CHAPTER XVIII

Taihe Hall Banquet. I've been here for ten years. This is the first time to participate in the banquet of the Taihe Temple. I've '' the Taihe Hall banquet many times. But he never walked into this lively feast on the day of the feast.

And today. Everything is different. I wake up early to 'get up' and bathe in incense. Put on a newly made red 'color' auspicious cloud pattern palace costume. Coiled up long hair. Put on Kangxi's new jewelry. Put the golden hairpin sent by the fourth master in the hair.

The fourth master was ordered to pick me up early. He sat aside. Watching Lan Yue comb my hair. Watch me put the hairpin on carefully. Then he came over with a smile and took my hand: "It's so beautiful."

I looked up at him, "You came to pick me up so early. Are you going to be with me today? The people in the house don't care?"

The fourth master helped me adjust the hairpin: "What should they be tight. Someone will send them into the palace at night. Until then. I'll be with you."

I'm in vain. Leaning lightly on his shoulder: "Stay with me. You've never been with me today."

The fourth master put his arm around my shoulder: "Later. I'll be with you for a long, long time. I'm afraid that the time comes. You're going to think I'm old. I'm annoyed."

"No, it won't. I'm not too young anymore. Isn't it. After the New Year. I'll be twenty-four." Twenty-four. In this day and age. Not yet married. I don't know how many people gossip behind my back. I'm too lazy to care.

The fourth master chuckled: "I'm more than a dozen years older than you. I'm forty years old this year."

I looked up and smiled and gently 'kissed' his face: "You old man."

The fourth master hugged me tightly. Pretending to be angry: "What did you say?"

I looked him deeply in the eye: "I love you."

The fourth master 'kissed' my 'lips': "I love you."

He tied my fox fur cloak with his own hands. Smiled and said, "This cloak. It's been ten years. It's good to get you a new one."

I shook my head. Lowered his eyes: "No. This cloak. It was given by the emperor's grandmother......" I said. The voice was choked.

The fourth master hurriedly hugged me: "Don't cry, don't cry. Shrewd. Given by the Imperial Grandmother. Just wear it all the time. Okay?"

I nodded. He took my hand: "Let's go."

In the carriage. I leaned quietly on his shoulder. All the way to the Royal Palace. The fourth master asked me, "Go to Qianqing Palace."

I shook my head: "Let's go to Cining Palace first......"

It's been ten years. Except for the year I left. Every year on the first morning of the new year. I went to Cining Palace first. Please ann. Accompany the imperial grandmother to make snacks. Busy all day before returning to your own residence. This year. Even if she's gone. I don't want to break this habit.

What a cowardly mind. It seems like I'm still doing it. It's as if she's still there......

Cining Palace is so quiet. Once upon a time it was quiet. But at this time. The owner is gone. It has a special kind of emptiness......

I sighed. Walking alone. The fourth master followed me. I pushed open the palace door, and the dust drifted away.' Lost my eyes.

I walked in. Fingers run over the small table where we used to eat. The little couch where the imperial grandmother used to lie down. Then walk into the inner Buddha hall. The 'door' of the Buddha hall is closed. But the smell of ghee still burning.

I was pleasantly surprised to open the door and see the old lady standing next to the place where the imperial grandmother used to kneel. Whispered, "Gege. It's the New Year......"

My tears were falling "popping". Walk over gently. Get down on your knees in my place. Put your hands together. Whispered silently: "Imperial Grandmother. I'm here to spend the New Year with you......"

The small hammer in his hand gently taps the wooden fish. The Diamond Sutra is recited silently. I fell on my stomach and wept silently.

The fourth master and the old lady helped me up. I wiped my tears. Holding the old mama's hand: "Old mama. I'm going to ask the emperor Amma. You'll stay with me in the future, okay? The imperial grandmother is gone...... You feel sorry for me. Stay with me. Okay?"

The old lady lovingly 'touched' and 'touched' my head: "Okay. The slave is with you."

There is no royal grandmother. Old mama said to me. I became the warmest elder in my heart. The fourth master patted me on the shoulder: "Good. Don't cry. You do it again. The old lady is going to cry too."

I 'pumped' and 'sniffed': "Hmm."

The old lady 'touched' and 'touched' my face: "My family is Gege. It's getting prettier and prettier. The fourth master has to take good care of my family. Otherwise, the old slave won't agree."

The fourth master nodded respectfully: "Yes. Don't worry, old mama. I'm not going to lose the 'jade'."

"That's good. That's good. The old slave is old. I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany Gege for a few years. The fourth master should treat my family well. The old slave will be at ease when he comes to find the Queen Mother. It's okay to 'make' with the Queen Mother."

I was unhappy and angry: "Mama. Celebrate the New Year. You are not allowed to say such things."

"Good. Good. Okay." The old lady looked at me dotingly: "The old slave doesn't say. The old slave doesn't say it."

Look at the time is almost up. The old lady whispered, "You should also go to the Qianqing Palace to greet the emperor. Don't be late for a while. The emperor is not happy."

The fourth master nodded. He pulled me and said, "Good. Let's go to the Qianqing Palace first, shall we?"

I bit my lip and nodded. Holding the old woman's hand. Said seriously: "Mama. Tonight the feast was dispersed. Just follow me out of the palace. Walk with me. Okay?"

"Okay."

I was relieved to follow the fourth master and leave. The Qianqing Palace is a lively scene. The palace lantern and the longevity lantern have long been hung high. The cold palace posted by the big red blessing word shows a bit of warmth and warmth.

Wei Zhu guarded the 'door'. After Liang Jiugong left. This was the first time I'd faced him.

"Prince Yong Ji'an. Princess Jian."

"Wei Anda, please get up. Huang Amma."

"The emperor is in the inner room. Please."

The fourth master pushed open the 'door', and I followed into the house. I don't know why. I just don't like this Wei Zhu. Although Kangxi pampered him. But in my eyes. He didn't even have the slightest bit of Liang Jiugong. Fortunately, I don't live in the palace either. You don't have to have much contact with him.

Kangxi Ye saw us coming. Very happy: "It's coming. Sit down. Sit down."

The fourth master and I asked for peace before getting up and sitting down. Kangxi Ye looked at me. He smiled and said, "This year's new clothes are doing well. Is the Ministry of Internal Affairs a change of tailor?"

I nodded, "I said I had a different tailor cut for me. It's a better fit than the one before."

Kangxi Ye smiled and nodded: "This year's material. The color and color are also good-looking. Lining you. If the emperor sees it. Definitely love it."

He said. His eyes darkened. Asked me softly, "Have you been to Cining Palace?"

I nodded, "Hmm. When you enter the palace, you will go to Cining Palace first. I didn't come to greet the Emperor Ama first. Please also ask the Emperor Ama to forgive his sins."

The fourth master also said on the side: "Please ask the emperor Ama to forgive his sins."

Kangxi Ye waved his hand: "You did the right thing. Do it right. On days like these. Except for you. No one will go to see her again......"

I'm taking advantage of this time. Hurriedly said: "Huang Ama. Jiya has a reluctant request."

"Say it."

"Jiya wants to ask you for the old mama. There are only two people by my side now, Lan Yue and Harin. In the end are young. There will always be times when you are not sensible. The old lady is an old man in the palace. It's always nice to have her around."

Kangxi Ye nodded: "Hmm. Let her go with you. She was alone in Cining Palace and lonely. Guarding you. She's definitely willing. Did you ask her?"

"Asked. The old lady is willing."

"That's good. That's good. I'll let Wei Zhu give you the order in a moment. You can just take her away after the feast today."

"Thank you, Emperor Amalon."

In this regard. I'm really 'excited'.

Kangxi Ye sighed: "Hey...... There's not much I can give you. Anyway, you have an old lady by your side. You won't be too lonely. She doesn't have to stay in that empty Cining Palace for the rest of her life."

I just talked about it for a while. The three of us had a brief lunch.

Kangxi Ye asked about the situation in the Thirteenth Master's Mansion. I answered them all. I asked how the fourth master's mansion was going. How are several children academically.

The four masters have answered one by one. Kangxi Ye listened with satisfaction. smiled and nodded.

It's time for dinner. Kangxi Ye smiled and said, "Let's go. Let's go to the Taihe Temple."

"Yes."

The fourth master and I followed Kangxi side by side and walked to the Taihe Hall step by step. The cloak that she took off was carried aside by Junko Ko.

Kangxi Ye smiled and said to me: "Which table should 'Jade' sit on?"

"Anywhere. Huang Ama doesn't have to worry too much about me."

Kangxi shook his head: "No. You've got to sit in a place where I can see. It's always bad to sit with the princes. It doesn't seem like it's good to sit with your family." He pondered for a moment. Greeted Wei Zhu and said, "Wei Zhu. Add a seat to the princess under my throne. It's right next to the Queen Mother's annual position."

I hurriedly shirked it: "Huang Ama. It's not in order."

Kangxi Ye is sometimes really willful: "Hey. What's this. You are the only Gulun princess of the Qing Dynasty. It is the pearl of the Queen Mother's palm. Saved my life. I say where is the right place? Where is the right place. WEI Zhu. Go ahead and do it."

I looked up at the fourth master in a bit of a panic. The fourth master nodded soothingly. I gritted my teeth and nodded. It's a good answer.

A room of princes, princesses, family members, and ministers in the Taihe Palace. Just watched Wei Zhu let people specialize in the 'door' to add a place for me.

Kangxi nodded with satisfaction. Said to the fourth master, "You can also go and sit."

"Yes." The fourth master walked to his table and sat down. Kangxi Ye took my hand: "Let's go. Let's take a seat."

"Yes."

I felt the gaze coming from all directions. One by one.**'naked' scrutiny. Like a needle, it pierces one by one.

This feast was attended. It really makes me feel like pins and needles.

Nian Qianyao led his family to toast. I watched his eyes keep drifting to me. I always feel that he has a little bad intentions.

The fourth master led his family to toast. I looked at Hiroshi who grew up. My heart is warm. I want to walk over there. Take him in your arms as you did in the past. But I can't. At least not at the moment.

Nian 'Yu' Yao stared at me with undisguised hostility. I smiled and met her gaze. I'm afraid of her for something. She's not as good as me in anything. It's just a little younger than me.

I am Kangxi's favorite princess Gulun. She's just a slave's sister.

"Fourth. You're still too little. Hurry up and add a few more children. Whose lady did I fall in love with? Just tell me. I will give you a marriage."

The fourth master politely refused: "Xie Huang Ama. If you like someone. I'll definitely let you know." He looked up. Look at me deeply.

Kangxi Ye nodded: "Okay, good. Go, go, go."

Leaving. Nian 'Yu' Yao didn't forget to glare at me fiercely.

A few times down. I'm tired from sitting around. Kangxi Ye saw my impatience. He turned his head and asked me, "Are you a little tired?" Do you want to go back to the Qianqing Palace to rest for a while?"

I quickly got up and thanked him: "I'm a little tired."

"Let Xiao Shunzi accompany you back to rest for a while."

"Xie Huang Ama."

Junko hurriedly went to fetch my fox fur cloak. Then help me to walk to the Qianqing Palace.

I am tired. Too lazy to look up at the road. Eyes lowered. It didn't go far. Junko stopped suddenly. Call me softly, "Princess."

"What's wrong?" I looked up. I saw Nian 'Yu' Yao standing in front. Look at me with fierce eyes. Walk towards me.

Xiao Shunzi hurriedly asked for peace: "Please side Fu Jin'an."

He called her side-to-side when he was in Jin. I clearly saw Nian 'Yu' Yao's face 'twitch' twitch.