Chapter 2899: Meeting in Another World
Zhu Chengxuan was about to thank him when he heard Zhu Feng add, "It's not easy for you to leave the palace. Come back after you've discussed everything."
Hearing this, Zhu Chengxuan looked at him with some confusion.
Although this was just an explanation, if you listen carefully, the subtext of this sentence seems to be hinting that Zhu Chengxuan does not have to return to the palace on time tonight.
Seeing Zhu Chengxuan looking at him doubtfully, Zhu Feng said calmly, "Go and do your thing."
"……yes."
Zhu Chengxuan turned and left the imperial study with a little doubt. After going back to tidy up, he asked someone to prepare a carriage. At noon, he left the palace and went to Si Muyun's house.
Meanwhile, in Yonghe Palace, the ceremony for conferring the title of new concubine had finally concluded. Nan Yan had also recited the Empress's instructions relatively completely. Looking at Yao Ying, who was kneeling in the center, enduring the jealous and resentful gazes from those around her, she said calmly, "A lot has happened recently, and the harem was in a state of panic. Now that things have finally settled down, and you've received this great joy, you should cherish your blessings."
Yao Ying said, "Yes."
Nan Yan continued, "The sisters in the harem are as close as a family. After you are canonized, you must get along well with the sisters, serve the emperor, and expand the royal family."
Yao Ying said, "I obey your orders."
Nan Yan nodded and said, "Get up."
Yao Ying kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live a thousand years."
After she finished speaking, she kowtowed, and the palace maid Qingping behind her immediately stepped forward and helped her up.
The concubines sitting around looked at each other, with cold and disdainful expressions on their faces. Few came forward to congratulate him, making the scene seem a little awkward.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "This Qing Ping is the one that Eunuch Yu has chosen for you to serve."
Yao Ying said, "Yes."
Qingping also immediately bowed to Nanyan, and Nanyan asked, "Is it working well?"
Yao Ying said, "The Empress instructed that Eunuch Yu select the people who are worth using. Qingping is very smart, and it's okay for me to use her."
"That's good,"
Nan Yan said, "Your enthronement ceremony has been completed, and you will be able to move into Chonghua Palace soon. You don't have to go back to Jingyixuan tonight. Your place is also closer to me. If there is anything wrong, please let me know at any time."
Yao Ying immediately said, "Thank you, Madam."
Although Nan Yan tried her best to find something to say, the atmosphere was still not very warm. No one talked much to Yao Ying, and the entire ceremony seemed lifeless. Later on, Nan Yan felt a little overwhelmed, so she simply used the excuse that the weather was hot and she was not in a good mood, and let everyone go back.
As soon as she walked out of the gate of Yonghe Palace, Concubine Xi immediately let out a loud "humph".
Everyone heard it.
Yao Ying's current position is the same as hers, so she is not afraid of her. However, she seems to know that the concubines in the palace do not have a good impression of her, so she doesn't say much at this time.
He just nodded to everyone and hurried forward.
But he walked towards Chonghua Palace.
Concubine Yi came forward, saw her hurried look, and deliberately said loudly to Ling Shansi, "Lady Ling, you are alone in Jingyixuan now. Do you want someone to keep you company at night?"
Ling Shansi hurriedly laughed and said, "What are you saying, Concubine Yi? This is unnecessary."
"That's true."
Concubine Xi lost no time in saying to Yao Ying's back, "You seem quite honest, unlike some people who... can't stand being alone. They were restless even during the Imperial Noble Concubine's funeral, trying to find ways to get closer to the Emperor."
The people around echoed: "That's right, don't you see her moral character?"
Ling Shansi smiled awkwardly.
Although the crowd was cursing loudly, they had already gone far away and no one was listening. There was no point in cursing anymore, so after a while, everyone dispersed.
Yao Ying came to Chonghua Palace.
After she entered the palace, although she was canonized as a noble lady, she had never been close to the emperor. As soon as she was canonized, she was arranged to live in the remote and simple Jingyixuan, and had never lived in such a magnificent palace.
As soon as she walked in here, she was dazzled by the exquisite carvings and jade bricks.
Yao Ying walked around the room for a long time, then reached out and stroked the gold and jade vessels placed in the room. Finally, she slowly walked to the bed and sat down, sighing and muttering to herself, "Sure enough, a woman who enters the palace should be favored by the emperor. What kind of life is it to live like before?"
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Si Muyun's residence in the capital was relatively remote, and there were many people on the streets during the day, so the carriage could not run fast. When Zhu Chengxuan arrived at Si's residence, it was almost the hour of You.
Zhu Chengxuan walked out of the steaming carriage, sweating all over.
The people in the Si Mansion seemed to have known he was coming and were waiting at the door. When the butler saw him, he immediately stepped forward and kowtowed, saying, "Your Highness, Prince of Wei."
Zhu Chengxuan asked, "Is Sir Si here?"
The housekeeper said, "The master is at home, but there are guests at home, and the master is entertaining them."
"oh?"
Zhu Chengxuan hesitated for a moment.
Although the dispatch of personnel to the Honglu Temple wasn't a big secret, it was still a matter of the imperial court, so it wasn't best to let too many people know. When he heard that Simuyun was entertaining guests, he hesitated to go in.
But at this moment, Si Muyun walked out from inside.
He walked forward and bowed, "Your Highness."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "I came uninvited. I heard that Mr. Si is substituting for a class. Sorry to bother you."
Simuyun smiled and said, "Not really. Please come in, Your Highness."
Zhu Chengxuan looked at him hesitantly: "Don't you have guests at your residence? I still—"
"No problem,"
Simuyun smiled and said, "This 'guest' and Your Highness are old acquaintances, so it's a good opportunity for them to catch up."
"Old acquaintance?"
Hearing these three words, Zhu Chengxuan was stunned for a moment, then followed Si Muyun inside. After passing the flower hall, they soon arrived at the lobby of the mansion. From a distance, they saw a familiar, thin figure sitting inside, sipping tea. When they heard their footsteps, the man turned around, and suddenly, he showed an expression of astonishment.
Zhu Chengxuan's heart also skipped a beat.
The person sitting inside was actually Gu Qiqing!
Although some things between the two of them had been exposed because of the "scandal" that was plotted by someone, even Zhu Chengxuan knew that Zhu Feng had planned to marry Gu Qiqing after his mourning period was over.
However, during these days, because of the mourning period for Empress Renxiao and so many things happening in Beiping City, the two young men never met each other again.
This side gave them a feeling of being in another world.
Zhu Chengxuan's breathing became tight.
He whispered: "Qi Qing..."
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