freenovelworld Chapter 386 Check-in at the Prince's Residence
Chapter 386 Check-in at the Prince's Residence
"My lady, Concubine Hua simply said that we should pay attention to the harmony of the palace and then granted my leave."
Fubao carefully applied medicine to Huanbi and replied respectfully.
Huanbi heard this and a satisfied smile appeared on her lips. "Empress Hua is in charge of the Phoenix Seal and is busy with palace affairs. How could she have time to care about the trivial matters in Changchun Palace?"
"Yes, my lady. Concubine Hua is afraid of trouble. As long as the news doesn't reach the Yangxin Palace, she won't send anyone to hold anyone responsible."
Fubao agreed, and his hands moved more gently.
Huanbi nodded and thought about her next plan in her mind.
Guwaljia Wen Yuan had repeatedly provoked her with words. Although she had given strong counterattacks on the last two occasions, the man seemed to have forgotten his lesson.
She can't always...
Huanbi thought that she must find a way to solve the problem once and for all, and it would be best if Guarjia Wenyuan could never turn over.
Apart from his bad manners, Guarjia Wenyuan doesn't seem to have any major flaws.
She asked in a low voice as she accidentally glanced at the armor on her little finger.
"Fubao, did Lady Qi leave anything behind in Yishouzhai during the chaos yesterday?"
"My lady, besides a flower dotted with kingfisher feathers, there are only a few strands of hair attached to the scalp. I was just about to report that we have Noble Lady Qi's hair in our hands. Do you think we should choose a bad day to burn it into ashes?"
Po days are unlucky days, and people who are particular about etiquette will avoid doing things on these days.
Huanbi refused directly.
"I think this is inappropriate. Please put away Lady Qi's pearls and hair first."
She had done something destructive in private once, but An Lingrong continued to rise.
The pearl flowers and hair are both girls' personal belongings, and they are just right to be kept to give Concubine Qi a handle.
"Fubao, keep an eye on the front hall for me. If Noble Lady Qi makes any unusual movements, report to me as soon as possible."
Huanbi had a vague idea in her mind.
Concubine Qi must die!
Huanbi was hoping that the emperor would summon her to sleep with him, so she went to the Yiku Palace to pay her respects the next day.
"My dear He, I heard that you were not feeling well. Why didn't you rest for a few more days?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine for now."
Huanbi replied politely.
When someone in the harem is unwell, the green card is usually removed, but she doesn't want to miss the opportunity to sleep with him.
"Okay, if you feel unwell, please ask the imperial physician to check your pulse as soon as possible."
Concubine Hua didn't even mention Concubine Qi. She talked about some interesting stories about the children with An Lingrong and Concubine Jing for a while, and then let everyone go.
"Master, the news from the front is that the emperor is in good health and has decreed that a folk sorcerer be appointed as the Secretary of the Five Senses."
"The Secretary of the Five Organs is a subordinate official of the Imperial Observatory. Is there anything special about him?"
Concubine Rou brought news that she lay in the warm room until dawn last night, and the emperor did not show up.
An Lingrong suspected that the emperor's abnormal behavior was related to the folk sorcerer he appointed.
"Your Majesty, I heard that he is very eloquent, and I can see anything unusual for the time being."
Baoque asked carefully when they met.
Because the sorcerer's origins were a mystery, she asked a few more questions.
"I know."
Since we don’t know the emperor’s intention, let’s put it aside for now.
"Bao Que, what do you think of Bao E?"
Bao'e is the palace maid with the same name as Baoque who was originally assigned to her side together with Baojuan.
After she designed a plan to get rid of Baojuan, she did not drive this person out.
After observing him for several years, he seems to be quite reliable.
Hongzhan moved to the prince's residence and needed a loyal person to follow him. An Lingrong had already started secretly looking for candidates.
"My Lord, Bao'e is very dedicated to her duties. I think she is quite loyal."
The two of them had the same name, and Baoque was more interested in her.
"Okay, then you can pass on my order to promote Baoshu, who serves Hongzhan, to the first-class maid, and Bao'e to the second-class maid."
Baoshu was one of the palace maids purchased two years ago. She was arranged by the maid outside the palace. An Lingrong felt relieved to leave her with Hongzhan.
Later on, other people will gradually join the selection team and enter the palace.
When An Lingrong saw Zhao Hua after a break, she remembered what Nanny Suo said.
There was no movement from the emperor, so should she hint at it?
"Master, the news from Eunuch Dong of the Yangxin Palace is that the Emperor will be coming to our palace for dinner."
Bao Ge trotted in to report.
"Okay, the capital is dry in spring. You can make a snow fungus and lotus seed soup to reduce internal heat. You can arrange the rest of the meal."
"I understand. I will present the dinner dishes to you for your review later."
As the emperor came to Yongshou Palace for meals more and more frequently, Baoge basically understood the emperor's preferences.
The meals she prepares according to the seasons are more appetizing.
Perhaps because there were many people dining in Yongshou Palace, the emperor ate a lot in the evening.
He dragged An Lingrong to the palace to help digest her food, "Rong'er, the food in your palace is more to my liking."
"If Your Majesty likes it, please come to my palace more often. Hongzhan and the other two are looking forward to your visit every day."
An Lingrong looked at the emperor with her watery eyes, revealing obvious anticipation.
"The previous dynasty had many affairs to attend to. When I have time, I will definitely come to Yongshou Palace more often."
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your grace."
After expressing her gratitude, An Lingrong handed a piece of letter to the emperor and explained in a gentle voice to his puzzled look.
"Your Majesty, my mother sent me a letter saying that someone recently sent a valuable gift to the mansion. My mother was worried and asked me to make a decision."
"I don't think I should accept gifts without merit, and this gift is too strange. Here is the list of gifts, please review it, Your Majesty."
The emperor quickly glanced at the gift list and stuffed it into his purse.
After a while, he spoke in a deep voice.
"I came here today to tell you something. Hongzhan will be studying in the Shangshufang after his birthday in August, and I need to pick out some Haha beads to accompany him."
"Rong'er, do you have any ideas?"
The emperor tilted his head to look at An Lingrong, not wanting to miss the expression on her face.
An Lingrong took a leisurely step forward and said, "I thank Your Majesty for your kindness to Hongzhan. However, I am just a woman and don't know much about companion studies. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to take a break for once."
The emperor thought of how Li Shuren had thrown a tantrum and tried to force the important minister's son to be with Hongshi, and he was even more satisfied with An Lingrong's performance.
But he still confirmed it again.
"You want me to choose Haha beads for Hongzhan?"
"Your Majesty is wise. I believe that Your Majesty will select a child of noble character to accompany Hongzhan."
An Lingrong looked at the emperor with full trust, as if all his decisions were correct.
After that night, the emperor never mentioned the matter of Haha Beads again, and Xiao Xia Zi didn't get any information about it in the Yangxin Palace.
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye it was the end of August. Hongzhan moved into the prince's residence with An Lingrong's reluctance.