Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 212 Kite
Upon hearing that it was the Lord Long Live's order, the Ministry of Internal Affairs quickly sent several well-made kites.One in the shape of a butterfly, one in the shape of a peacock and one in the shape of an eagle.

The fine rice paper is coated with fine paint, and each style of kite is vivid.

Wanxian likes all three kites very much, and the peacock kite she likes the most.

In the harem, the young concubines would fly kites once or twice in their free time. The most popular kite style was the peacock.In fact, the concubine’s favorite is the phoenix style.But phoenix-style kites are inevitably taboo.I could only settle for the second best and chose the peacock style one. Although it was not as noble as the phoenix, it was not far behind.

Upon seeing this, Kangxi handed the peacock kite to Wanxian. He held Wanxian with one hand and picked up the eagle kite with the other.Walking out of Qingxi Bookstore, I flew a kite in the distance.

Kangxi felt a little distracted while touching the eagle kite.

Kangxi didn't know how long it had been since he had played with a kite, and that was before he ascended the throne.At that time, he was still the unpopular third elder brother.He contracted smallpox and was forced to be sent to the Imperial Mansion to be raised.At that time, Grandma Su, who was seriously ill and boring, came to take care of her on the order of Queen Mother, so she brought herself a kite in the shape of an eagle.Nanny Su said to herself: This kite also means turning bad luck into good luck.Fly the kite high and cut the string connecting the kite.Let the kite fly far away, and your illness will fly away.Sure enough, after the eagle kite flew away, his symptoms of smallpox also improved until he was completely cured.If he had not survived smallpox, he would not have been able to take the throne.

"Long live Lord? Long live Lord?" Wanxian curiously asked Kangxi who was in a daze.

Kangxi heard Wanxian's call and woke up from the distant memories.Kangxi looked at Wanxian lovingly and said, "Today, let's compete. Let's see whether your kite flies higher or mine."

"Okay. I'm here to compete with you." Wanxian said and called on Yunxia, ​​Qiaoguo and others to help.

As soon as Kangxi finished speaking, he felt a little regretful when he saw Wanxian running regardless of her status.Wanxian is young and is amiable and cute in everything she does.However, it's possible that he, the king of a country, can't run like a little girl regardless of his status.

Liang Jiugong was indeed an old man who followed Kangxi. When he saw Long live Lord motionless, he knew that Long live Lord was embarrassed.He quickly said hello to Zhao Sanxi, and the master and apprentice quickly came to Kangxi's side. "Long live Lord, please give the kite to the slaves. The slaves will make the kite fly high and then present it to you, Long live Lord." Liang Jiugong reported to Kangxi.

Kangxi had no choice but to hand the kite to Liang Jiugong.

After Liang Jiugong took it with both hands, he held the kite, and Zhao Sanxi ran forward holding the thin string.

As soon as Liang Jiugong flew the kite, the eagle kite began to fly in the sky.

With the help of Yun Xia and others, Wan Xian finally flew the kite into the sky, and was about to call Kang Xi to show off.But when she saw that the eagle kite was flown into the sky by two masters and apprentices, Liang Jiugong and Zhao Sanxi, Wanxian became a little unconvinced.He quickly pulled the kite to Kangxi and said, "Long live my lord, you are so shameless. This kite was not flown into the sky by you at all."

Kangxi did not expect that Wanxian would catch him cheating for the first time. He said embarrassedly: "No, I just flew the kite into the sky. I just let Liang Jiugong and others hold it first."

"Isn't that true? This slave saw it for real." Wanxian pulled the kite and said in disbelief.

"That's it. If you don't believe it, just ask them." Kangxi touched his nose in embarrassment and said bluffingly.

The master above had spoken like this. How could Liang Jiugong dare to say anything? He quickly explained to Wanxian: "Reply to your Majesty. What Long Live Lord said is true. Just now Long Live Lord flew the kite into the sky, and it was called Zhao Sanxi is holding it."

"Really?" Wanxian pulled the kite string and looked between Kangxi and Liang Jiugong.

"It's not true. Is it possible that I can still lie to you? Look, your kite has almost landed. I will fly it with you." Kangxi felt a little embarrassed when Wanxian stared at her, so he quickly stepped forward and hugged Wanxian. , changing the topic.

"Okay, I believe in Long live the Lord." Wanxian said, and she and Kangxi pulled the peacock kite flying in the sky.

Kangxi hugged Wanxian, holding the kite string with Wanxian with his right hand, and stretched out his left hand to wave to Liang Jiugong.

Liang Jiugong understood what Kangxi meant and quickly led his slaves to retreat ten feet away.

Kangxi took Wanxian into his arms and said, "Look, how high our kite flies."

"Yes. I hope Long Live Lord's troubles can fly far away like this kite, and it's best to disappear." Wan Xian said her wish casually.

"Silly girl, I wish it were as simple as you said." Kangxi was deeply moved by Wanxian's casual words.Just thinking about Wanxian's words, she sighed.

Wanxian didn't care about that much and said quickly: "Long live Lord, let's let the kite fly away. This way, Long live Lord will have nothing to worry about. I asked them to get the scissors."

"Don't worry, we can make this kite fly higher." Kangxi said, and pulled out the thin string to make the kite fly higher.

The kite flew higher and higher, allowing many slaves to see the kite flying in the sky.

……

The eunuchs and maids in Changchun Garden looked at the kite flying high with envy.It would be great if I could imagine myself flying out of the garden like a kite. …

"What kind of kite is that?" Concubine Tong Jia, who had just paid her respects at the Queen Mother's Ningchun Hall and was on her way back to the palace, asked casually as she looked at the kite in the sky.

"It looks like a peacock-shaped kite," Wu Liuzi replied.

Concubine Tong Jia was walking on the road and said: "Look in that direction, it looks like the Qingxi Bookstore where Lord Long Live is. I'm afraid Concubine Shu is flying a kite, right?"

"I think so, my servant. A peacock-shaped kite is not something ordinary palace ladies can get." Aunt Hu said while supporting Concubine Tong Jia.

"Concubine Shu's blessing is not ordinary. In just one year, she has been promoted from her usual position to concubine. Did you ever think that she would be where she is today?" Concubine Tong Jia said as she walked.

Aunt Hu also sighed: "Yes, I never expected that Concubine Shu would have such a good fortune."

"Now I feel that maybe one day I will be on an equal footing with you." Concubine Tong Jia laughed at herself.

After listening to what Concubine Tong Jia said, Grandma Hu said anxiously: "Mother, how could you think like this? You are the direct cousin of Lord Long Live, how can Concubine Shu be on an equal footing with you? The title of concubine is enough to elevate her. ."

"Why not? Concubine Shu is still young. Look at the posture of Lord Long Live, how much does Concubine Shu still love?" Concubine Tong Jia stopped and looked at the peacock kite swaying in the sky in the distance and said.

Aunt Hu said unconvinced: "Why do you need someone else's ambition to destroy your own prestige? If the time comes, the Queen Mother will not agree to it."

"That's not necessarily true. The Queen Mother has always been a smart person. Look, mama, did the Queen Mother say a word about Concubine Shu's appointment as a concubine?" Concubine Tong Jia has always known her identity very clearly.He is just a banner that Long Live Lord and Tong Jiashi set up in the harem.

"That servant also doesn't believe that Concubine Shu can be named a noble concubine. Not to mention the Queen Mother, but also the empresses in charge of the harem, who is really convinced that Concubine Shu can be crowned a concubine? Those empresses have been working hard for decades, and some of them are Only those who have children can climb up to the concubine position. What kind of thing is a concubine? She has neither the merit of childbearing nor the seniority." Aunt Hu carefully considered Concubine Tong Jia.

Concubine Tong Jia shook her head and said: "But Mammy, you have failed to plan for one thing. That is what Long Live Lord wants. Whoever Long Live Lord wants can be crowned. Didn't we say that Concubine Shu can do it? Is the title of concubine already considered worthy of heaven? But now? Hasn’t she even taken the concubine position?"

Aunt Hu listened to Concubine Tong Jia's words. Although she was not convinced in her heart, she didn't say anything on her face.Because Aunt Hu herself also understood that Long Live Lord's thoughts were the most important thing in the harem.

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After Kangxi hugged Wanxian and flew the peacock kite as high as he could, he ordered Liang Jiugong, who was about a foot away behind him: "Liang Jiugong, why don't you go get a pair of scissors."

"Come on, slave, go now." Liang Jiugong said, and ordered a young eunuch to go back to Qingxi Bookstore to get the scissors.

The little eunuch panted and presented the scissors to Liang Jiugong.

After Liang Jiugong took it, he quickly came to Kangxi's side and presented the scissors to Kangxi.

Kangxi picked up the scissors and handed them to Wanxian, saying: "Hurry up and cut the kite with the scissors so that the kite can fly far away. I wish you no illness or disaster from now on."

"Long live sir, I want you to be safe and sound." Wan Xian thoughtfully said to Kang Xi.

"Be good, this peacock kite means you. You have to cut it to make it come true. Don't I still have an eagle kite? I'll cut that one out later." Kangxi quickly coaxed Wanxian.

Wanxian had no choice but to take the scissors and cut the kite string.Without the traction of the string, the peacock kite quickly flew away.

Upon seeing this, Kangxi quickly ordered: "Liang Jiugong, send someone to have a look quickly. If the kite is still in the garden, put it in the Buddhist hall and burn it carefully."

"Come on, I'll send someone right now." Liang Jiugong agreed and ordered the young eunuch to search for him.

Wanxian was still thinking about Kangxi's kite, and she quickly urged Kangxi: "Long live my Lord, please cut the eagle kite as well."

"Okay, okay, it's up to you." Kangxi said.

Liang Jiugong quickly asked the little eunuch who had been flying the eagle kite to pull the kite string over.In fact, the eagle kite has been flying in the sky, but it doesn't fly high.How could a slave fly a kite higher than his master's?

After Kangxi cut the eagle's kite string, Wanxian felt relieved.

(End of this chapter)