[Qing Chuan] The Empress Dowager Raising Cubs Daily

Zhongcui Palace became the focus of the front and rear palaces for a while.

Even though the rewards from the magnates are heart-stirring, the concubine Ma Jia concubine's face-to-face recuperation is actually grounded. At the same time, the ending of the imperial doctor's tragic replacement made the hearts of the concubine concubines, who had just begun to fiery, cool down for the most part.

Sometimes hot, sometimes cold.

I don't know how many concubines have been unable to sleep these days, thinking over and over again about Concubine Ma Jia's pregnancy.Most people were skeptical about the empress dowager's suggestion, and at this moment they couldn't stop making waves.

When dawn and dusk settled down, everyone's eyes were slightly darkened.The concubines were all well aware, and before the empress arrived, they couldn't help whispering about the concubine Ma Jia.

While chatting, we talked about pregnancy.

Concubine Zhang Shu is the oldest among them, and also the most anxious and worried.She couldn't hide the envy in her eyebrows: "I want my sister to say that the empress dowager's dissatisfaction is just a matter now, after she is born..."

Maybe the mother will be more expensive than the child.

Concubine Zhang Shu didn't finish her sentence, but everyone present knew it well.

The eyes of the concubines flickered, each with their own thoughts.

Concubine Nala Shu shook her head and made an objection: "You may not be able to support yourself after giving birth, not to mention that the Empress Dowager is not a random person, if you ask me, maybe it is really possible..."

Most people didn't pay attention to the words that followed.

Just the first half of the sentence was enough to make them feel chills in their hearts, and most of the fluke that had arisen was lessened.

You may not be able to support yourself after giving birth...

If the child is carried to someone else, and he loses the emperor's favor and offends the empress dowager, then he is truly doomed.

The arena fell silent again.

Just at this moment, two court ladies came out from the inside: "The empress is here."

The concubines all stood up.

The maids raised the bead curtain, and the queen stepped out from inside.She walked all the way to the high platform and sat down, nodding to everyone: "Sit down."

After the concubines greeted the queen, they sat down again.

Concubine Nala concubine secretly raised her eyes to take a look, the queen's expression was exactly the same as usual, as if concubine Ma Jiashu's pregnancy hadn't affected her in the slightest.

Concubine Dong Shu spoke first.

She didn't mention the matter of Concubine Ma Jia, but talked about something else with a smile: "Master, have you ever tasted potatoes? There were two pots of appreciation in the concubine's room, but I didn't expect it to be edible! "

The queen nodded with a smile: "The empress likes it very much, and she has figured out a lot of recipes. My sister can make it in the dining room to try."

After saying a few homely words, the queen's tone suddenly turned solemn: "That's right, I'm all confused! How do you read the palace rules of the sisters? The queen's mother made an order, and the exam will be in two days. .”

Everyone's smile froze on their faces.

Concubine Zhang Shu smiled wryly: "Reporting to the empress, the concubines and concubines have not been able to read a few books at home, and the words of the palace regulations have not been clearly understood."

Several other concubines with the same fate and pity also had red eyes.

They looked at the queen pitifully, and talked about the difficulty of the exam one after another, trying to win the queen's sympathy—it would be best if the queen could help to plead with the queen mother.

Isn't it a big joke to spread the word about the imperial concubine's assessment?

The smile on the queen's face did not change at all: "The empress has already set the time and content of the assessment, and it is impossible to change it."

The concubines were like deflated balls, immediately listless.

The queen changed the subject: "If you don't pass the exam this time, don't worry about the younger sisters. The Queen Mother is kind and has thought about the younger sisters. If you fail, go back and study until you pass."

The eyes of the concubines went dark.

But the empress dowager also said that if you don't pass the test, you won't have a green card!Without a green card, there would be no grace, no grace... What future would there be in the palace?

The concubines sighed.

After exiting Kunning Palace, Concubine Zhang Shu choked out a sentence: "In the end, it's Concubine Ma Jia's fault!"

Everyone nodded in unison and scolded Concubine Ma Jiashu for a cup of tea.

It's just that when they turned around, they still bit the bullet and started to memorize, waiting nervously for the first exam.

The first test result was a dismal one.

Qiqige flipped through the paper, her brows were tightly knit together, not to mention the correct rate of answers, but the incomplete words and typos made people feel uncomfortable.

Barely passing the two test papers...

Qiqige frowned slightly, looked at the names of the two above, thought for a moment, then turned her head and told the people around her: "From tomorrow onwards, let the concubines pay their respects, and go to the Garden of Compassionate Palace to wait."

Uzhina stepped back to do it.

Tana asked in a low voice: "Isn't the master going to hand out the qualified papers?"

Qiqige shook her head: "It's a bit of a stretch to say it's qualified."

Reluctantly passing the pass, I am afraid that the two will become thorns in the eyes of the concubines, so it is better to make up lessons together.

The concubines who got the news felt uneasy.

Of course, Qiqige would not personally make up lessons for the concubines. She sent a few nuns to give them lessons, explaining in detail various palace rules, festivals and benefits in the palace.

The focus is on the different levels of concubines and the difference in treatment.

Today, the ranks of the harem still continue the regulations of the Shunzhi Dynasty. Except for the queen, the ranks of concubines are divided into Fujin, Dagege, Xiaofujin and Gege.

At first the concubine did not understand.

Then Qiqige rarely appeared in the classroom, and dropped a shocking bomb: "The assessment will also be a part of the promotion in the future. If you fail to pass the exam, you don't have to think about the promotion in the future."

Concubines: ...

Qiqige changed the subject: "Of course, if you can pass the assessment, you will naturally be rewarded!"

Concubine Nalashu boldly said, "The reward is—"

Qiqige took a deep look at her, with a smile on her face: "For those who can win consecutive awards, Aijia promises to give her a place."

Who wants to be the lowest Ge Ge in this life?

Compared with pleasing the emperor, passing the exam seems to be a more practical and direct path.All of a sudden, many concubines who could hardly see the emperor buried their heads in their studies, with the intention of hanging on their shoulders.

Qiqige was very satisfied.

Sure enough, after getting busy, I don't have time to do anything.

As for Kangxi who came to greet him every day on the other side.

With a cold face, Qiqige ignored her, and if Kangxi had been following him for a long time, she would wave her hands like chasing flies: "What are you doing here at Ai's house? Go back to your front and get busy with political affairs! "

Kangxi looked back three times at a step.

Seeing that Empress Huang Erniang didn't even bother to give him a look, his footsteps became heavier and heavier, and he felt even more uncomfortable.

However, there are still many things in the court.

Kangxi and Oboi had a stalemate for a long time, and finally both sides took a step back: Suksaha and his brothers, cousins ​​and sworn brothers were decisive, but six of his sons, one grandson, and two nephews who were originally sentenced to death were also sentenced to death. Kangxi saved their lives by saying that although Suksaha was guilty, he would not kill his descendants, and demoted them all to Ninggu Pagoda for the end.

The queen talked about this in detail, secretly observing the empress dowager's expression from time to time.All her little actions were taken into the eyes of Qiqige, and Qiqige gave her an angry look: "You still want to be a lobbyist for the emperor?"

The queen was embarrassed.

Qiqige lowered her head and focused her eyes on her hands: "Don't worry about the emperor, let's be chic and unrestrained today."

Having said that, Qiqige felt a little better.

Compared with Suksaha who only preserved his youngest son in history, the emperor did spend a lot of thought.

But just forgive Kangxi like this?

Qiqige continued to prepare for today's party with a cold face: "Everyone eat more, don't be afraid of getting fat! You need to be a little fat to be healthy!"

The concubines smiled and said yes.

Having said that, they didn't intend to eat too much, and keeping fit is also a concubine's cultivation.

but……

Smelling the fragrance that gradually filled the air, the concubines couldn't help swallowing their saliva again.

It's okay to take a break now and then, right?

After all, they have already made up more than half a month of lessons, and it is rare that they can leave the palace and it is not for studying!

Just relax for a day?

The tension between the brows and eyes of the concubines was gradually replaced by joy, and the fear of the empress dowager also faded a little.Even a few daring concubines had the guts to come over and fight.

Qiqige is also in a good mood.

With potatoes, tomatoes, corn, and peppers, the meals on the table gradually became familiar.

To say that the concubines were trying to please them in front of them, but they were also dazzled by the colorful dishes in the end.

From hot and sour shredded potatoes to dry-pot potatoes, from milky mashed potatoes to minced potatoes, the most popular ones are all kinds of potato cakes, with eggs, cheese, or directly fried, just potatoes can be made Bring out a table to eat.

Spicy, salt and pepper, creamy, sweet and sour, garlic butter... Potatoes with various flavors are hard to put down.

Too hot?Then another bowl of potato flour.

The potato noodles are smooth and springy, with refreshing cucumber and carrot shreds, and special chili oil. The sweet and sour cold potato noodles can make summer very comfortable.

Where do the concubines remember to please the empress dowager and queen, and how do they remember to keep themselves in shape?Even eating three bowls of potatoes is a small appetite.

As for the tomato, it is absolutely perfect.

With a bowl of tomato scrambled eggs, Qiqige can eat more than half a bowl of rice. The noodles made of tomato sauce are also excellent. You can also add enoki mushrooms, sliced ​​meat and mushrooms, or just make a tomato pot bottom?Tomato fillets?

Do what you want!

Thinly sliced ​​fish is rolled in tomato soup, and the sweet and sour taste goes well with the fish unexpectedly.

A bowl of fish soup and a bowl of fish meat.

Not to mention the concubines clutching their stomachs and paralyzed in their chairs unable to move, even the empress who came to help Kangxi eat and forget about business, so that when she turned around and saw Kangxi, she couldn't help but feel guilty.

Kangxi was full of anticipation: "Did Queen Mother say anything?"

Most importantly, did you praise me?Kangxi's eyes were full of anticipation, and he looked at the queen without blinking.

The queen thought about it.

She couldn't remember the expression on Empress Huang's mother at that time, but she only remembered what she was eating at that time.The queen licked her lips subconsciously, and murmured: "...it's not bad?"

Kangxi was thoughtful: "Is it only good...?"

The queen woke up suddenly, she just changed her words when she saw the emperor standing up full of fighting spirit.He clenched his fists: "It doesn't matter, I will definitely let Queen Mother speak something satisfactory!"

The queen hid her guilt.

Thinking about how the Queen's mother was still angry, she felt that this was not bad.The queen gathered herself together, held Kangxi's hand and said softly: "...The concubine believes that the emperor will definitely get what he wants."