amaotonovel Chapter 185 Hongli and Hongzhou
Chapter 185 Hongli and Hongzhou
Seeing that Jiang Ruyin and her group did not move, Concubine Yu was not annoyed. She smiled slightly, and slowly walked forward with her arms around Hongli and Hongzhou, one on each side.
"Your servant greets Concubine Duan, Concubine Jing, and Concubine Fang. Hello, sisters." Concubine Yu bowed politely.
Hongli and Hongzhou followed suit and bowed.
Jiang Ruyin's eyes flashed, and she curved her lips, "Sister, please stand up."
"Sister Yupin has become more calm." Concubine Duan nodded at her.
"Time makes people grow old. I found a few wrinkles at the corners of my eyes this morning. When I saw that Concubine Yu was capable and gentle and still as beautiful as before, I felt really bad." Concubine Jing said with a smile, without a trace of dissatisfaction on her face.
"The Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince are so tall now. Sister Yupin is so lucky." Concubine Jing patted the hands of the two princes.
Hongli moved his lips and glanced at Concubine Yu secretly. Without saying a word, he looked at Concubine Duan expectantly.
Concubine Duan Hexi's gaze fell on Hongli, she nodded slightly, and quickly looked away.
Noble Lady Qi, dressed beautifully, came out with a beaming face and bowed, saying, "I often serve the Empress Dowager. She is as kind as my grandmother. I have often heard of the virtuous name of Concubine Yu, and today I finally see her in person."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty the Dowager. I am already satisfied with taking care of Hongli and Hongzhou. I just want to serve you for the rest of my life." Concubine Yu smiled sweetly, and it was unclear how much she believed it.
"Okay, sisters, you will have plenty of time to reminisce in the future, so don't stand in the limelight." Jiang Ruyin said loudly.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has been waiting for a long time. Please take the two princes with you. Be careful not to catch a cold."
Taking in everyone's expressions, Jiang Ruyin knew what was going on and no longer wanted to be blown by the cold wind in the palace corridor.
Jiang Ruyin led the way in front, and behind her were Concubine Jing and Concubine Yu chatting lively.
Concubine Duan coughed and caught up while Jiang Ruyin was hesitating.
"This harem is becoming more and more lively."
Jiang Ruyin turned her head when she heard the voice and saw Concubine Duan's pale face and bright eyes, which attracted attention in the cold wind.
She smiled back, "We sisters are all familiar with each other every day, so it would be nice to have more people to talk to."
It is said that there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.
Lou Yong'er can bow to An Lingrong in order to change her reputation, An Lingrong can flatter the emperor's decree against her will for the sake of the former Hongning Dynasty, and Jiang Ruyin and Concubine Duan can naturally join forces to resist the queen who is about to return.
The warm breeze from Shoukang Palace brought fragrance, and the choking sandalwood covered up all the unbearableness.
Shuhe and Wen Yi squeezed together on the couch on the other side, their two little heads put together.
Hongxuan couldn't stand the smell of sandalwood the most. He drooped his head, feeling drowsy. Hongning simply let him rest his head on his shoulder, squinting his eyes. Yuan Beishan and Xiao Xianzi from the Yanxi Palace stood closely behind them.
The Queen Mother had already been sitting on the throne, wearing a small pine flower jacket and smiling kindly.
Smiling, she asked everyone to stand up. The Empress Dowager's gaze never left Yupin for a moment, her eyes full of love as she said, "Yupin, you've been gone for quite some time now, and I've missed you so much. Look at Hongli and Hongzhou, they've grown a lot taller and have become grown-up children. Come over here and let me take a good look at them."
Concubine Yu led the two princes forward and respectfully responded to the empress dowager's concern.
Hongli looked up at the Empress Dowager, a well-behaved smile spread across his face. He knelt before the Empress Dowager and said crisply, "Grandmother, your grandson greets you. You have been on my mind while I was outside the palace. I look forward to returning to the palace to see you soon." As he spoke, he tilted his head back, his big eyes full of flattery.
Yupin's smile paused, and then she continued, "Yes, I watched Hongzhou and Hongli grow up. They always miss the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, and look forward to paying their respects to them and fulfilling their filial duties every day."
"Good boy..." Regardless of whether it was true or false, the Queen Mother smiled with relief.
As for Hong Zhou, he stood beside Yupin and had grabbed the corner of Yupin's clothes tightly at some point. He looked at the empress dowager's kind face, but was unwilling to take the initiative to step forward like Hongli did.
Yupin noticed his strange behavior, leaned slightly to the side, and urged softly, "Hongzhou, go to the Empress Dowager and pay her respects."
After hearing this, Hong Zhou hesitated as if his feet had grown roots, and reluctantly let go of the hand that was holding Yu Bin's clothes: "Hong Zhou pays his respects to the Empress Dowager."
The Queen Mother smiled as she waved to Hong Zhou and held their hands together.
"You are both good children. You grew up together and your friendship is no less than that of siblings from the same mother. I am truly happy to see you two."
Having said this, the Queen Mother waved her hand, and Chunmao came out holding an ebony tray. On it was a pair of identical, high-quality Hetian warm jades, engraved with lifelike Qilin patterns.
Two children over ten years old, one silent and the other very happy, both kowtowed to express their gratitude.
Yupin looked unhappy, but her expression returned to gentleness when Jiang Ruyin's gaze shifted slightly.
Jiang Ruyin saw the Jade Unicorn and said angrily, "The Queen Mother always says she loves Hongxuan, but Hongxuan has never had such a good thing."
The Queen Mother pretended to blame: "You naughty girl, Hongxuan has never seen anything good. I love you and your son."
Jiang Ruyin curled her lips in satisfaction, her eyes lingering as she took in everyone present.
The Queen Mother waved her hand. "That's all right! It's a rare opportunity for me to be with my grandchildren, and I'm deeply comforted. It's a shame that the Queen has been ill for a long time, and the princes and princesses can't show their filial piety to their Empress Dowager. I'm deeply sorry."
Everyone was stunned. Unlike other children of the same age, Hongli bit his lip and said immediately, "The Emperor has ordered the whole country to support her, and with the Empress Dowager's meticulous care, the Empress Dowager will surely recover soon."
"I know that it's not that the Imperial Grandmother doesn't miss me, but she just can't bear the hardship of traveling. In the garden, my fifth brother and I often long to see the Imperial Grandmother. We once said that if it were possible, we would burn incense and worship Buddha every day, praying for the good health and longevity of the Imperial Father, the Imperial Grandmother, and the Imperial Mother."
He raised his head again, his round little face full of affirmation, his eyes filled with deep admiration. "My grandson's wish has now been fulfilled. It's obvious that the Buddha saw our sincerity and made our dreams come true! Then the Empress Dowager will be well again soon."
The Queen Mother was stunned.
Yupin had been pierced through by Jiang Ruyin and Duanfei's probing eyes a hundred times, and could only smack her lips, "Yes, Hong Zhou and the others have heard of the Empress Dowager's good reputation and have hoped for her in their hearts. This is the truth that sincerity can bring success."
"Hahaha!"
This was the first time Jiang Ruyin saw the Queen Mother lose her composure. She looked at Yupin meaningfully and said, "You are a good girl, a gentle and sensible concubine. Hongli and Hongzhou are both excellent children."