Chapter 1207 All the suffering I endured was caused by her
Obviously, the days spent in the laundry department were not wasted.
Perhaps because of this, when she looked at him, the glint in her eyes was filled with uncontrollable resentment and jealousy.
When Gu Tingchun saw his daughter's expression, he was so scared that he immediately pinched her secretly.
Then he smiled at Nan Yan and said, "The Imperial Concubine is finally back. We have been waiting for her for a long time."
Nan Yan knew that she was afraid that Si Mulan would provoke her again and cause trouble, but in fact, she didn't have the energy to deal with Si Mulan. As long as she didn't cause trouble for her, she didn't mind what she thought.
After all, there are too many people in the world, and no one can be loved by everyone.
Even if it is gold ingots.
So she smiled faintly, walked over and said, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, mother. I'm sorry."
"I dare not, I dare not."
Gu Tingchun lowered his head hurriedly and said carefully, "Your Highness, please go into the mansion and rest first."
"Um."
Nan Yan passed by them without even looking at Simulan, and simply stepped over the threshold and entered the gate. The maids and servants behind her hurriedly followed to serve her.
Gu Tingchun then turned around, slapped Si Mulan hard, and whispered, "Why were you like that just now? Didn't you feel you hadn't suffered enough before?"
Simulan said unconvincedly: "All the suffering I endured was caused by her!"
"You, if you cause trouble again, you'll lose your head!"
"What are you afraid of?" Si Mulan rolled her eyes at the figure walking away. "Even though she's a concubine now, I heard she's been banished to the cold palace. Is she worthy of our kneeling before her?"
Gu Tingchun was so angry with his daughter.
In fact, not long after the emperor moved the capital and left Nanjing, news came from Peking that the imperial concubine had been banished to the cold palace for the crime of "infidelity".
At that time, she also hesitated.
But a few days ago, her younger brother Gu Tingqiu wrote a letter specifically to tell them that the emperor was going back to Nanjing. The letter repeatedly warned them that although the imperial concubine seemed to have lost power on the surface, they must not be rude to her.
After going through so many things, Gu Tingchun has become obedient to his younger brother. After all, he is no longer just a celebrity, but also an official of the court. Naturally, he knows more about the affairs of the court than himself.
So this time, even though the imperial concubine came in a hurry, she also made a grand ceremony.
But her daughter is still so ignorant and ignorant, which really gives her a headache.
She gave Si Mulan a long lecture, then grabbed her and hurriedly followed. Nan Yan had already walked to the hall and sat down. The maid immediately served her tea and snacks, which Ran Xiaoyu took and served to her.
Gu Tingchun took Si Mulan in and stood quietly by waiting.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Mother, please sit down."
Gu Tingchun apologized and sat aside to rest.
Because Nan Yan didn't ask Si Mulan to sit down, she could only stand. Her face became even uglier, but because of Gu Tingchun, she could only grit her teeth and swallow her anger.
Gu Tingchun smiled and said, "This time, the Imperial Concubine is accompanying the Emperor back to Nanjing. This shows that the Emperor is in great favor with her. I am also happy for her."
"No," Nan Yan said with a faint smile, "My mother just doesn't know the hardships I've endured in the palace."
“…”
What she said made Gu Tingchun not know how to respond.
Of course, Nan Yan didn't really want her to understand the suffering she had endured in the palace. After saying this, she took a few sips of tea, rested for a while, and then said, "By the way, mother, I've been away from Jinling for so long. This time when I come back, I want to go to worship my ancestors first."
"Of course. I've already had everything prepared, and Your Majesty can come over anytime."
"Thank you for your concern, mother. Let's go over there."
"yes."
With that, they stood up and left the lobby, heading towards the backyard.
When we walked into the ancestral hall, we found that it had indeed been cleaned. Incense and candles were lit on the incense table, and offerings had been prepared in advance, held by servants standing by.
Nan Yan washed her hands, walked forward, and offered the tributes one by one. The servants at home brought them to her, and then she kowtowed again.
Gu Tingchun, Si Mulan and others also followed her and kowtowed three times and nine times.
When everything was done, Ran Xiaoyu stepped forward and helped her up.
Gu Tingchun stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, you must be tired. Please go sit in front and rest for a while. I have prepared a light feast with light wine. Although you cannot drink it, Your Majesty will still try to eat some."
Nan Yan shook her head and said, "I'm not hungry yet."
As she said this, her eyes were fixed on the memorial tablet in front of her.
Gu Tingchun followed her gaze and found that she was looking at Si Zhongwen's spirit tablet.
At this time, Nan Yan said, "Mother, I remember the letter my father left behind saying that he brought me home when I was still in swaddling clothes."
“…”
Gu Tingchun stiffened slightly.
She didn't expect Si Nanyan to suddenly bring this up.
It can't be that it's been so long that we still have to bring up the past, right?
Simulan, who was standing behind her, had always looked down on this "royal concubine". When she heard this story, her eyes almost rolled up to the top of her head. She snorted in her heart and said, "Of course..."
The tone of her words was quite subtle.
Gu Tingchun immediately turned around and glared at her.
Then he smiled at Nan Yan and said, "This happened many years ago."
Nan Yan smiled faintly and said, "I don't know if it's because I've been in the cold palace lately and have more free time, but I often think about the past and this as well."
“…”
"Of course, I was still a baby at that time, so I naturally have no memory of it. My father has long since passed away, so there is no way I can ask him."
“…”
"So, I want to come back and ask my mother about what happened at that time."
Gu Tingchun's smile became increasingly stiff.
She never wanted to look back on this past event, it was almost a thorn in her heart. If not, she would not have treated Si Nanyan like that when she was a child.
But now, bringing up the past was like a slap in her face.
She could hardly hold on to her smile.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Mother, I don't remember much about my childhood, nor am I interested in it. However, I am somewhat interested in this period of my childhood. I wonder if you would be willing to tell me?"
Gu Tingchun could only force a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I naturally dare not disobey your Majesty. However, that was over 20 years ago, and I don't remember much."
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "Then, when my father brought me back, did he still keep the things he brought with him?"
"My Lady"
"For example, the swaddling clothes I was wrapped in, or some of the things I was wearing."
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