The land that the Queen Mother donated to the Seal is located between Shichahai and Jishuitan, in the north of the inner city near Desheng Gate. Book fans also like to read: It covers an area of three acres. The original mansion is indeed in ruins and cannot be inhabited.
After Jinxi received the Queen Mother's decree, she started working in full swing. She was responsible for designing the style and layout of the villa to be built, while Yinzhen was responsible for finding craftsmen.
After Jinxi completed the design, Yinzhen found all kinds of craftsmen and prepared materials for building the house. As soon as the first month passed, the group of people started working in full swing.
"Although the Queen Mother clearly said that she sympathized with me for missing my family this time, she probably hoped that I could go and see the newly built house in person. It would be best if I could draw it and show it to her for her appreciation.
I promised the Queen Mother that as soon as the weather warms up, I will take her there to see flowers and enjoy the flowers and go for an outing. Do you think the Emperor will agree to this request?"
On the way to Shichahai, Jinxi propped up her chin, looked at the bustling market crowd outside the carriage, and couldn't help but ask Yinzhen.
"Well, this possibility is very small. You also know that the Queen Mother has never been in good health. Of course, with your care in the past two years, her leg problems and migraines have obviously improved... Huang Ama is
I think highly of you, so it seems very likely that I will allow you to leave the palace."
"Asking you is the same as not asking." Hearing what Yinzhen said, Jinxi curled her lips angrily, glanced at the book in his hand, and couldn't help but grab it and read it: "Why are you looking so seriously? Even the time on the road
Don’t let it go.”
"Have you forgotten? I had an exam before the year, which is related to the ownership issue after the year, so I have to be careful." Seeing that she still looked confused, Yinzhen couldn't help but knock her on the head and answer her:
"After the New Year, I will be fourteen years old. Well, according to the practice of the Qing Dynasty, princes who are over fourteen years old need to be assigned to six ministries based on performance evaluation."
"Oh!" Jin Xi nodded with sudden realization, "Do you have a department you want to go to?"
"Do you have any suitable suggestions?"
"Well, I'm just a woman waiting to be married. Even if I have any suggestions, they won't be of much use. I'd better not disturb your thoughts." Jinxi shrugged, shook his head and refused. Just kidding. I think that's the responsibility of the prince.
Damn, she is just joining in the fun!
"That's not necessarily true. Let's hear it!" Yinzhen closed the book and looked at her expectantly with interest.
"Really want to hear it?"
"certainly."
"Well, okay, seeing as you are so thirsty for knowledge, I will reluctantly analyze it for you." Jinxi clapped her hands and suggested to Yinzhen seriously: "Then... the prince will do something in the future.
I don’t know what to do. However, as the old saying goes, the people are more important than the king. It is also said that the people are like water and the king is like a boat. Water can carry a boat and it can also overturn it. So, I personally feel that,
If you want to be a good official who serves the people wholeheartedly and serves the people's wishes, you must clearly know where every tael of tax money goes, and you must clearly use every copper coin paid by the people. Therefore, it can best reflect the people's will.
Xiangbei’s department is..."
"Hubu?" Yinzhen accepted Jinxi's conclusion with a half-smile. While applauding, he sincerely praised: "If you were born as a boy, you would definitely benefit the people of the Qing Dynasty."
"No! I was just talking casually. You should just listen casually. Others have overheard and said that I am a very timid woman who dares to criticize the right and wrong of officialdom in front of the fourth elder brother. Also, the existence of Liubu
They are indeed all important, otherwise, it would not have been possible to exist in such a balanced state after thousands of years. The so-called existence is reasonable. I'm sorry, I was just a little girl talking nonsense." Jin Xi quickly clasped her hands and lowered her head, pretending to blame herself.
Yinzhen slapped her in the face in a funny way, "Come on, what kind of temperament do you have? After all these years of getting along with you, I still don't understand."
"Oh? Does Fourth Brother really know Jinxi?" Jinxi blinked curiously and stared at Yinzhen with interest.
Yinzhen glanced at her meaningfully, then raised his chin and signaled: "Here we are, book fans would also like to read:."
Sure enough, before he finished speaking, the speed of the carriage slowed down, and Jinxi quickly sat upright. In the eyes of outsiders, she was still a well-behaved lady.
She will be eleven years old in the new year. The primary election will also come to the fore, and she really doesn’t have much free time left.
"Siyuan? What's your name?" Seeing the flat forehead hanging on the gate of the house, Jinxi turned around and asked Yinzhen.
Yinzhen nodded: "Well. Since this is the place where the Queen Mother remembers her relatives, let's be more straightforward. I believe that the Queen Mother can recall the past when she sees this name. Old friends, homeland, old thoughts..."
"I never thought you would have such an emotional side."
"There are many things you can't expect. Don't be too surprised when you discover them one by one." Yinzhen smiled pointedly. Then he received a confused and strange look from Jinxi. He immediately smiled and broke away.
After changing the topic, he led her inside, "Basically, it was built according to the design drawings you provided. However, the craftsmen made appropriate modifications after discussing with me in some specific places."
"No wonder! I was still thinking about it. I'm not a professional, and the drawings I drew didn't have any rework at all. I just wanted to feel proud. It turned out that you had sorted it out for me secretly. Thank you!" Jinxi heard this
, and quickly bowed his hands to Yinzhen to thank him.
Although the design drawing she drew seemed very intuitive and easy to understand, there were some places where, because she had never been to the site, she had to make rough guesses based on the orientation plan on the land deed. There should be many unreasonable things in the design. That's right.
I wonder why Yinzhen never bothered her with this, asking her to modify or rework it? Only now did I know that he had already done it for her in private.
"You don't have to be so humble. The design drawings you drew are very good. The craftsmen said they were concise and easy to understand. They also said that they would ask other employers to draw drawings in your style in the future." Yinzhen walked side by side with her through a flower hall.
Guide her towards the inner courtyard.
"Is it such an exaggeration?" Jin Xi pursed her lips and smiled, shaking her head in disbelief.
"I never lie." Yinzhen also raised his lips and chuckled. He really didn't lie. This girl has no idea how beautiful she is in the eyes of others.
"What you said is a lie." Jin Xi glanced at him with a smile, and was about to continue teasing Si Age, who was always serious but now made her laugh many times, but the scenery in front of her completely attracted her attention.
The gurgling water flows around the courtyard. Next to the water pavilion, there are two or three bamboo bushes covered with green onions or purple obsidian...
"Purple bamboo?! Where did you find this?" Jinxi was surprised and happy. He ran to the purple bamboo bush in three steps and two steps at a time. He turned back and smiled at Yinzhen. The gorgeous smile reflected the warm sunshine of early winter.
, it’s so mind-blowing.
Yinzhen was almost not confused by this bright smile. After waking up instantly, he couldn't help shaking his head and laughing. When did he become so easily confused like an adolescent boy?
"The purple bamboo was brought specially from the western Hunan area by my master. I don't know whether it will survive. In fact, it is not easy to plant bamboo in the capital. Bamboo is not adapted to the northern climate. It likes a hot, humid and stable environment."
"But you still obeyed the Queen Mother and fulfilled this wish for her." Jinxi nodded. She had also heard that the climate in the north was not suitable for growing bamboo. Firstly, when winter comes in the north, it is very cold. Secondly, it is very cold.
Although the hateful and feared sandstorms still occur as frequently as in later generations, they are not absent.
Bamboo's root system is not strong and can easily be uprooted by wind and sand. Therefore, it is rare to see large bamboo forests in the north. Even if there are, they are just small clumps scattered in the corners of the yard for comfort.
"No, I'm just helping you. If the Queen Mother gives this land to someone else, I won't have that much time to help him (her)." Yinzhen glanced at her and answered truthfully. Suddenly
I really want to see her reaction. After all, it has been less than two months since the New Year's Eve palace banquet.
"Brother Si..." Jin Xi looked surprised and called in a low voice.
Is it what she thinks? But it doesn't make sense. Her external age is only ten years old, and she is only eleven years old after the Chinese New Year. If it were placed in modern times, she would still be a little girl wearing a red scarf.
Menarche hasn't come yet.
When thinking of this, Jin Xi suddenly thought of her menarche in this era, and there seemed to be no signs of patronage. Wow, a girl who has not even started growing yet wants to imitate adults in dating. It's really an exaggeration.
Well.
But, then again, this is ancient times, the Qing Dynasty. Men and women here marry very early. For example, the three elder brothers above Yinzhen, Fujin, Xiang Fujin, etc., are basically all together... The prince
Although the crown princess has not yet been officially crowned, the candidate seems to have been decided. It is said that it is the big princess of the Shi family. The number of rooms in the side room is already unknown.
Tsk tsk, at such a young age, aren’t you afraid of being ripped off?
"Where are you wandering off to again?" Yinzhen saw this and knew that she was wandering around in random thoughts again, which was funny.
"Ahem...I...I just thought of that...what...isn't your second brother going to marry the eldest daughter of Mr. Shi's family as the crown princess in two years? He is now surrounded by several side rooms.
I don’t know how many maids there are who have no status...Don’t Miss Shi have any objections?" Jin Xi changed the subject and inadvertently caused Yinzhen to judge his second brother, the prince, who was as carefree as a carrot.
"I don't know what Miss Shi's opinion is, and I don't want to know. However, I would like to know how you would feel if Miss Shi were you?" The cunning Fourth Brother brought the topic back to Jinxi.
On the head.
She was full of slander and contempt, but she still couldn't escape the fate of answering his question. How could she be a minister and he be a prince?
"This is the unavoidable fate of a woman in this era. No matter how unwilling she is in her heart, no matter how much she wants to resist, she has to do this. Unless, she has no relatives, no reason, no ties, no worries..." Jin Xi sighed softly and said to Yin
Zhen made a helpless expression, arched his eyebrows, and walked forward as he said: "Fortunately, I am not her. So, all the above assumptions are invalid. Haha..."
Yinzhen glanced at her thoughtfully, then smiled, followed her pace, and continued to explore this brand new garden with her. (To be continued)