[Comprehensive] The Giant of the Red Chamber

If the 46th year of Kangxi can be described in four words, it would be mixed joys and sorrows. The main events of this year revolve around the Yonghe Palace Dehuihuang noble concubine and her fourth son Yinzhen.First, when Kangxi and Yinzhen were in danger in the Mulan paddock, and the noble concubine Dehui rescued her alone, she was seriously injured and her life was hanging by a thread. Then when Yinzhen broke out, the epidemic was at stake. This is worry!But fortunately, all of this turned out to be safe, Kangxi was out of danger, Emperor Dehui escaped from death, and Yinzhen recovered from his serious illness. This is joy!

And this joy is only part of it.Since Yinzhen recovered from illness, Jiang Yingrong's body has not recovered, but there is no serious problem. The rest is just a matter of time. Kangxi didn't want to stay in the palace, so he drove back to the palace, and the 46 years of autumn came to an end.The first thing Kangxi did when he returned to the palace was to start the canonization of Jiang Yingrong. I don't know if it was to reward Jiang Yingrong as a show of honor or favor, or if the two disasters in succession made Kangxi feel lingering fear and planned to use happy events to make a rush, or he had other plans. The canonization ceremony of the emperor and noble concubine can be described as a grand ceremony. Those who don’t know it thought it was the grand ceremony of conferring the empress. Of course, the ritual system of the emperor and noble concubine is here. It is within the acceptable range, not to mention that this is Kangxi's insistence, who dares to say no.Even if Jiang Yingrong, the rightful lord of the canonization, saw something inappropriate to mention, Kangxi beat him back, saying that Jiang Yingrong deserved all this, and even revealed the meaning of wronging Jiang Yingrong in his words, saying Jiang Yingrong's heart skipped a beat, and she became more and more watertight after that, for fear that the increasingly suspicious Kangxi would regret it later.

It is often said that all things in the world are interdependent, and everything is too late. Don't look at Jiang Yingrong's momentary favor like a flower blooming, no one can compete with him, even Yinzhen and Shishilian have risen in status, full of concubines and princes who are not envious However, the princes and ministers are not flattering, but under such a grand occasion, there is an undercurrent surging, and it depends on when the undercurrent breaks through the defense line and turns into a pool of muddy water.Fortunately, Jiang Yingrong was not an ignorant and fearless person. She thought that with the grace of saving her life, she became the noble concubine of Emperor Dehui and had an emperor's son in the future. On the contrary, Zheng Zhuer is the most low-key, and his dealings are the same as before.

For example, the power in the harem is still in the hands of Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi.Originally, the two concubines Hui and Yi entered the Yonghe Palace with the palace account books as soon as Jiang Yingrongfu returned to the palace. They were going to hand over the power they had planned for many years. The imperial concubine Dehui will be in charge of the affairs of the six palaces. When the two of them think that many years of hard work will be wasted, making a wedding dress for her in vain, the heartache is like a big piece of flesh from the heart, and I don’t know how many days and nights they have not had a good rest. , the only thing that can comfort me is that I have cultivated a lot of hidden stakes in critical places over the years, so that I won't be caught blind immediately after handing over the palace power.The two reluctantly presented the things to Jiang Yingrong, but they didn't expect Jiang Yingrong to say that if he didn't interfere with the palace, he wouldn't interfere. That's what Jiang Yingrong said that day:

"My palace has ignored the palace property for many years, and my body has always been uncomfortable. This time, I was seriously injured and my vitality was severely damaged. It is even more powerless and difficult to take on the big responsibility. Although I am grateful to the emperor for being in charge of Fengyin, I am more than happy But the strength is insufficient, Sister Huifei and Sister Yifei have been in charge of the palace for many years, and they have quite a lot of experience, so they don't bother the two masters, why not continue to take care of the various places, if you need the Phoenix seal, how about taking it from the palace?" This translation translates Come here, you continue to take care of the palace belongings that are supposed to be yours, and you don’t need to hand them over, but the emperor has an order after all, so it’s not good to throw them all to you, I just want to hold the phoenix seal, you need to stamp it, just come and knock it , she will be a person in charge.

Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi looked at each other, the unexpected joy in their eyes was beyond words, and they wanted to respond immediately, but they were embarrassed to accept it directly, and refused symbolically.Didn't Jiang Yingrong know what the two of them were thinking, her expression became more sincere, she even coughed twice, and her breathing became a little rough, as if the two of them would not be able to explain to the emperor if they did not agree, so Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi did not agree Rejected again, gratefully took the account book and went back happily.

It seems that things have returned to their original owners, nothing has changed, but there have also been changes. The Feng Yin, which was originally in charge of Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi, was in the hands of Jiang Yingrong. The two still had to report to Jiang Yingrong, and wait for Jiang Yingrong's ruling to be stamped, which is equivalent to finding two free laborers, but they can get rid of a lot of mundane things, and it can also make Jiang Yingrong, who is on the cusp of the storm, look less ostentatious , why not do it.There is an extra immediate boss. Although this boss usually doesn't care about things, Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi are not so stupid that they can decide everything on their own and not report it. It is not as free as before, but it is also much better than the loss of authority that was originally expected. , so the two of them were still more happy than sad, secretly sour and envious, but also praised Jiang Yingrong for really keeping her word.

Jiang Yingrong didn't know if the current Yinzhen wanted to seize the throne, but because of this accident, the original trajectory was changed, and the originally inconspicuous Yinzhen was placed in the limelight. It would be difficult to keep a low profile, as the saying goes. Even if Yinzhen hasn't thought about it yet, there are only a lot of conspiracy and flattery against him. In case some people have a headache, seeing that Yinzhen has hope, they will support Yinzhen in front of Kangxi. Zhen, it would be a big loss to provoke Kangxi's suspicion.Therefore, taking advantage of the easing relationship between mother and child, when Yinzhen was paying his respects, he also quietly said a lot of heartfelt words to him. Of course, the words were not so straightforward, but the two of them tacitly agreed.

This is not another routine greeting, the mother and son are drinking tea and having snacks, only Cui Li and Qin Yin are guarding from a distance in the room, leaving room for the mother and son to talk.

"Your fourteenth brother has a straightforward personality since he was a child, and he values ​​love and righteousness. He protects anyone he recognizes from the bottom of his heart. You can tell from his relationship with the eighth brother these years." Jiang Yingrong looked at Yinzhen's face , didn't react because of these words, and continued: "Although sometimes what you say outright is not pleasant, don't bother with him, no matter how good he is with others, after all, you are the closest in this palace. Fourth brother, as an older brother, you should be more tolerant of him, and Ben Gong will also persuade him from the sidelines."

Yinzhen nodded, expressing his understanding, "Emiang, don't worry, my son knows that he is not a real brother, how could he spoil Fujia so much, making Fujia talk about it when he doesn't see Fourteenth Uncle every day." Putting the pastry into his mouth, he sighed while eating, the refreshments here are different, so he can't help but eat a few more pieces every time, the more times he comes, there are always seven or eight plates of favorites every time he comes The pastry was waiting for him, and he was embarrassed not to eat it, and he couldn't stop after eating it.In the past, Yinzhen was so hungry when he came to Yonghe Palace to greet him early in the morning, but unfortunately there was no delicious refreshment waiting for him, but now the treatment has changed drastically. In addition to the old respect, there is also an indescribable intimacy with Yinzhen, which was not there in the past.After so many things, now Yinzhen listens to Jiang Yingrong's words in his heart, and because of the incident in the paddock last time, the fourteen couples of Yinzhen are not as repulsive as before. Although the relationship between the two brothers is not strong The change, but I know in my heart that it is different.Therefore, Yinzhen is willing to tolerate fourteen points more, even if it is for the mother in the palace.

"After all, he is the elder brother. After fourteen years, I will definitely understand." Jiang Yingrong looked relieved, with praise in her tone, but Yinzhen was a little embarrassed when she said it.But then Jiang Yingrong changed the subject, with some unconscious worry on her face, first sighed, and then seemed to mutter to herself: "Actually, this is fine now, if Shisi is really close to you, On the contrary, it is..." Why did Jiang Yingrong not continue, she believed that as smart as Yinzhen, she would be able to understand what she had to say.

Sure enough, Yinzhen immediately understood that the cakes in his mouth were not as delicious as before. Who said it wasn't true? Brothers can't behave like brothers. It is indeed beneficial to think about it the other way around. Yinzhen can't see that Jiang Yingrong is worried at the moment , hurriedly said: "Everything has a son and fourteenth brother, Er Niang can live in peace of mind, don't think too much."

"Er Niang understands that she is only in the palace, even if she wants to be wise and safe, how can she be alone? Our mother and son are now in glory, so how many people have already attracted attention? Your fourteenth brother, Er Niang, is not worried for now, what Er Niang is worried about is you " Jiang Yingrong looked at Yinzhen fixedly, her eyes were full of concern and worry.

"There are His Royal Highness on the left and right." Yinzhen lowered his eyes.As a prince, it is impossible to say that he has no ambitions for that position, but Yinzhen also understands that as long as the prince has no major mistakes, and the emperor is not completely disappointed and disgusted with the prince, it is absolutely impossible for others to do so. It will definitely not end well, after all, the prince was raised and raised by the emperor himself since he was a child, and the father-son relationship among them is unmatched by other princes.Even if the emperor is dissatisfied or even disappointed with the prince, he still hopes that the prince will get better, and he doesn't want to ruin the prince who has been cultivated for many years with his own hands.If he is really disappointed in the crown prince, besides Er Niang's canonization this time, he, the son of Baylor who has grown up for many years, should go further. Opponents, so you can add a big reward to Er Niang, but I'm afraid you have to wait for yourself.

"You understand that the prince's Wenzhi and martial arts have been outstanding since he was a child, and no one else can compare them. You will not go wrong if you follow the prince to do a good job. Sometimes you can only see the truth in adversity. If you can continue to support the prince, the prince will also appreciate your benefits. "If the crown prince hadn't changed his temperament, he would indeed be a very suitable heir, but it's a pity that there are not so many ifs in the world.

Jiang Yingrong made a big circle, but immediately started telling the story with great interest: "Er Niang read a miscellaneous note a few days ago, and there was a story in it, saying that there was a group of animals in the forest who wanted to elect a king, but each Animals all want to be kings, and everyone thinks they are qualified to be kings. Lions think they are the most powerful, tigers think they are the bravest, leopards think they are the fastest, foxes think they are the smartest, and elephants think they are the most just and fairest. Prestige, even the most inconspicuous rabbit wants to get involved. Fighting and fighting can’t make any sense. In the end, some animals suggest that it’s better to have a fighting game. The one who persists until the end is the one who deserves it Your Majesty, who do you think will win in the end?"

As keen as Yinzhen, he naturally heard the metaphors in Jiang Yingrong's words, and he probably understood the implied meaning, but he still asked curiously on his face, "Who is it?" as if he was really listening to a story.

"It's a snake, do you think it's interesting or not?" Jiang Yingrong smiled happily, as if she really laughed at the twisted ending, "Do you know why?"

Yinzhen shook his head cooperatively, expressing his ignorance.

"Because the snake hibernated, it slept underground for a whole winter, and when it came out, it happened that the animals involved in the fight were either dead or seriously injured. Only the snake that suddenly appeared on the fighting field was intact, so it became recognized king." Jiang Yingrong's eyes were full of meaning.

However, Yinzhen was shocked. Now that Yinzhen has not really made up his mind to seize the heir, he did not expect that his mother-in-law is also a woman who does not give way to her husband, and has a lot of hills and valleys in her chest. This is implying that he wants to secretly Accumulate strength and don't act rashly. You must choose the best time to attack to ensure that you hit it with one blow.

"Er Niang understood a truth after reading it. The more you fight for something, the less you can fight for it. On the contrary, you wait quietly, but someone will come to your door automatically. It depends on who has the patience to wait until the end." Jiang Yingrong didn't need to do anything extra. Yes, but she is worried about the butterfly effect. If Yinzhen feels that she has the strength to compete now, she will no longer be on the same track as before, secretly waiting for the opportunity, and revealing her thoughts early. In the end, the winner will become the loser, but she didn't even cry. The place is going to cry, so it is better to be vigilant in advance, the succession of the succession is changing rapidly, in case it is better to kill it early.Of course, even if there was an accident, Jiang Yingrong could return everything to its original position, but it would be best if Kangxi could be canonized willingly, so that Yinzhen's succession to the throne would be justified, and outsiders would no longer find a reason to criticize him.

Yinzhen's face was serious, and the little thought that had just appeared was pressed back firmly in an instant, and the kind that had added several layers of protection would never show up again in a short time, and he couldn't help being shocked. Cold sweat, if Er Niang hadn't mentioned it in time, he might have really forgotten his shape, and if a few more people appeared next to him, I'm afraid he really didn't know the heights of heaven and earth.

Seeing that Yinzhen listened, Jiang Yingrong didn't say any more, and became concerned about Yinzhen's body: "You were seriously ill, and you said you were cured, but Erniang was still worried that your foundation would be hindered. It's not like the household department can't do without you. You are recuperating at home, when Erniang first saw you in the palace, you were thin and out of shape, how could you recover so quickly." Jiang Yingrong's eyes were red as she spoke, and she seemed to be worried about her son. Help Yinzhen find an excuse to hide, troublesome season will come soon, why don't you hurry up and wait.

Yinzhen was moved for a while, and he also noticed a tendency of rain and wind to fill the building. Er Niang raised points and helped him find excuses, with a loving mother's heart, how could Yinzhen not be moved, so he obeyed Nodded: "The son listened to Er Niang, and asked Huang Ama for leave later."

"That's right. The body is the capital. Daiyu is used to taking care of her body. You should work hard to raise her body early. If you give birth to a few more grandchildren for Er Niang, the house will be more lively." Said, don't come out easily if you have nothing to do, the cat will have a baby at home.

Such a straightforward hint made Yinzhen a little embarrassed, and the tips of his ears blushed unconsciously. Jiang Yingrong smiled while covering her handkerchief. The smile made Yinzhen even more embarrassed, and finally fled.

Yinzhen ran out of the Yonghe Palace non-stop as if someone was chasing him behind him, and slowly calmed down when he was on the palace road. I admire Er Niang for taking precautions and foresight. Now he should retreat bravely and hide behind for the time being, so that he can also avoid those malicious framing and endless flattery.

In the Yonghe Palace, Cuihui supported Jiang Yingrong to rest on the couch, "Your Majesty has teased Sibeile again, if you continue to tease Sibeile like this, be careful that Sibeile will not be embarrassed to come again one day." Since the relationship between Sibeile and Majesty Improvement, the most common thing is that the empress teased Sibeile and ran away. I don't know where the empress came from, but it also made everyone in Yonghe Palace happy.

"This palace is his mother, so he dares not come." Jiang Yingrong intentionally bluffed her face, as if her old lady was fearless for her elders, but soon she couldn't hold back and laughed first.A person like Yinzhen with a cold appearance is the most fun to tease. Jiang Yingrong has long wanted to tease her hands, but she was still in the rigid stage before, and now she is no longer afraid. Mother-child relationship.

"Your Majesty said so." Cui Ling said, "It's time for your Majesty to take the medicine."

Jiang Yingrong turned around obediently, and let Cui Ling take off her shirt and apply the medicine. The previous wound was too big and deep, and even if it healed, it left a long and big scar. There is no shortage of medicine for scar removal in the palace, but that It is only useful for small wounds and small scars. Scars like Jiang Yingrong's will probably last a lifetime. She doesn't care about it herself, but she can't help Cui Ling and others care about it. As a concubine, she is most afraid of leaving a little scar on her body. What's more, it's so obvious, every time Yao Cuilu feels distressed secretly.Apart from Cui Ling, Kangxi is also the one who feels distressed once seeing it. I am afraid that only Jiang Yingrong herself does not care.