bookcurios Chapter 213 Night Pearl
Chapter 213 Night Pearl
As the two were talking, Cai Xing entered the hall and reported, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Su is here!"
"please!"
Su Peisheng stepped steadily into the hall, bowed neatly, and then said respectfully: "Greetings to Concubine Hui and to Noble Lady Wen!"
"Eunuch Su, please don't be polite!" Shen Meizhuang asked softly with a gentle smile on her face, "I wonder what brings you here, Eunuch Su?"
Su Peisheng bowed slightly and responded, "In reply to your Majesty, the Emperor has instructed me to deliver something to the Sixth Prince."
He waved his hand behind him, and a young eunuch came forward holding an exquisite box in his hands.
Caixing, who was standing by, took a few steps forward, carefully took the box from the little eunuch, and gently opened the lid.
A night-shining pearl the size of a pigeon egg, round and smooth all over, emitting a light as soft as moonlight.
Shen Meizhuang only glanced at the night-shining pearl indifferently, then retracted her gaze and said with a smile: "Thank you, Eunuch Su. I would like to thank the emperor for his grace on my behalf!"
Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng's smile grew even brighter. "Your Majesty, you are too kind. It is my honor to serve you!"
After saying this, he looked around again and said, "Empress Wanpin said today that she would come to visit the Sixth Prince. I thought she was here too!"
Shen Meizhuang was a little confused. Why would she bring up Huan'er for no reason at this time? But she kept a straight face and continued to smile and said, "Wanpin has been very hard during her pregnancy. She may have gone back to rest now!"
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. With Concubine Wan accompanying the Emperor, the Emperor will be able to handle state affairs more easily!" The smile on Su Peisheng's face was still bright, as if this was just a simple flattery.
After saying this, he glanced at An Lingrong, bowed again and said, "I'll take my leave!"
Receiving his gaze, An Lingrong's eyes moved slightly.
"Manager Su, wait a minute!"
Su Peisheng turned around and bowed his waist and said, "What does Master Wen want me to do?"
"It's hot today, so Chief Lao Su made the trip. This is a little gift from my sister!"
As An Lingrong spoke, she grabbed a handful of golden melon seeds and handed them to Su Peisheng.
It seems they understood what I meant!
Su Peisheng quickly reached out to take it, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Concubine Hui and Noble Lady Wen, for the reward!"
"Master Su, take care!"
After Su Peisheng left, Shen Meizhuang asked, "Rong'er, you just said you were reluctant to give gifts, how come you gave away so many in the blink of an eye?"
"Sister, if it was just for a night-shining pearl, he could have asked Xiao Xiazi to deliver it, but he went all the way here himself." An Lingrong sighed softly, her face full of helplessness. She said slowly, "Didn't you hear it? What Su Peisheng said just now is telling us that Sister Zhen is meddling in politics again! I'm so convinced, so convinced!"
Shen Meizhuang carefully pondered Su Peisheng's words, gradually understanding his meaning. She immediately stood up and said decisively, "Let's go to Bitong Academy."
Rong'er was trying every possible way to make up for the situation in the back, while Zhen Huan was rushing around recklessly in the front. If this continues, Rong'er would probably be exhausted sooner or later!
When they arrived at Bitong Academy, Zhen Huan was sitting by the window, holding an ancient book leisurely and reading intently.
Seeing them come in, he quickly put down his book, stood up, and greeted them with a smile: "You're here! Are you hot? Huanbi, bring the tea!"
After saying this, he turned to An Lingrong and said, "The Emperor has given you quite a few gifts today. Go and take a look. What do you like?"
Who has the heart to talk about this now? An Lingrong got straight to the point: "Sister Zhen, I have something to ask you!"
Zhen Huan looked at her solemn expression and waved her hand to let the servants in the palace leave. "What's wrong?"
"What did you say in the Qinzheng Hall today?"
"How do you know? The emperor's decree hasn't been issued yet, right?"
"First, tell me what you said to the Emperor!"
Zhen Huan recounted the story.
"You..." An Lingrong's face turned redder and redder as she listened. By the end, she was already furious. "Sister Zhen, how many times have I told you not to meddle in politics? Don't meddle in politics! Why didn't you listen?"
Zhen Huan was stunned for a moment by An Lingrong's intense reaction: "What's wrong?"
"This is a matter of the Holy Heart's dictatorship. How can you have any say in it?"
"I didn't interfere with the emperor's decision. I just analyzed the matter for him!"
"How can it be that simple? Su Peisheng just went to Xianyue Pavilion and specifically mentioned this matter. You know Su Peisheng's way of dealing with people. If this was a trivial matter, would he tell us? He clearly wants us to persuade you!"
Zhen Huan stopped talking and began to think carefully.
After a moment, she said, "Rong'er, I didn't want the emperor to be blamed, so I said a few more words. Besides, the emperor didn't show any displeasure at the time!"
An Lingrong advised earnestly, "Even if the Emperor bears the blame, so what? He is the Emperor who holds the power of life and death. How dare others speak recklessly in front of him? The Emperor has resentment towards Prince Dun. If he is not allowed to vent this anger, he will feel suffocated and uncomfortable. Besides, even if the Emperor really punishes Prince Dun's family, he will not be too harsh. After all, the Empress Dowager is here, and she will definitely protect Prince Dun's offspring for the sake of the late emperor's face. Now that you have done this, how will the Emperor relieve his anger? If he remembers it in the future, I am afraid you will inevitably be the Emperor's wrath!"
Zhen Huan was very confident when she heard this, and responded firmly: "Your Majesty will not do that!"
As soon as these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue that struck An Lingrong, instantly shattering her whole body to a crisp. For a moment, An Lingrong was dumbfounded, speechless for a long time.
"you you……"
It’s really hard to kill love brain!
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel, Shen Meizhuang quickly stood between them and said, "Don't be impatient, talk it out nicely, talk it out nicely!"
The two stopped talking and sat down on the couch at the same time.
Shen Meizhuang looked left and right, then asked another question: "Huan'er, why would you speak for Prince Dun's wife?"
Zhen Huan explained, "Sister, you may not know this, but I met her once before. At that time, I only thought she was a gentle and kind person, extremely approachable in her interactions with others. Furthermore, the love between her and Prince Dun was profound, and their genuine affection was truly touching. Now that Prince Dun is dead, I truly cannot bear to see such a deeply affectionate woman left alone and helpless."
Holy Mother!
There's no hope, just bury it!
She knew the potential consequences of Zhen Huan's actions, but she couldn't make her immediately understand the stakes involved. She could only tap her temples in frustration. No, she couldn't continue chatting with her, or she would be the one saying "Wan Wan Lei Qing"!
She stood up and walked to the yard and told Xiao Yunzi: "Go and find me a shovel!"
Xiao Yunzi looked puzzled, but didn't dare to ask any more questions. He just responded and left in a hurry.