Queen Xiaoxi

Just as the Empress Dowager was using the cakes presented by Ulanara of Sifujin, a voice suddenly sounded outside, saying: "Long live the Lord has arrived, and Concubine Shu has arrived."

Brother Fujin, who was originally sitting on the chairs, quickly stood up and wanted to leave.

The Empress Dowager then spoke: "That's all, don't step back. We are all of the same family. If there is anything shameful, just keep it."

Everyone accepted the order and stood respectfully, not daring to move.

Soon, Galudai took Erdun's hand, ran in, came to the Queen Mother's side and said: "Mother Uku, Queen Mother and Sumama are here to pay their respects to you."

As soon as Galudai finished speaking, he saw Kangxi holding Wanxian's hand and walking into the main hall.

Except for the empress dowager who was sitting on the throne, everyone hurriedly greeted Kangxi and Wanxian and said, "I'm waiting to say hello to the long live Lord. Long live the Lord's holy life. I want to say hello to the empress, Concubine Shu. May my concubine be blessed with peace and happiness."

Kangxi took Wanxian's hand and ordered: "Everyone, get up."

Kangxi and Wanxian walked to the Empress Dowager and said hello.

"I would like to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. May the Emperor's Empress be blessed." Kangxi knelt down on one knee and saluted the Empress Dowager.

Wanxian also quickly performed a squat salute to the Empress Dowager and said: "I would like to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager and wish her happiness, longevity, health and all the best."

"The Emperor and Concubine Shu are both interested. Please get up. Come and give us a seat and serve tea." The Empress Dowager ordered.

The servants below quickly brought a dragon chair and placed it next to the Empress Dowager.

After Kangxi took his seat, he ordered: "Everyone sit down. Everyone sits down in their original positions. Just ask Concubine Yi to step back one seat."

As soon as Kangxi finished speaking, everyone below was shocked. Although Concubine Yi and Concubine Wanxian were in the same concubine position, Concubine Yi had three sons, who were many years older than Concubine Shu. In the unspoken rules, Concubine Yi is naturally more noble than Concubine Wanxian. With just one order from Kangxi, Wanxian, the concubine, was honored by Concubine Yi.

After listening to Kangxi's instructions, Concubine Yi, who knew that she had angered Kangxi before, naturally did not dare to speak, but if she really stepped back, Concubine Yi would not be reconciled. Therefore, Concubine Yi could only place her hopes on the Empress Dowager, so Concubine Yi looked at the Empress Dowager with pleading eyes.

It's a pity that the Empress Dowager acted as if she didn't hear anything and held Galudai's hand without saying a word.

Concubine Yi had no choice but to sit back and give up the position on the left to Wanxian.

Wanxian did not sit down immediately, but held a flower basket in front of the Empress Dowager and said jokingly: "Empress Dowager, these are the newly picked jasmine flowers this morning. They are all unbloomed buds. I think the fragrance of this jasmine flower is charming. , so I brought some for you, the Queen Mother, to use in fumigating the house."

"Oh, the fragrance is charming and elegant, which makes people feel comfortable. Concubine Shu, you are thoughtful." The Empress Dowager smiled and accepted the flower basket Wanxian presented, and reached out to touch the jasmine buds in the flower basket.

"As long as the Queen Mother doesn't think this flower is crude, it will be my honor." Wanxian said happily when she saw that the Queen Mother liked it.

Kangxi saw this and said quickly: "Empress Huang, you don't know. She originally thought that these flowers were a bit crude for you, so she thought about making a purse and presenting them to you later. But I think that gifts, no matter how valuable or valuable, are No, but the word 'heart'. Therefore, I asked Concubine Shu to bring this basket of flower buds."

"The emperor is right, the gift lies in the word 'heart', rather than whether it is valuable or not. Concubine Shu, you are the best if you have the intention. Please sit down." The empress dowager nodded happily and agreed.

"As long as you like it, Queen Mother." Wanxian breathed a sigh of relief and sat down obediently on the left.

The princess sitting opposite also quickly nodded to Wanxian to indicate one or two.

Wanxian also nodded as a return gift.

Just as Wanxian was about to pick up the tea and drink it, Kangxi reminded her: "This is tea. You are drinking medicine now. Drink tea carefully to undo its properties."

"That's what the emperor said. Ning Gu, you didn't serve the tea carefully." Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager said quickly and dissatisfied. Aunt Ning hurriedly stepped forward and replied with a smile: "Please rest assured, the Queen Mother and Lord Long Live. The tea I served to Concubine Shu did not contain tea leaves, but tangerine peel tea with tangerine peel in it."

"So that's it, you are really thoughtful." The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction and praised.

Galudai, who was standing next to the Empress Dowager, quietly ran to Wanxian's side and asked in a concerned voice: "Mother Shuma, are you feeling better? My granddaughter originally followed Mother Xuanma and E Niang to see you. , but it’s a pity that you were resting at that time, so you didn’t see it.”

"You are considerate. I was groggy at the time, so I didn't pay attention. But when I woke up, Long live the Lord told me. Thank you for coming to see me." Wanxian also thanked Galudai in a low voice. road.

"What are your grandparents and grandchildren talking about in whispers? You might as well say it and let the Ai family listen." The Queen Mother saw Wanxian and Galudai whispering and asked curiously.

Galudai quickly said with embarrassment: "Mother Uku, my granddaughter is asking whether Grandma Shuma is getting better? She thought it was because she played too much with Grandma a few days ago and caused Shuma's death. Grandma is sick."

"That's true. Concubine Shu, are you feeling better? Why are you still so sick? What did the imperial doctor say? You are so young and should take good care of yourself. You don't take good care of yourself now. , I will be the one who suffers when I get old in the future." The Queen Mother first asked with concern, and then gave instructions with sincere words.

The Queen Mother asked so many questions at once, and Wanxian didn't know which one to answer.

Fortunately, Kangxi came to his aid and said, "What the Queen said is true. Concubine Shu's illness was caused by the long journey and acclimatization. Now she is much better. Concubine Shu was in better spirits early this morning, so she mentioned to her son that she was going to the emperor's home. Mother, please kowtow in greeting."

"That's good. Maybe it's because, Concubine Shu, you are young and haven't traveled long distances. In the future, it will be better if you go out with the emperor more often. You don't need to pay tribute to the Ai family like this. Take good care of your illness. After you've been raised, it won't be too late to come and greet the Ai family." The Empress Dowager said kindly.

Wanxian quickly stood up, saluted and thanked her: "Yes, I would like to thank the Empress Dowager for your consideration."

"You haven't recovered from your illness yet. You don't have to be so polite. Sit down and have a rest." Seeing Wanxian being so careful and polite, the Queen Mother became even more satisfied and happy.

Wanxian sat down and took a sip of tangerine peel tea.

Galudai came close to Wanxian, smelled it and asked: "Suma Ma, why do you smell the fragrance of jasmine flowers on your body? This fragrance does not seem to come from the sachet in your purse. It is more like wearing flowers. Is it because it’s on your body?”

Wanxian quickly turned up the cuff of her right hand, revealing a pink bead tourmaline bracelet and a bracelet made of fresh jasmine buds on her wrist.

"So that's it, my granddaughter wants it too." Upon seeing this, Galudai ran to the Empress Dowager's side and said coquettishly: "Mother Uku, my granddaughter also wants to use jasmine buds to string the bracelet. Mother Uku, please bring Shuma into the room." Can you give some of the jasmine buds in the basket to your granddaughter?"

The Queen Mother was enjoying Galudai's coquettishness and was about to agree.

The Crown Princess said: "Huang Ma Ma, please don't agree. Galudai, shut up now. If you want to go to the garden to pick it later. There is no ready-made reason to go to your mother Uku to discuss it." "

"But my daughter wants it now." Galudai explained with a pouted mouth, and then pulled the Empress Dowager's sleeves to act coquettishly.

The Empress Dowager patted Galudai's hand lovingly and said, "Okay, okay, that basket is yours. But don't pull on Mother Uku anymore. Mother Uku is too old to stand up to you." Pull like that.”

"Galudai, why don't you stop." The Crown Princess scolded Galudai first, then stood up and apologized to the Queen Mother: "Please don't spoil Galudai, she is not young anymore. It’s time to know something.”

"Look at what you said. Galudai is the eldest granddaughter of the fourth generation of the royal family and has a distinguished status. What do you want to do to be sensible?" the Queen Mother said dissatisfied.

Kangxi also interjected: "What the Queen Mother said is true. Galudai is my eldest granddaughter, and she will enjoy endless glory and wealth in this life. The princess does not need to discipline her too much. Besides, Galudai is also very sensible. Child. Now she is just acting coquettishly in front of her mother Wuku. Galudai can go play with the flowers." The last sentence shows Kangxi's doting on Galudai.

"Yes, my granddaughter would like to thank Mama Uku and Huang Mafa. Once my granddaughter has finished stringing the bracelets, I will dedicate each bracelet to Mama Uku." Galudai said happily.

"Thank you so much for your love and care for Galudai, Queen Mother and Queen Mother." The Crown Princess stood up and saluted the Queen Mother and Kangxi to express her gratitude.

Each of these things really makes the elder brother Fujin envious. (End of chapter)