In "The Legend of Zhen Huan", Cui Jinxi is Zhen Huan's right-hand man. The two have been masters and servants for many years, one is prosperous, and the other is lost. Jinxi is loyal to Zhen Huan.
At first, Zhen Huan pretended to be sick to avoid favor, and the leading eunuch Kang Luhai saw that Zhen Huan had no future, so he took two apprentices and left, but Jinxi and Pei'er always followed Zhen Huan.
Later, Zhen Huan was punished for mistakenly wearing the clothes of the former queen Chunyuan and was banned from her palace. She also completely gave up on the emperor this time, and then invited herself to Ganlu Temple, and Jinxi insisted on accompanying her.
Unexpectedly, Zhen Huan was pregnant with the child of King Guojun, but the news of King Guojun's attack and death came, and Zhen Huan could only design to return to the palace. This time, Jinxi gave up herself and paired up with Su Peisheng to help Zhen Huan regain the emperor's favor.
It seems that Jinxi is loyal to Zhen Huan. But in fact, from the beginning of choosing Zhen Huan to always following the left and right, Jinxi's emotional intelligence has been playing a role.
If you look back carefully, you can find that at several critical moments, Jinxi's choice actually had other considerations, all of which were to protect their own interests. This also makes one have to admire her insight and intelligence.
The two have also tested each other, they are both smart people, and they naturally understand each other. Let's analyze Jinxi in detail each time.
The first time was when Zhen Huan first entered the palace to avoid favor, Kang Luhai and others left one after another, while Jinxi stayed.
Why did Jinxi stay when Zhen Huan avoided favors?
At that time, seeing that Xia, Dongchun was appreciated, and Fuzi died in the well, Zhen Huan was visually and psychologically stimulated, and did not want to compete for favor, so she asked Imperial Doctor Wen to dispense medicine.
In fact, Jinxi is the same. She has served the concubine for many years, and she has seen a lot of battles in the palace, and her heart is very calm, and she doesn't care whether her master is favored or not.
Jinxi's own calculations, she guessed that if Zhen Huan was favored, she could also receive benefits, and if Zhen Huan was indifferent, she could also live a leisurely life. So whatever the outcome, it's acceptable for her.
Qing Dynasty palace maids can leave the palace at the age of 24. Those who stay usually have few families, and it is better to continue working than to be lonely. More than 12 years can get 10 taels of lu, equivalent to 500 yuan, and the standard of living is good.
After much deliberation, Jinxi decided to stay.
Therefore, Jinxi did not stay because of loyalty. It's just that she got it right!
The second thing is the incident of leaving the palace, when Zhen Huan left the palace to go to Ganlu Temple, Jinxi still chose to follow.
Many people thought that Jinxi followed suit because of guilt and loyalty. But it's too simplistic to think so.
In fact, why did Jinxi leave when Zhen Huan left the palace?
There are also her considerations in this, and if she stays in the palace, she may be implicated and continue to be harmed. In order to protect herself, she decided to leave the palace.
At that time, Zhen Huan knew the reason why she was called "Wan Wan" after wearing the queen's clothes by mistake, and she also understood what Concubine Duan said when they met.
Only then did she realize that Jinxi might have chosen herself because of her resemblance to Chunyuan. At this time, Jinxi was also a little embarrassed, and a little of her selfishness was exposed.
Zhen Huan scolded Jinxi, you only talked about fate, now you can tell the truth? Aren't you because I'm like a queen?
Although both of them said it later, the reason why Jinxi left the palace was actually selfish.
Jinxi understands that staying by herself will only be regarded as Zhen Huan**. Zhen Huan committed the crime of "great disrespect", and she may be sentenced and continue to be calculated by Yi Xiu and others.
And the place where Zhen Huan was demoted was Ganlu Temple, and she was familiar with the concubine there. So she decisively chose to leave the palace with Zhen Huan, stay away from the sinister court, and avoid disasters.
The third time was when Zhen Huan was trying to return to the palace, Jinxi took the initiative to find Su Peisheng to make a meal.
Why did Jinxi choose to be with Su Peisheng at that time?
In fact, the main reason is self-preservation, with Su's status, she can keep her back. This is also Jinxi's smart way to protect himself.
Although "anti-food" sounds like an elegant name, it is actually a deformed relationship in the court. Eunuchs and palace maids can't really get married, so why do they have to date?
In Jinxi's words, Su Peisheng has served the emperor since he was a child, and his status is higher than that of the harem, but he lacks a caring person to take care of him.
The two are fellow villagers, and Su Peisheng has always wanted to be with Jinxi.
At that time, Zhen Huan was pregnant with the child of King Guojun, which was a capital crime.
Even if Jinxi doesn't look for Su Peisheng, Zhen Huan will use various methods to return to the palace. Zhen Huan is no longer the Zhen Huan of the past. Once the return to the palace is revealed, Jinxi may not be able to spend the rest of the time safely.
Therefore, looking for Su Peisheng is for the rest of his life. Who can compare to the emperor's "small hair"?
Fortunately, Su Peisheng took great care of Jinxi and let her see his sincerity. The emperor gave them a marriage, which can be described as a success.
Selfishness is human nature, and it is the protection of oneself. Jinxi is such a person.
She witnessed the process of the concubine being favored and leaving the palace, and understood the cruelty of the harem. She was shrewd and learned to judge the situation and seek a path of peace for herself.
So, Jinxi's cleverness is not disgusting. She just made the best choice.
In the original book, Jinxi's choice seems to be a betrayal, but in fact it is all out of self-preservation. She didn't hurt Zhen Huan, and in the end she got a good result.
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