The Forest of Red Mansions

After living in the palace for a few days, Lin Jinyao found helplessly that life was really difficult.

The nanny specifically told me that Xiu Nu should not go out and wander around. Although it is not like watching a prisoner, someone is watching outside, but if she accidentally loses her way when she goes out, or bumps into some noble person, she will be kicked out of the palace with a sign It's easy to go, if you are lucky and offend some noble person who is not easy to mess with, then there is really no place to cry.

Therefore, the show girls are very cautious, and would rather shrink into a panic in the Chuxiu Palace day by day, and dare not go out to relax casually.

Secondly, Lin Jinyao found that her position among the show girls was a bit awkward. Some people isolated her faintly and were somewhat hostile and repulsive to her, but they didn't do anything to her. Inadvertently, you can also catch a few pairs of supercilious eyes, such as beautiful women with Manchu surnames such as Niu Colu and Ulanara, as well as the offshoots of these big families or relatives who are three thousand miles away.

Some people hang around her from time to time, flattering and complimenting her inside and outside, such as some small families of the Manchu Army Banner and some beautiful girls of the Han Army Banner family.

It is not difficult to understand that there are four elder brothers who are suitable for marriage in this draft, namely the fourth elder brother, the fifth elder brother, the seventh elder brother, and the eighth elder brother. It seems that there are many people and many opportunities.

However, among the four elder brothers, the fifth elder brother was raised by the queen mother, and the emperor would not point out him as a candidate for Fujin if he wanted to come to the emperor. Among the brothers is a taciturn and invisible person. The eighth elder brother and Guo Luoluo Shi Baozhu had a verbal engagement when they were young, but they have long since lost their minds, and there is only one fourth elder brother left.

Although it is rumored that the fourth elder brother is not in good health, and there are eight or nine out of ten he will have nothing to think about in the future, but the fourth elder brother is the adopted son of the imperial concubine, his status is only under the crown prince, and he has a bit of face in front of the emperor, and the fourth elder brother Elder brother has a very good relationship with the prince, and in the future...it must be the same no matter what.

In this way, many people will be eyeing the fourth master, but who wants to kill Cheng Yaojin halfway out of the blue, this means that those beautiful girls who have good family background and status, who originally had a chance, can't be happy get up?Although we all know that the matter has basically been settled, and it is best not to offend anyone right now, but after all, there is still some uneasiness.

Of course, Xiunv, who was originally from a low background and had no chance, didn't care about it. Although there are some people who are secretly envious and jealous, but the background is there, even if they have any ideas, they just dare to think about it. Too stupid, no one would dare to easily offend Gege from Zhongyibo's family and the future Sifujin, so why not take this opportunity to make friends, at least they are the same class show girls, maybe they can get some affection?

In addition, there are others who are "very jealous when they meet each other" when they see Lin Jinyao, such as Guo Luoluo's Pearl, and Tong Huilan, the girl from the Tong family and the niece of the imperial concubine.

Probably out of the idea that "the enemy of an enemy is a friend", the two of them formed a group early in the morning. Every time they saw Lin Jinyao, they would be cold-eyed and sarcastic.

Most other beautiful girls follow the rules and dare not be frivolous, but these two are different.

Guo Luoluo's family was assigned to the eighth elder brother a long time ago. It can be said that the draft is just a formality, while Tong Huilan is from the emperor's direct relative, which is different. In addition, the family's direct aunt and father still have the status of the current harem. The tallest imperial concubine is naturally not afraid of anything, but she just talks about it, what's the big deal?

They are not afraid, so Lin Jinyao can still be afraid?Anyway, she just talked but never used her hands, she has never coaxed anyone when talking about words, and she really scolds people without dirty words, but she uses every word to poke people's feet, often putting Guo Luoluo and Guo Luoluo together. Tong Huilan was so angry that she jumped up and down, she still had a kind smile on her face, no one could find a fault, but it could be said that the two of them were aggrieved to death.

Seeing that her combat prowess is so strong, others can't help but stop thinking about it. No matter how resentful they are, they don't dare to provoke her easily, which makes Lin Jinyao feel more at ease.

On this day, the imperial concubine suddenly summoned Xiu Nv, named Tong Huilan, Guo Luoluo Baozhu, Lin Jinyao, Wulanara, Niu Gulu, etc., and there was another one who lived in the same room as Lin Jinyao, Na Ren from Mongolia. Toya, these girls are the best-born girls in this show.

Several people rushed to tidy themselves up quickly, and then all of them followed behind the nanny with lowered eyebrows, only Tong Huilan, who looked very familiar, was talking to the nanny, caring for the imperial concubine in every sentence, as if afraid that others would not agree with her. I know how close she is to the imperial concubine.

Lin Jinyao caught a glimpse of the smug look in her hand, she just twitched the corners of her mouth in disapproval, completely ignoring it.

It was as if a fist had hit the cotton, which made people aggrieved and frustrated.

Chuxiu Palace is one of the West Six Palaces, and Chengqian Palace, where the imperial concubine lives, is one of the East Six Palaces, so it took some effort, and a group of people arrived at the place. At this time, the girls' faces were all red up.

After the report from the palace people, and after receiving the words of the imperial concubine, several girls walked in one by one.

Stepping on the bottom of the flower pot, holding handkerchiefs, a row of green and juicy girls walked in a graceful and swaying posture, and it was a very beautiful landscape from a distance.

"The servants pay homage to the imperial concubine and empress, and the empress is blessed and safe."

"Excuse me, give me a seat."

All the girls thanked in unison, and immediately stood up and sat down respectively, their buttocks only touched a third of the chair, straightened their backs, lowered their heads slightly, and folded their hands neatly on the chairs. on their own legs.

The palace servants served melon and fruit refreshments, as if they had been chilled, and the cool and sweet smell went straight to their noses, making these girls who had just been devastated by the hot sun feel greedy, but they were stunned. No one dared to eat it.

The imperial concubine smiled when she saw their appearance, "Eat it, the sun is not small outside, you must have been tanned after walking all the way, eat something to relieve the heat."

Tong Huilan smiled and said: "The servant girl thanked the imperial concubine for her kindness." After saying that, she picked a piece of watermelon with a pick on the plate and ate it.

Seeing this, the other girls also picked up a few mouthfuls, but after a little taste, they put it down.

The imperial concubine glanced down and said: "Everyone raise their heads and ask Ben Gong to take a look."

The girls raised their heads according to the words, the imperial concubine glanced roughly, and asked again: "Which one is Lin Jia?"

Lin Jinyao immediately stood up and replied, "My servant, Lin Jiashi, has seen your empress."

The imperial concubine stared at her for a long while, then suddenly smiled, "This little face is so beautiful, no wonder..."

no wonder what?

The imperial concubine did not continue to speak, but many people still understood.

The imperial concubine intends to point her niece to the fourth elder brother, but the emperor and the fourth elder brother both prefer Lin Jinyao. The imperial concubine has been unhappy with the fourth elder brother and the emperor for a long time because of this. These things are no longer secrets. You should know You know it all, you don't need to think too much about it, the imperial concubine is very dissatisfied with Lin Jinyao.

Right now, the imperial concubine's words are clearly mocking Lin Jinyao's obscene appearance and her habit of seducing men!

Both Tong Huilan and Guo Luoluo looked gloating.

Lin Jinyao also couldn't help laughing wryly to herself, did she offend her mother-in-law before entering the house?

"Okay, sit down."

Then, the imperial concubine didn't say anything about Lin Jinyao anymore, she just chatted casually with the beautiful girls, and paid attention to each of them, but she only regarded Lin Jinyao as nothing, and left her alone to sit aside, very embarrassed.

Seeing this, Tong Huilan couldn't help jumping up in joy. The imperial concubine hated and rejected Lin Jiashi so much, did it mean that the matter was not yet finalized, maybe she still had a chance?

Thinking of this, Tong Huilan racked her brains more and more to please the imperial concubine, her words were very respectful but intimate, even looking at the imperial concubine with deep admiration.

When they left, everyone received a reward from the imperial concubine. This time, Lin Jinyao was no longer alone. She was the same as the other beautiful girls. She got a flawless jade pendant. Only Tong Huilan Unlike everyone else, she got a pair of bracelets with excellent water head.

This seemed to be hinting at something. For a while, everyone looked at Tong Huilan in a wrong way, and looked at Lin Jinyao with sympathy and ridicule.

After returning to Chuxiu Palace, the nun only left before hearing Guo Luoluo's yin and yang eccentricity: "As the saying goes, there are times when hits come and go, and there are always hits. Don't force it. Some people jump up and down in an attempt to grab it. Other people's things are shameless, and we onlookers are all ashamed for her, but she has no shame in herself. Fortunately, there are always discerning people in this world, otherwise it would really be called that. The screwdriver, Hu Meizi, has succeeded."

Lin Jinyao stopped abruptly, turned around to look at her, and said with a half-smile, "So, who are you trying to say is blind?"

Guo Luoluo was taken aback for a moment, and then thought that the imperial concubine opposed Lin Jinyao's marriage to the fourth elder brother. She said that the imperial concubine was a discerning person, so the fourth elder brother and the emperor would become the blind people she was insinuating?

Thinking of this, Guo Luoluo's face turned slightly pale, but he refused to show weakness in front of Lin Jinyao, so he turned his head and said to Tong Huilan: "Sister Tong, you must be careful to guard against certain talents in the future, the imperial concubine is dedicated I love you, and I even gave you tokens. It can be seen what the empress means. I'm afraid that someone will secretly hate and envy you to death. If you block someone's way, someone will definitely not let you go easily. Sister Tong is like this Chun Shan, where is the opponent of such vicious villains, you must be careful."

Na Rentuoya couldn't help but rolled her eyes when she heard the words, and said, "It's really strange for you to speak, you can just say what you want to say, is it interesting to scold people like this? Is it because you are afraid of others so Don’t dare? If you don’t dare, then behave yourself, you’re so scared to death, but you still want to jump up and down to provoke others, such a gesture is really ridiculous.”

"Besides, isn't it just a pair of bracelets? Tong Huilan is the niece of the imperial concubine. What's so strange about giving her something different from others? You are thinking too much. The emperor has already decided. The imperial concubine Can the empress object?"

"I think you should wash up and sleep quickly, and stop daydreaming. It's not embarrassing to make people laugh for nothing."

This Narentoya is from Horqin, and she is somewhat related to the Empress Dowager. Since she entered the palace, she has often been summoned by the Empress Dowager these days. After going back for half a day, she will bring back some rewards, which is enough to show that she is still very lucky. The Empress Dowager likes it, so the show girls dare not offend her, and the Guo Luoluo family is the same.

Narentoya was so angry that she was going to die, but she didn't dare to go too far with her, so she gritted her teeth angrily and said, "I want you to meddle in your own business!"

Na Rentuoya sneered, and said: "When the road is injustice, I draw my sword to help. I just can't bear the sight of you two always bullying Miss Lin! Miss Lin is always kind to others. The two always team up to bully people over and over again. Why is this face so ugly? Isn't it because of that, if you are really dissatisfied, you should go to the emperor. What's the point of staring at Miss Lin all the time? ? She can't make decisions by herself, so go find someone who can make decisions!"

"You guys are just bullying the weak and fearing the hard, it's really disgusting!"

The little faces of Guo Luoluo and Tong Huilan turned green.

Lin Jinyao couldn't help raising the corners of her mouth slightly, and looked at Guo Luoluo with a slightly evil smile, "I just got a new whip a few days ago, but it's more convenient than the previous one, it's better for you and me after the draft is over. Let's take some time to compete again, and ask Miss Baozhu to give me some pointers to see if my whip has improved."

Suddenly recalling the painful experience of being whipped last time, Guo Luoluo's face subconsciously showed a trace of flinching.

As for Tong Huilan, Lin Jinyao never paid any attention to her. It wasn't that she didn't care, but that she herself was still an unmarried girl, and it would be too ugly to fight with another girl for a man in public.

These two people are really like that toad. Toad. It's like jumping on the upper of the shoe. It's disgusting to death if it doesn't bite.

The next day, the Empress of the Yonghe Palace sent someone to come again, but this time she didn't tell anyone else, only Lin Jinyao.

Along the way, Lin Jinyao thought about the situation recorded in history, and she could clearly see that this concubine had almost no mother-child affection for the fourth master, otherwise it would be impossible for the fourth master to die in Kangxi. When he succeeded to the throne, he said something like "I ordered my son to inherit the great rule, which is not what I dreamed of", and even clamored to be buried with his own body. Later, he refused to be named empress dowager and refused to move into the Palace of Compassion.

It was precisely because of her deeds that people took advantage of it and let those malicious people use it to criticize Fourth Master. It was rumored everywhere that Fourth Master was not orthodox and that the throne came from a wrong path.

It is said that the heir that Lord Kangxi originally wanted was the fourteenth elder brother. It was the fourth elder brother who secretly changed the official order, and there were rumors that the fourth master killed his father and usurped the throne. Even after her death, there were rumors that the fourth master forced her to death. I lost my birth mother.

Because of these things, I don't know how much trouble and unnecessary slander have been brought to Fourth Master. Just thinking about it, Lin Jinyao felt so bored, and instinctively rejected and hated this concubine.

Thinking of how the fourth master said before that it was Concubine De who gave him the medicine, Lin Jinyao hated Concubine De even more, and felt that Concubine De was looking for her because she was uneasy and well-intentioned.

But who would have thought that as soon as he entered the Yonghe Palace, he would be warmly received by Concubine De, who not only ordered people to bring tea and water, but also held her hand full of praise, wishing to praise her like a flower.

But instead of feeling flattered, Lin Jinyao became even more vigilant, and there was only one sentence in her mind--weasels wish chickens New Year's greetings, they have no good intentions!

After saying a few words, Concubine De asked about yesterday's events, "I heard that you were at the imperial concubine's place yesterday..." After a pause, Concubine De comforted with a gentle smile: "You don't have to worry too much, You were chosen by the emperor himself, that is the prospective daughter-in-law of the palace, and the emperor will definitely issue a decree to marry you as soon as the selection is over."

"As for the imperial concubine...the imperial concubine's temperament is still very good. It's just that human beings will inevitably have some selfishness. Naturally, it will pass by, and you don't need to worry about it too much, as time goes by, she will definitely know how good you are in the future."

After hearing this, Lin Jinyao understood that the concubine De was trying to provoke her relationship with the imperial concubine!

Yesterday she received a cold reception from the imperial concubine, but today she received a warm reception from the concubine De, how would a normal person feel when faced with these two extreme contrasts?I'm afraid it's inevitable that he will be more grateful for being close to Concubine De, right?Coupled with Concubine De's provocation, why don't you feel more resentful towards the Imperial Concubine?After all, the imperial concubine wanted her own niece to replace her!

After thinking about this point, Lin Jinyao didn't say much in response, but in the ensuing chat, she seemed to express a hint of intimacy towards Concubine De.

Concubine De was obviously very satisfied with Lin Jinyao's knowledge and interest, and the smile on her face became more genuine. As she was talking, Concubine De suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, I heard that you and Xue Changzai grew up together since childhood?"

"Xue Changzai?" Lin Jinyao was taken aback for a moment, and then she remembered that Xue Changzai was the Xue Baochai she was talking about, and replied: "When I was young, my servants and my sister and brother lived at my grandmother's house, and Xue Changzai's mother and daughter also lived together." It was there, so we got acquainted, but at that time, the servants were always keeping filial piety for their mothers, and they didn't often participate in the sisters' play, it's better not to have a close relationship with them."

"Then Xue Changzai is now pregnant with a dragon child, and happens to live in the side hall of the Yonghe Palace, do you want to go and see her?"

Lin Jinyao shook her head, "You don't have to go, after all, you weren't very close at the beginning, and now your identity... I don't know what to say when we meet."

Hearing this, Concubine De didn't say anything anymore, she just nodded and smiled to cover this topic.

Xue Baochai is her number one thorn in the side now, if Lin Jinyao really has a close relationship with Xue Baochai, she really has to think about it carefully, there is no reason to add help to the enemy.

When leaving the Yonghe Palace, Concubine De gave Lin Jinyao a pair of bracelets, which were in excellent condition, even better than the pair that the imperial concubine gave to Tong Huilan yesterday. The relationship between them became more tense.

What the imperial concubine dislikes, the imperial concubine likes, and in the same way, what the imperial concubine likes, the imperial concubine will absolutely dislike.

These two women can almost be said to be at odds with each other. From when Concubine De seduced the Emperor in the imperial concubine's palace, to Concubine De gave birth to a child and was adopted by Concubine Huang, and now, for nearly 20 years, these two people The enmity between them can't be finished for three days and three nights.

Caught between these two women, it is conceivable that Lin Jinyao's future life will be extremely exciting.

No matter what, this day is going to be lived, Lin Jinyao is also very bachelor, soldiers come to cover up the water and earth, otherwise what can happen?

Seeing that the final selection is getting closer, the atmosphere in Chuxiu Palace is becoming more and more tense, because this time not only the concubine and empress dowager will come to check the checks, but the emperor will also come in person. Their future depends entirely on this time. The performance of her, no matter how big-hearted a girl is, she can't ignore it.

But at this stall, something happened to Chuxiu Palace.

Suddenly, a beautiful girl was covered with rashes all over her body, even her face was covered with dense red spots. Looking at it, people couldn't help but feel frightened and their scalps went numb.

With this appearance, she can't be asked to disturb Shengjia. If any nobleman is frightened, who can afford it?Obviously, she lost the qualification to participate in the final selection.

There will be some kind of "accident" in almost every draft, and the nuns have long been accustomed to it. After seeing the condition of this show girl, they asked someone to send her out of the palace. The poor girl was already frightened by her appearance. The girl who was dizzy was dismissed like this in a daze.

For a moment, all the show girls couldn't help feeling a little apprehensive, looking at each other with suspicion and vigilance in their eyes.

Suddenly, I heard an anxious exclamation, "Sister Tong, what's wrong with you?"

Everyone looked around, only to see that Tong Huilan's eyes were red from crying, her whole body was shaking, and her face was full of fear.

"Well, that bowl of tea was originally what I wanted, and I just put it there to wait for it to cool down before drinking it. Just now when Sister Qiao came back from the outside, I saw that her face was red from the sun, and she was thirsty looking for water everywhere, so I asked I gave her that bowl of tea, who knows...who knows..."

"Someone must be trying to harm Sister Tong, it's so vicious!" Guo Luoluo's face was full of shock and anger, and he suddenly looked up at Lin Jinyao, "You did it, you must have done it, right! Last time it was only because of me If you speak inappropriately, you whip me, this time, sister Tong...you must be afraid that sister Tong will block your way, so you intentionally hurt her!"

Lin Jinyao frowned slightly, and before she could speak, Na Rentuoya stood up and said angrily to Guo Luoluo: "Don't spout blood! If you catch a thief and take the stolen goods, please shut up your stinking mouth if you have no evidence. Bite people around like a mad dog all day long!"

Guo Luoluo said with a sneer: "Whether it is her or not, you can find out by checking her things? See if she has brought anything she shouldn't have, and everything will be revealed."

Lin Jinyao was about to speak, but was interrupted by her again, "Sister Tong was killed, you are the biggest suspect, if you don't agree to Mammy's search, then you have a guilty conscience!"

Things have come to this point, how can Lin Jinyao not understand that this disaster was definitely deliberately designed by Tong Huilan and Guo Luoluo against her, to frame her!

Not to mention the matter of harming others or not, there are strict regulations on what can and cannot be brought into the palace, such harmful drugs are absolutely prohibited, once discovered, it is absolutely impossible to take Going around, at that time, not to mention being accused of being the eldest son of the fourth master, the emperor, queen mother and others will all despise her to death.

At this time, Na Rentuoya also vaguely sensed that something was wrong, she looked at Lin Jinyao at a loss for a moment, she only wanted to help Lin Jinyao, but who would have thought that she would give Guo Luoluo an excuse, in case...

Seeing that Lin Jinyao was speechless, Guo Luoluo's eyes showed a little smug look, and said to the nuns: "This matter is too bad, and the murderer's vicious heart is really outrageous. If you don't get this person out I'm afraid it won't make everyone feel at ease, so I ask the nuns to search carefully."

The nuns looked at Tong Huilan and Guo Luoluo, and at Lin Jinyao, hesitating for a while.

Both Lin Jinyao and Naren Tuoya have noticed something, and how can they be confused by these people who are rolling around in the palace, but one side is the imperial concubine's niece and the future Eight Fortunes, the other is the quasi-fourth Fortune, and the two sides They are not ordinary people, and they are also in a dilemma.

Seeing them like this, Guo Luoluo's expression darkened, "What are you waiting for? Do you have to report to the imperial concubine to handle it yourself?"

Bringing the imperial concubine to suppress people, the nuns felt a little unhappy, but they didn't dare to say anything, they just looked at Lin Jinyao, "Miss Lin..."

Lin Jinyao was silent for a moment, and said, "It's okay to search, but you can't just search me. If you want to search, you should search everyone together. If it doesn't spread, I don't know what gossip will be made up outside."

The nuns nodded in agreement.

The author has something to say: I am very sorry that I have not been able to update in time due to the author's health. I will try my best to make up for it in the past few days. . .

The condition is really not good these few days. My old waist is sore and sore. I want to go to Chinese medicine for acupuncture but I am afraid of pain. I bought a waist support, which seems to be of no use. I was so cold that I coughed all night, and my mind was dizzy all day today, and I was also stupidly crying by myself/(ㄒoㄒ)/~~