Chapter 24: But Long Live Master blames Master Yu
Lu Pheasant guessed one of the purposes of Kangxi's specially held palace banquet, but did not know the other.
This palace banquet is not only related to Prince Yinfeng, but also to the eldest brother Yinfeng.
As the most valued sons of the two emperors, Kangxi naturally took it seriously when something went wrong together.
It is not their own problem, but the mistakes made by their subordinates.
If it is made clear, they are young and promising, have just established themselves in the court, and are afraid of turmoil.
After thinking about it for a while, I finally found a way to hint.
The emperor has many sons. If the two elders make a mistake, there are many younger brothers who can take over.
At the banquet, Kangxi first praised his third elder brother Yinzhi for his achievements.
All the brothers knew that Yinzhi was good at both civil and military affairs, so it was not surprising.
Kangxi suddenly remembered the recent rumors about Si Age and his wife, so he asked this question.
Unexpectedly, the Sifujin Ulanala clan gave him such a big surprise.
How could a cow be related to the notorious infectious disease smallpox?
Just as he was about to ask more questions, a message came from outside the palace: "The Empress Dowager has arrived!"
"The Queen Mother is here!"
The emperor stood up immediately, and everyone followed to greet the two most noble women in the palace.
"Greetings to the Queen Mother! Greetings to the Queen Mother!"
Since it was a family banquet, the Empress Dowager was dressed in Chu-colored uniforms, with jade beads on her neck, and jade beads on her hands. She had a square face, thin eyebrows and long eyes, and her whole body looked calm and intimidating.
Empress Dowager Bo who followed her was wearing a bright apricot-colored peony flag dress, with nine phoenixes dotted with emerald pearls on her head. She was round, kind, and graceful.
Queen Mother Bo had a good temper: "It seems that we are late."
Concubine Yi, who has a son raised in Cining Palace, has always been close to her, and she quickly replied: "Our ancestors are willing to come with you, which is the blessing for us as descendants. There is no such thing as sooner or later."
Next to her, Concubine De, who also had a daughter raised at Queen Mother Bo's knees, said nothing and just stood aside to serve tea.
Xiaozhuang was getting older, but her dark eyes were still bright. She glanced at Si Age and his wife who were standing in front, and said to Kangxi who was approaching: "Emperor, what were you talking about just now?"
Emperor: "Imperial grandmother, you came at the right time. Si Fujin just happened to say that the cow she bumped into when leaving the palace this time was related to smallpox vaccination."
Xiaozhuang's expression suddenly froze: "A cow? How do you say this?"
Compared with Kangxi, Lu Pheasant's impression of Xiaozhuang in the Qing Dynasty is even better.
Although the best evaluation of Xiaozhuang by later generations is that she was not greedy for power. She served as emperor for three years and never interfered with power in the harem.
Regarding the discussion of male history, Lu Pheasant is noncommittal.
From the standpoint of fellow harem politicians, Lu Pheasant could praise Xiaozhuang for his skills, temperament, and temperament.
Lu Pheasant was still kneeling: "Looking back to our ancestors, according to doctor's research, the fatality rate of cowpox is 20% lower than that of human pox, and it may be even more. It is far safer than human pox in preventing smallpox. Sun's daughter-in-law is not a doctor, among them pathological Unknown. But there is personal evidence.”
The emperor's eyes shone: "It's actually 20% high?"
Empress Dowager Bo said worriedly: "Smallpox is so dangerous. You child actually confirmed it yourself. Have you ever had pox?"
Lu Pheasant thought to himself, no wonder the Queen Mother Bo, together with Xiaozhuang and Kangxi, formed the legend of three generations of ancestors and grandchildren. How can any woman who can live in Cining Palace be simple?
"Thank you, Imperial Grandmother, for your concern. My grandson's daughter-in-law has indeed had acne, so she dared to approach her." Lu Pheasant said, feeling a low aura around her.
Yinzhen's expression was unclear.
He went out of the palace to catch the middleman who sold officials, and the restless concubine in his own backyard.
And when Sifujin left the palace and got involved with cattle, it was actually to cure smallpox?
Both are good things, but they are not comparable.
This matter was so big that Ulanara never mentioned it to her husband from beginning to end.
What did she think?
After the "interruption" of Empress Dowager Bo, Kangxi looked at Yinzhen's expression again, and looked at each other with the Empress Dowager. He knew in his heart that this matter was of great concern. How could he elaborate on it at this crowded palace banquet? He smiled and said: "Okay, okay, this is a good thing. You guys, come with me."
The fourth elder brother and his wife followed the emperor to the side hall.
The group of people left at the palace banquet were thinking about everything.
But the two ancestors were still present, so they were naturally taken care of at the moment, and they had to go back and discuss any ideas.
When they arrived at the side hall, Kangxi asked and Lu Zhi answered, giving all the current development progress, manpower and material resources, and difficult methods.
It's just that the prescription she originally provided was hidden, and the credit went to Doctor Bai and Doctor Liu, and she just happened to find it and pushed it.
Kangxi nodded frequently when he heard this: "It seems that these two are indeed talented people."
Lu Pheasant tugged on Yinzhen's sleeves.
Yinzhen didn't even need to communicate with his wife. The two of them knelt down in tacit understanding: "Khan Ama, this is a serious matter. Please give me your instructions."
Lu Pheasant showed weakness: "The cow almost ran away this time. Obviously we are still inexperienced. Going forward, I'm afraid it will be even more embarrassing."
This means that all subsequent development of cowpox should be handed over to Tianjia.
Kangxi still smiled: "Sifujin has done a good job, I have my own concerns. You go to the banquet first, and I will talk to Yinzhen."
Lu Zhi bowed and left, then went to the dressing room and made some repairs to show that she was "nervous" in front of the emperor, and her body was wet with sweat.
While waiting for Yinzhen to come out.
It's impossible to be nervous. It's just the little lover's reaction. He doesn't seem to be happy?
Why?
Kangxi left his son, what would the father and son say?
After a moment, Yinzhen came out of the side hall, his expression as usual.
After the couple met, they returned to the palace banquet.
Everyone's eyes will pass through them consciously or unconsciously.
Afterwards, the emperor summoned several courtiers and then returned to the palace banquet to bid farewell to the two ancestors.
Even though everyone was scratching their hearts, they only dared to come over to propose a toast to Si Age and his wife, without mentioning it too much.
As Ulanara said before, the emperor rewarded him as he said.
As for such a big thing as smallpox, the emperor said nothing and the two ancestors pretended that nothing had happened. On the contrary, it proved that they valued it more and more, fearing that the blessings of the Four Fortunes were still to come.
Concubine De is in charge of the advancement and retreat of the palace meal. When she sees something is not right, she will arrange some small episodes to divert attention.
The fourth elder brother and his wife were calm and composed at the banquet. As soon as they returned to the courtyard where the elder brother lived, Yinzhen immediately lost his temper.
Black clouds are threatening to destroy the city.
Lu Pheasant had a worried look on his face: "But Long Live Master, do you blame Master Yu for this? It's all my fault."
Yinzhen shook his head: "Cowpox is a good thing, and Fujin's reward is yet to come. How can Khan Ama be so wise as to blame him?"
The emperor kept him because he was selling his official position as a broker and did not want to be severely punished.
This matter is related to the military pay for the expedition against Junggar, and it is inevitable that the emperor will pay attention to it.
Yinzhen disagreed in his heart, but he knew the court's difficulties.
If he is not in his position, he will not pursue his political affairs. At the moment, Yinzhen has no intention of discussing this matter with Fujin.
After hearing this, Lu Zhi said: "Husband and wife are one. If it weren't for you, how could I dare to speak so shamelessly in front of the Holy Master?"
Yinzhen was very calm and said in a light tone: "Fu Jin is thoughtful and prudent in his actions. He has carefully considered every aspect of the cowpox issue. The only thing I find strange is why Fujin didn't think of telling me beforehand?"
