The upgrade of Concubine Xian in Qing Dynasty

Chapter 286
On the eve of the Ching Ming Festival, all members of the Ulanara clan asked for leave in the court hall, preparing to go back outside the pass to worship their ancestors, and all four of Naerbu, father and son, took leave.

Zarafin was summoned into the palace by the queen, and just after Yinshi, the carriage sent by the queen arrived at Narbu's courtyard.

Shiliu and Nanny Ying stood on both sides of the carriage, and all the guards were left outside the Narb mansion.

"Little master, master asked the servants to come and pick you up to the palace." Shiliu said.

Zarafin put on a blue uniform, a platinum warm jade hairpin on his head, and large chrysanthemums, which seemed to be in full bloom on his head.

"Let's go." Zarafin looked at his father and brothers who were about to go to court, with a faint smile on their faces, and helped Huang'a to sit in the carriage together.

Today is the last time before the Ching Ming Dynasty for the men of the Ulanara family to go to court. Three days later, they will be preparing to go outside the pass to worship their ancestors. The queen will let Zarafin enter the palace, obviously there is something to explain.

After Hongli's wedding, Zarafin entered the palace for the first time, and she always felt that the palace was oppressive. The carriage was still parked in the courtyard of Yongshou Palace. When she got off the carriage, she happened to see Ni Chuhe leaving the gate of Yongfu Palace.

After she stood firmly, she turned around and followed Pomegranate, facing Sifu Jinfufu.

"Jiaojiao, come here quickly." The queen looked into the courtyard, Zarafin had a good attitude towards Si Fujin, but Si Fujin didn't let go, and seemed a bit immodest.

"Aunt." Zarafin took a few steps forward, and the queen patted her little head, "This set of hairpins is not bad, Pomegranate, go and get the hairpin I prepared."

"Auntie, don't give me hairpins anymore, I have quite a few." Zarafin declined.

"Jiaojiao, do you feel uncomfortable psychologically?" Seeing Zarafin's slightly awkward tone, the queen understood what she was thinking.

Zarafin nodded helplessly: "Auntie, I was awkward at first, but now, I feel a lot more relaxed. People outside are no longer staring at me, they are all staring at Fujin."

The queen looked at Zarafin with a smile on her face, the girl grew up slowly, she really became more sensible.

"Well, you are right." The queen agreed, "In three days, you will go to worship your ancestors. When I was young, I also went to worship my ancestors. This hairstyle was given to me by my Mama back then." Yes, now, I'll give it to you, when you say hello this time, you will help my aunt to burn the incense sticks."

Zarafin nodded: "Auntie, don't worry, I will definitely wear this set of head masks and offer incense to my ancestors that day."

The queen explained a few words to Zarafin, and even told Zarafin the words of advice.

"Auntie, I will tell my family in advance." Zarafin nodded, and took the queen's reward and walked towards the meeting in a carriage.

When turning into the alley, Zarafin heard the familiar sound of horse hoofs. She looked through the car window, and Hongli appeared in front of her carriage with his guards on horseback.

Zarafin was startled, didn't Hongli accompany Fujin back home?
"Jiaojiao." Hongli looked left and right, and found that they were all loyal servants of the two of them, got off the horse and entered the carriage.

"Ah, you." Zarafin couldn't speak, but was restrained by Hongli's eyes.

"Khan Ama asked me to come here. I want to talk to Mr. Narbu about something." Yongzheng specially asked Hongli to come over to make arrangements.

"I went to my aunt just now, and I asked Pomegranate to bring you some food in your study." Zarafin specially asked someone to prepare it, and you can eat it when Hongli returns.

"Okay, you go outside the pass and bring more clothes. The carriage will be sent to the courtyard all the way, and you are not asked to carry it." Hongli pinched her little face, "I have already asked Gao Wuyong to use it for Qingming Festival. You have to do well in the usual clothes, jewelry, and the rules, and I will wait for you to come back in the capital."

"Ah, I understand. I will definitely not do anything wrong with the rules." Zarafin leaned on Hongli's body, and hadn't slept on it for several days.

"I will bring them to your guards and servants. In the carriage, bring more soft cushions. When sleeping in the open, you must not leave the sight of the guards and servants. When you go out outside the customs, you must bring good people. I didn’t follow you this time, if something happens outside, don’t panic, just protect yourself first, understand?” Hongli was always worried, for fear that Zarafin would be tricked.

"Ah, if there is anything wrong with me, you can rest assured." Zarafin comforted the worried Hongli.

On the bright side, there are only a few waiters around Zarafin, but in the dark, Hongli has arranged many people to protect her comprehensively.

"Jiaojiao, write to me every three days, and I have arranged for someone to pick it up." Hongli complained a little about Yongzheng. Last year, he went to worship the ancestors outside the customs, but this year he said he couldn't leave.

"Okay!" Zarafin agreed without hesitation.

When Narbu heard that Hongli was coming, he hurried to the door of the study to greet him.

Hongli helped Zarafin get off the carriage, and Narbu hurriedly greeted Hongli.

"Master Narbu, please get up quickly." Hongli stretched out his left hand to support Narbu.

"Fourth elder brother, since you are here." Narbu looked at Zarafin, "Jiaojiao returns to the courtyard first, and will come back later."

Zarafin glanced at Hongli, saluted and left.

Narbu let Hongli into the study, and after the two sat down, Narbu looked at Hongli.

"Fourth elder brother, you are married, and Jiaojiao hasn't been drafted yet, so you should try not to ride in a carriage with Jiaojiao as much as possible." Narbu felt sorry for Zarafin even more. Every time something happened, Ni Chuhe would look for her Trouble.

"Father-in-law, don't worry, I'll take care of it. Nichuhe won't make any troubles. This time, you should pay special attention to Jiaojiao's safety when you go outside the customs. It's not peaceful at all outside the customs." Hongli got some news in advance, Specially told Narb.

"Don't worry, I'll arrange someone for Jiaojiao's side," Narb promised.

In the courtyard, Zarafin had already asked people to pack up the things outside the pass. Gao Wuyong sent ten large mahogany boxes, all of which were prepared by Neizao, all of which were part of his heart.

"Master, inside the headgear given to you by the Queen's Empress, there is also..." Huang Ah opened the jewelry box, and there was actually a bank note under the jewelry.

Zarafin leaned over to see that the banknotes were neatly placed under the jewelry.

"A total of 9000 taels of silver." Huang Ah whispered.

"I have to tell Ama that the money is probably saved by my aunt for many years." Zarafin looked at the bank note and thought it was better to tell Narbu first.

"Master, here is a note written by the queen. These are only part of it. I hope that Zarafin can donate it to the family temple instead of her. It is a kind effort." Huang'a said directly.

Zarafin sighed, the queen's words made her feel infinitely emotional.

(End of this chapter)