I don’t know if it was because his mood improved after the children were married, but by the time of New Year’s Eve, Emperor Kangxi’s health was slightly better. Although he still needed help to walk, he was able to talk and laugh freely and heartily.

You know, just a few days ago when it was snowing heavily, he would still cough constantly if he laughed a little harder. Now, he is much better.

On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, it seemed that the weather wasn't so cold anymore. The sun had been shining for most of the day, and the yard was still warmer.

The Yonghe Palace was very lively, and everyone was jumping for joy, bidding farewell to another old year and welcoming another new year.

Now that Concubine De is getting older, she has to rely on Sister Chen to arrange many things. Sometimes Concubine De will remember something and just give her instructions, then she may forget about it when she turns around.

The concubines and concubines often come to accompany her.

Today, New Year's Eve, the two of them came over as usual. When they saw Sister Chen, they couldn't help praising Sister Chen: "What a good boy. He's beautiful and has a well-behaved personality. He's also so filial." They couldn't help but talk to De.

The concubine said: "I really envy my sister to have such a good and good granddaughter. The few in our family...not to mention, they can't even reach one-tenth of Sister Chen's."

Sister Chen thanked you generously: "Thank you two ladies."

The secret concubine took her hand and liked her very much: "If you are willing, I would like to take her away and marry the children of my mother's family."

Concubine Ding glanced at her sideways and snorted: "You are not so lucky. Princess Renyong must have a plan in mind, but it is not your family's turn."

Mi Fei deliberately sighed: "Oh, this is really difficult. I can't get enough of such a good girl. It's really sad."

Concubine De just watched the two sisters making trouble there, and she smiled and called someone to serve them refreshments.

In fact, Concubine Mi and Concubine Ding deliberately sang along to make Concubine De happy. Concubine De knew this very well. Because not long ago, Concubine De quietly told them both about the marriage between Sister Chen and Brother Shu.

Son.

This is what Concubine De has said, so Concubine Mi would say such a few words in a funny way. Otherwise, she would definitely not say such words as "promise my mother's children".

Concubine Mi is a bannerman of the Han army. Her father’s official position is not high. It was after she became a concubine that his father’s official position was promoted. At first, he was just a small local official. In this way, her mother’s family’s status is definitely not worthy of her.

The dignified daughter of Prince Yong.

She is very self-aware, so she speaks like this specifically to be funny.

Naturally, Concubine De was also aware of their good intentions. Seeing the refreshments being served, Sister Chen made arrangements to serve the ladies, Concubine De took her granddaughter and sat down next to her. Then she spoke to Concubine Ding, the secret concubine.

: "Thankfully you two are here. I was thinking of Yinzhen just now, and I felt so uncomfortable that I almost cried."

Speaking of her youngest son, Concubine De felt extremely sad. Even if the emperor gave the fourth elder brother Si Fujin a secret order to bring the fourteenth elder brother back, she would feel uneasy every day without seeing her son in person.

While he was talking, the young apprentice next to Liang Jiugong came over to say hello and reminded him a few words: "The banquet will start in a moment. The emperor said that if Concubine De has nothing to do, she can go to the banquet a little early to wait.

If you are tired, you can go later." In fact, it was to remind her not to forget to attend the banquet.

Concubine De knew that her memory was getting worse and worse recently, so she didn't pay attention to these reminders. Instead, she happily asked people around her to reward the young eunuch with money.

When the little eunuch left, Concubine Mi couldn't help but said: "Sister, have you often forgotten things recently? How come even the emperor was alarmed and discovered this little 'habit' of yours?" "Habit" is just a nice word, to put it bluntly.

That's the problem with getting older.

Concubine De slowly shook her head: "It would be better if I couldn't see Yinzhen. Recently, no matter what the night is, I always seem to see Yinzhen in a trance. I must be sick of longing for him. I always think about him, but I miss him.

The problem of 'forgetfulness'."

Concubine Ding became a little uneasy. She glanced at Sister Chen and said softly: "Sister, you still have the Fourth Master and the Thirteenth Master with you. There are also the Fifth Princess, the Seventh Princess and the others. Why do you still pay for the Fourteenth Brother?"

How can I miss you like this?"

As soon as Sister Chen saw Concubine Ding behaving like this, she knew what she was worried about.

Sister Chen pretended to play with the flowers and plants next to her, and said her thoughts in a calm tone: "Actually, ladies, you don't have to worry about my Ama and E Niang. A Ma E Niang also misses her fourteenth uncle, so she won't

Because Empress De Fei clicked on Uncle Fourteen, they would be disappointed. On the contrary, E Niang and the others wished that Empress De Concubine would have more Uncle Four Niang and Fourteenth Uncle. In this way, the Imperial Grandfather would see it and he would definitely rush the army.

Please tell Uncle Fourteen to come back quickly."

Seeing that this child was indeed very transparent, she guessed her own thoughts in an instant. Concubine Ding was not annoyed at all, she just smiled and said: "That's good, maybe the Fourteenth Master will return to the capital soon."

A few people talked for a while and then walked up to the banquet.

After Luo Jianing entered the palace this time, she did not have time to sit in Concubine De's palace first. Instead, she stayed in Qianqing Palace for a long time. Seeing that it was time to sit down, she went directly to the banquet.

Emperor Kangxi had been feeling better these past two days, so she spent a lot of time chatting with him.

Emperor Kangxi looked at the fourth daughter-in-law beside him and was very satisfied. He turned to Liang Jiugong and said, "I remember that there are two pairs of good bracelets at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I will send them to Prince Yong's Mansion later."

Luo Jianing hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this. The Ministry of Internal Affairs just got two new high-quality bracelets. They are just for the ladies, so why did they send them to us?"

"Sister Chen is getting engaged soon, and you, the mother-in-law, have a lot to worry about." Emperor Kangxi said very decisively: "Two pairs of bracelets, one for each of you and Sister Chen. She is your and Yinzhen's only daughter.

It must not be treated lightly.”

The implication is that in the eyes of his grandfather, Sister Chen is much more valuable than Princess Wan.

Luo Jianing always knew that fathers and grandfathers would favor girls. She originally thought that it was rare enough for Yinzhen to be partial, but she didn't expect that it would become even worse when Emperor Kangxi got older.

Seeing that Emperor Kangxi would become angry if he continued not to agree. Luo Jianing could only respond: "Thank you, Emperor Ama."

When Emperor Kangxi saw that his daughter-in-law was willing to take the gift he had given him, he immediately became happy and laughed twice: "You have too many gifts. Look at Yinzhen, he is not polite to me at all. He asked me two days ago

I asked for a good inkstone, saying it is for the children to use for writing."

While talking, the two of them arrived at the room where the banquet was being held.

At this time, the sky was already slightly dark, and Emperor Kangxi sat at the head of the table, while Luo Jianing walked towards the table where the female relatives were.

After walking for a while, Luo Jianing heard a soft call from beside her when she was about to reach her table: "How is Princess Yong lately?"

This voice sounded a bit familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had heard it before. Luo Jianing looked back and said with a surprised smile: "How have you been recently? Your complexion is much better than when I saw him before.

."

The visitor walked up to her and blessed her body with a smile: "My wife has been able to stay safe and sound until now because of Princess Yong's blessings. Without Princess Yong's care, I am afraid that I will die and return to the west."

."

The gentle and humble woman in front of her is none other than the third wife of Tong Jia's family, Hesheli, the wife of Longkodo.

Hesheli was lingering on the sickbed some time ago, and he was about to die. Fortunately, Sifujin went to Tong Jia's house to visit Tong Guowei, and along the way, he taught the lawless concubine Li Si'er a lesson, and also gave Longko Duo'er a lesson.

Only then did Longkodo realize the serious consequences of favoring a concubine and destroying his wife.

It is precisely because of this that as the wife of the royal family, Hesheli gained the respect of her husband again, her life became better, and her health naturally became better and better day by day.

At the palace banquet a few years ago, when Longkodo was present, Hershey was supposed to attend the banquet as well. And she did come when the two were just married. It was a pity that she lingered on the sickbed for a long time.

I was at odds with Long Ke on many occasions, so I rarely participated in it.

In the past, Mr. Hesheli heard other people's stories and said that Princess Yong was a sweet-faced but bitter-hearted person who did one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes.

Now that she has received help from Princess Yong, her life is getting better day by day. Only then does she realize that Princess Yong is really a good person and is not just a pretense as others say.

"Princess, please take your seat." Hesheli said in a soft tone: "My wife, please go to the side." After saying that, he bowed to Sifujin seriously, and then walked to his seat.

An Fu followed Si Fujin and couldn't help but complain: "She also met the princess when she first got married. She didn't have a good look at that time."

Luo Jianing thought it was nothing: "When we first met, she was just too lazy to talk to me and didn't say anything bad to me. With her temperament, it was absolutely impossible for her to harm others. She must have just been too lazy to talk to me at that time.

That’s why you just don’t want to talk to me.”

If Hesheli was really willing to scheme against others, she wouldn't have been like that when she was murdered by Li Si'er as his legitimate wife.

This person must have lived a good life since he was a child, so he is a bit arrogant in his bones. He also has a gentle personality and cannot be tough with others on the surface. In this way, he is unwilling to argue with that kind of villain in his heart, and he can't quarrel with the other party on the surface.

, so he was completely bullied by Li Si'er.

Fortunately, such a person has a kind heart. Once someone helps her, she will always remember it.

"I hope she and I will get along well in the future." Luo Jianing said: "Longkodo is one of the assistants around the fourth master. If Mr. Hessher is a sensible person, Longkodo will only be more loyal to the fourth master.

, this is a good thing.”

Anfu responded in a low voice.

Just as Luo Jianing was about to sit down, a burst of noise came from outside.

She was about to ask what was going on when a little palace maid stumbled in and said, "Your Majesty! The Fourteenth Master is back! He is back! I just received the letter, and the Fourteenth Master is on his way to the banquet.

Come here!"

"What?" Emperor Kangxi suddenly stood up in excitement: "Yinzhen is back?"

Concubine De, who was sitting not far from him, was also very emotional in an instant. She could neither sit nor stand. She just stared blankly in the direction of the door with expectation in her eyes.

I don’t know how long it took, but Yinzhen strode into the house. Beside him was a tall and thin young man with an impressive appearance and an extraordinary bearing.

Concubine De murmured: "Yinzhen, my son...you are back."

The mother's call seemed to come through time and space, with a gentle and ethereal tone. Brother Fourteen paused slightly and suddenly looked towards Concubine De.

He smiled at Concubine De, then saluted Emperor Kangxi and said hello: "My son has seen Huang Ama! Huang Ama is well!" His voice was much louder than when he left.

The fourteenth elder brother has become darker and thinner. However, he was still a bit bookish at first, but now he has fully grown into a military general. His eyes are sharp and his expression is firm, and he looks like a general commanding the entire army.

Seeing her son who had changed so much, Concubine De felt both happy and sad.

Others only thought that being a general was an extremely honorable thing, but as a mother, she only felt that her son's career was a lot of hard work, and his life was in danger every day. He was really fighting for his name in a sea of ​​swords and fire.

But as the fourteenth prince, what do those honors mean? He might as well give up those false reputations and live freely in the capital as an idle prince.

Concubine De wanted to persuade her son, but she gave up her plan after seeing her son's happy and satisfied expression.
To be continued...