Chapter 262 Leaving the Palace to Escape the Summer Heat

On the other side, Rong Xin also told Yun Qin what happened in front of Yu.

Yun Qin couldn't help laughing when she heard her say that she was in a good mood and didn't care about the emperor. She asked, "What did the emperor say?"

"The emperor didn't say anything." Rong Xin said helplessly, "He just said that the dishes can still be smashed, and asked you not to be so stingy."

Yun Qin immediately raised her eyebrows and smiled at her, "It looks like the Emperor will send some tableware over soon. The items in the Emperor's private storehouse must be top-notch!"

Seeing her expectant look, Rong Xin finally came to his senses.

"So you deliberately asked someone to find cheap ones just for the tableware in the emperor's private storehouse?"

Yun Qin smiled at her and said, "I'm just trying it out. Most of the things in Yanning Palace were prepared by the emperor. He should know that I don't have many good things."

Rong Xin was speechless for a long time, and finally could only poke her head, "You!"

Yun Qin did not hide, and said cheerfully: "I wonder if it is blue and white or enamel. It can't be pure silver..."

As they were talking, Danxue came in from outside and said, "Madam, Xiao Shunzi sent a message saying that Sister Rong Xin came back earlier. Nie agreed to send Cuixuan to go there, also carrying a portion of chicken soup, but she didn't deliver it in."

"From what Eunuch Xu said, it seems that the emperor is angry because of the dispute between Nie Danying and Fang Danying."

As soon as Yun Qin heard this, she knew what Huo Jinchi was planning. She curled her lips and said to the two of them, "The emperor is losing his temper and is ready to close the net."

Seeing the two people's confusion, she did not explain, but just said: "Wait, there will be something interesting to watch next."

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It was early July, and the fun hadn’t started yet, but the weather was getting hotter day by day.

Last summer wasn’t too hot, so putting out more ice basins would have been enough. But this summer is extremely hot, though adults are fine.

But the two babies in the palace couldn't bear it.

Princess Zhaoning was covered in prickly heat and cried day and night. The empress's eyes turned red from staying up all night and she became seriously ill.

Shen Bin's little princess was not in a much better condition. She was afraid of getting prickly heat, so she had to wash herself frequently. As a result, she caught a cold. The baby was already premature, and the illness was even more distressing.

Huo Jinchi saw this, so he waved his hand and ordered people to pack up and go to the palace to escape the summer heat.

There are few people in the palace, so there is no need to be picky, just go together.

Of course, this does not include Concubine De who is still under house arrest.

During this period, Yun Qin wished she could hold a basin of ice every day. What was even more hateful was that because of her weak body, anything icy, whether it was sour plum soup or mung bean soup, was out of her reach.

When he heard that he was going to the palace, he was naturally very happy. He immediately ordered people to pack their luggage and couldn't wait to go to the palace.

Three days later, a huge procession set out from the imperial palace and headed for the temporary palace.

Although the palace is nice, the journey is a bit difficult.

The last time we came, the weather was not hot yet and Yunqin was able to sleep all the way. This time, although we also set out before dawn, it became hotter and hotter as we walked.

Even though there was an ice basin in the carriage, it was like a steamer and she couldn't fall asleep even if she wanted to.

After a bumpy ride, by the time they arrived at the palace, Yun Qin wanted to stick out her tongue to breathe.

Holding the hands of Rong Xin and Dan Xue, she stepped down from the carriage. She felt a slight coolness immediately, and the sweat on her body subsided. The hairs on Yun Qin's arms stood up, and she felt like she was alive again.

No wonder the emperor loves to come to the palace to escape the summer heat, it is indeed a good place.

Huo Jinchi went to discuss matters with the ministers and did not show up, so the Queen led everyone to the palace.

The further we went in, the stronger the scent of grass and trees in the wind became, mixed with the water vapor blowing from the vast lake, it was really cool.

The residences of the various palaces were different from those during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Nie Daying still lived far away from the emperor's bedroom, while Fang Daying moved closer.

Concubine Shen was arranged to live in Liuyun Pavilion where Concubine De had lived last time.

"Empress Shen, there are many trees around Liuyun Pavilion, and there are also many snakes, rats, insects and ants. I'm afraid the little princess can't stand it. How about you switch with me?" Fang Danying suddenly spoke.

Concubine Shen looked at her. How could she not understand what she was planning?

"No need. I've brought some mosquito repellent." She said calmly.

After nearly two months of rest, her complexion has improved a lot, but she is thinner than before. After all, she has experienced a life-and-death crisis. Her eyes are no longer as gentle as before, and some of her cuteness has faded.

But Fang Danying refused to give up, and when he couldn't convince her, he went to pester the queen again.

Although it was much cooler, her body was still sticky. Yun Qin was too lazy to watch her chattering here, so she said something to the empress and led her people to her residence.

Before leaving, she did not forget to call Concubine Shen, "You'd better settle the child as soon as possible."

Yunqin lives in Anlan Pavilion.

Hidden among pine and bamboo trees, it does not look like a royal garden, but rather has some of the charm of Jiangnan gardens, with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and towers, and a scene every ten steps. It is small and exquisite.

The last time I came, Yun Qin was given a blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drug and she almost died, so I didn’t even have a chance to take a look.

When I saw it today, I liked it immediately.

Tingchun couldn't help but sigh, "It's so beautiful. It looks ordinary from the outside, but it's so beautiful inside."

"It's just that there are too many trees." Dan Xue said, "Fortunately, we also brought mosquito repellent and realgar. I will sprinkle it on later."

Rong Xin smiled and covered her lips, "Do you really believe what Fang promised?"

"Although there are many plants and trees in the palace, they are all carefully selected." She smiled and said, "Among them, there are plants that can repel mosquitoes. How can mosquitoes disturb the emperor and the empresses from enjoying the scenery?"

"As for snakes and rats, the eunuchs in this palace are not free, they have already caught them inside and outside, and realgar has been spread long ago."

After she said this, Danxue couldn't help shaking her head, "That Fang agreed is really..."

Tingchun next to her continued her words and whispered: "How shameless."

As soon as these words came out, Rong Xin and Dan Xue glared at him.

Yun Qin couldn't help laughing when she heard this.

After going around the garden, you will reach the main hall.

Compared to the small garden, the main hall is very grand. Compared to the heavy and gorgeous decorations in the palace, it is much lighter and more spacious. The windows are bright and clean, and the ice basin is prepared early. You just need to pack up your gifts and then you can rest directly.

But now there are more important things than rest.

"Hurry up and get some hot water ready. Your master is going to get rotten!"

The hall immediately became busy.