Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

The next day, the emperor's decree came down.One is that Concubine Xuan damaged the dragon's body and affected the holy reputation. Thinking that she was pregnant, she was demoted to Wei and agreed, and immediately sent Fu Ling'an back to the palace to be restrained.The second is that the two princesses of the Wei family and the emperor's heirs in the womb were all raised by other concubines, and they were not allowed to see each other again.The third is that the imperial physician Qi Lu concocted medicine for tigers and wolves, and was kicked out of the palace, never to be hired, and the post of hospital director was taken over by imperial physician Jiang Yubin.

And Jiang Yubin told Ruyi in private that Qi Lu fell into the water and died as soon as he got out of the dragon boat.The emperor will never allow a living mouth to leave safely with a secret he doesn't want to be known.

This accident happened so suddenly that he became flustered immediately, but soon turned to gloat, from Concubine Ying to the final promise, everyone laughed at Wei Yanwan's low-handed methods and reaped the consequences.Concubines Wan and Concubine Qing, who were ordered to raise the princess, were allowed to enjoy concubine status. Facing Princess Herong, who is about to leave the cabinet, and Princess Heke, who has already remembered things at the age of eight, they still don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse.

Even though everyone's suspicion never dissipated, it had to stop abruptly two days later—the emperor suddenly developed a high fever in the middle of the night, and he was bedridden after that.The reason is that the emperor lost face. Since Wei Yanwan's incident happened, no one was allowed to sleep with him, so that no one noticed in time. When he went to Baobao to wake the emperor the next day, he found that something was wrong, so he hurriedly It is said that Jiang and Bin went for treatment.

The reason is not difficult to guess, because the emperor drank too much deer blood wine, which caused the deficiency fire to flourish and the kidney meridian to be out of balance.The emperor's illness was sudden and dangerous, and his travels were not as complete as the medicinal materials in the palace. Therefore, Jiang and Bin did not dare to use the dosage without authorization, and all they could do was to take care of it carefully.After the queen mother learned about it, she ordered Ruyi and Hailan to take turns serving the sick, and then ordered her to return to Beijing.

Fortunately, the imperial physicians did their best, and when they returned to the Forbidden City after traveling day and night, the emperor could already sit up with the thick pillows, but he was too weak to get out of bed and walk around.By the time he has enough energy to intervene in Yongjin's previous affairs, it will be the bleak autumn season.

The emperor's first decree was to withdraw all the edicts and treasures that enshrined Wei Yanwan, and move Wei Yanwan to a small room in the west ear room, without caring about the child in her womb, as if to declare to everyone that he is still the The wise and mighty emperor, from the beginning to the end, is nothing more than Wei Yanwan who has committed the most heinous crimes.

The autumn wind is relentless, and the grass is luxuriant.Inside the Qixiang Palace is the lingering last days of darkness, and outside the Qixiang Palace is the sunny golden autumn.

At first, Wei Yanwan had a little luck for Ruyi, and sent Xia Tang, the only remaining court lady by her side, to Yikun Palace for help. As one can imagine, Xia Tang never came back, and her servant was replaced by a dumb slave. .Only then did Wei Yanwan realize that her situation was no longer optimistic, and she wanted to report the events of these years to the emperor, but everyone in Qixiang Palace had been replaced by Ruyi's people. The chief manager of Kun Palace, Sanbao, came to send a message: "Wei promised you that you want to see the emperor, but the emperor has not wanted to see you for a long time. It is too disrespectful to do things for you, and you can't control your own hands and feet, and you can't control the two princesses. If you Even if you can't manage your own mouth well, it's hard to say whether the emperor's heir in your womb has a chance to call you a mother."

Wei Yanwan didn't make any fuss anymore.A person like Wei Yanwan had nothing in the beginning, and there was nothing he could not bear to part with.And once you have power, status, or children, it's not easy to make a desperate fight.Even if she was really in front of the emperor, she would not dare to risk everything for the sake of her stomach and the extravagant hope of making a comeback one day.

The excitement in the harem is obvious, and the former dynasty has gradually settled down.Perhaps it was because the three youngest princes all died in infancy, and the emperor loved the youngest son very much. At the beginning of Qianlong's 31st year, he named the 14-year-old twelve elder brother Yongxuan as Xibeile, taking "careful, respectful, compassionate and loving" The meaning of "is also in line with Yongxuan's submissive disposition.

All the ministers also understood that Xi Beile was no longer destined for the throne in this life, so they all focused on King Rongjun and King Chengjun.

The shadow of the sun rises and falls every day, and the cycle goes on and on.Although it is monotonous, it also makes people feel stable. Day after day, the time flies quickly, flying silently, and walking in a cold and quiet way.At the end of spring and the beginning of summer, the weather turned warmer, and on a day full of flying flowers in May, there was finally a cry from Qixiang Palace—the sixteenth elder brother was born.

When Wei Yanwan woke up leisurely, it was already evening, and the last ray of sunlight in the west had faded away, leaving only endless haze in the Forbidden City.She looked around strenuously, only to see Ruyi teasing her newborn baby in her arms, and she was horrified: "Let...let go of my child!...You...Why are you here?"

Ruyi made a booing gesture and handed the swaddling baby to Yizheng, Fang slowly smiled and said, "Wei promised to finally get a healthy prince, so don't make too much noise, lest the little prince's happiness and longevity be ruined." Scared away." She tutted, "What a handsome little brother, he is heavier than Yongjin when he was born, and he will be bright and lively in the future."

"You... empress, what exactly do you want to say?" Wei Yanwan asked with her lips pursed. There was a trace of dodging panic in her eyes, "Where is the emperor? I want to see the emperor! I want to see the emperor!"

"Actually, you're a smart person, so now you shouldn't ask me what you want to say, let alone dream that the emperor will come to see you." Ruyi looked at the delicate peony-carved armor on her hand, and couldn't help it. He said unhurriedly: "I have been imprisoned in Qixiang Palace for so long, there must have been six or seven months, there are some things that you should be able to figure out, for example, what happened to the elder brothers of the sixteenth brother? Did you die young? Another example is who designed you every time you went down the road? Another example is your two princesses, why can they only end up being pro-Mongol?"

Every time Ruyi said something, Wei Yanwan's complexion became paler and paler - she had just given birth, and she could hardly even sit on the couch, giving birth to this child almost took all her efforts.But every word that fell into her ears was like a thorn in her heart, causing her to collapse: "What did the empress say and pro-Mongolia? And my child..."

"Wei promised not to know yet? That's true. You are pregnant with the emperor's heir, so naturally you shouldn't know." Ruyi smiled slightly, "Princess Herong was ordered to make peace with Mongolia half a month ago, and married Prince Zasak Heshuo to become a prince." Gunzabu's third son, Sahadorji, should have returned to Saiyinuoyan's tribe by this time, right?"

Wei Yanwan's bloodless lips twitched. After a long time, Fang gritted his teeth and said: "The male college should be married and the female college should be married. It is a great honor for Jing Yuan to be with Mongolia! This is what the empress is talking about? Don't forget, my empress. Although it is just a promise, I am also the biological mother of the two princesses and Elder Sixteen! With Elder Sixteen here, the Emperor will not be unfeeling to me! Jing Yuan married, the Emperor will feel even more guilty towards me! If the empress said these words If it reaches the emperor's ears, even if there is no evidence, the emperor will be suspicious, and I will be able to turn around!"

It has to be said that even at this moment, Wei Yanwan's mind is still clear.Ruyi clapped her palms approvingly, and sighed: "Okay, good abacus, good planning. If the emperor is here at this moment, this palace may not be able to think of any good way to refute you for a while. It's a pity that the emperor is in Baoyue Tower and ordered Leave everything to Bengong to handle. After all, Bengong is the mother of a country, adhering to the emperor's will, so naturally I dare not say any foul language to dirty the emperor's ears, so I have to wrong Wei and agree."

"What do you want to do?..." Wei Yanwan subconsciously felt a shudder down her spine, "You...you want to kill me?...No, you don't dare, even if you are a queen, you don't dare to easily kill the one who gave birth to the prince and princess Concubine!"

"Although it is not difficult for me to kill you, I suddenly don't want to do it anymore." Ruyi said slowly, with a gentle smile on her face, "However, I still want to remind you of some things: If you are with Concubine Rong, you will not be able to see the emperor. Second, the princess’ marriage is a supreme honor, and the emperor may also feel guilty, but this honor and guilt are all for the princess’ adoptive mother Wan, not Wei’s promise to you. Thirdly, the emperor has already said that elder brother Sixteen will be raised by Concubine Shu after he is born, so you don't have to wishful thinking about the emperor's affection."

"I don't believe it! The emperor won't treat me like this! I still have sixteen elder brothers, and the emperor will never abandon me!" Wei Yanwan roared hysterically.

Ruyi ignored it, raised her hand, Yizheng hurriedly carried sixteen elder brothers out, and after a while came in empty-handed, followed by Sanbao holding a bowl of medicine in his hand. "Wei promised, you just gave birth to the prince, drink the medicine to make up your body."

Wei Yanwan stared blankly at Yao, then at Ruyi.Ruyi smiled coldly, "I said I don't want to kill you now, so just drink it at ease."

After all, Sanbao didn't wait for Wei Yanwan's consent, and poured the medicine into her together with Yizheng.Ruyi turned around and pushed the door out, and in the humming sound behind her, she ordered Rong Pei who was guarding the door: "Go and report to the emperor, and promise that the Wei family will give birth to the sixteenth elder brother. The mother and child are safe, but Wei promised to drink to induce labor." The medicine is too overbearing, it hurts the throat, and I will not be able to speak in the future, please don't be too sad, take care of the dragon body."

Three days after the sixteenth elder brother was born, the emperor ordered him to be raised by Concubine Shu Yihuan and named him Yonglin.On the same day, a small black-covered carriage carried Wei Yanwan, who could only scream in horror, to the Rehe Palace, accompanied by no one but dumb slaves.Wei Yanwan's name, just like Bai Ruiji in the past, is no longer mentioned, and no one cares about it.

The weather is getting hotter, although the scorching midsummer in central Beijing has not yet arrived.Ling Xiao in Yikun Palace is in full swing, as if bright red clouds are burning on the emerald green lake, almost fascinating people's eyes.Under the eaves of a row of corridors, the clear water glazed tiles reflect the gold bricks, and the ground is spotless. Under the golden sunlight, even every brick crack of Yikun Palace exudes a golden and gorgeous atmosphere.

Ruyi sat on the first seat in the main hall, surrounded by Yingyingyanyan, it was very lively.A group of young concubines who have just entered the palace don't know too many ways to make friends, so they just celebrate Yihuanxi's precious son, which makes Yihuan quite displeased.Ruyi saw her knot in her heart, coughed a little, and smiled lightly: "It's almost summer, and the life in this palace is getting more and more difficult. I ordered someone to make an ice bowl, sisters, why don't you try it?"

As soon as she spoke, the concubines fell silent.Hailan had the longest seniority, so she laughed first and said, "The empress is really caring, and she still thinks that our summer will be sad." Then she took a sip, and praised: "This must be the craft of moving the zither, sweet and delicious , and not tired of people."

Concubine Qing also flattered: "The empress is sympathetic to the ministers and concubines, why don't we go to Yuanmingyuan to cool off this year?"

Yi smiled happily and caressed Zhucui on her temples, and cast a sideways glance at Concubine Qing who was sitting far away, "Concubine Qing is also an old man in the palace, you should know that the emperor has always been in charge of this matter. Even if the empress does not mention it, The emperor has not treated us badly when he went to the Old Summer Palace all these years, so why is it considered a decree? It seems that the emperor has wronged you."

Concubine Qing Lu Yingluo and Yi Huan used to belong to the Empress Dowager, but they have gotten close to Wei Yanwan over the years, and Yi Huan has long been devoted to the emperor, and she dislikes Wei Yanwan the most. Now Wei Yanwan has gone to the Rehe Palace. Elder brother has become Yi Huan's adopted son, so she has to be vigilant about what Concubine Qing will do in the future.

"... What the concubine concubine said is that the concubine made a mistake." Concubine Qing laughed awkwardly, and then took out a gold-encrusted jade lock, "Speaking of which, the concubine has sixteen elder brothers, and the concubine also There is nothing to celebrate, this gold inlaid jade lock is still the most precious dowry for my younger sister when she enters the palace, if the imperial concubine and empress do not dislike it, I will accept my younger sister's love."

Stretching out a hand does not hit a smiling person, it is better to make friends than to make enemies, Hailan smiled calmly: "This looks like Sister Qing's favorite thing, Concubine Shu will accept it. All these years, Sister Qing has always been in front of the Empress Dowager and her old man, Also less contact with us, just walk around more in the future."

Concubine Qing hurriedly laughed and said: "In the past, the empress was busy with palace affairs, and the concubines did not dare to disturb her. The concubine will remember what the concubine said."

Seeing her like this, Yi Huan smiled softly and said, "Since it's my sister's wish, I'm not disrespectful."

All the concubines wentssip and gossip, and then they also dispersed.Concubine Rong stayed at the end, didn't drink tea, and said coldly: "Without that one, the empress is really proud of her spring breeze, maybe she even forgot the promise she made to me in the past?"

"Of course not." Ruyi waved her hand to signal Yizheng to go out and guard outside the hall, dismissing the idlers, Fang Youyou said with a smile: "Concubine Rong, do you still remember why Wei Yanwan was demoted?"

"Isn't it because of those low-handed methods that the Queen Mother bears the grudge..." Without thinking, Concubine Rong suddenly widened her beautiful eyes and said in surprise: "What does the empress mean?"

"The last time the emperor was injured by taking too much deer blood wine, although the imperial hospital did not dare to say it clearly, but in fact the emperor will have a difficult life in the future - only the empress dowager and this palace know about this matter." Ruyi ignored it. She looked surprised, and said, "The emperor doesn't know about this. Moreover, when Jiang and Bin were ordered to take care of the emperor's body, they used a little trick. Seeing that the emperor is recovering, they are actually overdrawn." The essence and blood in it. If you make good use of it, Concubine Rong, your wish will not be far away."

Concubine Rong stood up uncontrollably, and stretched out her silk brocade gown with a hundred sons of silk, "Are you asking me to follow Wei Yanwan's tricks? No, after what happened last time, the emperor will not drink deer blood wine lightly." This kind of thing. Once the Queen Mother knows..."

"Of course it's not like Wei Yanwan, that's an inferior method." Ruyi waved her hands again and again, but there was a slight smile on her lips, "Wei Yanwan is flattering the emperor to drink deer blood wine, but you have to do it differently. The emperor is the last Concubine Rong, what do you think the emperor will do if he doesn't know the condition of the dragon's body right now, if the emperor finds out that it will be difficult for him to spread his branches and leaves?"

"You mean..."

"The cold department is far away in the Tianshan Mountains. There should be delicacies that can't be eaten in the Central Plains. Concubine Rong's usual food is fine, but if it can meet the emperor's taste, Concubine Rong's thoughts will be able to get twice the result with half the effort."

Ruyi sat upright, with a plausible smile on her lips, her gaze as deep as an abyss, "I will ask Yizheng to assist me in matters here. Naturally, Concubine Rong and Bengong are each taking what they need, and I know that Concubine Rong doesn't care about her own life, after thinking about it, there is only one thing that Concubine Rong longs for. When the matter is completed, I will definitely offer it myself."

Concubine Rong looked out of the window, and there were dense flowers and shadows, bright and happy, only her eyes were empty, "Your Majesty, don't worry too much, I am living now, every day, every hour, to kill him. Other than that, I have nothing else to ask for."

"...Han Qi's ashes."