Chapter 28: The ancient time of establishing a heir but not an elder
However, I still couldn't help but feel a trace of resentment towards Emperor Xuanguang in my heart.
If it hadn't been for him, with her caution and resourcefulness, she would have been able to survive until the day she left the palace safely and soundly; now, she has to worry every day, afraid that he will recognize her.
With a man's familiarity with his woman's body, how could he not notice her youthfulness and rawness three years ago? No matter how drunk he was, he would not be so stupid that he would not notice.
But he, in the past three years, has not mentioned a word
It's so heartbreaking, so scary
Fortunately, I had a dreamless night
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On the first day of the new year, I woke up in Moyanmao. When I opened my eyes, I still felt that my whole body was sore.
She didn't have time to care about her soreness, so she put on her clothes in a short time. As soon as she put them on, Xiaoyu knocked on the door and came in, holding a basin of hot water.
"Sister Mo Yan, good morning"
Mo Yan felt a little ashamed. Xiao Yu had to take care of her as well as San Yuan. Although it was the Queen Mother's grace, she was used to doing everything by herself.
Now in order to serve the Queen Mother, she got up earlier than anyone else, causing Xiaoyu to get up earlier than her. What's more, if it hadn't been for her appearance and Dieyu's recommendation, the Queen Mother would have given her face.
"Xiaoyu, you don't have to wait on me anymore. I can fetch water and wash my face myself."
"No, if Eunuch Li knows that I don't do my job well, he will transfer me to the miscellaneous room and I will be even worse."
He said silently, "Then..."
Xiaoyu smiled lightly and said, "Sister Mo Yan, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I am very good like this. There are not many people in the palace whose work is as easy as mine. Even Sister Mo Yan, you are not as relaxed as me. I
You can also have a good sleep”
I laughed silently, knowing that she was right
Another busy morning
At noon, the royal kitchen prepared rich and exquisite vegetarian dishes, which were arranged by the palace maids and eunuchs.
Yesterday, we celebrated the New Year with all the ministers in advance. Today, all the princes and marquises from all over the country and their families are here. They are all extremely noble, and there are considerable rewards for serving them at any time.
Those who were waiting in the Imperial Dining Hall today had all flattered Eunuch Li in advance before they had the opportunity to come in and wait.
The Queen Mother was left with Eunuch Li, San Yuan and Mo Yan.
Sanyuan took the job of pouring wine, and silently took it easy. He just stood by his side with his head lowered and hands down, waiting for orders.
She stared intently at the ground, where the three-foot-square large bluestone tiles were seamlessly pieced together. The middle was as smooth as a mirror, and the surrounding patterns were carved with four happy cloud patterns.
There was joy and laughter in the hall
Although she lowered her head, she still understood the scene.
The New Year celebrations in the palace are not as lively as among the people. This is related to the fact that the emperor is a man with few heirs.
The emperor sat in the center, with the queen mother and queen sitting on the left and right respectively. Next to the queen was the three-year-old eldest prince.
The eldest princess was still very young, so the royal wet nurse who was responsible for feeding her brought her over for a brief moment and then took her back.
All the concubines are dressed gorgeously and delicately, with their hair covered with pearls and jade jewelry. It feels like watching female stars walking on the red carpet at the Academy Awards, competing to see who is the most gorgeously dressed and the most eye-catching.
Some women who have not yet had the opportunity to meet the emperor after entering the palace try their best to seize today's opportunity and dress up in fancy clothes.
Emperor Xuanguang had seven sons, and Emperor Xuanguang was the youngest. After becoming Emperor Xuanguang, he had a younger sister, Princess Deshan, who had just grown hairpins.
Obviously, this is the ancient time where direct lineage was established but not elders.