Chapter 206 Banquet
"You have to be more temperate during this time." Zhao Xing murmured as he looked at himself in the mirror, his face turned pale.
Four concubines were admitted at once, plus Zhang Guifen and three others, there are seven.
After pampering the four concubines who have been favored by Xin Na in the past few days, Zhang Guifen and Yu Yanran cannot be left out in the cold. Zhao Xing had been practicing martial arts since he was a child and was full of energy, but he was a little overwhelmed.
Zhao Xing was wondering whether he should come to Dr. Wu and ask him for advice on how to maintain his health.
That guy is still able to give birth to a son at his age. There must be research in this area.
Otherwise, if I have too many concubines in the future, I won’t be able to support them.
No wonder not many emperors lived long in ancient times. They were busy with government affairs every day and had to work in the harem at night. It is strange that they lived a long life.
"Your Highness!"
Zhang Guifen walked in, followed by a palace maid, holding a tray with a small bowl in her hand.
"This is the ginseng, deer antler, and black chicken soup that I personally stewed. Your Highness, please try it." Zhang Guifen came to Zhao Xing's side, picked up the small bowl of chicken soup from the tray, and placed it on the table.
Zhao Xing: "..."
This ingredient is very tonic at first sight. I am so young that I have reached the age where I need to take supplements.
Zhao Xing stretched out his hand, and Zhang Guifen fell into his arms. He stretched out his arms to hug her and said with a smile: "You feed me."
"Your Highness, there is still someone here." Zhang Guifen was red. Said with a face.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing looked at Sanshui who was standing aside. Sanshui understood, bowed, and retreated with the palace maid and eunuch standing there.
“There is no one now.” Zhao Xing pinched Zhang Guifen’s face and smiled.
Zhang Guifen glared at Zhao Xing angrily, but still obediently picked up the soup and started feeding it with a spoon.
It has been almost half a month since she entered the East Palace. These days, she has a deeper understanding of Zhao Xing's temperament.
Usually Zhao Xing always has a warm smile on his face, he is approachable and polite.
But in private, Zhao Xing is a bit of a rogue.
But this also made her feel more intimate. This kind of Zhao Xingcai seemed like a person, her husband, not the aloof Crown Prince.
Zhang Guifen's face was red and charming, she put down the soup bowl, held down Zhao Xing's hand that was making trouble on her waist, and said: "Husband, I have something to discuss with you."< br>
“What’s the matter?”
Zhao Xing stopped with some lack of interest. The ancient clothes were a little too much in the way.
Later, I can let Yu Yanran try making some cheongsam.
Zhao Xing's eyes lit up when he thought of this. It would be impossible to wear the cheongsam outside, but it would be fine to wear it to him in private.
Zhang Guifen didn't know that Zhao Xing was having bad intentions, so she said, "I want to invite the two sisters from the Sheng family to the East Palace as guests."
"Huh?"
Zhao Xing was stunned when he heard this, and quickly understood Zhang Guifen's intention.
Zhang Guifen invited Rulan Minglan to the East Palace as a guest, probably because of what he said a few days ago.
Part of the reason may be that he was worried about Minglan but couldn't visit her, so he simply invited her over.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xing was moved.
Zhao Xing patted Zhang Guifen on the back. Zhang Guifen understood and stood up.
Zhao Xing stood up and hugged Zhang Guifen under his exclamation.
"Husband, it's still daytime." Zhang Guifen said with a blushing face.
"Who asked you to feed me such a nourishing food? Since you feed me, you must be prepared to put out the fire."
Zhao Xing said, carrying her and walking inside. go.
There is a rest room behind the study, which Zhao Xing usually uses to rest when he is tired from dealing with the problems.
“Well…”
Zhang Guifen wanted to say something else, but her mouth was blocked.
…………
“Sixth sister, why do you think the princess suddenly entertained us?” Ru Lan asked doubtfully.
Minglan just happened not long ago, her body was still a little weak, she leaned on the carriage, and shook her head when she heard the words.
She had some suspicions about the Crown Princess suddenly inviting them here.
After waking up, Mrs. Sheng told her what happened after she was poisoned and fell into coma.
When Minglan learned that she was in coma, Zhao Xing sent two imperial doctors to treat her, and even asked people to investigate the murderer behind the scenes. She was very moved.
Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has never visited her from beginning to end, Yu Yanran often goes there.
Without His Highness the Crown Prince’s permission, it would be impossible.
Although Mrs. Sheng didn't say it, Lin Xiaoniang's death was related to His Highness the Crown Prince.
But Minglan is so smart. After thinking about it for a moment, she knew that this matter had a lot to do with His Royal Highness.
Otherwise, Sheng Hong might punish Lin Xiaoniang, but he would never execute her.
The most I can do is send him to Zhuangzi and be imprisoned.
And if His Royal Highness had not sent an imperial doctor to treat her, it would have been difficult for her to survive.
It can be said that His Royal Highness saved her life and avenged her.
Apart from her grandmother and mother-in-law, there are still people in the world who care about her life and death, which makes Minglan feel more complicated.
This time the Crown Princess invited her and Ru Lan to the East Palace for a banquet. Old Mrs. Sheng speculated that it was because His Highness the Crown Prince cared too much about her, which made the Crown Princess unhappy, and told her to take care of her after going to the East Palace. Be careful.
Is it like this?
Minglan only had one contact with Zhang Guifen, and she felt that Zhang Guifen was not that kind of person.
But who can say clearly about this kind of thing.
She didn't even have a status, so she could only marry into the East Palace, but His Highness the Crown Prince cared so much about her. It was normal for the Crown Princess not to be happy.
Speaking of which, her poisoning this time was also caused by His Royal Highness.
If she didn't have to marry Ru Lan, Lin Xiaoniang wouldn't do anything to her.
This is why she was touched that His Highness the Crown Prince cared so much about her, but she had a very complicated reason in her heart.
Because His Highness the Crown Prince paid more and more attention to her, which caused her a lot of trouble.
Lin Xiaoniang is, and so is the Crown Princess. When she goes to the East Palace in the future, can the Crown Princess tolerate her?
"What's wrong with you?" Ru Lan asked a little strangely.
"No...nothing. It's just that I'm not feeling well yet and I'm a little lackluster." Minglan said.
"Then take a rest and recuperate your spirits. When you meet the Crown Princess, you won't be able to do this." Ru Lan said.
"Yeah." Minglan nodded and closed her eyes.
After about a stick of incense, the carriage stopped.
"Girl, Miss Six, the East Palace is here." Magpie said.
Rulan was just about to call Minglan when she saw Minglan opened her eyes and said, "Sixth sister, we're here, let's get off the car."
"Yes!" Minglan nodded. nod.
Rulan got out of the carriage first, followed by Minglan.
"Girl, slow down!" Xiao Tao helped Minglan get out of the carriage.
Liu Sanshi, who was waiting at the door, stepped forward to salute and led the two of them into the East Palace.
Entering the East Palace, there were two chariots at the door.
Liu Sanshi smiled and said: "Two girls, please get on the chariot. The Crown Princess knows that Miss Sheng Liu is not in good condition and is not suitable for walking, so she specially ordered someone to prepare a chariot."
"Thank you, Princess!"
Except for the fact that only official empresses, princes and princesses can ride the chariot in the palace.
Some wealthy families actually have one. After all, the house is so big that it is impossible to walk all the time.
It’s just a different name.
It stands to reason that the rest of the people in the East Palace can only walk when they arrive. The Crown Princess has someone prepare chariots for them, which is already a great honor.
Even if the Crown Princess is not here, you still have to thank her.
The two got on the chariot, with Liu Sanshi leading the way, and stopped outside the main hall of Chunhe Palace.
After the two came down, Liu Sanshi led them into the main hall.
"Prince Princess, the two girls from the Sheng family have arrived!" Liu Sanshi saluted.
"Well, please step back." Zhang Guifen waved her hand.
After Liu Sanshi bowed and retired, Ru Lan and Minglan saluted and said, "My lord, please pay homage to the Crown Princess!"
"No courtesy!"
Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "I and the two I have met these two sisters before. It is time for the two sisters to enter the East Palace in a few days. They will all be sisters by then, so there is no need to be so different. Let’s sit down!”
“Thank you, Crown Princess!” The two of them expressed their gratitude! Finally, under the guidance of the palace maid, he came to the seat on the right and sat down.
Zhang Guifen looked at Minglan for a while. Seeing that Minglan's face was pale and her complexion was not very good, she asked with concern: "Is the sixth lady not feeling well yet? I call the imperial doctor to check the sixth lady's pulse. ”
"Thank you for your concern, Princess. The imperial doctor said that my daughter needs to recover for a period of time before she can recover. Now she is fine." Minglan stood up and saluted.
"Sit down and talk." Zhang Guifen waved her hand and said: "There are no outsiders today. I came to you to chat and relieve my boredom. There is no need to be formal.
I am still waiting for you. Well, let’s play polo with me.
Among all the women in Bianjing, you are the best at polo.”
“The Crown Princess is so impressed. How can a servant girl’s meager skills be compared with that of a princess?”
Minglan was a little confused, Zhang Guifen didn't look like she was looking for trouble.
On her way here, she expected a lot of things Zhang Guifen would say after meeting her, but none of them happened.
At this moment, a palace maid walked in and saluted: "Prince Concubine, Yu Liangyuan and Sheng Zhengbin have arrived."
"Please come in quickly." Zhang Guifen said.
“Yes!”
The palace maid bowed and left. After a while, Yu Yanran and Sheng Shulan walked in.
"Meet the Crown Princess!" The two of them saluted.
Zhang Guifen smiled and said: "You two sisters, please sit down."
"Yes!" The two of them saluted and sat down.
The arrival of Yu Yanran and Ru Lan and Ming Lan relaxed a little.
Rulan did it because an acquaintance was there, while Minglan was sure that Zhang Guifen didn't come to them to make things difficult for them.
After chatting for a while, Zhang Guifen smiled and said: "The peach grove in the garden is in full bloom now, and the scenery is nice. Let's go shopping together. His Highness asked someone to tinker with something called Mahjong a few days ago. It's very interesting. . After lunch, let’s play together.”
Zhang Guifen is the princess, so no one has any objections when she speaks.
The four of them, plus the accompanying maids, palace maids and eunuchs, and a group of more than ten people went to the garden.
"I was negligent. I forgot that Miss Sheng Liu had just recovered from a serious illness and could not bear the burden. Miss Six, please go and have a rest in the pavilion. I and the others will go to the peach forest first. "Zhang Guifen said apologetically.
"Thank you for your concern, Crown Princess. My daughter is fine. The imperial doctor also told me that she can move around appropriately." Minglan shook her head.
After hearing this, Zhang Guifen insisted that Minglan go to the pavilion to rest.
Sheng Shulan originally wanted to stay with Minglan, but Yu Yanran pulled her back and shook her head slightly.
Minglan couldn't resist Zhang Guifen's kindness, so she could only stay in the pavilion to rest.
Zhang Guifen left two maids to accompany her and left with the others.
In the pavilion, the two maids served tea and snacks, then retreated to wait outside the pavilion.
Minglan sat by the pavilion and looked at the koi carp swimming leisurely in the pond.
"Girl, the fish here is so fat, it must be delicious." Xiao Tao whispered.
“Don’t talk nonsense, this is for viewing, how can you eat it.” Minglan said angrily.
“Isn’t fish just for eating?” Xiao Tao muttered.
Just as Minglan was about to say something, she saw Zhao Xing walking over and stood up quickly.
(End of this chapter)