mtl008 Chapter 520 Don’t recognize good people’s hearts
Chapter 520 Don’t recognize good people’s hearts
"Lingrong, you didn't really promise the Emperor to bring that shameless woman back home, did you?"
Concubine Hua held An Lingrong's hand tightly, expressing her strong dissatisfaction.
An Lingrong gently returned her grip and spoke softly.
"Sister Nian, we must not only bring Concubine Zhen back, but also send people there with great fanfare."
She paused, a smile flashing in her eyes.
"Don't be anxious, listen to what your sister has to say. Concubine Zhen is the one the emperor holds in his heart, so we must send someone capable around us to go there..."
Concubine Hua nodded as she listened, her brows gradually relaxing.
After An Lingrong finished speaking, she couldn't help laughing, "Lingrong, you are right, we really need to send someone to pick up Zhenpin."
"I have a luxurious carriage lying idle in the garden. It would be a great honor to go to Ganlu Temple to pick up Concubine Zhen. I'll have Zhou Ninghai pack it up right away."
"Okay, thank you Sister Nian for your concern."
An Lingrong smiled slightly, thinking of another plan in her mind.
Whether to go to Ganlu Temple to pick someone up is their business, as for whether Zhen Huan is willing to come back or not, that has nothing to do with them.
Before the earth dragon turned over, he sent people to hurriedly bring back the deposed concubine. I wonder how the emperor will be able to explain it then.
An Lingrong briefly mentioned during lunch that Zhen Huan was experiencing emotional ups and downs due to her pregnancy, and asked the Emperor to issue an imperial decree to grant her a title to ease her mind.
At that time, the emperor refused outright because the matter of Dilong's rebellion was of great importance.
Zhen Huan must not let her down!
After An Lingrong and Concubine Hua discussed the details of celebrating the Reunion Festival on the water, they both got busy.
Not only did they have to arrange for all the concubines to live on the ship as quickly as possible, they also had to properly accommodate their families.
As soon as An Lingrong returned to Louyue Kaiyun, she summoned Baoge to her side and said, "The Reunion Festival is approaching, and Chengle has come to the garden with Hongzhan to attend school. I can't bear to see my mother and Concubine Xiao lonely at home."
"You must return home now, and bring them and the elderly maids to the garden tomorrow."
"Except for those who stay behind to look after the house, all the servants in the mansion who have families will be sent back to the manor to celebrate the festival."
"Also, give the servants in the mansion another festival gift in the name of the old lady."
"Yes, slave, I'll do it now."
When Bao Ge saw his master's serious face, he knew that something big was going to happen.
Afterwards, An Lingrong called Baoque, Baoe and Xiaolinzi into the house one by one and instructed them on their respective tasks.
As the garden became busy in an orderly manner, Gao Changjin, who came from the city, also stepped into Zhen Huan's courtyard in Ganlu Temple.
"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged in the palace. I expect you to return to the palace soon."
Gao Changjin said auspicious words with a smile, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty. I heard that the Emperor wants to give you the name 'Zhen' and arrange for you to live in Chengqian Palace."
"This Chengqian Palace was once home to Empress Xiaoxian and Empress Xiaoyiren. It's even more prestigious than Yonghe Palace, where Imperial Concubine Shu once lived."
When Zhen Huan heard that she was only given a name, she understood that her status would not change at all.
She politely asked Gao Changjin to sit down, and then asked in a gentle voice.
"Eunuch Gao, what is the name the Emperor bestowed upon you?"
"Your Majesty, I am guilty of this. The word 'zhen', which the Emperor bestowed upon me, signifies chastity."
Gao Changjin congratulated him again, "Your Majesty, you have waited for the Emperor at Ganlu Temple for over three years. It is most fitting that the Emperor reward you with this calligraphy."
When Cui Jinxi heard the word "zhen" which means chastity, her heart skipped a beat.
She hurriedly spoke before Zhen Huan could, "This servant congratulates the master, congratulations, master."
"Eunuch Gao, you must have worked hard to come here in this hot weather to announce the good news. I've made some mung bean soup in the small kitchen to cool you down. Would you mind having some?"
Gao Changjin had been thinking about the woman's invitation for several days, so there was no reason for him not to accept it.
"Then I'll have to trouble Jinxi."
Gao Changjin, who was distracted by Cui Jinxi, didn't notice that as he turned around, Zhen Huan's expression kept changing and her hands at her sides were clenched into fists.
Cui Jinxi had no choice but to continue leading Gao Changjin to the small kitchen.
"Changjin, has the emperor said when he will bring the queen back to the palace?"
"Jinxi, Imperial Physician Wen said the Empress' pulse is unstable. The Emperor has asked that the Empress stay at Ganlu Temple for a few more days. I suspect that when the Emperor returns from the garden, he will send someone to take the Empress back to the palace."
Gao Changjin took advantage of the fact that there was no one around and touched Cui Jinxi's waist with a lustful look.
"If you return to the palace in the future, it will be inconvenient for us to meet."
Cui Jinxi's face froze. In order to prevent the dishonest Gao Changjin from doing anything bad, she bravely took the initiative to hold his hand.
"Changjin, you are wrong. When I return to the palace, we can meet anytime. Then you won't have to endure the pain of separation anymore."
Bai Zhi, holding ginseng tea, walked into the main room from the other side without looking around.
She muttered to herself: This Cui Jinxi is becoming more and more unconcerned with people, it's really disgusting!
Take back everything that is dirty and smelly!
Bai Zhi lowered her head, then her eyes turned red as she cried to Zhen Huan.
"Master, I saw Eunuch Gao making advances towards Aunt Jinxi in the courtyard. Everyone knows that Aunt Jinxi is your confidant, but he dared to bully her in broad daylight. This clearly shows that he doesn't take you seriously!"
"It was not a big deal for the three of us, master and servant, to live in Lingyun Peak before, but although the back mountain of Ganlu Temple is remote, people still pass by."
"If the Dowager Concubine of Anqi Temple knew about this, it would be bad after all."
Zhen Huan, who was feeling upset, spoke with a sullen face when she heard Bai Zhi mention the Concubine Dowager.
"I'm going to Anqi Temple to talk to the Concubine Dowager later. Go and call Jinxi to help me wash and dress."
"Yes, slave, go right away."
Bai Zhi approached the kitchen quietly. Seeing Gao Changjin happily chewing Cui Jinxi, she silently took a few steps back.
He counted a few numbers silently in his mind before shouting out loud.
"Aunt Jinxi, the master has to go out for something, please go over and help her with her dressing."
Trying hard to suppress her nausea, Cui Jinxi hurriedly pushed away the unruly Gao Changjin, quickly straightened her clothes, and replied loudly.
"I'll come right away."
Then she softened her voice again, "Changjin, you drink the soup here first, and when we have time tomorrow, we can..."
The dark red on Cui Jinxi's earlobes moved Gao Changjin's heart. He stepped forward and gently embraced the person who was in his arms just now.
"Okay, Jinxi, you forgot your promise."
"The queen is waiting in the main house, go quickly."
Cui Jinxi trotted out of the kitchen, wiping her lips vigorously with her sleeve as she walked.
When Zhen Huan saw that most of the lip balm on her lips was missing, she blamed herself even more for her incompetence.
Her dark eyes were fixed on the direction of the kitchen for several breaths before she looked away.
It turns out that none of the eunuchs in the palace are good people!
The next day, when Zhen Huan heard that Zhou Ninghai wanted to see her, she felt uncomfortable because she had not seen him in person.
She forced herself to remain calm and smiled kindly.
"Eunuch Zhou has come all this way, but what's the matter?"
Zhou Ninghai, who was limping, explained his purpose with a forced smile.
"Your Highness, Concubine Zhen, I, under the orders of my master, have come to take you to the garden to celebrate the reunion festival."
"The Emperor is in great joy this year and has ordered all his concubines, nobles, and their families to celebrate the festival together on boats in the gardens, lakes, and seas."
"My master said that the full moon brings reunions, and considering that you, Concubine Zhen, have suffered for many years in Ganlu Temple, this is..."
Zhen Huan sneered in her heart. Even the brainless Concubine Hua felt sorry for her. There was indeed no movement from the Emperor.
Thinking of the news that her father was injured, her heart ached, but she forced a smile on her face.
"Eunuch Zhou, please thank Concubine Hua for me. It's just that the dragon fetus in my belly is making a fuss, and Imperial Physician Wen said I need to rest and not move for the time being."
"The heir to the throne is the most important thing. I understand and will convey Concubine Zhen's words truthfully."
After Zhou Ninghai went out, he spat in dissatisfaction.
"Bah! You really don't know how to appreciate kindness!"