Chapter 171: Gift-giving
Jinghe lived in the palace for three days, and on the fourth day, she reluctantly asked the big eunuch next to the Queen Mother to bring it back, and she also took away the three major jars of drunken crabs that she pickled herself.
He Xiaoqiao told her to eat leisurely so as not to make her stomach, and finally after thinking about it, she still couldn't rest assured, so she simply got into the carriage and entered the palace with her, it just so happened that she also had something to send to Jiang Mufeng's hard-pressed child, so she should take a ride.
The big eunuch who came to mention the man twitched at the corners of his eyes when he saw this, and he couldn't ...... anymore Stomach pain.
In the car, He Xiaoqiao probably told the quiet and personal palace maid about all the things that should be paid attention to, so that she could remember it firmly, and after arriving in the palace, she wanted to run to the imperial study as soon as she got out of the car.
As a result, because he didn't know the way, and he didn't have the right to ask someone, he had to go back to her palace with Jinghe to rest first, and then go to the Queen Mother to say goodbye.
Although she is only a future sister-in-law, she can't be offended, since she has come to the palace, the etiquette must be thoughtful so as not to let people catch the pigtails.
If she really marries Jiang Fenghao in the future, dealing with women in the harem is always inevitable, she has gone from rejection at the beginning to her current acceptance of fate and taking the initiative to go behind the enemy to investigate the enemy's situation - after all, knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can survive a hundred battles.
Although she was not accompanied by Jiang Fenghao, she was also smart enough to bring him a message, if she didn't see her go back for a day, remember to hurry to the palace to get people.
He Xiaoqiao packed up his things, and then went to the Longevity Palace with Jinghe, which is the residence of the Queen Mother.
"Queen Mother, Jing and Seventeen Aunts have come to see you!"
After the palace people reported, Jinghe jumped up and down and pulled He Xiaoqiao into it together.
The Queen Mother worships the Buddha all the year round, and there is a faint sandalwood fragrance on her body, and there is more love in addition to the graceful atmosphere - of course, it is in the face of peace.
"You girl, why are you still so reckless? In the future, if you marry someone else's family, you don't have to make people laugh. ”
Although the words are accusatory, they are more spoiled.
Jinghe stuck out his tongue, and leaned over to hug the queen mother's arm and said coquettishly, "Jinghe doesn't want to get married so soon, Jinghe wants to accompany the queen mother all the time." ”
He Xiaoqiao, who was hanging his head on the side, complained silently in his heart, "Sister, you are paying attention to the wrong thing, the focus doesn't seem to be this!" ”
It's just that the Queen Mother doesn't seem to care about this, the rosary in her hand turned around, and said a few words of Jinghe with a smile, and then set her eyes on He Xiaoqiao, who was like an invisible person, and her voice was not salty or light, "Miss He is here too?" ”
What is it called, why does this tone sound a little disgusting?
He Xiaoqiao snorted, but he didn't show anything on his face, and blessed his body with a just right smile, "See the Queen Mother." ”
The Queen Mother observed her quietly.
Last time, Jiang Fenghao protected her tightly, and he didn't have time to take a closer look at her appearance, although he didn't have a refined appearance in his eyes, he was delicate and aura, which made people feel comfortable when they saw it, "No courtesy, it's all your own family, you don't have to be so restrained." ”
As he spoke, he commanded to his side again, "Come on, show Miss He a seat." ”
"Empress Dowager Xie."
The sentence 'own family' can be regarded as an indirect recognition of her identity, although she is still a little guarded, but it is undeniable that He Xiaoqiao breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
After He Xiaoqiao sat down, Jinghe immediately spoke unwillingly, "Queen Mother, Erchen learned another dish from the Seventeenth Uncle's Mansion this time, which is drunk with fresh crab lees, and the taste is very delicious. ”
"Oh?" The Queen Mother smiled, her eyes full of relief, "It's rare that you have this piece of filial piety, and the mourning family naturally wants to try it." ”
How many pounds and taels does her daughter weigh, how can she not know? It's not that I didn't think about cooking before, but I not only burned the kitchen but also beat the cook, but I didn't expect to run so many times in the palace of Changning Wangfu, and I actually learned to be obedient, not only can I calm down and study with the Taifu, but also from time to time to make some fresh pastries out, surprisingly, the taste is actually good.
And these seem to be inseparable from He Xiaoqiao sitting below.
Thinking of this, the Queen Mother couldn't help but appreciate He Xiaoqiao's eyes a little more.
Putting aside her civilian identity without any background, it is very worthy of the Queen Mother's gratitude to be able to pull the unruly eldest princess, who has always been a headache, and run in the direction of a good wife and mother.
He Xiaoqiao has read a lot of palace fighting novels and TV series in her previous life, and she can barely see a little bit of the thoughts expressed by the Queen Mother at a glance, and she is extremely glad that she knew Jinghe first, but her face is more and more dignified.
She doesn't know much about court etiquette, but she should know a lot, and at this time, in addition to smiling, she has to smile.
Sure enough, the appreciation in the Queen Mother's eyes was even more meaningful.
Jinghe didn't notice the gaze of his mother, and he was excited to order someone to move an inconspicuous wine jar in, "Queen mother, this is the drunken crab made by Erchen himself, and Aunt Seventeen said that it can be eaten as long as it takes four days." ”
"Since it is a quiet craft, the mourning family must try it." As he spoke, he looked at He Xiaoqiao again, and said kindly, "Later, Miss He will also stay and eat together." ”
It is a very face-saving thing to be invited by the Queen Mother to stay for dinner, although she must not be able to eat enough to take into account the etiquette, but He Xiaoqiao should still come down, "Thank you Queen Mother, it is better for the people to be respectful than to obey their fate." ”
After having lunch at the Queen Mother's side, He Xiaoqiao walked to the imperial study under the leadership of Jinghe.
originally thought that Jinghe would go in with her, but who knew that she seemed to be very disgusted with the imperial study, so she only brought He Xiaoqiao to the door, and when Yuyue came out and handed over the person, she patted her ass and left, saying that she would pick her up later.
Yu Yue looked at Jinghe, who was far away, and then looked at He Xiaoqiao standing in front of her, and wondered with a stunned expression, "Princess, this is ......?"
He Xiaoqiao stood at the foot of the steps, very confident, "I came to find the emperor and have something for him." ”
Yu Yue didn't dare to provoke He Xiaoqiao, after all, there was Jiang Fenghao's support behind him, so he said that the princess would wait a minute, and immediately went back to ask Jiang Mufeng for advice.
After the early dynasty, Jiang Mufeng was sprayed with saliva all over his face by the officials, and he was suppressed at this time, no one wanted to see him, but he heard that He Xiaoqiao also brought a gift, and he agreed with a wilt, and asked Yuyue to invite people in.
As soon as He Xiaoqiao was allowed to enter the imperial study, he immediately saluted Jiang Mufeng, but instead of bending his knees, he hugged his fists quite gently, "See the emperor." ”
The corners of Yu Yue's eyes twitched, Jiang Mufeng didn't react when he saw her nondescript appearance, he just waved his hand, and barely pulled out a smile, "Seventeen aunts are exempt." ”
He Xiaoqiao was not polite to him, put the scroll he was holding on the table next to him, and as soon as he turned around, he said, "Your Majesty, are you hungry?" ”
Jiang Mufeng, who had long been angry with the words of the official, was very puzzled, "...... Not hungry. ”
"But I'm hungry." He Xiaoqiao blinked innocently.
"......" Jiang Mufeng's eyes twitched, what does this matter to him?
He Xiaoqiao was straightforward, took the scroll in his hand and knocked it, looking like a scoundrel, "For the sake of me giving you a gift by eliminating all difficulties, enjoy the food!" ”
Jiang Mufeng finally understood, this girl didn't eat outside, and she came here to eat with him, it's really ...... Not afraid of death.
But thinking about it like this, Jiang Mufeng still shouted very face-saving, "Yuyue-"
"Your Majesty?" Yu Yue glanced at He Xiaoqiao, who was in the mood for death, and hurriedly respectfully looked at his master.
"Find some food for Aunt Seventeen."
He Xiaoqiao added, "You want to eat and drink, and don't forget the dessert, thank you!" ”
There are really not many people in this life who say thank you to themselves so seriously, Yu Yue was stunned for a long time, and after reacting, she said that she didn't dare, and turned around to go outside to convey the will of the master.
Since it was the emperor's intention, the imperial dining room naturally did not dare to slack off, and soon sent all kinds of exquisite meals over, and set a table full of them.
He Xiaoqiao was not polite, he followed Jiang Fenghao a lot, and his courage was also a lot fatter, so he sat down at the table after saying hello, and looked at Yu Yue and frowned.
Jiang Mufeng, the main master, didn't react much, but frowned without a trace.
He Xiaoqiao just didn't see it, and filled himself with a bowl of white jade pearl soup, and said calmly, "People are iron rice and steel, don't always have a bitter face, come and eat together, and only after eating can you have the strength to work." ”
I had also shared a table with He Xiaoqiao when I was still Mu Feng before, Jiang Mufeng thought about it, and finally laughed at himself, put down the cinnabar pen and got up and walked to the table, "That's what I said." ”
Why bother and abuse yourself for these things? After all, it's a mediocrity to disturb themselves, it's better to have a good meal, maybe there will be a way after you're full.
Seeing that the master had an appetite, Yu Yue was the happiest, and he was not so disgusted by He Xiaoqiao's rebellious behavior, and hurriedly stepped forward to make vegetables for the master.
He Xiaoqiao looked at him and smiled, and said as if unintentionally, "If everyone in the world can be fed and clothed, then the emperor won't have to work so hard." ”
If you can eat three meals, who will have nothing to do to challenge the bottom line of the emperor and the court - of course, except for those who are ambitious and professional, ordinary people are still the majority.
"That's what Aunt Seventeen said."
Jiang Mufeng responded thoughtfully, although he didn't show it on his face, he secretly remembered He Xiaoqiao's words, and wondered if Jiang Fenghao specially asked her to bring words to him.
There was some silence in the study, except for the faint sound of cups and plates clashing.
After a while, He Xiaoqiao was really not used to this heavy atmosphere, so he thought about it, and couldn't help but gossip, "Speaking of the emperor, how do you feel about the queen?" ”
Jiang Mufeng was stunned, but he didn't feel displeased to be asked, anyway, He Xiaoqiao had already known that he couldn't let women get close, so it didn't matter if he continued to hide it, "The queen is dignified and beautiful and the head of the six palaces, so I naturally respect her like a guest." ”
It's quite official, but it's a little fake.
"I see." He Xiaoqiao shrugged his shoulders and didn't continue to ask.
She would mention the queen, but because she had met her on the way here, and she had a good impression of the queen. Not to mention that she also took the jade Ruyi and golden hairpins rewarded by others, she eats people with a soft mouth and short hands, so she naturally has to come to the emperor to help others brush up their sense of existence.
Now that the goal has been achieved, as for Jiang Mufeng's reaction, it is not within her control.
After all, Jiang Fenghao is not around, and in order to protect herself, she is very clear in her mind, and she will not be bold enough to reach out and interfere in the emperor's private life - unless the two are already familiar enough to joke with each other.
However, at present, Jiang Mufeng is obviously not in the ranks that can afford to make big jokes, so she is very sorry for her life.
After eating, waiting for the palace maid to remove all the leftovers, He Xiaoqiao took a sip of tea, remembered the picture scroll that was still put aside, and hurriedly handed it over, "By the way, this is what I promised the emperor last time." ”
Yu Yue took it, weighed it carefully, and made sure that there was nothing else in it before presenting it to Jiang Mufeng.
The latter casually unfolded the scroll, only to turn his head and spray the tea with just one glance.
Damn, what the hell is this!