Story of Yanxi Palace: Red Seal Spring Star

After they were all settled in the post station, Fu Heng's carriage drove quickly and arrived at Liulangzhuang, and reported to the emperor that he was guarding outside Jingyi Garden and saw those monks rushing to nothing.The emperor said solemnly: Hong Zhou's business is not done well, he is so close to the capital, and it has been so long, yet he still doesn't notice anything.Then he immediately called Hai Lancha in, and told him to go back to Beijing quickly and gather troops to go to Biyun Temple to fetch people.

At this moment, Fu Heng couldn't say anything, he could only hope that Yuan Chi Yuansheng and the others had listened to his words and left Biyun Temple and Xiangshan.Seeing Fu Heng's expression, Concubine Rong said, "Master Fu Heng, just now the imperial physician said that Madam's pulse is not stable. You didn't rest well last night. Go and rest."The emperor said: Don't do this next time, Zhen and Shen Bi will stay here tonight, and return to Beijing early in the morning, don't worry.Fu Heng was a little surprised, knowing that he was worried about Yingluo, and said in his mouth: Yes, thank the emperor and Concubine Rong for caring about the slaves.

Fu Heng went back to his room and saw Yingluo leaning on the bed waiting for him, so he sat in front of the bed, asked her what she said about Concubine Rong, and blamed her for not slowing down the carriage.Seeing that Fu Heng came back, Pearl went out.Seeing that he was worried, Yingluo immediately coaxed him: I really listened to you, but I was worried about you. I'm fine. I'll catch up on sleep when you come back.Are those monks gone?Fu Heng then notified Yuan Chi and the emperor's decree to get people about the note he wrote, and then said softly: Don't think about it, go to sleep, I'm sleepy too.

Because of the hard work all night, the two had a sound sleep, and it was almost dinner time when they woke up.Fu Heng went to ask the imperial physician to check Yingluo's pulse, and the imperial physician said that the pulse had calmed down, so he went to the other side to reply to the emperor and Concubine Rong.Fu Heng went to the outside yard and saw the groom feeding the horses.The head of the post station is also at the side. This head already knows that he is Mr. Fu Heng who is beside the emperor. He hurriedly smiled and said: "Master Fu Heng, the villain has eyes but does not know Mount Tai. I was negligent that day. Please forgive me." .Fu Heng only said softly: Those who don't know are not guilty.

Although the post official saw that Fu Heng was still wearing homely clothes, the way he saw Fu Heng now was very different from what he saw that day. It turned out that he just thought he was an idle clan traveling in modest clothes, but he didn't know that he was actually the emperor's first son. A favorite minister, a world-renowned hero, thought to himself: It is said that Mr. Fu Heng is humble and cautious, and he is a corporal, and the rumors are indeed true.

As I was talking, I suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes coming from far and near from outside the door, and a voice also came from far and near, gradually: The imperial court hastened eight hundred miles, the White Lotus Sect in Hubei gathered a crowd to make trouble, quickly prepare the horses, Don't miss it!The gate of the post station was immediately opened by both sides, and after a while, a horse galloped in, the man on the horse pulled the rein vigorously, the horse immediately fell to the ground, foaming at the mouth, it was actually dead.

Immediately, that Bingyong didn't care about falling, he stood up from the top, and shouted to the three people in the courtyard: Don't you prepare for a horse?Missing the court's important affairs is a crime of losing one's head!Fu Heng said to him: Take a break first and drink some water.The man saw that he was wearing common clothes, speaking unhurriedly, with the appearance of a leisurely young man, and said angrily: "Get out of here!"Don't miss out on your grandpa's big event!Just as the post officer was about to drink violently, Fu Heng shook his head at him, and said to the two people by the gate: "Close the gate."Seeing this scene, Bingyong was even more furious, and immediately punched Fu Heng.

The post officer shouted: Don't be rude to Mr. Fu Heng!This Bing Yong didn't know what he was talking about, and he didn't know any adults. He only saw the tall and handsome young man with a face like a crown jade in front of him step aside for a while, the punch was empty, and he was full of energy, and immediately threw out the second punch .The young man smiled slightly, turned sideways again, stretched out his hand, and grabbed his wrist.This Bingyong only felt that he was being held by a slender and warm hand, but he couldn't break free. He was surprised that Fu Heng had already let him go.

He stood there in a daze, for a moment he forgot that he still had important work to do, and he had to rush to Beijing to report.Suddenly I heard the young man say: "The emperor is inside, you don't have to worry."You did a good job, I will tell the emperor to reward you later.As he spoke, he nodded slightly to the postman next to him, turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard.The soldier was startled bravely, he didn't expect to see the emperor today, and he was so close at hand, he never expected the emperor to rest in this simple inn, he was dumbfounded for a moment.The post officer had scooped water from the water tank with a ladle for him to drink, and pushed him to say: "After drinking, go in with Mr. Fu Heng!"Report to the emperor!He gulped down the water, let out a long breath, and then asked the post official, "Who is he?"

The post officer looked at the letter box he was carrying behind him, and said, "Is this going to be sent to the military plane?"The soldier said bravely: that is!This is the court's top priority!Who of you can afford it!The post officer looked at the back of Fu Heng who had gone away in the inner courtyard, and said with a smile: "Brother Tai is too angry. I think his mouth is dry and his heart is anxious. He is Mr. Fu Heng from the Military Aircraft Department."Bingyong was taken aback, and asked in a low voice: Is he... is he... really a great hero?The post official said, "Exactly."

Seeing Fu Heng's handsome appearance, Bing Yong still couldn't believe it, but recalling the quickness and precision with which he dodged to grab his wrist just now, he believed it very much in his heart, and regretted his recklessness just now.Seeing that he was still in a daze, the post officer pushed him vigorously and said: "Hurry up and go in, the emperor is waiting!"As he spoke, he called the two people at the door to come over and deal with the dead horse on the ground.

When Bingyong followed Fu Heng into the emperor's room, he saw a middle-aged man in a dark yellow robe and a black fur hat sitting in a chair drinking tea. He was born with a round sky, a handsome silhouette, and a pair of telescopic eyes focused on his face. He immediately felt an inexplicable shock, and hurriedly knelt down and said: "Lu Yong, the guard of Wuchang Mansion in Hubei, sees the emperor, long live long live!"The emperor said: "Get up and talk."Behind Lu Yong, Fu Heng stood beside the emperor.

Lu Yong still knelt down, untied the letter box behind him, and held it to the emperor.Fu Heng took it, opened the letter box, took out the letter, and handed it to the emperor.The emperor opened it to look.Lu Yong said: "Your Majesty, thousands of Bailian sect members from Wuchang Prefecture in Hubei went to the Governor's Yamen to make trouble on February [-]th and detained Mr. Futai. Overnight, Bailian sect members from all over Hubei responded one after another. The garrison in Hubei has resisted Can't stop, please send troops to support the imperial court quickly, otherwise I'm afraid there will be a big mess!The emperor had already read the letter, threw the letter on the table, and said angrily: It's really the opposite!

Lu Yong still wanted to speak, but Fu Heng looked at him solemnly, shook his head slightly, and he immediately fell silent.After a while, the emperor said: Just now Fu Heng said that you reported news from thousands of miles away, galloped day and night, and were on duty loyally, so I will reward you as a general.Go down and rest first!Wait for my will and go back tomorrow.Lu Yong's official position is the garrison. Above the garrison is the chief, the guerrilla, and then the general. This is a three-level promotion, and it is an honor personally conferred by the emperor.

Lu Yong was overjoyed, kowtowed and said: Thank you, Your Majesty!Thank you Master Fu Heng!The next official should serve for the imperial court, and he will not hesitate to be smashed to pieces!As he spoke, he raised his head to look at Fu Heng. Seeing that Fu Heng was looking at him calmly, with a half-smile and not a smile, he was completely different from Yuan Zhi who was handsome and unrestrained when he was fighting with him in the courtyard earlier. Fu Hengwen said: "Go down."He turned immediately and went out of the house.As he walked, he thought: what the post officer just said was right, Mr. Fu Heng's words in front of the emperor are really useful, but for such a big matter, the emperor was furious, and Mr. Fu Heng didn't seem to be in a hurry at all.I really don't understand how Fu Heng could become a close minister of the emperor and an important military minister.

Concubine Rong went to Yingluo's room.Yingluo smiled and said, "The emperor treats you so kindly!"Concubine Rong said: Well, because of Yong Qi's rumors, he said he would take me out to relax. You know that Shen Bi wanted to avoid the fourth elder brother, but Shen Bi didn't expect his wife and Lord Fu Heng to come to Xiangshan, and the emperor didn't say anything.In fact, Concubine Rong was also worried that she would meet Yingluo, so she still didn't bring Caiyun out, but only brought a Hui maid.Yingluo thought to herself: The hat the emperor is wearing, with ocher tassels, is the fox fur hat she sewed for him, only with beads on it.Unexpectedly, he would actually wear it. Even Fu Heng didn't know that the hat was made by himself, only Pearl knew.

Concubine Rong said again: The emperor has another person in his heart, not the former empress.Yingluo was taken aback, looked at Concubine Rong, and Concubine Rong also looked at her, smiled slightly, and said: The man is gone, Shen Bi won't mind.Yingluo felt relieved, and said: The emperor likes you now.Concubine Rong said: Everyone says so, and Shen Bi also thinks so.Yingluo said: Don't let the emperor down, he...it's hard to like someone.Concubine Rong smiled and said: Because Shen Bi was born good-looking?Yingluo shook her head and said: Because the empress is a good person.

Concubine Rong sighed slightly: Shen Bi has committed a serious crime.Yingluo knew that she thought of Huo Jizhan and the two eunuchs who died in the horse fall incident recently, and said, "It's difficult to have both in the world, Ma'am, don't think too much about it."Minghui only wished that the grace of the empress would not fade.Concubine Rong said in a soft voice: The grace never fades... If the emperor is willing to stay with Shen Bi forever, Shen Bi will always be with him.

Yingluo saw that her tone was calm and firm but with a kind of indifferent melancholy, knowing that she still liked another person in her heart, she said: You should forget about the past.In the palace, you must hold the grace well and hold it forever. With me here, you will definitely be able to do it.Concubine Rong looked at her.Yingluo looked down at herself and asked: What's the matter?Concubine Rong smiled and said: "It's nothing, thank you Ma'am."Just for him, I will do it.

Yingluo knew that she was referring to Huo Jizhan, so she nodded and thought: If there is such a person who treats me like this, I will be like her. After Huo Jizhan died, Concubine Rong must have the same relationship as before It's different, that's why she listened to her own idea and sang the song of eternal regret...Suddenly, she heard Concubine Rong ask: How are you, young master?Yingluo smiled and opened her eyes, put her hand on her belly, looked at her and said: The baby is moving!Concubine Rong looked at her belly in surprise, Yingluo raised her eyes and said to her: "You put your hand on it and try?"Pearl pursed her lips and smiled.

Concubine Rong didn't dare to let go of her hand, Yingluo insisted, took her hand and put it on, Concubine Rong's touch was warm, she really felt a small movement below, she was startled, and immediately withdrew her hand.Yingluo laughed and said: That's a little fish spitting bubbles!It's called Pearl.Pearl then went to the bed and brought a red ball from under the pillow.Yingluo took the item and showed it to Concubine Rong.Concubine Rong saw that it was a small bellyband with small fish spitting bubbles embroidered on it, she couldn't help but smiled, and said: Madam, the embroidery is really beautiful!

Seeing envy in her eyes, Yingluo knew that it was because she had no children, so she secretly regretted that she was only thinking about her own happiness, so she put the veil aside and said, "I found another new song, let's go first." Go to dinner, and I'll tell you after dinner.Concubine Rong stood up and walked out of the room with her. Before going out, she looked back at the bellyband on the table, it was so bright and vivid under the dancing candlelight.

Early the next morning, the emperor brought everyone back to Beijing.Before dawn, the guards lit torches to harness the carts, the horse neighed in frost, and the steam was reeking, and the inside and outside of the station were very busy.Lu Yong also got up early in the morning and wanted to talk to Fu Heng all the time, but Fu Heng was always with the emperor, so he had no free time.Seeing Lu Yong poking his head, Li Yu said to him: You are honest enough, Mr. Fu Heng serves the emperor, the emperor cannot leave you for a moment, it is not intentional to ignore you.

Lu Yong already knew that he was the Chief Eunuch of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and when he saw him talking to him, he immediately bowed and said: "Mr. Li is good, I will leave for Hubei in a while. See you again, Mr. Fu Heng. I don't know what year and month it will be. We must thank him for his support.Li Yudao: Lord Fu Heng is just as busy as the emperor, so don't bother with such trivial matters anymore, just remember his kindness in your heart and you'll be fine!

Lu Yong said: "You don't know. When I came here yesterday, I didn't know that he was Mr. Fu Heng, and I did something to him. I must apologize, otherwise I will go back, and I will feel uneasy."Last night, my lord and the emperor had been discussing matters, the official couldn't stand it anymore and fell asleep.Does the emperor always go to bed so late and wake up so early?Li Yudao: Pretty much, the Emperor and the Military Aircraft Office sometimes stay up all night, but the weather is cold in winter, and it's a little looser, and spring is about to begin...

Just as she was talking, Concubine Rong and Yingluo came out from the door, both of them were wearing fur cloaks and hats.Lu Yong saw the gorgeous clothes of the two, and knew that they were the emperor's concubines, so he immediately knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, Lu Yong, pay your respects to the two empresses!"As soon as these words came out, Concubine Rong Yingluo and Li Yu were all taken aback.Lu Yong didn't know why, but no one called out, so he could only kneel down.Li Yu reprimanded: What nonsense!This is Lord Fu Heng's wife.As he spoke, he pointed to Yingluo who was wearing a white cloak.

Lu Yong was surprised and delighted, he didn't expect this young and beautiful lady to be Mrs. Nalan, who was famous all over the world for arresting Xiao Hezhuo for the emperor, and immediately bowed to Yingluo: "Hello, madam!"The next official is lucky to see his wife's demeanor, three lives, please forgive the official for being rude!Because the officer offended Mr. Fu Heng yesterday, the lord was magnanimous and spoke for the officer in front of the emperor. The officer was promoted from guard to general. The officer was very grateful and wanted to thank him personally. Since the lord has no time, I will trouble Your Excellency is very kind, and will always keep it in your heart. If your Excellency needs a place to be an official in the future, please let me know.

Yingluo didn't know what happened last night, she had dinner with Concubine Rong, Fu Heng stayed with the emperor for a long time, and she fell asleep when she came back.But seeing that Bingyong was very sincere, he stretched out his hands to help him up. Seeing that he was in his 20s, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a majestic look, he had a good impression of him.

Lu Yong didn't expect that she would personally help him, he was overwhelmed and froze there.Li Yu explained Lu Yong's origin and identity, and said that he never slept or rested on the road, and ran away and killed many horses within three or four days.Yingluo smiled and said: Master Lu, you have worked hard, Fu Heng just did what he should do, so you don't have to worry about it.Lu Yong did not expect Mrs. Nalan to be an approachable and kind person, and was moved to tears.

Yingluo looked at Fu Heng who was talking to the emperor again, and smiled at him: Your lord should know that you want to apologize and thank you, so you won't accept it. Don't worry, I'll tell him.Lu Yong knelt down again, because he was close to Yingluo, he saw that Yingluo was pregnant, so he kowtowed and said, "Thank you madam, thank you sir, and wish the little son good health!"Yingluo smiled and nodded.Concubine Rong stepped forward to hold Yingluo, and said with a smile: "Let's go."It was only then that Lu Yong saw her appearance, smelled the unique fragrance, and knew that she was the emperor's favorite concubine of the Hui nationality.Yingluo and Concubine Rong had already passed by.

When Fu Heng helped Ying Luo into the car, he smiled at Lu Yong before getting in the car. Lu Yong felt hot and thought: It seems that Li Yu and his wife are right.The sky was already bright, the north wind was blowing, and the spring was cold, and a group of chariots and horses walked away in a mighty way.Lu Yong was still watching from a distance, the post officer patted him on the shoulder and said: "Brother, you are really a good fortune!"Sooner or later, I will see the Emperor and Lord Fu Heng, as well as Concubine Rong, Mrs. Nalan, Eunuch Li, you, go home and burn incense!Then he walked back to the gate of the post station.

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[Historical origin] There are many believers in the White Lotus Sect, mainly from the lower class. It is a secret group of half monks and half laymen.The patriarchal rule is implemented within each faction, with an orderly hierarchy and strict hierarchy.The composition of the leader is very complicated, and his attitude towards the court is also very inconsistent.Some deceived believers by prospering religion and amassing money; uprising.

Mingjiao, originated in Persia, is essentially Manichaeism, which belongs to the branch of Orthodox Church (Christianity).After it was introduced to China, it developed into a mixture of Taoism, Buddhism, and White Lotus.During the Five Dynasties, Song, and Yuan Dynasties, peasant uprisings were often used as a tool for organization.In the Song Dynasty, because of the doctrine of worshiping the sun, the moon and the light, it was meant as "Mingjiao".At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Mingjiao and Bailianjiao merged into one.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were hundreds of branches of the White Lotus Sect.The organization of the White Lotus Sect was widely distributed in the Qing Dynasty, up and down the Yellow River, and everywhere in the north and south of the river, especially in Zhili, Shandong, Shanxi, Hubei, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Anhui.Its teachings and slogans are naturally anti-Qing and Fuming.During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Liu Song, the leader of Anhui, was arrested and exiled to Gansu.Afterwards, Liu Zhixie, Song Zhiqing, Wang Sanhuai, Leng Tianlu and others rose up again, calling on the congregation to raise troops to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. When the incident happened, they were killed one after another.However, the officials searched wantonly and implicated many innocent people.As a result, people from Jingzhou, Xiangyang, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu and other places rose up one after another, using the word that the government forced the people to rebel, and spread to the Five Elements Provinces. It was called "Sichuan Chu Rebellion". The background of [Chuanchu Religious Rebellion] will be covered later in the novel.