Chapter 2328 New Year's Eve 1
Nian Qiu's eyes widened suddenly: "Really?"
“…”
"My Lady, can I go home for the New Year?"
Nan Yan laughed and said, "What's true or false? Could it be that I would lie to you?"
“…”
"This is a trivial matter. Besides, I am now in charge of the Phoenix Seal, so I can make the decision."
“…”
"This year, you should go home and reunite with your family."
“…”
"Just remember, don't use hair brushes from outside, and bring your own clothes and bedding back home, okay?"
Nian Qiu's eyes turned red and he fell to his knees with a thud.
He kowtowed repeatedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty!"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "It's just a small matter. There's no need to be so serious. Get up."
As he said that, he reached out and helped her up.
Nian Qiu lowered her head, sobbing softly, and whispered, "My Lady, I, I..."
Nan Yan looked at her: "What? Do you want to tell me something?"
"I, your servant..."
Nian Qiu hesitated for a long time, but finally shook his head gently.
"nothing."
“…”
"Thank you for your grace, Madam. I haven't seen my family for many years."
Nan Yan smiled and patted her hands, saying softly, "Take this opportunity to go back and spend some time with your family. However, you have to be back on the third day of the first lunar month, so don't stay home and not come back."
"I won't do that."
Nan Yan gently patted the back of her hand. Nian Qiu bowed again, then turned and left the bedroom.
When she reached the door, she stopped again and looked back with a complicated expression.
Then he turned and left.
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Two days passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.
Because of the funeral of the late empress, everyone in the palace fasted and ate vegetarian food for a long time and was not allowed to have any entertainment. The older concubines were fine, but the young concubines who had just entered the palace could not bear it.
Now, they finally have a chance to relax, and they have even invited a troupe of actors to the palace, and everyone is very happy.
Early in the morning, everyone changed into new clothes and walked towards Qingyin Pavilion one after another.
Along the way, everyone greeted each other happily when they met, especially Concubine Yi Li Pan'er, who was surrounded by a large group of people.
Everyone said, "Sister Yifei, this time it's all thanks to you."
"If it weren't for your suggestion, I don't know how I would have spent this New Year in such a cold and lonely way."
"We are so happy today, all thanks to Sister Yifei."
Li Pan'er smiled and said, "Don't just blame me. In fact, it was the Imperial Concubine who asked for permission from the Emperor. If she hadn't asked, this arrangement of mine wouldn't be a big deal."
"Yeah yeah,"
Everyone immediately agreed: "The Imperial Concubine is really thinking about us."
Kang Biyun and Xin Mimi, who were walking behind the crowd, could only sneer and roll their eyes as they listened to the flattery.
Noblewoman Ling Shansi asked, "By the way, Sister Yifei, did you decide on the playlist for today?"
Li Pan'er said, "I have discussed with the Imperial Concubine and have already ordered some."
“…”
"But there aren't many scheduled. When the time comes, you can look at the playlist and pick the ones you like."
Ling Shansi smiled and said, "That's great. I've loved listening to opera since I was a child."
“…”
"My favorite song is 'The Palace of Eternal Life'."
At this time, Concubine Kang Biyun sneered and said, "Some people shouldn't overthink what Concubine Yi said. Even if they choose the plays according to the list, that is the privilege of the Concubines. Do you think it's your turn to choose a play, a mere noble?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Shansi lowered his head.
Li Pan'er glanced at Kang Biyun.
She said lightly, "In the eyes of this palace and the Imperial Concubine, all the sisters in the harem are treated equally. Concubine Kang should not say that."
Kang Biyun pursed her lips and said, "Yes."
Li Pan'er looked at Ling Shansi again, then said, "If you want to listen to any opera, just tell me, but don't order 'The Palace of Eternal Life'."
Ling Shansi nodded and said softly, "Yes."
At this moment, Chen Lianxiang, who was walking over from the other side, saw them and came forward to bow to Li Paner and said, "Greetings to Her Majesty Concubine Yi."
When Li Pan'er saw her, she smiled and nodded.
Although Chen Lianxiang had caused some trouble in Sishanmen before, she was usually very honest and did not make any noise.
Moreover, there have been rumors both inside and outside the palace recently that her father had made a great contribution in Feng'an County. He appeased the rebellious mulberry farmers before the emperor's edict was issued, and his actions were exactly the same as the emperor's idea.
For the sake of his father, the emperor sent the Jinyiwei to Zhejiang with a handwritten edict.
Some people say that her father may be promoted out of turn, so she may also make some moves in the future.
Li Pan'er smiled and said, "Concubine Chen, I heard about your father. I wonder how he is doing now?"
Chen Lianxiang lowered her head, revealing a hint of worry as she whispered, "I don't know now either."
“…”
"I'm afraid my father can't endure the suffering in prison."
Li Pan'er comforted her, saying, "The emperor's imperial edict has already arrived in Zhejiang. Your father will surely be blessed by heaven."
"Thank you, my lady."
Li Pan'er said to the crowd again, "Alright, let's not just stand in the snow and talk. We'll all be freezing soon. Let's go to Qingyin Pavilion first. The Emperor and the Imperial Concubine will be here soon."
Everyone responded and walked forward with her.
On the way to Qingyin Pavilion, Chen Lianxiang followed Li Pan'er a few steps and said softly, "By the way, Your Majesty, when I walked over here just now, I seemed to hear Your Majesty say that we can't order the play "The Palace of Eternal Life" today. Why?"
Li Pan'er said: "Nothing, I don't like it."
Shen Lianxiang glanced at her.
Although Li Pan'er didn't say who she disliked, Chen Lianxiang seemed to hear a hint of secrecy in her tone.
He replied softly, "Yes."
In the other side of the palace, Princess Xinping was wearing a new dress and was running up and down. Nan Yan took the dress and put it on Zhu Feng, saying, "It's all the emperor. He has been playing with Xinping and has forgotten everything else. I'm afraid everyone has gone to Qingyin Pavilion now, and we haven't left yet."
Zhu Feng spread his arms, pretending to let her serve him.
He smiled and said, "Just let them wait."
“…”
"Could it be that someone else dares to say something bad about us?"
Nan Yan glared at him: "Your Majesty, really is that."
Xinping stood on the couch, put his hands on his hips, and said seriously, "They are all afraid of our father!"
When Zhu Feng saw her like this, he burst into laughter.
Nan Yan couldn't help but laugh, and then said, "You, just take advantage of these two days to have fun. After the New Year, I will send you to school. Then you will know how powerful I am."
Xinping pouted when she heard this.
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