After the rebellion was successful, I realized that this place was the Red Mansion

Chapter 58: The Three Springs Compete for the Early Spring Scenery, Tigers and Rhinoceroses Meet, and the Dream Ends
Chu Yan walked into Changchun Palace and saw a woman standing at the end of the line of palace maids and eunuchs. She was wearing a bright yellow multicolored phoenix-peony double-breasted gown on the outside, and a white cross-collared shirt on the inside, which just covered her fair and graceful neck, giving people the charm of a dignified and chaste woman.

As Chu Yan approached, she also hurried over, a look of timidity on her beautiful and noble face, as beautiful as a lotus, and bowed to him: "I was unable to come from afar to welcome the king..."

With graceful movements and dignified manners, Jia Yuanchun, who had been in the deep palace for ten years, kept the royal etiquette in mind in every word and action.

"No need to be polite."

Chu Yan pulled up her arm. Jia Yuanchun seemed even more flustered when he touched her body for the first time. She finally dared to raise her head and look directly at the face of Prince Qian Chu Yan from a close distance.

Although she soon lowered her head in shame.

Chu Yan smiled and said, "Come on, let's go in. If you're free tonight, I'll come over for dinner. You guys go and bring the dinner over. I'll have dinner with Concubine Xian De!"

Jia Yuanchun was a little at a loss as he held her hand, and followed Chu Yan in with unsteady steps.

Because her steps were disordered, the phoenix hairpin in her bun also swayed, and a blush appeared on her fair, round oval face.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The palace maids and eunuchs followed the order. Before leaving, they secretly glanced at Prince Qian who had entered the Changchun Palace, and they were all happy.

The maid Baoqin of Concubine Xian De was also very happy. She hurried into the palace, set up a seat for Prince Qian, and ordered someone to bring teacups.

After sitting down, Chu Yan let go of Jia Yuanchun's hand, leaned back in his chair, and looked at her a few more times.

It has been a few days since I entered the capital, and only now have I had time to see what the leader of the Four Springs, one of the Twelve Golden Hairpins, looks like.

Like Jia Baoyu's face which is like a full moon, Jia Yuanchun's face is also round and plump with a rosy complexion. She is naturally rich and dignified, and looks like a true imperial concubine.

She was wearing a bright yellow phoenix dress, which further highlighted her nobleness.

As he looked at her, Jia Yuanchun lowered her head slightly, her face showing more shame, and she did not dare to show any resistance.

Chu Yan smiled and said, "I have a poem to read to you. It goes like this: For twenty years I have distinguished right from wrong, and the pomegranate blossoms illuminate the palace."

After hearing her verdict in the book "Dream of Red Mansions", Yuanchun finally raised her head and looked at him with confused eyes.

"Three springs vie to rival the beauty of early spring; the tiger and the rhinoceros meet, and the dream ends."

Chu Yan finished reading and observed her expression.

Yuanchun sat beside him, lowered her eyes, and pondered for a long moment before raising her gaze and speaking in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty's poems seem to be related to me?"

I don't know what "twenty years" means, but "宫陽" refers to the harem.

The three springs and the beginning of spring seem to refer to her, Yingchun, Tanchun and Xichun. Because she was born on the first day of the first lunar month, she is Yuanchun.

The latter sentence "The meeting of a tiger and a rhinoceros" is difficult to explain, but the dream ends with some of the meaning of a Nan Ke dream, which serves as a warning to the world.

Chu Yan smiled and said, "It does have something to do with you, but there's no need to pursue it too deeply." He continued, "I came to you today because I dealt with your parents and relatives this morning. I saw the fear on your face then, so I came to talk to you."

"Your Majesty!" Jia Yuanchun stood up hurriedly, but was pushed down by Chu Yan again.

"Remember, you don't have to be too polite in the future."

Chu Yan looked at her rosy oval face, reached out his hand and stroked her beautiful face directly.

The palace maids and eunuchs around were all shocked!

Where had they ever seen the emperor and his concubine flirting and being affectionate at this moment? The eunuch in charge quickly signaled, and the eunuchs quietly withdrew.

Jia Yuanchun blushed, but did not dare to disobey. Prince Qian's palm stroking her hot cheek made her feel strongly ashamed.

Her body trembled slightly and her eyes were full of shame.

After a while, Chu Yan slowly released his hand and said, "Since you have agreed to stay in the palace, you will be one of my concubines in the future. I have always been tolerant of those around me and will not blame them for impoliteness or misspoken words. The Shangshu says that there is no great fault to be pardoned, and no small punishment to be punished. This is exactly the same principle."

Yuanchun's shame gradually faded away, and the feeling of Prince Qian's fingers brushing across her face also slowly dissipated.

She lowered her head slightly and replied: "I haven't read many books..."

Chu Yan interrupted her: "You are talking nonsense."

Yuanchun's heart tightened and she tried to stand up, but he held her shoulders down again.

"When you went home to visit your parents, you changed the names of the Grand View Garden randomly, but they all had their origins. Feng Lai Yi was changed to Xiao Xiang Pavilion, Hong Xiang Lu Yu was changed to Yi Hong Kuai Lu, and there were also Grand View Garden, Ou Xiang Xie, Zi Ling Zhou, etc., all of which were your work."

"what!"

Jia Yuanchun looked up in surprise, her eyes wide open, a rare look of surprise appearing on her straight, round face.

Seeing her like this, Chu Yan felt a sense of pleasure as if he were a god: he knew the plot of the book "Dream of Red Mansions" and had a general understanding of their personalities.

Chu Yan smiled and said, "Have you finished writing 'A Record of the Grand View Garden' and 'Ode to the Visiting Mother'?"

Yuanchun was even more astonished. She had only casually mentioned this to her sisters when she visited her parents that day, and had forgotten about it after returning home, busy with her work. Who would have thought that the king also knew about this?

"I haven't written anything yet. If Your Majesty wishes to see it, I'll write these two articles later." Yuanchun said shyly, but also touched. She smiled at him and said, "Your Majesty knows so much about me. I am overwhelmed with fear. I am grateful for Your Majesty's kindness, and I also thank You on behalf of my sisters!"

Always being in awe of the emperor is something that has been ingrained in her bones.

Chu Yan smiled and said, "Yuanchun is indeed talented. There's no need for that. Next time I go back with you to visit my parents, you can write about the new visit. I'm sure it will be very different from the first time."

Yuanchun was even more surprised.

Chu Yan did not explain. After watching Red Mansions, he was very interested in the visit of Princess Yuan and wanted to see it again with his own eyes.

Also, knowing that this is the world of the Dream of the Red Chamber, how can you not go and take a look at the Grand View Garden?
Not only does he want to watch, he also wants to stay in the garden for a few nights!
Of course, he didn't have the free time now. He didn't even have time to summon Yingchun, Xiangyun and others, so he just took advantage of the meal to talk to Jia Yuanchun.

The food was served quickly, and Chu Yan asked her to eat with him and not to be so reserved.

Jia Yuanchun seemed a little dazed. It was the first time she had dined alone with the emperor.

Baoqin quietly pointed to the empty wine glass in front of Prince Qian, and Yuanchun came back to her senses. She hurriedly picked up the enamel wine pot and poured a glass for the king.

Chu Yan picked it up casually, drank it all, continued eating, and said to her:
"The Jia family is a duke of the old dynasty, and they didn't make any contributions when I attacked the city. It is only natural that their property is confiscated."

Yuanchun lowered her head. She didn't seem as apprehensive as before when she heard this. She poured wine for the king again and said softly, "I know very well that the king has shown mercy to the Jia family. I dare not complain."

Chu Yan nodded and said, "The women of the Jia family will remain in Rongguo Mansion, while the men will perform corvee labor. In a few years, if the women of the Jia family have made meritorious contributions, I will issue an edict to spare them."

Looking at her, he added, "Your brother Jia Baoyu has suffered such a great disaster. I wonder if he will become a monk because of this. If you care about the Jia family, you should pay more attention to Jia Lan and don't waste your time on Jia Baoyu."

This was a clear signal to her.

Yuanchun had never imagined that Prince Qian would say such words to her. She was shocked and replied after a long pause: "I once taught Baoyu to read and write. After entering the palace, I often wrote home, hoping that his parents would raise him well. If they are not strict, he will not become a useful person. If they are too strict, he may suffer unexpected consequences... Your Majesty is warning me now, and I will remember it."

"It's just..." Yuanchun's eyes were filled with tears, "I can't bear to leave him. I dare not ask him to be rich and powerful in this life, I just hope that he can live in peace and safety. If he wants to become a monk, then let him go. I hope he can live a comfortable life."

She served Chu Yan in the palace, and some of the things she was rewarded with when she left the palace were enough to allow her family to live a commoner life.

But now, Chu Yan has not let the Jia family go, so no matter how many things Yuanchun has, she dare not give them to her family as rewards.

Chu Yan nodded and said, "Then let your brother do some forced labor for a few years to temper his spoiled temper!"

Jia Baoyu, who had everything he wanted, and even had to ask a maid to pour tea for him when there was a teapot at hand, worked with a group of men under the scorching sun after leaving the Jia family.

I don’t know if he can make it through this.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Yuanchun lowered her head and spoke softly and gently.

No one would dislike such a beautiful and well-behaved woman with a round and smooth figure. After finishing his meal, before leaving, Chu Yan reached out and stroked the beautiful woman's dignified face, looking at her straight in the eyes.

Appropriate physical contact can help a woman's body adapt to a man's approach, and Chu Yan has experience in this.

It is especially necessary for girls in the boudoir and chaste women.

Only when Yuanchun blushed did Chu Yan say, "I will drink with the nobles of the new dynasty tomorrow night. How about you and the queen accompany me and pour me some wine?"

Although it was a question, it was hard to refuse.

Yuanchun was being stroked on the face by him, with half of her body leaning against Prince Qian. Her face flushed with shame, and she nodded obediently in agreement.

Chu Yan released his hand and said with a smile, "Okay, go tell the Queen to come see me tomorrow night."

After saying this, he walked away. Xia Shouzhong and other eunuchs hurriedly followed him and returned to Linjing Palace.

Jia Yuanchun wanted to see him off, but she could not keep up with his quick and graceful pace, so she could only watch him leave Changchun Palace.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty~"

As soon as Chu Yan left, Baoqin, Zhaorong, Caipin and others in the palace happily congratulated the virtuous concubine Jia Yuanchun.

Everyone in Changchun Palace was happy. Since Concubine Xian De lived in Changchun Palace and was favored, everyone in the palace would also benefit. It could be said that everyone benefited from it.

Everyone congratulated her, making Yuanchun embarrassed again. She held her zither and said with a smile: "Next time the king comes, he will stay at Changchun Palace. Your Majesty, please make preparations early~"

Everyone laughed happily again.

Jia Yuanchun turned around and returned to the palace, her face still blushing.

After being in the palace for many years and being a concubine for more than a year, she experienced for the first time what it felt like to be a favored concubine.

No wonder Concubine Zhou resorted to all her seductive tricks just to win the emperor's favor.

(End of this chapter)