In the imperial garden, Chunxi stood in the pavilion, with rice paper on the table in front of her. She took the pen and carefully sketched it on the paper, and soon a human figure appeared.

Under the willow tree not far away, Mi Yi leaned against the tree, holding the basket in her left hand and dragging the bottom of the basket with her right hand, placing it in her arms, and only a few melons and fruits were placed in the basket. She had been in this position for a long time, and her hands were sore. But the person who painted on the other side didn't say anything, and she didn't dare to complain, so she only suffered silently.

Now she understands why Mu Hui casually found an excuse and slipped away, leaving her stupid, and happily followed her to the imperial garden.

"Honey, you change your position, this posture is not very good-looking." Chun Xi looked at what he had just drawn, and was very dissatisfied, so he reached out and grabbed it and threw it into a ball and threw it on the ground. Hearing this, Mi Yi hurriedly changed her movements, and just stretched her muscles.

How many times has this been? Three times? Five times? Honey doesn't remember anymore. It's just a portrait, wouldn't it be nice to paint it like it? It's just that her master is so refined, he has to draw exactly the same to finish.

I came in the afternoon, and it was already dusk, and I hadn't finished painting yet.

"Mother." Xiaoqinzi, who was originally standing far away, ran over, and when she saw that she had started painting again, she was stunned for a moment, and almost forgot what she was going to say when she came over.

"Forget it, let's take a break. Honey, you come and sit for a while, let's paint later. I'm going to draw it for you today. She only felt that she couldn't bear it, and cried in her heart not to, but she didn't dare to squeak.

"What's the matter?" Putting down the paintbrush in his hand, Chunxi turned around and asked Xiaoqinzi.

The minion found this note on the ground, and I don't know who threw it. The minions searched around, but there was no one to be seen. Xiao Qinzi spread out the paper ball in her palm and handed it to Chunxi.

Chunxi frowned slightly, took the paper ball and opened it, and some were even more puzzled. Only the words "Chengqian Palace Cui Mama" were written on the paper ball, and there was nothing else. For some reason, Chunxi felt that the words on the paper ball were written for herself.

Who is it? What is the purpose?

"In Chengqian Palace, has there ever been a Cui Mama?" Naturally, she hadn't seen this person, and she thought for a while before asking Xiaoqinzi.

"The minions have never heard of such a person. The grandmothers in the palace, although they don't all recognize them, there don't seem to be many people with the surname Cui. The servant went to ask Father-in-law Gu, he had been in the palace for a long time, and now he was in charge of all the palace maids and eunuchs in the inner court, he should know. Xiaoqinzi said.

"It's okay, you quickly go and ask the consultant and then talk back." Chun Xi put away the paper ball, turned around and instructed Miyi: "Pack up your things first, let's go back and wait." ”

Because of a ball of paper, Chunxi was no longer interested in continuing to paint. Miyi is very grateful for this paper ball, saved herself, and is very happy to pack it up.

Chun Xi was still thinking about the meaning of the paper ball, and counted it carefully, the handwriting on the paper ball was very unfamiliar, and she had never seen it. Moreover, people close to her don't have to beat around the bush to pass the word to such a paper ball. Chengqian Palace is Tong Ruofei's dormitory, if there is really such a person as Mama Cui, it should also be Tong Ruofei's person. Could it be that this matter has anything to do with Tong Ruofei?

After thinking about it carefully, he felt that there might be something else in this matter, and he didn't dare to act rashly, but he was very curious. Hurriedly returned to Yikun Palace, waiting for the news that Xiao Qinzi brought back from the consultant bank.

At night, Xiaoqinzi also returned. At that time, Chunxi had just had dinner and was chilling in the courtyard.

"Mother, the slave asked." Xiao Qinzi replied: "In the Chengqian Palace, there is no such person as Mama Cui now, but there was one in the previous dynasty. ”

"The former dynasty? Shunzhi Ye? At that time, who lived in the Chengqian Palace? This thing is even more inexplicable, and she can't understand what a grandmother from the previous dynasty has to do with her.

"It's Queen Xiaoxian, and it's Lord Shunzhi's favorite concubine - Concubine Dong E." Xiao Qinzi said: "At that time, there was only such a lady living in Chengqian Palace, and Mama Cui was one of the palace maids waiting for Concubine Dong E. ”

"So where is Mama Cui now?" Chun Xi asked.

Xiao Qinzi paused, hesitated for a moment before saying, "As early as fifteen years ago, Mama Cui had passed away. ”

"Fifteen years ago?" Chun Xi was shocked, how could a person who had been dead for fifteen years be suddenly mentioned. Concubine Dong E is the favorite concubine of the previous dynasty, what does it have to do with the present? What kind of person is it that makes a story about a dead man?

"Niangniang, it's not good. Let's just think we've never done that before. Xiaoqinzi reminded that he was still worried. After all, a piece of paper of unknown origin is only six words, and if it causes unnecessary trouble, how can it be good.

Now it is not as good as before, and there is no room for mistakes.

"Mu Hui." Chun Xi didn't listen to Xiao Qinzi, but only instructed Mu Hui: "You secretly check, this Grandma Cui, and the original Concubine Dong E." What kind of secrets do they have? Since someone wants Hongu to know, Hongu can't pretend that it didn't happen. There are some things that Hongu must figure out. Whether it's friend or foe will soon be clear. ”

"Mother, why bother. Make such a choice for the sake of someone who doesn't know. If it is a trap for others, how can it be compensated for the loss? Xiao Qinzi felt helpless, but she knew that she had made up her mind, and she would definitely not change her thoughts. But those who are slaves should still be admonished.

Mu Hui was also a little hesitant, and also persuaded: "Yes, this matter is a little strange. Acting so weirdly, going around in circles, let's go check on two people who have died, a past twenty or thirty years, just know, what can we do? ”

"It's because I don't know that I have to figure it out." Chun Xi smiled and said comfortingly: "This palace has its own plans in its heart, you don't have to worry." What's more, in the current situation, they can't do anything to us. The imperial concubine is only one step away from being crowned, and the palace has long been powerless to prevent her from ascending to the throne. Since it is a matter of time or time, she will not do anything to the palace at this time, and if something goes wrong, the emperor will definitely not forgive. Even if she wants to die again, she will definitely do it when her position is the most stable. And not now. As for the others, Hongu is not in sight at the moment. Go ahead and find out. ”

Mu Hui and Xiao Qinzi sighed helplessly, so they could only do so.

Because it was a past many years ago, it was not easy to inquire, and most of the old people who were waiting in the palace at that time had already left the palace or died of illness and old age.

Mu Hui and Xiao Qinzi discussed starting with Shou'an Palace, where after all, lived the concubines of the first emperor, and there were always people who knew the stories of those years.

It took nearly a month to finally have some eyebrows.

Concubine Dong E is the favorite concubine of Lord Shunzhi, and since she entered the palace, she has favored the sixth palace, and other concubines cannot enter the eyes of Lord Shunzhi.

Zhaosheng, who was still the queen mother at the time, was very dissatisfied with his son's exclusive favor of a concubine. In addition, at that time, he had just complied with the will of Lord Shunzhi, abolished the queen as Concubine Jing, and appointed Concubine Jing's niece, which is now the Empress Dowager Renxian, as the queen.

After the abolition, the newly canonized queen is also the daughter of Zhaosheng's family, for Zhaosheng, anyone can be ignored, but the queen cannot be ignored again and again.

As the commander of the six palaces, if the queen does not get the favor of the emperor, she will not be able to establish her prestige, and she will naturally not be able to discipline the concubines.

But Zhaosheng ignored Shunzhiye's love for Concubine Dong E, and Shunzhiye only wanted to protect his love, and he didn't want to be involved with other women, so he insisted on going his own way.

Concubine Dong E became the enemy of the entire Forbidden City, all the concubines resented her, and all the palace maids and eunuchs pretended to flatter her. Such a talented, beautiful and talented woman has the true heart of an emperor, but she forgets to protect herself.

There is a lot of life, but Concubine Dong E still died in the dispute in the harem. There were different opinions about her death, and there were many rumors at the time, but they were quickly suppressed by Zhaosheng.

The Forbidden City soon regained its calm, but unfortunately, the emperor who lost his beloved woman had nothing to do anymore and soon died of depression.

"Do you know the real reason for Concubine Dong E's death?" After hearing this, Chunxi was silent for a long time before asking.

Mu Hui shook her head: "There were too many rumors at that time, and no one knew how Concubine Dong E died. But the slave maid felt that the Empress Dowager Zhaosheng at that time should also be involved. And all the rumors are related to the queen at that time, which is now the Empress Dowager Inheon. So ......"

"Therefore, it is very likely that it was instructed by the ancestors at that time, and the queen mother did it." Chun Xi continued her words and said: "Because I know that it was my emperor who killed the woman he loved, so Shunzhi Ye will be depressed." Because she could not avenge her lover, nor could she kill her wife. In the end, you can only kill yourself to appease all resentment. ”

"Niangniang thinks that Shunzhi Ye committed suicide?" Mu Hui's eyes widened, a little incredulous. For a woman?

"This palace has heard that Taizong's favorite is not the ancestor, but her sister Hai Lanzhu, that is, Concubine Chen back then." Chun Xi said slowly: "And, not long after Concubine Chen's death, Taizong also passed away. Later, Lord Shunzhi ascended the throne, but he didn't expect the same love entanglement as Taizong. That's why the ancestors are afraid. I am afraid that because of Shunzhiye's obstinate behavior, it will lead to the same result as Taizong. Unexpectedly, she was the one who drove the whole thing to a desperate situation. Shunzhi Ye couldn't escape his fate after all, and like Taizong, he was depressed about missing a woman. Lord Shunzhi is not a fool, how could he not understand how Concubine Dong E died. He couldn't avenge his beloved, so he had to cut himself off. However, all this is just Hongu's conjecture. What the truth is, it is no longer known. ”

Chun Xi paused, and suddenly smiled: "It's just that this incident also makes Bengong understand why the ancestors are so partial to Bengong." ”

"Afraid of repeating the mistakes of the past?" Mu Hui also immediately understood.

"Yes, I'm afraid that history will play out again. So, the ancestors changed their ways. On the one hand, she asked the emperor not to be favored, but on the other hand, she wooed the palace, favored the palace, taught carefully, and did not cause a situation of exclusive favor. Chun Xi smiled again, and said helplessly: "Fortunately, the emperor has not favored this palace alone in recent years, even if the palace has been favored, he is not the only person in this palace who has been favored by the emperor." The emperor was wet with rain and dew, so that the palace could successfully gain a foothold in the Forbidden City. Coupled with the blessing of the ancestors, the palace has not been persecuted by others for many years. It's no wonder that the Queen Mother is so disgusted with this palace. It's not just because the palace once wore a robe similar to Concubine Dong E, but because the palace also has the momentum of being the only favorite of Concubine Dong E. ”

It's just that the slave still doesn't understand what that person wants the mother to do. What can we do if we know all this past? Mu Hui was confused.

Chun Xi had already figured it out, and explained her confusion: "Because that person wants this palace to understand that even if there is the emperor's favor in this palace, it will be difficult to escape death after all." In the palace, grace can only be honored for a while, but it cannot be enjoyed for a lifetime. If you can't protect yourself, no one can save you. Hongu can't wait any longer, he must speed up. Although she didn't understand what kind of thoughts that person was doing this, Chunxi didn't want to think about it anymore, just thought that she was reminding herself and letting her know the facts.

Chunxi felt that she should be thanked. After all, the absence of a bloody history does not make Chun Xi make up her mind.