Chapter 106 Entering the Palace
"It's so beautiful." Gu Huailing praised sincerely.
No woman doesn't like to be praised, especially from a man like Gu Huailing.
Chen Yuan couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.
Hibiscus flowers covered with frost swayed gently in her black hair.
Gu Huailing's heart melted.
He took Shen Yuan's hand and whispered, "In the future, Madam can only wear flowers in my hair."
Shen Yuan raised her eyes and glanced at her, her watery eyes clearly showing a smile.
But he spoke in a domineering manner.
Gu Huailing looked at her, a doting smile on his lips.
He led her to the deepest part of the corridor.
Behind the moon-shaped gate made of white marble is a warm jade hot spring pool!
A faint medicinal fragrance floats in the air.
Eight glass lamps are located in a corner of the hot spring pool, and the misty fog under the lamps is like a sea of clouds.
"Do you like it? Old Chen said that you should soak in hot springs more often because of your internal cold. There are also medicinal powders prepared according to your constitution."
Gu Huailing hugged her from behind and kissed her earlobe from bottom to top, "You should test the water temperature."
The two were surrounded by mist.
Shen Yuan suddenly turned around and hugged Gu Huailing.
"My Lord, have I ever told you that you are very beautiful?"
Her voice was delicate and soft.
Gu Huailing's heart trembled.
Shen Yuan blinked at him and said softly, "Sir? Do you want to give it a try?"
Gu Huailing suddenly exerted force on his palms, and a faint green light flashed in his eyes.
In just a moment, the clothes of the two were stripped off.
In the hot spring pool, Gu Huailing cupped her cheeks and said, "Madam, you agreed to this."
Chen Yuan hugged Gu Huailing's neck and admitted that she was also bewitched.
She is not at a loss to have a man like Gu Huailing.
The moon fell into the clouds and only appeared after the ripples on the water dissipated.
When Gu Huailing carried Chen Yuan out, Chen Yuan didn't even have the strength to lift her eyelids.
She never knew Gu Huailing had so many tricks up his sleeve.
In a flash, the Queen Mother's birthday banquet arrived.
In the carriage, Shen Yuan had her hair tied up high, and a set of pearl headwear added a bit of elegance and warmth to her.
She was wearing a scarlet dress with double butterflies and a thousand water patterns, and her lips were lightly stained with lip balm, making her incredibly beautiful.
Gu Huailing looked at her and said, "After entering the palace, Madam, be careful. If anyone bullies you, just fight back. Your husband will take care of you."
"Don't worry, sir."
"If there's anything unusual, will you let Peach know?"
Gu Huailing was still a little worried, after all, the women in the harem were not clean.
After getting off the carriage, Shen Yuan and Gu Huailing separated.
As a lady of high rank in the imperial court, Chen Yuan had to first pay her respects to the Empress Dowager and the Queen.
The palace maid who led the way was already waiting nearby.
Seeing Shen Yuan, he immediately knelt and saluted, "Madam, please come this way."
It was already noon and the sun was gradually becoming hotter.
Chen Yuan had been walking for half an hour following the palace maid who led the way.
There was no umbrella either. Taozi followed Shen Yuan and looked at his wife's sunburned face, feeling very distressed.
She quickly stepped forward, pulled out a purse from her sleeve and stuffed it into the hand of the maid who led the way. "Excuse me, young lady, how long will it take?"
The maid pushed the purse back into Taozi's hands and said, "Madam, don't worry. The harem is huge. It's your first time in the palace and you're not used to it. I'm taking you the shortest way."
Chen Yuan looked at the purse that was pushed back into Taozi's hand, and he understood what was going on.
Generally, people entering the palace would bribe the palace maids or eunuchs who led the way, and they would accept money. But today this palace maid did not accept any money, which was a bit strange.
Chen Yuan remained calm, but paid more attention to the surrounding scenery.
When she passed by the same palace twice, she finally determined that the palace maid was deliberately making things difficult for her.
There is no doubt that she is Concubine Rong's person.
Concubine Rong is the biological mother of the Fourth Prince and comes from the Zhao family.
Gu Huailing killed Zhao Wenyuan for her, but I'm afraid Concubine Rong would have already hated him by then.
When Chen Yuan passed by a big tree by the lake, he sat down on a stone under the tree and refused to move.
The palace maid who led the way walked for a long time and didn't hear any footsteps. She turned around and immediately turned back.
She looked at Shen Yuan, "Madam, are you tired? We should hurry up, otherwise it would be bad if we delay the time."
Chen Yuan looked at her and sneered, "You're wasting time. I'm afraid if I continue walking with the young lady, I won't be able to reach my destination until night."
The maid's expression changed, "This servant, I don't know what the lady is talking about."
Chen Yuan didn't care. She said calmly, "You may not know what I'm talking about. If you really miss the time, I'll be reprimanded at most. But if I tell the Queen Mother that you're deliberately leading me in circles, what do you think will happen to you?"
Taozi snorted coldly, "You cunning slave, why don't you lead the way quickly? Do you really want to be beaten to death?"
The little palace maid trembled all over, and finally calmed down, lowering her head to lead the way for Shen Yuan.
"The Prime Minister's wife has arrived—"
Outside Shoukang Palace, the eunuch's shrill announcement was heard.
Shen Yuan stepped in.
In the hall, the empress dowager sat on the phoenix throne, with the empress sitting beside her, and concubines and some officials and their wives standing on both sides.
As soon as Shen Yuan walked in, countless eyes fell on her.
There is curiosity, scrutiny, and even resentment...
Chen Yuan stood with his back straight, accepting everyone's gazes one by one.
"Your humble servant, Chen Yuan, pays homage to the Empress Dowager, may you live a thousand years."
The Queen Mother said gently, "Get up."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
"Madam Gu should thank the Queen Mother. Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time. The Prime Minister's wife is so arrogant."
As soon as Shen Yuan stood up, an unfriendly voice came over.
The hall suddenly became silent.
Chen Yuan looked at the person who was speaking. She looked 60% similar to the Fourth Prince Li Ji. She must be Concubine Rong.
Chen Yuan looked directly at Concubine Rong, with a tone neither humble nor arrogant.
"This humble servant doesn't want to be late. Today is my first time entering the palace. I don't know why the maid leading me around in circles in the harem. Since Concubine Rong mentioned this, why not investigate thoroughly to see which palace this maid is from to be so audacious!"
Rong Fei was choked and sneered, "The Prime Minister's wife is indeed eloquent. I just said one sentence..."
"Well, today is Mother's birthday, don't upset her with trivial matters."
The queen spoke. She was of noble birth and gentle to others. She had always managed the harem in an orderly manner and was praised by everyone.
But ever since the prince disappeared, she seemed to have lost her spirit, staying in her palace all day and not leaving unless necessary.
Shen Yuan smiled gently at the queen.
Concubine Rong stared at Chen Yuan intently.
Everyone present was an expert in palace fighting and was well aware of some of the palace's tactics.
It was obvious that Shen Yuan was set up.
"The Queen is generous, but I'm afraid some people won't appreciate it."
Concubine Rong said sarcastically.
The Queen Mother glanced at her nonchalantly, and she immediately shut up.
Chen Yuan was a little surprised. How could Concubine Rong, who was so stupid, survive in the palace for so long?
Or is it that the emperor only has one prince left, Li Ji, so Rong Fei's position is stable, so she dares to be so arrogant?
Then she would definitely burn three incense sticks every day when she returned, praying that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would find it quickly!
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