Duan Guiren raised his head and said: "The concubine is pregnant, and I ask the mother to let the concubine stand up and wait." ”

Concubine Tong's eyes were cold, she sneered, and coldly instructed the people around her: "Put it down." Seeing that her shoulders slowly landed, Concubine Tong walked over holding Jingzhu's hand, and looked down at Lan Qi and Duan Guiren who were kneeling on the ground, "Wu Chang is here, what did Duan Guiren say?" ”

Lan Qi was stunned, lowered her head and said truthfully: "Duan Guiren is pregnant, and I also ask Niang Niang to let Duan Guiren get up and wait." Before her words fell, she was suddenly kicked on the shoulder, and her body fell backwards, only to hear the screams of the little palace maid of the noble people on the side, which annoyed Concubine Tong even more for a while, and called the eunuch next to her to go over and palm, Lan Qi crawled on the ground, only to see the palace maid being pressed left and right to open the bow, and the crackling sound of flesh and skin trembled.

"You're laughing at Hongu for losing a son, aren't you? It's so expensive to be pregnant, and you don't have to worry about the rules and regulations, one or two of them are cheap maids from palace maids, and they dare to stand up in front of the palace, okay, you like to stand up. Concubine Tong's eyes were like bloodthirsty, she stood up straight and pointed to the palace maid beside her, "Take off the shoes and socks of Duan Guiren and Wu Chang, and let them take good care of the ground and stand well." ”

Duan Guiren was anxious to protect his son, and resolutely said: "The ground is cold, the concubine must not take off her shoes and socks, if the fetus in the womb is good, I am afraid that the mother will not be able to bear it." ”

"You still dare to say ......" Concubine Tong was furious and was about to have a seizure, but was stopped by Jingzhu and persuaded softly, "Niangniang, if the imperial heir really has anything to do, you really can't afford it." ”

"But Wu Yashi is not pregnant." Concubine Tong's eyes were like blades, she sneered and pointed at Lan Qi on the ground, and scolded the palace maids around her for helping both of them up, so that Duan Guiren stood in place like this, while Lan Qi was forced to strip off her shoes and socks and stand barefoot on the ground.

The shame of bare feet can not be compared to the cold and biting of the ground, fortunately, the hem of the clothes covers the surface of the feet, and it is not really completely naked, Lan Qi's red lips are clenched, and her fists are clenched in her sleeves, suppressing the trembling of her body.

Since she entered the palace, she has never been so humiliated when she was a palace maid, how can she not hate it in her heart, but for no reason, just as Concubine Tong punished her for kneeling in the courtyard that day, she pitied the woman in front of her even more, pitied her twisted and filthy heart, and laughed at her self-depraved behavior.

And Concubine Tong has never been accustomed to Wu Ya's family, a few days ago I heard that the emperor ran to stay for half an hour in the middle of the night, who knows what he can do in half an hour, in her eyes Wu Ya's is a lowly family, always standing at the gate of the palace waiting for the emperor to pass by, and what is the difference between the prostitute who leans on the door and laughs in the green building.

"You guys stand well, and the palace will go and ask the Queen Mother if there is such a thing." Concubine Tong watched Lan Qi shivering from the cold, so proud, holding Jingzhu's hand and sitting back on her shoulder, the group walked away, but I don't know if they were going to Cining Palace.

can think about it and know that she abused the concubines so much, how could she run to Cining Palace to publicize herself, she must have taken a detour to other places, but when she could be released, no one knows.

"I've got you covered today." Duan Guiren still has a bit of temperament, although his face is already pale, he still reaches out to support Lan Qi, "She will definitely not come back, we can't die here, you quickly put on your shoes and socks, don't get sick from freezing." ”

Xiangyue cried and went to pick up the shoes and socks that the master had thrown away, and trembled and wanted to put them on for Lan Qi, but Lan Qi dodged and said, "You go back and get the clean ones, those people touched them, take them and burn them all." When he turned around, he wanted to help the noble man sit back in the sedan chair, his eyes were red but he didn't cry when he died, "You hurry back and take care of your body, Doctor Xuan will take a look, but there is nothing more important than the fetus, the concubine will wait here for a while, and she will leave in a while." ”

Duan Guiren's palace maid was beaten to the point that her cheeks were red and swollen and the corners of her mouth were bleeding, but fortunately she didn't have time to hurt a few little eunuchs who carried the sedan chair, Lan Qi ordered them to carry the sedan chair and quickly send the master back. ”

Xiangyue cried and took off her jacket and spread it on the ground for Lan Qi to step on, and immediately ran back to Zhong Cui Palace to get clean shoes and socks, and everyone dispersed for a while, leaving her standing here alone, the unwarm wind of early spring hit her face, and a chill poured into her heart.

However, this is not far from Cining Palace, and if you walk some way, you have to go to Qianqing Palace, I don't know whether Concubine Tong is phlegm or malicious provocation, although Wu Yashi is low, but the Empress Dowager likes it, and the emperor likes it more, and he humiliates and tortures the people they all like between the two palaces, and no one can understand it if they listen to it.

When Mama Su Mala heard about this and ran over first because she couldn't disturb the master who was chanting, Huanchun Yukui and Xiangyue were already there, waiting to put on Lan Qi's shoes and socks.

"Mama......" Xiangyue cried, hugging Su Mala's legs and crying about what happened just now, Yukui and Huanchun held Lan Qi, who was frozen soft, but Xiao Changzai just tried to pull out a smile and said, "I'm fine, can Mama send someone to take a look at the nobleman?" ”

Su Mala's face was solemn, she couldn't be more clear about Concubine Tong's virtues, although she was a slave, but she was also the emperor's teacher, Shunzhi Ye and the current emperor's Manchu were taught by her, no one in the palace was disrespectful, Queen Hesheri and Concubine Zhao were respectful to her, only this little Concubine Tong was different, she was arrogant and rude since she entered the palace, in her eyes, Su Mala was just a slave.

"Go back and take good care of your master." Mama sank her heart, and instructed her palace maids, "Go and invite the soft sedan chair and send Wu Changzai back, Chang Chang is too embarrassed to be carried back like this, and he loses respect." ”

Everyone agreed, scattered to be busy, and some people went to greet the nobles, Mama came up and shook Lan Qi's hand, her delicate fingers were so cold that she was cold, but she said seriously: "The coming day is long, you have to remember today's shame, what you can do is not revenge or hatred, but one day you are in a high position, don't lose your heart, don't let the evil face of Concubine Tong you see today also appear on your own body in the future." ”

The corners of Lan Qi's eyes were shining, this was also where she felt sorry for Concubine Tong, she was already weak from the cold, and nodded vigorously: "Mama's words, I remember." ”

When the news of Wu Changzai being punished by Concubine Tong for standing on the ground barefoot reached the Qianqing Palace, Concubine Zhao had just finished talking to the emperor about the opening of spring in the palace and was about to leave. She didn't have the intention to provoke Concubine Tong today and came over first, she had agreed with the emperor on the time to talk about important things, and because of the rebellious territory to clear and recover a lot of silver taels, the treasury was much more generous than in previous years, the emperor and concubine were in a very good mood, but suddenly such a thing came, Xuan Ye frowned deeply, Concubine Zhao stood on one side, and said softly for a while: "Can the concubine go and see if Wu Chang is there." ”

Xuan Ye looked at her coldly, Concubine Zhao's eyes were obviously timid, but she still continued with determination: "The concubine no longer dares to be as confused as before, Wu Chang is upright and smart, the concubine is busy with palace affairs, it all depends on her to serve the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, if the concubine is still as confused and calculating as before, it will ...... It's also in vain, and I hope the emperor won't misunderstand. ”

Xuan Ye's expression was gloomy, and she couldn't imagine how cold Lan Qi's heart should be after standing barefoot in the cold wind for half an hour, when she needed pity the most, the person who should pity her the most, but she didn't know it, her heartache and anger overlapped repeatedly, and she couldn't speak for a while.

I thought of Concubine Zhao's absurdity in the past, but she tossed herself, and she didn't really hurt Lan Qi, on the contrary, Concubine Tong tortured others more viciously than again, he just wanted someone to suppress the one in front of him, but he didn't expect to raise his cousin so twisted and vicious, which hurt Lan Qi, and actually ruined his cousin a good person.

"Your Majesty......" Concubine Zhao called softly.

Xuan Ye finally relieved himself and said indifferently: "You don't have to go, there is no more one more time for you to have a dispute with Concubine Tong, I understand your intentions, I won't misunderstand you, kneel down." ”

Concubine Zhao's heart tightened slightly, she couldn't guess what the emperor meant, she was blessed and retreated, Gonggong Li sent her to the gate of the palace, and Concubine Zhao couldn't help but ask: "Is this palace annoying the emperor." ”

Manager Li smiled bitterly: "There are many people who annoy the emperor, if the mother can listen to a word from the slave, you don't care about these things, if you make a commotion, no one will say hello." ”

Concubine Zhao suddenly understood, thanked her with a smile, and went back to her Yikun Palace safely. But isn't it, Concubine Tong wants to die, just watch from the wall, you don't have to show your virtue at this juncture, with her jumping up and down, she doesn't do anything, it's enough to be virtuous.

In the Zhongcui Palace, when Lan Qi was sent back, she was already hot, and the Tai Hospital immediately sent someone to take a look after the words of Su Mala's grandmother, and heard that she stood on the ground barefoot for half an hour, and the Tai Doctor sighed and said: "This cold invades, who knows where to drill into the body, and then the lungs are hot, coughing and even palace cold, and they have to recuperate." ”

On the sickbed, Lan Qi was already groggy and groggy, Huanchun took a wet handkerchief to cover his forehead, and it was hot in half an instant, boiled the medicine and opened his mouth and poured it, and it didn't take long for him to convulsions and spit it out, and then boiled the medicine and poured it again, and repeatedly tossed until late at night, and finally the sweat on his body was like rain, and the dirty clothes and bedding were sticky.

Bu Chang was moving all the charcoal stoves there to her, and when the house was warm enough to wear a single dress, he took white wine to wipe her body, put a clean bedding on the kang and changed places to sleep, and no one closed her eyes all night, until the next day, Lan Qi's originally burned red cheeks receded, and her breathing gradually stabilized.

But if you burn like this, even a stout man may not be able to bear it, not to mention the delicate woman, when Lan Qi was conscious, it was already dusk in the afternoon, and she woke up on the couch heavily, only to see Huan Chun lying next to her and falling asleep.

When consciousness is restored, I feel that the skull hurts as if it is cracked, and the blood in my throat and eyes is coming out, and I want to speak but I can't open my mouth because of dryness, I can feel the corners of my mouth slitting, and it hurts to move a little, so I can't hold my body and feel wronged, and tears fall.

Huanchun woke up, opened his eyes and saw that the master was awake, and hurriedly called people in, because she was short of people here, Bu Chang was letting Pan Xia come to work in shifts, at this moment Pan Xia and Dao Sui came in to help serve, busy for a long time, and finally refreshed and leaned on the big pillow, frowning and drinking the decoction one by one, although she was described as embarrassed and weak, but she recovered quickly, much better than the doctor expected.

Seeing her frowning after taking the medicine, Pan Xia broke a small piece of rock candy and let it be held, and there was a sweet feeling in her mouth, Lan Qi's face was much more relaxed, and Pan Xia coaxed her to laugh: "This sugar can still be eaten, but it can't be fishy, the imperial doctor said, in recent days, you can only deal with green vegetables and white porridge." ”

Lan Qi smiled softly, stretched out her hand and pushed Pan Xia weakly, at this time, Bu Chang heard that he woke up and rushed to see, but he was weak, and he shed tears when he met, Lan Qi was fine, but she cried sadly, and it took a long time to say: "The Queen Mother and the Emperor there, no one even asked, do you hurt you like that on weekdays?" ”

Huan Chun came to persuade him, but he was also afraid that Lan Qi would feel uncomfortable, so after Bu Chang left, he said to his master: "Su Mala's words, do you remember, the slave maid thinks that the empress dowager and the emperor don't ask, there is always their reason, the master must not think about it, but add trouble." ”

Lan Qi smiled and nodded, because she was unable to speak, and then she was hugged and lay down, pinching Huanchun's hand, as if thanking her for taking care of herself, and not long after she fell asleep peacefully.

She has no intention of caring about these things now, her body is still tormented by illness, and the cold chill under her feet must always be kept under her feet, she has to take care of her body, as Su Mala said, if she is in a high position one day, she must never become the second Concubine Tong, but if there is that day, there is no life to wait, everything is empty.

Two or three days later, Wu Chang gradually recovered from his illness, and the hospital was in suspense, first Mama Su Mala sent someone to ask, and then Manager Li went to a trip in person, although the Empress Dowager and the emperor seemed to ignore it, and no one dared to slack off where the attitude was. And when I first saw him, he was very sick, and he thought it was not good, he didn't want his small body to be so resolute, and his kung fu spirit was enough for two or three days, so everyone was relieved, and he dared to tell the two palaces, saying that Wu Chang was fine.

The most relieved thing is Xuan Ye, every day when he stops the current state affairs, he only remembers her alone, and when he goes to ask the empress dowager for peace, although the grandparents and grandchildren avoid talking about it, they can see that each other's eyes are very clear, and the imperial grandmother even held his hand and said: "My grandson, after all, he has grown up." ”

However, the emperor endured it, and the empress dowager also endured it, but the matter did not end because of this, Wu Chang was watching the recovery of the sick body, who could think that the fetus of the noble person could not be saved, and seven days after that day, the noble man finally died because of the blood in the palace.

For a person who once lost her daughter, this cruelty is tantamount to her life, and Rong Guiren no longer cares about the eyes of others, and takes care of Duanguiren day and night, and finally pulls back the sister who was overly sad and almost committed suicide after a few days.

Although Duan Guiren was only Xiaoyue seven days later, everyone will associate this incident with the result of the humiliation caused by her and Wu Chang together that day, and there were rumors outside the palace about this incident, and there were rumors for a while, Tong Guowei personally entered the palace to ask the emperor for his guilt, asking the emperor to forgive Concubine Tong for being young and ignorant, and even went to Cining Palace to report to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager only smiled bitterly: "I spoiled you before entering the palace, and no one detained her after entering the palace, in the final analysis, we are also at fault as elders." What's more, after all, Duan Guiren did not have a miscarriage that day, and the imperial doctor also said that she was sick and weak for a long time ago, and this fetus was difficult to keep, and this matter cannot be all counted on your daughter's head. That's it, the emperor didn't mention it, just don't have it. ”

On the side of Chengqian Palace, Concubine Tong sat in the door of the main hall in a daze, heard that her father had entered the palace, so she wanted to wait for him to come to see herself, that day's events to this day, she has not gone out for more than half a month, and no one has come to pay attention to her for more than half a month, only knowing that there are Tai Doctors in the Zhongcui Palace every day, at first she was looking forward to Wu Ya's illness and death, and then she heard that she was well, and hoped that she could recover as before, until the matter of Duanguiren's miscarriage came, Concubine Tong was really dumbfounded.

At this time, Jingzhu came forward from the door, saw that the master was still sitting, and hurriedly approached the side and said, "Lord Tong has already left the palace." ”

Concubine Tong was stunned, looked at her straightly, suddenly woke up again, and asked anxiously: "Why did you leave the palace, why didn't you come to see me?" Did the emperor drive him away, or did the empress dowager drive him away? Was Armatha humiliated? ”

"What is the specific, the slave and maid don't know, I only know that the emperor said a few words and withdrew, and then the queen mother stayed there for a long time, and there seems to be nothing bad, but when the slave and maid went to invite, the lord just smiled coldly and went out of the palace." Jingzhu said, and said, "It seems that you will not be held responsible, don't worry." ”

"Rest assured, how can you rest assured? They just deliberately snuggled me like this, scolding or beating me like this, and they had no hope left. Concubine Tong burst into tears and cried, "I don't even care about Amma, who am I going to rely on?" Why did I get lost that day, and why didn't you stop me? Look at how long it's been, I'm almost cold here. ”

Jingzhu didn't dare to say much, it was not interesting to talk about the events of that day now, she should count on the future, so she could only persuade her: "It's better to wait a few days, you go to see Wu Changzai, give yourself a step, and explain some things clearly." After all, you are noble, and Wu Chang can't disobey your face, she is relieved, and the Queen Mother and the Emperor may not care anymore. ”

"Why?" Concubine Tong hated, "She is a little palace maid, why should I apologize, is she worthy?" ”

"Niangniang, it's not an apology, just a visit." Jingzhu said bitterly, "The emperor must be waiting for you to be soft, but what you want is not for you to kneel in front of the Qianqing Palace, the emperor is still rare in his heart, isn't it Wu Chang?" You went over to condole, everyone politely said a few words, and the emperor knew that you were soft, after all, you are his cousin, what else can you do? ”

Concubine Tong was crying so much that she couldn't stop crying, but she still couldn't swallow this breath: "Why should I go...... If my aunt is still alive, see who dares to bully me......"

Chengqian Palace cried like this, Wu Ya Lanqi never cried in Zhongcui Palace, at most she was so aggrieved that she shed a few tears when she was uncomfortable, it was too uncomfortable, not that she wanted to cry, Bu Chang rubbed and coaxed a few people, and she was happy again. Lazy and lazy for more than half a month, gradually began to grind people, at first she was sick and pitiful, and everyone agreed to anything, these days I know that she deliberately excuses herself to be coquettish, and most of them ignore her.

At the end of March, the weather was finally warm, and there was no need to burn charcoal in the house, because she knew that the garden was full of spring flowers, but she couldn't go out, Lan Qi saw Pan Xia today to fold a few flowers, and tomorrow she saw Yu Kui and asked her to fold wicker to weave baskets, but no one paid attention to her, knowing that she wanted to go out for a walk, and just tricked her into taking medicine every day, and everything else should not.

"You, I've never seen this before, now I only toss people, Huanchun they are tired and thin from serving you, I don't know if you are considerate and always want this and that, when you are well, you are not allowed to mess around anymore." Even Bu Changzai lost his patience, and when she begged her to find out the book that Huanchun had hidden, she couldn't help but mention the emperor, saying, "The servants of the Qianqing Palace are all sad to death, and the emperor has never seen a smile on his face, you are almost all right, and they can breathe a sigh of relief." ”

This spring, the emperor did not go to the enclosure to hunt, the three feudatories reached a critical moment, all day long only staring at the affairs of the previous dynasty, it is rare to be idle, and only occasionally see Rong nobles, Yi nobles, etc., the mood has not been good, only Li Gonggong told Wu Chang that his body is slowly recovering the next day, will see his brows slightly looser, today Li Gonggong came to tell again, smiled and said that Lan Qi has lost his temper in the palace every day recently, it can be seen that it is all good, even the cough is less.

"What's her tantrum about?" Xuan Ye was puzzled, "The people in the palace snubbed her? ”

Gonggong Li smiled helplessly: "The slave also inquired, saying that he was often tired of eating white porridge and side dishes and wanted to eat meat, and he also wanted to get out of bed and walk around, and he wanted to look at writing and writing during the day, but Huanchun was afraid that reading and hurting his mind and hid the books, so he was angry with her, and Lianchun refused to eat the medicine even when he was fed, but fortunately, there was a cloth that was always supporting, and he finally took medicine every day." The slave thought that Wu Changzai's body should not matter, just arguing with the palace maids every day was enough for his spirit. ”

Xuan Ye didn't know whether to feel distressed or angry, why was she so sick, she still hadn't changed, she thought that she had suffered so much humiliation, and her heart would change somewhat, but she still looked like she didn't look big, she was happy in her heart, and she was worried that she was so good that she was always bullied.

Gonggong Li saw that the emperor's face was a little pale, and he was busy striking while the iron was hot, and deliberately said: "The slave thinks that the emperor should also go to see Chang Zai, Chang Zai must be looking forward to you in his heart, you always go to see and don't send someone to ask, in case you don't know your mind, Chang is depressed in your heart and doesn't show it, which is the most distressing." ”

In one word, he said that Xuanye's thoughts, he was really worried that this little girl would hide her thoughts and be stuffy, and she would suffer such a great humiliation, how could she be completely fine, and he was entangled in his heart for a long time, so he instructed Gonggong Li, "Let the imperial dining room think of making some light meat dishes, she always eats white porridge and side dishes and can't raise her spirits, so she will tell me and take her to Zhongcui Palace with her." ”

Gonggong Li finally breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly came out to send someone to inform the imperial dining room, and after an hour, when it was ready, he came to ask the emperor to move.

When Xuan Ye came, he happened to see Bu Chang was about to go to the East Side Palace, saying that it was time to take medicine, but Lan Qi was coquettish and refused to eat, and Huanchun Yukui couldn't persuade her, so he came to invite her.

Xuan Ye praised her for taking care of her these days, and Bu Chang smiled happily: "This is what a concubine should do." After that, she retreated, she had no extravagance for the emperor's heart, although she was weak and careless, but for the sake of her daughter, she knew how to live in this palace, and Lan Qi's sisterhood was the one who could support her long-term foothold.

The emperor walked slowly to the window, and was listening to Huanchun inside: "The master is so abrasive, the slaves and maids are really crying, why don't they take medicine?" Rock molasses dates are available, what more do you want? ”

Perhaps seeing that Huanchun was really anxious, Lan Qi also said aggrievedly when she heard it: "The medicine is too bitter, I pour it into my stomach every day, and the breath on my body is bitter, I am really much better, can you ask the imperial doctor to change it to something else?" I quarrel with you every day, and you don't bother to pay attention to me, but you can rest. I'll take the medicine now, and Huanchun, will you give me back the book too? ”

Xuan Ye listened silently, with a smile on his face, and soon Huan Chun came out with a medicine bowl, and at first glance saw the emperor standing under the window, busy coming over and bowing his knees, but Xuan Ye booed, and asked in the distance: "Does she make trouble like this every day?" ”

Huan Chun responded with a smile: "A few days ago, when I was seriously ill, I didn't make trouble, and the master himself was thinking about when he should take medicine every day, and he was determined to take care of his body." It's just these days, I always love to be coquettish, and I'm afraid that the slaves and maids will worry about her, so I play with spirit every day, and when I'm alone, I can be quiet, and I only care about my spirit. The doctors all said that the master was raised by himself, and said that the sick person was most afraid of the period of Ai Ai, and it was better for the master to be so lively. ”

"Go back and let Mr. Li reward you, and say what you want." Xuan Ye was in a good mood, turned around and went to the door, just in time to see Yu Kui also come out, and asked if there was no one else inside, so he quietly went in.

Lan Qi didn't know that the emperor was coming, because Huanchun finally couldn't stay up and returned the book to her, and was holding the idle book that had read half of the last time and looking at it excitedly, wearing only bed clothes, lying on the bed with a quilt, probably so uncomfortable, she wrapped herself in a quilt and wanted to sit up, her movements were dexterous and brisk, she really didn't look like a patient, but as soon as she turned around, she saw Xuan Ye standing in front of her, and the villain was surprised, but God knows what she thought, the first thing she thought of after seeing Xuan Ye was to immediately hide the book in her hand behind her back.

This small gesture made Xuan Ye really unable to feel pity, walked up and stretched out his hand, strained his face and did not speak, and only after a while did Lan Qi purse her lips and reluctantly handed over the book. Xuan Ye rolled up the book and tapped lightly on her forehead: "Here you go, is it for you to read now?" ”

But it was obviously a half-joking sentence, and his face was not so serious, but the tip of his nose was red and his eyes were shining, and tears slipped down his cheeks with a slight shake of his head, and he hurriedly raised his hand to wipe it off, pulled the quilt on the bed and made room for the emperor to sit, while touching his hair for fear of being too messy and out of order, but when he was in a hurry to do this, the tears still couldn't stop falling, and when Xuan Ye came over to hug her into his arms, Wu Ya Lanqi cried out for the first time in the emperor's arms. At that sound, the hearts of those who cried were about to break.

It took a long time to calm down, Xuan Ye gently stroked her back, and asked with a smile: "Is it because I haven't come to see you?" ”

"I thought you were angry, the concubines were useless, and they were always bullied." Lan Qi did not shy away from using the word 'bully', even if that person was the noble Concubine Tong, she sat up from the emperor's arms, a smile appeared on her crying face, and there was even more determination in her tearful eyes, "There must be no next time, and the concubine is not stupid." ”

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