Zhuo Qihua

On New Year's Eve last year, Zhuo Ji went to bed early after being punished.But this year's New Year's Eve, Emperor Yong'an made a decree in advance that Zhuo Ji must dress up beautifully and attend in a splendid manner.Zhuo Ji was helpless.He is a big man, what kind of title can he get?But in the eyes of Emperor Yong'an, he is not a man, but brother Lao!This "Lang" is added next to the word "female", and the meaning is different.

Because of dressing up, Zhuo Ji took Emperor Yong'an to "exercise" the night before, and then went to bed early.Exercise makes you sleep soundly.At Yinshi, Zhuo Ji was called out by Emperor Yong'an, and they were about to set off at Maoshi.Xiaohui dressed Zhuo Ji sleepily while Zhang Xian and Feng Xi waited on him to put on the gown by Emperor Yong'an.Emperor Yong'an looked at Zhuo Ji's sleepless appearance, feeling distressed and funny.But no matter how distressed, Zhuo Ji must attend today.There are differences between New Year's Eve ancestor worship and Chongyang ancestor worship.On New Year's Eve, ancestor worship is just to go to the Zongtang to worship the ancestors, and on the morning of the first day of the new year, worship the land and heaven in Wenqing Palace.On the first day of the lunar new year, instead of going to Wa Nu Mountain, it is at the altar of worshiping heaven in Wenqing Palace, the front palace of Tianshou Palace.

Zhuo Ji's outfit really caught up with the empress, which was also ordered by Emperor Yong'an.The only difference between him and the queen is that there are no dragons embroidered on the clothes and cloak, and there is no dragon on the phoenix crown.For example, Huang Guixie, he is the deputy queen, and his clothes, cloak and phoenix crown must have dragon patterns.But Zhuo Ji was not inferior to Nan Zhu, but he surpassed Huang Guixie on another level.Even Huang Guixie doesn't have as many pearls adorned on his body!Not to mention, Zhuo Ji arrived with Emperor Yong'an.

At the time of Mao, Emperor Yong'an took Zhuo Ji out of Chonghuimen and went to Emperor Yuren.Then take the emperor's jade boat out of Jiaohui Gate to the location of the Zongtang.The place where ancestors are worshipped in Mata country is called Zongtang, which is located on the southwest side of Tianshou Palace, separated from Tianshou Palace by a road.When Emperor Yong'an arrived at the Zongtang with Zhuo Ji, the Empress Dowager, concubines, concubines and attendants above the level of the emperor, and all the court officials were present.Even the queens and concubines are here.He is the deputy empress, and he needs to stand by Emperor Yong'an on such a big day as ancestor worship, and he must come.However, Huang Guixie was very tightly wrapped, which was specially worn by Emperor Yong'an, and everything should be focused on the child in his womb.And seeing Zhuo Ji's attire, which came out of the holy majesty's jade scorpion, Zhuo Yizhi, who was standing among the hundred officials, felt a pain in his liver.

Emperor Yong'an's Yu Ren stopped, he got out of the car, and the concubine of the harem saluted with the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.Emperor Yong'an excused everyone, and in this gap, Zhang Xian and Feng Xi supported Shun Xi to get out of the car.The civil and military officials who straightened up saw the people coming down from the holy majesty's jade legs, they had different thoughts, and many of them twitched.After Zhuo Ji came down, he took the initiative to walk to Mingyu's side and stood still.Zhuo Ji's attire and attire set off Ming Xie and De Gui Xie as a noble master with a lower status than him.

Emperor Yong'an walked to Huang Guixie's side, which also meant that the ancestor worship had officially begun.Emperor Yong'an is the emperor, the supreme ruler of the world, with the queen mother on the left and the empress dowager on the right.On the queen mother's side are King Qin and King Qi.They are serious kings of Qin, and the two children must be present on such an occasion.Concubine Deguixie and Concubine Xigui followed, followed by Concubine Ming, Zhuo Ji, Concubine Xiao and Concubine Wen, followed by Concubine Jin, Concubine Qiong and Concubine Jing.

This is Zhuo Ji's second ancestor worship.After participating in the ancestor worship ceremony for the first time, he no longer rejects this activity.Standing here, he can really feel the solemn, solemn and heartfelt worship of the ancestors by the ancients.And sacrifice, in a sense, is gratitude and a kind of hope.Such activities had long since been abandoned in the era in which he lived.Even if there is such an activity as restoration, the original taste is missing.Zhuo Ji carefully carried out every ceremony according to the requirements of the ceremonial officials, and said in his heart to the ancestors of the Mata country and the outstanding ministers who have enshrined here in the history of the Mata country so far: [Please bless the emperor Nan Rongshi. Ying's wish came true, and the dragon was in good health.Bless Matata with good weather and smooth reform.Bless the dragon's heir of Mata country, grow up safely. 】

The grand ancestor worship activities ended, and the queen mother and concubines returned to the palace.Others also followed Emperor Yong'an to the fields to offer sacrifices to the fields, and then returned to Tai Chi Palace to hold celebrations for courtiers.Huang Guixie sat on the phoenix seat and called Zhuo Ji up alone.Zhuo Ji came here in a jade car, he didn't have his own car.As soon as Zhuo Ji got into the car, he said, "You are warming up quickly."

The noble lady had already covered her body with a blanket, and she said in her mouth, "I have thick leather straps tied around my knees, and the shoes are also padded with leather. It's just that my hands and face are freezing." It is impossible for the noble lady to wear them during the ancestor worship ceremony. A scarf covered his face.You have to bow down, burn incense, etc., and you can't wear gloves.

Zhuo Ji grabbed Huang Guixie's hand and rubbed it for him, and said, "Have you prepared brown sugar ginger water?"

"Have."

Chang'an finished the hand warmer, Zhuo Ji took it and handed it to Huang Guixie.Then Chang'an took out the copper pot that had been kept warm on the charcoal stove, and poured two cups of brown sugar and ginger water.The imperial concubine said: "Send some to your concubine, concubine and Mingyu as well."

"Yes."

Chang'an told Feng Ren to stop, picked up the copper pot and went down.

There was no one in the car, Zhuo Jicai said: "Brother Yao, you'd better not come to the palace banquet tonight, just be careful."

The ancient heat preservation measures are too simple, and charcoal stoves are burned in the palace.Especially the places where palace banquets are held are usually very large, and the temperature of the charcoal stove is just a bit hot, not warm at all.

Huang Guixie said: "Your Majesty has already agreed that I will not show up tonight. Next is the Lantern Festival, Chenyang's Hundred Days, and after that, Your Majesty's Tianshou Festival. I know you don't like to worry about these things, but I am afraid that you will I can't catch up with the Tianshou Festival. I am relieved to have your concubine and concubine, but this Tianshou Festival, you still have to think of an interesting program to make His Majesty happy. Once the New Year's Day is over, there will be another You are about to give birth. There is still no news about your majesty's pampered belly. Even if your majesty said that you are not in good health, others may not think so. By the way, there is a child next to you, even if it is just a princess. It's good too."

Zhuo Ji was speechless, isn't this to keep Huang Guixie warm?Why did he mention that he gave birth to a child!Zhuo Ji coughed and said, "Uh, brother Yao, I'm actually very afraid of pain because of my pain-sensitive constitution. This pain-sensitive constitution means that I can't stand the pain when others feel pain. If others feel pain, I'm afraid I’m going to die of pain. I’m afraid that before the baby is born, I’ll faint from the pain. That’s a very dangerous thing, so let’s forget it.”

Huang Guixie exclaimed: "Is there still such a thing?"

Zhuo Jimeng nodded: "People are different. You see, they are all first-borns. Brother Yue was born in an hour and a half, but Concubine Jing took two days and two nights. Those who are not afraid of pain like Brother Yao, Live whatever you want!"

There was a gleam in Huang Guixie's eyes, and he raised his eyebrows: "Is that really the case?"

"Yes, yes! Those who are afraid of pain are not afraid of giving birth, and those who are afraid of pain will definitely not be able to give birth. I belong to the latter."

Huang Guixie snorted: "I think it's true that you are afraid of pain, and it's false that you are sensitive to pain."

"Really. I'm afraid because I'm sensitive."

Huang Guixie raised her hand and tapped Zhuo Ji's forehead: "You, I just rely on His Majesty to spoil you. But you are still young, so don't worry. When you get older, it's hard to say that you don't think so. If you are not so afraid It hurts, let’s give birth to one. Your Majesty will be happy with the child you give birth to, whether it’s a boy or a girl. With so many older brothers protecting him, you don’t have to worry about him being wronged.”

Zhuo Ji had a toothache: "Hehe, let's talk again." He thought: [He really can't accept having a baby or something! 】

Back at Danyang Palace, Zhuo Ji followed Huang Guixie to Huayang Palace.Zhuo Ji checked Huang Guixie carefully, and told him that it was best to lie on the bed for the day, and if there was anything wrong, he would send someone to look for him immediately, and then he left Huayang Palace.Then Zhuo Ji went to Yanxin Palace to look at Mingyu. Although Mingyu was confinement, she had just given birth and hadn't passed a hundred days, so she couldn't stand the cold either.After checking with Ming Xun, Zhuo Ji teased His Royal Highness, and Ah Gui came in with an anxious Fuquan.As soon as Fuquan came in, he knelt down and said, "Cui! His Highness has a high fever! The master sent a servant to invite you over!"

Ming Xun was startled: "Shun Xun, hurry up!"

His Highness has a fever!Zhuo Ji didn't dare to delay, and followed Fu Quan to Yunyue Palace, not even sitting in the chariot.

After running to Yunyue Palace and entering the bedroom of the main palace, Zhuo Ji heard the cry of the baby.Fuquan yelled: "Master! You are here!"

"Successful!"

De Guixie ran out from inside, with an anxious expression on his face, he went up to grab Zhuo Ji and said, "By the way, Chen Yu has a fever, come and take a look!"

"I'll warm up first!"

Zhuo Ji warmed his body in front of the fire cage, and then walked quickly to the bed.The Third Highness, Chen An, cried hoarsely, and his two nannies knelt on the ground.Zhuo Ji pulled off the quilt on His Highness the Third Highness, and began to ask about the specific situation.When did the fever start, how many times did you eat milk, did you spit up milk, etc.After the questioning, Zhuo Ji checked His Highness's mouth, nose, and tonsils.When Chang Jing ran back to Fengtian Hall to get his medicine box back, Zhuo Ji used his stethoscope to listen to His Highness's lung sounds, heartbeat and abdominal cavity.

After some examinations, Zhuo Ji said to De Guixie, who was about to cry: "There is no problem with the lungs. Chen Yu's throat is red and swollen, which caused the fever. There are many reasons for the red and swollen throat. Has the nanny eaten hot food recently? ?” “Mountain, and. 氵, タ”

Deguixie immediately asked angrily, "What have you guys eaten recently?"

The two nannies were trembling, crying and telling about what they ate recently.Everything the nanny eats is supervised, and she dare not eat indiscriminately.Zhuo Ji nodded after hearing this, and asked again: "Did Chen Yu wear any clothes when going to bed at night? How many quilts were covered?"

The nanny also answered one by one.

After all the questions that should be asked, Zhuo Ji said: "You all go out."

The nurse didn't dare to move, Degui Xie said, "What are you still kneeling for!"

The nanny stood up and went out trembling slightly.De Guixie asked anxiously: "Shunxi, what happened to the Chen case?"

Zhuo Ji: "It should be because I wore a lot of clothes when I was sleeping, covered myself with a quilt, sweated, and then caught a cold, which caused a cold, which in turn caused sore throat. The climate is dry in winter, and the house is full of dust. The dragon is in a fire cage. The nanny eats too well, supplements too much, and she is a little bit angry. Various factors cause the Chen case to be too hot, causing throat inflammation. It doesn’t matter if the child is cooler, and it must not be hot. It's a boy, very angry."

"Then what should I do?" De Guixie was already at a loss.

Zhuo Ji: "Cool down the temperature first, and then reduce the inflammation. The nurse should adjust her diet recently."

Zhuo Ji stayed in Yunyue Palace until Emperor Yong'an returned to Fengtian Palace, but he still hasn't returned.When Emperor Yong'an heard that the third prince had a fever, he immediately went to Yunyue Palace after changing his clothes.When Emperor Yong'an arrived, His Royal Highness had already lost his fever.Zhuo Ji rubbed his hands, soles of feet and forehead to sweat, and then gave him a hot bath.His Highness the Third Highness sweated a lot, and the high fever went down.But now is not the time to relax, it is likely to repeat.

There was no fever-reducing medicine suitable for babies, and Zhuo Ji didn't dare to give the Third Highness any medicine.He asked the nanny to drink more chrysanthemum water, and the third highness also drank some very weak chrysanthemum water.Emperor Yong'an still had something to do, he wanted to write "Fu" in his own handwriting to the Minister of Humerus, and he also wanted to reward important ministers with annual gifts, so he left after sitting in Yunyue Palace for a while.At this time, Zhuo Ji was enough.Both Zhuo Ji and Deguixie will attend the palace banquet at night, and even if Deguixie is worried about his son, he can't ask for leave.

Zhuo Ji stayed in Yunyue Palace all the time, and the Empress Dowager, Huang Guixie, Mingyu and Concubine Xi all sent people to inquire about the situation of the Third Highness.In the middle of the afternoon, the Third Highness started the fire again.Zhuo Ji still took the method of physical cooling, but did not take a bath.It is easy to collapse after soaking again.After working for a long time, finally, after an hour, the third highness's fever subsided again.Degui Xie's eye circles were always red.Nan Rong Chenmu who just came back also looked at his younger brother worriedly.

"By the way, you go back and tidy up, there will be a palace banquet tonight." Looking at the hourglass, De Guixie said.

Zhuo Ji: "The room must be warm enough, but also ventilated. Put two basins of water beside the bed. If Chen'an is burning again, use the method I just used to cool it down first. If it doesn't go down, you must send someone to Find me."

"it is good."

"Don't cover it."

"it is good."

After giving detailed instructions again, Zhuo Ji left first.But Zhuo Ji did not go to Fengtian Palace, but returned to Xiangfu Palace.Once back to Xiangfu Palace, Zhuo Ji went to the pharmacy.

Chang Jing went to Fengtian Hall to report to the Holy Majesty: "Your Majesty, the master said that he went to the pharmacy to prepare some anti-fever medicine for His Highness the Third Highness, and he might not be able to come here until later."

Emperor Yong'an: "The Chen case hasn't gone down yet?"

"The third highness had a high fever again in the afternoon, the master rubbed the soles of the hands and feet of the third highness, rubbed the scalp, applied cold compresses, and then retreated. The master was afraid that it would happen again, so he said that he still needed to prepare some medicine."

Emperor Yong'an said in a deep voice: "If he really can't make it in time for the palace banquet tonight, he will show his face."

"Yes."

Chang Jing went back to deliver the message.Emperor Yong'an was in a gloomy mood, Zhang Xian: "Long live, with Shunju, the Third Highness will be fine."

Emperor Yong'an nodded silently.

The palace banquet on New Year's Eve is all about the royal family.The royal concubine did not come to tonight's palace banquet.He is pregnant, so it is inconvenient to come, everyone understands.Huangguixie didn't come, but Huangguixie's seat was vacant.De Guixie came, but there was no smile on her face.Ming Xun came, but Shun Xun was the only one missing.Of course, Shun Xun's position was also vacant.Mingyu and Deguixie were separated by Zhuoji's position, and it was inconvenient for him to comfort Deguixie, but he believed that with Zhuoji around, the Third Highness would be safe and sound.

Although the third prince has a fever, there will be no less celebrations at the palace banquet.Emperor Yong'an opened the opening speech, and then had fun with the queen mother, harem, and clan members.De Guixie managed to keep a smile on his face, but he was extremely anxious in his heart.In the middle of the palace banquet, Zhuo Ji didn't show up.Fuquan hurried in, ran behind Deguixie and said a few words, and Deguixie almost stood up.

The Third Highness is on fire again.De Guixie looked at the emperor above him, thought for a while, and in the end he only told Fuquan a few words, and did not ask the emperor to go back.Emperor Yong'an guessed what happened, but he didn't make a sound to tell De Guixie to go back.This is a royal palace banquet, the noble concubine could not come, Shunxi was not there, and the noble concubine could not leave the banquet again.