The sixth elder brother was only five days old when he was ordered by the emperor to take away the queen's moon-shaped Kaiyun.
The queen was of course crazy happy about this. Even the concubine was smiling when she said hello. Shu Jin felt a lot more relaxed, but Concubine Dun was so angry that she fell ill.
Alas, this little rice cake's body and bones are becoming more and more delicate.
On this occasion, the Empress Dowager proposed that she wanted to return to the Forbidden City, saying that she missed the Cining Palace where the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang lived in the past.
It is said that since Yongzheng moved to the garden in the second year, except for some necessary sacrifices, Yongzheng stayed in the garden permanently, but the Forbidden City was almost abandoned. The courtiers had long been dissatisfied with this. But Yongzheng turned a blind eye.
But now, he could no longer turn a blind eye to what the Empress Dowager said.
Finally, in the late autumn of the third year of Yongzheng's reign, I finally returned to the Forbidden City after a long absence.
Thank you for your hard work. Li Guiren came back from a long journey with a big belly. There was no way to leave her in the garden for the winter, right? Shu Jin was worried.
Concubine Jin, on the other hand, was literally left in the garden.
Even the imprisoned Qi Guiren came back with her, but Concubine Jin had to celebrate the New Year alone in the Old Summer Palace.
Things are really changing.
At the beginning, who could have thought that the noble and favored Empress Jin would end up where she is today?
It seemed to be caused by the indifference of the Empress Dowager, but Shu Jin could see that the old lady still wanted to save Jin Bin's life. Only by separating her from the Queen could Jin Bin be protected from the Queen's murderous hands.
But this is obviously only temporary.
While the Empress Dowager is alive, this can be guaranteed, but if she one day goes to Hexi...
etc!
Shu Jin couldn't help but feel shocked. Once the Empress Dowager went west, with the Queen's vicious nature, she might not hesitate to "kill the mother and seize the son"!
Therefore, how many days Jinbin can live depends on the lifespan of the old lady.
However, the Empress Dowager's health seemed to be in bad condition. Shortly after returning to the palace, the old lady fell ill.
Well, Shu Jin had no choice but to comfort Fatty Tianshen and told him to take good care of Li Guiren, and then hurriedly reported to Cining Palace.
After all, she is considered a high-ranking concubine, and she is also obliged to take care of the Queen Mother.
This majestic and prosperous Cining Palace is extremely dignified today.
Shu Jin smelled a strong smell of medicine. The beaded curtains in the inner bedroom were slightly rolled up, and it was vaguely visible. In addition to Yongzheng, the filial grandson, serving in front of the bed were the Queen Mother Wu Ya who was his daughter-in-law, his granddaughter-in-law Queen Uranala, and Mrs. Xuandi.
Concubine Borzigit, and... several unfamiliar concubines.
Kang Mazi indeed left behind many widows. Some of these widows were lucky enough to have gone to their sons' palaces to take care of themselves, such as Concubine Rong, Concubine Cheng, Concubine Ding, etc. Some of their sons offended the new emperor Yongzheng.
, the evening scene must be desolate. But there are still a few high-ranking concubines who are childless... I think they are the few strangers in the inner palace.
Shu Jin could also guess the identity. For example, the sister of Empress Xiao Yiren, the late emperor Tong Guifei, now the emperor's imperial concubine, and the other younger one, who must be Kangxi and his concubine Guarjia, who is now the emperor's concubine.
There are even two younger and more beautiful ones, presumably Concubine Mi and Concubine Qin - these two still stay in the palace to take care of themselves, mainly because they are a little younger... After all, Yongzheng also has to
Consider the color of the late emperor’s hat.
Shu Jin glanced at the concubine Niu Hulu next to her with a caring look on her face, the frail and haggard concubine Nian of Dun, and the concubine Song who was almost behind her.
Looking at the array of concubines of the late emperor, and then looking at the concubines of Yongzheng, Shu Jin suddenly felt that these three concubines and one concubine were really few.
Especially the little rice cakes, how can they help you?
In the inner hall, Yongzheng personally served soup and medicine for his grandmother, the Empress Dowager, and seemed quite patient.
It wasn't until he finished feeding the bowl of medicine that Yongzheng walked out of the inner hall and glanced at the concubines who were qualified to serve him.
Seeing this, Shu Jin and the other two hurriedly knelt down and saluted.
Concubine Xi asked with concern: "I wonder how the Queen Mother's body is?"
The queen also walked out slowly, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has fallen asleep. Look at this attendant..."
Yongzheng had a solemn face, which looked much older. "The previous dynasty was very busy, and the Queen Mother is getting older. She needs to be more dedicated to serving the imperial grandmother."
The Queen quickly said: "Yes, I will definitely serve the Empress Dowager well."
Yinzhen glanced at Concubine Xi, Concubine Yu, Concubine Dun and Concubine Mao, and said lightly: "As for you... Concubine Xi and Concubine Yu have children to take care of, and Concubine Dun is weak. If you are interested,
, just take the time to copy a few volumes of Buddhist scriptures."
Shu Jin breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, she had no relationship with the Empress Dowager, so she had no interest in serving him. What's more, the old lady had so many daughters-in-law, how could she need them to serve her?
Yinzhen glanced at the queen again: "I'm worried that the queen will be too busy."
Hearing such words of "concern" made the queen's heart skip a beat. She quickly said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will do my best..."
However, Yinzhen raised his hand to interrupt the queen's words, "You not only take care of the sixth elder brother, but also serve the emperor's grandmother, so I will leave the harem affairs to Concubine Yu for the time being-"
Shu Jin was stunned in an instant. How could the dog emperor be so cold and cheat on my mother?!
However, Yinzhen paused and then said: "Just Concubine Yu and Concubine Xi. They have always been steady and meticulous, and I think they can share the Queen's worries."
The queen was completely panicked. This was the power of the middle palace. How could she be willing to give it up to others? She couldn't help shouting: "Your Majesty! This is against the rules!" The middle palace is still there, how can there be any reason for a concubine to have power?!
Yinzhen's face darkened, and he scolded in a deep voice: "Queen, please pay attention to your manners and yell. How can you behave like this?"
The queen's face turned green after being scolded, and she hurriedly knelt down and said, "I just think this is not in line with etiquette."
Yinzhen said coldly: "If the queen insists on having her own way, I won't force you. But I'm afraid you won't be able to take good care of your sixth elder brother. I will have to choose an adoptive mother for him."
The queen's heart skipped a beat, the emperor was asking him to choose between palace power and heirs! The middle palace controls the affairs of the six palaces, which is the rule, but the prince... there is no rule that he must be raised by the queen!
The queen couldn't help but feel heartbroken, the emperor... actually plotted against her like this!
Yinzhen was a little impatient and said: "Since the queen doesn't want to, then send the sixth brother to the knees of Concubine Dun."
The delicate and delicate Concubine Dun couldn't help but feel happy in her eyes, and said quickly: "I will definitely take good care of my sixth brother and treat him as my own!"
The queen was immediately furious. If Concubine Dun got the sixth brother, wouldn't her work be in vain?
The queen gritted her teeth, knelt down and said, "I am too shallow to understand the emperor's compassion. I am willing to entrust the palace affairs to Concubine Yu and Concubine Xi for the time being."
Anyway, the Empress Dowager's illness was temporary. When she recovers or dies, there is no reason for the concubines to continue to be in charge of palace affairs!
On the other hand, Sixth Brother is determined not to take advantage of this bitch, Concubine Dun!