Mingxiu took Luzhu out for a stroll, leaving Yulan to look after the house. Shengjing looks similar to the capital, but that's only at a glance. If you look closely, you'll see the differences. The decorations and scenery here are all different.
It's colder in Shengjing, and the exterior decorations are more natural and grand, which Mingxiu finds quite refreshing.
In particular, for some unknown reason, many kinds of fruit trees have been planted here. Some have already borne fruit, while others have not yet borne fruit. Mingxiu looked at the trees not far away, their branches were bright red, and she could smell the sweet fragrance of cherries from a distance.
The cherries tasted sour, and Mingxiu swallowed hard. Since it wasn't dangerous, she asked Luzhu to ask if it was okay to pick the cherries. If it was, she asked someone for a few small baskets and went to pick the fruit with Luzhu.
As you get closer, you can smell the fragrance of cherries even more. There are also a few peach trees planted next to the cherry trees, which are just starting to bloom with pink flowers.
Although Mingxiu likes flowers, it's clear that fruit is more likely to capture her attention now.
Although she had fruit in her space and ate quite a bit on the way, she didn't actually have any cherries. Her space and the palace were full of cherries, which were sweet and had large flesh, and Mingxiu had always loved eating them.
But I didn't feel like eating cherries when I didn't see them. But now that I suddenly see cherry blossoms, I can't resist.
With green bamboo by her side, she started picking. Mingxiu even tasted a sweet cherry that was slightly sour, but it was very pleasant to eat.
Mingxiu is already thinking about whether she should plant another cherry tree when she gets back.
The small baskets were soon full of peach blossoms. Mingxiu picked two baskets, then went to the side and picked a few more, returning home with her entourage laden with fruit.
When Yulan got back, she was also a little curious about the cherries. After putting the peach blossoms in the vase, she went to watch the cherries being washed.
After washing, Mingxiu had some sent to Kangxi and Yinreng, and Yinzhi sent some to them as well. She kept the rest for herself.
The sweet and sour cherries were very popular, and Mingxiu, Luzhu, and Yulan quickly finished a basket of cherries.
After finishing her meal, Mingxiu was satisfied and didn't want to eat lunch. She asked someone to pick a few persimmons from the tree in the yard. After washing them, Mingxiu took a bite and found them quite good. These persimmons were crisp persimmons, so they were sweet, crunchy, and very juicy, with a very pleasant texture.
She ate two to her heart's content, her stomach was completely full. She decided to skip lunch, since there was a banquet tonight that she would definitely attend. She would save room for dinner.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content and having strolled around, Mingxiu really wanted to go back to bed, but Lvzhu disagreed, saying that she had eaten too much and lying down would cause indigestion, and that lying in bed all day was not good, as it would make her bones weak.
Mingxiu sighed helplessly, then sat up and looked at her sketchbook.
Yinreng and Yinzhi were probably doing something and didn't come to visit her. Kangxi was busy receiving ministers and didn't have time. Mingxiu wasn't familiar with the other concubines who came. The two Noble Ladies were selected to enter the palace this year, so Mingxiu wasn't familiar with them. She was only slightly familiar with Consort An, but the two of them had never gotten along very well.
So Mingxiu had no one to talk to and could only play by herself.
As for going out, Mingxiu had originally wanted to go out, but Luzhu said it was not safe outside and she should not go out. Mingxiu was a little timid and gave up the idea of going out after hearing that it was not safe.
It was evening soon, and Mingxiu got ready early to attend the banquet. Today she wore a sky-blue cheongsam embroidered with cherry blossoms of various sizes, which looked very beautiful with the matching headdress.
Mingxiu sat obediently in her seat. Originally, Mingxiu was the highest-ranking person on this trip and should have been in charge of arranging the trip for the concubines, but the Empress Dowager directly handed the matter over to Consort An.
This was a slap in the face to Mingxiu, because it was obvious that she was looked down upon. However, Mingxiu didn't care. One reason was that when the Empress Dowager spoke, it was not yet certain whether Mingxiu would go or not. If she didn't go, then Consort An would naturally have the highest rank.
It was only natural for her to take charge, but when Mingxiu decided to go, she felt a little awkward. Mingxiu knew that the Empress Dowager had entrusted the matter to Consort An, so she directly told Consort An that she should still take charge.
Mingxiu herself didn't want to get involved in these matters; she just needed to mind her own business. Anyway, under the Emperor's watchful eye, they wouldn't dare to do anything excessive.
Sure enough, although she didn't know if it was because Consort An hadn't fought for her, she was still quite considerate of her along the way, which made Mingxiu even happier.
Mingxiu sat steadily in her seat, listening to Kangxi socialize with others, while Yinreng and the others occasionally helped Kangxi with his duties.
Especially Yinreng and Yinzhi, one being the eldest and the other the crown prince, the ministers' attention was mainly focused on them, while the remaining young princes were just there to keep them company.
Mingxiu felt very satisfied looking at the Crown Prince, who was speaking eloquently and radiating brilliance, opposite her. Kangxi was also happy to see his two sons looking confident below him.
He favored the crown prince the most, but he also paid special attention to his eldest son, so he was genuinely happy that both of his sons were now doing so well.
Seeing his two sons helping each other made Kangxi even happier. The two children got along well, and their words aroused the ministers' curiosity about the prosperity of the capital.
Emperor Kangxi was initially quite pleased with what he was hearing, but as he listened, he realized something was amiss. These two brats were taking turns setting traps for the officials in Shengjing.
When Kangxi heard Yinreng flattering people and telling them to do more work, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.
This brat developed a habit at some point; he loves to push others to work while he secretly slacks off in the background.
He didn't know at first; he only found out after he was caught.
Moreover, he not only spurred others to work, but also spurred himself to work. Thinking about the mess he had cleaned up for him over the years, Kangxi narrowed his eyes.
I'm so happy.
It will be soon.
The tiny sapling was about to grow into a big tree, and Kangxi was very excited. Finally, someone was helping him with the work.
Yinreng was happily exploring below, watching those people ride on little donkeys, when suddenly he felt a cold wind blow by and he sneezed.
Then a bowl of ginger milk tea was served behind him. Yinreng glanced at the person serving him with a puzzled look, and saw that the person carefully looked in Mingxiu's direction.
Yinreng turned to look at his mother, Ming, and saw her gesture towards the ginger milk tea on her table.
Yinreng sighed; he had just made a call.
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