Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

On September 35, the 25th year of Qianlong, the emperor died in the Hall of Mental Cultivation at the age of 59.During his lifetime, a secret edict was placed on the Qianqing Palace after the upright plaque, and the tenth son of the emperor inherited the prince, Aixinjueluo Yonglong, and ordered the fourth son of the emperor, Prince Xi, Aixinjueluo Yongjin, to assist the government.

Prince Cheng succeeded to the throne before the spirit, and the enthronement ceremony followed the precedent.In the first month of the following year, the new emperor changed his name to Yuan Chengyou, and changed his name to "Yonglong" because the word "Yong" was commonly used in the emperor's taboo, which was inconvenient to avoid.In that month, the posthumous posthumous title of the late emperor was "Fa Tian Long Yun Zhi Cheng Xian Jue Ti Yuan Li Ji Fu Wen Fen Wu Xiao Ci Holy Pure Emperor", the temple name Gaozong.In March, the late emperor was buried in Yuling.

In the first month of the first year of Chengyou, Fucha's family was respected as the filial and pure empress, and was buried with the late emperor.Following Empress Ulanara as Empress Dowager Xuanyi, she served the Cining Palace.On that day, he was canonized as the empress of Zhang Jia, the descendant of Fu Jin, and given to live in Chengqian Palace.Yonglong is young after all, besides Yongjin, he even sent a scholar to the mansion of Rongjun Wang Yongqi, who was sick, to be the Minister of Prime Minister Affairs with Prince Xi, and promoted to Prince He Shuorong.

In the same month, the new emperor canonized the late emperor's sons: except for Dingbeile Yongxuan, Xunbeile Yongzhang was the king of Jinxun County, Zhibeile Yongrong was the king of Zhijun, Xijun Wang Yongxuan was the prince of Xi, and the sixteenth elder brother Yonglin was still in childhood. Chong, first conferred the title of Gushanqing Beizi, and still stayed in the palace to be educated, and then went to Jinfeng to open the mansion when he was an adult.

Under the Empress Dowager Ruyi, Concubine Yihuan was named Concubine Shu Yigui, Concubine Ying was named Concubine Yingsigui, Concubine Xin was named Concubine Xin, Concubine Wan was named Concubine Wan, Concubine Rong was named Concubine Rong, and Concubine Qing was named Concubine Qing , Arrange to live in Changshou, Ningshou and other palaces.Only Hailan, under Ruyi's behest, was conferred the title of Royal Concubine Yuqi by the new emperor, ranking first among all concubines.

The new emperor succeeds to the throne, and all the wastes are in order. Even if Yonglong is familiar with administration, he will inevitably be too busy.Apart from the hasty greetings every morning, it was almost impossible for Ruyi to have a proper conversation with him.When Yong Long was free, he and Empress Zhang Jia went to the Palace of Compassion to discuss the status of concubines in the harem. The hundred-day memorial ceremony had come to an end, and the harem matters were officially put on the agenda.

Because of the lessons learned from the Gao Jia family in the previous dynasty, Yong Long insisted on letting Ruyi decide the position of concubine in detail, his intentions are self-evident - he does not want fierce battles in the harem in a short period of time, like the former emperor did in the past.

This is the duty of the empress, but Zhang Jia's family is not like the old Fucha's family, sometimes even Ruyi feels admiration.Zhang Jiashi is smart enough, she has already obtained everything that the women in the harem have to offer, and on the premise of protecting herself and her son-in-law, she will never do "superfluous" things.Zhang Jia's only had two sons and one daughter, and she was the most empress and concubine. She and Ruyi had always been close, so she didn't mind Ruyi's involvement in this matter.

On the big red stamped name post, the names, backgrounds, and children of the young masters of the Qian Mansion are written in small letters with hairpin flowers.Zhang Jia's family laughed at Yan Yan, and ordered the personal maid to present a name card, "The son and minister have initially determined the position and palace, and the queen mother will take a look, if there is anything that needs to be corrected."

"Yingxin's work is trusted by the emperor and Ai's family." Ruyi stretched out her hand and pressed the silver flat square worn on her hair bun, smiling, "I'm a new master and empress, can I get used to living in Chengqian Palace?"

Zhang Jia nodded calmly, looking at Yonglong with a radiant brilliance in her eyes, "I just thought that I was living in the Yikun Palace that the Empress Empress used to live in. It was supervised and renovated by the late emperor himself, and it is already unparalleled in luxury. I don't want the emperor to order After repairing the Chengqian Palace, how much financial and material resources are going out, my son always feels a little uneasy."

Ruyi smiled, "This is the emperor's affection for you. With a new mistress in the palace, it is natural to have a new look." She paused, and then said lightly: "Furthermore, the word Yikun , It was originally the assistant prime minister Kunning. The Ai family is the successor of the queen, so it doesn’t matter if you live there. You are the first wife’s heir. An elder brother princess."

Zhang Jia's complexion was reddish, and he said, "Your servant obeys the order."

In fact, in this era when the child mortality rate was generally high, Zhang Jia's fertility rate and child survival rate were very high. This may also be due to her father's military general gene in her body, and her body is far stronger than ordinary boudoir women.And the few concubines who do not love much are obviously not as lucky as Zhang Jiashi, but they just gave birth to two ignorant princesses-now they should be called princesses-that's all.

After exchanging greetings, Ruyi opened the famous post and took a closer look.There are not too many concubine rooms in Yonglongqian Mansion, there are one concubine and three spaces on the two sides.The original two side Fujin, Niu Hulu, was a woman from the empress dowager's family. She had two princesses and was named Concubine Engui;Shufu Jinxi Tala family, named Shu concubine.Ge Gexu had three princesses, who were named concubines.Gege Chen, named Hui Changzai.Gege Li's family is sealed as Xi Changzai.

"Yingxin is paying attention. Even the titles remind them that each person has only one heart, so don't give birth to thoughts that you shouldn't have." Ruyi said with emotion, but gently put aside the name card, "It's just that some people The position should not be too high."

Zhang Jiashi hurriedly leaned over, "Please give advice from Huang Erniang."

Yong Long glanced at it, and asked tentatively, "Is the Queen's Lady the Niuhulu clan?"

"When the first emperor ascended the throne, the two side Fujin in the mansion were the Ai family and the Gao Jia family." Ruyi said slowly, "At that time the Ai family was pregnant with Prince Xi, and the Gao Jia family was used because of their father. She was still able to raise the flag and confer surnames, and honor the position of noble concubine. Who would have thought that there would be so many troubles in the future. The Niu Hulu family is a member of the Xiaoshengxian empress family, who came from a wealthy family. There will be thoughts that shouldn't be there. Besides, she only has one princess now, and being a concubine is enough."

"The person that the emperor's mother mentioned is the Ma Jia family?" Yong Long pondered slightly, "It's just...the Ma Jia family has not come out yet, and it may be difficult to be on an equal footing with the Niu Hulu family."

"The Ma Jia family has nothing to come out of, so just give them a concubine. It is also to tell them that when a concubine is promoted to the Jin Dynasty, the heirs are the first to look at, and then the family is favored." Ruyi said in a deep voice, "Xitara is not a common surname. But the previous dynasty was also considered a famous family, let’s give it to noble people. The Xu family has a princess, and it is also a noble person, but she is asked to live in the Ma Jia family’s palace. Only the nobles and above are allowed to raise the emperor’s heirs, and the Ma Jia family is regarded as the princess’s adoptive mother. In the future, the Niu Hulu family can also be held hostage by this. Those two Gege will be named Changzai according to Yingxin's wishes, and there is no need to change them."

"My son understands." Zhang Jia said respectfully, but with some hesitation, "it's just... my son is worried that there will be criticism from the old man in the Qian Mansion without someone in a high position."

Ruyi smiled lightly and shook her head, her eyes were a little shy, "If she is really a noble concubine, the only one who has enough status is the Niu Hulu family. But if she gives birth to a prince in the future, there is no seal, so is she going to be promoted to imperial concubine? Yingxin, you and the Ai family did not take the same path back then, and the Ai family did not want anyone in the harem to take such a path. Therefore, you cannot live in Yikun Palace, let alone the Niu Hulu family."

The profound meaning here is self-evident.Yong Long thought about it for a while, then nodded and said: "I understand what Huang Er Niang means. Don't worry, Ying Xin will be the only queen in Cheng You Dynasty."

Zhang Jia's complexion turned reddish immediately, and he hung his head uneasy.However, Ruyi shook her head, with a faint smile: "In the past, the Ai family had an aunt who was also the only queen when Shizong was alive. However, what the Ai family hopes is that Ying Xin is the only queen in your heart." .”

After the status was determined, Zhang Jia redistributed the palace as appropriate.Niu Hulu lived in Chuxiu Palace and was named Concubine En.Ma Jia's family was named Maopin, and Xu's family was named a nobleman, living in Jingren Palace.The Xitara family enshrined the nobleman and lived in Zhongcui Palace.Chen Gege Feng Hui is always there, and Li Gege Feng Xi is always there, living in Yongshou Palace.

The canonization ceremony of the Six Palaces is carried out in sequence after the canonization ceremony of the concubines.Early the next morning, Ruyi put on a lot of make-up, and accepted the worship from her concubine with a smile in the Palace of Compassion and Ning.Yong Long was busy with government affairs and was not present, but Du Zhang Jia Shi and Hai Lan were by her side.

"Get up quickly and give me your seat." In the rare sunny weather, Ruyi was in a good mood, and everyone got up after the ceremony, and smiled at Hailan: "For a while, the Ai family is also sitting here to watch The younger generation has a delicate face like a flower. I didn’t think I was very old, but now that I think about it, I’m actually a 53-year-old woman.”

Mrs. Zhang Jia was by her side, she naturally smiled softly and said, "Why is the Empress so old? My son sees that you have about forty people, and it is time for you to be dignified."

Hai Lan smiled, nodded and said: "I can't complain about being the daughter-in-law of a direct relative. These few words that the Empress said were just in the Empress Dowager's heart, and they were as sweet as eating honey."

"Hai... What the imperial concubine said seems to be as familiar as the Ai family and the children." Ruyi narrowed her eyes and glanced at the crowd, seemingly unintentionally asked: "Mian Ke, Mian Yi and Rong Ning are in Chengqian Are you still used to living in the palace? Children's homes are the most delicate, and they must not be wronged."

Zhang Jia said with a smile: "Everything is fine, and the wet nurses are taking good care of them. It's just that Elder Brother hasn't lived with Elder Brother and Princess for many years. My son-in-law is thinking about tidying them up in a few days before sending them in." .”

"It's not necessary, Aijia thinks it's good to be raised by your side." Ruyi raised her eyebrows, and met the surprised eyes of the concubines and said: "The late emperor was alive, even though the emperor's heirs were all raised by elder brother at the beginning. So, a lot of things went wrong, and they gradually took them back to their biological mother. The Ai family had discussed with the emperor, and the family law of the ancestors was nothing more than fearing that the concubines would get too close to their children, which would delay the development of the emperor. But You can't just let that screwdriver slave educate your little master for this reason. So, keep your children by your side, it won't take much energy to control a lot of nurses and nannies."

As soon as these words came out, the concubines with children, such as Concubine En and Nobleman Cui, were overjoyed and hurriedly knelt down to thank them.Ruyi flicked her hand and signaled them to stand up, smiling slightly: "This is the emperor's grace, you don't have to thank Ai's family. Here is a saying from Ai's family, even if the child is kept by your side, if someone uses their children If you are jealous, don't blame the Ai family for being merciless."

The last sentence is a beating and a threat.Even though they are younger, it is not uncommon for the concubines to have heard of the empress dowager's tricks in the first 30 years - just look at the few living concubines in the late emperor's harem, who either made friends with the empress dowager, or stayed alone.Anyone with a brain would not dare to act rashly.

Hailan looked at it coldly, except for the momentary stalemate on the face of the nobleman, everyone else was pretty good.Exchanged a glance with Ruyi, Ruyi understood it tacitly.To be able to share a sliver of favor from the four Fujins above her head and have the honor to give birth to a daughter, this nobleman will never be an ordinary person.

Thinking of this, Ruyi looked at Niu Hulu and Xu, and asked quietly: "The emperor has only two elder brothers and three princesses, except that the queen used to bring children into the palace, but the Ai family is really It's rare to see Rong Xuan and Rong Ting. If you have free time in the future, you can bring them here for the Ai family to see."

The two looked at each other, then nodded naturally: "The concubine obeys the order."

Hai Lan accompanied her with a smile and said, "The queen mother is missing her granddaughter. Now that the eldest elder brother has reached the age to go to the study room, and the second elder brother is still young, it is not enough for the queen mother to have Rong Ning, a granddaughter, to accompany her. I am really not afraid that several granddaughters will make a fuss together. you."

Ruyi smiled slightly, "Doesn't the Ai family know? The imperial concubine is jealous of the Ai family. Yong Qi now has only a little princess, so she can't make a fuss."

Just joking a few words, the chief eunuch Sanbao of Ruyi Palace suddenly came in and stood outside the door with his head bowed.Ruyi glanced at it and said, "What's the matter?"

Sanbao came in and called Qian'er, and whispered something in her ear.Ruyi restrained her face slightly, and said in a deep voice: "The Ai family knows. You tell her the master is at ease, and then ask the emperor to come to the Palace of Compassion if nothing happens after he comes to court."

Sambo went out obediently.Hailan heard something, pinched the veil thoughtfully.But Zhang Jia knew that this matter had never been stated clearly, and it was probably an old matter, so he didn't ask any more questions, chatted for a while and led everyone to leave.

Time flies, and the spring in March and April is like this, and it is the sunshine and warmth in early summer.The former dynasty has gradually stabilized, with Yongjin and Yongqi's full support, Yonglong doesn't need to worry too much.What is even more gratifying is that Mrs. Xi Tara is pregnant for more than a month at this time.Yong Long thought that she was quite safe, so he promised that regardless of the children of this child, she would be promoted to be a concubine.

Because the only second prince was born on the same day, if the child of the Xitara family is an elder brother, he can be considered half a noble son - naturally, it is not as good as when Ruyi was pregnant with Yongjin, but after all, Yonglong is happy.

But in such a joyful atmosphere, something happened that no one wanted to hear - the Qin Tianjian reported that the Suzaku Seven Stars were unstable, and it was a disaster caused by foreigners, and the damage was in the Longevity Palace.If the victim does not leave the palace, he is afraid that the soldiers' hostility will hurt the emperor's heir.

The matter of the emperor's heir is related to the foundation of the country, and Yonglong dare not ignore it, and because the Longevity Palace is the residence of the concubines, so after reporting to Ruyi, people start to investigate—however, everyone is tacitly aware of it.In the Longevity Palace, the only one who is a foreigner and has experienced the war is Rong Taifei Han.

Yong Long asked Qin Tianjian again and again, saying that the person shown by the sky should not stay in the palace anymore.However, as a junior, Yong Long, even if the astrology is unfavorable, it is impossible to bestow the dead emperor's concubine.She wanted to send her to the Jehol Palace, but because Concubine Rong missed the late Emperor, she was so sad that she was bedridden and had difficulty traveling.Therefore, it was delayed.

It so happened that Concubine Rong's brother, Taiji Hanli of Hanbu, went to Beijing for an audience. When he learned that Concubine was ill, he asked to visit him in the palace.Yong Long agreed, but after seeing her elder brother, Concubine Rong's health deteriorated, and she died of illness in a few days at the age of thirty-eight.

The concubine died, but the sky did not improve.Qin Tianjian said that Concubine Rong's misfortune is still unsolved. Although she is dead, she cannot be buried in the royal tomb and must be sent back to the Han Ministry.It seems to be confirming the words of the Qin Tianjian. That night, forgive the nobleman Xi Tara's fetal gas concussion, and the emperor's heir was uneasy.Yonglong had no choice but to state the matter in the court. In order to protect the emperor's heir, he ordered Hanbu Taiji to escort Rong Taifei Han's Zi Palace back to Tianshan for burial.

At the same time, Anhua Hall vowed to chant sutras for 49 days, and Yonglong also fasted for one month to apologize to the late emperor.

Also because of the unlucky astrology, Concubine Rong's funeral was extremely simple, except for her dowry maid, Aji, there was no one in the palace to serve her closely, and the people who carried the coffin were also clansmen brought by Hanbu Taiji.On a gloomy early morning, under the dark gray clouds of the Forbidden City, Concubine Rong's Zigong brought out the huge and magnificent palace city.

That day was the first heavy rain in the first year of Chengyou, and it poured down.Ruyi and Hailan stood side by side in front of the main hall of the Compassionate Ning Palace, looking at the flying eaves with flowing water, silent for a long time.

In the end, it was Hai Lan who spoke first, and sighed softly: "It's hard for the emperor to do this. Even if it is for the sake of the emperor's heir, it will inevitably be criticized by others."

Ruyi was silent, as if she had been poked into the softest part of her heart, she muttered: "Qinglong has no choice - I made him the emperor, but he did one thing wrong before, and I have never made it clear I mentioned it, but never exposed it. In order to promise Han Xiangjian, I exposed this secret, so Yong Long had to do this."

Hailan was stunned, and it took a long time before she remembered: "My sister is talking about the wind and cold in Yongxuan back then..."

"I didn't want to think about it back then, because Yongqi and Yonglong were too young at that time, but they were mature enough to attack Yongxuan who was still a child." Ruyi looked at the thunderous sky in the distance, and her voice was piercing: "The dim sum that Yong Qi sent was pea yellow, but there was powder of osmanthus cake on Yong Xuan's clothes—the osmanthus cake was secretly brought to him by Yong Long, avoiding everyone. But he didn't expect that Yong Qi also sent dim sum over there, and that dim sum was also topped."

"This is our child—that's all." Hailan smiled slightly, very coldly, "I understand why my sister supports the emperor—Yongjin and Yongxuan are too pure. To be emperor is to wrong them. Only with the emperor's disposition can hold Yong Qi down and secure the throne."

Ruyi smiled and didn't answer.

Perhaps this topic was too heavy, Hailan turned away and asked, "What did my sister say to her at the Longevity Palace yesterday?"

Ruyi closed her eyes, and finally said slowly: "I gave Han Qi's ashes to her. She was very happy and regarded it as a treasure. She asked me, if I could do it all over again, would I be willing to stay with that person forever?" , no longer step into the muddy water of the royal family."

Hailan asked lightly, "What did my sister say?"

The wind that passed through the empty hall was a bit cold, Ruyi raised her face, letting the splashing rain brush her cheeks, showing a forbearing and sad smile: "Why do I have to do it again? The result of Hanxiang's seeing is already rare Yes. What I receive today is what I asked for in the past, and I don’t deserve extravagant expectations. If I live a new life, the past will still be untraceable and meaningless.”

In the third year of Chengyou, the national mourning service was removed.

In March, Princess Heshuo Heke married Wuya Zalantai, the son of Zhaohui, the co-organizer of the university, and the first-class Wu Yimou Yong Gong, and Princess Heshuo Hetian married Fucha Tuojin, the son of Shangshu Boqing.In that month, Rehe Xinggong Tai promised Wei's death without a posthumous title or posthumous title.

Perhaps it was because of overthinking in the first half of his life, or perhaps because he didn't get any memorable warm memories from the first emperor, Ruyi didn't live as long as he did in his previous life.She didn't mind, and lived her days of doing nothing, even though Jiang Yubin said time and time again that she was exhausted, and it was rare to be old.

In the fourth year of Chengyou, she sent away Dai Meiruo, the concubine Xin with the worst health, and Yong Long made her the imperial concubine Xin Kaoxin.

In the fifth year of Chengyou, Concubine Ying Sigui, Balin Yanfu, passed away suddenly after a seemingly insignificant wind and cold.

In the tenth year of Chengyou, Mianke, the eldest son of Empress Zhang Jia, went to the Military Aircraft Department for training.In that year, Yonglin was awarded the title of Emperor Qingbeile to open a mansion and build teeth, and he always missed the late emperor's sullen Yihuan, so he passed away the next year, and was named Emperor Kaoshuyi and Noble Concubine.

Then, there are Concubine Qing Lu Yingluo, Concubine Fucha Minxiu of Jin Dynasty, Concubine Ke Baierguosi, and so on.

Until Seung Woo 14 years.

Ruyi was 66 years old that year, having celebrated her second birthday.Three sons and two daughters, grandchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-grandsons, and great-granddaughters are countless, sitting in the main hall of Chonghua Palace is tight.But there is only one Hailan left to support each other.

Hailan's health may not be much better than hers, but Hailan couldn't bear her to be alone in this deep palace, so she insisted on accompanying her to wait.

As a result, for decades in her life, she has long since had nothing to ask for and nothing to have.She even felt that she couldn't remember that person's face.So, she ordered someone to plant Lingxiao flowers in the Palace of Compassion and Ning, in exchange for a little peace.However, she couldn't be safe after all, because she had no love or hatred in this life, and it was too empty.

In the autumn of 14, Empress Dowager Xuanyi passed away in her sleep without any illness.Not long after, Royal Concubine Yuqi followed the Queen Mother away.Due to the benevolence and filial piety of Emperor You, the Empress Dowager was conferred the title of Empress Xiaoxuanchun, and she followed the instructions of the Empress Dowager when she was alive, not to disturb the tomb of the late emperor's soul, but to build a mausoleum outside Yuling, which is called "Xuanling".Outside the tomb, Lingxiao is planted everywhere.

From then on, along the Santu River, as far as the eye could see, Lingxiao flowers bloomed for two or three miles, and every patch was full of Zhou Xuanling.

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