Ning Bin's death did not cause the slightest disturbance in the garden.
Shu Jin was busy with the funeral ceremony of the three concubines, but he had no time to spare, so he asked the emperor for permission to let Concubine Mao preside over the funeral of Ning Concubine. The emperor agreed without hesitation.
But Shu Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
The registration ceremony for Concubine Xi, Concubine Mi and Concubine Qi was held as scheduled in the early summer of the 15th year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign. It was quite interesting. All three of them wore old court clothes. The registration ceremony was also simple and the whole process was smooth from the inside out.
It shows "frugality".
It's not that Shu Jin is stingy, the main reason is that time is too tight. In fact, she wishes she had more time to prepare, firstly, she doesn't have to be so busy, and secondly, she doesn't have to wrong Concubine Mi so much. But this is obviously contrary to Yongzheng's intention, and Concubine Xi
Concubine Qi may not be happy either.
Preparations for this year's draft are almost complete, and the show girls from the Eight Banners of Manchuria, Mongolia and Han have arrived in the capital, just waiting for the day of the election.
After more than ten years, this is something that many people are looking forward to. Concubine Xi and Concubine Qi both have sons. Needless to say, the fourth elder brother is at the age of marriage. Even Concubine Qi is probably looking forward to choosing a few for her son.
Where is the little wife?
Now that the harem has no owner, the Queen Mother has already gone to the imperial mausoleum to accompany Kang Mazi. Therefore, after the canonization ceremony, the three concubines can go back to their respective homes to rest.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Mi came to Danning Hall.
Shu Jin was a little surprised, "The ceremony is complicated and hard work, and you have been tired for most of the day. Why don't you go back to Qingxi Hall to rest?"
Concubine Mi Li, who was wearing the old clothes of Shu Jin's former concubine, said with a smile: "I just saw that it was still early and there was nothing else to do when I got back."
Concubine Mi is indeed a leisurely person. She used to be busy taking care of Hongxin, but now that Hongxin has entered school, she has nothing to do.
Shu Jin smiled and said, "Children will grow up eventually." After saying that, she asked someone to serve her a cup of warm almond milk tea.
This court dress is solemn, and you rarely sit upright, so it naturally adds a bit of nobility. Even if it is just an old dress, Shu Jin doesn't wear it much in the past, so it looks like 70% to 80% new, and it has not changed in price.
The golden double-layered golden phoenix crown is gorgeous and dazzling, and the pearls and gems inlaid on it have not lost their luster at all due to the passage of time. Concubine Mi has also gained some weight now, and such expensive and gorgeous court clothes make her quite graceful.
Isn't this look much prettier than those thin little concubines who look like they don't have enough to eat?
It's a pity that Yongzheng likes Liu Fufeng's style.
Shu Jin took a sip of milk tea and couldn't help but let out a faint breath, "I have wronged you this time, but don't worry, I will urge the House of Internal Affairs to make your court and auspicious clothes as soon as possible." - Her old clothes were just.
Just use it for emergencies.
Concubine Mi smiled and said: "What the imperial concubine said really offends me. This concubine's outfit is much more expensive than the crowns and robes of Concubine Xi and Concubine Qi!"
Shu Jin couldn't help but laugh. She was a concubine, so how could she be valuable? But her body was well maintained. Presumably the imperial robes worn by Concubine Xi and Concubine Qi were older and duller.
Just as they were talking, Concubine Mao, the first of the four concubines, came to Danning Hall, "Oh, I'm late!" As she said this, she saluted Shu Jinyingying.
Shu Jin glanced at the setting sun outside. It was already this hour, and Concubine Mao was still here to join in the fun?
Upon seeing this, Concubine Mi had already stood up, held hands with Concubine Mao, and bowed.
Concubine Mao was wearing a lake blue Four Seasons flower basket uniform. She smiled and looked at Concubine Mi's uniform, "It fits her very well."
It was specially modified to fit Concubine Mi's figure, and it fit naturally. Shu Jin secretly laughed.
Concubine Mi pursed her lips and smiled, "My sister also thinks it is very satisfactory."
Shu Jin chuckled and said, "Sit down and have some tea." Then he asked someone to bring a cup of milk tea to Concubine Mao.
So the two of them sat on either side of Shu Jin, one on the left and the other on the right, which was quite symmetrical.
Concubine Mao rubbed her shoulders, "It's really hard to prepare for this funeral."
Shu Jin couldn't help but laugh: "I know you've worked hard. I'll ask the satin library to give you a few extra pieces of satin for the third princess this summer!" - It has become a habit for Shu Jin to use Yongzheng's things as favors.
Concubine Mao chuckled, "Then I'm not polite!"
For a time, there was a lot of joy in Danning Hall.
After laughing, Concubine Mao and Concubine Mi both regained their composure. Concubine Mao took a sip of milk tea and then said slowly: "Now that the four concubines are standing side by side, Concubine Qi is just fine. She is stupid and out of place, but Concubine Xi——"
Shu Jin fiddled with the golden silk armor on his finger, "When the Ministry of Internal Affairs chooses an auspicious day, the draft will begin." This is the most important event this year.
"Concubine Xi has been in contact with her mother clan more frequently..." And now, as in the past, Shu Jin can no longer find out the contents of the letters. After all, she has insufficient financial resources.
However, I can also guess that Concubine Xi's intention is nothing more than to find a powerful wife for Brother Si.
She, who only knew history, naturally knew that Concubine Xi would definitely like the Fucha family.
Concubine Mi frowned worriedly, "Then we have to think of a way to prevent Concubine Xi and her son from fulfilling their wish."
Shu Jin smiled: "San Fujin is the daughter of Shangshu, Dong E. There is no reason that the fourth elder brother's Fujin should be inferior to San Fujin. In this matter, no matter whether Concubine Xi planned it or not, the emperor would not choose someone from a poor family.
The daughter is the daughter-in-law of the Heavenly Family."
Hearing this, Concubine Mao couldn't help but sigh, "Well, if the emperor is impartial, it's not a bad thing. Our fifth elder brother's future Fujin must choose a princess from a wealthy family."
Who is the Hongzhou Fujin in history? Anyway, the family background is definitely not as good as that of the Fucha family.
Shu Jin then said: "After the palace election, we will take a closer look."
With her status as a noble concubine and the power of being in charge of the Sixth Palace, she is naturally qualified to summon Xiu Nu.
Concubine Mao and Concubine Mi immediately cheered up and nodded.
In this draft, we are selecting the future queen! Naturally, we have to choose carefully.
In less than three days, Yongzheng decided to hold the palace election in the Kaiyun Palace of Luoyue. The so-called "palace election" actually means the emperor personally selected the papers, which is similar to Gongsheng's "palace examination". But the location has always been the same.
It's not fixed, sometimes they choose an empty palace, sometimes they just choose a spacious pavilion in a place with a good scenery, it just depends on the emperor's wishes.
The Moon Kaiyun was the queen's former dormitory. Yongzheng chose this place, which shows that he attached great importance to this draft.
Shu Jin had no choice but to ask people to clean up the moon and Kaiyun. After the queen died, this place became empty. Although it was not in disrepair, it was really old. It took a lot of time to clean and whitewash it inside and out.
time.
"My concubine, please accompany me for this draft." After everything was ready, Yong Zheng suddenly said this.
Shu Jin was confused on the spot.
When did the concubines become qualified to intervene in this palace election?
"I dare not break the rules," Shu Jin quickly declined.
Yongzheng said calmly: "It doesn't matter, just stay with me."
Shu Jin silently savored these words, oh, it's you who makes the decision, I'm just an escort, right? But it's a good thing to be able to meet the show girl in advance. More importantly, accompanying the emperor in the draft is also a status and identity