Fifteen, the phoenix flute blows off the water and the clouds are idle
There were no outsiders around, so I suppressed my smile, "A few days ago, I occasionally heard from the concubine that the man in the harem, Yu Linlang, was particularly dedicated when his sister was pregnant, and often patrolled outside the Yuping Palace. The concubine was petty, so she thought that
It was the emperor's special request, so she was particularly envious. Fortunately, she did not ask the emperor about this, otherwise the emperor himself would have become confused. When had such a decree been issued? So I had no choice but to accept the emperor's love and tell the concubine.
It was I who asked them to go. Of course, to put it bluntly, I said this out of gratitude, but I also took the blame. Sister, don’t you think so?"
Qinshui's face turned purple, and the back of his ears was so burned that it turned transparent. He said in a low voice: "I don't know this."
"Of course you don't know." I glanced at her and reached out to brush away the loose hair from her ears. "If you knew, you wouldn't have had to look away as soon as you entered Shanglin Garden as if you were looking for someone. If you had known he was often outside your palace.
, can’t we just go out and meet each other?”
Qinshui was so shocked that she took two steps back, "How did your Majesty know?"
I put my hands on my knees and said calmly, "If a person finds clues and becomes suspicious, it is very simple to investigate. Besides, it is often you who betray your thoughts. Do you still remember that day when the Sixth King brought Concubine Jing?
Entering the palace to say hello, who is that Habayashi Lang hiding behind the holly tree that you are looking at in a trance?"
The weather at the end of July was so hot that it was unspeakable, and the sky in Ziao City was so lonely. Even the white pigeons had no white wings to fly. The entire blue sky was so hot that it felt like sweating, but in front of Jiang Wanyi,
Cold sweat poured down like rain.
"The courtyard that the emperor chose for you is cool and pleasant, and my sister will not sweat so much. As for who that person is, there is no need for my sister to tell me, I naturally know who he is and how to deal with this matter.
"I waved my sleeves and left, "My sister only needs to take care of her own eyes and mouth, and take care of her baby. I don't need my sister to worry about the rest."
The wisteria fell silently to the ground. Because Qinshui likes to be quiet by nature, there are rarely palace attendants around. Even the cicadas nearby were glued away by the palace attendants with sticks. It was so quiet, as if it was not under the sky.
, not in Ziao City.
"Imperial concubine, empress!" She held on to my clothes tightly and couldn't help but shed tears. "I beg you, please don't kill Lu Li, no! No! I can control my own eyes.
I can rest assured that I can keep my mouth shut, but please don’t kill him. I already know my mistake!” She cried bitterly, her eyes like a dying deer full of sadness, “I know that I am useless, and sometimes I can’t help but do it.
I went to see him, but I really didn’t mean it. I’m scared, so scared—it’s so hard for me to keep this secret by myself! Your Majesty—” She suddenly lowered her head in fear and stared at herself.
His stomach was filled with tears, and he refused to say a word.
My mind was full of doubts, but when I saw her like this, I suddenly became clear! I couldn't believe it, so I didn't dare to hesitate for a moment, so I picked her up and walked into the inner hall.
The inner hall of Fangxinyuan is very comfortable and elegantly decorated. The long table under the window is piled with antiques and jewels that Xuan Ling admired. When you suddenly see them, your eyes will be dazzled. However, those things are just piled up like that, and no one is playing with them at all.
traces of the past.
The fragrant courtyard is filled with agarwood and the curtains are drooping, but Jiang Qinshui's heart is not here.
As I sat down, her legs softened and she knelt down in front of me. I couldn't suppress the shock and surprise in my heart. I grabbed her wrist and said, "The child in your belly..."
She sobbed: "I really didn't mean it. Lu Li and I grew up together in the Nine Princes' Mansion since childhood. He was the escort of the Nine Princes, and I was the dancer in the Prince's Mansion. Although we never said anything before, but
He and I both understand that as long as we don't leave the Nine Princes' Mansion, we will always be together. Who knew that two years ago he was sent to the palace by the Nine Princes' Mansion's tutors to become Yu Linlang, and I knew that there was no way between me and him.
Now, Habayashiro can no longer have contact with anyone in the palace, let alone marry a dancer from the palace. Soon, the concubines of the six kings discussed with each palace to select beauties to enter the palace, and I was also selected by Princess De.
Sent to the palace. Not long after entering the palace, I met Lu Li. At that time, he was already a member of the Yulin Army who was valued by the emperor and could guard the inner city of Ziao City. I could not affect his future, so we always tolerated each other and never
We met. That night I was ordered to go to Yiyuan Hall to attend my bed. It was a cold winter in February and there had just been heavy snowfall. Unexpectedly, when my sedan carriage passed by Yongxiang, there was still three feet of water in Yongxiang and the ice had not been removed. Several people carrying the sedan chair
The little eunuch and Bi Xi both fell and injured themselves, and I also sprained my foot. For a while, no one could be found. It was freezing cold. I was worried that the emperor would be blamed for not getting the news, and I was also worried that even if I went there, I would not be able to find anyone.
When I was about to go to bed, I met Lu Li who was on patrol at night. He helped me send someone to Yiyuan Hall to report back to the emperor. In fact, at that time, Concubine Jui and Concubine Xuan had been summoned to go to Yiyuan Hall to go to bed. He then
I asked the Yongxiang eunuch who was keeping watch at night to take care of Bixi and the little eunuch. My foot injury was serious, so he carried me back to Yuping Palace to ask the imperial doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The imperial doctor should have arrived soon, but..."
I continued: "I remember that the Queen Mother was repeatedly ill at that time, and all the imperial doctors in the palace were waiting in the Yining Palace, and there was no one free."
"Yes. I don't dare to go to the Yining Palace to disturb the Queen Mother, and... I really want to spend time with him. So, so..." Her eyes drooped slightly, like tired clouds, and the flowers outside the curtain
The fiery red pomegranate reflected the same pomegranate blush and slowly flew up to her fair cheeks. There was a smile on the corner of her lips, which seemed to be regretful but not regretful, seemed to be happy but also ashamed.
"You're crazy." I sighed in despair.
"Only once, only once." She seemed to be murmuring in her sleep, "But I had to go crazy that time."
Only once? I only have one time. Meizhuang, maybe only that one time. But without that one time, what would my life be? A dry well? Stagnant water? Or endless self-control suffering and regret.
I have no idea.
But that time, it would also cost someone's life.
Through the curtain, I saw flaming red pomegranate trees on the trees in the courtyard. They were as red as a pool of blood, splashing into my sight without any obstruction, and I suddenly woke up.
She still said in a low voice: "I didn't know that I would have this child."
My heart was in a mess, "Are you sure? During that time, you often favored me. This child may be the emperor's."
"I don't know." She was confused, her eyes were blurred and intoxicated, "Maybe it belongs to the emperor, maybe it belongs to Lu Li, but I think it belongs to Lu Li."
"Does he know about the child?"
Qinshui opened her watery eyes and shook her head desperately, "I don't know! He doesn't know anything!"
I was furious, I couldn’t keep this child. If this child was Lu Li’s... Yurao, Xuanfen, Concubine De, me, Lu Li and Qinshui, we would all be killed by this child. I can’t risk this.
just in case.
"Don't mention this matter to anyone again, and don't see Lu Li." I saw her nodding meekly, "The concubine's mistake was unintentional and she didn't know about your matter. Otherwise, the concubine has always been kind-hearted and would never agree to it."
Doing something that hurts the Yin Zhi."
She smiled bitterly, feeling infinitely sad, "It's me and him who have no fate. I can't blame others."
I sighed and said, "You have a child, don't think too much about it. I will take care of it myself." I paused and said, "Don't worry, I won't kill Lu Li."
Qinshui's eyes were filled with tears, and she responded timidly and meekly.
It was unspeakably hot at night, so I played Pai Gow under the candlelight, rubbing one stroke after another, with many thoughts on my mind. Jinxi was holding a bright silver cup with a lotus pattern and red dates and bird's nests in her hands, and the heat was thick, "No matter how worried I am, I will
It’s time to worry about your own health. You have no appetite for dinner. Let’s eat some bird’s nest.”
I hung my hair loosely and wore a thin silk floral pajamas. I was upset and said, "I don't plan to tell Yurao about this."
"Your Majesty, you are right. The affairs in the palace are taken care of in the palace. There is no need to worry the Ninth Princess and the Prince. Concubine De is too old and there is no need to know these things." Jin Xi slowly scooped up the bird's nest, "That child
No matter who it is, as long as there is a slight possibility that it belongs to Lu Li, if he is born and grows up to look exactly like Lu Li, the Emperor is not a fool and will find out one day."
I sighed softly, but was speechless. Jinxi asked, "Is your Majesty still undecided?"
I gently caressed my belly, "I just thought of the child that disappeared before. The children in the palace always have difficulty growing up."
"It doesn't matter if the child is ill-fated or framed." Jin Xi took a long breath and said, "The matter of Jiang Xiaoyuan's loss of her son has passed without any explanation. In fact, if we investigate carefully, the queen's side..."
I felt resentful in my heart and said in a deep voice: "Actually, it wasn't the Queen who did it. It can be said that it was the Queen who did it. It's just that we still lack a chance." I whispered to Jin Xi, "Go and prepare some harsh abortion pills."
, we can’t leave any more trouble.”
Jin Xi's eyes twitched, and she lowered her head and agreed. I swallowed the bird's nest slowly, but there was no taste in my mouth.
It was late at night, and a coolness like water gradually spread over my body. I still didn't feel sleepy. Jin Xi fanned herself and stayed by my side. The moonlight outside the window was as bright as clear water flowing down, and the shadows of the flowers and trees sloping out from the side were reflected in the colorful light.
The patterned clouds on the brocade tent are winding and twisting like infinite worries reflected on it.
Suddenly, a child cried loudly. I suddenly woke up and stood up. A child wearing snow-white pajamas ran into the hall barefoot, threw himself into my arms, exposed a few baby teeth and cried, "Mother Concubine—Mother Concubine—"
It was Yurun. I hugged him distressedly and held him tightly in my arms. The wet nurse ran in immediately, her face full of worry, "Your Highness has had another nightmare."
I nodded, hugged Run'er to my side and fell asleep, coaxing her softly. The child was still young and very attached to me. He slept in my arms, holding my fingers tightly with his soft little hands. I felt more and more sad in my heart.
With pity, she lowered her head to kiss his sweaty forehead and wiped away the sweat for him.
This small life is the continuation of Meizhuang.
I hugged my child tightly and stayed awake all night.
When I woke up the next morning, there were large dark blue circles under my eyes. Hua Yi used makeup to cover them up for me, but felt distressed at the same time, "I'm pregnant, how can I worry so much and stay awake?"
I dressed up a little, paid my respects to the Queen Mother, and then went to Fangxinyuan as usual.
Qinshui was feeling uneasy and was being dragged by Bixi to dress up in the corridor. When she saw me coming, she was frightened and nearly dropped the comb in her hand. Bixi laughed and said, "My little master is about to become a mother, so he is getting more and more sloppy."
Qinshui waved her hand and dismissed everyone around her, "I'll have a chat with Concubine Shu for a while."
I sat down in the inner hall without saying a word. Qinshui was very uneasy, subconsciously protecting her lower abdomen with her hands, and timidly called me, "Empress."
I was cruel and went straight in. I pushed a packet of abortion powder in front of her with my fingertips. My nails were painted with dark red Danko. The dark color was like solidified blood, with a bloody smell.
I said solemnly: "Take this, and you will never have troubles." I paused and said, "My child, there will always be problems in the future."
She was shocked, "Why?"
I don't want to talk nonsense with her, "This child belongs to the emperor. Look at how many of the emperor's children can survive in the palace. Jiang Xiaoyuan's child is gone. If it is Lu Li's, what if the child grows older?"
If you are like him, how many people do you think will be buried with the child in your belly?"
Her fingers were trembling, and she didn't dare to reach out for it, or even open her eyes to look at the packet of powder. I frowned, "This is the best safflower. After taking it, the pain will go away after a while. The long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain."
Qinshui cried in a depressed and sad manner. The sadness seemed to permeate from the bottom of her soul. She begged, "Empress, don't kill this child."
I felt unspeakable depression in my chest, and bursts of sour gas bubbled up from the bottom of my stomach like a swamp and rushed up to my forehead. I turned away and said, "You are going to cry now. I'm afraid that once the baby is really born, you will cry endlessly."
." I took a breath and said, "The Nine Princes' Mansion treats you very well, you really want to implicate everyone to death."
Qinshui was so shocked that she stopped crying. She lowered her head feebly, holding the packet of powder tightly in her palms, as if she wanted to crush it with all her strength. For a long time, it seemed as if time had been gelled, so suffocating.
, making people unable to breathe.
I said quietly, "This child is gone. I guarantee that nothing will happen to you, and neither will Lu Li. He is still the promising Yu Linlang, and you are still the emperor's favorite concubine, and the mother of the future prince and the emperor."
.”
Qinshui thought hard, the veins on his temples pulsing, "You are worried all day long, have trouble sleeping and eating, and are crying and weeping. Isn't that why you are worried about this? I will kill him for you." Qinshui lowered his head,
Shaking, she opened the paper package. The yellow-brown petals were carefully ground into powder. They were the finest red flowers from the Western Regions. She closed her eyes suddenly and brought the paper package to her mouth. However, in just a moment, the package of powder was gone.
Sprinkled on the ground, it was mottled all over.
Qinshui held back her tears, her expression resolute and resolute, "Shu Fei, I will never see Lu Li again, nor will I cry weakly and make people suspicious. I will live well, please let me give birth to this child. I really would rather not see Lu Li again,
I would rather live a more deserted and lonely life than Concubine Zhen, even if you let me go to the cold palace, please let me have this child. Whether it is the emperor's child or Lu Li's child, I can't lose him."
My two-tone satin peacock thread beaded hibiscus soft-soled shoes ran over the powder, "Can you do this?"
She nodded, and every nod seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, but she was sure and determined.
"Since you know how to survive in the palace, there is no need for me to embarrass you." My index finger gently touched her lips, "Until you die of old age in the palace, this will be a secret between me and you."
Two lines of clear tears fell from her eyes, and she nodded again.
I breathed a long sigh of relief, "That person can no longer stay in the palace and be the Habayashi Lang, otherwise one day you will be unable to control yourself, and not only this palace, but also the concubine and the Ninth Prince's Palace will be implicated by you."
Die. Don't worry, I will never say that I won't take his life, and I will never say that I can't do it. And you, you must also remember your promise to me. Now that you have made up your mind, you must live well. Ziao City,
I can't tolerate the love between your children."
She remained silent, amidst the fire, she only responded with a gleam of tears from the corner of her eyes.
Jinxi was waiting for me outside Fangxin Courtyard. When she saw me coming out and there was no unusual movement in the courtyard, she breathed a sigh of relief quietly.
"Has your Majesty finished the matter?" she asked me quietly.
I knew she was worried, "Whether it's appropriate or not depends on her future destiny."
"That bag of red flowers..." she asked tentatively.
I casually broke off a sprig of snow-white gardenia beside the corridor and sniffed it, "It's a pity that the beautiful red flowers you found for me were replaced by a packet of purple-brown jasmine powder before I left. Even if she had the heart to eat it, she would only eat it."
I know how to beautify my face.”
Jinxi was curious, "Why is the empress so suddenly unable to bear it?"
I just smiled lightly and said, "I hugged Runer and slept all night last night, and suddenly I missed her mother very much."
"But Jiang Qinshui is not Shenmeizhuang."
"I know, it's just that one thing hurts its own kind, and I can't bear it. I myself am not one of them."
Jin Xi is still a little worried, "But because of the suspicion last time about the Queen's sending Lady Qiong out of the palace, the Queen has been troubled for several months."
"Then I have to thank the Queen." I sneered, "Just think of me as angry or intolerant. If she hadn't set this trap for me, how could I have dared to do something ten times more sinful than what she said?
." I told Jin Xi, "Find a way to transfer Lu Li out of Zi'ao City. As for where to transfer him, I just need to know."
Jinxi agreed and walked slowly back to the palace with me. It happened that Xuanling came back from the court and saw me and Jinxi walking hand in hand. He was surprised and happy, "You always avoid me, I am always afraid that you will see me."
Be angry."
My eyes watered, and I glanced at him, "Whoever wants to be angry with Shiro is most worthless."
He smiled and hugged me tightly. I glanced at the Fangxinyuan behind me, which was covered by endless flowers and trees, sighed silently, and closed my eyes quietly.
Five months later, Jiang Qinshui gave birth to a little baby girl, named "Huai Shu Emperor Ji", who was Xuan Ling's fifth daughter. It was a stormy time, and she cried with joy while holding her baby in her arms, and Lu Li
, are guarding the Guanlin Palace hundreds of miles away, and there is no intersection with each other. Naturally, this is another story.