Chapter 188 The "bustling" Jinxiu Palace
On the way back to the palace from Yu's study, Song Qingyan went to the Prince's Xingyang Palace.
I still have to tell the prince what I got out of Wanwan this morning.
Because it was morning, the fourth prince Lu Jinrui was also studying in Xingyang Palace.
"It's been a long time since I last saw Empress Chen." Following the Crown Prince, he came into contact with more people and became more cheerful than before.
"Indeed, Marquis Dingguo has returned to the capital, and the Queen Mother has graciously allowed me to stay back for a few days." Song Qingyan looked at the Fourth Prince in front of her with a smile.
"I can actually come back and stay for a while?" The Fourth Prince's eyes were full of surprise. In his impression, a woman could no longer live in her parents' home after entering the palace.
It’s just that my mother, I’m afraid, will never have another chance.
Seeing the Fourth Prince's eyes gradually becoming lonely, Song Qingyan patted his shoulder and said, "Nowadays, Prince Yixuan and his wife often come to the palace to accompany your mother, which is not bad."
"After we finish the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, let your brothers take you for a walk outside and see the beautiful scenery of the capital."
When the Fourth Prince raised his head again, his eyes were filled with surprise.
After chatting with Song Qingyan for a while, the Fourth Prince went to the side hall.
Since the Fourth Prince came here to study every day, the Crown Prince simply turned this side hall into a small study.
As for Song Qingyan, she naturally headed for the prince's study.
"How come you have time to come here today, Aunt?"
Song Qingyan secretly complained in her heart: You interrupted me yesterday, so I just tried to get the information out of you and tell you about it.
But what he said was: "It's been a long time since I came to see you."
As the two were talking, the second prince ran in from outside and said, "Royal brother."
After he stood still, he saw Song Qingyan in front of him and was naturally very surprised: "Madam Chen, it's been a long time since I last saw you."
Song Qingyan couldn't help but laugh out loud: "It's only been three or five days. Just now, Jin Rui also said that he hadn't seen me for a long time. I didn't expect that you kids would care about me so much."
“I am deeply moved.”
The prince couldn't help but laugh when he heard this: "Empress Chen loves to tease people."
"Yesterday I heard that Jin Yu killed many people in the residence of the Minister of Rites," Song Qingyan looked at the second prince in front of her with satisfaction, "The ministers in the court all praised him, even your father was full of praise."
[Of course, he is the hero in the storybook after all! He must be different from ordinary people.]
[Speaking of which, some things are really innate. Concubine Lan, who is so introverted, actually raised such a domineering child. ]
The Second Prince glanced at the Crown Prince upon hearing this, and seeing that he looked normal, he was relieved and smiled, "It's all thanks to the Crown Prince's teachings in the past."
The Crown Prince naturally noticed the Second Prince's hesitation.
Not wanting to speculate too much with him, he walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder: "Father is praising you, not me."
The second prince looked at the crown prince again, and there was even a hint of panic in his eyes.
But the prince's eyes were clear.
"Jin Yu, I don't want to have too many speculations between you and me," the Crown Prince looked at the Second Prince sincerely, "I am happy to see that you are so outstanding."
The Second Prince did not expect the Crown Prince to be so direct.
But Song Qingyan spoke up when she saw the two of them saying this: "We are also pleased to see you two brothers supporting each other so much."
"I do have something to remind you of. The Queen Mother's birthday banquet is coming up soon. The court is very busy right now. It seems that there is some chaos outside. You must be careful."
The prince nodded and said, "I agree with Madam Chen. I have already ordered the imperial guards to increase their manpower and planted a few people in the dark."
Song Qingyan came here originally for this matter, and seeing that the prince had already made arrangements, she felt relieved.
"Yes, I just heard," the second prince came to Xingyang Palace because he had something to say to the crown prince, "the third prince knelt outside Longsheng Palace for a long time, begging for forgiveness from our father."
"The third brother has finally come to terms with it?" The Crown Prince was not surprised, as if it was something he had expected. "I thought he would go against my father for that palace maid."
Lu Xingwan felt emotional when he saw the prince's confident look.
[The description of the prince in the storybook is that he has a kind heart but has difficulty achieving great things. ]
[But now it seems that he plans everything very well, and he is not as incompetent as described in the book.]
The second prince sneered: "Even if he is willing, the people behind him will not be willing."
Song Qingyan nodded: "Indeed, I just came from Longsheng Palace. His Majesty has now forgiven Jinchen."
"I expected this." The Crown Prince didn't care at all and brought a cup of tea to the Second Prince.
Seeing the Crown Prince so calm, the Second Prince also felt relieved.
When Lu Xing returned here, with the encouragement of the Third Prince, he stayed obediently in Rongle Palace. Not only did he go to Yanhua Hall to burn incense and chant Buddhist scriptures every day, he also went to serve the Queen Mother every day.
Lu Xinghui was originally a very clever little girl and she quickly won the heart of the Queen Mother.
No matter how much the Queen Mother hated Concubine De, she still regarded Lu Xinghui as her granddaughter, and gradually she no longer hated her as before.
I just think that I am too prejudiced against her.
The most lively place nowadays is probably the Jinxiu Palace.
Because of Yunlan and Bailing's close service, Prince Yi tried to get close to Jinxiu Palace several times but failed. With the help of Yunzhu, he finally came to Shen Ning's palace at night.
Bai Ling was none other than Bai Zhi who had been beside Concubine De before.
"You are guarding your palace gates tightly now." When Prince Yi saw Shen Ning, he stepped forward and clamped her hand. He was naturally dissatisfied with her disrespectful behavior.
However, Shen Ning never mentioned the matter again. He tried hard to break free from Prince Yi's clutches and secretly distanced himself from Prince Yi.
"My Lord, you should find me a reliable maid," Shen Ning said unhappily as she sat at the table drinking tea. "Yun Ping before and Yun Zhu now have the same personality. They become arrogant when they get a little benefit."
"Their behavior is really affecting our cause."
"I have already sat on the throne of Queen according to your plan, but now I don't even have anyone to order me around."
Not only has it affected the great cause, but now Empress Shen Ning has also lost all face in the palace.
The first personal maid of the empress of a country was killed by the emperor for falsely conveying the imperial edict in order to win his favor.
The second personal maid dared to show off in front of the Imperial Concubine and was demoted by the Empress herself.
The two people serving him now are a maid who used to do menial work in the laundry department and a remnant of the late Concubine De.
It's embarrassing to talk about it.
"Don't worry," Shen Ning muttered for a long time, and the Prince Yi in front of him finally spoke, "The person has been arranged."
After the previous few incidents, Prince Yi seemed to be tired of Shen Ning's body and had no interest in her.
Seeing that Shen Ning had no intention of trying to keep him, he snorted coldly and walked away.
However, at the corner gate of Jinxiu Palace, he was blocked by Yunzhu.