" The Legend of Zhen Huan " is a classic, not only because the protagonist has a bright and agile personality, but also the supporting characters in the play, including the servants of various palaces, have a very three-dimensional image.
is like Pei Er. Behind her "split personality" hides the survival rule of judging the situation; while Hua Sui, behind her "back to the master and seeking glory", hides the helplessness and sadness of being a weak person...
Zhen Huan The Juqing , which was given to An Lingrong at the beginning of her entry into the palace, was once evaluated by Zhen Huan as "honest and proper", and she was finally poisoned to death, so it is easy for everyone to think that she was a straightforward "silly girl" , into Yanxi Palace , only to be slaughtered by others.
However, when I revisited The Legend of Zhen Huan a few times, I had a different opinion.
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Before Zhen Huan became favored, in addition to Liu Zhu and Huanbi , there were three palace maids who were Jinxi, Pei'er and Juqing.
Jinxi is an old man in the palace.
As the maid of the first palace, it is impossible for Zhen Huan to give away Jinxi.
And between Pei Er and Ju Qing, why did Zhen Huan choose to send Anling Rong Ju Qing instead of Pei Er without hesitation?
This is because Zhen Huan has a pair of discerning eyes.
Let's review the third episode of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", the scene when Zhen Huan first walked into Broken Yuxuan.
At that time, she was accompanied by a few servants to familiarize herself with the environment.
On the side of the eunuch team, Kang Luhai has always displayed in the introduction palace.
Xiaoyinzi and Xiaohezi, as apprentices of Kang Luhai, did not dare to say a word.
Even Xiao Yunzi , who "has some kung fu on her body", always hunched her back, lowered her head, and remained silent.
On the side of the palace maid team, Jinxi, the maid in charge, was supposed to lead the little master, but Pei'er kept interrupting, introducing the osmanthus tree to Zhen Huan, while Juqing abides by the rules and does not stand out.
From Zhen Huan's point of view, Anling Rong, who has just entered the palace, has a humble family background and little courage.
gave Juqing to An Lingrong, not only because Juqing is honest and honest, but also because of the word "appropriate".
is appropriate, which is reflected in the loyalty to protect the Lord and fulfilling his duties; if it is appropriate, it is naturally not "silly and sweet", but knowing what you say and doing with measure.
02
An Lingrong should not have hated Juqing at first, otherwise, he would not have given Juqing the personal and private work of changing quilts.
It is precisely because of An Lingrong's "not annoying" that Baojuan and feel the threat brought by Juqing.
In the incident of "Zha Xiaoren", Baojuan, who had already taken refuge with the queen, brought the suspicion to Juqing in order to prevent An Lingrong from doubting herself.
After the "bedclothes" incident, An Lingrong returned to the palace from Suiyuxuan, used Juqing to exhale, knocked out the teacup in her hand, and threw her out. After
, Jinxi was ordered by Zhen Huan to go to Yanxi Palace to deliver jade hairpins to An Lingrong. After
came out of Anling Rong's house, she saw Juqing crying.
Here's a neatly arranged detail:
Juqing was kicked out by An Lingrong before Jinxi came, but when Jinxi came to Yanxi Palace and entered Anlingrong's room, she did not see Juqing.
went out and saw Juqing crying in a prominent place - that is to say, Juqing deliberately let Jinxi see her cry after hearing that Jinxi was coming.
This is actually Ju Qing's first self-help!
Since the incident of "Putting the villain", An Lingrong had doubts about Juqing, and of course her attitude towards her was not as good as before.
Juqing should have noticed it, and, more or less, knew that she was overshadowed by her competitor "Baojuan"!
Because Baojuan is too insidious and cunning, Juqing doesn't want to provoke her. The first way she can think of is to "hide".
However, with no family background and lack of contacts, she is far from being able to find another way out for herself like Kang Luhai's mentor and apprentice at the time.
The only people she could think of to rely on were Jinxi, who had been good to her, and Zhen Huan, who had a master-servant relationship for a day and a half.
Although she also knows that this road may not work, but she has to give it a try. What if it works?
As a result, Jinxi blocked Juqing back with the sentence "A servant can't be angry with his master".
And Zhen Huan is also a realist who pays attention to pros and cons.
03
Since they can't escape from Yanxi Palace, Juqing can only bite the bullet and compete with Baojuan to start the second round of "self-rescue"!
She gave full play to her "proper" advantages, which made An Lingrong re-establish her trust.
During this period, although An Lingrong still regarded Baojuan as a confidant, his attitude towards Juqing also improved.
After Liu Yan caught him, An Lingrong took Baojuan and Juqing to visit Meizhuang on a fake visit.
On the road, she didn't shy away from Juqing when she said something like "there are guards outside, and we can't get in".
On the second day, when the emperor sent Xiao Xiazi to Yanxi Palace to summon him, Ju Qing was serving An Lingrong to drink medicine.
When Ju Qing smiled and said, "As long as the little master takes good care of him, he will be fine." An Lingrong also smiled at her.
Seeing the relationship between An Lingrong and Ju Qing heat up, how could Baojuan not be afraid?
Once An Lingrong no longer hates and doubts Ju Qing, what does it mean?
not only means that Baojuan's current status is not guaranteed, but also that her previous notification to the Queen An Lingrong of "tying the villain" may be exposed.
What's even more terrifying is that if An Lingrong no longer accepts her instigation, breaks away from the queen's control, and returns to Zhen Huan's team, then her "useless" minion will probably be punished the most severely by the queen!
This is a situation that Baojuan does not want to see, so she must cut off Juqing's way out!
04
Baojuan has a very clear mind.
She knows that compared with Ju Qing, her biggest advantage is that she is smart and alert.
When An Lingrong first entered the palace, Baojuan relied on her cleverness to help her in Xia Dongchun made a clearance in front of him.
When An Lingrong was at a low point, Baojuan still relied on her cleverness to comfort her, guide her and inspire her.
In the incident of "Zha Xiaoren", even though she was slapped by An Lingrong, she still relied on her cleverness to get rid of herself and poured dirty water on the innocent Ju Qing.
However, she has done a lot of smart things, and An Lingrong, who is suspicious by nature, tends to be wary of her.
As for Juqing, from her appearance to her behavior, she is "honest and proper", which is why Juqing can achieve initial results in the second round of self-help.
Based on this situation, Baojuan pretended to be stupid once!
She sprinkled the incense ash mixed with horse urine on the wall of Fucha noble 's residence, and she also wanted An Lingrong to find out! This move by
Baojuan is really amazing!
First, her behavior is "stupid".
is a very shrewd person on weekdays. Because he wants to vent his anger for his master, he is willing to use such a "silly" trick. How touching!
Juqing's honesty is honest with everyone, while Baojuan is only willing to be honest with Anling. Isn't this the legendary "loyal servant"?
Second, An Lingrong's "sticking a villain" was criticized by the queen.
Such a move that was not on the table, she even dared not mention it to Zhen Huan and Meizhuang.
When she knelt at the Queen's feet and said that she was "momentarily confused", she even looked down on herself!
Now, Baojuan is willing to do something similar to "Zha Xiaoren" for her!
Her once absurd behavior has been understood, recognized, supported, and even emulated by Baojuan.
In front of Baojuan, she can be herself.
Third, if An Lingrong is afraid of Baojuan, then the most afraid of Baojuan is that Baojuan is smart, and he is not easy to handle.
Now, Baojuan has handed the handle of "mixing horse urine and sprinkling incense ashes" to An Lingrong. Since then, she will no longer worry about not being able to control Baojuan.
Based on these three points, An Lingrong gave great affirmation and praise to Baojuan's stupid act of "sprinkling incense ashes".
Judging from the results, Baojuan's ashes are worth it!
Since then, An Lingrong has regarded Baojuan as a confidant.
When Zhen Huan's father was demoted, she was willing to share with Baojuan even the complicated feelings in her heart that "both pity Zhen Huan and feel relieved".
is also since then, Juqing never appeared again.
Until "Concubine Xi returned to the palace", I heard the news of her death...
In the Forbidden City , the former dynasty has the situation of the former dynasty, the harem has the layout of the harem; the master has the plans of the masters, and the servants also have the servants 's fight.
In fact, compared to the pure "cannon fodder" like Hua Sui and Poria, Ju Qing knows how to use different ways to "self-help" twice in the face of adversity, and her rank is not low.
It's just that in the face of such a powerful opponent as Baojuan, who was thrown into the vortex of the interests of the empress, An Lingrong, Zhen Huan and others, Juqing, even if she was smart, acted prudently, and had clean hands, could not escape being poisoned to death. The fate of the ending is really sad!
