Harem Daily Life

After the Gu family and his son left the palace, Ning Yuanhou said, "Don't take to heart what that Li Cairen said just now. She plotted against you and Yan Yan that day, but she didn't know that you and Yan Yan were cousins. It's a pity that our Gu family can't recognize Yan Yan, but in order to protect your aunt's reputation, this is the only way."

Gu Yi said, "I understand. I won't take the instigation of such a shameless villain to heart. But..." Gu Yi thought about it and expressed his concerns, "Yan Yan is isolated and helpless in the palace, and there is no expert around her. Should we send someone in?"

Ning Yuanhou understood Gu Yi's meaning as soon as he heard it. He wanted to send a secret guard.

Ning Yuanhou frowned and said, "Although your majesty is kind to his subjects, you are also very smart and cautious. The Great Zhou prohibits subjects from privately training secret guards. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for you to do this."

Gu Yi said: "Then use her as a Mingwei or a maid. It's better than leaving her alone."

Ning Yuanhou pondered for a long time before nodding: "I will arrange it. It must be circuitous so that people can't see the clues. As for the candidate, let's choose Shuang'er. She is an orphan, has no worries, is simple-minded, and looks ordinary. She won't arouse suspicion."

Gu Yi also felt that Shuang'er was suitable. Their Ningyuan Marquis Mansion had trained a total of three secret guards with superb martial arts. One was stationed in the military camp, one worked in the Marquis Mansion, and one was kept on a farm in the suburbs, and that was Shuang'er.

Since he had thought of arranging someone, Ning Yuanhou started to do it. Gu Yi did not interfere with such a troublesome matter. He was only responsible for bringing the person to the capital and arranging accommodation. The rest of the matter would be done by Ning Yuanhou and sent to the palace.

This person came in through Chief Steward Li. According to the normal recruitment process of the palace, her personal indenture and household registration were all clean. After entering the palace, she first worked in the laundry department for a while, and then worked as a maid in the periphery for a few days. Only then was she arranged to work in Changle Palace.

Tao Yanyan got the news in advance. Although she felt that it was a bit of an overreaction for Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion to send someone in, and she didn't want to delay a girl and let her spend her days in the deep palace, she also knew that it was the good intention of Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion, so she had to reward the Marquis' Mansion with some gifts and keep the person.

"Your name is Shuang'er?" Tao Yanyan asked, looking at the girl in front of him.

Shuang'er nodded and said, "I grew up on the farm and have been practicing martial arts for many years. I can't do delicate work. I hope Your Majesty won't dislike it." Shuang'er said frankly.

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. Since you have strengths, then use them. But you should hide your strengths on a daily basis. Even if you are good at martial arts, you only need to show off a few points. Don't let people know that you are an expert."

Shuang'er nodded, "Yes, don't worry, Madam. The Marquis and the Prince have already explained it before I came here, and I know it clearly. But the Prince said that if Madam's life is in danger, I will kill the other party at all costs, and he will take care of the aftermath."

Tao Yanyan's mouth twitched. Is killing someone so easy?

She thought about it and realized that there was nothing much to do around her, and Qingfeng and the others were enough, so she arranged for Shuang'er to pick up and drop off the two children to elementary school on weekdays, and also give them some martial arts advice.

Yes, He Yue also practiced martial arts and practiced with Jin An all day long. She did not regard herself as a delicate little princess at all.

Tao Yanyan did not curb her interest, so she could only ask Doctor Liu to prepare some high-quality bruise ointment and some baby-grade facial cream, so that she could apply them on any minor injuries. As a girl, she still needed to take good care of her skin.

He Yue and Jin An both liked this seemingly cold young lady very much. Most of the time, the three of them acted together, and Changle Palace was very lively.

At the end of February, Lord Tao finally had the stroller and slide made according to Tao Yanyan's drawings, and found someone to move them into the palace.

Along the way, the palace servants coming and going couldn't help but stop to watch the exquisite little car and the very strange slide.

"I heard that the little carriage is specially for the prince that the imperial concubine will give birth to in the future. Look at the wheels. It actually has four small wheels. It must be very stable to sit on it."

"It's even cushioned. Look, there are handles so you can push it. It's so light!"

"I don't know if that thing called a slide is fun or not, and I don't know how to play it."

"The last time I delivered something to Changle Palace, I saw the second prince and the second princess playing on the seesaw and the wooden horse. It was so much fun. Oh, I really envy Xiao Quanzi and the others. I heard that the masters usually let them play as well." A younger palace servant said enviously.

"Let's go quickly and stop looking. We are just unlucky and don't have the chance to work in Changle Palace." After the older palace servant said this, he pulled a few people away.

The things were moved into Changle Palace, and Tao Yanyan personally directed everyone to install them.

The craftsman sent by the Ministry of Works stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "Your Highness, Lord Tao said that Your Highness, please check it carefully. If there is anything that is not done well, we will move it back and modify it again."

Tao Yanyan walked over and touched the workmanship. Although they were all made of wood, they were all coated with fine varnish. They did not scratch his hands at all and were very smooth. He could not help but nodded and praised, "Your craftsmanship is very good. I am very satisfied."

After saying that, he saw Xuan'er staring at the slide with shining eyes and said with a smile: "Xuan'er, go up and play first. You are the first one to play. Come, I will teach you how to play."

As she spoke, she took He Xuan's hand and walked her up the stairs to the platform: "Sit down here and slide down."

He Xuan was very happy. As expected, she slid down with a "whoosh". She said excitedly, "Mother Tao, Mother Tao, it's so fun. I want to play more."

He Xuan climbed up and down many times and was sweating profusely.

The craftsman said, "The load of this slide has been measured. It can withstand 300 to 400 kilograms."

Tao Yanyan asked Mingyue to bring silver and gave rewards to the craftsmen and palace servants who delivered the goods today. Everyone thanked him repeatedly and left Changle Palace with smiles on their faces.

In the evening, Jinan and Heyue came back and found new toys as soon as they entered the yard. They ran to play with them without even putting down their school bags. After watching Hexuan play once, the two of them understood how to play. The laughter of the three children echoed in the yard.

He Linzhang came over later and saw a few little guys having a great time. When he saw the slide in front of him, he couldn't help but envy and said, "I wish I had these toys when I was a kid."

He Linzhang felt jealous when he thought about his childhood which was filled with reading and studying instead of happy playing.

Tao Yanyan took his arm and said, "What a pity! I am an adult now, and I am embarrassed to compete with the children for it."

After she finished speaking, He Linzhang whispered in her ear: "How about I help you up and you can have fun for once."

Tao Yanyan looked at her bulging belly, thought of the endurance the craftsman had mentioned, bit her lip and said, "Then Your Majesty, please continue with me below."

He Linzhang helped her up. Tao Yanyan was a little clumsy. She sat down shakily with her hands on both sides. The three little ones looked at her eagerly.

"Ahem, I'm coming down."

Tao Yanyan slid down whoosh, and He Linzhang was already in position.

But he overestimated the impact of a pregnant woman carrying twins sliding down from a height. When he caught her steadily, he heard a "click" - He Linzhang's waist was twisted.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" Tao Yanyan exclaimed in surprise when he saw that he couldn't straighten his back in his arms.

He Linzhang endured the pain and helped Tao Yanyan up steadily, handing him to Qingfeng and Mingyue beside him before saying, "It's okay. Let's call the imperial physician first."

The emperor, who had always had a healthy waist, held his waist with his hands, looking embarrassed.