Chapter Twenty-Six: Throwing Stones and Asking for Directions
Cai Xiaoxiao has really returned to the palace now, and it is time to get to the point.
As the master of the harem, it's time to meet the concubines of this harem.
When Cai got up early in the morning, the first thing he did was to ask Fan'er to go to the Tai Hospital to pass on the doctor.
Before Fan'er went, Cai Xiaoxiao also told Fan'er that it didn't have to be Taiyi Zhang, any imperial doctor could do it.
Fan Er was smart, smiled and saluted, and went to the hospital.
But it happened that Imperial Doctor Zhang was on vacation today, and only other Imperial Doctors were there.
After the imperial doctor checked Cai Xiao's pulse, he said very respectfully, "Back to Niangniang, Niangniang's pulse is stable, and there is no major problem." ”
"There's Dr. Lao."
This wave of the Imperial Doctor has been released, and it should be the second wave next.
"Fan'er, the concubines of this palace will greet the queen mother before."
"Back to Niangniang's words, there was before, but then Niangniang was sick, so she was exempted from asking for peace."
"Yes, then you can notify now, let each palace come to the Zhaixiu Palace to greet the palace after an hour."
"Forgive the slave and maid for being stupid, I don't know what the meaning of the mother at this time is to let the ladies of the palace come to the Zhai embroidery palace to ask for peace?"
"It's good to be bored and active." Cai Xiaoxiao started a joke with Fan'er.
"Niangniang, except for the virtuous concubine Niangniang, who knows martial arts, everyone else is powerless." Fan Er said with a little embarrassment.
"Don't worry, this palace won't use them to practice. It is to meet with them, so as not to meet and not know each other in the future, which is very embarrassing. ”
"That's good. Then the slave and maid went and informed the palaces. When the fan arrived, he believed Cai Yue's words.
"Wait, is there a lot of people in the emperor's harem?" Cai asked suddenly.
"Don't worry, mother, it's not much, there are seven people plus you."
"Only seven? This is probably too thin. "This number is far from the number of harem concubines in the palace fighting drama that Cai Xiaoxiao watched when he was studying before. Cai Xiaoxiao was a little frightened, what about the three thousand beauties of the harem?
"The queen mother was frail and sick before, and she didn't have much energy. In addition, the emperor favored the concubine in those years. The emperor doesn't like these backward concubines. ”
"Oh, it seems that the emperor is quite picky. So how many heirs does the emperor have? ”
"Only Concubine Niangniang gave birth to two princes for the emperor."
"Good. Hongu knows, you can go. "I was still thinking of singing a big play, but it seems that everything is going to be simplified. It saved Cai Xiaoxiao a lot of things.
"Yes, sis. The slave and maid retired. ”
After this hour, it was not far from noon.
Fan ran all the way in this harem and informed the palaces. Seeing that the harem concubines have arrived.
Cai Xiaoxiao suddenly said to Fan'er, "Fan'er, this palace doesn't want to see them now." ”
"Is there anything else going on now?"
"Yes, yes, no, no."
"Then why doesn't the lady want to see them?"
"Fan'er, this palace is the queen?"
"Hui Niangniang, you are naturally the queen."
"In addition to the palace who needs to salute when he sees the emperor, but is there anyone else who needs to salute when he sees the emperor?"
"Hui Niangniang, no."
"That's right, even if they meet, they salute the palace, and the palace is not so embarrassed." Cai said it easily.
"Mother, that's not good." Fan Er frowned a little and said.
"It's almost noon, and the palace has to go to have dinner with the emperor, so you can't be late. Fan'er, you said that compared with the emperor's meal, who is bigger of these two things? ”
"Of course, it's bigger to dine with the emperor."
Sure enough, it is a feudal dynasty, whoever is respected, will be great, this is order. This was also the morality of that era.
"Niangniang, they are all here, you can simply say a few words to them and let them leave."
"It's not good, this palace is going to the Qinzheng Hall now." Cai Xiaoxiao very simply and decisively rejected the fan'er proposal.
"Niangniang, didn't you plan to do so from the beginning?"
"Clever." Cai Xiaoxiao said as he gave the fan a thumbs up.
"The slave is stupid, I don't know what the mother means?"
"It's dark ahead, and you always have to throw stones and ask for directions. This palace also takes this opportunity to see what kind of birds are in this harem? ”
"Birds?"
"When the forest is big, there are naturally all kinds of birds. It's just that the emperor really has some woods. Fan'er, you don't have to follow the palace to the Qinzheng Hall today. This has been back and forth several times, and the main palace recognizes the way. The matter of this Zhai embroidery palace will be handed over to you. Cai said that it didn't matter to him, and he was very relaxed.
If the fan doesn't want to agree, there is no way, and the slave can only do what the master decides.
Cai Xiaoxiao was happy, singing, and happily ran all the way to the Qinzheng Hall for lunch.
The fan wasn't so easy, and she had to find an excuse. Tell the masters of the palaces that the queen mother was suddenly summoned by the emperor, and the incident happened suddenly, and the concubines of the palace will be exempted from asking for peace today.
This is said to be reasonable, and it is not lying.
The only thing is that the women in the harem are all masters of making aged vinegar, and they always like to brew and drink by themselves.
Only they know how sour it is.
The sun at noon is also very poisonous, and it is lunch time. These harem concubines inevitably have to complain, and their faces are not so good-looking.
The emperor sat in the palace of diligence and did not leave the palace for a single step, and those things in the harem would naturally reach the emperor's ears.
The queen has been away for so many days, but today is the first day after the queen returns, and she has lunch with the emperor on the first day.
The emperor also specially instructed Father-in-law Li Yue to let the imperial dining room cook a few dishes that the queen loves.
During lunch, the emperor asked Cai Xiao, "What does the queen think, how is today's food?" ”
"Your Majesty, can the concubines tell the truth?" Cai said with an aggrieved face.
When the emperor heard this, he was a little unhappy in his heart, isn't it delicious? Aren't these what the queen loves to eat?
"But it doesn't hurt for the queen to say." The emperor replied as if nothing had happened.
Cai Xiaoxiao put down his chopsticks with an aggrieved face, and looked at the emperor with a grandmother's eyes, "Your Majesty, what kind of dishes are these?" The concubine had never eaten it, but it was delicious. Cai Xiaoxiao's painting style changed, and he suddenly changed his cheerful tone and said.
Only then did the emperor react, it turned out that these dishes were indeed what the queen liked to eat, but not what the queen likes to eat today.
"What kind of dishes does the queen like?" The emperor looked a little embarrassed at this time.
"Back to the emperor, the concubines are not picky eaters, they like everything."
"It's fine. I heard today that the queen summoned all the concubines of the harem to the Zhaixiu Palace, but is there such a thing? ”
"The emperor really has clairvoyance, and he has ears to the wind."
"Why?"
"Has the emperor ever heard of the three fires of the new official?" Cai said in a cute and cute tone.
"Yes."
"So, do the concubines want to give them a dismount, do you believe it?" Cai asked the emperor with a hippie smile.
"The queen is the master of the six palaces, why do you want to give them a dismount?"
"Your Majesty, there is a lot of knowledge here. The concubine had been sick before, and now that she is finally alive, she should let them know. ”
The emperor nodded and continued to eat.
Cai Xiaoxiao suddenly raised his head and sold cute, "In the past few days when the concubine has been away, has the emperor missed the concubine?" ”
These words came so suddenly, and the emperor remained reserved and calm. "Why bother?"
"A cat and a dog have to miss it if they are lost, not to mention that the concubine is so cute and a big living person. Doesn't the emperor miss it at all? ”
"It's not lost, what's there to miss? I am busy with government affairs every day, so I don't have any time to think about this. "The emperor's excuse for duplicity is very common. It's also a scumbag's usual excuse.
Cai pouted, pretending to be aggrieved and said, "Okay." The emperor only has the people in his heart. If you don't want to, you don't want to. But the concubines miss the emperor very much. The emperor said that he wanted to be the family of his concubines. ”
The emperor looked at Cai Xiao, who was a little aggrieved, like a cat, very cute.
The emperor whispered.
"No, Your Majesty. The concubine is also a member of the Li people. It's just that the concubine is the queen, and her identity is a little special. Your Majesty, the concubines are counted as the common people of Limin, right? ”
The emperor nodded, "Just like you, you are the queen, just a special Dawn people." Naturally, it is also the dawn people. ”
"So it seems that the emperor still wants to be a concubine, right?" Cai Xiaoxiao gave an innocent smile to the emperor.
The emperor laughed unconsciously, there is still this theory. It's the first time the emperor has heard of it, and it's a little fresh.
This step is a universal step, and anyone can go down it.
During the day, Cai Xiaoxiao is very cute, speaking a little playful, and there is a kind of silly wisdom in it.
On the second day, Cai asked Fan'er to notify the harem.
This time, Fan Er had an extra heart, and asked more, "Niangniang shouldn't see them again this time, right?" ”
"How is that possible? If you don't see you again this time, do you think they will pull out the skin of this palace? Rest assured. Yesterday I was already throwing stones and asking for directions, and now I am going to hit the road. Wait for a while before you can throw stones again. Although stones can be found everywhere, they should not be used indiscriminately and without moderation. Otherwise, not only will you not be able to ask for directions, but it will also be counterproductive. ”
"Yes, the slave and maid will go."
"Go ahead."
Cai looked at the back of the fan and showed a motherly smile.
This time, Cai Xiaoxiao finally met with them, in order to be consistent. Fan'er also specifically told Cai Yuexiao the excuse for letting them leave yesterday.
Today, the people are not even arranged, and the concubine sent someone to say that she had a heat stroke yesterday and was sick in bed.
It seems that Concubine Shu's self-brewed vinegar flavor is stronger than that of other palace concubines.
When Cai saw these harem women, he naturally had to apologize first.
"I'm sorry sisters, it was really sudden yesterday, and this palace is here to apologize to your sisters." Cai Yue's attitude is very upright.
When the harem concubines heard the queen's words, they naturally had to understand, and the main topic could begin.
"This palace has summoned you here today to meet you. This palace has been sick and bedridden for a long time.,I haven't seen your sister for more than a year.,I miss it very much.。 That's why I summoned everyone and asked you to chat with this palace. Sisters, you shouldn't be okay today, right? ”
What can these harem concubines do? Their job is to serve the emperor.
But this emperor is in the palace of diligence, working diligently, and he has no time to let them serve.
Naturally, it means having nothing to do.
"I look good today." The woman sitting next to Concubine Xian said, it should be Pan Jieyu.
"Recently, my complexion has improved, thanks to the careful conditioning of the doctor."
"Niangniang is in good health, and our harem is going to be lively." Zhang Meiren said politely.
"What do you sisters do on weekdays?" Cai said very politely.
"Back to Niangniang, I have nothing to do."
"The weather is good today, so why don't you accompany the palace to the garden."
The weather is really good today, and the sun is shining. This takes a stick of incense below, and I am afraid that it will molt. But the queen said that these concubines are not easy to refuse.
can only eat coptis dumbly, and there is bitterness that cannot be said.
Since the queen basks in the sun with them, her heart is balanced. It's just that they don't know that these are commonplace for Cai Yue.
Walk to the garden pavilion and sit down, and the fan will bring up the snacks and fruits prepared in advance.
I haven't gossiped with my girlfriends for a long time, looking at these harem concubines, Cai Yu remembered his best friend when he was studying.
The best friend should be married, but Cai Xiaoxiao has no way to participate.
Thinking of this, Cai Yu couldn't help but stand up and walked outside the pavilion.
When the concubine saw the queen get up, she naturally wanted to ask, "Did you see anything Niangniang?" ”
Cai Xiaoxiao came back to his senses, "No, I just want to stand up." ”
Cai Xiaoxiao actually didn't want to chat with them at all, not because he looked down on them.
There is a good saying that the Tao is not the same.
Concubine Xian is also included, this is the first time Concubine Xian has seen the queen after the queen is sick.
The queen didn't say a word to Concubine Xian, and Concubine Xian didn't take the initiative to speak.
Concubine Xian felt that the queen was a little different from before, but Concubine Xian couldn't tell what was different.
It's almost noon, and it's getting hotter.
It was also time for Cai to go to dinner with the emperor, so he casually found an excuse to leave.
The queen left, and so did the concubines.
Cai Xiao arrived at the Qinzheng Palace, and the emperor asked Cai Yu, "What do you think when you see the harem concubines today?" ”
Cai Xiao replied slowly, "It's okay, it's just that the emperor's favorite concubine hasn't seen it." ”
The emperor listened to something that was not the same thing, a little sour.
"Does the queen really want to see Concubine Shu?" The emperor asked deliberately.
"General. Look at what this concubine who has won the emperor's favor alone, what kind of Zhang is, and what kind of temperament makes the emperor like it so much. Cai replied in a girl-like tone.
"Does the queen want to learn?"
"No, no, no. Concubines are naturally to be avoided. Doesn't the emperor know that the relationship between the concubine and the concubine is a rival relationship? "This girl is cute and has a simple side, which is incisive in Cai Yu.
The emperor was very beautiful when he heard this, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, "Is the queen jealous of the concubine?" ”
"Jealousy? The concubine is the mother of the main palace, what is there to be jealous of. ”
"Really? Why do I look like it? "The emperor is a little difficult to hide the arrogance in his heart.
"That must be your delusion, Your Majesty." Cai Xiaoxiao said seriously.
"Does the queen know that this is inappropriate?"
"Don't worry, the emperor, the concubine will pass the imperial doctor with you, look at the eyes" is still pretending to be a serious fool of the emperor.
The emperor was a little familiar with this, as if he had heard similar words before.
"What did the queen gain from this trip out of the palace?" The emperor quickly changed the subject
"Harvest? No, I don't. The concubine found that he was very good with the prince. Funny and humorous, and quite good at taking care of people. The concubine has been in the prince's mansion for half a month, and it is really called a stay at home. almost suffocated the concubine to death in the prince's mansion. Fortunately, it's better to be with the prince, and find some new gadgets to play with the concubines every day. "The girl's pride, showing off.
When the emperor heard this, he felt a little uncomfortable, "Then the queen returned to the palace early?" ”
"It's pretty much the same. People say that the golden nest and the silver nest are not as good as their own kennels. is still comfortable living in his own home, no matter how good others are, they will always be others. Cai said seriously and playfully.
Cai Xiaoxiao's speech is really a handful of salt and sugar, salty and sweet, with a unique flavor.
"Your Majesty, can you tell the concubine about the family background of this harem concubine?"
"Queen, why is that?"
"Aren't they all the same as Concubine Shu? are all the love enemies of the concubines, and the so-called knowing oneself and knowing each other will win all battles. Besides, if this palace doesn't like anyone, you must also master a degree. You say yes, Your Majesty? Cai's tone became brisk and lively.
The emperor didn't want to answer this, but he was helpless, "I think the queen has been a little idle since she left the palace." This kind of thing can be done by the queen in her spare time to visit the palaces. It's not better to know for yourself. ”
Cai Xiao looked aggrieved and pouted, "Forget it, it's rare for concubines to understand." If the concubine looks at someone who is not pleasing to the eye. It's the easiest thing to expel directly from the palace, isn't it, Your Majesty? ”
The emperor was speechless, and he really couldn't take it anymore.
"Your Majesty, the concubines are full. The concubine retired. ”
Cai Xiaoxiao flashed quite quickly.
Cai Xiaoxiao is a special soldier, and after nightfall, Cai Xiaoxiao started the investigation of the concubines in the harem on the premise of not snooping on others.
After a few days, it was also very fruitful.
On this morning, Cai asked Fan'er to notify the concubines of the palace to come to say goodbye.
Cai took a look, and the front position was empty again, and Concubine Shu did not come.
This time, Concubine Shu's excuse was that she was unwell.
This excuse seems to be quite useful in the harem.
Cai Xiaoxiao sat in the queen's position and began to speak.
"This palace has summoned you today to discuss something with you. The emperor has a lot of government affairs on weekdays, and sometimes he has no time to take care of our harem. This palace wants the emperor to be diligent and love the people, for the sake of the world, for the sake of the common people, working day and night. We, the concubines of the harem, should also do their part. Although the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, we can do it if we don't. The palace heard that Concubine Xian loves to practice martial arts, Xu Jieyu likes to chant Buddha, Pan Jieyu is good at music and rhythm, Zhang Meiren likes opera, Yin Cairen likes calligraphy and painting, and He Cairen likes flowers and plants. This palace is thinking about how to give full play to the preferences of the sisters of each palace to the extreme, and at the same time, it can also contribute to the cultural construction of our four countries. ”
Cai Xiaoxiao said that at this point, these concubines in the harem are also smart people. They naturally know what to do.
It's what I like, and I do it again on weekdays. Now that the queen is interested, it's just a gesture.
The concubines in the harem agreed to be happy.
Not only that, Cai also agreed with them to report to the queen once a month.
In this way, this daily greeting will be spared.
Cai Xiaoxiao didn't like this greeting, so it can be avoided, and it is also a thing worth being happy about.
Cai is doing this not just because of this. First, they can indeed contribute to the compilation of the series of books of the Four Kingdoms, and secondly, these concubines have something to do and a goal, so naturally they will not put their minds on the emperor and the queen, which can be regarded as Cai Xiaoxiao letting them take the first step towards new women.
When the emperor learned of Cai Xiaoxiao's move, although he did not praise or approve of it. But in my heart, I think Cai Xiaoxiao is doing a good job, very decent, and has the appearance of a queen.
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