The palace has always been shady. Outside the eyes of powerful figures such as the Son of Heaven, the Empress, and the Queen Mother, there are shadows.

Lu Ding Ji wrote: The two dirtiest places in the world: one is the palace, and the other is the brothel.

At the beginning of February, in early spring, the willows in the West Garden are still clinging, like jasper makeup. In the afternoon, spring and sunshine were beautiful, and the spring breeze was cold. The Son of Yongzhi was in the courtyard behind the Hanyuan Hall in the West Garden, accompanied by the nobles of the edict, eating wine and listening to the play.

Since the fourteenth year of Yongzhi, the Son of Heaven has neglected his government. If it is not a militaristic matter, the ministers will not be summoned. The palace gate is deep, and the gentleman is thousands of miles away. In addition to receiving various beauties from Princess Yongchang, the Son of Yongzhi also developed his own various hobbies.

In addition to a group of Xuanmen Taoist priests, monks talk about the way of health preservation, the doctrine of destiny, and a group of painters to learn painting skills. From time to time, some circus troupes and various opera artists in Beijing will be summoned to perform in Xiyuan. The son of Yongzhi also raised a troupe in the West Garden.

In the West Garden, there are dogs and horses, and various cultural and recreational activities are very rich.

As long as the Son of Heaven does not refine the pill and pursues immortality, or gives these servants official titles to break the order of officialdom. The reaction of the courtiers was not too intense, and after a few books, the Son of Heaven stayed. The courtiers died down.

In the courtyard, there is a beautiful long table, and the son of Yongzhi sits in the center. The merchant and nobleman in a dark red trimmed long skirt with a yellow background pursed his lips and smiled gently, which was beautiful and moving. Snuggled up to the Son of Heaven and poured wine, sometimes whispering softly in the Son of Heaven's ear. It's very favored.

The eunuchs and palace ladies around him stood. In front of us, there is a screen separating a stage. The actors of the troupe sang hard.

It has been a long time since Shang nobles entered the palace, and their bodies have changed a lot. For example, she usually has a distressing sadness between her eyebrows, which makes men can't help but feel caring. At this time, the sorrow between the eyebrows and eyes was already very light. She is in the West Garden, beside the Son of Heaven, and she has also become free. After all, she is the only three favored concubines in the harem.

On the stage, at this moment, the drama of Emperor Cheng of the Western Han Dynasty and the sisters of Zhao Feiyan is playing. Eating wine, the merchant nobleman said coquettishly: "The concubine is vulgar, watching this drama, I feel touching." Zhao Feiyan's sisters favored the harem, but unfortunately they could not die well. Your Majesty is well-versed in the past, why is he a concubine? ”

The Son of Yongzhi was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, smiling slightly, and looking happy. Obviously, the compliment of the merchant nobleman made him very comfortable.

At the end of last year, the Emperor of Yongzhi met with Ning Ru, who was about to resign and return to Jiangxi, in Xiyuan. At this time, only two or three months have passed, and the forty-four-four-five-year-old Yongzhi Tianzi is already quite old: the wrinkles on his face are deeper, and his sideburns are white.

At the age of the Son of Yongzhi, it is necessary to irrigate Yang Guifei, Shang nobles, and Dugu nobles, and sometimes eat some wild food to adjust the taste. Even though he has the best tonic medicine in the world, his body can't bear it.

The Son of Yongzhi Tianzi hugged the merchant nobleman, held the wine glass in the shape of the Nine Dragons, pointed to the drama in the field, and commented: "Qing'er doesn't read history books, so naturally he doesn't understand." This drama is a mess. and I will snuggle you women into their tears.

Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty favored the Zhao sisters alone, and even the prince was not left, and she was a faint monarch. Replace yourself and get along, I will learn from Emperor Wu of Wei, and the bonus will dismiss your sisters and send them to the Taoist Temple to live separately, so naturally there will be no murder. ”

The merchant nobleman groaned and said with a smile: "Your Majesty Shengming." In the play, Queen Xu was born in the Wang family, how powerful! The concubines were scared. ”

From a historical point of view, Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty and Zhao Feiyan were a pair of dog men and women. However, if the drama is adapted and these two people are the protagonists, then Queen Xu is the villain. During the period of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty, his relatives abused power.

Yongzhi Tianzi laughed, patted Shang Qing'er's pretty buttocks, and said, "What a cousin!" I can sweep it away. Moreover, Yanyan does not have a mother. ”

Shang Guiren hurriedly coquettishly begged for mercy: "If this word reaches Sister Yang's ears, how will Qing'er deal with herself?" ”

The son of Yongzhi smiled and appeased the merchant nobles. His eyes flashed slightly. In his heart, he thought about the things in his harem: Yang Guifei does not have a maternal family, and Jia Guifei does.

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Mid-February. A spring rain is dripping. In the afternoon, in the palace of Nan'an County, a long-lost guest was ushered in: Prince Shun Ning Brown, who had been stripped of his princely title. The title he holds at this time is: Auxiliary Prince.

Since Ning Brown was cut off the prince, he has been extremely low-key in the capital, and his previous friendship with the king of Nan'an County can be. Coming and going occasionally. Now, he hasn't been to the palace of Nan'an County for a long time.

Immediately, the king of Nan'an County met Prince Shun in a small elegant hall and said with a smile: "The prince has not come to me for a long time to eat and drink. Today's spring rain, the atmosphere is just right, be sure to stay and have a few drinks. ”

The king of Nan'an is very good at being a man, and verbally gives face to Prince Zushun. Benefit without cost. If Prince Shun Ning Brown really asked him to do something, he would definitely weigh it again.

Ning Brown smiled bitterly, and his tone was emotional, "The king of the county raises love." I'm not a prince anymore. There was a certain hatred in his narrow eyes. said, straight to the point, "I came today to follow the will of His Royal Highness the King of Jin. ”

The king of Nan'an nodded, and said with a smile: "Isn't His Royal Highness the King of Jin studying behind closed doors in the mansion?" ”

Ning Brown said openly: "The two highnesses have ordered the Holy Lord to study behind closed doors. I was talking to Gonggong Liu. ”

Liu Guozhong was the mastermind of the King of Jin. This is very clear to the king of Nan'an. Speaking of which, this person is ruthless enough. was originally a scholar, but the imperial examination did not go well, so he directly castrated himself into the palace. In the end, he became one of the four great eunuchs in the palace.

Ning Brown continued: "Gonggong Liu's meaning is to ask the king of the county to write a letter to make Concubine Jia the queen. ”

The king of Nan'an County glanced at Prince Shun suspiciously, drank tea in a deep groan, and digested the news, "The Son of Heaven belongs to Yang Guifei." At this time, to provoke Jia Guifei and Jia Mansion, how sure is Gonggong Liu? Their family's Jia Huan is not a good one. ”

On that day, Jia Huan was in the third chapter of Wuying Palace, and the face of the king of Nan'an County was hot. He's not a pig. To pit Jia Guifei and Jia Mansion, Jia Huan's reaction must be considered. Even if that kid goes to Jiangxi now.

Ning Brown said: "Eighty percent sure." Recently, several little eunuchs in the palace have been infected with smallpox. ”

The king of Nan'an County showed a shocked look on his face, pondered for a long time, and nodded slowly.

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At the end of February of the fifteenth year of Yongzhi, the king of Nan'an County wrote Jia Yuanchun as the queen. The son of Yongzhi was extremely displeased, and when he approved the chapter, he reprimanded the king of Nan'an County, speculated on his intentions, and was fined for three years. The tone is stern.

Later, Prince Jia suddenly felt the epidemic. He died on March 16. Five or six eunuchs and palace maids died in Fengzao Palace.

The matter was soon reported to Xiyuan, in front of the Son of Yongzhi. The sky was slightly overcast. Signs before the rain.

In the imperial study, the son of Yongzhi was quite sad. Some emotions towards Yuan Chun belong to certain emotions. He had dozens of children, and the death of one young son still made him a little uncomfortable. Commanded: "Swing." I'm going to see Yuanchun. ”

Yang Guifei, who was driving, hurriedly got up from the chair, knelt down, and persuaded: "There is a time for epidemic in Fengzao Palace. Your Majesty, Lord of Ten Thousand Vehicles, how can you easily wade into danger? If Your Majesty goes, Sister Yuanchun may feel uneasy. The concubines are willing to go for His Majesty to comfort Sister Yuanchun. ”

Yongzhi Tianzi thought about it, and in the end, nodded in agreement. Comfortingly, he pulled up Yang Guifei and advised, "Yanyan, you have to be careful." ”

Subsequently, Zhou Guifei took care of Prince Jia on behalf of Jia Yuanchun because she was undressed, contracted smallpox, and died in Xianfu Palace on March 20.