After returning to the room, Qinsi came up and took off her cloak, pointed inside, and winked at Yuzhu: "...his face is not good. [26nbsp;]"

Yu Zhu nodded to express receipt and entered the inner room with light steps.

A tripod-style incense burner with a turquoise background and pastel cloud patterns was burning in the corner of the room, with orchid and red fire, and green smoke curling up. Cheng Xunxun had changed into a homely robe and was reading a book on the soft couch carefully arranged by Yu Zhu.

"Isn't it cold to wear something like this?" Yu Zhu stepped forward and touched the robe on his body. Sure enough, there was only a thin layer of cloth, and he couldn't help but pull his face down: "I just walked outside, the cold wind was like a knife, I felt...

It's going to turn into ice. Why don't you take care of yourself? I won't tell my mother tomorrow."

Cheng Xunxun couldn't help but chuckle, and relaxed his frown, and put down the book in his hand, "How can you be so delicate and wear so many clothes when going out, not to mention it's so hot in the house."

Okay, it's up to you. If you feel cold, I won't let the doctor add Coptis chinensis to your medicine.

Yu Zhu murmured twice, and saw that the man's eyebrows were still covered with dark clouds, and he was actually more depressed than ever before. He did not dare to continue playing around, and ordered Hua Ruo to fill the soup, while he personally brought a bowl to Cheng Xunxun.

Qing Rou said: "Drink a bowl of the soup cooked by Mama Ruan to get rid of the cold... Can you let the little maid serve you and heat your feet later?"

Thoughtful, warm-hearted, soft-spoken, which man can refuse such tenderness? Cheng Xunxun was no exception. After taking the bowl from Yuzhu, his face softened and he whispered: "You have a body, so you don't have to worry about these little things.

.”

Who told you to keep a straight face? This low pressure is too heavy for my little heart to bear. Although Yu Zhu was curious about what her father-in-law said to the two brothers to make him react so strongly, her intuition told her that this time

It was not the best time to ask, so he drank the soup obediently, went to the clean room to wash up, then lay comfortably on the warm bed, and fell asleep soon after.

I don't know how long it took, but while Yu Zhu was half asleep, he suddenly felt something strange and moved uneasily.

"Wake up." The little palace lantern that had been left overnight somehow didn't see any sparks, and it was so dark that it was so dark that he couldn't see his fingers. Yu Zhu was a little nervous subconsciously, but he immediately calmed down after hearing the mellow voice of the man next to him.

"What time is it? Why don't you light the lamp?" Yu Zhu moved his hands and feet under the fluffy quilt, stretched out his hand and rubbed his eyes, "Isn't the second master still asleep?"

"I'm thinking about something." Cheng Xunxun's whole body melted into the darkness, and he sighed, apologetically reaching out and touching Yu Zhu's forehead: "Did I bother you?"

Yu Zhu crawled twice, rolled to his side and hugged his waist: "What's wrong with you today?" The voice was as soft as a cat, and it came out softly under the quilt. Cheng Xunxun immediately gasped.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Reluctantly suppressing the anger rising in his lower abdomen, Cheng Xunxun took off his outer clothes and lay down, "Father said something...visiting the elders or something."

"Visiting the elders?" Which elder would make him dislike seeing him so much?

Cheng Xunxun put his finger on her lips and said vaguely: "Go to Uncle Zhongqin's house... Okay, it's already five o'clock, so let's get some sleep."

Not long after, the sound of even breathing sounded in her ears. Yu Zhu lay on his chest, but she was no longer sleepy. She knew that Uncle Zhongqin’s mansion was very close to the Duke’s mansion, especially her husband and Uncle Zhongqin.

We have been friends for decades and have known each other since we were teenagers. Why is Cheng Xunxun not happy about this?

Simply unable to sleep, Yu Zhu sorted out what happened after she got married, and came up with a few more doubts, such as Miss Qi Si, Yun Xiang...

She doesn't necessarily want to get to the bottom of it, either life or death, but since they are both determined to have a good life, she always hopes that there will be less estrangement between the couple.

…

The next day was the Shangyuan Festival, and eunuchs from the palace came to the palace early in the morning to announce the decree. Except for Cheng Siyi and his wife, who had no official positions or official titles, the rest of the Cheng family had to go to the palace to watch the fireworks.

This is a common practice. In the past, during the Shangyuan Festival, a grand banquet would be held in the palace. Regardless of official position, officials and their family members as long as they were holy family members had the opportunity to enter the palace to receive the banquet.

The most famous opera troupes in Beijing will also perform in the palace. Last year, I heard that the late emperor even had a giant lantern made, which was more than 150 feet high and was extremely spectacular.

"The body of the second daughter-in-law..." Mrs. Xie hesitated a little. The child had not been pregnant for a long time. Although the Lin family was notified and acquaintances in Beijing had guessed the news, the palace did not say that she would be exempted, so why not go? But?

It's too risky to go there. There's a lot of people in the palace, and everyone is busy. What if we bump into each other?

Eunuch Zhou who delivered the order had an enigmatic smile on his face. He was familiar with the Cheng family. He touched the two bulging purses in his sleeves and then said: "Don't worry, old lady, the Queen Mother understands in her heart.

I specially allow the second wife to take care of her with her two mothers."

Mrs. Xie immediately breathed a sigh of relief. The servants in the palace are not something that can be manipulated at will. Being able to take care of people is a huge honor. Even Princess De'an ordered her servants to wait at the gate of the palace and did not dare to violate the rules at all.

The old man smiled and smoothed his sleeves. Sure enough, the Queen Mother still loved her niece very much. She loved her so much.

Eunuch Zhou said goodbye with a smile on his face. The two brothers Cheng Xun Gong and Cheng Xun Xun looked at each other and went to the outer courtyard to see him off - they should not neglect the eunuch in charge of the Queen Mother's Palace.

Ms. Xie was very relieved about the mothers serving Yu Zhu, but she couldn't help but give some instructions before letting Yu Zhu go back to her room to change clothes.

Zaoyuan carefully helped Yu Zhu up the steps and said happily: "The Queen Mother still loves you very much."

But Yu Zhu didn't believe it. She always felt that the Queen Mother seemed to be determined to see her... She wanted to hide as much as possible from this scheming aunt.

After getting ready, the family entered the palace in a carriage. Taking advantage of the opportunity of her pregnancy, Mrs. Xie took Yu Zhu's hand and put it on her red wheel, red edge, soap curtain, cover, and curtain were all made of cloud satin.

The eight-treasure bicycle frame with green cover and red tassels.

Yu Zhu was sitting in the car holding a copper-engraved glass-pattern hand stove with a thick mattress underneath him. He barely felt any tremors and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, you really get what you pay for.

The carriage stopped at the gate of the palace, and everyone was about to separate. The eunuch led Xie and Yuzhu to Cining Palace, while the men went to Qianqing Palace.

Because Mrs. Xie was in poor health and Yu Zhu was pregnant, it took a while to reach Cining Palace. Waiting in front of the door was Eunuch Zhou who was going to announce the decree. When he saw Mrs. Xie and Yu Zhu approaching, he hurriedly walked over.

, bowed his waist and said: "The Queen Mother was still thinking about it just now, and she is here. Wait a moment, madam. I will go in and report."

After saying that, he hurriedly turned around and went in. A moment later, a female official wearing a crab shell, green upbringing, and a golden Zhai coat came out and led Xie and the others into the Nuan Pavilion.

Mother Ruan and Mother Ruan exchanged a cryptic look with each other, and they both stood outside with their heads bowed respectfully, without taking a step. If they went in now, they would cause trouble for their master.

Yuzhu bowed his head politely and followed Mrs. Xie to salute the Queen Mother above, and then salute the concubines sitting around.

After the circle came down, Yuzhu dared to raise his head slightly.

The Queen Mother is wearing a dark red dress today, with harp on the top, embroidered with gold dragon and phoenix patterns, the neckline, sleeve edges, and bottom of the placket are all embroidered with exquisite gold edges, and the collar edge is woven with tweed patterns. She looks very good, just now

about

Mo had smiled, with a faint blush on her face, "No need to be polite." She said kindly, and while ordering the palace maid to bring two brocade bowls, she smiled with the queen and said: "My niece is pregnant, don't you?"

Stand patiently.”

Then a soft and clear female voice sounded: "My mother has a bad memory when looking at my concubine. I only saw you in the past few years... Besides, you look like you stepped out of a painting. How could I not remember you?"

The speaker was the queen sitting next to him. Yu Zhu only took one look and was almost blinded - the queen was wearing a gold and silver dress with phoenix embroidery and a matching phoenix crown with a big dragon in the middle, a big bead in its mouth, and other dragons and phoenixes.

There is a pearl in the mouth

Beads made of stone. Decorated with Ruyi clouds inlaid with pearls and peony flowers strung with pearls. Small bead flowers are on top of large bead flowers and interspersed between pearls and emerald embroidered clouds... The dazzling emeralds and the charm of precious stones

The sparkle is layered on top of each other to make it even more dazzling.

The draft has not yet begun, and the emperor has not favored any maid, so the size of the harem is still very small, and there are not many stunning beauties, so that a phoenix crown can make the surrounding concubines look disgraceful.

Yu Zhu glanced quickly and noticed an unfamiliar face. The makeup on his face was very thick. She secretly guessed that it was to cover pregnancy spots or something. However, it was undeniable that he looked quite iconic, especially the pair of radiant eyes.

The crystal eyes are even more moving - this must be Concubine Rong who gave birth to the second son of the emperor.

Yu Zhu glanced quickly and noticed an unfamiliar face. The makeup on his face was very thick. She secretly guessed that it was to cover pregnancy spots or something. However, it was undeniable that he looked quite iconic, especially the pair of radiant eyes.

The crystal clear eyes are even more moving - this should be Concubine Rong who gave birth to the second son of the emperor.

Hearing the Queen's reply, Concubine Rong's eyes flashed with ridicule, but she also joined in the fun: "This is the first time I have met the Queen Mother's niece, but I recognized her as soon as I walked in. She really fits the mold.

of."

Yuzhu saw that the Queen Mother's face turned into a flower when she smiled, and couldn't help lamenting, what kind of trouble was this? She was really good at telling lies with her eyes open.

The Queen Mother first asked about Xie's health, and Xie naturally said it was good, but she almost didn't say that she could eat three bowls of rice at one meal.

After chatting about various things, the empress stood up with a smile when she saw Youshi. She was about to arrive at the banquet, and she wanted to go down first to meet her foreign wife.

The queen left, and the concubines Rong couldn't stay any longer, so they all got up.

"Old Madam." Concubine Rong's eyes flickered, she walked to Mrs. Xie and said with a smile: "Do you still remember me? My mother took me to my house when I was a child..." As she spoke, she took Mrs. Xie's arm and walked out.

Walk.

A smile flashed in the Queen Mother's eyes.

"We're all leaving now." The Queen Mother also stood up, waved to Yu Zhu with a smile, and said, "Let's go too."

Yu Zhu walked forward with some anxiety, held her arm, and whispered: "Yes."

Patting Yu Zhu's hand, the Queen Mother smiled and said angrily: "You kid, you are so cowardly that you don't even dare to call me aunt."

If you don't call me a fool.

Yu Zhu immediately sweetly said: "Auntie." Then he gently supported her and walked out.

The two mothers Ruan Jie were so shrewd that they realized that the Queen Mother wanted to talk to her master, so they just followed the other maids far behind.

"Zhu'er, how is the Cheng family treating you well?"

Yu Zhu's heart tightened and he came. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to subscribe and reward. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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