Queen Xiaoxi

Chapter 391 Persuasion
The Queen Mother sat at the front of the pergola in the racecourse, looking at Wanxian who was learning to ride a horse and Galudai who was practicing equestrian skills with a smile on her face.

Nanny Ning stood aside and gave the Queen Mother a cup of tea and said, "Your Majesty, this tea is kept warm. Please drink some."

The Queen Mother took the tea cup and took a few sips.

After taking back the teacup and placing it on the tea table, Grandma Ning picked up the goose feather fan and gently fanned the Queen Mother.Aunt Ning fanned the air and told the eunuch holding the yellow umbrella behind her: "You have to lift it a little better. If the Queen Mother is caught by the heat, watch your skin carefully."

The eunuch holding the yellow umbrella hurriedly held the yellow umbrella upright.

Although the Empress Dowager could not understand what Grandma Ning was saying, she could still hear her tone.The Empress Dowager said kindly: "Don't speak so loudly, you will disturb your good mood."

"Yes, it's my fault. Queen Mother, it's hot here. You might as well move inside." Nanny Ning immediately admitted her mistake and reminded her carefully.

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said: "What's the point in this pergola? Don't worry, the Ai family are not children, and they don't understand the principle of knowing how to know whether it's cold or hot."

Aunt Ning did not dare to persuade her, and she complained unconsciously in her heart: "This is not a child, what is it?" Although Aunt Ning complained like this in her heart, she still asked the servants to move the ice mirror in the pergola. come out.

After a while, Wanxian and Galudai got off their horses and walked to the Queen Mother.

The Empress Dowager quickly ordered to the two people who were about to greet her: "No need to greet her, please sit down and have a rest. You have been riding this horse for a long time, but you are all thirsty. Ning Gu, serve tea. .”

Wanxian and Galudai said their greetings respectfully and sat down in their seats.

Aunt Ning quickly ordered the maids to serve tea and snacks to Wanxian and Galudai.

Wanxian used up all the tea in the teacup and then moistened her thirsty throat.

Galudai is in the same situation.

Qiaoguo quickly came forward with a basin of water and asked Wanxian to wipe the sweat on her forehead and her face that was slightly red from the sun.

The empress dowager smiled and reminded: "The weather is hot now. If you want to ride a horse, you'd better wear a hat."

Wanxian nodded and said: "The weather is hot, Queen Mother, why don't you sit in the pergola? If you catch the heat, it will be my fault."

"There are also ice mirrors here, so the Ai family won't feel hot." The Queen Mother explained.

Galudai also stepped forward to persuade her: "Mother Uku, you'd better go into the pavilion. If you catch the heat, Huang Mafa, Amma, and Er Niang will all blame my granddaughter."

"How can money be so expensive? When people get older, they are no longer afraid of the heat." The Queen Mother said but refused to enter the built pergola.

Wanxian quickly suggested: "Then let people build a straw shed here, so that we can prevent the heatstroke." After hearing this, the Queen Mother quickly praised it.People like to be lively and lively when they are old. What's the point of hiding in a house by yourself?It's better to sit and watch people and horses.

Aunt Ning also quickly agreed: "Your Majesty's proposal is excellent. I will make arrangements later. I believe the hut can be set up tomorrow."

"No need to worry about you, Aunt Ning, I will make arrangements now. It's all because of the lack of dedication of the servants that they didn't come up with such a good idea." Wei Zhu stepped forward and said quickly.

When the Empress Dowager saw it, she naturally said happily: "It's not your fault, just go down and take care of it."

Wei Zhu quickly left and went to arrange the erection of the straw shed with Suerha, the manager of the racecourse.

The Empress Dowager said to Wanxian: "You are riding a horse today. The Ai family seems to be making rapid progress. I think you will be able to ride a tall horse in a few days."

"I'm stupid, I need to practice more." Wanxian quickly said modestly.

"No one knows how to ride a horse from the beginning. Just practice more. If you don't understand anything, just ask Galudai. Galudai's riding skills have also improved a lot." The Queen Mother said with a look on her face. He looked at Galudai lovingly.Galudai quickly said: "Actually, my granddaughter's riding skills are not very good either, but she is just a little better."

"You're still talking about it. The Ai family has seen that the horse that your emperor Mafa rewarded you is really good. It's just a pity that it hasn't been fully trained yet. Please remember it for the Ai family. The horse hasn't been fully trained yet. , you are not allowed to ride him." The empress dowager originally spoke in a kind voice, but in the second half of the sentence she became a stern lecture.

Galudai blushed and quickly begged for mercy: "My granddaughter knows. Mother Uku, my granddaughter will be careful."

"When it comes to horse training, your fifth uncle is quite good at it. It's just a pity that your fifth uncle has been busy with the matters of going to Mulan Paddock in the fall. Otherwise, you could have asked him to help you train the horse." Although the Empress Dowager's words were filled with regret, The tone, but the expression on his face was quite happy.After all, he raised his own child, so why wouldn't he be happy to see his child achieve success?

"Speaking of Mulan Qiuyi, mother Uku, are you going this year?" Galudai asked curiously.

"Of course the Ai family wants to go, but the Ai family is old. The journey is far away, and the Ai family may not be able to bear it." The Empress Dowager said regretfully.

Wanxian also chatted: "Actually, as long as everything is arranged properly, Queen Mother, you can travel. Besides, all the princes in Mongolia will come by then. You will also be able to meet your mother's family who came from Horqin."

The Queen Mother thought about it for a while and it was the same reason. After all, she was getting old.Now it's just one less meeting, even though it's not back to Horqin.But at any rate, it was also great to meet my mother-in-law’s family on the grassland.

"The person in charge of Mulan Qiu's affairs now is the fifth elder brother. The fifth elder brother is the person who was raised by the Queen Mother. Naturally, the fifth elder brother can handle the trip properly, and he will definitely make the queen mother comfortable. Get comfortable and go to Mulan Paddock." Wanxian flattered the Queen Mother.After Kangxi's advice, Wanxian understood that the Empress Dowager's weakness was her fifth elder brother, Yinqi.Just keep praising the fifth elder brother in front of the Empress Dowager to keep the Empress Dowager happy.

Listening to Wanxian's flattery, the Empress Dowager was not only happy in her heart but also with a smile on her face. She said happily: "It's not that Yinqi has always been a filial child. That's all. Just tell the emperor tomorrow about the change. ”

"There is no need for you, Queen Mother, to tell Lord Long Live. Lord Long Live has already said that this year's Mulan Autumn will definitely go with the Queen Mother. I just wonder if Queen Mother, are you willing to go?" Wan Xian said quickly.

The Empress Dowager pointed at Wanxian, smiled and scolded: "Okay, what about the Ai family? Why are you talking about Mulan Qiuxianlai so well? It turns out that you are here to help the emperor to trick the Ai family."

Wanxian quickly stood up and apologized: "This is my slave's fault, but Queen Mother, this is also the filial piety shown to you by Lord Long Live."

Galudai also hurriedly said to the side: "Mother Uku, this is the filial piety of Huang Mafa and Sumama. Please calm down."

The Empress Dowager waved her hand to Wanxian to signal her to get up, and then said: "Okay, get up. The Ai family is just joking with you. Don't the Ai family still don't know whether this is true or false?"

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your understanding." Wanxian stood up carefully and sat down on the edge of the chair.

The Queen Mother said to Wanxian again: "How is the marriage of Galudai that you mentioned a few days ago?"

Galudai immediately lowered his head and stopped talking.But my sharp ears still listened carefully.

Wan Xian quickly reported back: "To the Queen Mother, Lord Long Live said that the investigation is almost complete. As expected, a lot of scandalous things were found out after such an investigation. Lord Long Live said that after all the bad people are eliminated, he will The roster is presented to the Queen Mother for you to take a look at."

"Amitabha, fortunately you warned me beforehand and investigated clearly beforehand. If the time comes, it will be Galudai who suffers." After hearing what Wanxian said, the Empress Dowager quickly chanted the Buddha's name.

Galudai also raised his head and looked at Wanxian gratefully.Galudai was taught carefully by the Crown Princess and understood the truth.

"Long live the Lord also said that all the suitable candidates should be brought to Mulan Qiugong. First, to see their riding, shooting and character. Second, let Galudai take a closer look to see if there is anyone he likes. So long live I also want to invite the Queen Mother to go and help Galudai with his eyes." Wanxian said truthfully.

Galudai, who had raised his head upon hearing this, quickly blushed and lowered his head.

The Empress Dowager glanced at Galudai, who was bowing his head, and said with a smile: "So that's the case, then the Ai family should go."

"In addition, there are many Geges of the right age in the clan. For example, the fourth elder brother's family, Fulana Gege, is already 15 years old this year. Long Live Lord means that marriage between Manchuria and Mongolia is an old custom, and we also took advantage of this Mulan Autumn to make a marriage. Come. You have to ask the Queen Mother to be discerning about these matters." Wanxian told everything Kangxi told her.

The Queen Mother nodded and said: "Yes, yes, then the Ai family will have to choose carefully."

(End of this chapter)