In the eighth year of Chongde, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty died in Qingning Palace, and after a battle of arms within the court, the prince of Li and the kings of civil and military affairs decided to support his ninth son Aixin Jueluo Fulin as the heir. Genius a second to remember the first year of the Manchu Qing Dynasty to enter the customs, the situation has been decided, is to move the capital to Beijing, the first day of October in the southern suburbs to worship the world, then officially located in the main hall. Fulin was congratulated by the royal driver, changed to Shunzhi, and respected his mother Xiaozhuang Wen Empress Borzigit as the queen mother, living in Cining Palace. Duoduo was crowned as the Prince of Dorayu, and Prince Zheng Jierharang was appointed as the auxiliary prince of Xinyi. In addition, Shen Shiyun, a civilian woman in the south of the Yangtze River, was named Concubine Yun, and the palace was given the name "Yinxue Palace" as the sleeping palace. The kings are grateful, the mountain calls long live, and Fu Lin is wearing a dragon robe, which is embroidered with dragon patterns and twelve chapter patterns, and the momentum is magnificent. Sitting on the dragon chair, he smiled and said, "Zhongqing is flat." I have first ascended to the throne today, but I have limited knowledge of political affairs, and I rely on the support of everyone, so I don't know what I think now? ”

Fan Wencheng, an old man with a white beard, said: "Your Majesty, at the beginning of the completion of our dynasty, the first thing to do was to appease the people. Due to years of war, there was a serious famine in various places, and according to the humble opinion of the ministers, they should provide food relief for the disaster. However, this is also the way to cure the symptoms, if you want to cure the root cause, you still need to pay a light tax, reduce or reduce harsh taxes, if the people of the world can live and work in peace and contentment, will not regenerate the heart of rebellion. "Fu Lin Dao" is extreme, and Mr. Fan is also asked to deal with this matter. Fan Wencheng bowed and said, "Obey the holy order." ”

The kings started to play one after another, saying that it was all about the country's society and the country's stability, and Fu Lin was still young, although he didn't understand it very well, but he also felt that he had a heavy burden on his shoulders. Later, it was agreed that the system of the crown and the palace room, the court meeting movement, the imperial examination, the draft, the banquet and the court's congratulatory ceremony, etc. Nominally, it was a matter of discussion between the monarch and the courtiers, but in the end, it was mostly decided by the regent Dorgon, and there was no objection. Until the eve of the retreat, Zilharang suddenly said, "Your Majesty, the minister has another matter, I don't know whether to talk about it or not." "Fu Lin Dao" auxiliary king, but it doesn't hurt to say. ”

Ji'er Harang said, "I also ask the emperor to forgive my sins, the minister thinks that it is too hasty to make the Shen family a concubine, and it is inappropriate." Fu Lin's face sank and said, "What's wrong?" "Ji'er Harang said, "That woman is indeed one in a hundred miles in the capital in terms of appearance, but her identity is unknown, and she may be unfavorable to the emperor." ”

The Queen Mother bowed her head and said, "Yes, the mourning family is also opposed, this imperial concubine's status in the palace is not low, how can she easily fall into the hands of someone with other intentions?" I don't know what kind of fox kung fu she used to fascinate you like this, which shows that the city is very deep. Fu Lin said slightly, "It's because my son is not angry, he fell in love with her first, and wanted to invite her into the palace, but she was reluctant at first." If you want to say Yun'er, how can you harm me? The Queen Mother said, "I may not harm you, but what she wants is nothing more than power and status, and if she finds a big family in the capital to marry, she will not be wronged." ”

Prince Su Haoge said, "Take a step back, even if this Shen girl has an innocent family background, she should participate in the draft girl according to the rules when she enters the palace, so that she can learn the etiquette in the palace, and then after repeated consideration, she will agree and be promoted step by step, how can she be directly sealed to the second grade?" This is not only inconsistent with the ancestral teachings, but there is no such precedent in all dynasties! Moreover, she is a remnant of the previous dynasty and has a lowly status. What the emperor wants should be a daughter of a noble family, in order to protect the purity of the royal bloodline, even if the woman is born beautifully, let her go to the palace to be a little maid and serve the emperor, it is already considered to be an exceptional grace, how can she be qualified to be a concubine? The emperor is still young now, you must know that she is easy to grow old, and in the future, when she is no longer beautiful, you will not be rare again. ”

Fu Lin was unhappy in his heart, but he respected that everyone was an elder, and it was inconvenient for him to attack openly, so he suppressed his anger and said, "I can find my grandmother to teach Yun'er etiquette, she is very smart, and she must be able to learn it as soon as she learns." As for the family background, it doesn't matter even more, please ask which prince recognizes her as a righteous daughter, and she can be naturalized from the Zongren Mansion. This is my family affair, and it does not conflict with state affairs, so why bother saying it in the main hall? ”

The Queen Mother sneered, "The emperor insists on this, so let it be up to you." You have taught her as soon as possible, so that she will come to my Cining Palace to ask for peace, and the mourning family will tell her that the royal daughter-in-law is not so good. In addition, if she has misbehaved before, it is best to speak out openly and honestly, otherwise I am afraid that it will be difficult to be good if there is any handle in my hands. ”

Fu Lin responded to the chaos, and on this day, he buried himself in politics and thought about the way to stabilize the dynasty. It was not until night that he had to go to the Yinxue Palace, waved his hand so that the accompanying eunuchs did not need to be announced, and gently pushed the door and walked in. Seeing that the palace is elegantly arranged, there are several calligraphy stickers on the wall, all of which are poems written by predecessors, which not only express the pride of serving the country, but also have the grace of poetry. There are orchids on the case, the smell is fragrant, and the beautiful and slender back of the beautiful woman is ethereal.

Shen Shiyun was researching ink and painting by himself, and suddenly someone was wrapped around his waist from behind, and when he turned around, he saw that it was Fulin, and said angrily, "Why didn't you report the emperor when he came?" It scared the concubines. Fu Lin smiled and said, "I want to surprise my Concubine Yun, aren't you happy?" Shen Shiyun smiled: "Happy." But this 'surprise' ......" Seeing Fu Lin smiling slyly, he changed his words and said, "It is like 'joy' very much." ”

Fu Lin smiled, "That's pretty much it. Yun'er, I have seen your 'piano', 'book' and 'painting', and finally this 'chess' is one of the ways, which must be very clever, so let's play a game of chess. As he spoke, he took out a brocade box from his bosom and opened it, laying out the chessboard, and the chess pieces were all made of jade, which was clear and exquisite.

Shen Shiyun picked up a chess piece and said with a smile: "Since the emperor is prepared, I'm afraid he won't let me pass through the door easily, how dare the concubines disobey?" I just ask the emperor to be lighter, don't teach others to lose too badly, and I won't dare to play against the emperor in the future. Fu Lin smiled and said, "Where, I still want to ask your subordinates to be merciful." Come, you settle down first. Shen Shiyun pondered for a moment, put down the chess pieces in the "Ping" part of the 63rd Road, and said with a smile, "This game is really a good advantage." Fu Lin landed on Jiusan Road and said, "That's not likely, right?" ”

Shen Shiyun said, "If the concubine wins, of course she likes it in her heart; If you lose, you can see that the emperor is happy, and your heart is even happier. Fu Lin smiled, "You said what I thought. However, although this is a great joy, it is inevitably less interesting, so you might as well add a little punishment. While speaking, the two of them had already fallen a few times, Shen Shiyun's eyes were sharp, and he praised, "Okay, the ten kings are on the move!" "Yes, you know?" Shen Shiyun said, "Once upon a time in Jiangnan, my father once talked about it with his concubines. ”

After several sets in a row, the two sides won and lost each other. In fact, Shen Shiyun's chess skills are much more skillful, and she intends to tolerate, winning is to win without leakage, and losing is also to lose without flaws, she knows that only in this way can Fulin's interest be the highest. Sometimes the concubine wants to keep the emperor's heart and blindly show her strengths, which is not a good strategy, just because it will make the emperor too fast and gradually get tired of it.

In the blink of an eye, Fulin lost another game, and suddenly sighed. Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "The emperor doesn't have to worry, the concubine is not so appalling punishment, don't ......" took the wine jug, poured two glasses of wine, picked up a glass and said with a smile, "Although the concubine never drinks, today is a good day for the emperor to ascend the throne, so let's do it first as a respect." The other cup will punish you for drinking it all. ”

Fu Lin pressed the back of her hand and said, "You can't force yourself to drink, I drink." He drank both glasses of wine, but he was still worried. Shen Shiyun observed the words and asked, "Does the emperor have something on his mind?" "Fu Lin Dao" is actually not a big deal. He told him about the things in the hall, and said, "Tomorrow you will have to start learning etiquette, and it will be harder." ”

Shen Shiyun said: "That's nature. The Queen Mother doesn't like me now, which is reasonable, but in time, the concubines will do their duty, be strict with themselves, be lenient with others, and try their best to do their best. I am from a civilian background, I know the suffering of the people, and I can also give some humble advice to the emperor to help me stay forever in the mountains and rivers. As for the ancestral motto of 'the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics', the concubines don't say it, and the emperor doesn't say it, who in the court knows? Moreover, whether the concubine's proposal is good or not, the emperor can judge it clearly, and whether it is accepted or not, in the end, it is not up to you to decide? ”

Fu Lin's heart was infinitely tender, he got up and hugged her into his arms, and said softly, "I naturally know that you are thinking about me for the sake of me, how can you be suspicious?" Shen Shiyun didn't mean to linger, and said secretly, "When the time is ripe, wait for me to make a 'want to catch and indulge' first." Gently took it out, and said with a smile, "The hour is not early, the emperor should go back and rest early." Fu Lin Zhengse said, "I will stay with you tonight." I think that if you are pregnant with the dragon seed, and others have nothing to say, I can justifiably promote you to a concubine. ”

Shen Shiyun shook his head and said, "That is bound to be even more remarkable." At the beginning of the emperor's accession to the throne, he was on the cusp of the storm, and it was too late for Taoguang to raise his obscurity, so how to make it? Moreover, the identity of the concubine is unknown...... "Fu Lin Dao" No, I have already ordered you to enter the Manchurian nationality, and don't say anything 'unidentified' in the future. Of course, I don't care, there are many eyes and ears in the court, I am afraid that if I instigate a few words to people with ulterior motives, there will be another incident. Besides, I promised you that if you don't want to talk about your background, I will never force you. ”

Shen Shiyun said, "Thank you for the emperor's understanding, but now it is the concubine herself who wants to say." Has the emperor ever heard of a 'Shadowless Villa' in the south of the Yangtze River? "Fu Lin Dao" has heard a little. Several owners of the village are strong in martial arts, and quite chivalrous, when they were young, they have hoeed the strong and helped the weak in the rivers and lakes, and have done a lot of good deeds. When I was in middle age, I was tired of intrigue, so I retired to the mountains and forests, chanting poems and painting every day, which was very comfortable. ”

Shen Shiyun said in a low voice, "Yes, after experiencing wind and waves, I know that plain and plain is true." I am actually the daughter of the second owner...... "Fu Lin Xi said: "It turns out that you are from such a background!" But why didn't you say it earlier? Shadowless Villa is also a big family in the Central Plains, so won't all problems be solved? ”

Shen Shiyun said sadly: "The concubine hasn't finished talking yet...... I have been pampered since I was a child, and the most admired person in the world is my father, I just hope that my life will be spent so peacefully, but God will not fulfill people's wishes, to take back the happiness you have, and I will not stay for a moment. On that day, a group of wicked people washed my house with blood, and no one in the village survived except me, and the wicked people set fire to the village...... In this catastrophe, the people who died were my dearest and most beloved, and everything was wiped out in the firelight, and I wanted to collect the bones for them. Thinking that I will never see my father's loving smiling face again, my uncle will never teach me calligraphy and painting again, and my third uncle will never talk to me about the world situation again. The scenery of the past is infinite, but now it is just a mirror, a dream and an empty dream, I ...... I have nothing left, but they won't let me go, they have to kill me in order to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots. Your Majesty, do you know that I have a blood feud and a lot of trouble, will I not want me from now on? When it came to emotion, he actually did a fake show, and he shed tears in a daze.

Fu Lin said gently, "How can that be? Now that I am the Son of Heaven, can't I protect my favorite woman? Who are those wicked people? I ordered the world to arrest the murderers and behead them all for public display, okay? Shen Shiyun's eyes radiated a light of joy, but it turned gloomy, and said, "It's made by the Shadow Worship Sect." The Central Plains martial arts are all called the Demon Sect. Fu Lin was stunned for a moment, and said, "Sacrifice Shadow Sect? That's a bit of a hassle. This time to capture Tongguan and exterminate Li Chuang's old department, they have a lot of merit, and I don't know how to reward ......"

Shen Shiyun took a step back and said coldly, "That is since state affairs are the most important and private affairs are light, how can the concubines make the emperor embarrassed?" I am a hard-working person, and I have to find another way, and if I really can't take revenge, the big deal is death. At least I can see my relatives underground. ”

Fu Lin hurriedly said, "No, no, how can that happen?" I can't bear to send you to death! Okay, but what about this merit? Since they are so ruthless, it is enough to offset the merits, and we think slowly that we can always make them do their best. ”

Shen Shiyun had a plan in his heart, and he took retreat as advance, which led Fu Lin to ask, which was expected, and at the moment he said, "If you want to add to the crime, there is no excuse." The concubine has an idea, you said that the Shadow Sacrifice Sect had contributed to the siege of the city, so make a fuss about it. Imagine that they hurt nature and reason, and do all kinds of evil, as if they have been old, how can they suddenly have good intentions now? That must be another plan, first use the Qing army to eradicate the old enemy, not lose a single soldier on their own side, recuperate, and then rebel against the dynasty and usurp the throne, their heart can be punished. In this way, to list them as a chaotic party and send troops to exterminate them can also be called 'prevention before it happens'. Anyway, the Demon Sect is notorious in the martial arts, and this punishment will not only not be criticized, but will remove a great harm for the Central Plains, and it will be able to win the hearts and minds of the people, and everyone will be one. ”

Fu Lin hesitated for a while before he said, "Okay, as long as I can avenge you, I will rely on it." Shen Shiyun said, "The emperor must accept this statement from the bottom of his heart, not for the sake of his concubines." Fu Lin was stunned, and said in his heart, "What is the reason for that?" Suddenly I knew that she was trying to save herself from guilt, so I was grateful and loved her even more.

The next day, Shen Shiyun began to learn the rules, and Mama explained her words, walking, and greetings one by one, and informed her of the titles and jurisdictions of the high-ranking and powerful characters in the palace. This grandmother was originally Fulin's wet nurse, and now she is training show girls. Love the house and Wu, and love Shen Shiyun very much, he teaches hard, Shen Shiyun is smart and clever, and he learned well in a few days.

At night, he accompanied Fu Lin to review and read the folds, and only mentioned the points from the side at first, but his exquisite insights emerged one after another, so that Fu Lin often had a feeling of opening up, as if a new world of national politics had opened up in front of him, so he transferred half of them directly to her, and the two were happy, but they were really like an ordinary couple as warm and harmonious.

This day came to the appointed period, Shen Shiyun went to Cining Palace with her grandmother, and when she first entered the hall, she felt that the light was dim, the atmosphere was strict, and the queen mother was sitting in danger, and her face was very dignified. Shen Shiyun stepped forward and saluted, and the Queen Mother said lightly, "Have you learned all the rules?" Before Shen Shiyun could answer, Mama had already preemptively said, "Back to the Queen Mother, Concubine Yun Niangniang learns very quickly, and this group of show girls is very different." The Queen Mother frowned and said, "The mourning family is asking her, not you, why do you talk so much?" Concubine Yun, you take a few steps first and let the mourning family take a look. ”

Shen Shiyun said, "Yes." After pacing a few square steps in the hall according to what Mama had taught, the Queen Mother waved her hand and said, "That's enough." Is it really a recent study? It seems that he has come prepared for early practice. Shen Shiyun thought to himself that if I didn't go well, I would generally grab the handle for you, sneered secretly, but still respectful on the surface, and replied, "The Queen Mother's orders dare not be disobeyed, in order to be worthy of the emperor, it is to study and practice hard every day with the concubines, hoping to make a little appearance." You say this, it is the greatest affirmation of the concubine, and the Empress Dowager Xie praised it. ”

The Queen Mother sneered, "You are like this, just use it to deceive the emperor, in front of the mourning family, it is better to put it away as soon as possible." Let me ask you, what is your purpose in marrying the emperor? ”

Shen Shiyun said in his heart, "It's you who want to talk stiffly, when I'm a good bully, I can look away." I remembered that I had heard that the Queen Mother was in love with Dolgon when she was young, and then she was forced to marry Huang Taiji and was named Concubine Zhuang, and since then it is still unresolved, and the real cause of Huang Taiji's death has yet to be determined. Raised his eyebrows lightly and said, "If the concubine says that it is to love the emperor, you must not believe it." ”

The Queen Mother didn't answer, and snorted coldly. Shen Shiyun said, "The relationship between the palace is already delicate, and making friends is nothing more than climbing the ladder with each other, fighting for power, each taking what he needs, and everyone knows it." If you want to dig deeper, the Queen Mother, you sit in today's seat and ask yourself, have you never done anything wrong? ”

The Queen Mother already knew what she was referring to, her face was pale, and she said angrily, "Bold, who taught you these nonsense?" Shen Shiyun said, "Is it nonsense, I believe that the principles of heaven have their own opinions, and the concubines dare not speak falsely here." But if you are troubled by people every day, you are not very bold, how can you gain a foothold in the deep palace? This remark made it clear that the spearhead was pointed at. The Queen Mother had never been ridiculed like this, and said angrily, "Come on! Give the mourner a slap in her mouth! ”

Shen Shiyun said leisurely, "You have to think clearly, it doesn't matter if my face is swollen, but if the emperor sees it, won't it hurt your mother and son?" The Queen Mother sneered, "Okay, you have reminded the mourning family." Serve with sticks, beat the mourners hard, be careful not to touch her face! ”

Shen Shiyun looked directly at the Queen Mother, suddenly felt a pain in the bend of his knees, and received a heavy blow on his back at the same time, he couldn't help but weaken his legs, fell to his knees, and the stick immediately fell like raindrops, Shen Shiyun bit his lip out of blood, and insisted on begging for mercy. But she was originally the pearl of her father's palm in the palm of her hand, and everyone in the Agarwood Courtyard also took great care of her. Mama stood aside and couldn't stop her, and she closed her eyes and couldn't bear to look more.

Shen Shiyun was dying for a moment, and then he heard the Queen Mother say in a trance, "Stop, Concubine Yun, this is still a mourning family in front of the emperor, and the punishment is light, and you have to control your mouth in the palace." A few days later, as the imperial concubine, you should attend, don't miss the time. ”

Shen Shiyun gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, concubine...... Know. "I tried to stand up, but I was weak and couldn't move. Mama stepped forward to help her up, walked out of Cining Palace with her in her arms, and walked out silently for a while, sighing, "Concubine Yun, why are you so troubled?" In order to fight for a breath and talk back to the Queen Mother, isn't it you who suffers? ”

Shen Shiyun sneered and said, "She just wants to give me a dismount, if I give in, I will never come out from now on." Fighting fiercely, I am accompanied, trying to get rid of me, but it is a dream! Seeing that Mama was submissive, her expression was very afraid, and she said warmly, "Don't worry, I'm not stupid, and I won't be as impulsive as Fang Cai anymore." Don't tell the emperor about today's events. Can you tell me about the situation of the new show girl? ”

Mama sighed and briefly talked about the recent performance and family background of the show girls. Another special mention is made of a person named Yehena Laluo Jin, who is the little niece of a concubine of Huang Taiji, who is not only very beautiful, but also very clever, and thinks that he will have a great job in the future. Shen Shiyun listened curiously and said, "I want to go and see her." Mama persuaded, "Niangniang has injuries on her body, and she urgently needs to recuperate on the couch, and it is not too late to see it during the election." ”

Shen Shiyun sneered, "What, she is a person who has not yet established a firm foothold, what kind of climate can she achieve now, and what is there to be afraid of?" Is it true that you have just been angry with the Queen Mother, and you have come to be angry with a little show girl? Moreover, by the way, it can be found out what hole cards each of this year's new show girls has, so as to prescribe the right medicine. ”

Mama couldn't resist her, so she had to take her to the side hall where the show girl lived. Because of the absence of the steward, the beautiful women either have cable mirrors and dressers, or some close their eyes to recuperate. When they saw Shen Shiyun, they all hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, and his attitude was extremely respectful, because he knew that if he flattered this Concubine Yun, the good thing was half successful, and someone offered a luxurious gift. Shen Shiyun was disdainful in her heart, and said to her grandmother, "I don't know who Luo Jin is?" ”

Mama looked around and said, "Huiyun Concubine Niangniang, Luo Jin is not among them." Then he asked a show girl, "Where did Miss Jin go?" The show girl heard her ask about Luo Jin, and sneered, "She, she has the confidence to go out to enjoy the flowers." ”

Another show girl sneered, "I see that she has a bit of a posture by herself, most likely because she wants to meet the emperor unexpectedly among the flowers and fall in love at first sight." I'm sorry, which green onion do I think I am, if I want to say favored, how can I be our Yun Concubine Niangniang! She dared to put on a stand and not come to visit, it was unreasonable! These words naturally imply to show favor to Shen Shiyun. Shen Shiyun saw that this group of beautiful women were reckless and could not be a big deal in the future, so she ignored it, and went out of the hall first, and Mama told a few words of "don't slack off", and quickly followed.

Walking out of a short distance, to a small garden, I saw a girl standing alone in the flowers, just look at her back, slender and lovely, the posture is a little more elegant, it is not a thing in the pool. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he turned around slowly, with a haughty smile on his face. She is young, her face is slightly immature, and her makeup is very thick, which is charming.

Mama called, "Miss Jin, don't come over yet!" Luo Jin smiled slightly, fluttered closer, waved the handkerchief in his hand, pinned a red flower on the tip of Shen Shiyun's hair, clapped his hands and smiled, "This looks good, isn't it?" Mama smiled and said, "Nonsense." Shen Shiyun said coldly, "Such grandstanding may not work." Why don't you learn from others to be courteous to this palace? Luo Jin said, "If Concubine Yun wants to see me, she will come to find me, as for whether to see me or not, it depends on me, and sovereignty is also mine." If you don't want to see me, what's the use of me leaning over and stammering? ”

Shen Shiyun said, "Do you want to be unique and clever in every way to make the emperor tempted?" This palace tells you that it is not so easy, the emperor hates flashy women the most, even if he is favored for a while, ......" Luo Jin smiled and said, "When do I want to be a concubine?" Isn't that uncomfortable? Being able to follow a favored master is far more advantageous than being a queen who has been beaten into the cold palace. ”

Although Shen Shiyun listened to her comparison, it was not unreasonable, and finally added a little attention to her, and said in a deep voice, "Well, it's a little interesting, go on." Mama was so shocked that she hurriedly dissuaded, "At a young age, you don't speak lightly or seriously, and you're not afraid of the nine clans?" Luo Jin grimaced and said with a smile, "The next words are confidential, please come to my room to discuss it." ”

Mama said, "This can't be done. Concubine Yun, you have just been beaten by the Queen Mother......"

Shen Shiyun intercepted and said, "You still go to Haosheng to take care of those show girls, this palace has its own measure." With a word, he sealed her and followed Luo Jin away. Seeing that although she lived in an ordinary show girl's room, the decoration was all extravagant, and she thought that she had used the power of her family to deliberately open up the links to take care of her.

sat down at will, only to hear Luo Jin continue, "There is a battle in the palace, and the fight is endless. The ministers in the court fight, and the concubines in the harem also fight, so annoying, why do you need to push yourself to the forefront? If there are people with real talent and hard work, they should retreat to the masterminds behind the scenes, and take others as pawns, they will be named, and we will be in charge. Concubine Yun, why don't I follow you in the future, let's cooperate with the two of us, not to mention a small harem, it is really in the world! ”

Shen Shiyun raised his eyebrows and said, "You said a lot, it's all boasting, how can you prove it?" Luo Jin said, "The road knows the horsepower remotely, and it will see the hearts of the people for a long time." Now I heard that my mother was beaten, and I have some 'bruise ointment' here, so I'll give you some first. Shen Shiyun smiled: "Why do you bring this medicine with you?" Luo Jin smiled, "I'm very bad, if I make a mistake and get beaten, then I should be prepared." ”

Shen Shiyun said, "You have waited so much, will you still be beaten?" Luo Jin smiled, "Niangniang is even better, isn't she an ordinary beating?" Shen Shiyun sighed, "That's the carelessness of the palace, or not, I'll write down this account for the time being." One day, I'll ask her to pay back more! ”

Over there, Luo Jin had already found the ointment, gently uncovered Shen Shiyun's clothes, and saw that her skin was smooth and delicate, but it was covered with bruises and bruises, so she dipped her index finger in the medicine and applied it gently, and sighed, "This queen mother is ruthless enough." Shen Shiyun snorted, only the wound was cool for a while, the pain gradually subsided, Luo Jin smiled and asked, "Are you comfortable?" Shen Shiyun said with a smile, "Even if you can't be a military advisor, if you have to serve the palace, you have no problem." ”

Luo Jin snorted coldly, "Don't underestimate me. Hey, Concubine Yun, do you want me or not, you can also give a clear explanation, I will definitely be a good helper, but I will also be a good opponent. Shen Shiyun secretly thought, "Right now, I am alone in the palace, and it is good to have her help." The two looked at each other and smiled, knowing each other.

On the day of the showgirl's election, Luo Jin said that her illness had not arrived, and then she was assigned to Yinxue Palace on an errand. Shen Shiyun always has something important to explain, she can always do a very good job, the more happy Shen Shiyun is, the more she treats her as an equal when there is no one, regardless of the difference between the master and the maid, and even tells her her life experience. On this day, the two were chasing and laughing in the palace, and suddenly heard the eunuch loudly announce, "The regent has arrived!" Luo Jin was overjoyed and said, "That's a big man!" I've heard of this 'uncrowned emperor', and I can't help but see it. ”

Shen Shiyun frowned and said, "What is he doing here?" Will you take me in for half a day and ask for a favor? What a wishful thinking! Don't see this palace. Luo Jin pulled her sleeve and said coquettishly, "Go ahead, even if it's to accompany me, okay?" Shen Shiyun had no choice but to pass it on, and Dolgon stepped inside, his face was full of incomprehensibility, and he said lightly, "I've seen Concubine Yun." Shen Shiyun folded his sleeves and paced a few steps, "The regent has nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, what do you have to say about the palace?" ”

Dolgon smiled and said, "Concubine Yun is a cheerful person, so the king will get straight to the point." It's just that this matter is not trivial, for the sake of Gu Niangniang's face, please hold your back and talk, and everyone will talk behind closed doors. Shen Shiyun said coldly, "Don't make a fuss, if the prince has the leisure to entertain me, I will forgive the palace for not entertaining, Luo Jin, serve tea and send guests." ”

Dorgon said, "Since the body is upright and not afraid of the shadow is crooked," the king invited the man in to meet him. Shen Shiyun sneered, "Although I haven't seen a ghost in this palace, this person is seen a lot every day." Dolgon sneered, "I'm afraid that when the mother sees this person, she feels that it is better to see ten ghosts." Raising his arm and making a gesture, Luo Jin's eyes widened, and he was about to take a good look at this "person who is more terrible than a ghost".

I saw a middle-aged beautiful woman approaching, although she was in her forties, she still had charm, dressed up with heavy makeup, and showed off her flowers. Shen Shiyun's body shook, raised his voice and said, "Everyone else, let's go out first!" Stand far away outside the door, and guard it, without the orders of the palace, do not allow idle people to approach. Although he had barely managed to composure, there was still a slight tremor in his voice.

The eunuchs and guards closed the door and exited. Luo Jin saw that when Shen Shiyun saw this person, his expression immediately changed, and he said strangely, "Hey, who is she?" Could it be ...... Is it Concubine Yun's long-deceased mother? Dorgon snorted, "Imagination is rich. Then he turned to Shen Shiyun and said with a smile: "This is the proprietress of Jingxi Agarwood Academy, Mrs. Ruhua, Concubine Yun must know it." ”

Mrs. Ruhua saw that Luo Jin was pointing fingers at herself, she didn't like it very much, pinched her chin and looked at her and said, "The little girl looks like she is also smart, she is too wronged to be a maid here, why don't you go with me, and you will be well fed and clothed, how about it?" Luo Jin took her hand away and took a step back. Shen Shiyun was stunned at this time, and said coldly, "Luo Jin is a person from this palace, you want to take her away in front of my eyes, but where are you placing this palace?" ”

As if she had just noticed Shen Shiyun at this moment, Mrs. Ruhua stepped forward and said with a smile on her face, "Now it's magnificent?" Yun'er, you said in your conscience, did your mother treat you well before? I regard you as the number one brand in my agarwood courtyard, but when you leave, my business has plummeted since then, and even maintaining a minimum livelihood has become a problem, can you bear to see me like this? Shen Shiyun thought that she had only regarded herself as a cash cow before, and even saw that the eyes of wealth were open to encourage the guests to be rude, and glared at her angrily without saying a word.

Mrs. Ruhua said, "If that's the case, that's just it." But your friend beat my people and smashed my store, how should I make an algorithm for this loss? Shen Shiyun said, "How are you going, just draw a line." Mrs. Ruhua clapped her hands and said, "Good! I will give me three million taels of gold, five million taels of silver, and ten chests of jewelry, and ten chests of rouge and gouache. You also know that those vulgar fans in my courtyard are ugly, and they have to work hard to dress up to barely match your Yicheng. ”

Luo Jin scolded first, "Stinky old woman, you lion open your mouth, don't you?" Want to go crazy for money? What do you think of our concubine Yunniang? In the rest of your life, do you still want to fall on her? You are a rootless tree, do you still want to bloom? Shen Shiyun waited for her to finish scolding before she said coldly, "Mrs. Ruhua, you really dare to ask for it, why do you think that this palace will agree to your absurd requests?" ”

Mrs. Ruhua said, "Yes, even if I sell my broken agarwood courtyard, I can't afford this price, but don't forget, 'Concubine Yun', your deed of sale is still in my hands, if the emperor sees it, what will happen when you say it?" Dolgon added oil and vinegar to the side, and said with a smile, "Concubine Yun Niangniang, this must be considered carefully, otherwise the whole world will know that the concubine of the little emperor is a Qinglou woman, isn't that a mockery of the world?" ”

Shen Shiyun just like a thunderbolt exploded above his head, and said in a panic, "There is nothing negotiable in the world, but I don't have so much money in hand, give me a little time, and I will try to raise it for you at that time." Mrs. Ruhua sneered, "Originally, I wanted you to spend some money, but you maid spoke foul language and nonsense to me, and I felt uncomfortable when I heard it, and the conditions will increase again." Please ask Concubine Yun to open the door of convenience, and from now on, I will be responsible for the canonization of the new show girl. ”

Shen Shiyun said, "The selection of the show girl needs to be reported to the emperor by the household department first, and the eight banners will be unified by the eight banners after the order is allowed, and the grassroots officials at all levels will submit the roster layer by layer, and then report it after summarizing, and the emperor will decide on the date of the election, and the palace shall not be the master without authorization." Mrs. Ruhua said, "That's also done, let all the girls in my courtyard enter the palace as concubines, all of them are equivalent to your status, I'll be the queen if I take the lead!" ”

Luo Jin said angrily: "Hand it over!" Otherwise, today will make you think of stepping out of this Yinxue Palace alive for half a step! Madame Ruhua laughed sharply, "Do you think I look like the kind of person who fights unprepared? Holding such an important thing and going into the tiger's den alone, how can you still stay alive? Concubine Yun, don't think that if the people of the Shadow Sect support you, you will be able to turn the sky upside down, they are in chaos right now, and it is difficult to protect themselves, this is the emperor's holy decree. If you toast and don't eat and drink, and annoy the old lady, I can let the deed of sale appear in front of the emperor's eyes at any time! ”

She deliberately accentuated the word "emperor", but Shen Shiyun exclaimed, "You...... What nonsense? How can this palace have a personal relationship with a person in the Demon Sect? Dorgon laughed, "Why don't you recognize this?" Isn't the young master of the Shadow Sacrifice Sect Jiang a lot of friendship with Niangniang? It's a pity that such a talent is the big enemy who killed your family, what should you do? ”

Shen Shiyun's mind buzzed, as if the heavens and the earth collapsed at the same time, staggered back, and fell into a chair next to him. Luo Jin said unhappily, "Niangniang is tired, I don't want to say more, you all go out!" She waved her hands like a fly, and barely added "go, go."

Mrs. Ruhua was furious, raised her hand to fight, but Dolgon stopped and persuaded, "Forget it, this dog also has to look at the master, facing the golden face of Concubine Yun and Young Master Jiang, don't worry about this little girl, you go back to the Agarwood Courtyard first and wait for good news." Thinking about it, Concubine Yun Niangniang is also a person who understands the general situation, and she will make the right decision. Lady Ruhua snorted coldly and followed Dorgon away.

Luo Jin took out the handkerchief, carefully wiped the cold sweat on Shen Shiyun's forehead, and said with relief, "Don't be afraid, this old bustard is too deceitful, we can't sit still, I immediately ordered to go down and send someone to smash her Jingxi nest, I'm not afraid that I won't be able to find something." But how much is the hush money for other girls? ”

Shen Shiyun said coldly: "Do you know what the cheapest hush fee is? Luo Jin said tentatively, "A penny? Shen Shiyun sneered, "There are many people in the Agarwood Courtyard, if you get out of a living mouth, it will be endless troubles." If you don't leave any of them, you will kill them all. In addition, this palace has a sentence to be conveyed by the killer, saying that she is unkind, and does not blame me for being unjust, and this palace does not owe her anything, it is her own sin. Luo Jin said, "Yes, according to the mother." ”

Within a few days, a eunuch came to invite Shen Shiyun to enter Cining Palace to see him. Shen Shiyun sneered: "The news is so fast! Luo Jin said uneasily, "Maybe it's for the matter of the Agarwood Academy, Niangniang Wan must be careful, do you want me to go with you?" Shen Shiyun said, "No need, if I'm even afraid of her, how can I fight with the Demon Sect?" "As the eunuch entered Cining Palace for the second time, he didn't wait for the Queen Mother to speak, and asked for peace first. The Queen Mother said, "Concubine Yun, the mourning family beat you a few days ago, do you complain in your heart?" ”

Shen Shiyun said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "That's because the concubine herself spoke inappropriately, which made the queen mother angry, and she should be responsible." The Queen Mother sneered, "Concubine Yun is not only broad-minded, but also very big-handed, and she actually picked Jingxi Agarwood Courtyard in one fell swoop?" Although Shen Shiyun expected that she was looking for herself for this matter, she didn't expect that she didn't detour at all, and she got straight to the point at the beginning, and was slightly stunned.

Seeing that she didn't answer, the Queen Mother only said that she was cowardly in her heart, paused and said, "Don't think that you can hide from the world without speaking, your every move is very clear to the mourning family." Shen Shiyun said, "I never wanted to be fooled, the concubine's move is for the benefit of the Qing Dynasty, for the emperor's worries, because the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, it is not appropriate to make a noise, it is because I have never reported it, but I don't want someone to gossip in the ear of the queen mother." The Queen Mother said, "Okay, just listen to the mourning family, how do you share your worries?" ”

Shen Shiyun said in a crisp voice, "Since ancient times, the gentle township has been the hero's mound, the kind of place of wind and moon, which has not worn out the ambition of our good men and the pride of serving the country, and it is also a scourge to stay." The Queen Mother pressed and said, "There are so many places for fireworks, why are you looking for the Agarwood Courtyard?" ”

Shen Shiyun said sternly: "The Qinglou in the world is headed by the Agarwood Courtyard, so it can achieve the effect of killing chickens and setting an example for monkeys." The Queen Mother was slightly stunned and said, "Okay, you have some truth in this matter." Are you really a Jiangnan person? Why is it that the people sent out by the mourning family have been probing for a long time, but they are all in vain? ”

Shen Shiyun said, "Jiangnan has a large population, and the concubines are from humble backgrounds, just like a drop of water in the sea, so insignificant that they can't find anything." The Queen Mother said, "Then why is this drop of water suddenly in a high position?" Shen Shiyun said, "There are three thousand weak waters, only one scoop is taken." The concubine may be fortunate enough to be a drop in this scoop of water. ”

The Queen Mother bowed her head lightly and said, "You are very lucky." Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "This is an old saying, and it can't be pushed away when time comes." What about the next sentence of "The Queen Mother"? Why don't you say it together? Shen Shiyun said, "In the early Qing Dynasty, when the country was founded, you should always ask for a good reputation when you speak, and the concubines don't want to say some depressing words." ”

The Queen Mother sneered, "Okay, you can speak well, and your means are clever, the mourning family underestimated you before." I won't embarrass you today, but the mourning family will never admit you, if you want to fly on the branches and become a golden phoenix, it's not so easy! Shen Shiyun bowed and said, "Bow to the teachings of the Queen Mother, if there is nothing else to do, the concubine will retire first." Holding his footwork, he walked out of Cining Palace lightly.

When Fang went out, he saw Luo Jin coming forward, busy taking medicine from his body, Shen Shiyun sneered and waved his hand, "She has already beaten me once, isn't that enough?" Luo Jin said worriedly: "What did the Queen Mother say to you?" Shen Shiyun said, "Yes, you guessed it." Luo Jin said: "Sure enough! As long as the mother bites tightly and doesn't let go, she doesn't have any evidence to force her to say......"

Shen Shiyun interrupted, "I have already admitted it, she has already planted eyeliner next to me, how can such a big thing be hidden?" If I open my eyes and tell nonsense, it will show my weakness and make her think that I am planning wrong. I told her something nice and gagged her. After a brief explanation, Luo Jin praised, "Niangniang is clever." By the way, the killer we sent Hu Wei is back, and he still has urgent information! ”

The two returned to Yinxue Palace, and when they saw Hu Wei kneeling and waiting for each other, Shen Shiyun said lightly, "Mr. Hu has worked hard." Hu Wei was busy and said with a smile, "To do things for Concubine Yun, I am willing to work on the ground, not hard, not hard." Shen Shiyun said, "Okay, this palace will order you to take some silver taels and reward you." What about that thing? "Hu Weidao" The villain has searched every room in the courtyard one by one, but he has not opened the bricks together to take a look, but he has not seen them. But in the end, it was a desperate disaster, and the agarwood courtyard was burned, and if the thing was there, it had turned into ashes. ”

Shen Shiyun's face sank, and he said, "What if I'm not there?" Hu Wei was stunned, and Luo Jin hurriedly said, "You will follow me to collect the reward, leave the capital on the same day, and never return." Hu Wei knew that he was leaving, and with Shen Shiyun's style, he would not let himself go, so he hurriedly kowtowed, "The villain is willing to follow Niangniang from now on, not leaving the left and right, please Niangniang's permission!" ”

Shen Shiyun pondered for a moment and said, "It's okay, this palace will give you this opportunity, but that thing is not destroyed for a day, and it is always a heart disease." In this way, this palace will send you some more manpower, you can look for it, and by the way, find out the news of the Demon Sect. There is another person you have to pay special attention to, the young master of the Shadow Sacrifice Jiang Yanchen has extremely high martial arts, and his scheming is also unfathomable, you let him come to see me, and the palace will deal with it personally, and the others will be killed! Hu Weiying said, "Yes, yes!" ”

Shen Shiyun turned around and said hatefully, "Destroying the Agarwood Courtyard is just the first step. Jiang Yanchen, this palace wants to see who died in whose hands, let's see! At that time, the sun was in its prime, but Luo Jin felt a chill pass through his body for no reason. When he followed Shen Shiyun and wanted to seek self-preservation in the court, he had a great deal to do with it, if he was still inevitably involved in a bloody battle, was the path he stood on at the beginning still correct? It seems that there is a big war that will destroy the lives and souls, and it is about to start.

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