No! She won't die. She wants to get out alive and take revenge on all the people who have harmed her. She will never let Niu Hulu get her wish.
Madam Liu repeated these words in her heart. After a long time, she finally calmed down. She took the cloth and cotton and sewed them stitch by stitch with her red and swollen hands. However, her eyes were always cold and terrifying, even Haitang couldn't help but calm down.
Dare to look into his eyes.
Ling Ruo didn't know everything that happened in Xinzheku. Ever since the Ministry of War sent the things over, she and Shuixiu had been sewing winter clothes with their heads down. As for Yang Hai and the others, who didn't know how to sew, they took on the responsibility of the palace.
Small and big things there.
The first snowfall in the seventh year of Yongzheng reign lasted for two days. By the time the sky cleared, a thick layer had accumulated on the ground. Yang Hai led several young eunuchs to sweep the yard vigorously to prevent it from slipping.
People, clearing snow is a very laborious job, but on such a cold day, they were sweating all over.
Just as he was about to take a rest, Yang Hai saw Dai Jia standing at the palace gate, and hurriedly went up to greet her and said, "I would like to pay my respects to you, the concubine. Good luck to you!"
Dai Jiashi said politely: "Get up. Is your master in there?"
"Go back to your Majesty, the master is in the Nuan Pavilion, and I will inform you right now." There was a trace of doubt in Yang Hai's words, because in the past, Dai Jia would bring at most two palace people when he came here, but today he brought all of them.
Seven or eight, what are you going to do?
Dai Jiashi waved her hand and said: "No, it's not the first time I've come to Chengqian Palace. Just go see the imperial concubine yourself. You can continue to do your thing."
Since Guarjia's accident, she often came to Chengqian Palace, and her relationship with Ling Ruo became closer, and she was not as formal as before.
Yang Hai agreed, stepped aside, and watched Dai Jia and the palace people she brought enter.
After Dai Jia entered the Nuan Pavilion, she bowed her knees and saluted Ling Ruo, who was sewing cotton clothes. The latter raised his somewhat stiff neck and said, "Why did Concubine Cheng come here in this icy and snowy world?"
Dai Jia lowered her head and said, "I heard that your empress was helping the soldiers to sew cotton clothes for the expedition. I had nothing to do, so I wanted to come over and help. There are also these eight maids. Although my needlework skills are not very good,
But it should still be possible to make a few cotton-padded clothes. I’m thinking of staying with the empress these days, do you think that’s okay?”
Ling Ruo understood what Dai Jia meant and smiled and said: "It's good for Concubine Cheng to have such thoughts, but if you send all the palace people to this palace, what will you do in daily life?"
Dai Jiashi said nonchalantly: "Aren't there a lot of eunuchs here? They will take care of themselves." After taking the needle and thread and sitting down, she said with some annoyance: "I don't call you my concubine for such a thing, but
Do I treat my concubines as outsiders?"
"How is that possible?" Ling Ruo took the scissors and cut off the thread that was already less than a foot long in her hand. After threading the thread again, she said, "Just because I am willing to do some things does not mean that others are also willing to do them.
.I heard... just in the past few days, some people in the palace have already had opinions on me."
Dai Jiashi hesitated for a moment and said: "I don't know how other people treat me, but I will definitely support my concubine. I have been around the emperor for decades, and it was only recently that I realized who really treats me well."
Ling Ruo smiled slightly and said, "Let me tell you the truth. Concubine Jin may not have selfish motives when she helped you. These days, by helping to take care of Concubine Jin, you can repay her kindness for rescuing you from the cold palace. As for
I have no favors for you, so you don’t have to do anything to help me.”
"No, no matter what reason Concubine Jin had for helping Chen Concubine, she was the one who allowed Chen Concubine to be reborn. This kind of kindness will never be forgotten by Chen Concubine, nor can it be offset by anything I do. As for this time
..." Dai Jia said with a smile: "I don't want to help the empress, but I also want to do my best for the Qing Dynasty. I also ask the empress to give me a chance."
Dai Jiashi did not use any gorgeous words, but it sounded very pleasant to the ears. Maybe she was not smart enough or thoughtful enough, but she was definitely not the kind of person who was duplicitous and double-dealing.
Thinking of this, Ling Ruo's smile brought a bit of warmth, "Since you have the same thoughts as me, how could I not give you a chance? It just so happens that there are still a lot of cotton cloths here. You and your
Let's help you do it together, I'm afraid it's going to be quite hard during this period."
Dai Jia was overjoyed and said quickly: "If I can save the lives of the soldiers at the border, no matter how hard I work, it's worth it."
In the next few days, Dai Jia would come to Chengqian Palace every morning to make cotton clothes with Ling Ruo. At night, she would often wait until after the third watch before going back. As for the eight palace ladies, they stayed in Chengqian Palace all the time. With them working day and night
The cotton cloth piled up in Chengqian Palace was almost used up in a hurry.
After sewing another piece, Dai Jiashi rubbed her stiff neck and said, "Madam, the remaining items should only be enough to make three or four cotton-padded clothes. We have to ask the Ministry of War to send more."
"I have sent someone to send a message to the Ministry of War. It should be delivered soon." After saying that, Ling Ruo raised his head and glanced at Dai Jia who had been rubbing his neck and said: "If Concubine Cheng feels tired, it will be delivered early this morning."
Let’s go back and have a rest and come back tomorrow.”
Dai Jiashi shook her head and said, "I'm fine. Besides, after all these cotton-padded clothes are finished and sent out, I can rest as much as I want. Now I'd better seize the time to make more."
Ling Ruo smiled and said: "If the emperor knows that you have this intention, he will be very happy."
"Everything is what a concubine should do." As she spoke, Dai Jia took the cloth that Shui Xiu had cut and started sewing again. After a short silence, Yang Hai came in and said, "Master, Yue Fujin is out here.
ask to see."
Ling Ruo frowned and said with some surprise: "Xianyue?"
Yang Hai lowered his head and said: "Yes, it is Yue Fujin."
What is she doing here? Although Xi Fujin also has the right to enter the palace, except for New Year's Day, Xiu Fujin generally will not enter the palace without being summoned. With this doubt, Ling Ruo motioned to Yang Hai to bring her in.
.
Xianyue came in with A Luo and said respectfully: "My son, I wish you good luck and good health to E Niang." A Luo also held a baggage in his hand, but he didn't know what it contained.
Ling Ruo put down the needle and thread in her hand and said calmly: "Get up, why did you come into the palace suddenly? Could it be that you came here specifically to pay your respects to me?"
After saluting Dai Jia, Xianyue stood up and said, "When I return to E Niang, I know that E Niang worked so hard to solve the problem of the lack of cotton-padded clothes for the border officers, and even sewed cotton clothes by herself regardless of the hard work. As a junior, I should
To relieve my mother's worries, I have made a few cotton-padded clothes these days, but my needlework skills are not good, so please don't make me laugh."