mtlumby2d Chapter 131 Palace
Chapter 131 Palace
Guo Luoluo Linxiang was ranked twelfth because she was the concubine's daughter of a fifth-rank official.
As Jiang Ruyin said, she is indeed a very proud beauty:
Her figure was extremely graceful, her jet-black hair flowing behind her, highlighting her fair complexion. Her eyes were large and bright, as if filled with a myriad of emotions, yet the corners of her mouth were slightly downturned, as if a trace of unresolved sorrow was condensed there. This sorrow did not detract from her beauty, but instead added a touch of pitiful grace to her, like a peach blossom wet on a rainy night, charming and touching.
A trace of surprise flashed across the emperor's eyes. He lowered his head and found Jiang Ruyin looking at him without blinking. "Your Majesty also thinks this woman is very stunning."
The emperor pursed his lips, hiding the corners of his mouth that were unconsciously curled up. "Since my beloved concubine thinks it's a good idea, then let her be. We already have two women with full military flags, so let Li Bin's sister marry freely."
Jiang Ruyin picked up the pen and drew a few strokes, circling the names of Guaerjia Wenyuan and Guo Luoluo Linxiang.
"Since the Emperor has already made his choice, there's no need to plan for this year's election. After all, the Emperor cares about the people and won't mobilize a large army."
There was no jealousy on Jiang Ruyin's face. Instead, she closed the book and said to the emperor with a smile.
The emperor ignored her flattery, took her in his arms and went to the back hall, "It's too late, Yin'er should take a bath and change clothes."
Without Su Peisheng's instruction, Fu Qiu and Suo Chun immediately separated into two places and alerted all the palace people in Yongshou Palace.
Su Peisheng looked up at the sky in a daze. A huge moon disk hung in the dark night sky, and the few stars were overwhelmed by the bright moonlight.
"Could it be that Jinxi and I have misjudged the person?"
Su Peisheng thought to himself that no one could answer him until the dust settled.
The next day was the day when the whole palace would pay respects to the emperor, which was why Jiang Ruyin insisted on going to see the emperor yesterday.
"Yesterday, the Emperor ordered several daughters of meritorious officials to enter the palace after New Year's Eve. We will have a few new sisters. Although the palace has not been decided yet, there are sisters in the palace with vacant palaces. It's time to have them cleaned up."
When these words were spoken, Concubine Qi and An Lingrong, who lived alone in the palace, were slightly moved. Who wouldn't want to live in a spacious place?
Concubine Qi immediately asked, "I wonder how many people the emperor has chosen?"
An Lingrong also wanted to ask something, but finally fell silent.
Jiang Ruyin had no intention of hiding anything. "One is the daughter of Emin, and the other is the daughter of the Junior Secretary of the Honglu Temple. Both ladies are local beauties, so you should all get along well with each other."
"Emin is the Deputy Censor of the Censorate, right? She and Concubine Wan's father both work in the Censorate. I think the relationship between this sister and Concubine Wan is different from that of other sisters." Concubine Xin looked at Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan couldn't tell whether she meant well or ill, so she just smiled and nodded.
Concubine Qi rolled her eyes at her. "Wanpin lives in Chunxi Palace, but the side halls in Shou'an Palace have been vacant for years. If it were still in Suiyuxuan, after Concubine Fang moved to Yongshou Palace, Wanpin would live in the main hall, and this new sister would be able to live in the side halls. That would also fulfill your favor, wouldn't it?"
Zhen Huan's smile faded, and she said indifferently, "Who lives where and who doesn't live where is determined by the Emperor. If Concubine Qi is dissatisfied, she can speak to the Emperor."
Although she said this, when she returned to Chunxi Palace, Zhen Huan put her hand on Cui Jinxi's arm and began to walk around Chunxi Palace.
Entering through the four wooden screen doors, you can see red walls, green tiles, and a yellow glazed tile hip roof, as well as cedars that remain green despite the heavy snow.
It was winter, and the area around Chunxi Palace was covered in snow. The trees were bare, with fallen branches and snow-covered leaves at the foot of the trees. There was no beauty to speak of. Zhen Huan walked into her former residence, Xuanshou Hall, with a heavy heart.
The cramped courtyard was deserted, the sunlight shone brightly on the white snow, and the square sky in the courtyard still looked gray.
"Aunt Jinxi, what do you think of Chunxi Palace compared to Suiyuxuan?" Zhen Huan narrowed her eyes and asked this question again after three years.
Cui Jinxi looked at her, knowing what she meant, and sighed in her heart: Well, if this can boost her fighting spirit, it would be good.
So, she said, "Shou'an Palace is, after all, the residence of the imperial concubines and imperial concubines, so it's naturally not a comfortable and luxurious place. But the environment here is quiet and peaceful, and it's also a good place for ordinary people."
Zhen Huan looked at her thoughtfully, "Really?"
"I remember that among the six palaces in the east and west, only Chengqian, Yonghe, and Jingyang are empty."
Cui Jinxi said respectfully, "Yes, Chengqian Palace is excellent in terms of both its location, layout, and meaning. Yonghe Palace was the former residence of the Empress Dowager. Jingyang Palace has long housed books and ancient volumes."
Zhen Huan smiled, then became a little depressed. "As long as the Nian family is still alive, Cao Qinmo has changed her attitude and is playing dumb with me. I don't have any children, so I can only rely on Lou Yong'er's Third Princess. Pack some good supplements and come with me to visit Concubine Duan."
Cui Jinxi left immediately, and Zhen Huan simply leaned against the wall. The bone-chilling chill penetrated her palace dress and flesh and entered her heart, and the helplessness and shock in Zhen Huan's heart calmed down a little.
That night, Yongshou Palace was brightly lit.
Hongxuan didn't see his mother or his father the whole day yesterday. He came to the main hall early this morning and refused to leave.
Jiang Ruyin had no choice but to move the desk to the main hall to handle palace affairs.
When the emperor came, Jiang Ruyin was sitting cross-legged on the couch, writing something.
Hongxuan rolled around on the deerskin-covered chaise longue, muttering to himself.
The emperor came with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, and only then did he hear that Hongxuan was angry because he had not seen the emperor or Jiang Ruyin yesterday.
As soon as the emperor lay down on the couch, Hongxuan threw himself on him with sharp eyes and expressed his longing for him for several months in a wronged tone.
The emperor was also willing to coax her humbly, and finally handed over all the pastries for the three-month quota for the Yangxin Palace. Only then did Hongxuan jump off the chaise longue with satisfaction and return to his own east wing palace.
The emperor embraced Jiang Ruyin again, called her "Yin'er" affectionately a few times, and then asked, "What are you doing?"
Jiang Ruyin sighed, "There aren't enough furs to go around this year. I'm thinking of giving two furs to everyone above the rank of concubine, one fur to everyone below the rank of concubine, and one fur to each prince and princess. By the way, Su promised that she'll be due next month, and the imperial physician said the end of the month will be around New Year's Eve."
The emperor clapped his hands and said, "Well, Su Shi will be promoted to be the concubine."
Jiang Ruyin glanced at him and asked, "Your Majesty, have you decided where to live for your new sister who has just entered the palace?"
The emperor pretended to be thinking, but his hands were rubbing Jiang Ruyin's waist dishonestly.
"Eternal Spring Palace and Yanxi Palace both have only one main seat, Xianfu Palace has one vacant seat, and Chuxiu Palace and Zhongcui Palace both have no main seats." Jiang Ruyin slapped the emperor's hand in annoyance. "Hongxuan likes to make trouble and lives in the East Wing Palace. I secretly want to keep the West Wing Palace as well."