An Lingrong after rebirth

Chapter 222 Two Children Run to Jingren Palace

"A few days ago, I met the Queen on the way to the Empress Dowager's Shoukang Palace. Hong Zhao lied to the Queen and even said that he wanted to enter the Jingren Palace and be granted the Peony Scroll."

I thought this was just a sudden inspiration of the child, but how come he actually went to Jingren Palace now?

"This child is really a worry for me. Lian'er, help me dress up. I'll go to Jingren Palace to take a look. I can't just let the child go. But if she offends the queen, it will be hard to explain."

Yes!

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Gyeongin Palace

"Yixiu had just had someone spread out some rice paper and wrote a few words when Huichun came in hurriedly, 'Madam, the Sixth and Seventh Princes are here!'"

Yixiu was stunned after hearing this, and looked up and asked in confusion, "Sixth Prince? Just the two of them? Didn't Concubine Shu follow?"

"Your Majesty, there are only the Sixth and Seventh Princes, and the Eunuch Yan Gui who is by Concubine Shu's side. Is there anyone else?"

"Did they say anything? Madam, Sixth Prince didn't say anything, he just said he hadn't paid his respects to you for quite some time?"

"I don't know what Yixiu was thinking of. She immediately said, "Jianqiu, go in person and bring in the Sixth and Seventh Princes."

"Yes!" Jianqiu answered and went down. Before Yixiu could put away the rice paper on the table, two jumping children came in.

"Your Majesty, the Sixth and Seventh Princes have arrived. The two children stepped forward and knelt down together, saying, 'Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May you live in the best of health and happiness.'"

"Yi Xiu came out from behind the table and stretched out his hand to the two of them. Why do you care about these empty formalities at such a young age? Hurry up and get up."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager. Hong Zhao was brave enough to hold Yi Xiu's hand and stand up. The child's palm was actually warmer than Yi Xiu's."

"Looking at the tiny person in front of her, Yixiu felt dazed. When her own Honghui left, he also wanted to be as big as Hongzhao."

"At that time, he often looked at me with such eyes, but so many years have passed, Yixiu seems to have forgotten what Honghui looks like."

My own children...

"Yixiu's expression turned slightly sad, and Hongjun, who was standing beside her, took the initiative to reach out and hold Yixiu's other hand at Hongzhao's suggestion."

"Hong Zhao then spoke up, 'Madam, I hope that my son and I've come to Jingren Palace unexpectedly and have not disturbed you, Madam?' This sentence brought Yi Xiu back to her senses."

"He blinked a few times quickly before looking down at Hong Zhao. How could it be? Zhao'er and Jun'er were willing to come. The Queen Mother was very happy."

"She reached out and touched the two children's faces. "I remember Zhao'er said that he liked to eat the peony rolls here. I will have someone prepare them now. What about you, Jun'er? What do you like to eat?"

"After hearing this, Hong Zhao turned to look at Hong Zhao, Empress Dowager, your son is just like your brother, Yi Xiu raised his head and ordered; Jian Qiu quickly asked someone to prepare."

"Jianqiu replied, "Yes!" Even though Jianqiu had served Yixiu for many years, she had rarely seen him like this. She knelt down and quickly stood up and left."

"Hong Zhao took Yi Xiu's hand and shook it. Empress Dowager, I heard that your handwriting is very good. Were you practicing calligraphy just now? Can I take a look?"

Oh? Your mother still told you this?

"Yes, Empress Dowager, you don't know that I also practice calligraphy every day in Chengqian Palace. Every time I see you, my virtuous mother always says that I will take the imperial examination in the future!"

"Hong Zhao nodded with a smile and continued, "But my mother said that her writing was too delicate, not as grand as the Royal Mother's, whose writing style was like a dragon and a snake."

"Zhao'er has long wanted to see the Empress's calligraphy. Yixiu's sadness disappeared completely after hearing Hong Zhao's words."

He led the two children to the table, and without paying any attention to anything else, he moved the chair forward, then bent down and personally picked up the two children and sat them on the chair.

"The chair is wide, so it's not too crowded for two children to sit on it. Hong Zhao saw the words that Yi Xiu hadn't finished writing at a glance, so he put his hands on the table and looked at them carefully for a moment."

"He raised his head and said with a smile on his face; Sure enough, the Empress Dowager's handwriting is just as the Empress Dowager said! Yixiu reached out and touched Hongzhao's head: Zhao'er likes the Empress Dowager's handwriting?"

"Yes, Empress Dowager, although Zhao'er hasn't come to learn to write yet, I have seen your handwriting. But I think your handwriting is more powerful. Zhao'er likes it."

"Then when Zhao'er learns to write, let the Empress teach you how to write. Are you willing?"

When Yixiu said this, Hongzhao's eyes lit up and he looked at Yixiu with sparkling eyes. Empress Dowager, is it really possible? Can Zhaoer really learn calligraphy from you?"

"Yixiu was even happier with Hongzhao's look. She couldn't help but stretched out her hand to pinch Hongzhao's face and said with a smile: "Of course, as long as Zhao'er is willing, the Queen Mother is willing."

Thank you, Empress Dowager. Zhao'er is of course willing to do so.

"Hong Zhao nodded quickly, which made Yi Xiu smile continuously."

Hongjun beside him also spoke up: "Madam, Jun'er is willing too."

"Good...good children, when you go to the Shangshufang, the Empress will teach you calligraphy."

"Yixiu was also very patient. She chatted with the two children until Jianqiu came in with a food box. Then she smiled and said, 'The peony rolls are here. Zhao'er and Jun'er can have some first.'"

Thank you, Empress Dowager!

"There's no need for Yixiu to hold them. The two children slid down the chairs by themselves and ran over to Jianqiu. Jianqiu put the food box on the table and took out the snacks from it and put them on the table."

"The two were picked up by Jianqiu and served. They were not in a hurry to eat. After Yixiu came over and sat down, Hongzhao picked up a piece of dessert from the plate but did not put it into his mouth."

"Instead, he knelt on the couch and handed it to Yixiu, saying that the Empress Dowager was the elder and should eat first. Yixiu took it without thinking much. Zhao'er is such a filial and good child."

"The Empress Dowager ate first. Hong Zhao watched Yi Xiu eat with a smile, then he picked up two pieces, gave one to Hong Jun and ate one himself."

The atmosphere among the three of them was quite good for a while. This was what An Lingrong saw when she entered the room.

I, your concubine, pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness!

"Shufei, please get up. Jianqiu, please give me a seat!"

Thank you, your Majesty!

"An Lingrong thanked him, stood up and sat down. Looking at the two children who were eating enthusiastically in front of her, she felt a wave of powerlessness in her heart."

Really brave...

"I failed to take care of the two children, and they came to the Queen without informing me in advance. I am afraid that I have disturbed the Queen's peace. Please don't be offended."

"You are too polite, Concubine Shu. I love my two children very much. If you are free in the future, you can bring them to Jingren Palace. I have plenty of snacks that children love to eat, not to mention other things here."

"Yes," An Lingrong replied with her head lowered. There was no need to say no in front of others. Mother, the Queen Mother promised me that she would teach me calligraphy in the future."

"The smile on An Lingrong's face instantly cracked, and she couldn't help but think: This kid really knows how to cause trouble for himself."

"How can you really be at ease letting the two children come to the Queen's Palace every day? You kid, don't you know how busy the Queen Mother is on a daily basis? How dare you say such a thing?"

"They are all sisters from the same family. I am the mother of Hongzhao and Hongjun. It is nothing for me to teach them calligraphy. Please don't be surprised, Concubine Shu."

Yixiu spoke again, which made An Lingrong even more surprised. Did the other party really have such an idea? She really couldn't believe it.

"But in front of the children, An Lingrong didn't dare to say much. She could only respond and lower her head silently."

"Half of the snacks were used up," Hong Zhao said again, "Madam, I am full. Thank you for the snacks."

"Zhao'er, don't be polite. If you want to eat in the future, bring your brother here. The Empress will prepare it for you at any time."

"Thank you, Madam Empress. I have already told Madam Empress that I will go to Shoukang Palace. I will not disturb you. I will take my leave and come to pay my respects to you another day."

"Yi Xiu naturally would not refuse, she stood up and said with a smile, "Okay, then hurry up and follow my mother to pay respects to the Queen Mother, don't be late."

"An Lingrong stood up and bowed, then left with Hongzhao and Hongjun. Jingren Palace fell silent for a moment. Yixiu looked at the half-dish of peony rolls with a strange expression."

Jianqiu, I seem to have forgotten what my Honghui looks like... ?

"Jianqiu moved her mouth, knowing that Yixiu must have seen the lively appearance of the Sixth Prince and thought of the eldest prince. But this matter is Yixiu's obsession in this life, even if Jianqiu has served Yixiu for many years."

I thought I understood Yixiu at this moment, and I couldn't think of any words to comfort her.

"Fortunately, Yixiu didn't intend to listen to what Jianqiu said. She was silent for a moment and then spoke again; This palace's Honghui missed that bitch Rouxuan and was born with a weak body. On weekdays, he rarely saw the Sixth Prince so lively and active. Even when eating, he didn't spend as much time as Hongzhao..."

After so many years, I seem to have really... forgotten what Honghui looks like...

"After saying the same thing again, Yixiu's voice became sad. Jianqiu looked up and saw tears rolling down Yixiu's face."

"The other person's expression is only gray and dejected, which makes Jianqiu feel distressed. Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince wants to get close to you, so why not ask the Emperor to let the Sixth Prince come to our Jingren Palace?"

"Jianqiu's casual remark made Yixiu's face change. Confused, have you forgotten how upset I was when Rouxuan wanted my Honghui?"

"Jianqiu was stunned. Besides the pain on her face, she also showed some resentment. When Rouxuan entered the mansion for a long time without getting pregnant, she listened to Madam Ulanara's lies and wanted to take the eldest prince to her room to raise him."

"When the queen heard the news, she almost fainted on the spot, but the emperor didn't care and just said that the child would be raised by Rouxuan and nothing would go wrong."

"It was only because the Empress Dowager, who was then Consort De, spoke up that she was spared this fate. Now that the eldest prince is gone, when I think of these things, Jianqiu wishes she could chop Rouhuan into pieces."

Jianqiu saw how anxious the Queen was every day at that time.

I am sorry for my words, Your Majesty, please forgive me.

"Thinking like this, Jianqiu knelt down and apologized, then spoke again: Your Majesty loves the Sixth Prince, why don't I ask the kitchen to make some snacks and send them to Chengqian Palace."

"Yi Xiu was silent for a moment, finally recovered from her grief and anger, and shook her head; Shu Fei was cautious and I'm afraid she wouldn't use the snacks I sent."

"Forget it. Ask the kitchen to prepare more novel snacks. When the Sixth Prince comes, the children will be happier eating."

Yes, your Majesty, don't worry, I will give the instructions later.

"Also, I remember that last year Huzhou presented a number of imperial brushes as tribute, and Shandong also presented several blocks of fine ink as tribute. You go to the storehouse and pick these things out yourself, before they get covered in dust."

"I promised Sixth Prince that I would teach them calligraphy. We can't be careless about this matter. Jianqiu knelt again and said, "Yes, Madam, don't worry. I understand."

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other side

"An Lingrong led the children out of Jingren Palace and entered Chengqian Palace before she instructed: 'Lian'er, go get the hand warmer cover I embroidered these days and take it to Shoukang Palace to give to the Queen Mother.'"

Lian Er responded, and An Lingrong asked the nurse to change Honghui's clothes before pulling her son aside to sit down. "Who asked you to go to Jingren Palace today?"