[Ming] Wuzong's Chronicle of Rebirth

It wasn't because things were too vague to explain clearly, but because they made things too clear, Mrs. Zhang felt that there was something wrong inside.The words of the three people were too consistent, and there was no flaw at all.When a person remembers a certain thing very clearly, it is often tricky.This point is widely used in checking accounts. If there are no problem accounts, but you make it clear, these accounts will often be the focus of the investigation.

These three people actually remembered Zhou's every word and deed of drinking a bowl of porridge so clearly, Zhang only felt that there was a problem.But these people were people close to Mrs. Zhou, Mrs. Zhou was still lying on the bed unable to speak, and Mrs. Zhang couldn't torture him, so she had to give up.Seeing that this matter was unclear, Mrs. Zhang felt bad, so she hurriedly told Zhu Youtang about the deal she had made with Zhou Huilian.

Being pulled aside by Mrs. Zhang and biting her ear, Zhu Youtang did not expect to hear such a thing.Zhu Youtang is not disgusted with this matter.From Zhu Youtang's point of view, in the past few years, the Zhang family has kept a low profile under the restraint of the Zhang family.Looking at the nobles and nobles in the city, which one can make Zhu Youtang more worry-free than the Zhang family in the past two years.Even what happened to Wei Yingge was only done by Wei Yingge himself. Although Zhang Yanling lacked in virtue, he didn't think about calculating himself.

Compared with the Zhang family's low profile, the Zhou family disliked Zhu Youtang even more.Because the Zhang family is low-key, the Zhou family is too aggressive.Zhu Youtang can also understand Zhang's use of an unimportant prince's marriage as an excuse for the Zhou family.It's just how this Zhou Huilian is so heartless. After all, the Zhou family has raised her so much, and she will help her when she gets married in the future. Why is she rushing to give others the handle of her family.

Zhu Youtang's doubts are suspicions, and he would not dare Zhou Huilian without definite evidence.Everyone knows that Zhou Huilian is the empress dowager's favorite junior, now that the empress dowager's illness is unknown, Zhu Youtang moved Zhou Huilian, which will inevitably cause a mess.

Since there is no doubt about everything, Mrs. Zhang had no choice but to put this matter aside and make arrangements for the royal family members and wives who came to visit because they heard that the Empress Dowager was ill.

Knowing that Zhou's stroke was in bed, the Zhou family felt more lost than relaxed.Although Zhou Huilian, the concubine to be married, is important, the benefits brought by Zhou, the empress dowager, are obviously far greater than Zhou Huilian.Now that Mrs. Zhou is sick in bed, the Zhou family will naturally lose the festive atmosphere that they had prepared for Zhou Huilian's wedding a few days ago. For a while, the clouds are gloomy, and the gentlemen are not even in the mood to go out.

Zhu Houzhao stayed in Qingning for several days, and there was nothing important.He didn't want to stay in the palace full of the old man's unique smell, so he took two children there to decoct medicine for Zhou Shi.A small stove, two small cattail fans, three people are doing it there.One wrote his own book, one recited the Book of Songs there, and the other learned embroidery there.

At noon on the fifth day, Mrs. Zhou finally woke up and could ask for water or call someone.Everyone felt safe, so Zhu Houzhao took Zhu Houwei and Ai Cao to pay her respects.Although Zhou's mouth and eyes are still crooked, his complexion has improved a lot, and he doesn't look as lifeless as he just got sick.

Zhou Huilian, who had been serving the decoction by herself, was also there, her small face was sallow and sallow, and she was obviously thinner and haggard.As soon as Zhou woke up, he was very happy to see Zhang's big family, which showed that someone cared about her old lady.It's just that Zhou turned her head and saw Zhou Huilian who was pleasing to the eye with her lowered eyebrows, and she felt a strong disgust in her heart.Now is not the time, when she is better, I will clean up this little hoof that eats inside and out.And does this Mrs. Zhang really think that she is going to die?

Hearing that Mrs. Zhou is well, on the third day, the old Madam and Mrs. Zhou came to the palace to visit, and Zhou's relatives also came to the palace on this day.In order to show their filial piety, Zhu Youtang and Zhang Shi personally received these people.Mrs. Zhou wanted to change into the clothes for meeting guests, and Zhou Huilian and several nuns waited inside.

Mrs. Zhang was chatting happily with some wives there, when suddenly Zhou Huilian rushed out, wearing only two thin inner garments, and a few court ladies caught up behind her.Seeing that she was about to be caught, Zhou Huilian tore off her clothes, revealing her skin covered with bruises and various scars, especially the girl's supposedly white and smooth arms, which were smudged and unsightly.

The wives were all stunned, they didn't expect this to happen to a daughter who was so healthy.It was Mrs. Zhang who came to her senses and scolded the maid beside her to grab her and gag her.

Zhou Huilian gritted her teeth, and kowtowed naked like this: "Mother, the people's daughter is really unbearable to be abused. Today, even if I die, I want to expose the ugly face of my ancestors to the empress. She has no moral character, and she is jealous of the virtuous and capable. It's unbearable to grow up and respect..." At this time, the maids and nuns were already about to tie her up, but without knowing where she got so much strength, they broke free again and shouted: "God, don't you open your eyes!" .” With tears streaming down his face, he bumped his head against the pillar.

Blood flowed all over the ground, and the once beautiful and bright flowers were about to wither, and Zhou Huilian had a relieved smile on her face.This magnificent palace was her humiliation but also brought her supreme glory. It was a place she had been struggling to leave but could not and was unwilling to leave. Now she finally escaped from this golden cage.

The crowd scattered in fright, and suddenly heard the nanny inside yelling, "The empress dowager is dead, the empress dowager is dead." Mrs. Zhang immediately realized that this matter was probably unusual, and ordered loudly: "Block the Qing Dynasty!" Ninggong, don’t let a single fly out.” Seeing the frightened faces of the old ladies, he ordered: “The old ladies are frightened today, please rest in Qingning Palace for a while.”

Mrs. Zhang asked Jiyue to invite Zhu Youtang over immediately, and brought her maid to see the Empress Dowager Zhou.The interior is still the same as what Zhang saw not long ago, and there is no change.Zhou's clothes were still placed beside the bed, but her body was already cooling down without breathing.

The nuns and maids serving her all knelt there, and everyone turned pale with fright.No one thought that Mrs. Zhou would go today, and Zhou Huilian was the only one in the room at that time.When Zhou Huilian rushed out, everyone realized that Mrs. Zhou had already gone.

Mrs. Zhang was looking at Zhou's body and worried, when the nurse who was treating Zhou Huilian outside came in and said that Zhou Huilian had gone.Mrs. Zhang frowned tightly and couldn't say anything.This incident happened at an inappropriate time. Many old ladies and gentlemen were watching. One of them hit the pillar with his front foot in such a posture and died, while the other died with his back foot. No one could see the problem.

Zhu Youtang, who summoned Zhou's boy next door, came over immediately when he heard the news, and at the same time, he didn't forget to ask the waiters to control several members of the Zhou family.

When Zhu Houzhao heard the news and rushed over, the imperial doctor of the imperial hospital had already done an examination.Zhu Youtang beckoned him over: "Go and put the Zhou family back, and send Jin Yiwei to watch over them. Let them forget what happened today, otherwise..."

Knowing that the matter was serious, Zhu Houzhao had someone call over the person in charge today, and explained it himself before going in to see the Zhou family.The three generations of the Zhou family, Zhou Yu, Zhou Tang, and Zhou Yao are all here.They only saw Zhu Youtang left in a hurry after hearing what an eunuch said. They wanted to go out to have a look but were blocked by the inner eunuchs.

Zhu Houzhao didn't tell them that Zhou Huilian was also dead, but just told them that the Zhou family had passed away, and now please go home quickly and get everything in order.Zhou Yu couldn't bear it on the spot and took a big step back, Zhou Tang and Zhou Yao also showed expressions of disbelief.They knew that Mr. Zhou had been here for a few years, but they didn't expect Mrs. Zhou to go now.

Zhu Houzhao didn't have the mood to worry about them now, and he sent them away regardless of how shocked they were now.After returning, Zhu Houzhao had time to understand the whole thing.

Now that Zhou Huilian and Zhou can no longer speak, everyone can only deduce the truth from the confession and the doctor's diagnosis.Mrs. Zhou wanted to change her clothes in order to meet the old ladies of the Taijun, so she only asked Zhou Huilian to change her clothes. During this time, Mrs. Zhou must have said something, because Zhou Huilian cried out in surprise at the time, and the outside asked if she wanted to go in. Zhou Huilian said that the old ancestor I don't want you to come in.

Although Zhou likes Zhou Huilian and regards Zhou Huilian as another self, but in his heart he clearly knows that Zhou Huilian is not himself.One is a poor peasant daughter who was bullied after entering the palace, and the other is a noble daughter from birth. The comparison between the two is not insignificant.In normal times, Zhou Huilian is the only princess in Qingning Palace and Zhou's favorite junior. When Zhou is confused or in a bad mood, Zhou Huilian is Zhou's doll.

Once Zhou Huilian was treated cruelly by the Zhou family, the Zhou family would treat her very well in the next period of time. When Zhou felt that she had made up for it, Zhou Huilian would inevitably suffer from flesh and blood.This is not only a physical injury, but also a kind of mental torture.The young Zhou Huilian licked her wound alone in this dark palace, waiting for it to heal one day.

Zhou Huilian entered the palace and quarreled with Mrs. Zhou. Although Mrs. Zhou was anxious and uncomfortable, she still prevented the nuns from calling them imperial physicians.Zhu Houzhao can probably guess the reason. Zhou Huilian has gradually left Zhou's control. Zhou doesn't want to make this matter too big. She is already half-into the coffin. Evening festival is not guaranteed.

As a result, Mrs. Zhou lay down within the time of a bowl of porridge, and the nuns knew what Mrs. Zhou ordered, so they naturally kept the secret together.After Zhou's fall, Zhou Huilian showed a guilty expression again, and the nuns relaxed their vigilance towards her.Unexpectedly, something happened today.It seems that Zhou Huilian should have smothered Zhou to death with a pillow.

This matter is a scandal of the royal family, and all the people who saw it were the old princes and ladies of the princes, because this matter is particularly difficult to deal with. It is necessary to preserve the dignity of the royal family and give everyone an explanation.

Zhu Houzhao was busy with Zhou's funeral with the eunuchs of the chief of ceremonies, and the wives of the Taifu were handed over to Zhang to deal with it.

Ming Dynasty Xiaosu Zhenshun Kang Yi Guanglie assisted Tian Chengsheng Empress Zhou Shi Hongzhi died on the 16th day of the twelfth lunar month in the [-]th year of Hongzhi and was buried together in Yuling.