Siyang versus Yin? After saying that,
There was no movement for several days.
And in the imperial court, since Yin? After losing his temper, the ministers also knew that the Emperor did not want to let the fourteenth master go, so they did not dare to say anything.
However, the war at the front line was tense.
They had to take measures. Otherwise, if they continued to let it go, it would cause more things to happen. At that time, the gains would not make up for the losses.
It was obvious that even though those words were a little harsh on Yin? It was impossible for his thoughts to make a suspicious person like him.
He immediately thought it through. Siyang simply did not care anymore. Let's see what he would do next.
Educating Fu Hui and Fu Pei every day had already taken up a lot of Siyang's time.
Of course, those restless women in the harem.
She also needed to put in some effort to keep an eye on them.
But a few days later, when Yin? After a trip to Yonghe Palace, the Empress Dowager suddenly fell ill a few days later. After that, in the imperial court.
Yin? It was an unexpected edict that Yin Zhen was summoned back from the Longevity Emperor Hall.
The reason given was.
The Empress Dowager was seriously ill.
As the son of man,
Yin Zhen should take care of the sick.
After this edict was issued, some of them were keenly aware of something unusual. However, they silently hid their thoughts and quietly watched the development of the situation before making a conclusion.
Yin? After ascending the throne, they felt that their brothers' names were the same as his, so they all changed the word 'Yin' in front of them to 'Yun', which sounded almost the same. In Siyang's memory, Yin Zhen would be changed if he had two words, but now, only the first word was changed, but the second word was not changed. She guessed that it was related to the Empress Dowager Wuya's serious illness.
Yin Zhen … Oh, no, he should be called Yun Zhen now.
When he stepped into the Imperial Palace again, he felt as if he had seen the light of day again. He was imprisoned in the Longevity Emperor Hall to guard Emperor Ah Ma's Zi Palace. He knew his good fourth brother. This person would seek revenge for the smallest grievance. In the battle for the throne, he had suffered a lot from him. How could he let him go easily?
Therefore, he had already planned to be imprisoned for the rest of his life. But he did not expect that … he would be given a chance.
"Yun Zhen, did you hear Er Niang's words clearly?" Wu Ya had thought of many things. She didn't expect that they would release her fourteenth son in such a way. Now that she thought about what Siyang had said, it could be said that it was about to come true.
Was this a coincidence, or …
Wuya couldn't say for sure now. She originally thought that Siyang was useless since the Nian family was defeated. Now it seemed that she couldn't jump to conclusions.
"Er Niang, I …" When Yun Zhen received the news, he really thought that his Er Niang was about to die. His heart was abnormally nervous. Later, he found out that it was not the case.
Who didn't have ambition in their heart? At that time, when Yun Zhen was conferred the title of Great General of Fuyuan by his own Empress Ama, he was also called Great General King. He thought that he would definitely be the one to take that position. Later on … later on, things happened too quickly, beyond his expectations.
Empress Ama's death, Fourth Brother's ascension, and a series of attacks and revenge.
She knew her own son. Wu Ya reached out and touched her son's thin face. Her eyes were full of heartache. "No matter how big your ambition was at that time, you should accept your fate now. Your Fourth Brother's ascension to the throne has been settled. Er Niang didn't believe all of this at that time, but …"
"But you still accepted it." Yun Zhen pursed his lips. A ball of depression gathered in his chest, telling him that it would not be so easy to let go.
"Don't be so stubborn. Now that you have a chance to get your fourth brother to let you out, you should cherish it. Don't end up like your third brother and tenth brother, who will really be locked up for life."
Wu Ya also saw through it. As long as her fourteenth son could be released now, she would be satisfied.
As for the rest of the matters, they would slowly discuss them at length.
"If I really let you lead the troops to Qinghai, you must …"
"Er Niang." Yun Zhen called unhappily and interrupted Wu Ya's warning. He wanted to say something, but when he saw Wu Ya's face that was older than before, his heart ached. He moved his lips and said, "I understand. I won't do anything that will harm the Qing Dynasty."
With this guarantee, Wuya Shi was finally relieved.
Gu Shan's shell son, Yun Zhen, took care of the Empress Dowager for many days. Finally, the Empress Dowager's illness improved. Out of filial piety, the Emperor specially allowed him to move back to the mansion in the capital city and allowed him to return to the court.
"I have fulfilled my promise to Empress Dowager."
After the imperial concubine left, Siyang stayed.
Wuya glanced at Siyang with a complicated look in her eyes. In the end, she smiled noncommittally and said, "I really misjudged the Nian family. Ha, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse."
It was not really a coincidence that people in the court suggested Yun Zhen to lead the troops.
After hearing this, Siyang raised her eyebrows and looked at Wu Ya. "Why do you say so, Empress Dowager? My mother doesn't have any real power now."
Yes, she didn't have any real power. Nian Yaoyao had fallen, but the Nian Family had been operating for so many years. It couldn't be destroyed overnight. The daughter of a middle-aged man in the harem gave birth to two little brothers. Who would really ignore the Nian Family?
Wu Ya closed her eyes for Siyang's pretense and said in a deep voice, "Tell me, what do you want to do next?"
Next …
Siyang touched her chin and looked at Wu Ya. After thinking for a while, she said, "I just need a little help from Empress Dowager."
"Oh."
After leaving Yonghe Palace, Siyang thought about the conversation with Wu Ya just now.
The so-called little help was indeed small. Concubine Xi was not a threat now. Concubine Qi had to wait for a while. However, Siyang wanted to pay attention to the Empress.
Although the Empress seemed to be kind, she had done a lot behind the scenes.
Nian's two dead children were not as simple as an accidental early death.
If there was a grudge, there was a grudge, there was a grudge, there was a grudge, there was a grudge, there was a grudge.
"Master."
Siyang was so immersed in her thoughts that she ignored the surroundings. She didn't come back to her senses until Xiang Lan reminded her. She looked forward and was a little surprised.
Yin? There was no clear edict yet, but Yun Zhen was allowed to come to Yonghe Palace to visit Empress Dowager. She didn't expect to meet him here.
Yun Zhen didn't expect to meet Yin. As for the imperial concubines, he would enter the palace at the same time as the imperial concubines in the morning and evening.
"Greetings, Imperial Concubine." Yun Zhen bowed first.
Si Yang looked Yun Zhen up and down. Compared to the hurried look at him at the beginning of the year, this proud son of Kangxi seemed to have aged a lot. The fierce and sharp aura he had when he came back from the front line was also gone. She didn't know whether it was hidden or obliterated in prison.
"Fourteenth Master, you don't have to be so polite." Siyang nodded and returned half a bow.
When she raised her head and met his deep eyes, Siyang understood.
The thing in those eyes … It was still there, but it was hidden very deep.
"I just came out. Empress Dowager looks good. Fourteenth Master, you have to be more relaxed."
Yun Zhen nodded slightly and didn't want to say more.
Seeing that he didn't like her, Siyang smiled and said, "Then I'll go first."
"Take care, Imperial Concubine."
Just as the two walked past each other, Yun Zhen frowned and turned his head to salute, "Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for taking care of Empress Dowager last time."
Last time?
Siyang paused for a moment. She couldn't figure it out. However, Yun Zhen had already entered Yonghe Palace after he finished speaking.
"Master, is Fourteenth Master talking about Empress Dowager's serious illness at the beginning of the year?" Xiang Lan reminded her in a low voice.
"Oh." Siyang nodded. She felt that it was probably this. At that time, it was said that she was pregnant and took care of Empress Dowager. It was a blessing brought by the little brother in her stomach.
A few days later, as expected, Yin? He conferred Yun Zhen the title of Ningyuan Army General and led the troops to quell the rebellion. However, Yun Zhen was only a deputy general. The commander-in-chief was E 'ertai. He arranged for his trusted subordinates.
It was to guard against Yun Zhen. It could be seen that he was still very worried about his younger brother.
When the army was heading to the front line, Yin? Yun Zhen, who was originally going to be stationed in Xining, was sent to Gushan Bei Ziyun. He was sent to Mount Tang to guard the mausoleum and even sent people to monitor him. Although Prince Lian Yun Si was a minister in court, he was entangled with many trivial matters and had no time to be distracted.
"Hmph, my good brother."
Yun Zhen, who led the army to the border, only smiled sarcastically when he heard about this. He felt bitter in his heart. How should he say it? If he was the one who ascended the throne, what should he do …
Actually, it wouldn't be good.
However, his fourth brother was really careful. No matter what, unless there was a perfect chance for him to completely turn the situation around, he wouldn't make a move. Otherwise, he would only be pushing himself to death. He didn't want to admit defeat like this.
As for the other brothers …
At the beginning of the struggle for the throne, Yun Zhen, to be honest, didn't covet the throne. He was on good terms with his eighth brother. At that time, his fourth brother didn't reveal anything and was wholeheartedly focused on the crown prince. The two sides just happened to be on opposite sides. The two brothers also didn't get along well because of their mother. He was young and hot-blooded and wholeheartedly wanted to fight with his own brother. Unknowingly, he was deeply involved. When he looked back, he found that there was no way to salvage the situation.
At first, he wanted to help his eighth brother Yun Si. However, later on, Yun Zhen's heart changed. Other than his eighth brother being scolded in front of the court by Empress Ahma and having no chance of becoming emperor, there was another matter that he kept in mind.
Once, the crown prince was deposed. At that time, the majority of the court officials supported his eighth brother. His eighth brother also felt that he had a lot of confidence and was in high spirits. He even directly agreed to it in front of him. Yun Si and the others discussed that if he ascended the throne, they would agree to it. His mother, Concubine Yi, would become the empress dowager.
Alright, his eighth brother's various successes at that time couldn't have been without his ninth brother's support. However, he had always poured his heart and lungs out. From this point on, Yun Zhen didn't say it out loud, but there was already a barrier in his heart. Concubine Yi and his mother didn't have a good relationship. If Concubine Yi really became the empress dowager, what would his mother do? Moreover, his eighth brother didn't even consider his own mother. In his heart, he probably despised his mother's lowly birth. There was a saying that a son wouldn't despise his mother for being ugly.
Or perhaps, thinking about it later, they were actually still a bit guarded against him because he was his fourth brother from the same mother.
Recollecting his memories, Yun Zhen straddled his horse and pulled on the reins. Looking back, he could still see the lofty gates of the Forbidden City in the distance.
He would return in triumph. When that time came, he didn't believe that his father would have a reason to imprison him.
Ever since Fourteenth Master Yun Zhen and E 'ertai led troops to reinforce Xining's borders, the state of the war had clearly changed. Reality proved that Yun Zhen was indeed an exceptional general. No wonder Kangxi had called him the Great General King.
A swallow left and a swallow returned.
In the blink of an eye, another spring arrived.
"The scenery in the imperial garden is getting more and more beautiful."
"Last year, when His Majesty ascended the throne, Jiangnan offered many rare and exotic plants. After nourishing them for a year, they're in full bloom this year." Xiang Lan supported Siyang as they admired the flowers in the imperial garden while chatting.
Supporting a fresh flower, Siyang bent her head to sniff it. Closing her eyes, she praised, "It's indeed very good."
"Noble Consort sure is leisurely and carefree."
No matter how leisurely she was, her peace was disturbed by the sudden intrusion of this voice.
Siyang turned to look and saw Concubine Qi leading a group of palace maids over with small steps.
"Greetings to Noble Consort." No matter how unwilling Concubine Qi was, she still had to admit that Siyang's status was higher than hers.
"Get up." Si Yang didn't feel the least bit pretentious about this bow.
Looking around, Siyang's gaze swept over the people around Concubine Qi. She wasn't the only one who came. There were also a few concubines of low status.
"Seeing that today's weather was good, this concubine led my sisters to stroll around the imperial garden. I didn't expect to meet Noble Consort." In the past, Concubine Qi had always referred to herself as "older sister" in front of Siyang because she was the oldest person in the manor. After entering the palace, there was a period of time when she hadn't changed. However, after her son was chased out of the palace, Siyang not only raised two sons, but also continued to be favored by His Majesty. Slowly, she changed the way she addressed Siyang.
"That's also a coincidence."
Concubine Qi looked at Siyang's increasingly delicate face and felt a surge of jealousy in her heart. She subconsciously touched her own face. Even if she applied good quality rouge and face powder, it still couldn't compare to the smoothness of Siyang's face. It was no wonder that she could seduce His Majesty to stay in Yi Kun Palace all day.
Concubine Qi could only criticize these words in her heart. Fortunately, His Majesty was busy with state affairs and didn't have the intention of holding a selection for the six palaces for the time being. Otherwise, if there were more young and beautiful mistresses, who knew if there would still be a place for them, these old people.
"This concubine thinks that the scenery in the pavilion over there is pretty good. Noble Consort, why don't we go and sit together?"
Siyang blinked. Concubine Qi was a little unusual today.
"En, that's fine." Then let's see what she wanted to do.
The people following behind Concubine Qi were all lowly mistresses. How could they have the qualifications to speak? Seeing that these two had made up their minds, they naturally nodded in agreement.
"On the way, I just happened to see Noble Consort's palace servants playing with sixth elder brother. It didn't take long for sixth elder brother to grow really well. He can walk more steadily now."
Taking the bowl of fish food, Siyang sprinkled some fish food into the pond under the pavilion. Then, she said with a chuckle: "Fuhui was born weak and sickly. Presumably, you also know that this consort spent a lot of effort to raise him."
Concubine Qi's eyes flashed when she heard this. Then, she said: "Now, Noble Consort can be relieved. Sixth elder brother is lively and intelligent, and seventh elder brother is very healthy. In the future, they will definitely be more lovable."
"What are you talking about? Third elder brother can now help His Majesty deal with state affairs. Who knows when this consort's two frisky monkeys will be able to stop worrying."
Speaking of third elder brother, Concubine Qi smiled brightly.
"It's also because His Majesty thinks highly of him. Third elder brother has just reached adulthood and needs to be trained."
Her Hongshi was implicated by Concubine Xi's crippled son and angered His Majesty. Fortunately, at the end of last year, she intervened and finally made His Majesty forget about this matter. Not only did His Majesty's anger towards third elder brother dissipate, but he also let Hongshi work in the Ministry of Revenue at the beginning of this year. This made Concubine Qi very happy.
It should be known that when His Majesty was still a prince, he received a position in the Ministry of Revenue. Now, he let Hongshi work there. She didn't know the meaning behind it.
Third elder brother was older than fourth elder brother and fifth elder brother by six or seven years. Of course, Concubine Qi didn't care about these two anymore. She was worried about the two younger ones by Siyang's side. Although there was a difference of more than ten years in age, she didn't forget how cruel His Majesty's fight for the throne was at that time. She had no choice but to pay attention to all the hidden threats.
Siyang saw the complacent look on Concubine Qi's face and smiled faintly.
After talking to herself, Concubine Qi met Siyang's gaze and coughed awkwardly. She quickly found a topic to change. She didn't want to reveal too much of her emotions, lest her thoughts were exposed.
"Hehe." Concubine Qi tucked her hair behind her ear and laughed dryly. She suddenly said, "That's right, Imperial Concubine, did you hear that Concubine Xi found a godly doctor to treat fourth elder brother's leg?"
"Godly doctor?" Siyang stopped what she was doing and showed some interest on her face.
Seeing this, Concubine Qi became excited and leaned closer.
"It's said that the godly doctor prescribed a medicine that really alleviated fourth elder brother's leg pain."
"But, unless there's a miracle medicine, who can make fourth elder brother's leg grow back?" Siyang shook her head.
When Concubine Qi heard this, she flung her handkerchief and said, "That's right, but Concubine Xi is like a demon. She insists that this godly doctor can do it. She even said that he's some hidden expert who knows how to cultivate and refine pills. This is clearly …"
Halfway through her words, Concubine Qi looked left and right, then lowered her voice and leaned closer to Siyang.
"This concubine doesn't think it's reliable. I don't know what Concubine Xi said to His Majesty, but she actually let that godly doctor stay and even found an empty palace for him to study the medicine. Imperial Concubine, don't you think it's too … unreliable?"
In fact, what Concubine Qi wanted to say was that this was simply a show in the jianghu. If it was just Concubine Xi, then it wouldn't matter. But since the Emperor also believed it, she couldn't scold the Emperor and could only express her thoughts tactfully.
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