[Red Mansions] Guide to "The Empress of the Wise"

Wang Shuo controlled his expression, smiled wryly in a place where the emperor couldn't see, and then looked at the princes worriedly, without arrogance at all, but worried.His Majesty couldn't see her expression, but the chief executive could see it clearly. Wang Shuo believed that the chief executive would be her "god teammate".

His Majesty's sons were originally few, the war was cruel, the disease died young, and those who didn't grow up were not counted. Now there are only five princes, the first prince, the second prince, the fourth prince, the seventh prince and the eighth prince, except for the first prince and the second prince. , and the other three are unmarried.That's good too, the fourth prince and the seventh prince had intended to be Xu Wangshuo's wife, if they were already married, they wouldn't be too awkward to get along with each other.

The emperor led the princes to visit the empress again. The empress woke up this time and spoke a few words to the emperor.The emperor was old and couldn't bear to be tired, not to mention that the holy birthday was approaching, and it was not auspicious to stay beside the seriously ill empress. The empress persuaded the emperor, and the emperor went back to rest.

Wang Shuo, the first concubine, and the second concubine were female relatives, sitting on the soft stool next to the bed inside the curtain, holding hands from time to time, and coordinating with the maids and officials to take care of the queen.The three of them came out after the empress had fallen asleep.

Several princes were waiting outside worriedly. The eldest princess and concubine was the head of the house. Of course, she spoke first: "Second brother, fourth brother, seventh brother, and eighth brother don't worry, the mother's illness has been relieved a lot, and the imperial doctor is good. Get well soon."

"Sister-in-law, you've worked hard." The princes didn't deal with each other, but they still maintained a gentlemanly attitude towards the female relatives.

The eldest concubine glanced at her husband, and said gently: "Men, the previous court was busy with affairs, and it is enough to have our female relatives in the harem, and it is useless for you to stay here. If you don't share the worries and filial piety for the father and the emperor in the previous court, you are also doing your best to the mother and queen." What about filial piety?"

"Yes, what your sister-in-law said makes sense." The eldest prince quickly seconded.

The few princes are most annoyed by the Eldest Prince's face like a father, who makes decisions based on how old he is, but what the Eldest Concubine said is indeed what they want most at the moment, the holy birthday is coming, and there is no way to please His Majesty. What's the point of spending time with the queen, this is not their biological mother.

Several princes filed out, and the eldest concubine said to Wang Shuo and the second concubine: "I thought to myself that it would be good if the queen mother is not away from her for a moment. No matter how dedicated the servants are, it would not be as good as if we were by the queen's side, but we also have the energy It’s limited, so it’s better to divide it into three shifts.”

"Listen to you." Wang Shuo nodded.

The second prince and concubine didn't show any signs of ignorance, and nodded accordingly.

"The king of Zhongshan will come to the palace in the afternoon. You young couples must have a lot to say. Why don't you come in the morning; in the afternoon I will trouble the younger siblings, and in the evening I will be on duty." The eldest princess assigned.

"Listen to sister-in-law." The second concubine was worried about the hard work that would be assigned to her at night, but she was very satisfied to see that the first concubine was so knowledgeable.

Wang Shuo frowned and said, "It's too hard to be on duty at night, how can I bother you, I am young and strong, and I am not afraid of hardship, so let me do it."

"It's hard work to be filial to a mother, so let's make it like this. My second sibling and I will go back to the house to tidy up, and we will replace you when the time comes." The eldest prince and concubine said firmly.

The second concubine seemed to suddenly realize that this was a good opportunity to increase the favorability of the empress. When she went out with the first concubine, Yin Yang said strangely: "Only the eldest brother and sister-in-law are filial!"

Wang Shuo shook his head, dispelling the doubts in his heart just now. Recently, he has been too suspicious, and everyone seems to have malicious intentions.

Wang Shuo entered the room and sat by the bed to watch over the empress. Baopu was a rare acquaintance and took good care of Wang Shuo.Wang Shuo also appreciated it. Although he was not happy to smile in front of the queen's bed, he still talked to Baopu in a soft voice.

The consequence of drinking too much tea is to want to go to the toilet, and going to the toilet in the palace is also a troublesome thing.Wang Shuo got up and looked at the empress's face, he licked the corners of his mouth at Baopu embarrassedly, and said, "Take good care of your empress, I will go back as soon as I go."

Wang Shuo was led by the maids to the apse, and was delayed for a long time by those who washed his hands and clothes. Wang Shuo was a little tired. He had a lot of things to do in the past few days, and now he was nervous all the time in the palace. Wang Shuo's face turned pale.

When Wang Shuo came back, he sat back on the soft stool beside the queen's bed. When he turned around, Wang Shuo always felt that there was a flash of light in front of his eyes. Tucked the corner of the quilt for the empress.Take a closer look, sure enough!It is the water droplets reflecting the light, and the queen's sideburns have water marks!Wind and cold can't sweat a lot, how did this water stain come from?

Looking back at the teacup next to him, Wang Shuo quickly connected the clues in his mind: Baopu's rare enthusiasm, changing the tea diligently, she has to go to the toilet, freeing up time... Baopu must be hiding something!

Wang Shuo became nervous. She was already tired, but she was taken aback by her brain, and her face was even more ugly. Baopu came over with concern and said, "Princess, how are you? But you are not feeling well, and your face is so pale. "

"It's okay, just take a rest." Wang Shuo said weakly.

"Your Majesty, there are servants and other people around you. If you are tired, go to the side hall to rest." After speaking, she lowered her voice and said, "Don't worry, the servants will not say anything."

"It's okay. I just took care of where I can get tired all morning. It's hard work for you. I can see that your eyes are bloodshot. Your mother has you. As juniors, we don't have to worry about it." Wang Shuo sincerely boasted.

"Don't dare to be praised by the princess, it's all part of the job." Baopu pursed his lips and smiled, feeling very embarrassed by the praise.

Seeing their lively talk, the maid next to her also jokingly said: "What the concubine said is true. Sister Baopu has been serving by the empress's side for more than ten days in a row, and she just squinted for a while at night. She did her best."

"If you want to talk fast, it's reasonable to do your duty." Baopu reprimanded the maid, not proud of her own hard work.

Wang Shuo smiled and nodded, "You should be praised for your loyalty. What's wrong with the little girl telling the truth?" : "This is a reward for your mother."

"How can you accept things from the princess, no..."

"Take it, take it..."

Bao Puzheng and Wang Shuo gave way, and the second concubine came in. She was on shift in the afternoon, and the second concubine went back to discuss with the second prince. They felt that this was a good opportunity to show their face in front of the emperor. The emperor came to visit the queen every day. Without wasting time, he will soon enter the palace again.

"What's the matter?" the second princess asked.

"I just heard that Baopu has guarded the empress for more than ten days. You can see bloodshot eyes. How can such a loyal servant not be rewarded. But Baopu is a good person. He doesn't take credit and is not arrogant. He is pushing me away. What?" Wang Shuo explained.

"He's an honest person." The second princess turned her head to Baopu and said, "I'll reward you as long as I can. Why don't you refuse. You have done a lot in serving the queen mother, so I will also reward you."

The second concubine turned her head and glanced at the maid she had brought in, and the maid understood and went to get the reward.Baopu refused, but thanked him with a salute.How could the second princess let go of such a good opportunity to build her reputation, and turned her head around to publicize her "kindness and kindness", Wang Shuo only took a corner in it.

"Okay, I'm here. Princess Gao Min can go back and rest." The second concubine was so vengeful that she didn't call Wang Shuo the princess of Zhongshan. She married a genuine prince and was not crowned king. The princess of the imperial clan was already burning incense, but in the end she was lucky enough to marry the prince of the county. The second concubine was so angry, how could she have a good face towards her.It is unreasonable to hear that His Majesty intends to give Prince Geng Jin the title for his holy birthday this time!The second prince and concubine couldn't help being angry, and determined to make trouble for Tu Geng and Wang Shuo, which just robbed Wang Shuo of his chance to be a good person.

Wang Shuo smiled with a good temper, and said: "It happens that the prince should enter the palace too, thank you for your kindness, then I will go first."

Wang Shuo took Suzaku and other two servant girls slowly to Fuxi Hall where Tu Geng lived when he was young.The Fuxi Hall belongs to the inner palace, but it is also close to the main hall where the ministers go to court. It was carefully selected by His Majesty to give to Tu Geng. Get close to the emperor.

The Fuxi Hall was very luxuriously decorated, just as Wang Shuo sat down to rest for a while, Tu Geng brought someone in.Wang Shuo arranged for others to put away the belongings and utensils, and made a gesture to Suzaku. Suzaku knew how to be alert, and the doors and windows were wide open.But what Wang Shuo said was truly earth-shattering:

"Isn't the Empress suffering from a cold?"

Tu Geng was taken aback for a moment, his face smiled more gently, and he lowered his head and whispered, "Are you sure?"

"The First Prince repeatedly recommended doctors for the Empress. The First Prince Concubine invited herself to be on duty at night, and the lady's personal servant, Baopu, acted abnormally. I found water stains on the empress' temples in the palace today, just before I left. If this is sweat, Fengchi doesn’t sweat profusely. Could it be that the entire Tai Hospital has been bought off, or has all the Tai Hospital become quack doctors suddenly? If this is left by wiping your face, why can’t you wipe it when I’m around? It’s fair and square Why do you want to hide things from people? Is there something wrong with the water?" Wang Shuo asked twice, always feeling that things were abnormal.

"It's very abnormal, but it can't prove anything. Maybe it's confusing if you care about it." Tu Geng believed most of it in his heart, but he was still very cautious in his mouth.

"Kang Lehou, look up Kang Lehou!" Wang Shuo suddenly realized that she always felt that there was something missing in the Queen's Palace, that is, Mrs. Kang Lehou was missing!

Mrs. Kanglehou is from the empress's natal family, and married her own grandson. She has several relative identities. In the past, when Wang Shuo came to the palace to pay her respects, Mrs. Kanglehou was always by the queen's side. And face.The queen is seriously ill, how could Kang Lehou and his wife not ask for an order to visit her!

"Don't worry, I'll investigate." Tu Geng nodded in response.

After the two had finished their private conversation, Tu Geng let go of Wang Shuo, looked at her face and said, "Are you too tired, your complexion is not good."

"Is there?" Wang Shuo touched her cheek with her backhand, just now Baopu said the same thing, she thought it was Baopu's excuse to push her away.

"He's such a big man, he doesn't even know how to take care of himself, he's in the palace for convenience, please ask an imperial physician to take a look." Tu Geng said.

"I fell ill just after returning from my mother's place. You think no one will talk about it." Wang Shuo smiled.

"That can't be delayed~"

"When I go to serve the sick tomorrow, just quietly ask the imperial physician to take a look, don't mobilize the crowd." Wang Shuo said this, but he thought in his heart that he must stay by the queen's side tomorrow, and see what Baopu is up to.