Fulin, the seventh girl, was very proud and happy to be able to participate in the winter hunting. After all, there were many sisters in the family, but only four could go, which made her feel higher than the other sisters.
But knowing that the newly returned Shi Dingxuan and the four others were also going, she was not so happy.
There are so many people here, how can she highlight her dignity?
On the seventh day of the lunar month, early in the morning, Zeng Yuwei brought Shi Fuzhi and Shi Furan to the uncle's house, preparing to take Shi Fulin and the four of them to the paddock together.
"What, Sister Xin, all four of you are going to the paddock?"
In the past two days, Zeng Yuwei was busy preparing clothes and jewelry for her two daughters to wear in the paddock, so she didn't pay much attention to the uncle's brisk manner. She didn't expect that this oversight caused her to miss such important news.
Mrs. Shi knew what Zeng Yuwei cared about and said with a smile: "The Zhao family invited them."
Zeng Yuwei raised her eyebrows: "The home of Governor Zhao who just returned to Beijing?"
Mrs. Shi nodded. As the matron of the Shi family, she did not want Shi Zhenghe's family and Shi Zhengkun's family to get into trouble. Even if the two families could not become one family, at least they should not conflict openly.
The incident of having the wrong child had made many people laugh at the uncle's house. If Shi Zhengkun and Shi Zhenghe had another conflict, the uncle's house would be in great disgrace.
"Isn't that right? That guy Jiulang and Young Master Zhao hit it off immediately. As soon as he heard that winter hunting was very lively, he spoke to Young Master Zhao. As soon as he spoke, Young Master Zhao agreed to take them."
After Zeng Yuwei heard this, the smile on her face became a little forced: "This kid Jiulang is quite good at getting things done."
Mrs. Shi smiled: "In my opinion, it's not all because of Jiulang. Wulang and Young Master Zhao were able to draw a tie with Young Master Zhao. I think that Young Master Zhao also admires Wu Lang very much. Young Master Zhao wants to
If you take someone to the paddock, you must obtain the consent of your family."
Zeng Yuwei glanced at Mrs. Shi who had been talking to Shi Zhenghe's family, and twitched her lips: "Sister-in-law is right, Wu Lang and Jiu Lang can do this."
As he said that, he glanced at Shi Fulin and the other four, and said with a smile, "Since Wu Lang and the other four are also going to the paddock, why not let them go with us, lest they find the way."
Mrs. Shi was a little hesitant, but when she thought that Shi Dingxuan and the others did not understand the road conditions in the capital, she asked Shi Fulin to go to Yiguiyuan to call someone.
Shi Fulin went to Yiguiyuan reluctantly.
Her impression of Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin was not very good.
In her eyes, Shi Fuyin was a nerd who only held books and studied hard all day long, which was very boring; while Shi Fuxin was someone who looked after no one and was even more arrogant than she was in talking and doing things.
As the eldest daughter of the eldest family, Shi Fulin had always been coaxed and fawned over among the sisters at home, but when she arrived at Shi Fuxin's place, she took the initiative to talk to her. At that time, Fuxin was still indifferent. It was really
She was so angry.
Shi Fulin came to Yiguiyuan while cursing.
Jin Yue'e went to pay her respects to Mrs. Shi, but when she was not there, Shi Fulin went directly into Sanjin Courtyard to look for Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin.
She had never been to Yiguiyuan before, and she looked around curiously as soon as she came in.
"What's your maid's name? She sweeps the floor so fast."
Yuan Bao, who was next to him, immediately smiled and replied: "Back to the seventh girl, her name is Xiaofang, and she is from the sixth girl's house."
When she heard that it was Shi Fuxin's person, Shi Fulin lost interest: "Where are the third sister and the sixth sister?"
Jin Gui stepped forward and replied: "The third and sixth girls followed the fourth master out of the house early in the morning."
Shi Fulin stared: "They have left the house? Where have they gone?"
Jin Gui nodded: "I said I was going to Zhao Mansion."
Shi Fulin was a little unhappy when she saw that her trip was in vain. Just as she was about to leave, she was suddenly stunned for a moment and looked at Jin Gui and Yuan Bao: "Why didn't Sixth Sister take you with me?"
Jin Gui and Yuan Bao had a wry smile on their faces, yes, the third girl brought both Fuman and Fuying, but the sixth girl didn't bring any of them.
Shi Fulin just asked casually, not really wanting to know what was going on in Shi Fuxin's room. She was about to leave, but as soon as she turned around, she stopped again and looked at the people in the east wing with bright eyes.
Red sable.
"Where did this red ferret come from?"
Shi Fulin held up her skirt and entered the east wing. As soon as she entered, she happily looked at the red mink in the wooden cage on the table.
Jin Gui and Yuan Bao entered the house one after another.
"Miss Sixth probably bought it on her way back to Beijing."
After hearing this, Shi Fulin curled her lips and said, "Sixth sister is so stingy. She keeps such a cute red mink here, and she doesn't even mention bringing it out for the sisters to laugh with."
As he spoke, he rolled his eyes.
She was worried about not being able to talk to other girls when she went to the paddock. Wouldn't the problem be solved if she brought this red mink that the girls liked?
Thinking of this, Shi Fulin reached out and lifted up the wooden cage: "Cousin Ruoxi likes furry animals the most. I will bring them to show her."
When Jin Gui saw Shi Fulin trying to take away the red mink, she opened her mouth to stop him, but was stopped by Yuan Bao.
The two of them just watched Shi Fulin carrying Red Mink away. After they left, Jin Guicai looked at Yuan Bao and said, "Why did you hold me back just now?"
Yuan Bao: "My silly sister, don't you understand Miss Qi's temperament? How can we stop what she wants? Since Red Sable will definitely be taken away by Miss Qi, why should we make her unhappy?
Woolen cloth?"
Jin Gui frowned: "If Miss Six knows, she will definitely think that we are not doing our job well."
Yuan Bao snorted: "Since you came to Miss Sixth, sister, you have served Miss Sixth with all your heart, but no matter how attentive you are, Miss Sixth doesn't take you with her when she goes out."
Jin Gui was silent, and she also noticed that the sixth girl didn't seem to be satisfied with them.
...
At the same time, Zhao Mansion.
Shi Zhenghe personally sent the four children over and waited outside the gate of the mansion until Governor Zhao and Mrs. Zhao came out, stepped forward to express their thanks, and then watched Governor Zhao and his entourage walk away before riding to the Military and Horse Department.
Upper difference.
In the carriage, Mrs. Zhao looked at Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin sisters with a smile. Next to her sat the concubine Zhao Yuyan, who was about the same age as Shi Fuyin.
Looking at the two sisters Shi Fuyin, one with a quiet demeanor and the other sweet and pleasant, and thinking about the fact that she had just met Shi Zhenghe, Mrs. Zhao finally agreed with her eldest son's evaluation of Shi Zhenghe's family.
There really isn't a bad person in this family. Although I haven't met the Jin family yet, but they have raised four children so well, I think they can't be much different.
Meeting for the first time, riding in a carriage together for the first time, and Mrs. Zhao's appraising gaze, Shi Fuyin felt somewhat embarrassed and could only lower her head and keep smiling.
As for Shi Fuxin, when Mrs. Zhao looked at her once, she would immediately smile back, and she would smile back every time she looked at her.
With round almond eyes, a chubby pretty face, and two deep pear dimples appearing at the corners of her mouth, her cute and playful look finally made Mrs. Zhao burst into laughter.
Mrs. Zhao stayed with Governor Zhao in northern Xinjiang all year round. She had a cheerful temperament and was not as distant as other first-class ladies. She naturally pulled Shi Fuxin's chubby little hand.
"The little girl's hands are soft and smooth to the touch."
Shi Fuxin watched Mrs. Zhao holding her hand and squeezing and touching it, and the corners of her mouth kept twitching.
Mrs. Zhao suddenly let out a sigh, holding Shi Fuxin's hand, and then pulled Shi Funin's hand over. After looking at it for a while, she smiled and said, "How do you take care of this?"
"Our two families returned to Beijing on the same day. How come your sisters' skin has become white and tender after raising it for a few months, while my Yuyan's skin is still dark and rough?"
Shi Fuxin smiled and said: "Madam, my sister and I don't have any maintenance methods. We just apply facial cream and body lotion every day."
Zhao Yuyan quickly asked: "Where did you buy the facial cream and body lotion you put on? After I returned to Beijing, I did a lot of things, but my skin color never became white. Every time I went out to visit and stood among the girls, I
They are all the darkest ones."
Because Mrs. Zhao had no daughter, she was very fond of Zhao Yuyan, a concubine. Zhao Yuyan was not at all restrained like ordinary concubines, but was very lively.
Shi Fuxin said with a smile: "I made the facial cream and body lotion myself. My grandfather was a herbal collector on the edge of the Tianshan Mountains and knew a lot of medical science. I learned a little from him."
"The rouge gouache available outside is too expensive, so I learned to make my own. I added some herbs that can whiten and rejuvenate the skin to the facial balm we usually use, and the effect is pretty good."
"Madam, Sister Zhao, you all don't know that when we first came back, everyone in the uncle's house said we looked like black pimples."
Mrs. Zhao showed disbelief: "That's because the people in your house are exaggerating. They really look like black pimples. How can you become so white in three months?"
Shi Fuyin smiled and explained: "Madam, it was indeed quite dark when we returned home. The main reason is that we brothers and sisters like to run out. The wind and sand in the northwest are strong and the sun is strong. It's hard not to think about it."
Shi Fuxin's family gradually turned white bit by bit. This subtle change was not even noticed by the people in the Shifu family.
Shi Fuxin said directly: "Madam, when I come back from winter hunting, I will immediately send you and Sister Yuyan a set of facial cream and body lotion. Then you can try it for yourself and know the effect."
Mrs. Zhao smiled: "The relationship is good, Yuyan and I are waiting to test the effect."
In the carriage, Mrs. Zhao, Zhao Yuyan and Shi Fuxin and Shi Fuyin were chatting enthusiastically. Outside the carriage, Governor Zhao, who was riding on horseback, was also chatting well with Shi Dingxuan and Mr. Zhao.
Young Master Zhao and Shi Dinghao rode at the end.
"Fortunately, I have your brother, otherwise my father would have chased me and asked me about my homework."
"Your father cares about you."
"I don't need such concern. If he gave me more pocket money, I might be happier."
The Royal Paddock is on the outskirts of Beijing. It took three hours of walking before Governor Zhao and his party arrived at the paddock.
The winter hunt lasted for three days. The emperor and his princes lived in the royal palace next to the paddock, while others had to build their own tents as temporary residences.
The location of the tent is also particular. The closer it is to the palace, the more important it is to the emperor.
Governor Zhao, as an important minister valued by the emperor, set up their tent outside the palace, with the palace gate more than ten meters away.
There were so many people who wanted to make friends with the Zhao family. As soon as Mrs. Zhao arrived, not long after she sat down to rest, many female relatives came to visit. Zhao Yuyan took Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin to the tent where they lived.
"This tent is really strong and I don't feel cold at all when I stay in it."
After riding in the carriage for a long time, the three of them were a little tired. Just as they were about to lie down on the bed and rest, a maid came to report that a girl came to play with Zhao Yuyan.
Then, seven or eight girls wearing various cloaks came into the tent.
Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin could only accompany Zhao Yuyan to receive these girls.
When they introduced each other, they learned that the two were from the Wuchang Bofu family. The girls looked a little surprised. Although they did not ignore them in the subsequent chat, they also showed their alienation.
Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin just pretended not to notice and rarely spoke unless necessary.
The topics that the girls talked about, besides eating, drinking, having fun, clothes and jewelry, the most talked about were the young men of various families.
"It's such a pity that the eldest prince suddenly fell seriously ill and cannot come to participate in the winter hunting."
When she heard someone mention the cheap apprentice, Shi Fuxin's eyes flashed: "It's fine, why did you suddenly become seriously ill?"
"Who knows, over the years, the health of the eldest prince has been good and bad. Because of this, the fourth prince has all gotten married, and he has not yet married a wife. Now that he has just decided to marry the eldest prince, his health suddenly becomes bad again.
"
Shi Fuxin frowned, is the cheap disciple's health so bad?
It shouldn't be. In the past two years, she has never stopped taking his Qi and Blood Pills. She even sent him the diluent of the first-generation physical enhancement pill.
After being treated like this, I shouldn't be seriously ill every three days.
"My family came to the paddock relatively early and happened to meet Divine Doctor Zhan. Guess who Dr. Zhan came with?"
"Could it be that he is from the Zhou family?"
"You guessed it right, they are the Zhou family."
"Zhou Jinqi is the future eldest prince's concubine, so the Zhou family will naturally care about the eldest prince's physical condition."
"Fortunately, Doctor Zhan is here, otherwise the eldest prince's body..."
Hearing the words of Senior Brother Bianyi, Shi Fuxin couldn't help but speak again: "Didn't you say that his medical skills are very good? Why is it that the eldest prince's disease has not been cured after so many years of treatment? I think his medical skills are just that."
That’s it.”
As soon as these words came out, the girls in the tent looked at Shi Fuxin in unison.
Zhao Yuyan hurriedly pulled Shi Fuxin: "Sister Xin just came back from the border. She may not know that the medical skills of the miraculous doctor are well-known. All the doctors in the imperial hospital praise her."
Shi Fuxin smiled and nodded: "I am ignorant."
Miss Tian from Dongshengbo's house smiled and said: "Miss Shi, just say what you said in front of us, but you must not say it to anyone else. Doctor Zhan's temper is not very good. After all, everyone has a headache and a fever.
What if there is a time when I ask for him."
"If Shifu wants to seek medical treatment from Divine Doctor Zhan in the future, and he knows that Miss Shi has said bad things about him, he might start talking like a lion."
Shi Fuxin raised her eyebrows: "The lion opens its mouth?"
Miss Tian nodded: "For example, if a disease can be cured with a hundred taels of silver, he may ask for a thousand taels."
Shi Fuxin was stunned for a moment. This senior brother had a lot of personality and she liked it.