Chapter 1,286: Feel free to be happy or angry (wow for monthly votes)
We have to keep the New Year's Eve tonight, but the children are sleepy, so Shu Shu and Brother Jiu didn't ask anyone to bother Fengsheng and Akdan.
The couple went to the back room to play with them for a while, and then returned to the main room after the children fell asleep.
"Last year at this time, my stomach was still in my stomach, and now it's almost crawling..."
Brother Ninth sighed.
Shu Shu said: "At this time next year, we will be able to give us New Year greetings."
The main room is brightly lit.
The house is filled with the aroma of fruit.
The couple were bored and passed the time in the study.
Brother Jiu glanced at Shu Shu and said, "Let's see if we can invite a Western painter to come and paint a portrait for us next year."
He was being talked about by Shu Shu, and he was a little worried that the day was over.
Who can avoid birth, aging, sickness and death?
Then leave a few paintings. When the couple is gray-haired, it will definitely be interesting to look at them together.
Shu Shu was very moved after hearing this.
There were many paintings in the Forbidden City in later generations, and he was also listed among the top ten painters of the Qing Dynasty.
Shu Shu only remembered Lang Shining, who seemed to have arrived in the capital in the last years of Kangxi's reign.
However, since Brother Jiu knows that foreigners are good at painting, it means that similar people have appeared in the capital.
Shu Shu nodded hurriedly and said: "With Fengsheng and the others, it's best to draw one painting a year."
After hearing this, Brother Jiu nodded and said: "That year, I asked people to inquire. If there were no missionaries in Beijing, I asked people to go to Guangzhou to find out if there were any new missionaries coming."
This is too much trouble, but it’s Guangzhou, so just ask around.
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Compared with the deserted Ninth Prince's Mansion, the Qianqing Palace was much more lively.
Tonight is the concubine's banquet, and the concubines who are usually not qualified to appear in front of others are always at the bottom of the table.
The house is full of flowers, all filled with the fragrance of powder.
There are only Kangxi and his concubines tonight.
The concubines were arranged according to their status. The concubine had a single seat, and the concubines and the following two people had a seat, divided into east and west.
To the east are the first seat, Concubine Hui, the second seat, Concubine De, the third seat, Xi concubine, Min concubine, the fourth seat, Tong nobleman, Dai Jia nobleman, the fifth seat, Wang nobleman, Gao Changzai, and the sixth and seventh seats are several Qianqing Palace Changzai.
On the west side, the first seat is Concubine Yi, the second seat is Concubine Xianfu, the third seat is Liang concubine, and the concubine, the fourth seat is Bu noble, the noble Wanluha is, the fifth seat is Chen noble, the concubine Wang is, the sixth seat is the permanent residence of Qianqing palace.
The Qianqing Palace is always there. At this time, it is also recorded as the main position of the Qianqing Palace or the main position of the Qianqing Palace. This "lord" is different from the main positions of the East and West Twelve Palaces. It is a minor master or a concubine.
Those who can be served today are those who are favored on weekdays.
But this favor is also limited.
After all, only Concubine Yi, Concubine Min, Concubine He and Concubine Wang Guiren can be regarded as true concubines and concubines.
So these young people are always very well-behaved.
The one in front, who was not young, had a smile on his face, but his eyes fell on Guiren Wang vaguely.
The concubines and concubines haven’t gotten all the gem bonsai given by the emperor, but a little nobleman got one pot!
How can this not be annoying?
Think about it again, she has already given birth to two elder brothers, and one more will make her three elder brothers.
Even if he is from a low background, it is not fair to say that this person has merit in giving birth to a child.
Concubine De has two sons herself, and there is also an adopted son named Brother Sixteen, so there is no shortage of sons.
On the contrary, others are missing an elder brother.
It's true that drought will kill you, and waterlogging will kill you.
Other noble people also feel uncomfortable.
Everyone knows that when a prince gives birth to a prince, he will become the head of the noble family even if he does not give birth to a concubine.
Concubine Hui and Concubine Yi, who were sitting in the first place, looked at each other.
At this age between the two of them, they no longer have any jealousy, only caution remains.
The emperor acted more and more wantonly.
In the past, rewards were given to the harem, but there was no way to carry out rewards like this.
Be happy or angry as you please.
After tonight, the Emperor will be forty-eight.
No matter how young he looks, he is still an old man in his fifties.
In the future, you should serve more respectfully...
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Ninth Prince's Mansion, Shangfang.
Shu Shu and Brother Jiu stayed together until the beginning of their childhood, when the old and the new changed.
The sound of firecrackers outside was "cracking".
They were all news from the East and West Prefectures, as well as from the people on South Street.
The Ninth Prince's Mansion also prepared two baskets of firecrackers and fireworks this year, but in the event of Jin's funeral, even if he didn't accept it, he couldn't really ignore it.
Therefore, all the firecrackers were given to the tenth prince.
Although Tai Ji is unlucky, his life can be saved. Setting off more firecrackers will also remove the bad luck.
Brother Jiu and Shu Shu put on their cloaks and stood under the house watching the fireworks for a long time.
In addition to the east and west buildings, there is a fireworks display over there.
Brother Jiu hummed softly and said: "The Niu Hulu family is a first-class family after all. They are quite wealthy. They are the only family with many monkeys in the sky."
Shu Shu said nothing.
She thinks the main reason is that she has too many children.
The Duke's wife, like the De's concubine, is both capable of having children. They have been married for more than ten years and have three sons and three daughters.
For this reason, the beautiful girls of the Wuya family are also very popular.
It's just that his status is not high and he can't match the prince's elder brother. The clan members are all asking about him.
Shu Shu thought of something and felt a little embarrassed.
Although the De Fei brothers raised their flag, the uncles and brothers were still in charge, so they were given to the eldest brother, and they became the inhabitants in the eldest brother's name.
Did Kangxi do it on purpose?
And Maqi has become the banner population of Eighth Prince. So what will it be like for the Twelve and Eighth Fujins to get along with each other in the future?
Just thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable.
You must know that according to the Eight Banners system, not only the people in charge are slaves, but the people belonging to the banners are also slaves.
The Baoyi from their family is not related to the Baoyi under the name of the tenth prince.
I hope that the population of flags will be simpler in the future and that this complicated relationship will not appear.
After more than half an hour, the sound of firecrackers gradually stopped, and the fireworks festival came to an end.
Brother Jiu said with regret: "Our house is too far away from the palace. If you live here, you can see the fireworks in front of Qianqing Palace."
Shu Shu said: "Wait until next year, ask people to buy a few more baskets, and we will put them away ourselves."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Okay, when it becomes a mountain, I will light the fire."
The couple sent the waiters down and returned to Dongshao to take a break.
There were lights hanging in the room and they were not turned off.
The next day Yin Zheng, Shu Shu and Brother Jiu woke up.
Both Shu and Shu are going to the palace to pay New Year's greetings. Brother Jiu first has to go to Qianqing Palace to pay New Year's greetings, and then go to Ningshou Palace with the emperor.
Here at Shu Shu, today I will pay New Year's greetings at Ningshou Palace in accordance with the imperial decree of the clan and the imperial decree of second-class and above imperial officials.
It was so early in the morning that I couldn’t eat anything.
Brother Jiu had eaten a few dumplings and refused to eat any more.
Shu Shu doesn’t have to go so early.
The husband and wife are going to separate.
Shu Shu ordered people to pack two boxes of cakes and put them on the carriage, so that Brother Jiu could eat them when he was hungry.
At Mao quarter, Shu Shu also set off.
It is better to say New Year greetings early rather than late.
When we got outside, it was still dark, and we could only see lanterns all over the streets, and carriages from all the prefectures were already ready.
Shi Fujin got into Shu Shu's carriage as usual. He yawned as soon as he got on the carriage. He couldn't even open his eyes when he looked like this.
There was a teapot next to the carriage. Shu Shu poured a cup for her and said, "Are you late for rest?"
Shi Fujin nodded and took it, drank it, and said: "Last night I put flowers with Mr. Shi, and I felt energetic. I didn't close my eyes until after midnight."
Shu Shu said: "Just stay up for half a day and catch up on your sleep after noon."
Shi Fujin shook his head and said: "Master Shi took me to Chongfu Temple to burn incense."
Chongfu Temple is the Niujie Fayuan Temple in later generations. It enshrines Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Guanyin Bodhisattva. Therefore, people in Beijing often go to Chongfu Temple to offer incense to pray for the safety of their families.
Shu Shu said: "Go ahead, go early and come back early. The young brothers and sisters from all the provinces will come over to pay New Year's greetings."
Shi Fujin nodded and said: "I will go after paying New Year's greetings to the Queen Mother..."
Speaking of this, she said: "I told Master Shi that I won't go to Hongluo Temple this year, so as not to ask for too much, which is too greedy."
Shu Shu said: "Hongluo Temple is dedicated to Manjushri Bodhisattva, and Chongfu Temple is dedicated to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Guanyin Bodhisattva. It's okay."
Shi Fujin thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Forget it, they are all Bodhisattvas. I see them every weekday, and when I talk to them, I know that I ask for too much."
She was so sincere, Shu Shu couldn't say anything.
It is true that the damage caused by carbon poisoning is irreversible. With the development of medicine in later generations, it cannot be said to be completely improved, let alone now.
Instead of praying to God and worshiping Buddha, it is better to look forward.
It's just a matter of flesh and blood, it doesn't mean you can be rational by reason.
It would also be a good thing if praying for blessings can make Shifujin feel calm.
When we arrived at Di'anmen, there were only horse-drawn carriages.
The royal family members and the wives of the Eight Banners who entered the palace all entered the palace from here.
Jueluo also went to the palace to make arrangements to celebrate the New Year.
It's just that he came earlier and couldn't meet Shu Shu.
Next, Shu Shu and Shi Fujin followed the steps of their sisters-in-law.
Today, the clan's Taifu Jin has entered the palace, and many of them are elders. It is not their turn to speak to their juniors.
Inside and outside Ningshou Palace, there are numerous heads.
In previous years, the Jueluo family would have lined up in the courtyard.
But now she is the uncle's wife, a super-grade imperial concubine, and has a place in Ningshou Palace.
However, there was someone in the middle, and it was not a place where mother and daughter could talk. If they nodded from a distance, they would be considered to have met.
When we arrived at Chenzheng, the female volume from the inner court also came.
They were at the front, followed by the Crown Princess and the princes Fujin, then the Princess Wen Xian and the eldest daughter of the capital, followed by the royal family member Fujin, and finally came the people's duchess and the second-rank and above civil and military officials.
Imperial decree.
It was a huge crowd, with more than 300 people in attendance.
There are officials from the Ministry of Etiquette singing along, so everyone just bows along.
It took half an hour to arrange the shift, and the salute only took half a cup of tea.
Then the Queen Mother left a few clan members, Fujin, to talk to the elder clan daughters, while the others dispersed.
Shu Shu followed Wufu Jin and followed Yi Fei to Yikun Palace.
The two sisters paid New Year's greetings to Concubine Yifei and collected the purse prepared by Concubine Yifei.
Then the two young brothers came out, and the two old sisters-in-law also prepared purses for the brother-in-law.
Yifei also prepared New Year's purses for the children of the two houses.
Concubine Yi knew that all of them were busy, so she said: "Okay, go back quickly, we still have to wait for people to pay New Year's greetings."
This refers to not only relatives, but also the population in the mansion and the population under one's name.
Shu Shu and Wu Fujin got up.
Yifei glanced at Wufujin, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't speak, and asked Peilan to see her off.
By the time we arrived at Di'anmen, there were only a few carriages left.
Mr. Jueluo is waiting here.
When Shu Shu saw it, he hurriedly took a few steps forward and said, "If you have any orders from Enie, just send someone over. Why are you waiting outside?"
Mr. Jueluo didn't look at her, but greeted Wufu Jin.
Seeing that their mother and daughter were about to talk, Wufujin apologized and left first...