Chapter 202
Yin Zijin carefully moved the golden lotus that was wrapped into a three-inch size, and walked slowly and dignifiedly along the long palace road that seemed to have no end. The further Yin Zijin walked, the more uneasy and nervous he felt.
Along the way, many palace maids and eunuchs were busy doing cleaning chores. When they saw Yin Zijin coming, they stopped what they were doing and bowed their heads slightly to show their respect. However, Yin Zijin was a little nervous at the moment and did not pay attention to the actions of these people. His eyes were always fixed on the magnificent Chengqian Palace not far ahead.
Finally, after a long journey, Yin Zijin arrived in front of Chengqian Palace. At this time, the vermilion gate was already open, and on the plaque were written three big characters "Chengqian Gate", like the mouth of a giant beast waiting to devour everything. Seeing this, the eunuch guarding the gate hurried over, kowtowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to Eunuch Li!"
Eunuch Li nodded expressionlessly, then turned to the eunuch guarding the door named Xiao Dezi and ordered: "Xiao Dezi, go and report to the Queen. Tell her that Miss Yin Liu has been brought here, and ask if the Queen wants to summon her now." Xiao Dezi responded and hurriedly turned around and walked towards the palace.
After a while, Xiao Dezi came out quickly and politely asked, "Eunuch Li, please take Miss Yin Liu in!"
Opposite the gate is a vermilion screen wall with colorful auspicious clouds on it and golden glazed tiles on the top.
Yin Zijin followed Eunuch Li and walked past the screen wall. As soon as they entered, their view suddenly opened up. There was an ancient pear tree on each side of the courtyard. Not far from the pear tree are two large green water vats.
Chengqian Palace consists of two courtyards. The front courtyard is five rooms wide, with east and west side halls on the left and right. The east side hall is Zhenshunzhai and the west side hall is Mingdetang.
Next to the front hall is a small red door. After entering the small red door, there are five main halls in the back hall. There are many side rooms next to it, which should be where the personal maids and eunuchs live or where the maids and eunuchs on night shift live.
Eunuch Li took Yin Zijin and slowly walked into the inner room. As soon as they stepped in, they felt a wave of heat coming towards them. Looking closely, it turned out that the huge fire dragon in the center of the inner room was burning fiercely. The raging flames licked the furnace wall, illuminating the entire room red.
In the inner room, the palace maids and eunuchs were busy coming and going. Some of them held exquisite silver plates with various rare fruits and cakes on them; some carefully arranged the four treasures of the study on the table, making sure everything was neat and orderly; and some others held whisks and waved them gently to sweep away any dust that might be in the air.
Looking inside the Chengqian Hall, the floor was covered with a thick layer of red carpet, like a bright sea of blood. Yin Zijin's small and delicate three-inch golden lotus feet stepped lightly on it, and she felt a soft and comfortable touch under her feet, just like walking on the clouds, and she did not feel uncomfortable at all.
At this moment, Yin Zijin's eyes were attracted by the person sitting on the phoenix chair in front of him. She was dressed in an extremely gorgeous golden phoenix robe and a dazzling phoenix crown on her head. Her face was dignified and beautiful yet revealing a bit of majesty. This person is the current Queen.
Yin Zijin was seen wearing a gorgeous brocade dress, with small and delicate three-inch golden lotus feet hidden under her skirt. Every step she took was as light and graceful as a blooming lotus. He has a graceful figure and various manners, and his every move exudes a noble and elegant temperament and good upbringing.
Yin Zijin walked forward calmly, his head slightly lowered, his eyes gentle and respectful, not daring to do anything presumptuous. When he was not far from the Queen, he stopped and quickly knelt on the ground with skillful and standard movements.
Then he placed his hands on the ground and knocked his forehead heavily on the ground: "Your servant Yin Zijin pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years!" His voice was soft and full of awe.
The Queen's voice was majestic but kind, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said kindly: "Stand up!"
Yin Zijin quickly stood up and stood aside obediently.
Seeing Yin Zijin was a little reserved, the queen quickly instructed: "Take down the gauze curtain! Zijin, don't be afraid. Once you enter the palace, just treat it as your own home."
As a servant, Nanny Zhou never had the slightest chance to get such an honor as an audience with the Queen. At this moment, in the huge palace, Yin Zijin stood alone, as if everything in the world had nothing to do with him.
He slightly raised his arm, which was as soft as white jade, and his fair, tender, slender and delicate hand gently lifted the snow-white veil like a petal in the breeze.
Everyone's attention was involuntarily drawn to his affectionate, tearful eyes. Those eyes were like an abyss of darkness, or like stars in the night sky twinkling with tears, filled with endless tenderness and grievances.
The queen narrowed her eyes slightly, staring at the person in front of her, and a feeling of astonishment surged in her heart. His originally dignified and noble face was involuntarily stunned at this moment, as if time had frozen at this moment.
You know, as the queen of a country, she has experienced many years of ups and downs in this deep palace. During this time, beauties of all shapes and sizes came and went in front of her, but no one had ever been as stunning as Yin Zijin whom she saw today. Even those beauties who are praised by the world as being the most beautiful women in the world, compared with Yin Zijin, it is probably difficult for them to even have one-tenth of her beauty.
The queen waved her hand and called out, "Come here, let me take a good look."
Yin Zijin carefully moved her tiny steps like three-inch golden lotus and came in front of the queen. The queen smiled, extended a hand affectionately, and gently held Yin Zijin's soft hand.
The queen first looked Yin Zijin up and down with satisfaction in her eyes, and then she smiled and said, "She really was raised in a secluded place! Look at this child, she was brought up with meticulous care, and she didn't make any mistakes in the etiquette rules." As she spoke, the queen deliberately pulled Yin Zijin's hand in front of her and looked at it carefully.
"Look at this pair of little hands, so delicate and white, as if they were carved from mutton-fat white jade. I believe they must be cared for and nurtured carefully on a daily basis." As the queen spoke, she gently stroked the back of Yin Zijin's hand, and the gentle movement was as if she was treating a rare treasure.
Then the queen continued to ask: "Have you read any books?"
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