On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, Prince Qingping's son got married.
Concubine Shen and the empress are the officiant, all they need to do is show up when they worship heaven and earth. However, the imperial concubine and the empress still sent the big maids around them to add makeup to Shen Yuxun, and gave them a lot of good things.
When the auspicious time came, Concubine Shen Gui and the empress sat in the high hall, accepting the new couple to bow down.
When Dayan got married, the bride did not need to cover her head, and did not only worship the heavens and the earth three times.
After the first bow to heaven and earth, the second bow to the high hall is not just one bow, generally all the elders with the same surname present will bow once. If there are too many people, you only need to worship the elders in the Wu server. Then the husband and wife will worship each other and be sent to the bridal chamber.
When bowing to the high hall, the couple naturally bowed to the two empresses first. Then came Qingping Wang and his wife, Mrs. Shen, Mrs. Zuoxiang and other immediate relatives, and even Mrs. Shen and his wife rushed back to Beijing a few years ago to attend their daughter's wedding.
The second wife looked excitedly at her daughter who was about to marry into Fuwo, and her heart was full of gratitude to the elder sister-in-law, Mrs. Shen.
She knew that her sister-in-law would definitely care about her daughter's marriage, but she didn't expect to be so caring and tell her daughter such a good marriage. After all, Shen Yuxun did not grow up in the capital. As the eldest aunt, Mrs. Shen had met Shen Yuxun very rarely before, so it would be considered the utmost benevolence to put a little effort into finding a good husband for her niece.
Master Shen Er could hold his breath, and with a stern face, he admonished the newcomers, told them to live a good life, and then handed over the red envelopes.
Shen Yuxun held back the tears from the corners of her eyes, today is a day of great joy, she, a bride, cannot shed tears.
"Xun'er." The prince looked at the little wife, and simply moved to her side, and gently supported her, "I will love you well."
Shen Yuxun's face was reddened by his silly words, but tears were held back.
The crowd broke out into good-natured laughter, lamenting the couple's good relationship and envying others.
Shen Yuxun quietly glared at Shizi, why did she say this in front of so many people!
"I'm so anxious, I don't even want the red silk that I'm holding." Concubine Shen raised her eyebrows, and saw that the red silk has now become a decoration, although the newcomer is still holding it, but the newcomer's hand has already been directly connected.
The Empress watched the couple enter the bridal chamber, then got up: "We should leave."
Shen Guifei played tricks and pulled her away: "Have a glass of wedding wine before leaving."
Fu Qiushui had no choice but to obey her. After drinking a glass of wine offered by the groom's official, and saying a few words of blessing, he drove back to the palace.
In a blink of an eye, it was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and the eldest son accompanied his little wife to visit his father-in-law and mother-in-law. Second Lord Shen's family has not left the capital yet, and they will not go back to work until the end of the first lunar month.
His Majesty the Emperor thinks highly of Erye Shen, so he doesn't plan to transfer him back to Beijing right now. Now the second master's position in Beijing is the official second-rank salt and iron envoy. Both salt and iron are the lifeblood of the country, and the salt and iron envoy cannot be easily replaced. Before finding another suitable replacement, Shen Erye can't easily move his position.
However, His Majesty the Emperor took pity on his eldest daughter's "marriage away", and granted him permission to stay in the capital for a longer period of time, and let his daughter and son-in-law take this opportunity to visit Shen's residence more often. In the future, I'm afraid I won't see you for three years.
Dayan reports on his duties once every three years, and unless Second Master Shen is transferred back to the capital in advance, he usually won't see each other.
Shen Yuxun was a little melancholy, the son was very anxious, scratched his ears and scratched his cheeks for a long time, and finally made a promise: "Xing'er, if you miss your father-in-law and mother-in-law in the future, I will accompany you to see them. I just read some idle books every day." You're a playboy, he doesn't have any serious jobs, so he can accompany you wherever he wants."
"My son." Shen Yuxun was moved and helpless when he heard the words, how could anyone say that about himself, "Aren't you with your father, queen, mother and concubine?"
The son was noncommittal: "Farewell, my father, queen, mother and concubine dislike me every day for disturbing their small life. Didn't you say that the scenery in Hangzhou is beautiful? My husband has never left the capital, so take me to Hangzhou to have a look later."
Second Master Shen worked in Hangzhou, not too far away from Huaijing. If there were high-speed rail in later generations, it would only take an hour and a half by car; however, at this moment, it takes five days to travel by official road and horse-drawn carriage, and one day by waterway and canal, which is actually very convenient to calculate.
Shen Yuxun ironed the post in his heart, and showed a shallow smile at Shizi, and immediately looked at this stupid student as a fool.
"Pfft." She leaned over and leaned into her husband's arms, seeing her husband hugging her helplessly, she just thought it was funny.
The atmosphere in Hangzhou is different from that in the capital. Although Huaijing can't help but see fireworks and willow alleys, they don't respect them. The dandy thinks this is flirtatious internally, but in terms of external attitude, everyone still has to put on airs and say that this is too nonsense.
But in Hangzhou, those princes and brothers are very unrestrained, romantic and unrestrained, and they all take "passing among thousands of flowers without touching their bodies" as their skill. If there is any young master who has been crowned twenty and hasn't had meat, that would be laughable and generous.
Seeing this kind of son a lot, and suddenly meeting such an innocent married son, Shen Yuxun spontaneously felt a sense of mission to protect her husband.
— A husband who is as pure as a little white rabbit cannot be spoiled by others.
Shen Yuxun thought about it, and went back to the palace to ask her cousin what she should do to prevent her husband from being taken away.
in the palace.
Lanterns were hung in the palace on the night of the Lantern Festival, and the concubines pretended to be watching the lanterns outside, chatting to comfort a depressed heart trapped in the deep palace.
The Empress Dowager was "drunk" due to "drinking" with the Empress Dowager during the Lantern Festival last year, so neither of them participated in the evening lantern viewing activities. This year was never absent, Concubine Shen took her precious son, Empress Empress led the Eldest Princess, keeping a little distance from other women, quietly admiring the lantern.
They came to watch the lanterns, not the other concubines. Those people surrounded His Majesty the Emperor like stars holding the moon, and they didn't care about the two big men who were alone away from the crowd.
The two empresses are different from them. If they don't compete for favor, they will not be favored, but the two empresses don't have this concern, so they don't have to deliberately get up. The concubines glanced jealously at the two quiet and leisurely people in the distance, and secretly lamented their miserable lives.
No one is good-looking, his family background is not as good as others, and his means are not as high as others. No wonder he is not as favored as others.
"Mother and concubine." Qingxi turned her head to look at the imperial concubine not far behind her frequently, "Qingxi likes that."
Shen Guifei looked over, it was a kitten lamp.
The clever little eunuch went to get it early and wanted to give it to Her Royal Highness. But His Royal Highness got angry and refused to take it.
"I want it from my concubine." The little princess puffed her face angrily.
Concubine Shen Shi Shiran came over, took the kitten lamp, and handed it to her precious daughter: "Hey, concubine mother gave it to you."
Only then did Her Royal Highness smile, and then pointed to the others and said that they would give it to the concubine mother, queen mother, empress empress and younger brother. Finally, she looked at the bad father in the distance, snorted, and reluctantly chose a big tiger lamp that she thought was the ugliest, and told her father.
In the evening, His Majesty the Emperor managed to deal with the wolves and tigers of his concubines. When he returned to Zichen Hall, Miss Jinli held the tiger lantern.
"What is this?" His Majesty the Emperor took it and looked at it.
Miss Jinli smiled: "It was given to you by Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"Sent by Qingxi?" His Majesty suddenly became interested, "hang it in my bedroom."
Naively, he didn't know that this was Qingxi's least favorite lamp.
Miss Jinli wisely kept silent, not taking the opportunity to poke his fatherly heart full of holes.
The Lantern Festival passed away so peacefully, and the palace was so quiet that it was strange. It seems that the concubine has not caused trouble for a long time, which is not in line with the basic style of the palace.
Concubine Shen always felt that there must be many people secretly planning big moves, just waiting for the time to come.
This time came after the queen empress asked the concubines to pay her respects again.
At the beginning of February, the first month came out, the New Year's Day was over, and the hibernation of the ghosts and snakes was over.
Early this morning, the imperial concubine was the last one to arrive at Fengyi Palace as usual, and stepped on the spot. At this time, everyone has already taken their seats, and is just waiting for her to take a seat.
Today the imperial concubine is wearing a bright red embroidered gold patterned wide-sleeved fairy dress. The skirt is light and transparent, with layers of folds gently swaying as she moves, which is really beautiful. Although wearing this skirt is very troublesome, but in order to amaze everyone, Concubine Shen still endured it.
Shen Yuqing was very proud to see the flash of amazement in the empress's eyes.
Since the birth of the eldest son of the emperor, no one dared to comment on Concubine Shen wearing the bright red that only empresses can wear. The empress didn't mind on the surface, and she didn't mind in private, but occasionally she would pretend to show a little bit of dissatisfaction quietly.
When all the concubines saw such a bright and beautiful Concubine Shen, the sour water in their hearts could hardly be suppressed. But seeing that the empress and empress are so calm, they have no choice but to hold back for the time being.
Shen Yuqing felt bored looking at it. She found it annoying when these women danced, and she felt bored when they were not dancing, which was very contradictory.
Scanning around the people present, they all lowered their eyebrows and looked unobtrusive. Concubine Shen frowned slightly, it seemed that nothing interesting would happen today.
Concubine Shen took a sip of tea in a dispirited manner, quietly listening to the concubines talking about who the emperor went to eat yesterday, who he went to stay overnight, or who the emperor gave to him before. The reward is more than the other, but it's all trivial things.
Her ears were callused, she peeked at her daughter-in-law, and sure enough, the empress yawned quietly.
At this moment, Mrs. Shu suddenly put down a sip of undrinked tea, and the movement was a little loud, attracting everyone's attention. Concubine Shen Gui glanced at the past, her heart skipped a beat for some reason, she had a bad premonition.
"Sister Shu, who is this?" Concubine Fu covered her lips with a handkerchief pretending to be surprised.
Mrs. Shu glanced at her, with a smile that was not a smile: "I also hope that the Empress will forgive my concubine's crime of disrespect. I am afraid that what the concubine wants to say today is very important."
Fu Qiushui frowned slightly: "If Mrs. Shu has anything to say, just say it."
Judging by her posture, it seems that she intends to play a big game
I saw a secret light flashed in Mrs. Shu's eyes, it seemed to be excited, but also a little nervous. She gave the Empress and Concubine Shen a meaningful look, which made their hearts tremble.
The concubines smelled something unusual, and immediately sat upright, looking at Mrs. Shu with burning eyes.
I don't know what big move Mrs. Shu is going to hold back this time
"Your Majesty, don't worry, there is still one person to wait for before the concubine tells the story one by one." She said with a slight smile.
"I don't know who Elder Sister Shu is waiting for?" Could it be His Majesty the Emperor
Mrs. Shu seemed to see through the concubine's thoughts: "Of course not. Your Majesty is still in court, how can you bother him at this moment? I have invited Miss Jinli from Zichen Palace to come. We can only talk about it when she arrives."
Shen Yuqing and Empress Fu looked at each other secretly, wondering what kind of medicine was sold in Mrs. Shu's gourd.
Soon, Miss Jinli arrived.
First saluted and greeted the concubines, and was given to sit aside by the empress. She was sitting upright, waiting for Mrs. Shu's attack, her face was tense, and she glanced at the hidden guard hidden on the beam.
The hidden guards immediately moved their positions, corresponding to the concubines below one by one, and were always ready to restrain these women when things went wrong. As for the protection of the empress... ...there is still need for Concubine Shen
"You can talk." The Empress said lightly.
Mrs. Shu didn't entertain everyone anymore, she smiled strangely, and suddenly knocked over the untouched cup of tea with her hand.
"Snapped-"
"What are you doing?!" The empress and the imperial concubine were very calm, so this sentence was asked by other concubines, "Is there something wrong with this tea?!"
"Isn't there a problem?" Mrs. Shu sneered upon hearing this.
The concubines were startled, there was something wrong with the tea in Fengyi Palace, then they...
Many concubines secretly rejoiced, fortunately, they hadn't drunk this tea very much, and every time they just touched their lips, they wiped it off with a handkerchief. Even if it's poisonous, I'm afraid it hasn't accumulated much in the body.
"My sisters, would you like to know what is in this tea?" Mrs. Shu chuckled, "Contraceptives!"
"What?!" Everyone was shocked.
For the concubine, the contraceptive pill is definitely a killer. It is self-evident how important children are in the palace, so in their eyes, apart from the framing that destroys people's innocence, the most vicious thing is to destroy people's children.
The concubines immediately looked at the dignified and virtuous empress, they never thought that the queen was such a queen in private! No wonder she is so virtuous, I'm afraid she has been sitting on the Diaoyutai with the help of contraceptive pills!
No wonder, no wonder His Majesty the Emperor has only had one princess for so many years, and she was born before the Empress entered the palace!
No, if there is a contraceptive pill in the tea, how did Concubine Shen Gui, who always gulps it without hesitation, give birth to the eldest son of the emperor? !
They immediately looked at Shen Yuqing.
The imperial concubine straightened her clothes calmly, and sneered: "Mrs. Shu, did you read too many story books? You really think that the tea in Fengyi Palace can give birth control pills! If it is so easy, why has the imperial doctor never found out about contraception?" About the medicine?"
Mrs. Shu just wanted to say that the empress bribed the imperial doctor, so the imperial doctor concealed it. Concubine Shen Gui interrupted her slowly: "Madam Shu, what do you want to say? The empress bribed the imperial doctor? Then you might as well invite the head of the imperial hospital. The head of the imperial hospital is someone from His Majesty, and he will never help the queen." The empress cheated all the sisters, sister Shu, don’t you think so?”
Mrs. Shu couldn't refute this, but she firmly believed in her own judgment, there must be something wrong with the tea, so please ask the imperial physician.
She suspected that something was wrong with the tea before, so she deliberately knocked it over on her body. But the palace dress on her body was impossible for her to take outside for inspection, so she used the handkerchief to suck up the tea again.
The palace clothes were cleaned at the Laundry Bureau, but the handkerchief was "destroyed" by the little palace maid. But in fact, the little maid gave the dark thread a veil, and let the dark thread go out of the palace to find a reliable old doctor for inspection.
The last time Mrs. Shu's mother, Mrs. Hou, entered the palace, she brought her the test results. What was written on the so-called "Secret Recipe for Conceiving a Child" was not a secret recipe at all, but the test results of the tea on the handkerchief, and the medicine Mrs. Shu drank during this time was a secret recipe for health care.
Anyway, if the body is recuperated, it is indeed beneficial to the offspring. Even if someone is interested in investigating, they will not find that there is a problem with the secret recipe for childbirth.
The reason for such tossing is that Mrs. Shu vaguely noticed that the eyeliner around her seemed to be unusually strong, so she didn't dare to tell her confidant directly, but typed a secret word and proceeded quietly.
The main thing was that Bi Yan failed to design Qing Yuan last time, which sounded the alarm for her.
Obviously she hid Qingyuan's family well, Shen Guifei can still rescue them. Mrs. Shu had no doubts about this, so she was much more cautious this time.
As expected, she managed to hide the truth from Concubine Shen Gui.
Just seeing Shen Yuqing's surprised look, she knew that Shen Yuqing didn't know her plan in advance, so she couldn't help but feel relieved.
However, it was too early for her to feel relieved.
Taking advantage of the time to invite the imperial physician, Mrs. Shu started dissing Concubine Shen instead.
When Concubine Shen sneered and said, "If this tea prevents pregnancy, then where did the eldest son I give birth to come from?" Mrs. Shu said slowly: "Then the concubine doesn't know, the civet cat is replaced by the prince or something. Who knows..."
"Oh?" Concubine Shen raised her eyebrows, "What does Madam Shu mean? Could it be that An Jieyu also had a fake pregnancy and wanted to exchange a civet cat for the crown prince? Madam Shu must accumulate some virtue, the dead are the greatest!"
Madam Shu choked.
The concubines were panicked, for a while they felt that what Shen Guifei said was reasonable, but for a while they couldn't help wondering whether there was something wrong with the tea.
If not, why is Madam Shu so sure? Why did they only have one eldest son born in so many years
If so, how did Concubine Shen Gui become pregnant? What happened to the dead An Jieyu's baby
Everyone hoped that it was true, so that they could shirk that their inability to conceive was due to the drug, and they could reasonably doubt who the eldest prince of Concubine Shen Gui was; contraceptive effect. If it was a sterilization drug, or mixed with other poisons, they would cry to death.
Everyone was in constant conflict, and for a while no one made a sound, they just quietly watched Concubine Shen and Madam Shu fighting with each other.
At this time, the unusually quiet empress was in stark contrast to the very active concubine.
They don't know whether the empress is guilty and silent, or whether she has a clear conscience and is not afraid of slander. It is not clear whether Concubine Shen Gui is so excited because she hurts her feet after being guessed, or she is simply angry at Madam Shu's slander.
The confused concubines finally waited for the slow head of the Imperial Hospital.
The head of the hospital is an old man, so the movements are naturally not going anywhere fast. After all, it wasn't something urgent, so he came slowly.
In addition to the head of the Imperial Hospital, several other imperial physicians also came. Among them are those who support the Shen family, some who support Yu Youxiang's family, and some who are not affiliated with any force.
The four imperial physicians came from four different strengths, and none of them supported the Fu family. The empress looked on coldly and said nothing.
The imperial physician saluted all the ladies first, and then obeyed the order to check Mrs. Shu's cup of tea.
Although Mrs. Shu knocked over the teacup, there was still a small amount of tea soup left on the fragments of the larger teacups. First, the chief of the imperial hospital took the clean silver chopsticks and dipped them in the tea to taste them, and then the other three imperial physicians tasted them one by one.
A trace of inexplicable meaning flashed in Concubine Shen's eyes, and her eyes were entangled with the silver chopsticks at the head of the courtyard.
The others also stared at the imperial physician, for fear that the imperial physician would say something they didn't want to hear.
The four imperial physicians looked at each other, then cupped their hands, and the head of the hospital stood up and said: "There is indeed a contraceptive pill in this tea soup."
As soon as this remark came out, everyone was shocked. The concubines almost knocked over the teacup by mistake, and it took a long time to stabilize their emotions.
"Is this true?!" Concubine Fu was the first to stand up and asked, she looked at her cousin Fu Qiushui in disbelief, she didn't expect her cousin to be so ruthless!
The head of the imperial hospital and the other three imperial physicians nodded one after another, and one of them said: "There are indeed contraceptives, and the medicine is quite strong. Drinking it too many times may hurt your body!"
When the concubines heard this, they couldn't sit still, and wanted the imperial physician to diagnose their pulse quickly to see how much the medicine had accumulated.
The empress's expression also changed slightly when she heard the words, her brows tightened. The concubines only felt that she had finally revealed the tail of a fox. After being exposed, she was shocked and stared at her bitterly.
Although being drugged made them feel very angry, they also felt a little gloating in their hearts.
Empress Fu is afraid that something will happen this time. I don't know how many more days this queen can sit on
Concubine Shen Gui was very calm, she glanced at the tea soup, then at the silver chopsticks, and finally smiled meaningfully.
This is really, a good show.
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