Guoluo Luo's in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter No.16 Getting Along

After the prince recovered from his illness, the atmosphere in the harem became more relaxed.During the days when the emperor was recuperating with the prince, none of the concubines dared to talk and laugh, for fear of offending some heavyweights in the palace.Kangxi and the Empress Dowager are usually very dignified, and the Empress Dowager's anger cannot be underestimated. Don't you see that the concubine Zhang and Yi Guiren were punished by the Empress Dowager for saying half a word wrong in front of the Empress Dowager? Foot restraint and punishment for copying palace rules.

"It's been noisy for half a month, and finally it's quiet." Yipin took a bite of the hot, sour, delicious, and moderately crispy pickle, "I know that the emperor's attention is all on the prince, and these people are still restless and don't care about it." Do you know what to draw?"

"Wouldn't my sister know what they were trying to figure out? My sister is beating around the bush and calling them stupid." Wan Zhao picked up a cup of rock sugar lily horseshoe soup and tasted it with relish, "But it's right to think about it, those women are talking about the prince behind his back. Can’t make it through, isn’t this what the emperor is worried about, and being punished is inevitable.”

"It's natural for the emperor to be worried about the prince," Yipin thumped her aching waist, a little tired after sitting for a long time, "Xiao Liu will follow you today. It's not convenient for me here," —— just turned three Yue's stomach needs to be raised again, "Although the smallpox epidemic in the palace is beginning to subside, we still have to pay attention."

"I know, it's good for my sister to have a baby." Seeing that it was getting late, Wanzhao got up and left.

Xiao Liu was lying on the kang covered with a soft quilt, his hands were unsteadily grabbing a cloth tiger and tearing it.Seeing Wanzhao walk in, she rolled her eyes, and showed a toothless smile to Wanzhao, her face was plump, but deep dimples could still be seen.Wanzhao picked her up and saw that she was dressed warmly and her diaper was dry, so she praised the nuns who took care of Xiaoliu and sent them away for the fabric for winter clothes.

"My lord, the emperor is coming." Mu Jin came in to report.

Wan Zhao froze for a moment, and wanted to hand Xiao Liu over to Mu Jin, but she didn't want Xiao Liu to grab her sleeve.She couldn't, so she had to take the child out to pick him up.

Kangxi looked a little thinner, probably because he didn't think about eating and drinking day and night when he was with the prince.He was obviously taken aback when he saw Xiao Liu, but soon came back to his senses, called Wan Zhao gently, and took Xiao Liu into his arms.Manchus pay attention to "holding grandchildren but not children", but Xiaoliu is a daughter, so she doesn't have to follow such a fastidiousness.

At first Wanzhao was still worried that Xiaoliu would cry in Kangxi's arms because he was not familiar with Kangxi.However, this child looked a little familiar, although he had never met the person who was holding him, but he still nestled in Kangxi's arms obediently, playing with the cloth tiger in his hand.

"Your majesty seems to have lost weight." Wanzhao asked Mu Jin to warm up a cup of goat milk, "The imperial doctor said that drinking goat milk is good for your health, so the emperor should drink a cup too, and we, Xiao Liu, would occasionally drink a little on weekdays." Of course. , Wan Zhao also likes the taste of goat milk.In her previous life, Wan Zhao was a person who liked to drink goat's milk, and she didn't feel the smell of goat's milk at all.

As if the mother and daughter had a good understanding, Xiaoliu raised his head and said "ah" as soon as Wanzhao finished speaking, as if responding to what Wanzhao said.Kangxi was amused by his daughter whom he had only met once, so he took off the jade pendant around his waist and approached Xiao Liu to play with her.

Wan Zhao couldn't help blacking out.

After drinking the warm goat's milk, Wan Zhao asked the wet nurse to carry Xiao Liu down to coax her to sleep, while Kangxi was eating snacks on the ground, apparently wanting to stay.It was still bright outside, so it might not be the time to roll the sheets, so Wanzhao could only sit down next to the Kang, thinking about what to say.

"The food here tastes good." Kangxi bit the last piece of sweet-scented osmanthus sugar and steamed new chestnut flour cake, "No wonder Baocheng misses your peanut crisps every day, and even wants to eat them when they bloom."

Wan Zhao blinked her eyes.She remembered that the kitchen no longer sent pastries and candies to the Qianqing Palace since the smallpox epidemic in the palace. Could it be that the little prince has always remembered?She thought for a while and said: "Children always like to eat sweet things, but too sweet is not good for teeth. Now Wang Momo doesn't allow slaves to eat more, saying that they are afraid that slaves will not be able to set a good example for the little ones." Six to see."

Kangxi laughed, he had sent someone to investigate Wanzhao before she was admitted to the palace, she was a very delicate girl, to put it bluntly, she had a bit of a proud temper.But when she really came into the palace, he found that this girl was actually a little more naive and lively, and there was nothing wrong with it. The only time she lost her temper was when she choked with the nobleman. .

To be honest, Kangxi himself didn't really like the harem concubines getting close to the prince. After all, the prince was still young. If these women did not intend to please the prince but to curry favor with him, it might not be a good thing for the prince.But Wanzhao was different, she never had any further contact with the prince after seeing him once, and Guo Luoluo's family didn't make any plans because of this, which made Kangxi feel at ease.Of course, Kangxi would no longer allow concubines to contact the prince.

"I heard that you are taking care of Yipin these days, very good." Kangxi thought of Yipin who had been neglected by him for a long time, and said, "I am busy with the affairs of the former court and the prince these days, but I have neglected her .”

"Sister is a sensible person. Isn't it harder for the emperor to waste sleep and food for so many things?" Wan Zhao smiled.Now that her sister has a son and everything is full, how can she miss your neglect or favor, Mr. Kangxi.Besides, isn't there a Noble Nala who has no sense of existence at the bottom, but speaking of which, Noble Nala's belly is five months old.

Kangxi nodded with satisfaction.The girls in Guo Luoluo's family were well-bred, but it's a pity that Wanzhao gave birth to a daughter this time. If it was a son, then Guo Luoluo's family would be more useful to him.Now I can only hope that there is an elder brother in Yipin's belly.

The two said something else.It was rare for Kangxi to be in a good mood today. After Wu Sangui's death, the rebel army began to enter a leaderless state. Wu Shifan could not reach Wu Sangui's height at all, and could not control the strength of his troops.The imperial army has begun to approach them step by step, and the rebels are retreating steadily. Presumably, the matter of San Francisco will be resolved soon.

"It's getting late, I'll eat at your place." With a wave of Kangxi's hand, Wu Shulai sent someone to pass the meal to the imperial dining room.

Wan Zhao tilted her head slightly and curled her lips. The dishes in the imperial dining room looked rich, but they were too oily and lacked in taste, so they were not tasty.Moreover, the emperor ate only three chopsticks, and any rare and delicious food would be taken away sooner or later!Is she going to be hungry tonight?

"I heard that your stewed duck with winter bamboo shoots tastes good in hot pot, ask the kitchen staff to make a portion and pass it on." Kangxi said to Wanzhao again.

very good!Wan Zhao hurriedly called Lian Xin, and besides ordering the duck to sit down in the hot pot, she also ordered wild mushroom and wild pigeon soup and water shield soup to be stewed.No matter what, you can't abuse your stomach, Wanzhao herself really likes food with a strong taste!

As for exercising after meals, everyone should know what to do.

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