Chapter 3 Entering the Palace
The day before entering the palace, dark clouds covered the sky and it seemed that rain was about to fall.
Wen Wanyu went out alone.
Although Wen Wanyu didn't say it, He Ruoyan knew where she was going. There was someone in Nanshan that she was worried about.
He Ruoyan did not stop her and said to her, "Say goodbye to him properly."
North of Nanshan
The silhouette of a sycamore tree falls on a tombstone.
The tombstone is engraved with the words: The tomb of my son Song Qingxu.
Wen Wanyu took out two plates of pastries from the food box and placed them neatly in front of the tombstone.
Not caring whether it was dirty or not, he sat next to the tombstone, leaning his head weakly against it.
She muttered to herself, "I'm going to enter the palace tomorrow. Maybe... I'll never have the chance to see you again. But don't worry, I specifically told my brother to come visit you every year and bring your favorite peach kernel cakes and fruit wine."
Looking up at the endless sky, I tried hard to hold back the tears that were about to burst out at any moment.
"Brother Qingxu, will you blame me?"
After saying that, he smiled bitterly as if he knew the answer: "It's okay to blame me."
Wen Wanyu confided in him and shared everything that had happened recently, from the smallest details to the smallest household chores.
Until there was a thunder in the sky.
Wen Wanyu finally reacted and stood up in a daze. He felt relieved and gently stroked the tombstone with his fingers:
"Brother Qingxu."
"I'm leaving."
"I won't forget you."
Death is not the end of life, forgetting is.
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The family's last dinner was destined to be boring.
Everyone lowered their heads, not wanting each other to notice their red eyes.
Wen Wanyu felt bad too. She raised her wine glass and smiled brightly, "Wanwan toasts to Daddy, Mom, and Brother. I wish you a long and prosperous life, and may you enjoy a happy and prosperous life together. May you celebrate the holidays year after year, and may you have good luck in spring, peace in summer, and happiness in autumn and winter."
He Ruoyan had already burst into tears.
Even Wen Tianyu, who was always mature and steady, had bloodshot eyes.
Wen Lingyuan picked up the wine glass and said, "Then I wish my son peace, happiness, and everything goes well." Then he drank it all in one gulp.
For someone who is about to enter the palace, it is simply a luxury to hope for everything to go smoothly.
At night, looking at the bundles of different sizes on the table, He Ruoyan placed two small porcelain bottles on the table.
Wen Wanyu picked it up and took a look. The small porcelain bottle was filled with small pills. He poured them out and smelled them. They had a faint smell.
After taking a look at her, he casually asked, "Mom, what is this?"
He Ruoyan's tone was normal, as if telling her what to eat today and tomorrow, "The plum blossom porcelain bottle contains contraceptive pills. The orchid porcelain bottle contains fertility pills."
Contraceptive pills? Wen Wanyu's eyes gradually widened, staring at her without blinking.
"mother……"
He Ruoyan said calmly, "I never mentioned this to you before, but my ancestors were all doctors, but the tradition ended with my generation. This was developed for me by your grandfather when I entered the mansion."
Wen Wanyu stammered. She only knew her mother's family background wasn't good, with only her grandparents as her relatives, both of whom had passed away a few years ago.
But she didn't know that her grandfather was a doctor.
He Ruoyan stared at the flickering candlelight: "For women in the palace, children are a stepping stone to success, but also a weakness. It's better not to have children until they are mature enough."
She entered the palace at sixteen, and within two years, she gradually lost her rivals. At eighteen, she met Tianyu. After giving birth to Tianyu, she became a lady.
One can use the child to quickly rise to power, so it is a stepping stone.
But having a child means having a soft spot.
Wen Wanyu understood the logic behind this. Even if He Ruoyan didn't say it, she would still think of ways to prevent pregnancy.
Seeing her stunned, He Ruoyan added: "One contraceptive pill every three months. Because of its special ingredients, ordinary doctors can't diagnose the cause. But medicine is three-quarters toxic..."
"Wanwan understands."
Her mother is simply a god.
"Thank you, mother."
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Early the next morning, the eunuch and nanny who were to take her into the palace arrived.
Wen Wanyu finished tidying up and went out. Her long black hair was tied into a simple bun, with a strand of hair hanging down in front of her chest.
She was also extremely beautiful, with teeth as white as gourds, a delicate forehead and eyebrows, and two bright eyes as clear as autumn water.
Her cheeks are as rosy as flowers, and she is as charming as a fairy who has descended to earth.
The maid and the eunuch were stunned. They had seen many women, but few were so stunning and beautiful.
The young lady in front of me has a graceful demeanor, with bright eyes and white teeth, and a calm and relaxed look.
Wen Wanyu bowed shyly: "Mammy, I'm sorry for the long wait, Grandpa."
There weren't many ladies who were so polite. The father-in-law and the nanny both felt that Wen Wanyu had great potential. The nanny said gently, "Now that everything is ready, please get in the sedan chair."
Wen Wanyu didn't look back, for fear that she would cry if she did.
He Ruoyan cried until her hands were shaking. Wen Lingyuan supported He Ruoyan's trembling shoulders and watched the sedan chair leave the Wen Mansion.
Wen Wanyu was assigned to live in Changlixuan in Wangyou Palace.
Changlixuan is not remote, but very quiet.
She was quite lucky, each person had their own palace. This saved her a lot of trouble. She no longer had to go to the main palace to pay her respects every day.
Stepping into the smooth courtyard paved with bluestone, Wen Wanyu felt the gentle breeze and the faint fragrance of flowers. She liked Chang Lixuan from the bottom of her heart.
The eaves of the corridor are filled with blooming flowers, colorful. Walking on the tree-lined path paved with blue bricks, you can see rows of willows and pear trees on the side of the road, which are very beautiful and complement each other.
Four palace maids and a eunuch knelt in front of the hall. When they saw her, they said in unison: "Greetings to the young lady!"
"Everyone, get up." Wen Wanyu smiled.
"Since you have been assigned to Changlixuan, meeting each other is a blessing. From now on, we will be a family."
"A family?"
The maids looked at each other, a little dazed. Family? How long had it been since they heard that word?
"Yeah. Family."
Wen Wanyu smiled and said, "My principle is that Chang Lixuan will not tolerate anyone with two hearts around him."
She paced slowly. "I once had a dog. I treated it very well, serving it three meals a day. But one day, it bit me. I realized that some dogs just can't be tamed. So I drove it out of the house, beat it with a stick, and finally killed it."
The last four words were without any emotion, but Wen Wanyu's eyes were watery, like a pool of autumn water.
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"Don't be so nervous." Seeing the frightened expressions on their faces, Wen Wanyu smiled and eased the atmosphere: "Have you heard of the saying that the combined strength of ten thousand men can make the world invincible?"
"As long as we and Chang Lixuan are united, we won't have to fear anything."
The tense atmosphere was somewhat diluted, and the palace maids also smiled a little.
It can be seen that their master is an interesting person. And kind, as long as they do not touch the master's bottom line, I believe the master will not treat them unfairly.
Being around interesting people and serving them, life becomes more hopeful.
"What are your names?"
"Your servant Qingdai."
"My slave is like a cloud."
…
"My servant Huang Haiquan."
Qingdai and Siyun are both good names. Wen Wanyu nodded and pointed at Bai Su behind him: "Bai Su has been by my side since he was a child. You and Bai Su will learn from each other and make progress together."
"yes."
The master said that they should learn from each other and make progress together, not learn from Bai Su. Qing Dai and the others felt truly respected.
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[Everyone can guess Song Qingxu's identity. Let's see how many people can guess it correctly (`′)]
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