On the fifth day of the seventh lunar month, it is the auspicious day detected by Qintian, which is suitable for traveling and meeting relatives. However, although the sun is shining brightly on that day, it is also scorching, as if it is going to melt people. In order to avoid suffering from the scorching sun
Due to the pain, Princess Chengyi and her daughter left early, but they had already arrived at the gate of Taiping Palace at noon. Xuepou and Hehe went to pick him up in person. As for the concubine Zhenmu, the concubine, was inconvenient, so she was accompanied by sister Lingxi who was waiting to help her.
A tea banquet was held in the Lychee Hall to entertain distinguished guests.
Unfortunately, I suffered from heat stroke the day before, so I lay in the house so ill that I couldn't go out.
My new little maid, Yun Xian, was assigned to deliver the medicine. The soup was so bitter that the candied fruit couldn't be suppressed. I only took two sips before I couldn't drink it anymore. I whispered: "This is enough, and the rest is enough."
Take it out and throw it away quietly."
Yun Xuan advised: "Di Ji should drink a few more sips, good medicine tastes bitter. I heard that Mrs. He and the others have arrived. If you are okay, at least go and say hello. There is no need to make others think that you can't bear hardships and are disrespectful."
Brother."
It would have been fine if she had just advised me to take the medicine, but the more she went on, the harsher it sounded. I was so angry that I raised my voice and said, "I need you to teach me these things. Is Gu the master or are you the master?"
Yun Xiang was shocked and hurriedly knelt down and said: "Emperor Ji, please stop being angry. It's all slaves who talk too much. I deserve to die."
The bedrooms in Shendetang were all paved with high-quality fir wood. She made such a big noise when she knelt down that Xiaoyun was so surprised that she opened the curtain and came in, asking: "Di Ji, but the medicine is too bitter. Sister Yun, don't be anxious. Can you go to those places?"
Here comes the candied fruit, Di Ji loves it and eats it."
I heard her nonsense and said angrily: "Is this the only way to take it? Do you like to take this bitter medicine?"
Xiaoyun has served me for many years, so she naturally understands my temperament. She just smiled when she heard this and said, "I just said that Di Ji is tired of it. Sister, why don't you go quickly?"
Yun Xuan responded, stood up, picked up the medicine bowl, and walked out. Looking at her posture, I couldn't help but sigh: "After all, it was Aunt Cui who came out personally, and her actions are spot on."
Xiaoyun smiled and said: "I thought you were really annoyed. In fact, she just thought that you were busy with Concubine Zhen, and in the end it was the other empresses who stole the show, so she was kind enough to mention it."
I said: "People's hearts are apart. She has only been serving me for more than a month, but she dares to say such things. She is either brainless or restless. We must be careful."
Xiaoyun sighed: "That's right. You insist on getting sick at this time, and others fall. How can anyone close to you not be surprised? My servant tried to persuade you at that time, but you just refused to listen. Just now, the concubine said:
He called me to ask questions, and I was so worried that my servants even blushed."
I glared at her and said, "Don't you want to blame me too?"
"How dare you, my servant? I just feel sorry for the Emperor Ji. Even if Mrs. He and the others are gone, I'm afraid you will have to lie down for a few days to recover."
"There's nothing wrong with lying down for a few days. It's so hot that I don't want to go out!"
"Di Ji, this is what you said. The weather is hot and humid. I'm afraid there will be heavy rain soon. You have been unable to bear the sweltering heat before the rain since you were a child."
I was speechless for a moment. Xiaoyun was born in the countryside and was very familiar with these agricultural customs. Therefore, she was very popular with her mother and concubine. She stayed by my side to serve only three years after entering the palace. After she said this, I also tried to stop feeling hot recently.
Normally, a burst of annoyance surged into my heart. I asked again: "What are Concubine Zhenmu and the others doing now?"
Xiaoyun said: "I heard that Mrs. He took her daughter to pay her respects to the Queen Mother. She should be able to set up a stage and sing an opera. I heard that the troupe this time was recruited from Mr. Zhen. The play "Hu Bo Xing" is the most famous.
Several sections are played with piano and singing, which is very different from the theater in Beijing."
I said, "My eyes lit up when I saw what you said. I really want to see these dandy things."
Xiaoyun said: "How can you do that? I am a slave. I should accompany the emperor."
When she said this, I didn't know why I thought of Ruxiu, and I felt sour in my heart. I didn't know why, so I said, "Okay, if you want to go, just go and listen. While everyone is there, I just happened to
Go to Daiqiao to get some fresh air, and take Yunxiao with you. "[]
"How can that be okay? Di Ji, you are still 'sick' right now. Even if you sneak out to play, you can't be without people around you."
"Who said I would be short of people? Why don't I just take Xiao Kuanzi with me? He doesn't like that babbling anyway. Besides, the chambermaid is thick-skinned and can't talk to the palace maid. Yes, if I speak louder, I will kneel down.
I apologize for crying."
The so-called Daiqiao is a small bridge imitating the Suzhou and Hangzhou style built on Jinghu Lake. Jinghu Lake is built in the shadow of Shoushan Mountain and is surrounded by willows. Even on such a day, resting on the gallery by the lake still feels cool and pleasant.
I looked at the carved railings and painted buildings around me, and my mood became much brighter. I said with a discount fan: "Xiao Kuanzi, strangely all the emperors of the past dynasties stayed in the Shuilv Nanxun Hall. You are quiet, but this coolness is in the palace."
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Xiao Kuanzi smiled and said: "Where the emperor is, that is where the essence of heaven and earth is gathered. It is also a slave's blessing to follow the emperor and enjoy it. Otherwise, this ninety-five supreme place is not accessible to humble people like us."
Come."
Who doesn't like to hear flattery? I couldn't help but laugh. While our master and servant were talking, I suddenly heard the sound of Yulin's march coming from far and near, as if coming towards us. I was about to go forward and ask,
Suddenly I heard someone scolding: "Who dare to spy on the Holy Driver?"
Xiao Kuanzi has always been smart and sociable. Before I could say anything, he rushed forward and shouted: "Bold pawn, this is Emperor Huaishu. If you don't stop, are you going to challenge Qiantose?"
I am the emperor's sister, and I came here with the royal chariot. Even if I walked near the emperor's brother's chamber, it would not be a big deal. On the contrary, the Yulin army avoided the defenses of men and women, and immediately acted as if they had cast a body immobilization spell. They did not know whether to advance or retreat.
After all, I sneaked out secretly, and I didn’t want to get into trouble. I was about to leave when I suddenly heard someone calling: "Emperor Ji, Huai Shu?"
I looked back and saw a person opening the dense willow branches. The backlight of the summer afternoon made it difficult for me to see his face clearly. However, it made people feel that this person was so familiar and so radiant. I hesitated and said: "Zhen Zhiping?"
He stood there, chin slightly, but did not answer immediately. And neither did I. We just looked at each other in silence, as if the only thing flowing around us was the light passing through the leaves. Finally, he was the first to say: "See you, Emperor Ji, my lord."
I heard that Emperor Jiyu is ill, why are you here?"
I asked back: "You are neither Habayashi Lang nor the Forbidden Army. Why are you patrolling the palace?"
He pursed his lips and said: "I have received a post in the Ministry of War, and now I am accompanying you."
I understand that he has not been very lucky recently. Just after he returned to Beijing, he encountered the great victory of Helan Mountain and lost a military merit. Although the emperor wanted to take care of him, he did not want to be too eye-catching, so he was only given a temporary post in the Ministry of War, imitating the Second Emperor.
It was my brother's old practice. But he didn't take the job, and he kept it by his side first to wait for his seniority. Perhaps for this reason, his words this time did not have any thorns at all, and he maintained the respect and distance of a courtier.
I instinctively avoided this person because of what Concubine Zhenmu said. But seeing Zhen Zhiping like this, I felt very depressed. Yes, he has been treating me badly since I was a child. Just like Xue Po said
We are incompatible with each other, and we will make a big fuss when we meet, and each brings endless punishment to the other. In my impression, he is just a young man, a playboy, and does not know how high the world is. However, today I suddenly realized that I do not want to
Such changes in him, such unrestrained Zhen Zhiping, are the only bright spots in my cautious life that bring me yearning.