bullyxtreme Chapter 148 Meeting Family Members at Cining Palace
Chapter 148 Meeting Family Members at Cining Palace
If anyone can eat this dumpling, it means that he will have good luck in the new year.
The New Year’s Eve dinner in the palace also followed this tradition.
However, unlike traditional methods, the chefs in the imperial kitchen would only put a copper coin in each dumpling, and this was the only lucky dumpling.
Then they will place the dumpling on the top of the plate.
Since the emperor was always the first to pick up his chopsticks during meals, he was sure to get to eat this lucky dumpling!
This is also an unwritten rule.
This practice of eating dumplings during the Spring Festival and putting coins in the dumplings also spread from the palace to the people.
It also had a certain influence on the Han people, and continued to be circulated in many areas of the north until later generations.
When Wanyu first learned about this arrangement, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart that the palace is a place where privileges are everywhere.
But fortunately, I am now a member of the privileged class, and my level is not low.
But the shelf life is a bit short.
Once the crown prince is deposed, they will fall from heaven to hell.
The emperor hosted a banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony for civil and military ministers, as well as envoys from vassal states.
The Empress Dowager held a banquet in the Cining Palace to entertain the ladies of the imperial family, the married princesses and daughters of the royal family, the wives of Mongolian princes and nobles, and the concubines and wives of the princes.
The Cining Palace was chosen as the venue for the banquet not only because it was large enough.
Also, because this place was once the residence of the Empress Dowager, it represents great significance.
The banquet was of a high standard. In order to demonstrate the royal dignity and magnanimity, not only were the dishes plentiful, but even the tableware was extremely exquisite.
Like the banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, seats were arranged according to rank and status at this banquet.
Wanyu left Yuqing Palace early and went to Ningshou Palace, and then went to Cining Palace with the empress dowager.
After arriving at the Cining Palace, as the ladies from outside the palace entered, they first paid their respects to the Empress Dowager, and then were arranged to wait in the east and west side halls.
Wanyu also noticed her mama, aunt, and mother, and also saw her own mother Guo Luo and several aunts.
A light flashed in her eyes, and she wanted to go up and talk to them, but Mama stopped her with a look.
As the Crown Princess, she is the focus of everyone's attention and her every move is watched by others, so she cannot make the slightest mistake.
Although Wanyu was a little depressed, she was clear about her responsibilities.
The Empress Dowager noticed her disappointment, and a knowing and kind smile flashed in her eyes.
She winked at Aunt Wuer beside her, who immediately smiled, bowed and nodded, then left the hall.
Not long after, Aunt Wuer entered the hall.
She first saluted the Queen Mother and then nodded.
After obtaining the Queen Mother's tacit approval, she walked up to the Crown Princess.
When Wanyu saw Aunt Wu approaching, she immediately smiled and asked.
"Mother Wuer, what's wrong?"
Aunt Wuer bowed and smiled, "Crown Princess, someone downstairs said there was a small accident with the banquet guests, and we need you to go and take a look."
Wanyu was puzzled. "Who are the guests?"
Mammy Wuerl nodded.
Wanyu immediately asked, "Did something happen?"
Aunt Wuer replied, "The Crown Princess will find out if she goes and sees."
Wanyu: "What went wrong?"
Aunt Wuer: "It's in the west wing of the Cining Palace. There are people guarding the door right now."
"The Crown Princess will know when she goes to see it."
Wanyu nodded, "Okay, I'll go right away."
"Please tell Madam and the Empress Madam that my granddaughter-in-law will be right back."
Aunt Wuer replied, "I have already informed the Queen Mother. The Crown Princess does not need to worry."
Wanyu looked at the Queen Mother in surprise, and sure enough, she nodded gently to her.
Wanyu knelt down and saluted, then took Nanny Sun with her to the west wing of the back hall.
When she reached the west wing hall, she saw two young eunuchs from Ningshou Palace guarding the door.
Before she could ask, one of the young eunuchs spoke.
"Please come in, Your Majesty the Crown Princess."
Wanyu nodded, not understanding what he meant.
As soon as I stepped into the west wing hall, I saw Mama and Guo Luo's mother who had just stood up from the kang.
She excitedly stepped forward and was about to shake the hands of the two old ladies when the people in front of her all squatted down and saluted her.
Wanyu, who was already accustomed to the palace rules, smiled and helped the two old ladies and asked everyone to stand up.
Then he led everyone to sit on the kang again.
"Ma, Guo Luo's mother, how are you doing lately?"
The two old ladies nodded in unison.
Old Lady Guarjia: "Okay, okay, we are all fine."
Madam Fucha: "Just live your life well in the palace, don't worry about us."
The old lady of Guwaljia had seen her granddaughter in November, so things were relatively calm at this time.
Old Lady Fucha felt like she hadn't seen her granddaughter for a long time.
Although her daughter always told her that her granddaughter was living well in the palace and asked her not to worry.
But she was still worried until she saw him in person.
Especially two months ago, after my daughter went to the palace to meet the Crown Princess, she went back to her parents' home, Fucha Mansion, a few days later.
Ask her and several sisters-in-law about the "methods of food compatibility and incompatibility".
She thought her granddaughter had been tricked and murdered in the palace.
She almost got scared out of her wits!
After my daughter explained it again and again, I felt relieved.
But thinking of the complicated situation in the palace, she just couldn't let it go.
After discussing with their four sons and daughters-in-law, the Fucha family also made a decision.
If Wanyu and the prince had always had such a good relationship, then the Fucha family would secretly lean towards the prince.
On the surface, the Fucha family still belongs to the royalist party and does not side with any prince.
But they can get closer secretly.
With the protection of the Crown Princess' niece, as long as they still obey the Emperor in the court, the Emperor will not doubt the loyalty of the Fucha family.
This can be considered as finding a way out for the Fucha family in advance.
Which family doesn’t want the credit of following the dragon?
Now they have a shortcut, and only a fool would not be tempted!
Wanyu smiled and said to Madam Fucha, "Mother Guo Luo, I am living well in the palace now."
In order to show that she was indeed living a good life, she told everyone about her current situation in the palace.
"The Crown Prince has always been kind to me, and the Royal Madam is also kind and gentle."
"Khan Ama asked me to learn palace affairs from the Imperial Concubine and the Four Concubines a few days ago."
"I have a very good relationship with the Crown Prince, the Ninth Prince, and the Tenth Prince. Concubine Yi and the Imperial Concubine also take good care of me."
"So you don't have to worry about me."
Everyone was very happy to hear that she was learning palace affairs from the Imperial Concubine and the Four Concubines so early.
This shows what?
This shows that the Emperor values the Crown Princess and intends to let her interfere in palace affairs.
As long as the Crown Princess is in charge of palace affairs, she doesn't have to worry about the palace servants not being dedicated.
You don’t have to worry about not being able to fight back when someone targets you.
However, Madam Fucha still reminded: "Crown Princess, although learning palace affairs is good news."
"But no one is willing to give up the power they have gained. You can't be careless at this time!"
"The more critical the moment, the more cautious we must be, lest we fall into the trap of others and lose the emperor's trust."
The others nodded in agreement.
Wanyu said seriously, "Mother Guo Luo, I understand."
Everyone was talking to each other, not only showing concern for Wanyu, but also telling her a lot of their own experiences.
He also talked about some happy events at home.
For example, Li Rongbao's wife is now pregnant and the child will be born in the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign.
Wanyu listened very carefully and immediately said that she would definitely send a basin for her little cousin when he had his third bath.
When they heard her say that she was pregnant with her little cousin, Mrs. Fucha and Mrs. Li Rongbao were so happy that they smiled from ear to ear.