Leader Lan Palace

Chapter 2472 Who Is Next?

Wanxi refers to the "Three Poems of Manti" written by the emperor's imperial pen today.

Since it is a group of three poems, there will be a causal and progressive layer of meaning in the middle of the poems.The unhappiness mentioned by the emperor in the first poem, since it is pointed out that it was not because of the death of Dai Jia, then why the emperor was unhappy, the answer is naturally built in the second poem with a moral progression, and then in the second poem. In the third song, the summary is revealed.

But before Wanxi could explain clearly, the emperor suddenly walked over from the empress dowager's seat and said loudly, "Concubine Ling, come here, I have something to say to you."

Wanxi didn't have a chance to explain this matter to Nalashi in detail, so she squatted halfway to Nalashi with a smile, and followed the emperor to the side hall.

Because it was a festival, clan relatives and ministers all came into the palace to have fun together.This "Wanfang Anhe" is also full of princesses, clan relatives Fujin, and ministers above the third rank, so even the side halls are full of people laughing, passing by with the waves, but there is no place to betray someone Son.

The emperor stood still by the water, looking at the shimmering water outside the bamboo curtain.He reached out and squeezed Wanxi's hand.

"...You just need to understand it in your own heart, and you don't need to talk to her about it."

Wanxi was a little surprised, but she also smiled submissively, "Hey...the emperor is not sure, so the slave just sealed his mouth and didn't say a word."

The emperor nodded, "Xiao Qi is in Jing'an Village, Master has asked Mao Tuan'er to send her favorite zongzi, as well as fragrant cakes and fragrant ingots. You don't need to worry."

Wanxi also smiled and nodded, "Don't worry about it, slave. Don't say that Sister Chen puts all the most powerful ginkgo around her to Xiaoqi, not to mention that child Lawang goes to visit every morning and evening. This time Ah, I'm superfluous, even if I went in person, Xiaoqi didn't have time to see me."

The emperor also laughed, "Well, the daughter who married out of the house, poured water out of the house. I can't keep it~~"

But Wanxi also instructed, "Dragon Boat Festival this year happened to be Dai Jia's death. The more lively the festival in the palace, the more uncomfortable it would be for Shunying's child. Lord, don't forget that Shunying is going, and it's a gift." For the next section, just keep it simple, so that the child won't be upset."

The emperor nodded, "Your Majesty knows it well, you can rest assured."

A group of clan ministers and men were waiting on the other side of the lake. The emperor couldn't stay for a long time, so he raised his hand and stroked Wanxi's face, "I have to go over there quickly. When I leave, Wan Fang Anhe's children and family members will definitely go around and get involved in Dai Jia's matter. Just be careful, don't meddle with it."

Wanxi smiled, and lightly tapped the emperor's shoulder with her forehead, "I'll save it for you, my master. You can go there at ease, my slave will just be a sultry gourd today."
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Now that she got the emperor's order, Wanxi was not in a hurry to go back, and she scattered on the green embankment by the water, so as not to have to face Nala's inquiry when she went back.

On the other side, Yu Rui was a little anxious seeing that Wanxi hadn't returned for a long time, so she looked for it carefully.

Seeing that it was the emperor who called Wanxi away, Yurui was not sure what the emperor's intentions were, and was also worried that the emperor would suddenly fall in love and get intimate with Wanxi. Walk in circles on purpose on the embankment.

That's when I met Wanxi.

Yurui herself blushed first, and Wanxi lowered her eyes and coughed a few times.

It was Wanxi who spoke first, "Has the show over there already started?"

Yu Rui nodded, "Yes. The Empress Dowager was happy to see it, but she forgot about the new funeral for Concubine Xin."

Wanxi nodded, "Then I'm relieved. When the Empress Dowager is watching a play, the Empress must be by her side with a playbook, so there's no time to ask me any more."

Yu Rui was puzzled for a moment, and asked cautiously, "My sister just wanted to explain the emperor's poem with the queen? Why don't you want to talk about it now?"

Because it is Yurui, unlike outsiders, Wanxi told the emperor what he had said before.

Yu Rui didn't even think about it, "The emperor, why didn't you ask sister to tell the queen?"

Wanxi shook Yu Rui's hand, "Actually, I can't figure out what the emperor is thinking at this moment. But after all, the emperor has a reason to do everything, and we will act according to the emperor's will."

Since she couldn't talk to Nala, Yurui couldn't help but recite the emperor's "Three Poems of Manti" while walking.

(of two)
By the side of Yinpu, a team of dragon boats,
Xinlai embraces the scenery and turns around.

It's time for the eight people to be jealous.
Memories read a year.

(Part Three)
Success or failure is true,
There is no cause for those who are not destined.

When all cares are given up,
One-heartedly pray for the blessing of the people.
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Wan Xi praised, "Sure enough, she is a lady from the Bannerman's Hanlin House. Look, it's unforgettable."

Yu Rui blushed, "Although there are three poems, the emperor just expresses his feelings directly and never uses allusions, so they are not profound. Only then can I memorize them along the way."

Wanxi nodded and smiled, "It's a pity that the empress refused to pay more attention to Han culture, so she didn't even understand such a plain poem. In fact, the emperor's intentions are clearly expressed in words, thanks to her It's just that the emperor is sad for Dai Jia."

Yurui nodded, "The most important thing is that she doesn't understand the style of "Three Poems of Manti". Three poems are written in succession, and the meaning is progressive. This unhappiness deepens, and the third song officially unravels the true cause of unhappiness."

"If you don't understand the style in this, and just look at each song separately, then naturally it's just taking the meaning out of context."

Wanxi nodded and smiled lightly, "Look, Yurui, the emperor has clearly stated in the first song that this unhappiness is not because of Dai Jia's death, the emperor's death of Dai Jia is already 'should be forgotten'; In the second song, I changed my writing and mentioned the fire last year."

Yu Rui also snorted, "Yes, some people wanted to forget about the fire last year, but the emperor refused to forget it. In the emperor's heart, Dai Jia's death is nothing compared to last year's fire. That fire is very important. That's why the emperor put last year's fire as the second song, but Dai Jiashi's death was only used as an introduction to get excited."

Wanxi stopped on the embankment and looked back in the direction of Jiuzhou Qingyan.

"The big fire last year... It's been a year already, but now I smell the wind, even the ripples in the water, I can still smell the fireworks."

Yu Rui sneered, "That fire abolished a prince, and punished so many Zhang Jing and guards in front of the imperial court; but that's not all. A dragon boat race in the Dragon Boat Festival last year also resulted in a dead body." Two lives! No wonder the emperor said in his poem that the unhappiness from last year has been kept until this year, which upsets the emperor even more than Dai Jia's death."

It was last year's Dragon Boat Festival, Princess Hejing's Da Gege, and Brother Miande's Fujin A Rishan were pregnant and tried their best to help their husband, but in the end... both mother and child died.

Wanxi took a deep breath, "So the first line of the emperor's second poem said 'to team up with the dragon boat at Yinpu'. It seems that this year, the emperor meant that dragon boats will still be on the water, but no more races are allowed." .”

Yurui herself missed this meaning, and she clapped her hands under Wanxi's reminder, "I said that this year, my ama and the others have prepared fewer gongs and drums. It turns out that the dragon boat still needs to be rafted, but there is no need for it." If there is a race, then naturally there will be no need for those cheering drums."

Wanxi sighed softly, "Dragon boat racing is a festival that everyone loves to watch. It's a pity that if the desire to win is too strong, then the good festival may ruin your life... In fact, the emperor more than ten years ago, He once wrote the poem "Race Ferry" to express the thoughts of "non-race".

"The emperor said in the poem: 'there are more people among them, and they are more likely to be restrained by fame and fortune', because they are driven by the heart of chasing fame and fortune, so the good dragon boat race is also unpleasant. Therefore, the emperor said, 'so There is no competition but only people, and the four quarters teach them."

"If that person had read this poem by Huang Ama carefully back then, maybe the situation would not have turned into such a mess later on. Then Ah Rishan, after all, is the emperor's eldest daughter-in-law. The emperor's granddaughter."

Since Ah Rishan's death, the emperor has never referred to Mian De as his successor, Fujin.Isn't this the emperor's heart to give Ah Rishan an explanation?

Yu Rui was heartbroken when she heard that, "Hmph, that's why the emperor refuses to forget what happened last year! Your majesty is wise, you should write this poem to make the man tremble and understand, The emperor is over half a hundred years old, but he is not confused!"

Wanxi turned to the beginning, "The emperor only confessed his heart in the third poem: he is unhappy this year because he wants to 'pray for the prosperity of the people'. The emperor is concerned about the country and the people, and dare not relax for a moment. I am lazy, so it is a festival, and I dare not indulge in pleasure."

Yu Rui's eyes turned red when she heard this, "...the emperor is getting old, and he is concerned about the country and the people at this time, so why isn't he hoping that the great Qing Dynasty can be passed on to future generations in a safe and secure way? Unfortunately, some princes , I really disappointed the emperor, it is no wonder that the emperor is so unhappy and upset."
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Wanxi took Yurui and returned to Wanfang Anhe around the green embankment, just as the Empress Dowager was about to get up and drive to Fuhai to watch the dragon boat.

Nala personally supported the empress dowager to move, but didn't care to talk to Wanxi.

Wanxi was also complacent, and went to "Pengdao Yaotai" above Fuhai with the Empress Dowager and Nala family.

"Pengdao Yaotai" is in the middle of the water. Looking around the sea from the fairy tower on the island, the view is the best.

Sure enough, Wanxi saw that the dragon boats were neatly lined up on the pier, they were no longer as lively as in previous years, and they were eager to gallop forward and compete for the championship.

Yu Rui also said softly, "Miss is really right. It seems that there will be no more races this year. The emperor has finally made up his mind and changed the custom, which shows that the emperor is afraid of what happened last year. Now that I know it well, it will depend on when the emperor will be ruthless to take care of it."

"Now that the matter of Dai Jia's matter has been settled, the emperor is free to do so. In my opinion, the day when this matter is settled is not far away."

Wanxi didn't speak, but quietly raised her eyes, looking at Concubine Yu among the concubines.

Concubine Yu, who is over fifty years old, is already showing signs of aging.

The waves above Fuhai reflected on Wanxi's cheeks, shimmering and shimmering, covering Wanxi's eyes.

Wanxi retracted her gaze and said slowly, "Concubine Ying said that the annual Dragon Boat Festival is a 'big hunt' for the Mongols, and it is the biggest hunting game of the year. prey."

Yurui understood and snorted softly, "Concubine Yu is also a Mongolian."

Wanxi lowered her head, "It's just that when the world is chasing the stag, who knows whether he is a hunter or a prey in the eyes of others? I'm afraid that he has always regarded himself as a hunter, thinking that everything should be easy to catch; but he doesn't know that he The day of being shot off the horse is not far away."
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"Er Niang, Er Niang..."

Wanxi's mind was recalled by the child's voice.

Wanxi hurriedly lowered her head, but saw that it was Xiao Shiwu who walked over together holding Xiao Shiliu's hand.

Little Shiliu was still young, he was moving around in the crowd, and he was still a little unsteady, Little Shiwu pulled him carefully, his eyes like black grapes were full of tolerance and pity as a brother.

Wanxi laughed, and hurriedly stretched out her arms to hug her two sons.

"Where did you two little rascals go to play? How many zongzi did you eat? Remember, don't eat too much. If you look carefully, you won't be able to digest it in your stomach."

Xiao Shiwu laughed to himself.Wanxi knew that he must have eaten a lot.

Xiao Shiwu didn't talk about himself, but Xiao Shiliu, "I didn't give pomegranate rice dumplings, so I took him to crack eggs for fun."

Wanxi smiled, "Then who won the knockout?"

Xiao Shiwu patted his younger brother on the shoulder generously, "Pomegranate won!"

Wanxi felt very relieved, she couldn't help but put her arms around Xiao Shiwu, and gave him a loud kiss on his chubby cheek.But the palm of his hand naturally stuck to his belly, rubbing his stomach calmly.

Xiao Shiwu put Xiao Shiliu's little hand back into Wanxi's, "Emiang, Huang Ama said that she wants to take her son on a dragon boat, and my son can no longer play with my brother."

Wanxi was a little surprised, "Oh? Is your Huang Ama going to take you on a boat?"

This year's dragon boat is obviously not a race. For a boy, it's not much fun to just go boating on the water.Wanxi thought that the emperor didn't need to take Xiao Shiwu on the dragon boat this year.

Little Shiwu nodded, "Huang Ama is waiting for my son. My son will leave for now, Er Niang, after the boat ride, my son will come to play with my younger brother."

It was Mao Tuan'er who came to personally pick up Xiao Shiwu, and Wanxi was really relieved to have Mao Tuan'er by the emperor's side.

Even Gao Yuncong and even Hu Shijie back then were not as good as Mao Tuan'er, and Wanxi was more reassuring.

Xiao Shiwu was picked up, so Yuqin also came to watch with Wanxi by the railing.

Sure enough, although the dragon boat rowed, it didn't have the slightest hint of a race. It looked like a small Ruyi boat that was only used for ferrying in Houhu and Fuhai.

It was the first time I saw such a slow row of dragon boats rowing slowly.Some of the female relatives were also a little bit dispirited, and went back to their seats one after another.

On the contrary, Yuqin was more interested, tilting her head to look at Wanxi, "Look at this year's snail boat, why did the emperor bring Yuanzi on board? The emperor is not afraid that Yuanzi will get bored."

Wanxi lowered her head and smiled, and said intentionally, "I don't understand either. I have to ask my sister for advice, but what did my sister think of?"

Yuqin spat, "Bah, I don't dare accept your high hat."

Wanxi smiled and lowered her eyes, "Actually, I have never seen such a row of dragon boats rowing slowly. But after thinking about it, it is wrong. The situation in front of me is actually a bit familiar, as if we have all seen it before. And I've seen it several times."

Yuqin laughed, knowing that Wanxi had a tacit understanding.

Yurui, on the other hand, was anxious to hear this, and hurriedly said, "What kind of riddle are you two sisters playing? I'm so confused!"

Wanxi gently squeezed Yurui's hand, "Such dragon-headed boats are lined up and rowing slowly on the water... Don't worry, think about it slowly, but when did you see it? "

Yurui was stunned for a while, but she was a girl with a clear mind after all, especially when she heard that Wanxi had replaced the "dragon boat" with a "leading boat", she suddenly became enlightened.

Yu Rui clapped her hands, "...South tour!"

During the previous tours to the south, the leading imperial boats were lined up in order on the water surface of the canal, moving slowly.Although the dragon boat in front of me is incomparable with the imperial boat, they are both dragon-headed boats.

Wanxi and Yuqin looked at each other and smiled, "I just don't know if that little naughty little fifteen is seasick or not. Let's ask him to sit on the boat for a while today."
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Because the dragon boat race is no longer available, the speed of the dragon boat on Fuhai Sea is too slow, and it took a long time to finish today's trip.

Xiao Shiwu returned to the island, happily returned to Wanxi and Yuqin, and listened to the two mothers asking, but nodded happily, "It's fun! My son is not bored."

Wanxi called Qu Xu over and asked the time.Qu Xu was wearing a pocket watch, so he replied that the dragon boat had traveled for about half an hour.

Wanxi said euphemistically, "Come here, Yuanzi, and Ernie asked you, that is, you don't get tired of this half an hour; but if it takes ten times as long, it will take five hours in total, and you have to sit from morning to night? Can you sit?" Are you getting impatient?"

Xiao Shiwu thought for a while, raised his eyes and smiled at Yuqin, "May Qing'er Niang bring some more books for her son? Then my son won't be bored."

Both Wanxi and Yuqin were pleased and looked at each other and smiled.

Yuqin naturally readily agreed, "Okay, okay, Qing'er Niang will bring a big book box. Not only will you bring your usual homework, Qing Er Niang will also steal some fun books for you from your Ernie's palace." If so, go to the notebook!"

Wanxi also laughed and agreed.

——Mariko will formally enter school next year.It's time for Yuanzi to take a superficial look at some of Zhao Yi's scripts.

That is the world outside the palace walls, that is the world with legends, which Yuanzi learned not easily while following the imperial masters within the palace walls.

Wanxi thought of this, but changed her mind and smiled.

She has such thoughts, how come the emperor doesn't?She didn't want her son's learning to be confined within the palace walls. As for the emperor, he must have thought more and seen farther than her.
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When Wanxi returned to the bedroom, it was already evening.

Recalling today's non-competitive dragon boat event, Wanxi couldn't help shaking her head, "It's not surprising that Concubine Yu's expression is not good today. But the queen's face has been sinking from beginning to end today, what is it?" reason?"

Yurui thought for a while, "Could it be that she is still stuck in the emperor's poems, and still feels that the emperor misses Dai Jia?"

Wanxi thought for a while, but shook her head again, "It's possible, but there seems to be something wrong. After all, Dai Jia is no longer alive, and the queen's unhappiness will not last so long. A middle palace queen, with What's better than a dead man?"

Yurui shook her head, "Maybe she met something else that didn't go her way today, right? After all, she likes to get angry, and if she sees anything that doesn't please her, she can go mad for days."

On the other hand, Yurui met Lin Guiren in the garden the next day, and only then did this doubt go away.

Yurui came back and reported to Wanxi: "It turned out that all the dignitaries in the inner court presented sachets to the emperor yesterday. There are so many sachets, which one the emperor chooses to hang around his waist is all a big guy's mind. of."

Wanxi smiled in relief, "Anyway, I'm not good at sewing, so I donate to the emperor every year, but I never dared to count on this... It would be great if the emperor would embarrass himself in front of the princes and ministers. "

Yu Rui also laughed, "My sister doesn't care about this, but someone does. The emperor wrote 'lazy looking pepper into the moxa bag' in the first poem this year."

Wanxi also said, "Well, 'Jiao Tu' uses the allusion of Chen Gillian's 'Jiao Fang's only favorite'. Therefore, although 'Jiao Tu' can refer to the harem in general, but from the source, it is the original It should be specifically referring to the Queen."

"So the emperor's sentence 'too lazy to put the pepper into the moxa bag' can be interpreted as that the emperor is too lazy to look at the sachet embroidered by the empress himself."

Yu Rui also shrugged her shoulders, "The empress is very concerned about this matter, naturally it is because of the old practice of empress Xiaoxian. Didn't it say that empress Xiaoxian embroidered a purse with deer hair for the emperor, and the emperor praised empress Xiaoxian for not forgetting Manchuria's old customs are here; therefore, we, the Empress, have tried every means to make the Emperor wear her embroidered sachet at the Duanyang Palace banquet every year."

Wanxi nodded, "The emperor has also given enough face to the middle palace, and he has indeed worn her embroidered purse for several years... But this year, the one on the emperor's waist, I see, is not the old Manchu style embroidered by the queen, but more like It's the pattern of the Mongols."

Yu Rui raised her thumb, "Although my sister always said that she is not good at female celebrities, her eyesight is really accurate. My sister is right, the purse that the emperor hangs out this year is from the hands of the Mongolian ruler."

"Whose is it?" Wanxi tilted her head to think about it, "The throne in the palace comes from Mongolia, and the highest ranking ones are Concubine Yu, Concubine Gao and Concubine Yu. Which of the three belonged to them?"

But Yurui shook her head, "I'm also a little surprised—the fire sickle pouch that the emperor uses today was embroidered by Concubine Shen."

Although Wanxi said it was strange, she understood it immediately.

"That's not surprising. Concubine Shen is from Erut. The pattern of the fire sickle purse embroidered by her is a fusion of Mongolian and Western regions. It is very special and the emperor appreciates it. I remember that in the 26th year of Qianlong, she The Emperor liked it very much because he presented a Huo Sickle jacket (that is, the embroidered cover on the outside of the Huo Sickle purse), and since then the Emperor has conferred the concubine verbally."

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