Yongzheng period

Mr. Gong then said with a smile, "You have to take it yourself."

Noble Ma Jia heard the words and had to stay away.

When there was no more sound, Xiao Hejia stopped again, sat down in front of the soft cigarette, and stared curiously.Now the hearts of the concubines were lifted, and Wu Yachang couldn't stop the gloating expression on his face.

Daiyu also frowned, but seeing Xiao Hejia looked at it, he grabbed it and threw it on the ground in disgust, and then waved his fist in dissatisfaction.

All the concubines looked at each other in amazement by this divine development, Wu Yachang's face was even more ugly.Concubine Yu laughed, "It seems that the princess doesn't like such bright things that Chang is preparing."

Yongzheng stepped forward and said temptingly, "He Jia is not in a hurry, you can choose both at will, and afterward, Empress Ama will reward you with better ones."

I don't know if they understood the word "reward" or they were excited when they saw Yongzheng's face, Xiaohe Jiali immediately grabbed the bow and arrow and a piece of jade beside him.

The little eunuch on the side hurriedly raised his voice, "Fifth Princess grabs a bow and arrow, and a piece of jade—"

This time even Yongzheng was a little too late to react, bow and arrow and jade... What kind of combination is this?

Still reacting quickly with the nobleman, he congratulated, "The jade is pure and gentle, and the bow and arrow represent that the princess will be a heroine in the future. It's really a good meaning."

Only then did everyone congratulate one after another as if they had just woken up from a dream, and sent up baskets of good words.

Yongzheng and Daiyu accepted all the orders, looked at each other with wry smiles, looked at Hejia who was already hugged by the wet nurse who was overjoyed, and couldn't help thinking, "It's really a toss!"

【42】

Cining Palace

"You have only been in the palace for a long time, but you have become arrogant because of some favors." The queen mother sat on the head, slightly closed her eyes and said indifferently, "You actually want to run on Concubine Hui like this? Fortunately, nothing happened at the first-year banquet. Big mistake, otherwise you will be left out of the emperor's wrath."

Seeing Yongzheng's straightforward protection of Concubine Hui, Wu Yachang was also a little bit afraid in his heart, but said, "Look at me, Concubine Hui is just a little bit smarter. This concubine is just offering a The gift is a token of affection, how can the emperor annoy his concubines because of this? Auntie is really worried."

The queen mother felt uncomfortable when she heard the word 'aunt', and looked at her unconvinced face, and said impatiently, "The Ai family has stayed in this palace all their lives, those who are favored, those who are out of favor; those who are favored, just proud Those who fall into the clouds are of all shapes and colors. If you are really caring, you can give the Ai family some peace recently, and don’t be such short-sighted people. Go study palace affairs and organize your contacts.”

The Empress Dowager originally intended to persuade her with kind words, but she couldn't stop Wu Ya's descendants from being stupid.Wu Yachang agreed on the face, but secretly muttered inwardly: With my appearance, if I don't seize the emperor's favor while I have the capital, is it possible that I am waiting to make a wedding dress for her concubine?

Wu Yachang and the Empress Dowager always disagreed with each other. At the beginning, the Empress Dowager didn't like Dong E's behavior, so she often took action to suppress it.Wu Ya was often influenced by her ears and eyes when she was young, so naturally she would not have any close affection with the Queen Mother.And after entering the palace, Wu Yachang was even more resentful in her heart when she treated her as a niece and niece much worse than the Empress Dowager did to Mrs. Gonggui and Seventh Elder Brother.And now that the queen mother wants her to let go of her favor, Wu Ya Changzai becomes more and more convinced that the queen mother took the opportunity to suppress her, and her heart becomes more and more alienated from the queen mother.

As for the other concubines whom she could contend for favor with, Wu Ya was often concerned about none other than Liu Ying, who was given to live in Jingyang Palace.

The weak willow Fufeng born by the Liu family has quite a bit of the charm of Concubine Hui, so she is also a rookie who is in the limelight these days.Wu Ya often thinks very highly of himself. In the past, Ulanara's family came out twice in a row, and Wu Ya's family was just a supporting green leaf.Now that the Wuya clan has a chance, she sees people as inferior, how can she tolerate being doted on by a mere little promise from the Han army flag?

Moreover, Mrs. Liu claimed to be a little like Concubine Hui, so she wanted to take the opportunity to enjoy the east wind of Changchun Palace, so she went to visit frequently with the audacity.I have been rejected many times and my enthusiasm has not diminished. It can be said that I am indomitable.Wu Yachang often used this to taunt when confronting the Liu family, but this Liu promised to act delicate and cowardly, and Wu Yachang watched her act like a chokehold, which made the crowd The concubine had seen enough of the joke.

After the beginning of winter, Wu Yachang was reluctant to shirk her favor due to the power of the queen mother, but secretly mobilized the staff of Wu Ya's family outside the palace to search for the prescription of improving pregnancy.

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Royal Garden

Even in early winter, the imperial garden is still full of spring colors.Needless to say, there are dots of wintersweet on both sides of the cobblestone path; cyclamen are planted on one side of the rockery; It means 'thousands of flowers'.

Taking advantage of taking a nap with Jia, Daiyu only brought a few women and servants to enjoy the scenery secretly.If the little devil star wakes up, she is very clingy, so Daiyu doesn't have to think about stepping out of the gate of Changchun Palace.Looking at the red and green snow scene in front of her now, Daiyu's mood, which has been gloomy due to busy palace affairs these days, is a little relieved.

Withdrawing from the crowd, Daiyu held a gold-painted red lacquered stove, stepped forward slowly and stretched out her hand to pull a branch of wintersweet that bloomed brightly.Daiyu's thoughts wandered for a moment and she remembered the scene where she teased Yongzheng with plum blossoms in the past.

Daiyu was twirling the plum branches in her hands one after another, and she was eager to form a poetry club in her heart.Thinking of this, Daiyu really missed the time in the boudoir.After concentrating in a daze for a moment, Daiyu raised her eyes and saw two people whose figures were covered by flowers in the front left.Because it is far away, I can't see clearly, I can only vaguely tell from the clothes that they are the young masters below the two concubines in the palace, not ordinary maids.

The shadowy figure looming outside looked a bit familiar at first glance, and Daiyu suddenly lost her mind to enjoy the scenery.

'Isn't the person on the outside just Liu Xu, who has been visiting frequently recently?She didn't have any sincerity, if I broke something, wouldn't everyone be embarrassed. Thinking to herself, Daiyu raised her eyebrows, raised her skirt and turned around to look away from the right and wrong place behind her.But he didn't want to see Concubine Jin leading the five-year-old sixth elder brother, followed by the palace maid Wang Chun, the two of them turned around the corner together, and met Dai Yu directly.

"The concubine has met the concubine Hui, and the concubine is Jin'an." The concubine Jin was quite calm when she saw her like this, first she motioned for Wangchun to take Honghan to retreat, and then she came forward to greet her with a blessing from the corner of her eye With a clear meaning, he swept across the two vague figures in front of him who still didn't know it.

Seeing that she couldn't leave, Daiyu straightened her clothes and said calmly, "Recently, I have always felt bored in my heart. Today I just sneaked here to enjoy the scenery and enjoy the scenery. I don't want my concubine to have such an elegant mood."

"This empress has misunderstood my concubine. Concubine is not the kind of person who understands the romantic scene." Jin concubine hinted with a pun, "It's just concubine thinking, although it is cold outside, it is also It is inevitable that we will meet one or two people who are interested in you." At this point, Concubine Jin lowered her voice in response to the situation, and motioned to Daiyu, "Look, my lord—those two are naturally destined to fall in love with each other, but my lord is destined and blessed. .”

When Daiyu heard the words, she turned her eyes to look calmly, only to see Liu Ying's back looking away in a hurry.After waiting for a while, I saw Hao Guiren turning out from the shadow, and after a moment of silence, he left from the other side around the greenhouse, and he disappeared after turning the corner.

Seeing this, Daiyu immediately frowned. Hao Guiren is an old man in the palace, and he has been serving Yongzheng since his mansion.Before Daiyu entered the palace, she had been living in the side hall of the Changchun Palace, which was regarded as the main seat, managing the affairs of the Changchun Palace.After Daiyu entered the palace, she was directly promoted to the throne, but for no reason was overwhelmed by a new concubine, Hao Guiren inevitably felt dissatisfied.

It's just that Hao Gui's nature is very volatile, even with the help of Concubine Hua at the beginning, he only dared to use his words for a while.Later, Daiyu was supported by Yongzheng, so she retreated to a corner of the side hall, very peaceful.Besides, nothing happened in the past few years, so how could she take the lead in meeting with the rookie Liu Xu?

Concubine Jin looked at the expression on Daiyu's face, and said softly with a smile, "Your Majesty is entrusted with the grace of the emperor, and it is hard work to be in charge of the affairs of the Six Palaces. If you are entangled in 'trifles' again—no matter what the rumors are, it will always be harmful to your reputation. Damaged." Concubine Jin looked at the gorgeous plum tree beside her, and said meaningfully, "You need to know that if you gather thousands of loves, you will also gather thousands of jealousy and hatred. It's like flowers blooming brocade, and fire cooking oil."

Hearing the good intentions in Concubine Jin's words, Daiyu looked at her in surprise, thought for a while and said frankly, "I have written down what Concubine Jin said, but the world's affairs are all about sorrow and sorrow. There are many wishful and joyful things but few things. The Buddha said "cause and effect", what "cause" she repays this palace, and this palace also agrees with what "result" should be returned."

——The queen and the weird dream about Xue Baochai, she buried it deep in her heart, and she didn't talk about it anymore, but it didn't mean she had forgotten it and was no longer vigilant.

Concubine Jin just smiled inexplicably, "May I be able to say today's words again someday." After she finished speaking, she turned sideways, "I have delayed my mother for too long, so I dare not disturb my mother any more. It's getting late , the concubine will not bother you anymore."

"My concubine said that this palace is 'destined', so I wonder if there is a 'fate' between Concubine Yu and you?" Daiyu said suddenly.

"Your Majesty is worrying too much," Concubine Jin said tactfully, "Concubine Yu is Concubine Yu and Concubine Yu is Concubine Concubine."

*

In a blink of an eye, it was the beginning of the seventh year of Yongzheng, and the palace was decorated with lanterns and festoons, which was full of joy.In the Qing Dynasty, the Spring Festival was called New Year's Day. From the official start of the New Year's Eve before the Spring Festival to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it is a New Year's Eve. At the same time, there are many cumbersome etiquettes.