Since Concubine Hua entered the palace, her entire life trajectory has undergone a huge change. Song Zhi witnessed first-hand how this originally lively and cheerful young lady gradually transformed into a concubine who would do anything to compete for favor.
The girl who used to like to ride horses and fly in the wind has now gathered her favorite riding clothes and stayed in the small courtyard of the palace wholeheartedly, looking forward to the appearance of the emperor. Song Zhi saw it in his eyes, and a sour feeling surged inexplicably in his heart.
She watched Concubine Hua look forward to sunrise from sunset to sunrise, waited from the palace to the Forbidden City, and moved from a small courtyard to a large courtyard However, there were more and more women in the palace, and Concubine Hua's living environment became more and more difficult.
Song Zhi's most heartbroken was the miscarriage of Concubine Hua, Concubine Hua soaked the bedding due to bleeding and almost died, the emperor was furious and ordered the hospital to try its best to save Concubine Hua's life, but she fell into deep despair.
Song Zhi clearly remembered that the emperor hugged the dying body tightly and shouted: "Shilan, Shilan, don't leave my ......" At that time, Song Zhi woke up to the emperor's feelings for Concubine Hua are still deep, but this feeling is no longer flawless, carrying too many entanglements with power and interests.
In order to conceive the emperor's child again, Concubine Hua did not hesitate to drink all kinds of bitter medicines. And Songzhi couldn't help but feel touched when she looked forward to her again and again, but returned disappointed again and again.
Sometimes, Concubine Hua would desperately eat sour cucumbers, just to experience the feeling of pregnancy, and occasionally cry silently because she couldn't conceive an imperial heir.
Song Zhi was even more flustered, because she knew that Huan Yixiang was actually a "poison" - it was not a symbol of the emperor's favor for her, but a dangerous object that threatened her and the child's lives.
Songzhi is proficient in pharmacology, and has already seen through the large amount of musk ingredients in Huan Yixiang, which can even lead to miscarriage Although she wanted to tell Concubine Hua the truth many times, but every time the words came to her mouth, she couldn't bear to know that if Concubine Hua understood the truth, that "love" would never return, and it might completely crush Concubine Hua's spirit.
"Sometimes you don't know anything, but you're much happier." Song Zhi comforted herself so much in her heart and chose to be silent. She quietly waited for Concubine Hua's empty happiness, watched her burn Huanyi incense every day, and looked forward to the emperor's favor.
Although Song Zhi saw Concubine Hua's tough exterior and fragile heart, in the eyes of others, she was still cruel and domineering. Song Zhi couldn't help but understand the pain of Concubine Hua's life, but also her tenacity and persistence.
She knew that Concubine Hua's heart was lonely, and she also knew that her love was fragile, so she chose to accompany Concubine Hua silently and protect Concubine Hua through this difficult time.
Song Zhi became Concubine Hua's last guardian in the deceitful environment of the harem, guarding the once sunny young lady in her own way until the last moment.
Half a year after Concubine Hua fell out of favor, Songzhi faced an unpredictable turning point. She was summoned by the general, asking her to "carefully plan and serve the bed, and share the worries of the Lord". This news left Songzhi deeply confused and conflicted.
Recalling the conversation with the second son when he was young, Song Zhi couldn't help but feel emotional. At that time, the white-clothed young man standing under the peach blossom tree had a twinkle in his eyes, and said to Songzhi: "I, I want to be a majestic general, no matter where you go at that time, my brother can protect you."
And now, that young man has really become a general, but he has also fallen into a difficult situation in the court.
Song Zhi decides to sacrifice himself to repay the kindness of the Nian family and help the troubled Concubine Hua and the general. Although she knew that this might hurt Concubine Hua, she had no choice.
That fateful night finally came, and the emperor suddenly asked about Songzhi's hand washing water, and she deliberately showed her talent for pharmacology. "Didn't you know you knew that?" The emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at Song Zhi in surprise.
Song Zhi lowered her head, not daring to look at Concubine Hua, knowing in her heart that Niangniang was afraid that she was already eager to eat her alive at this moment.
The emperor ordered: "I remember that your name is Songzhi? Songzhi, you come to replace me. Song Zhi stood next to the emperor and served him with vegetables under Concubine Hua's angry gaze. She knew that after tonight everything would be different.
One night later, Songzhi got his wish and became Shiba, but paid a heavy price for it. When Concubine Hua learned of this, she was furious and began to torture Song Zhi openly and secretly.
In the face of Concubine Hua's anger and punishment, Song Zhi suffered silently, she knew that the pain in Concubine Hua's heart was far more unbearable than these punishments.
Whenever Concubine Hua scolded Song Zhi, she would recall her past days in the mansion. At that time, the young lady often brought snacks to Songzhi, who was punished and was not allowed to eat. The more than ten years of day and night companionship have long made Songzhi regard Concubine Hua as the closest person in the world.
Despite the difficulties in life, Songzhi still sticks to her promise: "Wherever Miss goes, Songzhi will go." No matter where the young lady goes, Songzhi will always be with you.
This loyalty is the firm belief in Songzhi's heart, and it is also the only strength she has to survive in the cruel court.
Song Zhi understands that her choice may change her relationship with Concubine Hua, but she still hopes that through her own sacrifice, she can find a glimmer of life for Concubine Hua and the Nian family. In this treacherous harem, Songji begins her power struggle, protecting the people she holds most dear in her own way.
Fate changes mercilessly and suddenly, and the ugliness of human nature is exposed. The general's family was implicated, Nian's family was raided, and Concubine Hua was demoted from a prominent concubine to a low-level promise, losing the ownership power she once had.
The people who once surrounded her have left, and some even betrayed her for their own interests and reported to the emperor for safety.
Cao Qinmo, the former palace maid, betrayed Concubine Hua and exposed the truth in order to protect herself. Song Zhi watched coldly, thinking: "You may never have thought that the emperor is not completely ruthless, you work hard for the concubine, will you be unloaded and killed by the donkey one day?" "。
In this stormy time, only Songzhi is always by Concubine Hua's side. Concubine Hua said guiltily to the loyal Songzhi: "I have been implicated, are you still willing to follow me?" Songzhi replied firmly: "Wherever Miss goes, Songzhi will go."
However, the blow of fate did not stop there. It didn't take long for a shocking piece of news to come: Concubine Hua committed suicide by hitting a wall in the cold palace. After Song Zhi heard the news, his heart was like a knife. She understood that something must have happened that made Concubine Hua completely desperate.
After many inquiries, Song Zhi learned that after Concubine Hua's death, Zhen Huan had gone to visit. The fire of destruction in his heart was burning, and Song Zhi silently recited: "Zhen Huan, is it you?" Did you force her to death? What did you say to her that made her lose all hope of life? ”
Song Zhi secretly vowed to avenge Concubine Hua. She began a long wait and preparation, from a small Zhi promise, step by step to the position of Concubine Ji. During this period, she has been silently following the situation in the palace, witnessing the fate of the betrayers of Cao Qinmo and others, the queen being imprisoned in Jingren Palace, and Zhen Huan gradually moving towards the peak of power and becoming Concubine Xi.
The emperor died, the fourth elder brother succeeded to the throne, and Zhen Huan was promoted to the queen mother. Songzhi understands that her chance for revenge has finally come. She heard that a young woman named Ruyi had come to the cold palace, and this might be her only chance.
At a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Songzhi secretly planned to assassinate Zhen Huan in the cold palace, but the operation failed, and Ruyi and her maid stopped Songzhi in time.
Songzhi knew that she was going to meet the fate of death, but instead of fear, she felt a sense of relief. She thought to herself: "Niangniang has been waiting for me for a long time, and I am worried that she will be alone down there."
Song Zhi remembered Concubine Hua's words at the last moment of her life, "Silly girl, stop talking stupid things, I don't want you to accompany me anymore, I want you to live well and see for me the fate of those who have harmed me." "
Song Zhi whispered, "Niangniang, I can understand." Those who hurt you, they get the retribution they deserve. Now, I can come and accompany you quietly. ”
Songzhi faced the imminent death, and her heart was extremely calm. She clearly knew that she would eventually accompany Concubine Hua, who she missed day and night. Looking back on his life, Songzhi has no regrets. She has always kept her oath to Concubine Hua: "Wherever Miss goes, Songzhi will go."
"Whether it is from Nianfu to the Forbidden City, or from Concubine Hua's favor to the loss of power, and then to the final tragic ending, Songzhi has always been by Concubine Hua's side.
In the last moments of his life, Songzhi remembered many memories of the past. She recalled Concubine Hua when she was young, her bright smile, their frolicking under the peach blossom tree, and the words that Concubine Hua once said: "It's okay, I have a song branch!" These memories made the corners of Songzhi's mouth unconsciously smile slightly.
Song Zhi closed his eyes and prayed silently in his heart: "Niangniang, we can finally get rid of this man-eating monster." The power struggle and deceit in this deep palace have nothing to do with us anymore.
Song Zhi remembered Concubine Hua's entrustment before her death, asking her to live well and see the fate of those who harmed her. She whispered in her heart, "Niangniang, I've seen it." Cao Qinmo betrayed you, but she didn't end well; The queen was imprisoned in Jingren Palace and never saw the emperor again; Although Zhen Huan is now in power, she is not happy.
Song Zhi finally completed her mission, and a deep relief welled up in her heart, and she could go to see Concubine Hua without shame. "Mother, we can finally get back together. This time, we're never going to be apart again.
In this way, Song Zhi took her loyalty and attachment to Concubine Hua and completed her last journey in this world. Her story has become a little-known but touching story in the harem, telling us how a palace maid is loyal to her master, and how a sincere friendship can withstand the test in the cruel court struggle.