Xie Ning gently tugged on the set of clothes hanging on the shelf.
The collar was embroidered with blossoming flowers, and the stamens were made of pearls as big as rice grains.
To show that the life of Princess Shougong is really not good, it is on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
As the saying goes, such a person has a hard life.
But if she had given birth early, she would have been born in July, and her life would have been even worse.
The day of Princess Mingshou's birthday was extremely hot.
There was not a breath of wind in the morning.
It was fine before the sun came up.
As soon as the sun came out, it was so hot that the oil and sweat on people's bodies rushed out.
Xie Ning frowned as she looked at the purple dress.
She didn't eat any hot food when she got up early, and her body was still dry.
"Just wear it like this."
Xie Ning sighed.
The emperor sent these clothes a day in advance so that she must wear them today.
Not to mention just thick satin, even needle felt had to be draped on her body.
The outer shirt is just thick, and even the tube top petticoat that comes with it inside is quite thick.
The tube top was made of gold thread mixed with something.
It was heavy to carry, but it was still cool when worn on the body.
This purple palace dress is equipped with a black girdle, and underneath is a dark ink floral brocade skirt.
"Bring me two more handkerchiefs."
Save the sweat for easy wiping.
You don’t need to use powder, you have to let sweat wash it off after applying it.
Qing He comforted her: "My master has a very good complexion, and his skin is like cream.
Even if he doesn't apply powder, he can't compare to others."
Xie Ning put down her eyebrows and said, "You can say nice things."
Someone outside reported that the emperor was coming.
Before Xie Ning could turn around and go out to greet him, the emperor had already strode in.
Xie Ning immediately felt much more comfortable when he saw how the emperor was dressed.
On such a formal day, the emperor was also dressed very neatly.
The outer part of his middle coat was a lotus-colored robe with a coiled collar embroidered with seawater golden dragons.
It had wide sleeves and a long lapel, a jade belt around his waist, and a gold crown on his head.
Since the beginning of the Xia Dynasty, except for the great court meetings, the emperor has not dressed up like this.
During these days in the garden, the emperor always wears whatever is comfortable and cool.
It is said that when Prince Tianchang brought his son into the garden, the emperor simply let The two of them also took off their outer robes, and all of them were talking in the room wearing middle coats.
Prince Chang put on his robe again when he was about to leave, but it is said that because he put it on a little hastily, a corner of the robe was tucked into the waistband of his trousers.
He only discovered it after walking halfway, which made people laugh.
“It’s tidied up” Xie Ning curtsied slightly and asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, look, is this okay?"
The emperor took a step back and looked Xie Ning up and down.
The color of this dress is dark, the purple is bright and not ordinary, and the luster of the material is soft and noble, making Xie Ning's skin look as white and crystal clear as a newly peeled lychee.
She didn't use makeup, she just lightly traced her eyebrows and put a touch of garnet red on her lips, making people want to bite her just looking at her.
The eldest prince knew early on that he couldn't go, and his younger brothers and sisters didn't have to go either.
His body can't bear the heat.
His sister is now timid and can't go to crowded and noisy places, not to mention his brother, who is still too young.
The eldest prince was not depressed because he couldn't go to the banquet, because Aunt Mingwei said that Shuying had suffered from heat stroke in the past two days and couldn't go.
She simply didn't bring anyone with her, so Shutang and Shuying were sent to Qingbi Hall to be with them.
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Keep company.
The eldest prince was wearing a fine silk cotton robe and soft-soled shoes made of linen.
They were so comfortable and cool that Xie Ning was jealous.
She touched the eldest prince's head, feeling a little wet but not sweating much.
"Take good care of your younger brothers and sisters, entertain your guests well, and listen to Fang Shanggong if you have anything to do."
The eldest prince also responded very seriously: "Don't worry, Madam Xie, I will definitely take good care of my brother and sister."
"Don't be greedy for cold.
Don't drink too much hot water even in hot weather.
If it's hot in the house, go sit in the bamboo forest for a while."
The emperor said next to him: "If you keep telling me like this, it will be past noon."
Only then did Xie Ning give up.
She knew that the emperor must have made perfect arrangements and that the children would be fine, but she still couldn't let go.
She took the second prince and gave her a hug, and gave Princess Yuyao a few words before leaving Qingbi with the emperor.
The door of the hall.
The queue marching slowly under the scorching sun was almost melted by the scorching sun.
Xie Ning lifted the gauze curtain and looked forward.
From a distance, he could only see the top of the chariot in front.
However, you can see that the eunuchs in the queue are sweating, and the color of their sweat-damp robes is particularly dark, which can be seen at a glance.
The Changchun Garden is decorated with lights inside and outside, making it very luxurious.
Xie Ning got off the sedan chair, and the emperor was standing there waiting for her.
Xie Ning's skirt was a bit long, so she had to wait for the palace attendants to come over and hold it up for her before she could walk towards the emperor.
Princess Mingshou came out specially to greet her.
She was wearing bright red today, which looked like a burning flame in the sun.
The color was so dazzling that people could not look directly at her.
Probably because Xie Ning came here with the emperor today, the usually arrogant Princess Mingshou also gave her a good face for the first time.
After greeting the emperor, she did not forget to take her with her: "Xie Jieyu is also here. " "Today is a good day for the princess.
I am here to congratulate Princess Fangchen."
Xie Ning did not forget to add another sentence: "Princess, is there any news about my aunt?"
Princess Mingshou smiled: "Xie Jieyu, don't worry, we will probably be able to reunite with our families in the next two days."
The emperor stepped forward and said, "Don't stand in the sun and talk in this weather.
Today I want to taste the good tea and wine from my sister's house."
Xie Ning followed the emperor one step behind, but Princess Mingshou naturally walked side by side with the emperor.
There were quite a lot of guests here today, and the whole hall of the Guang Palace was filled to the brim.
Except for the sick Concubine Xian and Han Chongrong who had to take care of her daughter, all the concubines who came to the garden with her this time came, which shows how honorable Princess Mingshou is.
Not only that, but all the female family members of the clan who accompanied him out of Beijing to escape the summer heat were also present.
Looking out the window from the flower hall where they were drinking tea and resting, the courtyard was filled with beautiful golden light.
Princess Mingwei sat beside her, using a fan to cover the dazzling light outside the window, and ordered people to lower the bamboo curtain while saying to Xie Ning : "There are not only real flowers in the garden, but also various silk flowers made with gold thread borders.
It's depressing to see on such a hot day."
Princess Mingshou's luxury is truly unparalleled.
After these silk flowers were used today, they could no longer be used for anything else, and countless amounts of money were wasted in this way.
"I heard that the banquet will be held in the peony garden behind the garden.
The garden has been surrounded by brocade curtains.
Your Majesty and the others are in the hall, and we are upstairs."
Princess Mingwei shook her fan impatiently: "Today It’s so hot.”
The corner where the two of them sat was quieter, and Princess Mingwei could always find something to say, making the time less difficult to pass the time.
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Xie Ning was worried about the emperor and the children.
Half of what Princess Mingwei said reached her ears, and the other half was missed by her.
"I heard that there was a severe drought the year Ming Shou was born.
Crops and trees were burned to death, rivers dried up, and wildfires continued.
I think the heat today is also very unusual."
Xie Ning missed the middle two sentences and had to ask her: "What did you say?"
Princess Mingwei said good-naturedly: "I wonder if it will rain in the next two days.
It's really unusual to see how hot it is."
Xie Ning smiled, but her mind was not on this at all: "Maybe."
Princess Mingwei could talk lively without her having to talk to her: "If it rains, let's go boating together.
I remember there is a bamboo bridge on the northeast corner of the garden.
The bamboo tubes paved on the bridge are hollow.
When the raindrops knock, they will ding."
The ding-dong-dong sound is particularly sweet, and it makes people reluctant to leave and reluctant to let the rain stop. " Xie Ning nodded and said smoothly: "I didn't know there was such a wonderful place.
I would like to see it if I have the chance."
“What to see”
Princess Mingshou asked with a smile through the window.
Princess Mingwei stood up with a smile and said hello: "When did eldest sister come?
I was telling Xie Jieyu that if it rains, you can go to the bamboo bridge to listen to the sound of rain.
Sister, do you still remember?
We went there together before when we came to the garden to escape the summer heat."
Princess Mingshou raised the corner of her mouth and said casually: "Really?
I forgot about it a long time ago.
I came here to tell you that the banquet is about to start, so you should go there early."
Princess Mingwei had long been accustomed to Princess Mingshou's contempt and didn't take it seriously.
After Princess Mingshou left, she said, "That incident happened some years ago.
My father was still there at that time.
It was my eldest sister who suggested we go boating." , my clothes were soaked when I came back.
At that time, the queen was so angry that she punished the person who served the eldest sister.
I was scolded in wet clothes and had a high fever for two days after I returned home."
She finished speaking as if nothing had happened, and pulled Xie Ning to stand up. " Then let’s go and take a seat.”
The peony garden was indeed as Princess Mingwei said.
It was surrounded by brocade curtains, and the ceiling was made of various colored silks.
When the sun shone on these brocade silks, they were all colorful and brilliant.
Princess Mingwei looked around and said with a smile: "Although it blocks the sun, it's also quite stuffy.
You can't see anything outside, and even the wind can't blow in."
Fortunately, when they arrived on the balcony, a chill hit their faces.
Ice must have been placed in advance to relieve the heat.
The emperor and his companions were located in the open hall on the left front, and a flat stage was set up in the peony garden opposite the hall door.
Princess Mingwei pointed to a person sitting near the hall door and said, "Sister Xie, look over there, do you see it?"
Xie Ning could only see that the man was somewhat fat and wearing a brown silk shirt.
"That's our Mr.
Qiao."
Princess Mingwei said with a smile: "He is born to eat delicious food, and everything he eats will grow on his body.
Our Shutang just follows him.
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I am really worried."
Xie Ning said: "I think Shutang is a sign of good fortune.
Don't be too anxious.
You will lose weight in another two years."
"I hope so.
If I really lose weight, it's thanks to Sister Xie's good advice."
As he was talking, he saw a man walking up to Prince Consort Qiao.
Prince Consort Qiao got up and went to the side to talk with the man.
Although he was far away, Xie Ning recognized that this person was Zhang's consort whom she had met once
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