When Consort Hui and the others left that evening, Mingxiu was still in a daze, watching with grief and indignation as Consort Hui and the others took away all the chips she had won and the fruit she had just picked.
She couldn't understand why she lost. She was the one who taught them the game, so why couldn't she win?
I ate an extra bowl of rice that night in my grief and anger, just to barely ease my somber mood.
When Kangxi arrived, he saw Mingxiu sitting on the couch looking sullen, frowning as she looked at her hands.
Kangxi looked puzzled, walked over, grabbed Mingxiu's hand, sat on the couch, and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you looking so worried?"
“It’s nothing,” Mingxiu shook her head, startled by Kangxi’s sudden action.
She leaned against Kangxi's chest and said, "It's nothing, I just lost a game with Consort Hui and the others this afternoon."
Kangxi chuckled: "Losing is losing, it's not a big deal. You can win it back next time. When did you become so concerned about winning and losing?" Kangxi lowered his head and pinched Mingxiu's little nose.
Mingxiu wrinkled her nose and said, "No, not at all."
"Alright, alright, if you didn't, then you didn't. My dear consort, don't look so gloomy. Have you finished what I asked you to do? You still have the mood to play games." Mingxiu said, looking down at Mingxiu.
Mingxiu was stunned for a moment, her face flushed, and she hugged Kangxi to try to change his gaze: "Your Majesty, have you had dinner?"
His eyes darted around, avoiding looking at Kangxi.
How could Kangxi not guess this? He pinched the soft flesh around Mingxiu's waist, successfully eliciting a coquettish cry from her.
"I'm still waiting for my beloved concubine's needlework. I don't want to have to wait until next year for this one piece of needlework."
"Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook," Kangxi whispered into Mingxiu's ear.
Mingxiu understood Kangxi's threat, blushed and nodded. She had been doing it too, but it was just too slow.
The atmosphere became quite ambiguous. Mingxiu had already finished bathing, and Kangxi had also finished bathing when he came in.
So naturally, we get to the point. It is said that beauty is seen under the lamp, and the more you look at a person, the more beautiful they become. Kangxi was like that now. Looking at Mingxiu under the lamplight, her hair was slightly loose, and her fair skin was as smooth as jade. She was so gentle that he was somewhat infatuated.
He carried Mingxiu to the bedside, pressed her down, and slid his large hands down her back. Mingxiu sometimes couldn't take it and let out soft moans.
Their bodies intertwined, their passion lingering until the very end. Soon, the woman's soft moans and the man's muffled groans filled the air, continuing until late into the night before gradually subsiding.
When Mingxiu opened her eyes that day, she felt that the air was a bit chilly. She called Green Bamboo to help her wash up and went outside. She found that it was snowing heavily outside.
Mingxiu looked at the snow with some joy; this was her favorite scene since her sunroom was built.
She didn't even bother with breakfast, and went straight into the sunroom. She had someone bring her a cup of hot milk tea and a few small bread rolls, then quietly nestled on her sofa, covered with a fluffy cloak, and sat there quietly enjoying the snow.
The house was already warm and cozy with a charcoal fire burning inside.
I've always wanted to have this experience, but in modern times, the conditions aren't right, and there's no time either. Office workers are always at work; where would they find the time to enjoy life?
I had time after I arrived, but I didn't get around to doing it until now.
Mingxiu nestled comfortably inside, not wanting to move at all.
On the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, the palace began a thorough cleaning. With the New Year just around the corner, it was natural to have a clean and tidy New Year.
Mingxiu was the same way, but she didn't need to do any of this herself. She nestled in her glass room, quietly eating dried fruit and sunflower seeds, and happily reading the storybook in her hand.
It would be even better if there were no chattering noises around. Mingxiu looked at her notebook for a while, then glanced at the three little figures sitting at the table in front of her, feeling quite helpless.
It's one thing for Yinreng to come, and it's another for Yinti to come, but why did they bring Yinzhi along this time?
Xiaoxiao, a child who could barely speak, stood to the side, looking on with a blank expression as her two older brothers played with something they didn't know, and became more and more excited.
As I watched, I became more and more excited, and I couldn't help but giggle.
Mingxiu watched helplessly from the side, then had someone bring Yinzhi over, and gave him some toys that Mingxiu had made when Yinreng was little, as well as some food, so that he could sit next to her and play.
It wouldn't be good if the two older kids accidentally bumped into him when they got excited.
Of course, this toy wasn't the one Yinreng played with when he was a child. His toys were still safely stored in the room where Mingxiu kept toys, or in his own palace. These were all extra toys that Mingxiu made to keep Yinreng company when he was young.
Now it's perfect for him to play with.
Everyone outside was busy cleaning. Mingxiu looked at these people who were still working despite the snow, and asked Luzhu to come over and whisper a few words in her ear.
Green Bamboo pushed the cart down, and soon someone came over with a bucket of ginger and jujube tea, and each person was given a bowl.
The palace maids of Yonghe Palace looked at the ginger and jujube tea in the bowl with emotion, and gulped it down. This was the lady's kind gesture, and they had to drink it; they couldn't let her down.
Not everyone is lucky enough to follow someone as good as their empress, who never scolds or beats them, always thinks of them when something happens, and treats them with utmost kindness.
In the evening, Mingxiu looked at the new gold and silver brocade, as well as gold and silver melon seeds sent over by the Imperial Household Department. They looked brand new.
Mingxiu sat on the tatami mat with great interest and began to pack, with a pile of purses pushed beside her.
When they woke up the next day, the palace had been decorated and looked brand new, with red "福" (good fortune) characters and couplets pasted everywhere.
It's a real shame that there's no "collecting five blessings" activity now; such a beautiful character is wasted. We wouldn't have to go around searching for the "blessing" character to scan.
Mingxiu looked regretfully at the "Fu" characters pasted all over the courtyard.
Her things were ready, and she sent someone to deliver them to the Qianqing Palace and Yuqing Palace. Mingxiucai was finally free of any worries.
On New Year's Eve, Mingxiu changed into the beautiful clothes made by Yuqing. The rouge-colored palace dress had white fur embroidered on the collar and cuffs, making it very warm, and she also wore a thick cloak.
It's really great.
They strolled slowly toward the Qianqing Palace.
Tonight is a family banquet, which all the concubines, princes, princesses, and princes are required to attend.
Mingxiu got ready early and went over early. She couldn't be late for this kind of occasion; if someone was late, they would really attract attention.
Yu Qing carried the lantern in front, while Lü Zhu helped Ming Xiu, and the three of them walked slowly over.
When they arrived at their destination, Mingxiu was already slightly sweaty, and she took out a handkerchief to wipe the fine sweat from her forehead.
I went inside.
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