"Okay, anyway, just remember this." After a few words of admonishment, Ling Ruo asked Cong Xiang to go back quickly, lest the Gualjia family could not find her and become suspicious.
The two days passed by in a hurry, and soon it was the first day of July. Just as Congxiang expected, Hongzhan took Guarjia to Kunning Palace early in the morning.
On the way, Hongzhan accidentally fell because he was walking too fast. Guarjia helped him up and scolded him: "You kid, what are you doing running so fast? No one is chasing you."
Congyi pursed his lips and smiled and said: "I don't know why. Every time I go to the Queen's place on the first day of the new year, Brother Six walks very fast and with great energy. Brother Six, can you tell me why you run so fast?"
quick?"
"Because I can..." Hong Zhan was young after all, so when he heard Cong Yi's question, he subconsciously wanted to speak out. Fortunately, when the words came to his lips, he remembered Liu's instructions and quickly covered his mouth with his chubby little hands.
His appearance made Congyi even more curious, and asked: "Brother Six is about to say it, why?"
Hongzhan covered his mouth tightly, fearing that he would not be able to help but say something if he let go, but his eyes had already turned into crescent moons with laughter. After a long time, he finally let go and said crisply in a series of laughter.
: "If I don't tell you, I won't tell you."
His cute look made Guarjia chuckle, "You kid, you learned how to show off at such a young age. Can't you even tell your aunt?"
Hongzhan's expression became tense because of Guarjia's words, and he finally managed to hold back a sentence for a while: "Because... because there are a lot of delicious food at Huang's Niang's place, and Du Juan will take me around to play."
"
When he heard this, Congyi said nonchalantly: "My servant and Congxiang often take Sixth Brother to play, but I have never seen Sixth Brother so happy."
Hongzhan's face turned red and he didn't know how to answer. In the end, he simply said in a rogue manner: "I just like it! I just like it!"
They laughed all the way and soon arrived at Kunning Palace. Nala was very happy to see them coming, especially Hongzhan. She held him in her arms and asked a lot of questions before letting Du Juan take him down to play, while she herself went with him.
Gualga spoke.
Sometimes in the middle of a conversation, Guarja would suddenly laugh out loud, or say something that was incomprehensible. Nalas showed a little surprise, but said nothing more.
Cong Xiang stood behind Guarjia and saw her holding up the tea cup from time to time. He felt nervous for a while. According to Concubine Yixi, the tea was probably drugged, and the master's condition would worsen with every sip he drank.
No, she must find a way to stop it. Concubine Xi also said that she must get some tea back.
When Guarjia drank only half a cup of tea, she suppressed the nervousness in her heart and held the tea in her hand: "Master, I will bring you some tea."
Guarjia nodded, and just as Congxiang was about to go out with the tea, Nala stopped her and said, "Congxiang, let Xiao Ningzi go and add tea. You don't know where the waiter is."
Cong Xiang was willing to comply, so he quickly said: "I don't want to bother Eunuch Ning, so I'd better go as a slave. As for the location of the tea room, I've been here with my master so many times, so I probably know where it is."
Congxiang originally thought that Nala would try to stop him, but unexpectedly she agreed and let Congxiang come outside holding a tea cup.
But this was a good thing for her. As soon as she got outside, she immediately poured the remaining tea into the small porcelain bottle hidden in her arms, and then made tea again.
On the other side, Du Juan took Hongzhan to see Liu on the pretext of taking Hongzhan out to play as usual. Hongzhan was very happy to meet Liu for the first time and told Liu everything about the recent period.
Shi listened, but as he spoke, his expression darkened and he even spoke less.
Ms. Liu asked with concern: "What's wrong? Are you not happy to see E Niang?"
"No." Hongzhan denied it hastily, and then said: "Erchen is just thinking about my aunt. She doesn't know what kind of disease she has. Something has been very wrong recently. Erchen is very worried that something will happen to her."
Hongzhan's words made Mrs. Liu's eyes turn cold. She stroked the back of Hongzhan's neck and said softly, "You do care about Concubine Jin."
"She has always treated her son very well." After these words, Mrs. Liu remained silent. This abnormality made Hongzhan raise his head sensitively, looked at Mrs. Liu and said cautiously: "Mother, are you happy?"
Mrs. Liu smiled slightly and said: "Concubine Jin treats you so well, and you should care about her. How can E Niang be unhappy? E Niang is just thinking about how Concubine Jin can get sick when she is so good? But there are so many imperial doctors in the palace,
It should be cured soon, so don’t worry too much.”
While Hongzhan nodded, he remembered something and said, "Mother, do you have any tea with you? The tea you gave me before has been used up."
Hearing this, Mrs. Liu had a deep smile on her face and said, "You have been making tea for Concubine Jin for several months, so there is no need."
Hongzhan asked doubtfully: "Why, didn't you say that I should be as well-behaved as possible before I can ask my aunt to let my son come back to you?"
"Because the time has come." Liu said warmly: "Tonight, you can go to Concubine Jin and ask her to let you return to E Niang."
"Now?" Hongzhan showed a look of embarrassment on his small face and whispered: "But my aunt is ill now. If I go to beg her, will she agree?"
"Concubine Jin has always been kind to others. God will not embarrass her. Even if she is really ill, it is just a minor illness and she will be fine soon. But E Niang really misses you and wishes you could come back to E Niang right away. Besides, E Niang has everything
All the tea leaves have been used up and can no longer be taken out. If we don’t ask for it now, then everything we have done before will be in vain.”
Hongzhan twisted his clothes and thought for a while, then nodded reluctantly and said, "I will tell my aunt when I get back, but... Niang, if I come back to you, can I still visit my aunt?"
Mrs. Liu's eyes twitched slightly, and she immediately agreed with a smile, "Of course you can. Okay, it's getting late. You should go back with Du Juan. Don't forget what E Niang said to you."
Hongzhan nodded solemnly and said: "Don't worry, E Niang, I will definitely listen to your words tonight, so that I can live happily for my aunt."
After Du Juan took Hongzhan away, Mrs. Liu removed the hypocritical smile on her face and said coldly: "What a Guarjia family, it took only one year to take away Hongzhan's soul. If
If we drag it on any longer, I'm afraid Hongzhan will really call her E Niang."
Behind her, Jin Gu gave a cold smile, "It's a pity that Concubine Jin is destined not to wait until that time."
Mrs. Liu slowly clenched her hands and said word by word: "Hongzhan is mine, and no one can take it away from me. The Guarjia family did not overestimate their own capabilities and actually wanted to take Hongzhan away. Humph, I will let it go."