At this moment, I was a little anxious. If Rui Rong came out from the inner room, it would easily expose Wen Lang's traces. It was also inappropriate, but there was really no reason to refuse.
At this critical moment, Huan Pei came in to report,""Empress, Eunuch Chang from the Qian Yuan Palace is here to find Empress Rong Xiuyi.”
"Oh?" Please."
We've finally arrived. Just now, I instructed Huan Ling to quietly bring Chang Yuan out from the back door and make a detour to come in from the main entrance of Jinghe Palace to help them out.
Chang Yuan bowed the moment he entered, looking anxious.""This servant Chang Yuan greets Empress Xiu Yi, Your Imperial Concubine, and Young Master Liang Yuan. Empress Xiu Yi, this servant has finally found you!”
Although Rong Xiu Yi was already at Secondary Second Grade, he was still very polite to the people around Wen Lang,""Please excuse the formalities, may I know why Eunuch Chang is looking for BenGong?”
Chang Yuan smiled." Empress Xiu Yi, the Emperor has summoned Empress to serve him today. He will be going to Yongxiang Palace later. Please hurry back and prepare to receive him."”
I didn't have much of an expression when I heard that. Rong Xiu Yi was also calm, but he couldn't hide the trace of pride. The only one who had an obvious reaction was Wang Yi Yao."What did you say?"
Chang Yuan nodded slightly and avoided the main point.""Replying to Young Master Good Destiny, this servant has come to invite Empress Xiu Yi back to the palace.”
"No!" Wang Yiyao was a little anxious. You mean the Emperor? But the emperor clearly…"
Chang Yuan didn't even raise his head." This servant doesn't understand what Little Lord is referring to, but Empress Xiu Yi really can't delay any longer. It's already dinner time, so this servant asks Your Imperial Concubine and Little Lord Liang Yuan to eat earlier. This servant will take his leave."”
After saying that, Chang Yuan knelt down and retreated. He was polite and calm. He didn't even deliberately look at me, just like how he usually did when he delivered an imperial edict.
" Your Majesty..." Wang Yiyao asked Rong Xiuyi unwillingly. Rong Xiuyi hesitated for a moment before instructing the palace maid beside him," Return to the palace."”
I heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly bowed."ChenQie respectfully sends Niangniang off."
Rong Xiu Yi took two steps and turned around,"Sister Yu, in this palace, everyone has to be cautious and abide by the rules. Don't knowingly violate the rules and bring trouble to yourself.”
Her voice wasn't loud, but every word she said was meaningful. She didn't look at me anymore and turned to leave. I didn't have time to think and hurriedly said,"ChenQie will follow Niangniang's teachings!"
When he came back, he saw Wang Yiyao still standing there. He was annoyed. He also saw Huan Ling standing firmly at the door of the inner room with a nervous look. He guessed that Wang Yiyao must have wanted to sneak in and take a look, but Huan Ling naturally wouldn't let her. Moreover, Wang Yiyao was only a fifth grade match. There was really no need to give her a good face.
"Bengong is tired, it's time for the fated to return for a meal. Huan Pei, send the guest off for Bengong!”
My patience was running out and I wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible. Without anyone to support her, Wang Yiyao naturally didn't dare to stay any longer and obediently bowed and left.
I turned around and entered the inner room. Wen Lang was a little gloomy while Rui Rong's face was filled with heartache and confusion. I took a breath and smiled."Ruirong, isn't life in the palace very exciting? I really can't wait for you to come over and accompany me as soon as possible.”
I knew that the two of them must have complicated thoughts, but now was not the time to say a thousand words. They really could not delay here any longer.
How could Wen Lang not understand? He quickly regained his composure and teased,"So other than being smart, Yu 'er can also be so fierce..."
I looked like I was about to cry."It's over, it's over. I've been caught red-handed by you guys. I can't hide anymore.”
Hearing this, Rui Rong also smiled lightly. I quickly took the opportunity to say,"Alright, Brother Lang, go quickly. Otherwise, someone will come looking for us again. If we alarm the higher-ups, Yu 'er won't be able to bear the responsibility.”
I meant something else. Of course, Wen Lang understood.
" Mm." He looked at Rui Rong hesitantly, a little worried.
When I saw him, I comforted him." I will ask someone to send her back. After this matter, I believe that others will restrain themselves. I will send someone to keep an eye on her. She can't suffer any grievances."”
In order to prevent unnecessary trouble, Wen Lang left through the back door of Jinghe Palace. Looking at his back, Rui Rong asked softly,"He…the emperor…where is he going?”
I understood what she wanted to ask. I held her hand and slowly walked back."The Emperor will return to Qianyuan Palace first. After eating and changing his clothes, there will be an imperial carriage to take him to Yongxiang Palace.”
Since Rui Rong called Wen Lang the Emperor, I also followed her words. Perhaps this was the only way to make her feel distant and give her the illusion that she didn't care.
However, it was difficult to not care. I remembered that when I learned that Wen Chuan married Zhao Ximo, I was only fourteen years old at that time. I already knew how to close the door and let go of the restraint of a daughter from a noble family. I cried secretly for a few days, lamenting that half of my husband had been separated before I even got him.
Rui Rong lowered her head and didn't say anything. I comforted her,"This is also a temporary measure. Usually, the Emperor would summon the harem to Qianyuan Palace and rarely go to any palace in person. This is a great grace. You didn't see that when Chang Yuan came to deliver the decree, Rong Xiuyi was so happy that he almost laughed out loud!”
"Is it also because of this that she was willing to give up even if she suspected it?”Rui Rong smiled faintly," Sister, I used half a year to prepare to enter the palace to be a concubine. Although it is far less than Sister's years of preparation, since I am here, there are many things that I understand. You don't have to worry."”
I nodded and praised her determination and courage. Before sending her back, I hastily told her about the interests of the harem. After today's incident, Wen Lang and I could not keep an eye on Jincui Palace all the time. I told her not to provoke Cheng Yingchun when she was there. The other people with some background should also try to avoid contact. Even if it made people feel a little lonely, it was better than being found out. Fortunately, it would be conferred to the sub-palace in ten days.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and there were no more incidents in Jincui Palace. On this day, Wen Lang came over to Jinghe Palace and brought me a stack of draft conferment lists."Yu 'er, take a look and see if there is anything wrong.”
I took it over and took a look. The positions of the young masters were not high. They were all between the sixth and eighth ranks. The selection of talents was not like selection. The highest rank would probably only be conferred on nobles to show respect for the concubines in the palace. The lowest rank of the officials 'beautiful women was to agree to show the difference between them and the palace maids. This time, the three chosen from the palace maids were conferred the title of changing clothes.
On the list, there were four titles for each noble and beauty, three for each talented and good person, six for Chang Zai, seven for promises, and three for changing clothes. At first glance, it didn't seem inappropriate, but after a closer look, there was a problem. I smiled."Brother Lang knew that it was inappropriate, so he came to show it to Yu 'er. Could it be that you want Yu' er to go against her heart?”
" You're sharp-tongued." Wen Lang wasn't annoyed." You only said what's best?”
" Although the selection process doesn't have to be completely based on one's background, it can't be too biased." I pointed to the first page of the list." Of the four people who are listed as nobles, the first three can't be mentioned. Rui Rong is not suitable here. Not to mention that there are two beautiful women who are of the third rank. Rong Xiuyi's cousin and Yu Shijun, who is related to Jing Guipin, are clearly lower in terms of talent.”
"This Cheng Yingchun…"
Wen Lang was a little hesitant. I knew that he was upset that Rui Rong had been humiliated by Cheng Yingchun, so he said happily,"Brother Lang, although she is domineering, she is still young. She can't not give face to the Chen family.”
I've long heard Wen Lang say that Rong Xiu Yi took the initiative to apologize when he saw him that day, saying that his cousin was insensible and broke the rules, and asked Wen Lang to punish her. Although Wen Lang was angry, he couldn't show it, so he just vaguely brushed it off.
" Well, it doesn't matter if I give you a few more titles." Wen Lang was unwilling to compromise, but I wasn't satisfied." Not only that, but I also have to lower Ruirong's status."”
"What's wrong? I can't even give her this status?”
Wen Lang was a little angry, while I smiled gloomily."Lang gege, listen to me. This palace conferment mostly reflects the emperor's grace. Although it doesn't have to be so strict, with Ruirong's weight in Lang gege's heart, she will soon be promoted layer by layer. Since whether she is favored or not in the future depends on her ability, why bother to refute others 'face during the first conferment?”
Wen Lang lowered his head and thought for a moment. He sighed and smiled."Then I'll listen to you."# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420183: 48PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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