AWB Chapter 343 Suddenly
Chapter 343 Suddenly
"I know what's going on, Master, don't worry. As long as you don't abandon me, even the Jade Emperor, let alone the Emperor, won't be able to drive me away..."
He lowered his head and smiled, his hands busy all the time, taking scissors and a vase, and arranging the flowers in his hands one by one and putting them into the vase.
There were not many people serving at Qinghuatai, most of them were old people from Yongshou Palace. After Chunchan and Lancui left, no one could enter the inner hall except a few trusted ones. Now there were only two people in the hall.
Usually, Jinzhong is by Yanwan's side to serve her. If he leaves, Yanwan will be left alone.
The only remaining Wang Chan was originally scheduled to leave the palace to retire in three days.
"It's better that you didn't lie to me."
Seeing that he didn't dare to look at her, Yan Wan knew that he was not telling the truth. She sighed helplessly and had to weigh the pros and cons in her heart.
"How could that be? How could I bear to lie to you? Master, take a quick look. Where is the best place to put this flower?"
He moved quickly, and a large bunch of flowers were arranged in three vases in an orderly manner. Yanwan was absent-minded and nodded to the small rosewood table beside her.
"Don't bother with these things. Let your subordinates do them later."
"The servants are not as attentive as I am. I just like to do these things for you, Master. Look, the flowers are blooming so beautifully..."
A trace of melancholy flashed across Jinzhong's eyes, and then it was replaced by a smile.
Of course he had to do it, but he wouldn't be able to do these things for her in the future.
The delicate flowers were still stained with water droplets, and their fragrance had been diluted by the rain, but they still looked elegant.
But Yanwan had no mood to appreciate these.
"I will go and explain to Yongyan that Wang Chan will be leaving the palace to retire in a few days. I am planning to call Chunchan and Lancui into the palace as well. We can all get together tomorrow..."
If we don’t get together tomorrow, I’m afraid there won’t be another chance in the future.
Yan Wan would not allow such a thing to happen. Since she was going to do it, she had to be fully prepared.
"Okay, I'll send someone to tell them right away."
"You should go there in person. I'm worried about others going. So, please take some gifts to the princess and her husband..."
"Yes, I will go there immediately."
The Old Summer Palace is not far from the capital, and even by carriage it only takes half an hour to get there.
Yanwan deliberately sent Jinzhong away, just wanting to find Yongyan to make things clear.
After all, this matter must be clarified between mother and son.
It was just past breakfast time, so there was still time.
As soon as I left Qinghua Terrace, I bumped into Yihuan and Ruiji who were walking slowly towards me.
Yongyan was very filial. After expanding the Old Summer Palace, he properly placed the concubines left by the old emperor in the Old Summer Palace for their retirement.
After all, if we go back to the Forbidden City, a group of people will have to squeeze into Shoukang Palace, which is not as comfortable as the Old Summer Palace.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager. It's raining outside. Where are you going at this time?"
The three of them shone a light, and Ruiji asked after a symbolic salute.
"I just wanted to talk to Yongyan, and my two sisters too. It's raining outside, so why did you think of looking for me?"
Looking at the two people coming towards her, Yan Wan forced a smile, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
"It would be nice if it rained. I heard the chrysanthemums in the garden are in bloom. I was just about to go find you to see the rain..."
It’s not that cold in August, and the drizzle adds to the mood.
Yihuan is a person who loves elegance and refinement. As he gets older, his temperament becomes more open-minded. When he sees autumn, he does not feel sad, but instead feels playful.
"If you have something important to do, then go ahead. I'll accompany her to enjoy the scenery. How can she still be so fond of elegant things even at her age? It's really boring."
Ruiji shook her head and said half angrily.
"That's okay. It's been a while since I've enjoyed the scenery with my sisters. Let's go to the Qinzheng Palace later. It's on our way."
The three of them walked together in the corridor, and Yihuan noticed something was wrong.
"Usually you're always served by Jinzhong and a few maids. Why are there only a few maids and no one else today?"
"I asked him to go out of the palace to do some work. I was just about to invite Chunchan and Lancui to come over and sit with me. They're here so fast. There weren't many people left in Yongshou Palace before..."
Yanwan spoke to herself, a hint of melancholy in her eyes.
"Everyone grows old. You're the youngest among us, and you're still afraid of these things. But Concubine Rong has already left for the Han tribe. I wonder if I'll have the chance to see her again in the future."
Concubine Rong is Han Xiangjian.
Although she had become the emperor's concubine and was not allowed to return to her hometown, Yan Wan found an excuse and asked the people in the Imperial Observatory to say that she and Yan Wan had a conflict, and sent her back to the Han tribe on the pretext of praying for blessings.
Then he also signed the agreement and built a mansion. I think he will live a good life in his hometown.
It’s just a pity for Yihuan. She and Xiangjian are old friends who appreciate each other. Now that they have parted, she is afraid that they will never see each other again.
Ruiji is more open-minded than her.
"People will eventually die when they grow old. Her return to the Han tribe can be considered a return to her roots. As long as she lives a good life, what does it matter whether she sees me or not?"
"Yes, Sister Mei is right. As long as we live a good life, it doesn't matter whether we see each other or not. I have to thank you two sisters for taking care of me and the children for so many years. I am old and have been feeling lazy these days. I don't care about the affairs of the palace. I hope you two sisters will pay attention to it in the future and help me take care of the emperor. He is still young and can't make decisions on many things..."
Yanwan murmured, raising her hand to catch the raindrops on the eaves.
Ever since she defeated the emperor and reached the highest position, she found it boring.
She has been fighting and vying all the way, and now she has reached the highest point of power. Without a purpose, she feels a little lost.
She has tasted all the royal power and wealth, and repaid all the grudges and hatreds.
What should I ask for next?
She is the queen mother now, what is she lacking most?
The cool water droplets hit her hands and slid down again and again. This rain poured on her heart just like it did last year.
A slight chill brought her back some clarity.
"Why are you saying this when nothing is wrong? We have watched Yongyan grow up, how could we just sit back and do nothing about him? Maybe you are tired and have wild thoughts. Let the imperial physician take a look at you later..."
Yihuan's voice came to her ears, bringing Yanwan back to her senses.
"I'm overthinking it. It's almost time. I have to go to the Qinzheng Palace. Sisters, please do as you please."
After staying in the garden for only half a cup of tea, Yanwan found an excuse to escape, leaving the other two standing there confused.