Chapter 59 Entering the Palace
Nangong Hua's consciousness gradually returned.
He forced himself to slowly loosen his grip and let go of the person...
"I'm sorry. I..." He didn't know how to explain.
He wanted to avoid telling her all this, but he was a thief.
If she knew, would she blame him and hate him?
"If it's difficult to speak, don't force yourself to speak." Pu Qiongzhi paused, reached out and grabbed his hand.
"My dear husband, if there is anything that is very difficult for you, you can let me bear it together."
"..." Nangong Hua was startled, and his heart warmed, "Okay."
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Pei Wanqing almost went crazy when she found out that Pu Qiongzhi had become a concubine.
After she danced at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, she was slapped by her father, confined to her home, and ridiculed by everyone.
But she knew that these humiliations were only temporary. As long as she could become the Ninth Prince's consort, the position of empress would be hers in the future!
Thinking about her rebirth, everything went smoothly for her. She also got close to the Ninth Prince and won his favor.
Why did everything change after Pu Qiongzhi married into the capital?
As expected, only the bitch Pu Qiongzhi was the stumbling block for her to ascend to the throne!
But her happiness didn't last long.
Thinking of what was going to happen soon, Pei Wanqing smiled sinisterly.
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"The Empress summons me to the palace?"
Pu Qiongzhi looked at the young eunuch in front of her who looked unfamiliar.
"The Empress feels that she has a good rapport with you, so she invites you into the palace for a chat."
Pu Qiongzhi nodded slightly, "Please excuse me, eunuch. I will change my clothes right away. Yan'er!"
Yan'er understood and nodded.
Pu Qiongzhi followed Chunjing to the backyard to change clothes.
"Madam, why did the Queen suddenly summon you to the palace?" Chun Jing was a little worried.
Their lady has been in the spotlight too much recently. What if these nobles realize this after returning to the palace and feel that they have been fooled?
"I don't think anything will happen in the palace. But we still have to be careful." Pu Qiongzhi asked Chunjing to change into the palace clothes and wear a crown for her when entering the palace to meet the emperor.
However, the Queen's summons at this time was too sudden and there was no preparation at all.
"I'm really unsure about entering the palace so rashly. It would be best if there was someone in the palace who could pass on the message."
Pu Qiongzhi and Chunjing were discussing.
Having said that, both of them knew how difficult this task was.
To get information from the palace means risking death, and it is difficult to buy someone off with even a little bit of favor.
If... we are taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives and the information we pass on is false, then we will be attacked from all sides!
As they were talking, Pu Qiongzhi had already finished dressing up and followed the young eunuch into the palace.
All the way in the carriage, Pu Qiongzhi asked Yan'er in detail.
But Yan'er said that the young eunuch was very vigilant and played Tai Chi no matter what she said.
Since Yan'er also returned empty-handed, Pu Qiongzhi had completely lost hope.
She followed the young eunuch all the way to the Queen's Palace.
The Queen was not wearing court dress today, so she looked a little softer and less majestic.
When Pu Qiongzhi entered the hall, she was watering the flowerpot beside her.
Pu Qiongzhi recognized at a glance that those were the flowers that Princess Jinnan bought from her.
"My dear Wenshuyi, you are here?" The queen smiled and spoke in a friendly tone.
Pu Qiongzhi quickly bowed deeply and said, "I pay my respects to the Empress. May the Empress live a thousand years."
"Hurry up and get up." The Queen gave her a slight support. "You must be scared to be called into the palace so hastily, right?"
"In reply to the Empress, you are in charge of the harem and are the mother of the country. As a lady of honor, I am under the supervision and instruction of the Empress, so I have to be afraid." Pu Qiongzhi replied respectfully.
The Queen chuckled. "I didn't expect you to be such an honest person in private. You don't seem to be from the same family as the cunning businessmen you do business with! I asked you to come into the palace just to talk to you. Please sit down first. Yun Mo, bring the tea."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Pu Qiongzhi slowly sat down to one side.
The tea was served quickly. Seeing that the queen didn't say anything, Pu Qiongzhi obediently picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"The tea in the Empress's palace has a deep and fragrant aroma that is refreshing. It seems to be produced in the Nanzhao area." Pu Qiongzhi looked puzzled.
The queen was a little surprised. "You have a very good tongue. You can even taste Nanzhao tea?"
"I have followed my father in business since I was young, and I have had the honor of tasting the tea brought by these foreign merchants." Pu Qiongzhi smiled, as if a little embarrassed.
The Queen nodded, understanding. "No wonder. Is it because you're so knowledgeable that you can find such novel food? It seems like everyone in the capital, including the royal family and the noble families, is familiar with the dishes at your Ruilou!"
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. My restaurant is located in the capital, so naturally I hope that guests from the capital will patronize it." Pu Qiongzhi was slightly startled, and she stood up and begged for mercy.
The Queen did not intend to blame him, "Just sit down, I just want to chat with you."
"In my life, I've given birth to two sons, but they're both reckless men who only know how to fight and kill. I always want to talk to my daughters, but they're not my own, and they don't dare get close to me, so it's impossible for them to talk to me."
"At the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, I looked at you from afar and felt that you were very much my cup of tea. Later, I heard that Roujia was going to take the Queen Mother to your restaurant, so I went along to join in the fun."
"I am flattered by the Queen's kindness. The two princes are brave and good at fighting, and are warriors of Daliang. The Queen has raised such sons, which is something others can only envy." Pu Qiongzhi answered carefully, feeling terrified.
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The Queen suddenly mentioned the matter of the two princes, and she really didn't know how to respond.
In the current situation, any slight disturbance cannot be underestimated.
Fortunately, the queen did not seem to be obsessed with this matter and instead changed the subject.
"You are such a sweet-talker, kid! We all love to hear you talk!"
Pu Qiongzhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but she became increasingly confused about what the queen was saying.
After chatting about this and that for a while, the Queen suddenly said, "Since you have come to the palace, go and see Concubine Ru."
"Yes." Pu Qiongzhi lowered her head obediently and responded.
However, she had no idea who Rupin was...
After leaving the Queen's Palace, Chun Jing, who was serving beside her, took a few steps forward and whispered in her ear, "Empress Rupin is the uncle's aunt."
"When Master Bo was less than three years old, Concubine Ru was selected to enter the palace, so we weren't close relatives."
"I heard that Concubine Ru made a mistake and has been out of favor ever since."
Pu Qiongzhi listened to her introduction and nodded to the eunuch beside her, "Please lead the way, eunuch."
The young eunuch, whose surname was Xi, smiled at her. "Don't worry, my lady. Lady Rupin is very easy to get along with. She enjoys poetry and books and is very humble."
"Thank you, Eunuch Xi, for telling me." Pu Qiongzhi nodded slightly in thanks, and became more alert in her heart.
Are you fond of poetry and books, humble, and easy to get along with?
Why have I never heard Lord Gong Ning mention this aunt?
Forget it… Even if he did say that, he would probably just tell her not to care.
They are all one family living at the foot of the imperial city, so why is it that Earl Gong Ning has such a weak relationship with them?
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