On November 2, the twenty-third year of Kangxi's reign, he arrived in Jiangning, also known as Nanjing (also known as Jinling), and stayed at the residence of Cao Xi Weaver in Jiangning.
In order to curb the resistance of Jiangnan scholars and Jiangnan people to the Qing court, Kangxi visited the Ming Taizu Mausoleum as soon as he arrived in Jiangning, wrote congratulatory messages in person, and sent officials to pay tribute. He even knelt down and worshiped in front of the people of Jiangning outside Zhu Yuanzhang's mausoleum.
, to worship Ming Taizu. It is said that it moved countless people and scholars in Jiangning.
Wen Xi also sighed after hearing this. In order to stabilize the country, Kangxi was actually willing to kneel down to the people of his rival Lao Zhu family. However, Kangxi was still willing to worship the dead. Of course, he was not merciless at all in suppressing the remnants of his former Ming Dynasty.
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She was sighing in her heart, and Qingsha came outside to report that Cao Guiren had brought Mrs. Sun to ask for a meeting. Wen Xi was wondering why Mrs. Sun needed someone, and suddenly she slapped her forehead, wasn't Cao Xi's wife Sun? She was Kangxi's wet nurse! Cao brought Mrs.
Came to see her mother.
He hurriedly called for people to come in, and saw Mrs. Cao at the head. Mrs. Sun was half a step behind to show her dignity. Mrs. Sun was wearing the court dress of a fourth-grade imperial lady, with big wings on her head decorated with gold tassels, her steps were straight, and her whole body was transparent.
Following the rules, mother and daughter both saluted and kowtowed, "May your concubine be well!"
Wen Xi hurriedly gave her a hand and said with a smile: "No need to be polite! Give Mrs. Sun and Mr. Cao a seat!"
Mrs. Sun is in her fifties. She looks like she is no more than forty years old because she takes good care of herself. Her makeup is meticulous and her hair is extremely well maintained. There is not a trace of gray hair on her head. She is combed with oil and her hair is combed into a swallowtail bun.
Sitting on the embroidered pier, he said slowly and respectfully: "I have wronged and honored you to stay in this simple Jiangning Weaving Mansion."
Wen Xi said politely: "The Weaving Mansion is very elegant. No wonder it can raise such a beautiful woman as Cao Guiren."
Mrs. Cao hurriedly stood up and said, "Thank you for your praise, my concubine. I only hope that I can imitate one or two things from my concubine and I will be satisfied!"
Wen Xi played with the jade bracelet on her wrist, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "Cao Guiren seems to have a particularly sweet mouth today." Then he looked at Mrs. Sun, who was sitting on the eight-sided embroidered pier with gold begonia pattern and pastel consecration. She was afraid that this was the case.
A person who gave guidance and training. Since entering the palace, this Cao family has had little contact with the Chengqian Palace. Perhaps she prides herself on her beauty and the favor she receives. Naturally, she thought that she could be granted the title of concubine based on the wealth of her son.
So it's just superficial respect.
Cao Guiren smiled pleasantly and said: "When I was in the palace, I wanted to get close to the empress, but I never got the chance. Now that I have arrived at the Zhizao Mansion, I hope the empress will not dislike it, and I hope to come to the empress to serve her closely every day!"
Wen Xi watched the Junshan Silver Needle in the glazed teacup rise and fall, and finally fell silent, then picked up the teacup with three more patterns and drank a cup slowly. The so-called "three more patterns" were bergamot, pomegranate
, peach. "Buddha" and "blessing" are homophonic. It is said that the hands of Buddha can hold treasures. Many treasures mean more blessings; peaches are commonly known as "longevity peach", so it means longevity; pomegranate, which means "thousands of houses share the same membrane, thousands of sons"
"Like one", as the meaning of "many children". Many blessings, many lives, many children, together they are three more patterns. Even a small tea cup is so delicate and gorgeous, which shows that Jiangning Weaving House is extraordinary.
With a warm smile, she said lightly: "It's hard for you to come back. You should spend more time with your mother to fulfill your filial piety."
Mrs. Sun immediately nodded with a smile and said: "My dear young master, I have received great care from your concubine in the palace. I have specially prepared something to express my gratitude to you. I also ask your concubine not to dislike the crudeness of the things in this small place."
After saying that, a maid with a good appearance from the Weaving Mansion respectfully held the brocade box and brought it to the huanghuali wood table in front of Wen Ru.
Mrs. Sun smiled and said: "Things come second to everything. The most important thing is that this thing was sent to Bao'en Temple and was consecrated by Master Duxian himself. Please don't dislike it, the noble concubine."
Wen Xi opened the brocade box with her own hands, and inside lay quietly a white jade Avalokitesvara, which is the best among white jade - mutton-fat jade. The Avalokitesvara is nearly two feet tall, and is heavy in her hand. The jade is warm and moist.
Jade is as white as mutton fat, as moist as condensed fat, firm, clean and delicate, thick and warm, with soft waxy luster. It is just the best mutton fat white jade. Wen Xi has a special liking for the best jade. Once you get such a good jade, you will not want it.
I will buy it again. Although the waste of space is not huge, I need to stock up more for long-term considerations. Moreover, this Guanyin is not as rigid in shape as the other Guanyin next to it. Not only is the carving skill first-class, it is ingenious and exquisite in shape.
Guanyin's face is like the full moon, her treasure-like appearance is kind, her clothes and pleats are elegant and textured, and the child in her arms is white, plump and cute, which is eye-catching.
After holding it in my hand for a long time, I felt my hands were a little sore. This is a large ornament, weighing three kilograms. Putting down the Guanyin, she nodded gently and said, "Mrs. Sun is interested."
Seeing Wen Xi accept it, Mrs. Sun also breathed a sigh of relief, and the purple tassels on the big wings swayed slightly, "I saw that although there are smart people around the imperial concubine, she must be lacking some rough messengers, so I specially
We have selected a group of honest girls." After saying that, a nanny came in with a dozen little girls all wearing light green clothes, and they all kowtowed in greeting.
Wen Xi only glanced at them briefly. They all had regular features and were not beautiful. She also looked at their hands. It was not that their fingers were not wet with spring water. Mrs. Sun had really arranged some rough things. Wen Xi
Xi accepted it. He also gave some rewards and sent the Sun family and Cao family away. To be careful, she asked Aunt Wu to send someone to keep an eye on those maids carefully. They were not allowed to do any close work, only irrelevant work.
Important.
Wen Xi yawned and said, "I don't know why, but I've been feeling tired lately. I'm going to take a nap. Remember to call me when the emperor comes."
Wen Xi went to bed and fell asleep, and soon met the Duke of Zhou. I have been feeling tired recently, and I don't know if it was because of the long boat ride. When I arrived in Jiangning, I fell asleep as soon as it got dark. In the morning, the sun rose to three o'clock in the morning.
She just woke up and had to catch up on an hour's sleep at noon. Wenxi was sleeping every time Kangxi came, but most of the time no one was allowed to wake her up.
While sleeping hazily, I felt a little itchy on my face. When I opened my hazy sleepy eyes, I saw the dazzling bright yellow. Kangxi was holding the jade pendant with nine dragon patterns on his waist and was using the golden tassels on it.
Rub it on your warm cheeks.
Wen Xi pouted and pushed him, but refused to get up and said lazily: "When did the emperor come?"
Kangxi's eyes were filled with smiles, and his smile contained endearment as he said, "I didn't want to disturb your nap."
She didn't want to disturb her, but she looked depressed. She grabbed a pillow and held it in her arms, saying, "I am tired in spring and autumn, and I am very tired."
Kangxi hesitated and said: "Let's forget it. I have some free time these days. I originally planned to take you to Baoen Temple incognito tomorrow."
"I want to go!" Wen Xi suddenly became energetic, climbed up in a hurry, grabbed Kangxi's sleeve and said, "I am not lacking at all!"
Kangxi burst into laughter, and Danfeng narrowed his eyes, "Forget it. You've only been willing to get up in the mornings these days when it's necessary. Bao'en Temple is a long way away, so forget it." (Sishi, 10 a.m.)
Wen Xi resolutely refused, holding Kangxi's arm and swinging it coquettishly: "Go! Go! Staying in Zhizao Mansion every day, I am so bored! Wherever I am tired, I am so bored that I feel sleepy.
Now, just go out for a walk!"
Kangxi poked Wen Xi's eyebrows and said with a smile: "I really can't do anything with you, you still act like a child!"
Wen Xi immediately laughed.
As a concubine, there are very few opportunities to travel outside the palace. Even if she goes on a tour, she either stays on the dragon boat or in the palace, which is a waste of the beautiful scenery of the south of the Yangtze River. If she has the opportunity to go out, Wen Xi can't let it go.
Pass!
Jiangning Weaving House mainly provided silk and satin to the Qing royal family. The silk weaving industry in Suzhou and Hangzhou was developed. Most of the best silks and satins in the world were woven here. Jiangning Yunjin and Suzhou Kesi became the two famous brocades.
Especially the Yun brocade, which was presented to the palace, was woven with more than eighteen colors, using 'color halos' to roll out the main flowers layer by layer. It is rich and elegant, with solid texture, rich and beautiful patterns, rich and solemn colors, and extensive use of gold threads.
, forming a resplendent and gorgeous color. There are also dozens of gorgeous silk and satin materials such as soft satin, brocade, matte, plain damask, flower damask, fine damask, crocodile yarn, crepe yarn, ice cotton, fine silk, etc. all come from Jiangning, Suzhou and Hangzhou.
area.
Zhizao Mansion is a large courtyard house. Wen Xi lives in Youfenglai Yitang, which is a first-class place in Zhizao Mansion. Wen Xi knows that Kangxi summoned the Cao family last night. After all, she is in Zhizao Mansion, so she always has to worry about her wet nurse and grandchildren.
Shi. Just riding in Zhizaofu's carriage in the morning and smelling the lingering fragrance of Kangxi's body, Wen Xi couldn't help but feel a little nauseous.
"What's wrong?" Kangxi was dressed in ordinary navy blue clothes with a longevity pattern and a melon skin hat on his head. He was no different from an ordinary official. Because he was so close, he noticed Wen Ru's abnormality early on.
Wen Xi shook her head and said, "Maybe it's a little stuffy in the carriage. I ate too much pickled pork with pickles and vegetables in the morning, and I feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach."
Kangxi hurriedly put down the folding fan he had brought with him, gently stroked his gentle back and said, "If you really can't bear it, I'll ask someone to bring in a spittoon."
Wen Xi hurriedly covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief. For some reason, Kangxi's body should have just the ordinary jasmine fragrance, but it smelled very uncomfortable. She couldn't help but push Kangxi, and when she lowered her head, there was a violent
He was retching but nothing could come out.
"Stop!" Kangxi suddenly shouted, hurriedly patted Wen Xi's back, and asked outside: "Where are you?"
Outside, Liang Jiugong opened a little of the curtain and said: "Back to the emperor??? Back to the master, this is the bustling main street. It's not appropriate to stay here for a long time." He glanced at Wen Xi, who was retching, and said, "There's a pretty elegant person in front of me.
In the teahouse, why don’t you let Madam rest first?”
Wen Xi hurriedly said: "I'm fine, just keep walking!" After finally getting out, Wen Xi didn't want to die like this!
Kangxi saw Wen Xi's little thoughts at a glance and said: "Take a rest first. I promised to take you to Bao'en Temple and I will definitely go! You have no words!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come.
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