Chapter 6 A great gift, becoming the Queen Mother’s daughter-in-law
The Ji family members knelt on the ground.
The father-in-law who came to deliver the message was not busy announcing the decree. He first helped the old lady up.
"I met the old lady. The Queen Mother has not been reunited with her relatives for a long time, and she is very worried about her. She specially called the female family members to go to Cining Palace to have dinner together."
After that, the father-in-law was there. Among the women kneeling on the ground, their eyes turned around a few times and they found Ji Qingwu kneeling in the corner.
He continued: "The Queen Mother learned that the fifth young lady of the Ji Mansion was found. She wanted to be happy with such a happy event, so she specially asked that the fifth young lady should also accompany her."
Ms. Qiao turned around and handed it to her daughter. A look.
Ji Qingwu knelt and walked a few steps, then leaned down and bowed down: "My dear Queen Mother, thank you for thinking about me."
After the father-in-law who announced the decree left, Ji Qingyuan stood up and walked from her side As he passed by, he saw Ji Qingwu frowning.
Ji Qingyuan raised the corner of her mouth slightly and said meaningfully: "It seems that my aunt values the fifth sister very much. When you enter the palace for the first time, you must perform well and don't lose the Ji family's face."
However, Ji Qingwu frowned but felt that her knees hurt from kneeling. When she thought about having to kneel when entering the palace, she couldn't help but feel helpless.
Ask: "Fourth sister, how many times do you have to kneel when entering the palace?"
This question made Ji Qingyuan's expression instantly stunned.
Until the cyan figure left, she was still thinking about what Ji Qingwu meant.
Is it a mockery that every time she enters the palace, she can only meet the Queen Mother, but not the Emperor?
Ji Qingyuan clenched the handkerchief in her hand.
If you are a sister, you should give this sister a "big gift".
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Cining Palace.
Blue tiles, red walls, and glazed tile roofs sparkle in the sun.
Ji Qingwu walked in slowly, and his eyes were filled with elegance and magnificence, with royal majesty and dignity exuding everywhere.
Aunt Shixi, who was beside the Queen Mother, led the Ji family all the way into the main hall.
"Old Madam, madam and ladies, please sit here and rest for a while. The Queen Mother is changing and will be there soon."
Old Madam Ji nodded and thanked: "Thank you Shixi Auntie.”
Ji Qingyuan looked at the pastry plate next to the tea seat and praised: "Aunt Shixi, but a new style of snacks has been added to the palace? What a novelty. I have never seen such exquisite and elegant shortcakes."
Shi Xi smiled and nodded: "Fourth Miss, the Queen Mother knows that you like to eat these, so she specially ordered the small kitchen to prepare them." She knew everything, and she was too fond of her."
Shi Xi smiled and said nothing.
Mrs. Ji coughed a few times and glared at the second lady.
You cannot discuss the master in the palace. They are not qualified to discuss who the Queen Mother wants to favor.
Knowing that she had made a mistake, Wu shut her mouth in disbelief.
Seeing the mother and daughter on the other side, Shi Xi's eyes were a little surprised.
The eldest wife, Qiao, comes from a wealthy family, and her rules and etiquette have always been flawless, making it impossible for anyone to make mistakes.
It’s just that the fifth girl who just found her home.
After Ji Qingwu sat down, her back was straight, her head was slightly raised, her eyes were as calm as water, and she didn’t glance around. , not even taking a second look at the exquisite pastries around him.
In everyone's eyes, he looks elegant and calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
Even though Shi Xi had seen many ladies in the palace, he couldn't help but admire the graceful manners of the fifth girl in his heart. Although his appearance was not as gorgeous as that of the fourth girl, his overall temperament was much better than hers. On the contrary, it made the fourth girl look a bit petty.
Ji Qingwu didn’t notice everyone’s thoughts.
It’s not that she doesn’t want to move, but she doesn’t dare.
It was actually Qiao who put a lot of things on her head before going out.
There is a hibiscus warm jade walking stick inserted in the high bun, a purple gold head scratcher inlaid with peony, and painted silver straps on both sides.
She seemed to be immobilized, her head did not dare to move, and her neck did not dare to shake.
Ji Qingwu still admires Ji Qingyuan in his heart. Her head is full of gold, silver, pearls and emeralds, weighing more than five kilograms, and she can still move freely. "The Queen Mother is here!"
As the father-in-law shouted loudly, Ji Qingwu followed Qiao and saluted.
When the Queen Mother walked in front of her, her steps seemed to pause for a while, and then she walked to the throne and sat down, accompanied by her two aunts, Shi Xi and Fang Hua.
The voice was gentle and authentic: "Get up, we are all members of our own family."
After the Queen Mother and Mrs. Ji exchanged greetings for a few words, they looked straight down at the woman sitting at the back. .
“This is Qingwu.”
Ji Qingwu, who was named, could only stand up and kneel again.
This grand ceremony of kneeling and worshiping was done so elegantly that not only could one find no fault with it, but it was actually pleasing to the eye.
This was specially taught to her by Mr. Qiao before she left. After Ji Qingwu finished the ceremony, he felt that his back was beginning to sweat.
"Qingwu, come forward and let the Aijia take a closer look."
Ji Qingwu lowered his head and followed the order, standing at the golden steps, his nose full of The smell of sandalwood.
In fact, the Queen Mother has been looking at her as if she was there since she walked in. Now she is just looking for an excuse to get her closer so that she can take a good look at her appearance.
"Raise your head and get closer to your aunt."
The Queen Mother's eyes were far-reaching, as if they had evoked some memories.
"The Ai family hugged Qingwu when he was a child. The child was very obedient." The Queen Mother said with a smile: "At that time, we were still in the Yong'an Marquis Mansion. I remember the day after I hugged Qingwu, I was very obedient. She was diagnosed with pregnancy at home.”
The Queen Mother clearly remembered such a delightful child.
Mrs. Ji also nodded in agreement: "Yes, I remember well. At that time, I was pregnant with Princess Qingyun."
Princess Qingyun is the apple of the Queen Mother's eye and the emperor's half-sister.
Ji Qingwu raised his head and met the Queen Mother's gaze.
After the Queen Mother looked at her with a smile for a long time, she turned to the palace servant standing aside and ordered: "Shi Xi, go and get the meeting gift specially prepared for Qingwu by the Ai family this morning."
The word "this morning" was emphasized in his tone.
Shi Xi was stunned for a moment, then took the order and left.
The meeting gift was a jade bracelet. The jade was warm and transparent, not ordinary.
The Queen Mother said: "There used to be a pair, but the other one accidentally broke. I have kept this one well and never worn it again. It's just that at my current age, it is no longer suitable. Such a green jade, Qingwu is in his prime, so it’s just right to wear it.”
Ji Qingwu didn’t miss the look of surprise in Aunt Shixi’s eyes.
Think about it, the first meeting gift the Queen Mother prepared for her was not this jade bracelet, but something else.
With a thought in her mind, she realized that the origin of this jade bracelet must be extraordinary, and there might be some other meaning behind it.
Just now, the Queen Mother looked at her for a long time and seemed quite satisfied with her, so she rewarded her with this.
At the same time, Ji Qingyuan's face became very ugly.
She stared at the brocade box held in Ji Qingwu's hand, her eyes filled with jealousy and envy.
She said sourly: "My aunt gave this to my fifth sister. It is really a great grace."
This jade bracelet was given to the Queen Mother when she married into the Yong'an Marquis Mansion as her stepmother. The gift of unity given by the Marquis on the wedding night.
Ji Qingyuan coquettishly begged several times, but she didn't get it.
But the Queen Mother only saw the fifth sister once and rewarded her with this bracelet!
The gift of unity.
It is a gift for newlyweds to express their friendship, but if it is given to a younger generation, it is usually passed on to the daughter-in-law, which can symbolize the love between the couple.
Being the Queen Mother’s daughter-in-law
The Empress Dowager's plan: The Ai family has found a new member, and the Emperor Bao is satisfied
Emperor Wu Su prevaricates: The state is busy
Ji Qingwu is happy: Good reception, goodbye to the two leaders, my daughter. Just go home
Emperor Wu Su raised his eyebrows: Occasionally, work and rest must be combined