Foster son and husband

Chapter 145
After the announcement of the decree, when entering the palace at an auspicious time, Xu Junying asked her grandmother what preparations she needed, and the old lady Xu said: "Just let them help Lan'er dress up quickly, and then they can enter the palace."

The people in the back hall had heard the commotion outside. Ji's mother, Ruixue, Ruiyu and Jinsuo, helped and pulled Zhuang Yulan back to Jinhua Hall to get dressed. If it was normal, how could Zhuang Yulan let them do this? Dragging herself to walk, the lady's demeanor was completely lost, someone's fingernails grew a bit, and a dark purple cut was drawn on the back of her snow-white and delicate hands.

But she didn't say anything, and let them drag her around, whatever they wanted, she was happy and excited: she also had the opportunity to enter the palace with Meiniang!Although there is no Fengguanxiapei with golden light and dazzling eyes yet, she believes that there will be one in the future, and there will be one!

Mei Niang brought Cui Lian and Cui Si to wait on her, and Cui Xi came to Kuishui, she couldn't deal with it, so she and Wang Mama stayed at home to guard Heng'er.

Xu Junying and the second lord Xu Xiping sent the female relatives into the palace, Xu Fusan left the mansion in chariots, Bao Ju and Bai Zhan led the guards to clear the way, it was almost noon, there were many pedestrians, carriages and horses, but the honor guard of the Hou Mansion was very special, listen There were no loud shouts, only a few cracks of whips. The guards looked straight ahead with solemn faces, and rode slowly on tall horses. Naturally, there was a passage in the street, and Xu's chariots were able to pass through the street smoothly.

Cui Si leaned against the window, looked through the gauze curtain, and said in amazement: "The streets are so crowded, but they let them out. We can't find a way out even if we scurry here and there!"

Mei Niang smiled: It's not hard to think about it. Baoju's soldiers, who have experienced life and death on the battlefield, killed the enemy and made meritorious deeds, stayed by the leader's side. They are considered special soldiers. They have their own advantages. No, it's the army style that is ready to go. First of all, they are afraid, and then look at their cold and arrogant attitude, and their arrogant aura. Who would dare to fight with them?
Turning into Xuanping Street leading to the Imperial Palace, you can see more than a dozen cars driving slowly in front of you. Master Xu Er said to Xu Junying: "We are still a bit late, falling behind other people's houses!"

Xu Junying smiled: "It's okay, just enter the palace at the right time, and there are other auspicious times when you enter the Buddhist hall. Uncle will remind you later, please be punctual, grandma!"

Master Xu Er nodded: "I see! If your grandmother had listened to you just now and got in the car earlier, this would be the first carriage of our Xu Mansion to enter the palace... Sigh!"

The guards of the Xu residence stayed outside the gate of the palace. Xu Junying and Master Xu Er entered the palace gate with the chariot of the female family members. The guards of the palace gate led them to the place where the chariot was parked. Standing beside Meiniang's car, Cuisi came out to lift the curtain, Meiniang got out of the car, and she did it before, holding her skirt up and jumping down, but it depends on the occasion, it is even more inappropriate in the palace, so I had to be honest Shi Shi stretched out his hand to Xu Junying, and he helped him out of the car.

Zhuang Yulan and Mrs. Xu were in the same car, and Mother Ji and Ruixue helped her down. Zhuang Yulan looked past the old lady and Master Xu, searching for Xu Junying, but saw him holding Mei Niang's hand, and greeted the couple. The man and woman who looked like husband and wife walked a few steps, and the two people who came from a distance were smiling. The man was wearing a python robe and a golden crown, he was fat and big, with a mustache, and he was about 50 years old. The woman was also a luxurious and beautiful phoenix crown. After the two parties salute, the woman grabs Meiniang and talks affectionately.Zhuang Yulan was wringing her hands, her heart was sore, the old lady said calmly from the side: "That's Duke Ding and Mrs. Duke, from now on, you will recognize her too!"

Master Xu Er supported the old lady, ignored what they said, and reminded again: "Mother must remember the auspicious time, and you must not be too behind when you enter the Buddhist hall. It will make people feel that our Xu family is not sincere enough, that is not good!"

The old lady glanced at him: "Don't worry, I know how to measure!"

Xu Junying and Mei Niang led Gongsun Kong Duan, the Duke of Ding, and Mrs. Pang Shi to come, and greeted the old lady. Sun Liduan said a few words to the second master Xu, and left with his wife. The second master Xu accompanied him out of the five After six steps, they bowed and saluted each other, and only returned to the old lady after they had gone far.

The Buddhist hall in the palace was originally the place where the former emperor's favorite concubine Zhang Taifei lived and cultivated. It was located in the northwest corner of the inner garden. , sent her daughter to the palace, and was deeply loved by the late emperor. Although she did not give birth to any prince or princess, she has been doted on for many years.Concubine Zhang is very smart. She knows the cruelty and horror of the deep palace competition for favor. She inherited the emperor's favor, but she did not dare to be arrogant. She built a Buddhist hall in the inner garden of the palace for her to study Buddhism, cultivate her body and cultivate her character. The new emperor followed suit, and the queen mother had nothing to say, allowing her to live in the palace without disturbing her.The rest of the late emperor's concubines, who did not have royal heirs, were not so lucky. Regardless of whether they were pleasing to the eye or not, they all lost their hair and sent them to the nunnery in the deep mountains and old forests to chant scriptures and worship Buddha every day to accumulate Yin virtue for the late emperor.

Xu Junying and Master Xu Er are not allowed to enter the inner garden of the palace. Xu Junying told Mei Niang: "Take care of grandma, Cousin Lan must be a little flustered when she enters the palace for the first time, you should take care of her!"

After listening to her grandson's words, the old lady felt good, and her smile became much more comfortable. She nodded frequently, and greeted the wives who passed by her who didn't know her, and said hello: "Here you are? Good! Let's go first, we will be there soon." !"

Meiniang thought to herself that she still didn't know who was taking care of whom, she was not familiar with the inner garden of the palace at all, she only stayed in the Queen's bedroom last time, when she went upstairs to watch the lanterns, the maids and eunuchs on the third floor and the third floor followed, surrounded It's not clear, apart from looking at the road under your feet, you can't figure out where to go. Let her take care of the old and the young. Xu Junying is entrusted to inhumanity.

This is what I thought in my heart, in front of the public, it is hard to say anything: "Don't worry, Lord Hou, it's okay!"

Isn't the old lady related to the queen mother?It's no wonder that she needs Mei Niang to take care of her when she enters the palace. Zhuang Yulan doesn't bother her too much. This girl looks soft and weak, but she is really taught by the old lady. She has a deep mind, is careful and careful, and is vigilant Very strong, she will only follow the old lady closely, and will never trust Meiniang, in case Meiniang will sell her out.

Xu Junying watched them go in with all the imperial wives, turned into the rocky mountain and disappeared, then turned around, walked out with his uncle Xu Xiping, came to a corner of the hall, and hurriedly caught up with a fat man in yellow clothes The servant, knelt down and shouted:
"Weiyuanhou! Weiyuanhou, please wait!"

Xu Junying turned around and looked at the visitor with some surprise: "Ji Qing, what are you doing here if you don't follow the emperor?"

Ji Qing stopped running, and stood still across three or four steps, panting with his mouth open, while pointing to the nearby balcony: "Emperor, Your Majesty, please, please, please go over!"

Xu Junying and Master Xu Er looked over together, separated by three or five palaces, on a terrace extending from one side, the emperor was wearing a light dragon robe, leaning on the railing against the wind, and waved to him. Ji Qing took a breath and added:
"The emperor was reviewing official documents in the Palace of Qinzheng, and he was concerned about the queen, so he came to see if the wives had arrived. He happened to see you leaving, and hurriedly asked me to come and call... This is the second master, Xu Yuanwailang? Your majesty Having said that, if you have free time, go up together!"

Xu Xiping burst into ecstasy, almost fainted, bowed and said: "I dare not! I..."

"Go!" Ji Qing smiled: "The emperor said that since we sent the old lady here together with Wei Yuanhou, it's hard work, so it's not good for Yuan Wai Lang to go back alone, go up and have a cup of fragrant tea!"

Xu Xiping was so flattered that his voice trembled a little: "Thank you, thank you Your Majesty for your compassion!"

He is Xu Junying's uncle, that's right, he was recommended by his elder brother to become an official. Xu Junying has been friends with the prince since he was a child. It is common for him to go to the palace to meet the prince, but the uncle has never even seen the shadow of the prince. The prince went to the Xu mansion to look for Junying. Every time, the palace guards went through the inside and outside of the Xu mansion, guarding the places that should be guarded, and then a large group of people surrounded the prince and drove into the Xu mansion, only entering Xu Junying's east courtyard. Men, women, young and old, who can easily see the prince's face?The two children had been dating for several years, and the old lady had only seen the prince twice. It was Xu Junying who forced the prince to take a look at her grandmother.

After the crown prince ascended the throne and became emperor, Xu Xiping often saw the emperor in the court hall. However, his official position was not high and he was ranked at the bottom, but the emperor couldn't see him, and he didn't know who he was. Going forward, he was ordered to go to the disaster-stricken area for disaster relief. He accidentally let someone frame him and fell into the water, and almost lost his official position. The official rank was downgraded, so I let this matter go without mentioning it. I thought that it would be difficult to invite holy favors in this life, but I didn't expect such an opportunity to exist today!
When Xu Xiping was ecstatic and thinking wildly, the uncle and nephew had already arrived at the Jingxin Pavilion where the emperor was, and met with his uncle. Xu Junying couldn't be as casual as when he was with the emperor at ordinary times. , give him a seat, and then help his uncle to sit down.

The emperor glanced at Xu Xiping who was bowing his head, and asked, "Is Yuanwai Lang okay now?"

Xu Xiping stood up and was about to kneel down again. Xu Junying helped his elbow, and then he bowed and bowed his head to answer: "Your Majesty's kindness! Now...very good!"

The emperor waved his hand: "Sit down, you don't need to get up to answer! Since it is good, you must perform your duties seriously, and you will be able to see your achievements!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Xu Xiping sat down slowly, took a breath, and a thin layer of sweat dripped from his forehead.

The emperor turned to ask Xu Junying: "Just now I saw Mei Niang on the rooftop, who is that old lady next to her?"

Xu Junying leaned slightly, lowered her eyes and said, "Grandmother, grandniece, cousin of the Zhuang family!"

The emperor smiled: "That's her? The queen mother asked me, but I didn't say a word, and I didn't tell the queen that the queen should not have distracting thoughts now, but after she gave birth to a child, she didn't know what to do with it after passing this test." Discussion! You can think about it, do you want a flat wife or a noble concubine?"

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