Concubine's Handbook of Good Life in Ancient Times

Chapter 68

Shuning let Hou Lin and Qiu and Dong go with her for a reason. Hou Lin knows kung fu, although I don’t know who he learned from, but obviously he is also the bodyguard sent by the emperor, so it would be easier to take him with you when you go out. Safety.In addition to being proficient in poison medicine, Qiu and Dong also have some superficial kung fu. After all, they were trained by the Marquis Yongning himself as military commanders. Gongshi reported it to the emperor.

Therefore, Qiu and Dong can only enter the palace after obtaining the emperor's permission. Fortunately, Mei Dong can say that Mei Qiu is good at drugs!
"Yes~"

Everyone in Changning Palace cheered up and worked hard to complete the tasks assigned by the master. Mei Qiuguang brought several kinds of medicine that can make people unconscious, and Mei Dong also brought a lot of first-aid pills, especially the pills for cooling off the heat. the most.

Different from the imperial doctors in the palace, Qiu and Dong took an unusual path, that is to say, their medicine and poison were not formally learned, so they used folk remedies.Anyway, in the eyes of the imperial doctors, these prescriptions are dangerous and should not be used rashly on people.

However, none of the bamboo poles have been completely killed. There are still some merits in these prescriptions, which can achieve miraculous effects at certain times.So those imperial doctors who came to ask for Shuning's pulse often discussed with the two court ladies. They were all doctors who were dedicated to medical skills. Although they had official positions, generally speaking they purely specialized in medical skills.

So when they learned that Empress Jia had two court ladies who were both good at medicine and poison, they would stay in the Changning Palace for an extra quarter of an hour every time they asked for the Ping Anmai to discuss medical skills with the two girls, Qiu and Dong, in the side hall. It's just that people in Changning Palace can often see these imperial doctors being kicked by Qiu and Dong, but they will come the same way next time, and so on.After more times, the people in Changning Palace will no longer be surprised.

Of course, only the people in Changning Palace and a few imperial doctors knew about Qiu and Dong's ability to treat poisons, not to mention the people in Changning Palace, they were well trained by Nanny Liu and Hou Lin.And the imperial doctors knew what to say and what not to say, Shuning didn't need to remind them at all, as soon as they came out of Changning Palace, their mouths were sealed tightly, and anyone who asked would shake their heads.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, Shu Ning changed into a light and thin palace dress and wore a five-tailed phoenix hairpin on her head.On such occasions, the concubines must dress up, but they don't need to wear court clothes.If she had to wear court clothes again in this weather, Shu Ning would definitely cry for the emperor, isn't she really afraid of heatstroke?
Even the emperor, empress, and queen mother chose light clothing. Of course, this is only compared to formal court clothing. If it weren't for the inner clothing made of ice silk, the three giants of the palace would directly carry them back from heatstroke without waiting for the dragon boat race to start. In the palace.

There are specially built platforms beside the moat. Of course, the emperor, empress, queen mother and princes use the best and largest platforms. Concubine Jia was fortunate to be brought by the queen mother. Compared with the platforms dedicated to empresses, the emperor’s special ones are indeed It's a good thing, there are still basins of ice around, and the cold air is constantly passing towards the people sitting in the middle.

While watching the dragon boat race, you can also eat the freshest fruits and delicate rice dumplings.Compared with those civilians who can only stand on the sun, the middle stand is like a fairyland.

Shu Ning took a look, the people who can watch the dragon boats on the middle platform, besides the royal family, there are also a few noble ministers, they were given by the emperor to sit on the middle platform to watch the dragon boats, but the seats are also a bit to the side, hurry up It's on the edge.

And one of them is Shuning's grandfather, the old Marquis of Yongning.Shu Ning glanced at the emperor gratefully, she knew that this was a gift from the emperor to the Yongning Hou Mansion, otherwise, with the status of the old Yongning Hou who had retired a long time ago, she would not be qualified to sit here at all.

And those ministers also refreshed the degree of Concubine Jia's favor once again, even the second concubine Xiande was not qualified to sit here, but Concubine Jia was unexpectedly brought by the Queen Mother, and she was very satisfied with Concubine Jia after seeing the appearance of the Emperor .

Thinking of this, the ministers looked at the old Hou Ye with subtle eyes, and they had to do their best for the Yongning Hou Mansion in their hearts. At least before the concubine Jia fell out of favor, the Yongning Hou Mansion must not be offended. You must know that the most terrible wind in the world That is - pillow wind.

And the emperor, who was slandered by these ministers, was talking to the queen and the queen in a low voice, and occasionally cared about Concubine Jia who was behind the queen and the queen, and told her to tell her if she felt any discomfort, and she must not bear it.

"Your majesty was joking, my concubine is not the kind of person who is willing to endure hardships. If I feel uncomfortable, I will definitely not bear it. At that time, it will be the emperor, empress dowager and empress empress. Don't blame the concubine for not being loyal and sneaking away!"

Watching a dragon boat race under the sun on a hot day is definitely not a happy thing.Although the people around are very happy, after all, the entertainment in ancient times was not very developed, and it is rare that the festival is so lively, everyone's interest is quite high.

"Pfft~"

The queen couldn't help laughing, every time she heard Concubine Jia talk, she was very happy!
"My Lady~"

Shuning looked at the queen sadly, why they couldn't help laughing every time she spoke to the queen, could it be that her words were so funny?

"Ha, nothing."

The queen turned her head calmly, as if the person who laughed just now was not her.

Shu Ning, whose self-esteem was hurt again, lowered her head, and her listless appearance made the emperor and queen mother laugh endlessly.

Fortunately, Shuning didn't feel depressed for long, and the dragon boat race began.

There are nine teams in total, and there are 15 people on each dragon boat. One of them is beating drums and shouting chant to refuel, and the other 14 are paddling.

As far as Shu Ning knows, the teams include Royal Team, Wenchen Team, Generals Team, Civilian Team, Civil and Military Team, Academy Team, Juzi Team, Fanbang Team, and Monk and Taoist Team.

The other team, Shuning, was not surprised at all. What the hell is Jieli, the monk and Taoist team?Can monks also participate?
"The monks are also my citizens of Daxia. Of course they have the right to participate. If the monk and Taoist team wins, the participating players' temples and Taoist temples will be rewarded with [-] acres of land. You must know that monks cannot do business, they can only beg for alms or The incense money donated by the believers and the [-] acres of land are of great value to the monastery or the Taoist temple."

Seeing that Shuning was unclear, the queen explained to her in a low voice.In Daxia, each temple or Taoist temple, unless it is rewarded by the court, cannot own more than [-] mu of land. If it exceeds, it has to pay taxes like ordinary farmers. Therefore, for the [-] mu of tax-free land, monks Be crazy about the Dragon Boat Festival every year.

"So that's the case~"

Knowledge again.

(End of this chapter)