C8 Enter the Palace

The palace gate was tall, red paint was festive and bright. At a glance, it was a tall red wall and the sky was no longer endless. Fu Qingzhi walked past the palace gate and heard a creaking sound. It was the door slowly closing behind her. She knew that from now on, the daughter of Fu family could only walk forward and never look back.

Meng Nianyun lived in Linglong House and there were many scattered pavilions in the palace. They were all distributed according to the preferences of the higher-ups because they had yet to reach Qingzhi's residence. Meng Nianyun carried her luggage and said goodbye to Qingzhi. Eunuch Jiang treated everyone kindly. He did not urge them and let them finish their conversation. Then, he led the group to the next place.

When they arrived at Jinxiu Palace, Eunuch Jiang lowered his brows and invited Qingzhi in, "The main seat of Jinxiu Palace is Lady Consort Rou, and she lives in Yuehua Hall. young mistress is sent to the West Side Hall of Jinxiu Palace."

Fu Qingzhi looked at Shuyue and Shuyue understood. She took out a silver ingot from her purse and weighed it before handing it over quietly. Qingzhi said, "Thank you, father-in-law, for leading the way."

Jiang Youde bowed and received it and said with a smile on his face: "This servant thanks Worthy Lady and young mistress."

After bidding farewell to Jiang Youde, Fu Qingzhi was led by the Palace Servant in the Silken Palace towards West Side Hall.

The Imperial House was silent. There were palace maids and eunuchs from Royal Affair Department standing at the door. When they saw Qingzhi, they bowed in unison, "Greeting Worthy Lady and young mistress."

Qingzhi made them straighten their bodies and said, "Later I will call you guys in and formally introduce you." Everyone bowed their heads and answered yes. Shuyue came forward and supported Qingzhi into the house.

Although West Side Hall was not considered luxurious, it was still the residence of the Tian family. Every item and painting was of high quality. Although it was slightly darker than the main hall, it was still cleaned up. Qingzhi did not want to fake the things she brought. She ordered Shuyue to tidy up and prepare the rewards before calling everyone over.

The leader was a girl close to 30 years old and had a very mature appearance. She said that her name was "Lanqiu" and that she was a palace maid in charge of West Side Hall of Jinxiu Palace.

Qingzhi smiled. She lightly nodded her head, "Miss Lanqiu seems to have a good face. It is my first time entering the Palace and I hope that you can give me some pointers." Shuyue followed Fu Qingzhi's words and handed over a small sachet. Lanqiu held it in her hand and knew that it was broken silver. She was very happy and kowtowed, "This servant will definitely serve young mistress well."

She then introduced the young girl that she had taken care of to Qingzhi. The young girl was called Yifang and Qingzhi asked kindly, "How old are you?"

Yifang imitated her aunt Lanqiu. She obediently bowed her head and answered. "Replying to young mistress's words, this servant is fourteen years old this year."

Qingzhi sighed that at such a young age, she had to enter the Palace to learn how to serve people and only when she was 24 or 25 years old did she plead for the grace to be released from the Palace. For someone like Lanqiu who was unwilling to leave the Palace and was also old, she could only serve people for the rest of her life. In the end, it was not easy for palace maids.

Qingzhi turned her head and said to Shuyue, "You pick up a few pairs of bright colored earrings that Mother brought for Yifang. She is young and carrying such things would make her look festive."

Yifang did not think that she would be able to receive such a reward from young mistress. The little girl smiled foolishly and bowed. "This servant thanks FEMALE."

The leading eunuch was around 20 years old and at this moment he introduced himself, "This servant Lu Youshun. They all call this servant Xiao Shunzi and it was Mistress who served him. There are also three palace maids and eunuchs in Royal Affair Department who are waiting outside to meet young mistress."

Fu Qingzhi nodded her head. This little eunuch's words were clear and organized and could be trained. Thus she let Xiao Shunzi bring the outsiders in to take a look and recognize their faces before matching their names. Shuyue rewarded Xiao Shunzi with a bag of crushed silver and let him keep some for himself. The rest were distributed to the servants who were doing chores and the palace was filled with joy.

When Fu Qingzhi's voice rang out, everyone quickly returned to their seats and listened, "What kind of person am I? In the future, we will get along more, and everyone will know. If I work properly here, there will always be rewards under the New Year Festival. When you are old enough to come to the Palace, I can also help you ask for a favor. But if there is a person who harbors evil intentions and acts that harm others and themselves, "Qingzhi gently knocked the tea bowl in her hand on the table, even though it was only a very soft sound. It also caused people to be shocked, "Don't blame me for not caring about the relationship between master and servant. Procuratorate Division is where he belongs. I will never leave someone who takes advantage of others."

Everyone bowed deeply and said, "This servant, this servant dare not."

After Qingzhi displayed her might, she smiled and said to Lanqiu," You are the first steady person. Teach Shuyue one more lesson. Although she learned some etiquette from me, there are many things that she does not understand. "

Shuyue went up to bow to Lanqiu and Lanqiu also quickly bowed and said in a clear voice, "Yes, this servant accepts the order."

Qingzhi asked again, "Lanqiu. I wonder if it is time for me to pay a visit to Her Ladyship Consort Rou?"

"There is such a saying. After all, Consort Rou is the main seat in our Jinxiu Palace. When concubines come, they must first see her. young mistress had lunch first and this servant went to inquire about it. In the afternoon when Her Ladyship Consort Rou is free, we will go over."

Qingzhi first said to the crowd," If there is nothing else, then let's go down first. " After they each had their own duties, Qingzhi then asked again," What is Consort Rou's Ladyship's preference? "

Lanqiu lowered her voice and bent her waist beside Qingzhi, "Consort Rou was previously very liked by the Emperor and gave birth to a Prince. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Ever since the Second Prince died, Consort Rou was unable to recover. Now that she is in the Palace, it is like she is hiding from the world and she is an extremely easy to get along with Ladyship."

Qingzhi was slightly relieved. After all, from today onwards, she would be considered a person of Jinxiu Palace. The main concubines were good to each other and it was equivalent to having a much easier life in the deep palace. After she heard Lanqiu's words, she immediately used the food that the little girl brought from the Imperial Kitchens to cook. After the meal, she tidied up her appearance and heard from Lanqiu that Consort Rou had also used food. She also took a short rest before heading towards Yuehua Hall.

Just as Lanqiu had said before, Consort Rou and Bai Chuwei had even forgotten that today was the day when the newlyweds enter the Palace. Fortunately, the palace maid Hongtan by her side had always been attentive to talk about the matters of Jinxiu Palace and the tea and the like were all prepared.

Qingzhi followed the grade of the bow and was helped up by Hongtan. Bai Chuwei sat on the head and said gently, "Worthy Lady is tired from the journey so let's drink a cup of tea before going back."

Qingzhi blessed again and said, "Thank you your Ladyship for bestowing tea." Only then did she sit at the side and politely picked up the tea cup from the azure flower and took a sip. When she spoke again, there was already a faint smile on her face, "Your Ladyship's golden eyebrows fragrance is like honey like flowers and it is sweet and refreshing. It is truly a good tea."

Bai Chuwei still had a gentle and distant appearance. "If Worthy Lady likes it, Bengong will let Hongtan make some for you later."

Qingzhi got up to thank her grace but in her heart she thought that this Consort Rou Ladyship was indeed hiding from the world. Jinxiu Palace was called "Silken Jade." Other than eating and drinking everything, the rest seemed to be too cold and cheerless. It was just that this was exactly what Fu Qingzhi wanted. She had already occupied the limelight for the talent and position and following Consort Rou in silence like this might not be a bad thing.

After chatting for a while, Qingzhi calculated the time. It was not good to disturb for too long and immediately got up to leave. Bai Chuwei did not change her attitude, "If you need anything, just come and tell Hongtan." Qingzhi agreed and Hongtan was indeed as Consort Rou had said. After wrapping up a portion of Jin Jun Mei for her, Qingzhi personally received it. Placing it in Shuyue's hands, she performed a proper bow. Only then did she withdraw from Yuehua Hall.

Bai Chuwei looked at her back and took the candied fruit from Hongtan. She picked one and put it in her mouth. After a while, she suddenly said, "The young lady who just entered the Palace, no matter how deep her thoughts are, she is still a fool. If Bengong had asked someone to put a child-repelling medicine into Jin Jun's brow just now, she would not be able to escape now."

Hongtan knew that Mistress had thought of some of the old days and could not erase the heart disease that was incompatible with her. Hongtan's heart ached as she said, "Your Ladyship is a kind person. Of course she would not do such a thing. And those who do these things will have retribution sooner or later."

"Let's take a look. If she is not good, then go find Imperial Noble Consort and let her move out." Bai Chuwei herself did not want to talk about the past and started to talk about Fu Qingzhi, "Now it looks like it is not bad. I am just afraid that after a long time, I will see the heart of the people and realize that it is not like on the surface. Imperial Noble Consort owes our Jinxiu Palace a lot and this small matter will not be long-winded."

Finishing, Bai Chuwei clapped her hands and instructed Hongtan to tidy up the things before heading to the bedchamber alone.

Hongtan had followed by her side for many years and was well aware of her personality. So it turns out that she was somewhat free and easy. After losing her biological son, she became more and more indifferent as if she did not care about the Emperor that much.

However, the strange thing was that the Emperor's favours towards Jinxiu Palace were not few. Every month, there would be a total of five or six days to come to Yuehua Hall and it was not every time that there would be a record. The two of them had two cups of tea and two scrolls of books. It was also a way of getting along quietly.

In the West Side Hall, Fu Qingzhi who had been rushing for a day saw that the sky was gradually getting dark and had already asked Shuyue to take off her hairpin. She only wanted to have a good rest and did not think about anything. After sitting for a while, Lanqiu invited Eunuch Li who was beside Imperial Noble Consort to come in and convey Imperial Noble Consort's words.

Qingzhi hurriedly asked what was the matter. Justice, Duke Li. "According to the rules of the six palaces, young mistress, who just entered the palace three days later, will go to Yanqing Palace to greet Imperial Noble Consort. It was also for the sake of meeting with the other consorts of palaces. After that, she began to put on the green plaque. Imperial Noble Consort was afraid that there would be people who would not know and would mess up her mind, so she specially let this servant come and inform her."

Eunuch Li's sudden arrival and these words also had the intention of establishing his prestige but Qingzhi said with a gentle smile, "Your Ladyship's heart is as fine as a strand of hair. Please let your Ladyship know that the concubines know and thank your Ladyship for informing."

Her eyes lightly swept past Shuyue but Shuyue already knew her intentions and still gave an ingot of silver to Eunuch Li according to the past. Eunuch Li casually took it and secretly weighed the weight. He was a little more amiable, "Since Worthy Lady already knows, this servant will go to another palace now. This servant will retire."

After sending off Eunuch Li, Fu Qingzhi sighed. It was also because of her family background that she was not petty in her actions and only today did things go smoothly. She did not know if Nianyun had arranged things like this in Linglong House.

She wanted to let Shuyue take a look but she was afraid that the inner courtyard of the inner palace was too big and Shuyue had also forgotten about the place or offended someone. She could only bear with it and wait for a long time. Naturally, there would be times when sisters meet and chat.