Before going out, Peilan brought makeup powder and a makeup mirror.
Yifei took the powder puff and pressed it under her eyes, erasing the previous traces.
The two-seat chariot has been prepared outside.
Shu Shu was a little surprised when she saw her and looked at Concubine Yi.
Concubine Yi looked gentle and said: "It's getting cold now. The cold starts from the feet. It's better to take less steps."
Shu Shu said nothing and followed Concubine Yi into the chariot.
It doesn't matter whether Concubine Yi thought of this belatedly or specifically.
Just be polite.
Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law took a carriage and arrived at Ningshou Palace.
Concubine Yi was the second person in the harem, and when the finale came out, no one bumped into her.
Shu Shu breathed a sigh of relief.
Otherwise, it would be really awkward to meet Sanfujin and Qifujin on foot.
Sanfujin...
Shu Shu just remembered something.
Zhongcui Palace has been closed. So every time Sanfujin comes to the palace to pay his respects, he goes directly to Ningshou Palace?
In Ningshou Palace, everyone is almost here.
Compared with the last time I paid my respects, there were fewer five blessings and eight blessings.
Jiu Gege got married successfully, and the Queen Mother was relieved of her worries.
If the rain didn't stop when the sedan chair came out, the old lady would still be worried.
The older I get, the more I fear God's will and believe in these bad omens and good omens.
She thought about the old saying she heard. Many old people left after their birthdays because they were too busy.
She then told Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi: "If you don't like to celebrate birthdays, you are getting older every year, so you don't have to worry too much. Just keep it the same as in previous years."
The most lively topic in the palace right now is the Queen Mother's 60th birthday in early October.
This is a birthday celebration, and everyone in the common people has to arrange birthday celebrations, let alone the palace.
Concubine Hui said: "This year is my queen's birthday. Let's pay attention to the outsiders. We still need to show filial piety in the palace."
Concubine Yi also said: "On weekdays, just like a mother-in-law spreading wealth and giving gifts to children, it is our turn to show filial piety."
The Queen Mother waved her hands and said: "For those who are impatient, I told the Emperor that there will be no banquet and less killing, otherwise the Immortal God will be remembered on my head. If you want to give something as a gift later, just choose two vegetarian dishes."
Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi looked at each other but did not agree.
The Queen Mother said: "Listen to me, don't collect useless things, send them here and there, just like packing boxes..."
Concubine Yi smiled and said, "How can anyone prepare birthday gifts before the day comes? Your Majesty's instructions are too late. My brothers are filial. I have almost prepared birthday gifts before the Mid-Autumn Festival. If you don't accept them, my brothers will feel uncomfortable."
The Queen Mother hesitated after hearing this.
She knew that Concubine Yi was sensible. Although Concubine Yi referred to "brothers", she would not interfere in the affairs of other princes' houses, which meant the fifth elder brother and the ninth elder brother.
She looked at Shu Shu behind Yi Fei.
Shu Shu nodded slightly and agreed with Yi Fei's statement.
The Queen Mother could only nod her head and said: "That's it for this year. From next year onwards, you don't have to prepare anything else, just longevity peaches and longevity noodles."
Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi responded.
In addition to preparing for the Queen Mother's holy birthday, there are two other things to do this year: the seventeenth prince's vaccination.
The Queen Mother looked at Concubine Yi and said, "Did Qin Tian Jian give me a day?"
Concubine Yi shook her head and said: "Not yet. The emperor mentioned it before the northern tour, saying that he was waiting for the Holy Driver to come back. For more than half a month, he has not mentioned this matter. I guess he didn't take it into consideration before."
The Queen Mother nodded and said: "You can plant it in winter and spring, so you don't have to worry."
Concubine Yi nodded and said, "There's no rush."
The Queen Mother thought of Shi Qi Ge Ge again, looked at Min Bin and said: "Where is Shi Qi Ge Ge? Are you still using medicine?"
Min Bin stood up and replied: "I got whooping cough after the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the imperial doctor, I will have to cough for a while."
The Queen Mother said with pity: "It's so pitiful that you bothered..."
*
When they left Ningshou Palace, Shu Shu followed Sanfujin, Qifuxin, and Tenfujin as they walked out of the palace.
The four sisters looked at each other and smiled.
In the afternoon, the four of us went to have a dinner.
San Fujin muttered: "I envy the fifth and eighth younger siblings because they don't have to deal with foreigners."
Qifu Jin then said: "It's fine with the fifth sister-in-law. It's fair to say that it's confinement to recuperate. But with the eighth brother and sister, I'm afraid the Tong family will make a mark."
After hearing this, Shi Fujin felt aggrieved and said, "It's just a meal, why don't we let people run out of time?"
Sanfujin hummed and said, "That's Uncle Guo's house, it's different."
Shi Fujin looked at Shu Shu and whispered: "Then why hasn't the government over at Aling'a invited any guests?"
That's also the uncle's residence over there.
Who said there are three queens in this dynasty?
Shu Shu said: "It should be soon. Santaiji will return to Beijing and hold a happy event either at the end of the year or at the beginning of next year."
Mongolia, like Manchuria, is filial and light.
Three-seven, seven-seven, and one hundred days are the main ones.
Santaiji from Bahrain has already paid homage and will probably get married after returning to Beijing.
At that time, it will be the joy of the A-Ling-A family to marry their daughter.
After leaving Shenwumen, everyone got on the carriage.
After leaving Di'anmen, the troops were divided into two groups.
San Fujin went home, and Qi Fujin followed Shu Shu to the Prince's Mansion.
"I'm going out for a trip. I don't want to go through all the trouble, but I also want to make some peace of mind first." Qifu Jin said.
She is always well-informed, and Shu Shu is happy to listen to her gossip.
Shi Fujin did not go back to his home, but followed Qi Fujin to the Ninth Prince's Mansion.
I was having dinner at Sibeile Mansion a few days ago, and I didn't think much about talking. I just wanted to have a good chat.
Shu Shu still remembered what happened with Xianglan. When she arrived at the house, she first called Aunt Xing over and gave her instructions carefully, saying: "Didn't we select two more nannies to prepare the big envoys a while ago? Send one of them over.
Bring Pandan’s child back well.”
The baby who was just born yesterday was born prematurely and has no relatives or elders yet. No wonder it makes people worried.
"Ask Mr. Cao to follow and report to the left leader. The private room left by Xianglan will be sealed directly..."
Shu Shu gave instructions carefully.
Caring for orphans is a righteous act, but it is still a good thing to do clearly.
Even if there is a difference between superiority and inferiority, the accounts should still be clean.
Grandma Xing responded and said hesitantly: "Fu Jin, where will you place it?"
Shu Shu was a little hesitant after hearing this.
She glanced at Xikuoyuan and thought of Zhaojia's place.
Historically, Ba Age and his wife raised the daughter of a staff member.
Before entering the customs, there were also children in the palace who were raised in the palace.
But Shu Shu is still a bit selfish.
The current situation in the house is just right. If the child is sent to Xikuoyuan, I am not worried that Zhaojia Gege will not be able to take good care of it because there are wet nurses and nannies watching over it, but I am worried that Zhaojia Gege will be tempted to have the idea of having a child.
Seeing Shu Shu's hesitation, Grandma Xing said: "Why don't you settle in the servant's house? It's just right for the second son's family to learn how to take care of children. If you can bring out a son and a half, it will be the best of both worlds."
After hearing this, Shu Shu hesitated a little, looked at Aunt Xing and said: "This child is a posthumous child, born without his mother..."
Some people believe this because they are afraid that Grandma Xing will be in trouble.
Aunt Xing said: "This slave was also an orphan since he was a child. I don't believe this."
Shu Shu then nodded and said: "Then grandma is tired. In addition to the nanny, we will choose a nanny to look after her. In addition to the food rations for the two of us, five taels of silver will be deducted from the account every month as support money."
Aunt Xing did not refuse, thanked her for the kindness, and went down to deliver the message.
Qi Fujin and Ten Fujin were nearby and listened to everything.
Qi Fujin sighed: "I only heard that Aunt Xianglan left the palace. It's been less than two years..."
Shi Fujin, who was standing by, also said: "When I was in the inner hall, my concubine sent people to reward me twice with things. Aunt Xianglan sent them. They are about the same size as the third sister-in-law. Why are they gone?"
Qi Fujin couldn't help but touch his belly and said with regret: "It's the first time to give birth, it's so dangerous."
Shi Fujin said: "It's so pitiful. Then I'll give you some money later."
Qi Fujin nodded beside him and said, "I'll pay for it too, and I've met with you before."
Shu Shu knew that the two of them were not short of money, so she nodded and said: "Then I will keep it on behalf of the child."
Qifu Jin said: "Fortunately, I am a boy, so I can worry less; if I were a girl, it would be difficult to educate her."
Shu Shu didn't think too much.
The place where Concubine Yi can open her mouth is either her own house or the Fifth Prince's Mansion.
In the inner residence of the Fifth Prince's Mansion, there are many nuns who have left Ningshou Palace.
When Concubine Yi spoke, the fifth elder brother and his wife would also pick up the child, but it was not as convenient as the Ninth Prince's Mansion.
For women, childbirth is a matter of life and death.
But their status is different between those with children and those without children.
Shi Fujin sighed and said, "It would be great if men gave birth to children. We wouldn't suffer this."
After hearing this, Qi Fujin thought that it would be really interesting if it were the seventh brother who was born one after another.
It's time to see which man is still thinking about three wives and four concubines, so that he has a group of maids.
Because of the child, Shu Shu thought of Tong's house where she was going in the afternoon.
More than 100 people from the Longke family have returned. Apart from Tong Guowei and Shun Anyan, has anyone else returned?
"Didn't you say that there are many little brothers who are not yet adults? Are they brought back to the capital, or are they in Shengjing?"
Shu Shu actually wanted to ask Shun Anyan.
Historically, after Jiugege died of heat stroke, Shun Anyan was still in high position, and it was not liquidated until the Yongzheng Dynasty.
Now a little-known Buxi came out and changed Shun Anyan's forehead consort.
Qi Fujin pursed his lips and said: "The imperial decree is that Longkodo is reinstated. He should be the only one. The Tong family has a bad temper. This Longkodo also had a fierce fight with his nephew before, that is, he left the capital last year.
Otherwise, it’s really hard to say whether this title will be passed down in the future.”
Shu Shu said: "The status of Heshuo's consort is equal to that of Gong, and the status of Gu Lun's consort is equal to that of Beizi, just like Tong's family. Now both father and son are ranked first in the court, so there is nothing to argue about.
of?"
Qifu Jin shook his head and said: "Heshuo's forehead consort is not passed down to the next generation, how can he be compared to the hereditary and irreplaceable first-class prince?"
After hearing this, Shu Shu understood Shun Anyan's previous arrogance.
I was afraid that in Shun'an's eyes, his status as consort was not a promotion, but a hindrance, so he refused to bend in front of the prince or princess.
He is really seriously ill.
Shi Fujin asked in confusion: "Aren't the descendants of princesses going to be given the title of Princess Taiji? I heard that the Horqin tribe has a good relationship with the court and marries the most princesses. There are hundreds of princess Taijis?"
Taiji is also a title that can be passed down to children and grandchildren.
Shu Shu shook her head and said: "That is the princess of Fu Meng. Even if the princess in Beijing is given a title, it will be much lower than that..."
Seventh Fujin looked at Tenth Fujin and said: "In the early years, the title was higher, and the daughter of the princess could be made the county head. Now it's hard to say..."