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In the 33rd year of Kangxi, in October, Yinhu followed Kangxi back from outside the Great Wall, and heard that the noble concubine Niu Colu's family was dying.But apart from Yinxuan, no one knows Yinxuan that I may lose my mother soon.There is nothing Yinhu can do about such life-and-death matters, but he can only go to the old ten's residence in Ganxi as much as possible to accompany him.Yinrong, I am no longer a child, I have already understood many things, I worry too much every day, and I have to pretend that I am not sad to go to the imperial concubine's sick.Yin Rong my body, quickly thinned down.

Yinhu was very worried, and Yinhu was so anxious that he didn't know what to do.However, I should be persuaded, but I still look out of my mind.In Yinhu's memory, at the beginning of November, the imperial concubine was about to pass away. At this time, the medicine stone was already weak, and she was just hanging on her life.Yinhu also experienced the pain of losing his mother in his previous life, and in this life, he has experienced the unspeakable grief when Empress Xiaozhuang passed away, and the powerlessness of seeing his relatives weaken day by day, it seems that he can feel it all the time. Yinhu understands the feeling of crying.After October [-]th, Yinhu and Yinhu discussed it, and they took turns to sleep with Yinyu and me.Yinhu wanted to do some things that he hadn't thought of and couldn't do in the previous life, and Xiao Shi, like Xiao Jiu, was someone he always cared about.

On the night of the first day of November, there was no moon in the night sky, and the stars appeared brighter and twinkling.It was very quiet in Ganxi No. [-] House, the masters had all settled down, and Su La and the others went back to their residences after finishing their work lightly.

The one who accompanied me in Yinrong this day was Yinhu.

Yinxuan and I huddled under the quilt, usually with my back facing Yinhu, so that when he couldn't help crying, his starling would not see him.At this time, I suddenly turned around and asked softly: "Brother, what should I do if Er Niang leaves?" Yin Rong's voice was very soft, very soft, as if it could be blown away by a gust of wind. Fear, anxiety, pain, and a child's attachment to his mother.

In the previous life, Yinhu might have said that the imperial concubine's mother would get better, and that the tenth brother should not be too worried, but now, Yinhu does not want to use such perfunctory words to prevaricate the most vulnerable and helpless Yinrong me at this time. .Even if this is the least wrong and most appropriate way.Yinhu touched Yinrong's thin cheek with distress, and asked: "Is my concubine's illness serious again?"

"Yeah. When I went there today, Er Niang was in a coma. The imperial doctor said that she was hanging by the old ginseng. Maybe... it was only a few days. Mynah, I really wanted to kill the imperial doctor at that time, I hate them , I can’t cure Erniang’s illness, and I still cursed Erniang..." Yinrong I said, already crying, "Mynah, when I was young, Erniang always took care of me, let me study, let me listen to Han Ama, Let me eat all kinds of things I don't like, and I have blamed her in my heart...but I...but I... really don't want Er Niang to leave me, Er Niang is my dearest and dearest person in this world, Mynah, she is still so young, how could she leave? Yesterday...yesterday I made a vow in front of the Buddha, wishing to give my life to Erniang, but Erniang didn't improve at all...Mynah, I'm afraid, it's really good I'm afraid." Yinrong said to me, weeping uncontrollably.

Yinhu hugged Yinrong and me in his arms, patted him on the back, and calmed down for him: "Xiao Shi, when Wuku's mother left, I was also normal. Seeing her being entangled by illness every day, The weakness that gets worse every day is hard to hide, and my heart feels like bleeding, and I can't breathe. No one can ask for fate. Back then, Uku's mother was seriously ill, and Khan Ama walked to the Temple of Heaven to pray for blessings. , and finally..." Yinhu's voice was a little choked up, and he couldn't continue, and it took a long time to say, "If the concubine can survive, everyone will be happy. If she just leaves like this, it is also destined to be like this. Xiao Shi, I can't stop her You are sad, stop you from mourning, but don’t be afraid, you still have Khan Ama, me and the ninth brother. You have to remember that the starling will always be by your side and will never let you be wronged, even if the concubine is gone , I also hope that you will live a good life and live a good life."

"Brother..." Yinxuan cried and shrank into Yinhu's arms.

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The fate of the noble concubine Niu Colu was not redeemed like Tong Jia's. On the third day of November in the 33rd year of Kangxi, the noble concubine died, and her posthumous title was Wen Xi.Concubine Wen Xi passed away in this way, Yin Rong and I also became the second prince in the palace who lost his mother besides the prince.Yinrong, I cried so heartbroken in front of the coffin that no one could stop me.It was the middle of winter, and the capital was freezing cold. The coffin was parked in the Changchun Palace, and the fire was burning very warmly, but there was a hint of sleepiness.Yinxuan and I stayed vigil in front of Concubine Wen Xi's coffin for seven days in a row. Yinhu did not stop me, and I only took turns to accompany Yinyu.Yinhu just felt that sense of powerlessness wrapped him up again. If he failed to save the old ten's mother, could he not be able to save himself?

In addition to Lao Shi, Yinhu has another thing to worry about, which is about Lao Shi's uncle, Mr. Guoyi Ling'a.In the previous life, Aling'a's family was regarded as a firm Eighth Master Party, and if they could take care of them, they had to take care of them.In the previous life, during the funeral of Concubine Wen Xi, A Ling'a falsely accused her elder brother Faka[1] who had always been at odds with her, hoping to trample this elder brother under her ground forever.But in the end it didn't work out, Faka confessed his feelings, and Kangxi learned of Aling'a's false accusation, and took away his scattered ministers and gave him a first-class bodyguard.A Ling'a was able to become a minister of the interior, and it was only later that she moved up step by step.

On the third day after Concubine Wen Xi's death, Yinhu went to the guards' office to find A Ling'a's son Arsong'a.At this time, Niu Yulu's family had not yet had a holiday, and the decree of favor would not be received until seven days later when Concubine Wen Xi moved her spirit outside the Chaoyang Gate.Arsunga was still on duty at this time.

"Arson, it is said that you belong to the tenth elder brother. I shouldn't have told you anything, but now that the concubine has passed away, the tenth elder brother is just a matter of grief. There are some things, as an elder brother, I have to help him One or two." Yinhu's tone was very cold, and he didn't have the usual courtesy to the guards and corporals.

"Master Ba, if you have something to say about your slaves, just be blunt. You used to take great care of Master Shi, but now you help me a little, and no one will say anything." Arsunah is also a well-behaved person, and hurriedly bowed his body to respond with.

"I heard that you, Ama, and Faka have always been at odds," Yinhu went straight to the point, and he rushed back to stay with Yinrong and me, and he was unwilling to make more detours in common affairs, "You are the descendants [2], and so are the ancestors. Founding father, you, Ama, have already obtained the title, as long as you don't act rashly, you will always be the hereditary and irreplaceable Guoyi family."

"Baye...slave, I don't quite understand." Arsunah replied.

"Just go back and tell you, Ama. Elder Brother Ten is mourning, Empress Xiaozhao and Concubine Wen Xi are gone, Elder Brother Ten can only rely on you, members of the mother clan. If you cause trouble at this time, it will be a disaster Elder Brother Ten's face." After Yinhu finished speaking, he glanced at Arsun'a meaningfully, and said: "If the emperor has any orders, just follow them, and don't make trouble with them. Just go back to your mother , just say I said it, not brother ten, if you have any dissatisfaction, just come to me."

"Look at what you said, the servant must have returned to Ama as it is." Although Alsunha was a little puzzled, he still agreed. After all, Yinhu treats him well on weekdays, and he also takes good care of Yinxuan me.This explanation may have deep meaning.

When Yinhu saw Arson's answer, she gave a faint "hmm", ordered "You are busy first, I'll go back and see Elder Brother Ten", turned around and left.

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After listening to his son's report, Ah Ling'a unconsciously turned his fingers: "Did the master say anything else?"

"When I went back to Ama, I only explained this. From my son's point of view, it also makes sense. That master usually treats our ten elder brothers, and it really hurt to the bone at that time."

"This master is not simple. Although he was raised by Empress Xiaozhuang Wen, it has been a long time now, and he has no support in the palace except for the crown prince. His mother family is better than nothing. At the beginning of the year, he was The crown prince has been punished, but now he is still as close as ever, which shows that he has a deep scheming heart. At this time, remind us of this, hmph, maybe there is something on his mind. Even with the ten princes, it may not be as it seems."

"What does Amma mean, we don't listen to this master?" Arsunga asked.

"No, this master is far-sighted and thinks farther than I do." A Ling'a frowned, and said with some hesitation, "The imperial concubine and empress are dead, we must have support in the palace. Although the tenth elder brother is still young Little, I can't see anything, but hearing you come back and talk about these things in the palace, I'm afraid you will follow this master in the future."

"He made it clear that he supported the prince." Arsunah frowned, not understanding what Ama meant.

"What's the matter? The one from Yuqing Palace seems to be stable now, but that haughty temperament, is it that those of us who came from the big family who entered the dragon can bear it, and the banner owners and princes of the clan can bear it? Maybe there will be changes. Yes, the throne of the Qing Dynasty was never won by a fight. This master seems to have a holy family, so maybe what will happen to him in the future."

"Ama, but this mother's family..."

"What do you know? It is because our mother's family is not visible that we can show our role. This master has unlimited future. I heard that he is so good with Brother Jiu that he can't wait to wear a pair of pants. It is hard to guarantee that there is no borrowing from Tong's family. Thoughts. You still have to learn a little bit, the water here is deep. You can't underestimate this eighth master."

"Ama, I think this master may not have any intentions on his own, maybe he is helping the prince to win people's hearts. On weekdays in the palace, he also uses the name of the prince to appease some aristocratic children."

"If you say you can't do it, you really can't do it!" A Ling'a glanced at his son quite dissatisfied, "This is exactly the genius of this master. He can win people's hearts without showing off. Such a person Jing, I really don't look like a teenager. But let's not rush to move at this time, and you don't have to answer. As long as we don't make mistakes, we will be the stable Guoyi family, and no one can move. Even if the master wants to cut it, he has to look at the face of one of the five founding ministers of our ancestors."

"Then you don't have to say thank you, son?" asked Arsunha.

"Stupid," A Ling'a couldn't help but patted the table, "He reminded you that you have taken a risk. If you go to thank you, won't everyone know? Whether this master will succeed or not, we still have to You have to look again, how can this bet be played randomly. You have acted at this time, not only harming our family, but also harming this master and ten masters. If you say today, just swallow it in your stomach. See you I know, I'm afraid it will take another ten years."

Arsun'a thought of the uncharacteristically indifferent prince when he instructed him, and couldn't help feeling a little respectful in his heart, and carefully considered his father, Aling'a's words. At the moment, there were only four words in his mind: unfathomable.

The author has something to say:

[1] Duke Guoyi's title originally belonged to Faka, but after Faka committed a crime, Kangxi took his title away and let A Ling'a take over his elder brother's title.Therefore, these two have not dealt with each other very much, which is easy to understand.Aling'ah historically accused Faka and his sister-in-law of going over the wall to seduce and commit adultery. Faka reported the matter, and then Kangxi was very angry, and the consequences were serious. Aling'ah was reduced to a first-class guard, which is basically equivalent to Start all over again.I'm not sure if the title of duke was taken this time. There are different opinions in the information. Anyway, I didn't take it here because they didn't do anything.The eighth master stopped Ling'ah, in fact, for the sake of impressing me. It's not a good thing for one uncle to sue another uncle for messing around with the third uncle's aunt, and it's still in the mourning period of the old mother. If something happened, Old Ten would definitely be unhappy.Lao Ba had to do this purely from the perspective of an older brother caring for his younger brother.

[2] Empress Xiaozhao Niu Colu is the second empress of Kangxi, the sister of Concubine Wen Xi, and the aunt of the old ten.This queen is Ye Bilong's daughter, everyone should know about Ye Bilong, right?It was one of the four assistant ministers in the early years of Kangxi.Aling'a and Faka are both the sons of Yebilongdi, that is, uncles of the old ten.Ah Ling'a's family is the Eighth Master's party, which makes Fourth Master hate it very much.