Chapter 367 Showing Xiao Baozhu
Outsiders were unaware of the bustle in Prince Wu's mansion.
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Lu Zhiran entered the palace to pay New Year's greetings to Concubine Rou.
She should have gone to the palace to pay New Year's greetings on the second day of the Lunar New Year, but thanks to Xiao Yanci, she couldn't see anyone during those days, so she delayed it until now.
Concubine Rou naturally didn't care.
The room was warm, and Lu Zhiran took off her heavy fox fur coat, revealing her slender neck.
Concubine Rou had sharp eyes and saw the faint marks on it.
Even though it was already very light, and Lu Zhiran used makeup to cover it up, Concubine Rou still saw it at a glance.
Seeing the two of them being so affectionate, Concubine Rou was very happy, but she couldn't help but glare at her own son. He was really a rough man and didn't know how to be gentle with women.
Concubine Rou tactfully did not expose the truth, lest Lu Zhiran become shy, while Ye Hanyi, who was simple-minded, spoke frankly.
"Zhiran, what's wrong with your neck and ears? Did you get bitten by a mosquito?"
It’s so cold, and there are still mosquitoes?
This sentence made Lu Zhiran blush instantly.
The culprit, Xiao Yanci, remained calm. It was because he was so thick-skinned.
Concubine Rou raised her hand and slapped Ye Hanyi, "Shut up and stop talking nonsense."
Ye Hanyi saw the reactions of several people, blinked belatedly, and reacted.
She glanced at Xiao Yanci. It turned out to be this big mosquito. He got off so lucky.
Concubine Rou quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Zhiran, do you know what kind of person Baozhu likes?"
The topic changed a bit too quickly, and Lu Zhiran suppressed her anxiety.
"Why do you ask this, mother?"
"It's the Empress. She summoned me a few days ago and asked me to help take a look."
This was a big matter, and Concubine Rou did not want to take the responsibility herself, but the Queen lowered her attitude and her words seemed to indicate that she was entrusting her with the care of her son. Concubine Rou could not bear it and agreed.
The task was taken on, but she had no idea what to do about it.
Lu Zhiran quickly understood.
"There is indeed a candidate."
When Concubine Rou heard this, her eyes lit up and she urged her to speak quickly.
"Sun Muzhi, the third young master of the Sun family."
Ye Hanyi raised an eyebrow when he heard this, "Him? I've always wanted to spar with him in martial arts, but I haven't found the opportunity."
Concubine Rou was annoyed. "Let's talk business. All you do all day is fight and kill."
Ye Hanyi shut up tactfully.
Concubine Rou had heard of this young man and had a very good impression of him. After all, it was he who saved Ye Hanyi and Xiao Baozhu from the tiger's mouth.
Concubine Rou was worried, "His status may not be suitable."
He is the adopted son of the Sun family. Although he has been included in the Sun family tree, he has been criticized for being illegitimate.
She was afraid that Empress Sun would be dissatisfied with the person she had chosen for Xiao Baozhu.
Lu Zhiran only mentioned one thing, "The third branch separated from the Sun family and moved to Jinshuihe Lane. Baozhu often goes there, and she and Madam Sun San have a harmonious relationship, like mother and daughter."
Xiao Baozhu is still in charge of the affairs of Jinxiufang. She goes to see Lu Zhiran every once in a while to discuss the operation of Jinxiufang.
During that time, Lu Zhiran saw a new sachet around her waist, which had a fresh and elegant scent.
She also wore a pair of new shoes, which were finely embroidered, but the style was not from the palace.
She was worried that Xiao Baozhu was being cheated, so she asked more questions and found out that it was all made for her by Sun San's wife Zhen.
It turned out that Xiao Baozhu often went to Sun Muzhi's house, and would run into Sun Muzhi three or four times out of ten times.
When Xiao Baozhu mentioned this, there was joy in her eyes and eyebrows.
I'm afraid that Xiao Baozhu has fallen in love with Sun Muzhi without realizing it.
Lu Zhiran has always remembered this matter, but has not found an opportunity to bring it up.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Rou asked about it today.
Lu Zhiran told Concubine Rou everything she knew. She was stunned at first, but then she was delighted.
"I really asked the right person. It seems that Sun Muzhi is the most suitable person."
Is there anything happier than marrying the person you love?
Xiao Yanci spoke up, "There's no rush for this matter. I'll find a chance to meet Sun Muzhi."
When in Xiping, Sun Muzhi behaved very bravely, and Xiao Yanci admired him very much.
But one thing at a time.
Just because he is a good subordinate doesn’t mean he is a good son-in-law.
If he were the second Sun Jingxuan, he would be pushing Baozhu into the fire pit.
"I'll also try to find out what Baozhu has to say when the time comes."
I hope she doesn't get it wrong.
Concubine Rou nodded quickly.
Marriage is a major matter and it is not something that can be taken lightly. It is never too careful.
Finally, Concubine Rou lowered her voice and whispered, "This matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later. I see that the Queen's health is getting worse."
Lu Zhiran and Xiao Yanci felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.
Empress Sun probably knew this, so she was in a hurry to arrange Xiao Baozhu's marriage.
Otherwise, there would be a funeral in the palace, and Xiao Baozhu would have to observe mourning for Empress Sun, so her marriage would have been delayed.
The marriage was settled, and even if Empress Sun was in mourning, the wedding could be completed quickly during the mourning period.
At the New Year's Eve banquet, Lu Zhiran felt that Empress Sun would not live long. Today, it seems that her previous guess was correct.
Xiao Yanci's mood was also shrouded in a gloom.
Empress Sun was his biological mother, and Xiao Yanci had always respected her.
Baozhu has a strained relationship with her mother, but she would certainly be sad if her mother passed away.
The next day, Xiao Yanci went out and met Sun Muzhi.
Lu Zhiran and Ye Hanyi made an appointment with Xiao Baozhu, and the two planned to hold a three-court trial.
No matter how stubborn this girl is, they will definitely be able to pry her open.
They called Xing Chuxue along and made an appointment to meet at Prince Jin's mansion. After all, no one had visited the mansion since it was opened.
Lu Zhiran ordered his servants to prepare a copper pot so that everyone could eat the meat together.
In this kind of weather, it is most comfortable to sit around the fire and eat hot pot.
Xiao Baozhu is a foodie. As soon as she heard that there was something delicious, she came over immediately.
The copper pot is divided into two layers, the outer layer is filled with water and the inner layer is burning charcoal. There is an ingenious flue design in the middle, which prevents charcoal ash from falling into the soup while keeping the soup boiling.
The soup base for hot pot is mutton soup that has been simmered overnight. The broth is simmered over low heat and the fragrance can be smelled from afar.
Next to it were plates of beef and mutton slices cut as thin as cicada wings. Each slice had snowflake-like patterns, alternating between red and white, like a work of art.
When Xiao Baozhu saw it, she immediately started drooling with greed.
Without saying much, they immediately started eating the hot pot meat and ate with relish, not wanting to get enough.
After eating half full, Lu Zhiran finally got back to the point.
She spoke casually, "Baozhu, Hanyi, you two are of marriageable age now. Do you have someone you like?"
The person she wanted to ask was Xiao Baozhu, and Ye Hanyi was just a side note.
Xiao Baozhu paused for a moment while eating the meat, then shook her head guiltily, and said vaguely, "No."
Lu Zhiran pressed on, "Really? Or are you too embarrassed to say it?"
Xiao Baozhu said categorically, "Really not."
Lu Zhiran and Ye Hanyi exchanged glances quickly.
This girl is really stubborn.
It seems that they can only adopt the second strategy.
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