While drinking and chatting with the Thirteenth Brother, Zhu Rui thanked him for the gift with the Thirteenth Brother's wine and casually asked him when his birthday was.
The Thirteenth Brother vaguely said, "It's over."
Zhu Rui said: "This year has passed, but there is always next year.
Let's talk quickly."
The thirteenth elder brother couldn't resist the bamboo basket, so he had to say: "The first day of October."
"October," Zhu Rui muttered, "We all knew each other by then.
How could you not even acknowledge me?
I didn't even send you a gift."
"It's just a birthday.
It's just a bowl of noodles."
The thirteenth brother said nonchalantly.
The thought of eating a bowl of noodles flashed through Zhu Rui's mind, but he couldn't grasp it.
Zhu Ji pouted: "Why did you spend it like this?
Although it's not trivial, it is my birthday after all, shouldn't it be lively?"
Brother Thirteen smiled and said no more.
After they separated, Zhu Rui returned to the house.
"I'm back."
There was a sudden sound in the house, which startled Zhu Rui.
He looked closely and saw that it was Aunt Hua Shu.
Zhu Rui was busy saying hello to Hua Shu.
"What are you thinking about?
You are so lost in thought."
Hua Shu said while doing needlework in his hands.
I don't know if it was Zhu Rui's misunderstanding, but she always felt that Aunt Huashu had always been kind to Brother Thirteen.
When Aunt Huashu asked about it, Zhu Rui thought for a moment and then said: "I didn't know the birthday of the Thirteenth Master last year, so I didn't prepare anything.
This annoyed me."
Hearing this, Hua Shu stopped what he was doing and changed his mind.
Then he walked to Zhu Rui and sat down, and sighed: "You're such a girl."
Zhu Rui looked at Aunt Huashu in confusion.
Hua Shu nodded her forehead and said, "Do you still remember the fur coat that Thirteenth Master gave you last year?"
Why did Aunt Qiu Yihuashu suddenly remember this matter?
Did she know something?
Zhu Rui was shocked and blamed herself for not mentioning the birthday of Thirteenth Brother, but she didn't dare to show it on her face.
He just wondered: "Remember, what happened?"
Hua Shu shook his head and said, "Confused girl, that day is the Thirteenth Master's birthday."
Zhu Rui was stunned when he heard this.
That day was Brother Thirteen's birthday and he recalled it carefully, because that day he was teasing Bai Lu and it was Brother Thirteen who presented him with fur clothes, so the impression was quite deep.
Could it be that he was not asking for leave as a master that day, but because it was his birthday, so he felt even more ashamed that he had a fake bamboo basket on that day.
It was obviously Brother Thirteen's birthday, so it didn't matter that he didn't give anything.
He didn't even say a word of blessing.
What's worse, he asked his thirteenth brother to give him a fur coat and even come to Bailu to tease him.
This year's birthday, I can never forget it.
In June, Kangxi accompanied the Queen Mother and his elder brothers on a patrol outside the Great Wall.
A few days before his trip, Thirteenth Brother came to say goodbye to Zhu Rui and asked Zhu Rui what new things he wanted to bring.
Zhu Rui had never been outside the Great Wall and only knew about roasted lamb legs.
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Naturally, he could not be asked to bring them back, so he smiled and embarrassed Brother Thirteen, asking him to think of a surprise for him.
After Kangxi left, the Forbidden City seemed dull without its center.
In addition, in the summer, it became increasingly sultry and irritating.
This time, Eight Beile, Ninth Elder Brother, and Tenth Elder Brother did not follow.
Zhu Rui was still serving Liang Fei in his study, while Chun Liu was left in the study to help Zhu Rui.
After getting along for a long time, Zhu Rui became more familiar with her.
During the chat, he discovered that her surname was Zhang.
He felt more cordial and became more attentive to her.
Chunliu, on the other hand, slowly put aside her earlier timidity and became more cheerful and generous, and talked more.
Zhu Rui has been with Liang Concubine for a long time, and he is less careful and less respectful than Hua Shu treats Liang Concubine.
Perhaps it is because of Zhu Rui's age.
In front of Liang Concubine, Zhu Rui is chatting and laughing. of.
As for Ba Beile, Zhu Rui is more willing to regard him as his elder brother, although he doesn't really dare to do so.
Ba Beile can always make people regard him as a spring breeze, as if there is no pressure at all, but Zhu Rui knows that it is because he wants to be like this, not because he is like this.
When the summer passed like this in a daze, the autumn wind also brought people from outside the Great Wall back to the capital, and there were all kinds of interesting stories outside the Great Wall that would keep the maids and eunuchs in the palace talking about them for half a year.
The excitement of Qiu Xi has not ended, and the news of the southern tour made the people in the Forbidden City excited again.
I remember that Kangxi made a total of six southern tours.
This time in the 41st year of Kangxi's reign, he turned back midway due to the prince's illness.
Although this time is not a true southern tour, I don’t know if I will still be in the Qing Dynasty next time.
If I can go there once, I won’t have any regrets when I think about it in the future.
Zhu Rui naturally didn't dare to say this, even if he wanted to go, he couldn't express it.
When asked Chunliu, Chunliu shook his head with a smile and said: "The southern patrol is a big deal, how can it be our turn?"
Then he changed his words, "But my sister is different.
My sister is a beautiful girl.
If the master takes a fancy to her, she will be the best."
It’s possible to go with him.”
Zhu Rui just smiled and shook his head.
There was no good concubine in the escort list, so how could I go with him on the southern tour?
Even if there was a good concubine, the number of attendants around the concubine was stipulated.
Even if she had to take someone with her, there would still be Aunt Huashu and Aunt Chuyi.
There is a queue at the front, why is it my turn, so I should just stay in the Forbidden City.
The arrival of the Thirteenth Brother was beyond Zhu Rui's expectation.
He thought that his group outside the Great Wall must be quite exhausted.
In addition, he would soon be patrolling the south and needed some rest.
However, he did not expect that at this juncture, he would run away from him.
Now that he is here, fortunately, there is no tired look on his brows.
"Why are you so free?"
Thirteenth Brother entered the room and looked around for a while, then said to Zhu Rui.
This was strange.
He asked Zhu Rui in a confused way.
She said, "I'm not on duty today, so I'm just sitting around in the room."
"Is it possible that the baggage has already been packed and you are so quick?
I just got the news that you are ready."
The thirteenth brother sat aside and said.
"What kind of baggage are you packing?"
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Zhu Rui asked.
The Thirteenth Brother leaned forward and said, "Let me tell you, how could you get the news faster than me?"
After taking a sip of tea, the Thirteenth Brother said, "I came back from outside the Great Wall this time.
Huang Ama directly approved a few palace ladies who had reached the age to leave the palace.
The Qianqing Palace was short of manpower, so they temporarily transferred people from various palaces.
You were also on the list for this southern tour, so you picked two to accompany you. , but you are so lucky that you were picked again."
After carefully looking at Thirteenth Brother for a long time, it seemed that he was not joking, so Zhu Rui said doubtfully: "It's not a lie."
"You still don't believe me, you?"
Before Brother Thirteen finished speaking, the eunuch's voice sounded outside the house.
“The Zakuta bamboo basket is available” "Here we come."
Brother Thirteen patted his robe and stood up.
Zhu Rui glanced at him and left the house with doubts.
Outside the house, a eunuch in his thirties was standing in the courtyard.
Zhu Rui didn't see what imperial edict he was holding.
Although he was doubtful, he hurriedly took two steps forward and said, "That's right, my slave."
"Accept the order."
The eunuch said.
Zhu Rui lowered his head and knelt down.
It was originally an oral instruction, but the content had no significant origin as what the Thirteenth Brother said.
Zhu Rui received the order to thank him.
The eunuch asked Zhu Rui to go to Qianqing Palace to report at noon today, and then went back to resume his duties.
Zhu Rui returned to the house feeling dizzy.
Brother Thirteen came forward and said, "How is it?
I'm right, right?"
Zhu Rui nodded casually and looked around, but he didn't expect to leave suddenly.
After living here for more than a year, I have developed feelings for her.
I also have Liangfei, Babeile, Aunt Huashu, Yingluo, and Chunliu.
Although the oral instructions say that when the manpower is sufficient in the coming year, they will be returned to their original places.
But if you think about it this way, you will have to leave for at least a year.
When the thirteenth brother saw Zhu Rui's appearance, he guessed a little bit and said, "It's not like I won't come back.
I've only been away for a year.
What should I do like this?
Besides, how many people can't even think about going on a southern tour with him?"
Come.”
Zhu Rui knew that he was trying to comfort himself, but he still put on his face and whispered: "I'm used to serving here.
Qianqing Palace will definitely not be as relaxed and comfortable as Chuxiu Palace.
What if I accidentally make a mistake one day?"
What's wrong?
If the punishment is small, you might not even be able to save your head."
Hearing this, the Thirteenth Prince couldn't help but knock Zhu Rui's forehead and said with a smile: "Although the rules of Qianqing Palace are stricter than those of other palaces, Huang Ama has always been considerate of the palace residents and rarely punished him, even if he really wanted to You and your Thirteenth Master are here, what are you afraid of?"
Seeing the way Shi San was slapping his chest, Zhu Rui was amused by him.
He was still a half-grown child, and he didn't know where he learned this way of slapping his chest as a guarantee.
He teased him and said, "If I really offend the emperor, the emperor will punish me."
If you plead for my sins, you will not be afraid of losing your grace.”
Brother Thirteen's tone became a little more anxious and said: "What are you talking about?
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Why did Thirteen care about these things?
You misunderstood me like this.
Isn't it wrong for me?"
Seeing that Thirteen took it seriously, Zhu Rui felt a little regretful and said hurriedly: "I'm just teasing you.
Why are you so anxious?
I don't know the emperor."
Zhu Rui wanted to say, but he didn't know why the emperor just sacrificed himself.
Taishan's affairs were left to him but he suddenly stopped.
If these words were said out, what kind of turmoil would it cause.
"What happened to Huang Ama?"
Brother Thirteen asked when he saw Zhu Rui stop.
"I don't know why the emperor loves you so much," Zhu Rui quickly changed his words.
"The emperor has his favor with me, but you are jealous," the Thirteenth Prince said with a smile.
"Why is this slave so jealous?
She wishes that the Thirteenth Master would become a prince in the future so that he could be a supporter for this slave.
From now on, he will be a popular drinker and live a comfortable life," Zhu Rui said proudly.
Brother Thirteen flicked the bamboo basket and said with a smile: "Girl, you are thinking of good things.
Pack your things quickly.
I will send you there later."
Zhu Rui nodded.
He was a roadie, and he didn't have a map in his hand.
If he didn't drag the Thirteenth Brother as a living map, he might not be able to reach Qianqing Palace until the end of tomorrow.
Anyway, he would just ask him to leave first. .
After simply packing up her things, Zhu Rui went to say goodbye to Liang Fei.
Liang Fei thought she had received the news, so she was not surprised to see Zhu Rui come to say goodbye.
She only carefully asked Zhu Rui to serve her well and ask for advice when she needed help.
She also told her to keep the house here for her.
Zhu Rui came out to thank him.
The thirteenth elder brother sent the bamboo basket dozens of meters away from Qianqing Palace and left first.
Qianqing Palace was right in front of him, and Zhu Rui was not afraid of getting lost.
He tightened the baggage in his arms and walked in all the way.
When they arrived outside the penthouse that the eunuch ordered earlier, several maids had already stood in twos and threes.
Before Zhu Rui could say hello, the eunuch who had delivered the order earlier came over with several young eunuchs.
After standing still, he said: "Everyone is here, let these little eunuchs go."
"Yes."
Zhu Rui followed the crowd and said yes.
He wanted to raise his eyes to see which eunuch he should follow, but he heard the consul's eunuch say: "Zakuta Zhu Rui, come with me."
Zhu Rui quickly lowered his head and said, "Yes."
Zhu Rui stared at the feet in front of him as he walked, not knowing where he was going.
When he stopped again, he couldn't tell where he was.
He only heard the eunuch say to him: "Just wait here.
I will arrange your whereabouts when I return to Li Shuda."
Zhuji said yes, thinking to himself, the Li Shuda he was talking about was the most famous Li Dequan and Eunuch Li in the Kangxi Dynasty.
Apart from that, he couldn't think of anyone else who could be called Shuda.
Seeing the eunuch leaving, Zhu Rui looked around and was shocked to realize that he was outside Maoqin Palace.
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After all, he was working in Qianqing Palace to serve his master and study.
"Eunuch Li, this is the Zakuta Bamboo Ribbon."
The moment he heard the sound, the Bamboo Ribbon turned around and stood with his head bowed, saying hello to the two of them.
His eyes only vaguely caught sight of two figures, one of which was the eunuch just now. , the other one, but didn’t look carefully.
"Get up."
A high-pitched yet calm voice sounded, and then he said to the eunuch, "Go and do your own thing."
The eunuch retreated, leaving only Li Dequan and Zhu Ji.
Li Dequan said: "Thanks to the grace of Lord Long Live, from now on, you will be on duty here at Maoqin Hall.
Although there are instructions from my grandmother, I have to weigh in my heart what should be done and what should not be done.
In Long Live I'm on duty here, but I can't be careless."
"Yes."
Zhu Rui responded respectfully.
Afterwards, Li Dequan explained a few more things about the southern tour.
No matter what Li Dequan said, Zhu Rui just obeyed his wishes.
It is estimated that there were other aunts and other mothers to teach her how to be on duty in front of Kangxi.
She was a small palace maid, and it was not her turn to beg in front of him. experience.
It was said that he was on duty today, but in fact he was just taught by the nun in front of the temple.
Maoqin Hall was originally the place where Kangxi studied, admired calligraphy and paintings, but Mammy asked bamboo slips to clearly record Kangxi's daily routine, including his habits and preferences.
Slowly, Zhuji discovered that not only the Maoqin Palace, but also the palace maids and eunuchs on duty elsewhere in the Qianqing Palace, these were also things that must be remembered.
Zhu Rui lamented that after all, it was the subordinates of the OSS who behaved, talked, and behaved more favorably than the palace servants elsewhere.
After days of teaching and urging, Mammy finally allowed Zhu Rui to start duty in front of the emperor.
Even so, Zhu Rui was on duty on the first day.
Before entering the palace, Mammy still gave various instructions, for fear that Zhu Rui would miss something.
At this moment, Kangxi had not yet gone to court, and the entire Maoqin Palace was extremely quiet, with no trace of the dozen or so palace officials standing there.
Because it was his first time on duty, Zhu Ji was assigned to be in charge of the Western School No. 1.
When I was told that I had to manage Western books, although there was nothing on the bamboo slips, my heart was filled with joy.
Since I came to the Qing Dynasty, I had access to very few Western books, and I had never seen them in Liang Fei’s study.
In Babele's study, I scanned a book on geometry, but I didn't dare to show any yearning for it.
You know, as a banner lady, where can I get in touch with these things?
I'm afraid it will be known to others.
There was an explanation.
It's not that she prefers Western learning, it's just that she is a science student.
She chose science because she didn't like the endless endorsement of liberal arts.
Since coming here, although she has been exposed to books every day, most of them are literature.
If she doesn't use her brain for a long time, she feels like her brain is not functioning properly.
When he touched those books, Zhu Rui felt that his fingertips were trembling.
When he saw not only mathematics books, but also pharmacology, chemistry, human anatomy, etc., Zhu Rui felt that maybe this year was about to begin.
The days when I study as a royal servant will be my most fun days.
Kangxi was Kangxi, and he had a great aura no matter where he went.
Even if he casually browsed a book, there would always be a group of people waiting around.
Zhu Rui stood far away, and due to the oppressive atmosphere in the room, he did not dare to look around wildly.
He only relied on his position to avoid being noticed by anyone.
Occasionally, he would glance up secretly and then quickly lower his head.
Kangxi spent most of his time reading here every day.
Zhu Rui really saw what it means to keep a scroll in his hand, and what Wei's three skills are.
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At this time, he thought about Liang Concubine again.
Thinking of himself, Zhu Rui covered his face.
When Kangxi was away, Zhu Rui mostly sorted out books.
I remember that Kangxi was very fond of Western learning, but during the few days he was on duty, I never saw him asking for any books about Western learning, so Zhu Rui was quite free these days. .
This state lasted until the southern tour
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