Chapter 44 After Marriage
It was pitch black before her eyes, and she couldn't see any figures, but Jialuo felt as if the boy was right in front of her.
This made her feel a sudden chill.
In the quiet of the moment, the boy uttered these ambiguous words.
She nervously scratched her palms, and the sudden surge of emotion gradually changed, like a sharp arrow piercing her heart.
It felt like something had gently pricked my chest, and then the soreness flowed through my limbs and bones, spreading throughout my entire body.
She couldn't help but think that she was only eleven years old, almost twelve.
The boy in front of us is almost fifteen years old.
Even if Fu Lin was a genius in his career or in his scheming, was he mature in matters of the heart?
If he's not mature, he really will fall in love with every girl he meets.
What if Galo eventually succumbs to the pressure and gives birth to a child under various pressures?
Will she be trapped in this world because of this child for the rest of her life?
She didn't know.
Therefore, some things should never have happened.
Galo cannot allow this to happen either.
"If His Majesty wishes to rest in Yongshou Palace, he should simply say so. Why is he pretending to be asleep?"
"I can't help but complain," Jialuo said.
Fu Lin seemed to have finished laughing, and Jia Luo heard him take a deep breath.
Then the bed shook slightly, and she knew that the boy had gone back into bed.
"You're so comfortable here, I don't want to leave."
The boy's voice carried a gentle quality in the small space.
Jialuo pursed her lips and sighed silently.
The feelings of youth are the hardest to control, and the purest and cleanest.
But it is also like a spring breeze, gently caressing the face, but disappearing in an instant.
She still vividly remembered the Emperor's gentleness and cautiousness towards Consort Dong'e on their wedding night.
Not long after, the emperor lay on her bed and said to her, "Lovely?"
"If Your Majesty likes this place, then I am naturally delighted."
Jialuo shifted her body and lay back down on the bed, falling asleep.
The next morning, just as dawn broke, she helped Fulin put on his court robes and then escorted him to the entrance of Yongshou Palace.
Seeing him turn and leave, Jialuo also turned and went inside.
"emperor?"
The security guards followed the Emperor's gaze as he turned his head and looked at the empty gates of Yongshou Palace.
Let's go.
Fu Lin strode away with his hands behind his back, looking radiant and showing none of yesterday's irritability.
They have a long time ahead of them.
After seeing the Emperor off, Jialuo couldn't sleep either. With a sigh, she decided to go to the Xianfu Palace next door.
When Angel saw that her sister had arrived, she refused to sleep anymore. She quickly got up, had breakfast with Jialuo, and then went hand in hand to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was very fond of the two of them. She stayed and drank milk tea. Jialuo personally served the Empress Dowager food, and Angel personally washed her hands.
This made the Empress Dowager extremely happy early in the morning.
The Empress Dowager, holding her two little darlings, sat on the couch, one on each side.
After exchanging pleasantries, she smiled at Jialuo and said, "Now there are many more masters in the harem, and almost all the palace maids entered the palace when the late emperor was still alive."
Upon hearing this, Jialuo nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, which young master in an ordinary noble family isn't served by a dozen or so maids and servants?"
“We now have five young mistresses in the palace, and each of them has only seven or eight maids and eunuchs in total.”
The Empress Dowager sighed and said, "Well, I saw that you did an excellent job in managing the Imperial Household Department when the imperial concubine selection was held the other day. Now, I will also entrust the selection of concubines by the Imperial Household Department to you."
Jialuo was naturally willing to take on the task. She smiled and nodded, saying, "Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to make this matter perfect."
The Empress Dowager clearly trusted Jialuo's abilities.
“When you assigned the palace last time, I thought you did an excellent job.”
"Now, the Dong E sisters, one on each side, are even more suitable."
"Although the selection process of the Imperial Household Department is not as large as that of the Ministry of Revenue, there are still some hidden gems among the candidates. There is no need to be deliberately restrained by their status, nor is it necessary to deliberately select some menial servants."
"The feng shui of Jiangnan is nurturing, and I also find those gentle and beautiful young girls pleasing to the eye."
Upon hearing this, Jialuo was slightly startled. When she raised her eyes again, she met the woman's dark and imposing gaze.
"Your Majesty, I will not fail in my mission."
Angel, standing to the side, blinked her big, innocent eyes and stared at the two of them quietly without saying a word.
The woman reached out and pulled Jialuo into her arms again. She affectionately kneaded Jialuo and said with a smile, "Fortunately, you sisters are by my side, which makes my life much easier."
Upon hearing this, Jialu smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Aunt, you are only half right."
She reached out and tugged at Angel's hand, but her head remained nestled in Bumbutai's arms with endless affection as she said with a smile, "It is our honor to serve you and become your daughters-in-law."
Angel glanced at Jialuo, then looked up and blinked at the woman.
"Yes, Aunt, Angel likes you."
The two sisters teased Bumbutai from early morning, making her laugh non-stop.
As the court session was about to end, Jialuo, unwilling to see Fulin any longer, made an excuse to prepare for the selection of concubines by the Imperial Household Department and left Cining Palace with Angel.
Although the Imperial Household Department's talent selection was far smaller in scale than the Ministry of Revenue's selection, it was still quite significant.
Almost all of them were selected from among the concubines of the Upper Three Banners.
Among the selected young ladies, some were exceptionally beautiful and could become concubines in the palace, serving the emperor.
However, their rank would not reach the level of "concubine".
The rank of concubines was like a dividing line, separating the noble and lowly among the mistresses of the harem.
Only one person of the rank of concubine or above has their own palace.
The other noble ladies, concubines, and even unregistered concubines could only live in the side halls.
She often served the concubines who lived in the main hall.
Living at the mercy of others.
This was the first time Jialuo had independently handled such an important matter as Empress, so she was naturally very careful, overseeing every step to prevent any mishaps.
The Empress Dowager's intention was quite clear: among the candidates selected this time, there should be some with beautiful appearances who had lived in Jiangnan.
The intention is also quite clear.
Since the emperor liked this type of woman, he did not object, but he could not allow Dong E to have exclusive favor in the harem, so other girls of the same type would come to share the emperor's favor.
The family line continues, and the harem is peaceful.
So when the name "Tong Yi" appeared before her, Jialuo didn't seem surprised at all.
After all, the Tong family woman in history appeared in the records of the imperial harem as a "concubine".
Historical records even show that the emperor did not favor her.
Jialuo didn't really want Tongyi to enter the palace. She originally thought that as the future "Kangxi's birth mother," Jialuo would definitely want to get along well with her.
But now she likes Tong Yi, so naturally she doesn't want her to go to the palace and suffer.
She was thinking this when she saw Tong Yi during the talent show and found that the little girl was overjoyed.
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The little girl had round eyes and a round, fair face; she was as cute as a little round-faced white rabbit.
I have no idea what she's so happy about.
The Empress Dowager clearly liked her very much.
I left her name tag early on.
"Your Majesty, I have seen this Tong family woman once outside the palace. She is lively and cheerful."
Jialuo paused, glanced at the woman, and then said, "I heard the other day that Lord Tong was promoted to Vice Minister of Revenue."
Jialuo's words meant that the Emperor now favored Tong Tulai, and that Tong Yi was cute and lively, unlike the gentle and delicate women of Jiangnan.
It might be inconvenient for them to enter the palace.
Upon hearing this, Bumbutai smiled and glanced at Jialuo.
That look made Jialuo's heart go numb for a moment.
"Hmm, judging from her temperament and appearance, she is a good girl. I see that this little girl is not shy at all and seems to like you very much. When she enters the palace, she can keep you company."
As she spoke, Fu'an, who was standing beside the Empress Dowager, glanced at Tong Yi standing outside the door and asked someone to leave a nameplate in a shrill voice.
Jialuo: "..."
The other ladies-in-waiting, Jialuo, were not in the mood to look at them.
Later that evening, Galo lay dejectedly on the tatami mat.
I wonder if Tong Yi will regret entering the palace.
Just as she turned to take a bath and rest, she suddenly heard a eunuch announce from the doorway: "The Emperor has arrived."
"…………"
Galo was completely powerless against this mother and son.
Why does everyone seem to enjoy making her unhappy?
She propped herself up, then, as if remembering something, lay back down.
Only when she heard the boy's footsteps behind her did Jialuo rise and give the Emperor a half-bow by the couch.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
Fu Lin stood with his hands behind his back, just standing there, without saying a word.
He didn't speak, but Jialuo got up on his own.
Just as she straightened up, the young man suddenly bent down, and his handsome face appeared leisurely in front of her.
Caught off guard, Jialuo instinctively leaned back.
Taking advantage of the moment, the boy pulled the girl close by the waist, instantly closing the distance between them. If Jialuo hadn't instinctively reached out to brace herself against the boy's chest, she would have been completely pulled into Fulin's embrace.
"Your Majesty?" "I noticed you look rather down. It's still early, let's go for a walk."
"go out?!"
"Do not leave the palace."
"oh."
Fu Lin pulled her hand and was about to leave, but Jia Luo didn't want to move.
She's exhausted today and still not happy.
But Fulin looked at Jialuo with a mysterious expression and said to her, "If you are tired, I can carry you there."
Jialuo: "…………"
So she was reluctantly led out of the palace by Fulin, and even sat in a sedan chair.
Jialuo was genuinely curious about where the Emperor was taking her.
Until suddenly they arrived at a secluded palace, surrounded by long, tall red walls.
Occasionally, a strange cry could be heard coming from inside the wall.
The sedan chair also stopped.
Jialuo walked down curiously and looked at the half-open palace gate, where orderly eunuchs and guards stood.
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Author's Note: Hehe... Another day of trying to update!
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