The person who made the prince lose face
It was time to return home, and if Yinreng hadn't reminded her, Shujia would have almost forgotten. From the moment she entered the palace on her wedding day, her mood was slightly different from that of an ordinary bride. While others fantasized about a better life, she was concerned with how to survive. While others thought about how to honor their parents-in-law, she wondered how to accommodate her husband's concubines. While others were concerned with family matters, she was concerned with the absolute most unspoken issue of this era: how her husband could successfully become emperor.
Aside from the newlyweds' shared bed, her life was so different from that of an ordinary bride that she almost forgot she had to return home. Yinreng's words had Shujia feeling as if she were in another world. Oh, time to go home. A sudden wave of homesickness washed over her.
Yinreng did not have as many worries as she did. In his opinion, the only one who was angry with him was his eldest brother. Although he had some setbacks some time ago because of the Fengxian Hall prayer mat incident, judging from Kangxi's attitude, he was still very good to him and there was no need to worry at all.
Therefore, apart from getting married, he was not too busy and could still handle government affairs with a relatively clear mind, and even remembered things like returning home.
Yinreng had his calculations made clear. While Yinzhi had military merit and a small base within the army, he couldn't compare to the Shi family's generations of military service. Mingzhu had minions in various regions, but he couldn't match the Shi family's governors. And, most importantly, the Shi family and he were natural allies. In-laws were always more reliable than forming a clique, weren't they?
A quick calculation revealed Hua Shan had emerged from a pile of corpses. Yinreng had witnessed Shi Wenbing's entire process of rectifying Fujian's military affairs; he was an absolute professional. Shi Lin had served as governor for over a decade, and Shi Wensheng had recently been inspecting Yunnan. Several provinces were now considered within the Shi family's sphere of influence. Great!
Yinreng had long been looking for an opportunity to ask his father-in-law and others for advice, especially on military matters, and to build some ties with them. Kerkun had been dealt a blow, and if the Shi family could continue to stand firm, Yinreng would be very satisfied if he could just disgust Yinzhi.
The two of them, each with their own thoughts, arrived at the storeroom. Shujia had previously taken a quick tour under Yinreng's guidance, so this time, she was selecting items, so she had to be careful, examining each item with a note attached, while also keeping an eye out for anything suitable as a wedding gift for the Third and Fourth Princes. She also remembered that she was somewhat of an acquaintance with the Dong E family and had also met the Ulanara family a few times before, so she kept an eye out for things to add to their boxes.
Shujia made small talk: "Since Khan Amasyuddin can freely use the things of the Imperial Household Department, why did you bring them all here? I am already dazzled by them."
Yinreng waved his fan and said, "I'll get it here as soon as I think of it. If I really need it now, I'll have to go through the Imperial Household Department and delay things."
I understand, bureaucracy requires reports, records, and transportation, and everything needs to be planned in advance. But... piling so much stuff into Yuqing Palace is a bit awkward, isn't it? Forget it, this isn't something that can be sorted out in a day or two. After all, I'm short of money!
Yinreng rarely chose gifts himself. He usually just casually suggested something and someone else would do it. Kangxi never criticized anything he gave out, and others certainly didn't find fault with it. Seeing Shujia pick up this and then look at that, without making a single choice, Yinreng didn't understand the reason and felt bored: "Just pick something casually, why bother?"
Shujia felt the urge to hold her forehead and say, "Since I've already given it as a gift, why not ask for something in return?" Since the money had been spent, of course she wanted to maximize the benefits! The petty bourgeois principle: good quality at a low price, spend the least amount possible on the best quality and quantity. Then she explained each item one by one: "For the Third and Fourth Princes, besides the Ruyi (Ruyi) at the top, everything else must be related to auspicious marriages, and preferably in pairs. The gifts for returning parents have similar meanings, but each has its own unique characteristics..."
Yinreng had handled government affairs before, so he knew a little about the subtleties. He was just playing with his wife, so he followed the conversation and asked, "Anything else?"
Shujia said, "The things given to different people are different. For example, this..." a snuff bottle. "I remember Mafa, of course, didn't know who he had cheated out of it, but he seemed to like it very much." She took it and handed it to the eunuch Lin who was distributing it to Shujia. He took it on the tray and said, "This is for men. It's not good to give it to women."
Yinreng picked up a box and opened it, revealing twelve large pearls: "Is this for a woman?"
Shujia sweatdropped: "It would be better to give me beads..." Just giving me the raw materials directly or in large handfuls is too much of a nouveau riche.
Shujia picked up two pieces of satin and said, "The Empress Dowager said that Mother Suma will come to visit us in a few days. She doesn't need anything in the palace, so this is just a token of her appreciation." She also picked out two strings of sandalwood prayer beads. Suma was a Buddhist.
Yinreng twitched his lips and said, "Forget it, it's up to you."
Seeing Yinreng's apparent lack of interest, Shujia calmed down. Turning the Crown Prince into a housekeeper was a complete failure. If Yinreng were to become like that under her influence, she could easily find a rope and hang herself without Kangxi getting mad.
Of course, this possibility was very small, because... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince clearly didn't care about these things. Shujia began to reflect on herself. As long as she let Yinreng know that his current idea couldn't withstand the risk, she could take care of other things.
He walked around the shelves and picked a few more items from the medicinal herbs section.
Yinreng knew something about medicine and asked curiously, "Who is this for?" He had never heard of any female member of the Shi family being in poor health.
"My sister-in-law is not feeling well, so I picked some on the way. I'll have someone take them to the police station later."
It turned out to be for Irgen Jueluo. Yinreng was very disappointed: "Just let them handle it. There are fixed rules. Why bother?" But seeing that Shujia seemed quite interested, Yinreng accompanied her for a walk in the warehouse.
Shujia was speechless... It's all about human relationships! Your Highness! If you hate them, don't show it so obviously, okay? I deeply suspect that if the prince held a grudge in his heart but pretended to be caring towards Yinzhi, Kangxi would have killed Mingzhu long ago!
Yinreng thought: Isn't that too kind? He's so kind to the eldest daughter-in-law, even thinking of the incense Suma's mother uses for chanting. She's a thoughtful and virtuous daughter-in-law, but... her heart is too stubborn.
The two of them selected some items. With these items selected according to their individual circumstances as a foundation, and combined with other standard rewards for the occasion, they could present something presentable. The rest was handed over to the eunuch in charge to draw up a list, which was then submitted to Shujia for review. The prince said: "I am not interested in these."
Everyone came out of the warehouse with a heart full of sorrow.
Shujia: How can he be so naive? It really makes me worried!
Yinreng: What can I do if she is so naive? It really makes me worried!
Their worries were further confirmed after dinner. Dinner was simple. When the Crown Princess's menu arrived in the kitchen, it nearly made everyone's eyes pop out. It was the fare of ordinary bannermen. While preparing the rice and other dishes, they also prepared the large meats the Crown Prince was accustomed to, waiting for the order from above to change the menu.
There was no need to change; it was better to eat something light in the summer. Yinreng enjoyed the fresh, refreshing food, which improved his mood. He was more patient as he reviewed the list that Eunuch Cui and Eunuch Lin had rushed out with Shujia. Rewards were given to certain people: women received clothing and jewelry, while men received writing materials and other toys. He also distributed a certain amount of money and cloth to the servants in his household.
Shujia nodded and said, "Almost. Hongxiu and the others who came with me, their parents are away, so the reward will be doubled. And my wet nurse is old, so she'll give me some medicinal herbs. And the aunts..."
Yinreng was overwhelmed by what he heard: "It's hard for you to think about everything so carefully."
Shujia pursed her lips and smiled: "They are all people who have taken care of me, so naturally I have to take care of them."
Yinreng: "As you wish." Having a wife who is too kind is also a kind of pain. Having a kind heart means being easily deceived. It's such a sweet burden. Oh my~
Shujia said, "This is the first time I've done this. Mother said that married people are different from unmarried people. Unmarried people are still children no matter how old they are, so if there are omissions in the gifts, no one will be too picky. Married people are adults, and others will look at you with extra scrutiny."
This was quite true, and Yinreng nodded: "Don't tire yourself out. Let them do it, and you can just give them some pointers from the side."
Shujia smiled and said, "Okay." She puffed her cheeks again and said, "Isn't this the first time I'm doing this on my own? By the way, do you want to... go and see my aunt?"
This refers to Hesheli, the younger sister of Empress Renxiao and Kangxi's concubine. She also had a son, who tragically died, and her health has been poor ever since, often spending half a year ill. In the days since Shujia married, she'd been to Ningshou Palace daily, but hadn't seen her. It wasn't appropriate to mention her during such a joyous occasion. It was only when Shujia privately asked Xiuniu about her condition that she learned she was bedridden again.
Yinreng was not close to this aunt, so he just said politely, "Just send some things over, but don't let your illness get to you."
Shujia said, "I save that." This is a big deal these days.
Yinreng was depressed. He originally wanted to select some things with Shujia, and then comment on one or two of the samples. Then the two of them could discuss their views on reading or study astronomical instruments.
Shujia said, "It's almost done. Oh, this is really tiring. My eyes hurt just reading this. It's even more dizzying than the lines and bars in the Tongwen Suanzhi I read the other day." She stood up and turned to look at Yinreng. "I haven't finished the problem from the other day. Are you still working on it today?"
She was like a completely different person. It was as if the person who was calculating so carefully just now was not her, but someone else who had traveled through time.
Yinreng: ...=囗=Actually, this daughter-in-law is quite good.
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The next day, I met the Empress Dowager and talked about dinner.
The Empress Dowager said, "Shui La Rice? We've never eaten it in the palace. Is it delicious?" She seemed to want to make it and eat it right away.
Shujia said, "It's fine once you get used to it. It's delicious in the summer. I'm just worried... you can't eat too much, or your spleen and stomach won't be able to handle it."
The Empress Dowager said awkwardly, "Is that so—" her tone sounded quite reluctant.
Shujia smiled and took her hand: "Can I have a taste~"
The Empress Dowager curled her lips and said, "Let's try it tonight."
The concubines: ...
Shujia returned to Yuqing Palace, and soon Sumalagu came.
Logically, Su Malagu wasn't a member of the Yuqing Palace, so she didn't need to come specially. Anyone from another place wouldn't have been qualified to come either. However, Su Malagu held a high position, and the Empress Dowager wanted Shujia to meet her. She told the Empress Dowager that she would personally kowtow, not wanting to trouble her mistress, so she came.
After Shujia knew the whole story, she couldn't help but sigh, this is the kind of person who can live in this palace for decades.
Su Malagu was much older than before, her hair mostly gray, but neatly combed. She wore a brown gown and a rosary on her wrist. She looked very simple, not at all like the person who never bathed in years, as the legend said.
Shujia felt a little awkward and had to sit upright. After Suma finished her kowtow, she was immediately given a seat. This was the rule. Just like Suma's words carried weight in the palace, her treatment could not exceed that of the palace masters. Suma was very old, but her movements were still nimble. Shujia asked Yunu to help her up, but she only borrowed Yunu's arm for support and said, "I dare not work."
Su Malagu had already met Shujia and was now paying attention to the difference between the Crown Princess and her husband, but she didn't look directly at him. Shujia ordered tea to be served. Su Malagu stood up and thanked her before saying, "I should have come to kowtow to the Crown Princess long ago, but I am old and slow."
Shujia said, "You are an old man in the palace. I wanted to go see you, but the Empress Dowager asked me to wait, so I didn't go. I saw you in the Cining Palace at first."
The chatterbox opened up, and she began to reminisce about the past. Su Ma's words were few and concise, reminiscing about the past and expressing gratitude for Kangxi's care for her. Her words were flawless, and she spoke in a completely grateful tone: "...The master asked me to serve the twelfth prince..."
Shujia choked and said, "I'm afraid you'll be lonely, so I gave you my son to raise for fun..."
Shujia said, "I heard from the Crown Prince that you know a lot. Khan Ama has made no mistake in entrusting his twelfth brother to you. I also want to talk to you. If I go to your place, please don't think I'm young and ignorant."
Su Malian said he didn't dare.
That was about it. It was their first meeting, and they had both made a good impression. Seeing the Crown Princess's dignified and polite demeanor and gentle words, Su Ma thought she was someone who stayed true to herself. Then, seeing what Shujia had prepared for her, she glanced over it and nodded. It was a perfect match; she was a thoughtful and considerate person.
Su Ma went back with the gift given by Shujia, and Shujia breathed a sigh of relief. Talking to her was much more tiring than talking to the Empress Dowager.
Hongxiu came up to rub Shujia's shoulders and said with a smile, "This elder aunt is really majestic." Shujia glanced at her and said, "You, learn from her!" Hongxiu responded. Shujia then asked Lujin, "Have you prepared the things for that one?" This person was referring to Hesheli.
Lu Ru said, "It's all ready. When do you want it delivered? Today is not too late."
Shujia said, "You and Yuniu, and two young eunuchs... well, let's call Wang Youde and Lin Si'er."
Finally... I've dealt with this group of people in the palace.
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It was customary to stay in front of the moon when returning home. But no matter what the rules were, one had to bow down and give way before the imperial power.
Shujia married a husband who everyone thought was a good person, but she didn't have the opportunity to stay with him for the entire month. Even returning to his parents' home had a rule: "no later than noon."
Early in the morning, the two of them rose and dressed. Fortunately, they were wearing auspicious attire today, which was much lighter than court attire, and they wore fewer ornaments. They only had one set of court beads and the same three pairs of earrings.
First, we went to Ningshou Palace to bid farewell to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager had tasted the boiled rice the previous day and was delighted: "Oh, that boiled rice tastes really good, but you said one more thing and Lu Yun wouldn't let me eat more!" The greedy old child couldn't stop talking about food. "Next time, come over and we can eat together."
Yinreng looked at his grandmother and wife, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He coughed and said, "Grandmother Empress Dowager, I'll be with her for the first half of the day and back in the second half." "Isn't it time for you to let my wife go?" Shujia was also anxious. It would take an hour to get home from the palace, and there would be a banquet and other things. How much time would she have left to talk?
However, the prince and his wife were able to remain calm and did not show it on their faces.
Coming out of Ningshou Palace, both of them were sweating. Shujia hesitated, wondering whether to remind Yinreng that there was an embarrassing person named Mafa in her family. Yinreng saw Shujia hesitated and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling homesick?" Shujia gritted her teeth and said, "If my Mafa says something you don't like, don't take it to heart."
Yinreng was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Hua Shan?" He was a man with a poor mouth! "I know."
Get on the carriage and go back to your parents’ home!
Other new brides returned to their parents' home with a chicken in their left hand, a duck in their right, and a fat baby on their backs. Shujia returned with enough stuff to start a chicken farm and a duck farm, but instead of a fat baby, she brought a prince.
Infantrymen were stationed along the streets, but even so, crowds of spectators flocked to see them. These days, the crown prince was even more unusual than the emperor, so how could anyone not come and watch? Shujia listened to the chatter outside (noise was forbidden, so she could only mutter quietly) and thought, "No wonder they didn't get to stay in Duiyue. Otherwise, the infantrymen would have been exhausted to death."
She walked steadily, wobbling along the way. She had to project the dignity of a royal family, not rushing around like a potential son-in-law, losing things. Shujia sighed, mentally reciting the resumes of the Yuqing Palace maids and eunuchs. She dared not leave any of this behind. She cursed inwardly, "Other people go back to their parents' homes to reminisce about the past, but I'm going back to my parents' to get some business done!"
The Shi family opened the main door and the whole family knelt to welcome him. Yinreng smiled broadly, took a step forward, and offered a light hand to support him: "Hurry up."
Shujia was naturally taken to the Xiluo Te clan and sat on the seat of honor, leaving Yinreng to face the male members of the Shi family headed by Huashan.
At Xiluo's place, Wendu, Jueluo, and Shuxian had also returned, along with the third and fourth sisters, several other young ladies, and the maids, who were also allowed to stand in the corridor. Shujia had a lot to say, but when she saw Xiluo, she burst into tears before she could say anything.
So miserable! Her husband, while not bad-looking and treating her well, has low emotional intelligence, is naive, and has no money! He does have a concubine and a son, but he also has teammates like Suo Etu who hold her back!
Xiluo Te also shed tears, and all the women in the room cried together. Xiluo Te said, "Look at me, on such a happy day, and yet such a scene has happened again." Everyone stopped crying. Xiluo Te looked at Shujia carefully again and saw that she showed no signs of being bullied, which made her feel a little relieved.
Shujia wiped her tears and said, "It's my fault. How's my mother? How's home?"
Xiluo Te said: "Okay, everything is fine. As long as you are well, everything will be fine for us."
Shujia said, "Look at me. It's only been a few days, and I'm already talking nonsense. It feels like a lifetime has passed."
Xiluo Te was about to burst into tears again, but Shuxian managed to stop her: "Mother, look at you! My sisters are all frightened." Xiluo Te hadn't blushed in a long time, and now she felt a little embarrassed. She said to Shujia: "Everyone in the family is thinking about the master. Can we ask them to kowtow?"
Shujia nodded, feeling a bit uncomfortable at the word "master." Logically, her family would call her "master" now, while she would call herself a servant.
After bowing, Shujia asked a few acquaintances how they'd been doing. The aunts were quite free these days. The third daughter wasn't old enough to require special training, and the fourth daughter was even younger, spending her days sewing. Of the nannies, the older ones, like Wuya, had retired, and the younger ones had taken over the care of the third and fourth daughters, keeping the household in perfect order.
Xiluo Te had been informed in advance and knew that time was short, so the mother and daughter had to hurry to talk. She said, "Today we're having a banquet. Anyone with errands should go and watch carefully. The maids are old, so they should go and rest. It's difficult for Hongxiu and the others to come out, so ask their parents to come and talk in the side rooms." She sent the servants away, and the mother and daughter and the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law spoke.
Xiluo Te and the others were most concerned about whether Shujia and Yinreng would get along. Xiluo Te leaned forward and whispered, "...How have you and the Crown Prince been getting along these past few days?"
It was originally a very innocent question, but considering the current situation and Sirut's expression, Shujia's face flushed and she nodded silently. Sirut was relieved. It seemed that at least Shujia felt good about it.
But... I still had to ask a few more questions. She'd even asked awkward questions like, "Have you been resting in your room these past few days?" and "Is the prince satisfied after getting up?" Shujia recalled carefully, and it seemed like there hadn't been any signs of dissatisfaction. Given Yinreng's emotional intelligence... he probably wasn't faking it.
Xiluo Te finally asked, "Didn't the Imperial Household Department assign you a nanny?" The prince needed a nanny to look after him when he was born, and when he grew up, the nanny would be sent back. A newlywed like the Crown Princess certainly needed a nanny to guide her.
Shujia shook her head and also felt strange.
Don't be surprised, the maids have already arrived. From the moment the engagement was announced, the Imperial Household Department sent a group of maids every time there was a procedure. Then, if they found that the future Crown Princess met all the requirements and there was nothing more to point out, they would report it back and no one would mention it again.
I dare not say she is unqualified. She has lived in the palace before, and after examination, I found that she was not unqualified. Shujia did not have a proper mother-in-law, unlike the first wife. After she married, Concubine Hui sent an aunt who had been with her for a long time to serve her for a while.
Xiluotai was half relieved, her face brightening. Wendu and the others turned their heads away, their ears perked up, but Shujia didn't reply, so they had to sneak a peek again. Seeing Shujia nod, they breathed a sigh of relief. The room began to brighten with spring light.
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Yinreng occupied the seat of honor, forcing Huashan and the others to move in order. The man in the seat of honor was beaming, smiling genially, and looked very good. The others below were calculating, pondering how to speak.
Yinreng had a very beautiful idea: Soetu was in the middle coffin, the Shi family was in the local area, and the Shi family was in the army.
Little did they know that Hua Shan had a strong disdain for Suo Etu, and Shi Wenbing also disliked people like Suo Etu who formed factions. Shi Wenying, in the imperial court, conveyed the following message very clearly: the emperor was increasingly displeased with Suo Etu, and was only sparing him now for the sake of the crown prince's face.
Yinreng spoke first, praising the Shi family as the pillars of the country, and saying that every pillar of the family "should continue to serve the country", and of course the country will not forget them.
Hua Shan stroked his graying beard, then led his descendants to stand up and kneel in thanks: "How dare we not do our best!"
Yinreng was delighted. Huashan, despite his bad mouth, had saved his face. What a serious answer! He was delighted and wanted to praise Huashan: "I heard from Prime Minister Suo that your family came from a family of military merit, a family of famous generals, and they understand military affairs best." Then he could start a conversation from there and ask about the army's movements or something like that.
Hua Shan had a worried look on his face: "Did Prime Minister Suo really say that? It's bad..." He said the last two words in a very light voice.
Shi Wenbing's ears twitched, and he tugged at his sleeve. "We've only been married to the Crown Prince for a few days? But Suo Etu... has a long-standing friendship with the Crown Prince!"
Yinreng's face twitched, and he was about to explode, but then he remembered his wife's warning to him, and thought about Hua Shan's usual behavior. The Crown Prince, for the first time in front of someone, endured it! Even in front of Kangxi, he had never given in to the eldest prince, and of course, he had never given in to Kangxi either...
This old man!
Lifting his eyelids, Yinreng saw the strange expressions on his father-in-law and brothers-in-law's faces. He consoled himself: There are people more unfortunate than me! I endure this time, but they will have to endure such a father and grandfather for the rest of their lives. Feeling a little better, he consoled himself, thinking that if he endured this old man, his whole family would like him even better and would be more attentive to him. When he went back and told his wife about it, she would treat him even better!
Who is Hua Shan? Will he be obedient just because the prince tolerates him once?
Of course not. Hua Shan shook his head: "Not good, not good." Seeing that no one responded, he said, "Why didn't anyone ask..."
Yinreng was amused and was about to speak when Shi Wenbing whispered, "Father."
Hua Shante said to Yinreng sincerely, "He and I are not of the same kind. When I was in Yongxing City, he wouldn't run away. I could have trapped Wu Ni to death by surrounding him. We are few in number in the Eight Banners and cannot afford to lose. But, I am not afraid, I just used a more labor-saving method..."
Yinreng thought, you...are you getting old and confused? Why are you saying all this? Oh, you were punished for this back then, and you're still unhappy about it? He consoled Huashan, "Yes, I know everything. Conquering the enemy without fighting."
Hua Shan was not grateful: "That's not what I want to say. Back then, Mingzhu strongly advocated the abolition of the feudal system. What about Suo Etu? He doesn't know the importance of the matter. Suo San, the real men in the army look down on him. As for him, I won't say anything about the court. If there is a real military situation, he will definitely be a softie!"
Yinreng was unhappy. No one would be happy either. He was embarrassed.
Qingde saw that this was not going to work, so he stepped forward to smooth things over: "Mafa, when we discussed... that year, there was no such thing as asking for a prime minister."
How can you say this now?!
Hua Shan raised his neck and looked around. He was about to say something, but then he raised his eyebrows and took it back.
Yinreng laughed. This old man! Okay, anyway, no one wants to end badly. Just fool around.
The banquet was held, and the whole family was present. Yinreng found that Shi Wenbing was more respectful to him as he went down. Well, tolerating a strange old man was indeed rewarding.
The Shi family discovered that having a notorious old man was a good thing. He could be the one to blame for any strange incident, and the people he was accused of wouldn't take it too seriously—he was just an old man anyway. If things got bad, it was easy to back off, just making up an excuse—he was just a strange guy anyway.
After the banquet, the prince and his wife were respectfully seen off.
Hua Shan's face fell. "Go and find out where the servants around the prince come from!" He was a sly fellow and could smell his own kind from a distance. So, he was about to say something, but after being fooled by Qingde, he simply shut up.
It was a good opportunity. You know, the Crown Prince was constantly in the palace, and it was incredibly difficult for the Shi family's male members to see and speak to him. They'd been debating for a long time how to tell the Crown Prince, and then they realized, Suo Etu was... really good at courting disaster! He was constantly in and out of the Eastern Palace, having secret conversations, like, "Is he afraid people wouldn't know about the Crown Prince's immense power?"
I had to use some regular time to make my family appear less cliquey.
The grandparents and grandchildren had the same idea. Xiluo Te, somewhat panicked, held up a piece of paper and showed it to Shi Wenbing: "This is what the Crown Princess wrote down when she was teaching me how to write... Let me quietly ask someone to check it out..."
Shi Wenbing took it and looked at it. It was written in Manchu with the names and general information of the people who were employed by Yuqing Palace. Shi Wenbing's face was solemn.
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Not far away, someone, facing the churning river, asked those around him, "Did the Crown Prince take the Crown Princess to the Shi family today?"
Wei Zhu bowed and said, "According to the date, today is the day to return home."
"Hmm."
After a long while, just when Wei Zhu thought Kangxi had dropped the topic, he heard Kangxi ask softly, "Does the Crown Princess go to Ningshou Palace to pay respects every day?"
Wei Zhu said, "Yes, according to reports, the Crown Princess walks to Ningshou Palace every morning. After paying her respects, she rides back to Yuqing Palace in a sedan chair."
"Go on."
Wei Zhu guessed Kangxi's intention and reported carefully, "The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess read books together in their free time every day, and they are very harmonious. The eldest wife is ill again, and Yuqing Palace has sent the right medicine..."
"Um."
The author has something to say: In the past, the characters I wrote were the cutest...
Now, the old man and old lady I wrote are cute...
Tears...
Aunt Suma’s living habits... I’ve seen them in a book before, and then I looked them up on Baidu.
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