Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

Chapter 136: The Sound of Suona ②

But when old wounds were mercilessly opened, Hongli discovered that the things he had desperately tried to erase had always existed. He desperately wanted to forget, desperately wanted to completely transform himself into Zeng Huan's son, but they insisted on reminding him that he was the son of Li Jingui, the daughter of the Rehe Palace. His mother was a lowly servant, and Hongli was the son of that servant. Even if he acknowledged Zeng Huan as his mother, Li Jingui's lowly blood still flowed in his body.

"emperor?"

Seeing Hongli standing still, Jinbao called out softly.

His thoughts slowly returned to him, and Hongli blinked desperately, as if trying to dry the moisture in his eyes.

There is a wedding being held in Yongshou Palace today. This is a privilege given to Yanwan by Hongli, and it is also what Yanwan asked for for Lancui, so that Lancui can have a grand wedding.

In this life, Yan Wan was very popular. Aside from the sick Yu Yan, only Mei Ruo did not give Yan Wan face and hid in Xianfu Palace. Upon hearing this, Hong Li wanted to come over to see Mei Ruo, but he did not expect that he would hear these remarks. Although Hong Li was angry, he did not rush in to settle the score with Mei Ruo.

Instead, he turned and left Xianfu Palace.

Jinbao looked back at Meiruo's main hall.

The queen of Xianfu Palace has a pretty face, but unexpectedly has a dog brain.

If it weren't for the forty-nine Mongolian tribes behind him, Hongli would have given white silk or poisoned wine long ago.

Seeing Hongli walking away, Jinbao hurriedly took small steps to catch up with him.

"Your Majesty, where are we going?"

Hongli paused, remembering how long it had been since he'd seen Zeng Huan. While Zeng Huan wasn't his biological mother, she had at least raised him for years. And while Heng'er wasn't the one he'd ordered to marry off to the Dzungarians, Hongli still felt guilty about the incident with Dawachi. Even though Hengti was in Beijing, she couldn't always be there with Zeng Huan. Thinking it over, Hongli felt he owed his two sisters more filial piety.

As for Meiruo, Hongli asked Jinbao to find Lujun and ask her to pick a few experienced maids to go to Xianfu Palace to teach Meiruo the rules.

The dresser took a while to help Lan Cui put on the phoenix crown and veil. According to the ancestral rules, Lan Cui was the bride, and since she had acknowledged Yan Wan as her natal family, it was the groom's responsibility to lift the veil, while putting on the veil and escorting Lan Cui out fell to Yan Wan.

Yanwan took Lan Cui out and thanked the concubines who came to congratulate her.

Lan Cui leaned forward slightly, unable to stop the smile on her lips, and said, "Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your kindness. I will always remember your great kindness."

Lujun smiled and said, "Don't be a slave. Today is your wedding day. You are the protagonist, not a slave."

Lujun's words instantly amused the concubines present.

Everyone came forward to congratulate.

Lu Muping has not been favored in recent years.

She entered the palace at the same time as Rui Ji. Now Rui Ji has become a concubine. Even Yan Wan and Lan Qi, who entered the palace later, have climbed to the position of concubine. Only she is still a concubine.

Although she was a little annoyed, she did not take it out on Lan Cui.

He is not rich, but he is generous.

She signaled to the maid beside her to take out a pair of crystal clear jade bracelets and give them to Lan Cui.

Seeing the preciousness of the item, Lan Cui declined, saying, "Empress Qing, this is too valuable. I cannot accept it..."

Like Yan Wan, Lu Muping lives in Yongshou Palace. Although she sometimes helps Yuyan to speak ill of Yan Wan, she does not really look down on her.

They are all concubines in the harem. As women in the harem, they naturally have to fight for favor by any means necessary. Otherwise, everyone will be pure and desireless. It would be better for them to shave their heads and become nuns in a nunnery on the mountain.

Having lived under the same roof with Lan Cui for many years, I naturally know that she is a good girl. So this jade bracelet is suitable for Lan Cui.

Lu Muping picked up the jade bracelet and put it on Lan Cui's hand. She smiled and said, "Look, how beautiful it is."

Since I can't refuse, I can only accept it. Lan Cui smiled and thanked her.

Ruiji also gave Lan Cui a statue of Guanyin, the goddess of fertility.

I hope Yanwan’s good luck in pregnancy can bring to Lan Cui.

There is also Wanyin. She does not like extravagance, and Hongli does not think of her on weekdays. Therefore, there are no valuable treasures in her palace, only her hands. These days, she locked herself in Zhongcui Palace and embroidered a silk quilt for Lan Cui, which means that Lan Cui and Zhao Jiuxiao will love each other for a lifetime.

Although Ji Tao did not like Lan Cui going to Guanju Palace to find Lan Qi every time she had something to do, when she got married, Ji Tao still gave her a hairpin as a good sister.

As for Lan Qi and Yan Wan's gifts, they were sent to Zhao's house early in the morning.

The sound of suona is approaching outside Yongshou Palace.

Zhao Jiuxiao’s wedding procession is about to arrive.

"It's unlucky for a bride to cry."

Yanwan held Lan Cui's face and wiped away the tears from her face.

Lan Cui held Yan Wan's hand and suddenly didn't want to get married anymore.

"My lady, you are pregnant now. If I leave now, who will take care of you? My lady, I regret it. I don't want to leave Yongshou Palace."

Lan Cui must have been overwhelmed by sadness. How could she not cherish such a good opportunity to leave the palace? Besides, Zhao Jiuxiao is now a second-class guard in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity. As long as he works hard, he will be able to rise to prominence sooner or later. Isn't this better than the fate of Lianxin, who was beside the late Empress, and惢心, who was beside Ruyi?

Lan Qi: "Lan Cui, don't worry, I will take good care of Concubine Ling. If things don't work out, there's still Concubine Chun. She will also find reliable people to come to Yongshou Palace to take care of Concubine Ling's daily life. Besides, after you leave the palace, you can still come back to visit Concubine Ling often."

Lan Cui: "But..."

Lan Qi: "You can't trust others, can't you trust me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Jiuxiao led the wedding procession into Yongshou Palace.

He half-knelt and saluted, "I, your humble servant Zhao Jiuxiao, greet all the ladies."

Unlike the past, Zhao Jiuxiao shaved his beard and looked much more energetic.

Rui Ji looked at Zhao Jiuxiao and couldn't help but smile when she saw him. The elegance flowing between her slender eyebrows was so charming that it made people feel excited. "So you are Guard Zhao. If you don't come soon, I'm afraid the bride will run away with Concubine Ling."

Zhao Jiuxiao: "It doesn't matter. If Lan Cui runs, I will chase her. I know I am stupid, but one day, I will move Lan Cui with my sincerity."

Hearing Zhao Jiuxiao's words, everyone present paused.

This is the promise Zhao Jiuxiao made to Lan Cui.

Lan Qi: "Zhao Jiuxiao, this palace and Concubine Ling have handed Lan Cui over to you. Please don't let us down like Ling Yunche did."

Zhao Jiuxiao patted his chest and swore to the heavens, "If I, Zhao Jiuxiao, ever betray Lan Cui in the future, I will be struck by five thunderbolts. I will not die a peaceful death, and I will not be able to rest in peace even after death."

Yan Wan saw that he was sincere.

The more reluctant you are, the more speechless you are.

Yan Wan reluctantly handed Lan Cui's hand to Zhao Jiuxiao. From now on, Lan Cui would leave Yongshou Palace. When she thought of this, Yan Wan felt uncomfortable.

Yan Wan: "Zhao Jiuxiao, I'll leave Lan Cui to you. I hope you won't let me down."