Chapter 1547 Where is the Emperor?
Just as she was about to say something, she saw another figure walking in right behind Gu Qiqing.
"I, a humble girl, pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine."
“…”
When she saw the familiar figure, Nan Yan frowned slightly.
Simuzhen.
Why is she here?
This sister, whom she had not seen for a long time and who she had only seen when she returned home to visit her relatives, suddenly appeared in front of her again.
Although the only ones who bullied him since he was a child were Simuyun and Simulan, and this little sister hardly ever interfered, and there was no "old grudge" between them, but, love the house and hate the whole family, even if he tried his best to mend the relationship now, it was impossible for him to have a close relationship with them.
What's more——
For some reason, ever since she suddenly stood up to toast last time, Nan Yan had a vague bad feeling in her heart.
Now that I see her entering the palace again, that feeling is even stronger.
Seeing her kneeling at his feet, Nan Yan was silent for a moment before a faint smile appeared on his face. He said calmly, "Mu Zhen? Why are you entering the palace too?"
Since the imperial concubine didn't say "stand up", Si Muzhen naturally couldn't stand up.
Even though she had never been to the palace, she was very clear about this rule.
So, she knelt on the ground, lowered her head and said, "I have come here without being invited. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. It's just that Qiqing's foot was injured. I was worried that she would have difficulty moving, so I stayed to take care of her."
“…”
"Just now, when the palace came to summon Qi Qing, I was worried that her foot injury had not healed yet, so I had no choice but to come along."
“…”
"If you violate the palace rules, I will leave immediately."
“…”
Nan Yan looked at her without saying anything.
Not only was this statement watertight, but she was, after all, his nominal sister and had already entered the palace, so how could he really drive her out?
However, Gu Qiqing on the side turned around and glanced at Si Muzhen.
In fact, Si Muzhen never mentioned staying to take care of her.
But when their carriages had already stopped at the door and everyone started to pack their luggage and prepare to get on the carriage to leave the Gu Mansion and return to Henan, they happened to meet someone from the palace who came to pick her up, and Si Muzhen suddenly said this.
Her father and his family were originally worried about her young age and wanted to send someone to accompany her, but time was tight and they couldn't find anyone suitable, so they had to let her come.
However, Gu Qiqing is still young after all.
She wasn't quite sure what impact the details would have, so she just stood there quietly.
Silence fell in Yikun Palace.
After a while, Nan Yan smiled faintly and said, "You are my sister. How can I drive you out after you enter the palace?"
“…”
"Now that you're here, stay in the palace and play for a while."
The corners of Si Muzhen's mouth curled up slightly.
He immediately bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Nan Yan raised her hand and pointed at the stool beside her: "Stand up and sit down."
"Thank you, Madam."
After saying that, he stood up, walked to the stool and sat down at an angle.
After they talked for a while, Xinping in his arms finally woke up from her drowsiness. She yawned loudly and rubbed her eyes. When the blind man saw Gu Qiqing, he immediately said happily, "Miss!"
Gu Qiqing saluted her and said, "Your Highness."
"Miss!"
Xinping slipped from Nan Yan's arms and as soon as she landed on the ground, she immediately ran towards her. Just as she was about to bump into Gu Qiqing, Nian Qiu beside her hurriedly protected her.
Nan Yan also laughed and said, "You are not allowed to be willful today. Your 'little sister' has a sore foot."
Gu Qiqing hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Madam. It's just a sprain. The doctor applied medicine and said that walking around properly will help you get better faster."
"Oh, that's perfect."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Xinping, take your little sister to the Imperial Garden to play for a while."
"OK!"
"Remember, don't run around. If you see the ladies from the other palaces, you must bow."
"I know!"
Xinping happily took Gu Qiqing's hand and walked out.
Before leaving, Gu Qiqing did not forget to salute Nan Yan.
Nan Yan nodded and asked Nian Qiu to follow. The three of them soon disappeared outside the door.
After they left, Nan Yan turned around and looked at Si Muzhen who was sitting next to her, and looked her up and down. Although she said that she entered the palace in a hurry, her makeup was very delicate and her clothes were new.
Obviously, she dressed up deliberately.
Nan Yan said with a half-smile, "I'm afraid you must have been exhausted from visiting your parents that day."
Simuzhen immediately said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind."
"Mother, is she okay?"
"Well?"
Si Muzhen opened her eyes wide and looked at Nan Yan with confusion, as if she didn't know what her question meant.
Ran Xiaoyu on the side frowned.
Everyone knew that Nan Yan asked about Gu Tingchun because it must be about Si Mulan. She had ruthlessly dealt with Si Mulan, and her family didn't dare to say anything, but they still had to ask about their mother's feelings.
Originally, the words were just to the point.
But Si Muzhen looked bewildered, as if she had no idea what she was asking. Instead, she wanted the imperial concubine to repeat how she punished her sister. This—
How tactless!
However, Nan Yan was calm and said, "Si Mulan has been locked up in the laundry department. Is mother still sad for her?"
"oh……"
Si Muzhen had a look on her face as if she had just understood, and she immediately said, "Mother may be sad, but thunder and rain are all blessings from heaven, and I understand it very well in my heart."
“…”
Nan Yan looked at her and said with a half-smile, "It's good that you think so."
As she spoke, Ran Xiaoyu brought them hot tea and snacks.
Si Muzhen held the tea in her hand and turned to look around, as if she was looking for something. Seeing this, Nan Yan asked, "Why, are you looking for something?"
Simuzhen turned around and said, "I'm watching, where's the emperor?"
“…”
Everyone in Yikun Palace was stunned.
No one expected her to ask this.
As the sister of the imperial concubine, it was really a bit disrespectful for her to ask the emperor directly like this.
A hint of anger flashed across Ran Xiaoyu's face, but Nan Yan remained calm. She only smiled faintly and said, "What do you want to see the emperor?"
Simuzhen immediately smiled and said, "I am fine. I just heard that Your Majesty is very favored in the palace, and I thought the Emperor would always be by Your Majesty's side."
“…”
Everyone looked at each other.
No one spoke.
Nan Yan said calmly, "You all know that thunder, lightning, rain, and dew are all blessings from heaven. There are times when I am favored, and there are also times when I am not."
“…”
"Besides, even if the Emperor dotes on me, he won't be by my side for twelve hours a day."
A hint of smile appeared in Si Muzhen's eyes.
"I understand."
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