frightfiction Chapter 1410: Climbing onto the Dragon Bed and Earning a Name (189 million reward points plus more)
Chapter 1410: Climbing onto the Dragon Bed and Earning a Name (189 million reward points plus more)
"The Sixth Prince has the four treasures of the study and a pair of jade paperweights."
"What are you two sisters watching?"
Xian Fei said coldly, "The Imperial Noble Consort is kind and considerate. This addition shows her love and care. It's very good."
"On behalf of my daughter, I would like to thank Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"
Concubine Xuan was even more grateful: "Sister Imperial Noble Concubine, you are so kind. I thank you on behalf of Jin'er!"
Shen Zhinian smiled faintly: "They are all your Majesty's flesh and blood, so it should be so."
Her expression immediately straightened, and she glanced at the two of them: "Finally, there are the guards and the ceremonial guards."
"Commander Zhan has made arrangements. Guards have been deployed in all passages and areas."
"The capable men in your two sisters' palaces will also need to be more alert and ensure that there are always reliable people around the Second Princess and the Sixth Prince. No mistakes can be made."
Xian Fei said solemnly, "Don't worry, Imperial Noble Consort. I will personally instruct everyone in Yanxi Palace to ensure nothing is overlooked."
Concubine Xuan also responded solemnly: "In Chengqian Palace, my sister will also let Zhu'er and the wet nurse stay with her all the time!"
"it is good."
Shen Zhinian closed the charter in his hand and said, "Since everything has been carefully considered, let's proceed accordingly."
"Give orders to ensure that everything is done meticulously so that the Second Princess and the Sixth Prince have a happy and peaceful birthday."
Concubine Xian and Concubine Xuan said in unison: "Yes, your servants obey!"
After this episode, the two of them got up and left to arrange the next things.
Although the birthdays of the Second Princess and the Sixth Prince were not held in Yongshou Palace, Shen Zhinian had a lot to be responsible for, and the palace servants also became busy.
Bingqiao walked through the yard holding the washed curtains that she had just taken from the laundry, her eyes looking towards the main hall.
Listening to the faint instructions coming from inside, her mind involuntarily became active...
Bingqiao had already seen clearly that no matter how well a servant performed in the palace, she would still be dependent on others.
If you want to truly change your family's status and hold on to wealth and glory, the only way is to climb onto the throne and earn a status!
Unfortunately… although His Majesty often visited Yongshou Palace, she wasn't one of the popular maids around the Empress. Let alone serving tea, even catching His Majesty's eye from afar was a rare opportunity.
Bingqiao had been secretly preparing for a long time, but she could never find a foolproof opportunity.
Her eyes swept over the palace servants who were busy preparing for the birthday ceremonies of the two royal heirs, and her heart skipped a beat.
On the fifth and sixth days of the seventh lunar month... the Second Princess and the Sixth Prince's birthday banquets will take place, and His Majesty will certainly be in attendance. The bustle of people coming and going in Yanxi Palace and Chengqian Palace will undoubtedly be a bustling scene.
Maybe... this is the opportunity she has been waiting for?
By taking advantage of the chaos, I may be able to find a way to get close to His Majesty!
Bingqiao thought carefully.
Even the lowest-ranking maids in Yongshou Palace were looked up to by others when they went out, and people did not dare to offend them easily.
At that time, it would be reasonable for her to go to the Yanx Palace or Chengqian Palace under the pretext of delivering something or passing on a message.
As long as I find the right opportunity and "accidentally" appear on the path that Your Majesty must pass...
There are risks, of course, but wealth and honor are achieved through risk!
Bingqiao clenched the slightly cool cloth in her hands, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes!
The Sixth Prince is the apple of Empress Xuan's eye, and his status is much more noble than the Second Princess. His Majesty may stay a little longer, and the chances may be greater.
Bing Qiao took a deep breath and suppressed the surging ambition in her heart. Her face returned to a submissive look, but her steps were a little lighter than before, as if she had already seen the way to a bright future.
……
On the fifth day of July, the morning light was dim.
The Yanxi Palace, formerly austere and austere, was now adorned with crimson brocade and glazed palace lanterns. Even the bird cages hanging under the corridors were covered in new, alizarin-red covers.
The entire palace was filled with a festive and lively atmosphere that was inconsistent with the virtuous concubine's temperament.
The concubines and royal relatives arrived one after another according to their rank.
There were laughter and greetings in the hall, and the pearls and jades were shining.
The second princess stood there timidly, wearing an apricot-yellow satin palace dress that made her face look even whiter.
But her clear eyes were now filled with anxiety, and her little hands were tightly grasping the corner of Concubine Xian's clothes, as if it was her only support.
Princess Yun'an wore a pomegranate red palace dress today, which was bright and eye-catching.
She was impatient and squatted down first to look at the second princess straight in the eye. She took out an exquisite red gold bell bracelet from her sleeve and shook it gently. The bell made a crisp and pleasant sound.
"Nannan, look, Third Aunt brought you some fun stuff!"
Princess Yun'an tried to attract the Second Princess's attention, her voice much softer than usual: "Do you like it? Ding-ding-dong, it sounds so nice."
The second princess was attracted by the shining gold and the sound, and looked over with some curiosity.
But then, as if frightened by Princess Yun'an's overly direct enthusiasm, she shrank her little head and pressed closer to Concubine Xian, leaving only the top of her furry head facing Princess Yun'an.
Princess Yun'an shook her head helplessly.
Princess Wenshu saw this and walked forward gently.
She was wearing a light pink dress today, and her temperament was gentle. She didn't rush to take out any novelty items, but just squatted slowly, keeping a distance that made the second princess feel safe.
Princess Wenshu's lips curved gently, her voice flowing like a spring stream, "Nannan, do you still remember your fifth aunt? Last time in the Imperial Garden, she pointed out the butterflies resting on the peonies."
Her voice was not loud, but it had a soothing power.
The Second Princess's tense body seemed to relax a little, and the hand holding the corner of Concubine Xian's clothes also loosened its grip slightly.
She secretly raised her head slightly and looked at Princess Wenshu timidly with her deer-like moist eyes.
Princess Wenshu did not urge her, but just looked back at the Second Princess with a smile, her eyes pure and warm.
She took out a plain white handkerchief made of shark silk from her sleeve. The corner of the handkerchief was embroidered with a cute jade rabbit using very fine silver thread.
Princess Wenshu did not pass the handkerchief over. Instead, she gently showed it to the Second Princess, pointed at the little rabbit with her finger, and whispered softly, "Look, the little rabbit is also looking at our daughter."
"It said today is Nannan's second birthday and it wants to play with Nannan too."
The handkerchief is soft in texture and the embroidery is childlike and cute.
The second princess's attention was finally attracted. She stared at the snow-white little rabbit, blinking her long eyelashes, as if she was having a fierce ideological struggle.
Xian Fei watched from the side, a soft look in her eyes: "Nannan, go over there, don't be afraid."
Finally, under the gaze of Concubine Xian, the Second Princess very slowly loosened the corner of her clothes and stretched out her short little fingers, as if she wanted to touch the quiet rabbit on the handkerchief.
Princess Wenshu moved the handkerchief forward half an inch at the right moment, allowing the soft fabric to gently touch the second princess's fingertips.
The second princess finally stopped dodging, and gently grabbed the handkerchief with her little hands, stroking the little rabbit on it.