Story of Yanxi Palace: Red Seal Spring Star

When Fu Heng came out of the bath, he was shocked to see her sitting on the bed, crying silently.Immediately he hugged her into his arms and said, "What's the matter?"Yingluo said: "It's okay, I just don't want the young master to leave."As he spoke, tears fell down.Fu Heng felt both funny and sad, and said: If I had known this, I should have told the emperor to send someone else.

Yingluo immediately said: Nonsense.Fu Hengdao: Then you are like this, how can I leave with peace of mind?Yingluo said, "I'm fine. It's fine if you leave. You are at home. Whenever I think of you leaving, I feel sad."Fu Heng kissed her tears one by one, and said: Yingluo, I will be back soon, think about it, we have been separated for so many years, and you will not be like this.Yingluo said: Well, I don't know why, Dr. Ye came to visit two days ago, I told him, he said it was because he had a child, his mood fluctuated a lot.

Fu Heng then started to kiss her. After kissing her for a long time, he felt that her mood had stabilized, so he stopped kissing, then held her in his arms again, and patted her gently.Yingluo gradually became hazy, but she couldn't bear to sleep. She felt that Fu Heng would really leave when she woke up after falling asleep, so she began to cry again, and Fu Heng kissed her tears again.In such emotions, Fu Heng was very distressed, but he couldn't think about it. In the end, she fell asleep in his arms.That night, Fu Heng slept and woke up for a while, and looked at her when he woke up, only to see tears streaming from the corners of her eyes, knowing that she was still thinking about him in her sleep, and it was difficult to distinguish between joy and sorrow.

Before Tianming left, Fu Heng put on his military uniform and set off. Yingluo remained silent, holding his hand all the way out of the inner courtyard, refusing to let go.When he got outside the gate, he didn't care that there were so many servants and long queues waiting aside, he wrapped her in the cloak he was wearing, first pressed her abdomen lightly with both hands, and then hugged her tightly. He whispered in his ear: Go back to sleep, huh?I will write to you.

Ying Luo nodded, Fu Heng lowered his head, and the two kissed for a long time, before Fu Heng became cruel, gently pushed her away, mounted his horse and moved forward, followed by the long line of two hundred people, the front and the back of the line , each with a brightly inlaid yellow flag standing high, hunting in the morning wind, and the blue dragon on the red border and yellow background stretched its teeth and danced its claws, lifelike.The moment Fu Heng's back disappeared into the corner of the street, Ying Luo's eyes went dark, Pearl immediately supported her, and together with Tweety Er, helped her back to the house and lay down.

Yingluo's mind is always filled with the sound of Fu Heng's hooves, and the two lines sung in Yizhuyuan's opera that day, "The pain makes people reluctant, and those who go easily have a long way to go", she burst into tears His face was full, and it took a long time before he fell asleep again.When she woke up, she realized that it was only noon, Fu Heng had only left for two hours, and she didn't know when she would return, and she felt even more sad.

This day, the baby in her womb moved very frequently, and she felt very tired, so she stayed on the bed, holding the rose pendant around her neck in her hand, and even ate lunch and dinner on the bed.In the evening, Pearl came to sleep with her, and she felt a little comforted, but she shed tears all night in her sleep.After two days like this, Haishi and Zhuzhu stood by and gradually calmed down.

It was more than ten days after Fu Heng left when Concubine Rong saw Yingluo at Duke Fu Tuerdu's mansion. This was the second private meeting between the two of them here.At this time, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and Yingluo is six months pregnant. Concubine Rong saw that her abdomen is obviously protruding, her complexion is white and slightly rosy, but there is a kind of melancholy in her eyes, and she is no longer playful and lively as before, so she smiled and said: Mrs. Nalan, Do you still remember the requiem incense Shen Bi gave you?You go back and order one every day to try it out, if it works well, Shen Bi will send it to you.Yingluo responded with a smile, "Okay, you'll forget it if you don't tell me, thank you!"Palace is drafting, are you okay?

Concubine Rong said: "Every day, I choose to watch on behalf of the emperor. It's quite interesting."Yingluo was very surprised, she really didn't expect that Concubine Rong had been favored so much, she was very happy for her, and asked: "What about the empress?"Concubine Rong said: She has a body, the emperor told her not to work hard, but she didn't insist.Yingluo thought to herself, the concubine felt uncomfortable about the draft, and she would not go if she could, but she didn't think she didn't care.Only Concubine Rong said: Shen Bi picked out a few for the Fifth Elder Brother, can you take a look at them?The emperor said that it was up to Yongqi to decide by himself in the end, and both the Eight Banners show girls and the House of Internal Affairs show girls are here.After speaking, Yingluo took a few picture scrolls, unfolded them to have a look, and Concubine Rong explained the family backgrounds of each of them in detail, saying that the emperor felt that he should choose among these people.

Yingluo nodded, smiled at her and said: Thank you, Concubine Rong, I think so too, it depends on who Yongqi likes.Thinking in his mind, the emperor's intention was obvious, he wanted to take this scroll back and show it to Haishi.So he said to Concubine Rong: Can I take this scroll back for a few days, I'll take a closer look, and then ask Master Lu to return it to you?Concubine Rong didn't understand the reason, but naturally agreed.

Yingluo thanked her and told Pearl to take the scroll.Concubine Rong asked: How is Master Fu Heng?Yingluo smiled and said: I received his letter yesterday, counting the days, he has arrived and met General Zhaohui.Concubine Rong said: These days, I am accompanying the emperor in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. I can ask Li Yu to show me the military report on the Northwest Road, and then let Master Lu send a letter to tell you about the situation of your lord.

Yingluo looked at her in surprise, Concubine Rong smiled and said, "Why?Yingluo said: Li Yu?Why is he willing to take on this relationship?The Northwest Route Army Report is an absolute secret of the imperial court.Concubine Rong said: Don't worry, if I call him, he will agree, and it's nothing to do with it. In fact, the emperor often mentions Mr. Fu Heng. Tianshan affairs are a major matter for the court. I don't read the military newspaper, but only ask Li Yu , I know all the important things.

Yingluo didn't know how she followed Li Yu's route. Even if the emperor doted on her, she already lived in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, but Li Yu couldn't get in except for being loyal to the emperor.Seeing her pondering, Concubine Rong said: Master Fu Heng's letter to you must be to report good news but not bad news. When he will come back, we still have to read the military newspaper to predict.

Yingluo said: Thank you so much, Madam!Concubine Rong held her hand and said, "I should thank Madam, but you have a saying that you don't say thank you for your kindness."So Madam don't be polite with Shen Bi anymore.Yingluo looked at her and knew that she was talking about recent events. First because of "Song of Everlasting Regret" and because of Yongqi's rumors and the matter of the fourth elder brother, she helped her to cling to the emperor well, so she nodded with a smile and took out her hand, said: Madam, in fact, you are smart and capable.You are getting more and more beautiful!Chinese is also getting better and better, I think the letters you wrote to me are pretty good, the emperor must like you very much, right?Concubine Rong just smiled and didn't speak.

Yingluo knew that she was still thinking about the person in her heart, so she turned around and said: Tianshan is beautiful, right?That's what Fu Heng said, but unfortunately I haven't been there.Concubine Rong said: Really?Did Master Fu Heng mention Tianshan Mountain?Yingluo said: Well, he also said that the ice lake in Tianshan Mountain is very beautiful, like a fairyland!Concubine Rong's eyes lit up, and she murmured: Sailimu Lake... Yingluo saw her fascinated, and knew that the place she was talking about should be related to her sweetheart, so she pursed her lips and smiled, not to disturb her.After a while, Concubine Rong said: I'm sorry, Shen Bi was distracted.Mrs. Nalan, the snow lotus in our Tianshan Mountain is also very beautiful. If you have a chance, go and see it with Mr. Fu Heng.

Yingluo smiled and said: Well, I read in the book that Tianshan snow lotus is called "Tageilis" in Chinese, the name is really nice!It was born in the extremely cold place of ice and snow in the high mountains, and it looks down on the frost and snow, which is extraordinary and refined. Fu Heng said that the snow lotus is very beautiful, and he likes it very much.Concubine Rong smiled and said: Lord Fu Heng and Mrs. Nalan are extraordinary and refined.Yingluo smiled and said: Thank you!It is also said in the book that it is a panacea with magical effects. It is said that it can bring the dead back to life and strengthen the body.

Concubine Rong smiled and said: Bringing the dead back to life?too exaggerated.Chen Bi only knew that it could reduce swelling and relieve pain, and applying it externally or taking it internally would warm the body, and it was a good medicine for wounds.Doctor Ye said that day, the medicine scriptures say that it can nourish qi and blood, activate menstruation and blood circulation, disperse cold and dampness, strengthen tendons and help yang.Yingluo nodded.Concubine Rong continued: "I asked Dr. Ye about the matter last time, and he said that Ma'am, your menstrual blood is irregular. After the child is born, if you use Tianshan snow lotus, it may be beneficial. Snow lotus is a good medicine for gynecology in Huijiang."Yingluo wondered: How could Doctor Ye tell you about my illness?

Concubine Rong looked at her and didn't speak.Yingluo suddenly had a flash of inspiration in her heart, and she understood that this was Ye Tianshi who the emperor asked in front of her, because her condition was "critical" on the day Huo Jizhan was arrested, and they must have called Ye Tianshi to ask about her body details later, Ye Tianshi Can only answer truthfully.So he skipped over the emperor and said: Thank you, Concubine Rong, for your concern.

Concubine Rong didn't talk about this topic any more, instead she said: "Master Lu has already composed the lyrics for "Bai Shi Lang" that Madam gave me last time, and I have tried singing it a few times. Do you want Madam to listen to it?"See where Shen Bi's singing is not good, and Shen Bi will sing it to the emperor again.Yingluo happily said: Good!I kept saying that I wanted to see my empress singing and dancing, but I felt embarrassed to let my empress condescend just for me.Concubine Rong smiled and said: Madam, don't be polite to Chen Bi again.As she spoke, she went to fetch the pipa. Yingluo was surprised to see that she had learned how to play the pipa. She just smiled and plucked the strings and sang:

Bai Shilang lives in Linjiang.

Lead Jiangbo and follow fish.

Accumulated stones are like jade, and columns are like greenery.

Lang Yan is unique and unique in the world.

Lu Wenhong is a master at composing music, this piece is ding ding dong dong, accompanied by Concubine Rong's clear and slightly hoarse voice, like a tall, dignified, elegant and suave adult, with a light robe and belt, slowly walking along with the singing close.At this time, Yingluo listened to this song and thought of Fu Heng who was far away in Junggar, and felt indescribably happy and relieved.Concubine Rong sang three times before she stopped plucking the strings. Seeing that there were tears in Yingluo's eyes, she smiled slightly and said: "It's really good that this poem says Mr. Fu Heng."

Yingluo looked at her in surprise again, seeing that she seemed to know all of her thoughts, she couldn't help feeling a little strange.After thinking about it, she finally understood that the reason she took the initiative to meet her today was to comfort herself, and unconsciously, she stared blankly at Concubine Rong.Countless thoughts crossed my mind: No wonder she is so favored, Li Yu also listens to her, she is not only kind, beautiful, smart, hardworking, but also very understanding, I used to say that she is the best woman in the world, and sure enough That's right.That day, Fu Heng also said that he was the best in the world...

Seeing her looking at her, Concubine Rong stretched out her hand again, held her hand, and said softly: Mrs. Nalan, you are very happy. Mr. Fu Heng loves you so much, and you still have Mr. Fu Heng's flesh and blood. You should be happy, so that adults can really feel at ease when they are away from home.Yingluo's heart suddenly flashed again, Concubine Rong came to comfort herself today, could it be the emperor's intention?I remembered that the last letter I wrote to the emperor was about asking the mother and son Nanyuan of the fifth elder brother to meet. Ever since Yongqi met Haishi and Fu Heng left, I have not written to him again. For more than ten days, I have been in a low mood. He completely forgot about this matter, the emperor probably felt that he was quite resentful towards him.

While thinking about it, Concubine Rong said again: Madam Nalan, Shen Bi admires Madam very much, and hopes to see you often, don't treat me as Concubine Rong, you can call me Shen Bi.Yingluo raised her eyes, and saw Concubine Rong looking at her with watery eyes, full of sincerity, it seemed that she was thinking too much, how could a person like her approach her for the sake of the emperor, and the emperor would never tell her the past, She also remembered the last time she spoke in front of the emperor and asked Fu Heng not to go to Junggar... I was kind to her, and she was sincere to me.So he held her hand and said, "Okay, then I won't be polite."In the future, don't speak for us in front of the emperor. It's not good for you. Both Fu Heng and I understand your intentions.Concubine Rong said happily: "I've made a note, ma'am, you must remember to light some incense when you go back, it will be very good for you."

Yingluo asks Pearl to show Haishi the picture scroll for herself, thinking that she will definitely understand the emperor's thoughts, so she goes to the study by herself.In the evening, the Hall of Mental Cultivation received a letter from Xiao Quanzi.The emperor still met Xiao Quanzi and asked about Yingluo's situation. Xiao Quanzi said what Yingluo said, and said that Yingluo was very good, but he was busy with building a theater in the garden and rehearsing plays, and asked the emperor to watch Yingluo by himself. letter to him.

After Xiao Quanzi left, the emperor opened a letter and wrote:

How about fourth master:

For the meeting between elder brother and aunt, I would like to thank fourth master for fulfilling it. Both his mother and son are grateful for fourth master's kindness, so it is inconvenient to announce it to the outside world.The concubine is also very grateful, and prays for the fourth master every day.The first floor of the theatrical building has been raised, and the small theater troupe has recruited all twelve girls. Please let me know what play Fourth Master wants to see first.My concubine recently read back to Xinjiang's bibliography, including geography, vegetation, pharmacology, insects and birds, and minerals, all of which are very interesting. If the fourth master has time, he can also enjoy it.My elder brother is choosing a relative, and my fourth master has heavy government affairs, so I want to take care of my health and take care of my mood.

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After the emperor finished reading the letter, he was very moved and showed it to Li Yu.It was the first time for Li Yu to let Yingluo write a letter to the emperor. He was overwhelmed by the flattery. Evergrande is going away, your majesty, you can rest assured.The emperor also laughed and said: She is just blaming me, and she can't write a single word.Li Yu shook his head and said: If she blames you, she won't write to you.The emperor knew that this was the case, and was secretly happy.

Seeing that he was happy, Li Yu said, "Will the beautiful girls you selected for fifth elder brother be sent to Yujing Garden to have a look?"The servants can do it.The emperor thought for a while, and said, "Okay, go to Shen Bi, and be sure to bring all the detailed case files, etc., and say that I want to see it."Then take it to her in the garden, ask her to write a report to me, and say what she wants to do, and I will point it out.Li Yu smiled and said: "Observe the order."

On the afternoon of the second day, Li Yu went to Yujing Garden to deliver the emperor's secret decree.Yingluo was very happy, and immediately winked at Pearl, and asked to take the file to Jingyuan to Haishi. Huayintang has now been renamed Jingyuan.Then he accompanied Li Yu to drink tea and eat fruit.Li Yudao: "Miss Yingluo, Lord Long Live asked you to give him a report. This servant is watching. I'm afraid the report can't be explained clearly?"Yingluo smiled and said: You can't tell for sure, just go tell the emperor, give me a few days to think about it, and then one day he can take the time and Yujingyuan is ready to pick you up, just don't let people know.

Li Yu walked away with a smile, Xiao Quanzi said: Master, I really admire you.You said, who can understand the emperor's mind like you?Yingluo smiled and said: Li Yu, and Concubine Rong.Xiao Quanzi said: "Eunuch Li, that's natural."Concubine Rong, the slaves don't know.Yingluo said: Concubine Rong not only knows what the emperor is thinking, but also knows what I am thinking.

Xiao Quanzi was surprised and said: Huh? !Master, don't you pay attention?Yingluo said: I am no longer from the palace, but she seems like a bosom friend.

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[Historical Origin] The Eight Banners Draft and the Ministry of Internal Affairs Draft ([-])

In the harem of the Qing Dynasty, from the empress to the court ladies, they were all selected from the "banner man" women.Bannermen are unique to the Qing Dynasty.Therefore, the system of selecting harem fans from banner women was also unique to the Qing Dynasty.

In the process of unifying the Jurchens, Nurhaci in the Qing Dynasty established the Eight Banners system. This system was established on the basis of the Jurchens’ original hunting organization. Function, its purpose and function is to unite the loose forces from the Jurchen tribes under the Eight Banners system.With the yellow, white, red and blue flags as symbols, the Eight Banners are composed of yellow, white, red, blue, yellow, white, red and blue.After the Qing ruled the Central Plains, the Bannermen were divided into the Eight Banners and the Three Banners covered by the House of Internal Affairs.The Eight Banners include the Eight Banners of Manchuria, the Eight Banners of Mongolia and the Eight Banners of the Han Army (so the Han people are not necessarily not bannermen), a total of 24 banners, which are the main pillars of the Qing regime; the three banners of the House of Internal Affairs are slaves of the Qing royal family. The political status of the two is different.The Ministry of Internal Affairs draft is to select palace ladies, that is, they are selected from the upper three banners (zhenghuang, inlaid yellow, and Zhengbai).The Eight Banners draft is to select concubines. Those who are not in the banner want to participate in the draft, and they are more powerful; those who are in the banner want to avoid the draft, but they are asking for trouble.

Therefore, although women from the Eight Banners and the Three Banners were called Xiunv in the early Qing Dynasty, the selection methods and their status in the palace were also different.Eight Banners show girls are selected once every three years, presided over by the Ministry of Household Affairs, they can be selected as queens and concubines, or bestowed with close branches (that is, within three generations and relatively close blood relationship) clan; wrapped clothes Three Banners show girls are selected once a year , presided over by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, although some of them were gradually promoted to concubines in the end, but those who took on the chores of the harem were all the women covered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.In the late Qing Dynasty, the women who were selected for the Three Banners Coating were no longer called Xiu Nu, but when selecting court ladies, they clearly said "introduce the maids of the Three Banners Coating".Therefore, it is mainly the Eight Banners show girls who can become empresses of the Qing court.From the very beginning of Yanxi Palace, there was a draft. The three-year Eight Banners draft was held together with the annual draft by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.The queen was very hurt because of the Eight Banners draft~ She still had to participate in the judging, it was like adding salt to the wound every three years!Therefore, the pure concubine has no choice but to be selected, and the pure concubine is talented and good-looking (it is said that the real person in history is also beautiful), so the selection is certain.

According to the regulations of the Shunzhi Dynasty: all the officials of the Eight Banners of the Manchu, Mongolian and Han armies, the sergeants of another household, and the girls aged 14 to 16 in the families of the idle men must participate in the three-year-old female talent selection, and girls over the age of 17 will no longer participate. , Those who have sisters who are concubines in the palace are exempt from the election.In the fifth year of Qianlong (1740), it was further stipulated that if a banner woman did not participate in the selection within the specified number of years due to various reasons, she would still have to participate in the selection next time.Banner women who have not been selected are not allowed to marry without permission, even if they are in their 20s. If there is a violation, the highest chief executive of the banner where she belongs-the banner will be checked and punished.Before the selection of girls, the Ministry of Households reported to the emperor first, and after approval, the grassroots chiefs of the Eight Banners at all levels reported the roster of girls aged 13 to 17 in the banner, and gathered them in the Yamen of the Eight Banners.Finally, the household department reports to the emperor, and the emperor decides the date of selection.