"Huang Ama, don't let that kid become the imperial guard, okay?" As soon as they returned to the palace, Yu Ludai pulled Kangxi's sleeves, acting like a coquettish person.
Kangxi stretched out his hand and flicked Yu Ludai's forehead, "I have already agreed to Cao Yin, you have no joke!"
Yu Ludai suddenly muttered and stamped his feet: "But my daughter doesn't like that boy!"
"No messing around!" Kangxi feigned anger. He glanced at the maids following Yu Ludai and Qi Buchen, and became a little confused: "Didn't I ask Shun Anyan to protect you? Why don't you see him by your side?"
Yu Ludai pursed his lips in anger and said frankly: "He is too much of a bother. My daughter asked him to buy delicious food. It's so fun!"
In the way? Wen Xi smacked her lips. This Shun Anyan was good-looking, Yushu Linfeng, and not a talkative person. Why would Yu Ludai think that he was in the way? Wen Xi then quietly measured Qi Buchen's appearance.
The resentful eyes seemed to be cast on Yu Ludai, and there was a sense of helplessness in the resentment. How could Wen Xi not see that Qi Buchen had some feelings for Shun Anyan. It's just that
I don’t know if Shun is happy with him, but to whom does his heart belong?
Wen Xi didn't want Kangxi to ask too many questions, so she interrupted and asked Yu Ludai and Qi Buchen to go down and change their clothes. At this time, the sky was dim, and the lamp was lit in the hall. Sibeile Yinzhen came back with small pomegranates and small peach, asking for
After reporting the investigated cases to Kangxi, Wen Xi didn't want to get involved in government affairs, so she found an excuse to leave.
The place where Wen Xi lives is still the Feng Lai Yi Hall, but after many years, it has become more gorgeous, gorgeous but without losing its charm. There are several pots of budding green spring orchids on the indoor rhombus shelves, and you can already smell the faint smell.
The fragrance is particularly elegant. This flower is not like an ordinary orchid. Even though I am gentle, I don’t know the variety. As expected, Zhizao Mansion pays extra attention to every little thing. Because I know that I am gentle and don’t like burning incense, I put some flowers with strange fragrance.
Bluegrass.
The second room is the bedroom, which is separated from the open room by a glass floor-to-ceiling cover with blessings and fortunes on the ground. The floor is covered with a scarlet carpet with five blessings and longevity patterns, and orchids are also placed on the incense table with red peony patterns.
Wen Xi recognizes the plant. It is tiger head orchid, which grows in Yunnan and is very rare. The tiger head orchid has a relatively large flower shape, handsome leaves, and the floral fragrance is not strong, but has a light fragrance. It has the effect of sleeping on the pillow, and Wen Xi likes it very much, so she places it in
Indoor bedside.
The curtains are covered with golden tassels and are made of evenly woven azure brocade, which makes people feel very comfortable. The tops are embroidered with dense ivy with gold threads, and the curtains are hung with gold hooks.
On both sides, only a layer of pink haze-colored gauze fell as thin as mist, as clear as water. It was cool to the touch and as light as clouds, so it was called "mist gauze." Each silk, satin, and brocade gauze has its own use.
, and this gauze is thin in texture and has always been used as a drapery. Because of its thinness, it cannot be embroidered. However, the slightly darker pomegranate red embroidery thread on this gauze tent is embroidered with dense curved water patterns, which look like weaving.
The ripples of light are projected on the bed, and as the gauze curtain is floated by the imperceptible breeze, the projected water patterns also float slowly. Such a good gauze curtain is rare to see in the palace.
Wen Xi also had to sigh, "Zhizao Mansion is comparable to the Forbidden City." Behind such prosperity, I don't know how big a deficit there is in the accounts of Zhizao Mansion.
Suddenly the wind blew, and the gauze tents were dancing all over the sky. It turned out that Zhu'er had come in and brought the night breeze into the room outside. Zhu'er said happily: "Master, Cao Yin's wife, Mrs. Li, wants to see you."
Wen Xi made a sound, turned around and dropped the sky-blue brocade curtain with her own hands. The heavy brocade curtain could hold up the fog gauze curtain, "Please go to the main hall."
Wen Xi straightened the remaining hair around her ears, and stood up to go to the main hall. Cao Yin's wife and Wen Xi had an acquaintance. At that time, she was still a young woman, but she is not young now. Wen Xi Xi heard that Li was Cao Yin's step-wife, so she was nearly ten years younger than Cao Yin. She had had several sons with Cao Yin in her early years, but they all died in infancy, so now she only has one son, Cao Yong.
He only has one son, so he naturally cares for him extremely much. No wonder he came so soon.
Mrs. Li was wearing a crimson-purple dress with a Wanfu Ruyi pattern. When she came in, she kowtowed, showing the utmost respect as a senior: "I pay my respects to the imperial concubine!"
Wen Xi sat upright on a chair made of carved pear wood and inlaid with colored glaze, and said in a gentle tone: "When old friends meet, why should we be so polite?" Then she ordered Zhu'er to help Mrs. Li get up in person.
Seeing Wen Xi being so kind, Mrs. Li breathed a sigh of relief. She stood up and took a sneak peek at Wen Xi's face. Thinking about it, even if she didn't remember this face, Cao Yong's return to her mother was enough to remind her of those days. Your old friend, and Wen Xi's words were enough for her to confirm that the imperial concubine was the original scholar "Wen Xi".
With an extremely docile smile on her face, Mrs. Li said, "This servant is here to plead guilty on behalf of Quanzi. Cao Yong, the Quanzi, offended the princess today, and I would like to ask the imperial concubine to punish me!" After saying that, he knelt down again.
Wen Xuxu gave him a hand and said, "It's just a misunderstanding. The past is over." Wen Xixu had no intention of getting entangled in this trivial matter, not to mention that it was always Yu Ludai's fault when it came to it.
Li's remaining breath soon relaxed, and a few wisps of a reassuring smile appeared on her face, "Thank you to the Imperial Concubine for your magnanimity. I have specially prepared some small gadgets as an apology for the Imperial Concubine and the Sixth Princess. Please The imperial concubine and the princess must not dislike you."
As she said this, the two women behind her with low eyebrows respectfully presented two huge brocade boxes. Wen Xi only looked at her and signaled the bamboo to accept it. If she didn't accept it, Mrs. Li would definitely be worried. They're just some precious jade and antiques.
Wen Xi has always maintained a gentle attitude. Although Mrs. Li is no longer the smart and gentle young woman she used to be. After all, time has changed and her identity is completely different from before. No wonder she is respectful and humble. Wen Xi feels like meeting an old friend. Generally speaking, his tone was not at all condescending, and he said politely: "How have you been, Madam, these past few years?"
Mrs. Li leaned forward and said, "Thanks to the blessings of the Imperial Concubine, everything is fine for me." This was a very polite statement, but not as close as before.
Wen Xi was speechless and continued: "I saw that your brother Yong has grown up." I still vaguely remember that fair and lovely child, and now he is also a handsome young man.
Speaking of Cao Yong, Mrs. Li's face became brighter and she continued to smile lovingly, "It's okay, it's just that my temperament needs to be tempered!" Then he said hurriedly: "Fortunately, the imperial concubine is a huge person, so she doesn't care about him!" She suddenly thought of what her son had told her at that time, and with a bit of worry, she looked at Wen Xi cautiously: "The princess won't care about Quan Zi, right?"
After all, Mrs. Li was only worried about her son, so why did Wenru bother her? She said, "You just need to remember that you are not joking."
"Yes, yes!" Ms. Li quickly agreed and blamed herself: "It's the slave who is confused! The princess is the biological daughter of the imperial concubine, so naturally she is also a mass of people, and the emperor is true to his word! It's the slave who is being petty.
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Wen Xi raised her hand slightly, pointed to the seat on the right, and said in an easy-going tone: "Sit down and talk."
Li was about to refuse, but she saw that the imperial concubine's face was as gentle as water. Perhaps she thought it was too rude to refuse, so she hurriedly bowed and thanked her, sitting sideways on the chair with only half of her buttocks.
Wen Xi ordered someone to drink the jasmine bird's tongue, took half a sip, and said: "This is the second time that Feng Lai Yi Hall has stayed here. The last time was in the 23rd year of Kangxi's reign. In the blink of an eye, it has been fifteen years."
It’s been a year now, and it looks a bit more elegant than before.”
Mrs. Li hurriedly lowered her head and said: "The land prepared for the imperial concubine, naturally, the slaves have to do their best! Of course, it cannot be compared with the palace. I only hope that the imperial concubine can live more comfortably!"
Wen Xi nodded slightly, "On this southern tour, the emperor also specially asked me to arrange for Mr. Cao to accompany him. I think Mrs. Sun will be very happy to see him."
"It's all the grace of the emperor and the imperial concubine!" Mrs. Li hurriedly answered, "The Cao family is naturally grateful. Mother is very happy to see the noble man!"
Cao Guiren is no longer what she was when she first entered the palace. She is old and beautiful, her favors are rare, and she has never had children, so she has always been just a nobleman. The reason why she is brought here this time is because a few months ago, Cao Yin paid his respects.
When he wrote the poem, he mentioned that his mother was old and hoped to see Cao Guiren again in her lifetime. Kangxi cared about this grandma, so he took Cao with him. During the southern tour, he never asked her to sleep with him, but compared to the concubines.
Giving Ms. Cao a bit of treatment can be regarded as a decent treatment for her.
Wen Xi also felt a little uncomfortable talking to Mrs. Li. She was always respectful, which made Wen Xi cautious. After saying a few words casually and asking about Mrs. Sun's health, Wen Xi wanted to send her away, but unexpectedly
Xiaoluzi stood outside the screen and reported: "Master, the Sixth Princess is here."
Yu Ludai was originally placed in the Wutong Pavilion to the west of Youfenglai Yitang. It was very convenient to come and go. As soon as he reported it, Yu Ludai walked in quickly with a smile, called "Eniang" in a sweet voice, and then smiled.
Said: "Shun Anyan's legs and feet are so slow, I just bought the things my daughter wanted!" After saying this, Lu Hen, who followed him, brought some silk flowers and jewelry that were fashionable in Jiangning.
Mrs. Li also hurriedly knelt down and saluted, "I would like to pay my respects to the Sixth Princess."
Yu Ludai didn't pay much attention to Mrs. Li. He waved his hand, took a warm tea cup and drank it dry before casually saying: "Get up!"
Wen Xi looked at Yu Ludai's lack of etiquette, couldn't help but lowered her head and coughed, and said, "This is the wife of Cao Yin, the weaver of Jiangning."
Yu Ludai was stunned, pointed at Mrs. Li and said, "Then she is that boy's mother?"
When Wen Xi heard this, she immediately gave Yu Ludai a fierce look and said, "It's Cao Yong's mother." This child was completely spoiled by her mother-in-law, and the words she blurted out were so rude!
Yu Ludai stuck out his tongue, glanced at Mrs. Li, she was a lady in her mid-thirties, well-groomed, and very gentle-looking, and said, "She looks familiar!"
Naturally, it looks familiar. When Yu Ludai was still an infant, she drank Li's milk! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is