Harem Daily Life

(Continued from Chapter 335)

Tao Yanyan went straight to the point and told Lord Gu directly what Gu Ning was planning to do.

Marquis Gu objected, "Ning'er can't speak, so it's inconvenient for her to go out and do things. Moreover, she is the daughter of the Marquis's family and she is still unmarried. It's really not suitable for her to show up in public. Uncle knows that you want her to be independent, but there is no room for negotiation on this matter. If she really wants to study embroidery, she can do it in the mansion."

Tao Yanyan sighed: "Uncle, this is what Ning'er wants to do most right now. She will be happy doing this. Don't you support her?"

Marquis Gu was very firm: "If she works outside and you let others know, how will they view the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion? No, no, let's not talk about this. Unless she has been betrothed to someone else and has become the mistress, and she is hired as a consultant to go to the shop to give some advice, then it would be reasonable. Yan Yan, don't embarrass your uncle anymore. This matter is absolutely not negotiable, and I don't want to quarrel with your aunt over it."

Tao Yanyan knew that it was difficult to change a person's mind, and it was even more difficult to change the minds of a group of people in an era. Seeing that Gu Hou was really resistant, she could only temporarily suppress this idea.

But she then said, "Or, we can send some of our embroidery directly to your house and ask cousin Gu Ning to embroider it? That should be okay, right?"

Gu Hou nodded this time: "As long as she doesn't show up in public, I won't interfere in her affairs."

Tao Yanyan sighed inwardly and decided to take a safe approach for the time being, letting Gu Ning take orders at home and support himself.

"Then please tell my cousin that I tried my best but couldn't convince my stubborn uncle."

Gu Hou choked, shook his head helplessly, and said with a smile: "You, sometimes are as naughty as your mother. You always like to tease me." After saying that, he seemed to think of his sister and felt a little sad.

Tao Yanyan didn't expect that talking about Gu Ning would actually bring up his uncle's sad memories, so he quickly advised, "Okay, okay, uncle, don't be sad anymore. Mother's spirit in heaven also hopes that uncle can live a happy and smooth life. The person has passed away, uncle should think more positively."

Gu Hou nodded: "What can I do if I can't get over it? My little sister has already been buried in the ground."

Tao Yanyan looked at the gray-haired Marquis Gu and thought of the young Miss Gu who died at a young age. She hated Concubine Li and her gang even more. She only hated that she could not find a chance to avenge Miss Gu.

After seeing off Marquis Gu, Tao Yanyan did not stop for a moment and returned to Changle Palace with the breeze. He Linzhang hesitated for a long time in the imperial study, wondering whether to take the initiative to go to the side hall to meet her, but he did not expect that the little concubine came and left in a hurry, and she went back so quickly.

Eunuch Zhang didn't dare to make a sound, for he was afraid that the emperor would be angry with him for not seeing Concubine Tao.

He has been very cautious in everything he does recently, fearing that he might accidentally anger His Majesty and be reprimanded by Him.

"Have any new tributes been sent to the palace recently?" He Linzhang asked as he flipped through the memorials.

Eunuch Zhang racked his brains but came up empty-handed, so he said, "They are all commonplace, not really new."

He Linzhang glanced at him and said, "Well, are there any new books popular in the capital?"

He Linzhang thought that since the little concubine liked to read storybooks to pass the time, he might as well buy a few and send them to her.

Eunuch Zhang was in a dilemma. He didn't pay attention to storybooks at all, so how could he know if there were any new ones? But when he thought about the fact that the bookstore often updated the books, he said, "There must be some. How about I send someone to buy a few copies?"

He Linzhang hummed, and then said: "Are all three children doing well recently? Do they miss me and want me to go see them?"

Eunuch Zhang immediately said, "Of course there is! How could a child not miss his father? Then I will go and prepare for the Changle Palace."

He Linzhang raised his lips and said, "Take these few urgent memorials with you. I will work there today."

Finally, the master and servant found a way to get the children. Taking advantage of the time when the children got out of school, the emperor's ceremonial procession went to Changle Palace.

Chang Tai saw it from afar and ran back happily to report: "Your Majesty, the emperor is here."

Tao Yanyan rolled his eyes and called to the children, "Aren't you always talking about your father? He will be here soon, you can chat with him. Caiyun will prepare dinner, you can eat with His Majesty. I feel a little uncomfortable, so I will go back to my room to rest. Remember, don't let anyone disturb me."

The three little ones looked at her with some concern, so she had to say, "It's just a little uncomfortable, it will be fine once you fall asleep, so you must be quiet and not be disturbed."

After saying that, he handed the children to Mingyue and quickly left.

He Linzhang entered the palace gate and saw that only the three children were waiting for him. He thought Tao Yanyan had gone to the kitchen, so he wanted to go over. He Xuan held him back and said, "Father, Concubine Tao said she wanted to rest and not be disturbed. Please stay with us and talk, have a meal, and then go back."

He Linzhang: “…”

"Is she feeling unwell? Otherwise, why would she go to bed so early when it's not even dark yet?" He Linzhang asked in a flatulent manner.

He Yue tilted her head and said, "Madam Tao may just be a little tired. She didn't ask for a doctor, so it shouldn't be serious."

He Linzhang cleared his throat: "Then father will go see her. You three should behave yourself. Mingyue will take you to dinner later."

The three little ones wanted to say something to stop their father, but He Linzhang was so fast that he went to Tao Yanyan's bedroom.

Mingyue hurriedly stopped the children who were about to stop them, diverted their attention, and left space for the two people who were having a quarrel.

Tao Yanyan was dozing with his back to the door. When he heard familiar footsteps, he silently pulled the quilt over his head, covering most of his face.

He Linzhang saw her little action, came to her side quietly, and lay down with his clothes on.

"You've vented your anger today, but you still don't want to see me?" He Linzhang waited for a long while and sighed.

"It's better not to meet him. Your Majesty has too many people in his heart. I won't squeeze in. I'll make room and give space to the sisters to avoid making things difficult for Your Majesty." Tao Yanyan said in a buzzing voice, covered with a quilt.

He Linzhang was so angry that he turned over and pushed the person down, then pulled the quilt over her head, revealing a bright and charming little face.

"How many times do I have to say it? I was poisoned and couldn't control myself. I have never seen the two of them again. How long will Yan Yan stay angry?" As he spoke, he frowned and looked at Tao Yan Yan, not missing any expression on her face.

Tao Yanyan pushed him, but seeing that he was as still as a mountain, she said angrily, "But I am still angry. What can I do? Even if I beat her up today, I still won't feel better. Tell me what I should do? How can I face you?"

He Linzhang saw that she was like a livid kitten with her fur standing on end, with red eyes. His heart softened and he lowered his head to kiss her.

Tao Yanyan tilted his head and said, "Don't always think of using this trick. I won't kiss you until I'm angry."

(Please go back and read Chapter 337. I posted them in the wrong order and the backend won’t let me move or modify their positions.)