The Empress of the Qing Dynasty is from the Northeast

When the concubine learned that she had come up with this idea, she asked everyone in the palace who could make lantern riddles to write them down and stick them on the wooden frame in the garden for everyone to enjoy. If there was a good one, there would be a big reward. So everyone in the palace, regardless of whether they were masters or servants, came to join in the fun.

The maid who served Zhang Gege was the happiest. She used to look down on the fact that Gege read poetry every day and every night, thinking that it was not worth eating or wearing, but just a pastime for the rich. Who knew that she would be so lucky now?

She quickly fetched a lot of paper and pens, and said excitedly: "Princess! My dear princess! Now your chance has come! As long as you can do the riddles well, the lady will give you a big reward! If you can really catch the lady's eye, we will have someone to rely on in the future!"

Zhang Gege was also very excited, but this did not fit her image of a noble and talented woman, so she looked calm on the surface but was actually very happy in her heart.

When she took the pen from the maid, she said in a tone: "Alas, this palace is full of hidden talents, and I may not be the only one who can stand out. Don't talk nonsense."

The little girl knew that she always said one thing and meant another, so she smiled and flattered her: "Who doesn't know that our Princess Zhang is the most talented? She can publish a collection of poems every year, which is something those fools can't compare to. My dear Princess, you should work hard to make two good ones and make them all envy you!"

As they were talking, Zhang Gege stopped arguing and started writing four or five poems directly. She had already prepared them in her mind!

Gao Gege was furious when she heard the news. She had just learned Manchu and Chinese fluently, so why did she have to solve lantern riddles again? She didn't know how to do it, and she didn't want to see others do it, so she came to Zhang Gege again.

The two of them had lived together for so many years and had some affection for each other, so she asked Zhang Gege to write one for her, and she exchanged it for a special North Korean moisturizer.

After being flattered by her for a long time, Zhang Gege finally agreed "reluctantly".

Not only were they excited, but several children were also very excited.

They had only played lantern riddles in the palace before, and in the market outside, but they had to go to the palace every year for the Lantern Festival. Fortunately, the emperor issued an order this year that they did not have to go to the palace to attend the annual banquet, so they could spend the festival in peace in the mansion.

Hongmin and Hongchen will be three years old after the Chinese New Year this year. They have reached the age to go to school and start education, so Yinzhen takes them to live in the front yard.

Yinzhen also specially selected adjacent rooms for the two little brothers.

Like their two older brothers, the two children accepted the situation well. They went to school happily, played with their brothers, and returned to the main courtyard to act cute with their mother every three or four days. Their days were very fulfilling.

At this moment they were all surrounding Changning and chattering, like they were in kindergarten.

"Mom! The lights outside are so big! So beautiful!" Hongchen took Changning's hand and wanted to take her out to see.

Hongmin took Changning's other hand and said, "Mother! Mother! It's cold outside! Put on some clothes!"

Chang Ning smiled and touched the little faces of his two sons: "You are so good. Hongmin and Hongchen know that it is cold outside and they need to wear clothes, right? Do you want to wear some?"

They both nodded at the same time, and then went to find their nanny to put on their clothes.

Hong Zhao was watching from the side and laughed: "Mom, my brothers are so annoying! They are like little ducks, following me and my brother around every day."

Chang Ning tapped Hong Zhao's forehead with his finger: "What else can I say! Was it you who drew a big turtle behind Hong Min last time?"

Hong Zhao stuck out his tongue and ran away quickly: "I'm a big boy! I can't play with little brats!"

Chang Ning rolled his eyes at him: "You're still a little brat, aren't you also a little brat?"

Or maybe he is only seven or eight years old and is disliked by dogs.

Hongzhao is at this age now, with a sense of being the biggest child of all. Changning has to keep an eye on him from time to time, fearing that he will end up like Fourteen.

She doesn't have as broad a mind as Concubine De, who can't be kind to the naughty child.

Hongyan has grown into a tall and handsome man with the demeanor of a gentleman. He is already a young man, which makes Changning feel relieved.

Today is the Lantern Festival, and Changning called Honghui and Yierha over to have fun together.

When I saw Honghui, I saw that he was thin and I couldn't help but worry: "Honghui, have you not eaten well these days?"

Honghui showed a handsome smile: "Don't worry, Chun'er mother, it's just that it's cold in winter, so I put on more clothes, which makes me look thinner."

"You should still eat the nourishing medicinal food stewed for you every day." Changning didn't say much. As for Honghui, all she could do was to take care of his health. Naturally, someone would take care of his daily life, and Yinzhen would also look after his physical and mental health.

She already had enough children of her own and didn't have the energy to take care of every one of them.

Yierha is already fourteen years old, and Yinzhen plans to ask the emperor for permission next year to arrange her marriage when she reaches the age of 15.

When Yinzhen arrived at the main courtyard, he found that everyone was there. Except for the triplets who went to bed early, even Hongyang was wearing a bright red dress. He looked particularly energetic and clapped and laughed in Changning's arms.

When they saw him coming, the children all rushed over and called him "Ama". Hongyang also shouted "Ama!" very loudly.

Yinzhen was so delighted to hear this.

"Let's take a look at the riddles. I just came over and saw that there are quite a lot of them." Yinzhen picked up Hongyang and led everyone to the garden.

There is also a house over there, a place for enjoying the sights and resting. Now there is a charcoal pot burning in it, and it is warm as spring inside.

As they walked along, everyone saw that the garden was decorated beautifully everywhere. They didn't know what the decorations were, but there were also exquisite ice sculptures carved by specialized craftsmen in various shapes, coupled with colorful palace lanterns. It was like a fairyland.

After finishing it, Changning ordered someone to bring the wooden frame over, to see which riddles were left to be guessed, and then led the children in guessing.

There were a few who were really well written, and Chang Ning asked Zhao Fuhai to write down their names for a reward. There were also a few who had their characters distorted, and Chang Ning frowned when he saw them: "Is this written by Hong Chen? Your handwriting is the worst."

Hongchen pulled her sleeve with a smile: "I wrote it very seriously! It's not bad!"

"You, you, study harder now that you're here."

Yinzhen was not as kind as Changning, and he directly punished Hongchen to write ten big characters the next day.

He couldn't bear to look at this lousy handwriting and couldn't understand it. Could it be that Hongchen wrote it with his feet?

Hongchen's face suddenly fell, but he didn't dare to go against his father's wishes.

Since going to school, Grandma is no longer the Grandma who could let him ride a big horse.

Hongmin covered his mouth and laughed secretly. The two of them loved and hated each other and gloated over each other's misfortunes, but they were willing to help each other if there was a real problem.

They guessed riddles one after another. Changning opened one and saw the words "Life is full of suffering before happiness" written on it.

This is interesting. It should be the word "tea".

When I turned it over, I saw that the signature was Zhang.

It turned out to be her.