Yuanchun was used to being cautious and kind to everyone. Even with the domineering Mongolian noble concubine in front of her, she could get along with her in a friendly manner, but this kind of kindness was mostly cautious and submissive.
Domineering people should look down on people who are accustomed to being submissive, but no one knew that the Mongolian noble concubine in front of them was domineering, and she was only showing off her temperament in the emperor's harem.
Compared with the freedom in Mobei, the Forbidden Palace was no less oppressive for the Mongolian noble concubine than Yuan Chun, who was always cautious.
When Yuanchun was young in the Jia family, he was accustomed to many rules. These rules were difficult for a noble concubine from Mobei to get used to. It's just that one can walk a hundred steps and the other can walk fifty steps.
Yuanchun bowed, accepted it and thanked her, then looked at the imperial concubine and sighed softly before leaving. I just don't know if this sigh is from the cautious Yuanchun or the imperial concubine herself.
Yuanchun dragged his tired body back to his residence. Several acquaintances and nobles who lived in the side hall came to pay their respects. After some more twists and turns, I picked up pastries and fruits in the palace to fill my stomach.
Unexpectedly, after nightfall, I would hear the instructions from my sleeping attendant.
"I should have heard what the Queen Mother said today." Yuan Chun smiled bitterly and steeled himself to take a shower. Let the maid wash and wash her face. After everything was over, a full-time eunuch took a yellow cloak and wrapped it around this young and graceful body.
Then he felt his feet in the air, and the eunuch's hands carefully avoided the sharp points, and walked the beautiful woman wrapped in the cloak to the bed of the emperor who was just fifty years old.
She saw that the emperor had fallen asleep, and the eunuch carefully untied Yuan Chun's cloak, and the beautiful scenery hidden by the cloak slowly appeared.
That is absolutely a beautiful painting.
For people in their twenties, their skin is still firm and pink. Especially the curves, as if they were circles that the artist, the Creator, had not yet completed.
How beautiful.
As far as you can see, the most noteworthy thing is the holy white peony.
It can be said that only peonies are the true national beauty, and they move the capital when they bloom.
The two white peonies are neither big nor small in appearance. They are elegant and elegant but not as charming as hibiscus. They are gorgeous and enchanting but not too delicate like peonies.
If the hibiscus on the water is compared to a beautiful nun, then the beautiful peony is a beautiful actress with a soft body and waist, while the peony is a gorgeous and elegant lady who has been respected since she was a child.
The white peony flowers are round in appearance, plump and multi-petaled, with the stamens in the middle gathered one by one, adding a little bright color to the flawless white appearance. Peony flowers are not only beautiful, but their stems are also strong and strong. Even the black corner shadow under the stems and leaves is so strong.
These two white peonies also match the temperament of Yuan Chun.
She is as beautiful as a flower, she is graceful, dignified and decent.
It was precisely because of this that she was valued by the queen and became an important female official in the palace. Therefore, compared to the beauty of Yuanchun's face, what is actually more beautiful is her figure and bearing.
But the emperor lay there, indifferent to these beauties, and did not even take a second look. With only a faint nod, he signaled the eunuchs to exit the room.
"Come up." The real dragon said in the night.
There is also something special about sitting on the dragon couch.
Yuanchun felt the coldness in the palace, but did not rush in in a hurry. He lowered his head and looked carefully for the emperor's feet on the dragon couch. He found a gap between the quilt and the mattress, and climbed in along the feet of the True Dragon Emperor without opening the quilt.
After we put our heads together, we felt a moment of warmth. There is no need to elaborate here.
I don't know how many breaths, Yuanchun also lay between the quilts and waited quietly. She only listened to the emperor talk about a few things about the Jia family, and she answered them carefully.
The eunuch in charge of the reception room knelt down outside the door, stretched out his tune, and sang loudly: "It's time."
The True Dragon Emperor on the couch called lightly: "Come."
Yuanchun braved the cold and carefully climbed out of the quilt and stood quietly in front of the bed. The eunuch who entered the room immediately took the big cloak that was wrapped around her in front and wrapped Yuanchun again, and carried her back to the palace.
She was sent quietly, and then sent away quietly. He only received the warmth of a few breaths and spent an hour on the dragon bed. Now he stared blankly at the cold and dark night in the sky.
Although it stopped snowing for a while, it was already midnight.
Yuan Chun, who was wrapped in a big cloak, was thinking: He would have to get up before the fifth watch tomorrow, and he only had two hours to sleep today.
There is nothing else to think about.
At the same time, the lights in Ning and Rong's mansion were brightly lit. The colorful palace lanterns hanging everywhere looked festive. The lively old lady Jia Mu wore glasses and had fun all night. Aunt Li and Aunt Xue also stayed with her for the whole night.
In the old lady's room, Amber held a beauty hammer and knocked the old lady's legs all night long, and the opposite opera also sang all night.
Outside, the sound of firecrackers was heard everywhere, seeming to shake the entire sky upside down.
The maids and women who couldn't stand it any longer found a place to take a nap early. When the old lady saw Baoyu leading several little maids away, she asked, "Why is Xiren missing? She is a little older now, so she can send the little girl out alone."
Mrs. Wang hurriedly stood up and said with a smile: "Her mother died the day before yesterday. Due to her filial piety, it was inconvenient to come here."
Jia Mu nodded and smiled again: "I can't talk about filial piety and unfilial piety with my master. If he were still with me, wouldn't he be here now? This has become a routine."
Sister Feng hurriedly came over and replied with a smile: "There will be no filial piety tonight. You have to watch the lights and candles explode in the garden, which is the most dangerous thing. When the opera is performed here, who in the garden will not come to take a peek, she will also Be careful and take care of everything. Besides, after this break, Brother Bao went back to sleep, and everything was ready. If she came again, and everyone was careless and went back, the bedding would be cold, and the tea would not be complete, so everything would be ready. It’s not cheap, so naturally I don’t have to ask her to come. If our ancestors want to ask her to come, I just ask her.”
After hearing this, Jia Mu hurriedly said: "What you said is very true. You must be thoughtful. Stop calling her."
It is said that Baoyu felt itchy and unbearable and went downstairs. He saw Jia Rong, Jia Lian, Jia She, Jia Huan, Jia Cong, Jia Chang, Jia Ling and others busy in the corridor.
Such a scene is rarely seen on ordinary days. Especially among the three generations of ancestors and grandchildren, Jia Rong and Jia She did not interact much; Jia Huan, Jia Cong and others also had weird temperaments.
It is indeed rare for a few people to gather together to drink and chat.
Second Master Bao called out Uncle Xiao Rong and went straight into the night to talk.
The next day, the fifth update.
Uncle Rong was shaken awake by Grandma Rong. He looked at the fire in the room and rarely opened his eyes.
"What time is it?"
"Yin Shichu, sir, please get up quickly. We have to go to the palace to celebrate the birthday of my wife."
How could anyone get up before four o'clock in the morning? Uncle Rong only felt a dull pain on one side of his head. After patting her gently, she took a closer look and saw that Grandma Rong had already changed into the wife's clothes under the service of the maids.
Everyone who enters the palace wears a certain amount of makeup. The rank of a wife follows that of her husband. As Uncle Rong's official position rises, Keqing's wife's uniform also changes to a different color.
There was a commotion at midnight one night, and now we get up at five o'clock.
I couldn't resist, but I had no choice but to get up in a daze, close my eyes and let the maid change my clothes.
It was pitch black outside, and the outside of Ning and Rong's mansion were lined with sedans with lanterns hung high. As the leading eight-person sedan chair got up, all the deacons entered the palace to congratulate and wish them a prosperous future.
But no one knew that Ning and Rong were happy, but the empress in the palace was secretly feeling happy and sad.
I am happy because I can see my family, but I am sad because I will never see my family again.
It can be said that one woman's chastity and life were exchanged for the temporary prosperity of two houses.
"Brother Rong."
Uncle Rong suddenly woke up after hearing the call. Looking at the figure appearing behind the curtain, Sansan replied: "What do you want me to say?"
"Brother Rong, didn't you rest last night?" Yuan Chun asked curiously.
This... can be considered as no rest. After all, in the words of the previous life, it can be regarded as a series of firecrackers for two years.
Jia Rong replied: "There was a lot of excitement at home last night, and it's New Year's Eve, so I'm a little tired."
"Brother Rong, you must maintain a good health. Now that you are the only one in the family, don't be overly burdened. It's better to ask brothers Baoyu and Lian to do many things." Yuanchun said, "Yesterday Your Majesty said some things about the Jia family, Brother Rong needs to remember it. There are some things that our family can't get involved with. It's better to handle things in the Water Conservancy Yingtian Mansion."
Uncle Rong was stunned for a moment after hearing this. For the emperor to specifically attack Yuanchun, it's probably because His Highness the Crown Prince is still doing things behind his back. This guy doesn't really want to transfer himself to the Qing Dynasty, does he?
Jia Rong frowned. Although Qianqingmen was also a bodyguard, he was not under the control of the minister in charge of the bodyguard. The person in charge is the imperial minister. The current imperial minister is the nephew-in-law of the second queen of the Supreme Emperor.
The current Empress Dowager is the biological mother of Emperor Xiande and the fourth empress of the Supreme Emperor.
His Highness the Crown Prince still took advantage of the Emperor's influence, but the Emperor and the Emperor were competing for glory again. However, many of the relationships are also very complicated, and Yuanchun and the two mansions are also indebted to the emperor and the old concubine.
Now the Jia family wants to hide, but Brother Rong feels like he can't hide. It's like not supporting the Supreme Emperor is ungrateful, and not supporting the current emperor is disrespectful.
Jia Rong wanted to be ungrateful, but the two saints at the top seemed not to allow him to do so.
The bullshit prince will always cause trouble for others.
"Nephew, don't worry." Brother Rong replied softly, "My nephew just wants to do the job at hand and breed higher-yielding grains for the court and good rice that can be harvested more cheaply."
Neither the Emperor nor the Supreme Emperor would dare to do anything about him. Who knows whose spies the nuns and maids in the palace are, and whose confidants the eunuchs who are waiting outside to take orders are?
He didn't even dare to say the name of Prince Zhongshun.
It's difficult to be alone.
Brother Rong heard the instruction and came out early. Mother Jia, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Youshi, and Grandma Rong were left to receive the banquet here in Yuanchun.
"Guard Rong, please stay." Before leaving the palace, Brother Rong heard a call from a beardless man with a swollen face.
"This father-in-law... but which noble person has something to explain?"
"Yuqing Palace please."
Uncle Rong understood immediately after hearing these four words. It's Chinese New Year, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not waiting in front of the Supreme Emperor. What the hell is wrong with calling him over? He didn't show any of these thoughts. He said with a smile: "After entering the palace, I completely forgot to go to the east to pay greetings to the Supreme Emperor and His Royal Highness. It is really negligent."
The father-in-law replied: "It's not an ordinary day today. It's a good thing that Guard Rong doesn't go over there to chat. His Highness has something to attend to at this moment, so come with him as soon as possible."
Jia Rong smiled dryly and really didn't want to go.
It’s Chinese New Year and I’m in a bad mood. And where is Yuqing Palace? It is the residence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Is it a place where ordinary people can go? In such a large palace, it would be terrible if someone set a trap and was forced to be tied to a certain ship.
Although the probability of this is very small, Brother Rong still thinks so. Maybe His Highness the Crown Prince couldn't do such a thing, but if it were Jia Rong who did it himself, he would definitely think of such a method for some purpose.
Pretending to call people into the palace, he would arrange for a beauty to seduce the lustful ones, and he would arrange for the treasures to be lost when facing the wealthy ones.
It is too easy to design a person in such a closed environment.
"Guard Rong, please come over here quickly."
Jia Rong glanced at the father-in-law again. He seemed to have no intention of rejecting him at all, so he could only sigh.
After passing through the long palace wall and turning into Yuqing Palace, the father-in-law also asked Brother Rong to go to the back.
"It's better to go in." Uncle Rong stopped and asked, "I'll just wait for His Highness in the hall."
The back is the inner courtyard of His Highness the Crown Prince, where the Crown Princess and a group of the Crown Prince's concubines live. This is a place where no one can enter without permission.
The father-in-law said with a smile: "Guard Rong, don't worry, His Highness is waiting inside. His Highness knew that Guard Rong was not allowed to receive banquets at the empress's place, so he specially invited him to have a small banquet here."
It turned out to be a banquet.
Come here, come here. Uncle Rong could only go in with a wry smile and said to his father-in-law: "Please ask your father-in-law to lead the way."
Sure enough, as the eunuch passed through the palace, someone inside asked, "Is Guard Rong here?"
When people inside saw Jia Rong's figure, they hurriedly went inside to sign up. Later, Brother Rong saw His Highness the Crown Prince coming out with a smile on his face.
"Brother Rong, it's time. I had expected that you would enter the palace today. I asked someone to guard you outside early in the morning, but I actually intercepted you." His Highness the Crown Prince laughed, and said: "Come in quickly, the food and wine are ready. It’s all ready and waiting for you.”
I didn't want to get involved or get close, but in the end I asked Yuqing Palace to have a drink.
What a thing.
Uncle Rong had a smile on his face, but he was bitter in his heart. After entering the door, he hurriedly saluted again.
What is your Royal Highness doing? There is no banquet at separate tables in this room.
The most important thing is that in the room, he also saw a young woman with refined appearance and dignified temperament. Next to the young woman sat Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess, whom she had met several times.
Hierarchy is the most important thing in the palace, and it is also the most important thing for the royal family. How could a courtier and a prince sit at the same table and have wine on such an occasion? Doesn't this break the rules?
The most important thing is that he never calculated that Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess was also here. Whoever was next to her was probably His Royal Highness the Crown Princess.
Suddenly, Uncle Rong felt really at a loss.
"Today is just a small banquet at home, where are the rules? Get up quickly." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince winked at the fourth princess, with a proud look on his face, and asked Brother Rong to take a seat quickly.
(End of chapter)
