In the thirty-second year of Kangxi's reign, the magnolia flowers in the courtyard are in bud again, and the gentle and gentle people can smell the breath of spring again.
"When will you have half the perseverance of Little Pomegranate?" Wen Xi said in a blaming way, but her tone was very doting on her daughter. Yu Ludai's temperament is actually more like her, but
I learned all the bad things, especially laziness, lack of ambition, etc.
Yu Ludai snorted and said, "Little Pomegranate is a masochist, I won't learn from him!" I learned the word masochist from Wen Xi.
Yinlu was born on the first day of the first lunar month of the 29th year of Kangxi. He is now over four years old. He has a strong and stubborn character. I don’t know who he followed. Anyway, he didn’t follow Wenxi. Wenxi is a lazy person and has no willpower at all.
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"It's getting warmer, why don't you go out for a walk?" Yu Ludai helped Wen Xi walk around the flower garden twice, and then she felt a little depressed.
"It's better to be careful in the palace." Wen Xi said. Although Kangxi protected her and nothing went wrong, she couldn't rely too much on his protection.
Although Wen Xi was wearing flat shoes, her body was heavy and her feet would feel tired even if she wore flat shoes. She asked people to place tables and chairs in a sunny place, and Yu Ludai asked the palace maid behind her to put the cushions she brought with her.
Sitting on the chair, he said: "Mother, please take a rest first."
Wen Xi hummed, slightly lifted her skirt with both hands, and tried to sit on it.
"Wait a minute!" Yu Ludai suddenly exclaimed, pulling Wen Xi up who was about to sit down.
Wen Xi's arm was suddenly pulled in pain by Yu Ludai, "What's wrong, Bi'er?"
Yu Ludai hurriedly knelt down, examined the chair carefully, gritted his teeth and said, "Mother, I saw it right!" As he said that, Yu Ludai turned over the brand new rosewood seat with Fulu pattern, "
The inside of this leg was almost cut off with a saw!"
Wen Xi was immediately frightened. The sawed part was naturally not easily noticed by ordinary people. The leg had been sawed four-fifths deep, and the sawed part was also painted. There was no difference in color from the other places!
You won’t notice it without careful inspection!
Wen Xi took a breath of cold air. If it weren't for the fact that Yu Ludai had already reached the second level of practicing the Tranquility Sutra, his six senses were much more sensitive than ordinary people, and he was short, so the sawed area happened to fall within his sight range, and he probably wouldn't have been able to spot it!
Xi's body is heavy now. If he sits on it, his already unbearable leg will definitely break!
The body is already nine months old. If it falls hard, the consequences will be extremely serious!
"Okay! Good skill!" Wen Xi said coldly. In order to avoid "accidents", Wen Xi suppressed herself and refused to go out for two months! Unexpectedly, she didn't look for trouble. But trouble came to her door.
Come!
Yu Ludai said angrily: "The slaves in the manufacturing office are so brave. They dare to make such a thing! You must report it to Emperor Ama and chop off their heads!"
Wen Xi took a deep breath and said: "I don't know how many people have to go through a chair. The manufacturing office is only responsible for manufacturing it. After it is built, it is handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and then our eunuchs from Chengqian Palace pick it up.
When I come back, I still can’t tell who did it!”
Wen Xi glanced at the people in her palace, "If I can't protect everything, it's because of the people in Chengqian Palace!"
As soon as he said this, the eunuchs and maids on the left and right fell to their knees on the ground. Xiaoluzi was now the chief eunuch of Chengqian Palace. He kowtowed hurriedly: "Master, please punish me. It's all slaves who are not careful in their work!"
Wen Xi just wanted to warn the people in his palace. This chair was obviously made with care after it was made. The paint on the sawed parts was obviously newer than other parts. It can be seen that the chair was made first and then made.
How could the people of Chengqian Palace have such skill to cut off and repaint it under her nose? It seems that it is either the Construction Office or the Ministry of Internal Affairs!
Her gentle hands gently touched the gold-illuminated decoration on the armrest and said, "Keep this thing well." Then he smiled and said, "The rock sugar bird's nest made this morning was pretty good. I asked the kitchen to make another bowl."
After saying that, Wen Xi held out her big belly and Shi Shiran entered the palace.
"Mother! Is this the end of the matter?!" Yu Ludai said angrily.
Wen Xi thought for a while and said: "This month it is Concubine Rong's turn to take charge of the Sixth Palace, so let her check it out."
"Mom, Bi'er also wants to check!" Yu Ludai shouted.
It would be nice to let Yu Ludai go and gain more "experience", Wen Xi agreed, not expecting her to really find out anything.
Concubine Rong was just informed of the matter, and Concubine Rong came to report the situation the next day.
"Everything made by the manufacturing office is recorded. A chair has carpenters, painters, and dozens of processes. There are records of who did it. And the person who made the rosewood Fulu chair of the empress
There are more than a dozen craftsmen who have completed their division of labor, and these people have been sent to the Shenxing Division for detention. I would also like to ask the imperial concubine to tell me how to deal with it." Concubine Rong spoke slowly and slowly, but very clearly.
With a gentle belly and a peaceful expression, Shi Shiran was playing with a half-opened Erqiao Magnolia in his hand. Shi Shiran inserted it back into the colorful plum vase with apricot grove and spring swallow pattern on the table, leaving a hand filled with the fragrance of magnolia.
"Please let the imperial concubine make the decision." Seeing that Wen Xi didn't seem to hear, Concubine Rong said it again.
She smiled leisurely and said, "What's the point of making the decision? Concubine Rong, you are used to seeing people in the palace. You wouldn't think that the people who want to harm me are those craftsmen."
Concubine Rong immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Concubine Huang, Sheng Ming! Although the chair is made by craftsmen, there are supervisors in every process, so there is no way for them to do anything! And if Concubine Huang has a wife because of this,
If anything happens, they will be the first to suffer."
Wen Xi nodded slightly, "The emperor is busy with the river construction, so don't bother the emperor. Concubine Rong, just watch and investigate this matter. It would be good if you can find out anything. If you can't find out, forget it. Anyway,
I am still fine and have not suffered any harm."
Concubine Rong showed a happy smile on her face and said: "Concubine Huang is really magnanimous."
The fragrance of magnolia was elegant and refreshing, and she took a deep breath of the refreshing breath and said, "That kid Yu Ludai loves to play tricks, Concubine Rong just pretends she doesn't see him." Yu Ludai went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make trouble.
, but Ling Pu, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, was anxious.
Concubine Rong took a sip of Pu'er tea and said, "Although the Sixth Princess is small, her eyes are still sharp." Putting down the tea cup with blue and white porcelain lotus pattern and entwined branches, Concubine Rong continued: "If there is something wrong with the manufacturing department, then
After it was sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there was a problem with the storage and recording by the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
Wen Xi pursed her lips and smiled, as if it had nothing to do with her, and said, "Who knows about such a thing."
Concubine Rong leaned back and said: "I checked carefully, and put the things in the warehouse of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for inspection. There are only four or five days, and if you want to do anything, it must be enough. Early this morning, Ling Pu will take care of it."
Several eunuchs who were responsible for the items were sent to the Shenxing Department for interrogation, but unfortunately nothing came out. The empress did not ask for guilt, but he was anxious."
Ling Pu is the prince's nanny. This is known to everyone. Kangxi doted on the prince since early childhood, so he appointed Ling Pu as the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Whenever the palaces have needs, they must inform the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will
The government instructs the manufacturing office to manufacture or purchase, which requires many processes. It is a very troublesome matter for each palace to fill the vacancies. In order to save the prince from trouble, Ling Pu was appointed as the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Wen Xi raised her eyebrows and said, "What Concubine Rong means...could it be that Ling Pu is guilty of being a thief?"
Concubine Rong immediately smiled and said: "It's not necessarily Ling Pu's fault. After all, there are too many people who handled it. It's difficult to investigate."
Only then did Wen Xi take a closer look at today's concubine Ma Jia. She was dressed a little brighter than usual. She was wearing a maroon flag dress with a Wanfu Ruyi pattern, and a red sandalwood-colored gold-embroidered double-breasted waistcoat with big pull-down wings hanging left and right.
The indigo silk ribbon has a fist-sized purple peony silk flower in the center, and the left and right hairpins are decorated with squirrel grape double happiness flowers. Compared with the dull color of the past, it adds a bit of majesty and luxury, which is what a concubine should have.
style.
Wen Xi hummed and said, "I know this well."
Concubine Rong said: "Your Majesty knows what's going on, so I feel relieved. Although the fault does not lie with the craftsmen, they are still suspected of neglecting their duties. How about a three-month fine?"
Wen Xi praised: "Concubine Rong has always been generous and dealt with it appropriately." Fu smiled and said: "I see that the color of the silk flowers on your head is not bright enough. The palace got some new silk flowers made by famous artists a few days ago. Come on.
Pick some and take them away." Wen Xi doesn't like silk flowers. Even if she gets them, she can just put them somewhere to look at. Jade, emerald, and tourmaline are better to wear on her head.
After saying that, he ordered two large round boxes with red peony patterns for Concubine Rong to choose from. They were full of bright peonies, but also peonies, chrysanthemums, roses, etc., all of which were bright red and purple, very gorgeous.
Concubine Rong smiled brightly and said: "The things in the palace are the best! These silk flowers are made to look like real ones. I wonder if they will attract butterflies?"
Wen Xi showed her face and said: "I got these things, and they were originally meant to be given to the sisters in the palace. Now you can take a look and choose the ones you like first. But I don't know what kind of fragrance you like, so I didn't
Incense, take it back and incense yourself and try to see if it attracts butterflies."
Concubine Rong picked a few brightly colored ones and left.
As soon as Concubine Rong left, the smile on her gentle face faded and she ordered: "Put it away."
Wen Xi held her chin, thinking that Concubine Rong was a person who dedicated herself to worshiping Buddha! It turned out that she also had her own thoughts! Also, his son had grown up, so he naturally wanted to make plans for Yinzhi. Although Concubine Rong listened to what Concubine Rong said,
To be fair, but if you think about it carefully, it always leads Wen Xi to doubt Ling Pu. Unfortunately, it is self-defeating, and Wen Xi feels that it is not Ling Pu's fault.
Those who were able to tamper with the delivered utensils must have been staffed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Manufacturing Office. Concubine Rong only said that the Ministry of Internal Affairs kept them for several days, but did not say that the Manufacturing Office also kept them in a cool place after painting.
Let it dry for several days, waiting for the smell to dissipate. This period of time is longer, and it is easier to tamper with. However, Concubine Rong never mentioned it. Did she think that as a harem woman, it was impossible for her to know the process of making furniture? Wen Ru raised her lips.
Put on an inquiring smile.
I just don’t know, Concubine Rong just wants to bring trouble to the prince, or is she and the third elder brother involved in this matter? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your
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ps: Recommend a friend's masterpiece "Pastoral Housewifery". In ancient times, you are busy farming, your sister-in-law is the best, your mother favors boys over girls, you need to strengthen yourself in the garden, find a good son-in-law, make treasures, and turn the grass roots into a golden kiln.