Chapter 98 Entering the Palace to Express Gratitude
Mrs. Meng chuckled, glanced at her son, whose face was red but who was not sure about rebutting, and nodded in agreement:
"Yes, Hanjin should be lucky enough to meet another blind woman who suits his taste. But he has to burn some incense and pray to Buddha. If he waits any longer, the blind ones will probably be married, and he will end up living alone."
Except for Qin Hanzhang and Qin Hanjin, everyone in the Qin family couldn't help laughing. Meng never spared any effort in insulting her son.
"Today, my dear brother Runhe returned to the Imperial College to study. He didn't say much in the crowd. He just said that he moved to the official courtyard of Su Taifu and had his own study. He also invited me to come to his house in my spare time to look at his collection of books."
Qin Hanjue reported to Su Qianqian with a smile on his face.
This result has achieved the initial goal, and the rest still needs to be done slowly. Su Qianqian also nodded with a smile.
Two days later, on the first day of August, Su Qianqian's 翟服 and 翟冠 were ready.
Although they were in a hurry, the Qin family spared no expense. The pearls and jade used on the Five Di were of extremely high quality and meticulously crafted. They were not ostentatious but concealed a sense of luxury.
The phoenix, python and dragon on the Zhai clothing are lifelike, and the clouds woven with gold thread are just like the setting sun reflecting on the red clouds, exuding an air of nobility.
Su Qianqian stared at the Zhai crown and Zhai clothing. This thing was simply a jewelry stand. How much would it sell for if she took it back? Why keep working? Just retire where you are!
Thinking about the merits and melons and beans on the system panel, it is still a long way to return home in glory, so it is just a thought.
On the third day of August, three officials from the Qin family dressed up according to their official rank and rode in carriages to the palace to express their gratitude.
Su Qianqian was a little nervous. After all, that place was the most insecure environment for the mind. It was a place where rules were the most important and unreasonable, with everything from white silk to a hundred feet of red.
However, Su Qianqian also made sufficient preparations. She bought various talismans and detoxification pills in the mall, and tied a modified, thin and lightweight "convenient kneeling" on her knees.
The carriage arrived at the West Xuanmen of the Imperial Palace, where they got off and changed into the palace sedan chair, and the maids and servants who accompanied them were left here.
They got off the sedan chair and walked all the way to the inner palace gate. An eunuch was already waiting there, leading the three of them to Kunhe Palace where the queen lived.
There were already quite a few people sitting in the main hall of Kunhe Palace. Su Qianqian did not dare to look around. She followed Madam Qin and Mrs. Du and kowtowed to the emperor and empress who were sitting on the throne.
"Please stand up. There is no need to be polite, old ladies."
The emperor's voice was calm and without any emotion. The eunuchs had already supported Madam Qin and Mrs. Du who were about to bow down.
[Does this mean that I should be the only one to worship?] 】
[What is there to doubt? How did you marry into the Wuning Marquis's Mansion? How could the palace not know? With your previous reputation, the emperor was willing to give you this imperial edict, and it was the Marquis who asked for the title. 】
The system fed a small melon.
Su Qianqian didn't have a temper. She kowtowed obediently to thank the Emperor and Empress for their grace.
The female officials around the queen introduced the other people seated one by one. Su Qianqian bowed to each of them, but she didn't have to kowtow. If she had to kowtow to each one, her "kneeling feet" would be worn out.
Su Qianqian bowed and stood up to take a seat. Only when the Queen began to ask questions did Su Qianqian dare to look up.
The emperor sitting on the throne looked to be in his forties. He was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a golden crown on his head to tie up his hair. He had a thin figure and his skin was a little yellow. I wonder if it was because of the dragon robe.
The emperor's eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to the prince's, but his gaze is deep and cold, and he does have a domineering air. However, after looking at the queen, it is clear that the prince's appearance is more inherited from his mother.
"Mrs. Ning Heguo is indeed beautiful and intelligent. Her eyes and eyebrows resemble those of Mrs. Jiang, the former Grand Tutor. It's a pity that she died young. It's a pity."
The queen's voice was extremely gentle and kind.
[This queen is not that scary. From her voice, she seems to be a kind person, not like the captain of the abortion team. 】
Su Qianqian was secretly relieved while replying, "Thank you for the compliment, Queen. My late mother was very filial to her parents and kind to her children. Although I am sad about losing my mother, I am proud of her."
The queen was slightly stunned for a moment, then she recovered and said gently: "You are married into the Marquis' Mansion at such a young age, so your mother-in-law and grandmother should value you and take charge of the household affairs of the Marquis' Mansion. You must be a person of noble character and virtue, and you have not disgraced the reputation of Madam Jiang's daughter."
Madam Qin nodded and said, "Your Majesty, what the Queen said is absolutely right. This granddaughter-in-law of yours truly is filial and polite, and is not surprised by favor or disgrace. She is a role model for the younger generation in the Marquis of Wuning's mansion."
This evaluation was very high. The emperor couldn't help but look at Su Qianqian who was sitting with her eyes lowered. He couldn't understand why the Qin family was praising this daughter-in-law again.
Tutor Su was indeed loyal and responsible in the court, but his harem was a mess, which was why the girl got into such a scandal.
"Madam Tai is truly kindhearted. She spares no effort in praising the younger generation. Su, you are really very lucky."
The one who spoke was Princess Zhaoyang. She was dressed in jewels today. If you didn't know her, you would think it was her who came to express gratitude.
"Thank you for your compliment, Princess. I have always had good luck, just like the game of pitching pots. I was able to win a game I had never played before. I am really ashamed of myself."
Su Qianqian sincerely expressed her agreement.
Princess Zhaoyang's face turned pale instantly. The thing she least wanted to mention in her life was the game of pitching pots.
[Princess Zhaoyang knew that you were coming to express your gratitude, so she took out all the jewelry from the bottom of her box and picked out the most expensive one to wear, for fear that she would be overshadowed by you.
But she was still worried. When she saw Princess Zhaoning's hairpin, she liked it so much that she exchanged three of her own precious jewellery for the most eye-catching one and put it on her head.
But this hairpin was obtained by Princess Zhaoning from a palace maid. It was sold everywhere in the street market for ten cents each. However, the style was indeed the latest. It was made of copper wire and strung with a kind of red bean pattern that had just come out at that time of year. It was so beautifully made that it fooled Princess Zhaoyang, a country bumpkin. 】
The system found Princess Zhaoyang’s melon.
The Queen's eyes shifted to Princess Zhaoyang's head imperceptibly, and she said that the hairpin looked very awkward, but it was difficult to remind her because there were so many people around.
[No matter how careful you are, you can never guard against a thief in your own home. Those who can stab you secretly are the people around you, and those who can stab you accurately are the people you trust. But this is not the fault of others. It’s better to compare stupidity instead of status. You really know what your own advantages are. 】
Su Qianqian thought it was ridiculous in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it on her face. After all, she was the emperor and empress's biological daughter, and she would not walk into the edge of a knife.
"Madam Ning Heguo is too modest. It is Zhaoyang who relies on her father's favor to look down on others. She should learn a lesson."
The Queen was supposed to say this to Su Qianqian, but her eyes moved across Princess Zhaoning's face and then fell on Zhaoyang's head, and she smiled gently.
"The Queen is too harsh on the princess. Isn't it enough to have the emperor's favor? Who dares to teach the princess a lesson? The daughter of our Li family is the most noble daughter of the Great Qi Kingdom."
Imperial Concubine Xiao spoke in an elegant manner, her beautiful eyes shining brightly, looking about 70% like the Prime Minister's wife, but with a bit more liveliness.
"Yes, but our most noble daughter is not respected at all. She is not as respected as the daughter of a minister. Sister Zhaoyang, don't you think so?"
Princess Zhaoning suddenly spoke up with a sense of grievance.
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