vrcanaries Chapter 950 I believe you can take good care of the princess
Chapter 950 I believe you can take good care of the princess
He was busy with government affairs and couldn't always take care of Yun'er.
Besides, Yun'er is a girl and should be raised by female elders.
Among the high-ranking concubines in the palace, only Concubine Zhuang did not have any children, and she also had a lot of seniority.
Moreover, the court was now facing internal and external troubles and urgently needed a great scholar to take charge. He had been thinking about reinstating Master Zhuang for a long time and had repeatedly sent letters to ask Master Zhuang to come out of retirement.
And there is the front line... The victory achieved by the Great Zhou Dynasty is inseparable from the military advisor of the Zhuang family.
No matter from which perspective, Concubine Zhuang is the most suitable person to raise the eldest princess.
Thinking of this, Nangong Xuanyu asked in a gentle voice: "Does Yun'er like Concubine Zhuang?"
The eldest princess nodded truthfully: "Madam Zhuang is very gentle and kind to Yun'er. Of course Yun'er likes her!"
Nangong Xuanyu asked again: "Then is Yun'er willing to go to Changchun Palace and live with Concubine Zhuang?"
The eldest princess understood that her father meant to make Empress Zhuang her mother.
If it were in the past, the eldest princess would definitely not agree.
Because she is not without a mother, why should she recognize someone else as her mother?
But after going through so many things, the eldest princess has become much more sensible.
The Empress Dowager was in poor health and the Emperor was so busy, she couldn't cause them any more trouble.
Although she still felt sad when she thought of her mother, the eldest princess nodded: "Yun'er will listen to father..."
Nangong Xuanyu said gently: "Good boy."
"Okay, let's go down and play."
The eldest princess said obediently: "Yun'er, take your leave."
Although Nangong Xuanyu had such an idea, he still had to ask Concubine Zhuang for her opinion. If she didn't want to raise the eldest princess, but he forced her to go to Changchun Palace, it would not be a good thing.
Of course... considering Concubine Zhuang's care and love for the eldest princess in recent days, Nangong Xuanyu felt that this possibility was very small.
It was night in a blink of an eye.
As usual, the eunuch from the Jingshifang brought over the green card.
Nangong Xuanyu was concerned about the eldest princess, so he raised his hand and flipped over Concubine Zhuang's nameplate.
Everyone went downstairs to prepare immediately.
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Changchun Palace.
The moment she saw Xiao Huizi coming over, Ruoli's face was filled with a joyful smile, and she quickly ran to the inner room: "My queen, the bird of good news is here!"
"Your Majesty has certainly turned over your card tonight!"
Concubine Zhuang still maintained a calm expression on her face and said, "Let him in."
"Yes."
Xiao Huizi entered the inner room and bowed respectfully: "Your servant pays respect to Her Majesty Concubine Zhuang. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
"Your Majesty, I have good news for you! Your Majesty will stay at Changchun Palace tonight. Your Majesty, please prepare to receive him!"
Concubine Zhuang's smile was still reserved, but the upturned corners of her lips betrayed her excitement: "I know."
"Ruoli."
Ruoli immediately handed a heavy purse to Xiao Huizi: "This is for our queen to treat Eunuch Hui to tea."
"Thank you, Empress Zhuang!"
Xiao Huizi smiled happily and said, "Your Majesty still needs someone to serve you, so I will take my leave now."
Concubine Zhuang nodded: "Ruoli, send Xiao Huizi out."
"Yes."
After Xiao Huizi left, Ruoli used all her skills to dress up Concubine Zhuang.
Looking at the young beauty in the bronze mirror, Ruoli was very puzzled. The queen is beautiful and talented in the palace, so why does His Majesty rarely come to Changchun Palace? Even if he comes, he rarely asks for water...
Is it because the Queen is too solemn?
Men all hope to marry a dignified wife and then have many charming and coquettish concubines.
Although the queen will be the mother of the country in the future, it is right to be solemn, but she can't be without any interest...
Ruoli suggested, "My lady, how about tonight, I will do a makeup for you similar to that which the Lady Chen Guifei and Lady Chun usually do?"
Even if she didn't want to, Ruoli had to admit that as a woman, she felt her bones soften every time she saw the naturally charming Concubine Chen, let alone His Majesty?
No wonder Your Majesty loves to go to Zhongcui Palace.
If the queen puts on such makeup, maybe it will make His Majesty's eyes light up, and Changchun Palace will be bustling tonight.
Concubine Zhuang frowned in front of the bronze mirror: "How can this be so disrespectful? I can't do the same thing as them to please men."
Ruoli nodded and said, "That's right."
"You are dignified and serious. When you were still a boudoir, everyone in the capital said that you had the temperament of a mistress of a house. Naturally, you can't act like a concubine."
"Then I will dress for you just as I did before."
Concubine Zhuang said “hmm”.
When the time came, Little Caizi came in and reported, "Your Majesty, His Majesty's procession is almost arriving at our Changchun Palace."
Concubine Zhuang immediately stood up and went out with the palace maids to greet them.
Seeing Nangong Xuanyu, she bowed down: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu nodded slightly and said calmly, "Stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Concubine Zhuang got up, she followed Nangong Xuanyu into the inner room.
The two sat down on the couch by the window, and Ruoli served tea to them: "Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Knowing that His Majesty would come to Changchun Palace tonight, Ruoli also dressed up specially and looked exceptionally beautiful, like peach blossoms in spring.
However, from beginning to end, Nangong Xuanyu did not even look at her...
Ruoli was not discouraged.
The Queen Mother said that Your Majesty is not an impatient person, so he will not be tempted by her when he sees her.
As long as she persists, she will succeed!
Concubine Zhuang smiled slightly and said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, do you still remember that you often played chess with your father at Zhuang's house, and I watched you from the side. Those times were particularly beautiful."
"Your Majesty, are you interested in playing a few rounds of chess with me today?"
If it were in the past, Nangong Xuanyu would definitely agree.
But... ever since Shen Zhinian entered the palace, her superb chess skills have made the emperor feel extremely satisfied every time he fights with her on the chessboard!
Playing chess with other concubines became boring.
"No need."
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Concubine Zhuang and said, "I came here today because I want to ask you about something."
Concubine Zhuang guessed something and felt a surge of joy in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face: "I wonder what it is?"
Nangong Xuanyu said: "The eldest princess cannot live in the Yangxin Palace for a long time without anyone to educate her. Now among the high-ranking concubines in the harem, only you have an empty knee."
"Concubine Zhuang, are you willing to raise the eldest princess?"
Concubine Zhuang was stunned for a moment, then a look of surprise appeared on her face. She stood up and knelt down, saying excitedly, "Yes! Your Majesty, I am willing!"
"Ever since the death of the eldest prince...I have dreamed of having another child, but unfortunately, it is not possible..."
"The eldest princess is well-behaved and sensible. Every time I see her, my heart melts."
"If I could become the eldest princess's mother, I would definitely treat her as my own daughter!"
Nangong Xuanyu was not surprised by this answer and nodded, "I believe you can take good care of the princess."