dream back to qing dynasty
Chapter 51
Chapter 51
"Qiang'er, show your mother a smile." I gently waved the small rattle drum, and the drum hammer swinging from side to side made a tinkling sound, which caused the little baby on the kang to stretch out its arms, trying hard to touch it. to that shaking object.Her small mouth was slightly opened, and she was babbling without knowing what to say, only her bare and soft gums were exposed, and a pair of clear black eyes that were so familiar were full of pure joy.
I couldn't help stretching out my hand to touch the tender skin of a baby, but she grabbed my index finger, "Haha", I laughed softly, and started a tug-of-war with her with my fingers. It's small, but it's quite strong, and it clenches my fingers tightly.
"Qiang'er, you are not big, but you are very strong, just like your Ama..." "Of course, it doesn't matter whose daughter it is", a loud laugh sounded behind me, I turned my head, I don't know when Yinxiang came back, he was standing at the door with a smile on his face, Qin Shun'er was helping him unbutton his coat.
Yinxiang got a little impatient with the wait, and stretched out his hand to tug on the neckline. An enamel stud broke out from the neckline, and fell on the water mill floor, bouncing a few times, making a few crisp sounds.Qiang'er stopped tug-of-war with me, and turned her head to look at the ground. Yinxiang had strode up, pressed past me, lowered her head and kissed her daughter's face, "My dear Qiang'er, give Ama kiss", a cold and fresh air unique to the outdoors floated through my nose.
Qiang'er let go of my fingers, and reached out to touch her father's face instead. The baby's nails were very sharp, but Yinxiang didn't care, and kept blowing hot air on her fingers, and suddenly used She held her finger in her lips, pretending to swallow it, but Qiang'er was so excited that she let out a shrill smile.
I shook my head with a smile, "Master, here." Xiao Tao'er walked up with a smile, and looked at me with a smile in her eyes. She handed me an official kiln hand stove, which was hot.I nodded with a smile, and turned my hand to put the stove into the hands of the father who only saw his precious daughter. Yinxiang opened his hand and held it, warming his hands while constantly teasing the child.
I sat back, leaned on the big pillow, picked up the little padded jacket that I hadn't finished this morning, sewed the cuffs stitch by stitch, and learned to sew clothes. achievement.The charcoal stove in the house crackled from time to time, and the daffodils on the window sill were in full bloom, and the delicate fragrance dyed every corner of the house lightly.
Seeing Yinxiang teasing with her daughter full of joy, I couldn't help but smile, since Qiang'er came to this world, the love she enjoys is probably something that all the girls in the royal family can't get, Because she has a father who loves her wholeheartedly regardless of gender.
Although it was almost a miracle to be able to conceive this child, the process of my pregnancy was extremely smooth, without any adverse reactions, and I went through this relatively difficult process for women very easily.But Yinxiang's tense nerves did not relax until he saw the smiling face of me and the child lying side by side. I still remember that his broad arms covered Qiang'er and me at that time, it was so light and so the tightness...
"What are you thinking, laughing like this, um..." Yinxiang came over at some point, wrapped me around with one hand, and held my needle-holding wrist with the other hand, obviously afraid of seeing me absent-minded. Scared me and accidentally pricked my own finger again.But the child was lying quietly behind him, obviously a little tired after tossing around for a while, Yinxiang had already covered her tightly with the little quilt.
A burst of heartwarming warmth filled my chest, and I couldn't help but raised my head, leaned over and kissed his face lightly, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, I'm just thinking wildly."Yin Xiang narrowed his eyes with a smile, stretched out his hand to touch his cheek, pretended to be lustful, and said with a smile, "It's good to think wildly."
"Hey" I lowered my eyes and gave a chuckle, the corners of my mouth curled up again uncontrollably, eyes darkened, Yinxiang lowered his head and pressed his forehead against mine.I couldn't help raising my eyes to look at him, those eyes that were always shining, but at this moment, they were as quiet as a midsummer night, for a moment I felt the soft and warm night wind blowing through my heart...
"Uh huh", there was a light cough that was clearly measured, and I reached out to cover Yinxiang's lips that were only three inches away from me. A burst of dissatisfaction slipped through his eyes, and I smiled and glared at him.Looking over his shoulder, Xiao Tao'er was standing by the door, with a somewhat embarrassed expression on her face, but it was not because of what she saw, but because of something she interrupted.
I felt powerless for a while, I guess the servants in this mansion are already used to the "passionate" between Yinxiang and me from time to time, and learning to cough in a moderate and timely manner is no longer Qin Shun'er's patent. "Fujin, it's time for little Gege to nurse. The nanny is waiting, and the maidservant is here to hug Gege." Xiao Taoer said respectfully, "Yes." I nodded, "Go, she's a little sleepy. If you really can't open your eyes, you can wait a while." It's okay to eat again." Xiao Tao'er smiled, "Yes, the servant knows." She walked over and picked up the child very carefully, and blessed us, then turned and walked to the side room.
"Why are you back so early today?" I gently broke away from Yinxiang's arms, walked to the desk beside me, and poured him a cup of tea.Yinxiang turned around and leaned against the pillow I was leaning on just now, took the hot tea with one hand and stroked his shaved scalp with the other.
"In two days, it will be the emperor's 65th birthday banquet. This time, I will make a big fuss. Mynah and the others are also gearing up to show their faces in front of the old man and make this banquet beautiful." Yin Xiang He drank tea while talking, but he frowned whether it was because the water was hot or something else.
"Oh..." I answered in vain, and stretched out my hand to continue sewing the little padded jacket that had just been put on the side of the kang. "Hum," Yinxiang sneered, "But it doesn't seem so easy." I couldn't help but look at it. With a glance at him, he drank the remaining tea in the cup, and played with the teacup with his fingers again, with a thoughtful look on his face. I lowered my eyelashes and said nothing, and the room suddenly became quiet.
Looking at the embroidery thread slowly pulled out from the cloth, the historical memory flooded in my mind...Is it Kangxi's 65th birthday? Now it is the 57th year of Kangxi, and there are less than four years left. The emperor will also be no match for the natural laws of human beings, and he will go west.
Last year, the Zhungeer tribe in western Xinjiang launched a large-scale attack on Qinghai, burned, killed and looted, killed Meng Khan, and imprisoned the great lama. Emperor Kangxi was furious when he got the news, and immediately sent a large army into Qinghai to quell the chaos.If I remember correctly, the suppression of the chaos this time will end in failure and the entire army will be annihilated, and then there will be the great general king—Yinti... I sighed in my heart, if I hadn't seized the military power, Will the fourteenth elder brother still be so angry at the loss of the throne...
"Xiaowei, Xiao..." Yinxiang called me softly, "Ah" I looked up, "what's the matter", Yinxiang smiled, "You, you didn't hear what I said, did you?" He shook his head helplessly I shook my head, obviously helpless with my habit of wandering into space from time to time, my face became hot, "What did you say, was it very long, and it would be very tiring to repeat it"?
"Hey" Yinxiang let out a laugh, and shook his head amusedly, "That's not true, huh", he cleared his throat, and although he smiled, he said with a bit of seriousness, "This birthday feast, The emperor asked you to attend, and also brought our Qiang'er to show the old man by the way." He paused, and then said, "Seeing that Qiang'er's hundred days are coming soon, I heard from the fourth brother that the empress still plans to Give her a good time."
"Well", I nodded subconsciously. Regarding the birth of Qiang'er, I announced to the public that I was born prematurely because of my poor health, and the baby was weak. Concubine De also specially ordered people to go to Tanzhe Temple to burn incense and fulfill her vows, saying that she was grateful for the blessings of gods and Buddhas. , Let our mother and daughter be safe, and use this reason to avoid other people coming to visit and congratulate me.I remember when Yinxiang came back and learned from me. We went to see the white and fat daughter who could eat and sleep at the same time. Look weak.
Then why did Emperor Kangxi want to see this child? Naturally, the emperor allowed Defei to come and manage Qiang'er for a hundred days.For a whole year, I never left Shisan Baylor's Mansion for a single step. Concubine De kept sending people various rewards, and Nala and the others never showed up again, but people came to see me every month. There were also constant gifts, and that person was Niu Hulu.
As for Minghui, I only occasionally heard from Yinxiang that she had a boy. Although the fourteenth elder brother was happy, he didn't lack a son, and he didn't seem to make a fuss. He just invited his close relatives and friends to have a meal. Fourth Master was naturally among them.
"The child is fine, but this mother's complexion is a bit off." I remember Yinxiang said this when he came back from the banquet. After that, Yinxiang felt disgusted with Minghui in his heart, and he didn't want to say more , I naturally will not ask.After that contact, I knew that she was a woman who was weak on the outside but extremely tough on the inside. She was naturally capable of guarding her own territory, so she didn't need others to worry about her.
"Don't think too much, the emperor naturally has his intentions. If Huang Ama really wanted something, you would have already..." Yinxiang said in a low voice, his face was also a little bad, obviously thinking of his If Huang Ama treats me in any way, then I will...
I was about to speak to comfort, but Yinxiang turned his face, "Okay, don't talk about this, think about it later, what we use to make money, it doesn't have to be rare treasures, the emperor has seen a lot, but I want It’s better to have some unique ones.” I smiled, “Okay, then let me think about it for two days, and then discuss it with you.”Yinxiang suddenly held my hand and was about to speak, when there was a sudden "wow" and crying in the opposite room, Yinxiang and I looked at each other and smiled, without saying anything, we got up and walked to the side room together.
"It turns out that there are so many beautiful purples and reds blooming everywhere, and it seems like this is all ruined..." I muttered, looking at the night scene of fiery trees and silver flowers in front of me, I suddenly remembered that sentence in my mind when I saw it in the red building.It's still at the end of winter, but there are thousands of purples and reds blooming in front of you. Probably only the royal family and nobles have such financial resources to own these beautiful scenery that are not common in summer, but how long can this last...
"Sister, what are you talking about?" Niu Hulu asked with a smile. She was holding Qiang'er tightly in her arms. She glanced at me, then lowered her head to tease the child.When I smiled, I suddenly felt my hand tighten. I looked down and saw a pair of dark eyes staring at me, but my small hand firmly held mine.
I smiled at him, and then he turned his face to continue watching Niu Hulu teasing his children, the fourth elder brother—Hongli, the future Emperor Qianlong.Regardless of whether he will become the extravagant and lustful Qianlong in the future, he is a well-educated, intelligent and considerate child in front of him.The most special thing is that a seven-year-old child has such calm eyes. I don't know if this is one of the reasons why Emperor Kangxi appreciates him.
Today is the eighteenth day of the third lunar month, the 65th birthday of Emperor Kangxi, and I am heading for the Forbidden City in the same car as Niu Hulu.Mrs. Niu Hulu knew that I didn't like excitement, and his own existence was quite special, so he ran over specially and chose a time when there were few people to enter the palace with me.
If a person has no friends, life must be very painful. Family affection, love, and friendship should be indispensable to a complete person.I have always been grateful for Niu Hulu's inexpressiveness towards me but her persistence in communicating with me. I have always thought that maybe it was this quality that allowed her to have such a good death. Wealthy empress dowager.
"Today's birthday banquet seems to be held at the Qingyin Pavilion. I heard that the emperor personally performed the show in front of the gods and Buddhas. Let's follow Lele and get a little bit of the emperor's blessing." Niu Hulu said with a smile I said, "Yes", I replied, and then asked, "Then we have to go to the empress first." Niu Hulu nodded, "Yes, let the empress have a look first, and see what the master says." Anyway, today is the emperor's little granddaughter who wants to see him." As she said that, she lowered her head and coaxed Qiang'er again, "Look at our Qiang'er, how handsome she is, she must be a beauty when she grows up, Hongli, don't you think? ", the little boy carefully looked up and down, nodded solemnly, Niu Hulu and I smiled at the same time.
The carriage went straight to the Changchun Palace unimpeded all the way, and then stopped suddenly when it entered the narrow road. Mrs. Niu Hulu and I looked at each other, and then heard an eunuch's voice outside, "Two Fujins, De The master specially ordered the servant to wait here, the empress has already gone to the Qingyin Pavilion with the four Fujin, the fourteen Fujin and all the side Fujin, and the two Fujin, please come with the slave."
"Understood, let's go", Niu Hulu replied, "cha", "Come on, this way", the eunuch responded, and the carriage rolled forward again.After a while, I heard the faint sound of silk and bamboo, and when we reached the side door, a little eunuch had already come to the door, put the pedals on, and waited for us to get out of the carriage.
"Sister, let's..." Just as Niu Hulu opened his mouth, a person suddenly appeared from the door. We were startled, and by the shadow of the lamp, we saw that it was Li Dequan, the eunuch. I couldn't help being startled. "Slave pays respects to the two Fujins." He was about to beat him down for a thousand sons. Niu Hulu hurriedly stretched out his hand to help, "Eunuch Li doesn't need to be too polite. He is tired of serving the emperor." Li Dequan stood up straight, He humbly said a few words about what this is the duty of a slave.
As soon as he changed his voice, he laughed again, "Cai Fujin, Master De and the others are all talking in Wanzilou, I will let someone take you there." Fujin, please bring Little Gege and the servants."
I nodded, turned my head and said with a smile to Niu Hulu, "Sister, go ahead first, I will be here in a while, help me and my mother."Niu Hulu nodded, didn't ask anything, just handed Qiang'er over carefully, then stretched out his hand to hold Hongli, followed a little eunuch to the side door, I watched her go in.
"Then you come with me," Li Dequan said softly, and I helped Qiang'er cover up the little quilt that wrapped her, and then said with a smile, "Please lead the way", Li Dequan didn't dare to say it, and turned around to lead the way. I also went through the side door, but I went the other way.After a short walk, they came to a small courtyard with the words "Ting Li" written on it, but Li Dequan didn't stop, and walked a little further, a corner door was exposed, and there were two eunuchs guarding the door. We came over and hurriedly opened the door to let us in.
Not long after walking along a small corridor, the main room under the flickering lights was exposed, but Li Dequan suddenly stopped in his tracks. I was startled, and stopped too.His face was a bit suspicious. I followed his gaze and couldn't help being shocked. The third master, the fourth master, Yin Xiang, the eighth master, and the fourteenth elder brother were all standing in the middle of the yard, standing with their hands down. .
"Fu Jin, please wait here a moment, I will report to you", Li Dequan said in a hurry, and before I could answer, he quickened his pace and walked towards the main room.When the third master and the others heard footsteps, they all looked this way. I was hidden in the shadows, and no one noticed for a while. Their eyes were all on Li Dequan.
Li Dequan gave a hasty call and was about to enter the door when a little eunuch came over and whispered something in his ear. Li Dequan looked a little surprised, he frowned and thought about it, and quickly talked to the little eunuch After saying something, he opened the curtain and went in.
I couldn't help but feel a little strange, but since Ba Ye and the others were there, I didn't want to show my appearance and cause trouble. I was thinking about whether to hide behind again, when a figure walked over lightly and quickly, I took a closer look, It was the little eunuch who stopped Li Dequan just now, and he didn't know where he came around.
He walked up to me quickly, slapped Qianer, and said in a low voice, "Fu Jin, Director Li told you to come with the servants first." Time, something must have happened, I guess the emperor is not in the mood to see us today...
I just turned around and walked out with the little eunuch, when I heard a loud "crash" in the room, as if something was kicked down, I was startled, Qiang'er in my arms trembled and wanted to cry, I was so busy that I gently covered her mouth and whispered a few words of comfort.
"Okay, when do you want to hide it from me, the whole army was wiped out, and only six people ran back, okay, okay..." Emperor Kangxi trembled in his angry roar, obviously anxious... I turned around suddenly Turning around, I looked at the group of elder brothers with different expressions in the courtyard... Qinghai was defeated, the fourteenth elder brother was about to go to war, and everything in front of him was developing according to the trajectory of history.
"Alas", I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, for the bright yellow seat, the most tragic competition has finally begun...
"Woo...", maybe children are the most sensitive to the surrounding atmosphere, Qiang'er in my arms finally couldn't help it, and sobbed, although the voice was soft, but in this courtyard where even the sound of breathing is barely audible In the courtyard, it sounded very clear. The brothers in the courtyard who had different expressions all raised their heads and looked at me.
I tried my best to lower my voice to coax the child, Qiang'er looked at me with her black eyes open, she didn't cry loudly, but her body twisted restlessly, although I was anxious, I still smiled to comfort her, Qiang'er gradually lost her voice, her eyes rolled, and she became interested in the things around her, I let out a sigh of relief.
"Fu Jin", seeing the child calmed down, the little eunuch who was anxious by Qiang'er's crying hurriedly came over and called me in a low voice, "Look, should we go first, maybe it's Little Ge Ge Leng I cried when I was crying, it was warm in the side room over there."
I nodded, this little eunuch is very smart, he seems to be Li Dequan's confidant, "Please lead the way", the little eunuch hurriedly said "Don't dare", bowing his waist, he is about to lead me to the road where my son came . "Who's there, give me..." There was a shout, and I stopped, the little eunuch was startled, subconsciously stopped, and looked back into the yard.
Qiang'er in my arms trembled for a moment, obviously startled by the roar, I hurriedly shook her lightly, but couldn't help frowning, this Master Shi, what is the name of the ghost at night... Master Shi The voice suddenly dropped, and Ba Ye's low voice scolded him faintly, but he couldn't hear what to say, only heard Shi Ye muttered in a low voice, "There is clearly someone there."
I was about to tell the little eunuch not to worry about him, just walk quickly, when I heard a sudden silence behind me, but the little eunuch in front of me lowered his head and stood motionless.I turned around slowly, but it was Li Dequan who came out. He coughed dryly, "The emperor said that because I am not feeling well, the third elder brother, the fourth elder brother and the eighth elder brother will attend the banquet tonight. Let's all perform their duties, let's go, this is it."
All the older brothers in the yard knelt down together, only the third elder brother, fourth elder brother, and eighth elder brother called for the order. Li Dequan waved his hand to signal them to leave, but he turned around instead of going back to the house. I come here.Master Shi jumped up from the ground and greeted everyone, but Master Ba glanced at me, turned his head and said something to Master Jiu, Master Jiu stood up, stretched out his hand and pulled Master Shi to go out first Walking away, the Fourteenth Master ignored the hand of the Tenth Master turning back to greet him to go with him, and just stood beside the Eighth Master silently with his hands behind his back.
Looking at Li Dequan's figure getting closer and closer, I was slightly taken aback. Could it be that when Kangxi was in such a bad mood, he would still want to see me, a woman who can be said to be "unlucky" to him.But after thinking about it, no matter how upset he is, he can't stew the two of us with wine anyway. "Humph", I sneered in a low voice, and the little eunuch next to me raised his head and looked at me, with a face on his face. Somewhat curious, when he looked up and saw me smiling at him, his expression became solemn, and he quickly lowered his head again.
In a blink of an eye, Li Dequan had already walked in front of me, "Fu Jin", his voice sounded a bit dry, not like the crisp Baoding accent he used to say, "Please come with the servant", I didn't say anything, just nodded , raised his foot and followed him down.The people in the yard had already dispersed, but the ones I least wanted to see still dawdled and did not leave. They gathered at the gate of the yard to discuss something in a low voice.
Hearing our footsteps, the third master, the fourth master, Yinxiang, the eighth master, and the fourteenth master all turned their heads and looked over. The expressions on their faces were normal, as if they were not surprised by my appearance, except for the After Yinxiang was imprisoned, he never saw my third master again. He looked at me with wide eyes, but the flickering in his eyes was not surprise, but it was true... After they glanced at me, their eyes were full of surprise. They moved towards the child in my arms at the same time, and the originally calm expression on his face fluctuated more or less...
Yinxiang was frowning at first, but when he saw us, his eyes flashed, but the expression on his face turned gentle. The emperor wanted to see me today, both fourth master and he knew, so he whispered something to third master and the others , and walked over in stride.I turned my eyes and only looked at Yin Xiang, who was wearing a court dress and a crown, stopped, and turned halfway to protect Qiang'er, blocking those hot or cold eyes behind me.
In a blink of an eye Yinxiang had come to the front, first he smiled and stretched out his hand to touch Qiang'er's face, and then kissed Qiang'er lightly, Qiang'er giggled, but I only felt that there was a thorn on my back. Dao's gaze seemed to want to poke a hole in my back, but Qiang'er's laughter was like adding fuel to the fire. The gaze that was originally like a torch turned into a raging flame in an instant. He couldn't help shrugging his shoulders, as if he could shake the scorching heat away from his back.
"Ning'er"?Yinxiang called me softly, stretched out his hand and lightly squeezed my shoulder, "Ah" I responded subconsciously, before I could speak again, Li Dequan had already leaned over and said respectfully, "Master Shisan, you Go get busy first, there are servants here to serve you." Although Li Dequan's words were tactful, it was indeed a clear order to evict guests. Yinxiang paused for a moment on my shoulder hand, and then took it back. His expression remained unchanged, only Lang Lang smiled, "Then I will trouble you, father-in-law."
Li Dequan bowed, "I don't dare to be a slave." Yinxiang gently but firmly shook my hand while tidying Qiang'er's quilt.His hands were warm and dry, and the warmth seemed to spread to the bottom of my heart along my fingers for a moment. I couldn't help but smile and nodded slightly. Yinxiang grinned, turned and walked towards Fourth Master and the others.
"Fu Jin, please," Li Dequan stretched out his hand, the curtain at the door had already been opened, and a smell of ambergris came over his face, Kangxi's majesty seemed to melt into the fragrance, my heart shrank suddenly, I was busy doing After taking a deep breath, he walked towards the house, and the moment he entered the door, he couldn't help but look back... and turned back hurriedly.
The autumn-scented curtain fell behind me, separating the inside and the outside into two worlds, warm and cold, but everything I saw at that glance followed me in closely. Yinxiang's hidden worries, three Grandpa's thoughtful, Eighth Master's dazed and unclear, Fourteenth Elder Brother's sharp and gloomy eyes, and Fourth Master's unprepared, unable to withdraw in time, seeming to be a bit dazed...
"Uh huh", Li Dequan coughed lightly, I shook my body, and then I came back to my senses, raised my head and looked over, the Emperor Kangxi who was a few steps away was leaning on the big pillow with his eyes closed, and Li Dequan looked at me. He waved his hand, turned around and backed away.A little eunuch walked over quietly, placed a cushion in front of me, and then tiptoed back down.
Looking at the cushion, I couldn't help but roll my eyes in my heart, but I still had to kneel. After I kneeled properly, the room fell silent again. The emperor didn't speak, and it wasn't my turn to say anything.I just lowered my head and looked at Qiang'er who was sleepy now, a small yawn, a tender mouth, soft gums...a smile floated up from the bottom of my heart uncontrollably.
Suddenly, the pressure of being stared at came over me. When I raised my head, I met Emperor Kangxi’s probing eyes, and looked at the corners of his eyes full of wrinkles. I lowered my eyes subconsciously, and said softly, "Zhao Jia pays respects to the emperor, the emperor is auspicious", "Well", after a while, Kangxi responded lightly, and the pressure disappeared.
"Is this Qiang'er, Li Dequan..." Emperor Kangxi asked slowly, Li Dequan, who was hidden behind me, came up and bent over to take Qiang'er from my hand.I subconsciously didn't want to let go, Li Dequan's hand paused, but as if he didn't notice it, he smiled and said, "Fu Jin, put your right hand first, so that the servant can hold it more securely", I glanced at him, and gently let go She raised her hand and watched him carefully holding Qiang'er and walking towards Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, look, Little Gege seems to be sleepy and can't even open his eyes." Li Dequan hugged Qiang'er in front of Kangxi and said with a smile. Kangxi just turned his head to look, but his face was still calm. Glancing at me, I was startled, hung my head in a hurry, and then sat and knelt back, only to realize that I had been standing up straight just now because of my nervousness.
"Get up", the emperor ordered, I thanked in a low voice, slowly stood up, and peeked over, Kangxi was reaching out and caressing Qiang'er's face casually. "Hehe..." Maybe Qiang'er was so sleepy and confused, thinking that it was her father who touched her face, or there was really some blood connection, Qiang'er actually gave a crisp laugh.
Kangxi paused his hand, then sat up straight, stretched out his hand to take the child from Li Dequan's hand, and held Qiang'er in his arms in a skillful posture, and the expression on his face became gentler, Qiang'er The son yawned loudly again without knowing it, and the emperor smiled slightly.
I breathed out quietly, looking at Emperor Kangxi who was gently patting Qiang'er, the rope that had been tightly binding my heart since just now seemed to have loosened a little. "I heard Concubine De said before that you made a pair of shoes for each of the children in the fourth mansion." Kangxi asked me seemingly casually, but his voice was deliberately lowered, and his gaze was still on the On Qiang'er.
"Yes", I replied respectfully, "These days, Sifujin and the others have sent over a lot of things, and sent people to visit me from time to time, but things are second to none, the main reason is this kindness, Yu Ning is very grateful , and there is nothing to repay, there is nothing in the fourth master's mansion, so I made a few pairs of shoes, and gave them to the little elder brothers and little princesses. Although the things are small, they are also part of my heart."
"Well, you have a heart", Kangxi snorted softly, and I couldn't tell whether it was a compliment or a derogation, so let's just take it as a compliment, "The emperor rewards you", I replied respectfully, Kangxi was taken aback, squinted I glanced at me, and I smiled humbly. The emperor was fine, but Li Dequan looked at me dumbfounded.
"Isn't Nian Shi not compatible with you? In the past, she still..." Kangxi paused, and then said, "I heard that this time Qiang'er passed a hundred days, and she is the only one who gave generous gifts. The shoes you made for her little Gege Put extra effort, why is that?" Kangxi handed Qiang'er over to Li Dequan, then reached out to take the ginseng tea brought by the little eunuch, and slowly sipped it.I couldn't help looking at Qiang'er who was already asleep in Li Dequan's arms, but Li Dequan gave me a wink, and I realized that Emperor Kangxi was still waiting for my reply.
"Your majesty, it's just reciprocity." A sneer suddenly came to my mind. I can't understand what Nian is thinking. Don't Sifujin and the others think the same thing in their hearts, woman... "What's more, Yu Ning once heard people say, There are no eternal friends or enemies in this world, only eternal interests, so it’s not surprising that Nian has become friendly now,” I replied clearly.The emperor's hand trembled slightly, his eyes became a little blurred, but he just muttered, "Eternal benefits..."
"Well said", Kangxi suddenly smiled slowly, "Well said...", the familiar pressure came out again, I half-cast my eyes, looking at Kangxi's gray beard, and hidden Among the sneering corners of his mouth, he felt that his body was unconsciously tightening.
"It's human nature at first, and now it's eternal interests. Sometimes I am really surprised, how did Yinglu's old-fashioned temperament give birth to a daughter like you, eh," Kangxi said with a smile, and my heart beat violently I jumped, and couldn't help raising my eyes to look at Kangxi, he was looking at me with a smile that was not a smile, and for a moment I even felt that I was seen through, although I knew it was impossible, but I still felt cold from the bottom of my heart, and I could only force it He grinned dryly, but didn't know what to say.
"Hmm..." Qiang'er, who was in Li Dequan's arms, groaned twice, probably because she was woken up by the sound of our talking, and her small body was also twisting, as if she wanted to cry. Kangxi turned his head and looked at it again. I glanced at me who couldn't hide my longing, and nodded to Li Dequan, who then walked over and handed the child to me.
The familiar fragrance of milk surrounded me again, and my mood calmed down suddenly. I just comforted her softly, "Take good care of the child," the emperor said calmly, and I looked up at Kangxi, who recovered. With a calm expression, he bent his body, "Yu Ning only thinks about this now."
Kangxi stared at me, and after a while he said, "That's good, you go." After speaking, he leaned on the cushion and closed his eyes to rest his mind. I saluted silently, turned around and walked out with Li Dequan. The cold air outside surrounded me instantly, but I felt that the cold was warmer than inside.
Li Dequan led me forward silently, and after a while of twists and turns, the sound of silk and bamboo became more and more clear, "Fu Jin, go a little further and you will be at the Wanzi Building, Niang Niang and the others are there, don't worry, then There are no outsiders, the empress has already ordered, but it is inconvenient for the servant to accompany you there, so I will leave first."
"Thanks for your hard work, father-in-law." I bent over, Li Dequan bowed and didn't dare to say anything, I hurriedly helped, he straightened up and looked at me, but didn't say anything, just turned around and walked back.Seeing his figure disappear behind the Moon Gate, I let out a slow breath.
The emperor obviously has plans for me, but I'm not Zixia Fairy, I can't even guess the beginning, let alone the ending, I can faintly feel that keeping me alive now is more beneficial to the emperor's "big plan", Otherwise, why would there be vigilance over and over again, either overtly or secretly?From the moment Yinxiang walked out of the gate of confinement, or even from the moment the fourth master desperately tried to save me, the emperor had already made a decision.
But no matter what my fate will be, the fate of the fourth master is obvious. In the emperor's heart, the candidate to inherit the great rule should be the fourth master. , It's nothing at all, but to the emperor... and the most competitive fourteenth brother, he will be sent to the frontier soon.
The emperor didn't know much about his sons. He was brave and resourceful, and only the fourteenth elder brother could compete with the fourth elder brother. He let others sleep soundly beside the couch, and the emperor sent him away early. , Leaving the place of right and wrong, after careful calculation, it might not be a kind of love for him... I couldn't help but smile bitterly, Emperor Kangxi was so calculating about his son, so what do I count?
"Ah choo", Qiang'er sneezed a little, "Ah" I whispered, I was thinking wildly here by myself, and I forgot about the cold weather.I looked around, and I really didn't want to go to the brightly lit Wanzi Building in front of me.According to experience, when there is a big banquet in Jufan Palace, fires will be set up in the side rooms on the outskirts to prepare tea, milk, soup, etc., so as to provide faster service to the masters.
Turning around and walking to the right, I can vaguely see from the lights that it is the side room where the palace maids rest in shifts. After such a long time, there are only a handful of servants in the palace who can recognize me, so I don't care too much.As soon as I entered, I ran into a little girl head-on. Although she didn't recognize me, she recognized my clothing grade.
I ordered her to heat up some breasts, I turned around and went into a side room, and sure enough, the big wrought copper stove was burning, I dragged myself and sat down by the fire, the fire lit up Qiang'er's face , glowing red, she was so happy that she turned her head vigorously, trying to find that warm place.
"Hehe", seeing her anxious look, I couldn't help laughing, I stretched out my hand to hold her little hand, "It's very warm, isn't it?" When the curtain at the door rang, I guess the little girl came back, "Here's the boobs Give it to me first", while teasing the wall, I reached out to take it, and a warm cup was handed over, "Thanks...", I was about to thank, but saw a slender and powerful hand holding the cup Hands, hands not only froze in mid-air.
"Take it, why, are you afraid it will be poisonous?" the fourteenth elder brother behind me said lightly.
The cup landed firmly on my cheeks for only a few inches, without moving, while puffs of hot air drifted over indistinctly, and after a while, I felt a little moist on my cheeks. "Hmm..." Qiang'er in his arms twisted uncomfortably, and only then did I realize that my arms were a little stiff.
I lowered my eyes to look at Qiang'er's face that was flushed red by the heat in the room, my heart suddenly relaxed, a sense of peace quickly wiped my heart, I turned my hand to take the cup, but Brother Fourteen's hand tightened , as if I didn't expect that I would pick it up, and after a pause, I let go of my hand.
The milk in the cup was hot but not hot to the touch. I lowered my head and sniffed it, and drank it gurglingly. While drinking, I sighed in my heart. This fresh milk is delicious without any additives. I hate the milk that my mother forced me to drink every morning, but here I fell in love with this taste, warm and thick, just like him...
"You can trust me, so you're not afraid of being poisonous, don't you always avoid us like snakes and scorpions..." Elder Fourteen snorted coldly, "Ah" I raised my head and looked at him when I heard the words, the room was unevenly lit The lights kept flickering, and a shadow surrounded his face, looking a little illusory, I blinked.
Seeing that I raised my head, Elder Fourteen's originally mocking face was stunned. There was a chuckle, and he tilted his head slightly. The smile immediately softened the corner of his sarcasm. and some dark eyes.
For a moment, I couldn't help being a little dazed, as if I saw that young man leaning on the moon gate again, smiling a bit rascally but very sunny.A soft silk kerchief touched my lips, not only startled me, but just about to hide back and "don't move", Fourteen let out a low drink.
I couldn't help but froze for a moment, but in the blink of an eye, I felt something was wrong, and wanted to push his hand again. Shisi frowned, snorted, and suddenly let go, the handkerchief floated down, and I reached out subconsciously I picked it up, and the handkerchief was stained with milk residue, and I fainted for half a circle. I couldn't help but feel hot, and then I realized that when I was drinking milk, I accidentally got a "white beard" come out.I was so busy that I quickly wiped it twice around my mouth, and a faint musky scent wafted into my nose. I suddenly realized that it was Shishi's handkerchief, and I couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed...
"Ah" I whispered, the handkerchief had been taken from my hand by Fourteen, he didn't even look at me, he just stuffed the handkerchief back into his cuff.I laughed dryly, and didn't know what to say or do for a while, so I could only wipe the corners of my mouth casually with the back of my hand. Suddenly, I felt a darkness around me, and when I turned around, I saw that the fourteenth elder brother was sitting beside me. Next to each other, so close that you can smell your breath.
I couldn't help frowning slightly, and was thinking of moving to the side, Fourteen said lightly, "This is Qiang'er", "Yes", I nodded slightly, "You can give me a hug ", I was startled, looking at Fourteen's calm face and the clear eyes that seemed to have never been seen on his face before, I couldn't help but gently reached out and handed out the sleeping Qiang'er.
Fourteenth elder brother took the child over carefully but steadily, and held Qiang'er in his arms very skillfully. Seeing his familiarity, for some reason, Minghui's fair and delicate face appeared in front of his eyes. When I came up, my heart tightened, and I subconsciously shook my head.
Fourteen stretched out his fingers and lightly touched Qiang'er's face, his face was thoughtful, but there was a trace of warmth hidden in his eyes.I seem to have never seen the fourteenth elder brother being quiet and speechless. It seems that he is always in high spirits, laughing and cursing, or sneering coldly. Anyway, he is peaceful and silent now.
I felt a little strange in my heart. I was thinking about it when I heard Fourteen say, "This kid looks like Old Thirteen." Only then did I realize why these words sounded so awkward, "Hehe", Brother Fourteen chuckled, raised his eyes to look at me, his eyes were filled with warmth, I turned my eyes away after pulling the corners of my mouth, not wanting to look at him again, His eyes make me feel uneasy...
"Hmm..." Qiang'er writhed twice in Fourteen's arms, as if she knew that she was sleeping in the arms of a stranger, I hurriedly reached out to pat him, I wanted to bring the child back but I was afraid of offending the old man Fourteen was fine. He looked down at the child who was about to wake up, and then at me who was a little anxious. Without saying anything, he returned Qiang'er to me. I couldn't help smiling gratefully at him. laugh.
I lowered my head and gently coaxed the child, Qiang'er gradually calmed down, and fell asleep again, but I didn't want to raise my head to face Brother Fourteen, I just felt his eyes staring straight at me, "Xiaowei..." Fourteen suddenly called me in a low voice, and I couldn't help shivering. His voice contained neither tenderness nor resentment, but a kind of pain...
With a "crash", someone kicked the small flower pot at the door, and it stood up very loudly in the quiet night. Before I could look up, Elder Fourteen had already asked in a deep voice, "Who is outside"?There was a killing intent in the voice.
"Uncle Fourteen, it's me", Hongli's clear childish voice rang outside the door...
(End of this chapter)
"Qiang'er, show your mother a smile." I gently waved the small rattle drum, and the drum hammer swinging from side to side made a tinkling sound, which caused the little baby on the kang to stretch out its arms, trying hard to touch it. to that shaking object.Her small mouth was slightly opened, and she was babbling without knowing what to say, only her bare and soft gums were exposed, and a pair of clear black eyes that were so familiar were full of pure joy.
I couldn't help stretching out my hand to touch the tender skin of a baby, but she grabbed my index finger, "Haha", I laughed softly, and started a tug-of-war with her with my fingers. It's small, but it's quite strong, and it clenches my fingers tightly.
"Qiang'er, you are not big, but you are very strong, just like your Ama..." "Of course, it doesn't matter whose daughter it is", a loud laugh sounded behind me, I turned my head, I don't know when Yinxiang came back, he was standing at the door with a smile on his face, Qin Shun'er was helping him unbutton his coat.
Yinxiang got a little impatient with the wait, and stretched out his hand to tug on the neckline. An enamel stud broke out from the neckline, and fell on the water mill floor, bouncing a few times, making a few crisp sounds.Qiang'er stopped tug-of-war with me, and turned her head to look at the ground. Yinxiang had strode up, pressed past me, lowered her head and kissed her daughter's face, "My dear Qiang'er, give Ama kiss", a cold and fresh air unique to the outdoors floated through my nose.
Qiang'er let go of my fingers, and reached out to touch her father's face instead. The baby's nails were very sharp, but Yinxiang didn't care, and kept blowing hot air on her fingers, and suddenly used She held her finger in her lips, pretending to swallow it, but Qiang'er was so excited that she let out a shrill smile.
I shook my head with a smile, "Master, here." Xiao Tao'er walked up with a smile, and looked at me with a smile in her eyes. She handed me an official kiln hand stove, which was hot.I nodded with a smile, and turned my hand to put the stove into the hands of the father who only saw his precious daughter. Yinxiang opened his hand and held it, warming his hands while constantly teasing the child.
I sat back, leaned on the big pillow, picked up the little padded jacket that I hadn't finished this morning, sewed the cuffs stitch by stitch, and learned to sew clothes. achievement.The charcoal stove in the house crackled from time to time, and the daffodils on the window sill were in full bloom, and the delicate fragrance dyed every corner of the house lightly.
Seeing Yinxiang teasing with her daughter full of joy, I couldn't help but smile, since Qiang'er came to this world, the love she enjoys is probably something that all the girls in the royal family can't get, Because she has a father who loves her wholeheartedly regardless of gender.
Although it was almost a miracle to be able to conceive this child, the process of my pregnancy was extremely smooth, without any adverse reactions, and I went through this relatively difficult process for women very easily.But Yinxiang's tense nerves did not relax until he saw the smiling face of me and the child lying side by side. I still remember that his broad arms covered Qiang'er and me at that time, it was so light and so the tightness...
"What are you thinking, laughing like this, um..." Yinxiang came over at some point, wrapped me around with one hand, and held my needle-holding wrist with the other hand, obviously afraid of seeing me absent-minded. Scared me and accidentally pricked my own finger again.But the child was lying quietly behind him, obviously a little tired after tossing around for a while, Yinxiang had already covered her tightly with the little quilt.
A burst of heartwarming warmth filled my chest, and I couldn't help but raised my head, leaned over and kissed his face lightly, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, I'm just thinking wildly."Yin Xiang narrowed his eyes with a smile, stretched out his hand to touch his cheek, pretended to be lustful, and said with a smile, "It's good to think wildly."
"Hey" I lowered my eyes and gave a chuckle, the corners of my mouth curled up again uncontrollably, eyes darkened, Yinxiang lowered his head and pressed his forehead against mine.I couldn't help raising my eyes to look at him, those eyes that were always shining, but at this moment, they were as quiet as a midsummer night, for a moment I felt the soft and warm night wind blowing through my heart...
"Uh huh", there was a light cough that was clearly measured, and I reached out to cover Yinxiang's lips that were only three inches away from me. A burst of dissatisfaction slipped through his eyes, and I smiled and glared at him.Looking over his shoulder, Xiao Tao'er was standing by the door, with a somewhat embarrassed expression on her face, but it was not because of what she saw, but because of something she interrupted.
I felt powerless for a while, I guess the servants in this mansion are already used to the "passionate" between Yinxiang and me from time to time, and learning to cough in a moderate and timely manner is no longer Qin Shun'er's patent. "Fujin, it's time for little Gege to nurse. The nanny is waiting, and the maidservant is here to hug Gege." Xiao Taoer said respectfully, "Yes." I nodded, "Go, she's a little sleepy. If you really can't open your eyes, you can wait a while." It's okay to eat again." Xiao Tao'er smiled, "Yes, the servant knows." She walked over and picked up the child very carefully, and blessed us, then turned and walked to the side room.
"Why are you back so early today?" I gently broke away from Yinxiang's arms, walked to the desk beside me, and poured him a cup of tea.Yinxiang turned around and leaned against the pillow I was leaning on just now, took the hot tea with one hand and stroked his shaved scalp with the other.
"In two days, it will be the emperor's 65th birthday banquet. This time, I will make a big fuss. Mynah and the others are also gearing up to show their faces in front of the old man and make this banquet beautiful." Yin Xiang He drank tea while talking, but he frowned whether it was because the water was hot or something else.
"Oh..." I answered in vain, and stretched out my hand to continue sewing the little padded jacket that had just been put on the side of the kang. "Hum," Yinxiang sneered, "But it doesn't seem so easy." I couldn't help but look at it. With a glance at him, he drank the remaining tea in the cup, and played with the teacup with his fingers again, with a thoughtful look on his face. I lowered my eyelashes and said nothing, and the room suddenly became quiet.
Looking at the embroidery thread slowly pulled out from the cloth, the historical memory flooded in my mind...Is it Kangxi's 65th birthday? Now it is the 57th year of Kangxi, and there are less than four years left. The emperor will also be no match for the natural laws of human beings, and he will go west.
Last year, the Zhungeer tribe in western Xinjiang launched a large-scale attack on Qinghai, burned, killed and looted, killed Meng Khan, and imprisoned the great lama. Emperor Kangxi was furious when he got the news, and immediately sent a large army into Qinghai to quell the chaos.If I remember correctly, the suppression of the chaos this time will end in failure and the entire army will be annihilated, and then there will be the great general king—Yinti... I sighed in my heart, if I hadn't seized the military power, Will the fourteenth elder brother still be so angry at the loss of the throne...
"Xiaowei, Xiao..." Yinxiang called me softly, "Ah" I looked up, "what's the matter", Yinxiang smiled, "You, you didn't hear what I said, did you?" He shook his head helplessly I shook my head, obviously helpless with my habit of wandering into space from time to time, my face became hot, "What did you say, was it very long, and it would be very tiring to repeat it"?
"Hey" Yinxiang let out a laugh, and shook his head amusedly, "That's not true, huh", he cleared his throat, and although he smiled, he said with a bit of seriousness, "This birthday feast, The emperor asked you to attend, and also brought our Qiang'er to show the old man by the way." He paused, and then said, "Seeing that Qiang'er's hundred days are coming soon, I heard from the fourth brother that the empress still plans to Give her a good time."
"Well", I nodded subconsciously. Regarding the birth of Qiang'er, I announced to the public that I was born prematurely because of my poor health, and the baby was weak. Concubine De also specially ordered people to go to Tanzhe Temple to burn incense and fulfill her vows, saying that she was grateful for the blessings of gods and Buddhas. , Let our mother and daughter be safe, and use this reason to avoid other people coming to visit and congratulate me.I remember when Yinxiang came back and learned from me. We went to see the white and fat daughter who could eat and sleep at the same time. Look weak.
Then why did Emperor Kangxi want to see this child? Naturally, the emperor allowed Defei to come and manage Qiang'er for a hundred days.For a whole year, I never left Shisan Baylor's Mansion for a single step. Concubine De kept sending people various rewards, and Nala and the others never showed up again, but people came to see me every month. There were also constant gifts, and that person was Niu Hulu.
As for Minghui, I only occasionally heard from Yinxiang that she had a boy. Although the fourteenth elder brother was happy, he didn't lack a son, and he didn't seem to make a fuss. He just invited his close relatives and friends to have a meal. Fourth Master was naturally among them.
"The child is fine, but this mother's complexion is a bit off." I remember Yinxiang said this when he came back from the banquet. After that, Yinxiang felt disgusted with Minghui in his heart, and he didn't want to say more , I naturally will not ask.After that contact, I knew that she was a woman who was weak on the outside but extremely tough on the inside. She was naturally capable of guarding her own territory, so she didn't need others to worry about her.
"Don't think too much, the emperor naturally has his intentions. If Huang Ama really wanted something, you would have already..." Yinxiang said in a low voice, his face was also a little bad, obviously thinking of his If Huang Ama treats me in any way, then I will...
I was about to speak to comfort, but Yinxiang turned his face, "Okay, don't talk about this, think about it later, what we use to make money, it doesn't have to be rare treasures, the emperor has seen a lot, but I want It’s better to have some unique ones.” I smiled, “Okay, then let me think about it for two days, and then discuss it with you.”Yinxiang suddenly held my hand and was about to speak, when there was a sudden "wow" and crying in the opposite room, Yinxiang and I looked at each other and smiled, without saying anything, we got up and walked to the side room together.
"It turns out that there are so many beautiful purples and reds blooming everywhere, and it seems like this is all ruined..." I muttered, looking at the night scene of fiery trees and silver flowers in front of me, I suddenly remembered that sentence in my mind when I saw it in the red building.It's still at the end of winter, but there are thousands of purples and reds blooming in front of you. Probably only the royal family and nobles have such financial resources to own these beautiful scenery that are not common in summer, but how long can this last...
"Sister, what are you talking about?" Niu Hulu asked with a smile. She was holding Qiang'er tightly in her arms. She glanced at me, then lowered her head to tease the child.When I smiled, I suddenly felt my hand tighten. I looked down and saw a pair of dark eyes staring at me, but my small hand firmly held mine.
I smiled at him, and then he turned his face to continue watching Niu Hulu teasing his children, the fourth elder brother—Hongli, the future Emperor Qianlong.Regardless of whether he will become the extravagant and lustful Qianlong in the future, he is a well-educated, intelligent and considerate child in front of him.The most special thing is that a seven-year-old child has such calm eyes. I don't know if this is one of the reasons why Emperor Kangxi appreciates him.
Today is the eighteenth day of the third lunar month, the 65th birthday of Emperor Kangxi, and I am heading for the Forbidden City in the same car as Niu Hulu.Mrs. Niu Hulu knew that I didn't like excitement, and his own existence was quite special, so he ran over specially and chose a time when there were few people to enter the palace with me.
If a person has no friends, life must be very painful. Family affection, love, and friendship should be indispensable to a complete person.I have always been grateful for Niu Hulu's inexpressiveness towards me but her persistence in communicating with me. I have always thought that maybe it was this quality that allowed her to have such a good death. Wealthy empress dowager.
"Today's birthday banquet seems to be held at the Qingyin Pavilion. I heard that the emperor personally performed the show in front of the gods and Buddhas. Let's follow Lele and get a little bit of the emperor's blessing." Niu Hulu said with a smile I said, "Yes", I replied, and then asked, "Then we have to go to the empress first." Niu Hulu nodded, "Yes, let the empress have a look first, and see what the master says." Anyway, today is the emperor's little granddaughter who wants to see him." As she said that, she lowered her head and coaxed Qiang'er again, "Look at our Qiang'er, how handsome she is, she must be a beauty when she grows up, Hongli, don't you think? ", the little boy carefully looked up and down, nodded solemnly, Niu Hulu and I smiled at the same time.
The carriage went straight to the Changchun Palace unimpeded all the way, and then stopped suddenly when it entered the narrow road. Mrs. Niu Hulu and I looked at each other, and then heard an eunuch's voice outside, "Two Fujins, De The master specially ordered the servant to wait here, the empress has already gone to the Qingyin Pavilion with the four Fujin, the fourteen Fujin and all the side Fujin, and the two Fujin, please come with the slave."
"Understood, let's go", Niu Hulu replied, "cha", "Come on, this way", the eunuch responded, and the carriage rolled forward again.After a while, I heard the faint sound of silk and bamboo, and when we reached the side door, a little eunuch had already come to the door, put the pedals on, and waited for us to get out of the carriage.
"Sister, let's..." Just as Niu Hulu opened his mouth, a person suddenly appeared from the door. We were startled, and by the shadow of the lamp, we saw that it was Li Dequan, the eunuch. I couldn't help being startled. "Slave pays respects to the two Fujins." He was about to beat him down for a thousand sons. Niu Hulu hurriedly stretched out his hand to help, "Eunuch Li doesn't need to be too polite. He is tired of serving the emperor." Li Dequan stood up straight, He humbly said a few words about what this is the duty of a slave.
As soon as he changed his voice, he laughed again, "Cai Fujin, Master De and the others are all talking in Wanzilou, I will let someone take you there." Fujin, please bring Little Gege and the servants."
I nodded, turned my head and said with a smile to Niu Hulu, "Sister, go ahead first, I will be here in a while, help me and my mother."Niu Hulu nodded, didn't ask anything, just handed Qiang'er over carefully, then stretched out his hand to hold Hongli, followed a little eunuch to the side door, I watched her go in.
"Then you come with me," Li Dequan said softly, and I helped Qiang'er cover up the little quilt that wrapped her, and then said with a smile, "Please lead the way", Li Dequan didn't dare to say it, and turned around to lead the way. I also went through the side door, but I went the other way.After a short walk, they came to a small courtyard with the words "Ting Li" written on it, but Li Dequan didn't stop, and walked a little further, a corner door was exposed, and there were two eunuchs guarding the door. We came over and hurriedly opened the door to let us in.
Not long after walking along a small corridor, the main room under the flickering lights was exposed, but Li Dequan suddenly stopped in his tracks. I was startled, and stopped too.His face was a bit suspicious. I followed his gaze and couldn't help being shocked. The third master, the fourth master, Yin Xiang, the eighth master, and the fourteenth elder brother were all standing in the middle of the yard, standing with their hands down. .
"Fu Jin, please wait here a moment, I will report to you", Li Dequan said in a hurry, and before I could answer, he quickened his pace and walked towards the main room.When the third master and the others heard footsteps, they all looked this way. I was hidden in the shadows, and no one noticed for a while. Their eyes were all on Li Dequan.
Li Dequan gave a hasty call and was about to enter the door when a little eunuch came over and whispered something in his ear. Li Dequan looked a little surprised, he frowned and thought about it, and quickly talked to the little eunuch After saying something, he opened the curtain and went in.
I couldn't help but feel a little strange, but since Ba Ye and the others were there, I didn't want to show my appearance and cause trouble. I was thinking about whether to hide behind again, when a figure walked over lightly and quickly, I took a closer look, It was the little eunuch who stopped Li Dequan just now, and he didn't know where he came around.
He walked up to me quickly, slapped Qianer, and said in a low voice, "Fu Jin, Director Li told you to come with the servants first." Time, something must have happened, I guess the emperor is not in the mood to see us today...
I just turned around and walked out with the little eunuch, when I heard a loud "crash" in the room, as if something was kicked down, I was startled, Qiang'er in my arms trembled and wanted to cry, I was so busy that I gently covered her mouth and whispered a few words of comfort.
"Okay, when do you want to hide it from me, the whole army was wiped out, and only six people ran back, okay, okay..." Emperor Kangxi trembled in his angry roar, obviously anxious... I turned around suddenly Turning around, I looked at the group of elder brothers with different expressions in the courtyard... Qinghai was defeated, the fourteenth elder brother was about to go to war, and everything in front of him was developing according to the trajectory of history.
"Alas", I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, for the bright yellow seat, the most tragic competition has finally begun...
"Woo...", maybe children are the most sensitive to the surrounding atmosphere, Qiang'er in my arms finally couldn't help it, and sobbed, although the voice was soft, but in this courtyard where even the sound of breathing is barely audible In the courtyard, it sounded very clear. The brothers in the courtyard who had different expressions all raised their heads and looked at me.
I tried my best to lower my voice to coax the child, Qiang'er looked at me with her black eyes open, she didn't cry loudly, but her body twisted restlessly, although I was anxious, I still smiled to comfort her, Qiang'er gradually lost her voice, her eyes rolled, and she became interested in the things around her, I let out a sigh of relief.
"Fu Jin", seeing the child calmed down, the little eunuch who was anxious by Qiang'er's crying hurriedly came over and called me in a low voice, "Look, should we go first, maybe it's Little Ge Ge Leng I cried when I was crying, it was warm in the side room over there."
I nodded, this little eunuch is very smart, he seems to be Li Dequan's confidant, "Please lead the way", the little eunuch hurriedly said "Don't dare", bowing his waist, he is about to lead me to the road where my son came . "Who's there, give me..." There was a shout, and I stopped, the little eunuch was startled, subconsciously stopped, and looked back into the yard.
Qiang'er in my arms trembled for a moment, obviously startled by the roar, I hurriedly shook her lightly, but couldn't help frowning, this Master Shi, what is the name of the ghost at night... Master Shi The voice suddenly dropped, and Ba Ye's low voice scolded him faintly, but he couldn't hear what to say, only heard Shi Ye muttered in a low voice, "There is clearly someone there."
I was about to tell the little eunuch not to worry about him, just walk quickly, when I heard a sudden silence behind me, but the little eunuch in front of me lowered his head and stood motionless.I turned around slowly, but it was Li Dequan who came out. He coughed dryly, "The emperor said that because I am not feeling well, the third elder brother, the fourth elder brother and the eighth elder brother will attend the banquet tonight. Let's all perform their duties, let's go, this is it."
All the older brothers in the yard knelt down together, only the third elder brother, fourth elder brother, and eighth elder brother called for the order. Li Dequan waved his hand to signal them to leave, but he turned around instead of going back to the house. I come here.Master Shi jumped up from the ground and greeted everyone, but Master Ba glanced at me, turned his head and said something to Master Jiu, Master Jiu stood up, stretched out his hand and pulled Master Shi to go out first Walking away, the Fourteenth Master ignored the hand of the Tenth Master turning back to greet him to go with him, and just stood beside the Eighth Master silently with his hands behind his back.
Looking at Li Dequan's figure getting closer and closer, I was slightly taken aback. Could it be that when Kangxi was in such a bad mood, he would still want to see me, a woman who can be said to be "unlucky" to him.But after thinking about it, no matter how upset he is, he can't stew the two of us with wine anyway. "Humph", I sneered in a low voice, and the little eunuch next to me raised his head and looked at me, with a face on his face. Somewhat curious, when he looked up and saw me smiling at him, his expression became solemn, and he quickly lowered his head again.
In a blink of an eye, Li Dequan had already walked in front of me, "Fu Jin", his voice sounded a bit dry, not like the crisp Baoding accent he used to say, "Please come with the servant", I didn't say anything, just nodded , raised his foot and followed him down.The people in the yard had already dispersed, but the ones I least wanted to see still dawdled and did not leave. They gathered at the gate of the yard to discuss something in a low voice.
Hearing our footsteps, the third master, the fourth master, Yinxiang, the eighth master, and the fourteenth master all turned their heads and looked over. The expressions on their faces were normal, as if they were not surprised by my appearance, except for the After Yinxiang was imprisoned, he never saw my third master again. He looked at me with wide eyes, but the flickering in his eyes was not surprise, but it was true... After they glanced at me, their eyes were full of surprise. They moved towards the child in my arms at the same time, and the originally calm expression on his face fluctuated more or less...
Yinxiang was frowning at first, but when he saw us, his eyes flashed, but the expression on his face turned gentle. The emperor wanted to see me today, both fourth master and he knew, so he whispered something to third master and the others , and walked over in stride.I turned my eyes and only looked at Yin Xiang, who was wearing a court dress and a crown, stopped, and turned halfway to protect Qiang'er, blocking those hot or cold eyes behind me.
In a blink of an eye Yinxiang had come to the front, first he smiled and stretched out his hand to touch Qiang'er's face, and then kissed Qiang'er lightly, Qiang'er giggled, but I only felt that there was a thorn on my back. Dao's gaze seemed to want to poke a hole in my back, but Qiang'er's laughter was like adding fuel to the fire. The gaze that was originally like a torch turned into a raging flame in an instant. He couldn't help shrugging his shoulders, as if he could shake the scorching heat away from his back.
"Ning'er"?Yinxiang called me softly, stretched out his hand and lightly squeezed my shoulder, "Ah" I responded subconsciously, before I could speak again, Li Dequan had already leaned over and said respectfully, "Master Shisan, you Go get busy first, there are servants here to serve you." Although Li Dequan's words were tactful, it was indeed a clear order to evict guests. Yinxiang paused for a moment on my shoulder hand, and then took it back. His expression remained unchanged, only Lang Lang smiled, "Then I will trouble you, father-in-law."
Li Dequan bowed, "I don't dare to be a slave." Yinxiang gently but firmly shook my hand while tidying Qiang'er's quilt.His hands were warm and dry, and the warmth seemed to spread to the bottom of my heart along my fingers for a moment. I couldn't help but smile and nodded slightly. Yinxiang grinned, turned and walked towards Fourth Master and the others.
"Fu Jin, please," Li Dequan stretched out his hand, the curtain at the door had already been opened, and a smell of ambergris came over his face, Kangxi's majesty seemed to melt into the fragrance, my heart shrank suddenly, I was busy doing After taking a deep breath, he walked towards the house, and the moment he entered the door, he couldn't help but look back... and turned back hurriedly.
The autumn-scented curtain fell behind me, separating the inside and the outside into two worlds, warm and cold, but everything I saw at that glance followed me in closely. Yinxiang's hidden worries, three Grandpa's thoughtful, Eighth Master's dazed and unclear, Fourteenth Elder Brother's sharp and gloomy eyes, and Fourth Master's unprepared, unable to withdraw in time, seeming to be a bit dazed...
"Uh huh", Li Dequan coughed lightly, I shook my body, and then I came back to my senses, raised my head and looked over, the Emperor Kangxi who was a few steps away was leaning on the big pillow with his eyes closed, and Li Dequan looked at me. He waved his hand, turned around and backed away.A little eunuch walked over quietly, placed a cushion in front of me, and then tiptoed back down.
Looking at the cushion, I couldn't help but roll my eyes in my heart, but I still had to kneel. After I kneeled properly, the room fell silent again. The emperor didn't speak, and it wasn't my turn to say anything.I just lowered my head and looked at Qiang'er who was sleepy now, a small yawn, a tender mouth, soft gums...a smile floated up from the bottom of my heart uncontrollably.
Suddenly, the pressure of being stared at came over me. When I raised my head, I met Emperor Kangxi’s probing eyes, and looked at the corners of his eyes full of wrinkles. I lowered my eyes subconsciously, and said softly, "Zhao Jia pays respects to the emperor, the emperor is auspicious", "Well", after a while, Kangxi responded lightly, and the pressure disappeared.
"Is this Qiang'er, Li Dequan..." Emperor Kangxi asked slowly, Li Dequan, who was hidden behind me, came up and bent over to take Qiang'er from my hand.I subconsciously didn't want to let go, Li Dequan's hand paused, but as if he didn't notice it, he smiled and said, "Fu Jin, put your right hand first, so that the servant can hold it more securely", I glanced at him, and gently let go She raised her hand and watched him carefully holding Qiang'er and walking towards Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, look, Little Gege seems to be sleepy and can't even open his eyes." Li Dequan hugged Qiang'er in front of Kangxi and said with a smile. Kangxi just turned his head to look, but his face was still calm. Glancing at me, I was startled, hung my head in a hurry, and then sat and knelt back, only to realize that I had been standing up straight just now because of my nervousness.
"Get up", the emperor ordered, I thanked in a low voice, slowly stood up, and peeked over, Kangxi was reaching out and caressing Qiang'er's face casually. "Hehe..." Maybe Qiang'er was so sleepy and confused, thinking that it was her father who touched her face, or there was really some blood connection, Qiang'er actually gave a crisp laugh.
Kangxi paused his hand, then sat up straight, stretched out his hand to take the child from Li Dequan's hand, and held Qiang'er in his arms in a skillful posture, and the expression on his face became gentler, Qiang'er The son yawned loudly again without knowing it, and the emperor smiled slightly.
I breathed out quietly, looking at Emperor Kangxi who was gently patting Qiang'er, the rope that had been tightly binding my heart since just now seemed to have loosened a little. "I heard Concubine De said before that you made a pair of shoes for each of the children in the fourth mansion." Kangxi asked me seemingly casually, but his voice was deliberately lowered, and his gaze was still on the On Qiang'er.
"Yes", I replied respectfully, "These days, Sifujin and the others have sent over a lot of things, and sent people to visit me from time to time, but things are second to none, the main reason is this kindness, Yu Ning is very grateful , and there is nothing to repay, there is nothing in the fourth master's mansion, so I made a few pairs of shoes, and gave them to the little elder brothers and little princesses. Although the things are small, they are also part of my heart."
"Well, you have a heart", Kangxi snorted softly, and I couldn't tell whether it was a compliment or a derogation, so let's just take it as a compliment, "The emperor rewards you", I replied respectfully, Kangxi was taken aback, squinted I glanced at me, and I smiled humbly. The emperor was fine, but Li Dequan looked at me dumbfounded.
"Isn't Nian Shi not compatible with you? In the past, she still..." Kangxi paused, and then said, "I heard that this time Qiang'er passed a hundred days, and she is the only one who gave generous gifts. The shoes you made for her little Gege Put extra effort, why is that?" Kangxi handed Qiang'er over to Li Dequan, then reached out to take the ginseng tea brought by the little eunuch, and slowly sipped it.I couldn't help looking at Qiang'er who was already asleep in Li Dequan's arms, but Li Dequan gave me a wink, and I realized that Emperor Kangxi was still waiting for my reply.
"Your majesty, it's just reciprocity." A sneer suddenly came to my mind. I can't understand what Nian is thinking. Don't Sifujin and the others think the same thing in their hearts, woman... "What's more, Yu Ning once heard people say, There are no eternal friends or enemies in this world, only eternal interests, so it’s not surprising that Nian has become friendly now,” I replied clearly.The emperor's hand trembled slightly, his eyes became a little blurred, but he just muttered, "Eternal benefits..."
"Well said", Kangxi suddenly smiled slowly, "Well said...", the familiar pressure came out again, I half-cast my eyes, looking at Kangxi's gray beard, and hidden Among the sneering corners of his mouth, he felt that his body was unconsciously tightening.
"It's human nature at first, and now it's eternal interests. Sometimes I am really surprised, how did Yinglu's old-fashioned temperament give birth to a daughter like you, eh," Kangxi said with a smile, and my heart beat violently I jumped, and couldn't help raising my eyes to look at Kangxi, he was looking at me with a smile that was not a smile, and for a moment I even felt that I was seen through, although I knew it was impossible, but I still felt cold from the bottom of my heart, and I could only force it He grinned dryly, but didn't know what to say.
"Hmm..." Qiang'er, who was in Li Dequan's arms, groaned twice, probably because she was woken up by the sound of our talking, and her small body was also twisting, as if she wanted to cry. Kangxi turned his head and looked at it again. I glanced at me who couldn't hide my longing, and nodded to Li Dequan, who then walked over and handed the child to me.
The familiar fragrance of milk surrounded me again, and my mood calmed down suddenly. I just comforted her softly, "Take good care of the child," the emperor said calmly, and I looked up at Kangxi, who recovered. With a calm expression, he bent his body, "Yu Ning only thinks about this now."
Kangxi stared at me, and after a while he said, "That's good, you go." After speaking, he leaned on the cushion and closed his eyes to rest his mind. I saluted silently, turned around and walked out with Li Dequan. The cold air outside surrounded me instantly, but I felt that the cold was warmer than inside.
Li Dequan led me forward silently, and after a while of twists and turns, the sound of silk and bamboo became more and more clear, "Fu Jin, go a little further and you will be at the Wanzi Building, Niang Niang and the others are there, don't worry, then There are no outsiders, the empress has already ordered, but it is inconvenient for the servant to accompany you there, so I will leave first."
"Thanks for your hard work, father-in-law." I bent over, Li Dequan bowed and didn't dare to say anything, I hurriedly helped, he straightened up and looked at me, but didn't say anything, just turned around and walked back.Seeing his figure disappear behind the Moon Gate, I let out a slow breath.
The emperor obviously has plans for me, but I'm not Zixia Fairy, I can't even guess the beginning, let alone the ending, I can faintly feel that keeping me alive now is more beneficial to the emperor's "big plan", Otherwise, why would there be vigilance over and over again, either overtly or secretly?From the moment Yinxiang walked out of the gate of confinement, or even from the moment the fourth master desperately tried to save me, the emperor had already made a decision.
But no matter what my fate will be, the fate of the fourth master is obvious. In the emperor's heart, the candidate to inherit the great rule should be the fourth master. , It's nothing at all, but to the emperor... and the most competitive fourteenth brother, he will be sent to the frontier soon.
The emperor didn't know much about his sons. He was brave and resourceful, and only the fourteenth elder brother could compete with the fourth elder brother. He let others sleep soundly beside the couch, and the emperor sent him away early. , Leaving the place of right and wrong, after careful calculation, it might not be a kind of love for him... I couldn't help but smile bitterly, Emperor Kangxi was so calculating about his son, so what do I count?
"Ah choo", Qiang'er sneezed a little, "Ah" I whispered, I was thinking wildly here by myself, and I forgot about the cold weather.I looked around, and I really didn't want to go to the brightly lit Wanzi Building in front of me.According to experience, when there is a big banquet in Jufan Palace, fires will be set up in the side rooms on the outskirts to prepare tea, milk, soup, etc., so as to provide faster service to the masters.
Turning around and walking to the right, I can vaguely see from the lights that it is the side room where the palace maids rest in shifts. After such a long time, there are only a handful of servants in the palace who can recognize me, so I don't care too much.As soon as I entered, I ran into a little girl head-on. Although she didn't recognize me, she recognized my clothing grade.
I ordered her to heat up some breasts, I turned around and went into a side room, and sure enough, the big wrought copper stove was burning, I dragged myself and sat down by the fire, the fire lit up Qiang'er's face , glowing red, she was so happy that she turned her head vigorously, trying to find that warm place.
"Hehe", seeing her anxious look, I couldn't help laughing, I stretched out my hand to hold her little hand, "It's very warm, isn't it?" When the curtain at the door rang, I guess the little girl came back, "Here's the boobs Give it to me first", while teasing the wall, I reached out to take it, and a warm cup was handed over, "Thanks...", I was about to thank, but saw a slender and powerful hand holding the cup Hands, hands not only froze in mid-air.
"Take it, why, are you afraid it will be poisonous?" the fourteenth elder brother behind me said lightly.
The cup landed firmly on my cheeks for only a few inches, without moving, while puffs of hot air drifted over indistinctly, and after a while, I felt a little moist on my cheeks. "Hmm..." Qiang'er in his arms twisted uncomfortably, and only then did I realize that my arms were a little stiff.
I lowered my eyes to look at Qiang'er's face that was flushed red by the heat in the room, my heart suddenly relaxed, a sense of peace quickly wiped my heart, I turned my hand to take the cup, but Brother Fourteen's hand tightened , as if I didn't expect that I would pick it up, and after a pause, I let go of my hand.
The milk in the cup was hot but not hot to the touch. I lowered my head and sniffed it, and drank it gurglingly. While drinking, I sighed in my heart. This fresh milk is delicious without any additives. I hate the milk that my mother forced me to drink every morning, but here I fell in love with this taste, warm and thick, just like him...
"You can trust me, so you're not afraid of being poisonous, don't you always avoid us like snakes and scorpions..." Elder Fourteen snorted coldly, "Ah" I raised my head and looked at him when I heard the words, the room was unevenly lit The lights kept flickering, and a shadow surrounded his face, looking a little illusory, I blinked.
Seeing that I raised my head, Elder Fourteen's originally mocking face was stunned. There was a chuckle, and he tilted his head slightly. The smile immediately softened the corner of his sarcasm. and some dark eyes.
For a moment, I couldn't help being a little dazed, as if I saw that young man leaning on the moon gate again, smiling a bit rascally but very sunny.A soft silk kerchief touched my lips, not only startled me, but just about to hide back and "don't move", Fourteen let out a low drink.
I couldn't help but froze for a moment, but in the blink of an eye, I felt something was wrong, and wanted to push his hand again. Shisi frowned, snorted, and suddenly let go, the handkerchief floated down, and I reached out subconsciously I picked it up, and the handkerchief was stained with milk residue, and I fainted for half a circle. I couldn't help but feel hot, and then I realized that when I was drinking milk, I accidentally got a "white beard" come out.I was so busy that I quickly wiped it twice around my mouth, and a faint musky scent wafted into my nose. I suddenly realized that it was Shishi's handkerchief, and I couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed...
"Ah" I whispered, the handkerchief had been taken from my hand by Fourteen, he didn't even look at me, he just stuffed the handkerchief back into his cuff.I laughed dryly, and didn't know what to say or do for a while, so I could only wipe the corners of my mouth casually with the back of my hand. Suddenly, I felt a darkness around me, and when I turned around, I saw that the fourteenth elder brother was sitting beside me. Next to each other, so close that you can smell your breath.
I couldn't help frowning slightly, and was thinking of moving to the side, Fourteen said lightly, "This is Qiang'er", "Yes", I nodded slightly, "You can give me a hug ", I was startled, looking at Fourteen's calm face and the clear eyes that seemed to have never been seen on his face before, I couldn't help but gently reached out and handed out the sleeping Qiang'er.
Fourteenth elder brother took the child over carefully but steadily, and held Qiang'er in his arms very skillfully. Seeing his familiarity, for some reason, Minghui's fair and delicate face appeared in front of his eyes. When I came up, my heart tightened, and I subconsciously shook my head.
Fourteen stretched out his fingers and lightly touched Qiang'er's face, his face was thoughtful, but there was a trace of warmth hidden in his eyes.I seem to have never seen the fourteenth elder brother being quiet and speechless. It seems that he is always in high spirits, laughing and cursing, or sneering coldly. Anyway, he is peaceful and silent now.
I felt a little strange in my heart. I was thinking about it when I heard Fourteen say, "This kid looks like Old Thirteen." Only then did I realize why these words sounded so awkward, "Hehe", Brother Fourteen chuckled, raised his eyes to look at me, his eyes were filled with warmth, I turned my eyes away after pulling the corners of my mouth, not wanting to look at him again, His eyes make me feel uneasy...
"Hmm..." Qiang'er writhed twice in Fourteen's arms, as if she knew that she was sleeping in the arms of a stranger, I hurriedly reached out to pat him, I wanted to bring the child back but I was afraid of offending the old man Fourteen was fine. He looked down at the child who was about to wake up, and then at me who was a little anxious. Without saying anything, he returned Qiang'er to me. I couldn't help smiling gratefully at him. laugh.
I lowered my head and gently coaxed the child, Qiang'er gradually calmed down, and fell asleep again, but I didn't want to raise my head to face Brother Fourteen, I just felt his eyes staring straight at me, "Xiaowei..." Fourteen suddenly called me in a low voice, and I couldn't help shivering. His voice contained neither tenderness nor resentment, but a kind of pain...
With a "crash", someone kicked the small flower pot at the door, and it stood up very loudly in the quiet night. Before I could look up, Elder Fourteen had already asked in a deep voice, "Who is outside"?There was a killing intent in the voice.
"Uncle Fourteen, it's me", Hongli's clear childish voice rang outside the door...
(End of this chapter)
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