Chapter 63: Great Change
She hooked his neck with both hands, closed her eyes and leaned on his chest, kissing him in response: "No, you will always be the wisest majesty in Feng'er's heart-"
The lights of the Heart Cultivation Hall went out, and Xu Zhong bent down to close the door and stood at the door to keep vigil.
"Master, I'll come, you go and rest for a while." The little round trotted over.
Xu Zhong's mood is indescribably complicated, although he bet on this game correctly, there is always a feeling that the situation is getting out of control. He waved his hand and said, "Maybe there are other things tonight, I'll keep watch, you go and squint for a while." ”
"I'm going to make Master a cup of hot tea." The little ball ran away.
Xu Zhong leaned on the pillar with his shoulders crossed, and the corners of his mouth twitched. Indeed, it feels good to have someone to worry about.
The next day, Emperor Xu Kangdi punished the imperial concubine Tang.
"Grounded? Is it just grounding! Concubine Chen stood up in disbelief, pointed to the little eunuch who came to report the news, and said, "Did you hear it right?" Your Majesty just forbade her feet? ”
"Yes, Your Majesty said that the facts are still unclear, and it will inevitably lead to an unjust case, and we must make a decision after careful investigation."
Concubine Chen sat back in her place in a daze, stunned.
Concubine Xian also closed her eyes, it seemed that this surprise did not completely defeat Tang Shi, and actually gave her a chance to ease.
"Moreover, the imperial concubine stayed in the Heart Cultivation Hall last night......" the little eunuch who reported the news added in a low voice.
Concubine Chen's eyes widened, and even Concubine Xian was a little depressed now.
"What kind of flattering tricks did she use to deceive Your Majesty!"
Not only was the harem angry, but the courtiers of the previous dynasty also complained a lot.
"Your Majesty has been in power for more than 20 years, working hard to make the country and expand the territory, how can you be regarded as a Ming Jun, but how can it be more and more ...... in the past two years" dispersed the dynasty, and the adults who were good friends walked together and talked about it secretly.
"The hero is sad to pass the beauty pass! If this continues, our Great Xia's qi will be tossed by this woman. ”
"Not really!"
Song Ren walked at the end of the line with his hands copied, squinting at the sun that was tightly blocked by the clouds, and smiled a little heartily.
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In the Palace of Nourishing the Heart, Emperor Xu Kangdi was approving the folds, and Qian Duohai, the father-in-law of the worship room, came with a sign.
"Your Majesty, which Niangniang's palace to go to tonight, please show your Majesty." Qian Duohai lifted the tray above his head.
Xu Kangdi glanced at it, his fingers moved around the tray, and flipped through the sign of Concubine Xian.
"I haven't been to see Concubine Xian for a long time, and I don't know if her body is getting better."
For the harem concubines, no matter how big the illness is, once His Majesty comes, all the illnesses can be ignored.
Concubine Xian was overjoyed when she heard the news that His Majesty was coming to her in the evening. She never cared about the costumes, and she even picked them one by one, the red ones were too flamboyant, the pink ones were too delicate, and the green ones were too old-fashioned......
"It's been a long time since I've seen my mother so happy." Concubine Xian's eldest palace maid Chunxi sighed.
Concubine Xian was comparing a concubine-colored skirt in front of the mirror at the moment, snorted, and said, "As long as there is no Tang clan in the middle, this palace and Your Majesty will not be unable to see each other for a year and a half." ”
Chunxi nodded, stepped forward and said, "Niangniang looks good in this concubine-colored dress, and her skin is whiter and more delicate." ”
Concubine Xian smiled and said, "Okay, that's it." Let's go pick out some more jewelry. ”
At night, Xu Kangdi drove to Yanxi Palace, and saw a concubine-colored figure kneeling under the corridor from a distance, and in a trance, he thought he was in the wrong place.
"The concubines participate in Your Majesty, Your Majesty is blessed with Jin'an."
"Get up."
When he got closer, Emperor Xu Kangdi saw Concubine Xian's appearance clearly, and saw that she was wearing a flying bun, wearing long drop earrings, her cheeks were smeared with a flush, and her red lips were also red......
"Your Majesty, why does your majesty look at concubines like this, are concubines not good-looking?" Concubine Xian also noticed His Majesty's gaze that stayed on her face, and couldn't help but stroke her face and said, "The concubine is old and yellow......"
"Beautiful." Xu Kangdi interrupted her.
Concubine Xian's eyes lit up, she turned her face away shyly, and said, "Your Majesty's favorite tea has been brewed, please take a seat." ”
Xu Kangdi glanced at the ruby on her upper and said nothing. If Tang Feng was here, she would definitely ask Concubine Xian to her face: "You hate me so much, why do you still dress up like me?" ”
That's right, this is where the weirdness to Xu Kangdi comes from. Although Concubine Xian is not as beautiful as the imperial concubine, she has the noble charm of the children of the family, but now she actually gave up her own things to imitate the imperial concubine, which is quite nondescript. At least that dignified and quiet face is not suitable for such a charming makeup.
Concubine Xian has some scholarly background, and she can keep up with his ideas when she talks about history with the emperor, and the two of them sit together and chat, and they will not be cold.
But the harem girl is looking forward to the emperor's coming, how can she expect him to come and chat with her?
"Your Majesty, it's getting late, so it's better to go to bed early." Concubine Xian hinted cautiously.
Xu Kangdi glanced at the sky outside, saw that the moonlight was good tonight, and said, "You go wash up first, and I will go to your yard for a walk." ”
"Then the concubine will go with Your Majesty." Concubine Xian immediately said. She hasn't forgotten that there is another favorite concubine of the emperor living in this Yanxi Palace, if she turns her head and sends people to someone else's house, then she will not be half angry.
Xu Kangdi saw that she looked scared and panicked for her, nodded and did not refuse. Concubine Xian is happy in her heart, and walking under the moon also has a unique artistic conception, maybe it can also become a good story in the harem.
The two walked in the courtyard one after the other, Yanxi Palace was not big, it was small compared to the Chengqian Palace of the imperial concubine. After slipping around, Xu Kangdi picked up a stone bench at random and sat down, pointed to the full moon in the sky, and said, "You are a talented girl, can you come up with any good sentences when you see such a moonlight?" ”
Concubine Xian lowered her head and looked at her, as if she was thinking.
"What people!" Suddenly, Xu Zhong, who was standing on the side, shouted loudly.
Xu Kangdi immediately stood up and swept his gaze to the row of houses opposite. The forbidden army guarding Xu Kangdi's side immediately rushed over and pressed the person without saying a word.
"But there are assassins? It's not good, it's Concubine Chen's sister's house! Concubine Xian was shocked.
As soon as her voice fell, Xu Kangdi strode out.
The door was pushed open violently, and the Janissaries rushed in.
"Ahh
Xu Kangdi walked in front, and he saw Concubine Chen's panic at a glance and the palace maid who immediately blocked in front of Concubine Chen. If he was not mistaken, Concubine Chen's clothes seemed to be a little untidy when he came in......
"Your Majesty, catch a thief who infiltrated Yanxi Palace." The forbidden army escorted the person who had just been caught under the corridor to Xu Kangdi.
"Heads up, who are you?" Xu Kangdi looked at him coldly and asked sharply.
This "thief" was also wearing the clothes of the forbidden army, and when he raised his head in a hurry, revealing a delicate face, he replied a little flusteredly: "The slave Fang Yan is the guard of Yanxi Palace. ”
"How could a guard sneak around a corner?" Emperor Xu Kang said a word, he glanced at the panicked Concubine Chen, and then looked at the young and strong guard in front of him, suddenly his eyes narrowed, he took a step forward and picked up the guard, he noticed that the belt of this Fang guard was tied backwards.
The rules in the palace are strict, not only words and deeds, but also dress. It is absolutely impossible to be able to tie the belt and be on duty in the palace for a day without being pointed out, so it can only be done in a hurry.
Concubine Chen put on her coat and walked over, her face was a little pale, and she said, "Why is Your Majesty here......
Xu Kangdi didn't look at her, he grabbed Fang Guard's neck and asked word by word: "Say, how can you be in Concubine Chen's dormitory!" ”
Fang Yan was pinched and almost out of breath, he glanced at Concubine Chen, as if he was asking her for help.
"If you don't tell the truth, I will not only strangle you on the spot, but also destroy your Fang family." Xu Kangdi said fiercely.
Fang Yan's eyes closed, and he said with difficulty: "Everything is the sin of the slave, it was the slave who seduced Concubine Chen's mother......"
Boom –
The sky is falling.
Concubine Chen's eyes were dark and she was about to faint, and Concubine Xian, who was standing behind Emperor Xu Kangdi, also shook her body and seemed unstable. The whole room was so quiet that it was audible to hear a needle dropping, and Xu Kangdi's face had sunk a little thicker than the night outside.
The concubine with the dragon fetus had an affair with the guards...... This is a ridiculous joke! After the news spreads, the people of the world will definitely laugh at him as the emperor, and the concubine will be upside down with the guards under his nose, and his face as the emperor will be completely trampled on the ground.
As soon as Xu Kangdi's hand was released, Fang Guard slowly fell to the ground. He looked at this man who trampled on his dignity, and he would never let him die so easily.
"Drag it off, Ling Chi."
Concubine Xian's face turned pale, she knew that Concubine Chen was completely finished now, not to mention whether the child in her belly could be kept or not, the origin of this child was no longer innocent. As a concubine who dares to have adultery with the guards, who knows if the child in her belly is the emperor's or the guard's?
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty-" Concubine Chen rushed over and hugged the emperor's legs, sobbing profusely, "The concubine is wronged, the concubine has nothing to do with him!" Indeed, he helped his concubines, and the concubines also had a good impression of him, but the concubines definitely did not do anything that damaged the face of His Majesty and the royal family! ”
It's a pity that Fang Yan has already confessed for her, and she said that no matter how much she says, it is useless.
Xu Kangdi looked at this woman indifferently, thinking that he had planned for her like this, and even forbade the imperial concubine to come to Yanxi Palace for her, but how did she repay the emperor's favor?
"Your Majesty, the concubine is innocent-" Concubine Chen was still roaring and arguing, she even shouted at Fang Yan, "What did you just say to seduce, when did you seduce me?" The two of us are innocent, you don't want to plant false accusations! ”
Fang Yan lowered his head, looking like he didn't dare to say anything more.
Xu Kangdi kicked her away, unwilling to listen to her argument any more.
"Hmm-" This kick directly hit Concubine Chen's stomach, and she fell to the side, sweating profusely in pain.
Xu Kangdi glanced at the people in the room and said fiercely: "If the news of what happened here today spreads, everyone will end up like him." The direction of his finger was Fang Yan, who was about to be executed by Ling Chi.
No one dared to answer, let alone disobey the will of the Son of Heaven.
Emperor Xu Kangdi stepped out of the door, paused for a moment, and said without looking back: "Concubine Chen will be offended, and she will be removed from her title and demoted to a concubine." From now on, you will not be allowed to step out of Yanxi Palace without my will. ”
Concubine Chen, who was holding her stomach and enduring severe pain, closed her eyes, she knew that the emperor was going to let her die of old age in the palace, which was the biggest punishment for her "disloyalty". From today onwards, she is no longer a woman who can compete with the imperial concubine in this harem, she can only be like a ruined flower, quietly waiting for the day when it will completely wither and yellow.
Fang Yan...... Concubine Chen looked at the person who was dragged out, and her eyes burst out with resentment. She thought that he was a chivalrous person who secretly helped her after she was humiliated by the imperial concubine, but she didn't expect that the person she believed was of noble character actually sent her to a dead end with her own hands.
"Mother, blood, a lot of blood...... Fluttershy looks at the blood oozing from under her skirt and rushes to the door, "Someone, pass the doctor!" ”
Concubine Chen lowered her head, looked at this piece of red, and laughed lowly.
Okay, it's gone, it's nothing.
Since His Majesty has determined that this child is a cheap race, let the child go like this, what is the way for the prince who was questioned to be born? Dying at the feet of his father was already the best ending.
Concubine Chen laughed heartily, at this moment, in the face of the blood gushing from under her, she actually had a kind of pleasure of revenge.