Aristocratic family's career in the Red Chamber

The majestic imperial palace, tens of thousands of mansions, red walls and yellow tiles, carved beams and painted columns, colorful walls and cornices, and majestic bridges all show the dignity of the supreme residence in the world.

Ganyi Palace is not a very magnificent building in the harem. In terms of size, it can't compare with Furen Palace, in terms of exquisiteness, it can't compare with Feihong Palace, and in terms of blessing, it can't compare with Luoxia Pavilion - that was the residence of the current Empress Dowager.But it is such a palace, but it is the one most coveted by the harem concubines besides buying Zhengyang Palace.Why?It's just because this palace is the closest palace to the Qianyuan Palace, the emperor's bedroom, besides the Zhengyang Palace.

And now the person living in this palace is the emperor's favorite concubine, Concubine Shu!

The current emperor is ambitious. Since he ascended the throne, he has declared that he will be a filial piety for the former emperor. There has been no draft for three years, and new concubines have entered the harem. It was only four years later that the emperor could not hold back the earnestness of his important officials, so he selected some to serve in the palace, but he did not. Not very favored, now in the harem, except for the empress, the four concubines are only Concubine De, Concubine Shu, and Concubine Xian, the second and third concubines are only Concubine Chen and Concubine Li, and there are only four concubines in the ninth rank. There are more than a dozen people in the noble family, which can be said to be ten times less than before going to the harem.

Among them, Empress Li comes from a scholarly family, she is upright and peaceful, she has the eldest prince Tu Youxu and the third prince Tu Youzhao, Concubine Shu De is the current concubine, and Concubine De comes from the direct branch of the Gu family of Qilu rich family, and is the mother's family of the former emperor and empress. My niece, since she married Jinshang, although she has no children, relying on the power of her mother's family behind her, she made great contributions to boarding the plane for Jinshang. The emperor was forced by this, even though she had never given birth, she also made the first of the four concubines, Defei.Concubine Shu, however, is a tiger girl from the general family. The Xia family has always been a military officer. Yun, the soldiers and horses he led were a natural moat for the imperial court to defend Xirong. According to folklore, the name of Old General Xia was in Xirong.

Concubine Shu herself had two princes, Tu Youzhan and the eldest princess, who were all favored by the emperor, backed by the power of the Xia family. In the palace, except for Empress Concubine De, she scorned others.The emperor dotes on her, and no one dares to talk too much.

Concubine Chen is also the niece of a military general. Her father, General Xuanhua, is under the command of Old General Xia. Although she is a legitimate daughter, she is not favored at home.Back then Concubine Shu was pregnant in Qiandi, she wanted to find someone to favor her, and she also wanted to increase her power, so she asked the Xia family to help find a candidate, and Concubine Chen was chosen in the end.The Chen family wanted to cling to the Xia family, so they sent Concubine Chen to the Prince's Mansion at that time as a concubine without a second thought.Concubine Chen is beautiful and talented, but because she has not been valued all the year round, she is reticent and cannot be favored today, but she is in good health. Seeing that she has not been favored many times, she is about to fall out of favor, and suddenly she is pregnant , gave birth to the fourth prince, Tu Youhao, who was promoted from Xiu Rong to Concubine Chen.But after this, Concubine Shu felt unhappy, and took the opportunity to say a few words to the emperor, and the mother and son fell out of favor with the emperor.

As for Concubine Li, she is the queen's distant sister. She is beautiful and lively, and is very popular with the emperor. She has five princes, Tu Youang, and Du Zhaorong. Her status is relatively low among all the women in the harem. Her father is only the one who passed the imperial examination. Zhizhou, my grandfather is just a farmer, but he himself is very capable of giving birth. The six princes and the second princess came out of her womb, which made Concubine Shu jealous. Hated her half to death.

As for some of the other concubines, they are not high-ranking and have no children, so there is nothing to say.It's just that these high-ranking people have sons and daughters under their knees, especially those with sons, and they all have their own thoughts.The most fierce battles are Empress Li and Concubine Xia Shu. One respects her mother's stable status, and the other occupies the emperor's favor. Her mother's family is powerful and both have sons. How can they not fight against each other?

This time the two princes went to school together and had to choose a companion to study. Speaking of which, Concubine Shu also got involved.

Originally, the difference between the third prince and the fourth prince was two months. The third prince is now six years old, but the fourth prince does not exist.The prince went to the study at the age of six, and the empress took advantage of this incident to pull the emperor over several times, leading him to get together with the eldest prince and the third prince for a long time. Not enough, but not bad for the past few months.For such a big event as the prince's entrance to school, there is always some celebration. Instead of having to trouble the queen two months later, how about letting the two princes go to school together at once, even if they choose to study together, or they can do it all at once. , so that you don't get tired when you get it.

When the emperor heard it, he felt that it was reasonable, so he agreed.Not to mention that the empress knew how to be furious when she knew about this matter, as the birth mother, Concubine Chen was not happy when she heard the news.

"The queen is in the middle palace, and the third prince is the eldest son. How can Hao'er compare with him? The two go to school together, and choose a companion to study together. Isn't this a needle in the queen's eye? The queen can't be jealous that Hao'er robbed three The prince's limelight?" Concubine Chen talked about it privately with her confidant, and she burst into tears.She lost her mother when she was young, and she couldn't be loved by her father and brother. She was even given to the Xia family as a pawn to help Concubine Shu to keep her favor. She gave birth to the fourth prince deliberately, and outsiders see her as Concubine Chen only as she has a son to rely on, but those who really know the truth know that she is just an abandoned child in the hands of Concubine Shu, who is sent by Concubine Shu every day man rubbing.

Concubine Chen also has resentment in her heart, and she also hopes that one day she can fight back, so that her partial and ruthless father and brother can see her future, and Concubine Shu can also taste the feeling of being humiliated and swallowed every day, but unfortunately, she has no such ability, no such scheming , Up to now, she only wants to live in peace and stability, but even this point, Concubine Shu is not willing to fulfill her.

"The queen must think that I also intentionally let the fourth prince compete with the third prince, and then blame me... What should I do?!" Concubine Chen slumped on the chair, panicked.

The nanny was taken by Chen Fei when she was in the hidden mansion, and she helped her a lot on weekdays, and she was very trusted. When she heard that Chen Fei was in a hurry, she had dragged the queen and concubine Shu into the relationship, and said quickly: "Your Majesty! You must be cautious in your words and deeds, and you need to guard against the walls that have ears!" Looking around, seeing that there is no one else, she turned her head and said to Concubine Chen, "Madam, who knows who in our palace is heretic? I've said it a few times, why are you still so rough, if people really hear it and spread it, how can your empress do it?"

These words were really blunt, but Concubine Chen was very grateful, she pulled the nanny and said: "Mother Ji, don't be in a hurry, I am also in a hurry, let me tell you in front of you, I will definitely not do it in the future."

Ji Momo hurriedly said: "Where is the empress, the servant girl is just giving her instructions in vain."

Since Concubine Chen was young, no one has treated her sincerely, and no one has ever planned for her wholeheartedly, so she cares more about Mammy Ji's concern.Even if it's a bit out of order, it's for her own good, isn't it?Isn't Mother Ji's gaffe because of her?Thinking about this, Concubine Chen was not happy, how could she be angry? "Mom, don't have to say it again, I will remember your reminder in the future!"

Concubine Chen said so.

Unfortunately, a little late.

But in the afternoon, Concubine Shu sent someone to invite Concubine Chen, only to invite her to drink tea.Concubine Chen was so frightened that she looked at Nanny Ji in panic, and Nanny Ji shook her head helplessly. She became more and more flustered, and when she got on the sedan chair, she lost her footing and almost tripped.

When she arrived at Ganyi Palace, Concubine Chen trembled a little while holding Nanny Ji's hand, and there was only one thought in her mind, it was over, Concubine Shu must have known what she complained about yesterday, and she was afraid that she would make a fool of herself.

Sure enough, as soon as I entered the main hall, I saw Concubine Shu sitting at the top, looking at Dan Kou with red nails, and asked Shuixi, the big palace maid next to her, a little unhappy: "Why do I see that the color is not right, last time it was dyed?" Brighter than this bright red."

Shuixi smiled and said: "The color is more purple than last time. Hong Ling said that some materials are added here to make the nails more shiny, but the color is slightly purple, but after all, it is good for the empress. , although the color at the beginning is fair, it fades quickly and is not good for the nails. I think this color is also good, and it matches the icy skin of the empress."

Concubine Shu smiled and gave her a sideways glance: "You can talk, that's all, I know you and Hong Ling are good, it seems that she has a heart for me, this time it's all." Look at the light at the main entrance, it really looks good, Concubine Shu nodded slightly, "Next time, let's dye it red, I still like red the most."

Shuixi's eyelashes fluttered, and she lowered her body, it should be: "Thank you for your generosity, Master, Hong Ling was confused for a while, she will definitely not dare next time."

Concubine Shu waved her hand: "Why are you in such a hurry? Could it be that this palace is that person who doesn't know what's good or what's wrong? I don't even know that she is loyal?"

Shuixi smiled and said: "In this palace, who doesn't know that the empress is lenient and kind to others, and she is the most caring and caring for her own people. The servants and servants are all grateful in their hearts. They only hate themselves for being humble and humble. If they can't repay the empress, they can only repay the empress. Serve the empress wholeheartedly, let the empress live a comfortable and healthy life from every detail, and pray that the empress will live a long and healthy life, and be safe and happy."

Concubine Shu laughed straight after hearing this: "Your mouth is really sweeter than honey."

Shuixi thought Concubine Shu didn't believe her, so she just swore: "Everything this servant said is true, I would never dare to lie to your majesty. For your majesty, we are willing even if we stab at each other."

Concubine Shu showed a moved expression on her face, took her hand, and said: "As expected, I saw you right, you are a conscientious person, and I know that I treat you well. I don't expect you to repay me when I do things. It's enough if you don't scold me behind my back for meddling in other people's business, like a dog taking a mouse."

Shuixi turned pale with shock, and said angrily: "Your Majesty is kind, not only does she not appreciate it, but she also slanders her behind her back? I have never seen such a wolf-hearted and ungrateful person. Is there such a person in this world?!"

Concubine Shu gave a long sigh: "It is said that it is difficult to paint the skin of a tiger. Knowing people knows the face but not the heart. These days, there are fewer people who do one thing in front of the other and behind the back? I'm afraid that no matter how good I treat them on weekdays, How to support them to settle down, live, live and prosper, people don't think it's enough, they just want to bring me down."

Hearing this, Shuixi was filled with righteous indignation: "Can this kind of madman still call people? Let me tell you, he is worse than that beast. That dog knows how to loyally protect its master when it is eaten by people. If there really is such a person, that would be true." It's worse than a real dog!"

The master and the servant seemed to have not noticed that Concubine Chen was standing below at all, and they kept saying their own words, but those words fell into Concubine Chen's ears, and they were really more powerful than that steel knife, especially the beast. The concubine's body was trembling at that time, and she almost didn't have an attack. She was pulled by Ji's eyes and hands, and then she managed to recover. Looking at the ice-like eyes of Shu Concubine, Chen Concubine's heart was cold, although Still full of resentment, in the end he dared not show it.

I can only hear Concubine Shu pointing out something: "I think about others with good intentions, but there are some people who are not grateful. Not only are they not grateful, but they are complaining behind their backs. Thinking about it, I feel chilling. You say this Human, why is she so dissatisfied? If it wasn't for Ben Gong's protection and support, she could live in peace and stability? After receiving Ben Gong's grace, it's fine if she doesn't want to repay Ben Gong, but behind her back, she only wishes for my death!" Speaking of this, Concubine Shu glared at Concubine Chen.

For a moment, Concubine Chen's heart beat like a drum, she didn't dare to meet Concubine Shu's eyes, she lowered her head and kept silent.

Concubine Shu sneered, leaned back leisurely, curled her lips in disdain, with such virtue, she dared to challenge her.Concubine Chen, life is so good!

Speaking of it, it's not good for her natal family, it's not good to pick anyone, but she picked such a guy to come in, if it wasn't for her good-looking face, she would have killed her a long time ago.Concubine Shu vomits when she thinks about it now. At the beginning, she was pregnant and wanted to be favored by others. Concubine Chen was sent to the present to be favored by her because of her good looks. Concubine Chen was also very suitable for her. Without her natal family to rely on, the emperor was tired after being fresh, and there was no threat at all.As soon as Concubine Shu was out of confinement, she sent Concubine Chen to live in a side courtyard, and almost forgot about her. Who would have known that the emperor would occasionally think of her and let her sleep, and made her pregnant .She was so shrewd that she kept the matter a secret for six months. By the time others found out, the fact that she was pregnant was already well known. Looking for bad luck for today, so the fourth prince was born in peace.

Concubine Shu was so angry that she broke two nails at that time. This Concubine Shu is really a biting dog who can't bark. She thought she was a fool, but she was so scheming.She kept the fact that she was pregnant for six full months, and it was still under her nose. Every time Concubine Shu thought of this, she felt a sense of humiliation of being fooled.Looking at Concubine Chen is like a thorn in the flesh.

However, just when Concubine Shu wanted to kill Concubine Chen, news came from her family telling her to calm down. It turned out that the Chen family father and son were really capable. They fought bravely against the enemy at the border. He is brave and good at fighting, and more importantly, he is loyal to Chen's father. The Xia family still needs to use the Chen family. Naturally, he does not want Concubine Shu to kill Concubine Chen and cause trouble for the two families—although it is said that Concubine Chen is not favored. , but there are ten thousand things in everything, who knows that after Concubine Chen is really dead, will the Chen family father and son think of this daughter and this sister?Why take the risk?

Concubine Shu thought about it, after all, her natal family was important, so she held back her anger, thinking that one day she would be able to clean up Concubine Chen.I don't want to, this patience, I have endured until now, until Concubine Chen was conferred the title of concubine, and the Chen family also slowly got up.

This time, even if he couldn't get rid of her, at least let her suffer!Concubine Shu thought viciously, the empress is not a good person, she has tolerated Concubine Chen for a long time for the sake of her natal family all these years, it is a rare opportunity, she wants Concubine Chen to shed her skin even if she does not die!

Four princes!Concubine Shu thought of the child who completely annihilated everyone, and she was extremely mocking, so what if you have a son, and you still want him to support you when he grows up, so that you can rely on him in old age?Bah, a slut who relied on me to enter the mansion to enjoy the glory and wealth, dares to make me unhappy, I will make you unhappy for the rest of your life!By the way, it ruined your support for the rest of your life, what do you think you will do in the future? !

I want you, the end is bleak!

Concubine Shu thought about the death method given to Concubine Chen in her mind, and her mood improved a lot. Thinking of the matter of the fourth prince choosing to accompany her to read, Concubine Shu calmed down her anger, smiled and said to Concubine Chen: "When will my sister come?" What? Look at me, I'm so confused, I didn't even notice it before! I'm really rude." As if he was really embarrassed, he said angrily to Shuixi and other girls, "You group of ignorant people, come here, Concubine Chen Why don't you remind me, you have neglected the empress, can you afford it?"

All the maids and nurses in the room knelt down and pleaded guilty: "I am guilty, I beg your forgiveness."

Concubine Shu took a sip of tea from the teacup at the side, and looked at Concubine Chen, "It depends on whether Concubine Chen is willing or not."

Concubine Chen heard the words and hurriedly said: "Yes, I am willing, of course I am willing." Shui Xi Shuibi, the confidant of Concubine Shu, personally stepped forward to help Concubine Shu and said, "Quick, get up." Looking at Concubine Shu, she said, "This is me. It’s no wonder they are not allowed to pass on.”

Concubine Shu called everyone up and asked them to thank Concubine Chen: "Thanks to Concubine Chen for being generous, I have forgiven you, why don't you thank Concubine Chen soon?"

Then everyone thanked Concubine Chen with one voice: "Thank you, Madam!" A group of people spoke in unison, which was rather imposing.

Concubine Shu's Ganyi Palace is one of the best palaces in the harem, and the servants are in line with her status. They are many, refined, and well-behaved, and the rules are just like the rules. Concubine Chen's place is being cheated openly and secretly. Life is not good at all. better off.Especially the servants, who were ordered by Concubine Shu to make things difficult for her, sometimes don't take her master seriously.Concubine Chen is not favored by the emperor, and she is from the lineage of Concubine Shu in the eyes of outsiders. Even if she went to find the queen, the queen would not give her a head start, let alone the queen was pregnant with the third prince back then, but she was pregnant at this moment. But let the empress have a lump in her heart, how can she pay attention to her?After being wronged a lot, Concubine Chen got used to it.Appointed, never again.

But the reason why people are human is that sometimes they clearly tell themselves not to think about it, but when something really happens, they still can't help feeling sour.Concubine Chen was used to being violated by her subordinates, and suddenly seeing the respect of Concubine Shu from the people in Ganyi Palace, her eyes were red, she was really jealous and envious, but there was still a trace of reason left, telling herself that she had to bear it, and here was a good place to be. Not a place for her to lose her temper.

After a while, Concubine Chen calmed down a little, waved her hands and said to everyone: "It's just a small matter, you all got up." It's just that the intention is not deep, and there is still a trace of dissatisfaction on the expression.

As soon as Concubine Shu saw her suffering, she felt happy, and she let out a sigh of relief, and then Concubine Shu talked about the purpose of letting Concubine Chen come today: "You also know that the emperor has decided to allow the fourth prince to enter the study, so don't be reluctant to let the child leave You, the prince is a prince after all, and there are royal rules, so you can't mess it up. Although the fourth prince is two months ahead of schedule, isn't it just right? Let the child study for two more months, and the homework will definitely be better in the future."

Concubine Chen was timid, she hated Concubine Shu's way of confusing black and white.How can a child calm down and read a book?Before the third prince was about to enter the study room, he was not sure how much the queen told him, but he never thought that the fourth prince would suddenly enter the study room without explaining anything. What kind of joke would the fourth prince make in the study room... Chen The concubine's eyes darkened, and she wished she could faint.Without the fourth prince, she has no holy favor, and she will really be like a living dead for the rest of her life.

Concubine Chen said again: "The companions of the fourth prince have already been selected, Han Yan (ai), the eldest son of the Han family's second wife in the Jinxiang uncle's mansion, and Jia Hu, the eldest son of the Rongguo mansion. They are all from famous families. Sister , this time, can you rest assured?"

Before she got married, Concubine Chen lived her little life in the backyard. After entering the palace, she was locked up in a side courtyard to live. When she arrived in the harem, she lived in peace in her own palace. I don't know the situation in the previous dynasty.Hearing the two accompanying readers mentioned by Concubine Shu, I was really overjoyed.

It turned out to be a son of a noble family?He is still the eldest son and direct grandson, so he must be a good candidate.Concubine Chen wondered, could it be that the queen doesn't really mind that the fourth prince and the third prince go to school together?Otherwise, how could you be willing to choose such a good companion as the fourth prince?My heart was relieved, and I looked at Concubine Shu with some genuine gratitude: "My lady must have spoken well for the fourth prince in front of the emperor. I am really grateful, but I don't know how to thank my lady!"

Concubine Shu laughed: "They are all sisters, why are you being so polite to me? Your Chen family is already on the same level as my Xia family, so you still need to talk about this? Stop being polite to me."

After all, Concubine Chen was still polite, and echoed Concubine Shu's words repeatedly: "My Chen family can have today, thanks to my mother and Marshal Xia for their support."

Concubine Shu was only satisfied with these words, she only said a few words modestly, "It's just a little effort, you, you are too polite..."

Concubine Chen is a person who remembers to eat but not to fight. Concubine Shu gave a date, but didn't she forget the big stick that was used first?When she went out and couldn't see anyone, Concubine Shu sneered and cursed: "Idiot!"

But Shuixi was a little confused: "My lady, the companion of the fourth prince is really the eldest son and grandson of the Duke's Mansion? This, the empress is so magnanimous?"

Concubine Shu snorted, and said: "What kind of generosity, it's just telling me to cut off my beard." Not without pride, she raised a smile, "Companion reading is more or less, so Jia Hu has some reputation now. , the master is Xu Wei, who is also the eldest grandson of the Rongguo Mansion. Princess Anrong came to the palace earlier and talked about Jia Hu with the queen. The queen originally wanted Jia Hu to follow the third prince, so as to win over the Xu family behind him The Jia family. How could I make her wish come true? I said a few words to the emperor, and then this bitch, Concubine Chen, took advantage of her!"

Shuixi suddenly realized, but was a little worried, "Then the empress is not worried, the fourth prince has received this help..."

Concubine Shu laughed: "Shuixi, are you overthinking? There are some benefits behind Jia Hu, but they can only be used in the hands of the right person. If Jia Hu is in the hands of the queen, it is naturally a threat." , but now, he is by the side of the fourth prince, how can the queen treat him well? The Xu family of the Jia family is not an idiot, what kind of thing is the fourth prince, can they ask them to help? Jia Hu is the eldest grandson with a noble status, but only one It’s just a child.” For the benefit of the family, what is a child?

As long as Jia Hu reads with the fourth prince as a companion, he will have to bear the cold eyes of the queen in the future!

Xu Wei, if you dare to make things difficult for my second brother, how can I let you off lightly.Concubine Shu played with the delicate lily pattern on the cuffs, and said casually: "Drag Hong Ling, a self-assertive girl, down here to play twenty boards, and let it be for me to change Dan Kou's color for me."

Shuixi knelt down at once, and said in a trembling voice, "Niang Niang..."

Concubine Shu looked at her, but still smiled: "Shuixi, you are my confidant girl, if it is possible, I really don't want to deal with you."

Shuixi knelt down on the ground: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, I will never dare to serve you again."

Concubine Shu's face turned cold instantly, and she said coldly: "This Palace, I hate people who make arbitrary claims the most!"

Fuchsia, no matter how good it is, what good is it?True red is what she wants! !