The Harem of the Qing Dynasty - the next era

The loophole in Queen Nala's remarks lies in herself.

Out of a respectful queen, the word imperial concubine will not easily appear in the sequence of the harem, and the concubine is not easily given, there are two places, and usually only one is given away, but this is just a convention That's all, the real taboo in the harem is definitely not a situation where one queen and two concubines respect each other, there is only one situation that is more likely to cause trouble, and that is the long-term coexistence of the imperial concubine and the queen!

Based on this, the Empress Dowager Chongqing directly refuted Han Ling's concerns: "The so-called one time and another time, a noble concubine is no better than an imperial concubine, and one should be added according to the rules. Which foreign minister can gossip about such a thing? We have never Broken the rules of the ancestors, isn't it?"

"What the empress dowager said is true." Han Ling smiled lightly, "In terms of family background, Concubine Shu is more prominent. In terms of seniority, Concubine Yu, Concubine Jia, and Concubine Wan are all old people in the hidden mansion. Concubine Jia has the labor of giving birth. He is deeply favored by the emperor and the empress dowager. If the courtiers and concubines are the masters, it is really difficult to choose. Such a difficult problem can only be ruled by the empress dowager of the two palaces.

The Empress Dowager Chongqing was choked up: she didn't expect that Han Ling would support Concubine Yu so bluntly to fight with her. The Fifth Elder Brother grew up in Ningshou Palace, so it was a fact that the emperor liked him, and Concubine Yu was serious. Apart from having an extra son, Concubine Jia really has no obvious advantage in competing for employment.

The imperial concubine thought to herself: Judging by the queen's reaction, this master seems to have been prepared long ago.

This is one of the facts that the Empress Dowager Chongqing cannot accept: no matter whether the Empress guessed that she would praise Concubine Jia, or planted eyes and ears in Shoukang Palace, it is nothing to be happy about. Dissatisfaction with her daughter-in-law is up to This deepened two layers, and when the concubine knelt down, her face was already on the surface: "Concubine Jia stands still, the Ai family has something to reward Yongxuan."

No matter how much depression there is, it can be completely dissipated when she sees her infant son. Han Ling kissed Yong Xi, and then asked Concubine Wan who followed her about her little daughter's birthday: "Have we come up with any wish?"

Concubine Wan smiled and said, "I'm afraid you won't follow me. Xiaoqi wants to go to the streets of the capital to watch the excitement. You've finished your talk. If you go to the natural picture to be serious and act like a baby with you, should you agree or not?"

"This Yongjue has been thinking about going out for a long time. I might think that he has put his mind on his younger sister." Han Ling asked Concubine Wan, "I remember that Grandpa Niu Hulu's birthday is also this month. ?”

"Exactly." Concubine Wan replied, "Our princess is on the sixth day of June, and my grandfather's birthday is on June [-]th. This year is also my grandfather's birthday. I heard that the things prepared by Shoukang Palace are full of side halls. Wait until the day to send the reward to Duke Cheng’en’s mansion!”

Han Ling nodded: "You tell Xiaoqi, let her go to Cheng'en Gong's mansion with her brother to celebrate his birthday when Grandpa Niu Hulu's birthday is, and she will be allowed half an hour off on the way back to the garden. That's it."

Concubine Wan readily agreed: "Xiao Qi knows she will be happy."

"Small Liu Xiaoqi, but we are not as honorable as the prince." Han Ling shook her son in her arms, lowered her eyebrows and said to Cheng Shuang, "The emperor is here, please mention something, ask him to give Liu Gege and Qi Gege a name That's right!"

As early as before the Yongzheng Dynasty, royal princesses had baby names before they were formally canonized. Emperor Yongzheng had four biological daughters, three of whom died in infancy, and only the second daughter grew up to be married. Ascension to the throne and proclaiming the emperor—even the title of Princess Heshuohuaike was posthumously granted. When it came to Hongli, the eldest daughter and second daughter died one after another, which further confirmed the attributes of their father and daughter. When Princess Hejing was born, they simply refused to give it The name was chosen so that the ghosts of the ghosts wandering in the yang world would not be called to death. Needless to say, what happened later, Princess He Jing grew up smoothly, Hongli owed it to the effect of not having a baby name, He Qing, He Hui, Liu Gege, Qi Ge Gege continued the tradition. Those who were not conferred were called according to their rankings, and those who were conferred were called their badges as names. This really improved their survival rate. Hongli was even more convinced that his decision was completely correct, which also formed a peculiar phenomenon. None of the six granddaughters of King Sejong, including Princess Lian and Princess Wan, has a proper name.

Han Ling studied medicine and didn't believe in this at all. Even if the theory was correct, Qi Gege was already past the age of He Qing and He Hui Shou, and it was only logical to get a badge for her daughter.

Hongli thought for a while, and wrote down twelve characters: Heshuo and Princess Yi, Gu Lun and Princess Ming.

"It's very good, and it's catchy to read!" Han Ling said in her heart: Princess Gulun has become less rare, and all the princesses from the Five Palaces of the Taizong Dynasty will be awarded the title of Princess Gulun. When Emperor Shunzhi entered the customs, the family law gradually Strictly speaking, only the concubine's daughter can enjoy the honor of the first Princess Gulun. During the Yongzheng Dynasty, there was not even a concubine born as a princess. Fortunately, Lord Qianlong, the concubine is more expensive than the concubine. Princess Heshuo has only Liugege alone.

The words about picking a concubine did not mention that the right to promote and depose a concubine belongs to the emperor's husband, and the right to make suggestions must be in the hands of her, the queen of the middle palace. Candidates!

On the tenth day of June, Prince Guo Fujin gave birth to her husband's eldest son, and soon after, the 88th birthday of the emperor's grandfather, Chengengong Lingzhu, was approaching.

The empress dowager's father's birthday celebration is no worse than the empress dowager herself. Since June, there has been an endless stream of officials from other provinces giving gifts to Cheng'en's mansion. Four words can be easily described: the prince of the county sits at the head, Baylor and Beizi live in the same courtyard, the Duke of the state is familiar, Hou Bo can wipe the threshold, the first and second ranks kowtow in advance, and the officials of the third and lower ranks are only eligible to give gifts. The palace is vast, and the banquet has been held for five days. It is still difficult to be comprehensive and satisfying in everything. If you really can't squeeze into the banquet, there is no other way but to "look at the door and sigh".

When the banquet was in full swing, the steward of the government trotted all the way to the main courtyard to report to the old birthday star: "The old man (Cheng Engong's title is still in Ling Zhu's hands, but the right to head the house has long been handed over to his children and grandchildren, and with the five generations living under the same roof, He is indeed a veritable old man of the Niu Hulu family), Prince Zong, Gu Lun and Princess Ming are here to congratulate you on your birthday."

"Quick—pick me up!" Yong Xi is the eldest son of the East Palace Prince, he came to pay his respects to his great-grandfather on his birthday. He is the noble prince and uncle of the emperor. Waiting for the arrival of Yongxi brothers and sisters.

Qigege had just passed his fourth birthday, and he hadn't reached the age where he needed to avoid conflicts between men and women. The people who accompanied Ling Zhu at the banquet were all Jueluo clan relatives. house.

Yongxi has not yet been formally registered, and the national etiquette and family etiquette have been narrated. After Wu Zhaku Fujin sent someone to take Heming Princess to the guest pile, he smiled to everyone: "Weng Ku Guo Luo Ma Fa is overjoyed. , Mama and Ama Erniang are not allowed to go out of the palace to celebrate, and send their great-grandsons to come to celebrate their birthdays, or because Xiao Wang's abruptness disturbs the elegant mood of the distinguished guests, Xiao Wang will punish himself with a cup, I sincerely ask the elders Haihan for forgiveness."

The atmosphere suddenly became active, and through close contact, the Yuanzhi clan members were surprised to find that the reputation of this young prince was not given for nothing. You can tell your name and roots, and he can casually call your grandchildren. Tell me about the errands, achievements, and marriage status of the three generations. If you don’t have any self-knowledge, you should be complacent: I must have won the favor of the superior, and I am currently under investigation. Otherwise, how could the prince know me so well?

The clever ones have to fight a cold war: With such a memory, once you do something bad, how much effort will it take to clean yourself up?

Prince Zong chatted happily with the royal relatives and relatives, full of interest, but only Princess Heming who was waiting for shopping, Yongxi, although he could drink, was still a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old, and he could not lose his composure in front of his foreign ministers. The prince had to drink a few cups and then got up to say goodbye. Ling Zhu and his son did not dare to stay any longer, so they personally drove the prince out of the second gate, and Yong Xi comforted him to return the table.

Because it was a birthday celebration, the Yongxi brothers and sisters came out of the Yuanmingyuan with all the deacons of Yuqing Palace. , one of the main reasons is that his half-chao luanjia took up too much space. If you arrive early, the guards will block the front and back of the street, and those who come late will not be able to eat birthday wine. .

"Xiaoqi, fourth brother will ask you to take you out of the palace tomorrow, and play for a whole day, okay?" Yongxi smiled at Princess Heming who was staring at him, "I'm afraid it won't work today, Fourth brother is drunk, if he goes for a stroll, it's time for Xiaoqi to carry fourth brother back."

Princess Heming was disappointed but also had hope: "Then—the fourth brother sleeps first, we'll go tomorrow—tomorrow!"

"Good boy! Xiaoqi is such a good boy." Yongxi pressed his forehead, "When tomorrow comes, Xiaoqi can play as long as he wants! Fourth brother decides for you!"

Seeing the pair of sons and daughters coming back on time, Han Ling dispatched Cheng Jie and Cheng Zhi to take a rest in the inner hall of Yongxi, while beckoning the younger daughter to him: "Look at your fourth brother, teach him to leave early and show you the scenery of the capital, It's good for him to drink like this by himself and leave our little princess alone, just wait and see, when he sobers up, Er Niang will definitely punish him severely."

Princess Heming hurriedly said: "Emiang, fourth brother promised me, and will take me out tomorrow, so don't punish him, okay?"

"Okay, okay! Erniang listens to Xiaoqi, Erniang won't punish him!" Han Ling stroked her daughter's back neck, and suddenly felt a heavy sense of guilt in her heart: Unofficial rumors, Wu Zetian wanted to overthrow her daughter. Queen Wang strangled her own daughter in her infancy. At first, in order to find a reason to refuse to save Prince Yumin, she almost killed Yong Jue, who was not yet a month old. The beloved little daughter—how could she ever be worthy of the word "Er Niang" in front of her children!

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