Three hundred and sixty-six full moons
On the day of the concubine's funeral, it also rained all day, and the rain feet were messy like twine, and the mud was everywhere, and this funeral was really undignified. ε «δΈChineseη½γ β. 8 1β The people of the Ministry of Industry followed a trip to the imperial mausoleum, they often do such things, and they are so experienced that even if it rains, it will not affect the major events of the burial fiefdom palace. After the funeral was over, the sky suddenly cleared up, and it became cold all of a sudden.
Because of the funeral of the concubine, the full moon of the three princes was not handled, only a few close people, such as the Lin family, Princess Mingwei, Princess Changjun, Princess Yuanjun and others came to congratulate and had a full moon banquet.
Although the third prince was the protagonist of the full moon banquet, he slept from beginning to end, never woke up, never cried, so many people went to see him, and they didn't quarrel with him when they talked on the side. Princess Changjun said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Third Prince is really calm, and he will be able to do great things in the future." β
Xie Ning wore a lotus-colored palace dress today, the color is very plain, and the embroidered ornaments on it do not look too gorgeous, but her complexion is really good, her skin is white and smooth, and her waist is slender and moving, which is very different from the appearance of ordinary women who are bloated and yellow after giving birth.
The princess of Changjun was idle and talked with the princess of Yuanjun.
"The concubine is wearing fragrant silk satin today, right? It is said that this silk has been dyed with fragrance before it is spun, and after being woven into cloth brocade, it is cut and sewn into clothes, and there is no need for incense to naturally have a faint natural fragrance. β
So although today's dress looks inconspicuous, the benefits of it are actually invisible to ordinary people.
It can be seen that the concubine's favor is really not groundless, and the princess of Yuanjun has only heard of such material, and it is the first time I have seen it today.
Princess Changjun asked in surprise: "After the pulp is washed, won't the aroma be washed off?" β
Princess Yuanjun is more expert than her: "If it is easy to wash off, it will not be called fragrant silk satin." However, the more you wash it, the aroma should gradually fade. β
Having said that, both of them knew in their hearts, where would the concubine's clothes be worn how many times? It's a lot to wear three or five times this season. After this season, of course, this dress will not be on the body, and there will be no day when it will fade and be fragranceless. The concubine also makes a lot of clothes every season, and some of them don't even have a chance to go on at all, so they will be pressed to the bottom of the box forever.
The two glanced at each other, and there was something that both of them understood in their hearts, but they didn't say it. Sometimes people's lives are really predestined, and they can't envy them if they can enjoy such great blessings.
Concubine Jin died, Concubine Shen also broke things, and Concubine Shen stood out in the palace, overshadowing everyone else.
Although the third prince slept soundly, but the second prince could make noise, such a big child is the time to move, usually Yong'an Palace is not so lively, he ran happily before and after, even tired of the nurse and the palace maid chasing behind the panting and sweating.
Princess Mingwei is now the rarest child of this age, and the second prince is very cute. Princess Mingwei stretched out her hand and wanted to pull him when he ran by, but don't look at the second prince's age, but his movements are very flexible, seeing Princess Mingwei reaching over, twisting and dodging, Princess Mingwei's hand only touched his clothes, and she didn't grab him at all. Dodging this catch, the second prince giggled and ran out of the palace again.
The three princes were carried out for everyone to see, and then hugged back, and the banquet was held here. Mrs. Lin is the lowest among the female relatives who came today, but none of them dared to snub her, and they praised Mrs. Lin for her blessings.
Mrs. Lin still remembers the first time she entered the palace, at that time, Xie Ning did not have such an honor as she is now, and the people in the palace were very cold and contemptuous of her. But now everyone welcomes her with a smile, fighting for flattery in and out of the words, just hoping to get a good fate.
People are warm and cold, worship high and low, Mrs. Lin is particularly embarrassed in her heart.
Princess Changjun drank a few glasses of wine at the full moon banquet, which was not much, but she drank lightly, and her face turned red when she drank wine. When he got out of the palace gate and got into his own car, he quickly tore off the tight collar, and the maid was busy serving tea, and picked up the fan to gently fan the princess of Changjun.
Princess Changjun drank a bowl of tea and felt that she couldn't quench her thirst, and her mouth and throat were dry and hot, as if she was on fire. The maid carried the pot and poured her another cup, and after drinking this cup, the princess of Changjun felt that the fire was pressed down, and let out a long breath.
"The master obviously can't eat wine, what to do is so real, others toast and make a show, and it's not that you feel uncomfortable if you drink too much."
Princess Changjun squinted: "You don't understand." β
The concubine is different from others, other people's face can not be given, but the concubine must not be perfunctory. Now who doesn't know that the concubine is favored, and what others say in the emperor is useless, but the words of the concubine, I heard that the emperor has never rejected it. Even if such a person can't get astringent, he must not offend her.
At the full moon banquet of the three princes today, Bai Hongqi came twice, one was a reward for the three princes, and there was a longevity stone in the reward, as well as a gold inlaid Ruyi. The other time is to appreciate the two dishes of the concubine. If it is a big dish such as swallow wings and ginseng belly, it is not unusual, but I appreciate two side dishes, one is dried shredded chicken juice, and the other is steamed cake with honey fruit. These two dishes should be the hometown dishes that the concubine usually eats and loves to eat. The emperor remembered it so clearly, and he was afraid that the concubine would not eat well on such a busy day today, so he specially ordered the dining room to be made and delivered.
This intention, where is the word pampering to say clearly?
Princess Changjun inevitably thought of what happened when she was young, and the king of Changjun was also so considerate to her, although the days were not long, but the sweet joy at that time has not been forgotten until now.
Therefore, the concubine must not only rely on beauty to invite favor, she really voted for the emperor's fate, so that the emperor took her seriously.
Seeing off this group of guests, Xie Ning changed out of the palace dress of fragrant silk satin, washed his face, and reclined under the window to rest, while listening to Xia Yue read the gift list one by one. The gifts given by everyone were not heavy gifts, and Mrs. Lin gave some festive but not valuable things according to the customs of her hometown. For example, peanuts wrapped in red paper, also known as longevity fruit, are the meaning of looking forward to the health and longevity of children. Like Princess Mingwei, in addition to things like longevity locks and wishful buckles, she also sent new books and good ink, which is to wish the child to study diligently in the future, and no one sent anything out of line.
Qinghe carefully put away the clothes that Xie Ning had changed for half a day, fortunately there was no dirt, and there was no need to wash it, just iron out some of the slight folds, and then use a splinter cover to cover the clothes and put them in the cabinet.
This satin was specially rewarded by the emperor a few days ago, and the people from the Needlework Bureau hurriedly made it and put it on today. I heard that this material was a tribute sent during the Chongyang Festival, and there were two colors in total, and they were both sent to Yong'an Palace. There is also a light yellow, and the master left that color to Princess Yuyao, saying that she looks good in that color. Such a horse is worth a lot of money, and the key is that it is rare, even if you have silver, there is nowhere to buy it.
This garment is delicate, but it must be carefully served.
Xia Yue finished reading the gift list, raised her head, and found that Xie Ning was already asleep. I met so many people today, and I worked hard for a long time, which was very draining. Xia Yue didn't dare to disturb, quietly stepped forward, shook off the thin blanket to cover Xie Ning, closed the open window again, lowered half of the curtain, and then quietly retreated from the inner hall.
Xie Ning was in a daze and didn't really fall asleep, but people have been idle for so long, and no one usually dares to disturb her and tire her, and after being idle for a long time, she suddenly tired for most of the day, and people will inevitably have no energy.
She heard someone vaguely when she entered the house, but she didn't bother to open her eyes. When she came to her, she slowly opened her eyes a slit.
The emperor stretched out his hand and tried it on her forehead, but it didn't feel hot, so he let go of his mind and asked her softly: "I held a full moon banquet today, but I am tired?" As he spoke, he sat down next to Shainin on the edge of the couch.
Qinghe and others came in to serve, Xie Ning wanted to get up, but the emperor pressed her not to get up: "If you're tired, just rest." β
The emperor changed his clothes, and he also changed into a pair of square-soled soft-soled shoes that he wore in the house. Shainin couldn't sleep anymore and sat there curled up looking at him.
"What's wrong?"
Xie Ning pursed his lips and smiled slightly.
"Can you eat the food that was delivered to you today? Is it still close? β
"The concubines have all eaten, and they are all delicious."
"It's good to like it, you're just out of confinement, and your body is still weak, so you still have to pay more attention to recuperation." What the emperor is most afraid of now is that Xie Ning's improper recuperation will lead to the root of the disease. Since he knew that Fang Shanggong was sick because of giving birth to a child, the emperor became more cautious about this matter.
When Xie Ning gave birth to the second prince, the emperor was not like this, but this time he was careful everywhere, which made Xie Ning feel a little awkward.
"I also saw Lin Shilang today and said a few words."
Xie Ning suddenly became energetic: "Uncle, what did he say?" β
There is a difference between inside and outside, Xie Ning and his uncles have no chance to meet, even if they can see Mrs. Lin, they generally understand the situation at home, but after all, it is not as good as really meeting and talking.
Being able to listen to a sentence or two more about his uncle's situation from the side, Xie Ning certainly showed a rare state of joy.
"Lin Shilang was very happy, and said that he would find a chance to meet the second and third princes when he went to the palace banquet in the next year."
The prince is still young, and the eldest uncle can't enter the harem, so there are few opportunities to meet.
Xie Ning was happy and a little sad.
Uncle has always been good to her, Xie Ning has no father since she was a child, and she has always regarded her uncle as a father.
"It's a long time coming, and there are all the opportunities to meet." The emperor comforted her softly: "If you are bored, often summon Mrs. Lin Shilang and Ji Yun's wife into the palace to talk to you, and the children and nephews in the family can also meet them." β