Chapter 175: The Female Pavilion
The curtain of the dormitory of Huangyuan Palace blocked the sickly color on Liu Anran's face. A group of concubines and concubines were outside, with exploration, joy, worry and speculation in their eyes.
The imperial doctor said that Liu Anran was suffering from the disease of qi deficiency. It is the occasional cold, years of hard work, tedious thoughts, or anger and sorrow. It's not enough to be in bed for a few months.
Mu Beiyi sat beside him and didn't speak, just looked at Liu Anran and fell into deep thought.
Liu Anran was very surprised when he heard the words of the imperial doctor, raised his hand to push Gong E away, and reprimanded: "This palace is just an occasional cold, how can it be a disease of weakness!" ”
The imperial doctor was busy wiping his cold sweat and knelt at Mu Beiyi's feet: "The queen mother has no details, she has all the affairs of the six palaces, and she refuses to rest even if she is sick on weekdays." If you don't treat it as soon as possible, you may have serious illness in the future! ”
Liu Anran's chest was panting and heaving, very uncomfortable. Now that the pillow spring is gaining momentum and is on the cusp of the storm, how can it be defeated. She tried to calm her mind, lay down on the pillow on the couch, and whispered, "Is there a good way to heal early?" ”
The Imperial Physician pondered for a moment and said, "This ...... Due to the heavy rain in spring and the impassability of trade routes, many tribute medicinal materials from the south have not yet arrived in Beijing. Nowadays, there are many pharmacies in the palace that have broken tribute and empty tribute. This disease of decay is focused on one supplement. Many of the precious medicinal herbs of the south are now not available in the palace. ”
Liu Anran frowned: "Then I will get it from the Ji'an Fang of Lejing No. 1 Medicine Workshop." ”
Ji'an Fang ...... Pillow Spring sounds familiar. It seems that a few days ago, I heard Feng Tang say that this Ji'anfang is the first household of medicinal materials in the south, and it originally belonged to the business family of Shu County. Liu Zhuguo took away the fruits of the south from Mu Yongyue, and this Ji'anfang naturally became the Liu family's industry. Her eyes narrowed keenly, and she watched silently, without interrupting.
Mu Beiyi naturally agreed, so he gave an edict and sent Feng Tang to handle this matter.
Pillow Chun thought for a while, and then brought a cup of hot tea to Mu Beiyi. looked at Liu Anran lying sick in bed again, and said softly: "In the end, the queen's mother is hard, and she has this symptom every day." If you think it will be good soon, the important thing is not to think too much. ”
Liu Anran saw that the pillow was white-skinned and her eyes were clear, and at first glance, she ate well and slept well all day long, and she was as soft as water. A bronze lamp in front of the couch looked from a distance, and I could only see my own blue eyes and tired gray cheeks due to the work of things. She blocked her heart in one breath, and it was even worse.
Lian Yueya whispered: "Since the queen's body is important, you can't do any more chores." I just don't know ......" she looked at Mu Beiyi gently, "This is the matter of the harem, Your Majesty has decided how to arrange it." ”
In terms of qualifications, it should be the most calm and excellent reputation of Concubine Jiang. If you talk about the position, except for Liu Anran, the queen, she will naturally respect the pillow spring. Liu Anran was a little nervous when she was like this, and she said, "Your Majesty...... There are many affairs in the six palaces, and the concubines are afraid that after a while, the concubines will not be able to learn. ”
Duanmu Ruo disagreed: "Ladies and gentlemen, who is not a lady who is familiar with the Four Books and the Five Classics." When it comes to the ability of the Lord to feed, Concubine Rongde is the daughter of the Wen family, Concubine Zhenxian is a famous family of the Xue family, and Concubine Ya is the most lenient and fair. There is also Ming Guifei Niangniang...... Well......" Duanmu Ruo didn't think of where the Pillow Spring had the talent to feed the Lord for a while, and he was hard-faced, "Your Majesty also explained that the concubine Niangniang has the ability to check and balance the commander. ”
Mu Beiyi pondered for a while: "According to the rule, the queen is in danger, and the concubine should temporarily take the sixth palace." ”
"Your Majesty." Liu Anran smiled dismally on his face, and stopped him in a loud voice, "Concubine Ming is pregnant, where can she bother to work?" It's not as good as Yafei......"
"Your Majesty." The corners of Zhuchun's mouth hooked, and he spoke out at the right time, "Thank you for the queen's compassion, and the concubine thinks the same." However, the concubine has a proposal, and she also asks His Majesty to forgive and allow the concubine to make a statement. ”
"Hmm." Mu Bei Yi bowed his head.
Pillow Chun's eyes lit up, and his hand came to him: "The concubine thinks that it is the same regardless of the queen's mother's main feed, the concubine's main feed, and the concubine's main feed." The affairs of the six houses will not be less, and the regent will still be tired. She said in a soft voice, "Concubine, she is a lazy person, and Your Majesty has always known the roots." This time, I will offer a plan to Your Majesty, if the Sixth Palace organizes its own women's pavilion, it will be able to maintain long-term peace and stability in the future. ”
"Lady's Court?" When Mu Beiyi first heard this, he didn't understand what it meant.
Pillow Chun smiled lightly, only brought back the tea that Mu Beiyi had drunk, and took a sip of himself, the corners of his eyes and eyebrows were all presumptuous and unscrupulous in the world. She said: "Your Majesty has a cabinet to discuss military and political leaders, and there are hundreds of important ministers to participate in politics and discuss politics, and these people cooperate with Your Majesty to discuss the world's major affairs and come up with the best solution." That's it, Your Majesty also works hard every day, and before dawn, he will go to court early. She smiled brightly, "If the previous dynasty was like this, why can't the harem be like this?" ”
Mu Beiyi said in a deep voice: "What do you mean, to form a confidential group of female directors?" ”
Liu Anran spoke up to stop: "How can this be made?" For thousands of years, the husband is respected, and the main room follows the will of the husband and the king, and manages the concubines, maidservants, and subordinates. There is no precedent for a female independent council member or even a confidential member, not to mention that His Majesty's cabinet is also composed of men. ”
"Naturally, there is no precedent." Pillow Chun said lightly, "A man marries a wife, a concubine, a room, and a maidservant." For women, the wife manages the concubine's room, the concubine's room calls the room, and the room is used to train the maidservants. Honorable women discipline lowly women, there are no troubles in the backyard, and men are relieved to make meritorious deeds outside. The sarcasm and disdain in her eyes were hard to detect, "But the harem is different." They are all concubines, they are all beautiful women, there are no lowly women, they are all self-respecting and noble women. ”
Mu Beiyi's brows moved, and he only felt that what she said was unheard of.
Pillow Chunji said: "The queen mother is in charge of the sixth palace, and she is tired and sick. If the concubine is changed, the concubine will definitely not be able to be the queen mother by herself. If you really want to do everything like the queen's mother, you will naturally be overworked. Your Majesty, look, which of your concubines is worse? "Pillow Spring flicks his sleeves with a finger, and his feather coat flies," Concubine Zhenxian is the daughter of the Xue family, who understands etiquette and music through poetry and books, and is the first in the palace of supple and virtuous. In this way, Concubine Zhenxian is the best at selecting attendants, taking charge of the etiquette training of the palace and the teaching club. She flicked her sleeves and pointed again, "Concubine Rongde is a Wen girl, and she has been accustomed to seeing treasures, jewelry, delicacies, and furnishings since she was a child. The daily entry and exit of the six bureaus, the selection and selection of banquets, and the selection and palm of the guard, the origin of the lord of Rongde Concubine, isn't it the most suitable. ”
Liu Anran's expression was dim, his voice was slightly hoarse, and he asked: "What does Concubine Ming mean is to share the six palaces with Concubine Zhenxian and Concubine Rongde?" ”
"Definitely." Pillow Chun's hands and feather sleeves shook, and his eyes swept over the concubines, "Concubine Jing gave birth to two sons and a daughter, she is humble, and she is most familiar with the nurturing and care of her heirs. Yafei is a scholarly family, fair, and can be in charge of account checking, rewards and punishments. Yu Guiyi is straightforward, talkative and good at fashionable dressing, Zhen Wanyi is introverted and quiet and meticulous as dust, the two complement each other and can be responsible for needlework, embroidery workshop, palace clothing and other affairs. Concubine Jiao and Concubine Li are young and intelligent, and it is better to be able to take charge of His Majesty's daily affairs together. Wang Meiren is quiet and poetic, and can be responsible for holding flower parties and poetry meetings over the years; Sumei people are lively and love games, and can be responsible for the decoration of the garden and Yan Huan...... Talents, Baolin, royal maids, and waiters should be like this, all of them are grouped into women's pavilions, everyone is dedicated, each shows his strengths, and the time is naturally peaceful. From now on, there is no need for noble women to discipline lowly women, everyone is a noble woman. The corners of her mouth hooked slightly, "Your Majesty is a wise monarch through the ages, and there is no one before or after." Therefore, His Majesty's concubines cannot be humble. Isn't it wonderful that everyone is as beautiful as a flower, everyone has self-esteem and self-pity, and helps each other in harmony. ”
Mu Beiyi's sentences entered his ears, and his eyebrows gradually stretched. Shaoqing was silent, and suddenly laughed: "Concubine Ming, you really have the ability to check and balance the commander." ”
Liu Anran was horrified, and hurriedly asked: "According to what you say, everyone has a job, so what is the important thing for Yue Wanyi to be illiterate?" ”
Pillow Chun smiled slyly: "Yue Wanyi, I am responsible for serving the queen mother." ”
This sentence locked the two people, and Liu Anran's heart was cold, and he felt that his breathing was also painful.
Zhu Chun bent his knees lightly, and said softly to Mu Beiyi: "If Your Majesty thinks that the concubine's plan is acceptable, the concubine will dare to invite again." ”
"Tell me." Mu Beiyi supported his forehead with interest.
"Concubine Zhenxian, Concubine Rongde, Concubine Jing, and Concubine Ya are already the queen's canonization on the day of the high promotion, and they are already the honorable lords of the first palace. Yu Guiyi and Zhen Wanyi were both drafted into the palace for the first time, and now that several years have passed, it is time to take a step forward in terms of qualifications. Taking advantage of the new six palaces and the great rejuvenation of the women's pavilion, it is the time for happy events. ”
Yu Guiyi suddenly heard this, her face was full of stunned joy, and she was a little overwhelmed.
Mu Beiyi bowed his head and said, "But I think about it thoroughly." Then it was said that Jin Feng Yu Guiyi was the second grade Zhaoyi, and Zhen Wanyi was the third grade noble concubine. Yu Zhaoyi moved to the main hall to take the main position of the first palace, and the noble concubine ......"
Duanmu knelt down if he lifted his skirt, and knelt firmly: "The kindness of the concubine Mu Ming and the concubine is willing to live in Yongning Palace!" ”
Mu Beiyi sighed: "You are also loyal, then just live." ”
Everyone congratulated: "Congratulations to Yu Zhaoyi, congratulations to Zhen Guifei." ”
Pillow Chun said again: "That is, Yu Zhaoyi and Zhen Gui Concubine are happy." The concubine thought that Concubine Jiao and Concubine Li were two lovely people, and they had been serving His Majesty for some time. The two of them will be responsible for His Majesty's daily affairs in the future, and it is inevitable that they will not obey the public if their position is low. ”
"Then they will all be promoted to honors." Mu Beiyi salivated and grabbed one of Zhuchun's hands, "For the Chengnu Pavilion, you have to arrange and mediate, and if you are the respect of the concubine, you will do the things of the concubine." ”
That's what it means to put her in charge.
Liu Anran also felt a chill in his limbs while lying on the bed, and the power of the six palaces fell in an instant, and he was defeated.
The day of the six palaces and the formation of the women's pavilion began on this day. It seems to respond to Mu Yongyue's sentence that those who have attained the Tao have more help, and those who have lost the Tao have little help. The Imperial City Women's Pavilion, each performing its own duties and holding power, seems to be much smoother and simpler than the redundancy and chaos when Liu Anran was in power.
Naturally, as the head of the women's pavilion, Concubine Ming still has some privileges. The first thing Pillow Spring did with this privilege was to be exempted from daily greetings. This is her long-cherished wish, the stars are dim in the cool morning, and it is the best thing to lie in the quilt and roll around.
Of course, she can't say "I can't get up in this palace, so please excuse me." Rather, it said, "Each of the women's cabinets has its own duties, and each should handle things." The queen is sick on the couch, although the palace is in charge of the women's pavilion, but can not be trespassed, and the six palaces are called for peace. ”
It was unanimously approved by the six houses. It can be seen that the matter of sleeping lazily is also liked by everyone.
The queen was ill, and the Ming Guifei formed the "Women's Pavilion", which was a major event. A big event that should be written into the history books. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were all men, and in the first day or two, there were objections. Probably speaking, it is just that a woman can be upright regardless of her grandeur and heraldness, and she is in charge. But in the final analysis, these things are women's affairs, and no man has pulled down his face and made a statement in the court.
If the men don't say it, the women have a plan in their hearts. I don't know how good this women's pavilion is. However, the first-class concubine on the tip of the emperor's heart advocates change, and the ladies always like to follow the trend, otherwise they always seem to be out of the flow.
At the beginning, the Xue family and the Wen family in Lejing City also felt strange, so they implemented such methods in the inner courtyard. Once the formation of the women's pavilion was settled, everyone found that diluting the dignity and inferiority between women was indeed beneficial to harmony. As a result, Lejing City gradually became popular with such a method of feeding the Lord, and the historian recorded it as "Nuge Mingxing" to show that this was a change advocated by the Ming Guifei.
The wives of the nobles formed the women's cabinet of the mansion, and handed over the affairs and authority to the concubine room to show virtue and fashion. The women of rich families like to learn from the appearance of nobles, so they also work with the mothers and girls in the house. Ordinary people do not have concubines and maidservants, so it is fashionable for neighbors to learn from each other's strengths.
For a time, the women of the Great Wei Kingdom rose to become literate, arithmetic, bookkeeping, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. The old people said that "a woman is virtuous if she is not talented", but now it doesn't work. In the future, even if you marry a concubine, you should have a skill, and the people are civilized, which seems to be an overnight thing.
In the past two months, the number of female households reporting that women in Dawei have resumed business operations has gradually increased. For example, a widow who has lost her husband now comes out to do business, and there is no one to point her fingers. The woman in the high gate went to the street to buy goods in person, and even went to her shop to check the accounts, but no one said nobody.
Pillow Spring ate the red cherries offered in midsummer, and listened to Feng Tang's words with a smile: "This is all Your Majesty's benevolence." The country is prosperous and the people are naturally civilized, Your Majesty, do you say yes? ”
Mu Beiyi was reading a half-page travelogue, and when he heard Pillow Chun ask, he responded casually: "Yes, Eleven Niang Bingxue is smart, comparable to the eldest grandson queen of the previous dynasty." "As soon as he finished speaking. If you feel that something is wrong, you will just do it.
Pillow Chunxin said that the eldest grandson queen is just a woman who puts shackles on women, where is it good. She smacked her lips, propped up her chin, and said: "The three outlines and five constants, the three subordinates and the four virtues are passed down by the sage Confucius; "Women's Training" is written by Cai Yong and Cai Zhonglang. Most of these things that regulate women's virtues are determined by men. The concubine thought that it would not hurt for a woman to change one or two occasionally. ”
Mu Beiyi was noncommittal, so he took a sip of tea and said, "What else do you want to change?" ”
"If a concubine can make a law, she will be monogamous."
Mu Beiyi's eyebrows moved, and he cast a dangerous look.