Biography of Concubine De of Emperor Kangxi

"Sit down too, and listen to me." Seeing Lan Qi approaching, the Empress Dowager motioned for her to take a seat beside her. Aunt Su Mala served tea to everyone, and then led the little maid to leave.

Xuanye sat with his grandmother, his expression was natural and peaceful, he didn't know what he said just now, which made Concubine Hui so moved, she even covered the corners of her eyes, lowered her head and sobbed slightly, but the Empress Dowager said: "Concubine De is here, To be a witness, don't say that Xuan Ye and I will not give you an explanation in the future."

Concubine Hui hurriedly said: "The concubine dare not, so naturally he will follow the orders of the empress dowager and the emperor."

Lan Qi didn't know what they were talking about, but she heard the empress dowager say: "The royal family is so honorable that outsiders are not allowed to question it. It will take time to investigate the matter of elder brother's poisoning. It must be investigated, but what is the result? , it is not necessarily necessary to let outsiders know, but it takes time to spend time every day, and there will be a lot of ugly words outside. You are here today, Concubine De, just to be a witness for Concubine Hui. The emperor and I promised her that we will find out the truth in the future I will give her and Eldest Brother an explanation, but the matter of poisoning in the past two days must have a result first, and the people in the imperial dining room will bear it, and it will be settled early to avoid the minister's criticism."

Lan Qi nodded, knowing that she shouldn't talk nonsense at this moment, she sat silently, while Concubine Hui suppressed her tears, left her seat and kowtowed: "Thank you for the kindness of the Empress Dowager, my concubine and elder brother , depends on you and the emperor to decide."

Seeing her aggrieved and pitiful appearance, Lan Qi recalled what she said to Huan Chun last night. At that time, she was full of doubts about Concubine Hui herself. The hand that came in from outside the palace, but no matter what kind of thoughts she had, they were all her guesses, without evidence or evidence, and the one who controlled her will was selfishness after all, not to mention that she was still very afraid of Concubine Hui at the moment.

Xuanye finally spoke, and said slowly: "Concubine Hui will not disbelieve me and the emperor's grandmother, you are too worried to ask Concubine De to be a witness. Concubine Hui is the most considerate and prudent person. Yesterday Yinfeng had an accident. Everyone was at a loss, but fortunately she was calm, so that no big trouble would happen. Although the elder brother was usually naughty and refused to study hard, it was not Hui Concubine's fault. The grandson asked the elder brother to leave Hui Concubine and live alone. So, I don't mean to blame Concubine Hui, but I just want Yinrong to concentrate more on his studies."

The emperor's words made Concubine Hui's face gradually glow, and her tears-soaked eyes became brighter. Lan Qi sighed in her heart, while the Empress Dowager said: "The eldest son of the emperor is very important, and he will be a role model for brothers in the future." , Concubine Hui has a good background and good temper, I was very relieved at first, but the matter of you taking Yinreng to the study, after all, Concubine Hui couldn't hold back, she has to do something to stop Youyou's mouth."

However, before Xuanye could speak, Concubine Hui kowtowed first and said: "The concubine doesn't want anything. It is his blessing and the concubine's blessing that the emperor cares about Yinfeng. Why can't the concubine be embarrassed? If the emperor is doing something for the concubine What, why not ask the concubine to do something for the emperor. Right now, Jue Chan is often pregnant with the heir of the emperor, but still lives alone in a secluded place, which used to be the palace where the nobleman Nala lived. The concubine always feels uncomfortable Well, since Eldest Elder Brother doesn't live with Chen Qie, and the place is very spacious, Chen Qie is willing to take Jue Chan's younger sister, she is pregnant for the first time, and she doesn't understand many things, so she has to be taken care of."

Lan Qi's heart skipped a beat, Concubine Hui really was not simple, she suddenly remembered Ri Jue Chan's begging, although she refused straight away, she still had sympathy for her, but in the current situation, she had no position Open your mouth, you can only wait and see what happens.

The empress dowager and the emperor didn't seem to expect that the topic would suddenly involve Jue Chan, and there was no reaction for a while, but Concubine Hui continued: "I also found a box from the sister of the moon cake with poisonous mushrooms, how dangerous, the people around her The palace maids are too young, so they must not know how to take care of pregnant women, and the concubines don’t have to take care of Yinfeng anymore, they are idle, and want to ask the empress dowager and the emperor to take good care of sister Juechan and give birth to an heir.”

The Empress Dowager glanced at Xuan Ye, but found that Xuan Ye was looking at Lan Qi, and Lan Qi was looking at Concubine Hui without blinking. Everyone had a tangled look on their faces. When she was about to speak, Xuan Ye Ye quickly withdrew his gaze, and said to Concubine Hui, "I'm very pleased with your kindness. It would be great if everyone was like you. Although you don't have to take care of Yinfeng now, you and Concubine Rong are always in charge of Liugong's affairs." Don't worry, Yinzhi has become more and more mischievous recently. I'm afraid Concubine Rong will have no time to spare, and more burdens will naturally fall on you. If you take care of everything in the harem for me, I will be grateful to you. As for Jue Chan, I have always been there before. There is already an arrangement, but it is not yet possible for Director Li to pass on the message. It is really inappropriate for Mrs. Jue Chan to live there. Concubine Wen always feels lonely in Xianfu Palace. I have decided to let Mrs. Jue Chan move to Xianfu Palace to be with Concubine Wen As a companion, if you want to take care of her, you can visit Xianfu Palace from time to time."

While listening to Xuan Ye's words, Lan Qi saw that the light on Concubine Hui's face suddenly dimmed, so fast that she couldn't even blink her eyes, and Xuan Ye's words also shocked her. Fu Gong, go to the side of that naughty and neither yin nor yang Concubine Wen?

But think about it, Concubine Wen and Jue Chan have no contacts and no conflicts. Two people who have nothing to do with each other, Concubine Wen will not be as mean and tyrannical as Guo Guiren. It will be difficult, and if she lives with others, Lan Qi doesn't have to worry about Nalan Rongruo anymore.

"That's good." The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Concubine Wen is young and weak. I'm afraid it will be difficult to have children these years. Why don't Jue Chan give birth to a child, no matter whether the elder brother or the princess, stay in Xianfu Palace, or have children. I also hope that Concubine Wen will have an heir for our royal family as soon as possible, so this matter is settled."

Concubine Hui knelt on the ground in embarrassment, the Empress Dowager asked her to get up, and said with a smile: "Why don't we talk about it, let's talk about Yinfeng, don't worry, Concubine Hui, even if the emperor is too busy to remember Now, I will also urge him to send someone to find out the truth as soon as possible, and give you and elder brother an explanation. You don’t have to come to plead for orders these few days, go to elder brother’s place to take care of the child every day, and you will quit after he recovers. I eat I'm sleepy after lunch, and need to sleep for a while, you all kneel down, it's good for Debi to stay and serve me."

Lan Qi hurriedly took the order and stepped forward to help the Empress Dowager to go to the inner hall. When she walked away, she turned her head and saw Concubine Hui standing up limply, her whole body was full of frustration, but she didn't dare to look any further. , for fear of being seen by Concubine Hui and forging grievances.

After entering the inner hall, Aunt Su Mala led the maids outside to come back and wait for the Empress Dowager to wash up. The old man laughed inexplicably: "Concubine Hui really doesn't want to suffer. If Xuanye hadn't spoken first, I would I’m afraid I’m about to agree. I’m the same, I’m soft-hearted when I’m old, and I find it troublesome when things happen.”

Lan Qi didn't say a word, carefully removed the pearl hairpin from the Empress Dowager's head, and gently kneaded her forehead to relax, but the Empress Dowager stretched out her hand to hold Lan Qi's hand, seeing that the burned fingers were fine, she just Ask: "Did elder brother's matter scare you?"

"I'm scared. Thinking about my own child, I feel chills on my back. I hope the chef in the imperial dining room was negligent." Lan Qi said frankly, "If I didn't go to the Qianqing Palace last night, I'm afraid it will take another night. Can't sleep."

The Empress Dowager suddenly asked, "Why did you feel uncomfortable on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival and during the day yesterday?"

"Drink too much." Lan Qi lied without thinking. Lying is not a good thing, but if you don't lie, you have to say something bad. She has no choice.

The Empress Dowager didn't ask any more questions, and smiled: "You can't drink enough, you are not allowed to drink in the future." Then she said to herself, "That Jue Chan came out from Hui Concubine, and his heart must be for Hui Concubine. Then tie them together, one is good at calculating, the other is charming and charming, don't disturb the peace in this palace, it's possible, I was almost confused just now."

Lan Qi didn't want to continue these topics, and coaxed the old man to sleep, saying that she would also go back to see Yinzuo, so the empress dowager asked her to bring the child to have a look at it at night, and when she left the inner palace, the emperor and Concubine Hui had already passed away. gone.

"Your Majesty." Seeing Mammy Su Mala following out, she called Lan Qi to a halt, "I have eaten too much lunch, so I will accompany you for a walk."

Lan Qi understood, and the two walked out of the Palace of Compassion and Ning together. The mother said: "Long live Lord told the servants at the beginning of this year not to tell the Empress Dowager about everything in the future. The slaves also watched and talked about some things, such as what happened on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Feeling guilty, Lan Qi hurriedly asked, "What happened on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Aunt Su Mala smiled meaningfully: "Jue Chan is always in business with Master Nalan."

Lan Qi was very flustered, and blurted out: "They are innocent. Madam, Jue Chan Changzai and Master Nalan are cousins, so I just said a few more words, there is nothing else."

But the nanny smiled and said: "It seems that the empress knows a lot, do you know something after the camp in the paddock?"

"No, Mammy..." Lan Qi realized that she was useless, and she revealed her true colors as soon as Mammy teased her with a few words, so she supported her arm in a panic and said, "It's really nothing, I'm just worrying about it , will be delusional."

The nanny was overjoyed, and instead comforted her: "Of course there is nothing wrong, otherwise she can still live in the palace and be favored by the emperor? You really worry too much, listen to the slaves and don't worry about those things anymore. Don't you You know, Lord Long Live has sent Mr. Nalan out again, and this time he will go to the south of the Yangtze River to resettle the victims, and he may not be able to return for a year or so."

Lan Qi stared blankly at Nanny, and it took a while to understand what it meant, and asked softly: "The emperor also knows?"

Mammy smiled: "Does the emperor know something? This servant can't guess, but the servant understands that there is nothing in this world that the emperor does not know, only things that the emperor does not want to know."

"Then..." Lan Qi remembered that she had kept her mouth shut to Xuan Ye, and that he had lied when she asked herself what she was doing to see Jue Chan yesterday, and she felt very uneasy for a while, but she couldn't tell her to the nanny. She gave up and thanked Mammy with a smile, "I will remember what you said."

Afterwards, the nanny did not continue with her, and turned back halfway to the Palace of Compassion and Peace. Lan Qi went all the way to the Palace of Eternal Peace in a daze. When she was about to approach, she saw Ziyu waiting at the intersection with her head poking her head. As soon as she saw her master coming back, she ran over and said, "Master, go back quickly." Well, the imperial concubine just brought the fourth elder brother over to play with the sixth elder brother."