Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Wei Yanwan was so frightened and lost too much blood, so she developed a high fever that night, muttered nonsense, and was in a daze.But the emperor had a heart knot and refused to take a look at it. He only asked Qi Lu and Jiang Yubin to try their best to treat him.No one wants to visit the concubines in the palace.

Wei Yanwan didn't wake up until Mulan Qiuxi finished and everyone returned to the palace.She lost a lot of blood and needs to be recuperated. The emperor saw that she was awake, and immediately went to see her once in three or two days. He gave all kinds of precious supplements and medicinal materials without money, which made Wei Yanwan feel that she was really a escort. Only those who have meritorious deeds are loved by the emperor so much.At the end of the year, the emperor even issued a decree that the concubine Zhun should enjoy the imperial concubine rule.

For a while, there was an endless stream of people from the harem to visit Wei Yanwan.Of course, it was limited to below the rank of concubine, and above the rank of concubine, even the Ke concubines and concubines who were lower than Wei Yanwan did not join in the fun, and only let the maids send gifts over.

But Xun Concubine's death was never mentioned again, and it was quickly lost in the waves of toasts at the Queen's banquet.Both her life and death could not escape the confinement of the red walls of the Forbidden City, and she was buried hastily according to the name and status of Concubine Xun.In fact, what was buried was just a pair of clothes, and the real concubine Xun and Anuoda had already been turned into handfuls of ashes and scattered in the rustling autumn wind of Mulan Grassland.

Wei Yanwan couldn't attend bed for a long time, and the emperor also neglected the Mongolian concubine because of Xun's concubine, so the spring breeze's favor fell on Baoyue Tower and several nobles often stayed at the young master's place.

A heavy snow, which had not been seen in decades, quietly wrapped the entire Forbidden City, and pieces of jade were scattered one after another.Even the old palace man who lived half his life rubbed his hands and said, he had never seen such a heavy snow.The field of vision is all white, and countless white snows are pouring down endlessly like cut pieces of white brocade, as if someone's hot tears are frozen in half, but they can't stop dripping.

But Ruyi understood.This kind of snow is mourning for the pure noble concubine.

In the 26th year of Qianlong's reign, the winter was extremely cold, which made Concubine Chun's condition worse.Originally, it was just the fear after being reprimanded by the emperor, but gradually it became a serious symptom.Perhaps it is because Princess Hejia is married, and her two sons have started a family and built teeth. She has nothing to worry about, and her desire to survive has disappeared little by little.

After all, she survived this new year and saw a house full of children and grandchildren.At the beginning of the new year, on the nineteenth day of the first lunar month, Su Luyun, the pure imperial concubine, passed away.The emperor thought of her contributions and hard work from the hidden mansion and the birth of two sons and one daughter, so she was named Chunhui imperial concubine and buried in Yuling concubine garden.

Su Luyun's death was not a big deal to the emperor, all he did was to appease his son, order Ruyi and others to prepare for the funeral, and then showed moderate grief to prove his love and righteousness.And for the concubines in the harem, especially Wei Yanwan, this is another great event - the position of imperial concubine finally has a vacancy again, and in the harem, she is the only concubine who enjoys the position of imperial concubine.

Supported by such good news, Wei Yanwan recovered quickly.Even a hundred days after the imperial concubine Chunhui, good news spread from Qixiang Palace.At that time, the emperor newly recruited Fu Changzai, Bai Changzai, Wu Changzai and Ning Changzai. The four of them were all young girls in good times, and each was good at its own beauty, like flowers blooming in four seasons.Flowers always bloom, old people leave, new people come, never lonely.

Besides Xun Baylor, Zhi Baylor and Princess Hejia, who else would take Su Luyun's death to heart?Even Ruyi herself, speaking to Hailan behind her back, just treated her like a gust of wind and let it blow past her.

The position of imperial concubine is vacant, and everyone's eyes are fixed on it.But the emperor did not praise the newly pregnant Wei Yanwan as everyone had guessed.On June, the season when a hundred flowers bloom, the emperor decreed that Concubine Shu of Jin Dynasty would be Concubine Shu, and she would assist Concubine Yu to manage the Six Palaces together.

Such a purpose, even Yi Huan himself could not think of it.In fact, these years, especially after Concubine Rong entered the palace, Yi Huan's favor has been very thin, but it is better than Concubine Wan and Qing Concubine.The emperor used to love her a lot, but he did not favor her much. Whether it was for the queen mother or something, the emperor still treated her with respect.But after all, she only has one princess, and Wei Yanwan has been pregnant many times, no one would have thought that she could become a noble concubine.

But the emperor's decree was finally settled.The remaining imperial concubine was undoubtedly given to Han Xiangjian.The emperor also has a decree, Concubine Rong and Concubine Su are the same, sharing the same rules of imperial concubine.But which one is the head of the four concubines on the emperor's heart, there is no doubt.

In November of the 27th year of Qianlong, Wei Yanwan gave birth to the fifteenth son of the emperor prematurely.Originally, he was alive and not alive, but this baby waited tenaciously for the first ray of sunshine in his life.This is Wei Yanwan's first son. Although his body is as weak as a kitten, any small wind and cold can kill him, so that the emperor has not named him for a long time. Fifteen elder brothers regard it as a treasure.

But there was no one there, Jiang and Bin also said to Ruyi, this son may not even live to be five years old, he is not a person with a long life.This is also the reason why Ruyi didn't make a move and allowed the birth of the fifteenth elder brother.

The tranquility of the harem reflects the fluctuating hearts of the previous dynasty. On the fifth day of May 28, Qingyan in Kyushu caught fire due to a thunderstorm. Because it was late at night, only the emperor and the prince were playing chess in the palace.Yonglong was fifteen years old, and he lived with Yongqi in the side hall. When they found a fire, the two brothers immediately rushed to the main hall to save the emperor from being born.

The emperor choked on a few mouthfuls of cigarettes and only woke up three days later.Knowing Yongqi Yonglong's contribution to saving her, he greatly appreciated it, and immediately promoted Belle Yongqi as the king of Rongjun, and the tenth elder brother Yonglong as the king of Chengjun.Prior to this, Yong Jin had already conferred the title of Prince Xi because of his meritorious service in disaster relief.Since then, the battle for the reserve position in the Qianlong Dynasty has gradually been put on the agenda.

Among the three, Shu Yongjin is the most trusted by the emperor, and has the deepest foundation in the court, but Yongjin has made his position clear, he has no intention of accumulating positions, and only serves as a minister of the prime minister.Of the remaining two, Yong Qi is an adult at the age of 22, and has more seniority than Yong Long, but is inferior in status.The emperor is in the prime of life, and what Yonglong lacks can always be made up for. If there is Yongjin's support, the reserve will be within reach.

But the problem is that Yong Jin always thinks of brotherhood, and has always been wise and safe, with an unclear attitude.And the twelfth elder brother Yongxuan is only ten years old, but he is the most upright son of Miaohong after all. No matter how mediocre his talent is, the emperor is not willing to give up easily.

It's not like Ruyi and Hailan didn't know about the previous court.Hailan wanted to reprimand Yongqi, but Ruyi stopped her, and instead comforted her: "The children are grown up, and they have their own children, so they always have their own thoughts. No matter how much we mothers say, there is nothing wrong with it." The benefit is just to remind them not to hurt the brotherhood."

After hearing this, Hailan was silent for a long time, and smiled bitterly: "Since everyone has this thought, there is a gap between brothers. After all, it is Prince Xi who values ​​friendship. If he..."

"Yongjin values ​​friendship, but he also values ​​friendship too much. He takes power lightly. The throne is just a shackle for him." Ruyi interrupted her, looking at the blurred light and shadow cast by the sea lantern enshrined in front of the Buddha, "They It is their own choice which step they go to. With us watching, they will never do everything."

But having said that, as a mother-in-law, I can't rest assured.Seeing that Yong Qi and Yong Long were gradually estranged, Hai Lan finally summoned Yong Qi to persuade her with all her heart.Yong Qi didn't dare to disobey Er Niang, but she felt really uncomfortable, and even brought her to Yikun Palace less often.And Yonglong devoted himself to government affairs, and spent every day in the military aircraft department.

Such pretentious days of peace continued until the first month of the 30th year of Qianlong.At that time, Qianlong had already designated Zhang Jia, the daughter of Minister of Military Aircraft Agui, for Yonglong from among the dozen or so noble women of the right age selected by Ruyi, and decided to get married in March next year.Agui, the father of Zhang Jia's family, has made a lot of military achievements and is a prominent general. The selection of such a noble family as Fujin is not so much the emperor's intention to pass on the throne, but rather the emperor's personal preference for Yonglong.

Yonglong's wedding, according to the royal family's usual conventions, was still scheduled for March, the early spring when grass grows and warblers fly and all things recover.On the second day of the wedding, Yonglong brought his new wife to Yikun Palace to pay his respects.Seeing that Zhang Jia's family is smart and smart, and his conversation is extraordinary, and the two of them are still in harmony, Ruyi is a little relieved.

Ruyi saw that Yonglong was slightly hesitant towards her, and knew that he had something to say, so she said to Zhang Jiashi with a smile: "This is the first time Yonglong brought you here to pay his respects, and I don't know what gift I should give you. Simply, follow Rong Pei to the small warehouse to have a look, if you want anything, just take it."

Yonglong heard it, and smiled back on his behalf: "The items in the Queen's mother's small storeroom are the rewards of Huang Ama, each of which is unique in the world. You love Yingxin so much, and all the ministers are envious when they see it." !" Turning to Zhang Jiashi, she said: "The Queen Mother said so, you don't have to be too cautious, go with Aunt Rong Pei."

Zhang Jiashi is so intelligent, how could he not see it, and hurriedly got up and lowered his eyebrows and nodded: "The emperor's mother loves you so much, I am very grateful."

"Fu Jin, please come with your servants."

Seeing Rong Pei and Zhang Jiashi disappearing out of the veranda, Ruyi picked up a crabapple fruit and ate it slowly, and asked leisurely, "If you have anything to say, just say it, is Zhang Jiashi not to your liking? Or... What about the previous dynasty?"

There was a faint pain between Yonglong's eyebrows, and he quickly smiled wryly: "Yingxin is very good, and she is also a gentle and virtuous Fujin, so don't worry about it." Are you worried about Erchen and Sixth Brother? These two years, Erchen has been busy with state affairs, so I can't come to pay my respects often, Queen Mother..."

"Please, An Yuan, don't be in these empty rituals. You remember Er Niang in your heart. If you take good care of yourself, Er Niang will be happy. As for you and your sixth brother..." Ruyi raised her eyebrows and interrupted him. Diancui's long hairpin touched the tiny begonia pearl pendant, "Yonglong, you know the relationship between me and your empress Yu. This relationship will not be severed because of your brother's rebellion, it will only be heartbroken because of you... You, can you?" Do you understand what Er Niang means?"

As if hitting the secret he was trying to maintain, Yonglong was at a loss for words for a while, and then he said, "I understand what the emperor's mother said. But the emperor's mother, the sixth brother is seven years older than my son. Erchen was born earlier, but he never cared about Erchen, fourth brother, and twelfth younger brother. What's more..." At this point, he gritted his teeth, "...not to mention sixth brother, he is not a direct son!"

As soon as the words fell, Ruyi's eyes suddenly became sharp and sharp: "My son? Yonglong, you seem to have forgotten that when you were born, your mother-in-law was just a royal concubine! You can say things like this, Not only is it insulting your sixth brother, but it is also insulting your mother Yu, who was only a concubine at the time, your mother! You call yourself a son, but there is a difference between a son and a son. It is true that the emperor attaches great importance to a son. Prince Duanhui passed away early, Yongxuan's talent is mediocre, and the reserve position may not fall between your brothers, you and your sixth brother Yongqi are just laughing at each other!"

Yonglong looked at Ruyi like thunder, and said in a trembling voice: "In the eyes of the emperor's mother, my son... is my son so unbearable? Not as good as Prince Duanhui, or even the twelfth younger brother?"

"In my eyes, you are all my sons, but now you are the one who looks down on your own brother." A cold smile appeared on the corner of Ruyi's lips, like snowflakes frozen in the cold weather, with a cold snow-white smile shining. Guang, "I can't stand it just like this. How can you face your Huang Ama? I might as well tell you that in the emperor's heart, his best son is not Yongjin, not you, nor Yongqi or Yongxuan." , but the long-sleeping Crown Prince Duanhui! You should be glad that he died young, and glad that the emperor didn't stubbornly care about the identity of his son, otherwise you wouldn't have such a bright future at all!"

"...What is the Queen's mother hurting my son's heart like this?" Yonglong knelt down on the ground as soon as his knees softened, walked a few steps on his knees, kowtowed again and again, tears fell silently, "Huang'er, four Elder brother has no intention of saving the position, and the twelfth younger brother has mediocre qualifications, and the servant cannot be weak at all! Could it be that the empress is so unwilling that the servant will sit in that position one day?"

Ruyi stared at him quietly, picked up the silk, and gently wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes for him, with an irresistible expression on his face, "There is no one in this harem who would not want it. What Er Niang said is unbearable, what ability do you have to compete with your sixth brother? You also said that your sixth brother is seven years older than you, and there is already a gap of seven years between you. It can be crossed with ambition."

Yonglong half leaned on the footsteps of the warm couch, his face was lonely but stubborn, "I know that I am not as good as Sixth Brother in many aspects...but..."

"In the eyes of outsiders, you are outstanding. You still have the Queen Mother, and you still have your fourth brother. But if you want to reach the top of the million people, you can't always rely on others, you have to rely on yourself. If one day, you Without help from the outside world, you can rely on your own strength to overcome the seven-year barrier or even surpass it, and you are qualified to become the emperor of the Qing Dynasty."

Ruyi squatted down, stretched out her hand to caress his young and plump face, and vaguely discerned the emperor's graceful and suave appearance, "What method do you use to fight for the throne, as long as it doesn't hurt your sixth brother, Er Niang will not stop you , but before everything becomes clear, Er Niang won't do too much for you."

"My son...Understood."

"As for your Huang Ama's thoughts, you don't have to be too sad." Ruyi stood up slowly, took off the gold-embellished armor inlaid with coral beads on her fingers one by one, and then went to caress the top of his head, kissing him intimately. And pity, "Think about your name, think about your title, and you will know how much your Huang Ama has devoted to you."

Yongjin is Prince Xi, and his future is bright and bright; Yongqi is the king of Rongjun, and his life is comfortable and rich.But Yonglong is the king of Chengjun, that is the meaning of inheriting Zongzhen, the emperor's mind is actually not difficult to guess.

If Yonglong was the same as the original Yongxuan, the emperor would naturally have to choose Yongqi, it was not only important, but also helpless.But if the two equally excellent sons are in front of him, the emperor's choice is self-evident.Back then he was able to abandon his outstanding eldest son for Yongjin, and now he can also abandon Yongqi.As a father, the emperor's fickleness is no less than when he is a husband.

Sending off Yonglong and Zhang Jiashi, Rong Pei came over with lotus seed soup, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty said so much, it's good to moisten it."

Ruyi couldn't help laughing, and slowly stirred the soup in the small bowl of Lian Zhilian with a spoon, "You know what I'm thinking. It's just a pity for my son after saying such a big word. It's just that I feel pity My own son is ruthless to Yongqi."

Rong Pei said in a low voice: "Prince Chengjun is the mother's own son, and also the son of the first wife. The empress's move is understandable. As long as the king of Chengjun inherits the great rule in the future and treats King Rong and Concubine Yu kindly, it will not be in vain."

"Be kind? Heh, since brothers are fighting each other, no matter which one becomes the emperor, no amount of remedial work will be of any use to the other." Ruyi sighed lightly and changed the subject: "But then Why not? For Bengong, what he cherishes is nothing more than the friendship with Hailan. As for Yong Qi, he has already had a second heart for me. If something happens, I will just treat him as another Yonghuang! "

In March of the 30th year of Qianlong, the emperor was suffering from the dispute over the reserve position of the previous dynasty, and decided to make another southern tour to temporarily avoid the hustle and bustle.Time dragged on for more than a month, and Yujia arrived in Hangzhou in mid-April.As the saying goes, the beauty of the world is April.It is not difficult for a monarch of an empire to envy the south of the Yangtze River and travel south.What's more, the world is peaceful and prosperous, and all industries are prosperous. It is the most prosperous and romantic era.From the vast white mountains and black waters, the wind and smoke in the north, to the sunny and rainy south of the Yangtze River, and the bright clouds and nobles, he can give gifts, observe the people and officials, and also see the beauty of the mountains and rivers, the richness of the people, and the thousands of miles he owns under the brilliant sky. country.

On the day when I first arrived in Hangzhou, it was raining lightly, like a woman from the south of the Yangtze River.With the moist breeze facing her, and the winding clear water beneath her feet, the gentleness between heaven and earth made Ruyi temporarily forget the turmoil in the palace.And the emperor was even more happy. As soon as he was able to enter Hangzhou, he let his beloved Rong Pinxiang see the beauty of the soft mountains and rivers.

When he could stay in the palace, the emperor couldn't wait to take Ruyi and Concubine Rong to the mountains and rivers.The Xinggong area was originally close to the West Lake and Gushan. Because of the many plum blossoms, Gushan was also called Meiyu. It was the hermitage of Lin Hejing in the Song Dynasty.The emperor saw that Concubine Rong was always deserted, and he didn't want to make fun of himself, so he turned his head and said to Ruyi, "Gushan is a good place to appreciate plums. There are Xiangying, Lvca, etc., with different colors, but it's a pity that they can't bloom at this time."

Ruyi smiled reassuringly, and said in a gentle voice: "If you talk about plum blossoms, the concubine loves the jade pistil and sandalwood plums that lean on the plum garden the most. The others are nothing. It's not a pity. But there are eighteen scenic spots of the West Lake nearby. Let's take a look at them one by one." It’s a worthwhile trip.”

The emperor nodded, "That's right. Besides, although the scenery of the lonely mountain is beautiful, the name sounds ominous, which defeats people's interest."

Ruyi knew how much the emperor liked to be arty, so he said, "The holy ancestor visited here in the past, and also visited the scenery of the lonely mountain. If the emperor thinks it's a pity, why not change his name."

"At this moment, I can't think of any good name. What's the queen's idea?"

The ball was kicked back again, Ruyi could only think for a moment, and asked tentatively, "How is Gushan?"

"The old mountain?" The emperor raised his eyebrows and said, "The old one? What's the explanation?"

"It is said that clothes are not as good as new ones, and people are not as good as old ones. If the emperor thinks that the lonely mountain sounds too desolate and lonely, why not call it Gushan with a homonym, thinking of the old feelings, it is not considered lonely."

"What is it that clothes are not as good as new and people are not as good as old?" Concubine Rong asked lightly while standing under the blooming flowers in the sky in April.

Today she was wearing a pink and black long gown, which was densely embroidered with endless patterns of jujube flowers.It is a new kind of bright moon weave made in Hangzhou silk. It is elegant and soft. If the texture of a newborn baby is smooth, the emperor got a total of two pieces. One was given to the queen mother, and the other was given to Concubine Rong for her to tailor new clothes. .

Seeing that Concubine Rong was willing to wear the clothes he gave him, the emperor was overjoyed, not to mention that she was willing to say a word to him, so he rushed ahead of Ruyi and replied: "This is from "Gu Yan Ge", which writes about abandoned women being killed. Forced to leave, exhorting the old people to remember the old, these two sentences roughly say that it is better to wear new clothes, but it is better to stick to old ones.”

After hearing this, Concubine Rong pursed her lips and smiled, and said lightly, "Your Majesty is really good. My concubines also feel that it is better for this person to be old."

The meaning of these words is self-evident.The emperor's face turned green and then pale and green again, and then he smiled, loving and pitying him infinitely, "As long as you are happy, everything is fine." He said and called Li Yu, "I will pass on my will, and I will change the name of Gushan to Gushan from now on. .”

Li Yu had just trotted away, when the eunuch came to invite him, "Please ask the emperor's order, where is the dinner? This slave has to prepare."

The emperor was ridiculed by Concubine Rong, and his interest was low. "The dinner is served in the side hall. Where is the kabuki sent by Yangzhou Prefecture? I need to accompany it with singing and dancing."

Such an order means that I don't want my concubine to serve me.It is not known whether the emperor was entertaining or entertaining.

Kneeling to send the emperor away, Ruyi saw that Concubine Rong dismissed the attendants, lightly grabbed a crabapple flower in her hand, and said calmly: "The emperor is so anxious to see the beautiful woman, why does it seem that the empress doesn't care?"

Ruyi plucked a petal from Concubine Rong's hand and smiled like a flower: "The kabuki sent by Yangzhou Mansion must be of the highest order. There is such a person who helps me serve the emperor. What's wrong with me?" Relieved?"

Concubine Rong was surprised: "Could it be that those kabukis are also the Empress's Empress?"

Ruyi said succinctly: "This palace is just giving her a chance. Whether she can climb up and climb up according to our wishes is her own ability." She looked at the concubines walking by the West Lake, "Concubine Wei has been walking for a long time. I haven't served in bed anymore, with these kabukis, maybe Concubine Su can learn how to win back the emperor's heart."