49.Chapter 49: The Second Choice (4)
After walking for a while, I finally arrived at the Imperial Garden.
And by this time, Yilu had calmed down a lot. No matter how powerful it is, it's not a pair of eyes and a mouth, can she still be three heads and six arms?
At this time, Nan'er handed over the two of them to a palace maid who was guarding outside, and then turned around and left.
The palace maid took the two into the imperial garden, and when they arrived at a pavilion, she said to the palace maid who was guarding outside the pavilion, and the palace maid came out soon after lifting the curtain and entering, and said to the two: "The queen mother invites the two Gege in." ”
After listening to the palace maid's words, the two hurriedly lowered their heads and walked into the pavilion.
When I arrived, Fucha Gege, Guarjia Gege, Nalagege, Guo Luo Rogge, Shu Shujue Rogge, Hitarag, Tangut Gege, Borzigitge, Merlinchidegege, and Nelut Gege all arrived.
And Yi Lu actually saw that the cheap sister Yi Xiang was also there, and he felt really strange for a while.
In fact, when she went to invite Yilu and Fu Cha Xiangyun today, she faintly felt that something was wrong in her heart.
It stands to reason that this is too smooth. And with their family status, the queen mother should not announce that they came to enjoy the flowers.
She didn't know that among these show girls this year, many of the eight banners with noble status were predetermined, and several of them were noble and had quite good appearances, all of which were given to several princes.
Because of this, Concubine Tong asked the Queen Mother for her will, hoping to select a few show girls with outstanding postures to enter the palace to serve the emperor in the Eight Banners and Mengba Banners, so that she got the will of the Queen Mother and had the reason to invite all the show girls to the banquet in advance.
In fact, this is also because, in today's harem, the emperor has a tendency to favor the female concubines of the Han Army, which makes the nobles of the Eight Banners lose face and complain.
But the emperor liked it again, which made it very difficult for Concubine Tong to be caught in the middle.
It's also very heart-wrenching, her husband doesn't like her, she still has to survive in the cracks.
Although she seems to be a noble in the harem, she also has her own taste in the chess game, and she has to try the bitterness and hardship of it.
And the reason why the three of them were invited to the banquet today was really because this year's show girls with noble identities were all decided.
In terms of appearance, the three of them are all good-looking, especially Yilu, although he is dressed up immaturely, it is difficult to hide his stunning style.
And in terms of identity, although the family power is lower, they all belong to the Manchurian Eight Banners, so being elected to the Kangxi harem can be regarded as appeasing those Manchu nobles.
So when she asked the Queen Mother for an order, Concubine Tong specially reported a few of them.
As for the Queen Mother, she has always been a successful person.
She knows why the emperor respects her now, in addition to the word "filial piety", it is more about her indisputability and her knowledge.
On the Mongolian side, she doesn't plan to support it, she knows too well that it is impossible for the emperor to let the Mongolian concubine enter the palace, so she doesn't put her mind on Mongolian Gege, it's a big deal to find a noble prince to marry Mongolia in the future.
And she was still a little satisfied with Concubine Tong Guifei's interest in choosing Gege with outstanding appearance for the emperor to serve the emperor in the palace, so she also responded to Concubine Tong's invitation.
That's why there was a banquet that Ilu couldn't understand just now.
Quickly glanced over, as if seeing a middle-aged woman in palace clothes sitting on the collapse, the two immediately knelt down and said: "Slave Ilgen Jue Luo Shi Yilu/Fu Cha Shi Xiangyun respectfully invite the Empress Dowager Sheng'an." ”
I only heard the woman on the collapse say softly after half a sound: "Get up!" Bestow the seat. ”
After Yi Lu and Fu Cha Xiangyun got up when they heard this, they carefully sat on the embroidery pier, but their buttocks were only a quarter of the way to get up and answer at any time, and their eyes were always slightly downward, not daring to look directly at the situation in the hall.
The Empress Dowager seemed to be very satisfied with the etiquette of Yilu and the others, and only heard her say: "This time the mourning family called you to talk to you, you don't have to be nervous." ”
It's no wonder if you're not nervous! You come and try, not everyone can calm down in the face of the Queen Mother.
"Yes." But in the end, the two could only reply respectfully.
The Queen Mother didn't speak, and Yi Lu and the others naturally didn't dare to speak first, but fortunately, the people invited by the Queen Mother came one after another, and the scene was not embarrassing.
Waiting for the Empress Dowager to pay attention to the others, Yi Lu cautiously took a look at the imperial garden.
I have to say that the palace is really very extravagant, especially the first person in the palace like the Queen Mother, who is basically treated as No1.
Obviously, it was only early summer, and the sun had already set slowly at this time, so it stands to reason that it would not be very hot to panic, but there were still several ice basins around the pavilion.
All of a sudden, the temperature in the whole pavilion was lowered, so that the whole pavilion seemed very cool, just like the modern air conditioner, but it was much more comfortable than the air conditioner.
This pavilion is still very large, even if there are nearly twenty show girls coming in, it is not very crowded. You must know that there are palace maids serving the Queen Mother on the side.
Seeing that everyone was together, the queen mother smiled and said: "Look at you beautiful girls, the mourning family is happy, this mourning family has a few pots of good flowers, let's also learn from those Han people to appreciate the flowers, have fun." As he spoke, he asked the apricot and Meifen on the side to send someone to move the flowers.
The flowers have been prepared a long time ago, and the queen mother is really extraordinary when she comes out. A pot of blooming peonies, a pot of fragrant orchids, and a golden camellia on the side.
None of these three flowers bloom at this time, but they appear here, and Iru, who knows that modern society has greenhouse technology, is not unsurprised, but the others are surprised, and then only full of worship remains.
Sure enough, it is the most coveted palace in the world, such a big deal.
"This peony is blooming so beautifully." When Borzigit saw this gorgeous peony, he couldn't help but let out an exclamation of amazement.
She was born in Mongolia Baqi, and there are very few such flowers in Mongolia, not to mention that Mongolians just like this kind of red and purple cheesy color, so they stared at this red peony at a glance.
"This peony also has another name, called Ge Jin Zi." Then he heard a nice voice sounding next to him, and Yilu looked sideways, and it was a beautiful woman with a fairy aura who spoke.
Even though everyone's eyes were on her, Guerjia still smiled elegantly and calmly and said:
"This kind of peony is also a great treasure in the peony, if it is beautiful and beautiful, it is luminous white, but this scarf purple has its own unique charm and luxury."
Yi Lu thought, this should be the crown princess that Emperor Kangxi has cultivated for his precious prince for more than ten years, it is really extraordinary, just standing there, it is indescribable beauty.
Looking at her introduction to this peony, it can be seen that she is a knowledgeable person.
But this Guerjia clan is beautiful, but it is a little less agile and lively, and he lives like a master.
Living with such a beautiful fairy woman, it's short, it's long, it's really short-lived, it's really tiring and tight!
It is estimated that only the prince can afford it, Yilu waved a small handkerchief in his heart, and silently lit a wax for the prince.
Yi Lu was thinking about it, and soon heard the little eunuch outside giving a report.
"Concubine Tong Guiniang has arrived!" "Concubine Hui is here!" "Concubine Rong is here!" "Concubine De Niangniang has arrived!" "Concubine Yi has arrived!"
The show girls were shocked, they didn't expect these people to come together, they didn't think much about it, and hurriedly got up and stood aside to say hello to these girls.
After waiting for everyone to greet and greet her, the queen mother looked at Concubine Tong who was sitting next to her and said, "Why are you here together?" ”
"The queen mother is holding a banquet in the imperial garden today to enjoy the flowers, and someone came to invite her, the concubine originally wanted to take advantage of the fact that there were not many things today, so she came to the imperial garden in advance, but she didn't expect to meet several sisters who were also there, so she came over together, and the queen mother should not dislike the concubine." Concubine Tong said with a dignified and reserved smile on the side.
Concubine Yi on the side also said: "The concubine also felt that the house was stuffy, so she came to the imperial garden for a walk, and happened to meet the concubine Niangniang, and happened to hear the concubine Niangniang say that you came to the queen mother's old man's house to enjoy the flowers, you must know that the queen mother has always loved the concubine, and the concubine came with the concubine." ”
As soon as these words came out, the queen mother glanced at Concubine Yi, and the smile on her face deepened by two points, you must know that Concubine Yi's hearty personality has always been liked by her, and she has raised five elder brothers later, Concubine Yi has become closer and closer to her in recent years.
"That's fine, just a few of you, just here." The Queen Mother said in a good mood.
"What were you talking about?" Concubine Tong looked at the show girl standing on the side and asked with interest.
Guerjia hurriedly stood up and told what had just happened.
Concubine Tong put down the teacup in her hand, glanced at Guerjia's and said with a smile: "Guerjia Gege is very knowledgeable, and he must be a person who understands flowers and cherishes flowers." ”
Seeing this Guerjia clan, Concubine Tong's heart was sour, and then her heart darkened, this is the princess specially cultivated by the prince for the prince, but when will the long-lived lord pay more attention to her?
"The master is praised!" Guerjia was not shy, and said generously: "The slave usually likes these flowers and plants at home, and the peony has seen a few plants, so he knows a little bit." ”
Borzigit on the side interjected: "The slave is a layman, and he is happy when he sees the flowers, but he doesn't know that this peony flower has these exquisiteness, it's really troublesome." ”
Guerga's smile remained the same, "It's just a matter of each eye." ”
Yi Lu quickly glanced at the four people who were sitting, and the corners of Concubine De's mouth, who lowered her head, showed a mocking arc, I'm afraid that no one paid attention to it, right?
But Yilu is different, her goal is to enter the Fourth Elder Brother's Mansion, and this Concubine De is the biological mother of the Fourth Elder Brother.
Even if the relationship between mother and son falls into the glacier now, they will have to deal with each other in the future, so Yilu has to observe this concubine De Niangniang, who climbed up from the clothed palace maid and is now one of the four concubines.
You must know how many people can be pressed down by the word "filial piety" in ancient times?
Even if this Concubine De Niang's heart is so biased that she has no eyes, even if this Concubine De Niang will be a femme fatale wearing a beautiful skin in the future, then they will have to offer and respect in the future.
Who made this ancient word "filial piety" bigger than the sky, and who made this concubine have blessings and means?