HCB Chapter 36 Entering the Palace
Chapter 36 Entering the Palace
"Princess, Princess, something bad has happened." Yun'er ran towards her rudely.
"Yun'er, don't panic, speak slowly." Shen Yiran said softly.
Yun'er panted and said anxiously, "Princess Consort, someone from the palace has come with an imperial decree, asking you and the prince to come to the palace to see the emperor immediately."
Shen Yiran's heart skipped a beat, and she had a bad feeling. She secretly sighed that her life in the Prime Minister's Mansion had just improved a little, but the palace came to make trouble again. But she remained calm and comforted Yun'er, saying, "Don't be afraid, come with me to prepare first." After that, she took Yun'er's hand and walked quickly towards the room.
Yun'er was busy helping Shen Yiran pack her clothes, while she sat in front of the mirror, frowning and lost in thought.
She secretly guessed that this entry into the palace might have something to do with the Crown Prince and the Third Prince. Although the Third Prince's itch had not yet been cured, given the Crown Prince's temperament, he would definitely not miss any opportunity to suppress her. Maybe he would make a big fuss about this and accuse her of not taking good care of the Third Prince.
Furthermore, she was suddenly summoned to the palace just when her life in the Prime Minister's Mansion had just improved. There must be something fishy going on. Could it be that someone in the palace had spread rumors that she had behaved improperly in the mansion, causing the emperor to be angry?
Or maybe the Queen had heard some rumors about her in the palace and wanted to take the opportunity to crack down on her? The more Shen Yiran thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, but she knew very well that she must not lose her composure at this moment.
"Yun'er, hurry up." Shen Yiran came back to his senses and urged.
Yun'er responded and quickened her movements. Shen Yiran took a deep breath and told herself that no matter what was waiting for her in the palace, she had to deal with it calmly and never let those people with ulterior motives succeed.
Just as I was thinking about it, Yun'er's anxious voice came, "Miss, these clothes don't fit." Yun'er's voice trembled with anxiety, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. "What should I do? I can't be so careless when I go to the palace to see the emperor!"
What this girl didn't know was that she was so nervous that she even forgot to change her address.
Shen Yiran's expression was calm, and she said softly, "Don't worry, just get a light-colored dress, it won't affect your appearance if you tie it around your waist."
Yun'er's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief, "Miss, how can this be possible? What if the nobles in the palace find fault with me..."
Seeing the girl's anxious look, he hurriedly comforted her, "Don't panic. Time is tight and this is the only way. Besides, as long as we behave properly, I don't think anyone will deliberately make things difficult for us."
"Yes, Miss." Yun'er responded, then turned around and took out a light lilac-colored double-breasted shirt and a long skirt with a few elegant and quiet orchids embroidered on the neckline.
Shen Yiran looked up, a look of satisfaction in her eyes, and nodded, "This one is very good, let's take it." As she spoke, she reached out to take the clothes, gently stroking the delicate fabric and exquisite embroidery.
When Yun'er saw this scene, her anxious heart finally settled down a little.
After Shen Yiran was dressed, she looked at herself carefully in front of the mirror again. She felt that the clothes made her look fresh and refined, and added a bit of elegant beauty.
"Yun'er, you have a good taste." Shen Yiran praised with a smile.
Yun'er blushed and bowed slightly, saying, "Thank you for the compliment, Miss. I feel relieved that it suits your wishes."
When everything was ready, the master and servant walked towards the main courtyard.
In the main courtyard, Ren Jingzhi had already been waiting there.
He was wearing a black brocade robe with delicate cloud patterns embroidered with gold thread, a white jade belt around his waist, and an exquisite jade pendant, which made his figure look more upright.
The solemn attire demonstrated his noble status and extraordinary temperament.
At this moment, his eyebrows were sharp, his eyes were bright, his nose was straight and tall, his thin lips were slightly closed, and he looked dignified and solemn.
Her black hair was tied up high, and the purple-gold crown was dazzling and firmly fixed. A few strands of hair on her forehead moved in the wind, adding a touch of free and unrestrained charm.
Just as his eyes were wandering, the master and servant had already stepped into the main courtyard. When he saw Shen Yiran's outfit, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
She was wearing a light lilac-colored double-breasted shirt with an elegant orchid embroidered on the collar and a white long skirt. She looked graceful and elegant.
Above the veil, a pair of beautiful eyes looked bright and shining, which made Ren Jingzhi itch to take a look at the peerless beauty under the veil.
"Madam, you are so beautiful in your outfit today." He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Shen Yiran bowed slightly and said softly, "Thank you for your praise, my husband."
Afterwards, the two of them left the house and took a carriage into the palace.
Inside the carriage, Ren Jingzhi looked a little solemn, and he carefully told Shen Yiran what to pay attention to when entering the palace: "Madam, when you enter the palace this time, you must not speak too much casually. There are many rules in the palace, and you must be careful in what you say and do. When you meet the ladies and nobles, you must be thorough and polite, and you must not lose your manners."
She nodded gently and responded, "Ran Ran understands, husband, don't worry. However, I still have doubts in my heart. Why was I suddenly summoned to the palace this time?"
She finally expressed her earlier concerns.
Ren Jingzhi frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said: "I can't guess it either. Maybe she heard that my concubine, who was brought here for consolation, is not dead, and she can't bear to see someone accompanying me!" After saying this, there was a hint of helplessness and self-mockery in his voice.
Shen Yiran was shocked. They both thought of the same thing. She looked worried. "My husband, if that's true, then this time I'm afraid it's very dangerous to enter the palace."
Ren Jingzhi patted her hand gently and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, even if the road ahead is difficult, I will definitely protect you."
The carriage moved forward amidst the bumps and bruises, and the noise outside seemed to be drowned out by the solemn atmosphere inside.
Shen Yiran took a deep breath. She had to make some preparations in advance. This time entering the palace might be dangerous, so she had to find a way to avoid danger.
She used her mind to enter the space, and after some inspection, she selected several weapons for preparation.
Ren Jingzhi, who was sitting opposite him, stopped talking but was secretly thinking about how to deal with the situation.
He gently held Shen Yiran's hand and gave her some comfort: "Don't be too nervous, I'm here for you."
She was somewhat touched, but this feeling did not come from her heart, it should come from the original owner. She lacked love since she was a child and had never felt such genuine care.
At this moment, although there was warmth flowing in her heart, there was also confusion and uneasiness. She suppressed the feeling of being touched by the original owner in her heart, raised her eyes to look at him, and said mischievously: "My husband cares so much, I am really flattered."
Ren Jingzhi was amused by her playful words, then smiled helplessly and said, "You clever little thing, don't tease your husband."
Shen Yiran blinked her eyes and said coquettishly, "How dare I tease my husband? It's just that my heart feels like a little rabbit jumping around."
Ren Jingzhi was looking at her carefully. She was really a different kind of woman. Any other young lady would have been panicked, but she was still so relaxed. Could it be that ignorance brings fear?
But after Shen Yiran's interruption, the originally solemn atmosphere became a little more relaxed.
When Lin Bei heard the conversation between the two people in the car, he felt relieved.