Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

The residences of the powerful people in the capital are all clustered in the West City, but only one high-ranking official's residence is located in the East City.

The master of this family is a high official of the second rank in the imperial court. Even in this capital where powerful people gather, this official position is also prominent. Therefore, this house seemed a bit out of place in the East City where merchants and common people gathered.

In the early morning, just after dawn, the door of this house was opened by an old servant. An inconspicuous blue woolen sedan was carried out by two bearers. The elder sitting in the sedan opened the curtain of the sedan and opened the door. The old servant ordered: "Go and tell the stove later that the porridge for breakfast today is too thick and you can't eat much early in the morning. Ask them to put less rice in the future."

For a second-grade official, such stinginess, which is almost harsh, is really exhausting, but the old servant seems to have been used to it for a long time. He agreed repeatedly, and then told the bearer carrying the sedan: "Carry it more steadily." , be careful on the road.”

The bearer of the sedan chair agreed, and the two of them carried the sedan chair toward the imperial city in the distance.

The senior official in this sedan chair is Mr. Zhang, the Minister of Rites.

He has been frugal all his life. In the past, he would not even sit in a sedan chair. Dongcheng is far away from the imperial city. He goes out before dawn every day and has to walk for two hours to go to court. Now that he is old and has inconvenient legs, he has no choice but to do so. Only two bearers were hired.

 In addition to the two bearers hired by Mr. Zhang, there is only an old wife, two old servants and an old woman who is responsible for cooking.

The boss was an upright official, and even the salary given by the court was used by him to provide relief to the victims or the poor. It was by relying on such a clean spirit that Mr. Zhang, who came from a poor background, became a benchmark of cleanliness in the court. When the chaos and party strife in the previous dynasty was in full swing, no one was willing to touch Mr. Zhang. Now Li Ling has become the emperor. Even though Li Ling is very impatient with him and repeatedly advises him to enrich the harem, he still has to be patient. Treat him without being harsh to him.

Mr. Zhang’s old wife, Mrs. Wang, sent her husband away and rushed to the backyard to call her daughter.

Mr. Zhang was born in a poor family, and his family was poor when he was young, so he married the daughter of a butcher's family. Although his first wife was ugly, he was grateful for his poor wife. In addition, his wife was a fierce person, so even if he later became successful in officialdom, Mr. Zhang also did not accept other women, and only lived with his ugly wife.

The old couple have no sons. Wang got a daughter named Qiu Ju in her early forties, and she has just grown hair.

Mrs. Wang came to her daughter's room, woke her up, and complained: "Your father has already gone to court, and you are still lazing in bed. It's really unseemly."

Qiu Ju squinted her eyes and stood up, and said helplessly: "My father leaves so early every day, how can my mother let me get up?"

Although Qiu Ju was the daughter of a eunuch, her father was too diligent and frugal, so she had no maids to serve her. The Wang family had a daughter when she was old, and she always pampered her daughter, so she personally took care of her daughter's affairs.

Mrs. Wang personally brought hot water for her daughter to cleanse her face, then happily took out two feet of red hair tie from her arms, tied it on her daughter's head, and said cheerfully: "My daughter is also a beautiful girl when she dresses up. "

Qiu Ju reached out and touched the hair tie tied on her head by her mother, and said to Wang with a wry smile: "Why did mother spend so much money to buy this? If my father knew about it, she would have to blame people again."

Mrs. Wang replied: "Don't be afraid. If your father talks about you, just say that your mother bought it for you. Our Ju'er is a big girl now and it's time to dress up."

As the saying goes, one thing brings another down. This stubborn Mr. Zhang also has a weakness, which is that he is very henpecked.

As soon as Qiu Ju heard this, a smile appeared on her face: "With my mother supporting me, my daughter will not be afraid. I will just take these flowers with me."

The mother and daughter were chatting here, and the old servant at the door ran in in a panic, panting and said to Mrs. Wang: "Madam, someone from the palace has come, saying that the queen has invited you to come into the palace."

When Wang heard this, he was so frightened that he almost fell to the ground.

Qiu Ju quickly supported her mother and asked doubtfully: "Why did the Queen suddenly announce that the mother has entered the palace?"

Mrs. Wang calmed down her mind, recited the word "Buddha", and murmured: "Although your father is a high official, I am just a rough woman. It makes no sense for the Queen to proclaim her as your mother."

Qiu Ju comforted her mother and said: "It is said that the mother of the country today is the most generous and kind-hearted. There is no need for mother to be afraid. She can just go with the palace people. Perhaps the empress is grateful for her father's honest life, so she announced your entry into the palace before he took office. It's also possible to give some condolences." After hearing her daughter's words, Wang felt a little relieved and immediately dug out the full set of imperial edicts on Zhai Yi.

The royal title to the Wang family was given by the previous emperor. Mr. Zhang was the benchmark for the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Ming also gave the royal title to the Wang family just for the sake of good looks.

Wang received the royal decree, but she never had the chance to wear this Zhai robe. Today, when she put it on, she looked left and right in the bronze mirror, and the more she looked at it, the more unsure she became.

“Daughter, do you think it’s too rude to go see the queen because she is so ugly and doesn’t even have a piece of jewelry?”

After all, Qiu Ju was more knowledgeable than her mother, who was born as a butcher. She encouraged Mrs. Wang: "The current queen is not a snobbish person, otherwise she would not have announced her mother-in-law. Mother, don't think too much, just relax." , when you get to the imperial city, someone from the palace will give you some advice."

 Wang was encouraged by her daughter, and then she boarded the palace carriage and followed the palace people into the imperial city.

Wang was led into the Jiaofang Hall by the female officer all the way in fear. She followed the female officer's instructions and knelt down to say hello to the Queen above.

 “Mrs. Zhang, please get up!”

Wang was panic-stricken. After hearing the gentle words of the queen, she relaxed slightly. After she stood up, she subconsciously glanced at the noble lady. With just one glance, Wang almost forgot about it. gasped.

 There is such a beautiful woman in the world!

Wang has lived for such a long time and now her horizons have been opened.

“Mrs. Zhang, there is no need to be formal, please sit down.”

It wasn't until the nobleman above her spoke again that Wang came back to her senses. She respectfully thanked her again and sat down nervously under the guidance of the female officer.

Jingshu saw her restraint, so she smiled and chatted with her for a few words. Wang saw that the queen was very kind, and then she gradually relaxed and answered with a smile on her face.

When Wang was no longer frightened and restrained, Jing Shu returned to the topic and said to her: "Master Zhang is an upright official and can be regarded as a model for courtiers."

Mrs. Wang hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, you are so complimentary."

Jingshu smiled and said: "It has been three years since Your Majesty ascended the throne, and the harem has been empty. Master Zhang has repeatedly visited Your Majesty to accept the harem. Does Madam know this?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Wang quickly knelt down and replied: "I am just a rough woman. I never ask about my husband's political affairs. I don't know what the empress said."

Jingshu stood up, helped Wang up personally, and said with a smile: "Madam, please don't be surprised. Mr. Zhang is the Minister of Rites. It is his duty to advise Your Majesty like this. I have no intention of blaming you for dissatisfaction."

Wang shied away the cold sweat on her forehead and replied, "Your Majesty, you are generous and generous."

Jingshu said: "Your Majesty's harem is empty, which is also my fault as a queen. I also want to expand your harem for your Majesty, but your Majesty does not like women, so this matter has been delayed."

 Speaking, Jingshu looked at Mr. Wang and said, "I heard that you and Mr. Zhang have a beloved daughter who is already hair-length, right?"

 After writing this chapter, I laughed so hard that my stomach hurt!

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