After the embarrassing incident of meeting Hong Yuan on the boat that day, Feng Hongluan’s impression of Hong Yuan has been greatly improved.
In the past, she only thought that he was a child who had not yet grown up, but now she realized that Hong Yuan was far from what she had seen.
In any case, people were shocked that Hong Yuan did such a ridiculous thing on the ship, and the news that Hong Yuan fell in love with Hong Wen's concubine Yuan Shi was even more shocking.
In the next few days, Hong Yan seemed to have found someone to watch over Hong Yuan. Hong Yuan probably wouldn't be able to do those ridiculous things for the time being.
As for the actors who were imprisoned in the house by Hong Yuan, Hong Yan also sent people to make arrangements to ensure that such scandals would not spread.
That kid Hong Yuan really didn't give Hong Yan any worries. Things in the court were already busy enough. Unfortunately, after Hong Yan went to court, he was busy trying to cover up Hong Yuan's scandalous behavior.
At the end of March, Hong Yan asked the emperor to let Hong Yuan enter the school grounds to lead the troops in training. From then on, Hong Yuan was imprisoned in the school grounds with strict discipline. Hong Yan probably did this partly to punish Hong Yuan, and secondly to punish Hong Yuan.
In order to give Hongyuan something to do, he would have fewer random thoughts in his mind.
Since then, that incident has passed, spring has warmed in April, and the world is at peace.
The emperor suddenly became interested and said that he would go to Liuzhou for a private visit in private.
The people accompanying him were all appointed by the Emperor. The Queen has not been in good health this year. She had a serious illness two years ago and she still has a cough that has not healed yet. She cannot see the wind, so the Queen is naturally not among those who are casual.
Most of the ministers had to stay in Beijing to control the government, so the emperor only brought a family of cabinet ministers.
In addition, he brought two imperial guards, and the rest were the Hongyan family, three imperial doctors, and several maids.
There was a large group of people, and there were also people coming. It would be too eye-catching to go together, so the emperor made arrangements to go to Liuzhou in batches. First, several maids and maids were led by Eunuch Mo, and they went to Liuzhou first.
After the arrangements were made, the emperor set off, and finally Lun Hongyan and the great scholar's family.
This incognito private visit came unexpectedly, and there really wasn't much time to prepare. Fortunately, Yang Yun was very capable and arranged all the necessary things overnight. As for people, Wuhen was still young, less than half a year old, so he couldn't withstand carriages and horses.
They were tired, and the dumplings were not big enough. They were just learning to talk and toddle. Although Feng Hongluan wanted to take her children out to see the world, she was unwilling to do so.
This trip is a long way, and it will take several days and nights just on the carriage. Not to mention whether the emperor will play outside for three or five months on a whim. If there is an unrest on the road, there will be some bandit robbery or the like.
Yes, I brought the dumplings with me, and I felt uneasy.
After much discussion, it was better to have a threesome of two people with Liu'er.
On the appointed day of departure, the cabinet scholar's family parked their carriage at the gate of Prince Jin's Mansion early, and respectfully welcomed Hong Yan and Feng Hongluan to set off.
Since the death of Han Huiqing, the daughter of the cabinet scholar's family has become famous. Why she became famous can be traced back to the rumors about a fortune teller in the days after Han Huiqing's death.
The fortune teller said that Han Huiqing was supposed to be rich and powerful, but the Han family was conquered by the Tiangang star, so she ended up in this land.
As for the Gangxing of that day, the fortune-teller bluntly said that it was the three thousand pieces of gold from the family of the great scholar in the cabinet.
It's a good thing that Yuan Piaopiao, who has three thousand gold in the family of a cabinet scholar, was labeled as a husband before she got married. Originally, there was an endless stream of matchmakers who crossed the threshold, but now there is a tendency for many people to die in the harem.
On this trip, the cabinet bachelor did not bring many family members with him, but he did take Yuan Piaopiao with him.
A gentle, well-educated girl, to be rumored to be like that is really wronging her.
However, she looked very good, wished Feng Hongluan well, and even warmly invited Feng Hongluan to sit in their car.
Hongyan didn't sleep well last night. Feng Hongluan thought about it and nodded in agreement. She then turned around and ordered Liu'er to put a thick mattress on the carriage and wait for Hongyan to take a rest.
Two carriages were driving back and forth. Yuan Piaopiao was the third daughter of Yuan Hao, the cabinet scholar, and Yuan Hao's most beloved daughter. Because she was the daughter of Yuan Hao's wife, she was regarded as the concubine of the bachelor's house, and her status was naturally higher than that of Yuan Hao.
Compared to her two older sisters, she is a step ahead.
Judging from her behavior and conversation, we can tell that the cabinet bachelor attaches great importance to the education of her children.
On the carriage, in addition to Yuan Piaopiao, Yuan Hao also brought a woman, who was young and beautiful, and dressed very coquettishly. She may be Yuan Hao's new favorite, which has been rumored recently.
Feng Hongluan had long been accustomed to men having three wives and four concubines, but she was also a little confused. Since Yuan Hao brought Yuan Piaopiao, how could he dare to bring his new favorite with him? He was not afraid of Yuan Piaopiao's temper.
Is it hard to live with your new favorite?
Since ancient times, the main wife and the concubines have been incompatible.
Feng Hongluan could actually tell from Yuan Piaopiao's eyes and his indifference to the concubine that Yuan Piaopiao really didn't like that woman.
Feng Hongluan would not ask too much about other people's housework. The concubine looked like she was deliberately trying to please Yuan Piaopiao, but also wanted to have some relations with Feng Hongluan.
"Princess Jin, are you a nun? I've made some handkerchiefs here, all of which are based on the best flowers blooming this season. See if there's anything you like."
The woman whom Yuan Hao called Yali took out some handkerchiefs from the package she carried with her with a smile on her face. There were more than ten handkerchiefs in a pile. She put them in front of Feng Hongluan and said to please her, "
Look, these satins are all gifts from the emperor in the palace. They are of the best quality. I know how many children you have at home, so I specially embroidered some lovely patterns. You can use them to wipe your children's hands and feet.
It’s all my honor.”
There are so many, it seems that they are well prepared.
Feng Hongluan took a look and saw that the embroidery work was very exquisite. There was a rumor that Yuan Hao's new favorite was an embroiderer, which seemed true.
This craft actually has some foundation.
Not wanting to be offended by the other party's kindness, Feng Hongluan picked out a water-pink peach embroidered handkerchief and smiled politely: "One piece is enough. How can I have the nerve to ask for more of such a good thing."
Hearing that her things were praised, Yali looked happy and became even more enthusiastic to please her.
"No, these embroideries are all for you, my empress. I'm just afraid that you won't like them."
This enthusiasm made it difficult for Feng Hongluan to refuse, so he picked another piece: "How could it be possible? You are thoughtful, so I won't be polite. I like this one too."
As he spoke, he took another piece with a dark red background embroidered with apricot flowers.
Na Yali still wanted to say something to Feng Hongluan, but she met Yuan Piaopiao's obviously displeased eyes. She shrank, apparently because she was afraid of Yuan Piaopiao, and she didn't dare to say more from then on.
With a smile on his face, he said: "Thanks to your Majesty, you don't mind, I brought some fruit. You talk to the lady, and I will peel the fruit for you."
Yuan Piaopiao saw that she was still aware of current affairs, and the indifferent and unhappy look on her face subsided. When she turned to Feng Hongluan, a sweet smile appeared at the corner of her mouth: "Your Majesty, I went to the palace at the invitation of the Queen a few days ago.
, I happened to meet the court painter Huang Dingde painting for the Queen. I saw that his painting style was unique and lifelike, and I admired his paintings wholeheartedly. Later I learned that he and the Queen were old friends. Could you please recommend me? I would like to ask Mr. Huang for a painting.
Paint for collection."
Today's Huang Dingde, like Huang Dingde in the previous life, has become a court painter. Because of his exquisite paintings, everyone in the palace flocks to him. The Queen Mother also worships his paintings and promises that if he and Qinyang do not have an affair in private, he will
Ansheng is painting in the palace, and one day the Queen Mother will give them a good result.
Huang Dingde and Qinyang have followed the rules since then. Although Feng Hongluan doesn't know when Tianhou's "one day" will come to an end, it is always good to have hope.
Moreover, the Queen Mother relied heavily on Huang Dingde.
Huang Dingde's works can only be obtained by those appointed by the Queen of Heaven. Even if the Queen wanted to paint a portrait of a lady, she had to get the Queen Mother's consent before she dared to summon Huang Dingde.
Yuan Piaopiao is lucky to be able to see Huang Dingde painting with her own eyes.
No wonder Yuan Piaopiao, who had never met Yuan Piaopiao before, was very enthusiastic and took the initiative to invite Feng Hongluan to ride in their carriage. It turned out that he was asking for something from her.
Huang Dingde's paintings are now hard to come by, but Feng Hongluan's family has many of them, which were given to him and Hongyan before Huang Dingde became a famous craftsman.
It doesn't hurt to send one to Yuan Piaopiao. After all, the rumor about Yuan Piaopiao Kefu originated from Han Huiqing's death, and Han Huiqing's death was led by Feng Hongluan, so it can be regarded as a contribution to Yuan Piaopiao.
Sorry, if she likes it, there is no harm in giving her a painting.
"I also have one of Huang Dingde's paintings in my house. If you want it, you can come to my house any day and it's up to you to choose."
I thought Yuan Piaopiao would be happy, but she didn't expect that she was excited, but rather unwilling: "This, this..."
"What's wrong?"
Feng Hongluan asked with a chuckle.
Maybe it was her lack of airs that made Yuan Pianpian bold. He raised his head, looked at Feng Hongluan with a pair of bright black eyes, and said: "I know that the Queen Mother loves the Queen Mother, and Huang Dingde's work requires the Queen Mother's approval.
Only by asking him to paint for me, I want Huang Dingde to make a portrait for me."
"Piaopiao, please don't be rude." Although Yuan Hao remained silent, he had been listening carefully. Hearing Yuan Piaopiao's somewhat excessive request, he couldn't help but stop him.
Feng Hongluan was startled, then waved her hand to Yuan Hao: "No problem! Huang Dingde's paintings are so lifelike that everyone in the world wants to get one or two, and portraits are even more sought after. If you really want it, I can help you talk to the Queen Mother.
As for whether the Queen Mother agrees or not, I don't know."
Yuan Piaopiao's face now showed a happy face: "If the Queen Mother goes to speak, the Queen Mother will definitely agree. Everyone knows that the Queen Mother loves the Queen Mother and the Princess. Whenever the Queen Mother speaks, the Queen Mother will not refuse."
What Yuan Piaopiao said is actually not an exaggeration at all, but it is also wrong.
The Queen Mother was particularly kind to Feng Hongluan, and she would agree to any request made by Feng Hongluan. However, Feng Hongluan did not plead with the Queen Mother for anything except for Princess Qinyang and Huang Dingde.
But Xiao Tangyuan and the Queen Mother were very close to each other, and she would go to the palace once every three to five days. Every time her little eyes stared at something in the Queen Mother's palace for a long time, the Queen Mother would give that thing to Xiao Tangyuan without hesitation.
The old nun beside the Queen Mother said that even the eldest princess of the Emperor and the Queen was not as favored by the Queen Mother as the little princess.
The little princess is the Queen Mother's pet, and the entire harem and even the entire imperial city know it.
Everyone is saying that when the little princess turns two years old, the Queen Mother will definitely make the little princess a princess.
Feng Hongluan was happy that the child was close to the Queen Mother. Although there was always a veil between her and the Queen Mother because of Xiao Yunye's incident, which seemed impossible to pierce, but every time when the child was around, she smiled at the Queen Mother.
, and they all come from the heart.
Yuan Piaopiao only had this request. When Feng Hongluan agreed, she knew that the matter was almost done. A layer of red clouds floated on her cheeks, probably because of excitement.
She took the orange from Yali's hand. She had never served anyone with her green onion-like hands, but this time she peeled the orange for Feng Hongluan to eat.
These oranges were quite sour, but they were very rare. Feng Hongluan felt a little upset after eating one, but she didn't want to lose her manners in front of them. When the car stopped for a while at the inn, she said goodbye and went back.
As soon as she returned to her carriage, she suddenly lost her image.
"Hiss, it's so sour."
Hong Yan had already gotten up. When he saw her coming in, he pulled her into his arms: "I've been here for so long, I thought you wouldn't come back. Why are you so exhausted all the time? Why are you so sore?"
Feng Hongluan grabbed the water cup on the small table in the car and rinsed her mouth. When she mentioned the orange just now, she really didn't dare to compliment her: "It's so sour to me. Eating an orange on the Cabinet Bachelor's Carriage is so sour that my teeth are about to collapse."
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"You deserve it. If you don't like it, just throw it away and don't eat it. Who can force you to eat something you don't like?"
Giving him a blank look, Feng Hongluan said: "I peeled it off with my own hands, so I have to give him some respect."
"You don't need to give anyone face, fool, you are the princess."
"I don't want to put on airs." After eating another piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, my mouth finally felt better. I reached out and put the remaining half piece into Hong Yan's mouth. I went out to play and felt really comfortable.
"Go back and ask the car to drive slower. I know there is a small town on the road. There is a mountain in the small town. Watching the sunrise is the most beautiful."
"you've been to?"
he asked.
Feng Hongluan smiled and said nothing.
She has never been there, but she has heard people say that that person doesn't know where he is at the moment and how well he is doing.
Long time no see, but I miss you.
——Digression——
My coding tool broke and I lost my manuscripts several times. I did this in one night. Please forgive me!