[Qing Chuan] Have a meal in the harem

Kangxi 46 years.

It's time again for all the concubines in the harem and several princes Fujin to pay their respects to the empress dowager.

Inside the Cining Palace.

The empress dowager sat at the head happily, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, just like an ordinary wealthy old lady, she squinted her eyes, and looked at the concubines and Fujin in the room one by one.

After looking around and confirming that there was no shortage of one, she looked back in satisfaction, raised her hand and called her favorite granddaughter-in-law to her face: "Old Wu family, come up, come up and show the emperor grandma."

Wu Fujin is a gentle woman with a round face. Her family background is the lowest among the many princes, Fujin, so she is not very liked by the fifth elder brother, and she has no heirs. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that she has fallen into the eyes of the empress dowager.

After all...the empress dowager was not loved by her husband back then, and she was unable to have children. Looking at Wu Fujin, she felt like she was looking at another self in the world, so she couldn't help but protect her more.

Wu Fujin blessed himself slightly, and said with a soft smile: "Yes," he followed his words, walked up to the Empress Dowager, and bent down so that the Empress Dowager could see more clearly.

Her family background is low, lack of self-confidence, plus there are two side Fujin in the mansion, Liu Jia's family has heirs, Guerjia's family is of good background, she is a five-year-old Jin who is really trembling, and she can only be more polite and virtuous ...

The empress dowager was kind to her, not only asked the fifth elder brother to treat her well, but also often made faces for her and supported her in the mansion. She was very grateful in her heart. Accompanying the Queen Mother...

The Empress Dowager took her hand, looked carefully, and said with a smile: "Very good, she looks much better than last time. If you are young, you should pay attention to your body, or you will suffer when you are old."

Wu Fujin smiled softly and shyly, "Grandmother Lao remembers that the last time she entered the palace was because her granddaughter-in-law was busy with the affairs of the palace, so she seemed a little tired, and it's nothing serious."

The Empress Dowager patted the back of her hand again, telling her not to neglect her body because of being busy, then she turned her head and smiled at Concubine Wen Gui: "This child has always been filial, and he often comes to the palace to accompany Ai's family. He is more considerate than Yinqi." Too much, Aijia loves me very much..."

Of course, Yimin would not say anything wrong with the fifth elder brother. Don’t look at the empress dowager’s complaints, but when she mentions the fifth elder brother, her old man’s face is full of smiles. She has 1 loves for this grandson she raised. .

She smiled and said: "Fifth elder brother is valued by the emperor and entrusted with important tasks. He has to deal with a lot of affairs every day, so it is inevitable that he has less time to enter the palace, but he must be filial to the queen mother in his heart. Besides, fifth elder brother and fifth elder brother Fujin is a husband and wife, and if they want to be of one mind, Wu Fujin will come to the palace to accompany you more, and it will be regarded as a filial piety for Fifth Elder Brother."

The empress dowager really smiled, she asked someone to move a chair, let Wu Fujin sit next to her, and said to Yimin: "Ai's family is getting old and lacks energy, this child is shy and keeps everything in his heart. Now that you represent the harem and are an elder, you need to teach me a little more..."

Kangxi went to the south again, and Zhuo Yuan, as the queen, also went with him.

Unlike Kangxi, who loves to go out more and more as he gets older, neither Yimin nor Concubine Yi, the Empress Dowager, etc. are very happy to go out with Kangxi. Too many things are boring, God is annoying!

Concubine Yi should have been in charge of the palace affairs, but Concubine Yi has been ill since the beginning of the year. As a concubine, Yimin, at this moment, naturally takes care of the affairs of the harem, but she has also taken care of it on her own these years Several palace affairs, the business is still proficient, and there is no rush.

Yimin understood what the empress dowager said, it meant to ask her to help protect Wu Fujin more.

Unlike the empress dowager Xiaozhuang, the older she gets, the harder it is to serve her. The empress dowager is just the opposite. The older she is, the more loving and caring she is for the younger generation, especially for her favorite children. No worries.

Now that the empress dowager has spoken, Yimin must of course give face, not to mention that it is just a matter of saying a few words and giving a few rewards. She raised her hand to let Wu Fujin in, and took off a string of emerald beads from her wrist to wear to her. hand.

"You have always been a well-behaved child, and I don't even remember what I gave you. This bracelet suits your complexion, so I will give it to you. In the future, remember to come to Yongshou Palace to accompany me to say Speaking of which, the old ten couple are not in the capital now, and this palace is also very lonely..."

Wu Fujin agreed repeatedly.

Instead, the Empress Dowager asked, "Why hasn't the old ten couple returned to Beijing this year? They should be back at this time as usual!"

Speaking of Elder Brother Ten, the Empress Dowager felt extremely complicated.

She also never expected that in the end, the one who was closest to Mongolia and Horqin was not the fifth elder brother raised by her, nor the twelfth elder brother raised by Aunt Su Ma, but the tenth elder brother, the Mongolian son-in-law.

Since getting married, ten princes have brought ten Fujin back to Horqin to live for a period of time almost every year, as short as three or four months, as long as half a year, and the relationship with the Mongolian tribes is good.

Moreover, besides this, he also spends at least two months every year traveling around with ten Fujin.

He is a bit indulging in landscapes, he only takes a idle position in the court, he doesn't care about the emperor's evaluation that he hates iron and steel, and he is unwilling to do more errands, he just wholeheartedly guards his wife's life.

As soon as she mentioned this, Yimin showed a smile, "The concubine is about to tell you, Yinyi sent a letter back this morning, saying that Yunna is pregnant, and the fetus was hurt by the exhaustion of the journey, he wants to accompany Yunna Raise the fetus in Horqin, and then decide to return to Beijing after the fetus is stable."

"Really?" The Empress Dowager showed surprise. You must know that Elder Brother Shi is 23 years old, and Fujin Shi is also 24 years old. The two have been married for five years, but there has been no good news, not to mention the rumors outside. , Even the empress dowager was very anxious.

She clapped her palms and smiled, and said joyfully: "It's great now, it's time for you to hold your grandson. Before the emperor's southern tour this time, he was still worried about the son of the old ten. Now you can finally rest assured."

Yi Min chuckled lightly and said: "Both his husband and wife are in good health, and the imperial doctor only said that the fate has not yet arrived. If the concubine says that the emperor and you both care about it, it will be messed up..."

Seeing the stability and calmness of her face, the Empress Dowager nodded secretly: Only a concubine like Concubine Wen can raise a son like Elder Brother Shi.

She sighed and said, "It's also because you have a good temper and can see things openly. Yunna is lucky to have a mother-in-law like you."

At the beginning, in the second year of the old couple's marriage, the emperor wanted to bestow two side Fujin, one to enrich the backyard, and the other to extend the heirs.But Elder Brother Ten refused on the spot, expressing that he did not want others to disturb the peace of him and Fujin.

No matter whether the emperor reprimanded or persuaded him, he would bite him to death and never let go. Anyway, he would not marry, even if he was beaten to death!

In a hurry, he even said: It doesn't matter even if he doesn't have children, he will adopt the sons of the fourth brother and sixth brother. Presumably, with their brotherhood, the two brothers will definitely agree!

Not to mention what Yinzhen and Yinzhen thought after hearing the words, anyway, as soon as the words came out, those noble ladies in the capital and the princes Fujin became crazy with envy and jealousy, why do all the good men belong to other people's families?

The evaluation and favorability towards him in Mongolia has been rising even more!This son-in-law is really right!

Later, the emperor made a fuss for him, so he called Concubine Wen Gui, wanting her to persuade her son, but Concubine Wen persuaded the emperor in turn: "The children and grandchildren have their own blessings", "Let them live their lives as a young couple." Toss yourself'...

The emperor doesn't care if he comes and goes, so he can do whatever he likes.

After all... Ten Fujin was born noble, she is both the daughter of the county king and the queen's niece, and her marriage with the ten princes is also considered a full-Mongolian marriage, and the ten princes also protect their daughter-in-law very closely. It is even more impossible to find trouble with the daughter-in-law.

Yimin smiled, "Yunna almost grew up under the concubine's lap, just like the concubine's daughter, who does the concubine love if she doesn't love her?"

Anyway, if Kangxi wants to be an evil father-in-law, don't pull her, she is determined to be a kind and good mother-in-law!

In fact, she never instilled in Yin Yi the idea of ​​"a couple for a lifetime". It is true that she agrees with this in her heart, but it is not in line with the times and the prince's values.

but!

Little ten!Yin Yi!Old Ten!He is a natural love brain!Since she was seven years old, she has been focusing on Yunna with all her heart, and she can't see any other girls in her eyes. She wants to marry Yunna in her heart, and even Aiwujiwu has a good impression of Mongolia.

He is still a bit emotionally obsessed with cleanliness, not only towards Yunna, but also towards himself. He can't stand anyone stepping in between him and Yunna, not even a pretty girl, otherwise... Yunna hasn't gotten angry yet, he has already suffered no more.

Just... a born good man.

As an old mother who was forced to eat dog food for more than ten years, Yimin was really shocked when she first discovered this trait of him. This baby is really: No. 1 in love.

After a long time, I gradually got used to it.

Even Yimin suspects: God let her give birth to this guy, just to let him and Yunna get together to have a good relationship and get married.

If this is in the storybook, it is absolutely appropriate for the hero and heroine!And she... oh, she's just a mother, who is only responsible for being shown affection and cheering...

……

Coming out of the Compassionate Ning Palace, Yimin did not take a sedan chair, but walked slowly all the way.

On the left and right of her stood four Fujin and six Fujin respectively, both of them looked respectful and friendly.

Behind him are two side Fujin, one is Li Fangfujin from the fourth elder brother's house, and the other is Lin Jia's side Fujin from the sixth elder brother's house.

The fourth Fujin Ulanala family is the daughter of Fei Yanggu, the Minister of the Infantry Command, and the sixth Fujin Shu Mulu family is the eldest daughter of the former Wenyuange University scholar Fu Lun.

Kangxi's vision for choosing a daughter-in-law is very uniform: she has a pretty appearance, a calm demeanor, a dignified atmosphere, and an outstanding temperament, who can take care of the back house.

And the candidates for side Fujin and concubines he pointed out to his son were all looking for those who were good-looking and seemed to be fertile...

Si Fujin lightly supported her arm, and said with a slight smile, "Congratulations Wen Erniang, in a few months, you will be holding the tenth brother's child."

Liu Fujin also congratulated repeatedly. Unlike Si Fujin's introvertedness, she is a little more lively, and... she is also a face control, "The tenth younger brother and tenth younger siblings are all good-looking, and the child they will give birth to must be Yuxue."

Yi Minju smiled, she was happy for a long time in the morning, but now she has calmed down.

After walking for a while, she called out: "Shansi," which was Sifujin's boudoir name.

Sifujin quickly agreed, and asked, "Does Wen Erniang have any orders?"

Yimin asked softly: "Is the fourth son extremely busy with official affairs these days? I haven't seen him enter the palace for quite a while."

"You also know that our master has always been serious and conscientious. The things that Huang Ama ordered must be done to the best. Now that I deal with affairs in the yamen every day, sometimes my concubine can't see him..." Four Fujin smiled wryly.

"The emperor's southern tour, there will inevitably be a lot of affairs in the court, so it's understandable to be busy," Yi Min smiled and said, "Just pay attention to your body, don't get tired and hurt your body..."

She immediately changed the topic: "Furthermore, although Concubine Yi's illness is not serious, it has dragged on for half a month. Except for the fourth child who came three or five times at the beginning of the month, the rest are served by you. Although the husband and wife are one, but You also remember to go back and tell the fourth brother to let him take more time to visit Concubine Yi..."

Otherwise, it will be spread by those who are interested in it, and it will also affect others' impression of the fourth elder brother.

She looked at Si Fujin, and said meaningfully: "My palace knows that the fourth son is filial, and Concubine Yi also knows it, but outsiders don't know it. There are many people in this world who are blind and deaf. Can you not give others a reason? It's better not to!"

Yinzhen almost grew up in front of her. Yimin has seen his filial piety to Concubine Yi all these years. Naturally, she will not doubt his intentions, and understands that he is really too busy, and he is enough. Trusting his own Fujin, this is a little negligence, but... others don't think so!

In her heart, she had always hoped and firmly believed that the fourth child would become the emperor, and the workaholic physique he gradually showed proved his suitability and love for this profession.

If it was the sixth child, she wouldn't remind her too much, because she didn't need it. The sixth child was indifferent and had no desire for power, so she naturally wouldn't be restrained by it.

But the fourth child is different, Yimin watched with eyes, he is not careless about that position, then he has to do more and better than others!

Sifujin was taken aback for a moment, and she quickly said: "I understand now, I will definitely pass on your words to our master."

Yimin also changed the subject and said: "You have to take care of the rear house and also educate Honghui and Hongxian. It's really hard work, but don't neglect yourself, you have to pay more attention to your body."

Under the butterfly effect, Sifujin had two sons together. The eldest son Honghui is 11 years old this year, and the second son Hongxian is [-] years old this year. They are both smart and healthy.

Sifujin nodded with a smile.

Yimin also asked Liu Fujin a few words in a calm manner.

"Nan Yun, has the sixth son sent a letter back recently?"

Brother Six and Concubine Qian are both part of the entourage of this southern tour, but the relationship between the old sixth and his wife is good, and letters are often sent back.

Liu Fujin also smiled and said: "It has been passed on. Liu Ye also said in his letter that he brought you a lot of earthen instruments, and they are transporting them back by water. They must arrive in the capital in a few days."

"He has a heart," Yimin praised with a smile, and then asked about the studies and health of the eldest son Hongxuan born to Liu Fujin.

Liu Fujin answered with a smile one by one, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went to Yongshou Palace talking and laughing all the way.

……

That night, the fourth elder brother returned to the mansion exhausted, before he had time to wash up, he was invited by Fujin.

As soon as he stepped into the gate of the courtyard, Si Fujin went up to meet him, saw his eyes were black and blue, and said distressedly: "Master, you need to pay more attention to your health..."

Holding her hand, the fourth prince's eyes were slightly warm, and he pulled her into the door, "Don't worry, Fujin, I know it well."

Since he was a child, Wen Erniang had instilled a lot of health secrets by ear, and he still had some experience in this, and he also knew where the limit of his body was.

He asked again: "You said you came to see me for something, and you entered the palace today to say hello, did you encounter anything?"

Si Fujin said what Concubine Wen Gui asked to convey today.

After listening to her words, the fourth elder brother was stunned for a while, and then angrily said: "It's my fault, I ignored the situation at Erniang's place, it's really unfilial!"

"How can you blame me, everyone knows how busy you are, especially my concubine..." Si Fujin quickly comforted her. "Besides, at Erniang's place, the concubine has to go to greet her and serve medicine almost every day. She dare not be careless in the slightest. This can be regarded as her filial piety for the master."

The fourth elder brother shook his head, "Although I said so, I was indeed negligent."

He thought for a while, and said: "How about this, I will just take a rest tomorrow, so I won't go to the yamen, and I will go to the palace with you to visit Erniang, and I will also drop by to thank Wen Erniang for her advice."

Si Fujin was a little happy. You must know that their grandfather had to deal with official business even if it was a holiday.

She smiled and said, "Thank you, Wen Erniang," otherwise Fourth Master wouldn't be resting.

……

Jiangnan.

On the queen's boat.

Zhuo Yuan sat at the table, carefully picking out a box of fresh palace flowers and velvet flowers.

Beside her, stood an aunt in gray, who was reporting something respectfully with her head bowed.

"Your Majesty, today the Crown Prince and Eldest Brother had another dispute..."

"The governor of Jiangnan sent four girls to the crown prince and eldest elder brother respectively. They are all adopted daughters in name. They are innocent. The crown prince accepted them all, but elder brother rejected them all..."

……

After she finished speaking, Zhuo Yuan nodded lightly, "I know, just keep staring at it, don't do anything, it's not time to add fire yet."

Gray Clothes Girl: "This servant understands, empress is at ease."

From her appearance to the time she slowly retreated, Zhuo Yuan's expression didn't change a single bit. She still picked out the palace flowers on her own, and she didn't smile until she finished picking.

Pointing to the bunch of palace flowers that were selected, she said: "Find an exquisite box and put it in, and send it to Concubine Wen after returning to the palace. She always loves these."

Sang Ruo asked the palace maid to come forward to tidy up, and said with a smile: "Your servant knows that the empress must have chosen it for the noble concubine," and asked tentatively, "Where is the prince..."

The smile on the corners of Zhuo Yuan's lips remained unchanged, "There's no rush, it's not yet time."

The prince's arrogant ego, and the emperor's increasingly suspicious nature with age, will definitely conflict, but it is not yet the most suitable stage to explode.

If it is too early, the emperor will soften his heart; if it is too late, he will miss the opportunity.

So... She needs to be careful to find the right time to push that last push!

Anyway, with her, no matter whether it is the prince or the elder brother, they are all destined to be eliminated!

——It’s just, unfortunately, it’s not Xiao Shi anymore.

She sighed inwardly.

As for her favorite candidate, it would naturally be the son born to a good friend, but Xiao Shi's personality... well, it doesn't matter if I don't mention it, it's good to be an idle prince.

Later, she also considered the sixth elder brother born to Concubine Qian, but... that was also a lazy one.

In the end, after choosing and choosing, only the fourth elder brother is the most suitable.