Harem Daily Life

Both of them looked at the emperor in panic. He Linzhang's face became even colder in the cold wind. He looked at the eldest prince who was held in the arms of the Minister of War and narrowed his eyes slightly.

The three ministers behind him came up, and the Minister of War and the Minister of Revenue had no choice but to lower their heads and quickly slip away. They were very worried, fearing that they would not receive the emperor's good look for the rest of the year.

Except for this little incident, everything went smoothly. The eldest prince was brought back to Concubine De, who was very grateful to the Minister of War. However, the Minister of War looked pale, and after a few pleasantries, he left.

Concubine De didn't know what happened during the sacrifice. As the ceremony finally ended, she didn't think much about it and took the eldest prince into the carriage.

The sky brightens, the sun rises, and it is a new day.

After the beginning of winter, people rarely go to the fields to work. All things are stored for the winter. At most, they go into the mountains to hunt, chop wood, and store supplies for the winter.

But the eldest prince has been busy these days. After the Beginning of Winter, the teacher of the Imperial College increased the workload on his schoolwork. The eldest princess and the second princess only had to write one character and recite one poem a day, but he had to write three characters and recite three poems. It was really miserable.

"Wow... why do I have to write three pieces? Why on earth?" For a four-year-old child who is just learning to write, it is impossible to finish writing.

Defei also felt suspicious, so she sent someone to the elementary school to ask. After learning that it was the emperor who personally ordered the teachers of the elementary school to increase the eldest prince's lessons, she became happy.

"Empress, are you really not going to plead for mercy? The eldest prince cries every day!" The wet nurse who had been taking care of the eldest prince was heartbroken.

Concubine De smiled and said, "Your Majesty is deliberately training the eldest prince. You think highly of him. Don't spoil him. Don't help him with his homework, okay? Only those who endure hardships can become superior people."

Eunuch Zhang heard that the eldest prince was crying and complaining about having too much homework in elementary school, so he smiled and pleaded, "The eldest prince is still young, and writing three pages of characters every day must be really tiring."

He Linzhang was reviewing the memorials without even looking up: "He has a lack of moral character and has angered the gods. There is nothing wrong in asking him to cultivate his character. Besides..."

Thinking of the little Jin'an taught by Tao Yanyan, He Linzhang's lips curled up: "Jin'an lived among the people since he was a child. When he was brought back, he was thin and small. Lady Tao felt sorry for him and did not send him to elementary school but taught him herself. He wrote three pages of characters and recited three poems every day. He was also responsible for watering the saplings and turning the soil for Yingyue Pavilion. I have never seen him complain of being tired. It can be seen that there are flowers in the greenhouse that can withstand wind and rain. The key lies in whether one's character is firm and whether one is not afraid of difficulties."

Eunuch Zhang was in no position to persuade him any further, as he now knew that the boy was the son born to Concubine Yin, and was of legitimate royal blood. His heart was filled with nothing but love and respect.

I have to say that Concubine Tao was extremely lucky. She picked up someone at random and it turned out to be a real prince. This blessing is not something that ordinary people can have.

"Will the tangerines and pomeloes that are tributed this year be delivered to the palace soon?" He Linzhang asked.

Eunuch Zhang immediately reported: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent a message. Tomorrow, the tribute will be delivered to the city. A list will be drawn up according to the quantity. Your Majesty and the Queen will be asked to distribute it."

"Send more to the Queen Mother, and give more to Concubine Tao and the Second Prince. Please take care of these. The rest will follow the regulations." After He Linzhang finished speaking, he thought of something else and added, "Send an extra cart of the best golden charcoal to the palace and have the Ministry of Internal Affairs arrange it."

"Yes, I have made note of it and will ensure it is done." Eunuch Zhang thought that in the future, anything good should be sent to Concubine Tao. Concubine Tao's golden thigh must be held tightly, as she is the apple of the emperor's eye.

In the hot spring palace, Tao Yanyan looked at the plump rabbit in front of him and blinked his eyes. "There was one the day before yesterday, one the day before yesterday, one yesterday, and another one today. The whole rabbit family in the back mountain was wiped out by Commander Gu, right? Why don't we put the rabbit hunting operation on hold? Eating rabbits every day will make me sick of it!"

Gu Yi blushed when he heard the protests, and said embarrassedly: "It's my fault for not thinking it through. How about... going to catch one in three days?" It should be possible to come to the palace in three days.

He couldn't explain why he wanted to come every day, but he just wanted to, and he couldn't come without an excuse, so after training every day he went into the mountains to hunt, killing a rabbit each time.

Tao Yanyan is really afraid of seeing rabbits now. No matter how delicious something is, he can't bear to eat it for four or five days.

“Well… why don’t we not catch rabbits for a while? I… I can’t eat any more.” I’ve tried all kinds of cooking methods, so I have to wait for a while before I can do it again.

Gu Yi was a little anxious and said, "Then... Lady Tao, do you have any other game that you like to eat?" Gu Yi was frantically thinking about what else he could hunt in the back mountain.

The animals in the back mountain: trembling collectively.

Tao Yanyan shook his head: "I can't cook anything else, and I don't want to eat."

The animals in the back mountain: Good news, the alarm is lifted.

Gu Yi was upset, there would be no chance to come again!

As if seeing his disappointment, Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "Commander Gu, if you want to come for dinner, you can still come. There's no need to bring food every time."

After saying that, she looked at him with a smile and said, "The food in the barracks is not as good as here. There they have big pots, while here they have small stoves."

Gu Yi cleared his throat and prepared himself mentally: Yes, I'm just here to eat, not to see anyone.

He coughed lightly: "It feels warm to eat here."

The long-lost feeling of warmth made him feel at ease.

Tao Yanyan knew his life experience. He lost his mother as a baby and had no biological mother to take care of him. Naturally, he also lost the care of his biological father. It was very difficult for him to make a living under his stepmother.

Perhaps it was because Xiao Jinan reminded him of his own unfortunate childhood that he felt particularly close to the relationship between this non-biological mother and son.

"Then come more often. The Queen Mother also likes crowds." After Tao Yanyan finished speaking, Xiao Jinan pouted and said, "It would be nice if Father was here too. He hasn't been here for almost a month."

Xiao Jinan's words were like a pot of ice water poured on Gu Yi's burning heart.

Yes, the person in front of me is the emperor’s man!

Gu Yi was dining with the Queen Mother in the palace today, and he was noticeably quieter. He was not seen again for several days afterwards.

Tao Yanyan didn't think much about it, but he had never thought of asking Qingfeng about the purse that day. Today, he called Qingfeng to his side and asked him about the whole cause and effect in detail.

"You mean, before Commander Gu, Eunuch Qin showed you a purse embroidered with plum blossoms?" Tao Yanyan grasped the key point.

Qingfeng nodded: "That day was the second day after Eunuch Qin went to Jingci Temple to announce the decree. Eunuch Qin brought a purse to ask me."

"Jingci Temple..." Tao Yanyan sneered, "The place where Concubine Li practiced."

Eunuch Qin went there and came back to ask, so the purse was obtained from there.

The purse of the Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion is with Concubine Li, so these two people are involved.

I don't know what kind of connection it is...