Thinking about the difficulties she faced in the harem, Fu Qianyu did not want Fu Qianyin to marry into a marquis's family in the future. She only hoped that her younger sister could find a husband of her dreams in the future.
A loving couple will live a happy life.
"Your Majesty is kind enough to show me kindness, but I've been used to being wild since I was little, and I'm afraid it will bring shame to the royal family."
Zhao Yuancheng didn't take it seriously and said with a smile, "With your elder sister here, how bad can the rules be?"
Fengqi Palace.
The Queen lay on the couch, looking listless. She asked about Prince Gong's selection of a concubine and said slowly, "The Third Miss has entered the palace?"
"Yes, he entered the palace a cup of tea ago and is now in Ci'an Palace."
The Queen nodded. "Although Prince Gong is not the Empress Dowager's biological son, he grew up under her wing. The Emperor treats him like a real brother. He is the Emperor's right-hand man at court, and now he holds military power. If Fei'er can marry him, our Su family will have an extra force in the future."
Xia He smiled and said, "The third young lady is beautiful. Prince Gong will definitely like her."
The Queen rubbed her forehead wearily. "There are many young ladies from aristocratic families here today. The granddaughters of Marquis Anle and Duke Rui are not to be underestimated. I hope Fei'er will excel and catch the eye of Prince Gong."
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Although the weather was cold, Ci'an Palace was as warm as spring.
There are many young ladies from aristocratic families here today, but in terms of appearance and family background, the most outstanding one is Shang Yingyi, the granddaughter of Duke Rui.
Under the curved eyebrows, the eyes are bright and clear, shining like stars.
Her voice is soft and gentle, which makes people feel pity and love.
The concubines were not present at the banquet today. The Queen Mother only invited Concubine Zhuang and Concubine Dowager to accompany her. She raised her hand and motioned Shang Yingyi forward, saying lovingly, "Is your mother all right?"
Shang Yingyi bent her knees slightly, moving with measured steps. "Thanks to the Queen Mother's blessing, my mother is in good health. I just often think of the time when I played with her in the boudoir."
The Queen Mother smiled brightly, "Indeed, I had many close friends when I was young, but in terms of intimacy, your mother and I had the best relationship and got along best."
As soon as these words were spoken, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Queen Mother was intent on strengthening the relationship, and the girls who came today were just supporting roles.
But Su Jingfei, the eldest daughter of the second branch of the Su family, was not willing to be outdone. She approached the Queen Mother and said with a smile, "I heard that the Queen Mother worshipped Buddha, so I went to Fuyun Temple outside the city to ask the monk for a sandalwood bracelet to be consecrated before the Buddha. I hope the Queen Mother will accept it."
As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. The Queen Mother took it and played with it for a while before handing it to Nanny Song. She smiled faintly and said, "The mountain road to Floating Cloud Temple is difficult. You are really thoughtful, child."
Su Jingfei smiled coquettishly, "As long as the Queen Mother is happy, no matter what, I will do my best."
The Queen Mother smiled with satisfaction, took off a warm and translucent jade bracelet from her hand and put it on Su Jingfei's wrist.
Su Jingfei was overjoyed and knelt down to express her gratitude. "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your gift. I am overjoyed."
After standing up, Su Jingfei even smiled triumphantly at Shang Yingyi who was standing beside her. However, the latter was calm and didn't take her little trick seriously at all.
Before entering the palace, her mother had already told her that the Queen Mother intended to form a marriage alliance with a merchant family, and today's event was just a formality.
Besides, Prince Gong and she were old acquaintances, so the position of Princess Gong belonged to her.
It was almost noon, but there was still no sign of Prince Gong. The Empress Dowager knew her son's character very well. She called Maocheng and whispered, "Wait at the palace gate. Even if I have to tie this bastard up today, bring him to me."
Concubine Zhuang He, who was standing nearby, overheard the conversation between the master and servant and couldn't help but laugh, "Back then, Wang was considered kind and honest. Who could have imagined that Prince Gong would have such a capricious personality?"
"Who says not? He seemed quite obedient when he was little, but he became more and more naughty as he grew older."
Concubine Zhuanghe laughed, "Sister, you can't blame anyone else. The child was weak in his childhood, so you treated him like your own sweetheart. If he got into trouble, he would have the Emperor as his brother to cover for him. Naturally, he is fearless."
Imperial Garden.
Because the Empress Dowager liked the line, "Leave the withered lotus leaves to listen to the sound of rain," after autumn, the withered lotus leaves in the Imperial Lake were left behind.
Fu Qianyin sat upright on a stone bench, and with each stroke of her brush, she captured the scenery of the withered lotus leaves after the winter snow on the paper.
Her talent for painting is even higher than her father's. Whenever Father Fu sees his daughter painting, he always says, "She is truly a disciple who surpasses her father."
Seeing this, the maid Quemei asked with a smile, "Young lady, why are you painting these withered lotus leaves today? They're bare, what's the fun in that? Why not paint some flowers and birds? It would be more festive."
Fu Qianyin raised her hand and dipped it in ink, jokingly saying, "How about I draw you two more strings of candied haws to satisfy your craving?"
Quemei blushed and muttered, "Young lady loves to make fun of me."
On this side, Prince Gong Zhao Yuanyu heard bursts of laughter when he passed by the Imperial Lake. He looked up and saw someone painting in the pavilion. He was so excited that he went over to help.
Seeing that Fu Qianyin didn't have her hair combed like a woman, he thought she was a young lady from a noble family who had entered the palace today and jokingly asked, "Did you sneak out too?"
Unexpectedly, there was someone behind them, and the sudden sound startled the master and servant.
When he turned around, he saw a young man standing there. He wore a white jade crown on his head, a crimson python robe on his body, and a cloak made of the softest sable fur.
He was tall and slender, with a handsome face. As he approached, he revealed an indescribable luxury and elegance.
Fu Qianyin had met Zhao Yuancheng before.
But although the man in front of her was a stranger, he could walk freely in the forbidden palace. The only person in the world who could be so free and easy was the emperor's younger brother, Prince Gong.
Fu Qianyin has been raised in seclusion since childhood and has never come into contact with any strange man except her father.
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