Jin Xiangling, however, seemed not to notice them at all, and turned to walk towards Hanmei Pavilion, completely ignoring the two of them.
Chen Yuwei, who was four months pregnant, watched the scene before her with amusement. She felt that there was a reason why these people died young. They all had such low IQ and EQ, and their words were so awful. Who would like them?
"Princess, shall we still go to the garden?"
While Jin Xiangling and the other two were bickering, Consort Zhou and Concubine Keliye had already left, and Concubine Huang and Concubine Su were whispering together, clearly also about to leave.
As for Concubine Sun and Princess Fucha, both of them were ill and caught a cold, so they didn't come to pay their respects at all.
"Let's go. It's just the two of us anyway, and it would be rather pointless to go back to Ruyi Residence."
Chen Yuwei casually flicked the handkerchief in her hand. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Huang Wanyu and Su Jingtong walking away. She thought to herself that it was really baffling how these two could get together. However, Su Jingtong liked to scheme, and Huang Wanyu was no fool either. Let's see who is more skillful.
After hearing what her master said, Xia He helped him up and walked towards the small garden.
The small garden of the mansion cannot compare with the imperial garden of the inner palace, but the small garden has its own charm. The scenery is exquisite and beautiful everywhere. Although it is not yet the first month of the lunar calendar, the small garden is already in full bloom and is breathtakingly beautiful.
The master and servant walked along a long path, passed through a moon gate, and arrived at a small garden.
The crisp fragrance of plum blossoms filled the air. Chen Yuwei took a breath and beckoned Xia He to continue walking inside.
Xia He immediately became more cautious and quickly waved her hand to let the little chair following behind her go forward to scout the way.
I'm afraid that some blind or scheming individuals might plot against my master.
Their mistress is pregnant and is very precious.
Chen Yuwei didn't mind. She patiently waited, still pregnant, until the little chair came back and said with a smile that there was no one in front.
"Yes, remember to keep a close eye on your surroundings. There are many people and many eyes around here, and our princess cannot afford to be taken advantage of."
Xia He gave Chen Yuwei a few more instructions, then smiled and helped her inside.
Chen Yuwei pointed to the plum blossoms she saw on the road, "I'll pick some to take back later."
Whether dried and used to make flower tea, or used as flower petals in bathwater, they are excellent.
Nowadays, charcoal is used for heating rooms, and the smell of charcoal is quite strong. Even using the best silver wire charcoal cannot change the situation.
Therefore, the room can only be concealed by some spices nowadays.
Chen Yuwei was pregnant, so she was a bit hesitant to use spices. However, the plum blossoms here had a fragrance that wasn't as strong or irritating to the nose and mouth as spices. She casually picked a few branches to take back with her, as they would not only look nice in her room but also improve the environment.
Xia He nodded in agreement as soon as she heard her mistress's words. It was just plum blossoms, nothing out of the ordinary. She could get it done immediately after giving the order.
"Don't worry, Princess. When you return, I will bring the folded plum blossoms into the house."
"Hmm, if it's good, then have the servants in the garden send some to Ruyi Residence every day," since it's worthless stuff anyway, nobody cares.
"Yes, I understand."
As they walked, the master and servant talked, saying that it was all thanks to Ruyi Residence being favored; otherwise, if it had been anyone else in the backyard who had asked to break off these plum blossoms that had been specially transplanted from the Imperial Household Department, it would have definitely caused a scene. After all, not everyone has the face to do such a thing.
Because of Chen Yuwei's words, in the days leading up to early spring, several plum blossoms were placed in vases in the main hall of Ruyi Residence.
Occasionally, when Hongli came over, he would remark on his own words and recite poems to Chen Yuwei to show off his refined taste.
Chen Yuwei: ...
Chen Yuwei felt a soreness in her teeth; she simply liked the fragrance and color of plum blossoms, not the kind of enthusiasm Hongli had imagined.
However, Hongli liked this kind of subtle approach, and Chen Yuwei wouldn't rush to refuse him and embarrass him.
After reciting a couple of sentimental poems, Chen Yuwei pulled Hongli to get down to business.
There was no way around it; it was a special physical need. Chen Yuwei wasn't embarrassed because she always believed in living for the moment. Otherwise, once Hongli's looks faded, she wouldn't even have anyone to complain to.
Soon, the first month of the lunar calendar passed and the second month arrived, bringing spring even closer.
The news of Gao Hongshan's promotion to the rank of secondary consort was officially made public in the mansion. Even Fucha Jinyi congratulated her, and she only had to wait to receive the imperial decree at Yunling Pavilion in early March.
Oh, Yunling Pavilion is Gao Hongshan's new residence, which is not close to Jinghong Pavilion, but the residence is twice the size of Jinghong Pavilion.
It is said that this residence was specially chosen by Fucha Jinyi for Gao Hongshan. Not only were the interior decorations and materials very exquisite, but the surrounding layout also suited Gao Hongshan's taste.
To be honest, this arrangement surprised all the women in the mansion.
Because no one understood why the Fujin (wife of the emperor) wanted to please Gao Hongshan.
Only Chen Yuwei, looking at the sickly Yonglian, vaguely guessed something.
Paying money to buy peace of mind.
Incidentally, Mingcui Residence next to Yunling Pavilion is just as good. If Gao Hongshan moves into Yunling Pavilion, then Mingcui Residence will definitely be the residence of Huifa Nara. Otherwise, other places in the mansion are not worthy of Huifa Nara's status.
Fucha Jinyi's intention was to kill two birds with one stone: to get rid of Gao Hongshan and to provide a platform for Huifa Nara and Gao Hongshan to fight. All that was required were some items and decorations transferred from the Imperial Household Department, and at most some of her own energy. But in terms of gains and losses, it was still very worthwhile.
Fucha Jinyi was satisfied, Gao Hongshan was satisfied, and Hongli was also very satisfied... The people involved in the mansion all felt that they had made a huge profit.
February passed and March arrived, and the imperial edict of promotion from the palace was also delivered.
Gao Hongshan went from being a lowly princess to becoming a concubine whose name was recorded in the imperial register.
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