Chapter 14: A strange trend
Lu Pheasant did not expect that her incidental behavior to allow his concubine to raise her baby in peace would actually bring a strange atmosphere to her elder brother's place.
After a light rain that day, Lu Pheasant went to Yonghe Palace to say hello and saw that the palace was full of people.
The dignified Concubine Hui, the gorgeous and beautiful Concubine Yi, and the rather old Concubine Rong all gathered at the modest and gentle Concubine De.
Behind them were their respective daughters-in-law.
The atmosphere was lively and a little weird, and I didn't know which song was being sung.
Lu Pheasant tasted it in his heart and behaved as usual, without any rudeness.
Seeing this, Concubine De couldn't help but feel that the smile on her face became even better.
Concubine Yi took the lead: "No wonder everyone praises Fourth Brother's wife as a good one. When we meet her today, she is indeed extraordinary."
Lu Pheasant had just sat down on the black lacquered enamel-topped round stool next to Concubine De, then stood up and replied: "Concubine Yi, you are so complimentary."
Concubine Hui said: "Sit down quickly. In Concubine De's palace, there are no such formalities. Be careful, someone feels sorry for you."
The four concubines in Kangxi's harem are famous for later generations. They fought for most of their lives. When they were young, they competed for favors and who could give birth to more children and raise them well.
At this age, the competition continues to be whether the son is good or not, and whether the daughter-in-law is good or not.
The most coincidental thing is that these four people have been fighting for half their lives, and in the end, they even died at the same age.
It can be said that he is the opponent destined by God.
Among the four concubines, Huifei Nala is the leader. She was an old man who served in the palace. She gave birth to Yinzhen and was the first surviving eldest son of the emperor. She behaved respectfully, and Kangxi treated her with great respect.
The concubine Guo Luo Luo of Yi was made a concubine immediately after entering the palace. She has the strongest holy love and is well maintained. Even in front of the young and beautiful daughter-in-law Ta La, she is not inferior in the slightest. She has a mature charm unique to her age. .
In front of them, Rong Fei Ma Jia, who was the first to enter the palace and had an indifferent temperament, inevitably showed a bit of age and beauty, and her body gradually became richer, living up to the graceful figure of her youth.
Sanfujin Dong E's family followed obediently behind her.
Concubine De, Wu Yashi, came from behind. From a little palace maid, she became the concubine with the most children after Concubine Rong, and enjoyed the special exception of being granted the title of concubine alone.
She and Concubine Yi became pregnant at the same time several times and gave birth to children at the same time, but they just missed being "the most powerful rival for favor" on their relationship chart. If they were said to be close and harmonious, even the ghosts in this harem would not believe it.
But looking at Concubine Yi's eager attitude towards Uranala just now, Wu Fujin might even wonder in her heart, who is the daughter-in-law of Yikun Palace?
Even though he had nothing to do to show his courtesy, Lu Zhi was still wondering what kind of hole he had dug inside.
After Concubine Rong sipped the tea, she said slowly: "The fourth elder brother is following the Long Live Lord outside. Si Fujin is young, and he can control his subordinates well and manage the affairs well. If it were me, I would love Si Fujin more." . I just hope that my family can learn more from her in the future."
The rich Concubine Rong looked over at this time and actually showed a bit of kindness.
Behind her, Dong E of Sanfujin looked very peaceful: "Daughter-in-law, please remember your mother-in-law's teachings."
It's just raining outside, and the sun hasn't come out in the west yet?
Concubine De hurriedly answered: "This is just the duty of a child. If you continue to praise her like this, you will turn around and throw it away. When Yinzhen returns to the palace and comes to me to ask for it, where can I find another one that is exactly the same for him? "
Concubine Yi: "Concubine De, you are always careful. When we met for the first time, you even praised me a few times, but you refused to let me go. My child, don't be afraid. It just so happens that I have this pair of green jade hairpins to match you, so take them. "
Lu Zhi had no choice but to stand up again and look at Concubine De. The latter nodded, and she returned the gift and took it.
Looking up at Wufu Jinta La's expression, his expression was still indescribably strange.
The ladies sat for a while, chatting about other things. After a cup of tea, they all got up and agreed to go to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the flowers together (?) after the spring began. Then they left with their daughters-in-law.
Lu Pheasant was left to stay at Concubine De's side obediently.
Concubine De just said a few words to take good care of Mrs. Song as usual, and packed an exquisite snack box for her.
There is no intention to "clear up" my daughter-in-law's confusion.
After Lv Zhi resigned, he walked slowly all the way back to his elder brother's house from Yonghe Palace.
It is both thinking and waiting.
Sure enough, as soon as she entered her brother's house, she was pulled over by Wufu Jinta Lashi who was guarding the door, and they talked together: "You can make it easier for me to wait today."
Tala's character is honest and honest, but the disadvantage is that his ears are soft and his fortune is poor.
Lu Pheasant smiled and said, "What are you waiting for me to do?"
"You know clearly that all the ladies are praising you today, but you still ask me questions?"
"Because I don't know, this hairpin feels hot to my hands when I hold it." Lu Zhi gently flicked his sleeves, revealing the green jade on his jade arms that made her skin even whiter than snow.
Wu Fujin stretched out his hand to cover it: "I can bear not to be jealous if you watch it once, that's my ability, but don't let me watch it a second time. Do you really not know?"
Lu Pheasant had a "seeking solution" look on his face.
Wu Fujin confided: "How did you manage to make the concubines behave so well in just a few days? You don't know that the Liu Jia family in my backyard has been the fifth elder brother's heart and soul for these years. Every day It hurts here and there is discomfort there. The queen wants me to learn how to hold them, but if she really bumps into me, the fifth elder brother may not know how to show off my face. I'm afraid I will follow in that person's footsteps. .”
She pointed in the direction of Dong E's courtyard in Sanfujin.
At your level, you still want to tear Dong E's family off, so don't do it.
But this Liu Jia family has indeed contracted the future eldest son and daughter of the fifth elder brother. Later, there was also a Guarjia family, who together became the two concubines of the fifth elder brother, occupying all the honors and favors.
As for his Tara family, except for the name of a direct descendant of Fujin, he had no sons and a half daughters. He grew old and had no one to rely on, and his end was bleak.
Despite the fact that San Fujin was having a moment of quarrel with Third Elder Brother, Third Elder Brother's eldest son and daughter were both born to Dong E's family, so it can be seen that she still won them over later.
Besides, the fifth elder brother will not participate in the fight for heir apparent.
After Yongzheng succeeded to the throne, the discord between the third elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother eventually became his undoing.
The obvious contrast between the two Fujin, who are ranked similarly, is brutal.
Lu Zhi held her down and said, "Let's talk about ours. How can they serve me? There's a day approaching in the backyard, and the fourth brother happens to be away. If someone turns around, the trouble won't fall on my head. . I didn’t keep them in front of me, but I turned around and frightened that person’s stomach, but what should I do?”
"When you say that, it sounds like you are the prison guard looking after the concubine. In your yard, the music of the harp is flying every day, and no one is as lively as you."
"Isn't this just holding back the fire? I want to hear a few gentler calls, but don't even think about it."
"According to what you say, I can't arrest Liu Jia at the front? But the empress asked me to take good care of them, what should I do?"
"I just asked them to come over. They can come or not and do whatever they want."
"I heard that the first time they came to greet you, they almost started fighting in front of you."
Lu Pheasant waved his hand and said casually: "The xinxing is too big, that's because you haven't copied enough Buddhist scriptures."
Wu Fujin was thoughtful and said, "I understand" on his face: "Thank you Si Fujin for the tip. I will thank you later."
Lu Pheasant:?
Later, there was a strange trend of concubines copying Buddhist scriptures in my brother's house.
