On the last night before entering the palace, according to the rules, my family can meet to see me off. My father and mother brought my brother and two sisters to see me.WWW.tsxsw.COM Fangruo led a group of people to leave early, leaving only us crying.
Full face.
After this separation, I have been living in a deep palace, and it is very difficult for me to meet him.
I stopped crying and looked at Yuyao and Yurao. Yuyao had just turned twelve and had just grown up. Although she was not as good as me, she was still very delicate, but her temper was too gentle, weak, and indecisive, so she might not be able to do anything in the future. Yurao still
She is only seven years old, but her eyes are full of energy, her temper is bright and lively, and she is very smart. My parents said that she looks like me when I was a child, and she will definitely look like a fish and a wild goose in the future. Therefore, I love her very much, and she treats me very much.
It's also very close.
Yuyao tried her best to restrain her crying and held her mother's hand in tears. Yurao didn't know much about human affairs, so she just hugged my neck and cried, "Sister, please leave Arao." They were still young and couldn't do anything for her.
What is there to do at home? Fortunately, my brother Zhen Heng is young and promising. Although he is only four years older than me, he is already good at both civil and military affairs. He will only wait for three months to join the army to guard the border and make contributions to the country.
I stared at my mother. She was only in her early forties. She was well-maintained and well-maintained at home, and she looked even younger. However, within three months, the eldest son and daughter would be leaving, and there was a lot of loneliness and sadness on her face.
She looked pale, and her temples were a little pale. She wiped the intermittent tears on her face with silk, but the tears rolled down like a winding stream and could not be wiped away.
I felt so sad that I hugged my mother with tears in my eyes and persuaded her: "Mom, I am staying in the palace, so I won't suffer much grievance. My brother is also going to earn fame, and he will be back soon. Otherwise, the two sisters can still be together.
On my knees." My mother hugged me, still sobbing.
My mother wiped away her tears hard and warned: "I often hear people say, 'Once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea.' Now it is my turn. Huan'er should feel sorry for herself when she leaves. You should pay more attention to the relationship between the concubine and the concubine, and be patient.
Be patient and don't argue with others and cause trouble, especially the concubine Hua who is favored in the palace now. If you are lucky enough to be the emperor's favorite concubine in the future, it will be great, but your mother only wants a good daughter. So your own life is even more important, no matter what
No matter what, you must protect yourself first.”
I forced a smile and said, "Mom, don't worry, I've written it all down. I hope my parents can take care of themselves."
Dad looked sad and silent. He only said solemnly: "Huan'er, from now on all your honor and disgrace will be yours. Naturally, the honor and disgrace of the Zhen family will depend on you."
I nodded vigorously and looked up to see that my brother seemed to be thinking about something and kept silent. I knew that my brother was not such a hesitant person and it must be something important, so I said, "Father and mother, please take the sisters to rest, Huan'er."
I have a few words to say to my brother."
My parents warned me again and again, and finally reluctantly went out.
My brother never thought that I would take the initiative to keep him here, and he looked slightly stunned. I said gently: "Brother, if you have anything to say, you can tell me now."
My brother hesitated for a while and took out a piece of floral paper from his sleeve. There was a faint fragrance of herbs on the paper. I knew who wrote it as soon as I smelled it. My brother finally said: "Wen Shichu asked me to bring it to you. I have been thinking about it for two days.
I don’t know if I should let you know.”
I glanced at the flower note lightly and said: "Brother, he is confused, are you confused too? Giving and receiving privately is a big crime for a concubine in heaven."
The elder brother's words gradually became lowered, and he said with emotion: "I know it's against the imperial decree. It's just his affection..."
My voice suddenly revealed a coldness: "Zhen Huan knows she can't bear it!" I saw the guilt on my brother's face, and my expression softened and I said softly: "Brother, don't you understand Huan'er? Brother Shichu is not what I think in my heart.
Huan'er doesn't have the kind of person he wants in his heart."
My brother nodded slightly: "He also knows that he can't go back, but he just wants you to understand his feelings. Shichu and I have always been on good terms, and I really can't bear to see him suffer from lovesickness." He paused, put the letter in my hand, and said,
"You can handle this letter yourself."
I said "hmm", put the letter down on the table, and said in an indifferent tone: "Tell Wen Shichu that I can be his imperial physician and you don't have to worry about me anymore."
My brother stared at me: "I will get the message naturally. But depending on his temperament, it may not be as you wish."
Without comment, I reached out and pulled out a silver hairpin to brighten the candle wick, and gently blew away the sparkling candle ashes picked out from the hairpin. "Brother, just bring the words here. This is a reminder to him. I can do it."
It's all good for him. If you can't do it, it won't necessarily be harmful or helpful to me. It just wants him to know that he and I have different identities now, and they are no longer the same as before." After saying that, he turned around and took out a sky blue robe and handed it to his brother's hand, saying softly
Said: "Huan'er has made a new robe. I hope my brother will see it as he sees Huan'er. It's bitterly cold at the border and it's hard in the palace. Both brother and Huan'er should cherish it."
My brother put the robe away, his eyes full of reluctance, and looked at me quietly. I was speechless for a long time, and it seemed that I was still a little girl of six or seven years old, with long hair on the temples. My brother put me on his shoulders and carried me.
Climb the pomegranate flowers that bloom most beautifully in May.
I calmed down and asked Huanbi to send my brother away. Looking at his back, I felt sour in my heart and big tears rolled down.
I Ming Liu Zhu brought the brazier in and was about to burn Wen Shichu's letter. Suddenly I saw a huge tear stain on the back of the letter. It seemed to bleed when it fell on the hibiscus red flower paper. I couldn't bear it anymore. I opened it and read it.
I only saw two lines of regular characters: "As soon as Hou Men entered the sea, Xiao Lang was a passerby from then on." The ink is weak and dragging. I think it is because I was sad when I was writing and the pen was weak.
I was annoyed that there was such a self-indulgent person. I didn't like him. How could he have been my Xiao Lang? I crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it into the brazier. The flower note was immediately swallowed up by the flames.
Two pure.
Liu Zhu immediately took the brazier out, and Huan Bi came up, poured some incense tablets, and whispered softly, "Has Mr. Wen made Miss angry again? Although he has good intentions, he is of no use. Miss, please don't be the same as him."
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I took a sip of tea and felt upset. My mind clearly recalled that half a month before I entered the palace for the draft, he came to ask me for a "Ping'an Pulse". According to the rules of the palace, the imperial doctor cannot ask for a pulse test for anyone other than the royal family.
It’s just that he has always been on good terms with my family, so he often comes here when he has free time in private. That day he was sitting in the small hall of my pavilion, took a pulse and pondered for a long time, and then suddenly said to me: "Sister Huan, if I come to propose marriage, would you like to
Marry me?"
I was stunned for a moment, my face flushed with embarrassment, and I said with a straight face: "Zhen Huan will just pretend that she has never heard of what Mr. Wen said today."
He was ashamed and hasty, and apologized repeatedly: "It's my fault for being rude to sister Huan. Please calm down. I just hope that my sister will not apply for election in the palace."
I barely suppressed my anger and called to Bin'er: "I'm tired. See you off!" I asked him out half-driving him away.
Before he left, he looked directly at me and said to me sincerely: "Shi Chu can't promise anything else, but he can promise to be good to sister Huan for the rest of his life. I hope my sister will consider it. If you are willing, please let Brother Heng tell me, and I will immediately
Come and propose marriage."
I turned around and looked at the ebony carved and embroidered screen behind me without saying a word.
I ignored the matter and never mentioned it to my parents or brothers.
Wen Shichu is really not the person I want in my heart. I can't marry myself just because I don't want to be selected. If there are only two ways in life to enter the palace and marry Wen Shichu, I would rather enter the palace. At least I don't have to face Wen Shichu, who I have loved since childhood.
Growing old together with a man I know but don't like, living a mediocre life as a couple who are neither happy nor separated. My life should never be known at a glance. At least when I enter the palace, it is a different world.
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I was upset and ignored Huanbi's advice to sleep. I put on my cloud silk cloak and walked to the corridor alone.
Walking to the end of the corridor was Chunjixuan, where Lingrong lived. After thinking about entering the palace tomorrow, she would definitely have some personal words with Aunt Xiao. It was inconvenient to go to her, so she turned around and walked into the garden. Suddenly she felt very nostalgic.
In Zhen's Mansion, where I have lived for fifteen years, every plant and plant is filled with nostalgia from the past, and I can't help but be moved by the scene.
After walking around for a while, it was already getting late, and I was afraid that Aunt Fangruo and a group of maids and servants would be impatient, so I walked back faster. I walked around the Xulangzhai where my brother lived, which is my Kuai Xuexuan. I was walking
, suddenly I heard a slight rustling sound by the corner door of Xulangzhai, and there was a petite figure standing. I thought it was a maid serving my brother, and when I was about to ask, it suddenly dawned on my heart that the person was either Lingrong or Lingrong.
who?
I hurriedly hid behind a parasol tree. I saw Lingrong looking at the tall figure of his brother in front of the bedroom window of Xulangzhai. The moonlight like mercury leaked from the leaves of the parasol tree, and the shadows of the branches and leaves seemed to be sparse.
The dark embroidery fell on her body, making her look even more fragile and slender, and her figure graceful. The corners of her clothes were blown up by the night wind, but she still didn't feel the slightest chill in the wind. It was already mid-September, and the weather was bright and clear.
The few sycamore trees planted before the meal began to fall off their leaves. In the dead of night, amid the falling yellow leaves, I could faintly hear Lingrong's suppressed cries, and I suddenly felt desolate. Even if Lingrong has feelings for his brother, I am afraid that he is destined to be destined for this life.
No share. The night wind was blowing hard, and I somehow remembered Wen Shichu's words, "As soon as the Hou family entered the sea, Xiao Lang was a passerby from now on." For Lingrong, these words really fit the occasion.
I don't know how long I watched silently, but Lingrong finally left quietly.
I raised my eyes and looked at the lights in my brother's room, and I was secretly surprised. I always thought myself smart, but I didn't realize that Lingrong had developed a secret love for my brother in just ten days. This love was not shallow.
As for the night before she entered the palace, she cried at the sight of her brother. I don’t know whether it was because Lingrong was shy and concealed it too well or because I was in a bad mood recently and had no time to pay attention. I was really negligent. If there really was something going on between brother and Lingrong.
, that would not only destroy themselves, but also bring disaster to the An family and the Zhen family.
I couldn't help but worry, and then I thought that based on tonight's situation, it seemed that my brother didn't know Lingrong's thoughts about him. At most, Lingrong Luohua was interested. But I should give Lingrong a proper mention when she entered the palace.
It's not easy, so don't let this delay her future in the palace.
Returning to the room, I was speechless all night. I slept lightly, and with so many worries on my mind, it was even harder to fall asleep. While I was tossing and turning, it was already getting bright.
My last night at my parents' house passed like this!
On September 15th, a large number of people in the palace, ministers in charge of ceremonies, and palace ladies came to welcome me and Ling Rong into the palace with a guard of honor. Although it was only the palace concubines entering the palace, the lavishness was still extremely extravagant, let alone
Two young masters were carried out of a door, and officials and people from dozens of streets came to watch the excitement.
I bid farewell to my parents, brothers and sisters with tears in my eyes, and entered the palace in a sedan chair. When I was sitting in the sedan chair, the sound of fireworks and drums was loud in my ears, and I could still vaguely hear the faint cries of my mother and sisters.
Liu Zhu and Huan Bi followed me into the palace. They are both my maids who have served me personally since childhood. Liu Zhu is smart and decisive, and has the ability to respond to changes; Huan Bi is thoughtful, gentle and considerate. Both of them are my right-hand men, and they will be in the palace from now on.
They support me every day. Living in the palace, if the people around you are unreliable, is like living on the edge of a cliff, and you are always in danger of being broken into pieces.
As soon as the auspicious time came, I carried the palace maid's sedan under the guidance of the minister in charge of etiquette. The sedan stopped outside the Zhenshun Gate. Because she was a side concubine and not the queen of the main palace, she could only enter through the side gate.
As soon as I got off the sedan chair, I saw Meizhuang and Lingrong, and I felt a lot of relief in my heart. Due to the rules, I couldn't speak, so I could only smile and signal to each other.
The weather on this day was very good, better than the day I drafted. It was blue and cloudless. The sunshine in the autumn morning brought warmth and was as bright as gold.
Looking at the harem of Ziao City from outside the Zhenshun Gate, you can see all the cornices are curled up, and the golden, water and green glazed tiles sparkle like dazzling golden waves in the sun, making people unable to open their eyes. It is a scene of wealth, peace and splendor in the prosperous age.
spirit.
I kept silent in my heart: This is where I will live in the future. I couldn't help but raise my head and look up at the sky. A group of geese flying south screamed and flew across the blue and watery sky.
There were servants in dark red robes waiting outside the Zhenshun Gate. Surrounded by Luan Yiwei and Yulin guards, they led the young masters and I to the palaces where we lived. We entered the Zhenshun Gate and passed the imperial palace.
The street turns westward from the side road. The tall red-walled palace walls on both sides are like giant red dragons, winding and endless. There are large and small palaces scattered in the middle. After walking for about a cup of tea, I stood in a palace.
Yuqian. There are three red gold characters on the plaque of the palace: Tangli Palace.
Tangli Palace is a small palace in the harem. It is located in the southwest corner of Shanglin Garden, in a very secluded place. It is a courtyard with two entrances. After entering the door and passing through an open courtyard, there is the main hall, Yingxin Hall. Behind Yingxin Hall, there is
Small garden. On both sides are the east and west auxiliary halls, and on the south is the Yinlv Pavilion, which is used for the concubines to escape the summer heat. The main hall, the front corridors of the two side auxiliary halls and the back corridor of the Yinlv Pavilion are connected to form a courtyard. There are two huge plants in front of Yingxin Hall
Although the Xifu Begonia is not in the spring flowering season, it is full of coral-red fruits, with green leaves that have experienced wind and dew, which is really gratifying. A row of osmanthus trees have been transplanted in front of the corridor in the courtyard, all of which are new tributes.
The Yuzhou sweet-scented osmanthus is planted in a giant vat. The flowers bloom profusely, with golden clusters on the leaves, and are fragrant. When you smell it from a distance, you will be mesmerized and feel relaxed and happy. Pear trees are planted in the garden behind the hall, which has now been
In autumn, when spring comes, the flowers bloom like snow, and the fragrance is pleasant. It is a rare beauty. No wonder it is called "Tangli Palace", it is indeed a wonderful place.
I stood silently in the courtyard for a moment, glanced at the court ladies kneeling on both sides, nodded slightly, and asked casually: "Is this the newly moved osmanthus?"
The maid supporting me answered respectfully: "The Queen has ordered that new dignitaries in the palace be given a variety of osmanthus flowers in the palace rooms to show that the new dignitaries have entered the palace and that the inner palace is auspicious."
I thought to myself that Ji Qing was good, but the queen did it a little too grandly, as if she was deliberately showing off something. She kept a calm expression on her face, and they carefully helped me into the main hall and sat down.
In the main room of Yingxin Hall, there is a platform facing the ground. In front of the red sandalwood carved begonia embroidery screen, there is a dragon throne, incense table, palace fan, incense pavilion, and a plaque of "Maoxiu Fuhui" written by the late Emperor Longqing is hung on it.
.This is the place where the emperor was officially received when he came to visit.
I sat down in the main room, with Liu Zhu Huanbi standing on both sides. Two little maids offered tea. Kang Luhai, the chief eunuch of Tangli Palace, and Cui Jinxi, the palace maid in charge, entered the west main room, kowtowed to me and said:
"My servant Kang Luhai, the leader of the Tangli Palace, the seventh-ranked official and the seventh-ranked official, has paid a visit to the noble Wan, and I wish you all the best and good luck." "My slave, Cui Jinxi, the maid in charge of the Tangli Palace and the seventh-ranked official, has paid a visit to the noble Wan, and I wish you all the best and good luck.
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I took a look at both of them. Kang Luhai was in his early thirties, and he looked like a shrewd person with his eyes that could move quickly. Cui Jinxi was in her thirties, with a long face, fair skin, and bright black eyes.
He is very steady and dignified. I liked him as soon as I saw him.
After the two of them paid homage, they led the other four eunuchs and six palace maids who worked under my name to kowtow to me formally and sign up one by one. I slowly drank Liu'an tea and watched the rosewood carved flowers flying above.
Covered up, just silently without speaking.
I know that silence is often a very effective deterrent in front of servants. Sure enough, they lowered their eyebrows and lowered their heads, not even daring to express their anger. The whole Yingxin Hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
After two sips of tea, I ordered them to get up with a smile.
I closed the celadon bowl without looking at them. I just said to them slowly: "From now on, you are my people. When you work under my name, it is good to be smart. But..." I raised my head and said coldly.
He glanced at it and said: "The most important thing for a slave is loyalty. If you don't focus on your master and only think about other evil things, your head will not be stable! Of course, if you are loyal, I will treat you favorably.
you."
The man standing on the ground looked suddenly stern and said: "The slaves will never dare to do anything that would be disrespectful to the little master. They must serve the little master loyally."
I smiled with satisfaction, said "reward", Liu Zhu, Huanbi took the money prepared in advance and distributed it to the palace maid Nono to thank her.
It is not yet known whether this combination of kindness and power is effective, but it has suppressed them now. I know that if I want to control them to serve honestly and obediently in the future, I must control them. They cannot become weak and incompetent and be deceived by the servants.
master.
Jin Xi stepped forward and said, "My young master is also tired today. Please follow me to rest first."
I wondered: "Aren't you going to lead me to see the master of this palace?"
Jinxi replied: "My little master is unaware that there is no master in Tangli Palace yet, and now the nobleman has the highest position."
I was just about to ask who else lived in the palace. Jin Xi was very smart and knew what I was thinking, so he replied: "In addition, Chun Chang Zai lives in the East Wing Hall, which is the palace of the Four Days Advance; Shi Meiren lives in the West Wing Hall.
, it has been three years since I entered the palace. I will come to meet my noble young master later."
I smiled and said "I know".
Behind the rosewood carved green bamboo bat glazed blue gauze cabinet and the rosewood carved lotus glazed blue gauze cabinet on both sides of the Yingxin Hall are the East and West Nuan Pavilions respectively. The East Nuan Pavilion is the place where the emperor usually rests when he is visiting, and the Xinuan Pavilion is the place where I rest on weekdays.
The sleeping hall is in the back hall of Yingxin Hall.
Jin Xi helped me into the back hall. The back hall was divided into two rooms with rosewood carved Wanfu Wanshou borders and large glazed partitions, and was very elegantly decorated.
Yan and I happily asked Jin Xi, "Where is Cui Shun from? How long have you been working in the palace?"
She looked horrified and immediately knelt down and said, "I don't dare, my slave. I just call my slave by my base name."
I stretched out my hand to help her up and said with a smile: "Why are you so scared? I have always been free from restraint. Although we are master and servant by title, you are older than me and have experienced a lot. I respect you very much in my heart."
Yours. Get up and speak."
She then stood up, with a face full of gratitude, and replied respectfully: "The young master really insulted me by saying this. I am from Yongzhou. I have been working in the palace since I was a child. I used to serve Princess Qinren. Because I don't have enough time to do things.
You were so clumsy that I got pointed out."
My smile grew thicker and my tone was gentle: "You have served the concubine before, so you must be a stable and sensible person. Naturally, I feel at ease having you serve me. From now on, you and Eunuch Kang will have to worry about the chores in the palace.
It’s cooked.”
Her face turned slightly red and she said sincerely: "It is my blessing to be able to serve my little master. I will definitely do my best."
I turned around and called Huanbi and said, "Bring a pair of gold bracelets to reward Cui Shunren." I also asked Huanbi to take an ingot of gold and ingots and give them to Kang Luhai as an additional reward.
Kang Luhai came in feeling flattered and thanked Jinxi respectfully. He helped me rest and then went to take care of the trivial matters in the palace.