roccoschili Chapter 163 Reward
Chapter 163 Reward
Shou'an Palace has a pleasant scenery.
A large field of bright yellow chrysanthemums are blooming in front of the palace. Even rarer is a rare green chrysanthemum whose petals are the same as green wax.
"This green chrysanthemum is really unique."
The Queen Mother led a large group of palace maids and eunuchs to the flowers, bent down to admire them, and sat in the pavilion next to them. She looked at Anle and Lin Qianqian beside her and asked casually, "Do you know how this green chrysanthemum is cultivated? Why is it so rare?"
Anle shook his head bluntly, "I don't know."
"I think there are red flowers, green flowers, white flowers, and black flowers in this world. There are so many strange and wonderful flowers. Don't you agree, Qianqian?"
Lin Qianqian nodded. "This flower is originally colorful, but after being cultivated by the skilled hands of craftsmen, it can be cultivated into flowers of many colors. Some flowers can be two-colored or double-petaled."
The queen mother became interested. "You have been outside the palace for so many years and have seen a lot. Have you seen two-colored, double-petaled flowers?"
Lin Qianqian said, "I have seen it before, but it takes a very good gardener who knows the nature of chrysanthemums very well to cultivate such a flower. And it is not something that can be cultivated in one go. It takes at least one or two years, or at most three or four years."
"You also know how to grow flowers?"
"Your Majesty, I don't know how to grow flowers. I just met the gardener and talked to him for a while. I know that they spend a lot of effort to grow flowers."
"I have never seen this kind of chrysanthemum. I really want to see it." The Queen Mother sighed.
"Among all flowers, my favorite is the chrysanthemum. It has a noble character. Other flowers wither in autumn, but it blooms brightly, which warms people's hearts."
The Queen Mother asked casually, "By the way, have you gotten used to the food and living conditions during your time in the palace?"
"To answer your Majesty, I was a little uncomfortable before, because I am more attached to my bed. Now I am used to living here and eating here. I am very happy to see your Majesty every day."
The Queen Mother laughed and said, "Oh? Are you happy to see an old woman like me?"
Lin Qianqian smiled and said, "The Queen Mother is kind and loving, and treats people kindly. She is willing to listen to my stories and take me to the Imperial Garden. Today, she brought me to appreciate the chrysanthemums. I am so happy and blessed every day."
The Queen Mother smiled even more, "Then don't you miss the prince? You young people can have fun together."
Lin Qianqian didn't expect the Queen Mother to suddenly mention Gu Huai. She pursed her lips and looked innocent. "I did think about him a little, but when I was with the Queen Mother, I stopped thinking about him."
"That's your man, can you miss him? It's so fun for you young people to be together."
"By the way, how was his health before you entered the palace?"
Lin Qianqian's heart skipped a beat. Did the Queen Mother already know about this? Come to think of it, this kind of bizarre and extreme behavior would definitely spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred. But shouldn't the Marquis' Mansion suppress this kind of scandal?
Lin Qianqian replied, "My spirit has mostly recovered, but I have to take my time to recuperate my body."
The Queen Mother sighed, "He is a simple child, very stubborn."
"No matter what, we have to leave a descendant for the Marquis's Mansion. His father will be so sad."
The Queen Mother sighed once more, and she instructed the maid next to her, "Go and ask the imperial physician to check on him again. Oh, and send the two iceberg snow lotuses from my palace as well."