Sherry couldn't help but blush.

Tus seemed conflicted and hesitant to speak.

The old nanny was assigned by Sherry to keep an eye on the small kitchen.

It was after the cold medicine incident that the old nanny became particularly attentive to the consumption of snow pears.

The palace maids that Ao Bai arranged, who were skilled in medicine and conditioning, were also favored by the old nanny.

So much so that apart from Tus, no one knew that a madman was breaking in through the window every now and then.

Tus was initially somewhat frightened when he saw Sherry teasing Ao Bai.

My mind was made up to keep quiet.

Every time Ao Bai came, she would instruct her servants to perform their duties.

However, she learned that the emperor had actually drugged her princess.

All of Tus's respect and fear of the emperor had vanished.

Therefore, they helped cover it up quite a bit.

I only saw the Queen embracing that bearded man a few times during my night watch, sometimes moaning softly and sometimes screaming.

Tus felt a chill run through him.

But seeing Shirley's happy and cheerful appearance every day put my mind at ease.

In Mongolia, succession also occurred from father to son, and from elder brother to younger brother.

Therefore, in her mind, the emperor was a dead man.

It's normal for a princess like her to have admirers.

Sherry watched with great interest as Tus changed his expression.

One moment I'm worried, the next I'm self-righteous, then I'm filled with lingering fear, and then I feel pity.

It's really interesting.

“Tus, you should learn Sichuan opera face-changing.” Sherry nodded, only then realizing that her head maid had this artistic talent.

Tus's face instantly scrunched up like a steamed bun.

"Your Majesty~"

"Hehehe~" Sherry was in a great mood, so she didn't mind teasing her.

"What's this Sichuan opera face-changing technique?" Tus had never heard of it before.

Sherry thought about it and realized she had misspoke.

Then he gently patted his mouth.

In fact, the origin of Sichuan Opera face-changing can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty.

Specifically, this performance style was gradually created and developed by folk artists in Sichuan in order to better express the emotional changes of theatrical characters.

During that period, actors began to experiment with techniques such as rapidly changing masks to portray different emotions and characters, thereby enriching the performance methods and artistic expression of Sichuan Opera.

Further tracing back, the historical origins of Sichuan Opera's face-changing technique can also be linked to ancient Taoist rituals.

During the Song Dynasty, a performance style called "Sanshu" was popular among Taoist groups.

The actors will use techniques such as changing colors, costumes, and masks to express different emotions and character images.

Through continuous development and innovation in the performing arts, this performance style gradually evolved into an independent performance style during the Ming and Qing dynasties, namely "face-changing".

By the late Qing Dynasty, Sichuan Opera face-changing had gradually become a unique art form and was widely used in various Sichuan Opera plays.

"Just like you were doing just now, what were you struggling with?"

Sherry simply changed the subject.

Having culture can be a problem; it can easily come out unintentionally.

It's just that crossing eras is a bit inappropriate!

Ah, invincibility is the loneliest thing~

"This servant, this servant is just afraid..." Tus didn't finish his sentence, looking at the gold and jade bracelet on Sherry's wrist.

Of course, there were also anklets; Ao Bai loved to hear the tinkling of bells as he rowed his oars.

With hands embracing romance and beauty, and feet treading on love and affection.

"It's alright, just do what you're supposed to do. He doesn't have time to care about your mistress."

Sherry really liked the pretty bracelet.

Jade stones of varying sizes, warm and smooth, paired with small gold ornaments.

So incredibly cute.

Most importantly, it was hand-woven by the burly Ao Bai himself.

Sherry thought for a moment and decided to prepare a small gift for him as well!

After thinking about it, I drew up some blueprints.

The fabric items were made by Tuwa, and the gold and silver ornaments were made by the palace's workshops.

There are also fragrance oils~

Sydney was still enjoying the feast that was about to begin that night.

Sumalagu arrived to discuss the arrangements for the New Year's Day banquet.

After thinking for a moment, Shirley promoted two concubines to higher ranks.

One of them was Consort Ningque, of the Dong'e clan, who was literate from a young age.

One was the later Consort Duan Shun, Eun Chuo, who was also the niece of the Grand Noble Consort Yi Jing.

She's usually quite low-key, but she's smart and knows when to advance and retreat, and Shirley likes her a lot.

Most of the other Mongolian concubines were like Shirley.

Aside from chattering away about eating, drinking, and having fun, all they do is nitpick and get jealous, which Shirley finds annoying.

She couldn't be bothered to uphold justice.

The fact that the deposed empress kept a close eye on the concubines who were supposed to be with her every day might have been partly due to their instigation.

Of course, it's true that there's no room for a third party in a relationship.

The reason the empress was deposed was that she lost her true heart.

Those who don't love are the ones who are calm.

Just like a pear.

The Empress Dowager was somewhat pleased to learn that Shirley had helped promote the concubines.

It's fine that she doesn't have her own sisters or aunts, but she does have the niece of the Imperial Noble Consort Yijing.

The Empress Dowager frowned and looked at Sumalagu.

"What was she thinking?!"

Sumalagu hesitated for a moment: "Is it possible that Her Majesty the Empress simply thinks they are both smart and capable?"

The Empress Dowager paused, looking at Su Ma La Gu with a speechless expression.

Is it possible? Absolutely!

That's what makes people feel so frustrated.

"Let's arrange for another one, Age, so that the Empress will also pay attention. A country's Empress can't be completely uneducated, can she?!"

Sumalagu responded in a low voice.

They were initially afraid that the empress was power-hungry, but her carefree nature was also a problem.

Shunzhi had also received the news early on.

If Sherry listens to the Empress Dowager, she may appear to be in charge of palace affairs, but in reality, the Empress Dowager will still hold the reins.

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