Six palaces without concubines in the Red Chamber

0113 Suspicious palm delicate disease again and again, tasting sweet wine and Daiyu offering water chestnuts

Over the years, Emperor Yuji has given birth to Princess Rongshou as a child.Princess Rongshou was always weak and sick, so the emperor naturally couldn't ignore it, and she was about to pass.

He then resigned from the empress dowager: "Grandson is going to visit Zhangjiao, and later come to have dinner with the ancestor and the empress."

"Let's go." The Empress Dowager nodded and let him go, she patted the back of her hand with her fingers, not knowing what she was thinking.When the emperor came to the door, he called out again: "The emperor is back."

The emperor then turned back and stood in front of the Empress Dowager and waited quietly for orders: "Please explain to the ancestors."

The Empress Dowager took a sip of tea slowly, pondered for a moment and said: "Although Zhangjiao is weak, Concubine Shu is still caring, and she has taken care of her well in recent years. If it's just once or twice, it's fine, but now three times If it occurs at five o'clock, the emperor should think about whether there is another reason for this illness. Your mother is a person who is used to being pampered, and it is really embarrassing for her to suddenly bring a child by her side."

These words seemed to be a wake-up call to the emperor, and they almost told him in a non-general way that the Eastern Empress Dowager would not take care of children, so Princess Rongshou would get sick again and again.The emperor also had doubts, he even thought that it was Concubine Shu who used her palm to invite favor.But every time I went to see her tearful and heartbroken, I suppressed this thought again.The Eastern Empress Dowager is not like Concubine Huang Shu, who can cry endlessly.But whenever Zhang Jiao had a fit, when he passed by, the Queen Mother would always hold Zhang Jiao in her arms, and just hugged and coaxed her to make her feel better.If someone could pretend to be like this, they would be too good at acting, and it would be really chilling.

"You are just such a daughter, you should pay more attention to her. Now that Yangyi is no longer by my side, the emperor might as well bring Rongshou here." There was a smile on the back of the empress dowager, looking very kind . "One is that I am used to taking care of children. It is inevitable that I feel lonely without a villain in front of me. Second, Daiyu has also entered the garden. She is the queen, and will be Zhangjiao's aunt in the future. Let them get closer. There is no harm to Zhangjiao and Daiyu. The princess who was raised by the queen and raised by the concubine can't see anything at the moment, but you will understand in the future."

The emperor knew that the empress dowager was planning for Princess Rongshou, and the children brought up by the aunt were more dignified and dignified.Ask her to be educated in front of Daiyu, and it is spread that Daiyu can also gain a reputation as a tolerant and virtuous queen.

This kills two birds with one stone. The emperor had thought about it before, but now he still hesitated: "The old ancestor said it very well, but... I will think about it again."

What he was worried about, the Empress Dowager could guess a little bit.

"Concubine Shu's background is not high, but she also knows the truth. She should know that this is better for Rongshou, as a mother, there is nothing she can't let go of for her children."

The emperor thought in his heart that Huang Shufei's matter was a trivial matter, and he was afraid that the Eastern Queen Mother would not let it go easily.Most importantly, he couldn't bear to wrong Daiyu because of this.A dead imperial concubine still made her heartbroken, but now she puts a living child in front of her eyes. Isn't this piercing people's hearts?

After all, he didn't respond immediately, he just said to go see Princess Rongshou first, and then think about it carefully.The Empress Dowager didn't force him to make a decision right away, and watched him go, feeling exhausted.Leaning on the big pillow to rest for a moment, he dozed off unconsciously.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager was asleep, Tong took a thin blanket to cover her up, and added a spoonful of benzoin to the incense burner.Only then did he signal for everyone to retreat outside, and he sat on the footsteps in front of him for a while, seeing that there was no movement, he tiptoed out.

Gui Lan and Chu Gui were standing in front of the refrigerator picking fruit. There are many fruits in summer and they are also perishable.The empress dowager is old and doesn't eat these often, but fresh melons and fruits are changed every day.Otherwise, if you eat badly and have a stomachache, the people in front of you will have to pay for their lives.Most of the melons and fruits replaced are good, which is an extra benefit for the grand ladies.

The big palace ladies have all seen the world, and they pick the melons and fruits before taking them. The leftover apples, pears and other common things are all taken out to reward the little palace ladies below.But even if they got the novelty fruit, they dare not eat too much. They are all servants who serve others.If you get angry[1] while serving your master, you will pay for your life.

Gui Lan came from the south, so Chu Gui picked some red bayberries and loquats for her, and said with a smile, "Tomorrow is the fifteenth day, and when I go to Shenwumen, I can give Sister Guiji a taste."

Gui Lan's parents died early, leaving only one younger sister named Gui Ji.Originally, he also served in front of the Empress Dowager, but later he was transferred to serve King He Rui, which is also a good way out.Unexpectedly, Gui Ji didn't live up to his expectations, and followed him to the border, but called back.Maids of the court could meet family members at Shenwumen on the second and fifteenth day of each month as usual, and Gui Ji would wait there every two days, waiting for Gui Lan to send things out to make a living.

"What's new, she fell into the eye of the copper coin. If it is delivered to her, it can be sold for silver envoys in a blink of an eye." Having said that, Gui Lan finally took it.

Chu Gui smiled and said nothing, picked some good apricots and put them together on a plate, then asked the eunuch to carry them out, and let the little maids share the food.

Tong Yi shook her head, and couldn't help persuading Gui Lan: "You should also think about yourself. This year is also 22, and you should go out in three years. Maybe the old ancestors will be kind and let you go out early. You won't I know to save some money for myself, and give it all to Gui Ji. When I go out by myself, I won’t have any errands in the palace, and I have to keep money for living.”

After all, it was Gui Lan's younger sister. If it was someone else, she would have said something bad.Usually, he is a big-eyed and big-hearted person, and he can't do a decent job well, so he asked the master to kick him out of the palace.The family was so poor that she didn't have any money, but she only knew how to put on makeup, and she almost regarded Gui Lan as a money maker, and came twice a month to ask for money as usual.

Why doesn't Gui Lan know what Gui Ji looks like, but they are sisters after all, and there is only one relative in the world, should she be left alone?

"I know what my aunt said. But I have only one younger sister left. We have the same blood, and even if I die, I will not let her go. She is better, and has enjoyed a few years of blessings. It can be regarded as my elder sister who owes her, and I should pay her back..."

"What's the matter?" Suddenly there was a clear laughing voice, pouring down like a basin of cool well water in the scorching summer, all the heat and depression were swept away.

Everyone hurriedly looked up, but they saw Daiyu coming in from outside, followed by Jixue and Wenru from left to right.

Daiyu entered the door and looked at Guilan with a smile: "Which one of you owes money?"

Tong Yi went to help her, ordered Chu Gui to pour tea, and said with a smile: "What money do you owe. She was greedy yesterday and ate an extra piece of cake from me. I was asking her."

Chu Gui came over with a teacup in his hands, bent his knees and handed it to Daiyu: "Your Majesty, have tea."

No matter how many times I've heard it, I'm still not used to being called empress, and I blush when I hear the words.

Daiyu took the tea and saw that it was lukewarm, so she drank half of it.

"Please pass it on, auntie, and I'll pay my respects to my ancestors."

"Unfortunately, just after the emperor left, the old ancestor was tired and fell asleep leaning on the kang. Madam, please sit down for a while, I guess he should wake up after a while."

"Then I'll go back first..."

As soon as the voice fell, there was a sound inside.The Empress Dowager coughed lightly, and a deliberately raised voice came from inside: "Is it Daiyu?"

Daiyu had no choice but to stop, Tongyi and Guilan opened the wooden screen door, and when Daiyu entered, they led the little palace maids who waited on them.

The Empress Dowager really woke up and was leaning on the kang table to wake up.Daiyu bowed her knees after three or two steps: "May the old ancestor Feng Ti be safe."

Tong Yi was serving the Empress Dowager to wash her mouth, she raised her hand to signal Daiyu to stand up and excuse herself, after wiping her face with a towel, Fang washed her hands and talked to her: "Since the emperor issued an edict, you are now in front of me You should call yourself your grandson."

"My ancestors love to laugh at me."

The Empress Dowager couldn't help laughing out loud, she loved to see Daiyu acting coquettishly, it reminded her of Princess Jingduan who hadn't gotten married before.

She was very happy to see Daiyu, and even eating was boring without a young girl in front of her.When Daiyu came in, she said enthusiastically, "I just got some woad [2], and I'm waiting for you to come in. Let's paint your nails together."

The empress dowager loved beauty when she was young, and the late emperor loved her back then, and no one in the inner court dared to embarrass her.She can tinker with whatever she likes, but it's a novel recipe if she really studies it.Dyeing nails with woad is one of them.

Daiyu asked curiously, "I've only dyed Impatiens, but woad can also dye nails?"

"Why not." The Empress Dowager talked about this with great interest: "Impatiens are all water-red when dyed, and it is inevitable to be gaudy after a long time. When dyed with woad, it is extremely light like the moonlight. In summer It looks fresh and clean, not to mention how beautiful it is."

While speaking, he ordered Tong Yi: "Get woad indigo, dye it now, and it should be done by dinner time."

Daiyu was inconvenient to refuse, so she had to agree.While Tong Yi was going to get the woad, she asked Ji Xue to take out the contents of the food box.

"I made it when I was at home. If it's not good, please give your ancestors a face."

"What good thing?" Looking up, I saw a plate of horseshoe cake[3] and a jug of wine in a transparent glass jar.The Empress Dowager wondered: "Is this wine soaked in horseshoes?"

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled. Although she was a little shy, she still introduced it generously: "It's a horseshoe. We call it water chestnut in the south. I got something new at home. It's not a rare thing, but it was sent from Suzhou. The rare thing is Fresh. Pick some and grind them into powder to make horseshoe cakes. Some are dipped in spirits and rock sugar to eat. It also has a name called misidentified water.”

The Empress Dowager loved these fresh and interesting things, and immediately asked Guilan to pour a cup to eat: "If you don't see the horseshoe, it will be as clear and clean as water. It's hard for the person who named it to come up with such a vivid name."

Gui Lan stepped forward holding the wine cup, and the Empress Dowager took a sip: "It's cool and sweet, and it's not spicy, so it's suitable for our girls..."

Daiyu was about to speak, when Tong Yi suddenly asked in surprise, "Your Majesty? What's wrong with you?"

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Bad smell [1]: Here is the meaning of bad smell or fart.

Woad [2]: another name for Banlangen.This method of dyeing nails needs to be verified, please don't try it lightly.I have only seen someone use it to dye silk fabrics, and the dyed color is beautiful sky blue.

Horseshoe Cake[3]: A traditional pastry made from water chestnut flour.

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