Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 411 Wait

When Wang Xifeng brought Yuanyang, Jia Lan and Qiaojie into the Yanjia Palace, they happened to pass by Feng Ziying.

It is natural to greet old friends.

But Feng Ziying strode forward with a serious expression. He looked at Wang Xifeng who was kneeling to salute him, and only had time to nod before he hurried away.

Wang Xifeng's heart sank.

The monk had been making a fuss at home the whole morning, and everyone in the house was already in a panic.

Why was he suddenly asked me to bring Yuanyang and the children into the palace, and how did I run into Feng Ziying who seemed like a big battle was about to happen?

Does this expression have anything to do with my family? What does it have to do with me?

Seeing that she was about to take another step subconsciously, Qingwen stopped her with a smile: "Second Madam, please wait here for a moment. I will go in and report."

Wang Xifeng then realized that she was in the palace. She stopped in her tracks, smiled and whispered, "This is my first time meeting the Empress Dowager. I was so nervous that I lost my focus!"

Qingwen smiled, asked the palace maid outside to help look after her, and then she went in first.

Wang Xifeng watched her go in, then turned around and whispered to Qiaojie, who was in Yuanyang's arms: "When you see Aunt Lin later, be good and don't make any noise..."

She lowered her head and touched Jia Lan's forehead: "Brother Lan is usually well-behaved and sensible. As long as you don't get scared, I have nothing to worry about!"

Jia Lan nodded modestly like a little adult: "Of course. Aunt, don't worry about me, just worry about my sister."

Wang Xifeng wanted to laugh but was nervous, so her expression was a little strange.

Yuanyang changed hands without saying a word, carried Qiaojie to the other side, and patted her back gently.

It is sinking to the west day by day.

Qingwen had been gone for a while, but there was still no movement inside.

Wang Xifeng looked to the west and whispered, "I'm afraid we can't leave the palace today?"

The mandarin ducks also looked over there.

On the top of the red wall and green tiles, the scorching winter sun turned into a small egg yolk, trembling and hanging on the eaves with a row of crouching beasts. The high angle looked a bit like a large South China pearl on a hairpin...

The mandarin duck's mind drifted far away.

In the first half of the year, Daiyu was still asking her whether she should go to the Princess's Mansion after Lady Jia passed away.

She refused and said she would follow Shi Xiangyun in the future.

But what she didn't expect was that Shi Xiangyun got married quickly and married well.

The mistress of Huaiyuan Hou's family treated Shi Xiangyun as her own daughter. After marriage, Shi Xiangyun's interactions with the Jia family were both intimate and measured. People came but did not leave a single word of help.

She was neither humble nor arrogant, and no longer had the recklessness, impulsiveness, or naivety of the past.

Miss Shi will have a good life in the future and won't need any help from me at all.

——Even if I really went there, it might become a reason for Lady Huaiyuan Hou to distance herself from her daughter-in-law.

Yuanyang withdrew his gaze.

I am a servant of the Jia family, and the Jia family must be in great trouble right now.

Under the nest, have the eggs finished?

Isn't it ridiculous to talk about how to choose at this moment?

The sun sets quickly.

Suddenly, only the smoky red sunset glow remained between heaven and earth.

"A-choo!" Jia Lan shivered from the cold.

The maidservant next to her took a look and smiled as she whispered, "I don't know what's going on inside yet. How about you all follow me to the side hall to wait? At least there's a charcoal basin."

Wang Xifeng hesitated for a moment and also thanked him quietly: "I'm afraid it's against the rules."

"Brothers and sisters are our county lady's nephews and nieces after all. Don't be afraid. Please follow me." The palace maid took them to the side hall quietly.

The side hall was deserted.

But there is a couch, a high table and a charcoal basin.

The young palace maid asked for four round stools and whispered, "You can't sit on the long couch. I dare not serve you tea, for fear that you will have no place to change your clothes later."

Wang Xifeng hurriedly smiled and thanked him: "You are so kind to our children, and you are taking responsibility for us! Thank you so much, I don't know what to say!"

The young palace maid blushed at what she said and smiled softly, "The princess loves you dearly. Don't worry, it's not a bad thing to wait a little longer."

Having said this, he walked away quickly for fear of delaying his mission.

Wang Xifeng took Qiaojie from Yuanyang, sat on a round stool, hugged her daughter and warmed herself by the fire, feeling so distressed that she was speechless.

Yuanyang helped Jia Lan move the stool to a place not too far from the charcoal brazier, helped him sit down, and then she sat down gently.

After an unknown amount of time, the quiet environment and the warm charcoal basin finally made the two children sleepy.

Qiaojie could no longer be awakened, and fell into a deep sleep in Wang Xifeng's arms. Jia Lan also leaned on Yuanyang, nodding his head sleepily.

It was in this situation that Daiyu came in quietly with Zijuan, Qingwen, Xiaohong, and Xueyan, and Tanchun came in quietly with Xueya.

Yuanyang became alert and turned back to see what was happening. Just as she was about to speak and stand up, Tanchun came over quickly and held her down.

Wang Xifeng then noticed the two of them and her eyes lit up, but Daiyu smiled and waved her hand to stop her.

Xiaohong went over and opened the door of the compartment, revealing a small Buddhist temple and a wide Arhat bed inside.

"Let's put the children there to sleep first. Snow Goose and Snow Crow will watch over them." Daiyu smiled softly, "Let's talk somewhere else."

How could Wang Xifeng dare to say no? She smiled and nodded, letting the two maids come forward and carry the children over.

The two little guys were properly arranged on the bed, their coats and boots were taken off, and they were covered with quilts. They fell into a deep sleep.

Daiyu took Wang Xifeng's hand and asked Tanchun to leave together.

Tanchun stood still and said softly, "I'll stay here and copy some scriptures as well."

Daiyu looked at her deeply, and after a while, she responded and took Wang Xifeng and Yuanyang to Tanchun's residence in the west wing hall.

The inner and outer rooms of the west side hall were separated by an exquisite treasure pavilion. Because it was winter, thick velvet curtains were hung at this moment, covering the inner room tightly.

"This is Yimin's place." Daiyu smiled and asked Wang Xifeng and Yuanyang to sit at the round table outside. She looked at Qingwen who brought tea and snacks over and shook her head, "It's too late to have tea. Leave the snacks here.

"First, send me a bowl of hot drink. Then tell Aunt Meng to send me two bowls of plain noodles, the kind I eat every day.

"Also keep an eye on the side halls. If the brothers and sisters are awake, serve them a light dinner. If they are not awake, let them sleep until tomorrow."

Qingwen agreed to go.

"I live in the East Wing." Daiyu continued to chat with Wang Xifeng, "But Princess Hongchang came these days and lived with me. It's a bit chaotic over there, so I asked Sister Feng to come here to talk."

Daiyu seemed gentle, but she had no intention of explaining why she had made them wait for nearly an hour.

Wang Xifeng and Yuanyang were both smart people, so they knew it very well.

Xifeng smiled and said, "Just now I thought I had to see the Queen Mother first, and I was so scared that my legs were cramping. Now it's just right, I can talk freely."

As she spoke, Qingwen brought the drink.

Wang Xifeng unceremoniously took a cup and drank two sips before she exhaled, "The drink in the palace is really delicious!"

Daiyu chuckled and looked at Yuanyang with her beautiful eyes: "Sister Yuanyang, how is grandma?"