After breakfast, I went out to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. Today was the first day, so I definitely had to pay my respects.
When Mingxiu arrived at Taoyuan Bookstore, many concubines had already arrived. She greeted Consort Tong and quickly sat down.
He was talking quietly to Consort Hui. Their relationship had improved considerably since he played mahjong with her last time.
However, they didn't have much contact on the surface, only exchanging a few words. After all, Consort Hui had her family behind her, and they were naturally opposed to Yinreng, while Mingxiu, for whatever reason, was from the Crown Prince's lineage.
A woman's survival has always depended on the support of her family, and Mingxiu was well aware of this, so she would not act too intimately with Consort Hui.
Soon after, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager came out, followed by Emperor Kangxi and Yinreng. Seeing Yinreng emerge from behind Emperor Kangxi, all the concubines felt a pang of sadness. Even Yinti felt a little heartbroken when he saw Yinreng emerge from behind Emperor Kangxi.
They are all the Emperor's children, but just because you are the Crown Prince, does the Emperor favor you so much? But the next second, he saw Yinreng wink at him and give him a silly smile.
She instantly suppressed her somewhat sad feelings. Oh well, her silly younger brother was just too stupid. It was better for Father Emperor to protect him, otherwise he might be bullied terribly.
When Mingxiu saw Yinreng following behind, she paused for a moment. How could this not make everyone jealous? They were all the emperor's sons, so why was he the only one who was special?
Sigh, looking at the silly child still playing the winking game with Yinti, I feel a strange sense of vicissitude.
The Empress Dowager sat at the head of the table, flanked by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. She glanced at the people below and slowly spoke: "It is a great favor that His Majesty has invited everyone to this place to escape the summer heat. From now on, there is no need for you to come and pay your respects. Everyone should relax and have some fun. Of course, it would be best if you could take this opportunity to help the royal family have more offspring."
"Yes, I will obey the Empress Dowager's decree."
Looking at the Empress Dowager's aged face, Kangxi felt somewhat saddened. He knew that the Empress Dowager had taken the initiative to request to stay at Taoyuan Study because it was quiet, but also because of the previous unpleasantness between the two of them.
"Your Majesty, why don't we wait a while until everyone has had a rest, and then have the Imperial Concubine host a banquet so that everyone can get together and relax?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager was somewhat moved, but after thinking for a moment, she still declined, saying, "Let's forget it. I already know His Majesty's intentions. A banquet is fine, but I won't attend. Let these young people have fun." If she went, everyone would feel a little uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty's words make sense. It will be a good opportunity for us to show our talents at the banquet. We will need the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty to judge us. If Grandmother does not attend, Your Majesty's opinion alone may not be enough."
Consort Tong spoke up from the side.
Seeing the concerned look in Kangxi's eyes and the hopeful look in Qiqige's eyes beside her, the Empress Dowager remained silent for a moment before finally agreeing.
"Alright, then I'll be there. I'll provide the prizes. It's up to you all to come up with the best idea."
"Yes, Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best for the prize. Everyone knows that Your Majesty is surrounded by the finest things. I have been envious for a long time," Consort Yi said with a smile.
The crowd echoed in agreement:
"Hahaha, good, good! I will definitely bring out some good things then, and we'll see who has the chance to get them." The Empress Dowager was amused and laughed heartily.
Looking at the Empress Dowager who was smiling happily, Kangxi was also in a good mood and said, "Then I will prepare some gifts as a token of my good luck."
The concubines were even happier to hear this.
After laughing and joking for a while, everyone went out and dispersed.
The Emperor took Yinreng and Yinti to their school. It's really too miserable that they have to attend classes even when they're out having fun.
Mingxiu hurried away, afraid that Kangxi would take her to study. She didn't want to! She had finally gotten out of the house, and it would be too miserable to be forced to study instead of having fun.
She can't do it.
Since the Emperor had taken Yinreng away, she naturally had nothing to do. She wasn't close to the other concubines, so she could only take a leisurely stroll with Green Bamboo by herself.
After walking for a while, I saw Consort Rong strolling around with Yin Zhi.
Mingxiu was just about to leave when Consort Rong saw her and immediately brought her child over to pay her respects.
Mingxiu had no choice but to stand still. Now that she had been seen, it was no longer an easy place to move.
"May Consort Ming be well."
"Hello, Mother Ming!" came the voice of Grandma Yinzhi.
Mingxiu looked down at the tiny figure, barely three heads tall, and unconsciously lowered her voice as she squatted down to greet Yinzhi.
Consort Rong smiled as she looked at the person who had stood up and said with a smile, "Sister Mingfei is indeed as Rongxian said, very gentle indeed."
Mingxiu grinned and joked, "Children's world is the simplest; I've only taken them out to play a few times."
"I also want to thank you for taking care of Rongxian before, and for all those novel foods. I haven't had a chance to thank you yet."
Mingxiu shook her head and said with a smile, "You're welcome."
She just wanted to leave as soon as possible and didn't want to stand here thanking them.
After exchanging a few words, Consort Rong noticed that Mingxiu was distracted and took the opportunity to bid farewell and leave.
"Sister, I've already said something, but I forgot to mention that the Third Prince should be going back for dinner now, so I'll take my leave first."
Mingxiu nodded. "Okay, okay, that's exactly what I was waiting for. It saves me the trouble of making up an excuse myself."
Then Consort Rong saw Mingxiu turn around and take out a large purse from behind her. It was embroidered with a black and white bear-like creature of unknown species.
"This was prepared by me for His Highness the Crown Prince. There's one left. Sister, please take it back so the Princess can try it. If the Third Prince wants some, you can ask the imperial physician to see if he can eat it." Mingxiu said, opening the purse, taking out a piece of dried sweet potato, putting it in her mouth, then sealing the purse and handing it to Consort Rong.
Consort Rong paused for a moment, then nodded: "Then I thank Consort Ming. The princess has eaten here once before and liked it very much."
Mingxiu nodded, and then left with the servants.
Watching Mingxiu's retreating figure, and then looking at the purse in her hand, she smiled to herself. This Consort Ming is truly a remarkable person.
She reached out, opened the purse, took out the contents, and handed them to Yin Zhi, who had been prying at her legs.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!" The palace maid behind her quickly stopped her.
Consort Rong shook her head: "It's alright, don't worry. Besides, she just ate some herself."
The palace maid behind her wanted to say something, but Consort Rong stopped her directly.
Yin Zhi returned home happily with the food.
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