Three palaces and six courtyards, seventy-two concubines, has always referred to the emperor's harem, and the three palaces refer to the Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai and Kunning Palaces in the middle of the road, which is called the "three palaces".

The six courtyards refer to the six palaces of the East Road: Jingren, Chengqian, Zhongcui, Yanxi, Yonghe, Jingyang Palace, and the Yongshou, Yikun, Chuxiu, Qixiang, Chang, and Xianfu Palaces of the six palaces of the West Road, which are the three palaces and six courtyards.

Kangxi reigned for more than 50 years, formulated a detailed harem system, divided the harem concubines into eight grades, and made clear regulations on the grade, amount, and number of waiters at each level. The first imperial concubine, the second concubine, the fourth concubine, and the sixth concubine live in the east and west palaces separately to assist the queen in internal governance. Nobles, always there, promise no fixed number, live in the east and west palaces.

Zhenwu has a total of five blessings on one grandson, two sides and two concubines, and there are also a few open-faced stickers, compared to the harem of Nuoda, the number is too small, and it stands to reason that the new monarch will be drafted when he ascends the throne, but Zhenwu wants to wait until the throne is consolidated before the draft.

The show girl is selected every three years, although it is selected among the thirteen to seventeen-year-old banner women under the leadership of the Eight Banners, but in fact, it is mainly selected among the women of the Manchurian and Mongolian officials, and it is difficult to have a favorite, because the first two criteria for the draft are morality and the family, and the appearance is secondary, Zhenwu does not want to wronged himself, if the harem is dangling around are crooked melons and cracked dates, wouldn't it be too sorry for himself, and when the throne is consolidated, he can not take into account the family and the intricate relationship between the courtiers, and can calmly choose the desirable woman.

Xianfu Palace is one of the six palaces in the west of the inner court, in the west of Chuxiu Palace, the location is quite remote, but it is very quiet, Qi concubine Zhang Meng lives here, among the five Fujin, Zhang Meng's position is the lowest, but her holy family is the strongest, Zhenwu will call his servants every three forks and five to sleep without saying, and often go to Xianfu Palace. The eunuchs and palace maids in the palace are all rudder-watchers, the most good at observing words and feelings, and they are flattering to this favored Qi master in every way, and they are not the slightest neglect because of their slightly lower status.

Wang Xiaobao, the chief eunuch of the Jingshi room, heard that Zhenwu was going to Xianfu Palace for dinner. Busy personally ran to Xianfu Palace to report the good news, the drought in the north is serious, Zhenwu fasted and prayed for rain in the palace, and the concubines in the harem were also seriously drought, as soon as the fasting was lifted, Zhenwu drove to Xianfu Palace, which was naturally a great joy. Master Qi has always been generous, this beauty difference, how can he let the people below to be courteous?

In the room behind the Xianfu Palace, Zhang Mengzheng personally commanded several eunuchs and palace maids Zhang Luo, and after a heavy rain, Zhenwu didn't have to fast anymore, although she wasn't sure that Zhenwu would come, but she was ready. It is necessary to take precautions, not only is she busy in Xianfu Palace, but several other palaces are also busy preparing. The emperor is only one, who is not trying to change his mind to compete for favor.

Zhang Meng's mind was smart, and she had long noticed that Zhenwu didn't like the meals in the imperial dining room, and she had never been in the kitchen, so she immediately devoted herself to studying cooking, and focused on the famous dishes of Suzhou and Hangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River.

As soon as Wang Xiaobao, the eunuch in charge of the worship room, entered the Xianfu Gate, the eunuch who had already had a spirit trotted to the backyard to report it, and heard that Wang Xiaobao was coming in person, Zhang Meng was also overjoyed, and hurriedly rushed to the front to receive the order.

As soon as he saw Zhang Meng come out, Wang Xiaobao stood facing south. said: "The emperor has an order to have dinner in Xianfu Palace." ”

As soon as he heard that Zhenwu had come to his palace for dinner, Zhang Meng was secretly happy in his heart, and he was busy saluting and saying, "The concubine is respectful." ”

When Zhang Mengqi got up, Wang Xiaobao pricked up a thousand children on the spot and said, "Congratulations to Master Qi, the slave." ”

"Reward." Zhang Meng said crisply. These eunuchs in the room are responsible for managing and recording the affairs of the emperor and the queen and the concubine, Zhenwu does not like these people to listen to the room, and does not like them to interfere in the length of the room. …,

Bowing and taking the silver ticket handed by the eunuch, the leader of Xianfu Palace, Wang Xiaobao thanked him obediently without looking at it: "The slave Xie Qi's master is rewarded." Zhang Menghan said with a smile: "This is a leading ticket of five hundred taels, don't swallow it alone, give some tea money to the people below, let them all control their mouths, if there is any gossip, your master's Bing, you are clear." ”

"Master Qi rest assured, there will never be half a word of gossip." Wang Xiaobao hurriedly kowtowed and said, he was the old man of the palace, and he naturally knew the master's bing, don't look at Pingli's gentle words, if he really wants to make a mistake, he will deal with it, and he has no face to speak of.

Zhenwu first folded to Yangxin to check and approve the several copies of the secret fold sent, seeing that the rain had stopped, he walked all the way to Xianfu Palace, and Zhang Mengzao, who got the report, took a group of palace maids and eunuchs to greet him at Xianfu Gate, and when Zhenwu came over, she hurriedly squatted and said a thousand blessings, and said: "The concubine welcomes the emperor." ”

Xianfu Gong Zhenwu came a lot of times, and when he saw that the ground was wet, he waved his hand slightly and said, "No courtesy." So saying, he went forward in the crowd.

As soon as Zhenwu sat down, Zhang Meng squatted to personally change the rain boots for Zhenwu, and after getting up, he squatted again and said: "The concubine congratulates the emperor on praying for nectar and saving the people from fire and water." ”

Zhenwu smiled slightly, looked her up and down a few times, Zhang Meng naturally deliberately dressed up, a palace flag dress was deliberately changed, the obvious fit is extraordinarily combined, and the hairstyle is not a common 'handle', but a red velvet knot, casually draped, the crow's black glow can be seen, a pair of apricot eyes are extraordinarily sultry, her already beautiful skin, and her skin is as delicate as fat.

The eunuchs and palace maids standing next to them were all very clever, and when they saw Zhenwu's eyes, how could they not be interested, so they immediately retreated quietly.

Seeing that everyone had retreated, Zhenwu chuckled and said, "I have relieved the drought of the people, and now I will relieve you of the drought." ”

Zhang Meng was a little embarrassed by him looking up and down, and when he heard this, he felt soft, and glanced at him with a thousand charms, and then said: "When the emperor sees his concubines, he is not serious." ”

"If I want to be serious, I'll go to see the queen." Zhenwu chuckled, beckoning her to come over.

Zhang Meng glanced at the door, and saw that there was no one at the door, so he stepped forward slowly, Zhenwu pulled gently, and she took advantage of the situation to get into her arms.

After a while, the clouds and rain stopped, Zhang Mengwei snuggled on Zhenwu's chest, and whispered softly: "Sister Jianing gave birth to another princess, these children are depressed, the emperor has time to comfort her." ”

Hearing this, Zhenwu was also speechless, Jianing gave birth to several in a row, all of them were girls, in this year when mothers and children were expensive, it can be said that they were unlucky, how to comfort this matter, they could only work diligently, and they groaned slightly, and then he said: "I will marry the princess in the capital, she doesn't have to worry." ”

Not getting along? Zhang Mengyi was happy, this news was definitely good news for Jianing, she quickly kissed Zhenwu on the face, and said a little shyly: "Your Majesty, there are a lot of concubines and concubines, why can't you get pregnant, Sister Xiangqiao is pregnant, do you want to ask Guanyin?" ”

"I have to ask for it." Zhenwu chuckled and thought about it before he continued: "This matter can't be rushed, the more anxious you are, the more you can't conceive, how old are you, don't worry." ”

Yuhe Bridge Pavilion, Arai Junmei alone in the room to peruse the thick stack of Beijing newspapers collected by his subordinates at a high price, because it is not a trade period, since the second half of last year, he has not seen the Beijing newspaper of the Great Qing Kingdom, compared to the 'Tang Chuanfeng storytelling' He prefers the Beijing newspaper, because through the Beijing newspaper, he can accurately, directly, and timely understand the movements of the Great Qing Kingdom.

Of course, what he is most concerned about is Zhenwu, the emperor of the Great Qing Kingdom, and he has to carefully figure out every edict of Zhenwu, not only that, but he also sends people to collect all rumors about Zhenwu in the capital. …,

The deputy envoy Junichiro Sato walked in in a hurry, and after bowing, he said in a deep voice: "Lord Shiraishi, it's been three days, and none of the Qing members have shown up, so if it drags on like this, how long will it last?" ”

Arai Kimimi raised her eyes and glanced at him, and said slowly: "We are making the Hajj for the first time, not only to ask for the seal, but also to meet with relatives. ”

"Hey." Junichiro Sato nodded heavily and bowed: "The subordinates are worried that the delay will be too long, and there will be changes in the country. ”

Arai Junmi put down the newspaper, raised her head and muttered for a while, before she said in a deep voice: "The Qing State officials don't see us, I think they have guessed that we are in trouble, calm down, don't be in a hurry, and publicize the fact that I am good at Confucianism, good at Zhu Zi's science, and familiar with etiquette." ”

"Hi. The subordinates retired. Junichiro Sato said and bowed and left.

Arai Junmi slowly poured a cup of tea, but her brows wrinkled unconsciously, the domestic situation is complicated, he is really not suitable to stay in the Qing country for a long time, the Qing country officials avoid it, obviously delaying time, why delay? Could it be that the Qing people have other requirements? Thinking of this, his heart jumped, if this is really the case, and the Qing people are so careful, this request will not be simple, he couldn't help but sigh worriedly, it is really eventful.

On the west side of Wangfujing Street, in the yamen of the Lifan Academy, in the Shangshu signing room, Wang Yinxi of Lianjun was busy reading the official documents, and listened to the official report, "He Zhuo, a bachelor in the Hanlin Academy, is asking to see outside." He didn't raise his head and said, "Yes, please." As he spoke, he put down the official document and took a few steps to greet him.

He Zhuo came in, and after he sat down, he was not a guest, and said straight to the point: "Lord Wang, I just heard the news from this mission, and the reason why it was Arai Junmei who personally sent the envoy was because he was good at Confucianism, proficient in Zhu Zi's science, and familiar with etiquette. ”

Yin Yu smiled slightly when he heard this, and said, "Isn't this three hundred taels of silver here?" ”

"The prince said this very much." He Zhuo bowed slightly: "Arai Junmei is Gai Mizhang, but it has only been delayed for three years, and they can't wait, from this point of view, there should be trouble in this country, whether to dry him a few more, or contact him first, and ask the prince to show it." (To be continued)