PDLP Chapter 165 Rose
Chapter 165 Rose
When An Lingrong woke up, the sun was already setting. Shen Meizhuang was sitting on the couch, holding the Sixth Prince and teasing him gently. The setting sun shone on her through the window, casting a layer of golden light on her. After a moment, a faint smile appeared on her face.
She was suddenly healed by this smile. To preserve the beauty before her, for the sake of those who cared about her and the people she cared about, no matter what means, no matter how cruel and ruthless, she just wanted them to live a peaceful and stable life. Anyone who wanted to hurt them, must die!
"elder sister!"
Shen Meizhuang raised her head and saw that she was awake. She quickly handed the Sixth Prince to the wet nurse and walked over quickly. "You're awake! How did you sleep for so long?"
"Sister, you have been mean to me ever since you gave birth to the Sixth Prince!" An Lingrong said resentfully while sitting on the bed.
Shen Meizhuang was stunned for a moment, then she reached out and scratched her nose, then said with a smile, "How have I treated you badly?"
An Lingrong said aggrievedly, "Now every day you're either holding the Sixth Prince or busy with palace affairs. You don't have time to spend with me!"
Shen Meizhuang looked at her dotingly and tucked her scattered hair behind her ears: "Alright! We're going to the Old Summer Palace in a few days. There's less to do there, so I'll definitely play with you, okay?"
"Okay!" An Lingrong agreed happily, and then explained, "I know you're busy with work, but I just wanted to make you laugh!"
"Slippery tongue, hurry up and get up! I'm waiting for you for dinner!"
An Lingrong then smiled and climbed up from the bed.
Ever since Shen Meizhuang was treated as a noble concubine, the food in the small kitchen of Yonghe Palace has become more abundant and varied, with precious ingredients and fruit snacks supplied in a continuous stream, and the variety of meals is no less than that of Yiku Palace.
Shen Meizhuang picked up a shrimp and placed it on An Lingrong's plate. She said, "Rong'er, I have something to discuss with you."
An Lingrong ate with relish and didn't bother to reply. She just nodded and motioned Shen Meiyu to continue.
"It's still about your palace relocation!"
After swallowing the food in her mouth, An Lingrong wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief before saying, "Sister, do you want me to move to Yonghe Palace?"
"Well, I've told you this several times, but you've been putting it off." Shen Meizhuang nodded and continued, "Now that Xia has been sent to the cold palace and Noble Lady Fucha has moved to Zhongcui Palace, you're the only one left in Yanxi Palace. You shouldn't go back. If you want to move in, I'll report to the emperor and get the green light. If you don't want to move in, you can just register in Yanxi Palace in name only and continue to live in Yonghe Palace. Anyway, no matter what, you shouldn't go back to Yanxi Palace!"
An Lingrong thought for a while before saying, "Sister, please keep the Yanxi Palace for me. If you get tired of me in the future, at least I still have a place to live!"
"What are you talking about? Why would I bother you?" Shen Meizhuang scolded and slapped An Lingrong on the back.
An Lingrong deliberately grimaced in pain: "Sister, you hit my wound!"
"Ah! Let me see..."
After dinner, they saw that it was still early, so they asked Xiao Shi to move the tables and chairs into the yard to cool off.
The servants were busy running back and forth moving An Lingrong's personal belongings from the Yanx Palace to the East Wing Hall. Fortunately, she was always a person who took little trouble, and she didn't have much stuff, so it didn't take long to finish moving.
An Lingrong smiled mischievously: "Sister, from now on I will be your palace member, you must protect me!"
"Of course!" Shen Meizhuang smiled and said, "Having said that, most of the time, you are the one who protects me!"
"It doesn't matter who protects whom!"
Several servants standing in the yard also had happy faces. Now the most popular place in the palace is Yonghe Palace!
Shen Meizhuang looked at the only four eunuchs and palace maids in front of her, then turned to An Lingrong and asked, "Rong'er, you have too few people. Do you want to add a few more?"
"Sister, let's not add any more for now! I'm used to all of them. I'll talk to you later if I find something I like!"
Seeing her say so, Shen Meizhuang did not force it. After all, she would take care of all of Rong'er's affairs from now on. She looked at the palace servants and said, "From today on, you are all servants of Yonghe Palace. Serving Lady Wen well, you will also have everything that the servants in the main palace have!"
"Yes!"
The servants dispersed, and the two continued to enjoy the cool breeze. Soon, Caixing came to them and reported, "Your Majesty, the head of the Imperial Household Department is here!"
"pass!"
"Greetings to the Empress and to Noble Lady Wen!" Jiang Zhongmin bowed.
Shen Meizhuang straightened her body, emitting the air of a superior and the dignity of a man of high rank. "Get up! What can I do for you, Chief Steward Jiang?"
Jiang Zhongmin replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, the roses in the greenhouse are blooming. I've come to send a few pots to Yonghe Palace for your enjoyment."
Several young eunuchs carried several pots of roses in full bloom and placed them in front of the two men.
An Lingrong looked over and saw that the rose branches were slender, and the leaves were oval with sharp serrations on the edges. The leaf surface was smooth and shiny. In the spring breeze, the leaves swayed gently, as if cheering for the blooming of the roses.
The most eye-catching thing is the rose's flowers, which are dense and lush, with rich and varied colors, including red, pink, white, yellow, etc. The petals are layered, soft and elastic, with slightly wavy edges and a golden stamen in the center.
A breeze blew by, carrying the fragrance of flowers into An Lingrong's nose, and her whole body instantly felt comfortable.
Shen Meizhuang saw An Lingrong's expression and knew she liked it. She nodded slightly to Jiang Zhongmin and said, "Please trouble General Manager Jiang to deliver it personally! Have you sent it to other palaces?"
"Send it to the Empress' palace first, and I'll send servants to other palaces immediately!"
"Okay! But this flower has thorns on the edge. Concubine Xin and Concubine Cao's princesses are still young. Please choose other flowers to send to them!"
"Yes!"
Shen Meizhuang continued to ask, "The Emperor will be leaving for the Old Summer Palace in a few days. Has everything been arranged there?"
"Your Majesty, everything is in order and will not delay the Emperor's departure! Here is the accompanying list, please review it."
"Put it here first!"
"Yes!"
After Jiang Zhongmin left, An Lingrong looked at his back thoughtfully. Shen Meizhuang asked, "Rong'er, what's wrong?"
Thinking of the future incident involving Chun Yuan's old clothes, An Lingrong felt the need to prepare for a rainy day. She whispered, "Sister, the Imperial Household Department still needs its own people."
Shen Meizhuang thought for a while and said, "There are many vacancies in various palaces now. It would be easy to promote one or two. However, there is no one we know in the Ministry of Internal Affairs!"
Listening to the conversation between the two, Xiao Luzi involuntarily took a step forward.
Noticing his movements, An Lingrong asked, "Xiao Luzi, do you have someone suitable?"
Xiao Luzi hesitated and didn't dare to speak.