The children of the East Palace also have birthday presents.
The big princess, the second princess, and the third princess all sent embroidery products. They are as big as they are, and they can make some embroidery. Although the craftsmanship is not as good as the needlework bureau, but as I said before, the most important thing is the heart. The four princesses Wanmei sent Buddhist scriptures, which are said to have been copied by her own hands. Although the handwriting is not good, the most important thing is her heart.
What Zong Duo gave was a piece of jade pendant, the first-class suet white jade carved with longevity bats, it was not conspicuous to look at, but Empress Fu seemed to like it very much, she held it and looked at it again and again, and even praised Zong Duo with a smile.
Zong Yue is a jade ornament, the ordinary kind, neither too conspicuous nor too out of style, quite suitable for his age and status.
As for Wanrong, originally Pan'er advised her to send her shoes and purses, anyway, she didn't need to do it herself, the maids are ready, she is sewing a few stitches, Empress Fu also knows Wanrong's character, she must I won't be surprised.
Unexpectedly, Wanrong disagreed, and went back to rummage through the box and found some beads that she gave her to play with when she was a child, and she dismantled them.
Among them were pearls, tourmalines, opals, turquoises, tortoiseshell stones and other messy small stones. She carefully selected some suitable ones and strung them together to make a string of beads that can be worn on the wrist. string.
After it was finished, Paner took a look at it. Wanrong looked carefree, but she actually knew how to match colors. This color scheme is suitable for Queen Fu's daily wear, and it will not be too popular or too fancy. Later, Wanrong found a box by herself, and a birthday gift was just like that.
Empress Fu really liked it when she got it, and she heard that Wanrong made it by herself, and even said that she was thoughtful. Among the girls, this was the only one that Empress Fu praised, and among the boys, Zong Duo was praised.
It's a pity that my sister's limelight was quickly robbed by Zong Qian, because Zong Qian also prepared a birthday gift for Empress Fu.
No one knew about this birthday gift except the eunuchs and court ladies beside Zong Qian. Zong Qian probably looked at Wan Yu as mysterious and mysterious, and also learned and learned. Pan'er felt that he was small, so he couldn't give anything away anyway, maybe it was some of his small wooden swords and wooden horses, so he ignored him.
It's also a brocade box, but it's much bigger than the Wanrong one.
Empress Fu was very surprised when she saw that he was going to give a birthday gift, but Zong Qian didn't care about it, let Empress Fu sit down, and he also stood down below, respectfully kowtowed to Empress Fu, and said a congratulatory speech.
This surprised Empress Fu, and repeatedly told the people around her that such a small child can do things in a disciplined manner.
Pan'er was surrounded by a bunch of strange eyes, she was not happy, but a little embarrassed, thinking in her heart that this kid didn't know what to give. If they really gave away a small wooden horse or something to make such a big limelight, others would say that their mother and son were grandstanding and pretending to be ugly.
Soon it was time to announce the birthday gift, and Zong Qian led Feng Hai, who was holding the birthday gift, to Empress Fu.
He was short and short, and no matter how strong he was, he couldn't compare to an adult, so Feng Hai was asked to squat halfway, and he lifted the lid of the brocade box with his own hands.
As soon as the lid of the brocade box was opened, the surrounding walls of the box fell down automatically, revealing a large blue and white bowl. The blue and white flowers on the bowl are all in the shape of the Chinese characters for longevity. There are a few pebbles placed at the bottom of the bowl. The water is crystal clear, and there are two small fish swimming in it.
It was the little fish that Zong Qian had caught with his own hands before.
"The grandson just caught a few and gave two to the emperor's grandmother." As he spoke, he was still a bit reluctant, and he clearly said to give away, but his eyes kept looking.
Empress Fu put on a questioning gesture, at this time the mother is about to come out to speak.
Pan'er was a little embarrassed and said: "He caught this fish himself. He looks like something precious. These days, he put it on the bedside every day to look at it. Originally, he clamored that he would give the empress a birthday present, but I thought it was a fish. He was just joking, but he didn't expect to send this thing here."
"Okay, very good, the child's heart." Empress Fu smiled, and asked Zong Qian: "Are you willing to give your baby to the emperor's grandmother?"
Zong Qian was really reluctant, but he still said: "My father taught us that we should know filial piety to be a descendant. Although Qian'er is very reluctant, but the emperor's grandmother should give her treasures when she celebrates her birthday. I only have such treasures." Half of it was given to the emperor's grandmother.
Although he didn't say the rest, Fu...the queen understood it, and so did the people below.
The eldest lady of Duke Jin's mansion said with a smile: "The third son is really filial."
"Not really."
"The little grandson of my family is about the same age as the third son. How can he know this? He is indeed a child of His Royal Highness's family."
All of a sudden, all the wives standing below praised him one after another.
Empress Fu laughed, touched his head and said, "Well, Qian'er is filial, and the emperor's grandmother will definitely take good care of your precious little fish."
The whole birthday celebration process has been very flat, except for the birthday gift from the Crown Princess, which was a bit eye-catching, but now all the limelight has been robbed by a three-year-old child. What such an older child can understand must be taught by the mother. But no one can say anything about whoever is a good tutor and can please the empress.
The Crown Princess stood there with a smile, showing no signs of happiness or anger. Hu Liangdi's eyes flicked back and forth between Pan'er and the Crown Princess, wondering what she was thinking.
As for the children in the East Palace, although they were compelled to remain calm, they were still young, so it was inevitable that they would show envy. Zong Yue's emotions were not obvious, while Wan Rong's appearance was sympathetic to Rong, with big eyes shining brightly. If there were not so many people, Pan Er guessed that she would definitely praise Zong Qian for a good job.
But Pan'er knew that Zong Qian must have thought of sending the fish himself, but he couldn't do it so meticulously, and he still said these words.
She put her eyes on Feng Hai, although she was smiling, the smile didn't catch her eyes.
At today's birthday banquet, the female family members of the Eastern Palace did not take too much part in the scene.
After all, there are quite a few concubines in the harem and even the female family members of the emperor's relatives in the Xiyuan, and today is the Empress Qianqiu, so there are many married women who come to celebrate her birthday today.
Taking advantage of the spare time in the middle, Pan'er said that he was going to clean the room, and besides bringing cattails, he also called Feng Hai out.
Feng Hai knew what was going on, and knelt down as soon as he entered the clean room.
"He's only young, so you teach him to fight for favor. It seems that you have a big heart. Originally, I trusted you and thought Qian'er was young. I was afraid that he would be spoiled by others, so I arranged you by his side. It's good for you! "
Feng Hai prostrated himself on the ground, and said in a low voice: "Master, the young master proposed to send the fish himself, and the servant prepared the brocade box and bowl for him."
"I still want to quibble, you didn't teach what he said?"
"It is indeed taught by the servant. The servant just thought, you asked someone to ask what the eldest son gave, so you prepared such a birthday gift for the second son. You don't even care about the princess's birthday gift, and let the princess arrange it herself. The servant We all understand what you mean, you just don't want to fight with that side, but you don't want to think about the mood of the second son and the fifth princess
"The servant knows that saying this is the slave's overreach. Even if the master wants the slave's head today, the slave still wants to say that you must give in, but there must be a limit. If giving up becomes a habit, this habit does not refer to you. , but Second Young Master, how can he raise his head in front of Eldest Young Master in the future?"
These words were like a thunderbolt, and Cattail scolded immediately: "Feng Hai, you are so courageous that you say such things in front of your master!"
After saying that, she turned to Pan'er to plead for mercy, "Master, please forgive Feng Hai this time. He has been with the two young masters for the past few years, and he has worked hard without any credit. He must be in a daze. You turn around and ask Second Young Master to punish him severely."
"Do you think so too?" Pan'er asked suddenly.
Cattail suddenly became dumb, and after a while he hesitated and said: "This servant just thinks that you are always unwilling to fight with the crown princess. The crown princess cares a lot about the eldest son's homework, but you seldom ask the second son. Homework, after coming to Xiyuan, the slaves heard that the eldest son is still being restrained by the princess to study hard every day, but the second son is playing around with the third son and the others, you don't say anything... "
After coming to the palace these years, Cattail is no longer what it used to be, and has become much smarter.
In fact, over the past few years, many people have changed more or less, but she is the only one who is still in her old ways, always thinking about the peace of the world.
Pan'er couldn't help thinking of the way Yue'er gave way to Zong Duo in his previous life, yes, in the next life, why did he always give in, could it be possible to avoid inevitable disputes in the future? No, because the interests are there, and sooner or later, conflicts will arise. …
Feng Hai's idea was to let Qian'er stand out, so as to make the East First Hospital feel proud, and at the same time give Zong Yue a hint that you can't stand out because of the limitations of your environment and status, but my brother has no such worries. He's still young, and it won't make people too jealous when he is in his early years. This way, he can calm down the depression he is enduring in other ways, so that he won't be buried in his heart all the time.
It is indeed thoughtful. And what Zongqian said today, I'm afraid even the crown prince can't make a mistake. A three-year-old child can be so filial, and Donggong must be doing his best, only such a young child can be so filial. Even if there is an element of acting in it, no one will expose it ignorantly, so it is good for the East Palace and even the entire Zhonggong family.
Pan'er sighed, and looked at Feng Hai who was lying on the ground in a complicated way: "In the future, don't make any claims. If you have anything to report, I'm not the kind of master who doesn't listen to you."
Feng Hai was overjoyed, and immediately kowtowed his head and said, "This servant knows, and this servant will definitely follow the master's orders."
Afterwards, Feng Hai withdrew, and Pan'er cleaned the room. She was thoughtful throughout the whole process, but Cattail didn't dare to intervene.
The palace banquet started at noon and lasted until night.
This is the empress's fiftieth birthday, so of course one cannot take it lightly, even though Empress Fu has repeatedly said that there is a disaster in Shaanxi and Gansu, everything is kept simple, and the arrangements of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are still very rich.
Before the evening banquet, fireworks were lit on the north side of the island.
Under the dark blue sky, everyone gathered at the place with the best view to watch the fireworks. The vast expanse of the sky, the dazzling fireworks, burning for more than a quarter of an hour, is really breathtaking. Even Pan'er, who had seen many big scenes in his previous life, couldn't help but marvel at the cleverness of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
After watching the fireworks, it is natural to continue with the banquet, which is placed in several places among the water pavilions on the curved veranda. There is a brightly lit place at a distance, and candles are dotted during the period. If you look at it from a distance, the dark night sky and the quiet water color are connected in series with a long string of night pearls. It is as beautiful as a painting. .
Since the male and female guests were not together, they had to accompany Pan'er at the dinner party.
If it wasn't in the palace, the atmosphere would naturally be much more relaxed. From time to time, a married woman would come forward to toast and talk to the crown prince. The banquet of the concubines in the palace is not here, and the most valuable person here is the crown prince.
Concubine Yue was arranged next to Pan'er. Wanrong had already talked a lot with Shuxi through the table, and Pan'er also had some gossip with Princess Yue.
But she didn't ask Princess Yue how she went back that time, and Princess Yue didn't mention it, as if what happened that day never happened, but Pan'er saw that Princess Yue's complexion improved.
Maybe it's because the scenery in Xiyuan is really pleasant, people are in a good mood and look natural.
Fu Qiu suddenly came up behind Pan'er, and said in a low voice: "I've seen Liang Di, the crown prince ordered someone to say that the third son is naughty and the fifth son of the Qi Palace is fighting again, I want you to bring the third son back .”
Pan'er was taken aback after hearing this, and felt a headache again, why did this kid hit someone again? I was a little annoyed, thinking that the prince was blaming you, didn't you say that Zong Qian did something right, now I know I have a headache.
She didn't think much about it, and told Wanrong to let her stay by herself for a while, and then told Princess Yue to help her take care of her daughter, and left Baishu behind, and left with Fuqiu.
When I went to the waterside pavilion, it wasn't Fu Lu, but a familiar eunuch.
Although Pan'er couldn't get his name, but knowing that he was serving in Yuqing Palace, he didn't think much about taking Cattail and leaving with him.
Along the way, the night breeze was blowing, although it was dark, but there were palace lanterns hanging on the veranda, so it didn't look dark.
This arc-shaped veranda is completely in the style of Jiangnan gardens. It is built against rocks and dotted with various strange rocks and rockeries. Sometimes it climbs up and sometimes goes down. Walking and walking, Paner felt that the light was a little dark. Looking up, it was true. Still on the veranda, but because of the cover of the rocks, I can't see the bright lights in the distance.
The eunuch leading the way seemed to notice that her pace was slow, and turned around and said, "Master Su, we will be there in a short distance."
Pan'er continued to follow, and walked for a while, when suddenly a gust of wind blew, and when he was distracted, the back of the eunuch in front of him flashed, and he disappeared.
She was startled, and... stopped immediately.
Just as he was about to turn around, a person turned out from behind the rockery on the side, it was the King of Chu in a blue brocade robe.