The rules in the palace were strict. The slaves were only allowed to eat 80% of the food at each meal. The rice bowl was never full. If anyone saw the rice reaching the bottom, he had to put down the rice bowl immediately.
It was night time, and although there were snacks in each palace, basically no slaves dared to eat them, so they had to stay hungry until dawn.
Yanzhi made a trip to Yikun Palace last night, and all the supper in her stomach had been completely consumed.
That is to say, in the east courtyard of Ji Ling, the rules are a little looser. After hearing what Ji Ling said, Yanzhi immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "I thank you for your kindness, master! Thank you, master!".
After raising his head, Yanzhi glanced at everyone with a smug expression.
A bowl of fish noodles may not mean much, but the master gave himself face in front of everyone, which made a difference after all!
Qixi didn't even raise her head, and expressionlessly stretched out her hand to pull the bowl of fish noodles over, and placed it gently on Yanzhi's raised hands.
The soup was still boiling hot, and some splashed out, falling on the back of Rouge's hand.
Yanzhi endured the burning and took it, then shot Qixi with the corner of her eye.
Ji Ling glanced at everyone, frowned at the minions except Qixi and said, "You all go down and do whatever you have to do. Go and do your own business! The weather is getting warmer, and it's so hot with so many people gathered in the house!".
Qixi came forward to serve Ji Ling. Hearing what Ji Ling said, he couldn't help but smile and said, "It's only been a few months now, and the master is already too hot. If it's June or July, wouldn't it be necessary to hold an ice bucket?"
Fell asleep.”.
Ji Ling picked up a piece of golden shortbread and put it into his mouth. He saw that the dough on the shortbread was like golden threads, falling onto the dessert plate in clumps.
She chewed a few mouthfuls, looked at Rouge's back, and said loudly: "By the way... Rouge! I will go to Kunning Palace later to pay my respects to the Queen. You go back to your room to clean up, and follow Qixi to learn the rules.
after,".
When she said this, she paused and continued with a smile: "If it's someone else's turn to be on duty and you can't go, you can take over."
Yanzhi was overjoyed and immediately held the fish soup, turned around and squatted down: "...Yes! Master."
In fact, she had been coming to the east courtyard of Jingyang Palace for a while, and she felt that although this noble man had a soft temper, he was always neither far nor close to her.
Not to mention waiting for someone to take a bath or something like that, even when greeting someone on weekdays, they rarely bring their own person with them.
Today is another reward, and I am asked to take him to Kunning Palace to pay my respects...
Yanzhi returned to the door of the palace maid's room with fish soup in her hands. Xiao Fenzi caught up with her and said, "Sister Rouge!".
Yanzhi turned around and saw Xiao Fenzi, raised her eyebrows, and said with a smile: "The sun is really out in the west, and Father Fen actually calls me Yanzhi as her sister? I can't bear it!"
Xiao Fenzi looked around, then smiled and came closer and said: "You can bear it! You can bear it! How can you not bear it? Sister Yanzhi has a good appearance and a smart person. If she is placed in Jingyang Palace, she will be a first-class servant.
One’s decency.”.
Yanzhi smiled and said "poof" to him and said: "Eunuch Fen said this, aren't you afraid that Sister Qixi will hear it and stop supporting you from now on?".
Xiao Fenzi smiled and did not answer the words, but said mysteriously: "Sister Yanzhi, I see that the master values you more and more now. If you become the palace maid in charge tomorrow, don't forget to support me."
Xiao Fenzi is the one!".
Yanzhi raised her eyebrows and said with a smile: "Then it depends on whether you are good or not!".
Xiao Fenzi:......
He almost laughed out loud, so he had to dig his nails into his palms, suppressing his laughter, and rushed to say: "Sister Yanzhi, let me take it in for you." He reached out and took the fish noodle tray from Yanzhi's hand.
Yanzhi lifted the tray for a long time and felt her arms getting sore. At this moment, Xiao Fenzi came to show her courtesy. She was so happy that she gave the tray to Xiao Fenzi, then raised her arm and hit the back of her neck and shoulders.
Xiao Fenzi lowered her head and smelled it on the face, shook her head and praised: "It smells so good! It smells so good!".
Yanzhi raised the door curtain, raised her chin towards the long table with sundries piled under the window, and said, "That's natural! Is there anything wrong with the master's meal? Just leave it here."
After Xiao Fenzi went out, Yanzhi took out his own chopsticks, dragged a sewing bench over, and ate the whole bowl of fish noodles in three strokes.
She picked up the comb again, took a sip of water, tilted her neck back, and with a puff, the mist of water sprayed on the comb, which she used as hair oil. After looking in the mirror for a long time, she carefully dressed and tidied up her rouge.
He took a look at himself in the mirror and felt that the woman in the mirror was bright and pleasant. Then he hurriedly got up and stood on the steps at the door of the main house, waiting for Ji Ling.
Not long after waiting, the door curtain moved slightly. Qixi lifted the door curtain and helped Ji Ling walk out of the back room. Turning around, both the master and the servant saw the bright Rouge.
Yanzhi stepped forward and grabbed Ji Ling's other hand.
Although there was a spring rain at night, the sun was shining brightly at this time, and the sunlight shone brilliantly on the red walls and various tiles in the Forbidden City.
There are also corners that cannot be illuminated by the sun, and there are accumulated petals and leaves that fell during the wind and rain last night. When you look at them, you feel a bit out of place and desolate.
After bypassing Zhongcui Palace, they were already close to the Imperial Garden. If you listened carefully, you could still hear the chatter and laughter of the women in the Imperial Garden. Yanzhi tried to please Ji Ling and joked: "Master, look how beautiful the sun is. Let's say hello later."
When you come back, why not go to the Imperial Garden for a walk!".
Ji Ling was noncommittal, said "Oh" and said: "I'll say hello to the Queen first before talking."
While he was talking, Kunning Palace had already arrived.
Although Yanzhi had secretly visited Chen Cang with Yikun Palace, he was not very familiar with Kunning Palace. At this time, he helped Ji Ling enter the palace door and saw the white marble platform, surrounded by corridors and verandas. It was so majestic that he couldn't help but feel a little restrained.
The eunuch sweeping the courtyard looked up and saw that a concubine had arrived. She was the most popular person in the palace, the noble lady. She immediately put down her work to pay her respects and sang "The noble lady has arrived!"
The maids on the steps of the main hall stepped forward to greet them, led Ji Ling and his entourage into the Inner Pavilion, and rushed to draw the curtain in front of them.
As soon as Ji Ling stepped forward, she smelled a strong fragrance of calligraphy and writing, and saw the queen sitting on the seat near the window. The sunlight shone on her face, reflecting a halo of light.
She wore a silver-edged light gray bamboo leaf pattern satin Shiquan Dafu flag dress. On the flag head, a silver phoenix held a cherry-sized pearl in its mouth, holding its head high and ready to fly. The phoenix's tail was shaped like
It is made of six or seven extremely delicate white jade beads, which reflect on the dark oily hair, making it look even more elegant and graceful.
The queen originally turned her head to talk to Concubine Yu, who was sitting at the lower end. There were several other people in the room. When they heard the noise, they said that Mr. Ji had arrived, and everyone turned their attention.
