Your daughter's strategy

Xu Miaoyun blushed and stopped talking. Seeing Xu Peining nodding with a smile, she tilted her head and said, "So, the Su family will also give it away?"

Xu Jinghan burst out laughing, and Xu Peining stretched out her hand to pinch Xu Miaoyun's face: "You're getting smarter, and even I'm joking."

In the end, King Ancheng gave it away, and the Su family also gave it away.

Soon everyone returned presents, and Tang Nannan asked someone to send a small basket of crisp water chestnuts. It is late autumn, and water chestnuts are really hard to come by. Tang Nannan also said in the letter that this was a reward from the palace, because the family There are only so many, so don't be disgusted.

Feng Zhenzhen returned two boxes of crab cakes from the womb, which Xu Miaoyun liked to eat.

The four gentlemen from Shen Yanlou and Madam Xu did not return the gifts because they were teachers. Dong Zicheng and Wei Ya sent the gifts in Xu Jinghuan's name, so all the gifts were sent to Xu Jinghuan.

Xu Peining is very good at being a man, not only sent the king of Ancheng and the Su family, but also the Xie family and the Yan family. As a result, both the Su family and the Xie family returned four-color gifts as serious gifts, and the Yan family returned to their own home because they were closer. Made pastries and fresh fruits from Zhuangzi.

Only King Ancheng returned two boxes of crab cakes that were the same as those sent by the Feng family, a basket of water chestnuts that were the same as those sent by the Tang family, a box of womb flowers and two bolts of satin, which he said were rewards from the palace. of.

Xu Peining smiled as she looked at the gift in return. The snacks and water chestnuts are nothing more than that. There are only three county kings in Kang Wang's mansion, so what do you do in the palace to enjoy the palace flowers?It was clearly an excuse, and Xu Miaoyun was using this excuse to give something to Xu Miaoyun, but Xu Miaoyun blushed and refused to take it desperately.As a result, Mrs. Xu couldn't help but laugh when she found out.

When Xu Jinghuan came back at night, he mentioned this matter and said with a smile: "Zicheng said that this year's sweet-scented osmanthus wine is better than the previous ones."

Xu Peining smiled and said: "I brought it all the way from Hangzhou to the capital, and I was afraid that it would not grow well, so I even transported the soil under the roots of the tree. It took a lot of effort, can it be good?"

Xu Run'an smiled and said, "All the three jars are out? Miaoyun doesn't feel bad?"

Xu Peining covered her mouth with a smile and said, "Why don't you feel distressed? Just protect yourself and don't move. It would be better to see the return gifts from all the families, saying that you won't suffer at all."

Everyone laughed and said they thought Xu Miaoyun was sensible.The result is still a child at heart.

Xu Jinghuan found out about King Ancheng returning the gift, so he went to King Kang's mansion the next day. Seeing that the altar of wine and two boxes of snacks sent by the Xu family had not been moved on the high table, Xu Jinghuan smiled and said, "You Is it ready to confess?"

Prince Ancheng smiled and said, "I tasted it yesterday and found it very good. It would be a pity to drink it alone. Wouldn't it be nice to wait for you to drink and play chess together when you have time?"

Xu Jinghuan waved his hand: "That's all for me, I drank a lot yesterday, you can keep it for yourself."

Having said that, King Ancheng is still going to have a drink with Xu Jinghuan, after all, the brother-in-law wants to please him.Unexpectedly, as soon as he took the wine jar, he was stunned.The weight was obviously wrong. When I opened it, there was only an empty jar left, and then I looked at the snack box, which was also half empty. Immediately I called someone over: "Who has entered my study?"

The boy guarding the study tremblingly said, "Last night, the second and the younger princes came here, saying they were looking for books."

Prince Ancheng was furious.Immediately call for two people to question.

The king of Anyi County said awkwardly: "I am also curious, smelling the fragrance. I just wanted to taste it, but I couldn't stop it."

Prince Anqing also said naively: "Is there any more brother? I want to use it to honor my father and mother."

King Ancheng's face turned dark. He was reluctant to drink the wine brewed by his sweetheart himself, but he was secretly drunk by two brats. If it wasn't for Xu Jinghuan's presence, he really wanted to take out a feather duster and beat him up!

Xu Jinghuan smoothed things over with a smile: "It's not a good thing, I'll go back and ask if there are any more, and ask someone to bring it over."

Wang Daxi of Anyi County: "Thank you, Brother Jing Huan, please send me another jar. I also want to give it to the emperor's grandfather to try."

Xu Jinghuan said with a smile: "A small thing can't make it to the elegant hall. The king of the county just drinks and plays."

After returning home and telling Xu Peining, Xu Peining packed two more jars and asked someone to send them.

As soon as Xu Jinghuan left over there, King Ancheng took out a feather duster and stared at his two younger brothers: "Taking it without telling is for stealing. Now you are more courageous. You dare to drink without asking. If someone deliberately plots, Poison was put in it, and you swallowed it with sullen heads? It seems that if you don’t teach you, can’t you?”

Waving a feather duster to beat them, the two county kings turned and ran away in fright, and did not dare to show their faces for several days.

The two jars of wine that Xu Jinghuan sent fell into the hands of King Ancheng. After all, he did not swallow them all. One jar was taken out and drank when the family had dinner together. Both Lord Kang and Princess Kang agreed that King Ancheng was very happy to replace Xu Miaoyun. I asked for a reward.

The other jar was brought into the palace and given to the emperor. The emperor had seen good things, smelled the aroma of the wine and said, "It's already very good that the boudoir daughter can brew such wine."

I left the things behind and rewarded a box of hairpins newly made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The heads of the hairpins are carved with various designs and are different from each other. They are new this year. They were prepared to be given to the nobles in the palace during the Chinese New Year, but they were first rewarded to the Xu family. Sister, King Ancheng thanked him with a smile when he got the things, and turned around to send the things to Xu's house in person.

The Xu family is already accustomed to the things sent by the King of Ancheng, but it is very rare for the King of Ancheng to come to the door in person, and now he is the righteous third uncle, the Xu family attaches great importance to it, and the old lady Xu did not say anything when she saw it in person , Grandpa Xu and Xu Run'an and Xu Jinghuan accompanied him for dinner, and before leaving, he received a box of peach blossom cakes made from aged peach blossoms as a gift from Mrs. Xu.

When Duan Wang knew about it, he said to Princess Fangyu: "You have been messing around all day long, and you haven't made a fuss. Do you think Bo Rang is good at making fun of you? Your imperial grandfather only has one daughter, and the theory is that he prefers girls. The child of Furong You're stupid, and you don't know how to learn to make fun of it? It really hurts you for nothing."

Princess Fangyu cried aggrievedly, and put the blame on Xu Miaoyun again.

Tang Nannan got the sweet-scented osmanthus wine, and asked Feng Zhenzhen to visit Xu's house the next day. The two of them almost became regular visitors of Xu's house, so there was nothing to avoid. They went all the way to Xu Miaoyun's room, where Xu Miaoyun was reviewing the homework left by Madam Xu .It's also interesting to learn these few days. Mother Xu taught her how to use rouge and gouache.

It can’t be thicker or lighter, and he also taught her to choose the right color according to her skin: “There are differences in height, fat and thinness, and the use of this face powder is also different. Women in the palace are always thinking about how to make themselves beautiful Even more beautiful, you must not only understand, but also be proficient in this aspect, and tell the housekeeper later. Buy a copy of all kinds of rouge and gouache that you can find on the market, and come back and have a look, and I will give you another set that is commonly used by nobles in the palace Yes, what’s the difference between you and your comparison, in this regard, you can’t follow others’ wisdom, you have to have your own insights.”

So Xu Miaoyun fiddled with those powders all day long.Trying everything out and washing your face is also tiring, so Madam Xu gave her a few days to think about it slowly.

Tang Nannan looked at the various boxes on the dressing table and said with a smile, "Are you going to open a powder shop?"

Xu Miaoyun called the two of them to sit down, and said, "This is the homework left by Madam Xu."

Feng Zhenzhen was very interested: "The ones I use are all made from within. They are very smooth, and they are not harsh when applied on the face. My mother said that I am young, so I don't want to use too much face powder. I usually only use some powder mixed with pearl powder. ointment."

Xu Miaoyun has already experienced something in the past few days, and she looked closely at Feng Zhenzhen's face: "Pearl powder is added in it, no wonder your face is fair."

Tang Nannan said: "I'm impatient to use those face powders. Isn't there fragrance dew? Mix it with rouge to even out the color and apply it on the face. It looks good and smells good."

Xu Miaoyun moved closer to smell it.Said: "It's the fragrance of hosta flowers, faint. It smells very good."

Tang Nannan was very proud, and Xu Miaoyun thought about it: "Then what should I use? Mother Xu said that it must be new and unique, and no one else will know."

Feng Zhenzhen quietly said to Tang Nannan: "You are really crazy." Then he took the red rouge and rubbed it on Tang Nannan's face. Xizi, light makeup and heavy makeup are always suitable."

Feng Zhenzhen smiled and said: "If you want to say that light makeup is always suitable for you, I have only met one person, and that is your second sister. According to her beauty, even if she washes off the lead, she is amazing."

In the blink of an eye, Xu Miaoyun seemed to understand something, suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "That's what Xu Nanny said, what is novelty? No one else knows? That is, I used rouge and gouache, but others couldn't see it. This way people see me always without makeup, but I am not as pale and tasteless as without makeup, I am completely natural and seamless, this kind of makeup is the most brilliant."

Both Tang Nannan and Feng Zhenzhen were stunned, Tang Nannan came back to her senses for a long time and said with a smile: "Can you make such a fragrance powder?"

Xu Miaoyun shook her head, and said with a grin: "It's up to man!" He discussed with Feng Zhenzhen what kind of flowers to use to steam the rouge cream and apply it on the face, but it couldn't be seen.

Tang Nannan and Feng Zhenzhen lingered for half a day before leaving, Xu Miaoyun wandered around in the garden, hoping to find some flowers to concoct, but now it was late autumn, except for a few chrysanthemums, all the flowers were withered, and after wandering for a long time, she had to give up, Madam Xu When he came again, he expressed his thoughts and said, "We can only try one by one next year when the spring flowers bloom more."

Nanny Xu nodded, appreciatively: "Young lady wants to be like this. No matter what, it is best to have your own ideas. Fortunately, young lady is not in a hurry. It will be the same to learn this again in the spring of next year."

He also taught Xu Miaoyun to cook: "Girls are people who enjoy life and don't need to cook by themselves, but washing hands and making soup is not only a skill, but also a gesture. What girls have to learn is not how to feed their stomachs, but how to cook food." Delicate and elegant, ingenious, in the palace, there is no shortage of good things, but good intentions."

Xu Miaoyun was tossing in the kitchen all day, not learning how to knead dough, but learning how to knead the dough into flowers. Of course, this was not accomplished overnight. After meeting Mrs. Xu, she hired another expert who can make fancy pastries The cook came to teach Xu Miaoyun how to make dim sum.

In this way, Xu Miaoyun is getting busier day by day. She needs to listen to Xu Peining talk about those famous paintings, learn how to appreciate them, learn how to make tea, how to taste tea, learn how to make snacks, learn to match colors, and what clothes to match. Jewelry, what kind of jewelry to wear in a bun, and all kinds of jewelry used in jewelry, which rubies are of good quality?Which ones are not in good condition?Can you tell if a jadeite bracelet is new jadeite or old jadeite at a glance?Gold hairpin and gold hairpin have different patterns and meanings, so what's the point of wearing them...

One pile after another, detailed and cumbersome, is something that can only be learned by throwing money into it.

When Yang Minzhi came back from Jiangxi, it was already the end of November.The weather is getting colder, so Nanny Xu took advantage of the changing seasons to teach Xu Miaoyun to identify the difference in the materials she wears in winter, while Xu Jinghuan went to Kangwang's mansion every day. The King of Ancheng County was talking about Xu Jinghuan: "Father Emperor Kaichun means to let the You enter the official department, where the water is deep, but it is easy to learn things."

Xu Jinghuan didn't take it seriously, he responded with all his mouth, and asked Yang Minzhi what news he brought, King Ancheng looked a little dignified.Said: "Yang Minzhi said, he checked and checked, and Yan Yucheng was really the son of the emperor's uncle. Not only was the time right, a little girl who served Yan Kefang once said that she had seen Yan Kefang write the name of the emperor's uncle. Uncle is in Jiangxi. People outside of the Yan family have also seen him, although they don’t know their identity, but after thinking about it carefully, they are exactly the same as Uncle Huang.”

Xu Jinghuan still didn't believe it: "Is it a deliberate arrangement?"

King Ancheng said meaningfully: "Yang Minzhi is in charge of Jinyiwei. If even he can't see that it is a deliberate arrangement, then it is either true. Or, the emperor's methods have already reached the sky."

Xu Jinghuan's mood was somewhat complicated.If you were worried about whether it was a problem before, then you should worry about what to do now, not to mention that Yan Yucheng has been raised by the third master Yan for more than ten years. His blood is thicker than water, and the Yan family cannot accept it, even himself. Accepted, he said: "Is the lord really planning to ask people to impeach him for his lack of virtue?"

King Ancheng laughed and said, "Isn't this your idea? You're hesitating instead."

Xu Jinghuan had no choice but to say, "Where was my idea? Miaoyun said so when the incident first happened. It was either due to a lack of virtue or a confusion of blood. Who knows it will really come in handy."

The King of Ancheng County said: "I'm afraid this is not a good thing. If others don't talk about it, the emperor's grandfather trusts Yang Minzhi the most. If Yang Minzhi says yes, most of the emperor's grandfather will believe it. If he is really asked to recognize his ancestors and return to his ancestors, what should he do?" How?"

Xu Jinghuan has regained his usual calmness: "If it were someone else, I would still be a little worried, but that person is Yan Yucheng, if we don't do anything, he can make waves by himself, let's take a step and see. But there is one thing, Bo Rang, don't feel alienated just because he is the son of King Duan, the more he is like this, the more intimate you are, anyway, you are cousins, and King Duan dare not say anything."

King Ancheng smiled and said, "I think so too."

If King Duan's son is devoted to King Kang's side, it is really a joke, but it is also confusing. If this is the case, it would be better for King Duan not to have such a son.

Hearing Yang Minzhi's words, the emperor's expression didn't fluctuate, and he said calmly: "You've worked hard too, I'll give you ten days off to rest at home." Yang Minzhi promised to step down, but all the collected evidence remained in front of the emperor.

The emperor pondered for a long time by himself, and asked someone to invite the queen. The queen is now old, and she cares about the affairs of the harem. In her free time, she only enjoys teaching her daughter, and doesn't care about outside affairs. It is strange to hear the emperor's call With one hand, he said: "The one who didn't call Yihua Palace, what did you ask me to do?"

Yihua Hall is where Concubine An lives. The maid Chen Xiang next to the Empress is her dowry girl, and she is now a nanny who is over forty years old. While arranging the Empress's clothes, she said with a smile: "After all, you are the master of the six palaces. If the emperor has something to discuss with you, who should he consult with? Don't be cold-faced, just for the sake of the princess, speak softly."

Thinking of her little daughter, the queen immediately had a soft smile on her face. This smile lasted until Chengde Hall, and the emperor smiled after seeing it: "What is the queen happy about?"

The queen saluted, and old couples didn't pay much attention to anything. They just sat down on the emperor's head and said with a smile: "What can my concubine be happy about? It's just that I thought of Taining. I was naughty two years ago. The two years ago Since he was young, he is quite well-behaved, after all, he has grown up, and the concubine is thinking about what kind of concubine he should find to be worthy of him."

Speaking of the only daughter, the emperor and the empress both have a protective temper. The children are all for their own good. Even a fairy can pick out the wrong one from someone else's family, let alone pick a son-in-law. The emperor laughed after thinking about it for a while : "Yes, who can be worthy of my precious daughter?"

The two gossiped, and the emperor told about Yan Yucheng. The queen was not polite, and said directly: "How old was Dongzhen 16 years ago? She was only 15 years old. Yan Kefang is a 16-year-old girl, and she is also very smart. Yes, can you fall in love at first sight with a boy who is one year younger than yourself, and make a promise with your body? I don't believe it, there are too many people in this world who try to climb the dragon and the phoenix. To say something disrespectful, the emperor also went out on tour in subdued form. It's not like this What about it? If someone took the jade pendant and said it was the emperor's son, would the emperor believe it or not?"

The emperor laughed, it's true, they say it's easier to show mercy than it is to keep it, and it was absurd when I was young, if someone really came looking for it, I really don't know whether I should believe it or not.

The queen said again: "Is it easy to be a son of a dragon and a grandson? Even if it is true, you can't easily admit it. The concubine heard that Yan Yucheng was a flying eagle and a horse, and he didn't do a single good thing. He was very domineering. If he became The grandson of the emperor, wouldn’t it be even more remarkable? Our royal family has never produced such a person, that is, Bo Rang, when the emperor sees that he has made a mistake? That’s what he looks like.”

The emperor was silent, but he had to admit that what the empress said was right. The empress didn't understand taste, but when it came to manners and ancestral etiquette, no one was more particular than her.

Seeing that the emperor didn't speak, and seeing that Chen Xiang kept winking at her, the queen eased her tone and said, "If Dong Qi were replaced, even if I beat him to death, I wouldn't let him recognize this son, but what about Dong Zhen? In other words, after all, there is a layer of belly, and he is not the grandson of the concubine, and the concubine is not so particular about it. He has a difficult heir, and it is fate that the father and son recognize each other after 16 years. Regardless of whether they recognize it, isn't this what the emperor said? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)

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