Story of Yanxi Palace: Red Seal Spring Star

After kissing for a while, the emperor found that she was asleep, her complexion was still pale, her face was stained with tears, and he felt even more distressed. He pressed her tightly to his chest. Voice: Don't worry.Then he put Concubine Rong on the pillow, went outside and asked Li Yu to call Caiyun to undress Concubine Rong, so that she could serve her well, and went to review the papers by herself.

When the emperor came out of the inner door, Concubine Rong opened her eyes, smiled slightly, and then closed her eyes again.At first she was really dizzy, but later she was pretending to be asleep. As the emperor's woman, she understood what was going on better than anyone else.Aisha said that she was using Fu Heng for the sake of the emperor, which was completely wrong, she was not using anyone for anyone, and she was not using the emperor for Fu Heng, she was for the two of them...

Since the roster of eunuchs was verified to be correct, several Yangzhou bandit leaders who had been imprisoned all year round were abandoned by Ling Chi.On the day the eunuchs were arrested, the emperor's Xianghuangqi and Zhenghuangqi troops entered and controlled Da Nei.Three days later, hundreds of eunuchs were driven to a corner of the palace wall near Xinzheku by the infantry of the nine admirals. They were ordered or forced to drink poisonous wine, and then cremated and wiped out in the raging fire.Apart from Li Yu, Desheng, and Concubine Rong's three big maids in Yangxin Palace, the rest of the eunuchs and maids were all replaced on the seventh night of the first day of the lunar new year.The messaging network chain established by the White Lotus Sect in the palace was completely destroyed.

On the day when the eunuch was executed and cremated, Yuan Chunwang was demoted to become the head of Chengqian Palace. He finally saved his life and continued to serve Nala. After receiving the imperial decree, Nala thanked the emperor for his generosity and compassion .In the morning of the same day, Shoukang Palace inherited Qian Palace and Chuxiu Palace, Zhongcui Palace and Yongshou Palace. Except for Nanny Liu who was with the Empress Dowager, Zhener who was with the Empress, and the eldest maid Chunmei Lingzi who was with the third concubine, all other eunuchs and maids were also present. was replaced.

Since the end of the first lunar month, after receiving the emperor's secret decree, after more than a month of planning and preparation, the House of Internal Affairs' replacement speed can be regarded as lightning fast, and the aftermath is also handled in an orderly manner.From top to bottom in the palace, everyone was silent, and everyone dared not speak much when they met each other.Bai Lu was also taken aback, but fortunately Yuan Chunwang was still working with the queen, and she was still the manager, unlike her former opponents, if she made a mistake, she would be kicked out, punished or even killed with a stick, and she had to find another family. He thought that it would be good to have status and power, and the fake Feng Xuhuang would have to find someone like this. He was even more devoted to Yuan Chunwang and obeyed his words, but the two of them naturally became more cautious than before.

Only the people in the Forbidden City knew about these things, and the outsiders, including those in Prince Lu's Mansion and Prince Rong's Mansion, knew nothing about it.On the seventh day of the lunar new year, Yongqi Yiboer and Haishi met for lunch in Yujing Garden as agreed, and had a good time. Speaking of Hu Jiajia’s child was born in two months, they were very happy, and they guessed together whether it was a boy or not. female.

On March [-]th, concubine Wei Mei gave birth to a girl naturally, and concubine Rong was ordered to watch her give birth.The Empress Dowager, Concubine Rong, and herself were very happy. This is Jiugege. The emperor named it Zhaoyu, which means obvious joy.The palace was also festively decorated with lanterns and festoons.

Empress Nala was sad when she thought of her daughter Zhaoyang who died young.Both Zhen'er and Yuan Chunwang understood her feelings.Concubine Shen also came to visit and comfort her, and seeing her calm face, she said: "My concubine looks at it, the empress's face is really radiant these days when she worships the Buddha, her whole body is youthful, it's all the merit of the Bodhisattva."Nala smiled and said: Gemma, you are really good at talking, Ben Gong now also feels that it is a good thing to worry less.Concubine Shen stayed with her for a long time, but Nalashi didn't say anything, she just sat aside and did her own needlework.

After the queen got close to concubine Shen and the fourth elder brother moved out of the Forbidden City, Wu Deya would not enter the Chengqian Palace except when she was called to participate in the women's life activities. Yuan Chunwang would go out of the palace to deliver goods to the Prince's Mansion or pass through the Yongxuan Mansion when she followed the Queen's order. Passing the letter, it still said that Nalashi was communicating with her on the surface, and Yongxuan didn't doubt it.Wu Deya was so happy not to see the queen, but it was a pity that there was no gossip in the palace, but Hai'an was with him to serve Hong Zhou, take care of the children, go outside to meet with princes and ladies, play cards, enjoy flowers, and go to temple fairs. The days are very comfortable.

After this big event happened in the palace, Hongzhou was severely reprimanded by the emperor in private. The emperor did not mention the incident of the bandits in Yangzhou, but Hongzhou already knew about it from Doro, but he still didn't know that Concubine Rong was also involved in the incident. in that matter.Back then, Fu Heng said that he should be worried about the revenge of the White Lotus Sect, but he did not expect that the White Lotus Sect would directly infiltrate the palace and plan to deal with the emperor.

He naturally told the Queen that he and the people in the Prince's Mansion still didn't know anything about it, but everyone was worried.Wu Deya was frightened, and asked to enter the palace to meet the queen, wanting to inquire about news.Nala wrote back and said that during this period of time, to avoid the limelight, it is better not to communicate with Chengqian Palace and Prince He's Mansion.

Wu Deya then hated Nala even more in her heart, feeling that she was ungrateful and made trouble.He also said the same thing in front of Hong Zhou, but Hong Zhou frowned deeply and was so preoccupied that he didn't seem to hear it at all.So she could only blame the queen in front of Hai'an, Hai'an said: "Fu Jin, Hai'an thinks that the queen is doing the right thing. If we interact with her at this time, the emperor will only be more angry with the prince. You know what the prince is thinking, maybe the emperor will also I don't even know.

Wu Deya was shocked when she heard the words, and almost fainted.Hai'an hurriedly helped her to sit up, and said: This servant just said casually, Fujin don't take it to heart.The emperor must not know, if the emperor really knows, how can the prince sit in the palace properly?Wu Deya felt that it was reasonable, so he breathed a sigh of relief, and suddenly understood why Hongzhou didn't go to Nala's family. Indeed, He Prince's Mansion and Chengqian Palace must be avoided. Nala's words are correct, but for Naturally, Nala's resentment never diminished in the slightest.

A few days later, Wu Deya took Hai'an to meet Doro.Meeting in the private room of a teahouse, Doro came directly from the palace after a business trip.Seeing that Doro was wearing a unicorn men's suit and a ruby ​​cap with flower feathers, she said with a smile: "Master Doro is really proud of the spring breeze!"You got promoted and gave birth again, congratulations!Hai'an also greeted Doro.After returning the gift, Doro took off his hat, put it on the table, and said with a smile: Fujin is too polite, I really dare not accept the big gift after the year!But you insisted on not taking it back, so Rongrong and I had no choice but to suffer.

Wu Deya quickly waved her hands, and said: Don't talk about that, since Rongrong became pregnant last year, I can't take her out. You were promoted a few years ago, and I was busy at home for the New Year. Rong Rong was confinement, and it was inconvenient for me to come to the door, so I sent two carts of things to express my heart. I heard that Rong Rong and the child were fine, so I was relieved. I think the old lady must be very happy, right? !Your son is really good at reincarnation, not to mention that he was cast in your old Shu's family, and it happened that before the national funeral, his Ama was saved from being born in a uniform.Doro nodded with a smile and picked up the tea.

Wu Deya's "birth in service" refers to intercourse and pregnancy during the national mourning period, and those conceived before are not counted.During the national mourning period, it is not allowed to have fun and marry, and the same is true for intercourse.It has been a serious crime since ancient times to give birth to a child in the middle school, and you will be dismissed from office or even imprisoned. Of course, no one knows whether these ministers have banned sexual intercourse in their families, but if you give birth to a child in the middle school, it is an ironclad proof that you can't escape.So at that time, Fu Heng and Yingluo had to have the emperor's permission for their official wedding, and Duo Luo taught Rong Rong that she must not tell others.And Hu Jiajia was pregnant because the queen mother was anxious to embrace her great-grandson, and the fourth and fifth elder brothers were exempted from taking the clothes by special decree.

Wu Deya was happy to see him, so he smiled and said: "Brother Doro, I came to you today, you must know why."Doro put the teacup down and asked, "Fu Jin, what's the matter?"Wu Deya said: "It's not for the prince, hey, you know how much commotion has been going on in this palace recently!"Duo Luo said: But that matter has nothing to do with the prince, it's all the rebellion of the White Lotus Sect, and that matter was handled by the Minister of Guards and the nine admirals, I didn't know it before.Only then did Wu Deya understand that the emperor's reprimand of Hongzhou was not even known to a personal guard like Doro. It seemed that the emperor still cared about Hongzhou's and his own face, and felt a burst of comfort in his heart, so he did not say anything, but said: "Although the words are true." That said, but the White Lotus Sect has always been under the command of our prince, and the emperor feels sorry for the prince...

Doro looked at Wu Deya with a smile and said: Fujin, you are worrying too much.According to Doro, the emperor treats the prince the same as before, and there is no difference.Wu Deya felt even more relieved, and said: I hope to lend you a good word!Now that you are by the emperor's side, I am relieved. You know our prince is absurd, and he can't control what he says. If you see him throwing a temper or talking nonsense in front of the emperor, you have to remind him , Tell me later, so that I can persuade him at home.Duo Luo said: I haven't seen the emperor talk to the prince alone recently, Fujin can rest assured, Doro understands what Fujin means.Wu Deya said: "It would be great if the prince had your calm temperament, and I would worry less.

Duo Luo said: "The prince is the emperor's brother, and the emperor is a man of affection, let alone his own brother."Last year after the Huangjiao Dharma King's incident, the emperor intervened with Hongzhou and Yingluo. Only the parties and the empress knew about it, and Doro certainly knew nothing about it.Wu Deya nodded, and Duo Luo said again: Fujin, Duo Luo is able to be here today because of the prince's support for me and the Shu family, and Duo Luo will never forget.Wu Deya hurriedly said happily: "Where is that, the prince said that you have been smart and capable since you were a child, and you are the one who sacrificed your life to save him. You have become such a high-ranking official at a young age. You are really catching up with Mr. Fu Heng back then!"Doro smiled.Seeing his joyful expression, Wu Deya laughed again: How many families in Beijing want to marry their daughters to you now, do you think about it?The old lady must be happy to have many children.

Doro shook his head and said: Doro does not accept concubines.Wu Deya hurriedly laughed and said: What a pity for our handsome Lord Doro!I'm just having fun, if you want to take a concubine, let alone Rongrong, I won't be the first one!It's hard to find a good wife like Rongrong, with a model family background and character!Did the Dong E family not regret finding you as their son-in-law?Doro smiled and nodded again.Wu Deya then said: You have been working for a day, go home quickly, I was the one who delayed you, Rongrong don't blame me.Doro said: No, Fujin is too polite.After Doro left, Hai'an said to Wu Deya: Fujin, when I saw Lord Doro today, I thought he was a simple person. When we met for the first time, I thought he was pretending to be cold.

Wu Deya said: I heard from the prince that he has been like that since he was a child, not pretending, that's why the emperor likes him, you can definitely trust him.Hai'an smiled and said: "It's a good move for the prince to send him to the emperor."Wu Deya said: "The emperor loves Fu Heng very much, and we also need someone who can listen to the emperor's thoughts. When Doro came back from Junggar, the prince thought it was a good opportunity."Hai'an said: Junggar, isn't the prince worried that he is getting close to Mr. Fu Heng?

Wu Deya said: When he was in Junggar, Doro was a rookie kid with a very low rank in the army. He never even talked to Fu Heng.Haian nodded.Wu Deya said again: Lao Shu's family and the prince have always been close, and his three elder brothers are now serving as errands in the Zhengbai flag that the prince leads, don't worry.Hai'an smiled and said: You asked that way just now, do you still want to tell him a concubine?Wu Deya said: Rongrong is quiet, the old lady has moved away, and she doesn't even go to play cards, if we find someone who is outgoing and lively, we can find out more about Doro and the emperor, but it seems that the water won't get in, The prince also said that he was not interested in women, so he had to forget it.

On the second day in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Doro received the emperor's secret decree, saying that the fifth elder brother Yongqi is now living in a separate residence, and he is asked to secretly be responsible for the safety of the fifth elder brother and the entire family.He knew that this must be Concubine Rong's idea. The Emperor would listen to whatever Concubine Rong said. This was an open secret among the emperor's guards. Luan Yiwei was only responsible for the safety of the Emperor and Empress, and Concubine Rong was already included. But nature took the lead.After he was promoted, Queen Nala also summoned him and gave him a reward, although most of him still stayed in the Hall of Mental Cultivation to personally protect the safety of the emperor.He and Nala had met quite a few times in the palace and during their southern tours. He felt that the queen was elegant, generous, gentle and amiable, just what a queen should be, and he once told Rongrong.

Rongrong has never met Nala family before, and only heard from Wu Deya that Yin Duoluo entered the palace as a second-class guard first, and then became a third-rank guard after being promoted to the first-class guard. Only women of second rank and above are eligible to participate in the ceremonies in the palace. During the southern tour, due to the consideration of local officials, it was relaxed to the third rank and above, but she did not follow.She was pregnant and gave birth to a child when Duo Luo was promoted to Minister of Yiwei, so she was exempted from entering the palace to salute.She felt that the queen was naturally dignified and courteous to the corporal, and the queen even gave Doro and herself palace flowers.She had never met Concubine Rong before, she only knew that she was born extremely beautiful, danced extremely well, and was the emperor's absolute favorite concubine.So when Duo Luo came back and said that he had taken the job of protecting the fifth elder brother again, he nodded on the couch and said: Fifth elder brother is really lucky to have a concubine like Concubine Rong.As he spoke, he put his son aside.

It was still cold, and Duo Luo was wearing a stone blue satin embroidered unicorn pattern square patch velvet jacket clip. He was tall and tall, with a heroic air, but there was a kind of relaxed weakness in his eyes. He took off his official hat, She pulled up her boots and didn't change her clothes, she just fell on the couch, Rongrong hugged him, caressed him with her hands, and then pointed her eyes at him.So Siyan went out with a smile, the young lady and the uncle were just like her husband and wife, the uncle was several years younger than her husband, and he was actually a celebrity around the emperor, if one only looked at the appearance, it would be unbelievable.The young master looks just like my uncle, but now that he has gained weight, he looks more and more like him, looks like him, and has a similar body shape. The lady also said that his son is not as good-looking as my uncle.

In the room, Doro said: "It was the emperor who gave him to Concubine Rong."Rongrong said: You mean, the emperor likes the fifth elder brother?Doro lazily seemed to be asleep, and nodded.Rongrong touched the two-inch-wide camel-colored fringe on the slanted front of the robe, then stretched out both hands to unbutton him, and said softly: Change it, it's more comfortable.While explaining, I asked: What about the fourth elder brother?Duo Luo said: He is the adopted son of the empress, so the emperor will not treat him badly.Rongrong said: But the emperor didn't ask you to protect him.Doro said: Maybe someone else was sent.

Rongrong said: Is Fifth Prince in danger?Doro opened his eyes, turned his head to look at the sleeping face of the little baby beside him, reached out and patted his son lightly, and said: He is the prince, who dares to harm him?The palaces of all the princes were originally guarded by heavy soldiers and there were many guards, but now I will investigate the guards in his mansion one by one, replace suspicious ones, and then return to my jurisdiction.

The author has something to say:

[Luan Yiwei] In the first year of Shunzhi (1644) of the Qing Dynasty, the system of the Ming Dynasty was inherited, and Jinyiwei was set up, headed by a commander.In the second year of Shunzhi (1645), it was renamed Luanyiwei. The name of the chief was changed from the commander to the Prime Minister Luangyiwei. The ceremonial car drives.It is equivalent to the personal bodyguards of the emperor and empress when they go out. Compared with ordinary bodyguards, the distance between them and the emperor is closer when they go out.

The minister in charge of the guard is not simply the head of the guard or the captain of the guard of honor when the empress travels. The minister in charge of the guard is also responsible for arranging the location of the emperor's imperial camp or palace, the number of guards, the distance, The most important confidant officials who deal with matters such as rank and arms, or keep personal belongings for the emperor, are generally loyal children of Manchu and Mongolian nobles to take on this important task.Fu Heng once served in this position.Fulongan also served in this position.The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Guards and the Minister of Guards of Zhangluanyi are the only two military official positions in the Qing court.

The Minister of the Guards is not an official position held by one person alone, but two Manzhou Xianghuang, Zhenghuang, and Zhengbaiqi each, a total of six people hold this official position.The purpose of such a setting is obvious, that is, to restrict and supervise each other, jointly shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the emperor, prevent one person from monopolizing power, and minimize the threat to the emperor's personal safety.Under the inner ministers leading the guards, there are six first-rank inner ministers (at the level of members of the Military Commission), 60 first-class guards of the third rank (slightly lower than the rank of deputy army), and 150 second-class guards of the fourth rank (slightly lower than the rank of the main division). level), 270 bodyguards of the fifth rank and third class (slightly higher than the regimental level), and nearly 2000 guards of Lan Ling, clan guards, and pro-army guards.That is to say, the ministers leading the bodyguards are not a group of ordinary bodyguards, but officers with higher military ranks, and these officers/guards are often entrusted with important tasks because of their innate advantages of serving the emperor.Going out can be the general, and going in can be the phase.

However, there is only one person in charge of the minister of health and security, and there is no separation of powers.This requires that it must be the manchu, Mongolian princes and ministers who are extremely trusted and relied on by the emperor.Moreover, the degree of trust of the ministers is even higher than that of the guards.In the imperial palace, the Minister of Security of Zhangluanyi has lower authority than the Minister of Guards; but if he leaves the palace, the Minister of Security of Zhangluanyi, who is responsible for the arrangement, level and scope of the emperor's security, will treat the Minister of Guards as the emperor's guard. part of the guard and has the authority to direct and arrange.Especially when the emperor was stationed in the imperial camp, the Minister of Security in charge of the instrument was the closest to the emperor, while the ministers leading the guards could only be guarded at the first checkpoint - "Jingmen".

At the same time, from the number of officials arranged, we can also directly see the emperor's trust and reliance on the two high-ranking high-ranking officials. Being able to put his own safety in the hands of one person is enough to prove the emperor's absolute respect for the Minister of Security. Trust and rely on.Compared with the ministers who lead the guards, the Minister of Security in charge of Luanyi is closer to the emperor and has a higher degree of trust by the emperor.In the Qing Dynasty, first-rank military officers used unicorn patterns on square patches, and the unicorn was used as the official rank image of first-rank military officers, which not only symbolized the emperor's benevolence and auspiciousness, but also symbolized the emperor's image of a king, man, and man who "prepared for arms but did not do harm".