newbobooks Chapter 621 Shen Meizhuang's Test
Chapter 621 Shen Meizhuang's Test
There will be a lot of happy events at home tomorrow, and Mrs. Zhen, who originally wanted to go home after lunch, can no longer sit still.
"Huan'er, there are still many matters at home that need to be prepared. Mother will take Yurao out of the palace first."
Zhen Huan agreed with red eyes.
"Okay, mother, I'll take you to the palace gate."
If we send them out of the palace this time, there may be no possibility of seeing them again.
Even though Zhen Huan was reluctant to leave her mother and sister, she knew that she could not force them to stay in the palace.
She took Cui Jinxi to clean up in the warehouse, and soon they had sorted out three full boxes.
Watching her mother and sister get on the carriage, Zhen Huan ran forward two steps and stuffed a purse into Zhen Yurao's hand.
"Keep this thing safe and try not to let outsiders know about it."
Her parents were about to leave the capital, and she was trapped in the palace, so there would always be things she could not reach.
Yu Rao will have to rely on herself to gain a foothold in the Wen Mansion in the future.
It is always good for a woman to have some money on her.
Until the carriage disappeared, Zhen Huan was still staring blankly in that direction.
Cui Jinxi noticed the gazes of the people around her and reminded them in a low voice.
"Master, Princess Lingxi should be awake by now. Should we hurry back?"
"Okay, let's go back now."
Zhen Huan slowly walked towards the sedan chair placed aside.
Lingxi is the child who clings to her the most and won't stop until she sees him every day.
Of course, she herself was the same and didn't want to leave the child for a moment.
The sedan chair moved forward steadily, and Zhen Huan looked outside through the gap in the curtain.
It turns out that only by being at a high place can you appreciate the scenery that is different from before.
Zhen Huan was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didn't even notice when the sedan chair stopped.
Cui Jinxi stepped forward, lifted the curtain, bowed and extended her hand.
"Master, we are here."
"Jinxi, I miss Sister Mei. Let's go straight to Yonghe Palace."
After Zhen Huan finished speaking, she added.
"Go and bring Lingxi out."
Princess Anle, the daughter of Concubine Hua, was too noisy, and the quiet-loving Longyue couldn't stand it, so she took a few days off.
Children are curious about children younger than themselves. She brought Lingxi with her in the hope that the two sisters could develop a good relationship.
Cui Jinxi was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded.
Zhen Huan is confused!
The emperor values the prince more, so what’s the point of her always doting on Princess Lingxi?
Cui Jinxi's eyes flashed, and she decided to make the young master noticed as soon as possible.
When Zhen Huan saw Bai Zhi carrying the princess out, she took the child in her own hands and then told the eunuch to stand up.
Standing at the gate of Yonghe Palace again, Zhen Huan couldn't help but sigh that things and people have changed.
It seemed like it was just yesterday that she brought her mother and sister to visit Sister Mei.
But there will never be such an opportunity again.
When she was led in by Qingju, Shen Meizhuang was talking to Longyue.
"Sister Mei, are you feeling better now?"
"Huan'er, come and sit down."
Shen Meizhuang enthusiastically pulled the person over.
"Princess Lingxi is still young, why did you bring her out now?"
"Sister Mei, you didn't show up at the Hundred Days Banquet yesterday. I felt so empty inside."
She held the swaddling clothes forward.
"As soon as I sent my mother and sister out of the palace, I brought the child to show you."
"As soon as I stepped into Yonghe Palace, I felt at peace."
Shen Meizhuang wanted to take the swaddling clothes, but then she pulled back.
"Huan'er, I'm not fully recovered yet, so I won't hold Lingxi anymore."
She knew her own body condition better than anyone else, and in order not to worry Longyue, she forced herself to stay with her in the main hall for a while these few days.
The emperor ordered that what happened last night be silenced, and Zhen Yurao was sent back to Zhongcui Palace before dawn.
Shen Meizhuang, who didn't know the inside story, asked with a look of regret.
"Why are Aunt and Sister Yurao so anxious to leave the palace? I mentioned to Qingju before that if I feel better, I will definitely take Longyue with me to see you off."
Zhen Huan adjusted the swaddling clothes towards Longyue who stretched her head out, and spoke with a smile.
"Thank you, Sister Mei, for your kindness. This is indeed a happy occasion for our family. The Zhen and Wen families are old friends. I didn't expect that Doctor Wen hadn't married all these years, and was waiting for Yu Rao to grow up."
"My mother was grateful for Doctor Wen's kindness and, after consulting Yu Rao's opinion, she agreed to the marriage. Doctor Wen couldn't wait to propose."
"So my mother and sister left the palace in a hurry. I hope Sister Mei will forgive me."
A gentle smile bloomed on Shen Meizhuang's face.
"The marriage between the Zhen and Wen families is a great joyous occasion. Saying you're sorry is too formal."
"But Huan'er, why didn't you tell me in advance? This would allow me, as your elder sister, to prepare a gift for Yurao."
"Sister Mei, it's still early for Yurao to get married. Huan'er came here today to ask for a favor."
Zhen Huan frowned slightly, as if she was embarrassed to speak.
Shen Meizhuang did not respond immediately, but just looked at her quietly with a smile.
Zhen Huan thought she was not feeling well and didn't hear clearly, so she raised her voice slightly.
"My father was framed, but it's been so long that I can't find any evidence. I can't overturn his conviction for now."
"People from other places who come to Beijing without official positions must return to their hometowns."
"My parents will be away from their hometown soon after many years. If Yurao gets married, I'll have to trouble Sister Mei to help support the occasion."
"Huan'er, there's no need to be so polite between you and me, this is just a trivial matter."
Shen Meizhuang readily agreed, "I'll write a letter later, asking my aunt to help take care of it."
"Over the past six months, Dr. Wen has been taking care of me. He's a skilled doctor, but my sister's health is so poor."
"After all, it's him I should be most grateful to. I'll definitely give the two newlyweds a generous gift."
Shen Meizhuang's gaze passed over Zhen Huan and looked into the distance.
"Huan'er, I've often wondered these days, if I hadn't entered the palace, would my life have been completely different?"
Outside the palace, women of her age already have children around them, and their homes are filled with laughter and joy.
She was ill during childbirth and suffered from nocturnal bleeding, so it was impossible for her to serve the emperor in bed again.
In this life, I will only have one child, Longyue.
Shen Meizhuang saw Longyue moving closer to Lingxi and blinked gently.
Zhen Huan, who was extremely disappointed with life in the palace, was stunned and subconsciously thought along the lines of what Shen Meizhuang said.
When she was young, she accidentally heard her sister Mei talk about entering the palace in the future, and she kept it in mind.
After returning home, she asked her father about entering the palace, but Zhen Huan could not remember how her father responded.
But I can never forget the joy I felt when my father carried me on his shoulders.
If she hadn't entered the palace, would she have...
"Ahh...ahhh..."
The humming sound of Lingxi in the cradle brought Zhen Huan back to her senses.
Shen Meizhuang had no resistance to the sound made by the child, and she looked straight over.
"Huan'er, is Lingxi hungry? Or is she feeling unwell?"
Zhen Huan took care of Lingxi meticulously and knew every detail.
"Sister Mei, the wet nurse needs to check this out first. She said the child is too young, so she usually changes and washes the baby before letting her eat or drink to prevent her from vomiting."
Longyue was still young and didn't hear anything, but Shen Meizhuang noticed that Zhen Huan treated the child in her arms differently.
So she asked tentatively.
"Huan'er, you really care about your child. Why didn't you bring Hongyang here today?"