Splendid Phoenix Journey: The Arrogant Princess

Chapter 102 Show determination
The next morning, the palace sent a carriage to take Shen Wanyu into the palace, because it was too early and she didn't go to say goodbye to her grandmother and mother.But early in the morning, Nanny Jin sent someone to inform her that father and mother had sex last night.This was also something on her mind before entering the palace, and she believed that the relationship between the two of them would get better and better in the future.

The exquisite and gorgeous emerald-covered and pearl-tasseled eight-treasure chariot drove her across the bustling main street, and the pedestrians on the road all consciously stepped aside.The curtains of the carriage are embroidered with golden mang patterns, which is the symbol of royal carriages.

Shen Wanyu leaned lazily on the royal blue damask pillow in the carriage, holding a glass of chilled plum juice that Qiuzhu poured for her.This royal carriage is luxury, look at this spacious carriage.It is simply a modern and luxurious caravan, a low couch covered with a brocade mattress embroidered with five bats holding clouds and flowers on a red background.The seats on both sides are also covered with soot purple flower cushions, and there is a brown bronze tripod and red sandalwood incense table in the middle.

On the table is a set of built-in plum blossom Linghan famille rose tea set, which Shen Wanyu, who loves tea, likes very much.

"Qiu Zhu, pass me the box with carved red lacquered peony flowers." Shen Wanyu handed the teacup to Qiu Zhu, and gently opened the curtain of the carriage to take a look outside.

The noise outside has disappeared, it should be almost to the palace.Sure enough, what caught her eyes was a long palace road, and the tall red wall separated the most noble place of Dakun from the outside world.

People outside the palace desperately want to get in, but those inside the palace are envious of the freedom of outsiders.What a ridiculous reality this is, but there are still so many people who can't think about it.

Putting down the curtain, Shen Wanyu reached out to take the red lacquered peony box that Qiuzhu handed her.With a crisp sound, she opened the box with carved red lacquer peony flowers, and inside were several porcelain vases and small boxes with unique shapes.The box and porcelain bottle are not big, so the quantity inside is quite a lot.

"Miss, what did you bring these things into the palace for?" Qiuzhu sat on the side of the meeting and looked at her lady curiously.

"This is Yu Jifang's new product. It works well. I paid a lot of money to buy it. Naturally, I want to give this good product to the queen mother and queen." Shen Wanyu raised her head with a smile, and everyone in the Hou Mansion knew what she was using now. Everything belongs to Yu Jifang.

Because Yu Jifang doesn't have much reputation yet, many ladies from big families still like to go to some famous rouge shops.But she believed that sooner or later, she would trample all those shops under her feet.

After hearing this, Qiuzhu immediately understood what her young lady was thinking. Last time, she originally wanted to recommend it to the Queen Mother and the Empress at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet.Who would have thought that such a thing would happen, and then never had the chance to enter the palace.Now that I have this opportunity, how can the miss let it slip away.

"Miss is really thoughtful. You have tried these effects yourself. I think the Empress Dowager and the Empress will definitely like it." Qiu Zhu took the red lacquered peony flower box that Shen Wanyu handed over, and took back the red sandalwood and gold painting in the corner In a wooden box.

"The empress dowager and the queen's aunt are so kind to me, so I naturally have to pay attention to their affairs. Besides, the most important thing in this harem is a beautiful woman. Although the queen's aunt is the head of the harem, she relies on the emperor in the end. , if she can maintain her beauty, she will definitely be in favor with the emperor's young husband and wife."

In fact, Shen Wanyu did this for her own sake, and her biggest backers were these two from the palace.By consolidating their position, it will be more convenient for her to do some things.

"Miss is right. In this harem, the only way to survive is by grasping the emperor's heart. You must pay more attention to your words and deeds in the harem, and you can no longer do whatever you want like in the Marquis."

A smile floated in Sun Nanny's eyes, this young lady is really different from what she heard outside when she came back.If you can pretend to be a young lady before, then this scheming is really deep enough.But living in a centralized family like Beining Houfu, this kind of deepness is a must.

While the few people were talking, the carriage had already stopped.Just as Shen Wanyu was about to lift the curtain and get out of the carriage, she heard the shrill voice of the little eunuch driving the carriage.

"We are taking Miss Shen's family into the palace under the order of the Empress Dowager Yi, and the imperial chariot bestowed by the emperor, please make way for a few guards."

Shen Wanyu was slightly taken aback, originally carriages were not allowed in the palace.But there are some exceptions, for example, the royal chariot bestowed by the emperor can be driven into the palace.

Several guards guarding the gate glanced at the gorgeous and exquisite carriage, and when they saw the familiar royal carriage logo, they quickly moved out of the way.They knelt on the ground, bowing their heads.Seeing the royal chariot is like seeing the emperor, you have to kneel down and salute.

"After entering the palace, I am afraid that Miss will be on the cusp of the storm again." Nanny Yu sighed, this imperial chariot is not for ordinary people to use.That is the privilege of those who are extremely important in the hearts of the Tian family. Firstly, the lady has not done great work for the Tian family, and secondly, she is not a favored concubine.

"When have I never been on the cusp of the storm?" Shen Wanyu said nonchalantly, she has been pushed on the cusp of the storm since she transmigrated.Anyway, she's used to it, since God doesn't let her keep a low profile, why not raise her profile.

Nanny Yu and Qiu Zhu were stunned for a moment when they heard the words, but after thinking about it, they were also relieved.At worst, the soldiers will come to block the water and cover it with soil. This road is all walked by people, isn't it?

Shen Wanyu is very satisfied that the people around her are all smart and thorough people, so she doesn't need to worry about it.The current life is quite comfortable, and when I have nothing to do, I fight with a few aunts and concubines.

"Miss Shen, Shoukun Palace has arrived."

The little eunuch's respectful voice came from outside the carriage, Shen Wanyu withdrew her mind.Sitting up from the short bed, he said to the outside: "Got it."

Qiu Zhu and Nanny Yu got out of the carriage first, and then Shen Wanyu opened the curtain of the carriage and came out.A low stool had been prepared under the carriage, and Qiu Zhu stepped forward to help her get off the carriage.

"Miss Shen is here, the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager are already waiting for you inside."

Eunuch Qian, the Queen Mother's confidant, was already waiting at the gate of the main hall.Seeing the carriage parked at the entrance of the main hall, he hurriedly greeted him.

"Thank you, Eunuch Qian." Shen Wanyu stuffed a money bag into Eunuch Qian, with a faint smile on her face.The dignified and elegant demeanor naturally exuded the most noble air, which made Eunuch Qian, who was used to seeing nobles in the palace, stunned for a moment.

"Where is it, Miss Shen go in with the miscellaneous family." Eunuch Qian quickly recovered his senses, and quickly bent down to lead Shen Wanyu into the hall.

Shen Wanyu followed Eunuch Qian into the Nuan Pavilion, and there was a burst of cheerful laughter from inside.She could tell it was the queen and Princess Minhui, she opened the glazed bead curtain of the Nuan Pavilion and walked in.

"What are the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager talking about? Are you smiling so happily?"

A clear and pleasant voice suddenly sounded, and the Queen Mother looked over after hearing the reputation.Seeing a palace dress with pink embroidered tassels and hanging ribbons, her hair is tied in a bun, and a gold-studded emerald flower hairpin on the hairpin echoes her palace attire. drop.Those bright eyes that were as charming as black gemstones were full of smiles at this moment, adding a touch of charm to her whole person.

"You girl is finally here, we were talking about you just now." The queen mother smiled and waved at her: "Come and sit next to Ai's house."

Shen Wanyu didn't hesitate, she just walked over quickly and sat down beside the queen mother.

"Oh, as expected, I, the eldest princess, will give up my position when Yu'er comes." The eldest princess Huimin glared coquettishly at the smiling Shen Wanyu, although she complained but her tone was filled with joy.

"Sister Huimin will make fun of Yu'er. You are irreplaceable in the hearts of the Queen Mother and the Queen's Aunt." Shen Wanyu said with a blush on her cheeks.

"Okay, Huimin, don't tease this girl. I really don't know who would dare to take your monkey." The queen mother shook her head helplessly. This princess Huimin is the heart of her and the queen.She has been spoiled by other princesses since she was a child, so her temper is naturally a little bigger.The children of Tian's family are already higher than others, and I don't know any man who can control them.

Hui Min's face turned red, she passed her age last year.The marriage can already be started, but because the queen mother and the emperor have been reluctant to part with her, and she has no one she likes, it has been delayed until this year.

"Sister Huimin, are you shy?" Shen Wanyu and Huimin's relationship is no different than others, it can be said that they are like sisters.Huimin has always regarded herself as her older sister and protected her.

"Damn girl, you are becoming more and more unruly. See if I don't beat you to death."

Huimin made a move to hit Shen Wanyu, but Shen Wanyu hurriedly hid behind the Queen Mother, and shouted: "Queen Mother, you see sister Huimin is so angry that she wants to hit Yu'er. You have to protect Yuer."

The queen mother looked at the two young girls who were fighting around, with a hearty smile on her face.When people get old, they naturally like to be more lively around them, especially hoping to have grandchildren who can enjoy themselves.

At this time, Shou Kun Palace was full of joyous laughter and harmony.The two fought for a while, because it was the hottest season.Greasy sweat flowed from both of them, and they both stopped.

"What's in your red sandalwood and gold-painted wooden box? Did you bring some strange things?"

Huimin took the round fan handed over by the confidant lady at the side, and shook it gently.The beautiful and bright apricot eyes stared at the red sandalwood and gilded wooden box in Qiuzhu's hand, with a curious light shining in the bottom of his eyes.

The queen mother and queen also looked at Shen Wanyu curiously after hearing the words, waiting for her to answer.

"Qiu Zhu, give me the box with carved red lacquer peony flowers." Shen Wanyu turned her head to look at Qiu Zhu who was standing aside.

Qiuzhu quickly took out the box with carved red lacquer peony flowers from the box, and handed it to Shen Wanyu who had already stretched out her hand.

"This is something from the same family that I presented to the Empress Dowager as a birthday gift last time. I have tried it and the effect is very good." Shen Wanyu said as she opened the box carved with red lacquered peony flowers, and took out a set she developed. cosmetics.

As soon as the delicate and novel small porcelain bottle and box were taken out, they immediately attracted the attention of the Queen Mother and the others.Thinking of the birthday gift at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, the eyes of several people lit up.

"Please ask the maid to fetch some basins of clean water to clean the faces of the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the Eldest Princess." Shen Wanyu turned her head to look at the Nanny standing beside the Empress Dowager, and said softly.

Nanny Gui glanced at the Queen Mother, saw her nodding, and then ordered the maidservants below to fetch water.Shen Wanyu was holding a heart-shaped box, and she looked at the queen mother with a smile.

"This is Yu Jifang's newly modified Qibai Ointment. It is very refreshing and refreshing when applied on the face after cleansing."

The efficiency of the little maids was very fast, and three basins of clear water had already been brought in.Shen Wanyu personally cleaned the Queen Mother's face and applied Qibai ointment.Then I helped the queen and the eldest princess to do it again, and then sat aside to rest for a while.

It was an hour after Shen Wanyu had used this set of things for the three of them. The queen mother looked at the faces of the empress and the eldest princess who were frowning.They didn't use the rouge powder they usually used, but the whole face was more supple and smooth than before.Just painted a light eyebrow and lips, but makeup is better than no makeup.

"This Yu Jifang's stuff is really miraculous. Look, this is the effect after using it only once." Princess Huimin looked at it again and again with the mirror, and couldn't help admiring it.She turned her head and glanced at Shen Wanyu, and sighed: "I think your little face is getting more and more beautiful, so you have such a secret magic weapon."

"I don't want to try the effect to honor the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the eldest princess." Shen Wanyu put the three sets of cosmetics in the box into three exquisite small boxes, and handed them to them.

Asking people to put away the things, the queen mother took Shen Wanyu's hand and patted it lightly: "You have a heart, you have found so many things to make Ai's family happy."

"To make the queen mother and queen happy, Yu'er is not afraid of hard work. In this world, apart from parents and ancestors, only the queen mother and queen's aunt love Yu'er the most. What is it that Yu'er does these things?" Shen Wanyu held the Empress Dowager's arm, with a little daughter's coquettish smile on her face, acting coquettishly.

This woman likes beauty the most, no matter if she is old or young.She grasped this point accurately and firmly grasped their hearts.

"You can only mourn why my family let you enter the palace to accompany me?"

The queen mother suddenly changed the topic, and Shen Wanyu was slightly taken aback.But she quickly came back to her senses, she looked up at the queen mother's calm face.After thinking for a while, she finally decided to take a gamble.

From her mother's words last night, she knew that the queen mother and queen still hadn't given up their plan to make her a crown princess, but she also knew that they really loved her and made her a crown princess for her own good.It's just a pity that she didn't want to be trapped in the harem, a place that eats people and doesn't spit out bones.

Shen Wanyu stood up and knelt down on the ground with a heavy plop.She lowered her head, biting her lips tightly.

"Girl Yu, what are you doing?" The queen mother frowned, and looked at Shen Wanyu who was suddenly kneeling on the ground in confusion.After sizing her up for a moment, he waved his hand and dismissed the little maid who was waiting on the side: "You all go down."

Nanny Gui hurriedly took the little maid out of the warm pavilion. The less you know about this royal matter, the safer it is.Soon there were only the empress dowager, the queen and the eldest princess and Shen Wanyu who was kneeling on the ground left in the warm pavilion.

"If you have anything to say, just say it. There are no outsiders here. The Ai family knows, and you have guessed in your heart the purpose of the Ai family's taking you into the palace." opening.

Shen Wanyu gritted her teeth, kowtowed first, and then said solemnly: "Empress Dowager, if you really cherish Yu'er, then don't let Yu'er marry the prince's cousin."

With unprecedented determination in her crisp voice, she looked at the queen mother with burning eyes.The hands covered under the long sleeves were clenched tightly, and the palms were covered with cold sweat.She couldn't guarantee that she would annoy her by rejecting the Queen Mother's kindness. In her previous life, both novels and TV dramas had written about the changing face of the royal family faster than turning the pages of a book, and she would be dragged out and beheaded every now and then.

"Girl Yu, do you know that if you marry the prince, you will be the most honorable woman in Dakun in the future. In this way, you can protect the people you want to protect, and you can better protect yourself."

The Empress Dowager's face was calm, and she couldn't tell if she was unhappy because of her words.

Shen Wanyu pinched the palms of her hands, her bright eyes dimmed a bit and she said quietly: "This prestigious position may be what many people want, but in Yu'er's heart, it is absolutely not wanted. The so-called high places are too cold." , How can it be easy to pay for that position. Yu'er doesn't have that much ambition, all I want is a husband who loves me and loves me. Even if he doesn't have a prominent background, as long as he loves me, he will live with him I also enjoy the life of idle clouds and wild cranes."

Shen Wanyu lowered her head slightly, with a bit of expectation in her voice: "Yu'er is actually very greedy, what Yu'er wants is the kind of love between two people for a lifetime. And Wanyu understands that the future identity of the prince's cousin is doomed. I can't give Yu'er what she wants, and you and I both know that the crown prince's cousin doesn't have Yu'er in his heart. With such a combination, how can Yu'er be happy."

The empress dowager's eyes were a little moved, but it turned into shock when she heard Shen Wanyu say that she wanted a lifelong love between two people.This kind of love is the extravagant hope in every woman's heart, in this era.How common it is for a man to have three wives and four concubines, those so-called one-twin for life are really rare.

"Silly boy, do you know how difficult it is to be a couple for the rest of your life that you want. If this person never shows up, how will you deal with yourself?"

The queen sighed, she had a deep understanding of Wan Yu's words.After many years of ups and downs in this harem, how could one not know the hardships and sufferings involved.And what Wan Yu said was right, her son had no affection for her beloved niece at all.The decision she made with the Queen Mother seemed wrong.

Shen Wanyu's eyes were firm with a sense of determination, she looked at the people sitting at the head and said word by word: "Yu'er would rather spend her life in pieces than in ruins. If this person doesn't show up, then Yu'er is willing to never marry for the rest of her life."

This sentence hit the hearts of the three of them like a heavy hammer. No one thought that this teenage girl would have such a stubborn temper.From the seriousness in her eyes, it can be seen that what she said came from the bottom of her heart.

"You child is not well yet, so get up quickly. Ai's family let you enter the palace to accompany Ai's family to relieve boredom. If something really happened, how can I explain to your grandmother and mother."

The queen mother stood up and helped Shen Wanyu who was kneeling on the ground to stand up.He sighed and said: "Your temperament is really the same as your mother's. Once a decision is made, nine cows will not be able to pull it back. That's all. Seeing that you girl is so tricky and sad The family is happy. Today Aijia will give you a gift, and your marriage will be up to you in the future."

Shen Wanyu was a little flattered, and immediately knelt down to thank her.The queen mother supported her first, and dragged her back to the couch to finish.

"You, if there are no outsiders here, don't be so polite."

Shen Wanyu obediently sat beside the queen mother, and finally let go of her worries.I didn't expect that this adventure would give me such a grace, it was really unexpected.

"Okay, Ai's family is a bit tired. You can rest in the side hall of Shoukun Palace during the time you are in the palace. I have already asked you to clean it up."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager." Shen Wanyu thanked her, stood up and wanted to take Yu Yu and Qiu Zhu back to the side hall first.When she lived in the palace before, she also lived there, so she is very familiar with it and doesn't need someone to lead the way.

"Oh, you go to the Royal Garden with me first. Anyway, it's still early, and we haven't seen each other for a while." Princess Huimin suddenly grabbed her and invited her with a smile.

Shen Wanyu nodded to accept her invitation, she turned her head to look at Nanny Yu: "Madam Yu, please go back to the side hall to rest first, as long as Qiuzhu is by your side to serve you."

Nanny Yu nodded: "Yes, Miss." After she took the box from Qiuzhu's hand, she did not forget to tell her: "Qiuzhu take good care of Miss."

"Yes, Nanny Yu." Qiuzhu nodded obediently, and then stood beside Shen Wanyu to support her.

"Since the queen mother is tired, the daughter-in-law will go back first. I'm afraid Kunning Palace also needs to take care of something. Huimin will take good care of Yu'er." The queen also stood up and bowed to the queen mother.He didn't forget to look at Huimin and give an order.

Afterwards, several people left Shoukun Palace together, and the queen returned to Kunning Palace after leaving the main hall.Meanwhile, Princess Huimin dragged Shen Wanyu to the Imperial Garden. Along the way, some maids and eunuchs saluted in a hurry.

Huimin brought Shen Wanyu to the Imperial Garden, and sat down in a gazebo next to the lake.She turned her head to look at Qian Lan, her confidant, and said, "Go and get some snacks from the imperial dining room with Qiu Zhu, Yu'er, who is sweeter, likes it."

Qiuzhu glanced at Shen Wanyu, saw her nodding, and then followed Na Qianlan out of the pavilion.She knew that Princess Huimin would not do anything that would be detrimental to her young lady, so she left with peace of mind.

Seeing that everyone had left, Princess Huimin took Shen Wanyu's hand.Those bright apricot eyes were full of excitement: "I didn't expect you, a little girl, to have such a bold idea. The love of a couple for a lifetime is so yearning."

When Shen Wanyu called Hui Min to stop her, she knew that she had something to say to herself in private.It's just that she didn't expect such a sentence to come out of her, and just as she was about to speak, she heard a burst of soft footsteps.

(End of this chapter)