Chapter 597 The Concubine’s Gift
Soon, the sun set.
Nan Yan sat in front of the dressing table, waited until Nian Qiu pinned the last hairpin on her bun, and then slowly stood up.
Ran Xiaoyu said, "My Lady, it's almost time to go to Chengqian Palace."
Nan Yan nodded.
Just as she was about to stand up, Aunt Tongyun came over again, subconsciously glanced at Nanyan's arm, and said softly, "I don't know what will happen tonight. My queen, please be careful."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry."
Ran Xiaoyu said: "With me here, who dares to touch her?"
Aunt Tongyun sighed helplessly and said, "Xiaoyu, don't fight and kill all day long. This is in the palace, and in Chengqian Palace."
“…”
"You belong to the Empress now. If you act impulsively, you will only bring trouble upon the Empress."
This isn't the first time I've heard her nagging these past two days.
Ran Xiaoyu sighed softly as if admitting defeat: "I understand."
Nan Yan smiled and took her out of Yiku Palace. Tingfu was holding a lantern in front, and soon they arrived at Chengqian Palace.
Although it was not completely dark yet, the lights were already on here.
Because it was a banquet hosted by the Emperor and the King of Wei, there were countless people busy coming and going in the palace. Nan Yan walked in slowly and saw that the tables had already been set up in the hall.
Directly above, of course, are the emperor and empress sitting together.
A smaller table next to it is for the owner of Chengqian Palace, King Wei.
The tables on both sides were naturally prepared for these concubines.
At this time, another young eunuch ran in and ordered: "Add another table. The emperor asked Master Jian to come tonight."
Nan Yan looked back.
Those people immediately got busy.
Let Jian Ruocheng come over too?
This is not surprising. Jian Ruocheng has been appointed as the Grand Secretary of Dongge today, which means he is half the prince's teacher.
Of course he should show up.
Just as I was thinking, a familiar voice came from the side——
"Your Highness."
Nan Yan turned around and saw that it was King Wei Zhu Chengxuan who was walking towards her.
After not seeing him for a few days, the child had grown a little taller, but was still thin. Although he was wearing the clothes of a prince, he could not hide his scholarly air.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Your Highness the Prince of Wei."
Zhu Chengxuan came over and said with a smile, "I haven't been able to go to Yikun Palace to congratulate the imperial concubine these days. Please forgive me."
Nan Yan forced a smile and said, "Your Highness's enthronement is a major event. Of course, we shouldn't be distracted by these trivial matters."
Zhu Chengxuan nodded and looked at Ran Xiaoyu behind her: "Sister Xiaoyu."
Ran Xiaoyu said, "Your Highness the Prince of Wei, you are really insulting me by addressing me like that."
Zhu Chengxuan said: "I used to call it that too."
“…”
"Even though I am the King of Wei now, I am still me."
Hearing him say this, Nan Yan nodded slightly.
The most precious thing for a person is not to lose his original heart.
Now, Zhu Chengxuan did not change at all because of his heavy fall from a high place. On the contrary, his eyes seemed clearer than before.
This is certainly a good thing.
But in this complicated harem, perhaps, this is not a good thing.
At this time, other concubines also arrived one after another.
The first person to walk in was Xia Yunting.
Fulan followed behind her. As soon as she walked in and saw Nan Yan standing inside, her brows immediately frowned.
Because of that basket of bayberries, she stayed in bed for several days.
I couldn’t eat or drink water, it felt like I was in hell.
So, when she saw Nan Yan, it was like she saw a demon from hell. Her eyes turned red and she immediately turned her head to the side.
Then, several other concubines followed in.
They all came to pay their respects to the imperial concubine.
Then, the Queen came.
Nan Yan immediately led them forward and said, "Greetings to the Queen."
"Get up."
Xu Miaoyin walked in with a smile, and the King of Wei immediately stepped forward and saluted: "Your son greets the Queen Mother."
Xu Miaoyin held his hand and walked all the way inside, smiling and saying, "My prince has grown up."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "It's all thanks to my mother's careful care."
"Now that you are the King of Wei, your mother can no longer protect you."
“…”
"You have to walk the road ahead by yourself."
"Your son will follow your mother's instructions."
When they walked in, Xu Miaoyin looked around again, and then her eyes fell on Nan Yan: "It seems that the imperial concubine has not gone out for the past two days."
Nan Yan said softly, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I have been feeling a little heavy these past two days."
"oh."
As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Wan beside her smiled and said, "The Emperor has never been to the Yikun Palace. The Imperial Concubine should be relaxed."
When everyone heard this, some of them couldn't help laughing.
She was canonized as a noble concubine, but she never even had the chance to sleep with the emperor.
This is indeed a joke in the harem.
Xu Miaoyin coughed lightly and said, "Princess Zhuang, don't mention this anymore."
Wu Wan smiled and said, "Yes."
Then, everyone walked inside.
Ran Xiaoyu took a step forward, walked carefully to Nan Yan's side, and said softly: "My Lady..."
Nan Yan calmly raised her hand to stop her from continuing and said lightly, "It's okay."
A group of people walked in and immediately saw a room full of gift boxes piled up like mountains. Zhu Chengxuan said shyly, "I was too busy today, so I haven't sorted out all the things the ladies sent me."
Some gifts are displayed openly.
Jade carvings of cabbage, coral trees, or some calligraphy and paintings by famous artists.
After all, he was the first prince of this dynasty to be crowned king, and the gifts sent by various families were generous.
Wu Wan, Gao Yurong, and Xia Yunting were also walking in the crowd, but their eyes all turned to a brocade box placed on the other side.
Apparently, it hasn't been opened yet.
Gao Yurong smiled and said, "Hey, who sent this gift?"
Nan Yan turned around and took a look.
Zhu Chengxuan smiled and said, "This is a gift from the Imperial Concubine."
"oh……"
Everyone's gaze became somewhat frivolous again.
Wu Wan smiled and said, "We've all seen everyone's gifts, but I don't know what rare gift the Imperial Concubine sent."
"this--"
Zhu Chengxuan hesitated for a moment.
Everyone did look at all the gifts because they were all displayed in plain sight.
But he himself didn't even have time to open the brocade box.
Opening it here would embarrass the imperial concubine.
Nan Yan, on the other hand, smiled and said, "Why, Concubine Zhuang, do you want to see what gift I have for Your Highness?"
Gao Yurong immediately smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I just want to broaden my horizons."
Wu Wan added, "If your Majesty is afraid of others seeing it, then of course, it's okay not to open it."
Ran Xiaoyu, who was standing aside, clenched her fists.
But Nan Yan stretched out her hand, grabbed her fist and squeezed it gently.
Ran Xiaoyu hesitated and let go of her hand.
Then, Nan Yan smiled and said, "Well, since everyone has seen it, it would be unreasonable not to see mine. If Your Highness doesn't mind, please open it."
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