Cheng Jiaxuan was separated from her brother at the age of four, although she does not have many memories, her relationship is deeper than that of ordinary brothers and sisters. My brother has loved her very much since she was a child, and often comes up with all kinds of interesting ways to play with her, which can always make her giggle and feel that her brother is her own piece of the sky. When he was young, he didn't know much about the relationship between men and women, and with just a few myths and stories he heard elsewhere, he was very enthusiastic to mention some points on the side and help him come up with ideas to please the Chen family's cousin.

Until one day, my cousin suddenly disappeared, and there was no news for several days. My brother finally got some clues, but he thought she was a child, and he didn't bother to explain to her, and only talked with his family behind closed doors. Xiao Jiaxuan hid aside, vaguely heard the word "parade in the street", and then everyone scolded the court for being unreasonable and the emperor was mediocre, at that time he was indeed young and ignorant, and he didn't understand when he heard it, only a simple belief, thinking that no matter how tricky things came to his brother, they would definitely be able to solve them.

A few days later, my brother and uncle took a few family members to save my cousin, and they never came back, only to hear from my uncle afterwards that he had been kidnapped by the Shadow Sect on the street. The sect is full of a group of devils who exterminate humanity, and the elder brother is alone and falls into a bandit cave, where is there still life, but Cheng Jiaxuan holds on to the meager hope, feeling that if he doesn't see the body, he may not die.

That month, the Demon Sect went on a killing spree again, killing her family to the ground. The demon or looked at her as just a little girl, didn't care much, and slashed her in the back casually. Cheng Jiaxuan was not seriously injured, but immediately fell down and pretended to be dead, holding on to his consciousness. I heard the screams of my relatives, but it also left a deep shadow in my heart.

After the demons dispersed, she struggled to crawl out of the manor, unable to remember how far she had traveled, starving and cold, and after a night of frustration, her physical strength had reached the limit, and she suddenly lost consciousness. When she woke up, she was lying on a mahogany couch and covered with a quilt made of gold silk, and when she heard that she had fainted in front of the palace, several guards were going to carry her away, but she was stopped by the regent, and asked someone to take care of her. After listening to her tell her life experience, she was even more kind, accepted her as a righteous daughter on the spot, and enthusiastically looked for her brother.

Cheng Jiaxuan was sincerely grateful and obeyed all Dolgon's orders. However, as he grew older and more experienced, he saw through his father-in-law's ambition, and he was just a tool to assist him in seizing power. But she was changed tragically at a young age, and her personality was quite mature and cold, so she could rely on him for protection, and it didn't hurt to be a fine worker in the Yinxue Palace.

Thinking of the past, he was immediately furious, and said hatefully: "The Demon Sect has done a lot of evil, and sooner or later it will have to pay the price." My daughter must have taken the bandits' nest with her own hands and let them die worse than my family!"

Dolgon said: "It is good to have ambition, but you also need to weigh the level of strength. The new leader of the Shadow Sect, this king had some dealings with many years ago, and he was definitely ruthless. With a character like Concubine Yun, you have been fighting with him openly and secretly for six years, and you have not been able to distinguish the superior, and your little bit of hard work will be even more unimpressive. is still temporarily behind the scenes, secretly provoking, and letting Concubine Yun fight with him to the death. This is called being incapacitated and outwitted. You have a special status, and you must not do anything bad to me on the spur of the moment. ”

Cheng Jiaxuan was unwilling, so she had to endure it, and said: "The righteous father's teachings, the daughter should keep them in mind." After saluting, he silently withdrew from the palace. Dorgon watched her leave, thinking that her ascension to the throne was not far off, and a deep smile appeared on her face.

Cheng Jiaxuan went back to the Snow Palace to pack up, and set off in the afternoon of the same day, and the entourage was as prefaced, and there were few sporadic people. Most of the way is by horse-drawn carriage, and you can also visit some scenic spots along the way. A few days later, I arrived at the ancestral hall of the Shen family in Jiangnan. Shunzhi only brought his wife and children inside, and ordered the rest of the officials to wait outside.

This ancestral hall is indeed built on a very large scale, the house is magnificent, the carvings are exquisite, and the materials are all of the highest quality. There is a wall in front of it, and a curved beam on the side. The bucket arch overhangs the eaves, the streamline is beautiful, and the structure is commensurate. The main hall hangs a gold-lettered plaque, and the inscription is "Shen's ancestral hall". On the side hangs the "straight plaque" of the emperor's imperial seal. Forehead Liang Pack, flat plate bucket, spine wood, finch for all are carved, all are carved, the knife is simple and powerful, and the lines are strong and bold.

There are three Gong Ling cards of the Shen family on the stage, and Shen Shiyun is holding three incense sticks, which means "respecting heaven and earth, worshiping gods and Buddhas, and respecting ancestors". knelt on the ground, kowtowed, and then inserted one of the incense sticks into the incense burner first, then right and left, and silently said: "Dad, uncle, third uncle, Yun'er has come to see you." May you be over there...... All is well, and you will be able to reach Bliss early...... Yun'er will do her best to annihilate the Demon Cult and avenge you. I couldn't help but cry again. Xuanshuang and Shunzhi also have their own incense. Shunzhi said in his heart: "Master Guo, I must take good care of Yun'er, please rest in peace." ”

After Shen Shiyun finished the incense, she got up slowly, glanced at Shunzhi next to her, and a tenderness flooded her heart, which she hadn't seen for a long time. promised to enter the palace with him, but only wanted to use his power to take revenge, and had no feelings for him. And after six years of getting along, seeing that he is indeed affectionate, considerate and caring, and meticulous, it can be said that no other concubine in the deep palace can be as honored as himself. Now that he has a lovely son with him, he is expected to enjoy the happiness of an ordinary lover, and he is full of regret for a while, and he really has the desire to let go of hatred and be a loving couple with him.

But as soon as his eyes fell on his father's tablet, his wavering heart became firm again, and he said: "The whole family died innocently and tragically, and I am waiting for justice." However, because I am greedy for my own pleasure, I want to ignore the deep hatred of the sea of blood, which is simply intolerable! Once I have taken the first step, I will never turn back, and I will definitely go to the end on this road of revenge paved with the blood of demons and demons. ”

Shunzhi also stood up and said softly: "Yun'er, if you are sad, just cry, and no outsiders will see it here." Shen Shiyun said in his heart: "He still misses my family and touches the scene...... Alas, he didn't know anything. Can I hurt a person who is not at fault for the sake of revenge?" He wrapped his arms around him, buried his head deep in his arms, and cried quietly, Shunji patted her on the back and whispered comfort.

After Shen Shiyun's heart softened at first, he thought: "He didn't know me originally, he first met me in the palace, just because he coveted my beauty, and asked me to be his concubine without asking my wishes, maybe he really loves me." I betrayed my hue, he offered me power, and the two sides were nothing more than using each other, each taking what he wanted. In the future, I will no longer be able to look good, and I will only be one of the thousands of abandoned concubines who have been left aside by the emperor, since this is the case, I must make full use of the limited time to fulfill my wish as soon as possible. ”

Yu Guang suddenly glanced at Xuan Shuang, his heart was shocked, remembering that he was already a mother, how could he ignore the image of the crying nose, this can sweep the ground, and quickly broke away from Shunzhi's arms, and said angrily: "I hate it, Xuan Shuang is still on the side, why don't you remind me, it's ugly!"

Shen Shiyun has been in the palace for six years and has always been an excellent assistant to assist in governance, but the two have very few loves. Shunzhi suddenly saw that she was showing her little daughter's delicate state, still as beautiful and moving as she first met, bright and beautiful, and her love soared, and said with a smile: "My Concubine Yun is the first beauty in the world, where can it be ugly?" Shen Shiyun's eyes flashed with tears, and the corners of her mouth moved slightly.

Shunzhi said again: "Yun'er, if you are reluctant, I will accompany you to Jiangnan every year to worship your ancestors, what do you think?" Shen Shiyun sighed: "You can take the time to accompany me to this trip in your busy schedule, and the concubine is already very grateful in her heart, and she doesn't dare to have such a luxury again...... Otherwise, the concubine is a person who is not greedy enough, and she is not worthy of the emperor's love. ”

Shunzhi said: "That's not what you say. I have recently seen some beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, and my heart is surging, and I really have the idea of abdicating and retreating, and I am free in the mountains and forests with you, and I am a pair of fairy couples. This is also learned from my father-in-law, maybe I am not born to be suitable for that throne, and sooner or later I will have to leave. ”

In the past, Shunzhi often thought of abdicating, and every time Shen Shiyun persuaded him gently, he dispelled his thoughts. But now that Xuan Shuang is the future prince, one of them is her husband and the other is her son, no matter who becomes the emperor, it will not affect the power under her hands. And if Xuanshuang ascended the throne at a young age, she could take the opportunity to listen to the government and take power alone, which was the icing on the cake, and she would ignore Shunzhi's sighs.

Xuan Shuang said: "Huang Ama, don't say such depressing words, you still have a long time to sit on the throne." There are many ways to govern the country, and the ministers still need to ask you for advice slowly. This is also a reminder to him that his position as prince has not yet been decided.

Shunzhi smiled bitterly: "I know what way to govern the country, it all depends on the assistance of the queen mother and the ministers. Ask your mother about these things, and she will know more than me. He also said to Shen Shiyun: "I have never given Xuan Shuang a name, just because there are treacherous things in the court, and the kings are even more unscrupulous in order to fight for power, I don't want him to become the target of the public too early and get involved in these deceits." Xuan Shuang said: "Erchen understands. ”

Shunzhi smiled and said, "But Xuanshuang has been sharp since he was a child, and his wit and talent are far better than mine, which is also very gratifying to me." I've been thinking a lot lately, and some old concepts have changed, maybe the prince will make a decision as soon as possible, and it will have a deterrent effect on everyone. Therefore, I plan to make Xuan Shuang the crown prince as soon as I return to the palace. ”

Xuan Shuang said happily: "Thank you Huang Ama, the retainer will live up to your expectations!" He had long been accustomed to a polite smirk, but this time it was because of real joy. The three of them stood silently for a moment before leaving the ancestral hall. Cheng Jiaxuan remembered her father-in-law's advice and quietly asked Xuan Shuang what she had just said, and Xuan Shuang only replied to her with a "husband and wife love words" and coped with it.

One of the great attractions in the south of the Yangtze River is the roadside market, where people wander along the way, buy some antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and gain a lot. In order to avoid people's eyes, we have to try to suppress the extravagant style of spending a lot of money. Ancestor worship and play are indeed as they wish, but they have no deep understanding of the people's feelings.

A few days later, it turned to the northeast, the temperature difference between the different places was very large, the south of the Yangtze River was still beautiful and sunny, warm and pleasant, only to enter the territory of Liaoyang, and the temperature dropped suddenly. The Manchurian generals lived in the bitter cold land of the north since childhood, and after years of martial arts, they had a strong physique, and they could endure snow abuse and gluttony, so they were slightly uncomfortable at first, and they stomped their feet and rubbed their hands to survive. Shen Shiyun and Cheng Jiaxuan are Han women, both delicate and weak, and they were blown by the cold wind on the street, and they shivered vigorously.

Shunzhi felt sorry for Shen Shiyun's face turned pale from the cold, and he was still gritting his teeth and persuading him: "Yun'er, if you are really afraid of the cold, don't be reckless, go find an inn to rest first." Shen Shiyun said: "The concubine is fine, how can she be alone for me...... Ahem...... Stirring everyone's interest?"

Shunzhi said: "If you are sick, I still have to worry about you all day long, isn't that worse? You and Xiao Xuan will go to the hotel first, and I will follow them to go shopping, and then I will bring you a gift. Shen Shiyun couldn't help it, so he had to agree. Cheng Jiaxuan remembered that she was hanging on the treasures of the Seven Evils, and when she heard that she could serve Shen Shiyun closely, she was full of promises, thinking that she would leave the team and go alone, so she would naturally go to get the treasure, and she had to keep an eye on it.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a day, Shen Shiyun always stayed in the room with peace of mind. Cheng Jiaxuan said in her heart: "In front of me, it is indeed inconvenient for her to act superfluously, and she has to try to create some opportunities for her." But I lived in room No. 2 with her, and it was unreasonable to leave for no reason. So he pretended to be sleepy, yawned a few times, and lay on his side on the bed and pretended to be asleep, his ears pricked up, and his eyes opened from time to time. It's lying stiff all over, and it still hasn't worked.