Xiao Chu was speechless as he listened to Prince Yu and the Crown Prince's endless flattery of Mei Changsu. He felt as if they were praising Mei Changsu to the heavens. Xiao Chu, who was standing behind the three of them, pinched his fingers and muttered,""It should be soon, right?"
Sure enough, not long after, the three internal supervisors walked over with small steps. Every time Xiao Chu saw these eunuchs, he would think maliciously that they were taking small steps because they were afraid of pulling their eggs. After being castrated, these crippled people only had eggs left. The three internal supervisors walked up to them. The leader bowed to them."Your Highness Prince Yu, Your Highness Crown Prince."
Prince Yu and the Crown Prince cupped their hands slightly as a return greeting.
The internal supervisor looked at Xiao Jingrui and said,"Young Master Xiao, Young Master Yan. The Empress Dowager has issued an edict to invite the two young masters, Teacher Su, and Little Daren into the palace to meet.”
"Meet in the palace?" Mei Changsu smiled bitterly. He thought to himself, It seems that the Empress has really put in a lot of effort for Prince Yu's throne. Today, the empress had borrowed the imperial edict of the empress dowager, so it was impossible to avoid it. However, I haven't seen the Empress Dowager for a long time.。。”
"Grand Empress Dowager?" Yan Yujin was confused and asked,"If the Empress Dowager had decreed that Jing Rui and I should enter the palace, it would be normal. But why did you ask Brother Su and Brother Xiao to go there as well?”
The leader of the internal supervisors looked troubled and shook his head slightly. The life and death of these people depended on a single word from their master. The habit of being simple and cautious had already been carved into their bones. Of course, it was not impossible to pry open their mouths, such as money.
Xiao Chu took a step forward and said softly,""Today is not only the day of Princess Nihuang's Groom Search Competition, but also the day of worship. All the relatives of the Emperor who are able to enter the palace will go. The concubines in the harem will also take this opportunity to visit the Empress Dowager. As the head of the harem, the Empress will definitely go.。。”
Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin were not fools. After listening to Xiao Chu's words and thinking about the matter of the Empress inviting Mei Changsu a few days ago, the truth soon surfaced. Xiao Chu did not say anything else. Noble Consort Yue had also decided to participate. Otherwise, based on their relationship, Noble Consort Yue would have opposed it if it were any other matter.
After the four of them bowed to Prince Yu and the Crown Prince, they left with the three internal supervisors. Although Fei Liu and Xiao Yue followed, the two of them could only stay at the palace city gate.
The imperial palace of Daliang was the largest in the world, occupying 20% of Jinling City. There were palaces, buildings, pavilions, gardens, ponds, and pavilions in the palace. This was the central hub of Daliang. Every decision made here would affect the lives of the 40 million people of Daliang. Daliang's palace was guarded by the imperial guards led by the number one expert of Daliang, Meng Zhi. There were many nobles and lowly servants in the palace, but the most honorable ones were not many.
Because the martial arts field was not far from the palace city, it could be said that the martial arts field was under the jurisdiction of the palace city. The four of them followed the three internal supervisors into the palace city. The imperial guards at the side gate of the palace city did not stop them. The four of them entered the most prestigious place in Daliang. In fact, whether it was Xiao Jingrui, Yan Yujin, Mei Changsu or Xiao Chu, it was not the first time they had entered the palace. There was nothing new. They did not stop on the way and directly entered the harem from the side corridor bridge.
No matter which dynasty or generation, the size of the imperial palace was different, but the layout of the imperial palace was similar.
From the main entrance of the palace, this door could be said to be the national gate of this country! However, this door was rarely opened, because the main gate of the palace would only be opened when the emperor, empress, and empress dowager were out of the palace for a tour. In the Ming Dynasty, there were many emperors who had never opened it in their entire lives. The emperors of Daliang were also otakus. Ever since the establishment of Daliang, this door had never been opened.
After that was the main hall of the court. Usually, this hall would be the highest point in the capital. After that was the royal study, the Emperor's bedchamber, and the royal garden. On both sides of this central axis were the palaces where the Emperor's favorite concubines lived.
His Majesty's birth mother, the Empress Dowager, lived in the Hall of Prolonging for Life, which His Majesty had personally ordered to be built for her when he ascended the throne.
Rather than calling it a palace, it was more like a palace. This palace complex had flower gardens, lake water, and strange rocks, all of which were the favorite things of the Empress Dowager. Eunuchs and palace maids were constantly shuttling back and forth between the various palaces, holding exquisite trays filled with delicacies, pastries, and dried fruits.
Mei Changsu glanced at her and said,"There are many noble people who have come to visit the Empress Dowager today."”
"The current Grand Empress Dowager is His Majesty's birth mother, and His Majesty is an extremely benevolent and filial person who treats the Grand Empress Dowager very well. His Majesty's concubines naturally also flocked to him.”Xiao Chu's words had a deeper meaning, and the other three were not stupid. They were just trying to please the Empress Dowager and increase their favor.
The three internal supervisors led the four of them to the entrance of the main hall. The three internal supervisors went in to report and not long after, they came out to let the four of them in.
Xiao Chu walked at the back. He knew why the Empress Dowager wanted to bring him along. It was the same every time. The Empress Dowager was old and her heart was not very good. Once she was agitated, her heart would have problems. Although it had never happened before, it was better to be prepared.
The four of them went in and bowed.
Ni Huang squatted beside the Empress Dowager. Although the Empress Dowager was over 80 years old, she still looked strong and robust. She was wearing a black phoenix robe as she sat on the couch. The Empress Dowager's skin was well-maintained due to her years of pampering. She had white hair and a youthful complexion. Because he had a good mentality, he was always smiling. The emperor was filial and did not have anything to worry about every day. He was smart. Other than having a bad memory, everything else was not bad. According to Xiao Chu's prediction, if the Empress Dowager maintained this state, she might live to be over ninety years old.
When the Empress Dowager saw someone enter, she smiled and waved her hand.""Who are you? Come here and let me see.”
"Xiao Jingrui greets the Empress Dowager." Xiao Jingrui stepped forward and said.
"Xiao Jingrui?"
"Mother, have you forgotten that Jing Rui is the eldest son of Xie Yu and I? His Majesty gave him the name himself.”The Eldest Princess leaned forward slightly and whispered to the Empress Dowager. The Grand Empress Dowager was getting on in years and her memory was a little bad. This kind of situation was very common. Every time Xiao Chu had an audience, she had to say her name a few times before the Grand Empress Dowager could remember it.
However, the Empress Dowager seemed to be quite familiar with the name Xiao Jingrui. She remembered it after listening to the Eldest Princess. "Oh, it's Jing Rui. Are you married?”
“。。。”Xiao Jingrui couldn't keep up with the Empress Dowager's rhythm. He was stunned for a moment and answered honestly,"Not married yet."
"Then you have to hurry up. I remember that you were born in the 12th year of Yuanyou. Now that you're already 25 years old, why aren't you in a hurry to get married? When can I register a grandchild?”
Xiao Jingrui wanted to defend himself, but after seeing Princess Liyang's expression, he could only nod his head and agree.
"This is…"
Yan Yujin walked forward with a smile and said,""Grand Empress Dowager, I am Yujin. How can you not remember me when I am beautiful?”
"Oh, it's the son of the Yanque family.”It was hard for the Empress Dowager to remember Yan Yujin. She thought for a moment and continued,"Are you married?"
"Uh, not yet."
"Then you have to hurry up. You were born in the 13th year of Yuanyou, so you're not young anymore. You can't travel around the flowers every day."
Yan Yujin's face was covered in sweat, and he could only cup his hands in agreement.
"I seem to remember this person.。It was…Eh, who are you again?" The Empress Dowager looked at Xiao Chu in confusion. She couldn't remember anything for a moment.
Xiao Chu curled his lips and thought,"As expected." Then, he took three steps forward and said,"This lowly official Xiao Chu greets the Grand Empress Dowager.”
"Oh, it's Little Chu. I remember now. You come here often. Look at my memory, I actually forgot about you.”The Empress Dowager was smiling and had a kind look on her face. She did not look like a young woman who was determined to win. She moved her body and casually asked Xiao Chu,""Is Little Chu married?"
Xiao Chu was speechless. As expected!
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