allonlinenovel Chapter 405: Garden Pass
Chapter 405: Garden Pass
The sixth day of the first lunar month is a good time to travel.
Before the morning light broke, the entire harem was already brightly lit.
Eunuchs and palace maids were busy moving around, preparing for the trips of the masters of each palace.
On the day the emperor put down his pen, he said that the palace was suffocating and noisy, and thinking of celebrating the Lantern Festival in the garden, the concubines, who had not had time to take a break, started to get busy again.
An Lingrong was having breakfast with Hongyao and Zhaohua when Baoque lifted the curtain and came in to report.
"Master, the clothes, jewelry, food boxes, tea sets, handkerchiefs, fans, sachets, tea leaves, and snacks have all been counted and packed and can be delivered to the palace gate."
"The time of returning to the palace is not yet determined. In addition to the thick leather, cloak and thick coat, I also brought some thin jackets and gauze clothes."
"Okay, I understand. Have you packed up the things that Eighth Prince and Princess Zhaohua often use?"
This was the first time the twins had come to the garden since they grew up, and An Lingrong felt that all the children's belongings must be brought with her.
"My Lord, I have checked again and again, and have packed up all the things that the Sixth Prince usually uses."
"Bao Que is so thoughtful. Please take the others to eat."
An Lingrong urged softly.
This time the emperor brought all his concubines and children to the garden to celebrate the festival. She arranged for Baoli, who was looking forward to leaving the palace when she reached the age of one, to stay behind to guard the Yongshou Palace.
The palace maids who stayed in Yongshou Palace could receive double salary, and Baoli was not unhappy at all.
An Lingrong asked her to guard Yongshou Palace and did not make any other arrangements.
The sound of "boom boom" could be heard from outside from time to time. It was the various palaces transporting boxes and cages.
Concubine Qi, who lived in Changchun Palace, saw Fubao directing the eunuchs to move the boxes and cages out one by one, and hurriedly said to Yafang.
"Hurry up and have the palace servants carry our boxes away. Don't let that bitch in the back palace get there first."
Avon fell to her knees and explained with a sob.
"My lady, the gatekeeper said that you are still under house arrest and are not among the accompanying group!"
"It's still dark, why don't you take a nap?"
Avon suggested cautiously.
As soon as she finished speaking, a teacup came towards her, and the tea splashed down over her head.
"Oh! Sister Qi, today is the most auspicious day for going out according to the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. Do you need my help to carry the boxes and crates you placed in the main hall to the palace gate?"
Huanbi stepped in at the right time and shouted in surprise.
"Sister Qi, you are short of money and can't afford to hire a palace servant to deliver the gifts. How about I pay for you?"
Huanbi was very interested, as if she had just seen Yafang with tea all over her head. She tried to persuade her with concern.
"Yafang is my sister's servant. Even if you are very angry, you can't destroy her appearance."
"Sister Qi, the Emperor and Concubine Hua have always taught..."
"Huanbi, get out of here!"
Guaerjia Wenyuan was furious and pushed Huanbi.
"Bitch, don't be so arrogant! I still have a powerful family. When I am favored, I will be yours..."
Concubine Qi was so angry that she lost all her reason and vicious words kept coming out of her mouth.
"Huanbi, also known as 'Han's Handmaid', how can you, a slave and servant, compete with this young lady who comes from a prominent family?"
"The Emperor hates those who betray him the most. How secretive do you think your affair with the Emperor was?"
"If you yell in front of me again, don't blame me for being rude!"
As Concubine Qi spoke, she slapped Huanbi's cheeks twice.
"My lord, I have nothing else to tell you. Please leave."
Having let out a sigh of relief, Concubine Qi returned to the main hall in a triumphant manner under the gaze of Huanbi.
Seeing that the young lady didn't move, Fubao comforted her softly.
"My lady, I have completed your instructions. Lady Qi's pride will not last long."
Huanbi's cold gaze swept across Fubao, and she walked out of the Changchun Palace without saying a word.
Guarjia Wenyuan bullied people again and again, and Huanbi vowed to repay him with his blood.
At the beginning of the Chen hour, as the emperor's dragon sedan chair slowly set off, the motorcade stretching into the Meridian Gate gradually came to life.
An Lingrong's carriage was parked behind Concubine Hua's, and on both sides were guarded by mounted guards arranged by Concubine Hua.
Seeing Hongyao and Zhaohua yawning, she smiled and called them to her side and discussed with them in a gentle voice.
"Don't get up before dawn today. You can sleep a little longer by leaning against your mother."
"Mother, Sixth Brother..."
Hongyao, who was too sleepy to open his eyes, reminded in a low voice.
"Rest well, and wait for your sixth brother to come over, and then mother will call you."
An Lingrong gently covered the two children's eyes with her hands, and soon she heard the sound of their even breathing.
"Bao Ge, bring me a blanket."
Although there was a charcoal brazier in the carriage, the cold wind still seeped in through the gaps between the windows and the curtains.
An Lingrong wrapped the two children tightly and began to close her eyes to rest.
As the rhythmic rumbling sound of the carriage came, her eyelids became heavier and heavier.
When she regained consciousness, he asked softly.
"Bao Que, where are you now?"
"My Lord, the convoy left the city just a quarter of an hour ago and has now reached the outskirts of the city."
Baoque replied respectfully.
The carriage prepared by Concubine Hua was spacious enough, and there was still room for her and Bao Ge to serve in the carriage. They no longer had to have one person sit outside the carriage as usual.
An Lingrong took a quick sniff and smelled the fragrance of rice.
"Bao Ge, are you cooking porridge?"
"Master, I noticed that you and the young master had less breakfast than before, so I cooked a pot of minced meat porridge."
Since she had no appetite after getting up early, An Lingrong brought the two sleeping children to her side and praised them with a smile.
"You're thoughtful. Hongyao is a picky eater, so put some finely chopped cabbage leaves in it."
When the deposed queen was in control of the harem, she advocated frugality. The small carriage was so small that it was impossible to turn around if one more person was added, let alone cook porridge.
An Lingrong is relatively satisfied with her current life, but she knows that this is only the temporary peace.
The tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop!
From the moment she decided to enter the palace again, she was destined to an endless struggle.
In the summer of this year in her previous life, Zhen Huan returned to the palace in a high-profile manner. I wonder if this life will follow the same trajectory?
There were guards outside the carriage, so it was not a place to talk. Many things had to be arranged after entering the garden.
The porridge in the casserole was bubbling, and the constant aroma made Hongyao, who had his eyes closed, twitch his nose constantly.
When Baoge added minced meat, chopped white cabbage leaves, sesame oil and fine salt in turn, the rich aroma made him open his hazy eyes.
"Mother, didn't the Emperor say that we should celebrate the festival in the garden? Why do I think I smell the fragrance of porridge cooking in the small kitchen?"
Zhaohua, who woke up earlier than Hongyao, took over the conversation crisply.
"Myna, we're sitting in a carriage, how can we get porridge? You must be dreaming. Sleep a little longer, and when we get there, you'll have hot minced meat porridge to drink."
"Okay, I'll sleep a little longer. Remember to call me when it's time for dinner."
Hongyao had just closed his eyes when he heard the familiar "Haha" sound.