Chapter 468: Palace
Shen Chuliu had a very good time these past few days. When he arrived at Liaocheng Mansion, it was already dusk. He did not care about the time and went around the city and headed straight for the palace in the northern suburbs.
This would also prevent a sudden and earth-shattering request for martial law in the city.
In this case, all we need to do is temporarily close the city gates.
Just like that, when we entered the palace, it was already dark.
Shen Chuliu's residence is a bit far from the emperor, but it's not just her, everyone else is far away.
The princes and princesses are closer.
The residence has been tidied up. Hanging above Shen Chuliu's room is a plaque with the words "Chunxiaoyuan". It is not small and has pavilions and towers inside. However, Shen Chuliu feels very cold at the moment and has no mood to look at them.
As soon as I entered the inner hall, I felt the heat. It was burning hot inside, and the servants here were kneeling to greet me.
Shen Chuliu just waved his hand and called out without saying anything.
"Help the master change clothes and soak his feet first. Go get some water." Jimei said.
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious. The master must be hungry. Wash up and eat something first. Otherwise, it's not good to be on an empty stomach." Zhemei said.
"Well, I'd better ask someone to prepare hot water first." Zengchun said.
Soon, he went out and found the palace maid who was originally in charge here.
"Don't worry, sister. There is everything. There is not only hot water here, but also several hot springs. It's just late today, and I don't think the queen will go there. You can go and take a look tomorrow."
"That's great. Where is the kitchen? Is it time to deliver the meals?" The people from the kitchen arrived early, so the meals would probably be delivered earlier.
"Master, I just made some inquiries. Except for Xue Cairen and Chen Xiaoyi who live together, everyone else lives alone." Yuanxiao came in and said.
"Yeah." Shen Chuliu felt warm all over now, and said lazily: "I know. The emperor won't come tonight, so have dinner and go to bed early. The Sixth Prince is next to the emperor, so I don't have to worry about him."
Everyone agreed and hurried to prepare the meal. Sure enough, after eating, Shen Chuliu felt sleepy and fell asleep quickly.
She didn't have to greet anyone or do anything else, and she slept soundly the next day.
I woke up feeling refreshed and realized that the emperor had indeed not gone anywhere last night. It was not surprising.
"Master, Xue Cairen and Chen Xiaoyi are here. They said they came to pay their respects." Zengchun came in and said.
Shen Chuliu was stunned: "Greetings?"
"I think that you should pay your respects and choose you, right?" said Nanny Zhang.
"Tsk, tell them that it's not necessary, go back. I'm just a concubine, I can't bear it." Shen Chuliu said, and added: "If you want to come and see me, you don't have to pay your respects in the morning."
She doesn't value this false reputation. Isn't this just pretending? After being out for a month, what else can she expect from a greeting?
It doesn't make people feel that she likes power so much.
Nanny Zhang went out and explained this to Concubine Xue and Chen Xiaoyi in a tactful way, and then the two of them left.
Chen Xiaoyi snorted, "How noble."
"Aloof?" Xue Cairen was stunned. How could this word describe Concubine Jing?
"What else? Do you think Concubine Jing is not noble? Or do you think only Ning Zhaorong and Yan Xiurong are noble?" Chen Xiaoyi snorted.
"No, I'm not saying that what you said is wrong, I just didn't see it that way before. I didn't look at it this way, so I didn't think of it. What you said is true." Although Xue Cairen's position is higher than Chen Xiaoyi's and she is still a little favored, she is not arrogant. After all, Chen Xiaoyi has a family background.
But after careful consideration, Xue Cairen realized that Concubine Jing was different from the two who openly claimed to be noble. She was more proud, right? But there was no need to argue with others about this.
When Concubine Shun heard about this, she was relieved: "That's good. If she had asked someone to pay respects, I wouldn't know what to do."
No matter how hard I try, I can’t win against Concubine Jing.
But after all, she was promoted first, so she is ranked at the front.
Although she never dared to bring this up, they were both concubines. Once everyone wanted to pay their respects to Concubine Jing, it would be inappropriate for her not to go, but it would also be embarrassing for her to go.
That's good for now.
As for herself, she wouldn't dare to do such a thing. It would be best if everything could be peaceful and both sides could benefit.
Shen Chuliu was completely relieved after seeing her son again in Chunxiaoyuan.
The emperor was busy. He originally came here to supervise the water conservancy and also to inspect the situation. Although the Dayi Dynasty had experienced a flood last year, it was still prosperous.
Therefore, you can't stay in the palace, you have to go out.
The next day, the princes also wanted to go out.
Shen Chuliu did not stop the child. She just asked the wet nurses to dress him warmly and waved him away.
The princes were full of enthusiasm for everything in the palace, and they were so happy that they went crazy at the thought of even being able to go among the common people.
At least, children like the Sixth Prince's age would not always think about the position of crown prince. They would rather understand the world.
Yes, he no longer thought that the position of the crown prince was just a fun and easy thing. The eight-year-old Sixth Prince finally understood what it was.
Children in ancient times matured very early. Although he pretended to be stupid and foolish in front of his mother, in fact, he already knew how to get along with others.
Although he may not be able to do it well, at least he has the awareness.
And you can also know which brothers are potential enemies and which brothers are harmless.
He even understood that a study partner was not just a companion, but could be the earliest team member and future right-hand man.
Shen Chuliu was not unaware of the changes in the child. She felt emotional in her heart, but being born in a royal family actually made her too naive, which was fatal.
After all, she also wanted her children to move forward.
"When you go out tomorrow, don't think about standing out. You are still young. Just ask your second and third brothers to stand out." Shen Chuliu pinched his cheek: "Mom knows you have grown up, but sometimes it is appropriate to tell the world that you are still young. Hmm?"
The Sixth Prince nodded, not quite understanding.
"Be good, don't worry, mom is behind you. Don't be afraid of anything." Shen Chuliu hugged him and said, "You are growing up so fast, little boy."
The Sixth Prince suddenly felt a little sad, but he couldn't tell why, so he had to hug his mother back.
Shen Chuliu patted his back and said, "Okay, stop being so pretentious. Have fun for a few days, and then you can only study hard when you go back."
The Sixth Prince nodded and ran to find his friends.
"Tell people to pay attention to the Second Prince's movements. Don't do anything, just watch." Shen Chuliu said.
Lantern Festival is the answer.
You have to keep an eye on them even if you don't say anything. The princes are growing up day by day, and you really can't help but keep an eye on them.
Shen Chuliu sat down and poured herself a cup of tea. "The emperor brought Concubine Shun to make up the number, and brought me... maybe because he favors me. Are the others brought here out of favor?"
She talked to herself and didn't intend to ask anyone to answer.
No one disturbed her.
Shen Chuliu still couldn't figure it out, and he felt sleepy as he was thinking.
Shaking his head: "Let's go out for a walk."
Everyone smiled and helped her put on her cloak and went out with the small heater.
(End of this chapter)
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