roccoschili Chapter 167 The weather is getting cold, it’s time to go to the palace.
Chapter 167 The weather is getting cold, it’s time to go to the palace.
"That's the truth."
Lu Jing smiled awkwardly, and when he spoke again, he skipped the topic.
His thoughts were clearly written on his face, and Shen Ruoyan didn't even want to practice Tai Chi with him.
This time when he went to Nanwu, Lu Jing's contribution was entirely due to the emperor's suspicion. Although he was not given any substantial official position, at least he jumped up, which was also very good.
That's why he has been so proud recently, and really thinks of himself as a hero, ready to take charge of the country at any time!
After dealing with Lu Jing, Shen Ruoyan's mood became extremely heavy.
The situation now seems to have been decided, with Meng Su's initiative to seek peace determining the outcome.
But Shen Ruoyan felt that this was just the beginning.
And what about the King of Huainan? He has been suppressed again and again. What is he thinking in his heart?
Is he really as loyal as he appears to be?
The emperor's fear of the King of Huainan had reached a point where he disregarded common sense.
Only a fool would believe that Meng Su would take the initiative to seek peace this time because of Lu Jing's strong support!
If it weren't for the Prince of Huainan's full resistance, would Emperor Mengsu have easily asked for peace?
It was because the Prince of Huainan showed him the strength of Dasheng that Meng Su gave in.
The new emperor over there is no fool. He is a ruthless man who can retreat at this juncture! Given time, he will become a strong enemy!
"Come here, get ready, I want to leave the house."
The carriage of the Marquis' Mansion had already been waiting outside. Qiu Ye went forward to open the door, and Chun Xi helped Shen Ruoyan get on the carriage. There were a few servants following behind, but after leaving the door, they disappeared into the crowd.
"Go to Qingsongyuan."
Shen Ruoyan traveled in a low profile and asked people to go around to the back door. The door was usually only opened when someone delivered food, and it was usually closed.
Chunxi went forward and knocked on the door, first knocking three times in a row, then knocking three more times, and finally pausing for a few seconds before gently knocking for the last time.
In just a moment, the door was opened from the inside.
"Ma'am, please come this way."
The doorman led a few people in. He led the way in front, walked around a long pavilion, and entered a small courtyard. Finally, he walked around in the rockery and led everyone to a secret room.
"Chun Xi, come in with me. Qiu Ye, you take the people to guard outside. No one is allowed to come in without my order."
"Slave, you obey!"
Shen Ruoyan brought Chunxi into the secret room. Chunxi was obviously very familiar with this place. She moved the painting hanging on the wall, and then turned the candlestick next to it, revealing a narrow passage.
"Ma'am, be careful."
The secret passage was too narrow, so Chunxi had to go down first to explore the way for Shen Ruoyan. Shen Ruoyan walked behind with her skirt lifted up, her steps were small but steady.
It doesn't look like it's the first time.
"I see you, Madam."
Madam Fu from Qingsong Garden had been waiting downstairs for a long time. When she saw Shen Ruoyan, she bowed first, then smiled and said, "I wonder why Madam is here today?"
This place belongs to Shen Ruoyan.
However, it was not the original owner, but the former empress dowager.
She established Qingsong Garden in order to provide another way out for women who could not survive in this world.
The women here have to learn and master everything, including music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Some women, like Zhuhong and Liulu, married into wealthy families for their own future.
There are also people who are alone, like Mother Fu, who have stayed here forever.
But there is another type, who were born in Qingsong Garden but never showed up in Qingsong Garden - they used to be under the jurisdiction of the Queen Mother, but now this person has become Shen Ruoyan.
The Queen Mother passed away, but the assets under her control were not shaken.
Because this day had been anticipated when Lu Hua was still alive.
But what she was thinking at the time was, if you walk by the river, how can you not get your shoes wet?
She has been fighting in the harem for so many years, and although she wants to enjoy her old age, the reality may not be so satisfactory.
Therefore, she has to plan and plan everything.
The token was made at this time.
"Seeing this order is like seeing me in person. No matter the reason or identity, everyone must obey the order and not disobey!"
Because of this order, after Shen Ruoyan got the token, he could directly command these people without even explaining the reason -
This was originally the escape route she prepared for herself, but she never expected that she would actually have to use it.
"How are the people preparing?" Shen Ruoyan came here not to inspect the industry.
She knew very little about the current situation in the palace.
Only by knowing both yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. If she can't even get the exact information, then she can only passively defend herself in many cases.
Sometimes, there is even no way to be passive, and one can only deal with it as it comes.
Therefore, there must be someone in her palace!
When the Queen Mother died, the people who served her were also dismissed from the palace.
The emperor didn't even know how to pretend, and he sent everyone around her far away, as if he was afraid that others would not know that there was something fishy going on.
So now there is no one in the palace who can contact Shen Ruoyan, which is why she wants to move Qingsongyuan.
The smile on Mother Fu's face remained unchanged. Although she had only dealt with this master a few times, she never dared to be perfunctory in following her orders.
She has met so many people and can tell what kind of person they are at a glance.
But she just couldn't see through this person.
"Madam, everything is ready. The palace has also made arrangements. It can be sent in this time." Nanny Fu clapped her hands twice, and soon a woman walked out from the stone gate.
When she walked, she was like a willow swaying in the wind, giving people a feeling of being delicate and pitiful.
But Shen Ruoyan could see that her steps were actually very steady, and although she seemed relaxed, she was actually on guard.
No matter what happens, she can react immediately.
"Slave, please see Madam."
She was wearing servant's clothes, but her face was even more stunning than the top girl in Qingsongyuan.
Shen Ruoyan nodded in satisfaction, "You chose this path yourself, have you thought it through?"
She never forces anyone to do anything, and she would not feel comfortable using someone if they were not willing.
The woman nodded, "Please give me a name, Madam."
After being given a name, one will forget the past, forget oneself, and start all over again.
This is the rule of Qingsong Garden, and even when the Queen Mother was alive, there were only a handful of people who could be given a new name.
"Cut off the branches of Qingwu, and you can see the lake from where you sit. From now on, you will be called Qingwu."
I hope you can be resilient and be reborn like the rising sun.
Qing Wu bowed, "Thank you, Madam, for the name."
Seeing this, Madam Fu stepped forward and said, "Madam, Qingwu can leave at any time. It's all up to you to arrange."
Shen Ruoyan nodded, "Let her enter the palace this time."