Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

Inside Changchun Palace, white banners fluttered, mournful music played softly, the hall was filled with chrysanthemums, and incense and candles flickered, adding a touch of solemnity.

Lujun, dressed in plain clothes, knelt in front of the mourning hall with a sad expression, and kowtowed with the other concubines in grief. Ruyi assisted her, reading Buddhist scriptures and praying for Langya.

After kneeling for several hours, everyone finally had a chance to catch their breath.

Lujun took the upper seat and accepted the tea from Kexin. "You sisters must be tired after kneeling for so long. The weather is hot. As the imperial concubine, I have already ordered mung bean soup to be prepared. I will ask Kexin to serve it later. Let's have some."

Zhenshu supported Yuyan and walked to Lujun. Yuyan's belly was bulging. Lujun was afraid of hurting the dragon son, so she asked the palace maid to bring a chair for Yuyan to sit on.

The palace maids responded in a low voice, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Yuyan sat down, unable to hide her smile, and congratulated, "Sister Chun, I'd like to congratulate you first. I heard that Empress Xiaoxian recommended you to be the successor when she was alive."

Lujun was delighted to hear these compliments, but she pretended to be modest: "Sisters, what are you talking about? It's just nonsense. Please don't take it seriously."

Lu Muping also came over, half-knelt down and massaged Lujun's legs, then echoed: "Your Highness is so modest. You are of noble status, with three sons and one daughter. You are much better off than some people."

Lujun naturally knew that Lu Muping was talking about Ruyi. She raised her eyes and glanced at Ruyi, thinking that she had a prince and was recommended by Langya during her lifetime, and her status was the highest among all the concubines. In comparison, Ruyi had nothing but the emperor's love. Her aunt was Yixiu, the abandoned queen of the previous emperor, and the empress dowager hated Yixiu so much that she would definitely not let her become the queen.

Thinking of this, Lujun held her head high and chest out. She was the mother of a prince. If she became the queen, her son would be the legitimate son. How noble would his status be.

Yanwan sat on the edge of the crowd, looking at Lujun being surrounded by everyone, a hint of envy flashed in her eyes. She wished she could be like Lujun and become the object of everyone's flattery.

She originally wanted to get up and follow Yuyan and the others to curry favor with Lujun so that her life in the palace would be easier in the future.

Lan Qi noticed Yan Wan's thoughts, gently pulled her sleeve, and whispered a reminder: "Sister, don't do anything that makes people look down on you."

Seeing that her thoughts were exposed, Yan Wan blushed and lowered her head.

Yi Huan was dressed in plain clothes, with a cold expression. She rolled her eyes in disdain, "These women who change with the wind are really ridiculous."

Hailan sat beside Yihuan, taking it all in. A hint of sarcasm appeared on her lips as she curled up. "It's always been like this in the palace. Isn't Shupin used to it?"

Yihuan shook her head and turned it aside in annoyance.

惢心 went forward to pour a glass of water for Ruyi. Ruyi pouted and looked at Yihuan with concern. "You are deeply in love and have a mutual understanding. Yihuan, I know how you feel about the Emperor. Now that the Empress has passed away, you don't have to face the people you hate anymore."

Yihuan was stunned. She didn't expect Ruyi to say so bluntly that she disliked the Queen. If this were to be heard by someone with ulterior motives, considering how much he missed the Queen now, her favor would probably come to an end.

She did not like Empress Xiaoxian, but she did not hate her to the point of liking her. After all, people with different beliefs could not work together.

But when it came to Ruyi's mouth, she became such an ungrateful person.

Yi Huan's face was cold as she retorted, "No matter how happy I am, I'm afraid it won't be half as happy as Noble Concubine Xian. You claim that you were targeted and framed by Empress Xiaoxian. Don't you have any plans against the Empress? I'm afraid you, Noble Concubine Xian, are the happiest."

Ruyi's smile froze.

At this time, Xihe brought a bowl of pregnancy medicine: "My lady, the pregnancy medicine from the Imperial Hospital has been delivered."

Ruyi was sharp-eyed and immediately reminded her gently, "Yihuan, all medicines are poisonous. Although this pregnancy-maintaining medicine is a good thing, you should drink it sparingly. After all, having children depends on fate."

Yi Huan's expression changed slightly, and she replied coldly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. You should pay more attention to yourself."

Ruyi was somewhat baffled by her sudden cold words, but she still said patiently, "Yihuan, what's wrong with you lately? Why are you so impetuous?"

Yihuan snorted coldly, ignored Ruyi, and took Xihe away from Ruyi.

Ruyi stared at Yihuan as she left, thinking to herself, Yihuan's temper is getting worse and worse.

"Please don't be offended, Concubine Xian. Perhaps it's because of the hot weather, so Concubine Shu is a little irritable. I apologize on her behalf." Lan Qi stood up and apologized on Yihuan's behalf.

Hai Lan sneered, "Concubine Cheng has been getting close to Concubine Shu and Concubine Ling recently."

Lan Qi said, "It's lonely in the harem. It's rare to meet a confidant."

Yan Wan smiled apologetically, "Yes, Noble Concubine Xian, Sister Shupin just spoke hastily and did not mean to offend you."

Ruyi waved her hand and didn't care. Seeing that Lujun was being flattered and Yihuan was not close to her, she felt annoyed and left the lounge with惢心.

Seeing this, Hailan glared at Lanqi and Yanwan fiercely, then trotted after them.

"Sister, don't take their words to heart. In my heart, you are always the best and deserve the best."

Ruyi stopped and looked at Hailan with a smile.

The two walked side by side.

When passing by a side hall, he heard Yonghuang's voice coming from inside.

Thinking that she had raised Yonghuang for some time, Ruyi wanted to go up and say hello, but unexpectedly she overheard the conversation between Yonghuang and his wife.

"You are not made of iron. What's wrong with taking a break? You have to go to Empress Xian whenever you have time. You should at least consider Empress Chun's face." Ilari complained.

Yonghuang was somewhat displeased and lightly rebuked, "The Empress Dowager has passed away, and I am the eldest among the brothers. Now that I, the eldest son, am not here, what will happen?"

He paused and continued, "Empress Chun has her own son. Even if she wanted to marry me, she would only choose someone like you from a small family like the Ilari clan."

Ilari lowered her eyes and said, "Empress Chun is also thinking of strengthening the relationship."

Yonghuang was unwilling to give in. "But after all, family background and surname are the most important. Don't be too close to Empress Chun. She doesn't really love you. As for Empress Xian, if I talk more about the love she gave me when I was raising her, how could she be less caring than that young boy Yongqi? Even if mother can't become empress, as long as she mentions my eldest son to the emperor, I will have a better chance of winning the position of crown prince."

After hearing this, Ruyi felt a little sad. She turned around and left without even entering the door.

Hailan followed, "Is sister sad?"

Ruyi glanced at Hailan and said, "I am sad. After all, Yonghuang is a child you and I cherished. But how could he suddenly become like this?"

Hai Lan smiled and said, "There are so many calculations in the harem. I think Yonghuang is more like a prince."

She had no children before, and the emperor gave Yonghuang to her to raise because he saw that she was alone. Later, she was framed and sent to the cold palace, so the emperor gave Yonghuang to Lujun. No one knew how Lujun educated the child over the years, and it turned out like this.

Ruyi didn't care about Hai Lan's words. After sighing deeply, she turned around and went back to Yiku Palace.

Hailan looked in the direction of the side hall.

The position of Queen and the position of Crown Prince must belong to my sister. No one else can get them. Since Concubine Chun and the eldest prince are like this, don't blame her for being cruel.

Late at night, Lan Qi, who had been kneeling and crying all day, was taking Ji Tao and Wang Chan to Guanju Palace. As soon as they arrived at the palace gate, they saw Su Lian passing by stealthily.

"Is that Su Lian who is beside the Empress?"

Wang Chan looked up and said, "It's Aunt Su Lian."

Lan Qi shuddered, and she suddenly remembered that Su Lian died on this day in her previous life.

In a hurry, she called Wang Chan softly and asked him to bring Su Lian.

Wang Chan took the order and followed quickly.

Lan Qi thought about it, called Yingsi again, and whispered a few words in her ear.

Although Yingsi didn't understand what he meant, she still nodded obediently.