Biography of Concubine De of Emperor Kangxi

"Master Mingzhu is the most cautious, and there will be no accidents. I just feel that no matter whether it is the young mistress at home or the woman in the outer house, it is very pitiful. Nalan Rong Ruoyun Wen Yunwu People, smart all their lives, how can they be so confused when it comes to the relationship between their children."

Lan Qi said it casually, but she couldn't help but think of the one in the palace, thinking of how sad she must have been when she heard about these things from Concubine Wen, who was not in tune. ?

"Sister, have you heard about something else?" Concubine Duan remembered something again, with a smile on her face, and said with a smile, "Long Live Lord is going to give a banquet in Yingtai to celebrate, and there will be good things to come one after another. , I'm afraid that in half a year, I'll have to call you my lady."

Lan Qi could understand a few words, and she knew about the emperor's confiscation of the Sixth Palace before anyone else, and she was indeed going to be a concubine of virtue. concubine's?

I saw Concubine Duan covered her mouth with a fan, and said softly: "It is rumored that the emperor wants to seal the six palaces, and everyone is discussing whether the emperor will become the empress. Sister Rong and I feel that the empress will look at Xuan, but Fengyin must Someone took it. The current situation in the palace must still be given to Concubine Tong. If there is no queen, she will probably be crowned as the queen. That is the position of the same deputy queen. There is only one in the six palaces. In the future, there will be one in this palace Mistress."

Lan Qi just listened quietly, and echoed like someone who didn't know: "The imperial concubine is already honorable, and it should be her honor."

Concubine Duan smiled: "It's natural, I just wonder if Concubine Wen will be promoted again, if she is also promoted, there will be one more fourth concubine. In this way, Sister Rong will be safe."

"Sister Rong gave birth to a prince and princess, and she was by the Lord Long Live's side in the early years, how could it be inappropriate? If it's true what my sister said, the emperor wants to seal the sixth palace, and she must be the fourth concubine." Lan Qi was puzzled and puzzled. He asked eagerly, "But my sister's words, why don't you sound confident?"

"You are the one who fell in love with Long Live Lord, so it is naturally different. Let's look at other people?" Concubine Duan said bluntly, since we have been together for so long, there is no need to hide it. She counted on her fingers, "Rong and I For so many years, my sister, first concubine Hui was promoted to nobleman together after entering the palace, and then concubine Yi was promoted to concubine together with the new concubine Yi, and concubine Hui and concubine Yi were both born in noble families, and both gave birth to princes, no matter whether the fifth elder brother raised them or not In Yikun Palace, it is always her who gave birth, so if there is a concubine, the two of them, the emperor will show it to the court."

Concubine Duan said clearly: "There are two more positions left. If Concubine Wen doesn't move, will the other one let you compete with Sister Rong? Although Sister Rong doesn't serve the emperor very much now, she is more senior than you. The affairs in the palace are taken care of, and the emperor will not do anything that hurts people's hearts. If this is the case, the only way to promote Concubine Wen is to free up a seat, so there is no need for the two of you to fight."

Lan Qi was sure of her concubine status in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it on her face, she could only perfunctoryly say: "My concubine was obtained later, there are other concubines in the palace, Xi concubine and concubines are also from noble families, this matter It's hard to say, sister, don't mention it in the future, there is no rumor at the moment, if the emperor is not happy to hear it, blame us for talking too much."

Concubine Duan smiled and said: "It's a good thing, there's nothing to be unhappy about. As for those few, they have no children like me, and it's useless to be noble, and the Empress Dowager will not agree."

Lan Qi was helpless, "So, Sister Rong also knows?"

"I know, I'm afraid Concubine Hui and the others should have thought about it too. It depends on when the emperor let go and when to prepare for the canonization ceremony. According to the old habit, it will probably be the end of the year. The soldiers who charge first will be rewarded first. The emperor will be busy for a while." Woolen cloth."

Concubine Duan waved her fan, with peaceful joy on her face, and slowly said: "Sister Rong and I went to Qianqing Palace together to be maids. At that time, I really didn't know what would happen in the future. The auxiliary ministers were fierce. Quite right, Oboi's eyes are like knives, and one glance at us will scare the guts out. Think about our humble background, what will happen if we have a decent name in the future, hope and hope, fortunately, Sister Rong is not old yet , also has her concubine position."

Looking at her expression, Lan Qi was full of pious and joyful blessings. Back then, it was said that they were not in harmony. They were really sisters who had come through thick and thin. Even if the future of the concubine Duan stopped here, she would be happy to watch the good sisters make progress.Seeing the beauty of contentment and happiness, Lan Qi couldn't help but think of that vicious and evil-minded Nanny Wang many years ago. The few words she said about Sister Bu really made sense.

Concubine Duan was just emotional and joked: "If you become a concubine, you should treat me to wine and tea, and you can't show yourself in front of me. At least I used to be the head of your palace."

Lan Qi smiled and said: "Then I have to salute and call my mother, so that I can serve you wine and tea."

Concubine Duan tapped her on the head with a round fan, and said with a smile, "Look at your frivolity, we will be fine in the future."

The two chatted and laughed, and then looked at a few needles and threads, until Bugui sent someone to invite Duanbi, saying that the children were awake and asked her to go back, then Duanbi started to leave.It just so happened that Yinzuo woke up, and Lan Qi was going to serve the Empress Dowager, so she coaxed Concubine Duan to help her bring Sixth Brother there, and everyone dispersed with a smile, and stayed in front of the Empress Dowager, the old man had an early nap woke up.

"I heard that a court lady saw you walking in the rain in the afternoon, what are you doing without an umbrella?" When Lan Qi came, the Empress Dowager was having a snack. Seeing her, she asked why she was in the rain, which surprised her. The old people know about this, but if you think about it, Yingtai is a smaller place, and everything you do is in the eyes of people. Fortunately, it's not an important matter, and I don't want to mention Concubine Wen, so I just smiled, "It's too hot. , the concubine just wants to cool off."

"Nonsense, hurt your body." The Empress Dowager scolded her and asked her to sit down and have a snack, but Lan Qi and Concubine Duan had no appetite after drinking tea all afternoon, so they asked the old man what he wanted to eat at night, and said Xuan Ye is coming over for dinner tonight.After the Empress Dowager ordered a few dishes, she went to the dining room. This place is not as good as the small kitchen in the palace. Fortunately, it is not far away. She personally ordered the cooking, and when she came back, she heard the Empress Dowager talking to the kitchen. The queen mother spoke, and the queen mother probably came not long after she left.

When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law saw Lan Qi coming back, they didn't let her avoid her. The queen mother continued: "After all, this matter is a matter of Mingzhu's family, and the emperor will not be ignorant. If he knows, he will not interfere. He just doesn't want to meddle in other people's business. Why bother my concubine?" Go to remind the emperor again, don’t you think so?”

The Empress Dowager nodded leisurely: "You think right, she is also in a hurry to go to the doctor, even you have come to beg, but it is not an important matter, but a woman is worth making a fuss about. Seeing her these years, she always goes away with Concubine Hui It's so close, I don't know if Concubine Hui gave her advice to ask her to come here to beg you."

Lan Qi stood by and listened, and guessed that it was Nalan Rongruo's business. After hearing this, Mrs. Mingzhu must be begging the Queen Mother, but how does the Queen Mother care about this matter?After all, he should still want the emperor to pay attention to his son.Thinking about whether someone has meritorious deeds, but being left alone, it is better to be scolded and punished for doing something wrong. The most fearful thing is to ignore it and let it go. That is hopeless. Mrs. Mingzhu probably feels that there is no hope, so she Let's come and go by any means.

After that, the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother chatted a few more words, didn't talk about this matter any more, and didn't deliberately say anything to Lan Qi. When Xuanye came over for dinner at night, the grandparents and grandchildren talked about how the prince and eldest brother were studying. What happened, and the recent anecdote outside, Lan Qi was waiting on the side, gradually listening and laughing, and forgot about it.

Only when the Empress Dowager sent them away at night, did Lan Qi and Xuan Ye have time to be alone, they held hands and would not let go, Lan Qi still laughed: "I only had dinner with the emperor at noon, why did they hold hands at night again?" gone?"

Xuan Ye ignored her hypocrisy, and pulled her straight to Penglai Pavilion, saying that tonight the water lanterns would be arranged in advance for the banquet later, and Lan Qi might not be able to attend the banquet later, so I would bring her to see it tonight.A group of people walked towards Penglai Pavilion. The heat of the day had dissipated a lot at night, but the wind was still warm on the body. Halfway through the walk, Lan Qi was sweating. Just as she wanted Xuan Ye to walk slowly, she saw guards patrolling ahead.

It stands to reason that the guards should have stopped to wait for the emperor to pass by, but Xuan Ye stopped suddenly and even waved his hand to signal the people behind him not to follow. A group of guards in front rushed to her, and Lan Qi knew her identity and stepped back to avoid it, but the emperor was beside her. The lights were brightly lit, she gradually retreated to the dark place, and instead saw Nalan Rongruo, who hadn't seen him for a long time, at the head of the guards. She couldn't help being surprised, didn't it mean that the emperor never used him again?

Seeing Rongruo saluting here, Xuanye smiled faintly: "Mingzhu's movements are really fast, but I only answered him in the morning, and he sent you in at night? I heard that your father and son have been at odds recently, tell me, you Why did you disobey Mingzhu, so that a good-tempered person like him can blow his beard and stare with anger?"

Rong Ruo knelt down on one knee, protecting the saber in one hand. Hearing the emperor's words that sounded like a joke and a sarcasm, he felt very uncomfortable, but the emperor immediately said: "Get up, follow me to the Penglai Pavilion, where the lanterns are being arranged, you I have been in the south of the Yangtze River for so long, and I have seen all the gardens and landscapes, so I can give them some advice, so as not to make it too gaudy and rustic."

Rong Ruo stood up, Xuan Ye patted him on the shoulder, as if laughing off the past, the two walked forward, and as they walked away, Lan Qi couldn't hear what they said, and she didn't know whether to advance or retreat, and finally came forward Eunuch Liang, who was accompanying him, ran back and said respectfully, "Long Live Lord, please go back and rest first. After Long Live Lord and Master Nalan have watched the lanterns, they will go to your mother's place to rest."

"I see, you all take good care of the emperor, walk up the steps at night and watch the road." Lan Qi ordered, and she was not unhappy. It is a good thing for the monarch and his ministers to get along well. Although Nalan Rongruo has an old relationship with the one in the palace, But he is really a talent, the person the emperor likes, Lan Qi will naturally not dislike him.

They were going back home, and they were walking across the long water bridge when they suddenly heard the sound of something heavy falling into the water, but what came immediately was not a cry for help, but a crisp and clear laughter. Lan Qi stopped and listened for a while, and the sharp-eyed eyes The little eunuch has come up and pointed, "Look, ma'am, it's over there, it looks like someone is playing with water."