mtlumby2d Chapter 399 Mother and Daughter Meet Again
Chapter 399 Mother and Daughter Meet Again
"That's just a small effort, so it can't be considered as a relief."
After sending off An Lingrong, who had repeatedly warned her not to act impulsively, Concubine Hua gently called Song Zhi to her side. The master and servant conspired for a long time before she reluctantly called An Le to get up.
Concubine Hua has always been decisive in her actions. Before dark, she sent Songzhi to deliver the message to An Lingrong that the emperor had agreed to arrange for the concubine to meet with her family.
When paying her respects the next day, she directly suppressed the small conflict between Concubine Qi and the Baiguan woman and announced with a smile.
"Yesterday, all the sisters offered suggestions for celebrating the New Year. After discussing it with Concubine Shu, I personally went to the Emperor to ask for a favor."
When Concubine Hua saw everyone's attention focused on her, she casually said something that shocked everyone.
"The Emperor has agreed to my request and will allow you to meet your families before the New Year."
"I, your humble concubine, thank you, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty, for your grace."
Concubine Jing, who was always calm, led everyone in thanking Concubine Hua loudly.
Shen Meizhuang tilted her head slightly when she saluted, and the person she was facing was An Lingrong.
Shen's father worked in Shandong and the whole family was there, but her grandmother was in the capital.
It was indeed a pleasant surprise to be able to see my relatives this time.
Except for Huanbi and Bai Caiwei, all the other concubines sitting in the main hall have relatives who are still alive.
Even though their families are not in the capital, others are grateful to the two imperial concubines for their consideration for them.
"As you all know, the New Year is approaching, and the harem is busy. Those who wish to meet with their families should report first. I will compile a list and arrange for everyone to meet with their families one by one."
After Concubine Hua finished speaking, she looked at An Lingrong.
She shook her head gently and silently uttered two words, "draw lots."
Concubine Hua looked at the concubines below with smiling faces and knew that they were all anxious to see their families.
She waved to Songzhi and whispered something in her ear.
Songzhi began to compile a list of relatives who wanted to visit.
Everyone chatted for a while, and Songzhi brought out a tray.
Concubine Hua explained with a smile.
"The end of the year is approaching, and the Imperial Household Department is extremely busy. It is impossible to allow all the relatives to enter the palace on the same day."
"I have decided to allow two or three of my family members into the palace every day. Come and draw lots to determine the order."
"Once the results are out, I will have the Ministry of Internal Affairs inform everyone's maternal clans as soon as possible."
"Thank you very much for your consideration, Your Majesty."
At the signal of Concubine Hua, Songzhi brought the tray to Concubine Jing, followed by Concubine Lan, Concubine Hui, Concubine Chun and other concubines of lower rank.
Most people who came to pay their respects today left with a smile. Concubine Qi, who was holding the note, deliberately circled in front of Huanbi and Bai Caiwei several times.
"My mother will be entering the palace soon. Are there anything my two sisters need? I can write a letter and ask my family for help."
"Thank you for your kindness, noble lady Qi. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent a lot of daily necessities. I have everything I need."
Bai Caiwei replied politely, then helped Hua Rui back to the east room.
The Yanx Palace was still being cleaned, and she could only move into the side room in the back hall after it was cleaned.
Caiwei's first priority after entering the palace is to win the emperor's favor, but Aunt Fangyun says that the emperor is heartless. If she lives in the Yanx Palace, which is farther away from the emperor, then her life will be over.
Her eyes swept across the main hall and she instantly made up her mind.
"Hua Rui, please help me pass a letter out of the palace."
Aunt Fangyun had been very kind to her, so she would consult with people she trusted before taking any action.
If her aunt had no objection, she would not mind enduring a little hardship.
The 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month is a good time to travel.
At the beginning of the first hour of the first lunar month, Mrs. Lin dragged her well-groomed son onto the carriage. "Chengle, mother is going to see your sister today. Do you have any message for her?"
"Mother, please tell my sister that Chengle is adapting well to studying in the Shangshufang. Everything is fine at home. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Although An Chengle had been in the palace to accompany his studies for less than three months, he had learned a lot of secrets from the clan members.
The imperial concubine and nephew Hongzhan were already walking on thin ice in the palace, and An Chengle didn't want his mother to bother his sister with trivial matters.
"But your sister always made the decisions in our family. If I don't ask her, Mother... Mother wouldn't know what to do."
Mrs. Lin knew that her daughter was a person with her own ideas, and this time she came to the palace just to tell her daughter about what was bothering her.
"Mother, Chengle has learned a lot of skills in the Shangshufang. If you have any questions, just ask your son."
An Chengle lowered his voice and said, "I think Nanny Chun who followed you into the palace is very promising. Mother, you might as well rely on her."
Nanny Chun was specially invited by his sister to come into the mansion to help his mother with household chores. He felt that she was quite reliable.
I just don’t know why my sister didn’t tell my mother about this.
"Mother will listen to you. When I see you, I will tell you about our family's recent situation and interesting things in the capital."
"Mother is indeed insightful."
An Chengle gently held Lin's hand to ease her tension.
"Mother, when you arrive at Shenwu Gate, have Madam Chun pass the badge. After the eunuchs check it, you will be allowed to pass."
"This time you are entering the palace with the family of Concubine Nian, you..."
"Don't worry, mother won't make any mistakes."
Everything is afraid of comparison, and people are no exception.
When Lin heard that her family and Concubine Hua's family would enter the palace on the same day, she immediately straightened up.
As her daughter is also a concubine, she cannot bring shame to her daughter.
The sky in the east was turning pale, and Nanny Chun returned to the carriage with a smile.
"Madam, the eunuch guarding the gate said that you can enter the palace at the end of the morning hour. It's still some time before you enter the palace. Could you please make a pot of hot tea for you to warm yourself up?"
"Mother Chun, thank you for your help."
Seeing that Nanny Chun had managed things in an orderly manner, Mrs. Lin felt relieved.
She originally wanted to bring Concubine Xiao into the palace, but her son used the excuse that the family couldn't do without the head of the household and asked Nanny Chun to accompany them and serve them.
After drinking a cup of hot tea, Lin ate a few soft snacks.
She secretly sighed in her heart: Nanny Chun acts with moderation, no wonder her son insisted on having her follow him.
Lin was bored, so she told her some trivial things she had encountered.
It was not until the young eunuch came to remind her that it was time to enter the palace that Lin stopped talking.
An Lingrong had just sat down on the couch when she suddenly heard Xiao Linzi say that his mother had arrived at the door.
She was so happy that she hurried out, and the mother and daughter met again in the yard.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty Shu Guifei. May everything go smoothly for Her Majesty."
An Lingrong smiled and walked forward to help the man up.
"Mom, please get up quickly. You're going to torture your daughter like this."
"Your Majesty, palace rules cannot be abolished."
Lin insisted with a smile.
Nanny Chun had reminded her in the carriage that after entering the palace, she would never go wrong if she followed the rules.