Harem for a living

Chapter 90

It snowed heavily for three days in a row. When the sun came out, Chen Manrou immediately ordered people to start cleaning the Zhongcui Palace. Every corner and every corner was absolutely allowed to leave any snowflakes, ice slag and so on, let alone appear.

"Jinhuan, go to the warehouse to have a look. If there is grass thatch, take it out and spread it from the door to the yard." Chen Manrou thought for a while, and then ordered that although grass thatch can also freeze, it is better than the freezing conditions on the ground. There are too many, and it is relatively easy to see that the grass thatch is frozen.Although this thing is a bit ugly when laid on the ground, it's fine if it's easy to use.

"Your Majesty, there are only two of these things in our warehouse." Joy came back soon, and said with a depressed face, "Probably the Ministry of Internal Affairs would never have thought that someone in the Palace would use this thing, right?"

"Then spread it at the door of the room." Chen Manrou was helpless, even if she went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ask for it, it would probably take several days to send it back. By then, the snow would have melted away, so there was no need for these up.

"Empress, Empress Concubine De concubine left a post for you, and would like to invite you to enjoy the snow at Jiangxuexuan." Wei Le led a little maid over, and the little maid gave the post to Chen Manrou, who opened it and read it Look.

The post was written by Concubine De herself, and there was a small poem on it, and the following sentences were to the effect that Chen Manrou was invited to enjoy the snow.Chen Manrou closed the post and asked with a smile: "Who else did your mother invite over?"

"I also invited Empress Guifei, Empress Shu, Empress Liu, Empress Hu, Empress Cheng Zhaoyi, Empress Han Wanyi, Empress Wang Xiuyi, Empress Li Xiuhua, Empress Ding Jieyu, Empress Wang Jieyu, Empress Ma Jieyu, and Song Meiren And Qi Meiren, two empresses."

Chen Manrou couldn't help laughing in her heart, this Concubine De is exquisite, regardless of her status, she invited all the women in the harem.

"Go back and tell your mother that I really want to go to the snow appreciation party invited by Defei's sister, but I've been feeling heavy recently and I'm too lazy to move around, so I won't go this time, wait for me When I'm free, I will personally go to the Yonghe Palace to plead guilty, and please don't be offended by my sister Defei."

She is not willing to take risks at this moment, then Concubine Shu may have some tricks waiting for her.

The little palace maid was in a bit of a dilemma, probably Concubine De told that she must invite Chen Manrou, she hesitated for a moment and then said: "Miss Hui, my mother told the servant before she let the servant come, saying that pregnant people would be lazy Yes, but if it is for the sake of the baby in the stomach, it is better to move around more. "On the Causes and Symptoms of Various Diseases" said that the third month of pregnancy is called the first child. At this time, the blood does not circulate, and the image begins to change. Yi, it changes due to feelings. If Concubine Hui wants to give birth to a healthy and beautiful prince, it is better to go for a walk in the imperial garden more often."

Prenatal education in ancient times was relatively strict, not only for children to read books, but also for pregnant women, such as not sleeping on one side, standing on one side or limping, similar to precepts and deeds.The theory of the causes and symptoms of various diseases says that things change when they see them. If they want their children to grow up well, pregnant women should see more beautiful scenery and things.

If Chen Manrou is unwilling to go, it means that he does not take the future growth of the emperor's heir into consideration.

Chen Manrou couldn't help but sneered. If this person wanted to find a reason, he would do anything.Glancing at the little maid, seeing that she was a little nervous, she shook her head and said: "You tell Concubine De, I think what she said is quite reasonable, but it's just too much, I can see it in this Zhongcui Palace. The snow scene, although not as good as the Imperial Garden, but after three days, it is a bit boring, so there is no need to go to the Imperial Garden to see it again."

Seeing that the little maid still wanted to talk, Chen Manrou was a little helpless: "A few days ago, there was news that Empress Dowager Ci Ning was unwell. If you are unfilial, how can you have fun while Empress Dowager Ci Ning is seriously ill?"

The little palace maid's face immediately turned pale, and Chen Manrou didn't want to keep her, but asked Wei Le to send her out.

"Niang Niang, the sickness you talked about today..." After the people left, Jin Huan asked in a low voice. If Chen Manrou's words reached the ears of the Empress Dowager Ci'an, it is very likely that the Empress Dowager Ci'an would treat her The mother-in-law of the family was dissatisfied, and the empress also disliked seeing the Empress Dowager Ci Ning...

"Go and pass on today's matter to Yongshou Palace." Chen Manrou covered her mouth with her hands and yawned. Someone from Dingguo's mansion had already visited the queen yesterday, and it is estimated that the queen has other ideas. At this moment, she sent another good idea, Ci Ning wants to come back, huh, wait until next year.

Although Jin Huan didn't quite understand what Chen Manrou meant, she still hurried to find someone. They were very careful in sending messages in private, and they never let people catch Zhong Cui Gong.

In the afternoon, Bei Ting came over with a smile and replied: "The servant waited in Jiangxuexuan for a while. In the afternoon, only Concubine De, Cheng Zhaoyi, Han Wanyi, Wang Jieyu, Ding Jieyu, Wang Xiuyi, and Li Xiuhua passed by. The imperial concubine said that the second princess was not feeling well, so she didn't go, and the concubine Shu said that the second prince couldn't leave her, so she didn't go there either. Qi Meiren was sick, and Song Meiren had to take care of Qi Meiren, so she didn't go there either. As for Hu Concubine, she said she was going to Ci'an Palace to see the Third Prince."

"They're all smart." Chen Manrou raised her eyebrows and found good excuses for each of them. It is estimated that Concubine De is also depressed at the moment.

"Your Majesty, a batch of velvet cloth was rewarded by Ci'an Palace earlier, what do you want to do with it?" Aunt Bai came over with a piece of cloth in her arms and asked. She had carefully checked that there was nothing sinister on the cloth. .Moreover, the snow-white cloth, even if you want to do some tricks, there is no way not to leave a trace.

"This velvet cloth is quite soft to the touch." Chen Manrou stretched out her hand to touch it with a smile, it was much softer than cotton cloth.After thinking for a while, he said, "Make two inner garments that I wear, and then four smaller inner garments. If there is still more, I will make a small quilt and a small quilt inner."

"It's definitely enough." Aunt Bai said with a smile, stretched out her hand and gestured: "This one can make two coats for you, a total of four."

"By the way, didn't the emperor give you some small gadgets some time ago? You let people tidy up, don't let people take advantage of the loopholes. In addition, clean up the back hall. In the future, the little prince will live in the main hall behind. The nanny and so on Yes, live in the side hall on the left."

Now that the baby is almost six months old, she has to prepare in advance.

Aunt Bai is capable, but I promised her before that I would let her go out of the palace to marry someone. At most, she can stay until June next year. Before she leaves, let her first move her child's residence Set it up and make the best use of it.After all, she herself doesn't know what taboos are in this palace, she still has to ask senior palace fighting experts to arrange them.

Aunt Bai responded one by one, and then Chen Manrou leaned on the soft cushion with her waist in her arms, looked outside and let out a long sigh.Aunt Bai glanced at her with a smile: "Mother, don't sigh, it will make the child in your belly unhappy."

Chen Manrou laughed, and stretched out her hand to touch her stomach: "He hasn't even made a movement at this moment, how can he hear me sigh?"

"That's not what you said. The child and the mother are connected by blood. He grew up in your stomach, so he is very familiar with everything about you." Aunt Bai spread the cloth on the table as she spoke. , hold the eyebrow pencil and draw the size on it.When the painting is finished, the cloth will be cut according to the trace.

"I don't know if this is the little princess or the little prince." Chen Manrou looked down at her stomach, didn't she say that the pointed one is a boy and the round one is a girl?Why does she feel that her stomach is not sharp and round?

"It must be a little prince." Aunt Bai said very firmly: "Although I have never conceived a child, I have seen a lot of people. According to the people I have met in the past, the one in your belly is definitely a little prince."

"Then I will accept your good words." Chen Manrou said with a smile. She didn't care whether it was a boy or a girl. Although there will be wars on the frontier in this era, Feng Mingzhao is a wise king and a relatively tough person. Will let the princess marry at will.They were the daughters of the first emperor, who were also married to members of the imperial court.

The two of them were talking when they saw Liu Cheng coming in. Chen Manrou hurried to the door. What Liu Cheng brought was Feng Mingzhao's oral order, saying that he would come over later and let Chen Manrou make preparations.

Chen Manrou sent Liu Cheng away, she curled her lips and was speechless, what preparations could she make?We can't go to bed right now.After thinking about it, Cup Stop was called: "Is Qi Meiren really sick?"

"Returning to your mother, Qi Meiren just spent a little longer sewing last night, and it's not a big problem." Bei Ting said quickly, Chen Manrou nodded, and asked Bei Ting to take the dress that Qi Meiren made for her last time find out.

"Ma'am, is this okay?" Jin Huan and Dui Yue knew about Chen Manrou's plan, and both of them were a bit unwilling: "What if Qi Mei's heart grows bigger, or someday she becomes pregnant..."

"Didn't you say that? There is no permanent alliance in this harem. I can't serve the bed right now, and I can't push the emperor to others, especially Concubine Yang and Concubine Shu, so I can only find other alliances." Yes. Qi Mei's status is low enough, even if she is big-hearted, she will have to wait until the day she becomes pregnant and gets promoted."

Besides, as a Qimei, even if she gave birth to a child, she would definitely not be able to keep her by her side, unless she jumps five or six ranks and becomes a concubine from the third rank.It's just that this possibility is too small, even if Qi Mei comes to save her now, she can only become a Wanyi if she dies, and she still can't keep the child by her side.

Moreover, the Qi family is in the hands of the Chen family. As long as Qi Mei still wants her parents' family, she will not have any thoughts of betrayal towards Chen Manrou.The most important thing is that Chen Manrou is not that stupid, she wants to use Qi Meiren, but she has no intention of completely trusting Qi Meiren.

When the emperor came over, Chen Manrou specially showed her new clothes to the emperor: "Your Majesty, what do you think of this dress? Does it look good? It was made by Qi Mei for my concubine, and it took half a month."

"It's really good." The emperor sized Chen Manrou up and down, nodded in appreciation and said, "Coupled with Aifei's complexion, it's even more delicate like a flower."

"Your Majesty, you are making fun of my concubine!" Chen Manrou hugged the emperor's arm coquettishly: "The concubine can't do needlework during this time, so I asked Qi Meiren to make a coat for the emperor, do you want to try it? Although the clothes were not made by the concubine , but the fabrics are selected by the concubine, the pattern is also drawn by the concubine herself, and the style is also imagined by the concubine, it is the painstaking effort of the concubine."

"Really? Since it's my concubine's wish, I'll give it a try." The emperor agreed with a smile, and Chen Manrou hurriedly asked someone to take out the clothes. The hem of the clothes was embroidered with a few dragons, and the emperor took a few steps. , Those few dragons seem to be entwined around the emperor's feet, not only beautiful, but also meaningful.

The emperor was naturally very happy, praised Chen Manrou a lot, and rewarded some things, then took Liu Cheng away.After leaving Zhongcui Palace, the emperor twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, and said casually: "Is Qi Meiren? Liu Cheng, call Qi Meiren to sleep with you tonight."

Liu Cheng responded, and hurried to Chuxiu Palace to announce the beauty of Qi.The place of Chuxiu Palace is a bit remote, and Qimei's status is too low, so only Qimei can go to Qianqing Palace, and the emperor will not set foot in Chuxiu Palace.

(End of this chapter)