Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

Chapter 16 16. Invitation
  Xia Dongchun held on to the handkerchief and giggled, "Sister, I'm interested. I like it very much. It's just that this idea of ​​mandarin ducks playing in the water is the most suitable gift for you at the moment. Sister Wan, the noble man of Wan is favored by the Sixth Palace, which is as good as the emperor." Aren't we tired of love? But this is what my sister gave me specifically, and I don't want to give up my love."

An Lingrong's expression darkened when he heard this, and he said with a bit of disappointment, "Sister is right, Sister Wan is really the most favored one in the Sixth Palace. Now she is pregnant and can't sleep with her. The emperor doesn't want to go to other people's places, so he still often accompanies Sister Wan." . However, the emperor has not been in the harem for a long time, but he went to my sister's Rouyue Hall the day before yesterday. This shows that the emperor also treats my sister with deep affection. "

Xia Dongchun felt a little sad when she heard what she said, and felt relieved. Although An Lingrong loved Ping Ping, the emperor liked to hear her sing, so it was a shame in front of Yong Zheng, but after all, he was not as good as Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang. It's because I don't feel at peace anymore.

"I just came in and saw that my sister seemed to be in a bad mood. Why did she look a little melancholy? What's on your mind? Why don't you tell her?"

"Lingrong is fine, sister is worried. I just met Libi yesterday..." Speaking of Libi, An Lingrong's eyes turned red, and she hurriedly lowered her head to cover it up.

Xia Dongchun knew without asking why Concubine Li stabbed An Lingrong, and she understood immediately.

"Concubine Li has always been like this. She can criticize anyone who stirs up trouble in the palace. My sister doesn't care what she does. She doesn't dote on her very much and loves to gossip. A dog's mouth can't spit out ivory." Xia Dongchun comforted her. road.

"What Concubine Li said makes sense, Lingrong is indeed not as good as her elder sisters." An Lingrong said.

"Sister, please don't belittle yourself. People are different. In terms of temperament, temperament, and versatility, I am definitely not as good as you. We all have our own strengths. Besides, I think Hui Guiren's assistance in palace affairs is the most tiring. The day before yesterday Look, everyone has lost a lot of weight. Besides, your sister Wan, how many people in the harem have you offended because of your love, and how many plots have you been subjected to overtly and covertly? I just ask you, if these plots fall on you, can you survive them? ? I don’t think I can turn a crisis into a blessing.”

"Sister...I...Lingrong understands."

"There are many high-ranking concubines in the palace. If we have no foundation and no heirs, and we are favored rashly, who knows what kind of conspiracy is waiting for us? If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. Sister Shen's family is from a prominent family. , virtuous and respectful, your sister Wan Guan has the support of the Holy One, and now she is pregnant with a dragon fetus. Even so, the two of you have suffered a lot. These two and you, my sister, can be said to have a deep love for each other. This is the full palace. Everyone is watching. If all three of you are favored, have you thought about whether it is too powerful? Will it arouse the suspicion of Concubine Hua or the emperor? Now Wan Gui has worked hard to conceive the dragon fetus. When she gives birth safely, she will be able to take a step forward. , then the three of you sisters will have pets and children, and your foundation will be stable, won’t it be more helpful to you?”

"These...Lingrong has never thought of..." An Lingrong was a little shocked when he heard this.

"Heaven's love is the most precious thing. When you marry the emperor, you can only seek wealth and honor, not your true heart. The emperor has no intention." Xia Dongchun ignored An Lingrong's shock and looked at An Lingrong steadily.

An Lingrong was stunned and speechless.

Xia Dongchun continued, "Don't just think that your sister Wan is the only one favored. Why do I say that the emperor has no intention, but Wan Gui is sincere? I am really trusting someone else."

"Sister...Sister, be careful what you say." An Lingrong looked around hurriedly, closed the door and covered the window, and sat down with lingering fear.

"Don't be afraid, sister. What I said today must not be told to Wan Gui. She can't bear the excitement now."

"Sister, please tell me. Lingrong will remember her sister's instructions." An Lingrong nervously put his hand on his chest and stared straight into Xia Dongchun's eyes.

Xia Dongchun leaned towards An Lingrong's ear and whispered, "Wangui, in order of appearance and appearance."

An Lingrong's eyes widened in shock and she was speechless. As smart as she was, she must have understood the mystery.

"Appearance, temperament, personality, talent, all put together, they are eighty similar." Xia Dongchun continued.

"But...the emperor treats sister Wan so well...dotes on her so much...all this is because of...Queen Chunyuan..." An Lingrong said in despair.

"As long as you know this and I know it, don't ask me how I learned about it. I have no comment, but I guarantee that this is absolutely true. But in the future, don't make a wrong decision because of anyone's instigation. How many new people have we entered the palace? People, if one of them is broken first, they will start to be broken one by one by the people in the dark."

"Sister, don't worry. Lingrong promises not to reveal what my sister said today. But Sister Wan, with Sister Wan's character, if she learns of this one day, she will definitely..."

"Don't worry. Mr. Wan is pregnant now. As long as the child is born, the foundation will be stable. With those feelings still there, even if we are separated from the emperor, we can still protect ourselves. But sister, please listen to me, Emperor. Unintentional.”

An Lingrong still looked a little dazed, Xia Dongchun didn't rush her, just waited quietly for her to come back to her senses.

After a long time, An Lingrong spoke softly.

"Thank you sister for your consolation today. What Empress Li concubine said is biased. Lingrong shouldn't take it to heart. It's because Lingrong is too young and his actions are not prudent enough. Lingrong should learn from her sisters."

Xia Dongchun understood that An Lingrong had figured it out and spoke with a smile.

"It's good that my sister can think about it. The people outside are just eager to see our sisters separated. Be careful in everything and don't get in the way of those people."

"Lingrong remembers sister's teachings."

"Okay, it's time for me to go back. No matter how busy Yu Xin and the others are, they should think of me as their master. Looking at my sister, the situation is also the same. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and all the princes and nobles will attend the palace banquet tomorrow night. Sister, you must be well prepared and don’t lose your dignity.”

"Yes, Lingrong understands. I would like to send you my sister's greetings."

Xia Dongchun walked out of Wanyi Hall slowly. The sun was shining brightly today, but he couldn't feel any warmth, only the bone-crushing cold.

When they returned to Rouyue Hall, they saw that Yu Xin and others had already laid out lunch, and there was a black-bone chicken soup simmering on the table. Xia Dongchun felt a little hungry.

When Bai Guo saw Xia Dongchun coming back, she hurriedly invited her to come over for a meal.

"I think it's time for the young master to come back. The servants are thinking about setting out the meal and going to find the young master." Xia Dongchun sat down to eat. He drank a bowl of soup first and felt soothed.

Looking at Yu Xin who was busy serving dishes, Xia Dongchun spoke softly.

"Yuxin, tomorrow is New Year's Eve. You can go out of the palace after lunch. You can come back on the second day of the Lunar New Year. You can go to the Queen to get the sign later."

She did not have such freedom on weekdays. Yu Xin had a husband and children outside the palace. Xia Dongchun cared about her separation of flesh and blood and allowed her to leave the palace once every month, but she returned within a day.

Every time she leaves the palace, she returns to Xia Mansion. Now her husband and son are staying in Xia Mansion for food and accommodation. When she arrives at Xia Mansion, she has to report to Xia Wei and Ye Jia that they are safe, accompany her husband and children, and take them with her when she returns to the palace. The bodyguards provided by these houses are really a bit tight for a day.

"I'm grateful for your kindness, but I'm young and full of things, so I can't worry about my master. Even if I go back after a few days, it won't be a problem."

"It doesn't matter, you can go back. I just have to be careful. It only lasts a few days, and there are still ginkgo."

Ging Guo was also advising from the side, and Yu Xin finally nodded worriedly.

In the afternoon, Cui Jinxi, the aunt in charge of Broken Yuxuan, came and bowed to Xia Dongchun.

In daily life in the palace, there is no need to make grand gestures at every turn.

"My servant Sui Yuxuan, the maid in charge of the palace, Cui Jinxi, is here to see you, noble Xia. May you be blessed and safe."

Xia Dongchun was flattered and quickly asked Mo Shuang to help her up.

"Aunt Jinxi, there is no need to be polite. I wonder why aunt is visiting?"

Xia Dongchun didn't have much contact with Zhen Huan on weekdays. The only thing he had to do was present the prescription the day before yesterday, and he had his own purposes involved in it.

"Going back to your lord, my young master has been in bed the past few days to recuperate. He has been thinking about your lord and wanted to talk to him. He has only met you these few days, so he ordered his servants to invite you to Suiyuxuan to meet you. It's true. My young master cannot travel far, otherwise he would definitely come to visit in person, and I hope you will not be offended."

"Sister Wan is so polite. Your little master is very heavy, so he must be more careful. Auntie, the laborer, is making this trip. Please go ahead. I will simply pack up and then go."

"Yes, I will go first. Sir Xia, there is no need to be anxious."

Xia Dongchun took only ginkgo and went to Suiyuxuan.

There had been sporadic light snow a few days ago, and the palace roads were a little slippery. Ging Guo helped Xia Dongchun walk very carefully.

Broken Yuxuan is indeed more remote than the adjacent palace, but it is also quite elegant.

There was a young eunuch waiting at the door to greet him. When he saw Xia Dongchun coming, he hurriedly invited him in.

Cui Jinxi led Xia Dongchun into the inner room, and Zhen Huan was also waiting outside.

Xia Dongchun saluted Zhen Huan, but quick eyesight and hands quickly stopped Zhen Huan who was about to salute.

"Sister Wan, you've embarrassed me. Now that my sister has royal blood in her belly, how can I dare to accept her gift?" Xia Dongchun said with a smile.

"Sister's words are serious. Sister is Huan'er's benefactor, and even more so this child's benefactor. How can she not accept Huan'er's gift?" Zhen Huan took Xia Dongchun's hand and sat down together. Jin Xi poured tea.

"Huanbi, Liuzhu." Zhen Huan called out.

Before he finished speaking, Huanbi and Liuzhu were seen kneeling on their knees, kowtowing to Xia Dongchun.

"On behalf of Noble Wan and the entire Zhen family, I would like to express my gratitude to Noble Xia for your kindness in rescuing me. Noble Xia's great kindness will be remembered by everyone in the Zhen family. I am willing to tie a grass ring to repay Noble Xia's kindness."

"Sister, what are you doing? Get the two girls up quickly..." Xia Dongchun was stunned and hurriedly called for them to get up.

"Sister, don't worry, it's Zhen Huan who is lazy. She should have given her a big gift in person, but she is heavy, so she has to let two girls do it for her. Liu Zhu and Huanbi grew up together with me, and they are also the sons of our Zhen family. , if my sister doesn’t dislike it, then accept this great gift, otherwise my sister will really feel uneasy.”

"My sister's words are serious. I'll just accept it. Let the two girls get up." Xia Dongchun said hurriedly.

Liu Zhu and Huan Bi stood up as instructed, Liu Zhu said with red eyes.

"Xia Guiren saved the little master and his child, and he is Liu Zhu's benefactor. In the future, it will be Xia Guiren who asks Liu Zhu to risk his life, and Liu Zhu is willing."

(End of this chapter)