Mrs. Chen strongly requested that Concubine Chen be assigned dirty and tiring work. After doing the dirty work for an hour, Concubine Chen fainted and suffered from heatstroke.
The Chen family had high hopes for Concubine Chen, but unfortunately she was useless.
The task of sweeping the floor for Concubine Chen was assigned by Gu Yinwei. At this moment, Concubine Chen was unconscious, so Gu Yinwei took the initiative to visit her in Huayi Palace.
Ah Xiang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. She was well versed in medicine and knew that bezoar should not be used too much, so she stopped the female doctor from decocting the medicine.
The two argued endlessly, and the female doctor said, "Empress Chen has suffered from heatstroke. If she doesn't take medicine, she will not wake up for three to five days."
Ah Xiang was so anxious that she burst into tears. "In short, the medicine in the prescription cannot be given to Concubine Chen. All medicines are poisonous."
"If you don't allow me to boil the medicine, Concubine Chen will not wake up."
While the two were arguing, Gu Yinwei walked in. She raised her hand and pressed Chen Fei's wrist, and Chen Fei opened her eyes in a daze.
"Your Highness pays homage to the Queen Mother."
"You are ill, no need to be polite."
Gu Yinwei pasted an ice talisman on Chen Fei's bed. Chen Fei felt cool from head to toe, the heat gradually subsided, and her eyes sparkled.
The female doctor silently put away the prescription and left quietly.
The Yihua Palace is magnificently decorated, with a complete set of huanghuali tables and chairs of exquisite workmanship.
There are three paintings hanging on the wall, one of fishing alone in a cold river, and the other of returning home late in the snow.
There is also a painting showing a monk carrying water on his shoulders on the river, stopping and listening attentively to the sound of bells coming from the mountains.
There is an ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains, and a famous painting from the previous dynasty. Zhu Dunyi also searched for this painting during his lifetime. When he was looking for it, he couldn't find it, but when he was not looking for it, he could see it with just a glance.
The portrait on the wall is a door. Once the door is opened, dusty memories come flooding in.
Gu Yinwei's eyes were reluctant to leave the painting. Concubine Chen sensibly put the painting away and ordered someone to send it to the Cining Palace.
Gu Yingxia came to have dinner with Gu Yinwei, and Gu Yinwei stood in front of the painting, lost in thought.
"Third sister, tomorrow the emperor invites us to go horseback riding at the racecourse outside Beijing. Do you have any extra horse-faced skirts? If you do, please give me two."
"The wardrobe is unlocked, pick it yourself."
Gu Yingxia put on pieces one by one and chose three pieces in total.
"The dress is enough, but I still need jewelry."
"You choose."
"Thank you, Third Sister."
Gu Yingxia rushed to the dressing table and stuck everything she liked into her head.
Ah Qing kindly reminded: "The Concubine Xian has too many jewelry."
"Not much, not much. The left side isn't full yet."
Gu Yinwei was lost in thought while staring at the portrait, while Gu Yingxia kept putting hairpins on her head.
The other concubines also received the news that they were going to the suburbs of Beijing to race horses, and they all packed their bags.
Qi Yuer's boxes were filled with food, and the palace maid Agui carried them out one by one.
"Master, this trip is for horseback riding, so please bring some clothes. I'm not sure if you'll be short of food if you go to the stables."
Concubine Xi walked back and forth with her arms folded. Ah Gui's words made sense. Concubine Xi said, "Move out some snacks and put in two new clothes, one lake blue and one crimson purple."
"Empress Xifei, why don't you wear something brighter?"
"Don't do that. Serving the emperor in the palace is not as delicious as eating. I enter the palace to eat, and I leave the palace to herd horses to eat. I will fight anyone who stops me from eating."
Agui sighed helplessly and packed Concubine Xi's luggage.
It was chilly in Liangxiao Palace at night. Concubine Xi held her chin up and looked at the stars. "Agui, I will take you to see the stars outside the palace tomorrow."
Ah Gui closed the camphorwood box, took out a small lock to lock it, and replied, "Okay."
"I'll buy you another box of sweet-scented osmanthus cake."
"Thank you, Master."
Concubine Qi had the most food in her bag, Concubine Mei had more weapons in her bag, and Concubine Chen brought three boxes of clothes, planning to change two or three sets every day. Among the four concubines, only Concubine Xi had the lightest bag.
Early in the morning, Gu Yingxia rushed into Gu Yinwei's bedroom and urged her to get dressed. "Third sister, you and I will go to the island in the middle of the lake. Leave the pasture to the young people. They will definitely feel uncomfortable if we keep them there."
"What did Concubine Zhen say?"
"She has the same opinion as I do."
"Okay, before leaving the palace, I'll say hello to the emperor."
The carriage was ready. Chuchu took out new clothes for Gu Yinwei to change into. Chuchu did every stitch herself. Peonies were embroidered on the cuffs, and green leaves surrounded the flowers.
It took her three months to embroider just one peony flower, and a full year to embroider the phoenix on the back of the dress.
Slow work produces fine results. This dress really shocked Gu Yingxia.
She decided that when she returned from the ranch outside Beijing, she would also ask Chuchu to make one for her.
The carriages were ready, and the concubines got on in order. Gu Yinwei greeted Zhu Bifeng in advance, so the three of them bypassed the pasture and went directly to the island in the middle of the lake.
There were only the emperor and his concubines in the ranch. There were no elders to restrict them, so everyone had a great time.
Concubine Chen could not hide her pride in her eyes. The ranch was built by the Chen family, and the Chen family had the greatest contribution in welcoming the emperor.
Concubine Chen sat next to Zhu Bifeng, and her delicate eyes became a little lonely. Once they arrived at the ranch, the emperor seemed like a different person. He stayed with Concubine Chen all the time and didn't talk to her.
Qi Yu'er lowered her head to eat the cake, smacking her lips and burping. She wanted another piece. The cakes outside the palace were just so delicious.
Concubine Mei was eager to try. The horses in the stable were full of grass and must be running very steadily.
"My beloved concubines, please do as you please. I have something to say to Concubine Chen."
The others stood up and left. Qi Yuer went to watch Concubine Mei riding a horse. Concubine Mei looked very heroic, holding the reins with one hand. Sun Shurong's riding skills were much worse. She rode on the horse, and the eunuch led the horse slowly on the ground.
Qi Yuer picked a red date horse and broke up some cakes to feed it. They had agreed to come to the ranch to race horses, and she would feed the horses while others rode them.
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