Returning the Pearl and the Reborn Emperor

"Where is Shi girl? Are you still practicing calligraphy?" The emperor didn't see Shi Gege when he arrived at Kunning Palace. He looked at the time and guessed that Shi Gege hadn't finished his homework yet.

"No, Wang Xizhi can practice for three years with a single 'hook'. Although I don't expect her to be able to practice iron and silver hooks, but she has the way to write like a person, and she must always look like a person. Besides, this child is still a little unstable. , Practicing more handwriting can also hone her heart." Learning to write well must be valued from the very beginning. Generally, children who do not write well at the beginning are difficult to change in the future, and the habit is deeply ingrained.

"Children, and a girl, spend two hours a day picking up important things to learn. Reading and writing are not as important as morality. In the future, when you get married, it depends on whether you can manage the family and teach children rather than poetry and calligraphy." The emperor did not believe that "women No talent is virtue", but learning to be a man is far more important than learning knowledge, not to mention that women can participate in limited social activities, and the required academic knowledge is not so much.He also said, "You ask her to study ink more, and studying ink is also grinding your heart. When I was young, Huang Ama taught me by hand, asking me to study ink slowly. Don't be impatient at all. Follow one direction and keep your hands firm." The speed must remain the same, at that time I was younger than Shi Yatou."

"At that time, the emperor must have had extraordinary wisdom and determination."

The emperor recalled, and said: "I used to be quite irritable, and I often made Huang Ama worry about it. When Huang Ama got angry, she severely reprimanded me, which is not easy."

"That's because the late emperor had strict requirements on you, the emperor. You are a prince, and your status at birth means that you are different."

"It's just that I have an extra prince status. I'm not the smartest one, it's just luck. Maybe ten girls are too like me, naturally impatient."

"It's a girl's blessing to be like you. Your Majesty, this little girl is a bit impatient when it comes to reading and writing, but she is still quite smart. She can make tricks with some things as soon as she gets started, such as jigsaw puzzles. There are not many children in the palace." Can play with her."

The emperor heard his daughter say that she can play many tricks in jigsaw puzzles, and said with a smile: "It can be seen that I still want to play, but playing more jigsaw puzzles and Kong Mingsuo is worse than playing those useless games. In my opinion, let her sit there She may not really put her heart into practicing handwriting for a long time, it is better to let her write well after a few pages and then let her play for a while, just ask her to write well."

Qing Ting obeyed the emperor's advice and asked Shi Gege to check her homework. Seeing that she was serious, she allowed her to play for a while.

The emperor asked people to fetch jigsaw puzzles, and played with his daughter himself. He laughed and said that his daughter was smart, and every line of a poem by Li Bai could be spelled out with jigsaw puzzles.

Qing Ting wore glasses to read the handwriting written by the girl, and when she heard the emperor praise her, she smiled and said: "You are still very good at torturing people.

Set up the Tangqiao table, according to her tossing method, the Qiqiao table should fall apart within four or five days. "

The emperor didn't say that women are not good, but said: "That girl is smart, she can think of the truth when she hears the name, she dares to think and act, the kind of child with gold in her mouth, bound hands and feet like wood, I will return it to you." I don't like it."

Qing Ting smiled and said: "What you said is that sweet-mouthed and polite children are more likable. Lan ㄦ used to be like this, so I love her a little more, but Lan Xin looks lively, and she is keen on horseback riding and archery. Qinqi tea art is also proficient in everything, I hope that ten girls can be more like Lan'er."

"I think ten girls can be smarter than Lan'er." The emperor took ten grids of copybooks from Qingting's hands, and saw that he had improved again, and he did not waste Zhang Ruocheng and Liu Yong's guidance.The Empress once heard that Zhang Ruocheng and Liu Yong were good at painting and calligraphy in this dynasty, and Baba begged him, and the emperor allowed them to ask him about calligraphy and painting on the eleventh and twelveth. With the emperor's permission, they are more comfortable and convenient to do things. Sometimes the two elder brothers also bring ten grid practice calligraphy to the two of them for review. With their opinions, Shi Gege improved, which was quite effective.

Qing Ting's only regret is that she can't meet these two famous calligraphers and painters with her own eyes. The father of her friend Jia Yu has an authentic painting by Zhang Ruocheng in his collection, which he once showed her secretly, and she has Liu Yong's painting in her father's friend's place. I have seen that her family also has some famous calligraphy and painting collections. It is rare that she lived in the Qianlong period. Although it is a parallel world or a fictional world, she still wants to meet these literati who left their names in the calligraphy and painting world.

Seeing their father and daughter having fun, Qing Ting did not participate too much. Fathers are different from mothers. Except for a few top-notch ones, the mother gave birth to the child after ten months of pregnancy and the pain of childbirth. The love for the child can be said to go deep into the bone marrow, while the father The love for children is less in nature, and more needs to be nurtured. If there is too little interaction between father and child during the child's growth, their previous family affection will be very little, just like Qianlong and Yongzheng.When Yongzhen was young, Qianlong had very little interaction with him. He only saw Yongzhen's shortcomings and felt that this child was not like him, so he felt alienated. Naturally, this son was not more important than Yongqi who was like him, but Later, Qing Ting deliberately let their father and son get in touch with each other more, and let Yongzheng show her strengths in front of Qianlong. Qianlong was a stubborn and persevering person, but Yongzheng showed his tenacity and hard work. Qianlong only treated this child more. some attention.As for the emperor, this is the grandson, who is serious in work, well-behaved, sometimes a little stubborn, and childishly whimsical. Compared with other grandsons, he inevitably likes them more. Qing Ting is also happy to have more contact with them. Cultivate feelings, although the emperor didn't mention it, but Qing Ting knew that Yongzheng worshiped Kangxi and Yongzheng, and respected Song Renzong like Kangxi, so the emperor was still very happy.

"Your Majesty, this sentence is 'Jade Tower and Moon's Long Remembrance, Liu Si is graceful and spring is powerless'?" Qing Ting asked aloud as she saw the patterns on the ten grids.

The emperor nodded and said, "That's the sentence, have you taught the girl Wen Tingyun this poem?"

"No, maybe it was taught by Little Eleven and Little Twelve."

"Huang Ama, Huang Erniang made a mistake. My daughter saw it in a book. My daughter randomly put it together with jigsaw puzzles. I don't know if the meaning is correct."

The emperor immediately said: "How could it be wrong? Your mother-in-law said this sentence outright. Empress, you said that ten girls are so smart, what reward do you deserve?"

"Learning things is not for rewards. It is good for her to learn well."

The emperor smiled and said that Qing Ting knew that she was in bad face, and said: "Your mother-in-law said that you can't always reward, why don't ten girls play a little longer today."

Qing Ting said: "The girl is still working hard these days. Since this is the case, I will listen to the emperor and let her play for a while, but she can only play under the shade of a tree. The rash on her neck was exposed to the sun when it was hot. It’s easy to sweat out.”

The emperor thought that he hadn't played with Shi Gege for a while, so he said: "Why don't you and I take the girl to the Imperial Garden for a stroll, Queen, would you like it?"

"Of course it's good. The flowers I planted in the garden are also blooming. Your Majesty, you said to accompany me to enjoy the flowers. It's a pity that you are so busy with your daily affairs that the flowering period is almost over. It's not a pity that I didn't enjoy the flowers with you." , but I feel sorry for you for working so hard, and you will never be free for a moment."

"I'm free today, let's go, let's go see the flowers."

The emperor and Qing Ting walked out of the Kunning Palace, and they didn't call it a phoenix chariot. The emperor asked Qing Ting to carry Shi Gege into the dragon chariot with him. Although the emperor has not been lenient in the past few years, his body has become more and more blessed. , he became more and more lazy to move. Although he often said that moving more is good for the body, Qing Ting has never seen him "moving more" a few times, but he has been too busy recently, so he lost some weight. It is distressed and helpless.Now that the "autumn tiger" is in full bloom, the emperor and Qing Ting are both timid and hot. Sitting on the dragon chariot, Qing Ting watched the emperor take a few steps. .

Qing Ting took the round fan and gently helped the emperor to fan the wind, and said: "It's hot enough outside, it will be fine when we get to the garden later, where the trees are shaded by vines, and it's very refreshing."

"That's right, empress, I have been too busy to care about anything these years, not to mention spring flowers and autumn moon, summer bamboo and winter snow, even spring, cold, summer and summer, I need someone to remind me."

Qing Ting pursed her lips and said with a smile, "That's because the emperor puts his mind on state affairs, and naturally he doesn't pay attention to these tedious and trivial matters. Your majesty, it's rare that you

If I have free time today, let's put aside the important state affairs for the time being, and look at these small things to soothe my mood. "

"I remember you told me in spring that you planted some peonies and orchids, but now you can only wait for next year. Originally, I wanted to plant some flowers and plants with you, but after thinking about it, I decided to forget it. In the end, I forgot to take care of it." The emperor thought, when he resigns in the future, he can raise dogs and flowers with peace of mind, leave all state affairs to others, out of sight and out of mind, he will also enjoy his old age, at most he will worry about choosing his daughter-in-law again.

When he arrived at the imperial garden, the emperor did not want the eunuch's help, but took his daughter off the dragon carriage by himself.

"Your Majesty, Empress, Concubine Zhen is playing in the Imperial Garden with Elder Sixteen." Wu Shulai hurriedly told the Emperor and Empress when he saw the people in Concubine Zhen's palace in the Imperial Garden from afar.

Qing Ting said with a smile: "I forgot for a while, Sister Zhenzhen will let someone take Xiaoliu to play in the imperial garden for a while at about this time, it seems that she came here together, just in time, let her come over for a drink Let's take a look at the scenery of the imperial garden together, and let the two children play together."

Shigege interjected: "Mother Huang, Sixteenth Brother never plays with me."

"Maybe it's because you don't know how to play Little Sixteen, and you don't like what Little Sixteen plays." Qing Ting attributed the reason why the two children couldn't play together to the fact that they played different games, but she felt that this The two children definitely can't play together, not to mention that there are few games in the palace that are suitable for boys and girls to play together, because she and Concubine Zhen don't see each other well, they don't like to play together, just like her children never play with each other. How many contacts does Lingfei's child have, even if this woman has long been passing away.

When Concubine Zhen saw the emperor, surprise flashed across her face. The emperor was always busy with political affairs and hadn't checked her signboard for several days.When she saw the empress, she saw that she had a decent smile, so she quickly put on a gentle and decent smile, and saluted the emperor and empress.

"Your Majesty, let the children go and play by themselves, Sister Zhenfei, it's rare to meet each other, let's have a cup of tea in this pavilion, not to mention the cool breeze, and it's convenient to watch the children." Qing Ting smiled, and then instructed The two children should not be noisy, and the mothers and maids who are taking care of the children should be very energetic and not let up.

The emperor instructed the two children, saying: "The tenth girl must take good care of her younger brother, and little Sixteen cannot bully her elder sister just because she is a boy."

The emperor, empress, and concubine Zhen sat down in the pavilion, and the eunuchs served the emperor's favorite Pu'er tea. The emperor asked concubine Zhen about the recent study of the sixteenth elder brother.

Concubine Zhen hurriedly talked about what books the sixteenth elder brother had read recently, what poems he had learned, and he did not dare to fall behind in his daily basic skills.

"The body is stronger than anything else. Only when the body is healthy can we concentrate on reading and practicing martial arts. In my opinion, Xiao Shiwu's foundation is not as good as Xiao Shiliu's.

Seeing him yesterday, his face was a little pale, and Concubine Ying's sister also said that if his body and bones were as good as Xiao Shiliu's, she would be able to let go of half of her heart. "Qing Ting waited for Concubine Zhen to finish speaking, then spoke.

The emperor thought of Elder Shiwu, sighed softly, and said: "Little Shiwu was born with a disease in the mother's womb, so he had to take care of it slowly the day after tomorrow. I think this child is still working hard in his studies, but it's nothing more than Wu Shang."

"Little 12, [-], and [-] didn't have very good health when they were young, but they grew stronger when they grew up. Maybe in a few years, the child's health will be better. Sister Zhen, don't talk too much, drink tea, Your Majesty, look Little Sixteen, she was quite lively just now, I don’t know what their siblings are talking about now.” Qing Ting pointed to the two children sitting side by side under the shade of a tree, as if they were telling some story.

The emperor said: "Boys are active and girls are quiet, but they all like to listen to stories. Concubine Zhen, what stories do you tell Little Sixteen on weekdays?"

Concubine Zhen replied: "I have little knowledge, I only know to tell the stories that the nanny told the servants to Brother Sixteen. It is nothing more than telling the children not to lie, otherwise the big tiger will come to catch the children at night. Otherwise, it’s just talking about ‘playing and entertaining relatives’ and ‘jumping carp in springs’.”

Both the emperor and Qing Ting smiled, and the emperor said: "I know you can read and write when you are at home. You are a polite person. The queen also told me that you can make up some stories for your children like the queen. It's not too difficult, but don't even learn from the Queen's fault of using "Biography of a Dutiful Son" and "Tongjian of Zizhi" as a table foot."

"Your majesty, you have revealed my shortcomings again. Sister Zhen, don't look at the majesty of the emperor, in fact, the emperor likes to joke in private, and always makes fun of me. Your majesty, please say something nice for me, otherwise, how can I be in the future?" Stand up in front of the harem sisters."

The emperor smiled and said: "Where do you need to be powerful? When the queen sits here, there is an aura of authority without anger. No matter who you are, you have to give three points of respect. Concubine Zhen, I respect the queen very much. Can you To testify against me."

"Your Majesty, what you said seems to be fierce." Qing Ting pursed her lips and smiled.

When Concubine Zhen saw the emperor and empress joking with each other, she was both envious and regretful in her heart, she dared not speak to the emperor like that.She thinks that only the queen dares to joke with the emperor in the harem, because the identity of the queen is different from other concubines.

Qingting's thinking is a little different from hers. She thinks that although the emperor is a little narrow-minded and suspicious, he still hopes that others can chat and laugh with him. He also likes to play, but he usually acts too serious. Dare to do this, it is respectful to him, and let his idea of ​​shaping an approachable image fail.

Qing Ting was talking and laughing with the emperor, her eyes looked at Shi Gege and Sixteen Brothers from time to time, those two children didn't know

What are you arguing about, maybe Guo Ju, Wang Xiang, and Meng Zong in "Guo Jubuyer", "Lying on the Ice and Begging for a Carp", and "Crying Bamboo Shoots" are filial sons or fools who use their names as filial sons to cover up their incompetence and stupidity , I hope Shi Gege didn't discuss this with Brother Sixteen.

The emperor asked the queen: "Queen, among the concubines in the harem, how many can draw a few strokes and write a few words?"

Qing Ting went in without knowing, thought for a while, and told the emperor who among the concubines and nobles had calligraphy and painting skills. She also said that some sisters had been delayed in recent years. If the emperor wanted to see their calligraphy and painting, he had to say something in advance and give them It takes time to practice.

The emperor said: "I just thought that there are not many things you can do in ordinary times. It is better for those of you who can write and paint to get together often to compare calligraphy and painting, and to show your talents." Either gather people to gamble, or sit and pray to Buddha, instead of this, it is better to find other things to do.In other words, ruining poetry, calligraphy and painting is better than talking about gossip all day long, especially when four women get together, all they talk about is gossip from the palace.

The queen also understood what he meant, and said with a smile: "Then you have to ask the emperor to judge the good and the bad, but the emperor should not say that our sisters are ruining poetry and harming calligraphy and painting."

The emperor replied with a smile: "You have spoiled a lot anyway. Although my family has little wealth, I can stand up to your waste of paper and ink."

The concubine heard this, and felt a little depressed. She thought that the emperor hadn't seen Elder Sixteen for a while, and she would definitely be happy when he saw him. He didn't pay more attention to the two of them, but who knew that the old man let Brother Sixteen and Shi Gege go to play, asked a few words of concern, and when he was beaten by the queen, he just talked and joked with the queen.She thought sourly: compare calligraphy and painting with the queen, saying that the queen wastes paper and ink, and the emperor himself said that the queen's calligraphy has the calm demeanor of the former emperor.

Looking at Elder Sixteen and Elder Ten, I don't know what they are arguing about, but judging by their demeanor, it is obvious that Elder Sixteen can't speak out for Gege, and she is even more upset.Since her family lost power in the court, she has been depressed, but she can't show it, and the emperor seems to be less interested in her, and her mood is even lower.

However, Qing Ting followed what the emperor said, and really gathered the concubines in the harem to compete in calligraphy and painting. But it is everyone's method; Concubine Wan's handwriting is proficient, correct and restrained; Concubine Shu's handwriting is beautiful, but the handwriting is a little weak, but there is a lingering rhyme; Zhenfei's handwriting is slightly inferior, but there is a free and easy nature, and the rest who can read and write, Each has the advantages of being free and easy, with characters like flowing water, and elegant calligraphy.

This was just a boring thing for concubines in the harem, but it was later

The emperor continued, and the concubines in the harem will compete in calligraphy and painting almost every year. Even if this matter is arty, Qing Ting and most of the concubines under her are still willing to accept it. The empress If she wins, she is still capable. It is easier for the concubines to play calligraphy and painting with her than to play cards with her.

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Maybe it was because the emperor was getting older and gradually lost interest in the affairs of the court, and he hoped that he could have a suitable heir. His whipping of the prince was much stronger than before.

Eleventh elder brother and twelve elder brother got married when they were 16 years old. They opened their teeth and built a mansion.

Qing Ting asked her daughter-in-law to come into the palace to accompany her when she had nothing to do, to talk, sometimes to teach her daughter-in-law some common sense of life in the mansion, and sometimes to talk about some things about Empress Xiaoxian in the hidden mansion back then. Very good, Qing Ting allowed Shi Gege to go out of the palace to visit her brother's house, Shi Gege is very keen on such things.

Shi Gege sometimes secretly asked Qing Ting, before the emperor took the Eleventh Brother and the Twelfth Brother out of the palace in disguise, was there a time when the father and son squatted on the street and played a small roadside game with a few ordinary people regardless of their appearance.

Qing Ting said sternly that the emperor had never heard of this matter before, so no nonsense is allowed.In fact, this matter did happen, and I swore three times to God that I would not tell anyone about it, thinking that God knows everything and everyone knows me.

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