The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 57 Save Some Face
The next morning, after breakfast, Nian Shilan sent Xiao Linzi to report to Ulanara, saying that the master had granted her a trip back to her parents' home today.

Ulanara had just finished her breakfast and was looking over the list of gifts she was going to send back to her parents' home with Qiu Mei.

There was a Jiaoweiqin on the list, and Ulanara looked at it for a long time.

What kind of statement is this, giving a musical instrument to a general who is fighting on the battlefield with swords and sabers?

Qiu Mei suggested that the piano be deleted.

"Master, please forgive me for being so agitated, but this zither doesn't look very suitable for the general, does it?"

Ulanara put the list on the table and stared at the words on it for a while.

"That's fine. The master ordered this order, so just prepare it according to this order."

When Xiao Linzi came to Xingfuyuan to report, he lowered his head and bent his body.

"I pay my respects to Master Fujin."

Ulanara had heard from Jiang Fuhai that her master had asked someone to harness a carriage early in the morning, saying that he wanted to accompany the concubine back to her parents' home.

Now Nian Shilan sent his personal eunuch to report again, just to save some face for Mrs. Ulanara in the mansion.

Otherwise, no matter who the master wants to take out, what can Fu Jin say?

This palace belongs to the master.

Xiao Linzi reported to Ulanara according to the procedures, then bowed his head and left Xingfuyuan, and went back to Chengenyuan to work.

There are still a lot of things that need to be taken care of in Cheng'en Garden.

Nian Shilan sat in front of the mirror and put on her makeup, while Guyu opened the dressing box on the dressing table and carefully selected jewelry.

Xiaoman was carefully tying Nian Shilan's hair. Today she tied her hair into a standard bun.

Guyu picked out a set of jade-inlaid headpieces, paired with exquisite red gold hairpins.

Lixia followed Nian Shilan's instructions and stood aside, holding a set of smoky-colored Manchu clothing with dark patterns.

Nian Shilan looked at herself in the mirror. She looked bright and dazzling today.

When you go back to your parents' home, you should let your family see that you are living well, so that they can feel at ease.

The Nian family received news yesterday that Prince Yong's palace sent someone to explain that the prince and his concubine would come over to congratulate them today.

Therefore, the Nian family had packed everything early, waiting for Prince Yong and Nian Shilan to arrive.

Nian Xialing returned to his post in Huguang after Nian Gengyao went on the expedition. Officials who were sent to other places were not allowed to stay in the capital for a long time except to report on their work.

Because Mrs. Nian was in poor health and was getting older, she was not suitable for traveling around, so she stayed in the capital for a long time.

The head of the Nian family at this time was the second young master Nian Gengyao.

This was because the eldest son Nian Xiyao was a civil servant devoted to books, and Nian Xiyao's wife was a woman with a mild temper and not much scheming.

When the carriage from Prince Yong's mansion arrived at the Nian Mansion, Madam Nian had already been waiting at the door with Nian Xiyao, Nian Gengyao and their families for a long time.

Because the concubines and concubines' children in the mansion do not need to see guests, or in other words, they are not qualified to see guests like the prince.

Therefore, the family members standing at the door included the wives of the Nian brothers and their legitimate children.

Although Prince Yong is his brother-in-law, there is a difference between a monarch and his subjects. The son of a monarch is naturally also a monarch.

Even if he is just a prince, he is still a member of the royal family and must not be neglected.

The carriage of the prince's mansion stopped in front of the Nian Mansion, and a young eunuch immediately brought a stepping stool over. Yinzhen got off the carriage with the help of Su Peisheng.

Then he turned around and stood beside the carriage, waiting for Nian Shilan to reach out her hand from the carriage. He grabbed Nian Shilan's hand and helped her down steadily.

Nian Shilan was surprised for a moment, then she stretched out her hand, waiting for her maid to help her.

Songzhi's left hand was still injured. She stretched out her right hand to help the concubine, but her hand was empty.

Songzhi was also surprised. Why wasn't her own prince like ordinary men who were afraid of losing face in public?

But it’s okay, this way the eldest daughter of our family will be more respectable.

When the Nian brothers saw Yinzhen get off the carriage and reach out to help their younger sister, they felt much more relieved.

It seems that my little sister is doing well.

Even in every letter home, Nian Shilan said that everything was fine in the palace.

After Yinzhen and Nian Shilan had stood firmly, Mrs. Nian led the family members to kneel and kowtow.

Yinzhen stepped forward, helped Madam Nian up, and spoke.

"Please stand up, mother-in-law. I am here today to accompany Shilan as her husband. I am overwhelmed by your greeting, mother-in-law."

Then he supported Nian Xiyao with one hand and Nian Gengyao with the other, while speaking.

"My two uncles, please stand up. We are all family, so there is no need to perform such a grand ceremony."

Everyone in the Nian family stood up when Yinzhen said "No need to bow".

Yinzhen and Nian Shilan came to the front hall amid the courtesy of the Nian brothers, and everyone took their seats according to their rank.

Yinzhen was a prince, so he naturally sat at the top.

Nian Shilan bowed to her mother in front of Yinzhen.

Seeing that they were already indoors and not outside the house as before, Madam Nian accepted the gift with a smile.

Seeing that his daughter was a concubine in the palace, the prince actually called himself "son-in-law".

It can be seen that my daughter is living a good life.

At such times, the wives of Nian Xiyao and Nian Gengyao always stood behind their mother-in-law.

Yinzhen spoke first with a smile on his face.

"The reason I came here today is, first, to congratulate my second uncle for his bravery in battle and to enhance the prestige of our army. Second, Shilan hasn't been home for a long time, so it's time for him to come back and see the old lady."

Mrs. Nian stood up with the help of her eldest daughter-in-law and nodded to Yinzhen.

"Your Highness is too polite. My son Nian Gengyao followed General Fei Yanggu to the battle. Thanks to the general's instructions, he was able to achieve a great feat. Your Highness also came to congratulate me personally. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you. In addition, Concubine has been spoiled at home since she was a child. Sometimes she behaves recklessly. I am always worried. Please don't offend Your Highness."

Yinzhen gestured to Su Peisheng to help Madam Nian sit down and said.

"Old Madam, you worry too much. Shilan has always been sensible in her dealings in the palace, and she has been devoted to me. This is because the Nian family has taught their daughter well. I have to thank the old madam for giving up her love and fulfilling my infatuation."

Nian Shilan felt really upset when she heard what Yinzhen said.

Since when did the serious Yinzhen become so eloquent?

(End of this chapter)