Xia Dongchun from Legend of Zhen Huan: I want to live till the last episode

The matter of the snake in Wuling Spring Scenery was finally left unresolved due to the attitudes of Yinzhen and the Queen.

Yinxiu, the maidservant beside Concubine Cao, sent away the imperial physician who came to change the medicine and returned to the room worriedly: "My lady, what should we do? This time, not only did we fail to make the emperor angry with Concubine Zhao, but the empress caught us and scolded us."

Concubine Cao sighed and rubbed her sore head: "These are not the most important things. The most important thing is that the emperor seems to have become suspicious. Otherwise, even if the emperor loves Wen Yi less than before, it is not just this."

Hearing this, Yinxiu became even more worried: "What should we do? Young Master, how about we go and ask Concubine Nian to speak a few good words for you in front of the Emperor?"

"No." Concubine Cao immediately shook her head. "We haven't accomplished this matter yet. Concubine Nian must be very angry and has nowhere to vent. If we run into her now, wouldn't we be asking for trouble? What's more..."

Concubine Cao was a little hesitant. For some reason, she always felt that Concubine Nian was no longer reliable, and she had to find a way out for herself first.

"What's more?" After waiting for a long time without getting the next sentence, Yinxiu was a little confused and just asked.

Concubine Cao did not say what she was thinking: "Nothing."

Concubine Cao knew that this time she was too impatient and had not arranged many details well. There were loopholes everywhere, so she rushed into a fuss.

But now that things have happened, there is not much use in regretting. We can only take it one step at a time.

And if Concubine Nian is unreliable, looking at the current palace, only Wanpin and Zhaopin can rank. But the same strategy has been used against Wanpin, so Concubine Cao is now full of annoyance and has a headache.

However, if we really talk about it, Concubine Wan has a better chance of winning. Concubine Cao believes that she and Concubine Wan are still on good terms, so she prefers Concubine Wan.

Yinxiu had no idea what her master was thinking, and could do nothing but look at her sad face.

After this incident, Yinzhen's visits to Concubine Cao became even less frequent. Even when he went to see Princess Wen Yi, he would have someone carry Princess Wen Yi to Concubine Cao's Qingliang Palace, and then have someone send her back.

Even so, Concubine Cao did not make any more moves. She did not dare to do anything now. What Yinzhen had already decided could not be changed by her words. At least Yinzhen still had feelings for Wen Yi. Although he always had someone carry Wen Yi to Qingliang Palace, didn't he still have someone send Wen Yi back to Wuling Chunse in the end?

So Concubine Cao held back for the time being.

The weather was nice that day. It drizzled early in the morning and there was occasional wind, which took away a lot of the summer heat.

In the Old Summer Palace, both the masters and servants were quite relaxed.

Xia Dongchun asked the wet nurse to hold Ling Yuan and go for a walk outside.

Yin Zhu and Yun Ling were by their side, and the wet nurse followed behind holding Ling Yuan, and the group arrived at the pavilion by the lake.

Ling Yuan's big eyes rolled around. She had been weak since she was born. Xia Dongchun had only this daughter, so naturally he protected her like the apple of his eye. That was why he had never taken her out many times.

I went out for a walk today because the weather is a little cooler.

But looking at Ling Yuan's excitement, Xia Dongchun felt that this trip was worth it.

Ling Yuan was just learning to walk, and two wet nurses protected her and supported her and guided her forward.

Xia Dongchun was sitting on a stone bench in the pavilion. Seeing this, he took the rattle handed to him by Yun Ling and shook it gently, which really attracted Ling Yuan's attention.

The wet nurse understood and hurriedly protected Ling Yuan towards Xia Dongchun.

Ling Yuan walked very slowly, and her calves would feel weak from time to time, which made people worry that she would fall.

When she was still two steps away from Xia Dongchun, Ling Yuan suddenly took two steps forward and threw herself into Xia Dongchun's arms, still holding the rattle with her little hand.

Behind the rockery in the distance, Yinzhen, who had just finished reviewing the memorials and came out to relax, stopped for a long time, as if he was recalling something. Su Peisheng looked at his expression, then at Xia Dongchun and Ling Yuan in the distance, and dared not say a word.

"Su Peisheng." Yinzhen cleared his throat and ordered, "When we get back later, take out my piece of gold-threaded jade material and give it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Ask them to make a gold-inlaid jade lock. I remember Lingyuan's first birthday is coming soon."

"Yes, I've made note of that." Su Peisheng agreed, while sighing in his heart that the emperor loves Princess Lingyuan more and more.

Last year, Princess Wen Yi’s birthday ceremony was held in the Old Summer Palace. Although the Emperor attached great importance to it, he only instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send rewards. This time, he directly selected the fine jade materials from his private warehouse.

But this is understandable. After all, there was only one little princess, Princess Wen Yi, in the palace before, but now there is another Princess Ling Yuan. Moreover, Princess Ling Yuan's biological mother, Concubine Zhao, is superior to Princess Wen Yi's biological mother, Concubine Cao, in both status and family background. It is reasonable that the emperor would pay more attention to her.

——Su Peisheng thought secretly in his heart.

"We held a birthday ceremony for Wen Yi last year, but the war in the former dynasty is intense this year," Yinzhen shook the beads in his hand twice and retracted his gaze, "All expenses in the palace have been cut, which is a pity for Ling Yuan."

"I think Concubine Zhao and the princess won't mind," Su Peisheng understood Yinzhen's meaning. It seems that he is not planning to hold a big birthday ceremony for Lingyuan this year. "Concubine Zhao is always considerate. Besides, the emperor has ordered someone to make a gold-inlaid jade locket for the princess. Concubine Zhao will definitely understand the emperor's good intentions."

Yinzhen didn't say anything for a long time before he spoke again: "If I remember correctly, Suzhou has offered dozens of pieces of floating brocade as tribute this year. Apart from the ones given as rewards before, there should be some left. Send all the small pieces to Zhaopin later and ask her and the princess to make two new clothes. Also, send a pair of red stone pendants to Zhaopin so that she can match her new clothes."

"Yes, I've made note of it." Xiao Xiazi bowed in response.

Xia Dongchun didn't take Ling Yuan to play outside for long. Although the weather was a little cooler today, it was still summer after all. Xia Dongchun was worried that Ling Yuan would feel uncomfortable if she stayed outside for too long, so she only stayed outside for half an hour before going back.

They left, and Yinzhen returned to the Qinzheng Hall.

After noon, Xiao Xiazi arrived at Xinghuachun Pavilion with the reward.

"Your servant greets the Concubine Zhao." Xiao Xiazi bowed first, then explained his purpose, "The Emperor has something for the Concubine, and he specially ordered you to deliver it."