My confinement has been smooth and calm. An Lingrong has been out of favor for a long time and has become quite haggard. Naturally, he has no time to care about others. The queen remains motionless and even Guan Wen Yuan does nothing. Everything is surprisingly quiet.
However, the quieter it gets, the more uneasy I feel. It's like a turbulent undertide under the calm sea. You don't know when it will suddenly break out, making you panic in your bones.
Wen Shichu stayed in Rouyi Hall every day, busy in and out to take care of me and my two children.
Time flies by in a blink of an eye.
On September 16th, the 21st year of Qianyuan, the day of chasing the moon for a long time is auspicious. Xu Yanyi and I go together to confer the ceremony.
I got up before dawn and sat quietly in front of the window sill, looking peaceful and quiet. The person who came to do my hair was none other than Aunt Qiao, who came to serve me when I was made a noble concubine. When she saw me, she burst into tears before saying a word.
He fell down and said tremblingly: "This old slave has been humble all his life, and I don't want to have the blessing of being able to serve my empress again."
According to the etiquette, she combed my Nine-Watching Immortal Hairpin bun for me and carefully decorated it. I sighed: "My aunt's hands are really skillful. The Nine-Watching Immortal Hairstyle is well-organized and not messy."
Aunt Qiao said: "The old slave said back then that the queen's forehead was high and her blessings were unparalleled by others. Now it is true that the old slave has not broken his promise. Not to mention that the queen is the first of the four concubines in the palace, and she has given birth to a prince and a son.
A pair of imperial concubines that no one else can match."
After that, Huanbi and Huayi helped to put a sixteen-tree hairpin on their bun. Liuzhu's laughter from the past still lingered in her ears, "Now I am just a noble concubine. The young lady feels that the jewelry on her hair is too heavy."
, what will it be like to become a noble concubine in the future? I heard that when the concubine was conferred, she had sixteen hairpins on her head."
Today, I was in a moment of glory, smiling and laughing, but my soul had already been eroded by the swords and shadows of Ziao City.
The red gold and jade sixteen-winged jeweled crown made of sixteen tree hairpins, with two phoenixes as the head, six amethyst luan as the wings, eight green feathers as the tail, red gold hollow gold flowers and silver leaves as the base, and inlaid with hibiscus stones.
Amethyst, malachite, moonstone, sapphire, rose quartz, aventurine as embellishments, pearls, green marrow, white jade, coral, as phoenix, luan, zhai body, double phoenixes holding long ruby string beads in their mouths
, the emerald is the cloud of flowers, the title is gold, the white pearl is the hairpin, the infinite crystals are scattered, and the pearls shine brightly.
Jinxi put on me an auspicious dress with golden silk embroidery, nine-died begonia, auspicious clouds and brocade sea, embroidery with small wheels of golden clouds and purple ribbons, and a jade-leather belt around the waist, with green jade, mountain black jade, and beryl.
, wrapped around a small ribbon with five colors, all with densely embroidered patterns of begonias with stamens, and studded with snow-colored beads. The fourth concubine is the first-class concubine, and because there has not been a concubine since the Qian and Yuan Dynasties, the ceremony of concubine registration is unusual.
So solemnly. After I freshened up, I took the Zhai Fengyu bus to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to perform the canonization ceremony. Finally, I went to the Zhaoyang Hall to pay homage to the empress and perform a grand ceremony to thank the Holy Grace.
At an auspicious time, I knelt in front of the noble concubine Xu, and offered sacrifices in the solemn Ancestral Temple. I listened to the congratulatory message read in forty-six parallel prose by the minister of ceremony. During the canonization ceremony, Prime Minister Zhong Xiuzi and Grand Tutor Huang Wenqi issued twelve pages of congratulatory messages.
The gold book and gold treasure. The gold book and gold treasure used by Concubine Shu were all prepared by the Ministry of Rites half a month ago and handed over to a special person to make them. Li Chang personally sent them to the Ancestral Temple early in the morning. I took them solemnly, picked up the gold treasure and looked at it.
On the Xiluan button, there are four characters in Chinese seal script, "Shu Fei's Treasure".
"I only teach the emperor of the first palace, respect the example of Su Yong, honor the title with etiquette, and fully support the merits of Yi Zan. I will give you Lunyan Guangzi and Yidian. I will consult with you Wanfei Zhenshi, Pi Zhaoshuhui, and Henghuang.
If you have it, you will be bowed and cautious, your temperament will be peaceful, Zang Jiacheng will be good at it, and you will ask questions in Xuan Palace; bow respectfully and cautiously, and your name will be famous in Jiaoye. I once followed the empress dowager's kind words and sealed you as the concubine Shu.
You are warm and courteous, you inherit your husband's blessings, you are humble and humble, and you will be a common man and your husband will live happily ever after. I'm so proud of you."
The old and solemn sound of the canonization echoed in the empty and solemn Ancestral Temple.
I held the gold treasure in my hand, and I felt cold and hard. The smooth seal was not stained with cinnabar. I slowly printed it on my palm. Because of my exertion, and because of my exertion for a long time, four bright red spots suddenly appeared in my jade palm.
The big characters, combined with the upwelling and consolidation of blood, seem to have left a lifelong trace.
A small seal promises me infinite glory, but it is not an unrivaled glory.
I held it firmly in my hand and led Concubine Zhengui to shout "Long live" three times.
I stood up and saw Yan Yi behind me, wearing the same uniform as when I was a concubine. Her slightly pursed expression when she was silent actually looked a bit like me. This woman had the same sincerity as I once did. I sighed secretly.
, she still doesn’t know how deep the pain will be in the future.
Just as he was about to leave the Ancestral Temple, he saw a bright yellow circle shining like sunlight in front of the main hall. The golden sunlight fell behind him, and his imperial power made him look like a rainbow, like an immortal. I saw him reaching out to me from a distance,
I was slightly surprised and still didn't believe it. I raised my eyebrows and hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Why is the emperor here?"
He looked normal, took my hand, and held Yan Yi, who was also astonished, and said with a smile: "I can't wait to see you. Instead of waiting in Zhaoyang Palace, why don't I go with you."
Yan Yi was surprised and happy. I calmed down a little and said with a smile: "Today's ceremony is more and more important. Your Majesty, please get into the sedan chair, and I will accompany you with my concubine and sister Zhen."
Xuan Ling raised his eyebrows slightly and burst out with a smile, "Don't Huan Huan always forget the virtue of chariot?"
I smiled brightly and said, "What I didn't dare to forget before, I dare not forget now."
The corners of Xuan Ling's eyes were full of tender memories, "You said the same thing to me when I took a new bath in the spring dew pool that day."
How long ago was that? My memory is clear, despite the dust of time, I still laugh and talk beautifully, and Zhen Huan, who does not understand the world, was so sincere, looking forward to his sincerity. The feelings of children, this is probably the case. I lightly
He said lightly: "Your Majesty, do you still remember?"
He held my hand and his voice was as light as the first snow, falling coolly on his cheeks, "I will never forget you."
I responded with a smile, but I will never forget it. How long will it take? I have no intention of thinking about it.
Huanbi held my hand, while Jinxi and Huayi behind me held up their long skirts and headed to Zhaoyang Hall in order.
As usual, Zhu Yixiu was wearing the long-sleeved purple and gold dress with hundreds of phoenixes that she wore during the canonization ceremony for the concubines. The gorgeous dress looked new every year, but her appearance was getting older day by day. The drooping lines of the skirt were like elegant and smooth lines.
The flowing water has no unnecessary wrinkles, and the queen is still as majestic as ever, like a kind-hearted god sitting high in the clouds. What she says is the same every year, but she is a different person. "Shu Fei Zhen, Zhen Gui Concubine Xu
The family has received the gift from heaven and inherited the inner palace. I hope that in the future, I will cultivate my virtue and maintain a harmonious palace. I will serve you diligently and continue to have descendants."
Yan Yi and I bowed our heads three times and respectfully agreed: "I am very happy to be taught by the queen."
Looking up, I saw Xuan Ling's bright yellow gold-plated Nine Dragons satin robe. The lower part of the robe was embroidered with the pattern of rivers, teeth and seawater. The so-called "land and mountains are thousands of miles away", stretching endlessly. Looking up again, I was greeted by his gratified and warm smile, and I stared at it expectantly.
My heart suddenly felt warm and reassured. His smile was the only way for me to survive.
After the ceremony, Xuan Ling raised his head slightly, turned to look at the queen, and said kindly: "Concubine Shu has always been smart and wise, and has good knowledge. The queen has not been in good health over the past few years, so she should take a good rest. Why not hand over the power of co-administering the Sixth Palace to her?
Concubine Yu Shu, she will take care of all the trivial matters in the palace, what does the queen think?"
The queen smiled broadly, barely even moving her eyebrows, her smile was like a spring breeze blowing on her face, "That's naturally good. But even though I am weak, my sister Shu Fei has to take care of a pair of children, and soon the emperor will also take care of her."
If you go to Rouyi Hall to raise her, I'm afraid that Concubine Shu will be too busy and her burden will be even greater."
I lowered my head and said nothing, but Xuan Ling's smile did not diminish, "I have made an agreement with Concubine Shu, and I feel that it is very good for Emperor Longyue to be raised by Concubine Jing, and there is no need to move her any further. Emperor Lingxi and Yu Han are also taken care of by Mother Ru.
It won’t take Concubine Shu much effort.”
The queen was slightly startled, then smiled and said: "I am really worrying too much." After saying that, she looked at me with a smile, and her voice became softer, "It's just the first time for Concubine Shu to take care of things in the palace. These things are not big or small.
It’s not small, but it’s a bit difficult, so why not…”
I raised my face and said humbly: "The Empress is considerate of me, and what I said is true. I am young after all, and not as experienced as your sisters. Sister Duanfei was the first to enter the palace, and sister Jingfei has assisted the queen in managing the affairs of the harem for many years.
I am very willing to ask my two sisters for advice."
Xuan Ling was very satisfied, rubbed his chin and said, "It would be best if you are willing to do so." After saying that, he looked at the queen, "Does the queen have anything else to tell Concubine Shu?"
A meaningful smile curled up on the corners of the Queen's lips, with almost no flaw in her expression. She said with a smile: "Concubine Shu is now the head of the concubines in the palace. She must not only be diligent in palace matters, but also serve the emperor well. In addition,
A few princes are the ones."
I bowed respectfully, but the shining pearls could not hide the sincerity on my face, "I am the Queen's single hand. I will never let down the Queen's expectations. I must do my best."
Xuan Ling helped me up with his own hands and said with a smile: "My knees hurt after kneeling for a long time. Get up. Make good use of your Concubine Shu's gold treasure. Now it is more than just a cold gold nugget." He thought for a moment and said, "More
According to the decree, Concubine Duan and Concubine Jing will be treated as wives."
I naturally know what Xuan Ling is thinking. Ever since Concubine Hua married Mrs. Xihua, Xuanling has never been willing to register a wife. It seems that she is avoiding the past and does not want to mention it again. All the ladies in the palace are because of the former Mrs. Yue and Xihua.
No lady would die a happy death, and she would rather stay as a concubine than become a lady. However, Xuan Ling's move seemed to have the best of both worlds.
The queen stood up to change her clothes, with a soft smile, and said: "I will go change my clothes first. Your Majesty and Concubine Shu will go to the Chonghua Hall to receive their obeisances from the concubines. Today is also the full moon ceremony for the concubine and the second and third sons of the emperor."
Xuan Ling nodded slightly, and he and I took Lingxi and Yu Han back from the Rouyi Hall. Zhengui Concubine took Yu Pei, and we went to the Chonghua Hall. The Chonghua Hall had already been decorated, and the lively sound of silk and bamboo orchestras could be heard in the distance.
Extraordinary. The red gauze is flying, the glass is shining, the lanterns are dancing, the fragrance is endless, and even the air is filled with a dizzying festive atmosphere.
All the concubines in the harem had already arrived and were seated in their seats. Seeing Xuan Ling ushering in the concubine Zhengui and I, we all stood up to congratulate each other. The palace was full of young and beautiful women in beautiful clothes. Regardless of whether they wanted to in their hearts or not, their faces were all smiling like flowers.
Look forward to the brilliance, which is brighter than a few spring lights in the forest.
Xuan Ling and I stood side by side, and the concubine Zhengui stood a little behind on the left, accepting thousands of congratulations from everyone.
The gold and jewelry presented by the concubines on the longevity plate were piled higher and higher until they were almost overflowing, so they had to replace them with another one. Concubine Zhen Gui raised her glass to Xuan Ling affectionately and said softly: "Lang Qing"
Like wine, my friendship is as soft as silk. The wine is hot and sometimes cold, but the silk is never cut off. I hope that the emperor's love for my concubine and my concubine will be as soft as silk, and I ask the emperor to drink up this cup."
Xuan Ling was so happy that he couldn't agree to it.
I hold my child in my arms and stand tall, with a dignified and appropriate posture.
I finally took up the position of the fourth concubine that had been vacant for more than ten years.
In everyone's eyes, Xuan Ling and I are a pair of jade. Only I know that it is not the case. Even if we are a pair of jade, it is still a jade with cracks. No one knows that the person outside Ziao City at this time
How good I was to her, so good that I had such pure and true happiness. In this life, he has become the deepest secret in my heart, and no one will know it anymore.
Far away in the palace, Meizhuang raised his cup and smiled at me. Concubine Jing, Concubine Duan, and Lu Zhaorong are all my allies. Even though Hu Zhaoyi was favored, he is sterile. An Lingrong has long since fallen out of favor. Even my concubine ceremony was not allowed to attend.
Xiang concubines and Qi concubines are not to be feared. As for Yanguiren, that woman with an expression as cold as frost and snow, I sighed slightly in my heart.
I covered my sleeves and drank deeply. From the Qianyuan harem to this day, the world is no longer dominated by one person.
The number of two points, the strength of the horns, who will win, I don’t know yet.
A silent smile appeared on the corner of his lips.