The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 439: Fish leaps into the dragon gate and orioles have many offspring
"The embroiderers have great skills. Whatever they embroider, it turns out to be real! All the animals, flowers and plants are lifelike. Even if there was a real goldfish or oriole in front of them, they wouldn't be so lifelike." Qin Rou smiled and praised sincerely.

She may not be able to explain the meaning of antiques and porcelain, but she has some appreciation for such artworks. She has a natural liking for such hand-embroidered artworks.

There is a reason why she likes it. Such a screen can no longer be called hand-embroidery, but a work of art.

Kangxi could not understand her love for such exquisite works of art as double-sided embroidery.

"The painter is good at capturing the charm, and the outstanding embroiderer is not bad at embroidery." Kangxi also agreed. Kangxi was an emperor, and his sharp eyes saw countless good things every day. To be praised by him, the outstanding embroiderer must be truly for everyone.

However, there are not many embroiderers who can excel in embroidery.

Qin Rou also smiled happily when she heard this, as if the ice and snow had melted and a spirit fox had descended into the world, full of spirit. With a smile on her face, she ordered, "Show the other side."

The young eunuchs hurriedly showed another side. It is worth mentioning that the servants' impatience can be seen in their actions, but they will not be so anxious that they lose order and displease their masters!

It must be mentioned that everyone in the palace is intelligent and can do everything to the utmost, no matter how small the matter is. The servants in charge also train the servants to the utmost.

As the young eunuchs moved around, the other side of the double-sided screen slowly unfolded and came into the eyes of the masters.

It was a completely different scene from the goldfish leaping into the dragon gate. The oriole was hanging on a branch with its beak in its mouth, as if building a nest. It was looking up at the blue sky, as if it would spread its wings and fly high into the sky in the next second.

Just like the other side of the screen, both the oriole and the goldfish are vivid and lifelike. As the saying goes, the finishing touch is the finishing touch.

However, on this screen, there is no need to add any finishing touches. In the next second, the fish or the bird will jump before your eyes and fly into your eyes.

The embroiderers are so ingenious!
Qinrou couldn't stop praising.

In this world, people are not divided by gender, what matters is talent. Those with extremely excellent talents will eventually reach the pinnacle in a certain field, and there will be few who can surpass them.

And in the context of this era, it was not easy for women to survive. Despite the confinement and oppression of the mountains, plum blossoms still bloomed from the bitter cold, flourished on the cliffs and mountain tops, and were proud and beautiful in the world.

Ministers relied on governing the country, and women were not allowed to enter the government. However, in the field of embroidery, in the small field where they were allowed to do so, the embroidery that was given to them by men and despised by them was still brought to the pinnacle.

Of course, embroidery has become a way for some women to make a living.

This is a skill that is unique to them. Men cannot get involved, and of course, men don't bother to get involved. However, Qin Rou personally thinks that this is only true for most men.

Therefore, human instinct is to live and live better! To live a better life, if a man is from a poor family, if he wants to live a better life, he is also willing to learn embroidery.

It's just that they are a poor family, they don't have the environment, they don't have the conditions. Poverty has reached its extreme, people just want to change their living environment, black cat or white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat. Who cares whether it's in line with the rules or not, or whether it's full of worldly eyes.

Sometimes, worldly views are not that important. Compared with having enough food and clothing, and living a good life!
Qin Rou admired it for a long time, but was not in a hurry to comment. Kangxi followed her. He did comment, "The oriole has many offspring, and the fish leaps over the dragon gate! The meaning is quite good."

Kangxi hadn't finished speaking yet, but his praise was evident in his words.

The wonderful thing about this screen is its meaning. Since ancient times, Chinese culture has been full of charm and emotion. Everything can convey emotions, joys and sorrows, and character. In the imperial palace, this was applied to the extreme.

To put it bluntly, in the palace, even a dish has its own meaning and its own elegant name. Not to mention every plant, tree, object, and animal. So the more precious thing about this screen is its meaning. Fish leaping over the dragon gate, oriole bearing many chicks, whether it is the words or the time, they are extremely suitable for the environment and just right.

If Kangxi wanted to say what he was most satisfied with, it was this implication. On the other hand, Qinrou didn't care much about this implication. A person's future is determined at some point; even if it is not determined, it can never be achieved by such a good vision.

So there is no need to care too much. What is mine will naturally belong to me. What I cannot get, no matter how hard I try, it will be a waste of effort.

People in the 21st century all believe in people rather than gods and Buddhas. Gods and Buddhas live in temples, how can they hear the sufferings of the world? Therefore, one's own efforts can better change the environment, rather than relying on gods and Buddhas to send down divine power to achieve visions.

Qinrou simply likes their demeanor and spirit.

Qin Rou was still fine, but Liang Jiugong was relieved. Most of the emperor's friends were served by Li Dequan. He didn't know who the emperor favored, how much, and how much he favored.

The old guy Li Dequan also took advantage of the close service.

Liang Jiugong didn't have this advantage. He knew that Concubine Nara was favored, and there were many rules for the rewards given to concubines in the harem when they were pregnant. The emperor was happy and came to visit Concubine Nara in a hurry, so he could only estimate and decide on this reward.

The emperor frowned at the first glance. Liang Jiugong knew that things might have gone wrong. Fortunately, he was not blind or deaf, and he knew that the emperor had rewarded Concubine Nara with more than ten double-sided embroidered screens. Liang Jiugong gritted his teeth and chose a screen, this one.

As expected! To please Concubine Nala. Even if the emperor is very angry, Concubine Nala will calm down a little with a few gentle words!

"I like the skillful hands of the embroiderers even more. These fish and birds are so lifelike, as if they will jump in front of you at the next moment. If it weren't for the embroiderers' good skills, they would not be able to portray the fish and birds with full charm. No matter how many more meanings they have, they cannot be presented to the emperor." Qin Rou is a realistic person.

The meaning is good, but it is just a vision. It just so happens that she doesn't like to dream, especially daydreaming!
People will eventually wake up, let alone trap themselves.

The one presented to the emperor was not the best, but the best. If even a stitch of this double-sided screen was damaged, no matter how much meaning it had, it would be useless.

Kangxi was not intolerant of his words. Qinrou's angle was novel and her words were meaningful, so he was not angry. Instead, he praised: "From this point of view, it also makes sense."

After admiring the double-sided embroidered screen, Aunt Chen lifted the door curtain and came in. Bow first when entering the room!

There is still a lot of work going on outside, so Aunt Chen doesn't have to do it herself. It's enough for Fushun to watch over her.

Aunt Chen has already collected the gifts from the Empress and Consort Nianhulu. It was a serious matter, so she asked Fushun to look after it, but Aunt Chen was still worried. Now it was just some gifts from concubines, and Fushun could take care of it.

Aunt Chen bowed, and seeing that the atmosphere was right, she smiled and said, "Just now, the eunuch Ding beside the Queen told me that it was too late tonight, and the old maids sent to serve the concubine could not make it in time, so they will be sent early tomorrow morning. Please report this to the Emperor and the concubine!"

The Queen was generous. When Eunuch Ding brought the reward, the Emperor was in the inner room, so Eunuch Ding did not disturb him. Instead, he asked Aunt Chen to convey the Queen's instructions.

He said he was going to tell Kangxi and Qinrou, but actually, he only wanted to tell Kangxi.

It's not that the queen doesn't care about having an heir, it's just that time is urgent and the old maids can't be transferred for a while. Even so, she still asked Aunt Chen to take care of the child.

Kangxi didn't say anything, but he reminded Qinrou. Qinrou said, "It's getting late. After midnight, it will be the 15th. I can't keep the emperor here. You should decide where to stay."

On the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, Kangxi stayed in another place, which was a slap in the face of the queen. Kangxi, as a holy ruler, would not do such a thing. Not at this moment!