Sheng's mother, Sheng Jingheng, Lin Xueshuang, and Sheng Xitang were dressed cheerfully, and Sheng Xiyan knew that this was to cheer her up.
"Mother, brother, sister-in-law."
Sheng Jingheng picked up Jiang Jiang and said, "Our Jiang Jiang has grown up again. He has become heavier when I hold him."
Lin Xueshuang and Sheng Xiyan held Sheng's mother's arm, Sheng Xitang followed behind, and the few of them were talking warmly.
What is puzzling is that Sheng Xiyan doesn't look like her brother or sister at all.
Sheng Jingheng and Lin Xueshuang knew the reason, because Sheng Xiyan was picked up on the roadside when Sheng Jingheng was five years old.
I don’t know which adult is so careless as to lose his own child.
"Sister, my brother and sister-in-law's medicine shop has made a lot of money!"
Sheng Jingheng laughed and said, "I just made trouble. It's your sister-in-law who is capable."
Sheng Xiyan joked: "Brother must be too busy reading. Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work. Jing"
Lin Xueshuang was a simple person. She smiled and said, "Your brother is a man of great learning. I just like to see him speak so eloquently and know so much."
It was a pity for the Sheng family. Sheng Jingheng was extremely talented. Six years ago, when the family was still in Jiangnan, he offended the prefect because he rescued a woman who was bullied by the prefect's relatives. The prefect then accused Sheng Jingheng of molesting decent women and deposed him from the path of imperial examinations for life.
Sheng Jingheng laughed and said, "I'm useless, so what? Ah Yan, why is Xitang so useless? She can't embroider, and she can't learn to write. She'll just be a rice crap in the future. I wonder who would dare to marry her."
Lin Xueshuang touched Sheng Xitang's pigtail and said lovingly, "What are you afraid of? There will always be someone with discerning eyes who can spot the good in our Xitang man."
"This royal palace is different. It's like a fairyland."
The family didn't dare move around too much, for fear that others would talk about Sheng Xiyan behind her back.
Back to Yufu Palace, he let go and laughed loudly.
Mother Sheng took out a brocade box, which contained a pair of gold bracelets. She put them on Jiang Jiang and said, "Grandmother had them blessed at a temple. Wear them to bless us to be safe and healthy."
She burst into tears and said, "Yan'er, now that you've entered the palace, you must be cautious in everything you do. Be kind to others, but also be cautious. I've heard from others that the harem is full of intrigue and it's a life-and-death struggle. I'm really worried about you being alone."
Sheng Xiyan comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. I'm not a blockhead. I have a heart. Besides, the emperor is a very kind person."
Speaking of the emperor, Mother Sheng had never seen one before, so she didn't dare to make any comments. "Yan'er, you must remember that the emperor is the sovereign. Don't act like a spoiled child when you enter the palace. Serve him well. He will always be able to take care of you and your son."
Sister-in-law Lin Xueshuang also advised: "Ayan, from now on, you must keep Master Qi Yan in your heart. Even in your dreams, you cannot speak of him. No man can tolerate a woman who is fickle."
Sheng Xiyan nodded and said, "Sister-in-law, I'll take note of what you said."
When it got dark, the Sheng family left, not daring to stay any longer, for fear of causing gossip to Sheng Xiyan.
Sheng Xiyan sent her family away and made up her mind that after entering the palace, she must work hard to live and provide a world for Jiang Jiang.
Even after encouraging myself in this way, I still didn't sleep well that night and got up before dawn the next day to wash and dress.
"Madam, um, no, from now on I will call you Master." Hua Xia and a palace maid brought toiletries.
Sheng Xiyan said with a smile: "Call me Little Master, I am still of low status and cannot bear the title of Master."
Hmm, I wonder what rank the emperor gave her? Seventh or eighth? It doesn't matter. At least she has a house to live in. Even better would be a small courtyard where she can run around and play.
She changed into the palace dress sent by Queen Duan's palace the day before, which made her look more noble than the clothes she wore on weekdays.
In the bronze mirror, the beauty's hair is like a black waterfall, her eyebrows are like crescent moons, her face is like a jade plate, her eyes are bright and clear, and her red lips are delicate and tempting.
A gorgeous silk gown, the soft autumn-scented fabric embroidered with delicate emerald green bamboo leaves.
The neckline is inlaid with round pearls, like crystal morning dew dotted on bamboo leaves, elegant and beautiful.
Her waist is as slender as a willow, her shoulders are as sharp as a knife, and her smile is full of charm.
Hua Xia asked, "My lady, is this palace dress called a ceremonial dress? It's really beautiful, and the fabric is even shinier than the one the princess wears."
Sheng Xiyan smiled and said, "This set shouldn't be considered a ceremonial attire. The Upper Nine Concubines and Lower Nine Concubines are considered mid-level. Below the rank of concubine are the concubines. They don't have a golden book, so they don't have a ceremonial attire."
The palace rules and etiquette I learned these days were not in vain.
"Don't be afraid, my lady. You will surely rise to the position of consort in the future."
The palace steward outside the hall said with a smile: "Master Sheng, the palace carriage has arrived."
Sheng Xiyan smiled and said, "I understand. Thank you for your help, eunuch."
Hua Xia understood and handed the purse to the steward. "Hold it, steward. Our young lady might come to the palace again someday."
The palace steward thought to himself that the emperor had never brought any concubines to this place, but anything was possible. He smiled and said, "Okay, I wish Miss Sheng a successful promotion."
"I'll give you my good wishes."
Sheng Xiyan went out, with the wet nurse behind her holding Jiang Jiang, who had not yet woken up, in her arms, and Hua Xia went out with a bag.
The auspicious carriage that came from the palace to pick them up was very exquisite, and the decorations inside were all red.
Hua Xia stroked the accessories and said with a smile, "My lady, why is the palace so ceremonial? It's like a bridal sedan. And yes, my lady was originally going to marry the emperor."
Sheng Xiyan interrupted, "Hua Xia, don't talk nonsense. The emperor's wife is only Empress Duan. Others are not married."
Hua Xia nodded quickly, "I understand."
She thought to herself, it was a good thing that the Second Master had held a grand wedding ceremony when he married the young lady. That day was the official wedding ceremony, and it was very lively.
When they arrived at the palace gate, the palace servants asked Sheng Xiyan to get off the auspicious carriage, and then changed into the ceremonial carriage after entering the palace gate.
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