Because of the marriage plan, I can’t have a good time this year.
In fact, this Chinese New Year is the same every year. It doesn't matter if your family is good or bad, but isn't it because you have relatives and friends? It's not good to lose etiquette on this New Year's Day.
After careful calculation, I don't have many relatives in my family, just some in-laws such as the Yu family, the Qi family, and the Zhang family. There are many friends, such as those with whom I have a relatively good relationship in private, and the Queen's natal family, Cheng'en.
In a place like the Hou Mansion, I don't even have time to move around.
The servants and ladies who had a little respect in the family were all sent away. The host didn't have time and couldn't rush over to pay New Year's greetings, but he had to give them this gift.
It is said to be the day to visit relatives on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, but it starts from the eighth day of the first lunar month, so the Jia family has no time to spare.
First, the eunuchs in the palace come out to check the direction, and then they have to decide where to change clothes, where to sit, where to receive gifts, where to have a banquet, and where to retire. This is a serious job, and people who are picky can take care of it.
The whole family is instigated by the young and old. Even if you think they are deliberately making things difficult, can you still quarrel with them? No matter what they say, you have to continue. The Jia family has ways to deal with this kind of thing. After all, it is not a matter of money.
Is that so? Bring a thousand taels of silver to send over first, and then finalize this deal. But the eunuchs in the palace are not blind. With such a grand ostentation of the Jia family, how can one thousand taels of silver feed them enough? You should find fault.
They are just as picky as ever. No, I heard them talking about what kind of bucket should be used for changing clothes, what kind of chair should be used for sitting, and there are specific arrangements for the time. Set the time for the reception and the time for the banquet.
It’s too close. I guess no one in the family has time to give the queen the gift, so it’s time to have a banquet. It’s just a walk for the whole family, don’t make the queen come back as if she’s attending a party. Besides, what kind of style is that?
Where can I get the royal bucket now? And the chair to sit on, it’s too late to make it now. Even the required furnishings, I’m afraid they can’t be made now.
How could the Jia family not know that this was a gift of money and they were dissatisfied?
Jia Lian said: "Please invite Brother Heng to come over and take care of this mess. Otherwise, if you throw out ten thousand taels of silver this day, you may not be able to feed these people."
Blackmailing a thousand taels by making a request, when will this end?
When I returned home, I muttered to Wang Xifeng and his wife, "Is this empress really favored in the palace?"
That’s right!
If you really want to be favored, you don't dare to torment people like this.
Many people thought about this, so Jia Mu said: "Maybe the concubine has put down her words and deliberately made it difficult."
It's not impossible.
Mrs. Wang was reluctant to part with the expense, and even discussed with Jia Zheng: "The imperial edict only said that on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the family visit would be held on the Lantern Festival, but it did not say how many days the visit could last. If it were three or five days, it would not be enough to ask the empress to be here.
The family has been wronged. If I stay here for a long time... I am afraid that the money at home will be a little hard to come by. Now that all the money is scattered to these eunuchs, what will happen in the future? When the empress returns home, she will spend the day with each other.
After all the expenses have been paid, it would cost 5,000 taels if not 8,000. If we really want to live there for a month..."
So, you still have to save money.
Jia Zheng frowned and said to Mrs. Wang: "It's different now. Brother Heng's official position is higher than mine. How can I call him with just one call?"
Mrs. Wang said: "Looking at it from the perspective of one's own family, he is the younger generation in the clan, and there is no reason to disrespect the elders. Furthermore, the empress is the empress of the clan. If the empress is well, she will also have their own benefits. From the other side,
Girl Tong is our niece, and Brother Heng is also our nephew and son-in-law. How can this uncle be so polite when he uses his nephew? When he comes back, whether it’s toys or food, just ask someone to send it to him. This is how we are close.
How to get along with each other. Now that the master is just staying far away, don't you know that in the future, the queen will rely on that side more often. If Zhu'er were here, she would be famous and well-off now, and the queen would also have someone to take care of her outside. But
He is short-lived, and Baoyu is like that now... Lian'er is close to him, but this is not progress. After counting, among the Manchu people, there are only two people who can help the empress.
Brother Heng is able to support the court, and Tong girl is very popular with the queen. Our ancestors are still in the imperial court, but they have not been to the palace to see the nobles for many years. But what about her? She goes to the palace every three days.
, it was not she who handed the sign to enter the palace, but the empress in the palace who always sent people to ask her to go in. She also asked her to take the child with her. When she came back, she was rewarded with several carts of things, which shows how happy the mistress of the palace is.
.You men don’t know the entrance to the back house, so this Princess Zhen is no longer useful. If the queen is willing to take care of our empress, she will be better off in the palace. Because of this, no matter what happened before
, Nowadays, we actually beg people more often. If we save the empress, we will save this family. For this family, we must be shameless, show off the elders' records, and use others. According to me, if it is for
If things get better in the future, we won’t use them in vain. Even if we end up giving him 81,000 yuan, that’s what we want. Calculating it like this, it’s more frugal than letting these eunuchs engage in blackmail.”
Jia Zheng became even more embarrassed when he said this. He relied on this and that, and he never thought of relying on him as his father.
Even though these words make sense, I still feel uncomfortable in my heart.
After enduring it for a long time, he said: "Then just send Lian Er to invite you tomorrow. It's really long-winded. You said what you meant and made it clear. Am I the one who doesn't understand? You said it in such a messy way with guns and sticks.
What is the purpose of such a thing?"
After saying that, he snorted coldly, rolled up his sleeves and left.
Mrs. Wang was still thinking about what sentence made him unhappy again, and why she was carrying a gun and a stick. Before she could figure it out, Zhou Rui's family came in and whispered: "The master has gone to Aunt Zhao's place."
Mrs. Wang has never found Zhou Rui's family so annoying. If you go out at this time, instead of going to that bitch, where can you go? I want you to tell me.
Suddenly she felt like she was being laughed at by the servants, and she became even more angry and said to Zhou Rui's family: "How about the serious business? I can't even sleep well tonight, what are you doing to keep me here? Stay up with me
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Na Na from Zhou Rui's family did not dare to say anything and quietly retreated.
Mrs. Wang only felt a severe headache. She leaned on the couch and stared at the lamp. It took her a long time to understand what made the master angry. Then she became even more annoyed. Could it be that what she said was not the truth? This foreigner from the Ministry of Works did
When will it end? If we can rely on the empress, the empress can give birth to an heir, and the heavenly family can reward her with a title, then we have a guarantee. Now, this family...is no better than before. No one is stupid.
Lian Er and Feng Yatou now have two hearts. If this title is given to them, their family will have less and less foothold in the mansion. Zhu'er is gone, and only Zhu'er's wife is left with Lang Ge'er as a widow.
The third one cannot support the family at all. The one who can rely on it is Baoyu, but Baoyu's current appearance does not dare to make people think about it. Tanchun is a successful person, but after all, it is a girl's family. If he is a boy
With a character like Tanchun, even if he is a concubine, he can be regarded as one or two points of support. Next is Brother Huan. Brother Huan is a good son. If he is honest and kind-hearted, this is true support.
It's not that he is not capable. He and Baoyu are both in the same place, and they are also close friends. However, this child was taught by his aunt to be a black-hearted child. He should be suppressed and not called a talent. Otherwise, Baoyu's honest-minded child
, must not be eaten alive by this bad boy.
After all, Baoyu didn't even have anyone to help him. As long as the queen in the palace was happy, he would be happy...
Thinking of this, she became more and more unable to sleep. She sat up immediately. If it was really for Baoyu's good, the marriage couldn't be careless. She had to find someone who could help him.
After thinking about it for a while, I actually felt that... the marriage that the old lady found was the most appropriate one. There is no one more suitable than the Lin family. Lin Ruhai's body is useless, but it shouldn't be a big problem to last three to five years.
.In three to five years, all the boys in the Lin family have become talented. Maybe there will be another Heng brother. With such an elder brother-in-law and a brother-in-law like Jinghaihou, as long as there is a family business, there will be no worries about life.
It's not easy. Just like Brother Liang, he used to just hang out in the market. With Brother Heng as his brother-in-law, he is now a serious official, with the title of wife and son, and his future future is no different.
Thinking of this, as long as the marriage is completed, Brother Liang's future will be Baoyu's future. She couldn't help but become eager in her heart. She just wished she could call someone immediately to fetch Daiyu.
So early the next morning, two groups of people were sent. One group went to invite Fourth Master and Lin Yutong, and the other group went to the Lin family to invite several children of the Lin family. They picked up Tongyu and Daiyu, and asked Brother Yang to come with them.
During breakfast, Mrs. Wang served Jia Mu and said with a smile: "My wife is visiting the bride's house. It's a lively event that I haven't seen in many years. I asked a few children to live here and follow the fun for a few days."
Mother Jia nodded with satisfaction, "Those children are all good. Girl Tong is getting married, otherwise she would stay at home and live with me, so that she can relieve her boredom in her free time."
Wang Xifeng laughed: "You are so partial, but now I am the one who is loved and loved by no one?"
"You have a monkey temper, which is no better than others." Jia Mu said seriously.
Wang Xifeng smiled. The word 'other' was used very cleverly! No matter how close we were to each other, it was her after all!
Lin Yutong and Fourth Master had just finished their meal, when the inviter arrived.
Not only did he bring invitations and letters, but he also brought valuable gifts. Two cars of things were pulled this way.
People who cross the streets and alleys seem to be afraid that others won’t know.
With all the people coming to your door like this, it would be a bit outrageous if you continue to criticize Qiao.
Besides, no matter what Concubine Jia is, she was granted the title by the emperor. No matter what kind of calculation there is, no clues can be revealed from her family. Therefore, she still has to show great enthusiasm and respect.
Just as he was about to pack up and go out, Jia Xia came with the Qi family. Knowing what was going on, Jia Xia said, "Brother and sister-in-law, go ahead and I will support you at home."
There is a guest at home, so Jia Xia helps with the entertainment. Leave the affairs of the back house to the Qi family. Some servants from important families are here. Let's meet the master of the house. As for Brother Yun, this kid knows how to recognize people now.
I don't care about others anymore. But my daughter is an exception.
The young mother misses her brother and sister-in-law, and she feels really sorry for her nephew. With the nanny, her good eye, and the Qi family's care inside and outside, there is nothing that the family cannot rest assured about.
Jia Xia's original courtyard at home is still the same as it was before and has been kept by him. Even if the couple lived here for two months, it was fine.
After going to Jia's house, I had no time to spare this day.
Follow Jia Mu and wander around the Grand View Garden. Even with a carriage, it's quite a bit of a drag.
The main thing is to look around and check for any omissions. Even if the work is very detailed, such as tying flowers tied with silk to a tree, you still have to check whether the tying is well-proportioned or not, and whether the shape is beautiful or not.
In fact, at night, no matter how bright the lanterns are, they won't be able to illuminate the corners. But the Jia family seems to not know how long Yuanchun will be able to stay when they come back. They really want to make everything perfect.
Tongyu and Daiyu also came. They came here to show their respect for the royal family. There should be no other meaning. The two followed them and looked around, but Tongyu saw Mrs. Wang asking someone to adjust the silk stockings.
Seeing the thickness of the silk flowers, he smiled and said: "There are still several days. If the weather is fine, it will be fine. If it is snow or wind, it will be blown, blown and wet, and it will have to be like this."
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It turns out that this means that the Jia family took it seriously.
Jia's mother hurriedly said: "I'll go back to your master and send someone to get the post and go to Qintian Prison to ask someone to help calculate the weather in the past few days. If there is no wind or snow, it will be fine. If not, we will be fine too."
Make preparations early.”
Wang Xifeng sent someone away and said: "My old lady, where can there be no wind in this first month?"
At the beginning of spring, according to the solar terms, there must be forty days of shaking wind.
The treetops are swaying, that's for sure.
"So now, I'm asking people to prepare quickly. I'm going to divide them into pieces according to the scenery of the yard and give them to everyone to take care of. If something goes wrong, replace it at any time. There will be no mistakes."
When she said this, Mother Jia nodded and said to Aunt Xue and Lin Yutong: "They all say that I love her. How can I not feel pain when she is like this? She really thinks of me in everything."
When Jia Mu praised her, Wang Xifeng burst into laughter: "Since the old lady has praised me, I have to show off even more. Not only are the silk flowers prepared, but also the utensils for the queen to eat and drink.
You also need to ask people to prepare a few more sets. What if the set is accidentally dropped or broken, and it doesn’t fit into the set? Where can you find a good one? Also prepare a few more sets.
Just hang it up. There are also lanterns everywhere. No matter how you prepare, you are really afraid that they will not be enough. As the eldest sister of the Lin family said, if you hang them too early, you are afraid of damage; if you hang them too late, you are afraid of making mistakes.
It's a damaged piece. It looks the same anyway, so it would be better for Thirteen to have someone hang it up one after another, and have someone take care of it according to the shape of the silk flower."
Aunt Xue laughed: "It's really Feng girl, no one is more considerate than her."
Besides, outside, the fourth master is here, and the people in the palace all know that some things are not worth it. There is no shortage of money in rewards, but they don't dare to ask for too much.
What was not settled yesterday is settled today in a few words.
On the tenth day of the lunar month, we had to support the eunuchs who were inspecting the Prime Minister's security. Today, there were dozens of young eunuchs in the palace, and curtains were set up to cover important places.
On the eleventh day, even Jia Xiaqi and his wife had to go together. Today, the whole Jia family had to go there. Special eunuchs came to teach etiquette, where to go in and out, where to eat, and how many steps to walk here.
When the time comes, there will be strict regulations on where you will be called to abstain from rituals and where you will be called to kneel down. There will be strict rules on how many steps you take before kneeling and how many steps you take before kowtowing.
The fourth master did not want to suffer this crime. He was accompanying the officials from the Ministry of Rites and the chief eunuch in the palace.
And these little eunuchs were also smart. They called Lin Yutong aside early and sent them home to look after the children. As for Jia Xiaqi and her daughter, Lin Yutong asked them to stay. This was a rare etiquette lesson for them.
They all lack education in this area. It’s rare to have such an opportunity. Just follow it and learn. It will also gain your knowledge.
As for the fourth master and Lin Yutong, they have a document given by the Ministry of Rites. It lists the agenda items one by one, walking a few steps in that direction, kneeling, etc. The fourth master and Lin Yutong are familiar with these things, so they can just take a look at them.
, on that day, it was still the fourth master who entertained the officials of the Ministry of Etiquette, and there was no need to go in at all.
Everyone in the clan, men, women, old and young, except those who really can't come, are all here. Everyone in the clan doesn't feel honored. But it's not easy to see through the etiquette taught to people with varying qualities.
She got up over and over again and knelt down. Jia Mu struggled a few times and then went back to rest. Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang struggled for a long time, and their faces turned pale. Wang Xifeng and Youshi held on to the end.
Not to mention those pampered eldest ladies. It’s the Qi family and Youniang. They even said they couldn’t stand it when they came back.
The young lady was looking forward to seeing the empress before, but now she really didn't want to go at all. She said to Lin Yutong: "Sister-in-law, I'm not going. I'm watching Brother Yun at home." She didn't plan to go any more.
Lin Yutong didn't force it: "Okay! I'll just tell people that you are sick." You can ask for sick leave even when entering the palace, let alone something like this.
The young mother seemed to be overjoyed and pulled Mrs. Qi: "Second sister-in-law, why don't you go too."
The Qi family is not confused about important matters: "You are my aunt, you can hide away. But I can't. I am a new daughter-in-law who has just entered the house. How can I hide everywhere? What will people say about your second brother from now on? I should also be the same as the people in the clan.
It’s familiar.”
Exactly these words.
Lin Yutong nodded, Jia Xia is the right daughter-in-law.
Anyway, it was the eleventh day of the first lunar month. The Jia family practiced this etiquette until after midnight, and then they were put back.
On the twelfth day, the people from the palace came, and the Jia family had to accompany them and move everyone aside. The whole family had to be gathered together for a rehearsal. After going through it, everyone felt at ease and there was no fuss.
If you make a joke, or if someone doesn't do it right, you have to do it again with the whole family. But you can't say that there is favoritism here, etiquette is always a big deal.
On the 13th, officials from the Ministry of Works, together with people from the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities, began to clean the streets and drive away idlers.
The Jia family also had to start hanging up lanterns and all kinds of red curtains. There were not enough people in the family to handle them.
This was all thanks to the fact that the man leading the errands of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division was Yingchun’s uncle, Fang Shiji, the son-in-law of the Jia family. There were so many people who didn’t cause any trouble at all. They ate, drank, and defecated.
He didn't cause any trouble to the house, he just went about his business as he should, leaving him to take care of them. Needless to say, he paid for all the expenses of these people for the day.
Even Lin Yutong and Qi were assigned tasks to inspect everywhere in the garden to make sure there were no mistakes.
Mrs. Qi had never visited this garden, and Lin Yutong also wanted to ask her to take a look. But after walking a few places, Mrs. Qi pulled Lin Yutong and whispered: "Why am I looking at those ornaments? Isn't it right?"
Lin Yutong shushed: "Don't make any noise. If it's not right, then it's not right. You must not be the only one who can tell."
Wang Xifeng and Jia Lian replaced all the real ones, and many of them were fakes. The Lai family had put a lot of thought into these things at the time, and it would have been impossible for an expert to understand them. But with so many people, no one could spot it.
He didn't believe it.
Jia Zheng may not be able to pay attention to so many details, but Jia She is also a gold and jade player, and he is considered an expert. How can he not tell whether it is true or false? But he is stunned and speechless. Why? Haven't you already guessed it?
It turns out that it was his own son and wife who did it. He knew who he was far from and who he was close to.
Mrs. Wang is always busy, and Wang Xifeng has gained a lot of authority among the servants. Those who know that it is inappropriate do not say anything. Who dares to say that someone must be haunted? Maybe it is because the family is in a bad situation. If you really can't get it out, you have to get it.
Fake coping.
Qi's study comes from a well-off family, so it's not surprising that a woman like her has such a vision.
As soon as Lin Yutong stopped her, she fell silent. As long as something went wrong while patrolling her home, she could just ask someone to replace the real one with a fake one. As for the underworld behind others, she didn't investigate.
The work was completed on the 13th, and on the 14th, people from all over came to report that everything was normal and there was nothing wrong.
But despite this, I still feel uneasy. The masters are checking everywhere, and even if they don't find any problems, they still feel uneasy.
The next day was the wedding day. The Jia family asked the whole family to gather at the end of Chou hour, which was three o'clock in the morning. They also asked people to invite the Lin family again, but the Lin family sisters went there on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, and there were no others at other times.
Go. This time I went to invite him again, and Lin Ruhai sent someone back, saying that the Lin family were foreign relatives, and they had no wishes and were not good to see. That was all. Jia Mu went to the Yu family again.
Both members of the Yu family are not here. This matter has nothing to do with the Yu family. Yu Liang is busy with matters in Huangzhuang. He is afraid that it will be inconvenient to go home, so he took Shao Hua and his children to live in Zhuangzi, and they are not in the city at all.
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Jia Mu could only say to Aunt Xue: "We are all brothers and sisters. Not to mention my grandson, he is also on the emperor's mission. The royal errand is important, so that's all. But my uncle is a pedantic person in reading. How can you do that?"
Don't imitate him! Just bring the precious girl here early. My true aunt, there is nothing wrong with her."
Aunt Xue also happened to want to meet Yuan Chun and see if she would bring Baochai into the palace this time or what.
Therefore, after returning home, I prepared banknotes, clothes, and everything I wanted to bring to the palace. It was like the people of the Jia family, and they didn't sleep a wink all night.
Lin Yutong and Fourth Master went to bed early. They said they had to gather at three o'clock, so they had to take a shower and change clothes. Officials had to wear official uniforms and were ordered to wear makeup according to their rank.
Regardless of your relationship with the Jia family, you must not be rude on your face in such a major matter.
Therefore, the two of them had to get up at almost one o'clock.
Brother Yun slept with his mother last night. Anyway, he has been weaned and doesn't need much care.
Got up, had a meal, washed and changed clothes.
The fifth-grade dress was pleasant and the color was bright. Lin Yutong had a rare opportunity to put on a rather delicate nude makeup and made herself smile beautifully.
The Fourth Master laughed when he saw it: "If you look like Yuan Chun, wouldn't it mean that you would look like someone else?"
certainly not!
She was wearing makeup, but I couldn’t tell that I was wearing makeup. If you still think I’m beautiful, it’s because I was born more beautiful than her.
As soon as these words came out, Fourth Master laughed: "I thought you were going to say that in my heart, you are the most beautiful."
Lin Yutong's face instantly stirred. She hooked her fingers on the hem of his clothes, raised her head and asked him: "Then let me ask you, in your heart, am I the most beautiful?"
Fourth Master leaned down, Lin Yutong closed his eyes and waited quietly, but he didn't want him to just whisper in his ear: "I'll tell you tonight."
Lin Yutong suddenly reached out and hooked his neck, kissing him on the face.
Demo, if you don’t kiss me, can’t I kiss you? If you follow me in this way, I won’t be able to seduce you, so why don’t I use force?
The couple got up early in the morning and played tricks for a while, feeling very happy.
When he still wanted to talk, someone reported from outside: "Second Master and Second Grandma are waiting."
The second master and second grandma refer to Jia Xia and his wife.
There are two people in the house and two carriages, one for the brothers and one for the two sisters-in-law. The men gather in the front and the women gather in the back.
When the family arrived, the entire Ningrong Street was brightly lit. The Jia family entered through the designated door, and then separated the men and women.
The main hall on Jia Mu's side was full of respectable female relatives. As soon as Lin Yutong's sister-in-law came in, Mrs. Wang waved: "Come here quickly, you only live far away. I didn't think carefully. I should clean up the two courtyards."
, I asked you to stay here temporarily. Look, what a hassle this is."
Jia Mu said, "Hurry up and bring me two cups of ginger and jujube tea."
Lin Yutong thanked her and sat down to drink. Qi didn't dare to drink while holding her hand, for fear of embarrassing herself again later. What if she was in a hurry? Lin Yutong told her to just drink. It would be evening by the time Yuanchun left the palace.
, if you continue to endure this, you will probably die of it. Do you really stop eating or drinking?
She discovered that no one in this room really ate or drank.
When you are thirsty, you just pick up some tea and moisten your lips and that's it.
When everyone gathered, it was still dark. A report came from outside, saying that the old man and his family were all waiting outside the West Street gate.
The room became agitated all of a sudden, thinking that it was coming soon. They all started to tidy up their appearance. Those who had just been sitting got up and smoothed the corners of their clothes and skirts. The one raised his hand to straighten his hairpin rings. This one made sense.
They adjusted the buttons of their clothes and looked at each other to see that everything was in order, then went outside.
The female relatives don't have to go to the street, they just stand in front of the house and respond.
The street entrance is blocked by a fence, so no one can see in.
When we arrived at the entrance of the house, there was another problem as to where to stand. Lin Yutong and Qi were supposed to stand further away.
How could Jia Mu agree? There are so many female relatives in the house, but there are not many official titles in total.
Come on! Stand in the front. Just behind Wang Xifeng, further forward than Brother Rong’s daughter-in-law. Even the Qi family is following, so they have some status.
Who said that Brother Heng's status in the clan is unusual now? The clan members are not angry about this, but the people of the Xue family are angry because they are actually standing very close to the front. They don't say anything but roll their eyes.
Lin Yutong also found it very interesting. Yesterday Jia Mu said she would ask Aunt Xue and Baochai to come, but today it is really only mother and daughter who came. Xiangling is said to be the daughter-in-law of the Xue family. No matter what, she is so polite.
It shouldn't be wrong. Either you all come, or you don't come. But Xiangling is left out. It makes people inevitably think that Aunt Xue can't wait to send Baochai to the palace.
Baochai's dress today is different from that of Sanchun. The pink clothes and the blush on her cheeks make her look more charming than Hua Chai.
On the morning of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it was still dark, so I stood at the door and blew in the wind. Not to mention the feeling.
Just when I was impatient, I heard the sound of horse hooves in the distance.
Isn't it the sound of horse hooves?
This eunuch is also a wonderful person. When he arrived at the place, he dismounted without waiting for anyone to ask, and ran directly to the fourth master: "... I will send you a message as soon as the palace gate opens. I don't think it's too late. Please be patient. It's still early.
There is no need to wait like this. When the time comes, I will send someone to report to you. I will not miss anything." He also said: "... Before I had dinner at the beginning, I went to the Baoling Palace to worship Buddha, and I went to the Daming Palace to receive a banquet and watch the lanterns at the beginning of the year.
I'm just asking for the order. I'm afraid I won't be able to get up until the very beginning of Xu."
You can only leave the palace at the beginning of the Xu period, that is, at seven o'clock in the evening.
It's not even six o'clock in the morning now, and it's still early.
Before the people here left, someone else came from the palace. This Fourth Master knew him and was someone close to the Supreme Emperor. He came to convey the order to the Fourth Master: "...I want you to bring your wife and young master to the palace today to receive the order."
Let’s enjoy the lantern feast, and when Concubine Jia is about to leave the palace, it won’t be too late for you to leave the palace..."
The Jia family members instantly felt honored and urged the fourth master to go back quickly to prepare for entering the palace.
Someone was sent over there to invite Lin Yutong.
The female family members instantly became noisy. What an honor this is. The fifteenth lantern viewing has always been done by the royal family themselves, and occasionally one or two important ministers are invited to show their closeness. Unexpectedly, this year it will be their turn.
If you don't have to go to the palace for business, you don't have to dress up in imperial robes so seriously. Going back like this will have to go through the hassle of changing clothes again.
Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang urged: "Go quickly, don't delay."
Lin Yutong entrusted Qi to Wang Xifeng to take care of her. This would take a whole day here. She was worried that no one would take care of her.
Wang Xifeng pushed her, pulled her away, and sent someone to call a taxi: "You are too worried. I know you are a good sister-in-law, but you are afraid that we will eat your sister-in-law. Go quickly."
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Mrs. Qi smiled and waved her hand, telling Lin Yutong to just relax.
With this sister-in-law getting along like this, many people smiled kindly.
Aunt Xue whispered to Mother Jia: "They are really two good children."
In fact, it was early to enter the palace for the banquet. The two went back and slept again, got up to have lunch, and then took a shower and changed clothes.
It is not wrong to say that Concubine Yuan did not eat dinner for the first time. Not eating after noon is good for health.
Then Fourth Master and Lin Yutong only need to enter the palace before Weichu, that is, before one o'clock in the afternoon.
The female relatives in the palace are all together today, and the princesses have also entered the palace. They are chatting and laughing. This is not the first time for Lin Yutong to get along with such people, and they all know each other. When they saw the ceremony, the queen asked: "
Why didn’t you bring the children in?”
Lin Yutong said: "I'll bring you here tomorrow to greet you. Today is the palace banquet, and I'm disturbing the empress by crying."
The Supreme Emperor asked him to be brought in, but he didn't bring him in, so he didn't take it seriously.
These princesses couldn't help but look sideways. The queen smiled and said, "I'm afraid Mr. Jia will rarely be complained by my father."
It's like being close to a son or nephew, it's not the same thing at all.
Yuan Chun also sat aside, listening and smiling.
After dinner, a female official reminded her that the queen gave up and said to Yuanchun: "Today is your special day, go ahead! Go early and come back early."
Yuanchun stood up and saluted, then slowly withdrew, very cautiously.
The queen said to Lin Yutong: "I should have let you out earlier. But now that you have gone out, you will have to be dragged over there to wait. It is the most tiring thing. When the time comes, you can just go back... Now, I just feel at ease."
It only takes half a day to use it in the palace."
Zhenzhen stayed until the lights were lit, and it was six o'clock in the evening before Fourth Master took Lin Yutong out of the palace. He didn't even need to change clothes, and just went to Jia's house.
When they arrived, all the men were standing at the entrance of West Street, and Fourth Master came down. Lin Yutong continued to walk inside. When he got off the car, he was in a trance for a moment. It was really overflowing with light and jewels.
Wang Xifeng ran over and pulled Lin Yutong: "Hurry up, your Majesty is almost here."
"It's still early!" Lin Yutong said: "I'm afraid I just came out of the palace now."
Others had not seen the empress for many years, but she had just separated from Yuan Chun. Mrs. Wang turned around and wanted to ask how the empress was, but she thought she would see her soon, so she left it alone.
It was another half hour, probably around eight o'clock, when the sound of music was heard in the distance.
With this sound, everyone had to lower their heads to show that they did not dare to offend the majesty of the Heavenly Family.
As the guard of honor approached from a distance, Lin Yutong saw the fourth master and the officials from the Ministry of Rites walking towards this side. The fourth master made a gesture to Lin Yutong again.
Lin Yutong asked Wang Xifeng in a low voice: "Have all the etiquette for these officials been prepared?"
Wang Xifeng whispered: "I've prepared it for eight people."
"Eight people are not enough." Lin Yutong said: "Sixteen people are here today. It's hard to offend anyone. You just go to meet the queen, and I'll go take a look."
Then he got up and left.
In fact, there is no standard for this kind of gift. It is also reasonable to divide eight parts into sixteen parts. After today, who can still find someone to blame?
The fourth master just didn't want her to kneel like that outside.
On this cold day, it takes a long time just to finish the ceremonial procession. I have to accompany you to go inside, and you still have to walk all the way. If you go a few steps further in and kowtow, even if you are exempted from the ceremony, you can still carry it.
It is not easy for the body to walk such a distance.
They might as well hide. She would wait until they were done with all these things... then she would go over.