Queen Xiaoxi

After breakfast, Kangxi pulled Wanxian, who was wearing a dark blue Bogu tuan pattern shirt and a pink tourmaline melon-style pendant, to Songhe Qingyue where the Empress Dowager lived.

At this time, Songhe Qingyue was very busy. The princes, Fujin and Gege, who came with their husbands and mothers, as well as the princesses who had come from the grassland, plus Concubine Yi, Concubine Bu, and Concubine Xuan who came with the team, all gathered together with the Empress Dowager. Gather together in front of you and have fun.

The empress dowager looked at the daughter-in-law, grandson-in-law, and great-granddaughter in the hall, and she felt very happy.

"Huang Ma Ma, look. Who else in the world has such great blessings except you." The Crown Princess leaned next to the Queen Mother and said joyful words.

The Queen Mother nodded happily and looked at the descendants in the hall, smiling from ear to ear. The Empress Dowager looked at Princess Duanjing who was sitting next to Bu Bin and ordered: "Duanjing, what is the name of the daughter under your knees? I saw you yesterday, but you have forgotten it today. The Ai family is getting old, so don't Sorry."

Princess Duanjing quickly led her daughter forward and flattered her with a smile on her face: "Mother Huang, what are you talking about? How can my grandson be so ignorant of etiquette? Mother Huang, this is my grandson's youngest daughter. Her name is Erdun, and she is twelve years old this year." Princess Duanjing said as she quickly pushed her daughter forward.

Erdun quickly performed a Mongolian salute to the Empress Dowager and said in Mongolian: "Mother Uku, may the Changsheng God bless you with good luck. Your granddaughter's name is Erdun, and she is twelve years old this year."

"Good boy, good boy, get up, get up, he is such a good boy who can talk. Come, come to Mother Uku." The Queen Mother felt friendly as soon as she heard the Mongolian language, and saw that the little girl in front of her was beautiful. , can talk again, even more happy.

Erdun glanced at his mother-in-law first, and when she saw her mother-in-law nodded slightly, she immediately stepped forward and came to the side of the empress dowager.

The Empress Dowager held Erdun's hand and said kindly: "Your name is Erdun. You are twelve years old this year."

"Yes." Erden nodded and replied. "She is about the same age as Galudai. Galudai, Galudai, come to Mama Uku quickly." The Empress Dowager held Erdun's hand and shouted to Galudai again.

Galudai, who had just left the Queen Mother's side, quickly came to the Queen Mother's side and said coquettishly: "Mother Uku, my granddaughter is here."

"Look, Mother Uku has found a good playmate for you. This is your aunt Duanmin's young daughter, called Erdun. She is twelve years old this year. You can go play together." The Queen Mother held Erdun by the hand. Holding Galudai with one hand, he said kindly.

"Hello, Erdun. My name is Galudai. I am thirteen years old, one year older than you. I am your cousin." Galudai spoke first.

"Hello, cousin, my name is Erdun. I am twelve years old." Erdun also said quickly.

Every move made above was seen by the people sitting below.

Bu Bin and Princess Duanjing looked up with surprise on their faces. This was an unexpected surprise for the mother and daughter.

The Crown Princess also nodded politely to Bu Bin and Princess Duan Jing opposite with a smile on her face.

At this time, Bu Bin and Princess Duanjing's uneasy hearts were finally settled.

The Sifujin Ulanala clan, who was not far away from the Crown Princess, patted the hand of the concubine Fulana next to her and whispered: "Don't show any jealous expression. Remember that there are many people at this time." His eyes are staring at you. If you take one wrong step, the rest of your life will be ruined."

"Please rest assured that my daughter understands." After speaking, Flana lowered her head and calmly touched the handkerchief in her hand.

Only then did Uranala of the Fourth Fujin Dynasty speak politely to Dong Eshi of the Third Fujin Dynasty who was sitting in front of him.

The Queen Mother looked at the two young girls in front of her and said kindly: "Good children, let's go out and play."

"Hey, the granddaughter took her cousin outside to feed the cranes." Galudai said coquettishly to the empress dowager.

"But be careful, don't get caught by the crane." The Empress Dowager patiently warned.

"Hey, granddaughter understands." Galudai said, grabbing Erden's hand who had not yet reacted and ran outside.

Looking at the lively Galudai, the Empress Dowager said happily: "Look, that's how it should be. The character of our Manchu and Mongolian tribes is to be generous."

"What the Empress Dowager said is that our Manchu and Mongolian tribes all live their lives on horseback. Both men and women must be dignified." Xuan Bin also followed the Empress Dowager's words and said. After the Empress Dowager nodded, she told her unfamiliar great-granddaughters and great-granddaughters: "You juniors, don't stay here talking to the old lady of the Ai family. Go out for a walk. You can play whatever you want, as long as it doesn't break the sky, the Ai family will let you decide the rest."

So all the young people stood up and bowed to the Empress Dowager and the elders before retreating.

Seeing that all the juniors had left, the Empress Dowager ordered: "Concubine Yi, I heard that Ke Jing's descendants have also come with Ke Jing's consort. Although Ke Jing is imprisoned now, as Ke Jing Jing's adoptive mother and aunt should send someone to see Ke Jing's heir. This will also prevent others from saying that the Tian family is ruthless."

Concubine Yi, who was sitting first on the left, quickly stood up, saluted, and accepted the order: "Hey, the Queen Mother is kind, and I accept the order."

"Well, get up and sit down." Regarding Concubine Yi, no matter how angry the Empress Dowager was, she had to take into account the face of the grandson she had raised.

"Yes, thank you Queen Mother for your grace." Concubine Yi sat down excitedly, and she knew it. The Empress Dowager meant to forgive herself, and she did not make herself look too ugly after all.

The Empress Dowager looked at Princess Duanjing, who was sitting under Concubine Bu, and asked, "Duanjing, the Ai family remembers that Hongxi's fiancée is your husband-in-law's niece?"

"As you said to Madam Huang, that's right." Princess Duanjing stood up quickly and respectfully reported back.

"Well, we'll have some free time someday. You and Hongxi's unmarried wife should come to the Ai family and let the Ai family have a good look at it," the empress dowager ordered with a smile.

Princess Duanjing quickly accepted the order and said: "Yes, please rest assured, Mama Huang. My granddaughter will definitely bring the child to you, Mama Huang, so that you can take a good look at it."

"Huang Ma Ma, you want to see your great-great-grandson's daughter-in-law as soon as possible. When Brother Hongxi gets married next year, Huang Ma Ma, you will have your great-great-grandson in your arms." Dong E of Sanfu Jin, who didn't know the inside story, hurriedly said flattering words. , wanting to use this to flatter the empress dowager.

The Empress Dowager stopped smiling, nodded coldly, and said, "That's what you said."

The atmosphere suddenly became cold, and no one dared to speak.

Dong E of Sanfujin also realized that he had said the wrong thing and lowered his head and did not dare to speak again.

Seeing this, the Crown Princess quickly eased the atmosphere and said, "Not only is the Queen Mother anxious to hold her great-great-grandson, but even the grandson-in-law is anxious to hold her grandson. If Princess Duanjing brings the child into the palace tomorrow, the Queen Mother will also be anxious to hold her grandson. Don’t forget to call your granddaughter-in-law and let her meet your daughter-in-law.” The Crown Princess was indeed the daughter-in-law chosen by Kangxi from thousands of people, and what she said was true.

The Empress Dowager smiled and said: "It's natural. How could the Ai family forget that you are such a serious mother-in-law when they meet their great-grandson's daughter-in-law. The Crown Princess is generous and decent, and your younger sisters-in-law must learn from the Crown Princess. This is I will cook for a decent person who is the direct descendant of Fujin. No matter whether your children are your children or not, they are still your children."

The Empress Dowager spoke, and all the blessings quickly stood up and saluted the Empress Dowager, saying in unison: "Yes, my granddaughter-in-law would like to follow Ma Ma Huang's teachings."

"Okay, everyone, please get up and sit down." The Queen Mother waved her hand and motioned for everyone to sit down.

The Sifujin Ulanara clan quickly stood up and greeted the Queen Mother: "I would like to report to the Queen Mother, my granddaughter-in-law has made some snacks, and I would like to let you have a taste, Queen Mother."

"If you are interested, please present it to the Ai family for a taste." The Empress Dowager was also extremely satisfied with the Sifujin Uranala clan, so she also gave it face.

"Yes." Sifu Jin Ulanala first bowed and then said to everyone present: "Please also give the mother-in-law, princess, third sister-in-law and sister-in-law a taste. If anything is not good, , please also tell me so that I can improve more."

As soon as Sifu Jin Ulanara finished speaking, a palace maid brought out a tray and placed two plates of cakes on the trays on the square tables of the masters.

The Empress Dowager picked up a piece of mung bean cake the size of a copper coin and put it into her mouth, tasting it slowly. After swallowing the snack in his mouth, he said with satisfaction: "This mung bean cake has a cool and dense taste, which is good."

"This mung bean cake is cool and delicious, perfect for relieving the heat in summer. My granddaughter-in-law also made red date cake, which is made from chopped red dates and Chengde local goat milk. I would like to ask Madam Huang to give it a try." Sifu Jin Ulanara quickly explained.

Hearing this, the Queen Mother picked up the red date cake on the side and put it in her mouth to taste. "It's hard for you to think about the Ai family. Not only do you adapt to local conditions, but you are also clever. This pastry is small and comes in one bite. The Ai family likes it. My dear, you are thoughtful." The Queen Mother praised with satisfaction.

"As long as you like it, Madam Huang." Sifu Jin Ulanara said virtuously. (End of chapter)