sbdcsierra Chapter 1056 Meeting
Chapter 1056 Meeting
We were supposed to go in August, but it was delayed until September because we had to deal with the war with the Huns.
The final date was set on September 20th.
After the news spread, the women in the palace became active.
The autumn hunting was usually held in Mulan Paddock. For concubines, accompanying the emperor was the supreme honor!
Moreover, there are not as many concubines as in the palace during the autumn hunt, so it is much easier to compete for favor. If I can catch the eye of His Majesty at that time, I might be lucky!
The list of accompanying guests was drawn up by Shen Zhinian.
Some courageous concubines came to Zhongcui Palace with carefully prepared gifts to please the Empress Chen Guifei, hoping that she would favor them.
Shen Zhinian asked Nanny Xiao to send them away without leaving any trace.
There were also some palace concubines who did not dare to disturb Concubine Chen and actually went to Chengqian Palace for help.
After all, everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Xuan was on good terms with Concubine Chen. If Concubine Xuan was willing to say a few good words for them in front of Concubine Chen, they might have a chance.
Although Xuanpin was the head of a palace, she did not want to make enemies in the palace. When someone came to her for help, she would greet them with a smile. No matter what the other party said, she would neither agree nor refuse, and she did not want to offend anyone.
After sending everyone away, Zhu'er couldn't help laughing beside her: "... Madam, why do I feel that your ability to fool people is getting better and better?"
"Look at those ladies just now. When they left, they were all grateful to you. But you said that although you are on good terms with Concubine Chen, you cannot influence her and His Majesty's opinions. Even if these ladies cannot appear on the list of accompanying the emperor, it cannot be blamed on you."
Xuanpin was only good at playing the pipa, and was not good at writing. After thinking carefully, she shook her head and said, "This should be the doctrine of the mean that Sister Chen Guifei talked about..."
Afterwards, when Concubine Xuan took the Sixth Prince to visit Zhongcui Palace, she told Shen Zhinian all these things with a smile.
Shen Zhinian was a little worried that Xuanpin would not be able to take care of herself and the Sixth Prince after moving to Chengqian Palace. Now that she can take care of herself, Shen Zhinian feels more at ease.
Concubine Xuan came to Zhongcui Palace today not to talk to her sister, Concubine Chen, about those insignificant women.
She took the pipa from Zhu'er and looked at Shen Zhinian as if presenting a treasure: "Sister Noble Concubine Chen, you are so tired from handling palace affairs every day. I have learned a new song recently and I will play it for you now!"
They used to do this when Xuanpin still lived in Zhongcui Palace. When Shen Zhinian was looking at the account book, she would sit beside him and play the pipa, her soft Wu dialect sounding lingering and sad.
Sometimes Shen Zhinian would feel irritated because of handling palace affairs, but he would gradually calm down to the sound of Xuanpin's pipa.
Sister Xuanpin is her sweetheart!
At this moment, Shen Zhinian suddenly understood why Nangong Xuanyu would occasionally favor some gentle and considerate palace concubines.
Because when she is busy with work, she also wants to have a considerate beauty by her side to sweep away the day's fatigue!
Shen Zhinian continued to look down at the account book. Xuanbin sat beside her and looked at her tenderly. The sound of the pipa pouring from her fingers was like pearls falling on a jade plate.
The fourth prince stood beside the cradle, looking curiously at the sixth prince inside.
When the Sixth Prince saw him, he suddenly grinned.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the inner room was very beautiful, like a warm painting of a lady.
Concubine Xuan did not interrupt too much. After playing the song, she chatted with Shen Zhinian for a while, then took the Sixth Prince back to Chengqian Palace.
At this time, Xiao Mingzi came in from outside, winked at Fuqiu, and then bowed to Shen Zhinian and reported: "…Madam, I just heard that His Majesty summoned several Hanlin scholars to the Yangxin Palace to discuss matters today, and Zhou Hanlin was among them."
Hearing this strange yet familiar name, Fuqiu, who had always been steady and self-possessed, suddenly blushed.
Ever since Madam Zhou Er came to the palace to ask for Fuqiu's hand in marriage, Shen Zhinian had intended to let her have more contact with Zhou Yuhu. After all, marriage is a big deal, and it affects one's whole life, so one must choose someone who suits one's heart.
But one of them is a court official and the other is a palace maid, so it is not easy to find a chance to meet.
After hearing what Xiao Mingzi said, Shen Zhinian said calmly, "Fuqiu, ask the kitchen to stew a bowl of ginseng soup, and you can send it to the Yangxin Palace for His Majesty."
The intention to send soup was fake, but the real intention was to take the opportunity to let Fuqiu meet Zhou Yuhu.
How could Fuqiu not understand the good intentions of the queen? Her eyes were instantly filled with emotion: "Yes."
When she arrived at the Yangxin Palace with the ginseng soup, the meeting had just ended.
Zhou Yuhu and several young colleagues walked out together.
He saw Fuqiu in front of him at a glance.
Zhou Yuhu, who had originally looked calm, suddenly became nervous, and even walked with his hands and feet trembling...
It was no longer a secret in the palace that he was going to marry Fuqiu. His colleagues knew about it and all cast friendly glances at the two of them.
Bai Mufeng patted Zhou Yuhu's shoulder and said with a faint smile: "Brother Zhou, we will go first."
Fuqiu had already walked over and bowed to Zhou Yuhu with her eyes lowered: "Greetings, Zhou Hanlin."
Zhou Yuhu stammered, "No, no, no need to be so polite..."
Li Changde stood in the corridor and watched this scene, and couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.
When Zhou Hanlin and several other adults were discussing matters with His Majesty, every sentence was clear and logical. How come when he met Fuqiu, he couldn't even speak straight?
Young people...
Fuqiu couldn't help but raise her eyes, and met Zhou Yuhu's hot and focused eyes. She suddenly felt her face burning.
Zhou Yuhu took a deep breath and calmed his frantic heart: "Why did Miss Fuqiu come to the Yangxin Palace?"
Fuqiu held a food box in her hand and said in a gentle voice, "Replying to Mr. Zhou Hanlin, I am here to bring some food to Your Majesty on His Majesty's request."
Zhou Yuhu nodded in understanding.
After all, this was in the palace, so the two of them couldn't talk for too long. After this episode, Fuqiu bowed and walked forward.
Zhou Yuhu withdrew his gaze reluctantly, feeling happy but also a little melancholy.
When will Miss Fuqiu agree to his proposal?
He was curious about this question, but he was too embarrassed to ask it in front of Fuqiu, so he could only toss and turn in his mind...
"Meet Eunuch Li."
Fuqiu bowed to Li Changde and told him the purpose of her trip.
Li Changde saw what happened just now and realized that Fuqiu's identity would soon be different from before.
Besides, putting this aside, she was the head maid beside Concubine Chen, so Li Changde was naturally polite to her and said in a friendly manner, "Miss Fuqiu, wait a moment, I will go in and inform you right away."
After entering the inner room, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Chen asked Fuqiu to bring you some ginseng soup."
It was common for Nangong Xuanyu to forget about food and sleep when dealing with government affairs. After hearing what Li Changde said, he suddenly felt hungry.