Li Dequan, who had come to report on the situation in Jingren Palace, left. Kang Xi turned around and looked at Xiaozhuang with interest."Imperial Grandmother doesn't know where this Tong Clan found such a divine doctor to actually be able to think of such an interesting treatment method.”
Xiaozhuang knew that Kangxi was partial to the Tong family. Previously, because the Tong family did not have any high achievements, and it was considered compensation to Tong Jiashi, she did not warn the Emperor. However, the situation had changed. The Tong family seemed to have divine help to end the war in San Fan. Although this long-lasting war was about to end, the earlier it ended, the money of the Ministry of Revenue and the stability of the court were also good.
Today, when Tong Jiashi came, he wanted to remind Kang Xi of what she had done before, but he heard that she had summoned all the concubines to Jing Ren Palace to carefully explain her illness. Regardless of whether this matter was for her, or considering that she had not taken power for many days to establish her power, it was true that she was considering her illness. Moreover, Xiaozhuang did not believe that the brainless Tong Jiashi would do such a thing.
Thinking of this, she temporarily put aside her thoughts of warning Kang Xi. Anyway, there was still a long time before the power of the harem returned to Tong Jia's hands. There would always be an opportunity. She smiled at Kang Xi with a gratified smile and replied,"This is also because Tong Jia shi's thoughts are rare. Her body just recovered and she hurriedly gathered the concubines to trouble this widow.”
Hearing Xiaozhuang's words, Kang Xi raised his eyebrows slightly without anyone noticing. He stood up from the wooden bed and gently picked up the celadon teapot on the small wooden table. He poured a cup for Xiaozhuang and handed it to him."Imperial Grandmother, Xianying did things without consideration before, but she never had any bad intentions. I think Imperial Grandmother also thinks this way.”
Xiaozhuang saw Kangxi's fawning actions and secretly shook his head, but he still reached out to take the warm tea. The smile on his face did not change as he said,"You only know how to feel sorry for your cousin who is doing well in everything, but the emperor must not forget that your cousin is not only good with Tong Jia. That's right, what plans does the emperor have for that Wu Ya Xianqing matter? After all, Consort De is about to give birth, this widow thinks that it is best not to be in a hurry to deal with it.”
Kangxi knew as much about the Internal Affairs Bureau as Xiaozhuang did. After all, it was the power that Shunzhi had gathered when he was alive. He had also dragged people he trusted into Kangxi's hands. However, these forces were all Shunzhi's hard work. If he wanted them to be loyal to him, he had to cover up for them in front of Xiaozhuang. It was also because of this that Kangxi felt guilty about Xiaozhuang. If it was not too much, he would never refuse.
When he heard about the celebration between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Wu Ya, Kang Xi remembered the secret letter that had been presented to him. Kang Xi, who had an almost perverted desire to control the palace, would never let himself be in any danger. He definitely did not want to repeat the days when he was young and could not sit and sleep peacefully. He put down the celadon and gold-patterned teacup in his hand and said with anger on his face,"Imperial grandmother, there are countless women in this palace. Moreover, if Consort De would hurt Long Si because of Wu Ya Xianqing's matter, zhen thinks that it's because she doesn't have the qualifications and fortune.”
It was just a test, so Xiaozhuang was quite satisfied with Kangxi's reaction. He hated Shunzhi's favoritism for the Dong'e family. Xiaozhuang also interfered a lot in the affairs of Kangxi's harem. Moreover, the sooner the Internal Affairs Bureau was in the hands of their trusted people, it would be more reassuring."Since that's the case, I haven't asked the emperor if he has any candidates.”
When he decided to deal with Wu Ya Xianqing, he had already selected a few suitable candidates, but this was related to the position of purchasing in the harem, so it was better to let Xiaozhuang know. After sorting out his mind, he nodded and said,"There are a few candidates, but I don't know which one to choose between Prince, Nanny Fu and Liu Yuan.”
The Crown Prince's nanny was personally chosen by Kang Xi, so of course Xiaozhuang would not be unfamiliar with her husband's family. After all, he was also her servant. However, who was Liu Yuan? No matter how well Xiaozhuang knew about the matters of the imperial court, he could not show it. He asked Kang Xi with a puzzled expression,"This widow knows a lot about the other person, but who is that Liu Yuan?”
Speaking of Liu Yuan, he was originally from Xiangfu County in Henan Province. He moved to Liaoyang and was under the banner of the Han army. In the early years of Kangxi, he was the chief of the Ministry of Punishment and worshipped the inner court. He was good at painting and calligraphy. His painting of Lingyan Pavilion was commented by Wu Mei Village in the early Qing Dynasty: "Even though Yan Liben has been resurrected, he can't surpass him.”In the early years of Kangxi, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, opened an imperial kiln. Liu Yuan designed hundreds of porcelain samples, which were exquisite and peerless. As a result, most of the porcelain produced by the Kangxi Imperial Kiln was designed by Liu Yuan. Moreover, he was proficient in ink making and was indeed a capable person.
Kangxi's admiration for him was obvious, so how could Xiaozhuang not hear the love in his grandson's words? They were two people who were almost the same, and if the two of them could restrain each other, it would be even more beneficial for them. After thinking for a moment, Xiaozhuang smiled and said,"Listening to what the emperor said, he is indeed a capable person. Since this is the case, let the two of them enter the internal affairs department together and let He Ling be in charge of the distribution of the palace. Then Liu Yuan will be in charge of purchasing and selecting materials.”
It was rare for Liu Yuan to be in charge of matters outside the palace, so Kang Xi did not say anything more. He nodded to Xiao Zhuang and agreed. After the matter was discussed, the grandfather and grandson were about to chat for a while when they heard the servant outside come in and report,"The emperor is lucky, the grand empress dowager is lucky, the empress dowager, the imperial noble consort has brought the fourth prince and the concubines in the palace to pay their respects.”
Hearing that Tong Jiashi was able to invite Xiaohui and his men, Xiaozhuang was a little interested in Xianying, who had caused a lot of trouble this morning. Hearing the servant's unfinished report, Xiaozhuang raised his head and looked at Kangxi. He sat on the wooden brick bed and drank tea as if he did not hear him. He waved his hand and ordered the servant to stand up."Get up and invite your masters in.”
Not long after the servant left, many people came in from the main hall of the Cining Palace. However, what surprised Xiaozhuang was not the light colored outer clothes that everyone was wearing, but the fact that Xiaohui was supported by Tong Jiashi into the hall. Xiaozhuang put away his surprise and reached out his hand to Xiaohui with a loving face,"You've been taking care of this widow for the past few days, so you finally have the time to go back and rest.”
Although these words were directed at Xiaohui, she could still see the blame in the glance that Xianying gave him after he finished speaking. Xianying had been carefully observing Xiaozhuang since she entered Cining Palace. It was obvious that he did not avoid people's scolding words and eyes. How could Xianying not see through it?
Just as she was about to take back her hand that was supporting Xiaohui and apologize, she was grabbed by a hand that was not very tender and thick. She looked up at Xiaohui, who had a slightly more dignified and loving smile than Xiaozhuang, and smiled at her, turning to Xiaozhuang and saying,""Empress Dowager, please do not blame Imperial Noble Consort. BenGong also heard what she said was very fresh and the imperial physician that was summoned also proved it to be so. However, this matter is a little too mysterious, so I do not know much. Now that XianYing was fortunate enough to hear about this matter and also know how to guard against it, BenGong thought that it would be better to come and persuade her.”
Emperor Xiaozhuang of Kangxi had heard the servant come to report, but because his mind was not on it, he did not think as much as Xiaohui. Now that he heard her say this, the two of them had different thoughts. Emperor Xiaozhuang stared at Xiaohui with gentle eyes, and the smile on his face was quite real."Aijia only said a few words and you replied like this. Looks like you will definitely protect Tong Jia shi today.”
He raised his hand to stop Xiaohui from explaining again. He looked at Xianying, who had followed Xiaohui to her side. She had recovered in just a month. Her face was not as beautiful as peach blossoms, but she looked much more energetic than before. It seemed that this child was really the life of a woman. Xiaozhuang thought about how she had a sick eighth princess when she was in the palace. Xiaozhuang sighed in his heart and did not embarrass Xianying at this time."Since you came with something, let everyone pay their respects first. You and Consort Hui and the other two stay behind and tell us in detail!”
After they stood in their respective positions and greeted the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, everyone except Xianying and the Third Concubine left Cining Palace because of Xiaozhuang's words. They were led back to their respective palaces by eunuchs.
This morning, after explaining to the concubines, Xianying probably took them to Ciren Palace to greet them first. If one had to say who Xianying liked the most in this palace, it was this woman in Ciren Palace who was quite pitiful. Because of the selfishness of Xiaozhuang and Horqin of Mongolia, this woman who had not received any special education came to the palace with Xiaozhuang and Horqin's hope at a young age. The intelligent and beautiful Xiaohui, who was not inferior to his younger sister, had a hard time learning Chinese. Not to mention those Chinese characters that were not much different in her eyes.
In fact, what Xiaozhuang didn't know was that this wooden girl, who was illiterate in the eyes of the people in the palace, was not inferior to Manmeng's literary knowledge. This was also a small record that Xianying had occasionally found when she was researching the history of the early Qing Dynasty. Due to the destruction of the ancient book, it was impossible to find out who wrote it. However, the somewhat lamenting words still made Xianying feel deeply touched.
Xianying, who had studied the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, was not only familiar with the culture, but she was also familiar with the language of Manchu and Mongolian. Because of her sympathy and affection for Xiaohui, Xianying could not help but greet her in Mongolian. When she heard Xiaohui, who had not heard his mother tongue for a long time, her expressionless face showed a surprised expression.
Since she had already revealed her true self, Xianying did not think of hiding it. She obediently walked over to Xiaohui's greeting. She used the Mongolian language that no one in the hall could understand to talk without any scruples. This made Xiaohui and Xianying feel quite relaxed. If it was not for Xiaozhuang's nanny who gave Xiaohui a reminder, they would have a lot to talk about.
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