The place chosen for the house is far away from Xicheng District, where the nobles live, but not far from the most prosperous city center.
The house is not very big, but in Beijing, where land is at a premium, such a location and an area would cost a lot of money.
He Yunxi didn't ask Lu Yan how he earned the money, but since he didn't ask for money from him, there was no problem.
It was already the end of November, and because they met Liang Jinyu, they were a month later than expected.
The charcoal pot and kang at home had been burned, and everyone had a simple meal and then went to rest.
He Yunxi was inspired by the clothes worn by the women on the street during the day, so he stayed up all night drawing and got up late the next day.
When she went to greet the dowager, she saw four unknown people in her room, one in his forties or fifties, one in his thirties, and two in their twenties.
She saluted the concubine: "Good morning, grandma!"
"You got up late today," said the concubine. "Although you young people are full of energy, you must exercise restraint."
He Yunxi's old face turned red: "Grandma, what are you talking about? I got up late last night because I stayed up late drawing pictures."
The concubine glanced at her faintly: "I know. That's what I'm talking about. What do you think it is?"
He Yunxi: "..." She bet that the concubine definitely didn't mean this just now!
"Humph, your mother doesn't know whether you have consummated your marriage or not, but I still can't tell?" the concubine snorted.
He Yunxi opened his mouth wide: "You can see this? Grandma, you are so powerful!"
"That's right. I have eaten more salt than you have walked on." The concubine said, "What do you think?"
"It was a night of flowers and candles in the wedding room when I was named on the gold list." He Yunxi said, "I wanted to see if he was suitable for me before, but now I think it would be good to wait until that time."
"It's good to wait. Men, if they are too easy to get, they won't cherish them." The concubine sighed.
She knew that He Yunxi's temperament was not the kind that Lu Yan would be the only one to get married. She pursued soul compatibility more and put emotion first.
If the two of them had no feelings, she would not force herself to be with Lu Yan.
Now that she has said this, there is no problem with their relationship.
"Come here." The concubine ordered those people, and everyone in the room came over.
"This is the Lord of Chang'an County."
"I have met the Lord of Chang'an County." The four people saluted He Yunxi.
"No gift."
"Thank you, Lord Chang'an."
"Yunxi, this is Grandma Qin. She has been with me for thirty years." The concubine pointed to the oldest grandma and said, "She was ill when she went back to her hometown to worship her ancestors last time. Fortunately, she didn't come with her.
Together."
There were two old nuns beside her, one did not escape the disaster, the other was not so lucky. She was seriously injured in the turmoil, her body collapsed, and she could only rest in the palace.
"This is Aunt Zheng. How many years have you been with me?"
"Back to the concubine, it's been eighteen years."
The concubine nodded: "You are already eighteen years old. These days go by so fast."
"These two are Aunt Xing and Aunt Mao, and they have been in the palace for ten years." The concubine said, "They are here to serve me, and by the way, they can teach you the rules and etiquette."
He Yunxi looked at the concubine looking at him and blinked: "Do I want to learn too?"
"nature."
He Yunxi has a noble air about him, but he is still within the scope of the concubine's requirements.
"You are still too casual in your words and deeds. When you stay in a place like the capital, you still have to follow the rules. Otherwise, if you go wrong, it will be a joke." The concubine does not allow such things to happen, it is too embarrassing.
He Yunxi thought about it and agreed: "Then thank you grandma!"
"Xiao Zheng, I will leave Yunxi to you." The concubine said to Aunt Zheng.
Aunt Zheng smiled: "It is my honor to be able to teach the Lord of Chang'an County."
"Starting from today, you come here and study for an hour every day." The concubine requested.
"Okay, thank you grandma!"
"If you want to thank me, let's have hot pot for lunch today."
He Yunxi: "..." He is really a senior hotpot lover!
But she was indeed grateful to the concubine.
She heard Lu Yan say that as long as anyone from the palace has qualifications, they will be snapped up by various families, just so that they can be invited to teach their children, so that their children can have better etiquette and manners, and can also give them good education.
My daughter gets extra points.
She didn't have to go outside the palace to grab the nanny who was released from the palace. The concubine was brought to her, and the starting point was for her own good. How could she not be grateful?
"Okay, let's have hot pot for lunch today." He Yunxi said, "Would you like copper hot pot or spicy hot pot?"
"Of course I eat spicy food." The concubine snorted, "Only she likes copper hot pot."
she?
who?
Before He Yunxi could react, he heard the concubine say again: "Make the spicy pot for me, and prepare a copper hot pot."
"It's noon today?"
"Well. Be more prepared, it will come in handy." After the concubine finished speaking, she pursed her lips unhappily, "I hope it won't be used."
He Yunxi noticed the concubine's awkwardness, tilted her head slightly and said, "Oh, then am I prepared or not?"
"Get ready. If I can't eat lunch, I'll have copper hot pot at night." The concubine glared at her, "Why don't you learn the rules quickly?"
He Yunxi smiled cheerfully and saluted: "Yes, grandma, I'll go right away."
Because he had a lot of money, Lu Yan prepared a small house with a relatively large yard, so he prepared a separate one for the concubine. Now the concubine is lying in the rocking chair outside the main hall, watching Aunt Zheng teach He Yunxi the rules.
Aunt Zheng taught her how to salute when she saw the emperor and how to salute when she saw the queen mother.
Do you have to set up the etiquette rules for yourself as soon as you arrive?
He Yunxi was a little surprised, but he still studied hard.
Although He Yunxi has never been exposed to this, it is not complicated. In addition, she is not stupid and learns well.
Aunt Qin stood beside the concubine and was the person who understood the concubine best.
At this age, it is rare to see a concubine with such a close relationship with any of her juniors.
Seeing that He Yunxi was studying hard and quickly, Nanny Qin said with a smile: "Touchin, this Princess of Chang'an County is really an exquisite and exquisite girl."
"She is also a narrow-minded girl." said the concubine.
"But the concubine likes her." Nanny Qin saw that the concubine was awkward again, and the smile on her face deepened, "the concubine has been very happy these past few months, and seeing the concubine so happy, this slave is now
I’m glad I went.”
"What nonsense are you talking about!" The concubine glared at her, unhappy that she said that.
At their age, they have looked down on life and death, but they are not willing to face farewell.
"If you don't tell me, I will be happy." Nanny Qin said with a smile, "But, Princess, when do you plan to return to the palace?"