biography

The family banquet in Qianqing Palace has been the same for several years.Yinzhen, who had been emperor for many years, naturally didn't feel the rarity, and not long after the funeral of the holy ancestor, he ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to keep everything simple to show filial piety.But after all, it was a night banquet of the Tianjia, and hot dishes were introduced at the last moment. Although the dishes on the imperial golden dragon banquet table had been halved, they were filled with eight-way meals in total, a total of 36 dishes, and there were still dishes on both sides. , snacks, stove food, oil cakes and other various snacks.

At exactly the right time, the emperor ascended to the throne in the Qianqing Palace, followed by the empress dowager and empress, sitting on both sides of the throne, one east and one west.

The concubines and concubines above the rank of nobleman had already stood at the accompanying banquet table on the east side, bowed and saluted, and waited for the main seat to be seated, and they sat down one by one after receiving the emperor's order to take the seat.Concubine Hua and Concubine Qi in the front row had a table for one person, and Concubine Li and Concubine Jing had a table for two.In the back row, Mrs. Cao and Mrs. Fucha are at the same table, Mrs. Wan and Mrs. Shen are at the same table.And Xin Changzai, who was given a banquet by the emperor, agreed to sit at the last table with An, who was begged for a banquet by the nobleman.The concubine's table is also covered with high-end snacks, dry and wet noodles, silver dishes, and colorful bowls of silk flowers, which means that spring is coming at the end of winter.

On the west side are the princes of the clan who were appointed by the emperor to have a banquet. Today, there are Prince Cheng Yunzhi, Prince Yi Yunxiang, Dunjun Wang Yunji and Fujin, and finally Guojun Wang Yunli, who has been loved by the emperor this year.Yinzhen raised his eyes and looked over, only to feel that the third brother who was sitting at the top was really old. Compared to me who is now in good health, this elder brother who is one year older is gradually showing signs of decline, and it is hard to catch up with his old demeanor.Yinzhen couldn't help being gratified: Sure enough, this day is a gift from heaven, sympathizing with my day and night worries and exhaustion, let me do it again, it is all in the prime of life.It can be seen that the destiny is what the destiny is, and it is the will of the heavens. I will live up to the grace and virtue of the heavens, work hard to rule, and create peace for the rest of my life.

Thinking so complacently, the emperor looked back, and it was the thirteenth brother he hadn't seen for a long time.Prince Yi's leg disease has not yet healed, he dragged his slightly limping legs to salute and sat down, his face was always respectful.After all, it was the first time seeing the old thirteen in this dynasty, and the emperor showed a kindness on his face.Thinking to himself, as for whether this dynasty and this younger brother are close or distant, the emperor has absolute confidence, whether it is true or false, Yinzhen feels that he can still accept this younger brother.

Looking back, isn't it the old ten.With a half-respectful look, his words were still so rough, although he was a little more honest than before, but the emperor felt bored no matter how he looked at him, so he didn't bother to look at him again.

Seeing Emperor Yunyu's mind naturally called out Yinhu again, the wine glass that had just been filled in his hand was drained before he knew it, and the heat flowed in his chest, but in the end he only let out a sigh.On the one hand, I lamented that the Baye Party, which had lost its leader, finally came to a conclusion, and on the other hand, I felt a little regretful about this lonely court.If the old eight is still there, maybe I can try again, give both kindness and strength, and retrain, maybe there will be different results.But all these thoughts in the emperor's mind are like fireworks in this New Year's festival, and they disappear with a bang, leaving only memories and no traces.

After drinking for two rounds, the palace music is in my ears, and the carefully arranged dance music is in front of my eyes.Yinzhen looked left and right, a loving mother and a virtuous queen, one side of which is beautiful like a flower, and the other side is respectful to his brother, this life can be called perfect.Then he casually pointed to the dishes on the banquet table, and his servants presented them respectfully, after tasting a few mouthfuls, he felt that the mouth of this fine nectar and delicacy was like noble wax, and there was no way to express the low feelings in his chest.The emperor's eyes swept across the hall, and finally stopped on a red plum in the middle of the banquet table.

The queen felt that the emperor's mood was waning, and seeing the emperor's eyes fell on the red plum, she felt sad, and felt that the emperor must be missing Empress Chunyuan, who loved Hongmei the only one.So he asked with a smile, "This year's red plums are not so red."

Yinzhen nodded and thought so too, everyone said that red plum blossoms are the most eye-catching in this winter, but today this one is a little indifferent, presumably it is the same for plum blossoms this year.

Concubine Hua got up respectfully after hearing this, and apologized, "My concubine is negligent, please be punished by the emperor." This flower was looked at by Concubine Hua who was responsible for assisting the six palaces.

"The flowers are similar every year, but today this plant looks unique." The emperor waved his hand to let Concubine Hua sit down, but he got up, and only said to go out to sober up. Su Peisheng left the Qianqing Palace and asked his attendants to follow him ten paces away.

"Where is the emperor going?" Su Peisheng followed closely and supported him. The snow had already fallen at night, so he was afraid that the emperor's feet would slip.

"Zhen Hongmei is not bad, let's go to lean on the plum garden." Although the emperor said so, he stopped when passing Chuxiu Palace.Compared with other places, this place is very quiet and deserted.

Seeing the emperor standing still, Su Peisheng was in a dilemma, so he persuaded with a smile, "Your Majesty, young master Lian is born with a cold, so at night, I am most afraid of getting the wind and cold again."

Yinzhen squinted his eyes at Su Peisheng, of course he understood what this slave meant.If the emperor had a night banquet in this Hegong Palace, leaving the Queen Mother and all the concubines, and the royal family and princes in the next room, to meet Lian, who lives in seclusion in the Chuxiu Palace, the Guerjia family would die within ten days. up.And it's not just the harem concubines who want his life, I will get rid of him first.

Thinking of this, the emperor raised his legs and continued walking until he leaned on the plum garden.Standing by the side of the garden, Yinzhen only felt the fragrance of plum blossoms was strong, and the tranquility struck him, and suddenly he felt refreshed.

But at this very moment, in the depths of the plum garden, there is a master and a servant, moving Mei Rui, stepping on the snow.

"My lord, this year's red plums are not as red as in previous years." Fang Ruo moved the plum branches in front of him, wanting to pick the most beautiful one for the master, but he couldn't start.

Yinhu smiled lightly, and recited casually, "Peaches and plums are not jealous of each other, but their looks are different. They are still snowy and frosty, and they are not willing to be very red."

Fang Ruo didn't quite understand what he heard, and asked, "Why don't you want to be popular?"

Yinhu laughed unknowingly, picked and picked, and finally folded one, only to shake the snow off his sleeves, full of fragrance, and then asked, "Auntie thinks that the cold plum is proud of the frost and the snow, but you still need to fight for the spring with the red? "

"This..." Fang Ruo knows that the young master in front of him is different from other families, but the affairs of the harem are not unreasonable. Although being different from Tao Li can be coquettish for a while, how many emperors don't like the bright colors?In the end, is it necessary to succumb to the colorful flowers, or retreat bravely in the rapids, and the pearls are covered with dust, who can get the affection from life to life.

Yinhu naturally understood the burning meaning in Fang Ruo's eyes, but he was not the daughter of the harem, and this time he was bound to disappoint this sincere aunt.

While the master and servant were whispering, a melodious female voice came from afar, Yinhu followed the sound and listened attentively.

"...Long and clear, short and clear, that cares about separation and hatred. The heart of clouds and the heart of water, why are you free and depressed? Once spring came, and the flowers faded, how could I have a brow mark. Clouds cover the firewood gate, Zhonger Qinger listens on the pillow The cypress seat was burned, and the plum blossom tent was absolutely dusty..."

After Yinhu closed his eyes and listened, he couldn't help answering softly, "You're so pure and smooth!" Before he could finish his sigh, a thick male voice over there also answered, "You're so pure and smooth!"

Yinhu shuddered, the voice was very familiar, wasn't it his fourth brother, the emperor, so he quickly grabbed Fang Ruo's hand, lowered his head, covered his figure with the crisscross of plum branches, and escaped quietly from the side of the plum garden .

Yinzhen was walking and savoring in the shallows of the plum garden, but he heard a woman's voice. After walking a few steps, he heard the sentence, "It's still snowy and frosty, but I'm not willing to be very red." My heart was moved.

Later, I wanted to go forward to find out, but I suddenly heard a melody sung softly, and I stopped to listen to it. It was "Qin Tiao" in the strings of the Kunqu opera "Jade Hairpin".

This female voice is lingering and melodious, soft and melodious, with a hint of greenness and immaturity, which adds a bit of charm.And this song is the one that the emperor knows very well. When they were young, the brothers who were close to each other knew that the eighth younger brother was not going well in the inner court. Then Yinzhen would love to set up a troupe in the mansion and invite some elder brothers. After going to the government, I thought Yinhu was relieved.Although Yinzhen has never liked these things, but as time goes by, he also knows that the eighth younger brother loves Kunqu opera very much.In private, he is also happy to go to the market to drink tea and listen to operas with Yinhu in casual clothes.So as soon as Chen Miaochang finished his libretto, he blurted out and continued.

The emperor coughed lightly, feeling that he had lost his status, but he just recalled the past for a moment, and relaxed for a while, as if he had returned to the days in the palace.So he changed into a solemn tone and asked, "Who is singing?"

As soon as the emperor's calm and prestige sounded, he saw plum branches trembling in the distance. After a while, a girl dressed as a court lady lowered her head and ran out, knelt down in front of the emperor with a plop, and said tremblingly, "Slave Yu Yinger , Kowtow to the emperor, the emperor is auspicious, long live the emperor."

Yinzhen asked her to look up, she was considered a pretty girl, so she asked about her family background, and learned that she came from an opera troupe and entered the palace as a rough envoy since she was a child, and now she is planting flowers in this plum garden.A girl in a thin shirt in a world of ice and snow is pitiful to see at first, and the soft memory of the emperor was evoked by the euphemistic aria just now, so Yinzhen ordered her to stop tending flowers and plants in the plum garden. Su Peisheng took him back and was taught by others, and he was put in the Hall of Mental Cultivation as an errand.

During the New Year's Eve banquet, everyone knew how long the emperor had been away. It was not until two quarters later that the emperor returned to his throne happily, with no expression on his face.

Until midnight, when the music was played, the emperor distributed the rest of the banquet to various palaces and several princes and ministers, including those from Chuxiu Palace.After the emperor left the banquet, the night banquet in the palace was officially over, and the concubines and young masters of the palaces also went to watch the year.

And Yinzhen naturally went back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, opened his pen and moistened the ink, and wrote auspicious congratulatory messages, hoping that the one-year-old Tongzheng would be harmonious and the weather would be smooth.Until the first day of the first lunar month, the emperor issued eleven decrees in succession, admonishing civil and military officials in all provinces to fulfill their responsibilities.On the second day of the first lunar month, an order was issued to urge the governors to strictly check whether the money to support the orphans, widows and the poor was in place, and ordered the Governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi to Fuyuan General Nian Gengyao to return to Beijing to report on his duties.On the sixth day of the first lunar month, the Mongolian prince was summoned in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.After several days of New Year's Eve, the emperor was as diligent in government affairs as usual, without a trace of burnout.

After the Shangyuan festival, the emperor's life finally eased up. Su Peisheng brought the woman from Yuguan, who had been teaching for many days, into the house for dinner, and let her serve the emperor's food. Wouldn't it be a matter of course for the emperor to keep her overnight? .

The back bedroom hall was still brightly lit with tents and flickering candles. Shi Yu waited on the emperor to lie down, but the emperor said he wanted to hear her sing, so she knelt in front of the dragon couch and sang for most of the night until the emperor woke up at dawn.

Early the next morning, Su Peisheng came in and saw Mrs. Yu still kneeling on the edge of the house in a dazed state, her voice was already hoarse, she was swaying and then quickly stopped, fearing that she would fall asleep.

When Su Peisheng took a look, he naturally understood that the emperor just wanted to listen to the music, and he had no interest in anyone at all.But no matter what, at this moment the woman still got the emperor's blue eyes, so she hurried forward and let the little maid help Yu Shi down.Only then did the emperor wake up and serve to dress him.

"Your Majesty, how will the rest of the officials' daughters be arranged?" Su Peisheng asked the emperor speculatively while tightening his belt.

Yin Zhen thought of this incident when he heard it. It's not like there are another whole body coming out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation. This is not so good for the emperor's reputation.Yinzhen thought for a moment, and ordered, "As a promise, Yu, the daughter of the promoted official, bestowed the title of Lady Miaoyin, and lived in Zhongcui Palace."

Su Peisheng felt that the emperor's mind was getting more and more weird, but he didn't dare to show it, so he had to bow his head and do his duty.

During the New Year's Eve, Concubine Hua heard about Yu Xuyi's deeds at Yimeiyuan's night party with the emperor and the Hall of Mental Cultivation singing in the middle of the night, and there were many more broken bottles and bowls in Yikun Palace.But the queen simply had a headache and recuperated behind closed doors in Jingren Palace.

When the maids and eunuchs in the outer courtyard of Chuxiu Palace got the news, they felt even shorter.Now their master has been ill for a long time and has no favor, and is almost at the bottom of the harem, and now this maid of honor has been promoted and promised to be given a title. If she sings with the king every night, she will be promoted again sooner or later.

Yinhu in the Xipei Hall was in a different situation, and after hearing Biyun's vivid words, he almost burst into laughter.Didn't he listen to it at the side that night? The song was sung backwards rather carelessly.I just thought that when my fourth brother became a prince, he would always be dragged to listen to operas with a sullen face, but now I didn't expect that the emperor was the most duplicity, and his soul was picked away by playing a piano.

But others didn't know what Yinhu was laughing at. Seeing the master laughing and coughing, Biyun thought he was depressed and dared not speak, so he quickly said distressedly, "My lord, don't be like this. The New Year's Eve banquet, the emperor But I didn’t forget to reward the young master with a banquet.”

After hearing this, Yinhu stopped laughing and spat directly, "Bah, what kind of feast is it, it's just leftovers."

"Oh, my lord, you can't say that." Fang Ruo hurriedly looked out of the window after hearing this, but fortunately, there are few people in the Xibei Hall now, and there are no outsiders.

"Auntie, can you see that Miaoyin lady?" The more Yinhu thought about it, the more strange it became. Could it be that the fourth brother's temperament and behavior have changed a little because of the absence of the Eight Lord Party, so he couldn't help asking curiously, "But you Beauty?" After Yinhu asked, he couldn't help laughing again.

"I can't see it," Fang Ruo shook his head annoyed, thinking that if the little master hadn't turned around and ran away that day, and had the chance to meet you again, maybe he could get some favors.

"Auntie, don't do this, let those blooming flowers go, I'm fine." Yinhu stood up and patted Fang Ruo's hand, thinking that since the emperor's eyes are no longer on her, he would rather Start planning big things.

The author has something to say: Fourth brother, are you wronged?

In the Palace of Mental Cultivation, I was listening to the little song and thinking about mynah, but mynah is making fun of you!

Having said that, starling is careless, how could the emperor forget you.

Thanks to Won who threw the landmines, Hu Shi Erfei, Zuo Sie and Lord Krishna Mengmeng.

Thanks to all the friends who commented, collected and loved this article!ok~~~

————— I forgot the stalk of the funny theater—————

Fourth Brother: Eighth, come and sing one too.

Starling: Get out!

Fourth Brother: Old Ba, do you know that Chen Miaochang in Jade Hairpin can't do it once and do it twice, and always wants to think about everything...

Mynah: Why are you talking about this?

Fourth Brother: The script says that you love to read it, so I will take care of you and come to see you a few more times. If you don’t believe me, you will sooner or later lie down.

Starling: Take out the one who wrote the text and beat him to death!