After Shu Jin simply finished the funeral of his ninth elder brother, he had no choice but to apologize to the emperor again and asked sideways whether he should choose a day to accompany the empress dowager to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat.
The Forbidden City is like a steamer, it's really hot.
Queen Mother Wuya was greedy for cold drinks and drank two iced drinks. As a result, she got a stomachache.
Shu Jin also had to hold his nose to wait for the patient - ah, this really required "holding the nose"!
Empress Dowager Wuya, who had a stomachache, did not reflect on her greedy talk, but continued to criticize Yongzheng. It was refreshing to hear this, but there was an indecent smell permeating the Cining Palace.
Coupled with the hot summer weather, mixed with the smell of sweat, it’s an ecstasy!
You bastard dog emperor, did I owe you something in my previous life?
Your mother is sick and you don't come to take care of her, causing my nose to suffer a lot!
This day has really never happened before!
Fortunately, Yongzheng had to pay more attention to his filial piety. A few days later, he formally sent an order to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, asking everyone in the palace to prepare for the departure. Yongzheng would also personally return to the palace and accompany the Empress Dowager to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat.
Oh, by the way, all the concubines in the harem can accompany you - except Ning and Xi.
This dog emperor actually angered Concubine Ning.
It's really not a good idea.
Presumably, the little rice cake also blows the pillow wind.
In short, during the hottest dog days of the Yongzheng decade, Shu Jin finally arrived at her beloved Danning Palace.
"Eniang!" Under the sunset, Hong Zhou happily ran into the main hall, as happy as a three-year-old child.
Shu Jin couldn't help but touched his son's face and said, "I've lost weight." His face was no longer round, and his chin was even protruding.
Hong Zhou sighed and said: "For some reason, this summer seems to be extremely hot. There is also a drought in Sichuan and Shaanxi!"
Shu Jin didn't know much about the affairs of the court, but it was hot and dry today, and there had been no rain in the capital for a long time. In such a climate, the ruling class found it difficult, and the people at the bottom did not know how many people could not survive.
Shu Jin sighed with emotion and asked Lu Xue to get the iced watermelon. The two of them ate and chatted.
"Is it still the same over there in Xiuqing Village?" Shu Jin couldn't help but ask.
Hong Zhou frowned: "The fireworks are heavier than last year." - He doesn't even want to go to the goldfish pond now.
Shu Jin was speechless and choked, "Don't make irresponsible remarks in front of your Khan Ama. Those real people, heavenly masters and so on, just be respectful when you see them."
Anyway, when Yongzheng dies, you can cook whatever you want.
Hong Zhou nodded: "My son is not stupid."
It's your father who is stupid. Shu Jin added silently.
After eating a plate of cold watermelon, I felt a lot more relaxed physically and mentally, and the sweat had disappeared, so I said, "The emperor is busy with disaster relief. Please be good and don't get into trouble with him."
The previous dynasty and the harem were not going well. Yongzheng must be in a bad mood. At this time, don't rush into it.
Hong Zhou nodded, "My son heard that most of the food funds for disaster relief were embezzled. Khan Amma was furious about this. I am afraid that many people will be killed this time."
Shu Jin showed a look of disgust, "The victims are trying to grab food from their mouths. It's a shameful thing. It would be better if they all be chopped down!"
Hong Zhou smiled and said: "E Niang has always been lenient, I never thought she would say such a thing."
Shu Jin let out a sigh, "To be lenient to corrupt officials is to be cruel to the people! Kindness should not be wasted on beasts!"
Hong Zhou was stunned and nodded thoughtfully.
Hong Zhou suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "Son, I heard that Empress Xi was left in the palace?"
Look at this kid gloating about his misfortune!
Shu Jin couldn't help but poked his eyebrows, "Do what you should do and stay out of the harem's affairs!"
Hong Zhou smiled and said: "I know, my mother is in control of the harem, so my son is at ease."
Shu Jin shook the raccoon fan in his hand and sighed: "Concubine Ning and Concubine Xi were both left in the palace. Concubine Dun is the only one who dominates the Old Summer Palace."
Although the little rice cakes don't pose much of a threat, they are still a bit annoying.
Hong Zhou's expression suddenly darkened, "Eighth brother... is becoming more and more favored by Khan Amma."
Shu Jin said calmly: "He is young, so it doesn't matter."
Hong Zhou thought of Khan's Ama who always took a few "elixirs", and couldn't help but nodded. He also felt that Khan's Ama would not be able to see his eighth brother grow up.
"The biological mother of the third brother is a noble person, and the biological mother of the fourth brother is just a concubine." Only my mother is the most noble concubine. Hong Zhou suddenly felt full of confidence.
This brat is thinking about the crown prince's throne again.
Shu Jin couldn't help but poke him in the head again, "Restrain your little thoughts! If you let it out in front of your Khan, I'll reap the rewards!"
Hong Zhou rubbed his forehead depressedly, "Niang, I'm not stupid!" How could I express my feelings in front of people other than Niang?! I'm not a three-year-old!
Shu Jin sighed faintly, "Although I have some advantages now, in the end it is you, Khan Ama, who has the final say. Before that, it was the dragon who was coiling up for me, and the tiger who was lying down for me! Don't drift!"
Hong Zhou nodded obediently, "My son understands."
Isn't he just pretending to be good in front of me? He has been like this all these years!
"Okay, you don't have to come to say hello tomorrow morning. You can go to Wanfang'anhe earlier to say hello." No matter what you say, you have to behave like a filial grandson. As soon as the Empress Dowager came to the garden, Yongzheng didn't rush to attend.
Are you sick?
Filial piety, in this era, is political correctness!
There was plenty of water in the Old Summer Palace, but it was much cooler than the Forbidden City. Shu Jin slept very comfortably the first night he came to Danning Hall.
I had no dreams until dawn, but unfortunately I couldn't sleep in. The Empress Dowager's illness was not cured yet, so Shu Jin, the noble concubine, still had to go to Wanfang'an and take care of her illness.
At this moment, the princes have already paid their respects, but Wan Fang Anhe is still busy, and everyone above the imperial concubine's rank has arrived.
Concubine Dun and Concubine Mao even arrived earlier than her.
It was a pity that the little rice cake was not welcomed in the presence of the Queen Mother. As soon as Shu Jin came, he heard the Queen Mother cursing.
"Are you just as clumsy when serving the emperor?!" Empress Dowager Wu Ya's voice was full of energy, which showed that she was getting better and better.
"Why are you crying? Don't do this in front of the Aijia! The Aijia are not emperors!" Empress Dowager Wuya's voice became more and more harsh.
But Concubine Dun was in tears, she felt aggrieved.
Shu Jin had no choice but to step forward and curtsy, "Your Majesty, please calm down and let me help you with your medicine."
After saying that, she quickly took the medicine bowl from Concubine Dun and tasted a spoonful of it herself. Ah, it was really bitter. But she still had to raise a smile and offer it with both hands: "Queen Mother, the medicine is no longer hot.
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Queen Mother Wu Ya's old face softened a little, "It's still the noble concubine who knows how to serve others."
Shu Jin: Oh, who cares about you?!
Concubine Mao finally breathed a sigh of relief. The Empress Dowager had just scolded her a lot. Even though it was not directed at her, it still made people a little scared.