Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
When the sun was high in the sky, she made a big detour, entered through the Jiayou Gate of the Ye Ting, walked through the Qianbu Corridor, and entered the Fengchu Palace. Zuo Zhaoyi was the head of the Fengchu Palace, and logically, there would be at least one or two concubines of lower rank living in the same palace, but the emperor was so favored and often visited her, so she couldn't leave such a big loophole for those young and beautiful girls to take advantage of.
After she finished speaking, the delicate ladies looked at each other in bewilderment. She had so many things to do that she was too busy to even catch her breath, and had no time to talk to them. Although her words were not pleasant to the ear, they were precise and clear, so that they would not pass the buck to each other and end up with a bad start.
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
Lan Chu was very bold, he rolled up his sleeves and climbed up the ladder, lying on the top of the wall like a bigger gecko. He grabbed the gecko by the neck and caught it. The gecko twisted its waist and broke its tail by itself, and fell on the kang table with a snap. The small piece was still swaying, as if its life could be broken into two.
The eunuch replied, "The food department sent word that the master has gone to bed, and there will be no tea tonight, so the servants have closed the stove." As he spoke, he looked up and said, "Master Su has worked hard, and I have prepared four kinds of steamed buns here, not many, just two pieces each. They are new styles made by the chef, and I will give them to you to try."
Xinghe had no choice but to put on the collar for him. He put the folder into his sleeve, turned around and went out.
The female officials' lowering place is not far from the main hall in front, and is still in the East Palace. Going north from the alley, near the gate of Yichun Palace, there are two courtyards side by side on the left and right, one is the kitchen, and the other is the courtyard of the ladies. Although the East Palace is in the imperial city, because of the special status of the prince, his palace is a system of its own. From south to north, all the necessities of life can be met by themselves in the East Palace. The courtyard of the ladies is actually prepared for the prince's family, such as the Liangdi, Baolin, and talented people below the prince's consort. If they don't have the blessing of living with him, they will basically be placed here. But now because there is no one in the prince's room, Xinghe has been unjustly named, and after a few visits, he was simply assigned here by the prince.
Flowers do not last forever, this is what Zuo Zhaoyi often said to her. Therefore, there were no outsiders in Fengchu Palace, and she lived a life as noble and pretentious as the moon in the sky.
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
Looking up at the sky, a crescent moon was thin and narrow. Walking in the alley with high walls on both sides, people became short and humble. They were almost at the small palace gate. The dark corner of the kitchen on the east side showed a sturdy outline in the night. The palace bell sounded melodiously, and a eunuch walking at night with a lamp came out from the corner of the house, walked towards her step by step, and bowed to her when he came to her.
The first time you see the prince, most people will mistake him for a good person. When he looks at you, his eyes are clear and bright. You feel that he is honest and sincere, and you believe him. But after a long time, his deep scheming is enough to catch you off guard. The word "good person" is like a yellow crane that has gone away and never returned. Many years later, when I occasionally think of it, I feel frustrated for my blindness at that time. Thousands of words have turned into one sentence: I don't know people well, because that master is really unreasonable.
She brushed off the crumbs from the corner of her mouth and said, "This pigeon glass roll looks good but tastes bad."
He pushed the window drawer, throwing the gecko far away, then rushed out of the door without thinking, and went back to his room to recuperate.
The first time you see the prince, most people will mistake him for a good person. When he looks at you, his eyes are clear and bright. You feel that he is honest and sincere, and you believe him. But after a long time, his deep scheming is enough to catch you off guard. The word "good person" is like a yellow crane that has gone away and never returned. Many years later, when I occasionally think of it, I feel frustrated for my blindness at that time. Thousands of words have turned into one sentence: I don't know people well, because that master is really unreasonable.
However, the emperor's sons were not simple. The current emperor had four sons and six daughters, including the crown prince Huo Qingzhu, the Jianping prince Huo Qingluan, the Minxing prince Huo Qingxiao, and the Xin prince Huo Qingfeng. In the Dayin Dynasty, the emperor's sons were not all born princes. Usually, they were first given the title of a second-level prince. Whether they could climb up to that position depended on three points of strength and seven points of luck.
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
This is a drill that is conducted every now and then. Right now it is the prince’s turn, and in the future it will be the emperor’s turn, which will be even more amazing.
She said that was good, and ignored them, hiding in the side hall and having a good sleep.
She nodded, "Is everything in the kitchen scattered?"
Some people say that there is no distinction between the noble and the humble, and that all men are born equal, but that is all bullshit. Same father, different mother, there is a huge difference. What is luck? The birth after becoming a bandit is the first kind of luck. Among these four brothers, are the two second-rate kings inferior in literary and military strategies? Not necessarily, they just didn't get pregnant by a top-notch mother. But it doesn't matter that their titles are inferior, it doesn't prevent them from having lofty ambitions. The imperial power is within reach, who doesn't want to eat the best and wear the best. It is not uncommon for brothers in the imperial family to quarrel, not only in the previous dynasty, but also in this dynasty.
She said that was good, and ignored them, hiding in the side hall and having a good sleep.
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
He pushed the window drawer, throwing the gecko far away, then rushed out of the door without thinking, and went back to his room to recuperate.
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
Looking up at the sky, a crescent moon was thin and narrow. Walking in the alley with high walls on both sides, people became short and humble. They were almost at the small palace gate. The dark corner of the kitchen on the east side showed a sturdy outline in the night. The palace bell sounded melodiously, and a eunuch walking at night with a lamp came out from the corner of the house, walked towards her step by step, and bowed to her when he came to her.
The first time you see the prince, most people will mistake him for a good person. When he looks at you, his eyes are clear and bright. You feel that he is honest and sincere, and you believe him. But after a long time, his deep scheming is enough to catch you off guard. The word "good person" is like a yellow crane that has gone away and never returned. Many years later, when I occasionally think of it, I feel frustrated for my blindness at that time. Thousands of words have turned into one sentence: I don't know people well, because that master is really unreasonable.
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
The first time you see the prince, most people will mistake him for a good person. When he looks at you, his eyes are clear and bright. You feel that he is honest and sincere, and you believe him. But after a long time, his deep scheming is enough to catch you off guard. The word "good person" is like a yellow crane that has gone away and never returned. Many years later, when I occasionally think of it, I feel frustrated for my blindness at that time. Thousands of words have turned into one sentence: I don't know people well, because that master is really unreasonable.
She nodded, "Is everything in the kitchen scattered?"
The candlelight on the desk flickered, and all the utensils in the room were stained with a layer of golden light. It was only at this time that he took out the note from his sleeve and read it. In a familiar handwriting, a short line, it was written condescendingly: "Order to investigate the neighbors in the house."
He pushed the window drawer, throwing the gecko far away, then rushed out of the door without thinking, and went back to his room to recuperate.
When the sun was high in the sky, she made a big detour, entered through the Jiayou Gate of the Ye Ting, walked through the Qianbu Corridor, and entered the Fengchu Palace. Zuo Zhaoyi was the head of the Fengchu Palace, and logically, there would be at least one or two concubines of lower rank living in the same palace, but the emperor was so favored and often visited her, so she couldn't leave such a big loophole for those young and beautiful girls to take advantage of.
Lan Chu was very bold, he rolled up his sleeves and climbed up the ladder, lying on the top of the wall like a bigger gecko. He grabbed the gecko by the neck and caught it. The gecko twisted its waist and broke its tail by itself, and fell on the kang table with a snap. The small piece was still swaying, as if its life could be broken into two.
She said it was thoughtful, "Thank you." She reached out to take it, the bundle hung on her fingertips, and the note fell into her palm.
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
"The fruits in the palace need to be removed. Besides, the beginning of winter is just around the corner, so the curtains should also be replaced with thicker ones. Since you asked for the order, I will leave it to you. But I have to make it clear in advance. If you do it well, there will be no reward, but if you do it wrong, you will be punished."
The eunuch replied, "The food department sent word that the master has gone to bed, and there will be no tea tonight, so the servants have closed the stove." As he spoke, he looked up and said, "Master Su has worked hard, and I have prepared four kinds of steamed buns here, not many, just two pieces each. They are new styles made by the chef, and I will give them to you to try."
Lan Chu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is not planning to marry me?"
Turning west, the dead wind from the eaves of the Courtyard of the Imperial Ladies was blowing all night, and the view was suddenly clear as she came out of the alley. Someone in the courtyard opened the door, holding a silver basin and pouring water on the wall, turned around and saw her, put down the basin and came to greet her.
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
Xinghe had no choice but to put on the collar for him. He put the folder into his sleeve, turned around and went out.
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
"Marry her?" Xinghe laughed, but there was nothing to explain. "Maybe he thinks this is just right."
After she finished speaking, the delicate ladies looked at each other in bewilderment. She had so many things to do that she was too busy to even catch her breath, and had no time to talk to them. Although her words were not pleasant to the ear, they were precise and clear, so that they would not pass the buck to each other and end up with a bad start.
It was a gecko, which people in Beijing call a "scorpion tiger" in their dialect. If we didn't catch it now, it might end up on our bed later.
It was a gecko, which people in Beijing call a "scorpion tiger" in their dialect. If we didn't catch it now, it might end up on our bed later.
She said it was thoughtful, "Thank you." She reached out to take it, the bundle hung on her fingertips, and the note fell into her palm.
She sat there motionless for a while, took off the lampshade and lit the note.
She said that was good, and ignored them, hiding in the side hall and having a good sleep.
Outside Chongjiao Gate was a sedan chair, which the crown prince also rode when he went to court, but unlike the emperor, it was of a lower standard. Eunuchs carried incense burners and lanterns, and the procession in front and behind the sedan chair stretched for several feet.
Xinghe shook her head, stood in front of the mirror, used her hands as a comb, and carefully tied up her hair.
Turning west, the dead wind from the eaves of the Courtyard of the Imperial Ladies was blowing all night, and the view was suddenly clear as she came out of the alley. Someone in the courtyard opened the door, holding a silver basin and pouring water on the wall, turned around and saw her, put down the basin and came to greet her.
A pair of phoenix eyes slanted over in the brass mirror. "What are you thinking about?"
When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saw her, his face was indifferent. He didn't say it was a good thing for her to come, nor did he let her go back. The servants in front of him served her well, but he decided not to let them serve him anymore after half-buttoning his collar. He turned around and stood straight in front of her.
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
Flowers do not last forever, this is what Zuo Zhaoyi often said to her. Therefore, there were no outsiders in Fengchu Palace, and she lived a life as noble and pretentious as the moon in the sky.
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
The first time you see the prince, most people will mistake him for a good person. When he looks at you, his eyes are clear and bright. You feel that he is honest and sincere, and you believe him. But after a long time, his deep scheming is enough to catch you off guard. The word "good person" is like a yellow crane that has gone away and never returned. Many years later, when I occasionally think of it, I feel frustrated for my blindness at that time. Thousands of words have turned into one sentence: I don't know people well, because that master is really unreasonable.
Lan Chu smiled happily, "A new style again? I always eat it before the prince."
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
Things that are out of season are a mistake. Xinghe watched coldly and suddenly found that Lanchu covered her mouth with her other hand and did not move for a long time. Thinking that she was scared, he asked her what was wrong. She finished speaking, "It seems that this thing blew air at me, and my mouth is going to be crooked."
Turning west, the dead wind from the eaves of the Courtyard of the Imperial Ladies was blowing all night, and the view was suddenly clear as she came out of the alley. Someone in the courtyard opened the door, holding a silver basin and pouring water on the wall, turned around and saw her, put down the basin and came to greet her.
The steward hurriedly led her to the palace, "The prince is really a thoughtful person..." After saying this, he lowered his voice and said with a smile, "My lord, I have to hurry up and congratulate you. You will be promoted soon."
A pair of phoenix eyes slanted over in the brass mirror. "What are you thinking about?"
She said it was thoughtful, "Thank you." She reached out to take it, the bundle hung on her fingertips, and the note fell into her palm.
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
Lan Chu smiled happily, "A new style again? I always eat it before the prince."
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
Is it early? It's already midnight. She handed her the small bundle and said, "Here are the snacks that the chef has just made. Eat them."
The female officials' lowering place is not far from the main hall in front, and is still in the East Palace. Going north from the alley, near the gate of Yichun Palace, there are two courtyards side by side on the left and right, one is the kitchen, and the other is the courtyard of the ladies. Although the East Palace is in the imperial city, because of the special status of the prince, his palace is a system of its own. From south to north, all the necessities of life can be met by themselves in the East Palace. The courtyard of the ladies is actually prepared for the prince's family, such as the Liangdi, Baolin, and talented people below the prince's consort. If they don't have the blessing of living with him, they will basically be placed here. But now because there is no one in the prince's room, Xinghe has been unjustly named, and after a few visits, he was simply assigned here by the prince.
She nodded slightly, "I am here on behalf of the Crown Prince to ask for the Queen's blessing."
The eunuch laughed, "I'm telling you this in secret, but you mustn't say a word... Yesterday, His Majesty and His Majesty were gossiping, saying that the Military Control Department was inspecting the royal family and the women, and it was inconvenient for me to do my job. The Queen took the opportunity to flatter you, saying that Lord Su has been in the East Palace for many years, and the Crown Prince has trained you well, and recommended you to be the Jinyi Envoy of the Military Control Department. From what the Emperor said, he also highly praised Lord Su. Now everything is ready, as long as the emperor gives the order, you can take real power in the Military Control Department. Tell me, it's such a good thing, shouldn't I congratulate you!"
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
Things that are out of season are a mistake. Xinghe watched coldly and suddenly found that Lanchu covered her mouth with her other hand and did not move for a long time. Thinking that she was scared, he asked her what was wrong. She finished speaking, "It seems that this thing blew air at me, and my mouth is going to be crooked."
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
Lan Chu smiled happily, "A new style again? I always eat it before the prince."
However, the emperor's sons were not simple. The current emperor had four sons and six daughters, including the crown prince Huo Qingzhu, the Jianping prince Huo Qingluan, the Minxing prince Huo Qingxiao, and the Xin prince Huo Qingfeng. In the Dayin Dynasty, the emperor's sons were not all born princes. Usually, they were first given the title of a second-level prince. Whether they could climb up to that position depended on three points of strength and seven points of luck.
The female officials' lowering place is not far from the main hall in front, and is still in the East Palace. Going north from the alley, near the gate of Yichun Palace, there are two courtyards side by side on the left and right, one is the kitchen, and the other is the courtyard of the ladies. Although the East Palace is in the imperial city, because of the special status of the prince, his palace is a system of its own. From south to north, all the necessities of life can be met by themselves in the East Palace. The courtyard of the ladies is actually prepared for the prince's family, such as the Liangdi, Baolin, and talented people below the prince's consort. If they don't have the blessing of living with him, they will basically be placed here. But now because there is no one in the prince's room, Xinghe has been unjustly named, and after a few visits, he was simply assigned here by the prince.
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
She had originally had no intention of doing these trivial things in the East Palace, and since someone was willing to share her worries, that couldn't be better.
She said that was good, and ignored them, hiding in the side hall and having a good sleep.
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
A servant has his own little happiness, for example, when the imperial chef has a new idea for food, he will not just cook it all at once and send it to Lizheng Palace, but will have a process of research and improvement. It is common for people in the kitchen to taste the food, but it is impossible for people outside the kitchen to have a taste. But thanks to Lord Su, Lan Chu has a better appetite than other palace maids. She thinks that her mouth must have accumulated good deeds in her previous life, and she has been rewarded enough in this life. I am afraid that the prince has not eaten all the snacks in the East Palace.
She brushed off the crumbs from the corner of her mouth and said, "This pigeon glass roll looks good but tastes bad."
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
She nodded slightly, "I am here on behalf of the Crown Prince to ask for the Queen's blessing."
When the sun was high in the sky, she made a big detour, entered through the Jiayou Gate of the Ye Ting, walked through the Qianbu Corridor, and entered the Fengchu Palace. Zuo Zhaoyi was the head of the Fengchu Palace, and logically, there would be at least one or two concubines of lower rank living in the same palace, but the emperor was so favored and often visited her, so she couldn't leave such a big loophole for those young and beautiful girls to take advantage of.
Xinghe shook her head, stood in front of the mirror, used her hands as a comb, and carefully tied up her hair.
As the only maidservant of Lord Su in the East Palace, Lan Chu felt very sorry for her boss. Since a man is involved with a woman, it is his responsibility to provide a status. What's wrong with not wiping your mouth after eating? After serving as a female minister for a certain number of years, you can still go home and get married. The prince's behavior is completely dandy and extremely immoral... Of course, her heart is surging, maybe because she is just an ordinary person. After all, the prince doesn't care about this matter, and Lord Su has never been anxious. Maybe when they reach their position, things other than their lives and property are trivial.
The eunuch replied, "The food department sent word that the master has gone to bed, and there will be no tea tonight, so the servants have closed the stove." As he spoke, he looked up and said, "Master Su has worked hard, and I have prepared four kinds of steamed buns here, not many, just two pieces each. They are new styles made by the chef, and I will give them to you to try."
Normally, the prince possessed all the nobleness and accomplishment that his status should have. He boarded the sedan chair and looked forward. The sable collar and warm hat made his profile look like flowing clouds and flying snow. Xinghe led everyone to bow their heads, and the eunuch in charge, Dequan, raised his hand to clap. The sedan chair slid out smoothly, and a series of neat, short and swift footsteps immediately sounded in the long corridor.
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
Looking up at the sky, a crescent moon was thin and narrow. Walking in the alley with high walls on both sides, people became short and humble. They were almost at the small palace gate. The dark corner of the kitchen on the east side showed a sturdy outline in the night. The palace bell sounded melodiously, and a eunuch walking at night with a lamp came out from the corner of the house, walked towards her step by step, and bowed to her when he came to her.
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
Lan Chu stuffed the snack into her mouth and tilted her head to look at her. She couldn't understand why the prince would not allow Master Su to comb his hair after he did "that thing". Would it look good to have his hair disheveled for the servants to see
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
As the only maidservant of Lord Su in the East Palace, Lan Chu felt very sorry for her boss. Since a man is involved with a woman, it is his responsibility to provide a status. What's wrong with not wiping your mouth after eating? After serving as a female minister for a certain number of years, you can still go home and get married. The prince's behavior is completely dandy and extremely immoral... Of course, her heart is surging, maybe because she is just an ordinary person. After all, the prince doesn't care about this matter, and Lord Su has never been anxious. Maybe when they reach their position, things other than their lives and property are trivial.
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
The eunuch replied, "The food department sent word that the master has gone to bed, and there will be no tea tonight, so the servants have closed the stove." As he spoke, he looked up and said, "Master Su has worked hard, and I have prepared four kinds of steamed buns here, not many, just two pieces each. They are new styles made by the chef, and I will give them to you to try."
Outside Chongjiao Gate was a sedan chair, which the crown prince also rode when he went to court, but unlike the emperor, it was of a lower standard. Eunuchs carried incense burners and lanterns, and the procession in front and behind the sedan chair stretched for several feet.
He left in such a hurry that he didn't even have time to close the door. Xinghe had no choice but to get up, close it, and fasten the bolt.
A pair of phoenix eyes slanted over in the brass mirror. "What are you thinking about?"
After she finished speaking, the delicate ladies looked at each other in bewilderment. She had so many things to do that she was too busy to even catch her breath, and had no time to talk to them. Although her words were not pleasant to the ear, they were precise and clear, so that they would not pass the buck to each other and end up with a bad start.
Normally, the prince possessed all the nobleness and accomplishment that his status should have. He boarded the sedan chair and looked forward. The sable collar and warm hat made his profile look like flowing clouds and flying snow. Xinghe led everyone to bow their heads, and the eunuch in charge, Dequan, raised his hand to clap. The sedan chair slid out smoothly, and a series of neat, short and swift footsteps immediately sounded in the long corridor.
She nodded, "Is everything in the kitchen scattered?"
Lan Chu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is not planning to marry me?"
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
Looking up at the sky, a crescent moon was thin and narrow. Walking in the alley with high walls on both sides, people became short and humble. They were almost at the small palace gate. The dark corner of the kitchen on the east side showed a sturdy outline in the night. The palace bell sounded melodiously, and a eunuch walking at night with a lamp came out from the corner of the house, walked towards her step by step, and bowed to her when he came to her.
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
She sat there motionless for a while, took off the lampshade and lit the note.
After she finished speaking, the delicate ladies looked at each other in bewilderment. She had so many things to do that she was too busy to even catch her breath, and had no time to talk to them. Although her words were not pleasant to the ear, they were precise and clear, so that they would not pass the buck to each other and end up with a bad start.
"Marry her?" Xinghe laughed, but there was nothing to explain. "Maybe he thinks this is just right."
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saw her, his face was indifferent. He didn't say it was a good thing for her to come, nor did he let her go back. The servants in front of him served her well, but he decided not to let them serve him anymore after half-buttoning his collar. He turned around and stood straight in front of her.
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
As the only maidservant of Lord Su in the East Palace, Lan Chu felt very sorry for her boss. Since a man is involved with a woman, it is his responsibility to provide a status. What's wrong with not wiping your mouth after eating? After serving as a female minister for a certain number of years, you can still go home and get married. The prince's behavior is completely dandy and extremely immoral... Of course, her heart is surging, maybe because she is just an ordinary person. After all, the prince doesn't care about this matter, and Lord Su has never been anxious. Maybe when they reach their position, things other than their lives and property are trivial.
When the sun was high in the sky, she made a big detour, entered through the Jiayou Gate of the Ye Ting, walked through the Qianbu Corridor, and entered the Fengchu Palace. Zuo Zhaoyi was the head of the Fengchu Palace, and logically, there would be at least one or two concubines of lower rank living in the same palace, but the emperor was so favored and often visited her, so she couldn't leave such a big loophole for those young and beautiful girls to take advantage of.
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
She brushed off the crumbs from the corner of her mouth and said, "This pigeon glass roll looks good but tastes bad."
When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saw her, his face was indifferent. He didn't say it was a good thing for her to come, nor did he let her go back. The servants in front of him served her well, but he decided not to let them serve him anymore after half-buttoning his collar. He turned around and stood straight in front of her.
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
She sat there motionless for a while, took off the lampshade and lit the note.
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
Xinghe shook her head, stood in front of the mirror, used her hands as a comb, and carefully tied up her hair.
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
It was a gecko, which people in Beijing call a "scorpion tiger" in their dialect. If we didn't catch it now, it might end up on our bed later.
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
Lan Chu was very bold, he rolled up his sleeves and climbed up the ladder, lying on the top of the wall like a bigger gecko. He grabbed the gecko by the neck and caught it. The gecko twisted its waist and broke its tail by itself, and fell on the kang table with a snap. The small piece was still swaying, as if its life could be broken into two.
Some people say that there is no distinction between the noble and the humble, and that all men are born equal, but that is all bullshit. Same father, different mother, there is a huge difference. What is luck? The birth after becoming a bandit is the first kind of luck. Among these four brothers, are the two second-rate kings inferior in literary and military strategies? Not necessarily, they just didn't get pregnant by a top-notch mother. But it doesn't matter that their titles are inferior, it doesn't prevent them from having lofty ambitions. The imperial power is within reach, who doesn't want to eat the best and wear the best. It is not uncommon for brothers in the imperial family to quarrel, not only in the previous dynasty, but also in this dynasty.
Is it early? It's already midnight. She handed her the small bundle and said, "Here are the snacks that the chef has just made. Eat them."
Lan Chu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is not planning to marry me?"
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
It was a gecko, which people in Beijing call a "scorpion tiger" in their dialect. If we didn't catch it now, it might end up on our bed later.
Things that are out of season are a mistake. Xinghe watched coldly and suddenly found that Lanchu covered her mouth with her other hand and did not move for a long time. Thinking that she was scared, he asked her what was wrong. She finished speaking, "It seems that this thing blew air at me, and my mouth is going to be crooked."
Things that are out of season are a mistake. Xinghe watched coldly and suddenly found that Lanchu covered her mouth with her other hand and did not move for a long time. Thinking that she was scared, he asked her what was wrong. She finished speaking, "It seems that this thing blew air at me, and my mouth is going to be crooked."
She nodded, "Is everything in the kitchen scattered?"
Xinghe had no choice but to put on the collar for him. He put the folder into his sleeve, turned around and went out.
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
He pushed the window drawer, throwing the gecko far away, then rushed out of the door without thinking, and went back to his room to recuperate.
He pushed the window drawer, throwing the gecko far away, then rushed out of the door without thinking, and went back to his room to recuperate.
She said it was thoughtful, "Thank you." She reached out to take it, the bundle hung on her fingertips, and the note fell into her palm.
He left in such a hurry that he didn't even have time to close the door. Xinghe had no choice but to get up, close it, and fasten the bolt.
Xinghe shook her head, stood in front of the mirror, used her hands as a comb, and carefully tied up her hair.
Is it early? It's already midnight. She handed her the small bundle and said, "Here are the snacks that the chef has just made. Eat them."
Lan Chu was very bold, he rolled up his sleeves and climbed up the ladder, lying on the top of the wall like a bigger gecko. He grabbed the gecko by the neck and caught it. The gecko twisted its waist and broke its tail by itself, and fell on the kang table with a snap. The small piece was still swaying, as if its life could be broken into two.
The candlelight on the desk flickered, and all the utensils in the room were stained with a layer of golden light. It was only at this time that he took out the note from his sleeve and read it. In a familiar handwriting, a short line, it was written condescendingly: "Order to investigate the neighbors in the house."
Lan Chu stuffed the snack into her mouth and tilted her head to look at her. She couldn't understand why the prince would not allow Master Su to comb his hair after he did "that thing". Would it look good to have his hair disheveled for the servants to see
She brushed off the crumbs from the corner of her mouth and said, "This pigeon glass roll looks good but tastes bad."
She sat there motionless for a while, took off the lampshade and lit the note.
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
Turning west, the dead wind from the eaves of the Courtyard of the Imperial Ladies was blowing all night, and the view was suddenly clear as she came out of the alley. Someone in the courtyard opened the door, holding a silver basin and pouring water on the wall, turned around and saw her, put down the basin and came to greet her.
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
Looking up at the sky, a crescent moon was thin and narrow. Walking in the alley with high walls on both sides, people became short and humble. They were almost at the small palace gate. The dark corner of the kitchen on the east side showed a sturdy outline in the night. The palace bell sounded melodiously, and a eunuch walking at night with a lamp came out from the corner of the house, walked towards her step by step, and bowed to her when he came to her.
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
After she finished speaking, the delicate ladies looked at each other in bewilderment. She had so many things to do that she was too busy to even catch her breath, and had no time to talk to them. Although her words were not pleasant to the ear, they were precise and clear, so that they would not pass the buck to each other and end up with a bad start.
Things that are out of season are a mistake. Xinghe watched coldly and suddenly found that Lanchu covered her mouth with her other hand and did not move for a long time. Thinking that she was scared, he asked her what was wrong. She finished speaking, "It seems that this thing blew air at me, and my mouth is going to be crooked."
She said that was good, and ignored them, hiding in the side hall and having a good sleep.
She nodded slightly, "I am here on behalf of the Crown Prince to ask for the Queen's blessing."
The eunuch replied, "The food department sent word that the master has gone to bed, and there will be no tea tonight, so the servants have closed the stove." As he spoke, he looked up and said, "Master Su has worked hard, and I have prepared four kinds of steamed buns here, not many, just two pieces each. They are new styles made by the chef, and I will give them to you to try."
When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saw her, his face was indifferent. He didn't say it was a good thing for her to come, nor did he let her go back. The servants in front of him served her well, but he decided not to let them serve him anymore after half-buttoning his collar. He turned around and stood straight in front of her.
Lan Chu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is not planning to marry me?"
"The fruits in the palace need to be removed. Besides, the beginning of winter is just around the corner, so the curtains should also be replaced with thicker ones. Since you asked for the order, I will leave it to you. But I have to make it clear in advance. If you do it well, there will be no reward, but if you do it wrong, you will be punished."
A pair of phoenix eyes slanted over in the brass mirror. "What are you thinking about?"
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
The eunuch replied, "The food department sent word that the master has gone to bed, and there will be no tea tonight, so the servants have closed the stove." As he spoke, he looked up and said, "Master Su has worked hard, and I have prepared four kinds of steamed buns here, not many, just two pieces each. They are new styles made by the chef, and I will give them to you to try."
"The fruits in the palace need to be removed. Besides, the beginning of winter is just around the corner, so the curtains should also be replaced with thicker ones. Since you asked for the order, I will leave it to you. But I have to make it clear in advance. If you do it well, there will be no reward, but if you do it wrong, you will be punished."
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
Xinghe had no choice but to put on the collar for him. He put the folder into his sleeve, turned around and went out.
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
However, the emperor's sons were not simple. The current emperor had four sons and six daughters, including the crown prince Huo Qingzhu, the Jianping prince Huo Qingluan, the Minxing prince Huo Qingxiao, and the Xin prince Huo Qingfeng. In the Dayin Dynasty, the emperor's sons were not all born princes. Usually, they were first given the title of a second-level prince. Whether they could climb up to that position depended on three points of strength and seven points of luck.
She said that was good, and ignored them, hiding in the side hall and having a good sleep.
This is a drill that is conducted every now and then. Right now it is the prince’s turn, and in the future it will be the emperor’s turn, which will be even more amazing.
She nodded, "Is everything in the kitchen scattered?"
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
Things that are out of season are a mistake. Xinghe watched coldly and suddenly found that Lanchu covered her mouth with her other hand and did not move for a long time. Thinking that she was scared, he asked her what was wrong. She finished speaking, "It seems that this thing blew air at me, and my mouth is going to be crooked."
Outside Chongjiao Gate was a sedan chair, which the crown prince also rode when he went to court, but unlike the emperor, it was of a lower standard. Eunuchs carried incense burners and lanterns, and the procession in front and behind the sedan chair stretched for several feet.
The eunuch laughed, "I'm telling you this in secret, but you mustn't say a word... Yesterday, His Majesty and His Majesty were gossiping, saying that the Military Control Department was inspecting the royal family and the women, and it was inconvenient for me to do my job. The Queen took the opportunity to flatter you, saying that Lord Su has been in the East Palace for many years, and the Crown Prince has trained you well, and recommended you to be the Jinyi Envoy of the Military Control Department. From what the Emperor said, he also highly praised Lord Su. Now everything is ready, as long as the emperor gives the order, you can take real power in the Military Control Department. Tell me, it's such a good thing, shouldn't I congratulate you!"
A servant has his own little happiness, for example, when the imperial chef has a new idea for food, he will not just cook it all at once and send it to Lizheng Palace, but will have a process of research and improvement. It is common for people in the kitchen to taste the food, but it is impossible for people outside the kitchen to have a taste. But thanks to Lord Su, Lan Chu has a better appetite than other palace maids. She thinks that her mouth must have accumulated good deeds in her previous life, and she has been rewarded enough in this life. I am afraid that the prince has not eaten all the snacks in the East Palace.
The steward hurriedly led her to the palace, "The prince is really a thoughtful person..." After saying this, he lowered his voice and said with a smile, "My lord, I have to hurry up and congratulate you. You will be promoted soon."
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
Lan Chu stuffed the snack into her mouth and tilted her head to look at her. She couldn't understand why the prince would not allow Master Su to comb his hair after he did "that thing". Would it look good to have his hair disheveled for the servants to see
She nodded slightly, "I am here on behalf of the Crown Prince to ask for the Queen's blessing."
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
Normally, the prince possessed all the nobleness and accomplishment that his status should have. He boarded the sedan chair and looked forward. The sable collar and warm hat made his profile look like flowing clouds and flying snow. Xinghe led everyone to bow their heads, and the eunuch in charge, Dequan, raised his hand to clap. The sedan chair slid out smoothly, and a series of neat, short and swift footsteps immediately sounded in the long corridor.
The eunuch laughed, "I'm telling you this in secret, but you mustn't say a word... Yesterday, His Majesty and His Majesty were gossiping, saying that the Military Control Department was inspecting the royal family and the women, and it was inconvenient for me to do my job. The Queen took the opportunity to flatter you, saying that Lord Su has been in the East Palace for many years, and the Crown Prince has trained you well, and recommended you to be the Jinyi Envoy of the Military Control Department. From what the Emperor said, he also highly praised Lord Su. Now everything is ready, as long as the emperor gives the order, you can take real power in the Military Control Department. Tell me, it's such a good thing, shouldn't I congratulate you!"
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
"Oh, I've heard of these—" She was very excited, sitting cross-legged on the kang and reading out the names of the dishes, "Flower-shaped longan, jam-filled golden cake, coconut cup, and pigeon glass roll!" She pinched a piece of cake and raised her hand, "Would you like some, sir?"
This is a drill that is conducted every now and then. Right now it is the prince’s turn, and in the future it will be the emperor’s turn, which will be even more amazing.
Flowers do not last forever, this is what Zuo Zhaoyi often said to her. Therefore, there were no outsiders in Fengchu Palace, and she lived a life as noble and pretentious as the moon in the sky.
Normally, the prince possessed all the nobleness and accomplishment that his status should have. He boarded the sedan chair and looked forward. The sable collar and warm hat made his profile look like flowing clouds and flying snow. Xinghe led everyone to bow their heads, and the eunuch in charge, Dequan, raised his hand to clap. The sedan chair slid out smoothly, and a series of neat, short and swift footsteps immediately sounded in the long corridor.
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
Xinghe had no choice but to put on the collar for him. He put the folder into his sleeve, turned around and went out.
A pair of phoenix eyes slanted over in the brass mirror. "What are you thinking about?"
"Marry her?" Xinghe laughed, but there was nothing to explain. "Maybe he thinks this is just right."
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
The female officials' lowering place is not far from the main hall in front, and is still in the East Palace. Going north from the alley, near the gate of Yichun Palace, there are two courtyards side by side on the left and right, one is the kitchen, and the other is the courtyard of the ladies. Although the East Palace is in the imperial city, because of the special status of the prince, his palace is a system of its own. From south to north, all the necessities of life can be met by themselves in the East Palace. The courtyard of the ladies is actually prepared for the prince's family, such as the Liangdi, Baolin, and talented people below the prince's consort. If they don't have the blessing of living with him, they will basically be placed here. But now because there is no one in the prince's room, Xinghe has been unjustly named, and after a few visits, he was simply assigned here by the prince.
She had originally had no intention of doing these trivial things in the East Palace, and since someone was willing to share her worries, that couldn't be better.
The female officials' lowering place is not far from the main hall in front, and is still in the East Palace. Going north from the alley, near the gate of Yichun Palace, there are two courtyards side by side on the left and right, one is the kitchen, and the other is the courtyard of the ladies. Although the East Palace is in the imperial city, because of the special status of the prince, his palace is a system of its own. From south to north, all the necessities of life can be met by themselves in the East Palace. The courtyard of the ladies is actually prepared for the prince's family, such as the Liangdi, Baolin, and talented people below the prince's consort. If they don't have the blessing of living with him, they will basically be placed here. But now because there is no one in the prince's room, Xinghe has been unjustly named, and after a few visits, he was simply assigned here by the prince.
Lan Chu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is not planning to marry me?"
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
"The fruits in the palace need to be removed. Besides, the beginning of winter is just around the corner, so the curtains should also be replaced with thicker ones. Since you asked for the order, I will leave it to you. But I have to make it clear in advance. If you do it well, there will be no reward, but if you do it wrong, you will be punished."
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
It was a gecko, which people in Beijing call a "scorpion tiger" in their dialect. If we didn't catch it now, it might end up on our bed later.
Xinghe shook her head, stood in front of the mirror, used her hands as a comb, and carefully tied up her hair.
"The fruits in the palace need to be removed. Besides, the beginning of winter is just around the corner, so the curtains should also be replaced with thicker ones. Since you asked for the order, I will leave it to you. But I have to make it clear in advance. If you do it well, there will be no reward, but if you do it wrong, you will be punished."
After she finished speaking, the delicate ladies looked at each other in bewilderment. She had so many things to do that she was too busy to even catch her breath, and had no time to talk to them. Although her words were not pleasant to the ear, they were precise and clear, so that they would not pass the buck to each other and end up with a bad start.
Things that are out of season are a mistake. Xinghe watched coldly and suddenly found that Lanchu covered her mouth with her other hand and did not move for a long time. Thinking that she was scared, he asked her what was wrong. She finished speaking, "It seems that this thing blew air at me, and my mouth is going to be crooked."
She nodded, "Is everything in the kitchen scattered?"
After she finished speaking, the delicate ladies looked at each other in bewilderment. She had so many things to do that she was too busy to even catch her breath, and had no time to talk to them. Although her words were not pleasant to the ear, they were precise and clear, so that they would not pass the buck to each other and end up with a bad start.
"The fruits in the palace need to be removed. Besides, the beginning of winter is just around the corner, so the curtains should also be replaced with thicker ones. Since you asked for the order, I will leave it to you. But I have to make it clear in advance. If you do it well, there will be no reward, but if you do it wrong, you will be punished."
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
Lan Chu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is not planning to marry me?"
Is it early? It's already midnight. She handed her the small bundle and said, "Here are the snacks that the chef has just made. Eat them."
She said it was thoughtful, "Thank you." She reached out to take it, the bundle hung on her fingertips, and the note fell into her palm.
She said that was good, and ignored them, hiding in the side hall and having a good sleep.
Lan Chu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is not planning to marry me?"
She said it was thoughtful, "Thank you." She reached out to take it, the bundle hung on her fingertips, and the note fell into her palm.
As the only maidservant of Lord Su in the East Palace, Lan Chu felt very sorry for her boss. Since a man is involved with a woman, it is his responsibility to provide a status. What's wrong with not wiping your mouth after eating? After serving as a female minister for a certain number of years, you can still go home and get married. The prince's behavior is completely dandy and extremely immoral... Of course, her heart is surging, maybe because she is just an ordinary person. After all, the prince doesn't care about this matter, and Lord Su has never been anxious. Maybe when they reach their position, things other than their lives and property are trivial.
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
Lan Chu was very bold, he rolled up his sleeves and climbed up the ladder, lying on the top of the wall like a bigger gecko. He grabbed the gecko by the neck and caught it. The gecko twisted its waist and broke its tail by itself, and fell on the kang table with a snap. The small piece was still swaying, as if its life could be broken into two.
She nodded slightly, "I am here on behalf of the Crown Prince to ask for the Queen's blessing."
When the sun was high in the sky, she made a big detour, entered through the Jiayou Gate of the Ye Ting, walked through the Qianbu Corridor, and entered the Fengchu Palace. Zuo Zhaoyi was the head of the Fengchu Palace, and logically, there would be at least one or two concubines of lower rank living in the same palace, but the emperor was so favored and often visited her, so she couldn't leave such a big loophole for those young and beautiful girls to take advantage of.
She sat there motionless for a while, took off the lampshade and lit the note.
Lan Chu stuffed the snack into her mouth and tilted her head to look at her. She couldn't understand why the prince would not allow Master Su to comb his hair after he did "that thing". Would it look good to have his hair disheveled for the servants to see
They couldn't shirk their responsibilities just because someone said it bluntly. The ladies laughed until their teeth ached. "Don't worry, sir. We are all knowledgeable. It's not the first day we've been working in the palace. Even if you don't know us, we understand."
This is a drill that is conducted every now and then. Right now it is the prince’s turn, and in the future it will be the emperor’s turn, which will be even more amazing.
Outside Chongjiao Gate was a sedan chair, which the crown prince also rode when he went to court, but unlike the emperor, it was of a lower standard. Eunuchs carried incense burners and lanterns, and the procession in front and behind the sedan chair stretched for several feet.
Lan Chu was very bold, he rolled up his sleeves and climbed up the ladder, lying on the top of the wall like a bigger gecko. He grabbed the gecko by the neck and caught it. The gecko twisted its waist and broke its tail by itself, and fell on the kang table with a snap. The small piece was still swaying, as if its life could be broken into two.
Turning west, the dead wind from the eaves of the Courtyard of the Imperial Ladies was blowing all night, and the view was suddenly clear as she came out of the alley. Someone in the courtyard opened the door, holding a silver basin and pouring water on the wall, turned around and saw her, put down the basin and came to greet her.
Is it early? It's already midnight. She handed her the small bundle and said, "Here are the snacks that the chef has just made. Eat them."
Flowers do not last forever, this is what Zuo Zhaoyi often said to her. Therefore, there were no outsiders in Fengchu Palace, and she lived a life as noble and pretentious as the moon in the sky.
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
"Your Excellency has resigned? It's so early today!"
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."
The candlelight on the desk flickered, and all the utensils in the room were stained with a layer of golden light. It was only at this time that he took out the note from his sleeve and read it. In a familiar handwriting, a short line, it was written condescendingly: "Order to investigate the neighbors in the house."
Is it early? It's already midnight. She handed her the small bundle and said, "Here are the snacks that the chef has just made. Eat them."
She said it was thoughtful, "Thank you." She reached out to take it, the bundle hung on her fingertips, and the note fell into her palm.
Lan Chu was very bold, he rolled up his sleeves and climbed up the ladder, lying on the top of the wall like a bigger gecko. He grabbed the gecko by the neck and caught it. The gecko twisted its waist and broke its tail by itself, and fell on the kang table with a snap. The small piece was still swaying, as if its life could be broken into two.
She nodded slightly, "I am here on behalf of the Crown Prince to ask for the Queen's blessing."
The emperor held court outside the Taiji Gate, and the princes and ministers had to rush to the East and West Pavilion Gates before the hour of Mao. In winter, the sun rises late, and the sky only slightly turns a little crab-shell green at the hour of Mao. The prince was gracious enough to say that he didn't need to be sent to court, but sometimes he only listened to half of what he said. The master has already woken up, how dare you sleep soundly? So Xinghe had to rush back to Lizheng Hall from the Imperial Concubine's Courtyard in the dark before the third quarter of the morning.
"Marry her?" Xinghe laughed, but there was nothing to explain. "Maybe he thinks this is just right."
Xinghe ignored her. Turning her head, she saw a black shadow on the window frame. She exclaimed, "What is the moon order? Why is there such a thing?"
He pushed the window drawer, throwing the gecko far away, then rushed out of the door without thinking, and went back to his room to recuperate.
The steward hurriedly led her to the palace, "The prince is really a thoughtful person..." After saying this, he lowered his voice and said with a smile, "My lord, I have to hurry up and congratulate you. You will be promoted soon."
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
As he spoke, he put the lantern pole on his belt, held it flat with both hands, and respectfully presented a small bundle to her.
It was a gecko, which people in Beijing call a "scorpion tiger" in their dialect. If we didn't catch it now, it might end up on our bed later.
The eunuch laughed, "I'm telling you this in secret, but you mustn't say a word... Yesterday, His Majesty and His Majesty were gossiping, saying that the Military Control Department was inspecting the royal family and the women, and it was inconvenient for me to do my job. The Queen took the opportunity to flatter you, saying that Lord Su has been in the East Palace for many years, and the Crown Prince has trained you well, and recommended you to be the Jinyi Envoy of the Military Control Department. From what the Emperor said, he also highly praised Lord Su. Now everything is ready, as long as the emperor gives the order, you can take real power in the Military Control Department. Tell me, it's such a good thing, shouldn't I congratulate you!"
The female officials' lowering place is not far from the main hall in front, and is still in the East Palace. Going north from the alley, near the gate of Yichun Palace, there are two courtyards side by side on the left and right, one is the kitchen, and the other is the courtyard of the ladies. Although the East Palace is in the imperial city, because of the special status of the prince, his palace is a system of its own. From south to north, all the necessities of life can be met by themselves in the East Palace. The courtyard of the ladies is actually prepared for the prince's family, such as the Liangdi, Baolin, and talented people below the prince's consort. If they don't have the blessing of living with him, they will basically be placed here. But now because there is no one in the prince's room, Xinghe has been unjustly named, and after a few visits, he was simply assigned here by the prince.
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
Is it early? It's already midnight. She handed her the small bundle and said, "Here are the snacks that the chef has just made. Eat them."
Looking up at the sky, a crescent moon was thin and narrow. Walking in the alley with high walls on both sides, people became short and humble. They were almost at the small palace gate. The dark corner of the kitchen on the east side showed a sturdy outline in the night. The palace bell sounded melodiously, and a eunuch walking at night with a lamp came out from the corner of the house, walked towards her step by step, and bowed to her when he came to her.
She nodded, "Is everything in the kitchen scattered?"
She sat there motionless for a while, took off the lampshade and lit the note.
The candlelight on the desk flickered, and all the utensils in the room were stained with a layer of golden light. It was only at this time that he took out the note from his sleeve and read it. In a familiar handwriting, a short line, it was written condescendingly: "Order to investigate the neighbors in the house."
Coming out of the East Palace, a sheep-horn lantern dimly illuminated the blue bricks under my feet.
After the palace maids sent their master off, they had to prepare to clean the palace. After all, the East Palace still had female officials in charge. The sleeping and accounting staff had temporarily lost their functions of serving the emperor, and they were bored, so they took the initiative to take on the responsibility of supervising the cleaning, smiling at Xinghe ingratiatingly: "Your Excellency has worked too hard, and we servants will do what we can for you. Your Excellency, please go to the side hall to rest for a while before dawn and take a nap. When breakfast is ready, we servants will bring it to you."
This year's eunuch, a ghost with a smeared eye, Xinghe has always looked down on him, so he casually responded: "What's the point of An Da's words?"
The eunuch laughed, "I'm telling you this in secret, but you mustn't say a word... Yesterday, His Majesty and His Majesty were gossiping, saying that the Military Control Department was inspecting the royal family and the women, and it was inconvenient for me to do my job. The Queen took the opportunity to flatter you, saying that Lord Su has been in the East Palace for many years, and the Crown Prince has trained you well, and recommended you to be the Jinyi Envoy of the Military Control Department. From what the Emperor said, he also highly praised Lord Su. Now everything is ready, as long as the emperor gives the order, you can take real power in the Military Control Department. Tell me, it's such a good thing, shouldn't I congratulate you!"
When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saw her, his face was indifferent. He didn't say it was a good thing for her to come, nor did he let her go back. The servants in front of him served her well, but he decided not to let them serve him anymore after half-buttoning his collar. He turned around and stood straight in front of her.
He pushed the window drawer, throwing the gecko far away, then rushed out of the door without thinking, and went back to his room to recuperate.
When Xinghe entered the room, the palace steward came up to greet him, knelt down on his knees, and smiled brightly: "Oh, Lord Su is here, and I greet you."