There are still many things to deal with before leaving. In addition to official matters, there are also various miscellaneous private matters.
On November 18, a fire broke out in Chongxuan Temple, burning down more than ten houses in the side courtyard. The virtuous concubine, her maid and a chamberlain who were praying and recuperating in Chongxuan Temple were killed.
The First Division of the Shenji Battalion of the Beijing Camp was the first to arrive and put out the fire with the people from the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division, and then sealed off the entire Chongxuan Temple. It was not reopened until the cleanup and investigation was completed the next day.
Sunchon Mansion investigated the cause of the fire and found that a rat knocked down the lampstand and caused the wooden house to catch fire. Princess Hyundeok and her maidservant were too asleep, as well as the chambermaid, so they were not discovered in time. In the end, the three people died of asphyxiation from the smoke. In the end, the fire burned the three people to charcoal.
An "old" concubine who has no heirs and has never been favored often goes to Chongxuan Temple to stay and pray. If something like this happens, she will have to admit that she is unlucky.
There are many cases of fires burning people to death in Beijing every year, especially in temples and Taoist temples, because incense is in full bloom and candles are used more often, making it easier to catch fire.
The Zongren Mansion and the palace only expressed their condolences in an understatement, and then the matter was settled in a hurry.
The Jia Mansion was also in a state of gloom and mist.
Although he had long given up hope that Yuanchun would become a concubine, she was still a flesh and blood relative of hers, and she still dedicated her life to the Jia family by entering the palace.
I thought that this was already the case for Emperor Yonglong anyway, and that Yuanchun would live in seclusion after becoming a concubine. She would occasionally come out to pray for blessings and stay for a while, and she could also see her family, and that was all.
Who would have thought that we would encounter such misfortune? God has no eyes.
He couldn't help but sigh, resisting the reluctance, and pulled out from the woman beneath him. The woman beneath him made a delicate guttural sound like a wild cat meowing in his life, almost making him crawl and fight again, and hit the opponent's chest hard. After kneading it, Feng Ziying turned over and leaned to one side, panting slightly.
Is this paying off a debt or something? Just like the saying on the Internet in later generations, you have to finish the sex with tears in your eyes.
Although he can't be said to be ruthlessly scraping bones and sucking marrow when he provokes this woman, but being able to join forces with Mei Yuexi to make the Yonglong Emperor, who is only in his forties, become a man of few desires and abstain from women, is really beyond the reach of ordinary women. Yes, it can be said that everything can be buried in a small space.
The solitary lamp is like a bean, illuminating the Babu bed as clearly as day. The woman's jade body is lying on the brocade quilt. Confusing people's minds.
"Why, am I worse than Mei Yuexi?" After a while, the woman wrapped around her like a white snake and snuggled up to Feng Ziying.
"Why are you involved with Mei Yuexi again?" Feng Ziying frowned. This woman still had some information, and the information was very good. He had only met Mei Yuexi once, and the other party knew it.
"Hmph, to hide it, you just said have you slept with Mei Yuexi?" Guo Qinyun stood up, his eyes blazing, "Don't think I don't know that you met her at Longfu Temple."
"We met once, and her intention is similar to what you thought. It's also about King Lu, but do you think I have to sleep with her as soon as I meet her?"
Feng Ziying picked up Guo Qinjun's slender hand and played with it carefully. This woman's hands and feet were small, petite and exquisite, her skin was tender and smooth, and she was well-maintained. Of course, she was only in her twenties.
"Haha, she is also worried about King Lu?" Guo Qinjun said jealously: "Why, are you afraid that the emperor will attack King Lu? Hasn't she been praising King Lu everywhere and promoting him as the wisest and the emperor? ?Are you scared again now?"
"Why are your words so bitter? King Lu's performance is not bad. You can't discredit yourself, right?"
Feng Ziying found it quite interesting. She watched the two former imperial concubines criticize each other, but she was also worried that if something happened to the other party, she might be the next one. This feeling of worry, jealousy, and some sympathy was very subtle.
"You spoke for Mei Yuexi just after we met?" Guo Qinjun angrily rode on Feng Ziying, "Am I telling a lie? Didn't she always think that Prince Lu was the best student in Qingtan Academy? If his knowledge from ancient times to the present, his humility and magnanimity, and the appearance of a wise king reach the ears of the emperor, he will definitely have other thoughts."
"So I advise you to keep Prince Gong low-key. It is only right to keep a low profile in the past two years." Feng Ziying held Guo Qinjun's delicate and soft waist. Her flat and smooth belly was like a swirling jade navel, which was particularly attractive.
"The current situation in the DPRK has changed drastically. Will the attitude towards the emperor and the prince's position change?" This is the question that Guo Qinyun is most concerned about today.
On November 20th, Qi Yongtai and Gu Bingqian had officially succeeded Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe as the first and second assistants. Ye Fang retired from official service, and Huang Ruliang and Guan Yingzhen entered the cabinet, but they still served as the Minister of Hubu and the Minister of Rites. , Zhang Jingqiu became an official, and the Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate had been vacated.
"Are you worried about this? The emperor is cooperating very well with the cabinet now. It is estimated that there will be no changes. As for the position of the prince, hasn't it been clearly stated by the court and the government? There will be no consideration in this aspect for the time being. In fact, it has been shelved."
Feng Ziying's words also reassured Guo Qinyun. Just put it aside, which means everyone has a chance.
"Will you take over as the censor of Zuodu?" Guo Qinjun asked curiously.
Zhang Jingqiu left office and became an official, leaving a vacancy for the censor of Zuodu. In theory, Feng Ziying, the censor of rightdu, was qualified to take over as the censor of Zuodu, but of course this was unrealistic.
"Don't think about it. Everyone inside and outside knows that I am going to Liaodong for a few years. How can I take over as the censor of Zuodu?" Feng Ziying sighed comfortably again, and Guo Qinjun whined and leaned down, and the two hugged each other. Together, "Let's wait until I come back to talk about anything."
"What if the Emperor during this period..." Guo Qinyun was still worried, "He is in his late fifties and seems to be in good health, but who can tell clearly?"
"There's nothing I can do about it. I can't go to Liaodong, so I'll just take it easy during this period." Feng Ziying shook her head helplessly.
"So you settled Jia Yuanchun's matter first?" Guo Qinjun rolled his eyes and asked suddenly.
"The fire in Chongxuan Temple and the death of Concubine Xiande have nothing to do with me. Shuntian Mansion, the Ministry of Punishment and the Zongren Mansion have already made a conclusion. Don't frame it on me. I'm not that capable of covering up the sky with one hand." Feng Ziying said I don't care, this woman still wants to test myself, and I don't want to think about what's the benefit of knowing this kind of thing?
"Dead in a fire? Haha, who are you kidding?" Guo Qinjun still refused to give in. "Either you cut the roots to prevent leaks, or you tried to find a way to transfer Jia Yuanchun away. Why is Jia Yuanchun pregnant? Cover the fire?"
"If you say that, you are not afraid that I will kill the root of the problem?" Feng Ziying asked with a smile, and slapped the other party's tight and straight buttocks, "You have to say that I should be more cruel to you. If you really If our affairs were leaked, wouldn’t both you and I be ruined?”
Guo Qinjun sneered, "I'm afraid that my reputation will be ruined, but you won't be harmed at all. If you deny it, what can I gain? You have the support of the cabinet ministers and the newspapers to defend you, but I'm afraid no one will believe me. if,……"
"Since you know all this, why bother worrying about it..." Feng Ziying gasped.
"Then I also want you to remember that you have to help me fulfill what you promised me." Guo Qinyun sank down fiercely, "If you regret it and don't fulfill it, then I will never forgive you if you become a ghost for the rest of your life. Pass you."
"We scholars have always stayed away from things involving strange powers and chaos." Feng Ziying joked with a smile, "But if you are too obsessed with some things, you will fall behind, and in the end it will be counterproductive."
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After boarding the carriage, Feng Ziying couldn't help but close her eyes and savor it carefully.
Guo Qinjun is quite powerful. He roughly guessed that before going to Liaodong, he had to handle some things from beginning to end, such as Jia Yuanchun's matter. As for Guo Qinjun herself, Feng Ziying was not worried.
She is different from Jia Yuanchun. It is purely a transaction of physical pleasure and her own help. You agree with me, and she is in an absolutely dominant position. Even if she wants to blackmail herself, she can't find a way out. If she really wants to open things up, If only she and Prince Gong were in a desperate situation, Guo Qinyun would not be so unwise.
Yuanchun was different. This woman was in love and wanted to be her husband. However, he was a soft-hearted person and couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to take this dangerous road and extract her.
It was originally considered to be in the palace. It is a cold palace anyway, so a fire is normal, but it is difficult to bring the body in, so it was finally settled on Chongxuan Temple. It was a wooden house in disrepair, so it was normal for a fire to occur, not to mention She was just a former concubine, she didn't even have any heirs, and the Jia family had long been in decline.
The matter was done, but there were still many follow-up problems. Yuanchun was like a little bird out of the cage, looking forward to living a free life, but how could she be allowed to meet the people in Jia's house and the sisters in her own house now? It was not just a matter of time. His wife was stabbed through?
On this issue, Feng Ziying also specifically explained it to Yuan Chun, and she could understand it. Again, figure it out slowly.
But before leaving, I must comfort this woman who is still feeling a mixture of excitement, hesitation and worry.
Feng Ziying's suggestion to her is that it is best to go to Jiangnan and stay in Jiangnan for a year or two. She can enjoy the scenery of Jiangnan and relieve her inner loneliness. She can wait until the conditions are ripe or she comes back from Liaodong before worrying about it.
Anyway, no one in Jiangnan knew her, so she could be free and even settle in Nanjing, Yangzhou, Hangzhou, and Suzhou for a period of time.
When necessary, he can even allow Yuanchun to visit Liaodong, but only after he has controlled the entire situation in Liaodong, which will not be possible in the short term.
(End of chapter)
