Chapter 4: The gate of the palace is as deep as the sea (1)

I sit on the big bed in the Dongnuan Pavilion of Kunning Palace, according to the ancestor system of the Daxi Dynasty. This is the bedroom of the queens of the past.
Although the big red flying phoenix hijab on my head has not been lifted, there is only a small red world in front of me. I can only see the long tassels hanging down from the nine phoenix golden steps on the temples, and the gorgeous phoenix robe on my body. , But, I know that there must be a lot of anthuriums burning outside the hijab, and the pattern on it should be like a dragon and a phoenix or a full moon.
There should be a mahogany round table not far from me with a beautiful wedding banquet, which is indispensable for children and grandchildren, and there are many other must-have foods for big weddings. In a while, the courtesy mother will hand him the scales, and the maid will hand him a glass of wine.
He should be reluctant to marry me as the queen, and the reason why the queen dowager urged this happy event was mostly to let her father go home as soon as possible. Thinking of that day, when the Queen Mother came to Ling Mansion, I stood outside the door of the main hall, but did not summon me, even though her purpose was to be her daughter-in-law.
I waited quietly, Haoyue was a little anxious, and asked softly: "Miss, it's almost the second update, why the emperor hasn't come yet?"
I first "hush": "Today is a big wedding after all. The Manchu dynasty, civil and military people come to celebrate. The emperor must have a few more glasses."
"Miss, this palace is so beautiful." Haoyue exclaimed, "Oh, this quilt is so beautiful."
"There are many pictures of young children, right?" I asked with a smile.
"Miss, how do you know?"
"Silly girl, that's a quilt of hundreds of descendants."
"Oh." Haoyue responded seemingly.
I smiled softly.
"Miss, what do you think the emperor is like?" Haoyue asked gently.
"What? The emperor is like." I heard my own words with obvious slack. After all, even if I am a queen, I am only one of the three thousand fans in this harem. What's more, I shouldn't be favored.
"Miss, I think the emperor will like you when I see you." Haoyue said.
"Why see?"
"Miss, you are so beautiful and talented, what other woman can match?"
"You are wrong, Haoyue, I don't know how many beautiful and talented women are in this palace. They are all selected by a thousand miles. I'm afraid I can't match them." I laughed to myself.
Beautiful? Which woman in the harem is not beautiful? If it is not beautiful enough, how can it attract the emperor's attention?
Haoyue was about to say something, the door was pushed open, and the strong smell of wine drifted in with the wind. I heard the rustling of clothes. Haoyue knelt down: "The slave and maid knocked on the emperor."
No one spoke, but I knew he must wave his hand.
"You are my queen?" Before I could reply, the voice continued: "Listen, I don't want to marry you. In fact, the queen mother is forced to do so. Your mission is now over. So... from now on. Later, no concubines will come to greet you, and I will not be fortunate enough to you, let alone contact with anyone, just be your queen in this Kunning Palace. This is what your Ling family wants Yes, I gave it."
I sat blankly. Even though I knew that he would not accept me lightly, I did not expect this to be the case. I tried to calm myself, took a deep breath, another breath, stood up, and saluted deeply.
"The emperor, the concubines will remember." I smiled bitterly in my heart, and it seems that my whole life is going to be ruined in this palace.
"It's fine if you know." There was a hint of surprise in his tone. Maybe he thought I would make trouble, or at least I would cry.
I heard his footsteps go away, and the moment the door closed again, I felt something cold slipping from my face.
He must have been disappointed when he saw me being so calm just now and not doing what he wanted. However, I am the young lady of the Ling family, how can I be rude to others? Although, this person is my husband in name.
"Miss" is Haoyue's voice: "The emperor is gone."
I lifted my hijab and hissed for a long time: "Haoyue, help me change my clothes. I'm very tired today. Go to sleep."
"Miss, you..." Haoyue looked at me with eyes full of puzzlement.
"Isn't that great?" I looked at her with a smile.
"Without being involved in the harem, our family has also gained glory. The most important thing is that my father will no longer have big disputes with the emperor, so that the court will be stable."
"But, miss, aren't you too wronged? Miss could have found a good family to marry, and the couple are loving, but now..." Haoyue was so sad that she seemed to cry.
"What's wrong with this? I'm indifferent by nature, you know. This palace is so big and beautiful, there are so many sub-collections of classics and history to read, so many famous calligraphy and paintings to appreciate, I think it's very good."
I stood up and said angrily: "Haoyue, if you don't come to help me change clothes, I'll do it myself."
"Here, miss." Haoyue finally showed a smile on her face.
I looked around Kunning Palace, and I secretly admired: "What a beautiful golden silk cage."
The red candle on the table was still burning, and I also saw the quilt of hundreds of children and thousands of grandchildren I had heard of, and saw the wedding banquet only available for royal weddings. However, none of them should appear here.
No, it's me, it's that I shouldn't be here.
In a blink of an eye I have been in the palace for more than three months. On the second day of her wedding, the queen mother set off to worship the Buddha in Mount Wutai, saying that it was a lucky day and she should travel far. But when he said that he wanted to abstain from extravagance, he didn't ask the civil and military officials to see him off according to the etiquette system. It was just that the emperor was sent to the gate of the palace alone, so I didn't have to go when I received the decree. This will take at least half a year.
I thought to myself, I am not a harmful thing, so how can I hide away one by one? Of course, after all, he entered the palace to calm the dispute between the emperor and his ministers, not because of his talent or his appearance.
I am very disciplined. Before I got married, my grandmother in the palace had taught me all the rules in Ling Mansion. But, now it seems that I don't need to comply, because there is no one in Kunning Palace except the eunuch. What I said about observing the rules is to abide by the agreement with him, not to go out, and not to let any concubine see me, as if there is no queen in this harem.
The maids and eunuchs in Kunning Palace have all changed for me. I don’t want to wrong them and me, such a queen who will not be favored. Besides, my entry into the palace will inevitably arouse the
curiosity
of the masters of the palaces, and put people around me. It is not impossible. I picked some of the new court ladies and eunuchs and reported them to the emperor.
It is said that he wrote "Quiz" without even reading it. I think he must not want to spend more time on me. Because I picked it out personally, these court ladies and eunuchs were still loyal to me, and after those concubines knew the emperor's attitude towards me, there was no need to inquire about my situation, even though I was a queen.
But how much threat can an unfavored queen pose to them?
I didn't want a lot, only four court ladies and four eunuchs. I gave the maid the names of my favorite flowers: purple cherry, Huiju, Xinlan, and Yumei.
As for the eunuchs, they are still the names given by their original masters, but they are nice to remember: Fu, Xi, Rong, and Lu. After all, they had never served in the concubine’s palace before, and they had not learned the red-and-white faces and scheming in the palace, plus they had secretly asked someone to check the history, but they were all clean. Quite assured.
Every day the imperial dining room will be sent to eat, but the palace has always been to see who is favored, so even if I am a queen, eating is not as good as at home. Fortunately, Kunning Palace has a small kitchen. Haoyue cooks good dishes and knows my eating preferences.
I wrote to the emperor, hoping to dispense with the daily supply of the imperial dining room, but I hope that Haoyue can go out of the palace to buy ingredients.
The emperor allowed me to cook by myself, but Haoyue was not allowed to leave the palace. However, he asked the to pick up the list of ingredients from me every day, and then buy them. Every time this named Huang Jing came, I asked Haoyue to give him some benefits, starting with some broken silver, and then ripening, it might also be a pot of wine or a plate of snacks.
In this way, my life is going well. As for the clothes and jewelry on weekdays, after all, I am a queen, and I still ration it according to the etiquette, but there are no extra rewards.
There is a small garden in Kunning Palace, and there is a small pond in the garden. After all, it is the residence of the queens of the past generations, so strange flowers and trees are planted, and there are also precious koi in the pond, which is even more specially cared for. I asked Xiao Fuzi and Xiao Luzi to set up a bench for me under the magnolia tree. I often sit here after lunch, facing the pond, reading and playing the piano, and I have never stepped out of this Kunning Palace. It's just that the pond is too small to make a magnificent tone.
One day it rained, I sat by the window and talked to Haoyue one after another, and suddenly reported that Huang Jing had come.
Haoyue looked at the sky: "Why did Huang Jing come before taking the order?"
"The rain is heavy today, so he can give more money now."
I waved my hand, got up and walked to the front of the case: "Haoyue, you have always been in contact with him to see what else he has."
Haoyue nodded and walked out.
I looked at the rainy sky outside, it was refreshing. After thinking about it, he took a pen and wrote on Xue Tao's signature
"Qingyin Pavilion light rain,
The deep courtyard is open during the day.
Sit and watch the green moss,
I want to dress up. "
A lightly thin piece of paper with tiny patterns painted on it. Coincidentally, it is light green, which corresponds to the "green moss".
Haoyue came in, saw the flower lotus in my hand, smiled and said, "Miss is in good spirits today."
I smiled slightly and said nothing.
"Then Huang Jing sent a pot of orchids, and I looked at the flowers blooming beautifully, the fragrance of the flowers was full, so I accepted it and gave him another silver coin."
At this time, Ziying embraced a pot of orchids, and it really blossomed. I motioned to the window: "Did Huang Jing say anything?" I walked to the window and asked while admiring the orchid.
"He said that today the emperor will have a feast for the officials. He may be busy with the royal dining room later, so he came to pick up the order in advance. He bought this plant in the East Market a few days ago. I am grateful to the empress during this time. Take care of it, and it's here." Xinlan replied.
I nodded: "Do you know why the feast of the officials?"
"This, slaves don't know." Xin Lan whispered.