The several palace maids who knew the inside story all lowered their heads with twitching mouths; only Yun Xiu smiled faintly, took the half-embroidered casual dress indifferently, and said softly: "As long as the emperor likes it."
"It's still more than a month away from the Emperor's birthday. I'm so busy and worried that I won't be able to make the gift in time. I have no choice but to learn from the slow bird that flies first and give His Majesty a surprise." She gestured to Ruizhu to put her clothes back into the sewing basket. She said calmly without any guilt, "I didn't expect the surprise to be exposed... Why is the Emperor so angry?"
Kangxi couldn't help but smile, his eyes fell on Changfu, and he couldn't bear to move away for a long time, and his smile never disappeared. Hearing this, he coughed, touched his nose uncomfortably, and said, "I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you. It's the fault of that little Tong Jia who was so nosy that the old ancestor was extremely worried that I would take her into the palace. Little did she know that I had already made her a county lady, and would soon set off to Mount Wutai to pray for the Holy Mother Empress Dowager."
County Lady? Pray for blessings
Yun Xiu tried to hold back her laughter as she suddenly realized, "No wonder, no wonder."
No wonder the emperor was so angry, it turned out that the Empress Dowager didn’t believe him!
But this place, the side hall of the Qianqing Palace, is too imaginative. Well, to be honest, it was she who made the suggestion.
However, after this visit to the Imperial Garden, Concubine Tong Jia left the capital city. Tong Guowei and the Tong family lost more than they gained, and I don't know if they were so angry that they vomited blood.
Thinking of this, Yun Xiu felt relieved and no longer felt bad for her hands - the half-dress had been covered in dust in the box for a long time, and she had long forgotten how to embroider it...
At the same time, she concealed her inner joy and generously praised the "Emperor for his wisdom and bravery."
After coaxing Kangxi many times, Yunxiu has now summed up her experience. If she strokes the right direction, it will be accurate every time. There is no need to find out the truth or be extremely suspicious, because she never knows what the emperor is thinking.
Just like today when they were appreciating the plum blossoms, she still couldn't figure out why the emperor drew out that sword.
Yiku Palace was immersed in warmth, and soon the topic turned to Yinqi's studies.
"I have packed my school bags and supplies early. Everything is ready for Yinqi and Fulu." Yunxiu sat in front of the dressing table while Wen Yuan gently combed her hair.
A faint floral scent filled the air. She looked back and asked, "I wonder which family the other study partner is from?"
Now that Yunxiu has given birth to two princes, she has long lost the immaturity she had when she first entered the palace. Her every frown and smile is full of charm, making people unable to take their eyes off her.
The emperor's eyes deepened. He took the wooden comb from Wen Yuan's hand, waved his hand to let the palace servants leave, and combed her hair himself.
"Look at me. I've been so busy with government affairs recently that I forgot to report to Concubine Yi." Kangxi said jokingly, which caused Yunxiu to glance at him with anger. His expression then returned to seriousness: "Ma Qi's youngest son Fuqing is about the same age as Yinqi. Since Ma Qi asked for it, I thought of granting the Fucha family a favor."
The Fucha family has produced many talented people, and now they are unwavering royalists. Their ancestors, like the Guoluo family, started their careers in the army. In this generation, the four brothers Maska, Ma Qi, Ma Wu, and Li Rongbao, who are the direct descendants of the family, have taken root in the court and are highly valued by Emperor Kangxi, as can be seen from their official positions.
Ma Qi is currently the Minister of Works. He is about the same age as Tu Yue, in his early thirties, and is truly a talented person.
There was no study companion in the dream, and those who followed Xiaowu were only children of fourth- and fifth-rank officials... Yun Xiu was slightly startled and roughly guessed what Fu Cha was thinking.
Yinqi was raised by the Empress Dowager since he was a child and had no chance of becoming the emperor. But now he is close to the Crown Prince and is no longer an unknown prince. Being his study partner has only advantages and no disadvantages.
Considering his children, wouldn't Ma Qi be tempted
The force on her hair was very comfortable, and she laughed softly, "Fuqing, Fulu, these names are very suitable. I don't know what kind of personality that child has. If he is a naughty monkey, the master in the study room will not be able to bear it."
Kangxi raised his eyebrows, and then laughed: "With Baocheng in charge, they can't make any trouble!"
*****
After the morning court session the next day, Liang Jiugong reported quietly: "Empress Hui sent someone to the Qianqing Palace yesterday, saying that she was extremely ashamed and apologized to His Majesty..."
Kangxi put down his red brush with no objection and laughed: "Finally you can't stand it anymore?"
Liang Jiugong bent his body, made a "hmm" sound, and lowered his head, not knowing how to respond.
Liu Qin, that dog servant, not only worked for Tong Jia, but who would have thought that he was bribed by the one in Yanxi Palace and helped Hui Fei many times. In addition to revealing the emperor's whereabouts, he also helped to say many good things in front of the emperor... Although his master was someone else, Hui Fei benefited a lot, which was clearly visible.
After the people from the Ministry of Punishment came out of the interrogation, the Emperor was so angry that he laughed and said "good" three times in a row.
He thought that the Emperor would get angry on the spot, but he didn't. He just acted as if the matter had never happened and allowed Concubine Hui to be uneasy. She stayed in the Yanx Palace all day long and even rarely saw the eldest prince. He was a recluse.
After a long time, Liang Jiugong figured it out.
His Majesty is cutting the meat with a slow knife!
Look, now Concubine Hui can't bear it anymore, right
While he was full of admiration for the emperor, the chief steward could not help but think about it. After the emperor had understood the ways of fighting among the concubines in the palace, he had more and more ways to punish people. In the future, no one could escape his sharp eyes...
But there is a saying that goes, those who are involved are often confused. When it came to Concubine Yi, His Majesty willingly fell for her and could never get up again.
Ahem, the methods used by Concubine Yi, how can you call them methods
Kangxi had no idea that this servant was so bold as to criticize him in his heart. He stopped laughing, picked up the red brush again, and said calmly: "Go and convey my oral instructions. Since Hui Fei is extremely ashamed and intends to apologize, I agree. As for how to apologize... let Nara decide."
Let Concubine Hui handle it herself
Liang Jiugong swallowed his saliva, "Oh my God! This method is the most torturous."
After two seconds of silence in his heart, he responded quietly and quickly, then tiptoed out.
Yanxi Palace.
Upon hearing that Liang Jiugong had brought the emperor's instructions, Concubine Hui took a deep breath, tidied her appearance, and went out to greet him calmly with a dignified smile on her lips: "Liang, Chief Steward."
Liang Jiugong smiled and flicked his whisk: "Greetings to Concubine Hui."
As he spoke, he cleared his throat and lowered his voice: "Your Majesty said that how to apologize is up to you, Your Majesty... to decide."
Concubine Hui could never have expected that this would be the oral order!
In disbelief, she pinched her palms, her face suddenly becoming ugly. "Let's see what happens?" What do you mean by "let's see what happens"? !
"Your Majesty's meaning, I am stupid and don't quite understand." Hui Fei grabbed Ying'er's hand and forced a smile, "Please give me some advice..."
Liang Jiugong sighed, with a look of embarrassment on his face: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for not making any assumptions, or I will be punished again. However, as for this apology, at most I can just copy the palace rules and Buddhist teachings, and so on... Don't you agree?"
Concubine Hui calmed herself down, realizing that these words were exactly what she was thinking.
Not long after, she seemed to have thought of something, and her face gradually turned pale - but if she "just wait and see", how many volumes should she copy
The cold wind howled outside the palace, and her wrist began to ache slightly...
*****
Today is the second day since Yinqi moved from Ningshou Palace to the Prince's Residence, and he officially started his school career.
After being woken up from his sleep in a daze and having breakfast with sleepy eyes, the Fifth Prince grunted and carried the small school bag prepared by his mother, and successfully met with his two study companions in the upper study.
On the left is the chubby Fulu, looking around with excitement; on the right is the chubby Fuqing, smiling shyly.
Yinqi suppressed his curiosity and secretly looked at Fuqing for a long time, then turned his head to look at Fulu. He suddenly felt a little proud in his heart, because among the three of them, he had the best figure.
Thinking of his mother and the Royal Mother telling him to study hard, his second brother's earnest expectations, and his fourth brother's devilish guidance... Yinqi sat at the table and swallowed. If compared with his peers, he would not be the best, and what would be waiting for him would be unpredictable storms.
Well, forget about riding and archery. After all, I have cousin Fulu here. Who can compare with his natural supernatural powers
Soon, Yinqi felt relieved again. His cousin had said that none of the Guo Luoluo family was good at studying. Uncle Tu Yue was chased and scolded by the teacher in the school, and Guo Luo Mafa still mentions him. I think he will be no exception.
So, is Fu Qing from the Fucha family a good student
After being taught by the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince for a long time, Yinqi is no longer the Mongolian-speaking prince who doesn't know Chinese or write. He thought that no matter how well Fuqing studied, he would never be as good as him. It won't take long for him to impress his teachers...
However, "Three Character Classic" is really difficult to memorize.
As Fu Qing recited the entire text word for word, her cheeks turned red, and she still looked shy. Yinqi's eyes widened. What was going on
When Fuqing was first taught, he would have memorized it! This guy is so cunning!
The great scholar stroked his long beard with great satisfaction, and asked in a voice that couldn't be kinder: "Has Master Fucha ever carried you before?"
Fu Qing shook her head shyly, like a little girl: "No, no."
You can tell at a glance that this child would never lie. He is extremely honest.
The great scholars looked at each other, all with an expression of delight at seeing prey. One of them exclaimed: "It turns out that he has a photographic memory! Ma Qi has given birth to a good son."
Fulu exclaimed "Wow", his black eyes glowed, looking at her with envy, Yinqi: "..."
While learning horse riding and archery at noon, the Fifth Prince suffered another setback when he heard An Da praising Fulu.
"Fourth brother, I don't want to study anymore..." After school, he walked into Yinzhen's courtyard dejectedly, sobbing and complaining, "The emperor must not like me for choosing these two study companions!"