Regardless of status, all flesh and blood people will be injured. And wounds in the heart are often more difficult to heal than wounds in the flesh.
The queen seemed to be used to Xuan Ling's absence, and turned a deaf ear to his passionate and hurtful words. However, Hu Yunrong's words hit Xuan Ling's wounds exactly. The queen's explanation about the deep love between sisters did not seem to be very effective.
The anger and melancholy in the room were deliberately stirred up by her.
I gradually understood that as long as he faced Queen Chunyuan's affairs, no matter how big or small, he would always easily lose his rationality.
The queen no longer defended herself, neither humble nor arrogant, and said calmly: "What happened today is all my concubine's fault. If Yunrong really disrespects your Majesty, it is the fault of my inability to restrain myself. Now I have failed to discern clearly.
The knowledge of ancient times and the present has made Yunrong feel wronged, and it is because of my lack of knowledge. No matter what happened, it is my fault. I asked for a fine of half a year's salary and copied thirty volumes of "General History" to record this lesson.
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Xuan Ling had some intention of not blaming her, but seeing her blaming herself so much, he had to raise his hand to help her, "He who doesn't know is not guilty, why is the Queen so bothered?" However, the Queen still refused and persisted in every possible way, so Xuan Ling had no choice but to give her a hand.
Yes. The queen has sinned against herself. How can the concubines live in peace? I had no choice but to kneel down and ask myself to accompany the queen to copy the "General History". I was fined a year's salary and said: "I have the responsibility of assisting the six palaces in vain, but I can't do anything for it."
It is the concubine's fault that the queen makes a clear decision about right and wrong." With these words, the concubines present knelt down one after another and begged for forgiveness for the queen and concubine Shu.
There was one person in the middle, Yingying, who did not kneel down, but who was standing tall among the chickens, and said slowly and calmly: "Concubine Chang was wronged, and Concubine Shu could not forgive and comfort her, which is the first crime; when the queen was angry, she was helpless, causing the concubine to glare, and disturbed the emperor, which was the second crime;
Concubine Shu is unable to assist the Queen in making clear decisions, and because she is not talented and knowledgeable, she does not bear the responsibility of assisting the Sixth Palace. Her crime is three. "Below the Queen, I have the most respect in the harem. When everyone saw that she spoke so boldly and freely, they looked at each other in astonishment. Qi
The concubine seemed to have not seen her, but she still said: "These three crimes are obvious, but they are not as good as Shu Fei's other crime..." She was very satisfied with the curiosity caused by her protracted tone in the panic of everyone at this moment, and looked around slowly,
Fang concealed a smile and said: "Concubine Shu has an affair and messes up the harem. This crime should be punished!"
Before she finished speaking, a layer of frost appeared on everyone's faces. I was suddenly startled, and a secret corner in my heart seemed to be scratched hard by the sharp claws of some animal. The pain made my heart and lungs twitch into a ball, and I felt endless pain.
A chill made his whole body tremble, making him almost unable to move.
Xuan Ling was immediately furious, and slapped her in the face, scolding: "You bitch, you're talking nonsense!" The clear and loud slaps lingered, and it seemed like they were hitting my temples one after another, and there was a faint feeling in my mind.
It hurt, and I just felt that my eyes were gnawing at me, and they were like nails nailed to Qi Bin. There were bright red drops of blood coming out of the corners of Qi Bin’s lips. She covered half of her face without flinching, she just raised her head and sucked it in.
looked at me hatefully with a smile.
The queen also lost her composure, stood up and reprimanded: "The palace rules are strict, and concubines are not allowed to tell lies!"
Qi concubine bowed down to the ground three times, raised her right hand and swore an oath, solemnly saying: "If I say anything false, I will be struck by five thunders and die. After death, I will enter the eighteenth level of hell and never be reincarnated."
Ye Lanyi smiled, which sounded particularly clear in the heavy atmosphere of the hall, "What kind of poisonous oath did I think it was? It turned out to be nothing more than that. Who can know what will happen after death, so I bet on this false thing
I swear, it shows that Qi Concubine is not sincere." After saying that, he stood up to take Xuan Ling's hand and said: "That's all. Your Majesty, there is no need to listen to Qi Concubine's jokes here. Why not go to the concubine's pavilion to listen to the play today?
Liyuan Children have arranged a new song."
Xuan Ling couldn't bear to listen anymore and was about to speak. Qi Bin glared at Ye Lanyi fiercely, bit her lip fiercely, and said fiercely: "I, my concubine, Guan Wenyuan, swear by the Guan family, if there is half
It’s just a lie, the entire clan will end without heirs!”
She spoke every word with great force, as if she had exhausted all the strength in her body. After speaking, she seemed to be exhausted and just stared at me "He He" and sneered.
She made the whole Guan family swear an oath to accuse me, and she left no room for error. She must have had a perfect plan. My heart grew colder and colder, and I could only stare at Xuan Ling hopelessly, hoping that he would not believe it. Xuan Ling did not expect that she would
After swearing this poisonous oath, the queen coughed lightly and said to Xuan Ling: "Qi Concubine is so solemn. Maybe she has a hidden secret, so why not listen to it. If there is any misunderstanding, it would be better to resolve it immediately. Otherwise, all the concubines are here.
, if she spreads false rumors in the future, it will also damage Concubine Shu’s good reputation.”
Xuan Ling was about to walk away, but he couldn't help but be startled when he heard Qi Bin being so cruel. When the Queen persuaded him, he stopped and said coldly: "I will listen to what you say. If you make any lies, I will deal with it according to your oath!"
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The dazzling red musk string hung down on her plump and white chest like the bright red hissing letter of a poisonous snake, which was about to kill someone. She said quietly: "Yes."
The queen sat upright and spoke in a steady voice, "Since you said that Concubine Shu had an affair, who was the adulterer?"
All the voices fell silent, and the eyes of the people in the palace were fixed on Qi Bin. Her confident and cold smile made me feel like my breathing was suffocating, and there was a faint pain and fear in my ice-solid chest that shattered into powder.
She uttered a few words bitterly, as if the most disgusting filth was spitting out of her mouth, "Imperial physician Wen Shichu!"
At this moment, my heart suddenly stopped shaking and calmed down. Just when my chest was on the verge of bursting, I took in the freshest breath of air and immediately felt much more relaxed. In the blink of an eye, I saw Ye Lanyi also heaving a sigh of relief. I slowly shook the cloisonné.
The broken tassels hanging from the red coral earrings whispered: "Really?"
My calmness did not eliminate everyone's suspicion. On the contrary, hearing the name "Wen Shichu" made those who were originally doubtful even more convinced. Zhao Jieyu said: "As expected, in addition to the guards and eunuchs, there are only
The imperial physician can come and go frequently. The internal prison is not considered a man, and the guards are vulgar. In comparison, only the imperial physician can be seen."
Concubine Xiang covered her sleeves and smiled secretly, "Wen Shichu is Concubine Shu's confidant, and she is also ordered to take care of the prince and the emperor's concubine. They meet several times every day. It's no wonder that they fall in love over time."
Kang Guiren, who had not been favored by a saint for a long time, seemed to be thinking, smacking his lips and said: "I still remember that Concubine Shu was ill for a long time when she first entered the palace as a noble. It was Imperial Physician Wen who diagnosed and treated her at that time."
Everyone said "Oh" as if they suddenly realized it, with different expressions. Zhao Jieyu and Xiangbi looked at each other and smiled, and said: "Kang Gui has a good memory. Fortunately, you lived with Concubine Shu for a period of time and know more than us."
It turns out that the sinful love is so deep that it’s unknown whether it started on that day.”
Kang Guiren looked at me timidly, waved his hands in a hurry and said, "No, no! I didn't mean that. The two sisters misunderstood."
Ling Rong seemed to be angry and said: "How can the two sisters speculate like this! It is reasonable for Concubine Shu to be taken care of by Imperial Doctor Wen when her sister was seriously ill when she entered the palace. Not only was Imperial Physician Wen highly skilled in medicine, she and her sister's family were originally from a distinguished family.
, they often interacted with each other. When I was drafted into the palace, I lived with my sister in the Zhen Mansion. Imperial Doctor Wen, my sister, and Mr. Zhen have known each other since they were young. It is natural for them to take care of each other when they enter the palace. How can there be such a thing as an affair?
!" She turned to look at Xuan Ling and said, "I am willing to believe that my sister is innocent!"
She spoke sincerely, but with such words, Xuan Ling's face became increasingly displeased, Concubine Duan frowned slightly, and Concubine Jing's face also cast a dark cloud.
"So, we are actually childhood sweethearts!" Xiangbi said, "It seems that what Qibin said is not completely unreasonable."
"More than just childhood sweethearts! Before Concubine Shu entered the palace, Wen Shichu even came to propose marriage." Concubine Qi felt quite pleased with herself and called the maid beside her, "Bring up the four Chen family members."
From where the light in the main hall came, a petite woman walked up. She seemed to be a little old, and her back was a bit stooped. She was dressed in a new emerald blue servant's clothes. As soon as she entered the hall, her legs went weak and she knelt down behind Qi's concubine, kowtow.
He raised two heads and said: "My slave, please pay your respects to the Emperor and the Queen."
Her voice was trembling a little, and I suddenly wondered. This voice sounded familiar. Concubine Jing glanced at me, indicating whether she knew where this woman was from. I carefully distinguished her prostrate figure, but found nothing in the end, so I had to shake my head.
Xuan Ling frowned and said, "Raise your head and speak."
The woman raised her head timidly. She didn't look very old, but there were traces of weather damage between her brows, which made her appear old prematurely. The woman's eyes flicked to me, and she sprouted a little...
The eager anticipation soon went numb along with her face. I carefully distinguished her appearance, and suddenly an idea occurred to me, and I called out: "Ju'er! You are Ru'er!"
She wanted to respond, but was stared at hard by Qi Bin who turned her head, and was so scared that she kept silent. Qi Bin curled her lips and said: "Concubine Shu still recognizes her! It's just that she is not from the Zhen Mansion now.
The little maid Jun'er is the daughter-in-law of Chen Si, the man in charge of the stable in the palace. When the Zhen Mansion was convicted, all the slaves were confiscated and sold. If the palace hadn't bought her and gave her food to eat, she would have starved to death on the streets now.
Already."
My nose is sour. In the past, Jun'er was such a lively and smart little girl who loved to play and laugh. Now she has been turned into a half-old woman. I pay attention to her expression. In these years, I think she has lived a very good life.
Unsatisfactory.
I stretched out my hand to help her, "Bing'er, if you have any questions, please get up and answer me first." Her hand suddenly retracted, she took a step back, lowered her head and said, "I don't dare."
Qi Concubine turned back impatiently and said, "What are you talking about? I'll finish my reply. I just want to ask you, when I was an errand in the Zhen Mansion, did Wen Shichu propose marriage to the eldest lady of the Zhen family, the Concubine Shu in front of you?"
Bin'er looked at her and then at me, with a sad look on her face. Soon, she avoided my gaze and whispered a few words as quietly as a mosquito. Qi's concubine became angry and shouted: "The emperor and the empress must speak loudly in front of me, Chen."
Didn’t Si tell you the rules?"
When Bin'er heard the name "Chen Si", she trembled suddenly, with tears in her eyes, and said hurriedly: "Half a month before the show of Concubine Shu, Imperial Doctor Wen came to propose marriage. But it was not in the presence of the master and his wife.
, I just told the queen in private."
Xuan Ling then asked: "Has your Majesty agreed?"
Bin'er shook her head quickly, "No, no. Madam..." When her eyes met Qi Bin's sharp eyes, she hesitated to speak, and finally swallowed the rest of her words.
The muscles on Xuan Ling's face relaxed slightly, and Concubine Jing smiled and said, "I thought that if Concubine Shu and Imperial Physician Wen were interested, they might not be in the palace today. It can be seen that Concubine Shu is open-minded in her heart, and there is no personal relationship between the two of them."
Qi Concubine chuckled, "Ms. Jing Fei is so kind-hearted. Concubine Shu's heart is as high as the sky. How could she be willing to marry a little imperial doctor? Of course she has to stand for election. It's just that Imperial Physician Wen asked for marriage privately. Everyone
Just imagine, if Concubine Shu had no interest in her before, how could he rashly propose marriage? It can be seen that there is a friendship between childhood sweethearts."
This statement is indeed irrefutable if you want to argue it in detail. I smiled faintly, looked at Xuan Ling and said, "I don't believe in childhood sweethearts. I only believe in the destiny of marriage. We can get together again and again, and it cannot be changed by human power."
Concubine Zhengui was suffering from illness, but she still managed to smile gently, "What Concubine Shu said makes sense. The Emperor and Concubine Shu have separated and separated several times, which shows that the marriage is destined by fate, and the affection of others is nothing more than false speculation."
Qi Concubine said coldly: "Concubine Shu is indeed blessed with profound blessings. How can humble people like us compare with her? It's just that she doesn't know her blessings despite being blessed. After returning to the palace, she still had a secret meeting with Wen Shichu, and they fell in love passionately.
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Concubine Jing said sternly: "Concubine Qi, I know that you and Concubine Shu have a deep grudge. It's just that words can easily lead to disputes, so you must not speak nonsense."
Zhou Jieyu covered her ears with her hands, as if she couldn't bear to hear it, and spat: "How can such common sayings as "love and passion" come from the mouth of a palace concubine? What's more, you were once a noble concubine, so you should know some etiquette! Even if you are as gentle as you said,
If the relationship between the imperial physician and Concubine Shu is real, it should be kept secret and no one knows about it. If you say such filthy words about love and sex without any evidence, aren't you afraid of going to tongue-pulling hell?"
Qi Concubine never paid much attention to Zhou Jieyu, so she couldn't help but said contemptuously: "If you want others to know nothing, you have to do it yourself. How can I still praise Concubine Shu with good words after she has done such dirty things? What is it of course?"
What kind of words are worthy of a person? Jieyu said something more secret, and the matter was only revealed today. It may not be because someone always covers it up for Concubine Shu." As he spoke, his eyes turned to Concubine Zhen.
Concubine Zhengui was touched by his gaze, her face was full of confusion, and her originally haggard face became even pale.
"How outrageous!" Xuan Ling had already sat down next to the queen, and suddenly burst out with anger, "You only said what you know, and why are you trying to interfere with others! What kind of person is Concubine Shu? I haven't spoken yet, and you have to take my place.
Have I made the decision?"
Qi Concubine restrained herself slightly and reluctantly agreed "Yes" and said: "After Concubine Shu returned to the palace, Wen Shichu took care of the childbirth and was very diligent. Up to now, she often has private meetings in the palace, not only in the Rouyi Palace built for her by the emperor.
**, even in the palace of Zhengui concubines, they don’t hide it.”
Seeing that she was involved, Concubine Zhengui stood up quickly in panic and argued: "I don't remember such a thing." She was sick, how could she withstand standing up suddenly, and she couldn't stand for a while.
Stable, the person felt dizzy and swayed.
Platycodon hurriedly supported her from behind, and Xuan Ling said: "Since you are sick, if you have anything to say, just sit down and go back."
Qi Concubine stretched out her hand and slapped her hands twice, and a palace maid came out from behind the palace pillars. Qi Concubine said: "Whether Concubine Shu is quarrelsome with others, of course, the palace servants around her know best. It's just the palace ladies around Concubine Shu.
Most of them are old friends, so they naturally cover up a lot for her. But when things are done too much, the truth will always be revealed. I have met this little palace maid Fei Wen a few times." After saying this, he gave the order, "You can tell what you saw yourself.
Those who hear it should speak to the Emperor and Queen."
When Fei Wen saw me, she unconsciously shrank her neck, kowtowed and knelt down. Xuan Ling recognized her as the little maid serving in my palace, and she became even more suspicious and asked, "When did you see something?"
Whatever you hear, don’t add any exaggeration, don’t omit words, and don’t say even a single lie. Tell me everything you hear.”
Fei Wen said: "Yes. Once in the Zhengui Palace, the clothes given to the second prince by the Ministry of Internal Affairs were poisoned with smallpox. Fortunately, Concubine Shu discovered it early and hurriedly asked Dr. Wen to take a look. As a result, Dr. Wen
When I came in, I didn’t ask anything else first. I only asked if the empress had touched clothes stained with pox and washed her hands with strong wine. That day, Dr. Wen was very angry. My servant saw that Dr. Wen was a frequent visitor to Weiyang Palace.
He has the best temper. This is the first time that he has scolded the empress because he was worried about the empress's safety. The servant thought that it was a good thing that the empress and the imperial physician often interacted with each other and drank tea together on weekdays. They were familiar with each other, otherwise the imperial physician would have to treat her badly.
As for the crime of respect. There was another time in the palace of the empress. On that day, the empress invited the imperial doctor Wen to speak, but there was no one waiting inside. Miss Yurao hurried in to find the empress. The slaves were afraid that the miss would disturb the empress and the imperial doctor, so they
He hurriedly followed in and wanted to stop him. Unexpectedly, he saw Dr. Wen's hand holding the empress's hand. The two of them looked at each other and sat quietly. As soon as Dr. Wen saw the slave girl and Miss Yurao coming in, she was so worried.
Withdrew his hand. The slave girl also saw that a small five-petal bamboo leaf was embroidered on the sleeve of Doctor Wen's coat. After that, the slave girl became more and more frightened, fearing that the empress would kill her and silence her if she found out.
, I couldn't make up my mind again and again, and secretly cried alone behind Taiye Pond. Unexpectedly, the young master Qi Bin saw it and asked about it. The slave girl was a person who had no idea, so she had to tell the young master everything and asked the young master to make the decision.
"She lowered her head, as if she was thinking hard about something. She paused for a moment and said, "This is the only two times that I have seen you. I don't know about the rest that I haven't seen."
Fei Wen is sharp-tongued, but the details are so comprehensive that people can't help but