It was not a pleasant experience to stand in a cold hall in a heavy dress and salute the Queen Mother and the Imperial Concubines with a large group of unknown women. However, seeing the clothes of the ladies with higher titles, Shu Ning felt that the dresses and ornaments on her body were not so unbearable, after all, there were people who worked harder than her.

Although it was a room full of royal daughters-in-law and clan daughters, only before the ceremony began, everyone had time to say a few words, and they could not talk to each other during the ceremony, and they had to remain quiet. However, after the ceremony, the Queen Mother talked with the ladies of various provinces, especially the concubines and nephews and daughters-in-law. In the entire hall, there was only the voice of the queen mother talking to people, and even the imperial concubines would not intervene easily. However, a few of the most honorable people left the apse, and the people in the apse were not dispersed for a while, but they could communicate a little.

This time, the Great Dynasty Shuning saw many characters who had not been seen for a long time, and many of them had changed a lot.

For example, the fourth cousin, Yuan Ning, held her head high and didn't care about what other people said. She hasn't socialized with the outside world for a long time, and she hasn't even entered the palace much. There are rumors outside that the fifth elder brother is depressed and has a bad temper because of his damaged appearance, and often speaks ill of his wife and concubines. Wufujin is from a low background and is not favored, and he has not been married for three years, and his life is even more sad. However, these are always rumors, and when people see Yuan Ning's upright belly, they know that she has not actually lost her husband's favor, and she has finally raised her eyebrows.

Although the dress and robe were loose in the hall, and most of the people in the hall were bent over, Wufujin straightened her waist as soon as she entered the door, revealing a slightly bulging lower abdomen, and the news of her pregnancy quickly spread throughout the hall. Next, the courtesy of the Queen Mother and Concubine Yi to her confirmed the stability of Wufujin's status. Soon, there were rumors that Wubeile had recovered from his injuries and would soon return to the court, and the surrounding discussions were even worse.

Yuan Ning raised her head proudly. glanced coldly at the others, as if to trample all the gossip on the soles of his feet. It's just that she was cared for by the palace, and after the ceremony, she was immediately led to the harem by the Queen Mother, and in a hurry, she only had time to nod slightly to Shuning, and a conversation did not disappoint Shuning.

There is another royal daughter-in-law with a big belly, who is Qifu Jin Wei Guan. It is different from Yuanning. Her belly is already very big, she still looks indifferent, and she is not very close to other concubines, but the crown princess and Sifujin are very kind to her. Shuning was standing a little far away from her, and she came a little late. Soon after entering the door, I started to worship, so I didn't have time to say hello. Shuning only saw her leave with a concubine.

She seems to still live in the palace, and the seventh elder brother is building a mansion, but it will be at least half a year before she can really live in another mansion.

But from the whispering of the surrounding women. Shuning learned some rumors about the seventh elder brother's husband and wife, and it is said that the seventh elder brother favors the side room, but he respects his wife. It's just that Qifujin is a little cold, so he is not very popular among concubines. But her mother-in-law became a concubine and fell in love with her very much. When Shuning heard this, she couldn't help but feel sorry for Wei Guan, how could the seventh elder brother not know how to cherish such a good woman as noble and talented? But after all, this is a private matter of other husbands and wives, and she doesn't have much to say.

There were not many princes who stayed in the palace to talk to other clan ladies, and even the crown princess left. Shuning looked at her from afar, and her face didn't seem to be very good. Da Fu Jin and San Fu Jin were very enthusiastic and gossiped with several royal mansions and Fu Jin, and the ladies of Prince Kang's mansion did not enter the palace. Sifujin took great care of the wives of the princes of the Beyler Beys, whose husbands were slightly lower. Ask them about the trivial things in the house, and the trivial things with their children, and by the way, tell them interesting things about their newborns, which caused chuckles for a while.

The people who were cared for by Sifujin also included Shuning. Because Prince Jian followed Fujin and the other princesses to talk to the Queen Mother, the prince Fujin Guerjia was very cold to the concubine, so he just went to talk to the ladies he knew. So Shuning's situation is a little embarrassing. Although she doesn't care much about herself, she is interested in people who take the initiative to greet her in an unfamiliar environment. She's still grateful.

With the help of Sifujin, she quickly talked to other female dependents, and in addition to the treasure key, there were also several show girls of the same year. However, most of them got married earlier than themselves, so now they are talking about having children and raising children, Shuning can't interject a little, and is often teased. She had no choice but to purse her lips and smile and not talk to her, lest she be told some blushing jokes again.

Shuning got along well with these women, but only one of them didn't give her a good look. She felt familiar at first, and then remembered that the other party was the clan sister of Suxu, and Yun Yun heard that she is also a lady Beizi now, but why is she still putting on such a face? It can be seen that the other party has a mediocre relationship with other female dependents, so when she said a few cold words, Sifujin took the topic away with great eyes, and no one paid attention to her.

On the contrary, Yun Yun himself felt bored next to him, pouted, and went to another group of people, and actually had a very cordial conversation with Prince Jian's son, Fujin Guerjia. Shuning vaguely heard them calling each other "cousin" and "cousin", but she somewhat understood why Yun Yun blackened her face.

When the sun rose, the hall was warmer, but the stomach grew hungry. Many female dependents have left the Guerjia clan and disappeared long ago. Shuning and Sifujin whispered a few words and quietly withdrew from the hall. The sun is shining brightly today.

Back in the carriage, Shuning did not set off, but just ordered someone to inquire about Tongying's situation. After a while, Xiao Lanzi hurriedly ran to find out that Bei Ziye followed the prince and the prince to the Qianqing Palace, but he was afraid that he would have to eat there...... Shuning told Xiao Lanzi, Tianyang and a few followers to stay, and when Tongying asked again, the former had enough hunger on him, so he beat them to the hut where the eunuchs rested next to him, and went first.

Back at Beizi Mansion, she quickly changed into a lighter Jiji dress, checked the utensils prepared by the housekeepers to greet the guests, and it was already noon to eat.

For lunch, Shuning ate alone, a little lonely. However, Tongying came back not long after, and ate a few dumplings with Shuning's hands. Shuning asked, "Didn't you say that you would eat in the palace?" Haven't you eaten yet? Tong Ying said while changing clothes: "How can you eat in front of the emperor in the palace?" And I'm tired of eating those things, it's not as good as the taste at home. Shuning smiled and ordered someone to go and get another piece of food, but Tongying said that she was full.

After a little rest, the young couple rushed to Prince Jane's mansion to ask for peace. Speaking auspicious words, he begged for red envelopes from his elders, and gave red envelopes to his younger brothers and nephews. Tongying's sweet mouth made her father happy and won a lot of colors. There was a lot of laughter in the palace, if you ignore the uncertainty implied in Ji Fujin's face, everything is beautiful.

On the second day of the new year. Shuning followed Tongying into the palace again, which was the first time she saw the emperor after marriage. Emperor Kangxi said something encouraging and harmonious husband and wife, so he rewarded red envelopes and gifts. As soon as they got home, the young couple couldn't help but forget it.

In addition to the red envelopes of 3,000 taels, the emperor also rewarded some valuable medicinal herbs, spices, and silk. There is also a set of imperial study four treasures and a royal pen book of the word "Fu". In addition, the annual gifts received from other mansions are not too much of a loss this year, only the most valuable land sent to the palace and Prince Jane's mansion, although the weight of the return gifts from the other palaces is not as good as the ones sent. There are also a lot, and there are a few more lucrative mansions. The two shops and restaurants also paid tribute to the property.

The couple did a little bit of what this year was going to do for the New Year. The loss of money can probably be controlled within 4,000 taels, which is quite acceptable. Shuning sighed secretly, this noble day is not easy, just the favor of the New Year will take so much, how much will it cost in a year? It seems that she is still inexperienced, and she will have to pay more attention to open sources and reduce expenses in the future.

Tong Ying looked at her frowning little face and smiled: "Okay." As long as there is no famine, this is already good. It's the first time we've ever met. Shuning smiled and put the account aside, and asked people to put a glass screen, and together with Tongying in the main hall door, they personally pasted the word "blessing" on it.

On the third day of junior high school. She took Tongying back to her parents' house and spent a comfortable day. Because the heart is happy. She simply put the big girls around her back to their respective homes for the holiday, Frangipani, they just received the red envelope, and they all happily retreated. Only Sandalwood, because her parents were in Fangshan Zhuangzi, stayed with Holly by Shuning's side.

After staying in the big room for a while, the family returned to Huaiyuan, and the men went to drink and chat, and Shuning talked with her mother and sister-in-law. Suddenly, I saw a few heads outside the door, sneakily and took a closer look, only to see that it was Xiaobao and Xianning, and there was a Ming brother, riding on Xiaobao's neck, and three pairs of round eyes looked into the house. Xiao Liu saw it and hurriedly said: "Be careful, don't fall my brother, put it down." But Brother Ming dragged Xiaobao's head and refused to let go.

Shuning couldn't help but smile and beckoned to them: "Come over and stand stupidly what are you doing?" Isn't it cold outside? The three children entered the house and moved to Shuning with a smile, Xiaobao coughed lightly, Xianning patted Brother Ming, and then heard Brother Ming'er say in a milky voice: "It's good to ask for red envelopes for the New Year." ”

Shuning was drinking tea and choked immediately. Tong turned his head and took a handkerchief to cover his face, and he trembled for a while before he re-showed his face and helped Zhenzhen, who was smiling and having a stomachache next to him, and Xiao Liu patted his back. When the men in the study heard the laughter, they all probed their heads and asked what was wrong. Shu Ning smiled and took out a few purses, stuffed them into each of them, and poked their heads one by one: "The ghost spirit spirit has been practiced before you came, right?" How many have fallen for your calculations? ”

Xiaobao blushed and lowered his head, Xianning smiled and stretched out eight fingers to add another one: "Sister is the ninth." Zhenzhen finished laughing next to her and gasped: "The bamboo courtyard, the peach courtyard, and the apricot courtyard have all been calculated, and even the eighth aunt has not let go." Yesterday, my second brother was stunned because they wanted to leave, and if I hadn't given some of his purse, he would have almost gone to my father-in-law's house in a clean robe. ”

The family in Chongli's engagement area had to observe filial piety for five months due to the death of one of the girl's elders, so the marriage was postponed. A year ago, when I went to pay my respects to the New Year, it meant to visit the wedding day.

Shuning listened and looked at her brother and nephews amused. When Tongying heard this, she hugged Brother Ming and said, "Good uncle, uncle, and then my uncle will give you a little thing." Brother Ming, with a chirp, smeared half of his face, got a pair of hibiscus stone carved calves, and hurriedly hid back in the arms of the two little uncles to play.

Shu Ning recognized that it was one of the lucky names that Tong Ying had won in Prince Jian's mansion the day before yesterday, and when she saw him so generous, she used it to coax her nephew, and her heart was filled with sweetness.

She actually wanted to stay at her mother's house for a while, but unfortunately there were a lot of things, so she had to go back to Beizi Mansion after dinner. In the next few days, the husband and wife were busy shuttling through the palaces of the princes, visiting and asking for peace, except for Prince Kang's mansion, which refused to visit because the old prince was seriously ill, they had all been to the palace in Beijing, and even a few princes were not left behind.

When I went to the Sibeile Mansion, because my eldest aunt Nala asked Shu Ning to help me bring a few things to Wan Ning. After Wan Ning accepted it, she thanked her lightly, and then told Sifu Jin Yumin about her guilt and went back to her own yard, which made Shu Ning feel a little surprised. Yu Min smiled slightly: "She was a little irritable in the first few months. I asked the doctor to come and take a look, and said that it was not a disease, just a little rest. I think she eats fasting and recites more Buddhas, and her mood will naturally be calmer, so I sent a few more Buddhas according to her wishes, and added people waiting for her. It's really much better now. There are so many people in the house under the big festival, so I specially asked people not to disturb her. You don't have to worry too much. ”

Shu Ning responded with a smile, and glanced at the two ladies on the Sibeile Mansion next to her, and there was a faint sneer in her expressions, and her heart sank. She thought about it again and again, but she told Nala what Yumin had said, but she didn't mention anything else. Nala thought that his daughter was very well-behaved in the Sibeile Mansion, and even Sifujin took good care of it, so he put his heart at ease and thought about when to take his daughter back for two days.

Originally, Shuning also wanted to accompany Tongying to Wubeile Mansion, but unexpectedly, both of them entered the palace, saying that the Queen Mother specially left Wufujin to accompany her for the New Year, and there was only one side room in the mansion, and the couple had to go back to the house to find another opportunity to come again.

After a few days of running around like this, I finally calmed down after the eighth day of the new year. Shuning felt so tired that she couldn't move on the kang, but there were still a lot of people who came to visit every day. The little couple couldn't stand it a little, and after discussion, they decided to go to Changping Zhuangzi for a few days, wait for the Lantern Festival and come back to avoid the people who came to visit, anyway, they had already seen what they should see, and they didn't bother to pay attention to the rest of these requests.

They went to the Zhuangzi where the flowers were planted. In fact, there are only seven or eight miles between the two Zhuangzi, and they are all within the range of a mountain. They went to one of them and were able to eat melons and vegetables from the other Zhuangzi. The place where Zhuangzi does not live is a newly built place that Tongying explained in advance. The small courtyard of the three entrances, but the main courtyard occupies the largest area, and the layout inside is not according to the traditional courtyard style, the houses seem to be scattered randomly, but in fact, they are all built on the hot springs, and even the houses where the servants live have a small spring. The houses are connected by verandahs, and although they are built of ordinary materials without much decoration, they are full of ingenuity. Tongying also said that when it was first built, he invited a literati who had expertise in gardening, who was his senior brother when he was studying painting.

The main house where the couple lived was divided into front and back rooms, and the hot spring was covered in the middle with a small hug building, forming a pool six or seven feet square. The room near the spring has a hot spring underneath it, so the floor is warm. There was no bed in the room, only a special wooden couch to sleep on, which was as warm as the kang and less fire.

Shu Ning lived here for a few days, and her days passed like a fairy. The couple don't need servants, only two people live in the main room, grinding their ears and temples every day, and they don't have to worry about all trivial matters.

It's a pity that the good days didn't last long, and only three days later, they received an urgent letter from Beijing and had to end their vacation early.

Prince Kang died.