Chapter 66 Han Guilan
The weather gradually warmed up, and the sedan chairs were covered with gauze. Zhu Yuhuan looked through the curtains at Han Guilan who was following him and asked, "How old are you this year?"
Han Guilan didn't expect Zhu Yuhuan to suddenly speak to her. She was stunned for a moment, then quickly replied, "Princess, I am nineteen years old this year."
Zhu Yuhuan nodded in understanding and said, "He's about the same age as Aunt Jiaxing."
Han Guilan knew that the Ming Dynasty's rules would only be more complicated than those of Korea, so she quickly said, "I am just a lowly person from a small country and dare not be compared with the princess."
Zhu Yuhuan didn't take it seriously and just asked, "What do you like to do on weekdays?"
Han Guilan thought for a moment, then carefully replied, "When I was in Seoul, I read some women's books. On weekdays, I do some spinning and weaving at home."
Zhu Yuhuan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked, "Can you spin yarn?"
Han Guilan didn't understand what was going on, but nodded in agreement.
Zhu Yuhuan had been thinking about the spinning machines. The palace maids around him were all young when they entered the palace and had long forgotten these things. Therefore, he had never been able to find someone who understood the situation to solve his doubts. Now with Han Guilan, Zhu Yuhuan's mind immediately became active.
Seeing that Han Guilan was confused, Zhu Yuhuan temporarily put aside those thoughts, cleared his throat, and asked, "Did you take a walk around the Imperial City before entering the palace?"
Han Guilan had also heard some teachings before entering the Ming Dynasty, which simply asked her to be cautious in her words and actions in front of the emperors and concubines in the Ming Palace. Her sister was forced to be buried alive. The Ming Dynasty that Han Guilan imagined was naturally terrifying and dark. The emperor, concubines, princes, and princesses must have been equally high and mighty, treating them like slaves.
That's why Han Guilan didn't understand why Zhu Yuhuan asked this. She could only answer cautiously: "The carriage is strictly controlled. I only took a quick look outside from the inn where I was resting..."
Zhu Yuhuan uttered a sigh, his tone adding a hint of helplessness. "I wanted to let you and Tongtong talk about the customs and practices outside the palace first. This little girl is very envious of me because I go out of the city every day. But I always tease her, and after a long time, she doesn't believe anything I say..."
Han Guilan listened to her talk about her sister, and her eyes became sore when she thought of her sister who was gradually becoming blurred in her memory. When she was about to cry, she remembered that the palace was different from her hometown, and she could no longer cry easily, so she forced herself to hold back her tears.
Han Guilan said, "I have some knowledge of Hancheng Prefecture. I have seen a lot of local customs and practices along the way. If Your Highness doesn't mind, I can tell you about Korea."
Zhu Yuhuan said with a smile, "That's perfect. This little girl can boast that she's been to places farther than me, so she doesn't have to nag me all day long." She smiled and said, "I've asked Qiuying to go back and let them know so they can make room for you. Palace ladies are not like tribute girls, so I'm afraid you'll have to sleep in a crowded space. You'll need to get used to it. If you're worried, have Qiuying accompany you tomorrow to bring back the things from your hometown that you left in the palace."
If it weren't for the previous incident with the Sun family, Zhu Yuhuan could still consider taking his sister out to play. However, Zhu Zhanji, this living father, loved her too deeply, and who knew if the Sun family had any backup plans. Zhu Yuhuan didn't want to take risks with his sister. Unless Zhu Zhanji was traveling together, it would be better not to bring his sister with him.
Han Guilan just shook her head and said, "I didn't bring anything with me. I only have one sister who is closest to me, and she is in Daming. I don't have anything to bring with me."
Zhu Yuhuan sensed a hint of sadness in her words and paused for a moment before saying, "Life is like a journey, and I am a traveler as well." He gave a mischievous smile and said, "I wonder if Lingnan is a bad place. But I say, 'Wherever my heart is at peace, that is my home.'"
Han Guilan didn't quite understand the meaning of these lines of poetry, but she could understand that the princess seemed to be comforting her. However, Zhu Yuhuan was a princess, so she didn't dare to say anything.
Seeing this, Zhu Yuhuan said, "I like palace ladies to read. You should follow Qiuying and the others to learn to read and write. It would be great if I could have another female champion here."
She encouraged the palace ladies to study more, hoping that they could all pass the examinations and become palace officials, so that they would have "people" in the future. After all, the original female officials would eventually leave the palace, and Zhu Zhanji began to use eunuchs again. Under the metabolism, new people had to be added to Zhu Yuhuan's confidants. Secondly, Han Guilan was born in Korea. In addition to the tribute girls, she also entered the palace with eunuchs, which could be considered as connections. Korea was very close to the Liaodong Regional Military Commission, and Zhu Yuhuan wanted to learn more about the customs and landscape there.
The reason is simple: I want to farm there. After all, if I don't farm now, there will be problems in the future.
She just didn't know how cold it was over there, or how much it cost to grow a crop, but now with Han Guilan, she more or less understood a little.
Han Guilan didn't know what Zhu Yuhuan was thinking, so she just responded. She carefully looked at Zhu Yuhuan behind the gauze curtain, and her original uneasiness also dissipated.
Before she entered the palace, she had heard people mention Princess Shunde several times. She only knew that she was a very favored princess and thought she must have an arrogant and domineering personality. However, she did not expect Zhu Yuhuan to be so easy-going and gentle, and even care about her, an insignificant Korean tribute girl with no "future". She had an indescribable feeling in her heart.
Seeing her lowered brow and submissive look, Zhu Yuhuan showed a tired smile and raised his hand to rub his temples.
If nothing unexpected happens, Miaosu's son should be her other younger brother, Ming Dynasty Emperor Zhu Qiyu.
Zhu Yuhuan was not interested in who would be the emperor. She was only interested in the lives of her family of three. If possible, it would be best to let Zhu Qizhen hide in the Wala nest and never come out, and let Miaosu's son continue to be the emperor. It would be good for everyone. But she also had to face another problem, that is, once he became emperor, people's hearts would be unpredictable. If she did not control the thunder and lightning in her own hands, if there was a mistake, it would not be a matter of the three of them.
Zhu Yuhuan didn't want to think about this problem for the time being. Mastering thunder and lightning was not something that could be done overnight. She wasn't even a partner right now. At best, she was just an employee of Zhu Zhanji. As the poem goes, "Life is like an inn, and I am also a traveler." Why think so much? Before Zhu Zhanji died, she could feel a little bit like a master. Zhu Yuhuan was grateful.
There's no way you can become fat in one bite.
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