Wen Xiaotu has now become the focus of discussion in the Sixth Palace. The emperor went to Yanqing Hall that day, which was enough to shock the harem. Then the emperor also ordered Yu Meiren, who had felt sorry for Wen Cairen, to be imprisoned, and then dealt with it
The Beishanfang, the embroidery courtyard, the tea warehouse, and the satin warehouse were all punished for neglecting the concubines in order to deduct Wen Cai's royal expenses.
For a time, Wen Cairen became the number one person in the harem who was not easy to mess with!
Don’t look at this person’s face being ruined!
Look at the people who were her enemies before and after, who ended up well?
The Helan family was sent back to their mother's house, the Fang family was imprisoned in the Buddha Bathing Hall, and even Yu Meiren was banned from learning the rules! Not to mention the slaves and slaves everywhere who bullied their masters!
The harem's discussion of Wen Xiaotu changed from contempt to jealousy and awe.
Anyway, Wen Xiaotu is living a very happy life now.
Early this morning, Xiao Jinzi and Xiao Zunzi came in with seven or eight pieces of fine satin, "Genius man, this is the material sent from the satin warehouse. It is said that it was due to shortage before, so now it is specially made up."
The tea warehouse has just delivered two large jars of regular tea, not to mention Beishanfang - these new eunuchs are called obedient, and they serve four meat, four vegetables and one soup every day for lunch and dinner.
Porridge, the breakfast meal was a little simpler and consisted of five or six dishes. Although it was not as rich as the royal meal given by the emperor that day, it was enough to fill the belly of Yanqingtang.
Wen Xiaotu's food was ready, and all the maids and eunuchs in Yanqing Hall could also eat and drink well - even if it was leftovers.
In fact, the palace maids and eunuchs also have a special "canteen", but the food is not much better than pig food, and the portions are smaller. If you want to eat enough, you have to find a decent master so that you can follow them.
Full meal.
In the afternoon, Liang Kunyu, the chief steward of the Imperial Palace, once again visited Yanqing Hall. "The Emperor orally ordered the talented people to go to the Yinian Hall to serve the Queen Mother and worship the Buddha."
Wen Xiaotu:What?!
She said weakly: "Isn't it that the Concubine Xian is waiting for you?"
Liang Kunyu said with a smile: "Exactly, but the emperor feels that it is more appropriate for a talented person to be careful and thoughtful, and to help the concubine Xian and serve the Queen Mother together."
Wen Xiaotu secretly thought that it would not be a bad thing to brush up on the Queen Mother's favorability, "I understand, I will go now."
Hongguo quickly took out a small gold-woven plum blossom coat and said with a smile: "This is a dress that has just been made by the embroidery academy. The talented people put on new clothes and go to serve the Queen Mother. This dress is festive, I think the Queen Mother will like it."
It was a small jacket with pipa sleeves and double breasts. The moon-white gold satin was covered with red plum blossoms. It was indeed very festive. Wen Xiaotu changed his clothes, combed his hair again, and arranged himself neatly and energetically.
Just set off.
When they arrived at the Yi Nian Palace, Concubine Lin was serving the Queen Mother to drink medicine. She was still feeding the Queen Mother a spoonful of medicine, which made people feel bitter just looking at it.
Wen Xiaotu respectfully blessed his body and said, "Concubine, please give my regards to the Queen Mother, and please give my regards to the Concubine Xian."
Concubine Xian couldn't help but look wary. There had been a lot of things going on in the harem recently, and almost all of them were related to the Wen family! She had underestimated the Wen family before.
"Sister Wen, are you here to pay your respects to the Queen Mother?" Concubine Xian smiled and her tone was very gentle, completely gone from the disdainful and indifferent look she had when the Queen Mother fell ill.
Wen Xiaotu whispered: "The emperor suddenly asked Eunuch Liang to pass on the instructions and asked the concubines to help the good concubine and the empress to serve the Queen Mother and worship the Buddha."
The smile on Concubine Xian's face froze. Does the Emperor dislike me for not serving me well, or is he worried about me?!
The Queen Mother also looked surprised, "Did the Emperor ask you to come?"
Wen Xiaotu responded with a polite "yes".
The Queen Mother looked even more surprised. What did the Emperor mean by this? If Wen's appearance hadn't been ruined, the Queen Mother would have thought that the Emperor was attracted to Wen!
Concubine Xian forced a smile and said, "It turns out that I failed to discipline the servants in Beigong and actually made them neglect my sister. It's my fault."
Wen Xiaotu hurriedly said: "How can you blame the queen for this? It's all those people below who are acting in disobedience and not obeying the queen's instructions properly."
Seeing that Mrs. Wen was quite submissive, Concubine Xian felt a little calmer. She smiled gently and said, "Fortunately, the emperor has made the decision to punish those slaves for my sister. How can the atmosphere in the harem be corrected? Really we
blessing."
Wen Xiaotu hurriedly responded with a "yes".
The Queen Mother thought about it and couldn't figure out what the emperor was up to, so she said: "It's getting late, it's time for the Ai family to leave for Cihang Palace."
Naturally, the Queen Mother had to go on foot, and of course the accompanying Concubine Xian and Wen Xiaotu could only walk with hooves. The Queen Mother's phoenix chariot and Concubine Xian's carriage were all at the back. The chariot was empty, but the entourage was not at all.
Young master, those from Yi Nian Palace, Jing Yi Palace, and Wen Xiao Tu Yan Qing Hall’s red fruits and blue hearts are magnificent.
Concubine Xian personally supported the Queen Mother, and Wen Xiaotu did not go up to compete for performance, but quietly followed behind the two of them.
The Queen Mother walked a little slowly, and she wanted to enjoy the scenery of the Imperial Garden while walking.
From Yinian Hall to Cihang Hall, you have to pass through Yinian Garden. This garden can be said to be a royal garden specially built for the queen mother and concubines.
"Be careful, Queen Mother, the gravel road is a little uneven." Concubine Xian whispered gently, often reminding her in a low voice. Sometimes when she encountered a pebble, Concubine Xian would quickly tell the palace attendants to throw it away, so as not to hit the Queen Mother's golden feet.
That’s called meticulousness and thoughtfulness!
Wen Xiaotu became more and more speechless. The Queen Mother was not blind!
Suddenly, the Queen Mother looked back and said, "Wen Cai is so peaceful."
Wen Xiaotu smiled hurriedly.
Concubine Xian couldn't help but worry. Does the Queen Mother dislike me for talking too much?
Concubine Xian forced out a kind smile and said, "Sister Wen is indeed very demure. Unlike my concubine, who can't help but talk too much and makes the Queen Mother laugh."
Wen Xiaotu suddenly had goosebumps all over his body. Sister, could you please stop referring to "Sister Wen" as "Sister Wen"? Who is your sister? We don't know each other well.
The Queen Mother smiled lightly and said nothing. Looking at the Cihang Hall hidden by the ancient trees, her brows suddenly took on a kindly Buddha nature.
Cihang Hall, just by hearing the name, you will know that this is a Buddhist temple dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva.
The palace is majestic and majestic, perhaps even more so than the Queen Mother's Yi Nian Palace. There is a large bronze incense burner as tall as a person under the corridor outside the palace. Inside is a huge incense candle as thick as an arm. It is like a cigarette smoke that fills the entire Cihang Palace.
Bathed in incense!
Tsk tsk! It’s so popular!
The Queen Mother took two deep breaths before entering the Cihang Hall.
There is a tall gilded Guanyin in the temple. It is golden and looks like a person of great wealth!
The Buddhist temple in the palace was built for a decent amount of money!
The thresholds are all made of rosewood, and the floor tiles seem to be called "gold bricks." Although they are not real gold, they are extremely difficult to make and are as expensive as gold! The Buddhist niche dedicated to the Bodhisattva is made of golden nanmu, and there are bottles for flowers on the Buddhist niche.
It's made of agate. As for the jade purification bottle in the Bodhisattva's hand, it looks like it's probably made of mutton-fat white jade!
Tsk, tsk, how inhumane!
Seeing Wen Xiaotu looking around, Concubine Xian explained thoughtfully: "This Cihang Hall is a Buddhist temple specially built for the Empress Dowager after the Emperor ascended the throne. Every brick and tile is made of the best materials.
material."
Wen Xiaotu was filled with envy, "The emperor is filial and the queen mother is really lucky."
It’s such a blessing to be the Queen Mother!!
Queen Mother Rong saw that the envy in Mrs. Wen's eyes was very sincere and childish, which made people laugh. Then she came forward and knelt upright on the bright yellow futon in the middle.
Concubine Xian and Wen Xiaotu were busy kneeling on the futons on the left and right sides, and Cihang Hall soon became quiet.
The Queen Mother recited the Guanyin Heart Sutra silently twice, then kowtowed three times, and offered three sticks of incense herself. Finally, she told the palace attendants in Cihang Palace to clean it diligently at all times, so that Cihang Palace must be spotless...
This Queen Mother Rong truly believed in Buddhism.