Chapter 142 Second History of the Qing Palace (9-2)

The case was sponsored by the Ministry of Officials by Yulin, the doctor of the kaogong department, and Lu Changyi, the principal.Punishment of officials is not common, and there is no clear text to check in the laws and regulations. After studying for a long time, I think that the only way to deal with "violating the law" is to punish them. The punishment for "violating the system" ranges from mild to severe, ranging from fines to dismissal.As for the crime of love, Tu Renshou's situation seems to be seeking glory but remorse, after all, it is not a great punishment.However, it was inconvenient to draw up too lightly the special purpose to discuss the matter, so after careful consideration, a punishment of "dismissal and retention" was proposed.

On this day, Shang Shu Xu Tong, Xi Zhen and Zuo Shilang Song were in the yamen. After they bowed to pay homage, Yu Lin explained the whole story and waited for instructions. Xu Tong was originally attached to the King of Chun by the party, because the King of Chun suddenly changed from being conservative to the same as King Gong, who was fond of talking about Western affairs, and felt quite disgusted, so he knew that Queen Mother Tu Renshou Chong's original intention was to depose King Chun, so he I think it should be kept safe.Xizhen is a gentleman with a long life, she thinks that such a punishment is severe enough, and agrees.However, Shang Shu and Shi Lang are both hall officials, so they still need to ask Matsuo what he meant.

Song Yu was very straightforward, "From my point of view, it seems that there should be no punishment," he said, "Tu also has good intentions. If it is suggested that the Queen Mother should be dismissed from her post, then if someone says that the emperor has already grown up, why doesn't the Queen Mother return to power as soon as possible?" ? So what? Should it be rewarded?" "That's right." Xizhen nodded, "The two grand ceremonies of the big wedding and the return to power are full of joy, and it seems that it is not appropriate to do excessive things to Tu."

"That's how it is, 'dismissed and retained'! However, he has already been transferred to the censor, what position can be dismissed?" Xu Tong asked Yu Lin, "Is there any explanation for this?" "Tu Renshou's resignation to the censor should be handled separately. Resignation does not mean removal from office. Naturally, another official position must be transferred to the counterpart. That is, the date of transfer is the date of dismissal and retention." "Oh! Oh!" Xu Tong asked again: "Which officer will be transferred in the future?"

"Naturally, it is to transfer subordinates, it is impossible to return to the Imperial Academy." "Okay! Find a good job for him in the future. Bring the manuscript!" Xu Tong, Xizhen, and Song Yu drew lines in turn, and the other three servants should also draw sketches, but they can make up the formalities.According to the requirements of the imperial order, the manuscript will be replayed on the same day. The Empress Dowager Cixi was busy with her wedding, and the words of the replay were vague, and she didn't have time to decipher them carefully, so she sent it to the military plane for handling.When the original melody was in Sun Yuwen's hands, he immediately saw the deep meaning in it.

So he drew up a pen and drew up a play: "Chatu Renshoukai went to the censor, handed it over to the Ministry of Discussion, and the Ministry of Economics replayed: "Compared with the violation of the law, it is suggested that he should be dismissed and stay in office, but the vacancy has been opened, and it should be filled on the official day. Handle it." And play: "Tu Renshoukai went to the censor section, and dealt with it separately." How to deal with it? It is proposed to make up the official day and stay in office. What official is the replacement? I don't know.

It is proposed to ask the Ministry of officials to understand the answer. " After finishing writing, Sun Yuwen signed his name at the end first, and then handed it over to Xu Gengshen, Zhang Zhiwan, Erle and Bu, and then to Li Wang Shiduo, the foreman of the military aircraft. , the first pass failed. "Laishan," Xu Geng said softly, "it's okay to forgive others and forgive others! Besides, the queen's dowry is about to enter the palace, up and down, beaming with joy, why kill the scenery?" "I have no grievances with Tu Meijun, why bother with him. It means 'this'." Sun Yuwen made a "seven" gesture.

"Then, it doesn't matter if you press it. I'll deliver it after a good day." "That's fine." Sun Yuwen said, "You rank first." Xu Geng had no choice but to write down his name.The Military Aircraft Department is almost the two of them, and it is the intention of King Chengchun to preside over everything, Zhang Zhiwan follows the crowd, Erle and Bu are silent, Shi Duo has no claims, they don’t ask questions, and agree to the title of the book. ※ ※ ※ It was the twenty-fourth day of the first lunar month, and there was an excellent sun early in the morning. Thousands of people watched the queen's dowry in the rising sun. The total amount was 200 lifts, and they entered the palace in two days.From Dongcheng Fangjiayuan meandering, enter Donghua Gate, Xiehe Gate, rear left gate, and carry it into Qianqing Palace.At the same time, the concubines Jin and Concubine Zhen also had dowries, not as many as the empress, and they could not enter the palace from the front. They were carried from Shenwu Gate to the East Sixth Palace for placement.

The dowry for the two families began at eight o'clock in the morning and was finished at two o'clock in the afternoon. At this time, the weather suddenly changed, with dense clouds, and in the evening it snowed. This is something that kills the scenery, not to mention the 27th wedding day, at least the second batch of dowry will be issued the next day, and there will be a lot of inconvenience when it rains and snows.The two deacons prepared oilcloths overnight to cover the dowry to be distributed tightly.This is like "walking in brocade clothes at night", you can't see much, and not many people will brave the wind and snow to watch the excitement.How many days of hard work, looking forward to the glory of these two days, as compensation, Gui Xiang was very frustrated because he didn't want half to fail.

"It's so boring!" He said to his wife, "It seems that a queen came out and prepared a dowry, so she dumped my family. Not to mention, it's okay to go bankrupt to save face, but it happens like this weather!" "What are you afraid of?" Mrs. Guixiang said, "It takes a long time for good things to happen, but it's good to be like this." "Okay?" Gui Xiang sneered, "What's the matter? I'm about to return to power, how much kindness do you think the emperor will give to our family?" "No matter what, you are always Cheng Engong. Two days ago, there was another Yi decree, and you will be the servant. There is the empress dowager in the palace, and the seventh master outside. I am afraid that you will lose your official position. I am afraid that you will not be able to let go of this pole." Smoking guns, no matter how good the job is, it's useless."

"Forget it, forget it! I really don't want to be Cheng Engong. Look at Chongwenshan..." 'Duh! Mrs. Guixiang hurriedly interrupted, "The more you talk, the better. How can you compare yourself with this unlucky ghost?"Don't be shy either! " Gui Xiang shrank his head, smoked his mouth, swallowed the clouds, and didn't ask about anything.Mrs. Guixiang was a little sad and worried when she saw her husband and son-in-law like this: on the fifth day of February, the emperor gave a banquet to his family, and all the officials accompanied him. The first seat on the front, above the Grand Scholars, is the unanimous attention of both inside and outside the hall.Judging by his trivial description, will he lose his manners and make weird jokes by then?It's really hard to say. ※ ※ ※ It snowed all night, and the ground was full of plains.In the afternoon, the thick snow had completely melted, and the road was muddy, so it was easier to walk when it snowed.At night, the clouds are thick and deserted, and the last quarter moon hides without a trace, but there are lights shining in the clouds from time to time, especially in the northwest, like fire.Then such flames also appeared in the east, south, and west. At midnight, the light concentrated in the sky, and then scattered in all directions in a flash.Some people say that this is called "Heaven's Smile", while others say it is "Heaven Opens His Eyes".I don't know the Lord He Xiangrui? The next day—the twenty-sixth day of the first lunar month, it was the day when the queen was proclaimed.Before noon, all the officials gathered. At three o'clock in the afternoon, the emperor ascended his seat in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Amidst the clear and clear sound of "swipe, brush", the princes and officials performed three kneeling and nine kowtows, and then Announced by officials of the Ministry of Rites.Read out the imperial edict to enshrine the empress, welcome the envoy Erlehebu, the great scholar of Wuyingdian, the deputy envoy, Minister of Rites, Kuirun, and the ten ministers and ten members specially sent to welcome him. Go down to the hall, escort the queen's golden album and jade treasure, and a phoenix with a royal pen inscribed with the word "Dragon" in Jin Ruyi, go out of the Taihe Gate, cross the Jinshui Bridge, pass through the Meridian Gate and Daqing Gate, and go back. East, slowly heading towards the back mansion. As soon as the queen arrives, the queen is not immediately welcomed into the palace, according to the time selected by the Qin Tianjian, until midnight when the twenty-seventh child is handed in, the queen will respectfully receive the treasure.At that time, the west wind was blowing like a galloping horse.Fortunately, Luan Yiwei will handle business, hundreds of pairs of painted phoenix lanterns, and use glass as the lampshade.The ones suffering were the four "wives who catered to their orders". They were supposed to ride horses as usual, but the horse neighed in the wind, and they couldn't sit securely on the saddle. Therefore, the procession of honor went slowly.Zizheng left the back residence, and entered the Daqing Gate from Fangjiayuan via Shijia Hutong, East Street, Chang'an Archway, Bingbu Street, and Dongjiangmi Lane.The Jingyang bell at the Meridian Gate slammed, and the sound shook the nine cities. The people at the feet of the emperor knew that the queen had entered the palace. As soon as Fengyu entered the gate of Qianqing, twelve eunuchs, holding incense burners in their hands, led them into the Jiaotai Hall behind Qianqing Palace, carried Fengyu over the brazier, and stopped outside the gate of the palace. Four female officials helped them into the hall. There are tricks in entering the palace.A saddle is placed horizontally on the threshold in advance, two apples are hidden under it, and it is covered with red felt. The queen must step over the saddle, enter the hall to pay respects to heaven and earth, and then lead into the Kunning Palace behind the Jiaotai Hall. As usual, the bridal chamber for the big wedding is located in the East Nuan Pavilion of Kunning Palace.However, the Hebei Banquet was held in the West Room, and the emperor and the empress entered the banquet prepared in the dining room while a pair of Quanfu guards sang the Manchu "Heyi Song".This is naturally a formality. After the singing is over, the banquet is over, and then the female official will lead into the bridal chamber. At that time, the dawn had already dawned, but before the emperor and empress first realized their sweet dreams, they had to go through a lot of ceremonies. First, the four Fujins—the widow of the "Fifth Grandma" who was not long after King Dun came to the world, could not enter the palace at all on this day; Gong Wang Fujin has passed away long ago; Chun Wang Fujin is the emperor's biological mother, who intends to avoid it.Back then when Mu Zong was married, the three Fujins who dressed the queen were separated from each other, and none of them disappeared. At this time, the four Fujins who were on duty were: Prince Li Shiduo, Prince Su Longqin, Prince Yu Benge, and Prince Yi Zaidun hair wife.They hurriedly combed the queen into a double phoenix bun, put on the double happiness and wishful jade hairpin, and put on the double phoenix uniform gown. After using the "children's pastry", they put a "treasure bottle" with gold, silver and rice grains inside into it. In the arms of the queen, let her sit on the edge of the bed.Seeing that the window screen had turned white, he didn't care to check carefully and forgot some etiquette, the prime minister knelt down and exited, and the two female officials immediately closed the palace door. ※ ※ ※ When the emperor and queen both went to the bed of the dragon and the phoenix, everyone in the palace, from the Empress Dowager Cixi to the maids and eunuchs, had already woken up, and some people, such as Princess Rongshou and Li Lianying, never slept at all that night. For this great event, Princess Rongshou is the link between the past and the future, and she hasn't slept peacefully for many days.Seeing her yellow and thin face, Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't bear it, so she said lovingly at this time: "You are tired enough! You are finally busy now, take a rest for a while! Come back and listen to the play with me." "Not tired." Princess Rongshou said with a smile, "Not tired at all." "Nonsense! If you don't sleep all night, is there someone who is not tired?" "People are happy when they have happy events!" "Don't play tricks on me, go back to sleep! Don't come to me until it's time for dinner." She is so considerate, Princess Rongshou can't help but be obedient.But please An exited Chuxiu Palace, but did not return to the residence of Le Zhixuan in the west chamber of Changchun Palace, but took the eunuchs and maids all the way forward, passed through Tihe Palace, and entered Yikun Palace to see Concubine Jin and Concubine Zhen . Yikun Palace was called Wan'an Palace in the Ming Dynasty, and it used to be the residence of concubines. When Empress Dowager Cixi was a noble concubine, she lived here and gave birth to Mu Zong.Now Concubine Jin and Concubine Zhen live together in Yikun Palace according to Yi's decree. It can be regarded as Empress Dowager Cixi's love for these two sisters, but it can also be said that they are placed under the elbow and armpit, so they are easy to monitor. But Princess Rongshou's visit here was not malicious surveillance, she was purely out of kindness.Concubine Jin is fifteen years old, and Concubine Zhen is even younger, only thirteen years old. Although they are very sensible, after all, they have just entered the deep palace. Confused, longing for someone to point and comfort. That's what she's here for.So as soon as he entered the palace, he first summoned the chief eunuch Wang Deshou in the courtyard, and asked loudly: "The two new masters have just entered the palace, and many regulations are still unclear. Have you reported it to the two masters?" "I have reported it. There are too many regulations, and I can't talk about it for a while, so I have to return slowly." "It doesn't matter if you come back slowly, but remember to stick to your duty, do what you want. Don't think that the two new masters are new here and are polite to you, so you dare to have no rules!" Princess Rongshou's voice is clear and crisp, and it can send far away the most. The two Jinzhen sisters in Qingyunzhai in the East Chamber can naturally hear her voice. They all stood up. As soon as Concubine Jin stood up, she sat down again, because she was suddenly aware of her identity and the warnings from her parents and elders when she was at home: there are strict rules in the palace, every move must be prudent, and don't walk around and talk randomly.Although Concubine Zhen also remembered these warnings, she didn't think that her actions should be so restrained, she lifted the cotton curtain and went out to welcome her. At this time, Princess Rongshou had already climbed the steps, and when they met in the corridor, Concubine Zhen shouted happily: "Princess!" Then she squatted on her legs to greet her. Princess Rongshou is the elder sister of the emperor, not only the eldest princess, but also the oldest among the sisters, the eldest princess. Except for the queen, she met her concubines of the same generation as equals, so she returned home without haste. Li, stood up and asked, "Where's your sister?" "In the house." The concubine Jin who was inside had already asked the maid in charge that she should come out of the hall to greet her. Like her sister, she first called Princess Ying Rongshou, then went into the main room of Qingyunzhai, and called the maid to fetch a red felt strip, intending to formally greet her. "No need!" Princess Rongshou corrected bluntly, "I'll salute the Empress Dowager, and I'll see you later. I just took time to take a look, so you're welcome." As she said that, she moved her steps and went straight to Pin Jin's bedroom.He entered the room but did not sit down, looked around for a while, then turned around and asked: "This room is not warm enough, is it?" "It's okay!" Jinpin replied. Concubine Zhen didn't know the ways of the world like her elder sister, and said honestly: "I think it's quite cold. This brick floor should be covered with a thick carpet." There are "rules" for the furnishing and supply in the palace. If you want to change the carpet, you must ask for an order. Princess Rongshou can't make the decision, and it's inconvenient to explain the reason to her at this time.But it is true that the cold air is severe, so I thought about it for a while and said, "Change to a big brazier first!" She turned her face and told her personal maid: "Xi'er, don't forget, tell them as soon as you go back, and take the money that Lafayette gave you last year." Find that extra-large Yunbai copper brazier immediately and send it here." "No, no!" Concubine Jin said quickly, "The eldest princess wants to use it herself." "I don't need it. What am I doing with such a big brazier by myself?" Princess Rongshou said again: "There are many old rules in the palace. You will know it after you live in it for a long time. Sometimes it's really uncomfortable to ask them for something. Convenience. If you two need anything, send someone to me to ask for it." She pointed at Xi'er again, "Just tell her!" "Yes!" Jinzhen and sisters both greeted each other: "Thank you, princess." "What about you?" Princess Rongshou asked Concubine Zhen, "Do you live in Daodetang?" "yes." "Go to your place and have a look." Daodetang is the west wing of Yikun Palace, and its layout is similar to that of Qingyunzhai.But the compartments of the house are different, small and exquisite, and feel more comfortable than Qingyunzhai.Princess Rongshou sat down, put one hand on Concubine Zhen's knee, and asked with a smile, "How is it? Are you homesick?" This question touched Concubine Zhen's heartache and grievance, and her eyes immediately turned red.This made the elder sister very anxious. She just entered the palace and it was an auspicious day for her wedding. If she shed tears, wouldn't she greatly violate the taboo?So Jinpin coughed again and again. The shrewd concubine Zhen immediately understood.Her sadness came and went quickly, she took out the handkerchief tucked under her arm, wiped her eyes, and said with a sweet smile: "At first, I thought about it, but I don't want to after seeing the eldest princess." Knowing that she just picked nice words, Princess Rongshou was still very happy, and strangely, she actually had the same affection and love for her own little sister, pitying her for her innocence, as if she didn't know the tricks and evils of the world .But in this deep palace of intrigues, thorns and thorns every step of the way, and heavy constraints, who knows when and where in the future, will fall into the misfortune? Thinking about it like this, I couldn't help but have an idea: while she is still "waiting for the new year", it is best to let her live with me, and teach and give advice day and night.With her intelligence, it only takes a year or two to teach her etiquette, words and deeds, how to protect herself, and how to control her servants?Only then did he live up to his compassionate heart. If she makes such a request with the Empress Dowager Cixi, she will be promised, and she is sure of this level.However, thinking about it deeply, I felt that it was not right.It's hard to say what kind of person the queen is and how the emperor feels about the queen.If the concubine competes for favor in the future, and he and his concubine form such a deep relationship, they will inevitably be involved in the whirlpool, not only can't secretly protect the one they love, they may even be expelled from the palace.Then what face do you have to show people? Princess Rongshou was terrified, and thanked herself for not going the wrong way. At the same time, she realized something and cherished her own status even more.In front of the Empress Dowager Cixi, I was the only one who could correct her shortcomings, just because I was impartial and impartial.Once such a position is lost, the words spoken, no matter how reasonable they are, will no longer be valued by the Empress Dowager Cixi. Sister Jinzhen saw her staring out the window in a daze, wondering what she was thinking?I just felt that the situation was a bit cold and uncomfortable, especially Concubine Zhen, who was eager to break the deadlock, so she asked Princess Rongshou for the square bamboo and emerald cigarette pouch from the maid, and filled a pouch with herself. Pass it to her. "Oh," Princess Rongshou realized that she had lost her mind at this moment, and thanked apologetically: "Excuse me, please, I can't do that!" Smoking and chatting, talking about Jinzhen's uncle Changshan, both of them couldn't help feeling sad.Changshan had been living in Beijing for several years. Not long ago, General Hangzhou was released. As soon as he took office, he fell ill and died.The bad news arrived in Beijing on the eve of the wedding, when King Dun was critically ill.Good people don't live long, and during the "pied dress period", funerals cannot be held, which makes both Jinzhen and Princess Rongshou feel wronged for their uncle. When Changshan talked about the celebrities he recruited during his tenure as a general in Guangzhou, Princess Rongshou asked: "I heard that there is a man named Wen who taught your sisters to read. Is there such a thing?" "Yes!" Pin Jin replied, "It's just recently." 'Oh, what's the name of this Wen?Is it Hanlin? " "No, Teacher Wen is a Juren. His name is Wen Tingshi, from Jiangxi." "What do I teach you to read?" "Teaching "Historical Records" also teaches poetry." "Then you guys know how to make poems!" Princess Rongshou asked, "There is always a window manuscript, let me have a look." "Where do I know how to write poetry? I still don't know how to do it." Pin Jin said to her sister, "Take out your manuscript and ask the eldest princess to read it!" "It's so ugly! It's shameful." Concubine Zhen laughed, "I'll ask the Eldest Princess to teach me after I've learned it." Princess Rongshou is limited in writing and ink, so it's just fun to read the poems of their sisters.Since they are unwilling to make a move, there is no need to force it.After chatting for a while, he said goodbye and left. Before leaving, he once again told her earnestly that if you have anything to do, you can find her, and you don't need to see outsiders. ※ ※ ※ After Princess Rongshou left, the two sisters were in a bad mood again. They couldn't tell whether it was loneliness, depression, bleakness, or boredom? "What are we supposed to do?" Pin Jin couldn't answer what her sister said, because she didn't know what to do? Don't even know who you are?Whose day is it? "Let's just sit like this?" Concubine Zhen asked, "What are you waiting for?" Are you waiting to meet the Empress Dowager?no!Even the empress had to go to the Palace of Compassion and Peace for the first time until the second day of February.I don't know who made the rules?A big wedding is not like marrying a daughter-in-law in the folks. You first pay homage to Weng Gu at the beginning, and it takes six days for the queen to see her "mother-in-law".The concubines in the West Palace naturally lag behind. Are you waiting for the emperor to be lucky?I'm afraid not.On the first day, of course, the queen must be allowed. But on the first day when the big event in life is settled, there is no "bridal chamber" night that a girl doesn't pay attention to, and it just goes by like this?Concubine Jin sighed silently, got up and went back to her room. Concubine Zhen didn't think as much as her sister, she just felt cramped.With nowhere to go, nothing to do, and no one to talk to, he was restless and had to pretend to be dignified, sitting there.If this continues, don't you want to drive people crazy? no!She told herself that she had to find a way out.At least you can find someone to ask questions.Thinking of this, he waved to the maid standing outside the window with a smile on his face. Two court ladies came in, greeted each other, stood up and stood with hands down, waiting for her to ask questions. "What's your name?" she asked the older one. "The slave's name is Zhen'er." "And you?" "The slave's name is Fu San." The young maid answered. "How many years have you been in the palace?" "The slave has been in the palace for six years." Zhen'er pointed at Fu San, "She was selected last year." "After six years in the palace, I have learned a lot." Concubine Zhen asked, "Do you also see the emperor often?" "No!" Zhen'er replied, "If you don't pass it on, you are not allowed to come to the Long Live Lord." "You were already in Yikun Palace?" "No. The servant was originally in the Ruyi Pavilion, and this time he was specially selected to serve the master." Zhen'er then said hello, "The servant is clumsy in hands, feet, and mouth, please forgive me." "You're welcome." Concubine Zhen became more cheerful, "I don't understand the rules of the palace, you have to teach me." At this moment, Concubine Zhen noticed that there was a mess of people in the courtyard, running in a hurry, as if she was on guard, her heart moved, thinking that the emperor was coming, she immediately raised her heart, feeling a little shy and uncomfortable. She was only half right, someone was coming, but it was not the emperor, but Li Lianying. "Master, please come out of the hall to listen to the announcement. The Lafayette will reward you." Wang Deshou said very attentively, "It is really a matter of face to send Director Li to deliver the decree. Master, please go out quickly!" Concubine Zhen's heart was settled, but she didn't pay much attention to Wang Deshou's words, thinking in her heart: Li Lianying was said to be so arrogant that even King Li called him brother and brother in private.The big deal is the mind of an eunuch, what a big deal! With this childlike innocence still in her mind, she ignored Wang Deshou's words, stepped out of the moral hall slowly, entered the main hall, and found that the scene changed, and at the east end of the steps, her sister Jin concubine stood at the head, followed by the maids and eunuchs, Standing in a row, everyone was silent.Standing on the steps was a tall eunuch in a third-rank suit, with his face raised slightly, his posture was not arrogant, but it looked like he was holding his head high above the sky.It goes without saying that this is Li Lianying. Li Lianying, Concubine Jin, and everyone's eyes turned to Concubine Zhen.Obviously, the decree can be announced only after she arrives.Such a scene is enough to make people feel timid, and the anxiety of being late makes them even more embarrassed.But Concubine Zhen immediately thought that although she was only thirteen years old, her current status was second only to the empress, and she didn't need to be humble to anyone except her own sister.The first time in everything is the most important thing, I only abide by the etiquette and status, I can do whatever I want!There is no need to accommodate, lest people look down upon you. Therefore, she straightened her back, looked straight at her eyes, approached the steps calmly, then stopped, raised her right arm, and looked back slightly.This action is done calmly and just right, so the meaning is obvious: someone needs to help. So Zhen'er behind her took a step forward, raised her right arm with both hands, looked at the ground, and carefully helped her down the steps until she stood beside Jinpin. Li Lianying looked at her with admiration when she put on the concubine's airs like this. She lowered her hands and said first: "Follow Yi's decree." Then she stopped and waited for the two concubines Jinzhen to kneel down before she raised her voice and said, "Lafayette's face to face : Concubine Jin and Concubine Zhen enjoy a meal together. thanks! " When Concubine Jin and Concubine Zhen kowtowed to the north, Li Lianying had already descended the steps and stood on the west side, waiting for their sisters to get up together, and then asked for a double security. "Slave Li Lianying, congratulations to the two masters!" He got up and said to Wang Deshou, "Give me a prayer mat!" This is to kowtow to congratulate.Concubine Jin doesn't know the rules in the palace. If a eunuch kowtows to his master, does he have to find a mat first?I just feel that the rules of aristocratic families are to respect the superior and respect the inferior. Since Li Lianying is the favored person in front of the Empress Dowager Cixi, she should be extra polite. "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be. No need to kowtow!" "Yes!" Li Lianying had no intention of saluting the two sisters, so she immediately said, "Being respectful is worse than obedience." "Wait!" Jinpin's natal family had already prepared rewards for their sisters. The most important one, two hundred taels of silver, was specially prepared for Li Lianying. rewarded. "The two masters have rewarded you too much." Li Lianying greeted her again. Li Lianying's task of passing on the edict of Xuan Yi has come to an end, and she could have resigned here. Besides, the Empress Dowager Cixi, who was listening to the opera in Shufangzhai, had already reached the time of passing on the dinner, so she should be there to take care of her, and he should not be allowed to do more here. stay.But he left everything behind and stayed on, volunteering to serve as a caterer. The rewarded meal is prepared by the Imperial Dining Room, which is located south of the Hall of Mental Cultivation and north of the Military Aircraft Office.It's called a table, but it's actually more than one table. There are seven tables in total, plus a dozen red lacquer food boxes. They are carried and held by a team of neatly dressed eunuchs. Kunmen is located in the main hall of Yikun Palace.Li Lianying put on the white cloth sleeves, arranged the dishes by herself, and waited until everything was in place before she came to invite Concubine Jin and Concubine Zhen to sit down. After entering the hall, I realized that the so-called "heavenly family is rich and honored", and it is still superficial to say "food front abbot".There are at least 50 or 60 dishes on the two large rectangular tables. The tableware is a sea bowl with a vermilion character and a fine porcelain cover, or a large plate with a diameter of nearly a foot.There is a silver medal in the plate and bowl, which is designed for anti-virus. If the food is poisoned, the silver medal will turn black when it touches the food. In addition, there are four small dining tables, where dim sum, side dishes, hot pot and porridge are placed.Meals are not allowed to be called rice but called "din", and eating is not allowed to be called "eating" but called "jin", so eating is called "jinshan". "The two masters are invited to eat the wedding meal!" Li Lianying then shouted: "Put the lid on the bowl!" So Wang Deshou took the lead, and four or five eunuchs quickly took off the bowl cover together, put them in a large wooden box, and took them away.The Jinzhen sisters were sitting side by side, and then a palace lady handed over heavy gold-inlaid chopsticks, and at the same time, looked at where the two sisters looked, and reported the name of the dish. Sister Jinzhen couldn't dream of this way of eating.Especially Concubine Zhen, under the gaze of so many people, was really hesitant to raise her chopsticks and couldn't eat.And thinking of the situation of offering offerings in the temple, he couldn't help laughing, and almost laughed out loud. "A reward from Lafayette," said the cautious Concubine Jin to her sister, "Eat more." As a result, Concubine Zhen had to work hard to add food, but the food was too rich, even if she tasted it lightly, she would not eat a third of it, and she felt extremely full, but it took a full hour to eat. After they rinsed their mouths and left their seats, Li Lianying bid farewell, and then the palace gate was unlocked. "The door is closed and locked so early," Concubine Zhen asked Wang Deshou, "why can't I hang out there at night?" "Yes! The rules are like this." Wang Deshou replied, "The palace is different from the outside. They get up in the middle of the night, so they go to bed early." "What if, what if something unexpected happens?" Concubine Zhen asked, "Like last month, the Supreme Harmony Sect broke out?" "Then..." Wang Deshou was very honest, he didn't know what to answer, he hesitated for a long time before he said, "At that time, the head of the respect room will come to inform what to do!" "Is the head of the respect room Li Lianying?" "No. But he has a lot of authority, and the head of the respect room has to listen to him." "Oh, what else?" Concubine Zhen asked, "Who else is in power?" The "those people" refer to the eunuchs, so Wang Deshou bent his fingers and said: "When Li Lianying comes down, he has to count Cui Yugui, the second chief supervisor, and the next one is Hard Liu..." "Why is it called Hard Liu?" "His temper is very tough. Sometimes even Lafayette gave him a point or two, so he was called Hard Liu. Only Li Lianying called him Xiao Liu. He was very young, but he had studied and often read "Shen Bao". Buddha sometimes wants to talk about current affairs with people, only hard Liu can handle it." "So that's how it is." Concubine Zhen asked again: "Where is the emperor in front of you? Who is favored?" "Long Live Lord, there is nothing special to be favored. However," Wang Deshou looked back and lowered his voice, "there is a man, the master should pay attention to it." Concubine Zhen was taken aback by seeing his guarded demeanor, fearing that the wall would have ears, and asked with wide eyes, "Who is it?" "It's the chief eunuch of Qianqing Palace. His surname is Wang, and his name is Wang Xiang. Everyone calls him Xiang Wang. He is..." Wang Deshou stopped suddenly, with a strange expression on his face, mixed with fear and regret, obviously realizing that he had slipped his words, and dared not speak any more. Of course Concubine Zhen refused to keep quiet, "Why didn't you finish?" she asked. "The slave is talking nonsense." Wang Deshou laughed along, "Master, don't take the slave's words to heart." "It doesn't matter, just say it." "There is really nothing to say! The slave is talking nonsense, and the master just acts as a slave and doesn't say anything." It's so clean!Concubine Zhen felt insulted and was very unhappy.But just entered the palace, it seems inconvenient to really show the style of "master" and pursue the truth.And just ignore it, but feel unwilling.Then what should be done?she asked herself. I was stunned for a while, and suddenly came up with a plan, and then sneered, "You don't say it, it's up to you! But if you want me to forget it, it's impossible." She said, "I will ask Wang Xiang about it in a few days. You are yourself. Go down!" After finishing speaking, Concubine Zhen got up immediately, not even looking at Wang Deshou, and planned to go back.At this moment, Wang Deshou was terrified, and hurriedly shouted: "Master, master, the slave is sympathetic." Concubine Zhen stood still, turned around and said, "I don't want to listen to your hesitation." "The slave said everything. However, the slave has said, the master has to forgive the slave. Otherwise, the slave's life will be lost." Speaking so seriously, Concubine Zhen felt sympathetic, and forgave him for not daring to reveal the truth easily, so she slowed down and said, "You are from here, so I will forgive you. But, you have to show your sincerity." Just do it." "Yes! The servant dare not bully the master." Wang Deshou said in a low voice: "Master, beware of Wang Xiang, he is Lafayette's spy in front of Long Live Lord." "Take a spy?" Concubine Zhen asked perplexedly, "What are you looking for?" "Then I don't know." Wang Deshou said with difficulty, "Anyway, the master will see Wang Xiang in the future, so just be careful." "Hmm, um!" Concubine Zhen thought for a while, figured out what was going on, nodded and said, "Thank you for telling me. I will pay attention, and I won't tell the truth. You are very loyal, very good! In the future Just like this, if you hear something relevant, come and tell me quickly." "Yes!" Wang Deshou felt that this "master" was very experienced in speech and actions despite his young age, so he gained confidence and respect, and replied sincerely: "Master Wanan! A slave does not help the master, but he can help the master." Who is it?"