The Biography of Concubine Wen Xi in Qing Palace

Chapter 211 Dilemma (Part [-])

There was a weak wind blowing in the hall, and it hit the window and raised the water-blue veil hanging from the corner.

There was a cold and damp atmosphere in the air. After a long drought, the first spring rain in Beijing should be coming.

Seeing the Empress Dowager coughing a few times, Aunt Su Ma immediately ordered someone to close the doors and windows of the dormitory, and poured a cup of warm water for the Empress Dowager to drink. The situation in the court was unstable, and the Ai family had no choice but to support the Hesheli family as the main palace. After all, her mother's family had contributed to the emperor's suppression of traitors. I thought it would be fine if her life went smoothly, but she was short-lived. So, This seat in the middle palace should be kept in the hands of one's own people to be considered caring."

"The empress dowager has worked so hard for the glory of the Borzigit clan."

The Empress Dowager was silent for a while, watching the sandalwood burnt out in the incense burner on the table and curling up the purple smoke, she blew it away with a light breath: "When I followed Taizong and the late Emperor, Fei's heart was still Is it too small? Now that Aijia is old, Xuanye has grown up and has the air of an emperor. In the days to come, Aijia might want to worry about many things, but he won't be able to put his energy into it."

Concubine Yi returned to the palace that day, and from a distance she saw the maid Aqiong standing at the gate of the palace with a nervous expression, her hands unnaturally stirring the pleated hem of her clothes.When the sedan chair got off, Aqiong hurriedly opened the sedan chair door to welcome Concubine Yi, lowered her voice and asked urgently: "Why did your empress go so long?"

Concubine Yi shook her head tiredly and said, "Why are you waiting outside?"

Aqiong said: "The emperor came early in the morning, and now he has been waiting for the empress in the palace for a long time."

Concubine Yi hurried into the hall and saw the emperor sitting on the seat, so she respectfully greeted her with blessings.

The emperor put down the teacup in his hand, and waved his hand to order her to give the seat: "It's late at night and the dew is heavy, the emperor's grandmother summoned you?"

Concubine Yi nodded lightly, with a practiced smile on her face: "The Empress Dowager is concerned about the affairs of the harem, so she summoned the courtiers and concubines to ask a few questions."

The emperor stared at her: "But what about you?"

Concubine Yi showed a hidden expression on her face, she nodded lightly and replied: "Yes, but the concubine didn't say too much, she just agreed that it was the concubine's own idea in her heart, and it has nothing to do with others."

The emperor's face softened a little, and he turned the seven treasure bracelet in his hand: "That's good, the emperor's grandmother is too worried, there are many things that don't require her to spend so much energy."

Concubine Yi thought for a moment, then softly murmured: "Your Majesty, now the Empress Dowager has realized that the concubine is preventing her from staying in bed, and the green card of her constant presence will be presented to the emperor in the near future. People speak lightly, and it's not easy to touch the empress dowager's face."

The emperor said awe-inspiringly: "Then let her serve. If she knows how to measure, I will promote her position in the future, but the empress of the Qing Dynasty must never fall into the hands of the Mongolian tribe. Although the empress dowager is My grandmother is one with me. But she is the noble daughter of the Horqin tribe after all. Empress Dowager Renxian and her power in the former court and harem should not be underestimated. Because of Wu Sangui's incident, I have to plan ahead, even if it is again The blood relationship of relatives cannot make the Borzigit family of the Horqin Department too strong, so as not to cause another incident."

Concubine Yi smiled lightly, and there was a slight starlight in her dark eyes: "The emperor has a long-term vision, and he does not mess up the overall situation for the sake of personal affairs. The concubine should do his best on behalf of the emperor, so as to protect you and the emperor. The empress dowager's love for grandparents will also check and balance the Mongolian concubines, so as not to let them make mistakes."

The emperor nodded in relief, and moved towards Concubine Yi, who was on the right arm. Concubine Yi got up and walked to the emperor's side, clasping fingers with him.

"You and Wan'er are the most caring people around me. In the past, you were hot-tempered and had been at odds with me for many years. Now that you have been ups and downs in the palace for a long time, you have become more and more in my favor. This time, you have given me everything He meant to take down his usual green card and get reprimanded by the imperial grandmother, he must have suffered a lot of grievances." He held Concubine Yi's hand tightly, and said with a smile: "You have been a concubine since you entered the palace. It’s not a bad thing for you to have been following the rules for decades, since I ascended the throne, there hasn’t been a noble concubine in this dynasty, and now I’m also thinking of advancing to your position.”

A rippling light flashed in Concubine Yi's eyes, but it dimmed again for a moment: "Concubine, Concubine, Concubine Huang, are just false titles, and the concubine was originally entangled by this vain status to get along with her." His Majesty has a rift, now Empress Renxiao has passed away in less than a year, and the concubine acting as Liu Gong has already caused displeasure to others, if she is suddenly promoted to the position of imperial concubine, it is really inappropriate, please the Emperor, please suppress this idea Bar."

The emperor was silent for a moment and said happily: "You have worried a lot for me, and I understand it in my heart. It's just that the four corners of the concubine in the harem are empty, and the only concubines are Wan'er and Rongyue. This"

Concubine Yi softly interrupted the emperor's words: "If the emperor really has this intention, the concubine has another idea. Now that the concubine is in charge of the affairs of the six palaces, because of his rough talent, many things are not slack even if he wants to do them." , if there is someone to help share the burden, it will relieve the urgent need of the courtiers and concubines."

The emperor stared at her for a moment: "You mean, you want me to be promoted to the position of Concubine Wan'er, and to assist you in managing the Six Palaces together?"

The tone of this sentence is quite meaningful, but Concubine Yi smiled disapprovingly, and shook her head and said: "The emperor dotes on the concubine Wan, and now she has become the target of public criticism. The concubine cherishes his sister, how can she let her be in this situation at this time?" On the cusp of the storm? And when she first entered the palace, she was only a nobleman, and being a concubine without a son is already a great honor. If it is said to be a concubine, it is more suitable for a concubine to look at a Xian concubine than a Wan concubine."

A bit of surprise flashed in the emperor's eyes: "Rong Yue? She is gentle and easy-going, but she is too weak-tempered. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to assist you in Liugong."

"Concubine Xian, who used to serve in the palace, was harmed by Concubine Hui and became ill for the rest of her life, and it was difficult for her to conceive. When a woman heard this news, it was like thunder on the ground. The emperor should appease her. Moreover, Concubine Xian's temperament is the most suitable for the emperor. Is there anyone who doesn't like a woman who is as gentle as jade?" Concubine Yi raised her eyebrows and smiled, and said lightly: "Besides, the Tong family has helped the emperor a lot in the previous dynasty, and making Xian concubine a concubine can also show comfort to the loyal court officials. .”

"I know Rong Yue's grievances, but in my heart, I still care more about you and Wan'er." The emperor inadvertently glanced at the pigeon blood finger on Concubine Yi's hand, feeling ashamed in his heart.He was silent for a while, and sighed softly like a faint wind: "You still carry this finger every day, but it blows away the value of the emerald I newly gave you."

Concubine Yi rubbed her fingers with a smile, and against the candlelight, the blood color of the pigeons shone brightly and faintly: "The emperor always remembers what jewelry my concubines bring, if I have the time to look at my concubines more, this friendship is incomparable." Are those dead creatures much stronger?"

The emperor stared at her, and wanted to speak, but finally changed the subject when he spoke: "All these years, I have always been sorry for you in my heart." As he spoke, he hugged Concubine Yi into his arms.

Concubine Yi pressed against the emperor's firm and hot chest, her eyes filled with a gratified and peaceful smile: "The emperor said this to his concubine, is it because he wants to divide his life with his concubine? What is right and wrong? Now the emperor is thinking about it." The ministers and concubines will be content."

(End of this chapter)