Chapter 13 Out of Order
In two exquisite gift boxes, several white porcelain teapots were placed on red velvet cloth.
In the mahogany box on the side, there are three sets of exquisite hairpin jewelry, which are gorgeous and eye-catching.
Su Rong looked at the luxurious jewelry in amazement. Zhao Yu almost bit his teeth to pieces, but he still had to put on a decent smile.
"Ci'er, why don't you thank His Majesty for the reward?"
"…yes."
Su Ci felt a chill and was about to kneel down to express her gratitude when Nanny Qin raised her hand to hold her up.
"His Majesty said this is just a small gift, so there's no need for you to kowtow and express your gratitude. Wait until the imperial edict comes down, and then you can perform the grand ceremony."
Su Yan's eyes showed surprise, but he was secretly delighted.
Your Majesty has always been indifferent to the concubines in the harem, and has always done things according to the rules without any deviation.
Such a special instruction is rare.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Mammy."
Su Ci was also quite surprised.
But at this time, Nanny Qin had already made it clear that she would enter the palace, so she just had to pretend to be surprised and began to show some shy and happy expressions.
"Well, Madam, are you going to stay in Shuiyun Pavilion tonight? I'll ask the maid to clean up the room."
"I'm fine. The fourth young lady will start learning the etiquette and palace rules tomorrow, so it's best for me to stay with her closely."
Zhao Yu was tugged at by Su Rong's clothes and hurried forward.
"Madam, you are a noble lady. How can you live in this remote courtyard? Ci'er, mother has already renovated Zhuyun Pavilion and is waiting for you to move in."
"It's just that I've been having my maid clean these past two days, and I've been busy with things at the mansion, so I've been delayed. Today's a good opportunity, so why don't you just pack up and go over?"
Su Ci blinked in surprise, then smiled and nodded.
"Ci'er thanks stepmother."
…
Zhuyun Pavilion was originally the courtyard where Su Rong lived before she got married. It was very elegant and spacious.
This was the house Zhao Yu had renovated for Su Yin, and he had arranged the furniture with great care. Now he could only listen to Su Rong's words and save the face of Su Ci, the future imperial concubine.
Su Ci didn't have many things with her. Yanyu carried a few bags and followed Su Ci into the new yard.
After a busy period, they waited until Nanny Qin and the two palace maids were settled in their side rooms. It was already late at night, so they all went to bed and would talk again tomorrow.
In Shuiyun Pavilion, Aunt Lan leaned in Su Yan's arms and shed tears silently.
Su Yan felt very distressed and wiped her cheek gently: "Girls can't be kept at home when they grow up. There will always be a day like this."
“…I know, but I’m worried.”
"Lan'er, are you blaming me for sending Ci'er to the palace?"
“…”
Aunt Lan pursed her moist lips, looking delicate and charming: "I dare not, but I am worried that Ci'er is simple-minded and will suffer in the harem where there are open and secret struggles."
"Lan'er is wrong."
Su Yan sighed, "Ci'er has been gifted since she was young. She has a photographic memory and is proficient in all arts, such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She is the most intelligent daughter in the Su family. But in order to avoid embarrassing me and not wanting you to suffer, she has been hiding her incompetence and pretending to be innocent and ignorant."
"Lan'er, my daughter will eventually get married. No matter how much I love her, I can't protect her forever. Ci'er is too beautiful. Ordinary families can't protect her. Marrying into a wealthy and powerful family doesn't necessarily mean she can become the principal wife. I've thought about it for a long time and feel that sending her to the palace is the most appropriate."
Aunt Lan raised her slightly red eyes.
"That's what Ci'er said..."
Su Yan smiled and nodded: "Ci'er is smart, so she will naturally understand my painstaking efforts. The current emperor is outstanding in talent and appearance, and has a good character. He has also succeeded to the throne in his prime. There are not many high-ranking concubines in the harem except for the Queen Mother. It is the best time for Ci'er to enter the palace."
"As long as a prince or princess is born soon, Ci'er will have a worry-free life with her intelligence and wisdom."
Aunt Lan recalled her daughter's detailed instructions and gradually calmed down.
"Well, as long as Ci'er is safe and sound, I have nothing else to ask for."
Su Yan lowered his eyes and looked at her pink cheeks, his heart still pounding.
"Lan'er, I'm still here. No one will let you suffer any injustice from now on."
Aunt Lan pursed her lips shyly, her eyes slightly misty.
"Yanlang, Lan'er is not wronged to be able to follow you for the rest of her life."
“…”
Su Yan's pupils dilated slightly, his heartbeat quickened, and he looked at his beloved in surprise.
This docile little woman has always been timid and weak, and never dared to express her feelings to him directly.
But today was the second time I said sweet words that made him excited.
"Why is Lan'er so different today?"
Aunt Lan blushed and buried her head in his arms.
"...Ci'er said, you're pitiful. Your feelings for over ten years have never been reciprocated. Let me, let me love you more and make it up to you in the future..."
"…Ha ha!"
Su Yan laughed heartily: "She is indeed my good daughter, smarter and more insightful than her mother. Well, well, well, how is Lan'er going to compensate poor Yanlang?"
“…Master, please stop talking!”
"Ha ha!"
…
With Nanny Qin at home, everyone in the mansion became very cautious, walking and talking in a very polite manner, and the atmosphere was peaceful.
As for Su Yin, who was furious and wanted to cause trouble, Su Rong took her back to the Earl's Mansion to stay temporarily.
But she herself would follow her parents every day and come to Zhuyun Pavilion on time to show her face, to ask about the food and accommodation of the maids and the palace maids, and to show her deep sisterly love with Su Ci.
Su Ci accepted it calmly. While cooperating with the acting, she also learned the palace rules from Nanny Qin in an orderly manner.
The original novel mentioned that concubines are considered superior to others, but their functions are nothing more than two: one is to continue the royal lineage, and the other is naturally to make the emperor happy.
Not only do they have to learn palace rules and etiquette, but they also have to know some little things to please the emperor, such as flower arrangement, tea tasting, singing and dancing.
Moreover, the women chosen by the emperor to enter the palace had to be personally taught the rules of sexual intercourse by the nanny to avoid being flustered and offending the emperor when serving him in bed.
But Su Ci discovered that for five or six days, Nanny Qin only taught her etiquette and some necessary rules in the harem, and did not teach her anything else. She only helped her bathe in the evening.
I don't know if he took the opportunity to see if she had any scars or something...
The bathroom behind the screen.
Incense was burning on the high-legged platform, emitting a faint fragrance.
In the large wooden barrel, bright red petals floated on the clear, slightly moving water, and a pair of delicate jade feet could be vaguely seen swaying underwater.
The girl leaning on the edge of the tub had a smile as beautiful as a flower, her moist black hair was loose, her shoulders and back, as smooth as fresh snow, were dyed a little red by the heat, and her skin was as white as ice.
The alluring and delicate curves appeared and disappeared on the rippling water surface.
Her fingertips were as pink as jade onions. She picked up a petal and shook it slightly. With a cute and cunning giggle, drops of water fell on Yanyu's cuffs.
"Girl, stop playing in the water. Mammy, please talk to me."
Nanny Qin came over with a velvet towel and said with a friendly smile, "The water is getting cold, young lady, you should get up."
His Majesty has spoken, so how dare she detain this little beauty?
Crash.
The beauty stood up from the water, crystal water droplets slid down her icy skin, and the petals that refused to stay there looked even more dazzling and bright red.
Qin Zheng has been in the deep palace for many years and has seen countless concubines and beauties, but she has to admit that Miss Su Si is truly a rare and perfect beauty.
Like a piece of flawless and precious white jade, the natural charm is revealed slightly beneath her youthfulness.
I don’t know how dazzling it will be in time.
Coupled with her innocent and charming personality, it is no wonder that even His Majesty, who is known for his austere nature, behaves so abnormally.
Now the Queen Mother can finally rest assured.
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