don't take me for fun

Concubine Zhao's dowry maid died.

Just as the monk was saving Concubine Zhao's body, he hit a pillar and died in front of everyone.

The next day, rumors spread in the palace, and various news about the death of Concubine Zhao Gui came out.Some say that Zhao Guifei offended the emperor verbally, and was beaten to death by the emperor; some said that the concubines in the palace were fighting for favor, and the emperor killed Zhao Guifei to please Ling Mei. Some people said that Zhao Guifei was pregnant. The emperor didn't want it, and Concubine Zhao didn't want to kill the child, so the emperor executed Concubine Zhao to death.The summary of several versions is that the emperor killed Concubine Zhao.

In fact, according to the rules of the palace, when such a concubine commits suicide, it will be announced to the public that she is seriously ill and dies.But because Concubine Zhao's personal servant girl committed suicide, and in front of everyone, her death was tragic, so it will inevitably arouse people's suspicion.The rumors spread slowly as the court ladies and eunuchs who didn't know the inside story spread it casually.

Li San has been exhausted recently.

The cause of death of Concubine Zhao Gui and the servant girl, as well as the man who could not be found, made him quite at a loss.Although the rumors in the palace cannot be heard by the emperor, it does not mean that other people cannot hear them, and every time he hears these remarks, he will feel very uncomfortable.It felt like I had been wronged.

When Concubine Chen Guifei came to pay her respects, when the two talked about it, they also sighed endlessly.

"I really didn't expect that Sister Zhao's illness would be buried in the earth. She is also a poor person." Concubine Chen didn't have any hatred for Concubine Zhao, so it was inevitable that she felt a little bit sad.

"Do you believe Concubine Zhao died of illness? There are so many rumors in the palace." Li San felt that even a normal person could see something tricky in it.

Chen Guifei said: "Why don't you believe it? The emperor is not a cruel person, and he would not execute Zhao Guifei because of anger. Although I don't know what happened, since the emperor said so, it must be the reason why no one should know. In the palace, no matter what happens, it's better not to understand too much."

No wonder Concubine Chen Guifei has been by Li Lingjiu's side for so many years and has never made any mistakes. She is indeed a master, and Li San has learned a lot.

There were different rumors in the harem, and the court hall became lively.

If it is said that a concubine died, the court should not have been involved, but this Concubine Zhao is no ordinary concubine.His father, General Zhao, has been stationed on the Northeast border all year round, and he holds a heavy army. His uncles, whether they are on the border or in the capital, all hold important positions in the army. If this family shakes their hands, half a golden feather will tremble. .

The Zhao family is a family of generals, both men and women know some martial arts and are in good health. Now they have only been in the palace for less than two years, how could they suddenly die of a serious illness?Moreover, rumors in the palace have also spread to the ears of the Zhao family, so naturally they will not let it go.Forcing the emperor would definitely not work, but since her daughter died in the palace, she more or less wanted to ask for an explanation.

Therefore, General Zhao put aside the affairs of the border, and took his brothers, wife and children to the imperial capital to ask for the body of Concubine Zhao.

All the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty felt that the whole country might be in turmoil this time, after all, the Zhao family's military power could not be ignored.Some people have even started secretly discussing which side is easier to win.

But all the ministers were panicked, but the emperor didn't panic at all, and waited leisurely for General Zhao to come to the palace to lead the people.

When General Zhao entered the palace, his expression was sad and resentful, and he said bluntly that he must have an explanation, but when he left the palace, his expression was sad, and he only said that he had killed his daughter.

What exactly happened in the palace is unknown to others.

I only heard that the emperor and the empress summoned General Zhao, and the three chatted in the room for a long time. When the general came out, his face was haggard, as if he had aged more than ten years.

On the second day of the interview, General Zhao took his wife and children into the palace to see the body of Concubine Zhao.After the worship, he went back to the border directly and did not mention this matter again.

Now, the Zhao family doesn't pursue it anymore, what else are other people discussing?The rumors in the court and in the palace also gradually disappeared.

The man was never found, but Zhao Guifei's matter had been dealt with, and Li San felt relieved.

Sure enough, she is still the empress who has nothing to do and is idle first. Someone is raising her, and it is better to eat and sleep when she is full.

Li Lingjiu has been very attentive these days. He would go to Xianyun Palace for breakfast as soon as the morning was over, and even after finishing his work in the afternoon, he would also come to Xianyun Palace for dinner.

If Li San told him that he was busy, he would eat at Yulin Palace by himself, but every time Li Lingjiu said it was by the way.

Both the Imperial Study Room and Yulin Palace are not close to Li San's Xianyun Palace, and they are not on the same road. Li San doesn't know where they came from.

Li Lingjiu came here for a few days, and Xiaoxi prepared two pairs of bowls and chopsticks for breakfast and dinner.

"I have an idea." Li Lingjiu asked Li San's opinion while holding the bowl.

"what idea."

"I want to give the concubines in the harem a chance to leave the palace." In fact, Li Lingjiu has been thinking about this issue since Concubine Zhao's death.

"How to say?" Li San became interested.There are too many concubines in the harem who may be doomed to be lonely for a lifetime. If they live in the deep palace and complain, it is better to let them out of the palace.What happened to Concubine Zhao is a warning, and it may happen again in the future.

"Actually, you were right before. They are indeed quite pitiful. Some concubines may not be recognized when I see them. So, I will give them a chance to leave if they want to. If they don't leave, then follow them." , but things like Concubine Zhao are absolutely not allowed to happen again."

When Li Lingjiu said this, Li San also felt very good.

It's best if you want to leave, if you don't, you can't blame the emperor for anything that happens in the future.

Now that you've said it, do it now.

After all, the empress also belongs to the ranks of concubines. It is obviously inappropriate for him to announce such a thing.

So, Li Lingjiu took a day and called the concubines together.

All the concubines met the emperor together. This is a rare occurrence, and no one understands what is going on.

When the emperor came and sat down, the crowd quieted down.

"A while ago Concubine Zhao Guifei passed away due to illness. I was very sad and couldn't sleep for a few days. After thinking about it, I found that it was all because I didn't take good care of Concubine Zhao Guifei, which caused her illness to be delayed and she passed away." Li Lingjiu's face was deep, With sorrow.

Seeing this, Concubine Chen quickly comforted her, "Your Majesty, it's not your fault, so don't hurt your body because of it. Buddhism talks about the cycle of life and death. Sister Zhao has a kind heart, and she has reached the Western Paradise as soon as possible. She has a spirit in the sky, I can't bear to see you so sad."

All the concubines followed suit.

Li Lingjiu only nodded slightly at Concubine Chen, and turned to the crowd, saying: "Although life and death are fateful, it is ultimately because of my neglect. Therefore, I made a decision to give all the concubines a chance to leave the palace. "

Everyone was stunned.

Even Concubine Chen Gui, who was calm in everything, was extremely shocked when she heard this, and she asked with an expression of disbelief, "I don't understand."

"What I mean is that if any of you want to leave the palace and find another place, then you can leave. I know that the harem is difficult, and I don't want you to spend the rest of your life in the palace like this, so I give you One chance. If anyone intends to leave, I will not blame you, and will give enough money to ensure that there is no need to worry about food and clothing after leaving the palace, but..." Li Lingjiu said, turning his eyes around the crowd, "If you stay, You can only follow my arrangement, otherwise, I will never be merciful. You choose your own, only this chance."

After Li Lingjiu finished speaking, the room fell into silence.

All the concubines look at me and I look at you, they seem to have something to say, but they dare not speak because of the majesty of the emperor.

Li Lingjiu felt that it was inconvenient for him to stay any longer, so he got up and said, "If you leave, report to the Empress, and he will arrange your departure from the palace."

After finishing speaking, he blinked at Li San who was stupefied after hearing this sentence, got up and left the room.