Empress Dowager Lin took people into the palace to raise her, and her silence was strange, coupled with the fact that Empress Dowager Lin had accumulated a lot of prestige, Emperor Zhaode really couldn't just kick the infant Lin Jing out of the palace because of these nonsensical things. go.It's inhumane, it's not what Mingjun did.

Moreover, as Lin Jing grew up and everything in the palace was peaceful, Emperor Zhaode also forgot about Lin Jing's vicious fate.Of course, such as the empress, concubine Rong, etc., would not want to take the prince to the Palace of Mercy, for fear of being restrained by Lin Jing.

As a result, they are still alive and well.But after Lin Jing left the palace, the little princess from the Zhen family died of illness.

Therefore, Emperor Zhaode did not take Lin Jing's vicious fate seriously. Now that Empress Xie is so abnormal and has brought the fourth prince to Lin Jing many times, what nonsense is there to read along with him? Emperor Zhaode is not an idiot. The Mercy Palace was angry, and Emperor Zhaode was concerned about the prince's face.

In this way, Emperor Zhaode reluctantly came to discuss with Empress Dowager Lin that night, "The empress is not in good health, and I intend to tell her to rest and recuperate."

Empress Dowager Lin immediately said, "Zhang Jia, I still have two 500-year-old ginseng in my treasury, and I sent them to the queen to make up her body. Tell the queen, I know she is not in good health, let her have a good life, and don't need to come over to thank you I am relieved that she is in good health."

If Empress Xie is half as shrewd as Empress Dowager Lin, Emperor Zhaode is willing to give her some respect.Emperor Zhaode sighed in his heart, and had to say, "The empress is merciful, I and the empress can't make the empress happy, and now the empress has to worry about us."

Empress Dowager Lin sighed slightly, "Mother and son, you don't have to be so heretical. The empress is not feeling well. The emperor should be more careful with the crown prince."

Emperor Zhaode agreed, and said again, "The empress wants to support her body, so she can't deal with the affairs of the harem. I want to temporarily send the fourth prince to be raised in the palace of the virtuous concubine."

Concubine Concubine Kong, the daughter of the Concubine family in Shandong, is precisely because of her background, despite her mediocre love, she still won the position of fourth concubine as soon as she entered the palace.Empress Dowager Lin nodded, "The emperor's arrangement is very appropriate." Empress Xie had such thoughts, and it was indeed not suitable to raise the fourth prince.

Emperor Zhaode sighed, "It's just about the matter of the harem, I'm afraid I will trouble my mother."

Empress Dowager Lin smiled and said, "I am already at this age, not to mention I have been out of business for a long time, and my energy is limited. The affairs of the harem are quite cumbersome. The empress is in ailment, and the emperor can choose a concubine who is virtuous to take charge of the harem affairs." Emperor Zhaode glanced at her, and Empress Dowager Lin smiled, "Emperor, do you remember what I told you about the way of balance?"

"It's the same in the previous dynasty, and it's the same in the harem."

Emperor Zhaode had considered for a long time to invite Empress Dowager Lin to be in charge of the harem in person, and was mentally prepared, but he did not expect that Empress Dowager Lin would reject it straight away, and heard that Empress Dowager Lin hinted at him.At this time, there were only two or three small servants in the palace standing with their hands down. Emperor Zhaode knew very well the queen dowager Lin's control methods, and even though he felt embarrassed, he still said, "Queen mother, I am worried, their hearts are getting bigger and bigger. ” Like Empress Xie, who dared to murder the fourth prince after establishing the crown prince.Even Concubine Rong, her own cousin, Emperor Zhaode, was wary of the matter of Changyin Garden, Empress Dowager Lin's Qianqiu Festival.

Empress Dowager Lin said softly, "The hearts of the people are enough, ordinary things, the emperor is the king of ten thousand chariots, above ten thousand people, since you know what they want, you don't need to worry about it."

"Emperor, the harem and the imperial court are all watching you. If someone has inappropriate delusions, you have to warn them and let them know what is proper." Empress Dowager Lin said, "Tell them to be proper so that they will not violate the rules. Only by not overstepping the rules can we enjoy wealth and safety without embarrassing the emperor."

Perhaps it was Empress Dowager Lin's suggestion that worked. On the second day, Concubine Rong was reprimanded by Emperor Zhaode for her inappropriate words.

Then, Emperor Zhaode ordered Concubine De and Concubine Xian to be in charge of palace affairs on the grounds that the Empress was unwell.

Emperor Zhaode's thunderous tactics made everyone in the harem trembling and cautious.

Outside the palace, Duke Xie's Mansion and Duke Rong's Mansion were both in anxiety.

Especially Ronggong's mansion, which was completely dependent on the belly of the family's daughters, exploded all of a sudden, and the family's wealth was all due to the emperor's favor.Although Emperor Zhaode was furious about the Empress Dowager Lin's Qianqiu Changyin Garden incident last time, he only left the Rong family cold for the time being, and did not have other punishments.Now suddenly, the noble concubine in the palace has been demoted.For a while, Rong Gong's mansion was gloomy, and Rong Songhuai was even more frowning. He really wished he could hand over the sign and enter the palace immediately, and inquire about it in front of the emperor.

It's a pity that apart from his distinguished status as the emperor's uncle, Rong Songhuai's other aspects are really lacking. Rong's family just broke out not long ago, and Rong Songhuai's hand can't reach that long for news from the imperial court.

After thinking about it, Rong Songhuai asked his wife to pack up two supplements and went to the mansion of his in-laws, Princess Yide.

Although Princess Yide and Emperor Zhaode were not born of the same mother, but because the previous emperor's children were not related to each other, there were only one son and one daughter in total. Therefore, the relationship between the siblings is fairly close.Especially after Princess Yide's mother's cousin married the daughter of the Rong family, the relationship between Duke Rong's mansion and Princess Yide's mansion became more intense.

Mrs. Rong came to visit, and Princess Yide said she was sick.

This time, the Rong family really panicked.

On the contrary, Xie Guogong's mansion is still good, after all, the old family has experienced a lot of wind and rain.What's more, since my daughter became a queen, I have to be frightened from time to time, and my inner quality has been tempered.

Mrs. Xie Guogong is already very anxious as it concerns her own daughter.Xie Guogong is still stable, "As long as His Royal Highness is well, don't worry."

"It said that the Empress is ill, I handed over a sign to greet and visit the Empress, but I was dismissed..." Mrs. Xie Guogong's eyes were slightly red, "Aren't you trying to kill me?"

Xie Guogong said, "The empress is inappropriate, not once or twice. Let her learn a lesson, that's fine."

"Master Guo is so cruel." Madam Xie Guogong wiped her tears and complained, "At least we can find out the reason, so we can rest assured."

"Don't worry, I'll go to my sister's place to discuss it tomorrow." Xie Guogong was very calm.

Mrs. Xie Guogong was relieved a little, and said, "Let's go today, my sister's house is not outside, and the matter of kissing my daughter, is it possible that there is still delay?"

Xie Guogong had no choice but to go there that day. In fact, the old man was also anxious. He was not worried about Queen Xie. With the prince here, as long as there was no major rebellion, Queen Xie, the mother of a country, would never have to worry about her life.But, after all, I also need to know exactly how that stupid girl got into trouble, and I should be careful not to offend Emperor Zhaode Nilin.

Mrs. Xie Guogong could not wait to pack some supplements and asked Xie Guogong to take them.Concubine Xie is her own younger sister, so if she buys some antiques, if they are expensive enough, it will be too outlandish.Mrs. Xie Guogong has been the mistress of the house for many years, so she still has these proprieties.

Concubine Xie still lives in the former residence of the Prince of Xiangyang in the imperial capital, and now this house has been rewarded by Emperor Zhaode to live in Concubine Xie, and all the offerings come from the House of Internal Affairs.For other assets of Xiangyang Prince's Mansion in Xiangyang, Emperor Zhaode has written the Minister of the Household Department and personally led people to liquidate them, and all of them have been taken back to the court.

Emperor Zhaode treated Concubine Xie quite gracefully. Concubine Xie had her own body and dowry for many years, and lived a leisurely and rich life, which couldn't be more satisfactory.

Seeing Xie Guogong's sad face, Concubine Xie smiled, "Even if brother has something to ask me, just tell me directly, there is no need to put on a show." According to his elder brother's ability and status, even if there is something worrying about, there is no need to show such an expression.

Xie Guogong turned his sorrow into a smile, "You have such a mouth." The little girl Ren supported her and sat in the soft chair, and asked again, "How are you doing these days?"

"Everything is fine." Concubine Xie ordered the maid to serve tea, and Fang asked, "Is there anything embarrassing for brother now?"

Xie Guogong sighed, "I really regret that I didn't listen to you back then. I sent the eldest sister into the palace because I was greedy for the glory of the father-in-law." Xie Guogong could only say this to his younger sister, saying, "She really can't afford it. The seat after the kingdom."

Concubine Xie heard that it was Empress Xie's business, and said, "Your Majesty has appointed the Crown Prince. Even if the Empress makes some mistakes, seeing His Highness's face, His Majesty will deal with it leniently. But, what's wrong with Empress Dowager?" Now, Concubine Xie enjoys peace. Honor, I don't know anything about the palace.

Xie Guogong then told his sister about the Queen's recuperation, the concubine Rong's demotion, and the two concubines De and Xian taking charge of the palace affairs.

Concubine Xie thought for a while, and said, "Brother, don't worry, since His Majesty has demoted the position of Concubine Rong, he is warning the Rong family. Now there is no concubine in the palace, and the empress is the highest. His Highness the Crown Prince is safe and sound, so it is not a crisis." .”

"I think so too." Xie Guogong sighed, "I just don't know where the Queen's negligence made His Majesty displeased." After speaking, Xie Guogong sighed again, "Originally next month will be the empress's Qianqiu, this is the appointment of the crown prince. Since then, the empress’s first Qianqiu Festival, now I’m afraid it will be over.” What a good situation at first, the East Palace was established, and the emperor sent the four infant princes to Fengyi Palace to be raised. And metaphor.This Qianqiu Festival must be celebrated in a good way. Who knew that the situation would change suddenly and Empress Xie would be "rehabilitated".

Concubine Xie was also helpless, "Brother, if you are worried, I happen to come to the palace to see you. If it is convenient, I will inquire about it for you."

Xie Guogong hurriedly said, "Look at the attitude of the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty. If the two palaces are unhappy, my sister must not take risks."

Concubine Xie laughed. In fact, according to her wishes, the crown prince has already been canonized, but Empress Xie repeatedly made foolish tricks and caused trouble for the family.If you are really willing, let the empress die directly, cut off the root of this disaster, and then hand over the prince to the Empress Dowager Lin of the Charity Palace to be raised, that would be considered a great kindness.

It's just... Looking at the worried look on her elder brother's brow, Concubine Xie turned to talk about her new good tea.