Chapter 8 Concubine Shi
"Dong E is always getting up."
I saw a woman coming, her steps were light, and her voice was extremely pleasant. This woman is wearing a water-blue Han skirt, with a moth head and eyebrows, bright eyes and bright teeth, hands like soft wattles, and ice muscles and jade bones. But seeing her dignified demeanor and graceful posture, I secretly thought that this woman really deserves the name of the imperial concubine.
There is probably only one woman who is allowed to wear Hanfu in this palace - Concubine Ke Shi, Shi Qianyu.
Shi Qianyu still has a lot of weight in the harem of Emperor Shunzhi, the amorous son of heaven. As the first Han imperial concubine in the Qing Palace, Emperor Shunzhi has always been courteous to her. According to the record of "Four Spectrums of the Qing Imperial Family", "At the beginning, the ancestor Ji ancient system, the Han girl was selected to prepare for the six palaces, and the concubine (Shi's) and Yan. Bestow on the Yongshou Palace, and take the Han style. "In the Qing Dynasty court, where Manchurian culture was unique in the early Qing Dynasty, it was not easy to wear Han costumes. It is probably because of this, coupled with Concubine Ke's quiet and gentle nature, that she has been in the harem for a long time, but she has not been suppressed by the queen who has always been jealous.
"What? When you see this palace, don't you still salute? Did all the grandmothers in the palace teach you in vain? Shi Qianyu sat down on the first seat alone, his tone was still soft, his eyes were smiling but sharp, "Or is it that according to Fucha's grace today, you can be wild in my eternal life palace?" ”
"Concubines don't dare!" No matter how proud Fu Chayue is, he doesn't dare to be arrogant in front of a mother in the end. She hurriedly saluted, "Concubine see Concubine Ke Niangniang, Niangniang is auspicious!" ”
"Fucha often gives this ceremony, and this palace really can't afford it." Concubine Ke's eyebrows were crooked, she glanced at Fu Chayue with a smile, and took the teacup handed over by the little palace maid on the side, but she didn't drink it, just quietly stared at the lines on it. After a short silence, she turned her head, slightly reproached, and ordered, "Zhuqing, don't go and help Fucha Chang get up." ”
"Yes." The maid named Zhuqing hurriedly stepped forward and helped Fu Chayue up. Fu Chayue breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Niangniang." ”
The atmosphere was awkward for a while. I thought for a moment and broke the silence, "The concubine didn't know that Niangniang was coming, and she missed the distance, and I hope that Niangniang will forgive me." I don't know why Niangniang came today? ”
"Isn't it okay for this palace to come?" Concubine Ke didn't raise her head, and asked lightly.
I pursed my lips, still calmly replied, "Niangniang said with a smile." It's just that Niangniang came suddenly this time, and the concubine should have entertained Niangniang well, but unexpectedly let Niangniang encounter this kind of thing. The concubine pleaded guilty and asked the mother to punish her. ”
Concubine Ke raised her head slightly, glanced at me, and asked with a smile, "Are you here to blame the palace for this time?" This palace is here to accompany you. ”
"The concubine doesn't dare." I bowed slightly. In the face of such a somewhat bottomless person, it is better to be careful.
"This palace is really idle and boring today, I heard that someone came to my Yongshou Palace to commit murder, so I was curious to come and take a look." Concubine Ke chuckled, put down the teacup that had been held for a long time, and sighed as if talking to herself, "I haven't seen such a situation for a long time, even the emperor has never dared to be so disrespectful to this palace." Seeing it today, it reminds me of the days when I was intrigued with the sisters in the house before I entered the palace, and I miss it very much. Alas, how long have I been in this golden cage······"
I was slightly surprised. From Concubine Ke's words, it can be known that Emperor Shunzhi attaches great importance to her. But why did Concubine Ke gain a firm foothold in this cannibalistic harem?
"This palace is the daughter of Shi Shen, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, when the palace was framed by his own sisters, he was in danger, and when the emperor came out of the palace, he saved the palace and brought the palace back to the palace······ Alas, even their own biological sisters can murder each other and call each other off, let alone in this palace? Concubine Ke asked faintly, "Fucha is always here, do you say?" ”
A trace of cold sweat oozed from Fu Chayue's forehead, and she replied with a strong pretense, "What Niangniang said is naturally right. ”
Concubine Ke covered her lips with a handkerchief and giggled, "This palace has always had clear rewards and punishments, but this time it is really difficult for this palace." The emperor's favorite Fucha often committed murder in the Yongshou Palace, the unfavored powerless concubine in the palace······ Dong E is always here, you say, what should this palace do? To penalize, or not to penalty? ”
Forehead ······ I muttered to myself. This concubine Ke's real eye is really strong in telling nonsense. Not favored? Powerless? If she is powerless and powerless, and is not favored by the emperor, wouldn't there be so many little constants in the harem······ Boom, it's not as good as ash?
However, if she doesn't answer, I'm afraid it will end very badly. I thought about it, bowed slightly, and replied calmly, "Since Niangniang has always had clear rewards and punishments, she must have already made a decision in her heart. The concubine believed in the mother, so everything was arranged by the mother. ”
"You're really clever." Concubine Ke looked at me approvingly, turned her head, and changed her words, but her tone was still soft and gentle, "Fucha is always here, do you think there is anything wrong with you?" ”
"Concubine······ Don't understand. Fu Chayue's body trembled, and suddenly raised her head, looking straight at Concubine Ke, "Please tell the truth!" ”
Concubine Ke was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, "Bengong thought you were a smart person like her, but I found that you are really stupid." Qingzhu, tell me about this palace, what mistake did Fucha often make? ”
Qingzhu bowed slightly, and replied respectfully, "Not answering Niangniang's question truthfully, pretending to be stupid, is equivalent to despising Niangniang's identity, and committing the following crimes is also a crime; Blatantly provocative, a person who often goes to the bedroom of the first palace to sprinkle and disturb the harem is equivalent to ignoring the queen's mother, which is the second crime. These two crimes violate the palace rules, and please ask the mother to decide. ”
I can't help but admire this palace maid named "Qingzhu" a little. I thought that in this palace, there were very few palace maids like painting screens, but in recent days, I found that this was not the case. The green bamboo in front of you, although you have lowered your eyes and seems to have no sense of existence, will always be a blockbuster at a critical moment.
The picture screen······ I pondered in secret. The person who paints the screen always feels that it is not so simple. This complication may just be my personal feeling, but it is precisely because of this feeling that I have to be wary of her.
"Fucha is always here, can you hear me clearly?" Concubine Ke gently blew the slightly hot tea, as if nothing happened, and the words she said were like ordinary small talk. It's just that these seemingly simple words made Fu Chayue shudder a little.
Big drops of cold sweat slid down her cheeks, and Fu Chayue clenched her sleeves tightly, gritting her teeth, as if she was struggling with something. Suddenly, as if she was suddenly deflated, she gritted her teeth and said word by word, "The concubine heard clearly." ”
"Hmm." Concubine Ke replied lightly, her eyes seemed to skip over the crowd in the room, and looked out of the door, as if she was in deep thought.
Time has froze again. I stood quietly aside, not looking out the door, just looking at my nose and my heart. Inadvertently, I saw Fu Chayue out of the corner of my eye, and saw that her face was full of uneasiness that could not be concealed. I silently mourned for her.
Concubine Ke's gaze was calm and calm, and it didn't seem like she was contemplating, but like she was recalling something. I peeked over, and saw a flash of indifference and disgust in those extremely beautiful eyes. Too fast, just for a moment. Concubine Ke seemed to notice my attention and looked at me.
The meeting was so fast that I didn't have time to look away. She looked at me calmly, and so did I. Since you can't hide from it, let's accept it.
- She's not as simple as she says.
- She has self-esteem, she has unwillingness, and she has her pride.
- She is the plum blossom of the proud snow, isolated between the wind and snow.
- She······
In just a few seconds, countless pieces of information were sent into my brain, converging and intermingling. At that moment, it was as if I had a pair of magical eyes that could see through everything, and I could clearly peek into the hearts of others hidden beneath the surface.
Unfortunately, it was only a brief moment. Suddenly, it was as if the signal had been cut off, and everything was back to normal.
Concubine Ke was slightly surprised, and quickly and without a trace looked away. She smiled slightly:
"Qingzhu, please tell the emperor. Today, the palace is often here to learn the rules, and today I am afraid that I will not be able to sleep. Please forgive me. ”