[Ming] Wuzong's Chronicle of Rebirth

"Your Majesty, it's already three o'clock, let's rest." Bi Yue persuaded Zhang Shi.

"Has the lowly servant recruited?" Zhu Youtang usually returns after having lunch in front of the morning court. When there is no morning court, all three meals will be in Kunning Palace. Zhang never brings him soup.At noon today, the maid Hongying suddenly mentioned that His Highness the Crown Prince likes to drink the tremella fruit soup from the day before yesterday, and that there are excellent tribute pears, so she asked Mrs. Zhang to boil it iced for Zhu Houzhao to drink.When it was finished, she talked about Zhu Youtang's handling of the Yao people's rebellion in Guangxi in front of Mrs. Zhang, and asked Mrs. Zhang to give Zhu Youtang a copy of the sweet soup, so that Mrs. Zhang would go to the Qianqing Palace. I saw Zhou Hui seduce Zhu Youtang on the spot.

"Young lady, have you ever thought about..."

Seeing that Bi Yue hesitated to speak, Mrs. Zhang asked, "What have you thought about?"

"Maybe Hongying was really wronged." Biyue and Hongying had always been on good terms, so she couldn't help pleading for her. "Your Majesty, Hongying has always been honest, so it's impossible for her to eat inside and out. Maybe it was really an accident, Your Majesty."

"I just punished Haoyue, and you come to intercede again, are you afraid that I will punish you?"

Seeing Mrs. Zhang getting angry, Jiyue, Biyue, Suyue and others knelt down and pleaded guilty: "Your Majesty, calm down, Your Majesty, calm down."

Mrs. Zhang knew that their sisters were deeply in love, so it was inconvenient to blame them, so she waved them to get up, "Get up." Several people retreated, and heard the muffled groan from the next door, feeling anxious but helpless.

Time passed slowly, and the muffled humming next door became lighter and lighter.Relying on being favored by the Zhang family on weekdays, Bi Yue rushed to plead for mercy regardless of her sister's winks.At this moment, Li Qi, the eunuch who was in charge of the interrogation, came in to report, "Report to Madam, then Hongying will not be recruited. If the interrogation continues, I'm afraid..."

Hongying has always been docile and honest, Zhang sees that she can't get out of the trial even after being tortured like this, and thinks of Hongying's daily diligence and care, she feels a little softer, "Since she can't get out of the trial, let her go. The case hasn't been closed yet, you guys are so sorry Take care of her and don't let her leave her residence. Let's go here tonight."

Li Qi received the order and went.Seeing that Hongying had finally escaped, Biyue and the others were overjoyed, and went to serve Mrs. Zhang to rest.

The Qingyou Palace is located in a remote location, and it is still in the middle of August, but the Qingyou Palace has already cooled down.The fine sweet-scented osmanthus blooms secretly under the moonlight, and the dense fragrance floats in the air, making it more elegant.

"Twife, it's getting cold, let's cover the bed with a thin quilt." The night was getting colder. Seeing that Shao Shi was still half-lying on the couch watching the stars, Aunt Shao hurriedly took out the thin quilt and covered her.

"Old sister, it's useless, my eyes are about to lose their sight." Aunt Shao and Shao Shi were adopted by eunuch Shao together, and later entered the palace together, the love is beyond ordinary sisters.

"The concubine hasn't seen her grandson yet, everything will be fine. Doctor Xia, I will come to give the concubine a follow-up visit tomorrow."

"Don't call me a concubine, now you and I are the only ones who depend on each other, why do you pay attention to these things?" Once Jun was very kind, she was the only noble concubine besides the Wan family. It's just a lonely old man, "Don't lie to me, I know my own body. No matter how much medicine I take, it will only save my old life."

"Toffee..." Shao Momo also felt desolate, the noble imperial concubine is now living in such a remote palace. "It's useless to be a slave."

"It's none of your business, it's my fate." Shaw's son, King Xing, almost took advantage of Zhu Youtang's dismissal to become the crown prince, but he failed.Mother Shao always felt that her fate was hard to beat. "I don't know when my daughter-in-law will give me a grandson."

"My lord, the concubine has been married for a year, and the concubine will soon have a grandson in her arms."

"I hope so. I'm sleepy too, please help me in." Shao stood up slowly, the moonlight was like water, but his eyes were blurred.I thought in my heart that I am really old.I don't know if I can survive until the day I see my two sons again.Yesterday, I secretly received a letter from my eldest son, saying that life is not bad and the domain is peaceful.Shaw heard that the printing press was good, so he thought about buying a few for his eldest son, to please those literati.Reputation is the most important thing for a feudal lord, and he must manage it well.

After serving Shao Shi to wash and change clothes, she went to bed before she lay down on the couch beside the bed.

"Is that Hongying reliable?" Shao asked, although she lives in a secluded palace now, her sons are filial and filial, and they have a lot of money.Money can turn ghosts around, even if the power has become a cloud, she can naturally do a lot of things.

"We just wrote a note. Even if she recruits, she won't be able to find out about us." As soon as Shao's insider in the Qingning Palace knew about the scheme of the Empress Dowager Zhou and Zhou Hui, she beat her up. the idea.It happened that there was evidence of Hongying's adultery with the guards in his hand, which led to the scene at noon today.

"Then Hongying is also an infatuated person. It's not easy to do this for love. There are rare lovers in the world." Hongying helped her with a good deed, so she was naturally happy to speak for her.Now that my mother and child can't see each other, how can I see Zhu Youtang flourishing.According to her opinion, it is better for Zhu Youtang to end his descendants.

"The concubine is too soft-hearted. This kind of slave who betrays her master should be beaten to death with a stick. If she can do this today, she can do that tomorrow. One day she can murder the master." She stood up and covered the quilt carefully for Shao Alright, Madam Shao blew out the dim candlelight, "Mrs. Zhang won't let it go, let's see the concubine, tomorrow will be another good show."

"Of course I know, go to sleep, you are also tired today." After listening to Shao's words, Shao Momo slowly fell asleep without saying a word.

Shao Shi was lying on the bed alone, the August silk quilt was cool, but Shao Shi's heart was burning hot.

The Empress Dowager Zhou is an old man of the three dynasties. The prestige of the former dynasties is deep and the harem is not good.As a fisherman, she doesn't know how much she can gain.

After some planning in my mind, I remembered that the set of colored glaze horse puppet mixed with lead was made outside the day before yesterday, and I had to send someone to send it to Zhu Houzhao.I heard that Zhu Houzhao likes all kinds of gadgets very much, and these glazed horse puppets should please him.

Also, the Hongying in Zhang's palace is of great use, and it is time for people to have a good relationship with her lover.

The three people in the Forbidden City slowly fell asleep under the starlight, but Gong Zhengsi was brightly lit all night, and some people in Qingning Palace also stayed up all night.

Mrs. Zhang didn't get up until the first moment of Chen Shi the next day. While she was washing the room, someone from Gong Zhengsi came back to report Zhou Hui's violation of the palace rules.Mrs. Zhang was anxious and didn't care to put on the fake bun, so she hurriedly asked Su Yue to put on a peach heart bun before going to see the visitor.

When I got to the study, I saw that it was Gong Zhengsi's deputy director, Chang Fangfang.Chang Fang was single-handedly promoted by the Empress Dowager Zhou, and now that Gong Zhengsi asked her to take charge of this matter, it is natural to know exactly what attitude she is in, and Zhang's heart suddenly became angry.

After all, Mrs. Zhang is the queen, she doesn't show any discomfort in her heart, she still looks calm and composed.Seeing Chang Fang salute to herself, she smiled and asked her to get up.

"I haven't seen Chang Shizhong for a few days. How is your health?" Chang Fang is a fourth-rank maidservant, so Zhang called her Chang Shizhong.

"Thank you for your concern. Weichen is in good health. Unlike Liu Shangshu, who accidentally caught a cold last night. The sage is benevolent, and he specially gave medicine this morning." Chang Fang is the confidant of the Empress Dowager Zhou, and four A high-quality female official naturally has the capital of arrogance.Liu Qiongju is the official secretary of the palace after the departure of Concubine Wan Gui, and the female minister of the third rank.

"That's it, Jiyue." Mrs. Zhang just pretended that she didn't hear her arrogance, "Send Liu Sizheng the plaster that was put on her head two days ago, and hope she recovers soon." Suyue said she was going up.

"I don't know what happened to Zhou Huijue last night. Can Gong Zhengsi give you an explanation?" Mrs. Zhang picked up the tea and tasted it carefully. Shi smiled bitterly.

"Then Zhou Hui was recruited, of course, because she had something wrong with her heart, and she took advantage of the holy morning to stop doing something wrong." Chang Fang smiled brightly, "She has already signed and pledged in Gong Zhengsi. There are all witnesses and physical evidence. According to the old rules, there will be chaos." Beat to death with a stick and throw it out. Now it is waiting for the empress to watch."

"This matter is not urgent." Zhang's slender hands clenched the tea bowl tightly, her veins must be showing, she took a breath, put the tea bowl down gently, and smiled at Chang Fang. "I don't know if today's tea suits Chang Shizhong's appetite?"

"Old Pu'er (Pu'er) is worth a fortune, of course it is good tea."

"I think it's so-so, but it's just because of my age." Mrs. Zhang slowly picked up the teacup, "Whether West Lake Longjing, Lu'an Guapian, or Junshan Yinzhen are all good. This step was born in a barbarian, but It's because some people don't know how to appreciate it, and treat old age as a treasure. I just don't know what will happen if this day's tea is not favored." After speaking, the whole cup of tea fell down, and the teacup rolled straight in front of Chang Fang .

"Hey, I've been out of energy recently, and I didn't have the strength in my hands, so I accidentally dropped the teacup. You don't mind, Chang Shizhong." Mrs. Zhang finally pulled back a little, and she felt better.

After hearing what she said, Chang Fang couldn't hold on to the smile anymore, and forced a smile: "Of course not."

Mrs. Zhang touched her head and pretended to say: "This group of slaves are clumsy, they made me unable to sleep last night because of the noise, and I am not feeling well, so I won't keep you." He called out, "Su Yue, see you off."

Seeing what Zhang said, Chang Fang got up and said goodbye: "The humble minister is leaving. I just want to ask my mother to issue a decree as soon as possible, so that Zhou Hui's affairs can be handled by Gong Zhengsi." After speaking, she remembered something and asked: "I don't know Hongying Where did she go? I heard that she offended the empress yesterday, so I asked the empress to hand her over to Gong Zhengsi to deal with it. In case some people in Kunning Palace don't know the rules and start a lynching."

Mrs. Zhang listened and explained: "That Hongying just fell down carelessly and couldn't get up for the time being. It didn't offend the Palace. Presumably some court lady chewed her tongue again in front of the servant."

Chang Fang knew that she was lying, "That's good. It's just that Hong Ying was injured, and I met her once, and I was supposed to visit her. It's just that Gong Zhengsi is busy, so please ask Su Yue to say hello to me." .”

Su Yue promised her and sent her there.