The imperial concubine's eyes lit up, and she urged: "Tell me carefully. If you speak well, I will reward you with this bracelet."

After speaking, he took off the emerald green bracelet on his wrist and threw it on the table.

Xiuhe's heart was moved, and she was about to tell her strategies one by one, the imperial concubine nodded repeatedly, saying that if this can be done, it will kill two birds with one stone.

After a while, the imperial concubine ordered: "Call Concubine An over in two days."

"Yes, ma'am." Xiuhe replied, her eyes glanced at the bracelet on the table from time to time.

"Take it away, are you afraid that I will go back on my word?" The concubine sneered.

"Thank you, ma'am." Xiuhe was overjoyed, picked up the bracelet with both hands, looked through it carefully for a while, and then put it in her arms. "By the way, empress, why don't you call Concubine An over tomorrow? Those concubines who support Wu Ya's family are afraid that they will go to Yonghe Palace to learn how to make snacks tomorrow."

"Not tomorrow, because tomorrow is Wu Ya's birthday." The imperial concubine's eyes were deep, and she said coldly: "Concubine An and Wu Ya have a rift, and it will attract attention if she passes it from the beginning. If you get more concubines, go It's natural for her to mix in again. Don't worry, let Wu Ya be proud for a few more days."

"Your Majesty is wise." Xiuhe smiled and flattered her.

On the morning of the second day, several concubines really came to the Yonghe Palace, among them were Concubines Hui, Concubines Duan, and Concubines Yi, and there were a few who promised and were always present.

Ma Guan invited everyone to sit down, served tea and melons and fruits, and said embarrassedly: "Sisters come to learn how to make dim sum. Logically speaking, I shouldn't refuse, but today is really unfortunate..."

Yipin smiled and said: "Who learned how to make dim sum from you today? Everyone knows that today is your birthday, so I came here specially to celebrate you. Why, you won't be reluctant to part with that delicious food, so you want to drive us away? We have all prepared presents."

As they said that, a few people really asked the maids to give gifts. Although they were not expensive items, they were also a wish from everyone.

"Sister Yipin was joking. I'm too happy for you to come. How could I drive you away? I really didn't expect everyone to come here today to celebrate their birthday. I wasn't prepared at all..." This was really out of Maru's opinion. Unexpectedly, she immediately ordered: "Take care of the small kitchen quickly, and I will personally add some dishes for everyone in a while."

"My lord, the kitchen has already been taken care of, but I just need to get the ingredients from the imperial dining room." Sister Shuang reported with a smile.

"Then go get some." Ma Guan quickly drew up a list and added six dishes in one go.

Everyone was shocked, Hui Concubine asked in amazement: "Sister Wu Ya can also cook? I thought you were only good at dim sum."

Ma Guan smiled and said: "I made my sister laugh. My sister can cook, but I haven't done it for a long time, and I don't know what I can make today. Let me tell you first, if it doesn't taste good in a while, everyone can't make fun of me. .”

"It's our honor to be able to eat nobleman Wu Ya's food." Concubine Duan praised, the dim sum made yesterday was so delicious, so the food must be pretty much the same.

The crowd joined in.

Yi Bin said: "Today is your birthday, how can there be any reason for a birthday star to cook in person?"

"That's what you say." Concubine Hui and the others dissuaded: "Actually, the imperial dining room is enough."

Although Ma Guan didn't make any big arrangements, after all, he had already notified the imperial dining room, and the imperial dining room would prepare a birthday banquet for her according to the treatment of a concubine.

"That's different. Six sisters are here. I must make six dishes to repay you." Ma Guan wanted to win them over, so of course she had to be more enthusiastic.

"At that moment, I will help you." Concubine Hui said immediately.

"Although I don't know how to cook, it's still okay to wash vegetables." Concubine Duan also said.

"I can help my sister set the dishes." Yipin smiled, she is pregnant now, it is really not suitable for her to enter the kitchen.

Ma Guan couldn't help laughing: "How dare you bother you? You are all distinguished guests today, just sit here and you are not allowed to go anywhere."

After the eunuchs brought the ingredients from the imperial dining room, Ma Guan started cooking himself.Concubine Hui and the others felt that they were valued, and they couldn't do the same.

In the room, the little elder brother suddenly cried twice, because he peed.The nurse changed a diaper familiarly, and the little elder brother stopped crying.

Concubine Hui is very experienced in raising children, so she asked the wet nurse to take the little brother out. Everyone saw that the little brother was cute and giggled, and they all started teasing happily.

"Little elder brother is really sensible, I hope my baby will be so sensible." Yipin rubbed her stomach, now she has been pregnant for two months, and after a while, she will feel the baby move.

"That's right, my little elder brother is only five months old, and he is so sensible, so he will definitely be promising in the future." Concubine Duan's eyes showed envy. She also gave birth to a royal daughter back then, but it was a pity that she died before she was three years old.

Xu Shi was too sad during that time and hurt her body. Since then, she has never been pregnant again.

"Sister Concubine Duan, don't be too sad, you will definitely have children in the future." Concubine Hui comforted her knowing that she remembered the sad thing again.

Concubine Duan nodded slightly, now she can only hope so, put away her sadness, and said with a smile: "Sister Yipin will definitely give birth to an elder brother."

"Elder brother, princess, I like them both." Yipin said so, but in her heart she still hoped to have an elder brother.

While everyone was gossiping, a communication suddenly sounded in the courtyard: "The emperor is here!"

The six people were surprised and hurried out to meet them.The emperor really dotes on Wu Ya's family, and came to celebrate his birthday.

"I have seen the emperor."

"Pingshen." Kangxi was also a little surprised when he saw so many people: "Why are you all here? Where is Mr. Wu Ya?"

Concubine Hui replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, my sisters heard that today is Sister Wu Ya's birthday, so I came here to celebrate. Sister Wu Ya is too polite, she said she would cook for me. I really can't persuade you , let the emperor go and persuade him."

"You guys have a heart." Kangxi was very happy when he heard that, as long as the harem is harmonious. "You said nobleman Wu Ya has gone to cook? Does she still know how to cook?"

Everyone laughed, and Concubine Hui replied, "I was surprised too."

Kangxi nodded with great interest: "Since she wants to show off, let her have this chance."

Concubine Hui and the others looked at each other, it seems that the emperor also wants to taste the dishes cooked by nobleman Wu Ya.

About two quarters of an hour later, the dishes from the imperial dining room were brought over one by one, and Ma Guan also prepared them here, and presented them on the tray herself.Only then did I realize that the emperor had also come, and I was surprised to show joy.

"I've met the emperor. I don't want the emperor to remember my concubine's birthday, so that my concubine will be flattered."

"You are only a day later than me. If I can't even remember this, it would be shameless. Let me see, what kind of dishes have you cooked?" Kangxi asked her to sit next to her. Today, Ma Yu is the protagonist. Therefore, Concubine Hui and the others did not show any displeasure.

"I made the emperor laugh. The concubine cooked six dishes today. There are sesame rolls, anchovy shark's fin, golden bergamot rolls, fried guinea fowl, broccoli with straw mushrooms, and golden phoenix clothes." Ma Guan introduced them one by one with a smile. All the dishes he cooks are from the Man-Han Banquet.

In later generations, she cooked these dishes many times. Although she did not cook them often in the palace for several years, she did not forget the process.

"Your Majesty, these dishes made by sister Wu Ya are delicious, they are really no worse than the imperial chef, we are lucky today." Yibi couldn't hide her surprise, just smelling these dishes makes people's index fingers move.

Kangxi was also quite amazed, staring at Ma Guan as if he had discovered a new world: "I didn't even know you had such a skill, I thought you could only make dim sum."

"The concubine didn't say that she could only cook dim sum, nor did the emperor ask about it." There was a little pride in Ma Guan's eyes, and being recognized for her cooking skills made her happier than anything else.

"It seems that I will ask you to do it a few more times in the future." Kangxi was amused by her pride and announced the opening of the banquet.

Today's meal, the dishes are far inferior to yesterday's, and there are many fewer people, but the atmosphere is more lively and natural.

Especially Chang Zai and Xu Xu, who did not expect the emperor to come over today and have a meal with the emperor, they were so happy.

When the news about the Yonghe Palace spread, many concubines who did not go to celebrate regretted Mo Die, why didn't he take the initiative?

As a result, the number of people who came to learn how to make dim sum on the second day was twice as many as expected, and there were actually 12 people. Among the six concubines, there was another concubine Xi, leaving only Concubine Rong and Concubine An absent.

This number was far beyond Ma Guan's expectations, but she never refused to come, and carefully explained the skills of making dim sum to everyone.

Finally, taking the red bean sponge cake as an example, I first talked about the steps, and then went into the kitchen to demonstrate in person.When everyone watched the delicious and hot dim sum come out of the pot, they couldn't help cheering in unison, as if they made it by themselves.

That night, some people went back to try it themselves, but the result was directly confused, and some people made it taste wrong, or the flour was too dry, in short, all kinds of failures.

So he studied more seriously afterwards, and Ma Guan became a celebrity in the harem because of this.

Without Niu Gulu's fight with the noble concubine, the harem was unbelievably peaceful. After a month like this, the concubines who came to study have made great progress in cooking, and they can already make one or two delicious snacks.

Although it is not as good as the one made by Ma Guan, it is also more delicious than the one made by ordinary people. It is not a problem to make it for yourself when you are free and bored.

As a result, more people came to Yonghe Palace to learn how to make snacks, even Concubine An came.

The day when An Pin came here, the atmosphere was a little awkward. Everyone knew that An Pin had a feud with Mr. Wu Ya, but they didn't expect this one to come here to study.

Although Ma Guan didn't refuse, she also kept an eye out for it, always feeling that An Bin's arrival was not kind.

An Pin studied for a few days, but she kept a low-key and serious attitude and didn't make any troubles. However, this made Ma Guan even more vigilant.

"My lord, why don't you teach me? If they all learn your craft, what if the emperor doesn't ask you to make dim sum in the future? Besides, that concubine An is not kind at first glance, so be careful of her mischief." Today In the evening, Qiaoyun squeezed Ma Yuan's shoulders, which was brought up by her after discussing with her twin sisters.

Ma Quan laughed and said, "I'm worried that the disciples of the church will starve to death of the master? It's just a few snacks, so what about teaching them? As for Anpin, you have to be careful, you have to keep an eye on me every day."

"Yes." Qiaoyun had no choice but to agree.

Sister Shuang was muttering to the side, and after a while, she said with a strange expression: "My lord, you haven't come this month with sunflower water, and it's already seven days late. Could it be because you're happy?"

"Maybe I've been tired during this time. My little brother is only six months old, how could he get pregnant so soon?" Ma Yuhun didn't care, if she got pregnant at this time, it would be a terrible death, and she couldn't take good care of her Yinzhen is gone.

In other words, the concubine De in history seems to be quite capable of giving birth. She has two sons and one daughter in TV dramas, and it seems that two or three died young.

Her complexion changed slightly, no, she doesn't want to have so many children, it's too dangerous for a woman to have children in this era!

"Your Excellency, I will invite the imperial physician to treat you tomorrow. Even if you are not happy, there may be other problems. You should take good care of your health." Sister Sister said worriedly.

"How can it be so serious? Maybe it will come in a few days." Ma Guan didn't want to make it known to everyone, besides, she knew her own body, and there was no serious problem, but she felt a little tired.

Sister Shuang couldn't help it, so she could only obey her, and after another ten days of delay, the sunflower water still didn't come.On the contrary, Ma Guan suddenly retched while cooking a meaty dish, and she finally realized that something was wrong.

"Maybe I'm really pregnant again." Ma Guan rubbed her flat belly, her expression was not very good-looking.

The noble concubine, concubine An and others couldn't conceive even if they wanted to, but she didn't want to conceive recently but another one came, which really made her dumbfounded.

"Your Excellency is really happy again?" Sister Shuang and Qiao Yun were overjoyed, Your Excellency is really blessed with many children! "Slaves, please invite the imperial physician!"

"Don't go." Ma Guan hurriedly stopped her, shook her head and said, "This matter cannot be spread, otherwise I am worried that I will be envied by others, and I will secretly kill you. Now that the little elder brother is still young, and I am pregnant again, if it really comes out It’s over, I’m afraid I won’t be able to do what I want.”

Among other things, the two people, Concubine Concubine An and Concubine An, will definitely be jealous, and if they don't do it, they will secretly kill them, and it will not be too late to reveal it when the month is older.

"But..." Sister Shuang hesitated, this is a major matter of pregnancy, it must be taken care of by an imperial doctor.

"Don't worry, I've been pregnant once, and I have some experience, so there won't be any problems." Ma Guan comforted: "After the first three months, the fetus is stable and everything will be fine."

"My lord, it's easy to talk about other things, what if the emperor summons the servant?" Qiao Yun felt that this was the most dangerous.

Ma Guan thought for a while and said, "Then I can only pretend to be sick, so I can take this opportunity to rest."

The two nodded, this is an idea, and they said that they had been teaching cooking skills for several days, and they were tired and sick.

On the second day, the concubines came to the Yonghe Palace again, but they heard that Ma Yulei was ill as soon as they came in.Everyone felt ashamed, if they hadn't been arguing to learn how to make dim sum every day, Mrs. Wu Ya wouldn't be like this.

Therefore, everyone sent tonics to let Ma Guan have a good rest.

Others were fine, but An Pin thought it was unlucky, she had only studied for a few days, and she was planning to find a chance to start, but Wu Ya was tired and sick.

She told the noble concubine about this, and the noble concubine also frowned.

"Could it be that Wu Yashi discovered our secret and hid it on purpose?" The imperial concubine had to come up with this idea, because the timing was too coincidental.

"Your Majesty, what should we do? Why don't you add some spices to her medicine while she is sick?" An Pin felt malicious, thinking that fortunately, Wu Ya's illness would be worse, and she would not be able to sleep with her in the future. That's good.

The imperial concubine glanced at her with a sneer: "Stupid, do you think Wu Yashi is so easy to deal with? Everyone in her palace is sincere, and the things sent by others may not enter her mouth at all."

"Then what should we do?" An Bin was a little displeased at being scolded.

"Wait. It's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years. I'm not afraid that I won't be able to wait for the opportunity."

The imperial concubine did not expect that Ma Guan had been ill for more than a month with this disease, and even Guo promised to give birth, so she only asked her sister to send a congratulatory gift.Guo promised to give birth to an imperial daughter, and when the emperor was happy, he promoted her to the throne and became a permanent presence.

It was not until late July, when Ma Guan's fetus was three months old, that her "disease" gradually recovered.

After he recovered from his illness, he went to Yikun Palace to visit Yipin and Guo Changzai in person. Guo Changzai was still in confinement, and his raised face was fatter, making him even cuter.

"I heard that the imperial concubine will hold a flower viewing banquet in a few days, and invite concubines and concubines above the rank of concubine to enjoy the flowers. Sister Wu Ya, can you also be invited?" Yi concubine's belly has been slightly swollen, and it has been four months.

She has been raising her baby in Yikun Palace recently, and the two sisters have children, and they rarely leave the palace gate.

Ma Quan replied: "I have indeed received the invitation. It stands to reason that the emperor has not canonized me yet, so I am not suitable to attend."

Concubine Yi suddenly lowered her voice: "I heard that the emperor has prepared the golden book to seal you, and it is estimated that it will be announced in two days. My sister will congratulate you in advance."

This was not surprising to Ma Quan, after all, at the beginning of the year, the emperor had hinted that she would be promoted to concubine, but the process was very troublesome and it took a long time to prepare.

"How did my sister know that?"

"After all, I know that when the time comes, you will be the owner of the Yonghe Palace. Maybe the imperial concubine heard the news and invited you to go with me." Yipin said that she was not envious, but since she was pregnant, most of her energy They are all used on the children, and the desire to compete for favor has faded a lot.

"By the way, I also heard that the emperor asked the imperial concubine to take care of the draft girl. Time flies. In a blink of an eye, it will be three years before I enter the palace." Yipin sighed, whether the past three years have been good or not, I don't know the future How many more three years.

Hearing her mention of the draft, Ma Guan's face became strange for a while. If Yipin knew how she was retained in the first place, she would probably be speechless, and she would not attack him.

On the 28th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the imperial concubine's flower viewing banquet is officially held in the imperial garden.

In this season, the flowers in the imperial garden are blooming just right, osmanthus, jasmine, early chrysanthemum, etc. are all in full bloom on the branches, and the fragrance of the flowers is bursting, refreshing.

Only the imperial concubine and Concubine An knew that this flower viewing feast was specially held for Ma Guan, and she finally had the chance to take revenge!

The author has something to say: During the years when Concubine De was favored, she really kept having children (covering her face...

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