Zhaosheng passed away at dusk on the 25th, and her departure plunged the Forbidden City into a vastness.

The snow was piled up on the eaves, and Xuan Ye in front of the mourning hall couldn't cry. The princes and nobles all entered the palace to keep vigil, and for a while, Cining Palace became extremely crowded, and the cry resounded in the sky.

Walking on the palace road outside Cining Palace, Han Ji's face was pale, and there was no trace of blood on her face. She wears plain clothes, does not apply powder, and does not wear any jewelry. She was followed closely by Yanan and Jiang Xin, the two of them holding a small child and hurriedly following Han Ji's footsteps.

Around the corner, Han Ji met Chunxi, and the moment the two met, they didn't feel tears. The old people they respect and rely on will never say a word to them again.

Zhaosheng's departure made them fall into deep thought. Just like the death of their own grandmother, they are equally heartbroken and angry.

The two men did not speak, but walked side by side.

On this road that has been walked countless times, she went to the spirit to guard the spirit of Zhaosheng and accompany her on the last journey of her life.

In my mind, I can't help but think of the many times I have spent with Zhaosheng. Those days of laughter and fun, those frowning for the chess game, and those days of laughter and laughter, their existence makes Zhaosheng happy, and it is also their inseparable kindness for a lifetime.

Time began to rewind, as if back to when Zhaosheng was still alive.

"Come, come quickly, sit with the mourners and talk for a while. Today, the mourning family doesn't want you to play chess with you, so I allow you to accompany the mourning family to talk about homely things and listen to the mourning family's stories. "On days when he doesn't play chess, Zhaosheng is just as happy.

Sometimes, Zhaosheng would ask Han Ji and Chunxi to tell some interesting stories they encountered outside, and sometimes Zhaosheng himself would also talk about old stories.

From the time when Zhaosheng married into the royal family, to today, when he becomes the empress dowager and enjoys the joy of family. In the past few decades, all kinds of things that have happened are vividly remembered. She never forgot anyone who appeared in her life, and she never forgot everything that had to do with her.

From competing for favor when he was young, to fighting for power and profit later, and even fighting against those men in order to stabilize the Qing Dynasty. Zhaosheng never skimps on his own stories, and always tells them vividly.

Zhao Sheng didn't mind telling Han Ji and Chun Xi about the wrong things she had done, the people she had killed, the people she had complained, and the people she hated. Because she wants Han Ji and Chunxi to understand that if a woman wants to live a glorious life in the pile of women, these are all things that must be experienced. Behind the success of no harem woman, there is no blood.

There is no emperor whose success is not the means of violence. Because, all benevolent government and benevolence can only be implemented because they have enough right to speak and enough force.

Han Ji also talked about her suffering over the years, but her experience is nothing compared to Zhaosheng. What's more fallacious is that she is still lucky in this life. There is a lover's pet, and there is a rich life.

It's just that people can't always be so smooth sailing. When one day, God no longer cares, so what should she do?

"Sister, this is what the ancestors left to you." Before parting, Chun Xi took out a delicate bag and handed it to Han Ji: "Her advice is all in it." ”

Before Zhaosheng died, he had summoned Han Ji once, and he had a long talk with Han Ji all night to plan for Han Ji's future. It's like an old grandmother who knows that she is about to leave, and when she tells the future, it is the same.

Different from Han Ji and Chunxi's sadness, although Tong Ruofei and others also shed tears, they were not so sincere.

What Zhaosheng's departure means, everyone knows very well in their hearts. Hope was rekindled in their hearts, and those who had been suppressed by Zhaosheng were ready to move. And the inner court has always been inseparable from the previous dynasty, and Zhaosheng's obstruction has also harmed those unknown people in the harem.

Tong Ruofei understood that she couldn't make a mistake at this time. She just needs to wait for the right moment to achieve great things.

Zhang Jia Chuzhen's Amma, although he was only a petty official before, now with the support of the Tong family, he has gradually moved towards the court.

In the near future, Tong Ruofei wants Zhang Jia Chuzhen to completely replace Chunxi. As long as there is nothing to rely on. As long as this person no longer exists in the world.

Empress Renxiao and Empress Xiaozhao blocked her way, and she finally had a place to stand in the way.

Soon, soon she will be able to ascend to the throne of her dreams.

When returning to Chengqian Palace, Tong Ruofei deliberately detoured and went to Kunning Palace first.

This is the place she has always dreamed of living in. This place symbolizes the power of the phoenix, the highest power.

"Niangniang, we just need to be patient now, and soon Niangniang will move here from Chengqian Palace." Lianxue smiled.

Tong Ruofei turned around, slapped Lianxue hard, and said hatefully: "Nonsense, you have followed this palace for so many years, and you still don't understand what you can say and what you can't say?" You are so smiling, if someone sees it, this palace will not be able to save you. ”

"The imperial concubine is right, cheap maid, she has this smile in less than three days after the queen mother's big trip, which is very disrespectful. Talking nonsense in front of Kunning Palace, he should be beaten to death with a stick. Tong Ruofei never thought that he would meet Ma Jia Yiqing in front of Kunning Palace.

Tong Ruofei looked at her with a little provocation in his eyes. Just now, she beat and scolded Lian Xue just because she was angry, but her own minion absolutely did not allow others to speak.

"How could Concubine Rong appear here at this time." Tong Ruofei asked vigilantly.

"Why is the imperial concubine here?" Ma Jia asked rhetorically, not as weak as in the past, but today she looks a little more courageous.

If Ma Jia Yiqing at the beginning was also as sharp as she is today, Tong Ruofei would definitely not let her go to Queen Xiaozhao's side, and even let the concubines harm her again and again.

Such a person must be an ambitious person. It's a pity that only now did Ma Jia Yiqing dare to reveal her ambitions.

"When will Concubine Rong be so sharp-toothed?" Tong Ruofei snorted coldly: "This palace doesn't know, this palace still needs to communicate with Concubine Rong to do things?" ”

Ma Jia didn't change her face with a sunny face, and she was still indifferent: "I don't dare, but why Niangniang came here, you and I know it." It's just that I want to remind Niangniang that Niangniang's ambition should not be too obvious. The gains outweigh the losses, and the mother should understand this truth. ”

After speaking, without waiting for Tong Ruofei to react, Ma Jia Yiqing had already taken the lead in turning around and leaving.

Lian Xue was slapped by Tong Ruofei and only now came to her senses, and sobbed: "Niang Niang forgive her sins." ”

"Come on, Concubine Liang Rong will not say your words and deeds today. If she really dares to say it, this palace will definitely let her accompany you to the funeral. Over the years, Tong Ruofei asked himself if he would not see the wrong person, but he only forgot that people will change.

She has only paid attention to Yunyue and the others who are close to Chunxi all these years, but she has forgotten that this woman who has been favored by Emperor Demeng for many years actually has means, not just empty skins.

"Why is Niangniang today?" Ming Cheng, the eunuch who had been following Ma Jia Yiqing's side, couldn't understand her actions today. Doesn't such a blatant performance make Tong Ruofei suspicious, and may even make Tong Ruofei turn to deal with her?

Ma Jia Yiqing looked at the sun hiding behind the layers of clouds in the sky, and said calmly: "I thought that Concubine Yi could pull the imperial concubine down, but after so many years, there has been no movement. Now, the ancestor is gone, and without protection, Concubine Yi's future is still unknown. If the two of them fight, and the imperial concubine wins, then I have violated her taboo by being close to Concubine Yi in the past. I deliberately showed it in front of her today, also to let her know that this palace is no longer the Rong Concubine as before. Hongu also has what he wants. Today, the palace took the handle of Lianxue, and also sold it to the imperial concubine. No one is stupid, they know what to do to their advantage. In the palace, one more alliance is better than one more enemy. The palace can no longer pin all its hopes on Concubine Yi, there must always be a way back. ”

Mingcheng understood Ma Jia Yiqing's intentions, and couldn't help but admire her again.

"This palace has to plan for the future of the third elder brother, and only when the palace succeeds can the third elder brother be stable." Ma Jia said sharply: "This palace doesn't want to be a mermaid, so you can only plan it yourself." After so many years of being calculated, this palace has had enough, and I don't want to be slaughtered by others and don't know how to resist. ”

In the palace, there are no eternal friends, and there are no eternal enemies. From the moment Nala Yanhui betrayed Tong Ruofei, she should have understood that the Forbidden City was a place where the winner is king. How can you live without scheming?

"The mother is wise." Ming Cheng said frankly that he really admires today's Ma Jia Yiqing, which is completely different from her in the past.

In the past, even if she saw through other people's tricks, Ma Jia Yiqing would only be on guard, only dodge, and would not want to strike first. Perhaps, from the moment the concubine was imprisoned in the cold palace, Ma Jia Yiqing came to her senses.

"Speaking of which, I should also be grateful to Concubine Yi, if it weren't for her, how would this palace wake up, weigh the pros and cons, and plan for the future of himself and the third elder brother. If you don't have the opportunity to assist in the six houses, how can this palace experience the pleasure of being in power? And how do you understand that rights are really a good thing. Ma Jia Yiqing said firmly: "In a short time, my Meng Yao will get married." At that time, whether or not you can find a good husband for Meng Yao also needs to rely on the power of the palace in the palace. ”

"Meng Yao Gege will definitely marry a wishful husband." Ming Cheng complimented.

"It's nature." Ma Jia Yiqing mentioned Meng Yao, a trace of tenderness flashed in her eyes, and she remembered something in a blink of an eye, so she asked: "By the way, this palace wants you to do that thing, how are you doing it now?" ”

"Rest assured, everything is in Niangniang's plan. Now, when the time comes, the fish will automatically take the bait. Mingcheng replied.

Ma Jia Yiqing heard this, and her heart was happy. Now, she just waits for the praying mantis to catch the cicada and the yellow finch behind, and just sit back and enjoy its success.