vrcanaries Chapter 1038 Shen Zhinian’s prayer
Chapter 1038 Shen Zhinian’s prayer
Unless she hits the pregnant ladies' bellies hard and sends their children to heaven to become fairies, no one will compete with her for favor.
The eldest princess felt at that time that being hit in the stomach would be very painful, and she couldn't do that.
Now that she is more sensible, the eldest princess understands that doing this is harming others and she must not be a bad child.
The eldest princess was very glad that she was not confused at the time, but told her mother about it.
But... seeing that everyone really only liked the second princess just as the third princess' biological mother said, the eldest princess still felt a little uncomfortable...
Concubine Zhuang naturally noticed the eldest princess's depressed mood and asked gently, "Yun'er, what's wrong?"
The eldest princess shook her head and did not answer the question directly. Instead, she looked at Concubine Zhuang and asked, "Mother, will you always love Yun'er?"
Concubine Zhuang smiled gently: "Of course."
"Yun'er, you are my mother's daughter. I will definitely love you forever."
"Why do you ask such a strange question?"
The eldest princess shook her head and held Concubine Zhuang's hand lovingly: "Yun'er will always love mother!"
Even if other people like the Second Princess, it doesn't matter. As long as she is the most important in my mother's heart, that's enough!
The emperor rested in Zhongcui Palace last night, so naturally he came out with Shen Zhinian today.
Li Changde swung his whisk and said, "Your Majesty has arrived --!!!"
"The Imperial Concubine Chen has arrived!!"
Everyone immediately stopped talking and knelt down to pay respect to the extremely noble emperor and his concubine: "Your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen, may Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Nangong Xuanyu, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, walked to the main seat and sat down, then waved his hand and said, "Stand up."
Everyone said in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
At this moment, many concubines' attention was focused on Nangong Xuanyu.
Especially those of low rank, it is rare for them to see His Majesty once.
Even though they knew that today was the Fourth Prince's first birthday celebration and they were not the protagonists, they still wanted to get His Majesty's attention.
Only Xuanpin, from the moment Shen Zhinian came out, her eyes have been on the other person.
Before moving to Chengqian Palace, Concubine Xuan also thought that Chengqian Palace and Zhongcui Palace were right next to each other, so she could see her sister, Concubine Chen, anytime she wanted, and it would be as easy for them to meet as before.
But after actually moving there, Xuanpin found that it was not as simple as it sounded...
She became the head of a palace and had many things to deal with every day, and she also had to take care of the young Sixth Prince.
Not to mention Sister Guifei Chen... As the assistant manager of the six palaces, she would have many times more things to do than she does.
Usually there is nothing to do, so Concubine Xuan doesn't bother her anymore.
She missed the time when she lived in Zhongcui Palace more and more. At least every morning, she could go to the main hall to pay her respects to her sister, Concubine Chen.
Unlike now, it takes a long time to see Sister Chen Guifei once...
Xuanpin suddenly understood how these women in the harem were looking forward to meeting His Majesty.
Because she treated her sister Concubine Chen the same way...
Seeing that the time was almost up, the ceremonial officer shouted, "The time has come, the blessing ceremony begins--!!!"
The first step is to burn incense and pay respects.
The eunuch lit the sandalwood in the incense burner, and the palace maids held candlesticks and stood on both sides of the altar.
Shen Zhinian was dressed in gorgeous and solemn court robes today. She took the fourth prince from the wet nurse and walked to the throne to perform the ritual of kneeling three times and kowtow nine times.
As she bowed, she recited a prayer: "Today, on the occasion of the Axu Zhousui Festival, Shen, a believer, burns incense and prays in the courtyard: I wish my son's bones to be as strong as iron, immune to cold and heat; I wish my son's mind to be as bright as the stars, and he can memorize everything he sees; I wish his mind to be as clear as an ice pot, and no evil words will come near him; I wish his blessings to be as endless as a spring stream, and he will be safe in good and bad times."
"During the week of the lunar calendar, some hold scriptures or hold a jade halberd. However, what I hope for is that they can walk steadily on the road and feel warm in their hearts. Even if they live in a luxurious house, they will not give up their thoughts on simple life; even if they live in a humble house, they will still have the ambition to rise to the top."
When Shen Zhinian finished speaking, many people were moved. Especially those who were mothers, they could feel her strong maternal love for the Fourth Prince.
"The Imperial Concubine Chen truly has a loving motherly heart towards the Fourth Prince!"
"Your Majesty is so sincere. The Bodhisattva has heard your prayer and will surely grant your wish!"
"Yes, the Fourth Prince looks blessed, and His Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen will surely have her wish come true!"
"..."
Princess Yun'an's mother, Concubine Zhen, was once a palace maid and was illiterate.
Perhaps she inherited this habit from her mother, she didn't like reading since she was a child. Although she was not completely illiterate, she could not understand some complicated sentences.
At this moment, Princess Yun An was listening to Shen Zhinian praying for the Fourth Prince. She could understand the first part of the sentence, but not the latter part...
She frowned and asked, "What is Concubine Chen mumbling about?"
Princess Qingyang knew Princess Yun'an very well and knew that her third sister never liked these flowery things, so she patiently explained to her, "Third sister, Concubine Chen said that now is the fourth prince's first birthday, and she is burning incense and kneeling in prayer in the courtyard."
“First, I wish that his muscles and bones are as strong as a fortress and hot spring, so that neither extreme cold nor extreme heat can harm him; second, I wish that his mind is as bright as the stars, so that he can recite the words he has read; third, I wish that his heart is as pure as a jade pot and ice, so that no malicious words can get close to him; fourth, I wish that his fortune is as long as a spring stream, so that he can handle good times and bad times with peace of mind.”
Princess Yun'an sneered and subconsciously thought that Concubine Chen was greedy and asked for a lot.
But then she changed her mind and realized that the Fourth Prince was her nephew, so she naturally wished the best for him and swallowed back the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
Princess Qingyang continued to explain: "When the Fourth Prince performs the Zhuazhou Ceremony, he may pick up a scripture or a jade ritual vessel. But what Concubine Chen really hopes is that he will walk steadily on the road of life and always have a warm heart. Even if he lives in a luxurious mansion, he should not abandon the simple heart of eating simple food; even if he lives in a poor family, he should maintain lofty ambitions."
After hearing this, Princess Yun'an's eyes flashed with sarcasm: "What do you mean by 'even if you live in a poor family, you must maintain lofty ambitions'? The Fourth Prince was born into a royal family. Concubine Chen's words are really hypocritical!"
Princess Qingyang smiled and did not respond.
Princess Shu, on the other hand, gently tugged at Princess Yun'an's sleeve and shook her head, saying, "Third sister, no matter what, today is the Fourth Prince's first birthday. Even if you don't say something auspicious, don't cause trouble..."
Princess Yun'an moved her lips, but finally stopped talking.
After Shen Zhinian finished praying, Handan and Fuqiu came forward and helped her up, one on each side.
There are no secrets in the harem.
Especially not long ago, Mrs. Zhou went to the palace to pay a visit to Shen Zhinian, and many people saw it.
The news that she proposed to Fuqiu on behalf of Zhou Yuhu had already spread.