Preface
The court is a place full of intrigue and intrigue, and there are many embarrassing stories in history. In the Qing Dynasty, Concubine Hua was demoted to promise, which was a sensational event for the government and the opposition, however, what is surprising is that after she was demoted, no palace maid in the palace dared to be inferior to her.
So, what kind of situation is this? Is it out of respect for Concubine Hua, or is there something else to hide? What is even more striking is what Emperor Yongzheng said on this matter? Did he support Concubine Hua, or did he have other plans?
A beauty who is used to being arrogant
In the early morning of that spring and snow, a beautifully dressed woman slowly walked out of the palace. She is like a celestial being, her skin is better than snow, her eyebrows are picturesque, and her body is slender and curvy. This is the famous Concubine Hua in the harem.
Concubine Hua has been favored by God since she was a child, and she was born beautiful. Her skin is white and delicate, smooth and smooth like a porcelain doll; The eyebrows are delicate and expressive, and a pair of bright eyes and bright teeth are sometimes affectionate, sometimes charming and charming.
She has a slender and curvy body, and her hands and feet are full of charm. Concubine Hua's appearance is really naturally beautiful, and she naturally shines without powder. In addition to her natural fairy appearance, Concubine Hua also has a very high birth status. She was born in a family of Han military banners, and her family was powerful and highly respected in the capital.
There are many characters in the Han military banner family, the ancestors have made outstanding achievements, and the prestige of the family is needless to say. As a descendant of this illustrious family, Concubine Hua has been surrounded by thousands of pampered and grown up since she was a child, and she is used to being arrogant.
After entering the harem, Concubine Hua's beauty and background were double blessed, making her stand alone in the harem and calling for wind and rain. She was dressed in luxurious clothes, hairpins and precious jewelry, and her whole personality was extraordinary. No matter where they go, there are a group of palace maids vying to serve them, for fear of the slightest neglect. When the concubines in the harem saw her, they were all in awe, lest they anger this high-ranking figure.
The beginning of the expansion of power
Concubine Hua is very proud of her appearance and status, her eyes are empty, and she shows off her personality everywhere. She doesn't care about the rules of the palace, and her style of behavior is very willful and indulgent. She likes to wear bright and luxurious clothes, with a precious jade hairpin ring on her head, and she can dress up as the ideal in her heart at will. Her words and deeds all reveal her unique privileged identity.
In the harem, Concubine Hua is even more unscrupulous and does whatever she wants. She ignored the other concubines and reprimanded or punished them at every turn. She regarded the rules of the palace as if they were nothing, and only acted according to her own will.
Sometimes she would rise up and order the ladies of the court to arrange a grand feast for her and her cronies to have fun and enjoy; Sometimes she would have a whim, asking the palace ladies to offer all kinds of rare and exotic beasts to satisfy her viewing habits.
No matter what Concubine Hua asked, the palace had to handle it carefully, for fear that she would lose her temper. Because once you annoy her, the end is unpredictable. Many palace maids were severely punished for offending Concubine Hua, were sent to the cold palace, and were even dismissed from their posts for investigation.
Concubine Hua's power in the harem can be described as calling for wind and rain, and no one dares to easily disobey her will. However, power tends to empty one's eyes and end up abusing it. Concubine Hua first competed with the queen for power and profit, and opposed the queen everywhere, which aroused the emperor's dissatisfaction.
At that time, the queen had always been low-key and humble, following the rules, and never being as arrogant as Concubine Hua. But Concubine Hua is looking for trouble with the queen everywhere, and she is often framed and slandered, trying to suppress the queen's power. Her approach was also a blatant provocation to imperial power.
Yongzheng's favor
Emperor Yongzheng's favor for Concubine Hua did not happen overnight. The relationship between the two can be traced back to the time when Yongzheng was still Prince Yong. At that time, Concubine Hua was already the concubine of Prince Yong, and the two accompanied each other and were like brothers.
At that time, Prince Yong was in a difficult situation, imprisoned and tortured. As a confidant, Concubine Hua gave him meticulous care and comfort. She whispered softly to soothe Prince Yong's wounded heart, and gave him strength and courage with her gentle and considerate demeanor.
In that dark and damp prison, Concubine Hua was like a ray of sunshine, warming Prince Yong's heart. Later, Prince Yong was released, but he was still alone, helpless. Concubine Hua was accompanied by her at this time, so that Prince Yong no longer felt lonely.
The two hated to see each other late, looked at each other and smiled, and talked about each other. Concubine Hua is empathetic and can capture Prince Yong's thoughts considerately and give him spiritual comfort. In this way, in the long years, Concubine Hua has always been by Prince Yong's side and shared weal and woe with him.
The relationship between the two has gradually sublimated from the initial relationship between the concubine and the master to a close and intimate friend. Concubine Hua is not only a concubine for Prince Yong, but also his confidant in the most difficult period of his life.
Later, Prince Yong ascended the throne as the emperor, and Concubine Hua really entered his life. As the emperor, Yongzheng is surrounded by countless beauties, but his feelings for Concubine Hua are unique. Because Concubine Hua once gave him the most precious comfort and strength, allowing him to regain hope in the most desperate times.
Yongzheng's love for Concubine Hua is not only due to her beauty, but also because she gives him unique emotional sustenance. When he was at his most depressed, Concubine Hua exchanged sincerity for sincerity and supported him with actions. This affection is deeply ingrained in Yongzheng's heart and is indelible.
Even after ascending the throne, he had countless concubines, Yongzheng's feelings for Concubine Hua never weakened. There is a spiritual fit between them that others cannot understand, which is based on knowing each other. Concubine Hua is gentle and virtuous, unlike other concubines who love to calculate and schem. Her simple and direct love makes Yongzheng feel more down-to-earth, and getting along with her is his most relaxing time.
In Yongzheng's heart, Concubine Hua represents the most sincere emotion of his youth. She is not a position of power, but the softest side of his heart. This special emotional bond made Yongzheng love and pity Concubine Hua, even if she later made a heinous mistake, Yongzheng was still difficult to give up.
The temptation of power
However, power tends to empty one's eyes and end up abusing it. Concubine Hua first competed with the queen for power and profit, and opposed the queen everywhere, which aroused the emperor's dissatisfaction. But even so, the emperor's favor for her has not weakened.
Who knew that Concubine Hua didn't know how to restrain herself, and even did something outrageous and rebellious. One year, the crown prince died, and the emperor was so grief-stricken that he was planning to set up a new prince. At this time, Concubine Hua secretly planned to support her own son to inherit the throne. She did not hesitate to take risks and plotted to get rid of the other princes and clear the way for her son.
Such an act was undoubtedly a serious crime of treason, and once the emperor knew about it, he would be furious. The position of the crown prince is related to the foundation of the royal family, and Concubine Hua is unscrupulous for her selfish desires, which has violated the bottom line of imperial power.
Sure enough, the emperor soon learned of Concubine Hua's conspiracy. In a fit of rage, he was determined to get rid of this great problem. The wise and martial emperor of the year had reached the point where he could no longer bear Concubine Hua.
The Emperor's grace has not diminished
So, the emperor ordered the deposition of Concubine Hua as the imperial concubine, demoted her to a concubine, and changed her title to Nian Promise. This is tantamount to sending Concubine Hua into the cold palace and losing all rights and status in the harem.
Although Concubine Hua was demoted to a concubine, she was still courteous in the harem, and no one dared to underestimate her. The reason for this is really puzzling. It stands to reason that a man who has lost his power should be humiliated and become the target of public criticism. But Concubine Hua enjoys the honor alone, as if her status has not diminished at all. The whole palace was respectful to her, for fear of the slightest neglect.
There are two main reasons for this. The first is that Concubine Hua's arrogance in the past makes people feel uneasy, and the second is that the emperor still has affection for her, and everyone is afraid of angering the saint.
Let's start with the first reason. Concubine Hua was unscrupulous when she was favored, and she was often punished or sent into the cold palace. Her style of doing things has always been unreasonable, and she shows off her personality everywhere. There are many palace maids who have suffered because they have offended her, and their fate is extremely miserable.
Such arrogant behavior has already made the palace take precautions. Even if Concubine Hua lost power and became a concubine, everyone would not dare to underestimate her. I am afraid that she will turn around in the future and deal with those who have offended her.
Some palace maids described Concubine Hua as like a fierce female tiger, even if she was put in a cage, she didn't dare to provoke it easily. Because once it is set free one day, it will be incompensable to those who have harmed it. Therefore, the people in the palace treated Concubine Hua with trepidation, for fear of anger. They would rather continue to respect and courteous her than suffer her resentment and revenge later on.
The second reason. The emperor's affection for Concubine Hua is also a big reason why people in the palace dare not underestimate her. As we all know, the emperor loves Concubine Hua very much, and even if she makes a heinous mistake, the emperor is still difficult to let go.
When the emperor condemned Concubine Hua, he also deliberately decreed that "everything is as usual in Yikun Palace", which shows that he still loves her. This is undoubtedly a strong signal to the people in the palace that the emperor has not completely abandoned Concubine Hua.
Therefore, the palace treated Concubine Hua carefully and respectfully. They were afraid that one would accidentally offend Concubine Hua, thus angering the Holy Dragon Yan. This is undoubtedly a consequence that they absolutely do not want to bear. Therefore, even though Concubine Hua has been reduced to a concubine, the courtesy of the palace people to her has not diminished at all.
She still lives in the gorgeous and magnificent Yikun Palace, and she has no worries about food and clothing. The palace maids served her around, for fear of the slightest neglect. All this reveals a signal: the emperor's favor for Concubine Hua has not weakened, and he may favor her again in the future. Therefore, the people in the palace treat Concubine Hua as a future nobleman, and they are cautious for fear of offending.
epilogue
This is the embarrassing story of Concubine Hua and Yongzheng. It reminds us that while power is intoxicating, the abuse of power is self-defeating.
At the same time, it also shows us the entanglement and struggle of a monarch with an old flame. Although he had to be ruthlessly eradicated for the sake of national interests, it was still difficult to let go of that affection in his heart.
As the saying goes, "Power tends to empty one's eyes and end up abusing it." "Hopefully, we can all learn from this and keep a clear head at all times.