Chapter 302 Taking the Child Out of the Palace
In the blink of an eye, time has slipped to the third day of March.
Wen Li'er woke up exceptionally early that day.
The sky outside the window is still dark indigo, with only a few sparse stars stubbornly dotted on the edge of the velvety night sky, like lamps that refuse to go out.
The bedroom was silent and hushed, with only the faint glow of the palace lanterns shining through the curtains, casting a circle of warm yellow in the air.
She turned sideways, her gaze gently falling on the three small figures sleeping side by side beside her, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.
Xiaoxiao's sleeping posture is the most domineering. One of his chubby little arms stretches out from the quilt unwillingly, and rests carelessly on the swaddling clothes that wrap his younger brother tightly every day.
He sleeps very soundly every day, with his little mouth subconsciously pursed, making subtle and even breathing sounds like a kitten.
Miaomiao, who was on the innermost side, was sleeping most soundly and peacefully. Her little face was smooth and white, just like a freshly peeled egg, so tender and adorable.
Last night, the Emperor sent a palace maid over to tell him that he was discussing important state affairs with several princes, and that they might not be able to come to the Bixi Palace to rest until late at night.
As luck would have it, these words were heard by the sharp-eared Xiaoxiao.
The little guy was immediately delighted, and he came up to Wen Li'er like a twisted candy, hugged her legs, and begged softly to sleep with her.
Wen Li'er couldn't bear her son's pitiful look when begging, so she agreed immediately and brought Tiantian and Miaomiao over as well.
So, on this huge bed, the mother and her four children had a warm night sleeping together.
"My Lady."
Qingzhu quietly lifted a corner of the curtain, speaking in a very low voice, for fear of disturbing the young masters sleeping on the couch.
"My lady, are you going to get up and wash?"
Wen Li'er hummed softly, sat up very slowly and gently, and moved carefully, for fear of causing a gust of wind to disturb the children's sweet sleep.
On the day of her brother and sister-in-law's wedding, her mother told her that her grandparents' family would leave Beijing on the third day of March.
Now the emperor has granted her permission to leave the palace twice a month. Today, she must go in person to see her grandmother, uncle and aunt off no matter what.
Soon there were rustling sounds in the bedroom, and the palace servants were well-trained in helping Wen Li'er wash and change her clothes.
After she had finished packing, she personally watched the palace maids change the three sleepy children into new spring clothes.
Today, I am taking my three little ones with me.
My grandmother and my uncles and aunts have never seen the three children in person. After this separation, they are separated by long distances and it is unknown when they will see each other again.
Today is a good opportunity to take the children to meet their relatives, and let the grandmother enjoy the joy of playing with her grandchildren.
Wan An came in and reported respectfully, "Your Majesty, the carriage and all necessary items for leaving the palace are ready."
Wen Li'er nodded and turned her gaze to the little figure who was rubbing his eyes and stumbling towards her.
"Mother..."
Xiaoxiao was like a little bear cub that had just woken up. With a strong nasal tone, he rushed over with his arms open, hugged Wen Li'er's legs, and rubbed his little head against her dependently.
Wen Li'er's heart softened. She bent down and took her son's soft little body into her arms. She whispered softly, "Xiaoxiao, my dear, today your mother will take you to see your grandmother and great-grandmother, okay?"
"Grandmother?"
Xiaoxiao's eyes suddenly lit up, the remaining sleepiness was instantly dispelled by excitement, and he nodded his little head vigorously.
"Great! Xiaoxiao has never been to his grandparents' house!"
He twisted his little body excitedly in Wen Li'er's arms and looked towards the palace entrance impatiently.
Seeing him so excited, Wen Li'er felt a little more anxious.
At this time, Tiantian and Miaomiao were also dressed neatly and were held steadily by their respective wet nurses.
Miaomiao opened her big black eyes and looked around;
Tiantian still had his eyes closed, his little head resting on his wet nurse's shoulder, as if the movements around him had nothing to do with him, and he was still immersed in a sweet dream.
After everything was packed up, Wen Li'er took Xiaoxiao by the hand, and the wet nurse held Tiantian and Miaomiao, and they left the Bixi Palace surrounded by a group of palace servants.
The eastern sky has quietly turned pale, and the golden edge of the morning light is trying hard to dye the indigo night sky.
The stone lamps on both sides of the palace path had not yet been extinguished. The orange halo of light swayed slightly in the clear morning breeze, illuminating the figures of the palace servants who stood respectfully with their heads bowed, holding their breath.
The heavy palace gate slowly opened in front of Wen Lier's ceremonial carriage, making a dull and long "creaky" sound.
Zhang Sicheng, dressed in armor, clasped his fists and bowed outside. He said in a loud voice, "Your Highness, the Emperor has specially ordered me to lead two teams of elite imperial guards to escort you and the three young princes to the Wen Mansion. Please rest assured."
Wen Li'er nodded slightly through the lowered carriage curtains, "Thank you, Commander Zhang, for your concern."
Zhang Sicheng hurriedly said, "This is my humble duty, and I dare not complain about the burden. Your Majesty, please depart."
The wheels rumbled as they rolled across the quiet Imperial Road in the early morning, heading south along the wide Suzaku Avenue.
The streets gradually came to life, and the sounds of people, cars and horses began to gather.
Xiaoxiao was lying by the car window, his little face almost touching the glass.
He excitedly pointed at the busy pedestrians outside, the rows of shops, and the breakfast stalls with fragrant aromas, and kept asking:
"Mother, what kind of shop is that? There's so many people lining up!"
"Mother, look! What is that red fruit? It smells so good!"
"Mother, that uncle is carrying something so huge, like a small mountain!"
Wen Li'er patiently answered them one by one.
She looked at Xiaoxiao's eyes full of curiosity and felt that she had made the right decision to bring the children out today.
The bustling atmosphere of the city outside the car window also brought a long-lost sense of freshness to her who had lived in the deep palace for a long time.
Finally, the carriage stopped steadily in front of the familiar red-painted gate of the Wen Mansion.
The plaque "Wen Mansion" hanging on the lintel looks particularly heavy and intimate in the rising morning light.
The gatekeeper rubbed his sleepy eyes, and when he saw the extraordinarily luxurious palace carriage and the solemn guards in front of him, he was so frightened that he rolled and crawled towards the palace to report the news.
Another servant knelt hurriedly in greeting, his head bowed low.
Oh my God! Could that delicate and elegant young man held by the Imperial Noble Consort be the Crown Prince?
He didn't even have the courage to look up.
Wen Li'er asked the servant to stand up, and took the impatient Xiaoxiao, Tiantian and Miaomiao into the mansion.
Just as I passed the screen wall, I heard a burst of hurried and chaotic footsteps coming from afar, mixed with low cries of surprise.
The first person to rush out was her mother.
Liang Yuhe rushed out as soon as she received the letter. Her hair was hastily tied up, with a few strands of hair scattered on her temples that had not been combed yet. There was obvious excitement on her face.
She didn't care about all these, her mind and eyes were filled with her daughter who suddenly returned home.
However, when her eyes fell on the three small figures beside her daughter, her steps suddenly stopped.
She subconsciously raised her hands to tidy up her slightly messy hair and clothes.
Liu Ma, who was following closely behind her, almost bumped into her.
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