The Harem of the Qing Dynasty - the next era

For Emperor Qianlong, the 16th year of Qianlong was definitely a harvest year with many happy events.

In May, she made a tour of the south of Beijing to celebrate the birthday of her mother, the Empress Dowager. On May [-]th, concubine Shu gave birth to a son for the emperor, who was the tenth son of the emperor.

Then, Concubine Shu's mother and son retired, and the Qing Dynasty launched the largest petition movement for promotion since the founding of the country.

The first person to ask for orders was Empress Xiaojing's natal Fucha family. Fu Heng joined forces with Ma Wu, Ma Qi, Mu Sika, and Li Rongbao's brothers and nephews to ask the emperor to confer the concubine She Liugong Shixian as empress in the name of Empress Xiaojing. .

Followed by Gu Lun and Princess Jing, in the name of Empress Xiaojing's "last wish", begging the emperor's father to return to the title of imperial concubine as soon as possible, so that the princes and princesses can be filial and courteous and avoid embarrassment.The Khans, Baylor, Taiji and other prominent officials of various Mongolian tribes represented by Horqin and Bahrain also joined in the joint agreement.

Prince Jian Yiqi, who was in Beijing, took the lead, and all the palaces submitted memorials, respectfully requesting the emperor to appoint the imperial concubine as empress as soon as possible.

In the blink of an eye, Yongxi has reached the age of the draft, and the eight banners cannot offend the imperial concubine at this stall with their surnames, or jointly sign or independently petition, all of which are to sing praises for the imperial concubine.

Hanchens are also active. For them, the title of eldest son is a patriarchal concept engraved in their bones. Since the prince of the clan is outstanding, the title of eldest son should not be flawed, and the only way to get rid of the flaws is to strengthen the imperial concubine. Since the emperor dotes on the imperial concubine, why not follow the public opinion and public sentiment of Shangyi to promote the successor?Based on this, it is very rare for Han officials to "intervene" in the emperor's housework, hoping to establish a decent enough "first lady" for the Qing Dynasty as soon as possible.

In late June, Concubine Jia was diagnosed as pregnant. The harem was headed by the noble concubine, together with the fifth elder brother Yongqi, Gu Lun and Princess Qing, all the princes and daughters appealed to the emperor's father, hoping to restore the status of the imperial concubine's aunt as soon as possible.

Since July, the governors, generals, chieftains, and foreign countries of other provinces have also entered the list.

When the matter came to an end, Han Ling felt repentant again, but she had let go earlier and expressed that she was willing to establish the Central Palace after the birth of Elder Brother Shi. That said, if you continue to evade, you will not be able to explain it up and down.

It was impossible to procrastinate, so Han Ling discussed with Hongli: "There are priorities, and your birthday is coming soon. The so-called being humble, you might as well teach the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Rites to prepare first. I mean, after Wanshou Mid-Autumn Festival I don't care about it any more, I don't know what you think?"

"Aren't you remorseful again?" Hongli asked suspiciously, "After my birthday, there will be my mother-in-law's [-]th birthday celebration, and in the blink of an eye it will be New Year's Eve again. If you say something like this, when can we expect it?"

Han Ling complained incredulously, "Fourth brother, I said it myself, how can there be any reason to go back on it?"

"That's good." Hongli said happily, "I will make an order after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the book will be ready before the holy birthday."

Si Ge understands her sister's difficulties, but she cannot persuade her to give up the easy-to-get phoenix position. On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she explained the reasons to her very bluntly: "The emperor is in the prime of his life, and holding the phoenix position for a long time is a disgrace to the country. Forget it, since the inside and outside are united, there is absolutely no reason to shirk courtesy, once the empress dowager proposes to appoint another empress, the next day's humiliation will be self-inflicted, and no one will sympathize with you."

Compassion—yes, what she can't lose is the sympathy of public opinion!While feeling melancholy, Han Ling couldn't help turning to her stomach: Do I still want to sit in that seat after all?

The imperial concubine's reaction frightened Si Ge, Cheng Shuang and other palace people. Liu Yuduo trotted all the way to the East Sixth Palace to ask for his pulse, and then——Jingren Palace was filled with joyful sounds: the imperial doctor diagnosed the diagnosis, and the imperial concubine returned. One month pregnant.

Recently, all her thoughts are on Li Hou's affairs. The menstrual event was a few days late, and Han Ling didn't take it to heart. She just didn't expect that Qi Gege was only two years old, and she had her fifth child. .

Hongli was overjoyed, and lost the patience to wait until the Mid-Autumn Festival. He directly issued a decree to Qin Tianjian, ordering them to select all the auspicious days within two months, and make sure that the imperial concubine is the queen of the palace. Appeared in front of the pilgrimage queue of the Empress Dowager of Chongqing.

Concubine Yu, who came to visit, couldn't help laughing and said: "It's all about God's will to be a child. The emperor's brother Gege is willing to get together and reincarnate, so as not to be lonely and have no company when studying in the future."

"You are careful! This can be regarded as the emperor's blessing." Yongxi is two years older than Yongqi, Yongqi is the same age as Princess Heqing and Princess Hehui, Yong Rong and Prince Moumin are the same age, Yongxuan is the big deal Yong Jue One-year-old, six-year-old and eight-day-old little Yongjue, now it seems that the younger brothers and sisters conceived by Elder Brother and Concubine Jia and Concubine Huang are no more than a year away, no wonder Concubine Yu concluded such a pattern.

The imperial concubine worshiped Lord Yongzheng as Guanyin who gave birth to her son. The concubines in the harem gave birth to children, and those who were pregnant greatly stimulated the nerves of the childless concubines. If it weren't for the solemnity and sacredness of the Fengxian Hall, it would have already been overcrowded. In this way, the frustrated concubines and maids are willing to walk around the Fengxian Hall, which greatly increases the work intensity of the patrolling guards.

"Emiang, is this made for my little brother? Yongjue moved to Gandong No. [-] Institute in June, and it didn't stop him from going back to Jingren Palace to eat and drink, looking at the little clothes on his mother's hands. Surprised, "It's so beautiful - no wonder the mother said that your craftsmanship is good! "

Ever since Hongli got lucky with Mrs. Wei, the sisters of Yongxi have all suffered disasters. They are the needlework tribute to the empress dowagers of the two palaces. Born, the imperial concubine has been promoted to "the imperial concubine of the six palaces", with busy palace affairs and a more dignified status, there is no need to worry about the clothes for her children.

"Not only Er Niang, but you, as an older brother, have to set an example for your younger brother." According to the law, most of the concubine's birth is an elder brother, and Han Ling vaguely heard a sentence calling her during a nap one day. "Er Niang" voice, after waking up, he was distracted, and picked up the needlework that had been put aside for many years.

"Er Niang is eccentric!" Yong Jue pouted, "You haven't even made clothes for your son."

Han Ling raised her eyebrows: "I'm biased. Neither your elder sister nor your younger sister grew up in Jingren Palace. If you want to complain, it's because of them. If you fight for yourself, I will definitely not agree."

Yong Jue was speechless, and changed the subject with a sense of current affairs: "Emiang, next month, Mulan Qiuni, please tell Ama, and bring your son with you!"

"Go if you want!" Han Ling yawned, "Just one thing, I'll teach your fourth brother to watch over you, if you dare to act recklessly, you won't be able to go out next time."

Yong Jue was happy: "Emiang, don't worry, my son won't mess around."

Don't worry!Han Ling sternly warned: "Qiu You is serious business, you want to embarrass your Ama, don't come to me when you are being punished."

The mother and son were talking, Cheng Jie entered and replied: "Master, the imperial concubine empress is here to greet you."

"Teach her to come in." Han Ling commanded her son, "You go to Yuqing Palace and let your brother come over for dinner. I'll tell him seriously once I'm free."

Yong Jue stuck out his tongue: "I'll go right away."

The imperial concubine came for Yongzhang's marriage.

Yongzhang's heir to Fujin had already been decided last year. According to the old rules, the big wedding should be held by the end of this year at the latest, and he should marry Fujin. However, there are many important events in the harem. Arguing for the establishment of a queen—everything is more important than Yongzhang, the successor prince. Concubine Su is not a person without eyesight, and dare not speak rashly. Now that the concubine is pregnant, the emperor should be in a good mood After much deliberation, he decided to ask for an order. To be on the safe side, he naturally wanted to come over and ask the queen-to-be.

Han Ling got up solemnly: "If you don't tell me, I will also discuss with you. According to the Emperor, October is not free, and November is the birthday of the Holy Mother and Empress Dowager. Why don't you teach Qin Tianjian to choose a good day in the twelfth lunar month?" , we must not miss the important event of his reproduction."

Concubine Su said happily: "It couldn't be better."

Han Ling instructed the imperial concubine: "It's not easy for Yongzhang to live alone, you are a born mother, you have to spend more energy and pay attention to his situation."

Su Guifei took advantage of the situation and begged: "There is no one in Yongzhang's mansion who can be the master, so I have to ask you for favors. Enzhun and my concubine will send two proper people to help him take care of it."

"What's so difficult about this?" Han Ling readily agreed, "It's still not enough to teach the servants the past. I asked Prince Fu Jin to help him manage the wedding. I think it will be safe and thoughtful in everything."

"The master and the empress are thoughtful!" Yongzhang was the heir when he succeeded Hongshi. Hongshi's first wife Dong E and his birth mother Qi Taifei have all passed away, and the elders who are most qualified to take care of him are his mother, the empress dowager. Compared with the empress dowager mother, the empress dowager's status as the first grandmother is discounted), and the imperial concubine who became a queen is only his legal aunt, which is generally the same as Prince Fujin, so there is no conflict of interest Concubine Su Gui naturally felt relieved, "When the master and empress entrust Prince Fujin, the concubine will come over to thank her in person."

"You don't have to think too much. After all, they are your own father and son. How can the emperor just abandon Yongzhang? When he goes to the palace to kowtow when he gets married, and the father and son meet, no matter how big the rift is, he can laugh it off. " Han Ling took the initiative to propose, "Next month, Qiu Mi, let Yongzhang go with you, one is to prepare the leather for the big wedding, and the other is to have more opportunities to get along, so that the emperor can see the benefits of Yongzhang."

Su Guifei saluted and thanked: "Master and empress's painstaking efforts, the ministers and concubines are really ashamed!"

The author has something to say: House, house—the heroine is finally going to be a regular.