Emperor Tong's Concubine Tong in Qing Dynasty

Tian Mi feels that everyone is singing, and even life is a big drama.Even if you are an emperor, you will inevitably dress up and appear on the stage.

One of the most important itinerary arrangements for Kangxi to come to the south of the Yangtze River is to pay homage to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is buried in the Xiaoling Mausoleum, which is located near Jinling.

Early in the morning, Tian Mi helped Kangxi change his clothes, and took the harem women to watch him lead the elder brothers out of the weaving mansion on foot.

Along the way, with banners and flags flying, Kangxi led Jiangnan officials and gentry and accompanying guard Banner Ding, and walked to Xiaoling on two legs.

Then Kangxi kneeled down three times and kowtowed nine times to Zhu Yuanzhang's mausoleum in full view, which is unique among the emperors of all dynasties.

The following civil and military officials, princes and relatives also gave a big gift. After the big show was sung, although there were dissatisfied people on the ground in Jiangnan, the attitude of the people was a lot more relaxed.

This news was followed by various discussions in the streets and alleys, and the news spread in all directions at once, shaking Jiangnan.There are mixed praises and criticisms for his behavior everywhere, but the mentality of the people in Jiangnan has indeed changed.

That night Kangxi came back with all the elder brothers. The elder brother was getting old, so he went down after showing his face in front of Tian Mi.The third elder brother was uncomfortable, sat here and said a few words before retreating.Only the fourth elder brother was left with him. He is very comfortable here, and he is growing up and eats a lot. He feels hungry no matter when and where, and he is holding a plate to eat snacks.

Tian Mi saw that the maid took off Kangxi's boots and socks, and there were two big blisters on the soles of his feet.Carefully put his feet into the basin, then let out a "hiss", and then soaked in hot water, the whole person relaxed.

Tian Mi stood up and twisted a cloth towel from the basin to cover his face and wiped his face, thinking that the gain this time was definitely greater than the sacrifice.Inviting to buy people's hearts is easy and easy to say, difficult to say, and it is really not easy to do this.

"Thank you, cousin."

"For the sake of our ancestors' foundation, this bit of hardship is nothing. Speaking of it, this is the best way. Since we have done the beginning, we will continue to do it in the future, and we will worship next time we come to Jiangnan."

The fourth elder brother also ran all the way. No matter how far the emperor walked, so did his short legs. When he just came back, he was too tired to talk.

Su Peisheng had already taken off his boots. He soaked his feet and wondered why he kowtowed to the former emperor. This question cannot be asked at this time, so he just sat and listened to his parents.

Kangxi drank another cup of tea before he breathed a sigh of relief, "This matter, if I do this, the future prince will not have to do it. If I can save face, he won't have to lose face. It's better to do it sooner. By the way , You said about the theater, I think it’s pretty good. At that time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will pay for the people of Jinling to watch the big theater for a few days.”

"Well, when the time comes, all kinds of food and drink will gather together, and it will be as lively as the temple fair. And the folks prefer Huangmei Opera and Qin Opera. At that time, various operas will be performed in turn. The excitement can attract many people. It’s just my cousin, it’s not a day’s cold to be frozen three feet, and some people may scold you in the street.”

"Let them scold, if they can scold the country of the former Ming Dynasty back, it is their ability. Some things are clearly powerless, and these people just don't believe it. I put down my body like this for the sake of Jiangnan's stability. If someone doesn't know how to praise... "

Tian Mi patted his arm, Kangxi turned his head to look at Tian Mi, the two of them looked at each other and smiled, everything was said in silence.

The fourth elder brother looked at E Niang and Huang Ama and smiled at each other, and didn't say anything in the future, feeling even more puzzled.The matter of worshiping Xiaoling can't be asked openly, but the matter of singing a big drama can always be done.

"Emiang, have they finished writing the script?"

"I wrote it, and I read it again. I couldn't write it the first time. I picked out a few sentences and read them out. The little eunuch in front of me didn't understand a sentence, so he almost asked me what it meant. It was written too elegantly. So let them write it again, the second time is much better than the first time, after two days they will memorize the words and sing the gong, and you can listen to it too.”

Sure enough, two days later, Mammy Cao came to invite Tian Mi to watch a play in the water pavilion.

To say that people here will enjoy it, the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River are unparalleled in the world. In such a garden, there are two pavilions on the water, one pavilion for people to sit, and the other pavilion for watching a play.

Watching a play on the water, in addition to the nice sound, on the sparkling waves, drinking tea with the wind blowing, there are opera actors in front of you, the lake view next to it, water birds floating on the water, and the flying clouds in the distance can be seen from the corner of your eyes, which makes people feel very happy. elegant.

This perfect blend of nature and art is something Tian Mi has never encountered in her previous life.

The space is from far to near: there are blue sky and white clouds in the distance, a lake view cruise ship closer, a resplendent theater stage closer, and inscription paintings on the vermilion corridor even closer.

Silent wind, flowing water, and ever-changing clouds, in the three-dimensional space, people can magnify the enjoyment to the limit, allowing ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and even the skin in the wind to participate, greatly improving the Pleasure.

Madam Cao sat on the side with the female family members of the Cao family, and the maids placed Boshan stoves in every corner of the pavilion, and the cigarettes diffused into the air.Herring brought a teacup carved with special-shaped pearls and placed it by Tian Mi's hand. After everything was arranged properly, the maid here gave a gesture, and the sound of silk and bamboo rang out from the pavilion over there.

This scene is the last rehearsal, and everyone is on stage.At this time, there is no such item as the actor's outfit, because the distance is a bit far away, and the face of the person opposite can not be seen clearly, only the figure can be seen.

Because these plays are for the family members, and the people on stage are all young women. They are in their prime and have a bright voice, so they are very confident to put their backs on the stage, and when they turn around to show their faces and figures, they are really beautiful.

This stunningly beautiful white snake began to sing, Tian Mi didn't understand a sentence, anyway, the tone is soft and comfortable, it sounds like you can drown in the gentle land, accompanied by the words of this play one after another Going down, I can finally understand what is called the sound of mischief.

Looking at the others, the court ladies and eunuchs and the maids of the Cao family all stretched their necks to look at the stage, Tian Mi felt relieved, since everyone liked it, the play would not be bad.

The next day, the female relatives of the gentry's family in Jinling City came to visit.Tian Mi not only dressed herself in a Han Chinese dress, but also made several of her court ladies dress like this.When chatting with them, what they talk about most is the snacks and scenery in Jinling City.

Tian Mi can be regarded as a strong memorizer of extensive knowledge, as early as a few days ago, she remembered the rumors of each family.With those who are older, they praise their sons and grandchildren for studying well, and with the young, they say rouge powder.Moreover, Yangzhou incense powder is indeed famous all over the world. Tian Mi has also studied this area specially, and what she said is clear and honest. Taking out the energy of buying powder cakes in her previous life, is it easy to control the makeup and oil control of the fragrance powder in several brands? Oxidation... Many people say that their eyes shine.Not to mention the color of rouge, the choice of lipstick...

After going to the theater, Tian Mi could rest her mouth for a while.Even if everyone is watching a play, Tian Mi will still invite some people to chat with her.One meal for one scene, and some small rewards when they leave, and the day's work is considered over.The effect is also particularly obvious. Many people said that they have a house in Yangzhou, and they are willing to wait for the empress in Yangzhou to watch a movie and chat together, and chat about fragrance and rouge along the way.

At this point, Tian Mi breathed a sigh of relief, and said to the fourth elder brother who was sitting next to her, "It won't be too embarrassing to go to Yangzhou now, and someone is willing to support the situation."

The fourth elder brother couldn't bear it anymore, "My son thought he came to Jiangnan to play, but I didn't expect Huang Ama and your mother to work so hard. We are the masters, and they should support us and come as we go. , actually let Er Niang lose so much thought."

"Of course it takes hard work. We always have to clean up the mess that Dorgon did back then. But then again, without Dorgon, there would be other people. Anyway, it was your Huang Ama who did this for you." Get to the bottom of things."

Moreover, although the emperor is superficially humble, he seems to have given up a lot from his face, but he keeps placing cronies in Jiangnan to control everywhere, and it can be seen that he is actually guarding against the Han people in Jiangnan. For a while, wait a few years to see his face.

Tian Mi sighed silently in her heart, she is also a bad woman, she has done many things for the emperor.Then I put this matter aside and started to plan other things in my heart. I worked so hard to cooperate with the emperor, not only to gain a good impression from the emperor, but also to let the empress dowager treat me rest assured.In addition to alleviating ethnic conflicts, it is more because I have worked so hard, and I always have to play a guiding role for my son.

"As the saying goes, read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles, and follow Huang Ama Erniang all the way, have you learned anything?"

The fourth elder brother has indeed learned a lot, but his little head can't sum it up now, so he couldn't help rubbing his forehead, "My son has indeed learned, but he can't say it. If you ask him what to do next , my son can guess it."

"The tone is not small, then tell me what your Huang Ama should do in the next step?"

"Exemption from Jiangnan's money, food and taxes this year."

"and then"?

"Son, that's all I can think of for now."

I can think that this one really has caught a little bit of feeling, but it doesn't feel good to catch a little bit, Tian Mi wants to impress him even more. "Usually watch and ponder more, don't talk too much. You must try to think about your Huang Ama's thoughts. Only if you figure it out thoroughly, you will know why you did it. Remember that you can't say it, you can only watch it."

He nodded obediently, and couldn't help asking another question, "Are you not busy in the next few days?"

It's true that I won't be busy in the next few days, but Tian Mi is still thinking about her career, "I'm not very busy, and I have to see some local female relatives again, what's wrong?"

The fourth elder brother was even more distressed now. He didn't know whether he should say what he said next, but facing his own mother, the fourth elder brother thought that the mother and son should only say everything, which is the attitude that a mother and son should have.

"Just a few days ago, when you were busy with your legs and feet, someone from the Cao family gave their son a fat girl."

"Fat girl? Are you short of girls? Er Niang remembers that you brought two maids with you when you came." After Tian Mi finished speaking, she turned to look at Herring, "Allow two of the people who followed me to Elder Brother. "

Qingyu quickly waved her hands at this time, "My lady, you misunderstood, it's not that girl."

Seeing Tian Mi winking, Tian Mi suddenly realized, and turned to look at her son's small body.Tian Mi seemed to be seeing the fourth elder brother for the first time. She stretched out her hand and pulled him over to stand in front of her, and made him turn around by hand.

The round face is full of baby fat, and the chubby body has a little belly. Under Tian Mi's persistent feeding, the little paws stick out with a few meaty nests on them.Tian Mi saw his feet from head to head and then from feet to head, and felt that he was a child inside and out.

"The Cao family is too courageous. This mess of ideas has already hit my son."

Tian Mi was angry.

Don't care whether it's herring or the fourth elder brother, they don't understand at this time.When the Cao family sent someone to the emperor, they didn't see you angry. They even sent three of them in one go. Why did you become so angry when a fat girl was sent to elder brother?