Chapter 16 Old Summer Palace
Chi Xia was still a little girl when she first came over, although she was in the official eunuch's house, but the original father's official position was not high, and his ability was average, he had not been promoted much for many years, and he basically had no chance to face the saint, let alone have the opportunity to take his wife and children into Changchun Garden.
has been here for more than ten years, and this is the first time that Chi Xia has entered the royal garden.
In modern times, she has seen the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, overgrown with weeds, but she has never seen this pavilion, the scenery of mountains and stones. Even in winter, when the snow hides most of the greenery, it is still beautiful.
Nian Qianyao, his wife and Nian Xiyao arrived in the capital yesterday.
Concubine Nian was in a hurry to see her family, she was the first to arrive at the Old Summer Palace, and she was already accompanied by the palace people to see her brother and sister-in-law.
Chi Xia and Guo Mianmian fell behind together, and Guo Mianmian looked at her for a long time without closing her mouth: "Sister Xia, you are too good-looking today." β
Chi Xia's old face turned red.
The appearance of this body is really good, but it is probably in the category of "good-looking", far from the point where Concubine Qi makes people feel "amazing" at first glance.
But since the boss wanted her to "grow her face", she matched it and used a little "makeup magic".
Double eyelid stickers, eyeliner, red eyeshadow and blush, and a little highlight, and even brought one of the few contact lenses in her backpack, which looks clear and energetic, and she is a girl full of vitality.
Guo Mianmian, who is a "severe social phobia", even reached out and touched her face: "She looks so young, and it seems to be flashing." β
Yongzheng and Yinxiang arrived earlier than the harem people.
Chi Xia was still hesitating if she was a little too much, and Yongzheng and Yinxiang saw her.
Yongzheng was obviously stunned for a moment, and looked at it carefully: "This is the makeup you ...... learned "before"?" β
Chi Xia nodded, she doesn't wear much makeup every day, and she doesn't stock up on much cosmetics in her backpack, in order to cooperate with Yongzheng, she has "spent a lot of money" this time.
Fortunately, Yongzheng was very satisfied, nodded and affirmed: "Yes, it's very suitable." β
Chi Xia had the heart to ask how the two bosses would "behave" if they needed her, but the Nian family had already arrived.
Nian Qianyao was still the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi at this time, and he was also respectful to Yongzheng.
Even if Yongzheng said in advance that it was a "family banquet", he asked Concubine Nian to reunite with them first. He still knelt down as soon as he entered the door, and made a big salute of three kneels and nine kowtows: "The master ascended the throne, and the minister didn't have a chance to kowtow to you." Long live the emperor, long live, long live. β
Yongzheng nodded: "It's all a family, it doesn't have to be like this." I haven't seen you for two years, and Prince Yi misses you too. β
Yinxiang stepped forward and shouted, "Lianggong has worked hard all the way", and was about to help him up with his own hands, but he didn't expect Nian Qianyao to give him a big salute at all, he had already stood up and arched his hand at him: "Your Highness Xie cares." β
Yinxiang smiled and withdrew his hand.
Chi Xia was staggered.
She probably knew why the boss temporarily changed his mind and asked her to suppress the limelight of the young concubine.
I just don't know if this future young general is really naΓ―ve or pretending to be stupid.
Yongzheng obviously wanted him to "recognize" his status and kowtow to Yinxiang.
Seriously speaking, Yinxiang is Prince Heshuo and Prime Minister Wang, and his status level is already higher than him. This gift should also be shared.
Nian Qianyao didn't care, and he was "on an equal footing" with Yinxiang, greeting him like an old friend.
Chi Xia looked at Concubine Nian casually.
Concubine Nian was probably too well protected by the family, gentle and graceful, standing beside her husband and brother like a weak willow helping the wind, with a happy and satisfied face, not realizing the undercurrent of Fang Cai at all.
After Yongzheng took a seat, Concubine Nian naturally sat beside him, and when the queen was not there, she was the highest.
Yongzheng beckoned to Chi Xia: "You also come and sit." β
This signal is roughly equivalent to "the start of work".
Chi Xia encouraged himself: "Slaves don't dare to trespass." When the slaves entered the palace, the uncle once taught that there is a difference between respect and inferiority, and there is an order between the top and bottom. Slaves should abide by their duties and keep their own points. β
Yinxiang caught the play: "Ortai is a cautious person, and it is a good thing to keep his duty." But when you enter the palace, you should know that the emperor's orders are your duty. The emperor wants to lift you up, and you are grateful. β
You've said all the right and the worst.
Chi Xia adhered to the self-cultivation of an actor, thanked him obediently, and walked to Yongzheng's side and sat down.
Her makeup today carefully matched this outfit, which was in stark contrast to the gentleness and weakness of the young concubine.
If the young concubine is lovable, and the pear blossom brings rain, she is like a naughty lion cub surrounded by wealth and splendor, full of vitality.
The young concubine didn't speak, but her expression was obviously dark.
Nian Qianyao was very unhappy, so he didn't open his eyes and pretended to be normal, and stood up with wine: "The emperor treats the ministers well, and the ministers also want to share the worries of the emperor." On the way back to Beijing, I heard a lot of news about the Dzungar Ministry, both true and false. As soon as the first emperor left, they dared to cause trouble, did they really deceive no one in our court! Please ask the emperor to let the ministers lead the troops to quell the rebellion, and never return to the court if they do not pacify Dzungaria. β
Yongzheng nodded: "It's excellent that Nian Aiqing has this heart. It's just that you've just returned to Beijing, so let's rest in Beijing for a while. For the affairs of Dzungaria, Prince Yi and the Ministry of War will deploy generals as appropriate. β
Nian Qianyao was still standing there: "Your Highness is busy with trivial matters, and most of the soldiers in the capital have not made a few trips, so it is better to let the ministers go, so as not to cause extraneous branches." β
"Aiqing is too worried," Yongzheng slowly raised his cup: "There are many talents in the DPRK and China, and Yue Zhongqi and they are all usable talents." β
"Yue Zhongqi also has some family history, but he is still a little lacking in actual combat......
Chi Xia's action of peeling oranges has slowed down.
She hadn't seen the ability of this young general to lead the troops into battle, but she had already deeply felt his pride and conceit.
With this general of the Manchu Dynasty, no one can win the battle except you? But you can endure it.
With this arrogant style, Yongzheng could tolerate him for several years in his previous life, which can be regarded as giving him face.
Chi Xia looked at the huge Dongzhu ring on his finger, and a ring of rubies on the side was shining.
Clothes and jewelry are not collected for nothing, it's time to give the boss a long face.
"Your Majesty, what kind of Dzungar is this, do they also have muskets?"
She suddenly interjected, but Yongzheng didn't stop her.
Yinxiang arched his hand: "Niangniang, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, there were a lot of Western muskets imported from the sea, and when the first emperor personally conquered Dzungaria, he also used firearms, although the number was not much, but Dzungaria naturally also had firearms." β
"And are their muskets as powerful as ours?" Chi Xia pretended to be ignorant: "Your Highness, the musket you brought someone to develop last time, I think it's so powerful." It can be fired in bursts, the range is long, and it can hit 100 shots. With such a good gun, I can win if you send me there, Your Majesty. β
Nian Qianyao's face was already blue, before he entered the Old Summer Palace, he didn't know that there was such a "Xia Changzai" in the palace, and he didn't think that a niece in the Ortai family could pose any threat to his sister-in-law.
But now I look at it. This Xiao Changzai not only made a "sharp contrast" for him in terms of etiquette, but also was very favored and could interject casually in front of the emperor.
Look at her sister again, she is still gentle and good-looking, Yingying's eyes are full of grievances, but she doesn't mean to be-for-tat.
He snorted coldly, half joking and half mocking: "Your Majesty, the minister doesn't know that there is still a general in the emperor's harem?" β
Yinxiang held back a smile: "Niangniang said that she was laughing." β
Yongzheng knocked on the table at the right time: "Your little girl's family, why are you so interested in fighting and killing, you are not allowed to follow to see what kind of test guns next time." Eat well. β
Neither of them denied it, as if there really was such a musket.
Chi Xia: ......
The cow has been blown out, reduce the expenses of the harem, and the task of promotion will be completed for me quickly.