Chapter 336: The Empress Dowager Summons
Chapter 336: The Empress Dowager Summons
The current Grand Empress Dowager is the former Empress Dowager.
If I must say, when Su Jin was a sixth-rank gardener in the palace, he was often invited by the Empress Dowager to have tea.
As for reminiscing about the past, it does make sense.
But summoning him to the palace to reminisce at this time?
"Could it be because the young lady was granted a first-rank imperial title?" Yuhuan asked doubtfully.
She was a lady of the highest rank, and of the first rank. It was common for ladies of the highest rank to enter the palace and talk with the Grand Empress Dowager. In addition, Su Jin had often met the Grand Empress Dowager before, so no matter how she thought about it, this matter did not seem strange.
"Mother, your son will go with you!"
Gu Zilu stood up. He felt that this matter was a bit strange. Although the emperor agreed to confer the title of First-Rank Imperial Edict on Su Jin, he conferred the title in the morning and invited her to the palace in the evening. This...
How to put it, it just felt a bit rushed, which made Gu Zilu feel uneasy.
Su Jin said calmly, "It will be fine. Xuan Ge'er became the Duke of the Protectorate, Sui Yu married into the Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion, and now you have passed the imperial examination with the sixth place. You are too outstanding. The emperor wants to use you but also has to be on guard against you. He invited me to go just for these things."
Although he didn't understand state affairs, Su Jin roughly understood what it meant to be more successful than his master.
Zhao Huaiguang is a meticulous, mature and prudent person. He has been able to endure for so many years, so naturally he would have made plans early on.
Su Jin still feels that Zhao Huaiguang is just too cautious towards their family.
Seeing this, Gu Zilu hesitated to speak. After Su Jin had packed up everything, Gu Zilu stepped forward and whispered, "Mother, I have something to say but I don't know if I should say it or not."
"What?"
Gu Zilu pondered for a long time and whispered: "Your Majesty, you must have your mother in your heart..."
Su Jin: ...
???
Su Jin was shocked and stared at her son with wide eyes.
What nonsense is this kid talking about?
He looks quite smart, why does he start talking nonsense as soon as he opens his mouth?
Still like yourself?
Ha, what a joke, it's impossible, Zhao Huaiguang is the male lead, the female lead should be Ning Ruolan...
No, wait, Ning Ruolan is already married, and the groom is not Zhao Huaiguang at all.
Su Jin woke up suddenly. It would be fine if other plot points had changed, but why were the male and female protagonists no longer a couple?
No way?
It was really because of me, but she wasn't the heroine, she was just cannon fodder...
Seeing his mother's unpredictable expression, Gu Zilu felt nervous: "I'd better go with my mother..."
"No need. You are a sixth-rank official and a man. You cannot even enter the harem. Don't worry. No matter what happens, I will know what to do."
Su Jin was calm, and this alone could put Gu Zilu at ease.
Moreover, their three children were all taught by Su Jin to become what they are now. Gu Zilu felt a little relieved that he could make three such disobedient children obedient.
"I understand, but if anything happens to my mother, I will definitely kneel at the palace gate with my classmates!"
If Zhao Huaiguang really did something, he would bring the students to make trouble. Even if he gave up his official position, he would have to bring his mother back!
Su Jin nodded.
In fact, she didn't want to go, but not going would be disobeying the order. Su Jin could be alone without any worries, and now he has many children, who are all living well, so he can't let her down.
The tablet of the original body is still enshrined in the ancestral hall at the back. She occupied the original body and enjoyed its blessings and longevity, so naturally she had to protect these three children.
Thinking of this, she calmly stepped onto the carriage coming from the palace.
The young eunuch turned around and left with his men. The carriage passed through the most bustling alleys in the capital and slowly drove into the palace.
We passed through layers of palaces all the way to the end, where we were led further inside by a young eunuch.
When they arrived at the Empress Dowager's residence, they were greeted personally by Nanny Yun, the Empress Dowager's personal maid.
"Mother Yun!"
Su Jin bowed, and Nanny Yun looked her up and down. Seeing that Su Jin still looked the same as before, she couldn't help but envy and said, "Madam, you are nearly 40 years old, but your appearance has not changed at all from a few years ago. I don't know how Madam maintains herself. If I have time, I will definitely ask for your advice."
"No problem."
Su Jin smiled. How many people dream of having an ageless face? But now, she seemed to have maintained the appearance of a twenties. She didn't know if this could be considered her golden finger.
Thinking of this, she followed Nanny Yun into the palace.
Since the abdication of the Supreme Emperor, the Empress Dowager has become more and more profound and simple in her teachings. She worships Buddha every day. When Su Jin came, the old lady was also worshiping Buddha. She meditated in front of the Buddha with great respect, holding a rosary in her hand and chanting Buddhist scriptures. Incense was curling around her. There was a Buddha statue in front of her with half-closed eyes, and she felt pity for the world.
Su Jin didn't believe in Buddhism, but he still followed suit and clasped his hands together in worship.
When the Empress Dowager heard the noise, she turned around and saw that Su Jin still looked the same. Although she was surprised in her heart, her face remained calm.
"Mrs. Su is here, please sit down."
The first-rank imperial edict conferred the title of Madam, so Su Jin's title had to be changed as well. From now on, she had to be called Madam.
Su Jin thanked the Empress Dowager and slowly sat down.
The palace maids around served snacks and tea in an orderly manner. She hadn't been here for a few years, so the food at the Empress Dowager's place had become lighter, and the snacks were all simple, with less oil and less sweetness.
Su Jin didn't like this kind of snack very much, so he drank two more sips of tea.
"The tea here is still as delicious as before."
The Empress Dowager finally smiled after hearing this. She looked Su Jin up and down and said, "I never understood why all these men fell in love with you, but now I understand. You are middle-aged, but you still look like a young girl, and your mind is as steady and prudent as a middle-aged person. If I were a man, I would definitely fall for them."
There was a hidden meaning behind what he said, but Su Jin just pretended not to understand.
"Su Jin has only had one husband. As for other men, she has never had any contact with them. Now that Prince Rui has already started a family, is there any man in the world who would be interested in me?"
Su Jin lowered his eyes, but thought to himself that something was wrong.
The Empress Dowager might have already known what Gu Zilu told her.
The old empress dowager still kept smiling, and Nanny Yun sent away the young palace maids around them. Now there were only three of them left in the small side hall.
Su Jin, the Empress Dowager, and Nanny Yun.
Su Jin knew that this was the time to talk about the main point.
As expected, the Empress Dowager was very direct and got straight to the point.
"Prince Rui likes you, but fortunately you are sensible and refused. Unlike some women who think they are like fairies and can definitely be worthy of the emperor's relatives, Su Jin, you are rare to have self-knowledge. I admire you very much, but this time, I believe you can make the wisest choice, right?"
Su Jin: ...
He lowered his head even lower: "Please let the Empress Dowager make it clear."
In short, just say what you want to say directly. She, Su Jin, is not the kind of person who beats around the bush.
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