bookcurios Chapter 948: Every Thing is of Top Priority
Chapter 948: Every Thing is of Top Priority
Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye it was early August.
July was a busy month for the Imperial Household Department and the Ministry of Rites, as they had to prepare for many things. Fortunately, despite some minor incidents, everything was eventually resolved satisfactorily.
August also does not allow for rest.
The sixth day of August is the day when the sixth prince is one month old.
On the eighth day of the eighth month, Concubine Xuan moved from Zhongcui Palace to Chengqian Palace.
On the ninth day of the eighth month, Concubine Xuan held a ceremony to confer the title on her.
On August 26th, the Fourth Prince turns one year old!
Everything is of utmost importance!
Especially since the Fourth Prince is the son of Concubine Chen, who in the palace doesn't know how much His Majesty loves him? The Fourth Prince's first birthday ceremony must be held with great ceremony, without any mistakes!
Therefore, the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department began preparations early.
Shen Zhinian is in charge of the affairs of the six palaces and has a lot of things to do.
Because everyone's attention is focused on these things, many people have overlooked another thing.
That is--
The eldest princess is still being kept in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity!
When Nangong Xuanyu said that the eldest princess was frightened and wanted to keep her in the Yangxin Palace to be taken care of for a few days, no one, including Empress Dowager Liu, thought much about it.
They thought Nangong Xuanyu's words were meant literally. If the princess stayed in the Yangxin Palace for a few days, everyone would understand that she was still the apple of the emperor's eye. Anyone who wanted to look down on the princess would have to think twice!
Afterwards, His Majesty will still send the eldest princess to the Cining Palace and hand her over to the Empress Dowager for upbringing.
However, I didn't expect... In a blink of an eye, nearly half a month had passed, and the eldest princess was still living in the side hall of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, and His Majesty had no intention of letting her leave.
Could it be that... Your Majesty is not planning to let the Queen Mother raise the eldest princess?
Right.
Under normal circumstances, it would be reasonable for the Queen Mother to raise the eldest princess, but she has been paralyzed in bed for so long and her own health is not good. How can she raise the eldest princess?
The Great Zhou ruled the world with filial piety, so Your Majesty naturally cannot bear to continue to trouble the Queen Mother.
But... it’s not against the rules to keep the royal heir in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity for a long time!
However, no matter what everyone thought, no one would be stupid enough to run to His Majesty and tell him about this.
The eldest princess has gone through all that, and His Majesty already loves her. If they jump out now, wouldn't that annoy His Majesty?
After all, she is just a princess. No matter how favored she is, she will not pose a threat to them.
I just don't know... Does Your Majesty plan to find a new adoptive mother for the eldest princess?
The eldest princess was completely unaware of these things.
Ever since her mother passed away, the time she spent living in the Palace of Tranquil Longevity was the happiest time for her!
Because although the Empress Dowager was good to her, in her heart she still relied more on her father.
After nearly half a month, the eldest princess realized that her father still loved her very much due to his concern for her.
The eldest princess's dull personality gradually regained her former liveliness.
But...she still thinks of her mother every day...
But the eldest princess also understood that her mother had done something wrong, and she could not blame her father for punishing her mother.
And...she would also miss the Imperial Grandmother very much.
That day, the eldest princess ran to where Nangong Xuanyu was reviewing memorials and bowed politely: "Yun'er greets father!"
Nangong Xuanyu put down the memorial in his hand, looked up at the eldest princess, and asked in a gentle voice: "Yun'er, why are you here?"
The eldest princess hesitated for a moment before saying, "Father, Yun'er has been in the Yangxin Palace for so long, and has not returned to the Cining Palace to visit the Imperial Grandmother. Yun'er is worried that the Imperial Grandmother will miss Yun'er."
"Father, can Yun'er go to the Cining Palace today?"
"Don't worry, Yun'er will be back after visiting the Royal Grandmother."
Nangong Xuanyu sighed helplessly.
It's a good thing that Yun'er is filial, but he said that he would never let the Queen Mother see Yun'er again and give her the opportunity to teach Yun'er bad things!
However, from the eldest princess's perspective, Queen Mother Liu was not a vicious woman who committed many evil things, but the royal grandmother who loved her deeply.
The child had finally regained her former liveliness, and Nangong Xuanyu didn't want to say anything that would make her sad.
Besides, he didn't want to involve the children in the grudges and hatred between adults.
Nangong Xuanyu said in a gentle voice: "Yun'er, you also know that your royal grandmother is not in good health, so I brought you to the Yangxin Palace so that she can rest and recuperate."
"Yun'er understands..."
The eldest princess nodded sensibly: "Yun'er, don't disturb the royal grandmother. Wait until she feels better and then go see her."
Nangong Xuanyu nodded slightly.
At this time, Li Changde came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhuang is here to see the eldest princess."
During this period, Concubine Zhuang would send Ruoli over every few days to bring some food or toys to the eldest princess.
Sometimes she would go to the Yangxin Palace to visit the eldest princess in person.
In the world of the eldest princess, Empress Zhuang was the most gentle person in the palace. She always spoke softly to everyone. She also had a pleasant sandalwood scent, the same as the one in the palace of the Empress Dowager.
Empress Zhuang and Empress Chun were both very kind to her, and the eldest princess liked them!
When the eldest princess heard that Concubine Zhuang came to see her again, her mood improved at a visible speed.
The eldest princess likes Concubine Zhuang, so Nangong Xuanyu will naturally not reject her and said, "Let her in."
Li Changde said: "Yes!"
Soon, Concubine Zhuang came in from outside.
She was wearing a plain palace dress today. The elegant color was like a lotus in the morning mist, fresh and refined.
When she walked, each step she took was light and steady, as if there were lotus flowers under her feet, emitting an aura of tranquility and peace that made people forget the worldly affairs.
Concubine Zhuang's temperament is gentle and peaceful, just like the quietly flowing Buddhist chants in a thousand-year-old temple, giving people a deep sense of peace and comfort.
She stood in the center of the hall and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu said calmly: "Stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The eldest princess bowed to Concubine Zhuang with a smile: "Yun'er greets Concubine Zhuang!"
Concubine Zhuang looked at her gently and said, "Don't be so polite, Princess."
"Empress Zhuang hasn't come to see you for a few days. Are you behaving well in the Yangxin Palace?"
The eldest princess nodded heavily: "Yun'er listens to father very much!"
"What a good boy."
Concubine Zhuang looked at Nangong Xuanyu and said, "Your Majesty, I have made a set of clothes for the eldest princess myself. I will not disturb you from handling government affairs. Take her to the side hall to try it on. If there is anything inappropriate, you can modify it in time."
Nangong Xuanyu suddenly remembered that before Concubine Zhuang got married, she was also a famous noblewoman in the capital. She was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and was even better at needlework, worthy of being the daughter of the Grand Tutor.
"You have a heart."
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Concubine Zhuang with a gentler look in his eyes: "You guys go ahead."
"Chen and concubine retire."
Concubine Zhuang took the eldest princess' hand with a smile, walked to the side hall, lowered her head and spoke softly to her with concern.
When she was in the Cining Palace, although Empress Dowager Liu was kind to the eldest princess, her energy was limited after all and she couldn't take care of so many things.