Even though Concubine Hui is the head of the imperial family, the mother of the current emperor's eldest son, and has Mingzhu to help him in the court, and the prime minister is the most powerful person in the court...
When she met Concubine Yi, she also had to bow.
This is the palace rule, written into the "Memorial Code". Below the Imperial Concubine are the Four Concubines. Who said her position is not as high as Yunxiu's
Seeing the gorgeous and ostentatious posture, Concubine Hui's face turned even more gloomy, and she turned around and wanted to leave immediately. In this way, if she was punished for disrespect, she could use the excuse of "I saw it from a distance and didn't know it was the imperial concubine's ceremonial procession" to get away; but since Yunxiu stopped her, she couldn't leave even if she was unwilling.
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A month ago, the large volume of Buddhist scriptures copied with great effort was sent to the Qianqing Palace. After reading it, Kangxi did not say anything, but just nodded lightly. Hui Fei breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this matter was over, but a few days later, Yi Fei was actually made a noble concubine!
The concubines who used to call her "sister" all the time looked down upon her, and Concubine Hui looked much more haggard. In addition to asking people to pay attention to the movements of Yikun Palace from time to time, she became more and more secluded and rarely went out, because she couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart.
When she meets Guo Luoluo, she has to bow. How can she bear it
What Hui Fei valued most in her life were Yinzhi and her status and power in the harem.
When the Eighth Prince was still in the Yanxi Palace, she had a high status and authority, and Concubine Hui was able to devote all her energy to her son and plan for him wholeheartedly. But times have changed, and things are very different now.
She had incurred the emperor's dislike, had been plotted against and had lost all her prestige, and now had a new imperial concubine above her... She was already overwhelmed with thoughts about how to escape her current situation, and felt irritated for no reason. She no longer spent as much time on Yinzhi as before.
All those elaborate calculations seemed to be in vain when used on Concubine Yi, as Guo Luoluo always managed to turn danger into safety. Concubine Hui was able to maintain her usual calmness and dignity even though she failed to win her over or suppress her. However, she developed an inexplicable obsession with Yunxiu.
Just like the impeachment yesterday, Concubine Hui found it ridiculous.
Even when the hens crow at dawn, the Emperor still protects her, and the Empress Dowager also protects her!
Taking care of the prince, and having a clear path...
With such help, her Yinzhi will be a step shorter. When will the strategy of keeping a low profile end
At that moment, her heart felt like it was bitten by millions of ants. She could not bear it any longer and thought of going out for some fresh air. However, she ran into the imperial concubine's entourage in the imperial garden and her beautiful face. The familiar, arrogant and domineering look appeared in her face.
Concubine Hui's eyes were hurt.
salute!
This is more painful than killing her.
And that sarcastic tone, not only calling her "sister", but also indirectly mocking her for being uneducated. Concubine Hui was immediately shaken, extremely angry, her eyes fierce and she was about to speak!
Ying'er behind him called out "My Queen" softly, and finally pulled back her master's shaky sanity.
“Your humble servant… pays respects to Imperial Concubine Yi… Long live the Imperial Concubine…” With a stiff face, she performed the greeting ceremony and Imperial Concubine Hui almost vomited blood.
Yun Xiu stared at her straight, and was slightly satisfied when he saw this. He smiled compassionately, waved his hand and said gently, "No need to be polite."
Who else except Concubine Hui had the ability to leak the matter of the imperial kitchen and clothes to the previous dynasty
Pingpin had a shallow foundation and had fallen out of favor, so at most she heard rumors and made a few "slanderous remarks" to Soetu, but she didn't know anything more.
She was really fed up with the back and forth, the fighting. All kinds of random charges were pinned on her, as if she was made of clay
They even thought of impeachment. It really makes life difficult for these people.
Kangxi, out of consideration for his eldest son, would eventually give Concubine Hui the dignity she deserved, but Yunxiu would not.
"If you walk too much on a narrow road, you will always fall. One time is nothing, but falling again and again is stupid." After moving closer, Yun Xiu narrowed her peach blossom eyes and whispered, "I don't have the patience to play with you. Look, you were not a beautiful person to begin with, and you are getting older. The emperor doesn't even want to look at you, and I'm afraid the eldest brother is the same."
As she spoke, she smiled, and was truly a beauty: "What can you use to fight me? Do you think you can rest easy just because you have Mingzhu? Flowers and brocade are just like boiling oil in a fire. By the way, tell him to relax, with me here, the prince is safe."
"… "
After returning to the Yanx Palace, Concubine Hui fell ill on the bed.
The palace servants hurriedly asked for the imperial physician, and within a moment, the Qianqing Palace received the news. Kangxi closed his eyes, unable to hide his disappointment and anger, not at Yunxiu, but at the eldest prince's mother.
Heart disease, caused by anger.
I'm afraid you still feel guilty
"Go and tell them. For the sake of your position as the eldest, I have been tolerant of you. If you continue to cause trouble..." The emperor opened his eyes, "You are unworthy of your position. You should not be the head of the Four Concubines anymore."
These words made Liang Jiugong's heart tremble.
The imperial edict to summon Suo Etu to the court had not yet been issued, and Concubine Hui's status in the emperor's heart had been declining again and again, and she had no place to stay.
Ming Zhongtang, oh Ming Zhongtang, please wish you good luck!
The next day, I went to the study.
The eldest prince was in a low mood the whole day, and both his teachers and his study partners noticed it.
The Third Prince and the Fourth Prince looked at each other, and then they discovered that the eldest brother's anger was directed at the second brother, the Crown Prince, who looked like a scoundrel... and the fifth brother!
Because of Concubine Hui’s matter
After Hui's mother met Yigui's mother, she was bedridden. The seven-year-old Fourth Prince also heard about it. Frowning, Yinzhen quietly pulled Yinqi behind him, vaguely blocking the line of sight, causing the eldest prince to choke and his face to become even gloomier.
Fulu touched the melon-shaped hat on his head, looked around with his big eyes, snorted heavily, and made a face at the eldest prince. Yinzhi: "..."
He doesn't bother with little brats!
Fuqing uttered a small cry and quickly pulled Fulu away.
At noon, the princes practiced riding and archery individually, and occasionally gathered together to chatter about the southern tour. The prince's face was always calm, but when he saw this, he smiled, and the anger lingering in his heart eased a little.
Yunxiu was impeached by two people, one was a minor official under Mingzhu, and the other was the deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. When the news reached Yuqing Palace, the prince was surprised and ridiculed him. Although he was young, he could clearly see the sinister intentions of those ministers.
It's just that he doesn't want Yi'er Niang to look after him, and he's worried about Guo Luoluo's stance. Haha, he's not grown up yet, Mingzhu doesn't even bother to hide his thoughts.
The young prince felt extremely guilty for having implicated Yi'enniang for no reason. Moreover, the action taken by the Deputy Censor-in-Chief made him angry.
Hu Ming and Hu Guang, who were once Suo Etu's confidants and were stationed in Yuqing Palace, were subdued by the prince's kindness and power. As if they knew who was behind this person's orders, they came to report tremblingly: "Several years ago, I had the honor of meeting him in Lord Suo's mansion..."
The prince's face immediately darkened, he was in disbelief and felt a chill in his heart.
What's the difference between my great uncle stabbing Yi'er Niang and stabbing him? !
How did my great uncle, who was unemployed at home, know these secrets of the harem
Having received the education of an emperor since childhood and Yunxiu's teachings, even when he was angry, the prince's demeanor was engraved in his bones. Just like when he was riding and shooting, with outsiders present, his emotions were not revealed at all, but his face was much lighter.
With a soft sigh, as if he had made up his mind, the prince led his horse to the corner of the martial arts arena and whispered to He Zhuer beside him: "Deputy Chief Censor... tell Yi'er Niang everything..."
It was as if he had given up on his former dependence on his great-uncle. He took a deep breath, his eyes bright as morning stars.
He did what he thought was right.
On the other side, the eldest prince was looking at this from afar. Thinking of his mother's yellow face, her constant coughing, and Concubine Yi's arrogance and domineering behavior, the emperor's father was so biased that he couldn't be more biased... He clenched his fists tightly and strode towards the prince.
"Second brother." Yinzhi was a few years older than the crown prince and was taller. He looked down at him coldly and said word by word, "Don't go too far."
"I don't understand what you are saying, big brother." The prince glanced at him and saw that there was no one around. He didn't care about the angle at which he was looking up. Then he smiled and said gently, "But you haven't saluted me yet, right? First, we are the monarch and the subject, and second, we are brothers. Etiquette cannot be abolished. Big brother, please."
The tone contained an undisguised hint of arrogance, which was surprisingly similar to Yun Xiu's expression.
Yinzhi was so angry that he wanted to slap the face in front of him, but he almost held back.
Let’s talk about the monarch and his subjects first
Do you have such a hateful request for your fourth and fifth brothers? !
His mother was ill in bed, and she warned him repeatedly that the southern tour was imminent, and that returning to the palace would be the time to attend court and participate in government affairs, so he must not cause any trouble. A gentleman's revenge is never too late...
"My Lord, I'm fine." He squeezed out a few words from between his teeth.
*****
After a few days, it was the Wanshou Festival at the end of March.
On the day of the Wanshou Festival, the emperor and his ministers celebrated together. The emperor hosted a banquet for all civil and military officials in the Baohe Hall, and took the opportunity to issue an edict to re-employ Soetu, restoring his original official position, and affectionately called him "Suo Xiang".
Soetu, who had been unemployed at home, was reinstated.
A single stone stirs up a thousand ripples. Mingzhu's right hand, which was holding the cup, trembled, and half of the cup of wine spilled out. He closed his eyes and thought, "Empress Hui... The Emperor was finally dissatisfied with him."
The person on the throne who can depose Soetu can naturally be reinstated. The same goes for the Nara clan.
His heart sank. He had lost his composure recently!
He thought that the Emperor could not do without him and almost followed in the footsteps of that old man.
On the other side, Mingzhu secretly warned herself and reflected on herself; but Suo'etu, who was summoned into the palace, was not the same.
After expressing his gratitude ecstatically, he left the Qianqing Palace and looked into the distance in the direction of the Yiku Palace. Thinking about the fate of the Deputy Censor-in-Chief, a cloud of gloom slowly appeared in his eyes.
He would never allow Concubine Yi to take the Crown Prince away!
Goodwill on the surface needs to be maintained, but as for privately...
Before he could contact his niece in Chuxiu Palace and ask his wife to come to the palace, news came from the palace that Concubine Ping had caught a cold and suddenly fell ill during the season change.
I heard that she was seriously ill, like Concubine Hui, she was bedridden and couldn't get up, and had to take medicine all day. Before Suo Etu could react, the emperor was about to go on a southern tour!
By order of the Emperor, the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager were also among the entourage, with Prince Yu and Mingzhu acting as regents, and Suo Etu assisting. Among the six officials, the ministers of each ministry stayed in the capital, but a few young assistant ministers were granted the privilege of accompanying the Emperor, including Tu Yue of the Guoluo family and Ma Qi of the Fucha family.
Several princes, including the Crown Prince, Prince Rong, the eldest prince, and the third, fourth, and fifth princes were all on the list of the southern tour. The seventh and eighth princes were still young and could not be without their family, so the only concubines who accompanied them were Concubine Yi and Concubine Rong, as well as a few noble ladies and maids who made up the numbers.
The Empress Dowager was old, but she had never left the Forbidden City. She was very interested in going to the south of the Yangtze River because she was grateful for Kangxi's filial piety. However, she was worried that Concubine Wen would not be able to take care of the harem, and she was also worried that her health would hinder the emperor's journey. She expressed some refusal in her words.
The emperor is not going there for fun. He has many things to deal with. How can he have the time to take care of an old woman like her
Besides, the road is bumpy, and it is still unclear whether she can bear it.
"The Royal Madam has never seen the scenery of Jiangnan. I remember it in my heart. How can I say whether it is a burden or not!" Kangxi advised in a deep voice, "As for the itinerary, I have already arranged it. The waterway is smooth and you can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river. You and the Royal Madam can take a leisurely cruise. The accompanying imperial physicians are waiting... It will only be half a month late. Your grandson will take the land route and wait for you in Jiangning."
The Queen Mother also advised: "The old ancestor is willing to abandon me alone..."
The Empress Dowager looked around, sighed and laughed: "Okay, okay, I'll go, I'll go."
Just listening to the scenery on both sides of the strait, I felt longing in my heart.
I don’t know what the difference is between Jiangnan and the grassland
******
I thought the road was bumpy, but that wasn't the case.
The carriage frame made by the skilled craftsmen for His Majesty was very different from the usual ones. The Imperial Concubine Yi, who was accompanying the emperor, hardly felt the vibration. She lifted the curtain and looked out the window at the scenery with a smile on her lips, and she felt her mood was a little more open.
The journey was safe and sound, except for a little sleepiness.
She didn't take it too seriously, and didn't think about other things. After all, she got pregnant with Little Eleven at the end of the 23rd year, which was still a long time ago.
The guards ahead had passed on the message that they would arrive at Jiangning Prefecture soon. Speaking of Jiangning and the weaving prefecture, Yunxiu could not help but think of Concubine Wang, who was offered by both the Cao and Li families, the extremely favored concubine who gave birth to three princes as a Han woman.
In the spacious carriage, Kangxi, who was sitting cross-legged reviewing memorials, suddenly felt a chill on his neck. He looked up and saw Yunxiu looking at him with a smile. His heart suddenly became happy.
Don’t think he didn’t notice. Whenever Xiuxiu had time, she would secretly look at him!