[Red Mansion] Biography of Empress Lin

"Aunt Rong, you believe in Buddhism, but have you ever believed in the reincarnation of good and evil in this world?" Lin Miyan returned to Kunning Palace and drank half a bowl of soothing soup, watching Aunt Rong carefully cut off a small piece of carbonized wick , I feel that her and Xiao Ningyan's life is like this wick: "You said those who worshiped Buddha, who offered so much incense to Maitreya Buddha, can they really seek rebirth for themselves?"

"My servant is a vulgar person who hasn't read many books. I prayed to God and prayed to Buddha just for psychological comfort. How can I talk to my mother about the truth." Aunt Rong didn't understand why Lin Miyan asked such a question, so she considered it: " Why don't you invite Aunt Song to come over tomorrow to chat with your mother? Aunt Song is everyone, and she will definitely be able to answer your questions."

Lin Miyan shook her head and said with a smile: "I'm just asking casually, so don't bother Aunt Song to come over."

"Does the lady want to be resettled?" Aunt Rong said softly: "Today you are discussing with Concubine Shu about the Dragon Boat Festival trip, and you are going to visit Yong'an Palace to visit Xiao Zhaoyi who is seriously ill. You are really tired. You should Take a rest early and take good care of yourself."

"But I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight." Lin Miyan huddled on the kang, propping the soft pillow with her left hand and said, "Just leave a lamp for Bengong, and then go to rest!"

"Yes, the servant girl will let Xiao Dezi and Chunhua watch the night for you." Aunt Rong said worriedly before leaving: "Mistress, don't blame the servant girl for talking too much, you have treated Xiao Zhaoyi with the utmost benevolence. The servant girl can be regarded as having some seniority in the palace. Old slave, I know what kind of life those concubines who have fallen out of favor live. If there is no gentle and kind master like the empress, I am afraid that Xiao Zhaoyi will not live today, and will be trampled to death."

"I can't sleep because of Xiao Zhaoyi, I can't sleep because of myself, and Your Majesty." Lin Miyan's voice revealed deep exhaustion and confusion, as if a fragment of the past life just recalled appeared in front of her eyes: "You go down first! Let Bengong stay quietly for one night."

When the sun rises tomorrow, she will still be the queen envied by everyone.

Aunt Rong was very puzzled as to why Lin Miyan made such a statement. After all, it is well known that she is doted on today. In addition, the crown prince has been established, and the emperor's grandson is also born. Lin Miyan's successor is as stable as Mount Tai. It is really nothing to worry about.

At the same time, at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, after listening to Yang Pei'an and Li Fu's report, today was also sleepless. Under Yang Pei'an's careful urging several times, he said bitterly: "Yang Pei'an, what do you think I will do if I do something that will make you sleepless?" For things that the queen cannot forgive, how should I apologize so that the queen can forgive me?"

"This... how dare this slave comment on the matter between His Majesty and Your Majesty at will." Yang Pei'an thought, who else in this world can make the Lord of the World apologize?Even if His Majesty did something wrong, who would dare to speak out?

Especially since the empress was involved in this matter, Yang Pei'an didn't dare to speak nonsense, so he could only reply with the safest words: "The empress and your majesty are united as husband and wife, how can there be difficulties? I'm afraid the empress didn't think about it for a while, Only then will there be a misunderstanding with His Majesty."

"But if there is no misunderstanding, then it is my fault?" Imakami smiled bitterly and looked at Yang Pei'an's embarrassed expression, then waved his hand and said, "Forget it, it's because I forced you too much, let's step back first." !"

"Yes." Yang Pei'an, who was relieved, nodded respectfully, thinking about going to talk to Li Fu or Aunt Rong later, and ask what happened in Kunning Palace, which provoked the most important person in the palace. The two masters behaved abnormally and couldn't sleep all night.

And at the third day of the second day, Lin Miyan, who was exempted from asking for peace, squinted for a while, but after a while, she was gently shaken awake by Aunt Rong, and in a daze, she was told the big news .

"Mother, Lady Zhaoyi of Yong'an Palace has passed away." Because the people who served Xiao Ningyan were all dispersed, it took a lot of time for Aunt Rong to learn the news, so as not to deal with it too late, and Lin Miyan again To bear the reputation of neglecting a seriously ill concubine and being unkind: "Eunuch Ma has already asked people from the House of Internal Affairs to bury the body of Empress Zhaoyi, do you think everyone in the palace should get ready?"

Although Xiao Ningyan had nothing to do, she was at the Zhaoyi position during her lifetime, and she might be posthumously named as the fourth concubine after her death.

Although the funeral ceremony of the fourth concubine is far inferior to that of the empress, there are many procedures that should be involved. Even the prince has to mourn for this high-ranking concubine.If Xiao Ningyan was to be given some posthumous glory today, she might stop court for two or three days.

"Let's arrange it! By the way, go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation and ask His Majesty if you want to show favor to Xiao Zhaoyi or the Xiao family." Lin Miyan rubbed her temples, and beckoned the maid to dress her up: "Put away the things that are too bright first. Even if I don't have to mourn Mrs. Xiao, I still have to put on a show."

"These servants know about it." Aunt Rong had already done this without Lin Miyan's orders, took the comb from the maid's hand, and made up Lin Miyan's makeup: "There is one more thing, Mr. Ma asked this servant to ask you."

"What's the matter?"

"Did Xiao Zhaoyi stop in Yong'an Palace, or was it arranged to move out of the palace?"

"Let's arrange the funeral in Yong'an Palace! To avoid moving here and there, the officials and the people will feel that the Tian family is ruthless." As soon as Lin Miyan finished speaking, Li Fu outside the house came in to greet An and said: "Report Empress, Your Majesty has ordered Xiao Zhaoyi to be concubine Xiaoxiang Defei, and please arrange the funeral of Empress Defei as soon as possible, and cancel the previously scheduled travel arrangements for the Dragon Boat Festival."

After Xiao Ningyan passed away, in the entire palace, except Jinshang, Lin Miyan, Concubine Qi Shu, and the old concubines in Shoukang Palace, everyone else had to observe Xiao Ningyan's filial piety for twelve days.

It seems that Princess Jingyue's long-awaited dragon boat race is about to fail.

"Concubine Xiaoxiangde. Xiao is the posthumous character of Empress Renxiao. Xiang means meritorious service, and it can be regarded as a complete portrayal of Xiao's life." Lin Miyan chewed on Xiao Ningyan's posthumous name slightly, a little unsatisfactory: "It seems Your Majesty attaches great importance to the Xiao family, and even took the posthumous title with great care."

"Ma'am, what are you talking about? Defei was not favored when she was alive, and she can't compare with you when she is gone. Why do you have to compare the truth?" Aunt Rong didn't understand what happened to Lin Miyan. , Why did she become so nervous after having a private conversation with Xiao Ningyan who was seriously ill.

"It's just a sigh, Aunt Rong doesn't need to care about it." Lin Miyan wiped her tired face with a wet handkerchief, but when she was upset, Jia Yuanchun, who changed into plain clothes according to the order, was equally upset. , but it was hard to hide the shock and anxiety in his heart.

Xiao Zhaoyi of Yong'an Palace, the eldest daughter of the head of the Longyou family, and the granddaughter of the old prince Xiao of the Gongchen Pavilion, was also the concubine chosen by the late emperor for the current emperor.

And it was such an impeccable noble lady from a famous family who died quietly in the palace, as light as a feather.

This undoubtedly sounded the alarm for Jia Yuanchun, who was cautious in words and deeds, and almost lived a transparent life in the East Palace, causing her to show a caring smile: "If I don't show up again, I'm afraid that the scene when I die will not be as good as it is." Xiao Zhaoyi."

At least Xiao Zhaoyi can still enjoy the treatment of the prince in mourning in the Lingling Palace.

And those concubines below the main position were all dragged to Ji'an before their death, and after dying, they just gave way to the concubines who were lower than their own, and they would be buried in the imperial mausoleum in less than three days. Together for a lifetime.

The author has something to say: Jia Yuanchun is going to rise, and then there will be death.

Thinking about how to apologize today.