The Ascension of Ghosts

The Jin emperors changed frequently, and the remaining harem concubines were also frequently replaced with the next generation. Those with the best luck either married another, or went out to build a mansion with their own children; Or they were sent to Tai'an other courtyard at the foot of Niu Shou Mountain, where they lived for the rest of their lives; the third-class ones had already been turned into loess and bones, and they were buried somewhere.

There are very few concubines of the late emperor who are still in Taicheng like Concubine Wen, presumably there are extraordinary means.

This noble lady has a calm demeanor, and she doesn't like to be restrained by etiquette. According to the etiquette system, a military officer of the sixth rank is not allowed to sit in front of the late emperor's concubine, and she cannot even stand up.

Concubine Wen only smiled and asked Lu Sheng to sit down. After the two walked out of the door, Concubine Wen asked, "You are the guard of the Qingming Department, named Lu Sheng, and your master is Wei Su?"

Lu Sheng said: "It's right here, Lu Sheng is ashamed to be able to fall into the eyes of the concubine."

Concubine Wen sighed: "Of course you don't recognize me, but I do recognize you."

Lu Sheng was stunned, and Concubine Wen became ill-intentioned, and said with a smile: "You have grown up so much in a blink of an eye, the way you were crying back then was the most interesting."

Lu Sheng blushed, and said embarrassingly, "The concubine... I... I'm..."

Concubine Wen still smiled and said: "Lu Gongcao must also be very curious, to be honest, eight years ago when you accidentally shot Prince Xi's colorful pheasant, and you were almost dragged to the court, I saw it at the back of the palace."

Prince Xi was His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince. When he died that year, the late Emperor was deeply distressed. He tried his best to defy all opinions, conferred the title of Prince Xi, and was buried with a grand ceremony.

It was only then that Lu Sheng realized that this was His Highness Seventh's biological mother. He got up and said, "Your Highness Seventh Prince Xi's life-saving grace, I always cherish it in my heart and never dare to forget it." Dowager Wen waved her hand and said with a gentle smile : "There is no need to be formal, sit down and talk."

After Lu Sheng sat down awkwardly, Concubine Wen sighed softly: "Brother Rong's mother saved me, and my child saved you, so it's a predestined relationship."

Seeing Lu Sheng's tangled expression, hesitating to speak, she suddenly burst out laughing, "Of course I'm talking about brother Rong's biological mother."

Although Lu Sheng was very curious, he didn't want to get involved too much. He inevitably hesitated for a while, wondering whether he should ask or not. Unexpectedly, Concubine Wen spoke up on her own without waiting for him to speak.

Speaking of which, it was already 23 years ago. Concubine Wen was still in her boudoir. She had outstanding literary talents. She was known as the number one talented woman in Jiangdong.

One day, when she went to the chrysanthemum tasting meeting in Weinan Hou's mansion, she was framed by villains and "accidentally" fell into the water.

At that time, the weather was cold and the lake water was icy cold, and the quilted skirt was full of water, which made her sink heavily. Even though she was familiar with water skills, she would inevitably panic at this moment, fearing that she would die here.

Fortunately, Mrs. Bai jumped into the lake in time and rescued her. She was calm and commanding, took off her icy quilted skirt and jacket, carried her into the room, boiled ginger soup to drive away the cold, and invited her The doctor made timely diagnosis and treatment, and in the end, the fatal disaster of Concubine Wen ended quietly with a small wind and cold for two or three days.Even the guests in the front yard were not disturbed.

When Concubine Wen talked about the past, her eyes sparkled and she was fascinated leisurely.

Even if it was a senior woman who was born in a famous family and was taught by a famous teacher, she would be praised for her beautiful handling, not to mention that Mrs. Bai was just a rural woman.Although Xie Yi loves his wife so much that he asked four of the most outstanding nuns to help him run the family, it only took four months, and it is amazing to be able to achieve this step.

Although Mrs. Bai is extremely talented, she has to learn the demeanor of the lady next to her for more than ten years of experience in a short period of time, but she has paid a hard price.It's just that she and Xie Yi have a deep affection and a strong nature. Even if she doesn't covet the glory and wealth of the Marquis of Weinan, she doesn't want to be a burden to her husband and son, so she works harder than the students who enter school.

It's a pity that she has her own strength, but how can a mantis arm be used as a chariot, how can she be against the behemoth of "the king and the horse share the world"?

She aspires to be a qualified noble lady, but most of the noble ladies in the capital are unwilling to associate with her because of Wang Shu. Only Concubine Wen comes from a noble family, and her family style is not afraid of power, so she becomes a handkerchief friend with Mrs. Bai. The more I saw it, the more I admired this strange woman's extraordinary intelligence and steely will. If she was lucky enough to be born in a noble family, she might achieve a level of achievement in her lifetime that no noble woman in Beijing could match.

However, Mrs. Bai was finally defeated by Xie Yi's wavering heart. When Xie Yi couldn't bear the pressure and opened his mouth to discuss with her about being a concubine, Mrs. Bai was disheartened, and left without any regrets. No compromise.

The flowers before the moon and the moon are just a temporary embellishment, and the vows of the mountains and seas are only addicted for a short time.

Lu Sheng became more and more restless. Looking at Concubine Wen, he sighed endlessly, his eyes were red from the truth, he was at a loss, so he could only comfort him repeatedly.

Fortunately, Xie Rong entered the room in time, and frowned upon seeing this, "It's fine, why are you crying again?"

Turning around, he asked Lu Sheng again: "What did the concubine say to you?"

Concubine Wen wiped her tears, but concealed it: "I just chatted with him about Axi... After all, as I get older, I can't stand it anymore. When I see an old friend..."

Feeling guilty, Lu Sheng naturally followed suit and said, "My condolences to the concubine."

He looked at Concubine Wen's gray temples, and silently calculated in his heart that Concubine Wen was only in her early forties, and she was only ten years behind his eldest sister-in-law, but if they stood together, they would not look like sisters, but rather like sisters. Mother and daughter, it can be seen that Zhou's small family is very comfortable, and now the only heart disease is gone, and the thought of the future full of children and grandchildren is even more glorious.

In contrast, Concubine Wen has been the emperor of four dynasties and sat firmly in the palace with a very honorable status, but she showed signs of dying early.

It's not as good as a small family.

Xie Rong persuaded: "I heard Baoyang mentioned His Royal Highness the Seventh Highness, so I brought him to see the concubine. If it made the concubine sad, wouldn't it be a sin."

Concubine Wen said angrily: "I'm so happy, so happy!" She sighed a few more words before she said, "Look at me, I almost forgot the business when I was happy. Brother Rong, something strange happened in the palace, and I beg Brother Rong Son help me."

Xie Rong said: "Why does the concubine want to be heretics with me, you are my mother's only friend in Beijing, if anything happens, I will run with all my strength. Baoyang, don't you think so?"

As soon as Lu Sheng heard it, he knew that it was definitely not a good thing, but because Concubine Wen asked for it, and was asked by Xie Rong, he could only smile with the corners of his mouth and said, "Naturally."

Concubine Wen nodded slightly, and the female officer beside her understood, stepped forward and said, "You two, please follow me."

The female officer's surname is Fan, known as Fan Gongling, and she is the confidant of Concubine Wen. She leads the way, and if she meets someone on the way, she smiles kindly: "This Lu Gongcao... was once favored by Prince Xi, so he rarely entered the palace. The concubine is kind and allowed him to go to Prince Xi's old palace to express his feelings."

Lu Sheng had no choice but to pretend to be grateful, and stopped for a long time before arriving at a palace hidden in the weeds. The outside of the tall palace walls was mottled and dilapidated, and weeds were scattered and growing in the cracks in the bricks. Someone is interested.

Fan Gongling said: "The palace is tight, and the repairs can't do what it wants, Hongzhao Palace has become like this."

While explaining, he opened the copper lock of the door, and opened the door with a creak.

Passing through the desolate front hall, I saw in the courtyard in front of the main hall, a big weeping willow that was as thick as three or four people. The strands hang down, swaying with the wind, there is no leisure, only treachery.

What's more, the surroundings are quiet and silent, and there are jackdaws singing from time to time, making it even more desolate like an ancient tomb in the mountains.

Lu Sheng was terrified, raised his hand to touch his waist, and found nothing in disappointment, the hanging pot was still left in the mansion.

Xie Rong's eyes fell on the huge weeping willow, and his brows were slightly frowned, "The weeping willow has a short lifespan, and usually withers after more than a hundred years, and it can't grow long enough for two people to encircle. Could this one have become fine?"

Fan Gong Ling Xu lowered his voice because of fear, and said softly: "Since Prince Xi left, Hongzhao Palace has been unoccupied. In the past few years, it was repaired from time to time. Later, the palace's funds were tight and everything was cut. This item was also removed. After that, few people came, and no abnormalities were found. Until seven months ago, a palace official came to report. At some point, the dying weeping willow in front of the palace suddenly turned into this looks like..."

Xie Rong asked again: "What other visions are there?"

Fan Gongling said: "Later, a palace official reported that in the dead of night, there seemed to be someone walking under the tree. Although it was a hazy black shadow, but his figure was slim and graceful. There was a bold person approaching, but he couldn't see it clearly. This matter is only People in Concubine Wen's Miwu courtyard know about it."

Xie Rong stood under the porch of the front hall, only watching the weeping willow branches swaying in the wind, and said: "In that case, I will stay with Baoyang tonight, and please ask Fan Gong to order someone to find a place to settle down."

Fan Gongling pointed to a room on the east side of the front hall, and said: "For a while, I have to prepare this room and replace everything with new ones, and the rest... have to be wronged by Lord Marquis and Lu Gongcao... ..."

Just as Lu Sheng was about to speak, Xie Rong glanced at him coldly and said, "It's okay, but just sit down temporarily and wait late at night, there is no need to waste a lot of trouble. In addition, it is a big taboo in the palace that Baoyang and I will not leave Taicheng tonight. Get some punches."

Fan Gongling smiled and said: "Master Hou, don't worry, Concubine Wen has already informed His Majesty."

Concubine Wen naturally cannot report the truth. As for how to justify herself, I will leave it to Concubine Wen to figure it out.

Xie Rong nodded slightly, and then Fan Gongling took his leave and left, and arranged for someone to prepare the side room.

Seeing Fan Gongling walking away, Lu Sheng immediately frowned and said, "Why do you ask me to stay too, I won't stay. It's strange, I don't want to touch it, I just want to... keep it at a respectful distance."

Xie Rong looked at him sideways, nodded and said: "If you want to leave, I won't keep you."

Lu Sheng was relieved, but he heard Xie Rong say: "It's just..."

Lu Sheng glared at him immediately: "It's just, how come there are so many just?"

Xie Rong smiled, raised her hand and lightly twirled the ends of his hair hanging on her shoulders, "If you stay, I have something important tonight, I will not mess with you. If you leave, it's time for this matter, my treasure box But it came in handy.”

Lu Sheng's ears turned red all of a sudden, and he was angry and annoyed, "You, you... whore. Demon!"

Xie Rong ordered a box of strange and ingenious playthings from nowhere, such as sheep eye rings, Mr. horns, hollowed out bells, carved fine needles...the end is a dazzling array of everything that one expects to find.

One day when Xie Rongxing came, he took a few pieces and explained their functions to Lu Sheng in detail. They can be applied to various parts of the body, each with their own magical effects, but they can be enjoyed to the fullest, but Lu Sheng only finds them unsightly and indecent.

Xie Rong's gaze was like autumn water, and she smiled softly: "Baoyang, do you want to stay or go? If you hesitate any longer, the gate of Taicheng will be locked. If you are still hesitating after it is locked, that box of treasures will be fine too." Come in handy."