Red makeup against the world

Chapter 555 Chapter 550
Imperial City, Yanqing Palace.

Empress Dowager Xiao was afraid of the cold, and Emperor Qinglong built Yanqing Palace specially for her. It was warm in winter and cool in summer, so that except for the hottest days in summer, the temperature in the palace would not be too hot.

It's autumn now, and the night in the hall is as cool as water.

After falling asleep in the middle of the night, Empress Dowager Xiao suddenly trembled all over, and woke up suddenly from her dream.

Hearing the movement, Liuli quickly turned on the light and came in, "Empress Dowager, are you dreaming again?"

Empress Dowager Xiao nodded with difficulty. She dreamed of the celebration banquet two years ago again. The singer had a hideous expression, and the weapon in his hand flashed a cold light and rushed towards her, waking her up.

Maybe it's because he's getting older. When he was young, he had experienced all kinds of storms and even more bloody scenes. He never felt scared, let alone had nightmares.I was almost stabbed that time, and I didn't realize it during the day, but I fell into a convulsion and light sleep afterward.

The little palace maid brought hot tea from the cubicle, and Liuli rinsed her mouth after serving her. Only then did Empress Dowager Xiao feel that the bitterness in her mouth had faded a little bit.

Looking at her own hands, Empress Dowager Xiao still remembered that day, her hands were limp and weak, and she wanted to hug Xu Wanzhen, but she could only let her roll to the ground helplessly.

Liuli observed the words and expressions, knowing that Empress Dowager Xiao thought of the woman who was still in a coma again, she said softly and comforted: "At dawn today, Xu Yiren is going to marry into Duke Zhongguo's mansion, the servant girl is watching, the second son of the Wu family is right She is very affectionate."

"The Ai family is afraid that she will be bullied in the Wu family. Are you ready? When the day breaks, you will take them to Duke Zhong's mansion, and the monthly salary will come from me."

Liuli nodded: "Don't worry, Empress Dowager, Bai Yao and Bai Shan have been in the palace for five or six years. They were supposed to be released from the palace in two years. Now that they have this opportunity, they are very willing to follow Xu Yiren."

The maids of honor were picked from the common people when they were young, and then they were released from the palace and sent back to their original places.

But it has been isolated from the outside world for several years, and the time to say goodbye has been missed, and accidents have also occurred in the homes of a few court ladies.After going out, most of them found someone else to marry, and some combed their hair to make a living by handicrafts, or became teaching nuns, which was not a good way out.

Like Madam Zheng, who never married in her entire life, relied on her ability in the palace to work as a nurturing mother in a wealthy family.She was lucky enough to get to the Xu family, and the Xu family would give her a pension.Some people who are unlucky can still eat with handicrafts when they are young, but when they are old, they have no one to take care of them and die alone.

Therefore, these maids who entered the palace focused on climbing up.

If you are lucky, you can get the emperor's blessing, even if you are only a low-level concubine, you can live in peace in the palace, which is better than going out to earn your life.But the emperor only had one, especially Emperor Qinglong who seldom set foot in the harem, so the maids went out of their way to serve the nobles in the palace, so as to get more rewards, so that they could have capital when they were released.There are also some court ladies who go to Shangyi Bureau and other places to be female officials, and they can also gain a foothold in the palace.

, is a dividing line.At this age, those who have no rank or grade will be released from the palace directly.

Bai Yao and Bai Shan are about fifteen or sixteen years old. They are good looking but they are not outstanding in the palace. At this time, they can go out of the palace to serve Xu Yiren, so they can make plans for themselves earlier.

Liuli made it very clear to them that as long as she serves them wholeheartedly and does not let other people in the Zhongguo Duke's Mansion bully Xu Wanzhen, Mrs. Zhuang will personally choose a husband and son-in-law for them when they are old.

For them, this is a great thing, how can they not want to?
Empress Dowager Xiao nodded, Liuli will take care of this trivial matter.Looking at the sky outside, he asked, "What time is it?"

"It's just passed the third watch."

Empress Dowager Xiao stretched out her hand: "Help me up, I can't fall asleep at this point."

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As soon as the watchman beat the third watch drum, the whole Xu family was busy.

The little maid brought hot water, Madam Zheng mixed the dew in the water, Sang Zi and Cai Si waited on Xu Wanzhen to bathe and clean her face, and Mrs. Quan Fu took a very thin silk thread to twist the fine fluff off her face.

In terms of age, today is the day when Xu Wanzhen turns 17, but after being in a coma for more than two years, she still stays at the age of 14, with a trace of childishness in her appearance.

Seeing her childish eyebrows, Caisi was in a daze for a while, the young lady looks so young, is she going to get married now?
Nanny Zheng supported Xu Wanzhen to sit in front of the dressing table, and Mrs. Quan Fu held a rhinoceros horn jasper comb and combed it from the top of her head to the end of her hair.Xu Wanzhen's hair was as black and smooth as a waterfall. She combed it carefully, and said:

"If you comb your hair, you don't have to worry about being rich;

Two combs to the head, no disease and no worries;
Three combs to the head, more children and longer life;
Then comb to the end, raise the eyebrows again. "

Caisi took out the wedding gown made of phoenix fire-woven gold brocade, and changed it for Xu Wanzhen, then applied powder and make-up carefully, and put on the phoenix coronet and Xiapei.

Since coming to Gaomang Dynasty, Xu Wanzhen has never put on such gorgeous makeup.Keeping the rules for her mother, she has always dressed in plain and elegant makeup.Later, except for clothes, she fell into a coma, and her daily clothes were mainly simple and comfortable.

The bride's make-up was gorgeous and festive. She sat there quietly with her eyes closed, her skin was as bright as snow and her lips were like fire.The phoenix fire, which was a little brighter than the flames, concealed her desolate temperament, making her delicate and unparalleled, like a person in a painting, making people afraid to talk and laugh loudly.

Mrs. Quan Fu was stunned for a while to finish her makeup, but she realized it after a while and said with a smile: "This is the most beautiful bride I have ever seen."

The sky gradually brightened, and there was a lively sound of beating gongs and drums outside, and the welcoming team arrived.

Wu Zhengxiang was wearing a bright red brocade robe, with two long colorful feathers inserted on both sides of the auspicious crown, the corner of his mouth was smiling, and there was no trace of haze in his eyes. He was beaming with joy, and he was more heroic than usual.When he got to the door, he got off his horse and acted neatly.

Behind him, there are more than a dozen young men in brocade clothes, and they all came to welcome the bride with him.The leader is Liu Qiran, who likes to join in the fun the most. There are children from the Beiya army, heroes from the cavalry guards, and powerful children from the Houfu Bofu.Just this welcoming team, all of them are young talents from aristocratic families, which caused the neighbors in the workshop to run to watch the excitement.

The groom wants to receive the bride, and there are three checkpoints to pass.This first road is the gate of the Xu family.

Liu Qiran was the first to rush to the door, slammed on the door amidst the din of gongs and drums, and shouted, "We're welcoming you, we're welcoming you! We're here to pick up the bride!"

There was no movement at the door, the servants of Xu's family and the nurse were pressing against the door to prevent them from rushing in.A paper roll tied with a red ribbon was handed out from the door opening, and Dr. Tu said slowly in it: "If you want to pick up the bride, first pick up this makeup reminder poem."

As soon as he heard Dr. Tu's voice, Liu Qiran was intimidated. He had been under his command for more than a year. Seeing him now, Liu Qiran was more afraid than seeing his own father-in-law.

(End of this chapter)