When the sound of firecrackers in the direction of Qianqing Palace became sparse, the two baskets of fireworks were also set off.
There were scraps of paper all over the ground, and the smell of gunpowder smoke was in the air.
When Shu Shu saw this, she had to tell Li Yin: "Remember to send a few people over tomorrow morning to clean up, so as not to burden others..."
Otherwise, the clean stone pavement would be covered with scraps of paper, and the eunuchs in the imperial garden sweeping team would have a hard time.
Li Yin bowed and responded.
Wei Zhu saw it in his eyes, praised it in his heart, and took his friend back to the check-in room.
Shu Shu and others also entered the corridor and went back to watch the New Year.
The sixth house has no owner.
Otherwise, the imperial minister of civil and military affairs of the second rank or above would be able to arrange a shift with his clan relatives Fujin and the princess, and go to the Kunning Palace to pay their respects on the first day of the first lunar month.
In that case, Shu Shu will still have a chance to meet E Ni and A Mou.
Not now.
"Fortunately, I was spared the big congratulations..."
Speaking of this, Brother Jiu could only say happily: "But it's hard work. The foreign ministers have to queue up at Jinshui Bridge before the third watch and wait to come in..."
Now there are still congratulations, and the number of people is small, that is, the kings, Beile, Beizi, Duke, internal ministers, bachelors, guards, etc.
Other lords, civil and military officials, foreign vassal kings and envoys, etc., can just express their congratulations.
Brother Jiu leaned on the pillow, glanced at the clock, and said, "I just have to go over there."
This is the advantage of living in the palace. It is less than a mile to go to Qianqing Palace.
Brother Jiu said: "We don't have to go to Yikun Palace too early. When Khan's Ama comes back from Ningshou Palace, the concubines and concubines will have to pay their respects in Xinuang Pavilion. It is estimated that they will be separated at the beginning of the year. You can go after I leave." Get some sleep first..."
Shu Shu thought of Wu Fujin's side and said, "Fifth sister-in-law must also have entered the palace this morning..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Well, I guess it's about the same time. There will be a clan banquet at noon, and they will also come in at noon..."
Shu Shu made a mental note to ask Xiao Chun to bring two purses when the time comes.
It's for the two little brothers and little princess from Wubeile Mansion.
She is an aunt, so this is inevitable.
Guessing that the time was almost up, Brother Ten sent someone to ask.
Brother Jiu has already put on his winter clothes.
I can't wear this clothes twice a year.
The one he was wearing was made last year, and it still looked brand new.
Put on the end cap outside the court robe.
Because it is the period of filial piety, the red tassel on the winter hat has to be removed.
Shu Shu was about to send him out, but Brother Jiu quickly stopped him and said: "Stop fussing, lie down and go to sleep..."
Shu Shu stopped talking and watched Brother Jiu leave.
Xiaochun and Walnut have already come in and are waiting.
Shu Shu was already sleepy, but seeing that he was not sleeping, they had to stay with him, so he said: "I'm going to lie down first. There's no need to leave anyone behind when I go to the room. Then call me when you're up..."
The two agreed.
Xiao Chun took off her shoes, Walnut moved the pillow, and when they saw Shu Shu lying down, the two of them tiptoed out.
Shu Shu didn't know why she thought of Concubine Tong.
Now there is no master in the harem, and the crown princess is in charge of the palace. After all, her name is not justified and her words are not smooth, so she did not take this step to congratulate her.
When there is a concubine in the palace, will congratulations from the concubine resume?
According to the rules, the imperial concubine is naturally not qualified to accept imperial congratulations, but if she holds the phoenix seal without a queen, it is not impossible for her to abide by the power.
Concubine Tong entered the palace in the 29th year and was conferred the title of concubine, but there was no ceremony.
When was she granted the title of Imperial Concubine?
It seems like just these two years.
She has no holy family, and has no children, but because of her bloodline, she comes from behind and puts pressure on the fourth concubine.
Needless to say, it was Kangxi who brought the water again.
In addition to the fourth concubine who has a son and the powerful crown princess, she supports a third party.
Shu Shu thought for a moment and then put it behind her.
By then, I and my ninth brother should have moved out, and we can go back to our parents’ home on the second day of junior high school.
It doesn’t matter whether she has congratulations or not when the time comes...
Unknowingly, Shu Shu fell asleep.
When he opened his eyes again, he saw Brother Jiu sitting by the kang.
"Master is back, why didn't you call me, don't delay any more?"
Shu Shu said, turned over and sat up, looked at the clock on the Baibao Pavilion, and couldn't help but be shocked.
It's already early afternoon!
late!
An hour late!
Shu Shu looked a little bad.
Seeing this, Brother Jiu hurriedly said: "It's okay, it's okay, there's no need to go over and say hello!"
Shu Shu was startled: "Did the empress send someone here?"
Brother Jiu looked strange and said: "No, it was Khan Amma who ordered that the clan banquet in the afternoon is cancelled, and tomorrow's court banquet is also waived. Now that the clan members have all left the palace, all parts of the palace are immediately closed for self-examination. !”
"What happened?"
The clan banquet is also a big family banquet, and there are only a few in a year.
There are also court banquets, only once or twice a year.
This is grace, so many people are waiting for it.
Why cancel at the last minute?
"It is said that some gold objects were lost in Fengxian Palace..."
Brother Ninth said.
After hearing this, Shu Shu knew that this was just an excuse.
There must be something big going on.
Brother Jiu was irritated and said, "I will keep the prince and send everyone else away. Are they not sons?"
Since he was in the imperial palace, why did he leave him alone as the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs? !
Brother Ninth was not only upset, but also worried.
"Isn't there anything you've missed, sir?"
Shu Shu shook his head, pondered for a moment, and said: "If it is said to be a theft, it must be related to the access control and has nothing to do with the master's errand..."
"But I didn't keep the seventh brother. The seventh brother is still in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Security Army Camp?"
Brother Jiu also suspected this, but he didn't think it was like it.
The Guards of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are on duty at the outer gates of the Forbidden City and the Imperial City.
"Did the minister in charge of the bodyguard stay?"
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Stay, it seems that the guards who are on vacation outside are also coming in one after another..."
The prince has nothing to do with it, but the prince may have something to do with it...
The bodyguards have nothing to do with it, but the army guards have something to do with it...
The couple looked at each other and said in unison: "Wrapping..."
Brother Jiu couldn't sit still anymore, stood up, and said with curiosity: "What did Khan Ama find out? I can't wait for these few days?"
I followed my clan relatives to pay their respects this morning, but I couldn't see anything out of the ordinary. When I met him a few days ago, I saw that Khan Ama was in a normal mood, and there was nothing unusual about her.
Shu Shu thought about the heavy snowfall in the past few days and the clean road yesterday, and said: "It is probably the guards who came in to clear the snow two days ago, and someone is stranded in the palace..."
Because of the continuous snowfall in the past two days, the number of eunuchs in the sweeping team was limited, so a thousand guards came into the palace to sweep the snow everywhere.
Brother Jiu frowned and said, "Did they sneak in on purpose? What do they want to do?"
Shu Shu couldn't guess it either.
Maybe just to steal?
But Kangxi wanted to use this excuse to search the palace.
Not keeping the prince does not necessarily mean that he does not trust his son.
Maybe he's afraid of involving the prince's maternal family or something?
Thinking of the fireworks being set off in the middle of the night, Young Master Shu Shu reminded her, "When we were setting off the flowers last night, there were a lot of people coming out of each yard. Are we trying to prevent someone from taking the opportunity to hide in and hide?"
Brother Jiu said: "Don't worry, Lao Shi mentioned it just now. We have already gone around from yard to yard and checked. We are fine..."
As he said that, he sat down and said: "Since Khan Ama has closed the palace, it is estimated that the guards will arrive next..."
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After waiting until sunset, two guards came belatedly.
Brother Jiu got the news, left the house and came to the front yard.
The leader is sixteen or seventeen years old, very young. At the beginning of the year, he was directly replaced as a second-class bodyguard. A few days ago, he was promoted to a first-class bodyguard, Shun Anyan, who is on duty in front of the emperor.
"Master Jiu!"
Shun Anyan was very polite and humble, but his tone was not so polite. He cupped his hands in the direction of Qianqing Palace and said, "I follow the emperor's instructions and come here to inspect my brother's office. Every room in every courtyard must be inspected!"
Brother Jiu was a little annoyed and wanted to talk.
According to the yard search, this was expected.
But what is the emphasis on each room?
Want to search the main house? !
There is no reason for this.
Even if Shu Shu is not in the harem, she is still a member of the prince's family.
According to the rules, these guards are to be avoided.
Shu Shu walked up to him in a cloak, nodded and said: "Okay, it's time to check! Please wait a moment, let the girls clean up first!"
Shun Anyan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said: "Thank you Fujin for your consideration!"
Shu Shu said nothing and looked at him.
Are you saying that Brother Jiu is not considerate?
Don't have a good mind.
He is neither tall nor short, and his face is fair, but the arrogance between his eyebrows cannot be concealed.
He calls himself a "slave", but he only lowers his head slightly without bending his waist.
How does this look like Haha Zhuzi's companion seeing the prince who has been with him for more than ten years?
He seemed humble, but he actually didn't take Brother Jiu in his eyes.
No wonder Brother Jiu is sullen.
Xiaochun was smart. Hearing this, he took someone to the main room first and collected Shu Shu's personal belongings.
Shu Shu sent Walnut to the backyard again and asked Zhaojia and Wang to prepare a little to avoid being hit.
At this moment, the tenth and thirteenth elder brothers heard the noise and came over.
Seeing Shu Shu outside, Brother Ten asked: "Why are you out?"
Brother Thirteen was standing by, looking at the guards with a look of surprise on his face.
Brother Ninth's face was livid, he glared at Shun Anyan and said, "Okay! Are you going directly to the Second Institute?"
The normal order is to start from the beginning.
Or start checking from the fifth institute.
Shun Anyan bowed and said: "My servant is thinking that Master Jiu has a female family member here. It would be bad if we check the other places first, in case there are really bad people hiding in the second house and disturbing Fujin..."
The ninth elder brother wanted to say more, but the tenth elder brother had already stopped him. Seeing that there were two guards, he said to the other elder brother: "In that case, you stay in the second station to investigate and guard. Guard Tong will lead the investigation from the first station." Well, it’s already early to check!”
These guards were just ordered to come over to investigate. They were going to investigate anyway, so they had no objection.
Shun Anyan's face was a little stiff, and he lowered his head slightly and said, "I respect the tenth master's orders!"
After saying that, he took some guards out.
The rest are very polite.
Xiaochun came back and said that he could go to the room for inspection.
The chief commanded his guards: "The main thing is to look at the main room, the side rooms, and the main hall."
The guards just went through the motions and came out.
The Second Office had already checked it before, and naturally couldn't find anything.
The guards left and calm returned to the two houses.
The 10th and 13th elder brothers did not leave, and the 12th elder brother also came from the fifth place...
(End of chapter)
