Spring Drunk Chang'an

Liu Changan and Song Zhinian followed the palace maids into Fengqi Palace, one in front and one behind.

The magnificent and golden palace, with carved beams and painted buildings, and towering palaces stacked layer upon layer, fully demonstrate the grandeur and luxury of the imperial palace.

Passing through the spacious and elegant courtyard, the two entered the main hall, where a faint scent of sandalwood filled the air.

Ever since the little princess died at birth, Queen Song fell in love with Buddhism.

The air is constantly filled with sandalwood.

The palace maid led the two of them through the hall without stopping and went straight into the inner bedroom.

Queen Song was sitting on the chaise longue in front of the window, looking over intently with a gentle smile in her eyes.

The two approached from afar, and when they came in front of Queen Song, they knelt slightly and said, "Your servant Liu Chang'an, Song Zhinian greets the Queen. May the Queen live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."

"We are all family, why are we going through all that formality? Hurry up and get up."

Queen Song chuckled, then stood up. With one hand on each side, she picked up Liu Changan and Song Zhinian, and asked kindly, "How is it? Is it cold outside?"

"Chinen, why are your hands so cold? Did you neglect your clothes again? It's only April, and there's still a bit of a chill."

"But you are not allowed to reduce your clothes too early just to look good."

According to rumors outside, Queen Song was a serious, old-fashioned and law-abiding person. She was very strict with the concubines, princes and princesses in the palace. She never treated them harshly, but she also never showed concern for them.

As the legitimate mother and the Empress Dowager who rules the country, his concern for his concubines' sons and daughters was very superficial.

Because of her temper, Concubine Qu had slandered and whispered in Emperor Yingwu's ear countless times.

It is hard to say that this is the reason why Emperor Yingwu and Empress Song had a marital disagreement and had little face left.

It should be said that in his early years, Emperor Yingwu was very dissatisfied with Queen Song's behavior.

But later, seeing that she was perfunctory but never had any intention of harming anyone, he comforted himself, "Perhaps the Queen was born with such a cold personality and old-fashioned temper. She just won't be as gentle and amiable as Concubine Qu..."

What can you do when you encounter something like this? Just accept it!

The former Emperor Yingwu persuaded himself to recover.

But if he was present today, if he witnessed Queen Song's smiling face towards Liu Chang'an and her affectionate and caring words to Song Zhinian, he would probably be filled with resentment that would reach Ling Xiao.

Song Zhinian was very used to Queen Song's concern, and she obediently followed her strength to stand up. It was useless. Queen Song issued an order, and she sat down on the couch directly, pouting and saying, "Your Majesty, I'm not cold, I don't want to wear so much."

"Chuxiu Palace, the group of friends I know have all started wearing gauze, but I'm still wearing a padded jacket."

"That's quite a lot, not much at all."

"I'm not cold. My hands are cold because the wind blew on them when I passed through the Imperial Gardens. They'll be fine in a moment."

She smiled.

Empress Song listened helplessly, shaking her head and sighing, "You guys, you're just relying on your youth and energy to act so recklessly."

"It's only April and you're already wearing thin gauze. You're really not afraid of catching a cold. If you get sick in the future, I'll still be wearing cotton clothes."

"Do you think the jacket is too thick?"

"Okay." Song Zhinian whispered.

Liu Changan smiled and said, "My queen, I am more obedient than Zhinian. I am still wearing a cloak."

"How can you be obedient? You have a padded jacket under your cloak!" Song Zhinian protested.

Liu Changan spread his hands and said, "I wore a cloak when I went out. The palace maid handed it to you, but you didn't want it..."

So, you deserve to be scolded by the Empress.

She laughed and teased.

Song Zhinian snorted and made an aggrieved expression.

Queen Song watched them bickering silently, the smile and joy in her eyes could not be suppressed at all, almost overflowing!

Xiao Chuo lived outside the palace all year round and had no wife or children. As a man, even if he often went to the palace to pay his respects to his mother, he could not stay for too long.

Empress Song was not sociable and had few good friends among the imperial concubines, so the relationship between Emperor Yingwu and her husband was cold.

Her life as a queen was very lonely, but it became lively when her two nieces came to her side.

Queen Song was in a very happy mood, especially when she turned her gaze to Liu Changan, her smile was one of both joy and relief.

My son has a beloved girl and they are getting married soon. She will soon have a daughter-in-law, grandsons, and granddaughters...

As long as I think of it, I suddenly feel hopeful about the future.

"Chang'an, don't stand, sit down and talk." She took Liu Chang'an's hand and pushed her to sit on the chaise longue to keep Song Zhinian company.

Queen Song also sat opposite the two of them and began to ask about their life in Chuxiu Palace.

"The servant Xiao Xie in our room was sent by you, wasn't she? She's with us every day. What's there for you not to know?"

"She should have told you everything!" Song Zhinian picked up the snacks on the kang table and said while chewing.

Queen Song laughed and said, "How can what the servants reported be the same as what you said?"

"I didn't interfere much in this selection. It was all done by Concubine Qu. She is..."

"Oh, I'm always afraid of making some mistakes."

"Not really. Xiao Xie follows us every day. The ladies-in-waiting and the maids teach us a lot, but even though the rules are strict, they haven't gone beyond the norm. Besides the fact that there are too many people and the living quarters are quite crowded, everything else is fine."

Song Zhinian said as he chewed a date.

Queen Song was concerned about their food, clothing, housing and transportation. Song Zhinian answered them one by one, and Liu Changan occasionally chatted with her from the side.

As they were talking, Song Zhinian suddenly asked, "My Lady, do you know why Shi Xiaoyue from the Duke of Qi's Mansion passed the selection?"

"Did someone in her family pass on a message? Or did someone take a liking to her and ask for her hand in marriage?"

"Or His Majesty, what plans do you have for her?"

The few of them had been thinking about how Shi Xiaoyue would pass the audition for a long time but still couldn't figure it out. Now that they had finally arrived at Fengqi Palace, of course they had to ask.

Liu Changan also looked over.

Queen Song was slightly stunned. She had never met Shi Xiaoyue, but she knew her. After all, she was very concerned about the circle of friends of her two nieces.

She had sent people to investigate the child's behavior and experience, so she naturally knew better how the Duke of Qi treated people.

"I actually know something about Miss Shi's affairs. No, I shouldn't say I know. I should say that I was the one who did it."

Queen Song smiled slightly and looked at Liu Changan.

Since the child died, Chuo'er grew up overnight, forcing herself to mature and protect her behind her.

He supported the Eastern Palace and the direct lineage, allowing Empress Song to live comfortably in Fengqi Palace, unconcerned with worldly matters...

Xiao Chuo was very powerful, so powerful that it made Queen Song feel a little disappointed, so this time, she had to ask her to do something with great difficulty.

Queen Song was quite happy.