How did Yuanchun go from being a female historian to a virtuous concubine? Who helped her?

The eldest daughter of Chun Jiazheng, she is the woman with the highest status in the Dream of Red Mansions. Because of her virtuous, filial and talented people, she was selected into the palace as a female historian. From this time until she was named Shangshu of Fengzao Palace After being named a virtuous concubine, Yuanchun has always been in obscurity. The Jia family must have had great expectations for Yuanchun when they sent her to the palace, but years of silence may have made the Jia family give up on this idea. After all, it is not easy to be favored by three thousand beauties in the harem.

But on Jia Zheng’s birthday, news suddenly came out from the palace that Yuanchun was conferred as a concubine. Jia Zheng asked Jia’s mother to bring all the female relatives into the palace to express gratitude. All this happened so suddenly, and the Jia family At first, I didn't imagine it was such a good thing, and I was worried that my usual misbehavior might have caused some trouble. So as to how Yuanchun suddenly changed from an unknown palace maid to a beautiful and virtuous concubine, what happened in the middle?

First, the important reason why Yuanchun became a concubine came from his own conduct, being cautious in words and deeds, and being strict with himself

Yuanchun has always been known by people, and is also the pride and pride of the Jia family. It is a legend, but from the first time Yuanchun came home to visit relatives, we can know that Yuanchun's life in the palace was not satisfactory. Yuanchun started to cry when he saw Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang.

For half a day, Concubine Jia managed to hold back her sorrow and forced a smile, and comforted Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang, saying: "Since you sent me to a place where no one is allowed to be seen that day, it's easy for me to go home today, ladies, and stop talking and joking." I laughed, but started to cry. I left soon, and I didn’t know how long it would be before I came back!” When I said this, I couldn’t help but choke up again.

The reason for crying was Yuanchun's longing for not seeing his family for many years, and also Yuanchun's grievances from living in the palace. The rules in the palace are strict and the struggle is cruel and high. How should Yuanchun live in the palace alone?

It has not been easy for Yuanchun to keep a low profile and live peacefully for so many years, but now that she has reached the position of a noble concubine, the things and hardships she will have to face will probably increase day by day. But Yuanchun couldn't tell anyone about all this. He finally went home to visit his relatives, but so many people were watching. Yuanchun couldn't say it and didn't dare to say it. He could only express his sadness by crying. The reason why Yuanchun has been unwilling to compete for favors for so many years is because Yuanchun doesn't like the palace at all, and entering the palace is not her original intention. So how can we expect Yuanchun to deliberately and actively compete for favors!

On this trip home, Yuanchun has been very careful except crying. I am afraid this is also the habit and tact developed by Yuanchun during his life in the palace.

First of all, Yuanchun always follows the rules and is afraid of exceeding them. When Yuanchun first saw the plaque inscribed on the Grand View Garden, "Heavenly Treasure Land", he immediately changed it to "Province Villa"; when it was clear that he was reluctant to leave and had to return to the palace when the time came, Yuanchun was sad for a moment and immediately drove back to the palace. Secondly, we should and constantly express gratitude to the emperor for his kindness. When Jia Zheng met Yuanchun, he not only expressed his homesickness to his father, but later he still repeatedly expressed his gratitude to the emperor for his kindness. I asked the sisters in the garden and Baoyu to write poems for the Grand View Garden, but they only liked the line "A border of spring leeks, and ten miles of rice flowers. There is no need to be busy with farming and weaving in a prosperous age." Later, when the time came to leave, I also thanked the royal family. Allowed to visit relatives every month, Yuan Chun expressed his gratitude to the royal family for their grace.

Finally, in addition to the above two points, we have repeatedly emphasized that we should not be so extravagant and excessive. When Yuanchun arrived at the Grand View Garden, he first saw that the decoration of the Grand View Garden was too luxurious and extravagant. Before leaving, he warned his family, "If you still have the opportunity to visit relatives in the coming year, you must not be so extravagant and wasteful."

The fact that Yuanchun was able to grow from an unknown female historian to a virtuous concubine is related to her talent and temperament, and it is also inseparable from Yuanchun's cautiousness in doing things. Only a smart woman can live a long and safe life in the palace. .

Second, the title of concubine came out of nowhere. The Jia family had no merit and no joy in Yuanchun. It was most likely that they were granted the title because of their political stance

The title of concubine in Yuanchun came very suddenly. The Jia family had not heard any news before, so the eunuchs came to the Jia family to tell Jia Zheng to come to the palace to pay an audience. The Jia family seemed very panicked. They could not even predict the fortune or misfortune of the emperor's sudden summons. In fact, this also reflects from one aspect that Yuanchun was not favored in the palace, and it was too sudden for her to be named a concubine.

The Jia family did not make any achievements at all during that period, and Yuanchun did not make any outstanding contributions, such as pregnancy or something, so the reason for the title of concubine is really elusive.

From Yuanchun's verdict, we can know that Yuanchun was actually involved in a certain political struggle in the palace. The harem corresponded to the former dynasty, so the concubines also had their own positions. Yuanchun's fate is closely related to the Jia family, so the Jia family's position is also Yuanchun's position. Even if Yuanchun is unwilling, she still has to participate. Yuanchun's concubine this time shows that Yuanchun made the right choice to take sides.

Yuan Chun's judgment: "In the past twenty years, I have been able to distinguish between right and wrong. The pomegranate blossoms have bloomed and illuminated the palace pistils. The three springs compete for the scenery of early spring. Tigers and dogs meet and return with great dreams."

This sentence It means that Yuanchun has lived for more than 20 years in the world of human rights and wrongs; the most noble and happy event in her life is that she was awarded the title of a virtuous concubine, and she was blessed by Tianen to visit relatives on the Lantern Festival; such wealth and splendor, but it is a pity that she only enjoys such splendor and splendor. Three years later, in the middle of a palace struggle, Da Meng returned and passed away with hatred. Not all battles in the court are victorious. Yuanchun won this time, so she was promoted, but she failed later, so Yuanchun became a victim.

Thirdly, the reason why Yuanchun suddenly became a concubine may also come from the recommendation of others

In fact, Yuanchun's entry into the palace did not go through a normal selection process, but came from recommendations. Because Yuanchun was selected into the palace as a female historian based on his "virtue, filial piety, talent and virtue", and the considerations of virtuousness, filial piety, talent and virtue cannot be expressed through eyes and words, then this shows that Yuanchun's entry into the palace was not through a draft. . At the same time, Yuanchun entered the palace not as a concubine but as a female historian, so this inference is more likely.

Yuanchun was very legendary when he was born. The first day of the new year is the first day of the year and the day when all things are reborn, so such a day will make Yuanchun's birth seem extremely extraordinary. Yuanchun must have a good reputation in the social circle of the capital because of his intelligence and generosity, so it is not impossible for Yuanchun to be recommended to the palace.

Zixing said: "... Father Zheng's eldest daughter, named Yuanchun, is now chosen to be a female historian in the palace because of her virtuous, filial and talented people." Lai Dazhen said: "... Later, she was still Eunuch Xia came out to express his congratulations and said that our eldest daughter was promoted to be the Minister of Fengzao Palace and was given the title of Concubine Xiande. Later, the master came out and told the younger one the same way. Now that the master has gone to the East Palace, please quickly ask the old lady to lead the ladies to thank you. ”

The person who can recommend Yuanchun to the palace must be extraordinary. The Jia family has a close relationship with an old concubine in the palace. She is likely to be the person who recommended Yuanchun. After Jia Zheng came back from the emperor to express his gratitude, he went to the East Palace to express his gratitude. There have been different explanations in the past dynasties of the East Palace, not necessarily the prince, and if Jia Zheng openly befriended the prince, this would definitely not be allowed by the emperor. So the best explanation is to thank the concubine.

It is very likely that Yuanchun worked for the concubine after entering the palace. Because of her outstanding work, she gained the trust and love of the concubine, so it is very possible to recommend her to be the emperor's concubine. After all, Yuan Chun was granted the title of Shangshu of Fengzao Palace and "virtuous concubine". Isn't this title exactly the same as the rhetoric used when recommending Yuan Chun to enter the palace? Therefore, it is the same person who can recommend Yuanchun.

Besides all the concubines, the only people who can recommend the emperor's concubines are the queen mother and the dowager. It shouldn’t be her that the Queen Mother has no connection with the Jia family, but all the high-ranking women in the Jia family have gone to honor the old concubine. Moreover, after the old concubine passed away, the Jia family’s situation took a turn for the worse. It can be seen that the old concubine and Jia family The family must have some connection, and Yuanchun's upgrade must be related to her.

Yuan Chun shouldered the important responsibility of the Jia family step by step from the position of female history to the position of noble concubine. She must have experienced countless hardships and difficulties along the way. In her heart, she always yearned for a simple family to be together. In life, this wish is indeed the most extravagant wish for her. Perhaps being in the Jia family is the fate that she cannot escape in this life.

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