Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 124
"The performances in these plays today were really lively. The actors in the Shengping Department have improved their singing skills a lot." An Bin said excitedly.Holding Wanxian with her left hand and Bu Guiren with her right hand, the three of them walked into the gate of Changchun Palace together.

"Yes, I had a lot of fun today. There was no one else but us from Changchun Palace, and it was very lively." Bu Guiren also said excitedly.

After all, because of Concubine An's embarrassing situation, Changchun Palace has not been able to feel comfortable asking the Shengping Department troupe to sing for a long time.

Wanxian also said happily: "Then let's listen to it tomorrow. Anyway, the troupe is ready."

Wanxian is the age where she likes to be lively the most.When I was in Gualjia Mansion, I was restrained by my stepmother while chanting sutras, so there was no chance to play around.But things are different now. Wanxian has an identity and is favored by Kangxi.Among the princely families and dignitaries in the capital, everyone knows that the concubine of Changchun Palace is now the person who is the most beloved of the Long Live Lord.Who wouldn't want to fawn over like this, let alone the maids and eunuchs in the palace.

"That's okay, but let's have some fun first." An Bin made the final decision.

The young masters following An Bin and Wanxian were very happy.Life in this palace is really easy when it's easy, but it's really hard when it's not.Concubines above the rank of concubine can still live a good life even if they are not favored.But for those below the concubine level, life is really sad if they have no heirs and no favor.Not to mention these concubines who have no status, if they meet the master who thinks they are charitable, it is okay, but if they meet the master who is intolerable... like the concubines and mistresses who have no rank in the palace, they can only rely on them. Only during these few days of Chinese New Year can I relax and unwind.On weekdays, as long as no one looks at you, it's great.

"Okay, you go back to rest for a while and tidy up. Since the Long Live Lord is coming, I won't let you have a meal." Before entering the main hall, An Bin said to Wanxian on the left.

Wanxian also wanted to give herself a good lesson, so she didn't refuse.He bowed to An Bin and went back to Yiqing's study room.

When Concubine An saw that Wanxian had left, she said to the young masters of Changchun Palace: "I'm afraid Long Live the Lord will come in the next few days, so please be careful for me. Okay, you all go back. I'll take you with me tomorrow." Go listen to the play."

"Yes, concubine, I would like to obey your Majesty's instructions." The young masters spoke carefully, bowed and left.

Seeing that everyone who should leave had left, Bu Guiren quickly helped An Bin into the main hall of Changchun Palace.

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"Wanxian, no wonder everyone says that the palace is a good place. Sure enough, nanny, I have learned a lot." Nanny Gu supported Wanxian and said.

"Nanny, if you like it, I'll take you there tomorrow." Wanxian said.

Nanny Gu held Wanxian's hand and nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, okay."

"Nanny, have my court clothes, auspicious clothes, etc. been packed away?" Wanxian asked after walking into Yiqing's study room.

"It's all packed up. This morning, Grandma Yun took us all out and ironed it carefully. Now it's hanging in the west room." Nanny Gu helped Wanxian into the east room and said.

"That's good. When I have free time tomorrow, I have to put on the court uniform and practice hard. I don't want to be unable to walk by then. Although I wore it once on the day of the canonization, at that time it was Grandma Yun and Another nun supported me and performed the canonization ceremony." Wanxian sat on the hot kang and said to Nanny Gu.

"Okay, wet nurse will practice with you then." Nurse Gu said quickly.

"What's the point of practicing together?" Kangxi walked in immediately, and Liang Jiugong quickly motioned to the minions to wait outside the door.

"Long live my lord." When Wanxian saw Kangxi coming in, she happily jumped off the warm bed and threw herself at Kangxi.

"Tsk, be careful. The New Year is coming soon. If I fall, you will be the one to suffer." Nanny Gu quickly exited the east room after hearing the voice.

Kangxi quickly stepped forward to catch Wanxian.After Kangxi caught Wanxian, he pulled Wanxian to sit on the heated kang, and said as if to take credit: "How about it, I'm not too late today."

"It's not too late, Long Live Lord, you came really early today. The slave has just come back. If you haven't arrived yet, please hurry up and clean up. You are here." Wanxian took Kangxi's hand and said playfully.

"What you said is that you dislike me for coming too early. You little heartless child, you came late last night, and you blamed me. Today, you came early, and you are being unreasonable. I'm leaving." Kangxi Seeing this, he stood up to leave.

Wanxian quickly stood up and stopped Kangxi, begging for mercy and said: "Don't leave, I don't know what I mean. I want to dress up well and see you again. I just came back from Shufangzhai and I didn't clean up properly."

"Okay, since you are all for my sake, I won't tease you anymore. What were you telling your nanny just now?" Kangxi took Wanxian's hand and sat on the heated kang together.Kangxi knew that Wanxian didn't tease her often, but he still liked to tease her. "No, it's not the New Year's Eve soon. I wanted to put on the court uniform and practice for a while, so as not to make a fool of myself in a big scene. The wet nurse said that she would practice with me tomorrow." Wanxian held Kangxi's arm. Hand, put his face on Kangxi's arm affectionately, and said.

"Really? Why don't you put it on now and let me see it? I have never seen you wearing court clothes. On the day you were canonized, I sent you back to Qianqing Palace early in the morning. On the previous auspicious day, you wore everything. It's an azure colored auspicious suit." Kangxi was also intrigued and touched Wanxian's hand and said.Said curiously.

"How about this slave wear it for you to see, Lord Long Live?" Wan Xianjian said quickly because Lord Wan Live was interested.

"Okay, go and put it on and let me have a look. Take a look at how proud the Shu concubine looks in her court dress." Kangxi nodded Wanxian's nose and said dotingly.

"Then I need to ask Aunt Yun to go. It was Aunt Yun who helped me put on the court clothes last time. I'm going to the west and will come back when I'm done with it." Wanxian said reluctantly getting off the heated kang.

"Okay, go ahead. If I see you wearing it, you will be embarrassed." Kangxi said with a smile.Wanxian's face turned red, and she quickly left the east door and walked to the west.

Yunxia also hurriedly went out to call Nanny Yun.

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"Mammy, Mammy, please be gentler. This imperial crown is really heavy, and this Jin Yuole's one is good for my head." Wanxian sat on the Taishi chair, touching the imperial crown and Jin Yue on her head, and complained. .

"Your Majesty, this is a rule. This is just a crown for a concubine. If it is a concubine, the crown for a noble concubine will be more important." Behind Wanxian, Aunt Yun put the crown, gold knot (headband), The tassels of the collar (necklace) and court beads are neatly teased.

"Your Majesty, please get up and let me see if everything is neat and tidy." Aunt Yun walked to the front and said seriously.

Nanny Gu, Qiaoguo, Yunxia and others quickly and carefully helped Wanxian up.

Wanxian stood up carefully.

Nanny Gu looked at the big-breasted child in front of her and found that she almost didn't recognize him.The young lady in front of me is so dazzling and noble.

Grandma Yun circled around Wanxian and looked at her carefully.

The imperial robes and imperial crowns of the concubines all had grade rules.According to the rules, the order is the court crown, gold covenant, earrings, collar covenant, and court beads.Clothes from the inside to the outside include lining, middle coat, court skirt, court robe, court gown, robe, etc.

"Your Majesty, please walk more carefully." Grandma Yun looked at her for a long time before speaking.

"Okay, then, mama, please accompany me and go in." Wanxian kept standing straight, not daring to lower her head for fear of falling off her crown.This body probably weighs more than 20 kilograms.

"No, empress, I have to go back to resurrect Empress Shu. How to change my clothes has been handed over to Grandma Gu and Yunxia Qiaoguo. I will resign. Yunxia and Qiaoguo will serve Empress Shu well." Aunt Yun Grandma declined.She still has to go back and report.

"Okay then. Nanny, Yunxia, ​​hold on to me. I really want to collapse." Wanxian was supported by Nanny Gu, Yunxia and others, and slowly walked into the east room.

"Hurry up, show me, look at my concubine." Kangxi waited in the east room for who knows how long, and finally waited for his little girl.

Kangxi stood up and looked up and down carefully at Wanxian, who was dressed up in her best clothes.

"It's beautiful and very impressive. It's just that your necklace... isn't good." Kangxi looked at Wanxian's outfit and was very satisfied.After all, this is an honor that only you can give.But Kangxi was not very satisfied with the collar around Wanxian's neck.

The collars of the concubines all have the same style, with corals between the pearls, but the number and grade of the pearls are different.The concubine's Dongzhu was only a fourth-class Dongzhu, so Kangxi naturally looked down upon her.

(End of this chapter)