"Your Majesty, the main hall of Linhua Palace is called Linhua Hall, and Consort Li resides there," Zhao Zhongquan said.
"There are two side halls on either side of the main hall. Yinghua Hall is where Consort Wan lives, and Liuhua Hall is where Consort Meng lives."
"Yes, let Consort Li, Noble Lady Wan, and Noble Lady Meng go with them. Since they are the mothers of the seventh and eighth princes, they can go together."
Yun Beiye nodded.
Zhao Zhongquan couldn't help but think to himself, "His Majesty spends his days facing memorials, never going anywhere in the inner palace."
If it weren't for the Empress Dowager's early insistence that His Majesty frequently visit the inner palace, he probably wouldn't even have a single child!
"Although the Ninth Princess is very intelligent, she is still a child after all, and I am worried about her."
Yun Beiye paced back and forth in the Zichen Palace, pondering how to ensure his daughter's journey was both safe and enjoyable.
"They'll go with Duoduo!"
Yun Duoduo wanted Linhua Palace to mobilize its entire force, and this suited her perfectly.
"Yes, this old servant will arrange it immediately."
"Thank you, Father!"
"Duoduo loves her father the most!"
Yun Duoduo jumped down from Yun Beiye's arms. She had achieved two goals at once: she could please Yun Beiye and send the people from Linhua Palace away to prevent them from ruining Jinxiu Silk Company's business.
Seeing her daughter so happy, Yun Duoduo was also very pleased. She turned her head and saw that General Jin was still standing there, looking at Yun Duoduo with a smile.
"Oh dear, Minister Jin, what are you still doing here?"
"Aren't you in a hurry to go back and arrange a marriage for your son?" Yun Beiye asked with a gossipy look on his face.
Yun Duoduo, who had just reached the door, paused, somewhat unsettled.
Why is her muddle-headed father so concerned about Jinzhi's brother's marriage?
Yun Duoduo stood guard at the door, listening intently.
"Yun Ge had originally planned to consult several fortune tellers, but things suddenly quieted down at the manor recently."
Xun Yunge was General Jin's wife. General Jin was a man of deep affection. In this dazzlingly wealthy capital, he did not take a single concubine. In the vast Jin mansion, there was only Xun Yunge as the mistress.
"Later, I heard from the steward that the abbot of Wanfo Temple was traveling and happened to pass by the Jin residence. He said that the residence was too yin and that it was not suitable to let women into the residence anymore."
"Yun Ge even instructed the servants to keep this news from me."
General Jin smiled helplessly.
[You can only pamper your own wife!]
Zhao Zhongquan, standing beside Yun Beiye, was stunned. If he had that ability, he wouldn't care about being a monk or abbot; he would definitely marry a wife and have a good time.
"Yun Ge then removed all the water vats from the mansion, and the marriage was naturally put on hold."
"Your Majesty knows that I have spent my whole life fighting on the battlefield, so how could I care about believing in these things? But I can't refuse to save face for the lady."
"We'll just have to accept it."
Yun Beiye nodded with a smile: "Abbot, you truly live up to your title, you care deeply for the people!"
"Love knows no bounds!"
Hearing this, Yun Duoduo finally felt relieved and left the Zichen Palace.
[As expected, we'll still have to rely on sending a few more!]
There was no abbot who traveled far and wide and cared for the people; all of this was done by Yun Duoduo.
...
The masters of Linhua Palace were all somewhat surprised after receiving the imperial decree.
Linhua Palace has long been very quiet. Because it is not favored by the emperor, it is not usually accompanied by him, so it is as quiet as a small courtyard in the suburbs.
The people in the palace seemed to have gradually forgotten that such a palace even existed.
If it weren't for the two princes living here, Consort Li and Noble Lady Wan would probably have an even harder time.
After kneeling and listening to the imperial decree, the palace maids and eunuchs in Linhua Palace all showed joy on their faces. They were overjoyed, for after so many years, their masters had finally gained the Emperor's attention.
Good days have finally arrived!
Now, the people from the Imperial Household Department will no longer dare to give them charcoal in winter and ice in summer!
However, Xiao Chan, who served Consort Li in Linhua Palace, was not happy at all.
After Consort Li received the imperial edict, Xiao Chan quickly went to her side and helped her up.
Consort Li had slender, white fingers and a graceful waist. However, although she was not old, she looked very haggard and weak, and her voice was feeble.
"Your Majesty, please come inside and rest."
Xiao Chan was the head maidservant of Consort Li. She helped Consort Li into Linhua Palace.
Although the Ninth Princess is currently the most favored person in the palace, and His Majesty has ordered the people of Linhua Palace to go together to pray for her, which should be a great thing, Xiao Chan is very worried about Consort Li's health.
"Your Majesty, the road to Wanfo Temple is very long, and we will have to endure wind and rain. I am worried about your health."
"The carriage ride will definitely be very bumpy."
Xiao Chan sighed with a worried look on her face. Even if she did nothing in the palace, her mistress's health was already extremely weak. If she went out and caught a chill, her health would probably get even worse.
"It's alright. Since it's His Majesty's decree, I must go."
"Moreover, after staying in this deep palace for so many years, I also want to go out and see the world."
Consort Li gently patted Xiao Chan's hand to reassure her. Her voice was very soft, and she seemed weak and powerless.
"This servant will prepare a long robe, a hand warmer, and a bamboo hat for Your Highness immediately."
It's autumn now, and although the weather is a bit chilly, it's not yet time to use a heater.
Consort Li tried to speak up to stop her, but Xiao Chan had already quickly left to prepare.
She knew her own body well, and she didn't care how long she could live. What she was most worried about was her son.
What should Qiu'er do?
Everyone says a son's status rises with his mother's, but my position in the palace is low, and Qiu'er is not favored by his father, the Emperor. How will I survive in this deep palace in the future?
I must do everything in my power to save more money for Qiu'er and find him a good marriage, one with a powerful and well-established family.
That way, even if I'm gone, I can rest assured that Qiu'er will be able to stand on her own two feet in this world.
Xiao Chan quickly came over with a bamboo hat, a veil, and a hand warmer. She placed the items on the table and arranged them neatly before Consort Li called her over.
"Xiao Chan, go and have our small kitchen prepare some snacks and dried fruit that Qiu'er likes. Also, go to Fu Shuang Palace and find out what the Ninth Princess likes to eat."
"Let's prepare more so we can take them on the way."
"Ahem... Don't let the people in the palace think that we, as the mother, are not taking good care of her."
Consort Li gave instructions while wiping the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief.
She coughed so hard her whole body trembled and she broke out in a cold sweat.
"Yes, Your Highness, please rest well and remember to take your medicine. I will go and prepare it right away." Xiao Chan nodded and pushed a plate of red bean cakes and a bowl of medicinal soup in front of Consort Li.
Seeing that Consort Li was in pain, Xiao Chan gently patted Consort Li's back.
"This servant will go to the Imperial Hospital to get the Empress those medicines again."
After saying that, Xiao Chan walked out and closed the door of Linhua Palace.
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