Chapter 155: Zhen's Mother Yu Rao Enters the Palace
Because Zhen Huan was pregnant, the emperor granted her family special permission to enter the palace to see her.
As soon as Zhen's mother learned about this, she immediately packed up and prepared to enter the palace. Yu Rao, who had always had a deep sisterly relationship with Zhen Huan, would never miss this opportunity. After Zhen's mother was pestered by her, she finally gave in. The little girl happily followed Zhen's mother into the palace.
Zhen Huan knew that her mother would enter the palace today, so she waited at the gate of Yongshou Palace early. Sure enough, a familiar figure soon appeared not far away.
"Eldest sister, I really miss you."
As soon as she saw Zhen Huan, Yu Rao threw herself into Zhen Huan's arms, which scared Zhen's mother so much that she kept reminding her to go slower, for fear that she would accidentally hurt Zhen Huan.
Yu Rao was already fifteen years old at this time, and she became more and more beautiful.
"I pay my respects to the Empress Xi."
"What is mother doing? Get up quickly."
Zhen Huan helped Yu Rao to stand up, and seeing her mother's expression, she quickly stepped forward to help her up.
"Etiquette cannot be abolished. This is the rule."
Liu Zhu and others were worried about Zhen Huan's health, so they helped Zhen's mother up before Zhen Huan, and then they walked into the house together.
"Wow, big sister, your room is so beautiful and comfortable."
Yu Rao looked at everything in the house curiously.
When Zhen Huan first moved into Yongshou Palace, all the furnishings and decorations there were extremely luxurious. It was Zhen Huan who repeatedly told the Emperor that she did not want to be overly extravagant, which is why it looks like this today.
"My daughter greets my mother."
Zhen Huan took her mother's hand, asked her to stand in front of her, and then knelt down in front of her mother very respectfully and paid homage.
"What is this for?"
Zhen's mother hurriedly tried to pull her up.
"Just now at the palace gate, mother said that etiquette cannot be abandoned. Now that I've entered this gate, I'm just Zhen Huan, the eldest daughter of the Zhen family. It's only natural for me to bow to my mother."
"Good boy, get up quickly."
Because of Zhen Huan's insistence, Zhen's mother waited until she completed the formalities and then helped her up.
"How are you in the palace? Is everything okay? And what about Lingxi and the others? Are they all okay?"
Zhen's mother looked at her daughter with reluctance on her face.
Entering the palace was a last resort. If other families' daughters were chosen to enter the palace, they would definitely consider it a great joyous event. However, only their parents knew that once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea, and outsiders cannot empathize with the hardships involved.
"Don't worry, mother. Everything is fine here. Sister Mei and the Imperial Concubine are very caring towards me. I am even more worried about you, father and mother. You must take good care of yourselves at home. If you encounter any problems, please tell me."
For Zhen Huan, nothing is more important than the safety of her family.
"Don't worry, everything is fine at home. Your father is doing well in the officialdom. Now that Yuyan is married, she will come back to visit us from time to time."
Zhen's mother originally had some grudges against Yuyan. Since she learned her true identity, she often thought of the time when Zhen's father was with Yuyan's biological mother.
But the old friend is gone, and Yuyan is now taking good care of the family and is especially filial to her. Gradually, she slowly let go of her prejudice against Yuyan.
"Yuyan and Lord Wen are in love with each other, and now she has finally gotten what she wanted. She doesn't make me worry too much, but now that Yurao is growing up, I need to slowly start looking for her."
Zhen Huan looked at Yu Rao standing beside her and felt reluctant to let her go, but she also knew how difficult it was for a girl to find a husband with both good character and appearance.
"Eldest sister, what are you talking about? I'm still young and don't want to get married at all."
Yu Rao heard her elder sister and mother discussing her marriage and pouted unhappily.
"Your elder sister didn't say that you should get married right away, but if we meet someone suitable, we should still take a look at each other."
"Yes, I don't want you to get married so early. But if you meet a man you like, you must tell me or mother. Even if you fall in love with a royal noble, I will make the decision for you."
Zhen Huan tried her best to gain a place in the harem so that her family could live as freely as possible. If her younger sister really fell in love with a nobleman, she, as the eldest sister, would definitely not let her down.
"Eldest sister, I have never thought of marrying into a royal family. In my heart, I would rather marry an ordinary man and live a miserable life than ever set foot in a palace."
Although Yu Rao was still just a little girl in the eyes of her family, she saw clearly that even though her elder sister married the most noble man in the world, her elder sister was not happy and could even be said to be walking on thin ice in the harem. It would be impossible for her to face such a life in the future.
"Okay, no matter what, as long as you like it, I will make the decision for you."
"After all, it's hard for you. You've been making plans for the family."
Mother Zhen looked at Zhen Huan with guilt. She had raised her daughter with her tenderest care, but now she had to support the family.
"Mother, we are a family, and family members shouldn't say these things. Yu Rao is my sister, and it's only right that I make careful plans for her. I also really don't want her to suffer in the future."
Zhen's mother nodded, and then asked Zhen Huan about some of her daily life with concern.
The time spent with family is always short. It seems that before we have even chatted a few words, it is almost time to leave.
"Eldest sister, you must take good care of yourself here. If you feel down, please write to me and I will tell you about interesting things outside the palace, so that you can feel happier."
Yu Rao leaned reluctantly in Zhen Huan's arms, holding Zhen Huan's body tightly with both hands. Since her elder sister entered the palace, every meeting became extremely precious.
"Yes, Huan'er, if you have anything to say, you must tell your family. Don't keep it in your heart."
Zhen's mother knew that her daughter always reported good news and not bad news when she wrote home, but she still couldn't help but want to give her a few more words of advice.
"Don't worry, mother, I will."
Zhen Huan walked them to the palace gate and happened to meet Nian Shilan who came to look for her.
"Sister Hua, are you here to see me?"
Zhen Huan went up to greet Nian Shilan and introduced her identity to her mother.
"I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine."
"Your humble servant greets the Imperial Concubine."
"Aunt and Sister Yurao, there's no need to be so polite. I've always been on good terms with Sister Huan, so there's no need to be so reserved in front of me."
Nian Shilan had heard that Zhen Huan's family would come today, so she was not surprised to meet Zhen's mother here. However, she did not expect that Zhen Huan's sister was so beautiful at such a young age.
"I heard Huan'er say that many times in this palace, I was able to rely on the help of the Imperial Concubine. I thank you, Imperial Concubine."
Nian Shilan knew that they would feel somewhat uncomfortable here, so she exchanged glances with Zhen Huan and walked towards Yongshou Palace.
"Huan'er, there's no need to see me off. Mother is leaving now."
"Goodbye, elder sister."
Zhen Huan silently watched the figures of Zhen's mother and Yu Rao disappear from her sight and was reluctant to leave until Liu Zhu gently reminded her and then she turned around.
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