Four Lords dote on his wife daily
Chapter 65
"The Emperor is here!"
"See the emperor, the emperor is blessed and safe!"
Concubine De was sitting on the couch, taking a nap while enjoying the massage from the little maid.Suddenly hearing the sound of greetings from outside, she woke up immediately, with surprise in her eyes, waved to the little maid who was giving her massage, stood up quickly, adjusted her appearance, and then went out to meet Shengjia.
"The concubine sees the emperor, the emperor is auspicious!"
"Get up." Kangxi helped Concubine De with his own hands, and then sat down holding Concubine De's hand.
Looking at Concubine De, Kangxi saw that Concubine De's expression was a bit sleepy and lacked energy, so he asked with concern: "What's wrong with Concubine Ai, is she not feeling well?"
Seeing Kangxi's concerned eyes, Concubine De smiled gently at Kangxi: "Your Majesty, I'm not feeling well, it's just that it's been too hot these two days, and I haven't slept well, so I'm not in a good mood."
"The autumn tiger is hotter than summer these days, so pay attention to your body." Kangxi said gently, "If my concubine feels hot, use more ice cubes."
"I'm afraid I'll catch a cold if I use too much, so I don't dare to use too much." She is not young now, and if she uses too much ice, her body will become cold, and the root cause of the disease left in her youth will be painful.
"That's right, let's put a little more."
"The concubine knows." Concubine De looked at the emperor, and then there was a hint of distress in her eyes, "Did the emperor not sleep well during this time, you have lost weight again."
Hearing what Concubine De said, Kangxi sighed slightly: "Alas, during this period of time, many places have suffered from drought, and many places have suffered from floods. Many ordinary people are living in dire straits. I feel uneasy."
Concubine De gently held Kangxi's hand firmly, and looked at Kangxi tenderly: "Your Majesty, you must pay attention to the dragon's body."
"If the drought and flood issues are not resolved, I will not be at ease for a day."
Concubine De couldn't talk too much about the previous affairs, she could only comfort her dryly: "Your Majesty, the drought and flood will be resolved soon."
Kangxi was just talking to Concubine De, and didn't expect Concubine De to come up with a good solution.
"I've been busy these days and haven't seen you, so I'll come to see you this afternoon when I'm free."
Hearing Kangxi's words, Concubine De was very happy, and the smile on her face became more gentle: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, my concubine is very good."
Kangxi chatted with Concubine De for a while, and the topic shifted to Elder Fourteen unconsciously.
"Shishi is a smart boy, but he is too naughty and can't calm down." No matter how busy he is every day, Kangxi will take time to go to the South Study Room to see how his sons are studying.
When Concubine De heard Kangxi say this about her youngest son, her heart skipped a beat, she quickly stood up and pleaded guilty: "It's all concubines who didn't educate Brother Fourteen well."
Kangxi stretched out his hand to support Concubine De, and said with a smile: "I don't blame you, but Fourteen is too naughty compared to the fourth. If Fourteen is half as calm as the fourth." Fourteen Too jumpy, and the fourth child was too calm, like a little old man.
Hearing what Kangxi said about her two sons, Concubine De was a little relieved, but also a little dissatisfied, because in her heart, the younger son was much better than the older son.
When mentioning the fourth son, Kangxi's expression softened involuntarily: "The fourth son has been working very hard on his errands during this time, and he has done a very good job."
Concubine De pretended to be happy, but her tone was very modest: "It's better that the emperor taught me."
"I know that you have suffered a lot from the fourth child."
Concubine De's eyes were slightly red when she heard these words, and she said with a choked voice: "Your Majesty, my concubine is not wronged."
Kangxi stretched out his hand and patted the back of Concubine De's hand, and said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "The fourth child is a good boy, but he is too boring. You are his mother-in-law, so be patient with him." Kangxi naturally knew about the matter.In the past, he didn't care too much about the fourth son, and the fourth master had already married and established a business, so he thought it was okay for the fourth son and concubine De to be like this, but recently he cared about the fourth son, and Kangxi felt that the fourth son was a little wronged.
When Concubine De heard what Kangxi said, her heart sank suddenly, a trace of panic could not help showing in her eyes, she quickly knelt down towards Kangxi.
"Your majesty, it's all the concubine's fault." Is the emperor blaming her for being indifferent to the fourth child?
Kangxi did not reach out to help Concubine De this time, but looked at her condescendingly: "The fourth child was taken away from your side not long after he was born, and returned to your side only a few years later. There is a gap between you and him. I understand."
Concubine De lowered her head, full of uneasiness in her heart.
"The fourth child has a dull temper. He can't talk too much, and he can't make people happy. You should understand that you are his mother." Kangxi said calmly.
The calmer Kangxi's tone was, the more scared Concubine De was.
"The emperor's forgiveness is due to the negligence of the concubine."
"Concubine De, the fourteenth is your son, but the fourth is also your son." Kangxi put down the teacup in his hand and made a light click on the table. "Fourteen is still young, I can understand that you should pamper him more, but don't ignore the fourth son."
After listening to Kangxi's words, Concubine De was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on her back, and she said palely: "Your Majesty, forgive me!"
"Concubine De, I hope you don't forget that the fourth child is not only your son, but also my son."
Kangxi's words scared Concubine De almost out of her wits: "The concubine knows my mistake, please forgive me!"
Seeing that the result he wanted had been achieved, Kangxi stretched out his hand to help Concubine De up, and said gently: "I know you have always been the most gentle."
Concubine De was frightened by what Kangxi said just now, her whole body turned cold. Hearing what Kangxi said at this time, she smiled unnaturally at Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, your concubine..."
"I didn't blame you."
Concubine De thought to herself that she was obviously blaming her for being indifferent to the fourth child.
"I've been wondering if the fourth son's silent temper is caused by his childhood."
When Concubine De heard this, her face turned pale with fright, her legs were limp and she knelt on the ground, and she quickly pleaded guilty: "Your Majesty, it's all the concubine's fault, please punish me."
"My dear concubine, get up." Kangxi helped Concubine De and said, "I have reasons for the current temperament of the fourth son." He still paid too little attention to the fourth son.
"The emperor is right, it's all the concubine's fault." It seems that the fourth child is highly valued by the emperor during this time, otherwise the emperor would not settle accounts with her.
"Alas..." Kangxi sighed slightly, and didn't talk about this topic again. "The fourth child, Fang Fujin, you didn't choose wrongly at the beginning, she is a good child. Because of her, Queen Mother is very happy."
Seeing Kangxi changing the subject, Concubine De breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and said following Kangxi's words: "Qi Jia is a good child, and he is also very filial."
"Ever since the Empress Dowager left, the Empress Dowager has been depressed. I was afraid that she would not be able to get through this hurdle, so I followed the Empress Dowager away. Seeing that she has regained her spirit and is smiling every day, I feel relieved." Kangxi smiled. He said, "It's all thanks to the fourth brother's side Fujin."
Hearing Kangxi praise her daughter-in-law so much, Concubine De still felt a little proud and proud.
"Your Majesty is serious. Qi Jia should serve the Empress Dowager. It's good that the Empress Dowager doesn't dislike her rough hands and feet."
"This child is a blessed child."
"Your Majesty, how can you say so well?"
"Dragon and phoenix twins are auspicious. I wonder when this child will give birth to a pair of twins in Aixinjueluo." Kangxi really wanted a pair of grandchildren with twins.
"The concubine also hopes that Qi Jia's family can give birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins." Concubine De suddenly thought of something and said to Kangxi, "Your Majesty, some time ago, the fourth child Fujin said that there were too few people serving the fourth child. The concubine will arrange for a few newcomers to come into the mansion to serve the fourth child."
"At the beginning of the year, didn't you arrange for the newcomers to enter the fourth's house?"
"Yes, the concubine arranged for Qi Jia and Wu to serve the fourth child at the time, but the Wu family died of illness a few months ago, and now there are only five people in the fourth child's mansion, including Fujin." Concubine De frowned slightly. Frowning, he said with a worried expression, "The main reason is that the fourth child has too few children, so far there are only two sons and one daughter."
When mentioning the issue of children, Kangxi frowned slightly: "Indeed, among the four brothers, only the fourth has the fewest children." The other elder brothers each have several children, and only the fourth master has arrived I just had a son this year.
"Your Majesty, what do you think...?"
"The number of people in Lao Si's mansion is a little less, then arrange two or three people to go to Lao Si's mansion."
"What should I do with the candidates?" After all, the draft has passed, and the next draft will be three years later.
"You can discuss this matter with the imperial concubine, and arrange two or three good-looking ones for the fourth child."
"The concubine understands."
Kangxi did not leave in the afternoon, and only left after having dinner at Concubine De's place.
After Kangxi left, Concubine De collapsed on the couch.
"Shen Shen, why do you think the emperor is so concerned about the matter between me and the fourth child?"
"The old slave heard that Lord Baylor has been highly valued by the emperor recently."
"Then how does the emperor know that I am indifferent to the fourth child? Could it be that the fourth child said it?" After finishing speaking, Concubine De's expression sank.
"Master, how could Lord Belle tell the emperor these things? It's not like you don't know Lord Belle's temperament."
Hearing what Shen Nai said, Concubine De's expression looked much better.
"Then...why?"
"Master, forgive me for being rude to this old slave. Everyone in the palace knows that you are indifferent to Lord Belle, not to mention Long Live Lord Shengming." Sister Shen didn't know how many times she advised Concubine De to be nice to fourth master, but Concubine De didn't listen every time.
Concubine De frowned tightly: "Is it so obvious?"
Mother Shen nodded gently: "Well, it's very obvious. Your indifference to Lord Baylor will make the emperor mistakenly think that you blamed him for agreeing to the former queen to raise Lord Baylor."
"I..." Concubine De was complaining. The fourth master was her first son. When she gave birth to him, he was taken away by the former empress to raise him. It was a lie to say that she didn't resent.
The main reason for Concubine De's indifference to Fourth Master is that Fourth Master was very filial to the former queen, and is still very close to Tong Jia's family, which made her feel very uncomfortable, and was also very dissatisfied with Fourth Master.
"Master, what the emperor said is absolutely correct, Lord Baylor is your son."
"I know, it's just..."
"Master, Lord Belle is not only your son, but also the emperor's son, please treat Lord Belle better in the future."
"I know." The emperor has already blamed her for neglecting the fourth child, she can no longer be indifferent to the fourth child, otherwise the emperor will be angered, and then she will...
Seeing Concubine De's unwillingness, Nanny Shen showed a look of helplessness in her eyes.Back then, he had nothing to do with Lord Belle. Besides, Lord Belle was young at the time and didn’t know that the first queen was not his mother-in-law. It’s normal for Lord Belle to be sad when the first queen passed away. It’s unreasonable for the master to blame Lord Baylor for being close to the first queen. .
As usual, Fourth Master went down to Yonghe Palace to pay respects to Concubine De, and found that Concubine De was a little different today.Normally, Concubine De was indifferent to Fourth Master, and asked Fourth Master a few words as if she was doing things, and then she didn't.Today was different, Concubine De looked at Fourth Master no longer indifferently, on the contrary she was very gentle, and asked a lot of questions about Fourth Master with concern.
Seeing that Concubine De treated him unusually today, Fourth Master was very puzzled and puzzled, what happened to Er Niang today, how could he be so concerned about his affairs?
Although he didn't understand why Er Niang suddenly became enthusiastic about him, Fourth Master still answered Concubine De's questions one by one.
Concubine De asked all the questions that should be asked, but for a while she didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
Seeing Concubine De ask him so many questions, Fourth Master was a little surprised, but also a little happy, and asked Concubine De a lot of questions with concern.
Concubine De answered patiently and one by one.
The mother and son's way of caring is one question and one answer, which is very strange.
After asking the question, both mother and son didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere became silent and awkward again.
Nanny Shen, who was waiting by the side, felt very headache and helpless when she saw the way Concubine De and Fourth Master got along.
The relationship between Fourth Master and Concubine De has always been cold and indifferent, neither of them knew how to talk to each other, nor did they know what to say to each other.
Concubine De frowned slightly, not knowing what to say.
Fourth Master also didn't know what to say, and suddenly thought of something, "Emiang, did Fujin ask you to arrange some newcomers to serve Erchen a while ago?"
When Concubine De heard Si Ye's question, she was slightly taken aback, and then said: "There is such a thing, why, she didn't discuss it with you?" Grandpa discusses this matter.
"No, she didn't discuss it with Erchen beforehand." When mentioning this matter, fourth master's eyes flashed with helplessness, "Emiang, there are enough people in Erchen's mansion, and there is no need for newcomers in Erchen's mansion."
"I have already told the emperor about this matter, and the emperor agreed."
"Huang Ama agrees?"
Concubine De nodded slightly: "The emperor hopes that you will have more and more heirs."
"The minister now has two sons and a daughter, and there are not many heirs."
"Compared with other elder brothers, you have the fewest heirs." Concubine De said expressionlessly, "The emperor has already agreed to this matter, so don't talk about it anymore."
Fourth master frowned slightly, then said with a straight face: "My son knows, thank you mother!"
Seeing that Fourth Master was a little unhappy, Concubine De asked, "You don't want a newcomer?"
"I don't want it. I think there are enough people in the mansion." Fourth master is not serious, and doesn't want as many women as possible in the mansion.
"If you had told me earlier, I would not have mentioned this matter to the emperor."
"I didn't expect Fujin to mention this matter to you without discussing it with my son."
"The matter is a foregone conclusion, so don't talk about it anymore." The fourth child, Fujin, dared to make a good idea of asking her to arrange a newcomer, it was getting more and more embarrassing.
"I know." Fourth Master and Concubine De talked for a while before leaving.
After the fourth master left, Concubine De went to the noble concubine's place to discuss with the noble concubine about arranging a newcomer for the fourth master.
After listening to Concubine De's words, the noble concubine smiled and said: "This is easy to handle. During the draft at the beginning of the year, there were many beautiful women who stayed in the palace. They have not been accused of marriage until now. Select a few and arrange them into Lord Belle's residence."
"The emperor meant to pick two or three. How many do you think would be better to pick?"
"Good things come in pairs, let's arrange for two newcomers to enter Lord Baylor's residence."
"This matter will trouble the imperial concubine."
"I'm going to send someone to call the show girl over now, and you, the mother-in-law, can choose for Lord Belle yourself."
"The imperial concubine should be the master." Concubine De humbly said.
The imperial concubine smiled, and then sent someone to call over all the beautiful women who had not yet engaged in marriage.
These show girls who stayed behind are all good-looking, but their backgrounds are a bit poor.
Concubine Gui and Concubine De discussed and selected while discussing, and finally selected two beautiful girls.
There are two beautiful women, one is the Ning family and the other is the Wang family. Both of them are the beautiful women of the Han Army Banner.
The show girl has been selected, but she will not be arranged to enter Lord Baylor's mansion immediately, but will wait for the auspicious day selected by Qin Tianjian before entering Si Ye's mansion.
At this time, in the fourth master's mansion.
After Fourth Master left Yonghe Palace, he returned to the mansion, went directly to the main courtyard, and gave Fujin a reprimand.
"The concubine is also for the good of Lord Baylor." Fujin didn't think he was wrong.
"For my own good?" Fourth Master slightly raised his brows, and said coldly, "Why didn't you discuss it with me before you went to see Er Niang?"
"The concubine didn't think it was a big deal, so she didn't discuss it with Lord Baylor."
With a bang, Fourth Master slapped the table heavily, and said coldly, "Ulanara, I don't need you to intervene in my affairs."
Fujin's heart trembled with fright, but he tried his best to maintain his composure: "Master Belle, this concubine is your Fujin."
"You are just my Fujin, and you have no right to meddle in my affairs." The fourth master looked at Fujin coldly, "Arranging newcomers to enter the mansion, you don't discuss such a big matter with me, what about your rules?"
"Lord Belle, this concubine is for your consideration."
"In the future, if this kind of thing happens again, you don't discuss it with me in advance, so you make arrangements. Don't blame me for not caring about the relationship between husband and wife." The fourth master didn't accept that Fujin was doing it for his own good.Fourth master felt that Fujin's hand was stretched a little too long.
Hearing this, Fujin's barely maintained composure had long since disappeared, his face became very pale, and his eyes were full of panic and uneasiness.
"The concubine knows."
"Don't be an example!" Fourth Master was so angry because of another reason.At the beginning of the year, two beautiful girls entered the fourth master's mansion, and within half a year, Fujin asked Concubine De to arrange two more beautiful girls to enter the mansion. This will make others think that the fourth master is short of women , Two beautiful girls can't satisfy him, so he needs a few more beautiful girls.
"Remember, concubine." Fujin didn't expect fourth master to be so angry, and couldn't help feeling a little remorseful.
Fourth master snorted coldly and left, going to the next room to visit elder brother.
Big brother's body is getting stronger and stronger, but he is still very quiet.Fourth master is used to it now, for him, as long as big elder brother gets healthier and healthier, that's enough.
After visiting the elder brother, the fourth master wanted to visit the second elder brother, but thinking of Mrs. Li, the fourth master had to give up and turned to Mingxu Garden.
Regarding the upcoming newcomer in the mansion, Fourth Master didn't know how to talk to Mingxi, after all the newcomer hadn't entered the mansion yet, the girl started to feel uneasy.If she knew that a newcomer would enter the mansion in a short time, that girl didn't know what she would think.However, fourth master also felt bad if he didn't tell that girl in advance.
Fourth Master struggled in his heart for a long time, and he didn't decide whether to mention the newcomer to Mingxi or not.
Soon, we arrived at Mingxu Garden.
Fourth Master saw Mingxi sitting under the pomegranate tree in the yard in the rocking chair she made some time ago, holding Heiye and Doudou in her arms, humming a little song.
Ming Xi was lying on the rocking chair, looking at the blue sky through the branches and leaves of the pomegranate tree.
Seeing Fourth Master coming, the servants of Mingxu Garden were about to kneel down to salute, but Fourth Master stretched out his hand to stop him.
Fourth master waved his hand, telling these servants to retreat first.He walked towards Mingxi by himself, with very light steps.
Heiye in Mingxi's arms wagged his tail flatteringly when he saw Fourth Master coming.
His arm was swept by the fluffy tail, Mingxi woke up with a start, only then did he realize that the fourth master had arrived, and said calmly, "Master, you are here."
The fourth master obviously noticed that Mingxi's mood was not right, and asked with a concerned face: "Why are you not energetic, and you are not feeling well?"
"No, I just didn't sleep well." Mingxi stood up, put Hei Ye and Doudou on the rocking chair, and then saluted Fourth Master, "I have met Lord Baylor, good luck to Lord Baylor!"
The fourth master frowned slightly when he saw Ming Xi bowing to him, stretched out his hand to support Ming Xi, and asked with concern: "What's wrong with you?" This girl Xi'er is very abnormal today, something is very wrong.
"I'm fine."
Concubine?
This girl has always called herself a "concubine" in front of him, and this girl has something to do.
"Where did I offend you?" The girl was obviously angry with him.
"Master Belle didn't provoke a concubine." Ming Xi looked deeply at Fourth Master, "Is there something wrong with Lord Belle looking for a concubine?"
"There's nothing wrong."
"Does Lord Belle have something to say to my concubine?"
Fourth Master originally wanted to tell Mingxi about the newcomer entering the mansion, but seeing Mingxi's displeasure now, he hesitated for a while, wondering if he should tell Mingxi.
"Really, since there is nothing to do and nothing to say to my concubine, Lord Belle, please leave." Ming Xi picked up Heiye and Doudou who were on the rocking chair, and was about to go back to the house.
Fourth Master looked at Mingxi's leaving back, and frowned. How could this girl be so polite and rude to him today? What did he do to make her angry?
Seeing that Fourth Master did not follow, Ming Xi sighed softly in her heart, is she really unreliable?
Just as Ming Xi walked into the room, Fourth Master also walked in.
"Xi'er, what's the matter with you?" Fourth Master was very puzzled, he didn't understand why Ming Xi was so indifferent to him all of a sudden.
"The concubine is fine."
"You have something to do." Fourth Master looked at Ming Xi sharply, "What are you angry about?"
"The concubine is not angry at anything."
Fourth Master knew Mingxi's temper, she would not get angry for no reason.
"You girl, do you have to talk to me so strangely?"
Ming Xi lowered her head and did not speak.
"You're really angry with me." Fourth Master reached out and pinched Mingxi's chin, "How did I offend you?"
Ming Xi turned her head and looked aside, not at Fourth Master.
"If you don't tell me, how will I know where I have offended you?" Fourth Master said very patiently.
"I'm waiting for Grandpa to say it himself."
"Wait for me to say it myself?" Fourth Master looked confused, "Wait for me to say it?"
"Grandfather is clear."
Fourth master was at a loss, and after thinking for a while, he couldn't think of what it was, when suddenly a bright light flashed in his mind.
"I have something to tell you." Fourth Master said, holding Ming Xi's hand, walked into the bedroom, and sat down on the couch. "I went to the palace today to find Er Niang, and asked Er Niang not to arrange for new people to enter the mansion, but Er Niang has already mentioned this matter to Huang Ama, and Huang Ama has already agreed."
Ming Xi knew about this because she dreamed that two new couples would enter the mansion within three days.
"Huang Ama agreed, it's not easy for me to resist the decree." Fourth master squeezed Mingxi's fingertips, "Didn't I tell you before, even if a newcomer enters the mansion, I will not want you."
Ming Xi snorted coldly: "Hmph, maybe you see that the newcomer is beautiful and gentle, and you will dislike me, a stupid girl."
Hearing what Mingxi said, fourth master knew why she was angry before, it turned out that it was because of the new couple.
"No one will dislike you if you dislike anyone." Fourth Master said softly, "You girl just like to think too much."
Ming Xi glared at Fourth Master angrily: "I'm just timid and afraid, can't I?"
Hearing Ming Xi's words, Fourth Master felt very distressed, raised his hand and gently pinched the tip of her nose, and said helplessly and dotingly: "That's why you don't believe me?"
When Ming Xi heard what Si Ye said, she didn't know how to answer for a while, she really didn't believe Si Ye, after all men are lower body animals.
Seeing that Ming Xi remained silent, Fourth Master knew the answer in her heart, and he was angry, helpless, and distressed.
"You heartless girl, did I treat you badly before?"
Ming Xi whispered, "Okay."
"Then why don't you trust me?"
Ming Xi lowered her head, not daring to look into Fourth Master's eyes, and said in a low voice, "I don't believe myself either."
The fourth master felt very distressed when he heard these words, stretched out his hands to hold Mingxi's face, then lowered his head, put his forehead against Mingxi's forehead, looked straight into Mingxi's eyes, and said in a warm voice : "You are a great beauty, how can you not believe in yourself?"
Ming Xi looked up at Fourth Master, opened her mouth to say something, but didn't say it.
Fourth Master lightly pecked Mingxi's lips, and his voice was very gentle: "Believe in me, and also in yourself, huh?"
Ming Xi stared blankly at Fourth Master, but still didn't speak.
The fourth master continued to say very patiently: "I have made a hook with you, and I won't break my promise. Trust me once?" Why is this girl so uneasy, why does she think that if a newcomer enters the mansion, he will not want her? .
Ming Xi looked at Fourth Master hesitantly, then whispered: "Okay!"
Seeing that Mingxi agreed, fourth master showed a smile in his eyes, and kissed Mingxi's lips. "Thank you Xi'er for believing in me."
"Master, if you break your promise, I will never talk to you for the rest of my life."
"Okay." The fourth master hugged Mingxi, very patiently, and coaxed Mingxi very gently for a long time.
Seeing that Fourth Master was so patient with her, Ming Xi was relieved.In fact, she wasn't really angry or disturbed, but was testing fourth master.
For the next two days, Fourth Master stayed in Ming Xu Garden and was very gentle to Ming Xi.
On the third day, the two newcomers were arranged to enter Lord Baylor's residence.
"See the emperor, the emperor is blessed and safe!"
Concubine De was sitting on the couch, taking a nap while enjoying the massage from the little maid.Suddenly hearing the sound of greetings from outside, she woke up immediately, with surprise in her eyes, waved to the little maid who was giving her massage, stood up quickly, adjusted her appearance, and then went out to meet Shengjia.
"The concubine sees the emperor, the emperor is auspicious!"
"Get up." Kangxi helped Concubine De with his own hands, and then sat down holding Concubine De's hand.
Looking at Concubine De, Kangxi saw that Concubine De's expression was a bit sleepy and lacked energy, so he asked with concern: "What's wrong with Concubine Ai, is she not feeling well?"
Seeing Kangxi's concerned eyes, Concubine De smiled gently at Kangxi: "Your Majesty, I'm not feeling well, it's just that it's been too hot these two days, and I haven't slept well, so I'm not in a good mood."
"The autumn tiger is hotter than summer these days, so pay attention to your body." Kangxi said gently, "If my concubine feels hot, use more ice cubes."
"I'm afraid I'll catch a cold if I use too much, so I don't dare to use too much." She is not young now, and if she uses too much ice, her body will become cold, and the root cause of the disease left in her youth will be painful.
"That's right, let's put a little more."
"The concubine knows." Concubine De looked at the emperor, and then there was a hint of distress in her eyes, "Did the emperor not sleep well during this time, you have lost weight again."
Hearing what Concubine De said, Kangxi sighed slightly: "Alas, during this period of time, many places have suffered from drought, and many places have suffered from floods. Many ordinary people are living in dire straits. I feel uneasy."
Concubine De gently held Kangxi's hand firmly, and looked at Kangxi tenderly: "Your Majesty, you must pay attention to the dragon's body."
"If the drought and flood issues are not resolved, I will not be at ease for a day."
Concubine De couldn't talk too much about the previous affairs, she could only comfort her dryly: "Your Majesty, the drought and flood will be resolved soon."
Kangxi was just talking to Concubine De, and didn't expect Concubine De to come up with a good solution.
"I've been busy these days and haven't seen you, so I'll come to see you this afternoon when I'm free."
Hearing Kangxi's words, Concubine De was very happy, and the smile on her face became more gentle: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, my concubine is very good."
Kangxi chatted with Concubine De for a while, and the topic shifted to Elder Fourteen unconsciously.
"Shishi is a smart boy, but he is too naughty and can't calm down." No matter how busy he is every day, Kangxi will take time to go to the South Study Room to see how his sons are studying.
When Concubine De heard Kangxi say this about her youngest son, her heart skipped a beat, she quickly stood up and pleaded guilty: "It's all concubines who didn't educate Brother Fourteen well."
Kangxi stretched out his hand to support Concubine De, and said with a smile: "I don't blame you, but Fourteen is too naughty compared to the fourth. If Fourteen is half as calm as the fourth." Fourteen Too jumpy, and the fourth child was too calm, like a little old man.
Hearing what Kangxi said about her two sons, Concubine De was a little relieved, but also a little dissatisfied, because in her heart, the younger son was much better than the older son.
When mentioning the fourth son, Kangxi's expression softened involuntarily: "The fourth son has been working very hard on his errands during this time, and he has done a very good job."
Concubine De pretended to be happy, but her tone was very modest: "It's better that the emperor taught me."
"I know that you have suffered a lot from the fourth child."
Concubine De's eyes were slightly red when she heard these words, and she said with a choked voice: "Your Majesty, my concubine is not wronged."
Kangxi stretched out his hand and patted the back of Concubine De's hand, and said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "The fourth child is a good boy, but he is too boring. You are his mother-in-law, so be patient with him." Kangxi naturally knew about the matter.In the past, he didn't care too much about the fourth son, and the fourth master had already married and established a business, so he thought it was okay for the fourth son and concubine De to be like this, but recently he cared about the fourth son, and Kangxi felt that the fourth son was a little wronged.
When Concubine De heard what Kangxi said, her heart sank suddenly, a trace of panic could not help showing in her eyes, she quickly knelt down towards Kangxi.
"Your majesty, it's all the concubine's fault." Is the emperor blaming her for being indifferent to the fourth child?
Kangxi did not reach out to help Concubine De this time, but looked at her condescendingly: "The fourth child was taken away from your side not long after he was born, and returned to your side only a few years later. There is a gap between you and him. I understand."
Concubine De lowered her head, full of uneasiness in her heart.
"The fourth child has a dull temper. He can't talk too much, and he can't make people happy. You should understand that you are his mother." Kangxi said calmly.
The calmer Kangxi's tone was, the more scared Concubine De was.
"The emperor's forgiveness is due to the negligence of the concubine."
"Concubine De, the fourteenth is your son, but the fourth is also your son." Kangxi put down the teacup in his hand and made a light click on the table. "Fourteen is still young, I can understand that you should pamper him more, but don't ignore the fourth son."
After listening to Kangxi's words, Concubine De was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on her back, and she said palely: "Your Majesty, forgive me!"
"Concubine De, I hope you don't forget that the fourth child is not only your son, but also my son."
Kangxi's words scared Concubine De almost out of her wits: "The concubine knows my mistake, please forgive me!"
Seeing that the result he wanted had been achieved, Kangxi stretched out his hand to help Concubine De up, and said gently: "I know you have always been the most gentle."
Concubine De was frightened by what Kangxi said just now, her whole body turned cold. Hearing what Kangxi said at this time, she smiled unnaturally at Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, your concubine..."
"I didn't blame you."
Concubine De thought to herself that she was obviously blaming her for being indifferent to the fourth child.
"I've been wondering if the fourth son's silent temper is caused by his childhood."
When Concubine De heard this, her face turned pale with fright, her legs were limp and she knelt on the ground, and she quickly pleaded guilty: "Your Majesty, it's all the concubine's fault, please punish me."
"My dear concubine, get up." Kangxi helped Concubine De and said, "I have reasons for the current temperament of the fourth son." He still paid too little attention to the fourth son.
"The emperor is right, it's all the concubine's fault." It seems that the fourth child is highly valued by the emperor during this time, otherwise the emperor would not settle accounts with her.
"Alas..." Kangxi sighed slightly, and didn't talk about this topic again. "The fourth child, Fang Fujin, you didn't choose wrongly at the beginning, she is a good child. Because of her, Queen Mother is very happy."
Seeing Kangxi changing the subject, Concubine De breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and said following Kangxi's words: "Qi Jia is a good child, and he is also very filial."
"Ever since the Empress Dowager left, the Empress Dowager has been depressed. I was afraid that she would not be able to get through this hurdle, so I followed the Empress Dowager away. Seeing that she has regained her spirit and is smiling every day, I feel relieved." Kangxi smiled. He said, "It's all thanks to the fourth brother's side Fujin."
Hearing Kangxi praise her daughter-in-law so much, Concubine De still felt a little proud and proud.
"Your Majesty is serious. Qi Jia should serve the Empress Dowager. It's good that the Empress Dowager doesn't dislike her rough hands and feet."
"This child is a blessed child."
"Your Majesty, how can you say so well?"
"Dragon and phoenix twins are auspicious. I wonder when this child will give birth to a pair of twins in Aixinjueluo." Kangxi really wanted a pair of grandchildren with twins.
"The concubine also hopes that Qi Jia's family can give birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins." Concubine De suddenly thought of something and said to Kangxi, "Your Majesty, some time ago, the fourth child Fujin said that there were too few people serving the fourth child. The concubine will arrange for a few newcomers to come into the mansion to serve the fourth child."
"At the beginning of the year, didn't you arrange for the newcomers to enter the fourth's house?"
"Yes, the concubine arranged for Qi Jia and Wu to serve the fourth child at the time, but the Wu family died of illness a few months ago, and now there are only five people in the fourth child's mansion, including Fujin." Concubine De frowned slightly. Frowning, he said with a worried expression, "The main reason is that the fourth child has too few children, so far there are only two sons and one daughter."
When mentioning the issue of children, Kangxi frowned slightly: "Indeed, among the four brothers, only the fourth has the fewest children." The other elder brothers each have several children, and only the fourth master has arrived I just had a son this year.
"Your Majesty, what do you think...?"
"The number of people in Lao Si's mansion is a little less, then arrange two or three people to go to Lao Si's mansion."
"What should I do with the candidates?" After all, the draft has passed, and the next draft will be three years later.
"You can discuss this matter with the imperial concubine, and arrange two or three good-looking ones for the fourth child."
"The concubine understands."
Kangxi did not leave in the afternoon, and only left after having dinner at Concubine De's place.
After Kangxi left, Concubine De collapsed on the couch.
"Shen Shen, why do you think the emperor is so concerned about the matter between me and the fourth child?"
"The old slave heard that Lord Baylor has been highly valued by the emperor recently."
"Then how does the emperor know that I am indifferent to the fourth child? Could it be that the fourth child said it?" After finishing speaking, Concubine De's expression sank.
"Master, how could Lord Belle tell the emperor these things? It's not like you don't know Lord Belle's temperament."
Hearing what Shen Nai said, Concubine De's expression looked much better.
"Then...why?"
"Master, forgive me for being rude to this old slave. Everyone in the palace knows that you are indifferent to Lord Belle, not to mention Long Live Lord Shengming." Sister Shen didn't know how many times she advised Concubine De to be nice to fourth master, but Concubine De didn't listen every time.
Concubine De frowned tightly: "Is it so obvious?"
Mother Shen nodded gently: "Well, it's very obvious. Your indifference to Lord Baylor will make the emperor mistakenly think that you blamed him for agreeing to the former queen to raise Lord Baylor."
"I..." Concubine De was complaining. The fourth master was her first son. When she gave birth to him, he was taken away by the former empress to raise him. It was a lie to say that she didn't resent.
The main reason for Concubine De's indifference to Fourth Master is that Fourth Master was very filial to the former queen, and is still very close to Tong Jia's family, which made her feel very uncomfortable, and was also very dissatisfied with Fourth Master.
"Master, what the emperor said is absolutely correct, Lord Baylor is your son."
"I know, it's just..."
"Master, Lord Belle is not only your son, but also the emperor's son, please treat Lord Belle better in the future."
"I know." The emperor has already blamed her for neglecting the fourth child, she can no longer be indifferent to the fourth child, otherwise the emperor will be angered, and then she will...
Seeing Concubine De's unwillingness, Nanny Shen showed a look of helplessness in her eyes.Back then, he had nothing to do with Lord Belle. Besides, Lord Belle was young at the time and didn’t know that the first queen was not his mother-in-law. It’s normal for Lord Belle to be sad when the first queen passed away. It’s unreasonable for the master to blame Lord Baylor for being close to the first queen. .
As usual, Fourth Master went down to Yonghe Palace to pay respects to Concubine De, and found that Concubine De was a little different today.Normally, Concubine De was indifferent to Fourth Master, and asked Fourth Master a few words as if she was doing things, and then she didn't.Today was different, Concubine De looked at Fourth Master no longer indifferently, on the contrary she was very gentle, and asked a lot of questions about Fourth Master with concern.
Seeing that Concubine De treated him unusually today, Fourth Master was very puzzled and puzzled, what happened to Er Niang today, how could he be so concerned about his affairs?
Although he didn't understand why Er Niang suddenly became enthusiastic about him, Fourth Master still answered Concubine De's questions one by one.
Concubine De asked all the questions that should be asked, but for a while she didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
Seeing Concubine De ask him so many questions, Fourth Master was a little surprised, but also a little happy, and asked Concubine De a lot of questions with concern.
Concubine De answered patiently and one by one.
The mother and son's way of caring is one question and one answer, which is very strange.
After asking the question, both mother and son didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere became silent and awkward again.
Nanny Shen, who was waiting by the side, felt very headache and helpless when she saw the way Concubine De and Fourth Master got along.
The relationship between Fourth Master and Concubine De has always been cold and indifferent, neither of them knew how to talk to each other, nor did they know what to say to each other.
Concubine De frowned slightly, not knowing what to say.
Fourth Master also didn't know what to say, and suddenly thought of something, "Emiang, did Fujin ask you to arrange some newcomers to serve Erchen a while ago?"
When Concubine De heard Si Ye's question, she was slightly taken aback, and then said: "There is such a thing, why, she didn't discuss it with you?" Grandpa discusses this matter.
"No, she didn't discuss it with Erchen beforehand." When mentioning this matter, fourth master's eyes flashed with helplessness, "Emiang, there are enough people in Erchen's mansion, and there is no need for newcomers in Erchen's mansion."
"I have already told the emperor about this matter, and the emperor agreed."
"Huang Ama agrees?"
Concubine De nodded slightly: "The emperor hopes that you will have more and more heirs."
"The minister now has two sons and a daughter, and there are not many heirs."
"Compared with other elder brothers, you have the fewest heirs." Concubine De said expressionlessly, "The emperor has already agreed to this matter, so don't talk about it anymore."
Fourth master frowned slightly, then said with a straight face: "My son knows, thank you mother!"
Seeing that Fourth Master was a little unhappy, Concubine De asked, "You don't want a newcomer?"
"I don't want it. I think there are enough people in the mansion." Fourth master is not serious, and doesn't want as many women as possible in the mansion.
"If you had told me earlier, I would not have mentioned this matter to the emperor."
"I didn't expect Fujin to mention this matter to you without discussing it with my son."
"The matter is a foregone conclusion, so don't talk about it anymore." The fourth child, Fujin, dared to make a good idea of asking her to arrange a newcomer, it was getting more and more embarrassing.
"I know." Fourth Master and Concubine De talked for a while before leaving.
After the fourth master left, Concubine De went to the noble concubine's place to discuss with the noble concubine about arranging a newcomer for the fourth master.
After listening to Concubine De's words, the noble concubine smiled and said: "This is easy to handle. During the draft at the beginning of the year, there were many beautiful women who stayed in the palace. They have not been accused of marriage until now. Select a few and arrange them into Lord Belle's residence."
"The emperor meant to pick two or three. How many do you think would be better to pick?"
"Good things come in pairs, let's arrange for two newcomers to enter Lord Baylor's residence."
"This matter will trouble the imperial concubine."
"I'm going to send someone to call the show girl over now, and you, the mother-in-law, can choose for Lord Belle yourself."
"The imperial concubine should be the master." Concubine De humbly said.
The imperial concubine smiled, and then sent someone to call over all the beautiful women who had not yet engaged in marriage.
These show girls who stayed behind are all good-looking, but their backgrounds are a bit poor.
Concubine Gui and Concubine De discussed and selected while discussing, and finally selected two beautiful girls.
There are two beautiful women, one is the Ning family and the other is the Wang family. Both of them are the beautiful women of the Han Army Banner.
The show girl has been selected, but she will not be arranged to enter Lord Baylor's mansion immediately, but will wait for the auspicious day selected by Qin Tianjian before entering Si Ye's mansion.
At this time, in the fourth master's mansion.
After Fourth Master left Yonghe Palace, he returned to the mansion, went directly to the main courtyard, and gave Fujin a reprimand.
"The concubine is also for the good of Lord Baylor." Fujin didn't think he was wrong.
"For my own good?" Fourth Master slightly raised his brows, and said coldly, "Why didn't you discuss it with me before you went to see Er Niang?"
"The concubine didn't think it was a big deal, so she didn't discuss it with Lord Baylor."
With a bang, Fourth Master slapped the table heavily, and said coldly, "Ulanara, I don't need you to intervene in my affairs."
Fujin's heart trembled with fright, but he tried his best to maintain his composure: "Master Belle, this concubine is your Fujin."
"You are just my Fujin, and you have no right to meddle in my affairs." The fourth master looked at Fujin coldly, "Arranging newcomers to enter the mansion, you don't discuss such a big matter with me, what about your rules?"
"Lord Belle, this concubine is for your consideration."
"In the future, if this kind of thing happens again, you don't discuss it with me in advance, so you make arrangements. Don't blame me for not caring about the relationship between husband and wife." The fourth master didn't accept that Fujin was doing it for his own good.Fourth master felt that Fujin's hand was stretched a little too long.
Hearing this, Fujin's barely maintained composure had long since disappeared, his face became very pale, and his eyes were full of panic and uneasiness.
"The concubine knows."
"Don't be an example!" Fourth Master was so angry because of another reason.At the beginning of the year, two beautiful girls entered the fourth master's mansion, and within half a year, Fujin asked Concubine De to arrange two more beautiful girls to enter the mansion. This will make others think that the fourth master is short of women , Two beautiful girls can't satisfy him, so he needs a few more beautiful girls.
"Remember, concubine." Fujin didn't expect fourth master to be so angry, and couldn't help feeling a little remorseful.
Fourth master snorted coldly and left, going to the next room to visit elder brother.
Big brother's body is getting stronger and stronger, but he is still very quiet.Fourth master is used to it now, for him, as long as big elder brother gets healthier and healthier, that's enough.
After visiting the elder brother, the fourth master wanted to visit the second elder brother, but thinking of Mrs. Li, the fourth master had to give up and turned to Mingxu Garden.
Regarding the upcoming newcomer in the mansion, Fourth Master didn't know how to talk to Mingxi, after all the newcomer hadn't entered the mansion yet, the girl started to feel uneasy.If she knew that a newcomer would enter the mansion in a short time, that girl didn't know what she would think.However, fourth master also felt bad if he didn't tell that girl in advance.
Fourth Master struggled in his heart for a long time, and he didn't decide whether to mention the newcomer to Mingxi or not.
Soon, we arrived at Mingxu Garden.
Fourth Master saw Mingxi sitting under the pomegranate tree in the yard in the rocking chair she made some time ago, holding Heiye and Doudou in her arms, humming a little song.
Ming Xi was lying on the rocking chair, looking at the blue sky through the branches and leaves of the pomegranate tree.
Seeing Fourth Master coming, the servants of Mingxu Garden were about to kneel down to salute, but Fourth Master stretched out his hand to stop him.
Fourth master waved his hand, telling these servants to retreat first.He walked towards Mingxi by himself, with very light steps.
Heiye in Mingxi's arms wagged his tail flatteringly when he saw Fourth Master coming.
His arm was swept by the fluffy tail, Mingxi woke up with a start, only then did he realize that the fourth master had arrived, and said calmly, "Master, you are here."
The fourth master obviously noticed that Mingxi's mood was not right, and asked with a concerned face: "Why are you not energetic, and you are not feeling well?"
"No, I just didn't sleep well." Mingxi stood up, put Hei Ye and Doudou on the rocking chair, and then saluted Fourth Master, "I have met Lord Baylor, good luck to Lord Baylor!"
The fourth master frowned slightly when he saw Ming Xi bowing to him, stretched out his hand to support Ming Xi, and asked with concern: "What's wrong with you?" This girl Xi'er is very abnormal today, something is very wrong.
"I'm fine."
Concubine?
This girl has always called herself a "concubine" in front of him, and this girl has something to do.
"Where did I offend you?" The girl was obviously angry with him.
"Master Belle didn't provoke a concubine." Ming Xi looked deeply at Fourth Master, "Is there something wrong with Lord Belle looking for a concubine?"
"There's nothing wrong."
"Does Lord Belle have something to say to my concubine?"
Fourth Master originally wanted to tell Mingxi about the newcomer entering the mansion, but seeing Mingxi's displeasure now, he hesitated for a while, wondering if he should tell Mingxi.
"Really, since there is nothing to do and nothing to say to my concubine, Lord Belle, please leave." Ming Xi picked up Heiye and Doudou who were on the rocking chair, and was about to go back to the house.
Fourth Master looked at Mingxi's leaving back, and frowned. How could this girl be so polite and rude to him today? What did he do to make her angry?
Seeing that Fourth Master did not follow, Ming Xi sighed softly in her heart, is she really unreliable?
Just as Ming Xi walked into the room, Fourth Master also walked in.
"Xi'er, what's the matter with you?" Fourth Master was very puzzled, he didn't understand why Ming Xi was so indifferent to him all of a sudden.
"The concubine is fine."
"You have something to do." Fourth Master looked at Ming Xi sharply, "What are you angry about?"
"The concubine is not angry at anything."
Fourth Master knew Mingxi's temper, she would not get angry for no reason.
"You girl, do you have to talk to me so strangely?"
Ming Xi lowered her head and did not speak.
"You're really angry with me." Fourth Master reached out and pinched Mingxi's chin, "How did I offend you?"
Ming Xi turned her head and looked aside, not at Fourth Master.
"If you don't tell me, how will I know where I have offended you?" Fourth Master said very patiently.
"I'm waiting for Grandpa to say it himself."
"Wait for me to say it myself?" Fourth Master looked confused, "Wait for me to say it?"
"Grandfather is clear."
Fourth master was at a loss, and after thinking for a while, he couldn't think of what it was, when suddenly a bright light flashed in his mind.
"I have something to tell you." Fourth Master said, holding Ming Xi's hand, walked into the bedroom, and sat down on the couch. "I went to the palace today to find Er Niang, and asked Er Niang not to arrange for new people to enter the mansion, but Er Niang has already mentioned this matter to Huang Ama, and Huang Ama has already agreed."
Ming Xi knew about this because she dreamed that two new couples would enter the mansion within three days.
"Huang Ama agreed, it's not easy for me to resist the decree." Fourth master squeezed Mingxi's fingertips, "Didn't I tell you before, even if a newcomer enters the mansion, I will not want you."
Ming Xi snorted coldly: "Hmph, maybe you see that the newcomer is beautiful and gentle, and you will dislike me, a stupid girl."
Hearing what Mingxi said, fourth master knew why she was angry before, it turned out that it was because of the new couple.
"No one will dislike you if you dislike anyone." Fourth Master said softly, "You girl just like to think too much."
Ming Xi glared at Fourth Master angrily: "I'm just timid and afraid, can't I?"
Hearing Ming Xi's words, Fourth Master felt very distressed, raised his hand and gently pinched the tip of her nose, and said helplessly and dotingly: "That's why you don't believe me?"
When Ming Xi heard what Si Ye said, she didn't know how to answer for a while, she really didn't believe Si Ye, after all men are lower body animals.
Seeing that Ming Xi remained silent, Fourth Master knew the answer in her heart, and he was angry, helpless, and distressed.
"You heartless girl, did I treat you badly before?"
Ming Xi whispered, "Okay."
"Then why don't you trust me?"
Ming Xi lowered her head, not daring to look into Fourth Master's eyes, and said in a low voice, "I don't believe myself either."
The fourth master felt very distressed when he heard these words, stretched out his hands to hold Mingxi's face, then lowered his head, put his forehead against Mingxi's forehead, looked straight into Mingxi's eyes, and said in a warm voice : "You are a great beauty, how can you not believe in yourself?"
Ming Xi looked up at Fourth Master, opened her mouth to say something, but didn't say it.
Fourth Master lightly pecked Mingxi's lips, and his voice was very gentle: "Believe in me, and also in yourself, huh?"
Ming Xi stared blankly at Fourth Master, but still didn't speak.
The fourth master continued to say very patiently: "I have made a hook with you, and I won't break my promise. Trust me once?" Why is this girl so uneasy, why does she think that if a newcomer enters the mansion, he will not want her? .
Ming Xi looked at Fourth Master hesitantly, then whispered: "Okay!"
Seeing that Mingxi agreed, fourth master showed a smile in his eyes, and kissed Mingxi's lips. "Thank you Xi'er for believing in me."
"Master, if you break your promise, I will never talk to you for the rest of my life."
"Okay." The fourth master hugged Mingxi, very patiently, and coaxed Mingxi very gently for a long time.
Seeing that Fourth Master was so patient with her, Ming Xi was relieved.In fact, she wasn't really angry or disturbed, but was testing fourth master.
For the next two days, Fourth Master stayed in Ming Xu Garden and was very gentle to Ming Xi.
On the third day, the two newcomers were arranged to enter Lord Baylor's residence.
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