Secrets of Yuqing Palace

By the time everyone arrived at Changchun Garden, it was almost noon.

It was almost time for lunch, and she felt a little tired after riding in a carriage for two hours and getting up very early in the morning.

So he ordered Nanny Sun and others to clean up the house first and arrange lunch as soon as possible.

At the master's command, the entire Taoyuan Bookstore became busy in an orderly manner.

Nanny Sun and Kong Jincai arranged for the maids and eunuchs serving in Taoyuan Book House to be sent to inconspicuous positions first.

Because of the special status of the crown prince, Kangxi had already ordered that no palace maids should be assigned to the Taoyuan Book House.

After understanding the origins of these palace servants and determining whether there is anyone behind them, we will arrange them to suitable positions as appropriate.

Xia He arranged the small kitchen and prepared lunch for her master.

Xia Lian brought several strong eunuchs and carefully moved the suitcases from the carriage. After checking them, they were taken into the palace and put away.

Xia Lu checked inside and outside the hall to see if there were any dirty objects that could harm the body or any items that violated the rules.

Xia Chan (Yucui) was arranged by Wanyu to go out and find out where the other princes lived, especially the fourth prince Yinzhen.

Also find out the residence of the Empress Dowager and the concubines who came with her this time.

Especially the Empress Dowager. As the most honorable woman in the entire Qing Dynasty, Wanyu needs to pay her respects there frequently.

After arranging everything, Wanyu slowly observed and appreciated the scenery in the Taoyuan Bookstore area.

The West Garden is a subsidiary garden of Changchun Garden. There are not many buildings, mostly natural scenery, and the scenery is naturally extraordinary.

Taoyuan Book House is the main hall of the West Garden. It is close to a clear stream and faces mountains in the distance. It is surrounded by evergreen pines and cypresses, lush bamboo trees, and is elegant and quiet.

Except for a corner in the southeast, it connects Zhongso and Dongso, and can be said to be surrounded by water on all sides.

To the west of Taoyuan Book House, across the water is the West House, and to the south is the South House.

Since most of the buildings here are built by the water, in order to facilitate travel, there is a small boat in front of Taoyuan Book House and the four schools in the east, middle, west and south.

It is convenient for the owner living inside to travel by boat.

Taoyuan Book House is built with four buildings facing the water.

The main hall is the Taoyuan Book House, which has a total of five rooms.

The left room of Taoyuan Book House has five rooms, with a plaque with the words "Thousand Peaks Emerge from the Green Mountains" hanging directly above it.

The side hall on the right also has five rooms, with a plaque hanging above it that reads "The sound of pine trees and the plucked strings of Shun."

Behind the main hall, there are three open rooms with a plaque hanging on it that reads "Chu for Viewing Virtue".

These four plaques were all inscribed by Emperor Kangxi.

Among them, the "Guan De Chu" was a place prepared for Yinreng to study.

After a busy stroll, half an hour passed.

Xia Chan (Yu Cui) who was looking for news is back.

The residence arranged by the Empress Dowager was in the Ruijingxuan in the rear area, along the central axis of the Jiujing Sanshi Hall.

The residences of the imperial princes were all in the four buildings surrounding the Hateful Study in the West Garden.

However, since there are many grown-up princes now, except for the prince's Taoyuan Study where he lives alone, the other four are shared by several princes.

Although the scenery of the South Hall is not as good as the Taoyuan Book House in the main hall, it can be said to be the largest building in the entire West Garden.

There are not only front and back halls, but also east and west side halls and east and west facing rooms on both sides of the front hall.

The ones who moved in now were the eldest prince and his wife, their four legitimate daughters, the eighth prince born to Concubine Hui, and the seventh prince born to Concubine Dai Jia.

The West Residence is an independent courtyard in the water, where the Fourth Prince and his wife, as well as Concubine Mu, who was brought along by the Crown Princess, live.

As well as his thirteenth brother, who had a good relationship with Yinzhen, and his fourteenth brother, who was born to the same mother but had a not very good relationship with him.

According to the order of seniority, the Third Prince should have lived there, but who knows why the Third Prince has not yet married.

The East Office and the Middle Office are connected to the Taoyuan Book House, where the remaining six young princes live.

Moreover, the two Dongzhong schools are very close to Wuyizhai in the east, making it convenient for them to go to Wuyizhai to study every day.

When Wanyu heard that the Fourth Prince was living in the West Residence with his wives and concubines, a look of joy flashed in her eyes.

The two sides are very close, and rowing only takes a cup of tea.

After hearing the news she wanted to know, Wanyu finished her visit to Taoyuan Bookstore with satisfaction and took a look at the scenery and layout here.

Just as she was about to go back to her room to rest, Zhao Degui, who was beside Yinreng, came over.

Wanyu asked, "But what does your master want to tell you?"

Zhao Degui bowed respectfully and replied, "Your Highness the Crown Princess."

"The Crown Prince asked me to reply to the Crown Princess."

"The Crown Prince will probably be back in the evening today, so he told the Crown Princess not to wait for him."

Wanyu nodded, "I understand."

"Go back and serve your master, and remind him not to forget to eat."

"Whoo."

"The slave retire."

After sending the people away, Wanyu prepared to go into the house to rest for a while.

She walked into the house and looked at the main hall of Taoyuan Book House. Looking at the antique decoration, she secretly admired it in her heart.

The rooms in the residence are spacious and bright, and the furniture is made of precious wood and carved with exquisite patterns.

Most of the furnishings in the house now were things that were very familiar to her.

It was Nanny Sun, Xia Lian and others who packed the boxes. She and Yinreng used their usual items and clothes in Yuqing Palace.

After leaning on the couch for a while, Xia He came in with a group of young eunuchs and food boxes.

"Master, the meal is ready. Can we eat it now?"

Wanyu nodded and said, "Put it on the table."

"The Crown Prince probably won't be back for lunch, so I'll have lunch alone."

"Yes."

Soon several delicious meals and side dishes were placed on the table.

Maybe it was because she was extremely hungry, or maybe it was because it was cool and comfortable here, in any case, Wanyu had a big appetite today.

My appetite is much better than when I was in the palace.

After quickly finishing her lunch, she asked Nanny Sun to go to Ruijingxuan to pass on a message to Nanny Ulan who was beside the empress dowager.

"We got up early today and traveled a long way. I think the Royal Madam must be exhausted. So I won't bother you to rest."

"After the Royal Madam has rested well tomorrow, I will go to Ruijingxuan to pay my respects to the Royal Madam."

After giving instructions to Nanny Sun, Wanyu, with the help of Xia He, simply washed up, changed into pajamas, and went into the inner hall to rest.

While Wanyu was half asleep, she felt a figure beside her.

However, when she smelled the familiar and reassuring scent, she instantly knew who this person was.

When he reached out to hug her, she rolled along with the force and went directly into his arms.

Then, with his gentle patting, she fell into a deep sleep again.

But Wanyu didn't sleep for too long.

Yinreng was worried that she would not be able to sleep at night, so he woke her up after she had slept for about an hour.

Wanyu opened her eyes and smiled sweetly when she saw it was him: "You're back?"

Yinreng's heart softened and he left a kiss on her forehead.

"Ah."

Wanyu put her arms around him, and the two of them felt the warmth and beauty of the moment.

After an unknown amount of time, Yinreng stroked her soft hair behind her.

"We should get up."

Wanyu replied softly, "Yeah."

Yinreng pulled the bell at the head of the bed, and soon Xia He came in.

Yinreng also stood up, walked into the inner room, and opened his hands for Wang Shun to help him dress and wash his face.

Wanyu rolled around in bed for a few times before she made up her mind to get up. Xia He helped her change clothes and wash up.