Chapter 602 An Extraordinary Shrine Maiden
Han Yan'er smiled and said, "That's right."
Zhou Feng calmed down and laughed, "It seems I should just keep an eye on my shop."
Han Yan'er asked, "Is it a rice shop of the Southern Barbarians?"
Zhou Feng nodded. "That's right. Recently, relations between the Southern Barbarians and us have been tense, and the rice shop hasn't been doing so well."
Han Yan'er glanced at the door and whispered, "Brother still suspects that the Southern Barbarian Kingdom's imperial concubine is connected to the person who assassinated my sister-in-law."
Zhou Feng strode to the door, opened it, looked outside, and made sure no one was there before replying, "That's right, remember not to tell anyone about this, otherwise we might alert them if word gets out."
Zhou Ruiyuan sent people to Qilin Mountain, but they did not find the flower that Doctor Xu had mentioned. However, they heard from the locals that the eldest prince of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom met his princess on Qilin Mountain.
I heard that the eldest prince is leading a small troop of soldiers and wants to cross Qilin Mountain to launch a surprise attack on their Xuan Yue Kingdom.
Unfortunately, they were trapped in the mountains before they could cross over. After a day and a night of hunger, the eldest prince rescued a woman of unparalleled beauty from a cave.
The woman claimed to be skilled in divination and cast a divination in front of the eldest prince, transforming him from an unfavored prince into the most favored one.
Therefore, the eldest prince trusted her completely and took her back to the Southern Barbarian Kingdom, making her a witch.
Later, the eldest prince fell deeply in love with her and married her, making her his imperial concubine.
"So it seems that the imperial concubine is from our Xuan Yue Kingdom?" Han Yan'er said slowly.
Zhou Feng nodded: "My elder brother has already sent spies to the Southern Barbarian Kingdom to gather information. It shouldn't be long before we find out who she really is!"
Han Yan'er gently placed her hand on her stomach and said slowly, "If she dares to make another move, I won't let her off either."
Everyone said that Dr. Xu was a skilled doctor, but Han Yan'er knew that it was her sister-in-law who stayed by her side that night.
Her sister-in-law was her savior, even closer than her own sister, and she would never allow anyone to assassinate her sister-in-law like last time.
After Han Yan'er finished talking with Zhou Feng, just as she was about to leave the mansion, Aunt Zhou sent someone to tell her that Madam Chang had arrived and that Zhou Feng should personally go to the ferry to pick her up and then bring her to the Zhou family to be well entertained.
Upon receiving the news, Zhou Feng hurriedly drove his carriage to the ferry.
Inside the palace, Xiao Mianmian went to Du Wanchun's bedroom and told her about what happened in court that day.
"Mother, that official spoke so rudely, he keeps insisting that you become a concubine."
Du Wanchun didn't care about any of that. Those old men barking in the front court were just like dogs barking at her on the street.
She pulled over the chair where Xiao Mianmian was sitting and brought the fruit in front of her. "Don't listen to their nonsense, sweetie, come and eat some fruit."
Most of the fruits in the palace were tributes from other countries, and many of the little girls had never tasted them before.
She took the fruit, took a bite, and her eyes darted around. "Mother, I want to leave the palace tomorrow."
Du Wanchun has been busy dealing with Zhou Ruiyuan's ascension to the throne and matters concerning the harem lately, and has not been able to take Xiao Mianmian out to play every day as before. It is indeed a bit boring to have her follow Zhou Ruiyuan around the palace every day.
She smiled and said, "Okay, I'll have Miss Qiao take you tomorrow."
Little Mianmian was overjoyed, taking a big bite of the fruit, "Thank you, Mommy!"
Du Wanchun peeled another fruit for her and placed it on the plate in front of her.
Normally, palace maids would vie to do these chores, but Du Wanchun often preferred to take care of the children herself.
After eating the fruit, Xiao Mianmian returned to her palace.
Since Zhou Ruiyuan ascended the throne, they have moved out of the Eastern Palace.
Du Wanchun and Xiao Mianmian each have their own palaces, while the previously renovated East Palace is reserved for Yi'er, Yu'er, and Feifei to live in.
Xiaomianmian's palace was the sleeping quarters that the emperor had prepared for Zhouzhou in the past.
This place is twice the size of the Eastern Palace, containing not only luxurious palaces, but also a spacious lotus pond and a courtyard full of flowers.
Zhouzhou is now a princess and has no need for this palace, so Zhou Ruiyuan took the opportunity to live there with Xiao Mianmian, and even made some modifications to the interior according to Xiao Mianmian's preferences.
She liked all the flowers and plants inside.
The next day, Xiao Mianmian got up early and, with the help of the maidservants beside her, changed into a simple set of clothes.
She wore a peach-pink short dress and a string of small silver bells on her wrist.
This little bell was specially made for her by Qiao Meiren, and she wears it every time she goes out.
Qiao Meiren had excellent hearing. As long as Xiao Mianmian wore this silver bell, she could tell whether she was alright just by listening to the sound.
As long as they aren't too far away, Qiao Meiren can come over immediately.
Xiao Mianmian and Qiao Meiren boarded a carriage and arrived outside the palace.
Having been in Beijing for some time, Xiao Mianmian had already explored all the shops in the streets and alleys, and couldn't think of anywhere else to go.
Qiao Meiren smiled and said, "Why don't we go to Moon Spirit Mountain?"
"Moon Spirit Mountain?" Little Mianmian looked puzzled.
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