The upgrade of Concubine Xian in Qing Dynasty

Chapter 247

Autumn passed and winter came, and after the twelfth lunar month, the Old Summer Palace became lively. The emperor decreed that this year to celebrate the New Year in the Old Summer Palace, all the concubines in the palace would come to the Old Summer Palace before Laba.

Zarafin was ordered not to wander around for a few days, in case he ran into the emperor's concubines.

The queen and Hongli were worried that the emperor's concubines would spread these grievances on Zarafin, and they came over one after another, and the slaves arranged in their courtyard were basically punished.

"Jiaojiao, why are you in a daze in the pavilion again?" Hongli came to Zarafin temporarily after the snow fell, and found her in a daze again.

Now, the weather has turned cold, so she can only nest in the courtyard. In the pavilion of the courtyard, four stoves are lit, making the whole pavilion very warm.

"Ah, why are you here?" Zarafin stood up and hurriedly greeted him, "Do you want to go back for dinner today?"

"No, I've been eating at your side for the past few days." Hongli waved his hand, "Gao Wuyong, go and ask someone to prepare some more Jiaojiao's favorite side dishes. Remember, you must check it yourself."

Gao Wuyong took the order to leave, and Hongli let Zarafin sit beside him.

"It will be Laba in a few days. There will be more people coming this year than in previous years. Jiaojiao, you must pay attention to your words and deeds. The emperor's concubines have stayed in the palace for too long, and they will definitely find someone to show their prestige." Hongli told Zarafin.

Outside the Xinghuachun Pavilion, there were two sedan chairs parked. They were the two nobles of the emperor. After coming here today, they wandered around and came directly to the Old Summer Palace.

Hongli asked the Imperial Forest Army to surround the Xinghuachun Pavilion to prevent those who don't have eyes from coming to torment her.

The two were discussing about Laba, when there was a loud noise from the gate of the courtyard, Zhang Shunde, who was going to the dining room to do some business, was dragged to the door, and two slaves of too noble made him kneel on the ground, talking what.

"My servant greets the two nobles." Gao Wuyong respectfully greeted the two.

"Gao Wuyong, why are you here?" The two nobles knew that Hongli lived in Wuling Chunse.

"This is the residence of Zhalafingegge. Please, two noble gentlemen, for the sake of the master, don't be as knowledgeable as Zhang Shunde. If the empress finds out, she will definitely feel unhappy." Gao Wuyong quickly persuaded.

After hearing the queen's name, the two nobles had no choice but to wave their hands and let Gao Wuyong take it back.

"Forget it, since you said that, it's to give you face, but Zhang Shunde needs to manage it well, don't be so unruly again." The two nobles sat in the soft sedan and left.

Gao Wuyong hurried into the garden, bent over and told Hongli the situation outside.

Zarafin looked at Zhang Shunde's miserable appearance in surprise, his cheeks were all swollen, and he looked as if he had been slapped.

"Is it made by a nobleman?" Hongli asked Gao Wuyong.

Gao Wuyong nodded: "The two nobles are very arrogant, no wonder they feel uncomfortable."

Zarafin had a little confidence in his heart, and this time he was really relieved.

"Ah, should I prepare an apology gift for the two nobles?" Zarafin knew that the life of the nobles would be difficult. Now that their contacts and money are in order, they are ready to support the new show girl.

Hongli squeezed her little hand and laughed happily: "Now, it is most suitable for you to pay the silver taels. No matter what you have prepared, the rest is not important to them."

"Ah, how much preparation do you think is appropriate?" Zarafin looked at Hongli.

"1000 taels per person, I've already prepared it for you, just let Gao Wuyong deliver it in person." Hongli told Gao Wuyong to prepare things after hearing Gao Wuyong's words.

"So many?!" Zarafin glared at Hongli angrily.

"Otherwise, how can you show your sincerity?" Hongli pinched her little nose, "What's more, these people will live in Changchun Garden, and occasionally come to Yuanmingyuan for a walk, as long as they don't go to Kyushu Qingyan Fujin , anywhere else is fine.”

Zarafin pursed his lips and smiled: "Ah Hun, I really don't have much money."

Hongli would give her pocket money every time, and the bank notes were all big ones, and the small ones were only those who tipped.

"In the future, I will prepare it for you." Hongli held her hand, and the two of them prepared to go to the dining room for dinner.

After dinner, Zarafin sat in the study with Hongli, she was tracing red, and Hongli was writing the homework left by the tutors in the afternoon.

As soon as Xu hour was approaching, Zarafin covered her small mouth and gave two friendly words. Since Hongli is so late at six, she was very surprised that Wuling Chunse didn't rush you.

"If you're sleepy, go to bed first. I'll finish my homework here and go back right away." Hongli looked up at Zarafin and said quickly.

"Ah, take it easy when you go back." Zarafin stood up, walked to Hongli's side, and kissed him on the side of the cheek.

"Sleep well, after breakfast tomorrow, you go to greet Er Niang first, and then wait for me to pick you up, understand?" Hongli urged.

Zarafin nodded, "Ah Hun, you should go to bed early too."

After Zarafin left, the temperature in Hongli's eyes slowly receded, and traces of cold light emerged.

"Gao Wuyong, have all the bank notes been delivered?" Hongli was very annoyed at these two noblemen, not only crossed the boundary of Changchun Garden, but also came to shame Zarafen.

"Send it over, the two nobles are very happy, the slave is not doing well, please punish the master." Gao Wuyong was responsible for the protection of the Xinghuachun Pavilion, who would have thought that he was slapped twice.

"Clarify what happened today, why did the two nobles come here?" Hongli always felt that there must be something wrong with hi.

Gao Wuyong took the order and left. Hongli has Long Wei and the people at the sticky pole in his hands, and he will get the news soon.

"Master, Wuling Spring is here, ask the master when to go back to rest." Gao Wuyong sneered at the two concubines, Hongli would rather have dinner with Zarafen than go back, they actually came here to provoke.

Now, the two concubines have been left out in the cold, and Ni Chuhe outside the palace thinks that Hongli has followed the rules. In fact, Hongli just doesn't want Zarafen to be jealous.

"Hmph, hasn't Nanny Wu taught you how to behave?" Hongli continued to write his homework, and after hearing Su Peisheng's words, he was very angry.

"The slave didn't keep an eye on it, logically speaking, it should be almost the same." Gao Wuyong replied.

When Hongli heard this, a sneer appeared on his lips: "It seems that the courtyard should be tidied up."

When the time was near, Hongli went to Zarafen's bedroom to take a look, and then left the Xinghuachun Pavilion to go back.

In Wuling Spring, the two concubines changed into regular clothes and waited in the courtyard, hoping that Hongli would be able to see them for the first time after entering the courtyard.

(End of this chapter)