Qing Dynasty: I Rely on Games To Fight For Favor

Xia Mian was thinking wildly, and Concubine Yi had already sat down and asked Grandma Zhao to show Xia Mian what she had brought.

A tray, a basket, the tray turned out to be a whole piece of clothing. The bottom of the begonia is red and the golden osmanthus embroidered on it is bright and bright, which is indeed the characteristic of Yifei. The September osmanthus is blooming, and the clothes are in line with the current solar terms.

There was a rustle in the basket, Xia Mian immediately guessed what was inside, and her eyes flashed.

"It's almost autumn, and I should make some autumn clothes. I asked them to do it a few days ago. I also made one for you by the way. See if you like it or not." Yi Fei pointed to the dress.

Although Haitanghong is not true red, it is brighter than true red. Xia Mian has never worn clothes of this color. It's not that she doesn't like it. When she first came here, she was in a low status, and she wanted nothing, no choice.

Later, the status came up a bit, but it has been targeted by concubines. Of course, it must be low-key and then low-key, so the clothes are also some simple and elegant colors.

When she saw this dress, she was also a little eager to try it, "I like it, thank you, Niang Niang." She touched it with her hand, and she knew that the dress was made of makeup and brocade, which was later called Yunjin. The brocade itself is as gorgeous as clouds, and it is really magnificent with this flower and color.

When Concubine Yi saw she liked it, she let her try it on.

Xia Mian didn't refuse too much, took the clothes and went to the back.

Soon, she changed it out.

The room was quiet for a few breaths before there was a sound, "Compare this palace." Yi Fei sighed.

"Bao Niang Niang is beautiful." Si Gege glared at two dark eyes and praised.

Xia Mian smiled. She had just looked in the mirror in the room. Her complexion was fair and bright, and she was able to hold it in this bright color. However, her facial features weren't like that of Yi Fei. Wearing this dress is also different from Yi Fei's style.

She is more feminine and bright.

"Niangniang is joking, and Mingyan is moving. Who in this palace can compare to Niangniang." Xia Mian said quickly.

When it comes to Concubine Yi's heart, on the beauty of her facial features, she really wants to count the first one in the palace, even Xia Mian can't do it.

The two talked for a while, and the basket on the side, as expected, there was a new cream crab inside, and Yi Fei was eating well, so she specially sent some to Xia Mian.

In September, the cream crab was just getting fat. Two days before Xia Mian, I asked the Imperial Dining Room when there would be cream crabs. I didn't expect Yi Fei to send them to her today. Of course she was very happy.

Concubine Yi sat for a while and left.

Xia Mian opened the basket, and saw that the crabs inside were lively and vigorous, all of which were the size of a palm, for fear that it would be more than half a catty!

Feeling happy, let Jiang Xiang take a few to steam in the small kitchen at the back, and then she asked Jiang Lin to send some to Xi’an, and then...

Uh, Xia Mian found that this basket looked big, but the crabs were too big, and there were only a dozen crabs in it. I gave a few of them, and there were not two left.

However, during the holidays, other people gave her things, and even Yinzhen gave her an inkstone two days ago. She didn't return the gift, which is really impossible.

What are you just giving away? Xia Mian was really embarrassed for a while, as he could not show favoritism.

Mid-Autumn Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, suddenly Xia Mian's eyes lit up, she really thought of a good thing, maybe she could.

Immediately went to the small kitchen, and she asked Chef Zhou if he had Xuanwei ham.

Chef Zhou has really heard of Xuanwei ham, but Jinhua ham is generally used for cooking in the palace, so there is no small kitchen.

"Is there in the Imperial Dining Room?" Xia Mian was pleasantly surprised.

"Yes." Chef Zhou confirmed.

Xia Mian immediately asked Xiang Xiang to go to the imperial dining room for Xuanwei ham, the more the better.

Chef Zhou is quite puzzled, what good is Xia Mian asking for so much Xuanwei ham, no matter how good things are, you will get tired if you eat too much!

Xia Mian shared his thoughts with Chef Zhou.

That's right, she is going to make cloud-leg moon cakes.

The earliest time of the appearance of the cloud-leg mooncakes is unclear, but it is said to be related to Wu Sangui and Emperor Yongli. The real record is during the Xianfeng period, so the people in the palace must have not eaten it yet.

As an authentic northerner, in the impression of Xia Mian, moon cakes are sweet. At that time, every Mid-Autumn Festival, I looked forward to buying all kinds of moon cakes, five kernels, red bean paste, and jujube paste at home. I couldn't eat enough.

Later, when I grew up, I always felt that the mooncakes were getting sweeter and sweeter. The lotus seed paste, pumpkin, winter melon, a larger mooncake, had to be eaten by the whole family. Just like the Mid-Autumn Festival, moon cakes become dispensable.

Until she met cloud-leg moon cakes.

The red filling, crispy crust, and the salty and sweet ham scent conquered her at once, and since then, she likes to eat moon cakes again.

I told Chef Zhou about the general method of cloud-leg mooncakes. Chef Zhou really had some thoughts and immediately started making noodles.

When Xia Mian finished eating three large cream crabs, and drank another cup of sweet-scented osmanthus wine, a pot of golden cloud-leg moon cakes was freshly baked.

Xia Mian felt that she was hungry again just by smelling the scent.

I hurriedly picked up one to eat. Well, it was the first time that she had eaten hot cloud-leg mooncakes. Chef Zhou's craftsmanship really didn't say, it was delicious!

She immediately asked Chef Zhou to make more, and then gave it to the people in the palace while it was hot.

The empress dowager, the empress dowager, and the big boss must send it to Xia Mian personally. For the rest, the imperial concubine, concubine Yi, nobleman Guo, Xiu, Yinzheng, and Yinzhen each send one copy.

Because she liked the clothes that Liang promised to give too much, Xia Mian decided to give her one too.

By the way, Minzhu and Qin Jiye will also give it away.

A portion of moon cakes, flying everywhere.

The empress dowager and others were tired of eating sweet mooncakes every day, but they had to eat some mooncakes every Mid-Autumn Festival. Suddenly they received the mooncakes for summer sleep. They didn't care at first. They only tasted the mooncakes and realized that they were different.

The sweet but not greasy taste, not sugar, but honey, right? Honey paired with savory ham, mixed with crispy crust, is really refreshing.

Ding Dong: Experience 10. Congratulations on getting the favor of the Empress Dowager 2. Twenty coins.

Ding Dong: Experience 10. Congratulations on getting the Queen Mother’s favor 1. Copper Coin Ten Wen.

Ding Dong: Experience 10. Congratulations on getting the favor of the imperial concubine 2. Twenty coins.

Ding Dong: Experience 10. Congratulations on getting the goodwill of good promise 10, fifty coins for copper coins.

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After another wave of good feelings, Xia Mian was very happy. If she didn't want to go to the restaurant, she felt that she could make a lot of money in Beijing by relying on this cloud-leg moon cake.

It's just a pity that the big boss didn't add a good impression, it was really the boss's heart, the sea needle, Xia Mian sighed.

September 23, the eighth month of the lunar calendar, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Xia Mian got up early this morning to clean up. According to the rules of the palace, every time such a big festival, all the concubines must follow Kangxi to greet the empress dowager and the empress dowager, and then welcome them to the palace where the palace banquet is held.

Today is a busy day.

Washing her face and brushing her teeth, Xia Mian put on the begonia red flag outfit that Yifei sent, and put on the green jade bracelet that she gave when she came to ask her for help. Between red and green, the bracelets seem to be more transparent.

This is called "pinch", and not everyone can wear it.

As for the head, she wore the two rubies rewarded by the Empress Dowager.

After finishing it all, she herself looked in the mirror and was stayed by Mei for a few seconds. If she used to be only seven cents, she would definitely have nine cents if she is dressed like this. How else would you say, people rely on clothing, and Buddhas rely on gold clothing!

She has carefully considered the reason for dressing up like this today. Mid-Autumn Festival, but a reunion and festive festival, she wears brighter colors. Besides, this is the first time she has attended this kind of occasion since she was promoted. She should also show up to let others know her identity.

In this palace, it's right to be low-key and careful everywhere, but you can't just shrink.

"Niang Niang, you are so beautiful today." Xiangxiang exclaimed sincerely.

Xia Mian stood tall, and suddenly felt great!

Meeting with Xiu, Xiu saw her, he was stunned for two moments, and then smiled.

The two went to Cining Palace together. Outside Cining Palace, many concubines were already waiting here. When they saw Xia Mian, their jealous eyes were red.

Eighteen years old, in a good time, look at her tender skin, it seems to be able to pinch water out with a pinch. As for them, the youngest lady has been in the palace for seven years before they have managed to get into this position. How can they compare with her?

And what she wears on her head or on her body, which ones don't make people sour.

Especially Concubine Rong, today she also wore a begonia red embroidered vine flag dress for the sake of celebration. She felt good at first, but now... she can't wait to tear off her clothes immediately.

Xia Mian also noticed Concubine Rong, Zhuangshan... She also thought about it, but there is no way, so many people will always be bumped.

She cares more about Concubine Yi, although she thinks she shouldn't wear this color today.

Concubine Yi certainly can't wear it. If she wears the color of Xia Mian she sent herself, it will not be a friendship, it will be an enemy.

Concubine Yi wore a navy blue dress today. This color was just as attractive as purple, but when she wore it, she felt a sense of coldness and made everyone jealous.

When Concubine Yi saw Xia Mian's dress, there was a smile on her mouth. Two people get together, one red, one blue, one glamorous, one glamorous, all concubines...want to die!

This pattern was not relieved until the imperial concubine and the imperial concubine came. The imperial concubine wore a lotus-colored clothes today. As Xiangxiang said before, she has been drinking bitter medicine soup every day and the effect is remarkable. Now she is also a radiant person. beauty.

As for the imperial concubine, she is more of a kind of temperament, not showing the mountains and not leaking, but it is impossible to ignore her. As soon as she came, the center of the outer room seemed to start to shift, the corners of the concubine's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and the silver teeth of the concubine Hui were biting secretly.

Concubine Yi and Xia Mian are beautiful, but the power in the hands of the imperial concubine is the most moving.

Looking at her face, she has to lean on her sitter, why is she still dominating the palace?

Before the imperial concubine gave birth, the imperial concubine had a big belly, so she delegated the power to Hui concubine. It is a pity that the emperor took back the power to the imperial concubine because of concubine Defei's medicine to Yinzhen.

Concubine Hui was of course unwilling, but she still had some thoughts.

As for the imperial concubine, it is false to say that she does not want to.