Chapter 472: Accepting Defeat
After all, Huo Yanran had lived in the palace with her mother for quite some time. She knew that Concubine Zhao had changed her temperament and was anxious for Huo Yan to marry a princess, so she was not so disgusted with Rendong's identity.
Song Wan'er was an evil mother-in-law who had read too many storybooks. In addition, when Chunzhi first arrived in the capital, she was summoned into the palace by Queen Wang, who asked her to agree to accept the girl from the Wang family as her concubine before she got married.
Even someone as good as Wang would weigh the pros and cons because of the difference in status, let alone Zhao, who always has a bad temper and thinks that even the fairies in the sky are not worthy of her son?
So the two of them had different opinions on the fact that Concubine Zhao called Rendong over on the pretext of illness.
Huo Yanran felt that Concubine Zhao just wanted to meet Rendong and would not do anything excessive.
Song Wan'er felt that Concubine Zhao called Rendong over this time because she was a wicked mother-in-law who wanted to torture her future daughter-in-law.
Each of them had their own reasons for speaking, and they even made a bet about it.
The stakes were Song Wan'er's newly acquired hibiscus jade pendant and Huo Yanran's five-phoenix crown.
Chunzhi smiled and asked Cui'er to bring Rendong back. No matter what Concubine Zhao's intention was today, Rendong would always feel uncomfortable in front of her.
Ren Dong was not sure what to say about Concubine Zhao's enthusiasm for her, so she just said, "Concubine Zhao is a very good person."
This one sentence alone is enough to prove that Huo Yanran is right.
"Look." Huo Yanran looked at Song Wan'er with a smile.
Song Wan'er was quite incredulous. She stood up and said to Rendong, "Rendong, don't be afraid. With us here, not even Concubine Zhao can do anything to you. If you've been wronged, speak up. Don't hold it in. Don't your doctors all say that holding onto something is the most harmful to your health?"
"Empress Dowager Zhao treats me very well."
Rendong knew that Song Wan'er was a young lady who grew up in a honey pot, and her mind was very clear and bright. There was no need to beat around the bush when talking to her, just say it directly.
"Really? Then I accept the bet."
Seeing that Rendong's words didn't seem to mean anything, Song Wan'er slowly sat down again and handed the newly acquired hibiscus jade pendant in her hand to Huo Yanran.
Compared to a jade pendant, Song Wan'er prefers honeysuckle to live a good life.
"Thank you, Sister Wan'er, for your generous gift. I gladly accept it."
Huo Yanran reached out to take it and played with the Hibiscus Jade.
"Honeysuckle, come and sit down."
Chunzhi invited Rendong to sit down and have some tea and snacks, and asked her how she had been doing in the Imperial Hospital these days.
It was Chunzhi's special permission that allowed Rendong to enter the Imperial Medical Service, but she needed her own real abilities to gain a foothold in the Imperial Medical Service.
Chunzhi originally wanted to buy a decent house for Rendong, but Rendong declined.
Firstly, Rendong had just arrived in the capital and did not need a big house. Moreover, if she lived in a big house, she would need a group of servants to take care of it, which would be very expensive. She only wanted to cure diseases and save lives, and did not want to care about these ostentations or waste money on these things.
So Chunzhi prepared a small courtyard for her that was very close to the Imperial Hospital. The location was excellent, enough for both Rendong and Baizhu to live in, and it was also convenient to clean on a daily basis.
But Huo Yan sent Bai Zhu to the Imperial Hospital. The little girl followed Ren Dong during the day and followed the imperial physician on duty at night, learning medical skills day and night. Huo Yan said that she should learn more at a young age, so why should she sleep?
Then Huo Yan moved into Jindong's small courtyard and lived with her day and night.
Chunzhi had heard all these things from the secret guards.
But since Honeysuckle didn't say anything, she didn't interfere.
Today, Concubine Zhao summoned Rendong into the palace. Chunzhi had already called her over, so naturally she had to ask a few questions.
Honeysuckle briefly recounted what had happened in the past few days.
With the Queen's special care and Huo Yan always around, no one dared to bully Rendong.
And everyone was incredibly kind to her.
When Honeysuckle said this, she thanked the Queen again.
Chunzhi told Rendong to stop thanking him and asked her with a smile, "You've seen so many princes and nobles these days, is there anyone you like?"
When Honeysuckle heard this, she was suddenly speechless.
Seeing this, Huo Yanran smiled and teased her, "Recently, quite a few people have been asking me about you. Honeysuckle, if you really don't like Brother Nine, then find someone with a good temper and tell him to give up as soon as possible."
Song Wan'er blinked: "Yes, yes, there are many good-looking men, but you still have to find one with a good temper."
In fact, they could all see that Rendong had special feelings for Huo Yan.
Although in the eyes of doctors, patients are the most important, no matter what grudges there were in the past, they must be put aside.
But Huo Yan's injury had healed long ago, but he still insisted on staying in Rendong's courtyard. Rendong did not drive him away, nor did she complain to the queen. It can be seen that Rendong did not hate Huo Yan's nagging.
Today, I even met Concubine Zhao. The key point is that after meeting her, I didn't want to run away. I even thought she was a nice person.
Doesn’t this character have a stroke?
Huo Yanran didn't like Ninth Brother's bad temper, but she liked Rendong and felt sorry for her. She hoped that she could live a happy and smooth life, so she mentioned this matter while chatting.
Honeysuckle said, "I...I haven't thought about starting a family yet."
Honeysuckle has always wanted to have a home, but she understands that the meaning of home is not just one more person in the house or one more set of dishes and chopsticks on the table.
Those who want to have a family should not marry anyone casually just for the sake of having a family.
"I haven't thought about it." Huo Yanran said: "Actually, whether we get married or not is not important. What's important is to live a happy and carefree life."
Song Wan'er agreed with this. They sat together drinking tea and talked about this matter for a long time.
Until Huo Yan came and sent someone to ask the Queen when she could let Rendong leave the palace?
"Let him wait!" Huo Yanran said, "How long has Rendong been here, and he's already rushing us? He can leave the palace whenever he wants. Don't bother us Rendong!"
Song Wan'er said, "That's right! If he's willing to wait, then he can wait. If he's not willing to wait, then he can leave!"
Chunzhi saw that her two sisters were not happy with Huo Yan, so she smiled and asked Cui'er to go out and send Huo Yan away.
Cui'er took the order and left.
After a while, Cui Er returned to report, "His Royal Highness Prince Jing refused to leave. A palace maid passed on the message that Liu Tanhua was waiting for the princess at the usual place."
"Tanhua Liu is waiting for the princess at the usual place."
Song Wan'er smiled at Huo Yanran, her expression full of mischief.
Huo Yanran raised her hand and tapped Song Wan'er's nose. "Liu Yan and I are going boating today. Do you want to come with us?"
"No, no." Song Wan'er said with a smile: "The princess has a handsome man by her side, what am I going to do?"
"Then I'll go first."
Huo Yanran didn't want to keep Liu Yan waiting for long, so she stood up and said goodbye.
Chunzhi raised her hand to straighten the hairpins on Huo Yanran's temples and said softly, "Go ahead and have fun."
Huo Yanran nodded in agreement, then waved the hibiscus jade pendant in her hand towards Song Wan'er, smiled, and quickly left.
She left Changhua Palace and walked along the red palace wall for a while. Then she saw Liu Yan, wearing a green robe and a jade crown, with fluttering sleeves, standing at the foot of the palace wall. There was a little white cat lying on a branch, wanting to jump down but not daring to.
Liu Yan opened his arms and said gently to the little white cat, "Don't be afraid. Jump down and I'll catch you."
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