In the eighth year of Chongde, Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty, Huang Taiji, died in the Qingning Palace. After a series of internal struggles, Prince Liqin Dai Shan and the other princes and officials decided to appoint his ninth son, Aisin Gioro Fulin, as the next emperor. The coming year the Manchurian Qing would enter the Pass on a large scale, the situation was set, hence the capital would be moved to Beijing. On the first day of the tenth month, he personally went to the southern suburbs to offer sacrifice to the heaven and earth, and thereupon he officially ascended the throne in the Hall of Great Governance. Fulin's imperial entourage received the congratulations and changed the name to Shunzhi. Your mother, Empress Zhuang Wen, was revered as the Empress Dowager, and lived in the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful. Dodo was conferred the title of Prince Yu of Doro, and Prince Jir Harang of Zheng was appointed as the Auxiliary Prince of Xinyi. In addition, a commoner girl from Jiangnan, Shen Shiyun, was conferred the title of Consort Yun, and a palace was bestowed the name of "Snow Song Palace" as a sleeping palace. The kings expressed their gratitude and cheered loudly. Fulin wore a dragon robe embroidered with dragon patterns and twelve patterns. His aura was magnificent. Sitting upright on the dragon throne, he smiled and said, "Everyone, please rise. I have just ascended the throne today, but my knowledge of political affairs is limited. I am relying on everyone's support. I wonder if anyone has any brilliant ideas? "
An old man with a grizzled beard, Fan Wencheng, said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, since the establishment of our dynasty, the most important thing was to pacify the people. Due to the years of war, there is a serious famine everywhere. In my humble opinion, we should provide relief. However, this is also the way to treat the symptoms; if we want to treat the root of the problem, we need to reduce the corvee and taxes, and reduce the heavy taxes. If the people of the world can live and work in peace and contentment, they will not have the thought of rebellion again. "Fulin said," Very well, I ask Mr. Fan to do his best in this matter. "Fan Wencheng bowed and said," I will obey your imperial order. "
One after another the princes presented their memorials, talking about the rivers and mountains, about the state, about the peace and stability of the country. Fulin was still young, although he did not understand much, he felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavy. After that, they agreed on the system of the imperial robes and the palace, the movements of the imperial court, the imperial examinations, the selection of candidates, the bestowing of banquets, and so on. In name, it was a discussion between the monarch and his subjects, but in the end, most of the decisions were made by the Regent Dorgon himself. On the eve of the court session, Jil Harang suddenly said, "Your Majesty, chen has another matter, I am not sure if I should say it." "Fu Zheng Wang, there is no harm in speaking," Fulin said.
Ji Er Ha loudly said, "Asking for Your Majesty's forgiveness, this official thought that conferring Chen shi as imperial concubine was too hasty, it was inappropriate." Fulin's face sank, he said, "What's inappropriate?" Jier Harang said loudly, "That woman's appearance alone is one in a hundred in the capital, but her identity is unknown. I'm afraid it will be unfavorable to Your Majesty."
The Empress Dowager nodded and said, "That's right. Aijia also objects. This imperial concubine's position in the palace is not low. How can she easily fall into the hands of people with ulterior motives? I don't know what kind of bewitching skills she used to charm you to this extent. It's enough to show that she's very shrewd. " Fulin was slightly indignant, "It was your son who did not live up to expectations, I took a fancy to her first and wanted to invite her to the palace. At first she was not very willing. Why would Yun 'er harm me? " The Empress Dowager said, "Perhaps she won't harm you, but what she wants is nothing more than power and status. Find a rich family in the capital and marry her, she won't be wronged."
The Esteemed Prince Hao Ge said, "Taking a step back, even if this Miss Chen's family background is clean, she should still participate in the Harem Beauty Competition according to the rules and properly learn the etiquette of the palace. Then after repeated deliberation, she should agree and be promoted step by step. How can she be directly conferred the title of second rank? Not only is this inconsistent with the ancestral teachings, there has never been such a precedent in the past dynasties! Moreover, she is a remnant of the previous dynasty, her status is lowly. Your Majesty should want a daughter with a noble family background to ensure the purity of the Imperial Family's bloodline. No matter how beautiful that woman is, to let her be a little maid in the palace and serve Your Majesty is already an exception. How can she be qualified to be conferred the title of imperial concubine? Your Majesty is still young now, you should know that a beautiful woman will age easily. In the future, when her beauty is no longer beautiful, you won't care about her anymore. "
Fulin was displeased, but he respected the elders, so it was inconvenient for him to act out in public. Suppressing his anger, he said, "Zhen can find a mama to teach Yun 'er etiquette. She's very smart, she'll definitely be able to learn it quickly. As for her family background, that's even less important. Ask one of the kings to recognize her as their adopted daughter, and she'll be registered with the Imperial Clan Court. This is zhen's family matter, it doesn't conflict with the state's affairs. Why should we talk about it in the main hall? "
The Empress Dowager sneered, "If the Emperor insists, then so be it. Teach her as soon as possible and have her come to my Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful to pay her respects. Aijia wants to tell her that it's not easy to be an imperial daughter-in-law. In addition, if she's done anything improper before, it's best if she speaks openly and honestly. Otherwise, if I get hold of her weakness, I'm afraid it'll be difficult to resolve. "
Fulin agreed carelessly. That day, he buried himself in studying politics and thinking about how to stabilize the court. When night fell, he finally had time to go to the Snow Song Palace. He waved his hand to signal the eunuch accompanying him not to report, and then gently pushed the door open and walked in. He saw the interior of the Palace was simple and elegant. There were several calligraphy pieces on the wall, all of them were poems written by predecessors. They expressed the lofty sentiments of serving the country, but also conveyed the grace and grace of a school of poetry. There were orchids on the table, emitting a fragrant scent, which set off the beautiful woman's beautiful and slender back, ethereal and otherworldly.
Shen Shiyun was grinding an ink stick to paint when suddenly someone hugged her waist from behind. When she turned around and saw it was Fulin, she angrily said, "Your Majesty, why didn't you report your arrival? You scared Chenqie. "Fulin laughed and said," Zhen wanted to give my Consort Yun niangniang a pleasant surprise. Aren't you happy? "Shen Shiyun laughed and said," I'm happy. But this' surprise '… "Seeing Fulin's sly smile, she corrected herself," Is not as' happy 'as' happy '. "
Fulin laughed and said, "That's more like it. Yun 'er, Zhen has seen your' qin ',' calligraphy ', and' painting '. Finally, your' chess' skill must be extremely brilliant. How about we play a game of chess? "While saying that, he took out a brocade box from his bosom and opened it. He laid out a chessboard. The chess pieces were made of jade, crystal clear and exquisite.
Shen Shiyun picked up a chess piece and said with a laugh, "Since Your Majesty came prepared, I am afraid you won't let me pass through your door easily. How can Chenqie dare not to comply? I only ask Your Majesty to be a bit lenient, don't let me lose too miserably, so that in the future I won't dare to play chess with Your Majesty. "Fulin laughed and said," That's not true. Zhen still wants to ask you to be lenient. Come, you can place your chess piece first. " Shen Shiyun pondered for a moment, and then she placed the chess piece on the 'flat' position, the 'sixty-three' position. She smiled and said, "This game is really advantageous." Fulin placed his chess piece on the 'ninety-three' position. He said, "That's not necessarily true, is it?"
Shen Shiyun said, "If Chenqie wins, of course my heart will be happy; if I lose, I can see Your Majesty is happy, my heart will be even happier." Fulin laughed and said, "You have said exactly what Zhen thinks. But although this happy ending is beautiful, it will inevitably be less interesting. There is no harm in adding a little punishment. " While they were talking, the two of them had already placed their chess pieces. Shen Shiyun's eyes were sharp, she praised, "Good, the 'ten kings' moving the horses' position!" Fulin said, "You know it?" Shen Shiyun said, "Previously in Jiangnan, my father once told Chenqie about it."
They played several games in succession, both sides had wins and losses. Actually, Shen Shiyun's chess skill was much better, she intentionally gave in to her opponent, winning was flawless, losing was also flawless. She knew in her heart that this was the only way to make Fulin happy. Sometimes if the concubines wanted to retain the Emperor's heart, blindly displaying their strengths was not a good strategy, because it would make the Emperor understand too quickly, and gradually he would be tired of it.
In the blink of an eye, Fulin lost another game. Suddenly he heaved a deep sigh. Shen Shiyun laughed and said, "Your Majesty need not worry, Chenqie does not have that kind of horrible punishment, um …" She took the wine pot and poured two cups of wine. She raised one cup and said with a laugh, "Chenqie has never drunk wine, but today is Your Majesty's big day to ascend the throne, I will drink this cup first to show my respect. The other cup will be your punishment, you must drink it all. "
Fulin pressed the back of her hand and said, "Drinking wine can't be forced, zhen will drink." He drank the two cups of wine, but his eyebrows were still knitted together. Shen Shiyun observed his expression and asked, "Does Your Majesty have something on your mind?" Fulin said, "Actually, it's not a big deal." He told her what happened in the Main Hall, and then he said, "Tomorrow you will start to learn etiquette, you will have to work a little harder."
Shen Shiyun said, "That's only natural. The Empress Dowager Niangniang does not like me right now, it's reasonable. But in the future, Chenqie will play her part, be strict with herself, treat others with leniency, and strive to do my best. I am a commoner, I know the common people's suffering, I can also give some humble advice to Your Majesty, to help our country's mountains and rivers to last forever. As for the ancestral teaching 'the imperial harem must not interfere in politics', Chenqie thinks that if I don't say it, Your Majesty won't say it either, who in the imperial court will know? Besides, whether Chenqie's proposal is good or not, Your Majesty will be able to judge it clearly. Whether you accept it or not, won't it be up to Your Majesty to decide? "
Fulin's heart was full of tenderness, he stood up and pulled her into his bosom. "Zhen naturally knows," he said softly, "Everything you do is for Zhen's sake, how can you have presumptuous suspicion?" Shen Shiyun did not have the least bit of lingering affection, she mused, "The time is ripe, let me play 'loosening the reins to grasp' first." Gently she pulled herself away and said with a smile, "It's getting late, Your Majesty should go back and rest early." Fulin sternly said, "Tonight Zhen will stay with you. I think if you are pregnant with the dragon seed, other people won't have anything to say, Zhen will be able to promote you to Gui Fei. "
Shen Shiyun shook her head and said, "That will inevitably provoke more criticism. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, you are in the teeth of the storm, it is too late for you to conceal your strength and bide your time, how can you do that? Besides, Chenqie's identity is still unknown … "" No, "Fulin said," Zhen has already ordered you to enter Manchuria as a native place. Later on don't say 'identity is still unknown' anymore. Of course Zhen doesn't care, but there are many eyes and ears in the imperial court. I am afraid if someone with ulterior motives instigated a few words, there will be more trouble. Besides, Zhen has promised you that if you are not willing to talk about your background, Zhen will not force you. "
Shen Shiyun said, "Thank you very much for Your Majesty's understanding, but right now it is Chenqie who wants to talk about it. Has Your Majesty heard about the 'Shadowless Villa' in Jiangnan? "Fulin said," I have heard a little bit about it. Several Villa Masters are highly skilled in martial art, they also have a chivalrous heart. When they were young, they used to root out the strong and help the weak in Jianghu; they did not do a lot of good deeds. When they reached middle age, they were tired of fighting and scheming against each other, so they retired to the mountains and forests. Every day they recited poems and painted paintings; it was a very comfortable life. "
Shen Shiyun said in a low voice, "Yes, after experiencing the wind and the waves, only then will you know that the ordinary is true. I am actually the daughter of Er Zhuangzhu … "Fulin was delighted," Turns out you have this kind of background! Why didn't you say so earlier? Shadowless Villa can be considered a big family in the Central Plains; in this way, won't all the problems be solved? "
Shen Shiyun sadly said, "Chenqie has not finished speaking … Since I was little, I have lived like a prince. The person I admire the most in the world is Father. I only hope that I can spend my life peacefully like this, but the Heavens do not do as I wish. They want to take away the happiness you have and won't stay for even half a moment longer. That day a group of evil people massacred my family. Other than me, no one else in the Villa survived. The evil people also set the Villa on fire … In this disaster, the people who died were my closest and most beloved people. Everything was annihilated in the fire. I wanted to collect their bones but I was unable to do so. I thought that henceforth I would never see Father's loving smiling face again. Da Shu would never teach me calligraphy and painting again. San Shu would never talk to me about the state of the world again. The glory of the past was boundless, but now it is nothing but an illusion, a dream, an empty dream. I … I have nothing left. But they won't let me go. They want to cut the weeds and dig up the roots; they must kill me. Your Majesty, you know that I am burdened with a blood feud and a body full of troubles. Will you abandon me from now on? "Speaking of which she was very emotional, her acting became real; tears flowed down her cheeks.
Fulin warmly said, "How can I do that? Zhen is now the Son of Heaven. Can't I protect the woman I love the most? Who are those evil people? Zhen will issue an order to the whole world to arrest the culprits and behead them in public. What do you say? " Shen Shiyun's eyes shone with joy, but then they dimmed. She said, "It was done by the Sacrifice Shadow Cult. The Wulin world of the Central Plains calls it the Demonic Cult. "Fulin was startled." Sacrifice Shadow Cult? " He asked, "That's a bit troublesome. This time we captured Tong Pass and wiped out Li Chuang's former subordinates. They have contributed greatly. Zhen is wondering how to reward them … "
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