Story of Yanxi Palace: Red Seal Spring Star

The emperor stayed in Gusu for a total of twelve days. Two days before the sailing, Mao Yanling, a weaver from Suzhou, came to the palace to present an opera troupe. The southern tour took the royal musicians and dismissed the troupe band.

After boarding the boat, Gu Qin and Yu Jingyuan's theater troupe sang for everyone on the Yuzhou as a small opera presented by Gusu. Lu Wenhong led the original band to accompany him. Everyone, including the Queen Mother, thought she sang well, often It was full of applause.In fact, the Yujingyuan Opera Troupe sang the complete version of "The Story of the Hairpin" for the concubine in Yuanmingyuan many years ago. First, it has been a long time and no one has memorized the small opera. Second, the Haiyan tune used at that time is different from the Kunqu tune used today It's not the same, and the costumes are also different, so everyone can't remember it anymore, and Gu Qin speaks Suzhou dialect with other small actors in front of everyone after the show, and no one doubts it.

Seeing that the emperor often stared at the little Daner, Nala felt annoyed. The empress dowager and the emperor were more old-fashioned with excerpts from "The Palace of Eternal Life", and she was even more upset. out.Concubine Rong often brings Gu Qin to the emperor's cabin in disguise.Because Concubine Rong lived with the emperor, no one else knew or suspected it.Because Caiyun found out that she was pregnant again, she went home to recuperate, so she didn't follow her on the southern tour, and Han Guli or Ayi took care of Gu Qin.

Since Hongzhou was imprisoned, he was in a relaxed mood. He no longer had to go to court or meet people. He dismissed all his staff and spent a lot of time dealing with the affairs of the mansion and settled down all the houses. Haian often accompanied him. He was walking in the garden of the mansion.Wu Deya felt a lot more at ease, and felt that it was not bad, that Hong Zhou was able to take care of his heart and nourish his nature, and he was no longer "ridiculous", but he felt very strange, so he asked him why he was separating the family.Hong Zhou just smiled and said: We have grandchildren, so we should really separate.Cui Zhang and the other two had no children, and they felt uneasy, so they felt at ease.

Wu Deya said, "What about Hai'an?"Why didn't you give her one?Hong Zhou laughed again: It's not really a separation, and what's more, what's the difference between me and you?Wu Deya gave up with a smile.Later, the queen mother comforted her many times, and she felt relieved, relieved, and felt that life was peaceful from now on.

On a certain day in the middle of February, Hong Zhou called Wu Deya to her room alone. Wu Deya didn't understand what was going on, so he looked at him with a smile.Hong Zhou also looked at her and remained silent.Wu Deya said: "My lord, what's the matter with you?"If it's okay, I'll go to see Shanshan, she asked me to teach her how to make a net yesterday, and I will accompany you in the evening.Hong Zhou's eyes were moist, and he said: Deya, Shanshan is ten years old.

Wu Deya smiled and said: Don't you love her the most?She kept asking me, why didn't Ama go out?Don't take her out to temple fairs.Hong Zhou smiled and nodded, and said: Then what did you say to her?Wu Deya said: I said that Ama is not in good health recently, the imperial doctor won't tell her to go out, it will take a while.But she didn't believe it, she said that there is nothing wrong with you.Hong Zhou stretched out his hand, held her hand, and said in a low voice: Deya.

Wu Deya looked at him and asked, "My lord, what's the matter with you today?"Hong Zhou said: ... Deya, listen to me...Suddenly, Hai'an's voice sounded outside the door: "My lord, Fujin, someone from the palace wants to see my lord."Both were taken aback.Hong Zhou raised his voice and said, "You told me to take him to the study and wait for me."Hai'an said: "The servant has already taught him to go, lord, he said that he will leave immediately, you should go to the study now."Hong Zhou frowned, so he had to come out in a hurry, and looked at Hai An, who exchanged glances with him hastily.He immediately went to the study.

Wu Deya also came out of the room and asked: Hai'an, what's the matter with the prince today?The empress dowager and the emperor are all on tour to the south, who else in the palace will send someone?Hai'an stared at her and said with a smile: The people from Tai Hospital seem to be here to collect money.What's the matter, my lord?What did he say to you?Wu Deya shook her head and said: I didn't say anything, let's go, let's go to Shanshan's place to make a connection.Hai'an said: Fujin, you go first, I just remembered that I haven't gone to see the prince's medicinal food today, I will come as soon as I go.Wu Deya then stroked her shoulder and left with a smile.

Hai'an hurriedly went outside the study room, only to see the eunuch Sun Fang, the head of the respect room in the palace, coming out of the door, and Hong Zhou asked the eunuch outside to see off the guests, so she stopped.After Sun Fang walked away, she immediately looked around, then went into the study and closed the door.

Hong Zhou was sitting at the table, he didn't know whether it was joy or worry on his face.Hai'an immediately walked to Hong Zhou's side and put his hand on his shoulder.Hong Zhou patted her hand, and said in a low voice: The message sent back from the Royal Boat, the Empress Dowager interceded, saying that it would be by the end of April.Hai'an immediately burst into tears, embraced Hong Zhou, and said: "My lord, that's great!"Very good!Fortunately, you haven't had time to tell Fujin today.Hai'an felt that this was God's will!Lord, we must have faith!Hongzhou smiled sadly, and said: Hai'an, just now you urged me outside the door on purpose, right?Hai'an said: I'm afraid you've already said it!

Hongzhou shed tears, hugged her tightly, and said: Hai'an, ridiculous Hongzhou, what could make you treat me like this!Hai'an touched his head and said: "My lord, why do you say such things again?"You are Hai'an's husband and Hai'an's master!It is the ancient and modern righteousness to die for the emperor for the minister and the master for the concubine.Hong Zhou choked up and said, "Haian, you know everything, yet you still treat me like this!"In this life, Hongzhou can have a confidant like you, God finally didn't treat me in vain.

Hai'an untied a jade pendant from his waist and handed it to him, said with a smile: "My lord, Hai'an is always with you. Don't you think that Hai'an is not beautiful and is a slave girl. He gave it to Fang Fujin from the beginning, and he has been treating me all the time." That's good.Besides, didn't I tell you all about it?I am also for Fujin.She also treated me with great kindness. I was sold into the master's mansion since I was a child and was abused by my fourth aunt. At that time, Fujin, who was still the eldest lady, asked me to go. She always treated me very well and brought me into the palace.And that year, if it wasn't for her, Hai'an would have died long ago.Fujin still has to take care of the little prince and princess, she will comfort you with me.Moreover, both Fujin and Hai'an understand that you are not absurd at all, it's because you are unhappy, although Hai'an is just a woman and doesn't understand state affairs, but I know that after all these years, you have actually suffered a lot.As early as the first night between you and Hai'an, Hai'an understood... Unfortunately, Hai'an has no ability to make you feel happy.

It turned out that after Hongzhou was grounded, Haian told him that Wu Deya told him that Hongzhou accepted him because he fell in love with Queen Nala, and that he had committed suicide and was rescued by Wu Deya.

The jade pendant is a jade ring with animal face patterns, which he gave her as a gift after the first night of that year. It was originally an ancient jade from the Han Dynasty bestowed by the first emperor, and it has long been stained and discolored. Golden color, the size of half a palm, a thin slice.He hung it on his waist that day, seeing Hai'an weeping, he rewarded him casually.Hong Zhou took the jade ring, clenched it tightly, wept bitterly, and broke down in tears, said: This is actually my own life, why are you both so kind to me? It turns out that she also knew early on... I'm the one who hurt you. It's my fault, I'm sorry for you... Hai An patted him lightly, and said: My lord, don't do this, if people find out, I'm afraid I won't be able to hide it from Fujin.Don't worry, I have already explained it before, if Fujin asked, he would say that the Tai Hospital came to withdraw 500 taels of silver.

Hong Zhou buried his face in Hai An's body, cried for a while, stopped his tears, returned the jade pendant to her, and said in a low voice: Hai An, I have a hunch that this is the last two months, and the Queen Mother will say it, that's all.Then he smiled lightly and said: Hong Zhou shouldn't have been born in this world, but he has lived for so many years, but you don't have to...

Hai'an froze for a moment, the joy just now disappeared, took the jade pendant, and suddenly remembered the lonely tomb of the Wei family in the barren hills of Louzizhuang, and the bunch of reddish azaleas... His heart was cold and frightened, But immediately said: "My lord, don't think so."Hai'an thinks this is really a good omen. After a while, the emperor will become even more angry. He will definitely let you go. Even if he has to stay in this mansion for the rest of his life, Hai'an will accompany you...My lord, even if you say It's true... Hai'an will also fulfill his promise and accompany you underground. Hai'an's life was originally picked up and has been loved by you for so many years. If you are gone, what is the meaning of it? We have already said all right.It was originally the end of this month, so Hai'an had already made preparations, and he had already taken care of himself, and then he would give Yinhong.With that said, he hung the jade pendant back around his waist.

Seeing that she was calm, her hands were not shaking, Hong Zhou sighed deeply, and said, "Hian, although you are a woman, many men with crowns in this world are not as good as you, and Deya is not as good as you." less than...

Before Yu Zhou arrived in Hangzhou, Gu Qin told Concubine Rong that she had not had her period since her birthday.The emperor was very happy, but naturally he couldn't send the imperial doctor to see it, so he didn't want her to perform on stage again.Seeing that the emperor had calmed down, the queen thought that his freshness had passed, so she was relieved.This Gu Qin was originally from the south of the Yangtze River, and he was not seasick, but he had some symptoms of nausea, and he was on the same boat with the empress dowager and concubines, so he felt very uneasy. Can't tell, only Concubine Rong knows.Concubine Rong often comforted Gu Qin and told her not to be afraid, even if others knew about it, they would not dare to do anything to her, because she was pregnant with a dragon fetus, and the Queen Mother would be the first to protect her.

Concubines Shu and nobles all accompanied the Empress Dowager.Concubine Ling and Concubine Qing brought Yongyan together.Concubine Ying didn't come, and the emperor asked her to look after the elder brothers and preside over palace affairs in the palace.

It was the first time for Xiaoquanzi and Zhuzhu to go to the south of the Yangtze River together. This time Yingluo and his wife brought their eldest son Fu Longan and eldest daughter Fu Jiangyuan, and Zhen|Zhu took care of them. These two children were always called Aunt Hai, Now she is called Aunt Pearl and Uncle Xiao Quanzi.Duo Luo and Rong Rong are also aunts and uncles, but of course they can't be called.After arriving in Gusu, Xiao Quanzi introduced the scenery and customs of the south of the Yangtze River like a treasure, and the two children listened with great interest and kept asking questions.Pearl is quite happy to see him, and she is also happy in her heart.

Pearl is also an insider about Gu Qin's pregnancy, and she admires Yingluo very much, and is happy for Gu Qin, Yingluo only said: Qin Guan'er still has this fate, Jiaxing Qian's family has never had a prosperous child.Except for his family, the sons and grandsons of the dragon would never let anyone be left outside.

When they arrived in Hangzhou a few days later, the emperor and his party stayed in the West Lake Palace. Yingluo took Gu Qin outside to see the doctor. The doctor said that her pulse was calm and her fetus was stable, and everyone was relieved.The main business of the emperor in Hangzhou is to inspect the river works. Because Liu Tongxun and Yu Minzhong are in charge of this now, Fu Heng accompanied Yingluo and Rongrong and Aisha to travel around Hangzhou. Concubine Rong also wanted to take Fukang'an Going together, the emperor felt that with Fu Heng and Pudawa, safety should be no problem, and asked Doro to send guards in micro clothes to protect them, and let Concubine Rong, mother and son follow them.So Concubine Rong is often not in the palace, but most people in the palace don't know about it.

In the early morning of this day, after dinner, Nala supported Hui'er for a walk in the palace. When he walked outside the emperor's courtyard, he heard the sound of babbling and singing, and he was extremely annoyed: Why did he call the opera singer early in the morning? Summoned to her own courtyard, Concubine Rong didn't care!It is said that she is concerned about Fu Kang'an all day long, wishing she could be on duty with her, only caring about her son, or just drinking and having fun with the emperor, it's too shameful...

He saw a circle of guards outside the courtyard, but he didn't see Duoluo Fukang'an among them. There were a few young eunuchs standing at the door, and he looked in. Seeing that Li Yu Desheng was not there, he thought they were both in the house, so he asked a few words. The eunuch said that he didn't know where Concubine Rong had gone. Mr. Li was passed on by the Queen Mother. Eunuch Desheng went to pick up things according to the emperor's orders. Lord Doro didn't come today because he had other important business, and he didn't know where Master Fukang'an went.She became even angrier, turned around and left, within a few steps, the singing stopped inside, and there was a faint low laughter, her heart moved, she told Huier to go back, turned back by herself, entered the yard, and waved her hands to signal the eunuchs in the yard to leave , and then quietly pushed open the door of the main room.

Walking into the Ming room, looking inside, I saw that in the east room, the emperor was sitting on the couch, with a small play in his arms, and he couldn't feel his anger burning.Take a closer look, that Xiaoxi is wearing a hood patch, her face is covered with makeup, she is such a beautiful woman, it is that Gusu Xiaodaner, but she is not wearing a costume, only a white jacket, her figure is slender, and she is not angry. Call one.The emperor was over fifty years old, he had no scruples, and he didn't care about his health. He was about to enter the house to reprimand and chase away people, but he heard the little Dan'er whispering: "Don't worry, your majesty, don't worry about your children."Slowly, speaking in Suzhou vernacular.

Although the voice was small, it sounded like thunder in the Queen's ears, because "Children" is Suzhou dialect for children, and she knew that the last two southern tours were in Suzhou for a long time.So I didn't hear what was said later.After a while, I remembered that this little opera came from Suzhou, and it has been a while since the two of them have committed such scandalous things, they even have children...Suddenly, I heard the little opera's soft and waxy voice coquettishly saying: "It's still early, so don't worry about it." okay?The emperor smiled and said, "Okay, Fei Yao."As he said, he bowed his head down and kissed this little show.The little play evaded with a smile and said: Don't want it, the maidservant only puts on good makeup...

Nala's family fell into the ice cave like a pot of cold water, thinking about his status, he had only known a lowly actor for a few days, and he made her pregnant, and he wanted to keep the evil seed... Feiyao?Such a humble name is so affectionate! ... If I hadn't happened to come in today and bump into him, no one would have known that even Concubine Rong had been taken away... Suddenly it dawned on me that he wanted to make that ignorant idiot Wei Mei the imperial concubine in order to get rid of himself and to be at ease He and Concubine Rong often closed the door to do these things without saying anything, but of course he couldn't tolerate such things...

I didn't listen to Yuan Chunwang's words, I didn't listen to Hong Zhou's words, but this was the end that was waiting for me!I thought he would never forget Wei Yingluo, and the harem was a foregone conclusion, but it turned out to be all wrong, he will always have another woman!And there are so many women in the world!Over the years, since Concubine Rong entered the palace, he has really fallen into lewdness. He is no longer Hongli as before, and he was completely kept in the dark.As the queen of the Qing Dynasty, I have been reduced to working with a lowly street actress as the emperor... Young women, no matter how high or low, there is no end to it!In an instant, all thoughts were lost, and the laughter of the two people pierced their ears like needles... I just felt that the three candles in the Buddhist hall were a great irony. Tongues of fire rolled up on both sides of the couplet "Enlightenment of the Chan Pass, facing the wall and forming the wonderful seal of the Buddha's heart", and the Buddhist hall immediately became a sea of ​​flames...

The queen jumped suddenly, and came back to her senses, the Buddhist hall disappeared in front of her eyes, and she still held the string of tourmaline beads in her hand.She turned around slowly, walked out of the door, out of the yard, and walked slowly. On the way, there were maids and eunuchs greeting her, but she didn't seem to hear them.Back outside the door of her own courtyard, Hui'er was startled when she saw that her face was pale and her eyes were still. She quickly came up to help her and asked: Master, what happened?what's wrong with you

Nalashi rolled her eyes and looked at her blankly, thinking: What, who is she?Where's Jane?Er Niang's voice echoed in her ears: How did I give birth to such a worthless daughter like you!Unconsciously said: "Hongli, hello..." His throat was sweet, his eyes darkened, and he fell on Hui'er.The empress is wearing bright yellow solid yarn embroidered with green bamboo branches today. The green bamboo pattern and the bright yellow ground form a contrast in tone. The contrast is sharp. The dark red blood sprayed on it is even more dazzling.Huier's body was covered with blood, and she shouted in horror: Your Majesty!Empress!Empress Empress!

The author has something to say:

[Current Opera] of the Ming and Qing Dynasties belongs to the same family as the orthodox Kunqu opera, both of which are in the style of long and short sentences, and the performers of the contemporary opera are also Kunban.There are two reasons for the different names: one is that the authors have different identities. The authors of Kunqu opera are all famous masters, while contemporary dramas are written by unknown folk authors; tactful.

Mei Lanfang said, "The two old gentlemen Cao Xinquan and Pu Xiyuan said, 'The earliest Beijing opera troupes did not have the play "Drunkenness". Yuehong, went to Beijing to sing in a group, and the first day of the play was "Drunken". Yueyuehong | sang | Hong | headed, and everyone followed suit and performed "Drunken".'" Mei Lanfang said here Cao Xinquan is a famous opera musician in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, especially good at Kunqu opera. In his later years, he taught Kunqu opera in Fuliancheng and Zhonghua Opera School, and has a high reputation in Liyuan; Born, together with Yuan Kewen, Zhang Boju, and Zhang Xueliang, they were called the four sons of the Republic of China. His greatest hobby in his life was playing, and he became a master of learning and famous in playing. These two were legendary existences in Liyuan in the early Republic of China.

Therefore, "Drunk" was originally a Han drama, which was adapted from the current drama "Drunk Concubine Yang".After Yueyuehong, Lu Sanbao, Yu Yuqin and other famous Beijing opera actors all sang "Drunk", and Lu Sanbao was one of Mei Lanfang's masters, and he taught Mei "Drunk". Specially given to Lu Sambo 300 ocean tuition.Both Lu Sanbao and Yu Yuqin were born in Huadan. From this, it can be seen that "Drunkenness" took the way of making fun at first. After Mei Lanfang's innovation, the play became clean and pure, and it was called "The Drunken Concubine".

In Yanxi Palace, Concubine Gao sang the Peking opera "The Drunken Concubine". She sang it twice, once when she reconciled with the emperor, and once when Concubine Shu came to offer her advice, she used the lyrics from "The Drunken Concubine" .Later when she died, the phrase "Concubine Yang Yuhuan, thank you for your grace, and I will never see you again" is the libretto in "The Palace of Eternal Life", as described in the article.At that time, there was no Peking opera, only Kunqu opera.Peking Opera came out 55 years after Qianlong.In the novel, "Apart from the concubine, what other person does the widow have?" This is also the libretto in "The Palace of Eternal Life".

[Nashisu] The gold brocades in the Yuan Dynasty are divided into two categories, one is Nashisu, and the other is gold duanzi. Among them, Nashisu is less in number, but has a higher quality and a greater reputation.Nashishi is the transliteration of Persian or Arabic "Zhijinjin".The emperor's and queen's clan in the Yuan Dynasty were the main occupants of Nashishi, and the emperor often used it to award officials and foreigners.Most of Nashishi's patterns are full of main lines, and each takes a strict symmetrical form.The auxiliary pattern is exquisite and fine, and the name of the craftsman is often woven in Arabic, which has a strong Islamic style.However, although the weavers are mainly people from the Western Regions, facing Chinese cultural traditions and feudal politics, they still have to use a large number of old decorative themes of the Han nationality, so Nashishi often uses a combination of Chinese and Western styles as its pattern style.

[Qi Qiao] It is also an excerpt from "The Palace of Eternal Life".