Chapter 160 Accident
Shi Miaowan lowered her head and followed Cao'er along the palace road.
"Princess, there's no need to be too nervous. Our queen is the kindest person." Seeing the girl behind her looking reserved, Cao'er kindly spoke to comfort her.
Shi Miaowan was stunned when she heard this, then she relaxed a little and said gratefully: "Yes, thank you, young lady."
After following Cao'er around for a while, the two finally returned to Yongshou Palace.
Shi Miaowan's heart, which had just calmed down, was lifted up again.
She looked up at the gate of Yongshou Palace, her hands clasped together tightly, and her whole body tensed.
No matter how calm, generous, polite and cool-headed she usually is... she is just a young girl who has just come of age. She is usually trapped in the mansion and has no chance to meet the emperor's concubines. What's more, the one who wants to meet her is the famous favorite concubine in the harem.
She took great pains to hide her uncertainty.
Cao'er waited for her to get ready, and when she saw that her complexion had returned to normal, she asked, "Gege, shall we go in?"
Shi Miaowan nodded.
In the Yongshou Palace.
Just now, a palace maid came to report that people had arrived at the gate of Yongshou Palace, so Yuying took Qingtao and Qingdai Luchen from the inner hall to the main hall and sat down.
Lu Chen was holding a tray in her hand, on which was placed a twined enamel hairpin, which was a gift prepared by Yuying.
"Why hasn't it arrived yet? Madam, do you want me to go out and take a look?"
As soon as Qingtao finished speaking, two figures appeared at the door. One of them was Cao'er, and the other was the person they were waiting for.
"Your Majesty, I have brought Princess Shi here."
"Your humble servant Shi Miaowan pays respect to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine. May Your Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Two voices sounded one after the other.
"Okay, Cao'er, you go down first."
"Please stand up, Shi Gege. Qingdai, show Shi Gege a seat."
Shi Miaowan stood up and sat down on the seat beside Qingdai.
Shi Miaowan casually looked around the palace and was secretly shocked. In order to make sure she could tell the difference between good and bad things, her family suggested hiring someone to teach her. It was said that the person was a very experienced nanny released from the former palace.
After the nanny's teaching, she could also boast that she was well-informed. But it was precisely because of this that she was shocked. Concubine Jin was quite favored by the emperor, and her reputation was well-deserved.
Shi Miaowan raised the position of Concubine Jin in her mind, and reminded herself to be extremely careful so as not to upset Concubine Jin.
Shi Miaowan thought her actions were discreet enough, but she didn't know that Yuying was also secretly observing her and took in all her movements.
Yuying turned her head to look at the cautious girl and thought of her past. She remembered that when she first met Kangxi, he was not as good as her.
She was so scared that she ran away at the time. Now she thinks that she is lucky that Kangxi did not blame her.
"Shi Gege, don't be nervous. I asked you to come here today because I have something to discuss with you."
As if she felt that her expression was wrong, Yuying added: "I also want to hear your opinion."
Shi Miaowan raised her head, her eyes flashing with surprise. Although she was shocked that Concubine Jin was so peaceful, she still spoke respectfully: "Your Majesty, I will tell you everything I know."
Yuying coughed, and Qingtao picked up the tea beside her and motioned Yuying to take a sip.
Yuying took it, moistened her throat, and then spoke: "Then I will be frank with you. I believe you also know that the Crown Princess will be chosen between you and the other two princesses."
Yuying paused, giving Shi Miaowan a chance to react.
Sure enough, seeing her nod, Yuying continued, "The emperor and I have studied for a long time and both agree that you are the best choice for the crown princess."
Shi Miaowan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly stood up from her seat and knelt on the ground, "Thank you, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty, for your kindness."
Shi Miaowan lay on the ground, her body trembling slightly, and she was reluctant to get up.
She didn't know whether she should be surprised that Concubine Jin told her directly about this matter. Is it really okay? Or should she be surprised that the emperor would actually discuss the selection of the Crown Princess with Concubine Jin.
Wrong, wrong, I was completely wrong.
Concubine Jin did not meet her to choose a wife for the Fourth Prince. It was obvious that Concubine Jin came to meet her on behalf of the Crown Prince.
Shi Miaowan was extremely upset, and even tried to recall if there was anything inappropriate that she had done since she entered the hall.
Yuying looked at the person who knelt down again in fear and trepidation and sighed.
"Get up first. I haven't finished what I'm saying yet."
Shi Miaowan paused, "Yes, thank you, Madam."
Shi Miaowan sat back on the chair, but the fact that she only dared to touch the chair a little was enough to tell that her heart was no longer as calm as before.
"Although the emperor and I are optimistic about you, this is after all a selection for the Crown Princess, and the Crown Prince must also be satisfied."
"Besides, I also want to hear your opinion. Would you like to meet with the prince? You can get to know each other. If either you or the prince feels that it is inappropriate, you can bring it up."
Shi Miaowan was completely dumbfounded.
What Concubine Jin said was something she had never heard of. She had studied Han culture since she was young, and was taught that women should not see men other than men. But Concubine Jin meant not only to allow her to meet the Crown Prince, but also to give her the option to reject the Crown Prince if she didn't want to.
Hesitation, bewilderment and hesitation flashed across Shi Miaowan's face.
"We don't force you to be with the prince. After all, there are others besides you. You don't have to worry about being disliked by the royal family if you really reject the prince. I can assure you of this."
Yuying said it with absolute certainty.
Shi Miaowan raised her head and looked at the woman in gorgeous palace dress sitting on the main seat. There was a firmness in her eyes, as if she was telling herself that she would keep her word.
Can I trust her?
You can believe it, right?
If possible, she certainly didn't want her wedding night to be the first time she saw her future husband.
As for rejecting the prince?
Shi Miaowan had never thought about it.
Who could refuse the elegant and graceful Crown Prince? Even though she was in Jiangnan, she had heard rumors about the Crown Prince over the years.
I heard that the Crown Prince was intelligent and studious since childhood, and was proficient in the classics of various schools of thought and poems of all dynasties. When he was only five years old, he went hunting with the Emperor in Jingshan. He shot five arrows in a row and hunted a total of five prey, one deer and four rabbits. He never missed a single shot, which shows that he is also very good at riding and shooting.
Shi Miaowan lowered her eyes, feeling the heat on her face, and said softly, "Your Highness will follow your instructions in everything."
"Okay, then you can go back today. Once I have discussed the time and place with the Crown Prince, I will let Cao'er inform you."
"Oh, by the way, this is the gift I give you." Yuying raised her hand and signaled Luchen to hand over the hairpin on the tray.
"Thank you very much for your reward, Your Majesty."
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