Story of Yanxi Palace: Red Seal Spring Star

When he was in Gusu, the emperor went to the Confucian Temple to salute, and then met with arithmetician Mei Juecheng, famous Jiangsu and Zhejiang literati Shen Deqian, Qian Chenqun and others. The emperor also wrote poems for them as a token of comfort. It is Wang Youdun who is in charge.After arriving in Hangzhou, the emperor ordered the cabinet to conduct an examination for those who were good at writing poetry.

Wang Youdun, whose style name is Shi Shao, and whose nickname is Jintang, is what Fu Heng calls Mr. Jintang. His ancestral home is from Xiuning, Anhui Province, and he is the eldest son of Jia Wang Qingcheng, a Confucian salt merchant in Changzhou.Wang Youdun was a young man, Yingyi, who had never forgotten his studies since he was a child. At the age of 19, because his father was visiting Qiantang, he followed the usual practice of taking an examination of business status.

In the second year of Yongzheng, No. 1 Jinshi Erjia, he was awarded the editorship of the Imperial Academy, and was highly valued by Xu Yuanmeng, the chief official of Ming History, and recommended Wang to the "Ming History" museum as the editor.In the spring of the seventh year of Qianlong, Wang Youdun served as the vice president of the examination. He and the president E Wenduan carefully selected more than [-] Jinshi including Jin Shengsheng. His third brother Wang Dingjin was also admitted as Jinshi with the avoidance paper.In the next year, he served as a lecturer for the Jingyan feast.After being an official to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, he co-organized a bachelor, and participated in the compilation of "The Unification of the Qing Dynasty" and "Shengjing Tongzhi".

Because he is a student of Zhang Tingyu, together with Fu Heng, he was in the Military Aircraft Department in the tenth year of Qianlong. He later served as the vice president of the "Strategy for Pacifying Jinchuan" and the president of "Strategy for Pacifying Junggar". .In the middle, Zhang Tingyu and Gao E were implicated in the party | disputes, and had many ups and downs in the officialdom, and finally won the trust and respect in the emperor's heart, showing his diligence and prudence, and his demeanor of not being surprised.

Because of Wang Youdun's prominent position in Hanchen, his military qualifications were older than Liu Tongxun's, and he traveled to Jiangsu and Zhejiang in his early years. He had three sons and a daughter. Zhangzhu married his protégé Wu Enzhao from Shexian County. Wu Enzhao is now in the Imperial Academy of Beijing. Therefore, Wang Youdun has a solid foundation and reputation among scholars in the south of the Yangtze River.After arriving in Hangzhou, various literary museums invited Mr. Wang to sit down and talk.

On this day, a tea party was held at the Wenshe Hongjin Building next to the Six Harmonies Pagoda. During the banquet, many Southern Tourists and local Han officials from Hangzhou were invited to sit with them. In addition to discussing literary affairs, everyone couldn't help but talk about the current court situation.One person said: In recent years, the imperial court has vigorously suppressed the White Lotus Sect and established literary prisons in the south of the Yangtze River. These are all the emperors who incited and bewitched with the prince.The case of Liu Dezhao last year was simply inexplicable. Gao Bin has been governing the river for many years, and he has made remarkable achievements. Even if he has no credit, he has worked hard.

Another humane said: Prince He and the Qizi Eight Banners nobles are violent by nature, exclude dissidents, try their best to catch wind and catch shadows, want the emperor to follow the previous practice of literary inquisition, and have gone beyond that, I heard that he also contributed to the Hu Zhongzao case , but Master Fu Heng seems to have a different attitude towards these two matters, and he has a deep friendship with Mr. Wang, which is of great benefit to us.Another person asked: What does Master Zhongtang think?

Wang Youdun said: "Prince He is the only prince in the dynasty. People of the Eight Banners look up to him. The emperor trusts him and entrusts him with important tasks. It is not surprising, but he has no military exploits. He will never surpass Mr. Fu Heng. The emperor treats Mr. Fu Heng very much." Considered highly and deeply affectionate, Mr. Fu Heng's words carry a lot of weight.It's just that the Manchus have always favored martial arts, and today's emperor is even more serious about military and martial arts. His national power is strong and he is far away from his ancestors.But think about it, Taifu Hengchen is finally worthy of enjoying the Taimiao, the governor of Liangjiang, Yin Jishan, has been in the south of the Yangtze River for many years, recruiting talents, and has won the hearts of scholars, isn't it all the emperor's intention?Everyone said yes one after another, and felt comforted in their hearts.

One person said again: Master Zhongtang has made great efforts in this regard, and the subordinate officials are very impressed.Not only making good friends with Mr. Fu Heng and winning over him, but also taking advantage of the situation to guide the emperor to be obsessed with Sinology is a great achievement.Everyone praised again.Wang Youdun hurriedly said: "I'm overwhelmed."Mr. Fu Heng was born in a famous family. He was educated by Empress Xiaoxian who has both ability and political integrity. He is an absolute gentleman. Redefine the twelve characters of Manchu to make it easier for Han people to pronounce correctly when they learn Manchu. The emperor is talented, grand and ambitious, and a prosperous Mingjun. He loves Sinology and Chinese poetry, which is also due to his nature. Ink only.

One person said: I am too humble!I wait even more shamelessly.Not to mention, the central palace is full of people anyway, but the imperial concubines in the early years were all Han women. First there was the daughter of Gao Bin, and then the daughter of Su Zhaonan. Now there is no imperial concubine for many years. It seems that she is in love with Concubine Rong. It's a Huiren, so it's really hard to say what the emperor is thinking now.

When Wang Youdun saw that the topic had changed to the harem, he thought to himself: The emperor already has an adult elder brother, so it is better not to talk about this topic if he said that the harem will involve the elder brother. The meaning of the emperor is that even if the ministers of the Eight Banners are full, they will not be able to control the battle for the reserve position.Then don't speak.

Sure enough, I heard someone say: Now the fourth elder brother and the fifth elder brother have decided to get married this year. After that, the princes will formally participate in the court affairs. There will be more changes in the court situation, everyone should be prepared.Hearing this, everyone in the room couldn't help feeling uneasy, and Wang Youdun said: "Everyone, I have received the imperial decree. I will open the hall for an examination tomorrow. I will go back to prepare first and leave."As he spoke, he stood up and bowed his hands to everyone.Everyone present also got up immediately, said goodbye to him, and dispersed.

On the way back to the residence, Shao Fan, Wang Youdun's personal aide, said: Master, what do you think of the current harem?Wang Youdun said: The empress had a son, but she was too young. The emperor dotes on Concubine Rong now because she was accepted by the Ministry and has no heirs. There is no precedent for concubine Hui in our dynasty, so it should not affect the overall situation.The first two elder brothers will definitely become the focus of the courtiers.But the emperor is in the prime of his life, so it would be a shame to cling to elder brother now, think about the incidents of the Kangxi dynasty.What was the purpose of the first emperor to use the Zhengda Guangming plaque?Today, the aftermath of the Hu Zhongzao case is still unfinished...

Shao Fan laughed and said: "The master is still like a bright mirror in his heart, but the villain has heard that since the emperor's southern tour, many people have attached himself to the prince."Wang Youdun also smiled slightly, and said: "I'm afraid it's a big mistake to do this with the prince."The emperor is so suspicious, you can see that Fu Heng has always been the emperor's favorite minister, he is cautious, walking on thin ice, I don't know what he and the prince are thinking.

Shao Fan smiled and said: "For Mr. Fu Heng, the villain is very admired. He has been favored by the emperor for so many years. He is an extremely human minister. He is really able to figure out the holy will, but he is also a modest gentleman."But according to the villains, He and the prince are just doing things according to their will, and the emperor doesn't seem to care.Wang Youdun shook his head and said: "It's not a matter of will to be with the prince. He always has a servant to be fearless."Shao Fan said: He is the emperor's only biological brother, whoever dares to touch him, the emperor will not touch him.

Wang Youdun said: "That's why it's dangerous, but he understands it himself."The Sacred Heart is unpredictable, the mansion is not allowed to talk about the harem, Elder Brother and Prince He are not allowed to go outside to talk, the Wang family only serves the emperor.You go tell them.Shao Fan hurriedly said: Yes, I would like to follow the master's instructions.After returning, Shao Fan immediately held a staff meeting and conveyed the master's instructions.

Every time Concubine Rong saw Li Yu, she would tell herself in detail about the emperor's visit to the concubine Ling, so she specially asked Li Yu to go to her room today, and the two of them closed the door and sat down.Li Yu asked, "What orders does the empress have?"Concubine Rong smiled and said: Manager Li, you understand Shen Bi's feelings for Shen Bi very well.Shen Bi knows that you have been worried about Lord Fu Heng and Mrs. Nalan, so you don't have to worry.You know, I have always known what the emperor is thinking, I can't tell Caiyun, but I can tell you.

Li Yudao: Your Majesty, you are really a good person. Li Yu has been in the palace all his life, and he has served you. Now the servant is not worried.This concubine, the slave looks at the Long Live Lord treating her, but actually still regards her as the girl Yingluo from before, even though she is nothing like the girl Yingluo.

Concubine Rong said: You and I both know that the emperor likes Mrs. Nalan, the former concubine Ling.This concubine entered the palace because of Madam Yin Nalan's wish, but why did the emperor choose her?You must know more than I do.Li Yu thought for a while, and said: Madam, the emperor wanted to choose a girl surnamed Wei at that time, and sent the errand to Lord Wu Min, but there is only one girl Yingluo in this world, so it seems that no one is like Miss Yingluo Well, Mr. Wu's half-year period is coming soon, so he just pushed the boat along and decided on this.Concubine Rong nodded.

Li Yu said again: Later, because of the empress...Wei Guiren had the emperor's heir, and now she has the emperor's heir again, the emperor really valued it.Concubine Rong knew very well how the emperor got along with Wei Mei. She and Yingluo made it happen, but naturally she would not tell Li Yu.Li Yu then told Concubine Rong that Xiao Quanzi had told him that Ying Luo was pregnant again.Concubine Rong was also surprised and looked at him.

Li Yudao: The slave hasn't told the emperor yet, but my lord, do you think that the concubine Ling is similar to her in this matter?Concubine Rong nodded.Seeing that she seemed a little sad, Li Yu understood her thoughts and hurriedly said: At that time, Miss Yingluo was determined not to have the child of the Long Live Lord, and the Long Live Lord was very sad.As a result, this concubine loves the emperor so much, she is willing to have a son for the emperor, and it is so easy to get a son, do you understand?

Concubine Rong sighed.Li Yu continued: So now the emperor treats her as another girl Yingluo, teaching her this and that, at that time, the emperor did the same to Miss Yingluo.Empress don't need to worry, he doesn't really like your concubine Ling.Concubine Rong shook her head and said: I'm not worried, I'm just sorry for making my concubine, she doesn't know anything.

Li Yudao: Your Majesty, you are really a good person.There are so many women in the emperor, Li Yu has seen a lot, not all of them are like you, like Miss Yingluo.The slave looks at this concubine Ling, although she doesn't know that the emperor regards her as a girl Yingluo, but she understands that the emperor loves you in his heart, so the slave feels no difference, she is a sensible person, you don't have to feel sorry for her.

Concubine Rong nodded.Li Yu said again: "The slave will say another presumptuous word today. With this concubine, it's good that Fu Heng and Miss Yingluo don't have to worry."You think about it, don't you?Concubine Rong looked at him for a while, nodded, and said: Mrs. Nalan has another child, I will tell the emperor when I find the time, don't worry.Li Yu smiled and said: Don't worry, my servant, because this concubine has a child, and the emperor loves you now, Miss Yingluo is just because we are not together.Concubine Rong nodded again. The Emperor himself had actually said the same thing to her early in the morning, but she deeply understood that emotions cannot be restrained and comforted by reason...

Li Yu said again: Madam, what's the matter with you?The servant sees that your complexion is not good. Are you feeling unwell? The servant asks the imperial physician to take a look?Concubine Rong shook her head with a smile, and said: "It's okay, you go, I'll just lie down and I'll be fine."Li Yu knew that there was nothing to comfort her, so he quietly left the room.Concubine Rong walked slowly to the bed, lay down on the pillow, and shed tears.

After an unknown amount of time, the emperor and Li Yu came again. It turned out that it was time for dinner. Seeing that the room was pitch black, Li Yu hurriedly called Caiyun to hold the lamp.Caiyun lit the lamp, knelt down and said: Your majesty, the empress said that she would go to bed early today, please go elsewhere.The empress is fine, but she didn't sleep well last night, she reassures you.

The emperor looked at Li Yu. Li Yu was startled and knew it well, but naturally he couldn't talk about what happened in the afternoon, so he made an expression that he didn't know.The emperor went straight to Concubine Rong's bedroom, saw Concubine Rong sleeping under the quilt, so he poked her head and left with peace of mind.After going out, Li Yu asked him where he was going, he pondered for a while, and said: "Go and see Concubine Qing."Li Yu was very surprised, but he was busy leading the way ahead.

When they arrived at Concubine Qing's courtyard, all the eunuchs and court ladies were very surprised and immediately knelt down to greet her.After the emperor entered, Concubine Qing was also very surprised, and knelt down to pay her respects.The emperor smiled and helped her up, Concubine Qing blushed, she couldn't remember how long the emperor hadn't summoned her.The emperor said: I haven't had dinner yet.Then sat down at the table.Concubine Qing was eating, so she hurriedly asked Lingzi to bring someone to take it away and re-serve the dishes.Suzuko responded.The emperor asked Li Yu to go to eat by himself.There were only the two of them left in the house.

The emperor saw that she was wearing a moon-white palace dress embroidered with four seasons and flowers, and a dot emerald headdress on her head. She was demure and lonely. When he remembered, she seemed to be drafted into the palace with Yingluo when they were maids of honor. Now she is not yet 30 Years old, Wen Yan said: Last time I heard what happened to Yongqi from Shen Bi, you did a good job.

Concubine Qing was about to kneel down to thank her, but the emperor hurriedly waved her hands and said: "I'm here, you should sit and talk."Concubine Qing listened to what she said, and it seemed that the emperor would come often, but she couldn't believe it for a while, and she didn't dare to ask, so she said: "Concubines should share the emperor's worries."The fifth elder brother was young, and as his mother and concubine, the concubine had the responsibility of teaching, but the concubine knew his temperament, and he would eventually understand the emperor's painstaking efforts. Sure enough, he did not disappoint the emperor and the concubine.

The emperor felt that Concubine Qing was very decent and knowledgeable, and was very happy.When I was young, new meals were served, so the two ate them together.When drinking tea after the meal, the emperor said again: "All these years, I have neglected you.Concubine Qing hurriedly said: Your majesty is serious. You have a lot of time to deal with. There are so many important things to do in front of you. Naturally, you have to follow your heart when you go to the harem. You have no virtue, incompetence and no children. Thanks to your grace, you have won Yongqi, and you will be listed as a concubine. Grateful for the grace of God, I dare not have extravagant hopes, let alone complain.The emperor nodded and said nothing.That night, he was resting at Concubine Qing's place, and he thought it was funny that she seemed as shy as a newly married girl.

After the emperor left the next day, Lingzi hurried up and said cheerfully: Master, what kind of wind is this blowing?The emperor came to the southern tour, and the whole person changed.The slave is really happy for the master!Concubine Qing blushed, and said in a low voice: This must be Concubine Rong's younger sister... Ling Zi smiled and said: Concubine Rong is a good lady, when the emperor just left, she said she would come again next time!Hey, empress, you are about to stand up!

Concubine Qing said: "I am already the fourth concubine."Suzuko said: You can have a child of your own!The servant sees that you are so kind to fifth elder brother and young master Fukang'an.Concubine Qing blushed again, and said: It's not that easy.Lingzi said: "Look at the concubine Ling, how long has she been here, she will have two children soon, the queen mother is so happy, she is really lucky!"

The concubine's re-pregnancy would be a great blow to Empress Nala, neither Yuan Chunwang nor Zhen'er dared to mention this matter in front of her.Nala thought of what she said years later that the emperor had faded over there, and felt it was a great irony. Zhen'er had said it before, but she kept her ears open and refused to believe it. After the southern tour, she always remembered Zhaoyang again. My heart became more depressed.Except for going on tour with the emperor and going to greet the queen mother, she basically stayed in her own yard.Now when she goes to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager intentionally or unintentionally pushes her away with the matter of the concubine's re-pregnancy, but she has to go.Knowing that the concubine was pregnant, she asked Yuan Chunwang to give the reward.

The only consolation is that the emperor often comes to her to talk to her.Today, it was very strange to hear that the emperor had suddenly summoned Concubine Qing. After thinking for a while, he said to Yuan Chunwang: "It seems that the emperor doesn't intend to spoil this harem any more. He wants rain and dew to be evenly distributed."Yuan Chunwang said: Madam, don't be discouraged.If this is the case, then you are still the most respected person.Nala smiled and said: I am worried about Zhaoyang now, I am afraid that she will be the same as Yongjing.He said with a sigh.Yuan Chunwang didn't know what to say, so he could only say: If Ge Ge really has something to do, you still have the twelfth elder brother and the fourth elder brother.Nala nodded.

The author has something to say:

[Historical prototype] The Minister of Military Aircraft is often called Master Zhongtang, and [Wang Youdun]'s career experience, achievements and family are shown in the article.

[Fu Heng]'s talent is very prominent among the Manchu nobles.First of all, he is proficient in Manchu, and has successively edited books such as "Tongwen Yuntong", "Yuzhi Supplemented Qing Wenjian", "Imperial Criticism of Past Dynasties Tongjian Collection", "Yubian Tongjian Collection and Mingji" and other books; "Western Regions Tongwenzhi" compiled by Lu Yiyi under the imperial edict is an important reference book for the study of geography, history and minority languages ​​in Xinjiang, Qinghai and Tibet (will be mentioned later in the novel); The 32-character prefix in Manchu provides convenience for Han Chinese to pronounce correctly when learning Manchu; in addition, he presided over the creation of [-] Manchu seal characters under the imperial edict, and personally wrote "Yuzhi Shengjing Fu" in the newly created font.Although Fu Heng's Chinese language is not as good as Manchu, his talents are so high that even Zhao Yi, a famous historian and poet, has to be convinced. (Note: "Miscellaneous Notes on Eaves Exposure", Volume [-], "Fu Wenzhong Gong Ai Cai".)