Knock down

  The dinner parties of the nobles, especially those of the noblewomen, always revolved around the same few topics: jewelry, clothes, men, and children. No matter how much they changed, the fundamental nature remained the same. Mingfei thought that if she could just use her brain a bit, she might be able to come up with a set of rules for noble conversation, plug in the variables, and instantly figure out what to say in any given situation.

  Xiang Zhuang sat at the top with Empress Dowager, while Ming Fei sat below with Lan Xiang.

  The other consorts were behind, the imperial relatives' fujins followed in order, and the wives of the inner ministers sat relatively close to the front with their daughters.

  Wang's nanny whispered in Mingfei's ear, "Did the master see? The first girl sitting behind Mrs. Abilong is Miss Nalan Ruxin from the Abilong family."

  Mingfei muttered to herself several times in her mouth: "This name is quite distinctive."

  "I heard it was the old lady of the Niu family who came up with this name in her dream."

  Ah Bao was taken away after doing everything he needed to do, just like a touring performer.

  Mingfei watched as Abao was taken away, and then glanced a few more times at Niuliu Rujin. This girl's appearance was ordinary, but in a crowd of people, she would be the first one to notice, this is what they call having charm and aura.

  Mingfei hadn't even withdrawn her gaze when she felt it, and their eyes met directly. The girl's face still looked calm and peaceful, and she smiled respectfully at Mingfei. It was only then that Mingfei noticed that the girl had a kind of power that made people feel intimate with her when she smiled.

  Mingfei nodded at her and didn't stay for long, then continued talking to Xiaozhuang.

  If Ru Yin's heart was truly not nervous, that would be impossible. She is curious about the unknown future but also full of worries. In the harem, Consort Tong's status is unmatched, so if someone with a similar status and identity to Consort Tong suddenly appears, how will she react? She hasn't even entered the palace yet, but everything about her already stands in opposition to Consort Tong.

  There was only one thing she didn't think of, but it was very clear in Mingfei's mind that Kangxi needed someone to prop up the three-legged balance of the harem, and this person could only be Ruyin. As long as Ruyin's abilities did not disappoint Kangxi, her status would only rise, not fall. This was what Kangxi wanted to see, and it was also what Mingfei wanted to see. What she wanted was to reduce Abao's presence.

  Mingfei glanced at the somewhat forward-looking Shu Wang Fu Jin, and behind her was indeed a girl in plain clothes. However, that girl kept her head down weakly, and Mingfei didn't see her face. Nowadays, there are too many rumors about Bai Yinxue, with all sorts of claims, but none of them say that Bai Yinxue is the daughter of Xue Ru.

  Wang's wife saw Mingfei staring at Bai Yinxue and couldn't help but say in a low voice, "That one can be considered as the concubine of the white surname of the Haqing Beile."

  Lan Xing heard that and started to gossip: "Which one is it? With skills like hers, who would still dare to marry into their family in the future?"

  Mingfei smiled and said: "You now have a son-in-law, every day you will marry someone off, the girls at home don't know how to be shy!"

  Lan Xiang has gained some experience and is no longer seen blushing, only smiling as she says: "Even if I get married, I'm still Mother's daughter!"

  The atmosphere of the banquet was still okay, but Mingfei and the little palace maid suddenly rushed in, whispered a few words to Peihuan's ear, and Peihuan ran quickly to Mingfei's side: "Yihuan and Wuya Guiren bumped into each other, and Wuya Guiren looked not very good."

  Xiao Zhuang had already looked over, Pei Huan immediately walked in front of Xiao Zhuang again.

  Both Xiaozhuang and Su Mu were in trouble at the same time, how could she not be anxious? But these things are not enough to tell outsiders, only Xiaozhuang's Su Mu and Pei Huan rushed over.

  The condition of the imperial concubine is relatively serious, everyone has seen red, and the little prince's life is in danger. The imperial noble lady's condition is slightly better, but she also has abdominal pain and fetal movement, and the imperial physician is already treating her.

  Su Mo took a look at Pei Huan and then came out with the palace staff to understand what had happened.

  Uya Güiren and Yihuan were in the same palace, so they naturally walked together. Yihuan walked in front, with Uya Güiren following behind her, supported by people on both sides.

  Yi Pin suddenly mentioned Cheng Pin: "What does Princess Uya think of Cheng Pin?"

  Wuya said in a low voice: "It's not good for me to evaluate Master arbitrarily."

  It's better to turn back and look at the noble lady, who coldly snorted: "Listen, you really are like a person who strictly follows rules. Although you came from the palace of the noble concubine, I don't see her showing any nostalgia for old times either. You spend all day putting on an air of superiority, but it's not clear who you're trying to show off to. In the end, you're just a slave girl, a brightly colored chicken that crawled out of a henhouse. Don't take yourself too seriously."

  Wuya Guiren replied in a low voice: "Yes."

  Yi Pin's fire was a bit stronger, staring at Uya Guiren: "I heard you seem to be not very satisfied, is there something dissatisfied with me?"

  Before, Yipin had made all sorts of excuses to see Uya alone, but they were all resolved by Uya. This time, however, there was no escape. As soon as she saw Yipin turn around and walk towards her, she took two steps back. Yipin's anger seemed to have been fueled, burning fiercely and almost scorching people. Yipin pushed away the palace maid beside her and grabbed Uya: "What are you hiding from?! What are you hiding from?! I'm not a man-eating tiger, why are you hiding?! Are you trying to make everyone think I'm a formidable master and you're a weak and pitiful one?! Don't measure me with your small mind, hoping to cry and wail in front of the emperor, pretending to be pitiful. You say it yourself, have I ever treated you badly?"

  Wei Ya felt that Yu Rou's slender hands, which had been holding her wrist, were now gripping it like a pair of pincers. The icy pain spread throughout her body once again, causing her to shudder. She bit her lip tightly and tried to pull her hand away. It seemed as though Yu Rou was smiling at her, before suddenly leaning in close: "You lowly woman! How dare you grab me?!"

  The two fell together, and Yihuan landed directly on top of Wuya's noble body.

  Only Su Mo and Pei Huan heard some differences, Wu Ya Gui Ren had a dispute with Yi Pin, Yi Pin pulled Wu Ya Gui Ren, Wu Ya Gui Ren broke free and pulled Yi Pin, the two had an accident, not intentionally pulling each other.

  The brilliance of this story lies in the fact that many people might think, if Yihuan really wanted to get rid of Uya, she didn't have to give her an excuse. But Yihuan skillfully used a retreat as an advance, deeply and smoothly applying it once again. The crowd was unaware that Yihuan had employed the tactic of "silkworm eating", slowly and steadily devouring everything step by step.

  Abao's first birthday banquet was still a success, but Xiaozhuang obviously looked distracted, although he didn't leave early, he left a bit earlier than usual.

  Su Mo told Empress Xiaozhuang everything again.

  Xiao Zhuang's face turned iron-green as he said: "This is treating everyone else like a fool, does the Xiao family think they can't see through this trick?!"

  Su Mu comforted Xiaozhuang: "The old ancestor doesn't have to get angry for those blind people, fortunately the two young princes are safe."

  Xiao Zhuang leaned on her cane and took two slow steps forward: "The child in Uya's belly must be a bit weak, I suppose."

  Su Mo sighed and said, "Nothing can be hidden from the ancestors, it's all thanks to the hardships of the Wu Ya noble family that they were able to keep it safe, but I'm afraid Little A Ge's body won't be very strong."

  "Today, I'll take note of this matter. Whoever is behind it will know the consequences! Sighing again, she said: "Speaking of which, among all the children born in the palace, I've seen none as robust as Yongzheng. Consort Tong indeed knows how to raise a child."

  Su Mo supported Xiaozhuang to sit down on the couch: "That's also Tong Guifei's carefulness, I haven't seen any master or madam like Tong Guifei who personally takes care of children. After all, it's her own child, so she naturally takes better care of them than the wet nurses."

  Filial and light knocked a few times on her leg, Su Mo hurriedly knelt down on the footstool to massage her leg.

  The filial and loving Empress Dowager stroked Su Mo's hair bun: "You child, have followed me for a lifetime, but still can't get a child to support you in your old age."

  Su Mo smiled carelessly: "What is the old ancestor talking about? I don't want any children, wherever the old ancestor goes, I will follow. Having a child would be a burden."

  "Ah, don't follow me everywhere," Empress Dowager Ci Xi patted her shoulder. "You're always nagging me about what I can and cannot eat or use. Are you going to be a burden even after I'm gone? I won't bring trouble upon myself, so don't follow me!"

  Su Mo felt a pang of sadness but still covered her mouth and smiled lightly.

  Kangxi returned to Changchun Palace with Mingfei, after all it was Abao's first birthday banquet.

  Mingfei attended to Kangxi's change of clothes while recounting the events involving Imperial Noble Consort Yi and Uya.

  Kangxi said in a low voice: "Are they all safe?"

  Mingfei nodded and said: "Everyone is safe, but the child in Wuya's belly is a bit weak. Your Majesty should go take a look?"

  Kangxi took the tea handed over by Mingfei and sat down on the couch: "Not today."

  He turned his head and said to Li Dequan: "Go and send some medicine to Wu Ya's noble person, let her take good care of her body."

  It can be seen that Kangxi is still somewhat dissatisfied with Yihui, both of them are not feeling well, but only Uya Gunghu was rewarded with medicinal materials.

  Kangxi turned his head and saw Mingfei slightly lowering her neck, quietly standing to one side. He smiled and reached out to hold Mingfei's hand: "You're also tired from a day of work, come sit down and rest."

  Mingfei curtsied to Kangxi and sat down beside him, looking up to see Wang mama nodding at her, knowing that Abao had fallen asleep.

  Kangxi waved his hand and the palace staff immediately retreated.

  He exerted himself and wrapped Mingfei entirely in his arms, startling her. She stared at Kangxi with wide eyes, perhaps because of her unexpected expression, which pleased him and made him chuckle softly.

  Mingfei also discovered some rules. When there was no one around, Kangxi actually preferred to see her being carefree and casual. She pouted and lightly punched Kangxi a few times: "Emperor brother is getting worse!"

  Kangxi patted Mingfei in his arms: "I think you're getting bolder and bolder!"

  Ming Fei smiled and said: "That's also something the Emperor is used to!"

  Kangxi bit her earlobe and said: "I'm spoiling you, what can you do about it?"

  Mingfei smiled and dodged, but this provoked Kangxi to lose his temper. He picked her up in one swift motion: "It's time someone taught you a lesson!"

  The author has something to say: Salute to all the girls who were willing to help me after I asked for help!!! Your life will definitely be more wonderful and happy than others because of your enthusiasm and kindness, because you have a sunny heart!!!

  Also thanks to all beautiful people who always support me!!!!!

  After the background is restored to normal, I will definitely give the lovely girls a double update!!