Chapter 56 Entering the Palace
Three days later, the carriage arranged by Concubine Shu came to pick up Yun Wan.
The sun was blazing, the wind was gentle, and inside the carriage, Ah Sui nestled in his mother's arms, tilting his round head upwards and asking curiously, "Mother, can we see each other every day from now on?"
He didn't know what the Sixiang Bureau was, he only knew that since A Niang would be in the palace for a while, he would be closer to her.
Thinking about seeing A Niang every day in the future, Asui's expression was bright and full of anticipation.
"I'll go find my mother after school!"
Yun Wan rubbed his face and couldn't help but say, "The palace has strict rules and regulations. You can't move around freely. It's unlikely that we can meet every day."
Seeing Ah Sui's disappointment, she changed the subject: "But seeing him once every three days is still okay."
Ah Sui exclaimed, "Really? From now on, I can see my mother once every three days?"
Since Asui entered Hongwenguan and spent more time with other children of the same age, his temperament seemed to have become more lively.
Yun Wan was very happy with the changes in her son. Children should behave like children.
Holding him in her arms, she said softly, "Of course it's true. When has your mother ever lied to you?"
The eunuch driving the car outside turned around and said, "Madam Lu, we are about to enter the imperial city."
Yun Wan ordered, "Send my son to Hongwenguan first."
"Okay!"
When the carriage arrived at Anqing Gate in front of Hongwenguan, it happened to meet the carriage of Cheng'en Mansion.
Young Master Pei didn't want to listen to his mother's nagging, so he jumped off the carriage impatiently as soon as it stopped. Amid the exclamations of the servants, he even performed a new move he had learned from his martial arts master, successfully looking cool.
"Pei Qian!" Princess Yongshou was so angry that she almost lost her composure and started cursing.
Knowing he'd be scolded if he didn't leave, Pei Qian hurriedly said, "I saw Lu Changsui's carriage. I'll go find him! Mother, please go back first!"
Before he finished speaking, he ran towards the Lu family's carriage.
Lu family?
Princess Yongshou, out of some curiosity, raised her hand, lifted the curtain and looked over.
Hearing this powerful voice, Asui knew it must be Pei Qian.
He was the only one who was full of energy all day long, impetuous and his voice was as loud as thunder. His shout seemed to be heard throughout the palace, attracting everyone's attention.
Pulling up in front of the Lu family's carriage, Pei Qian placed his hands on his hips and shouted, "Lu Changsui, I know you're in there. Get down quickly!"
Asui:.........
He had no choice but to get off the car. He puffed up his cheeks and said unhappily, "Could you please keep your voice down? Loud noises are forbidden in the palace."
Pei Qian waved his hand: "It's okay, they're used to it anyway."
Asui:........But I’m not used to it.
He glared at the other person angrily.
At this time, Yun Wan lifted the curtain and said, "A Sui, you left something behind."
Pei Qian: "Aunt Lu, you're here too?"
Yun Wan smiled at him and said, "Hello, young master."
"Aunt made some snacks at home and put them in Asui's bag. If you don't mind, you can share them."
Ever since he tasted the Lu family's delicious snacks last time, Pei Qian, who had been thinking about them all the time, stared at them with his tiger eyes as big as copper bells. He immediately smiled and shook his head, "Don't mind, don't mind. Aunt Lu is beautiful, and her snacks must be delicious too!"
These words made Yun Wan cover her lips and laugh. She didn't know who this young master took after, as his words were so amusing.
"If you like, come with Asui next time and I'll make it for you."
Pei Qian agreed. Asui put on the new school bag Yun Wan had made for him and left with him. "Mother, we're leaving now. See you in three days!"
Yun Wan waved: "Be careful on the road."
Looking at the two little ones walking away side by side, Yun Wan smiled.
He withdrew his gaze and was about to lower the curtain when he unexpectedly met the gaze of Princess Yongshou.
Yun Wan nodded slightly at her, her eyes soft, and her already beautiful facial features became even more charming.
Princess Yongshou sighed in her heart. No wonder her royal brother was thinking about her.
The commotion in the uterus a few days ago seemed to indicate that the emperor wanted to purge the inner court. Princess Yongshou also thought so at first, but when she heard that the third wife of the Lu family was going to enter the palace to replace the perfume master, she suddenly realized that things were not that simple.
After thinking about it, she shook her head, shocked that her royal brother would go to so much trouble to get the person into the inner court close to him.
However, these are not her business.
Therefore, Princess Yongshou pretended to know nothing.
........
Carriages were not allowed to enter the inner city, so as soon as Yun got off the carriage, a palace maid from the Ministry of Incense took her to her residence.
The Bureau of Incense is located in the northwest corner of the inner court of the imperial palace. It is together with the six inner court bureaus including the Bureau of Treasures and the Bureau of Clothing. Each bureau has its own area, and the palace servants on duty perform their duties. On weekdays, they do not interfere with each other.
Behind the six bureaus of the inner court, there are the rooms where the palace ladies live. They are usually large bunk beds with more than a dozen palace ladies squeezed into one room.
Those with higher ranks, such as the housekeepers, had separate rooms, and those who were luckier could even live in rooms close to the water rooms.
The feeling was quite different from any previous times she entered the palace. Following behind the palace maids, she passed through corridors and corridors, passing by completely unfamiliar places. Yun Wan silently memorized the route in her mind.
The palace maid leading the way smiled and said, "The Sixiang Bureau is a bit far from the palace gate, but the roads to the palaces of the various concubines are still quite close. Lu Sixiang will not forget it if she walks there more often in the future."
Yun Wan nodded.
After passing through a corridor, you will see rows of neatly arranged palaces.
The palace maid said, "It's just ahead. We'll be there in about another quarter of an hour."
As she approached the Sixth Bureau of the Inner Court, Yun Wan clearly felt that there were more palace people. Whether they were palace maids or eunuchs, they all cast obscure and curious glances at Yun Wan when they saw her.
The palace maid stopped and introduced Yun Wan to them sternly: "This is Madam Lu, the perfumer invited into the palace by the Concubine Shu. From now on, you can call her Lu Sixiang."
Upon hearing this, the palace maid bowed and said respectfully, "Lu Sixiang is well."
Yun Wan: "No need to be so polite."
A palace maid from the Incense Bureau secretly glanced at Yun Wan and saw that she looked stunning and had a calm and gentle expression. She did not look like a mean person, so she felt a little relieved.
If another unruly boss comes along, they are really afraid of being implicated again.
After passing six innings, they finally arrived at a small and elegant courtyard. The palace maid called out, "Fuling!"
A moment later, a pretty and lovely little palace maid in light pink came out, "Sister Xinghua?"
She immediately noticed Yun Wan, her round eyes suddenly lit up, and she bowed and said, "This must be Lu Sixiang, right? Fuling greets Lu Sixiang. I am your palace maid. From now on, if you have anything to do, just tell me!"
She has clear features and a pleasant appearance, and looks no more than fifteen or sixteen years old.
Yun Wan: "Then I will call you Fuling from now on."
Mission accomplished, Xinghua took her leave. Fuling brought Yunwan into the courtyard and asked with a smile, "Lu Sixiang, should I call you Sixiang or Auntie from now on?"
Yun Wan looked around at her own residence, then looked at her and asked, "Is there any difference?"
Fuling chuckled: "The difference is not that big, but I feel that calling you aunt is more intimate."
Yun Wan knew some of the rules in the palace. The lower-ranking palace maids usually called the palace maid managers who were higher in rank or older as "Auntie" to show respect.
"It's up to you."
Fuling's eyes lit up: "Then I will call you aunt?"
Yun Wan nodded in agreement. After all, he would only stay for half a year at most. It was just a title.
Fuling was close to her boss and took the initiative to ask, "Aunt, can I show you your room?"
Pushing open the main house, Yun Wan paused.
"Do all the housekeepers in the palace live in houses like this?"
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