When the imperial edict was announced to the Sixth Palace, there was a great uproar. All the girls in the harem were very vocal about this. They thought that Nian had made such a big mistake. How could he be forgiven because of his brother's merits, and even return to the throne of the imperial concubine?
But the imperial edict has been issued, and they have no choice but to complain in private while fearfully greeting the resurgent Nian, lest she settle the scores later and blame them for their previous alienation and indifference.
When he knew that he could return to E Niang, Hong Sheng was extremely happy. For him, there was nothing happier than being with E Niang.
He didn't bother to pack his things, so he left with the palace attendant who came to pick him up. When he was about to step out of the palace gate, he suddenly stopped. After some hesitation, he turned around and walked towards Dongnuan. He knew that at this time,
Concubine Xi must be in Dongnuan Pavilion.
"My slave, please pay your respects to Third Elder Brother. Congratulations to Third Elder Brother." Yang Hai greeted Qian'er with a smile on his face.
"Is Empress Xi in there?" Hong Sheng asked politely. Since coming out of the Buddhist hall, he has become much calmer, and he is no longer as rude and harsh to the palace people as before.
"Return to Third Brother, the master is inside." Yang Hai said as he stepped aside and asked Hong Sheng to come in.
Hong Sheng nodded slightly and went inside. He saw Ling Ruo sitting in a chair and embroidering, and Shui Xiu standing by the window facing the skylight outside.
Seeing Hong Sheng come in, Ling Ruo was not surprised. He smiled slightly, put down the scaffolding in his hand and said, "Sir, are you here to say goodbye to me?"
Because of the change in his relationship with Hongli, Hongsheng no longer had the tit-for-tat confrontation he had when he first arrived. He bowed deeply to Lingruo and said, "Yes, Hongsheng thanks Empress Xi for taking care of her these days."
"Third brother, you are so polite. I am your elder. It is inconvenient for your biological mother to help you, so I should help take care of you." Ling Ruo stroked the embroidery on her clothes and smiled and said, "I know how sad you are these days. Now,
Finally, the clouds have cleared and the moon is shining, and I am happy for you. I just hope you don’t blame me for being too harsh on you these days.”
"Hong Sheng knows that it was Hong Sheng who was too reckless and rude before, and it is appropriate for Concubine Xi to punish Hong Sheng." If it had been before, Hong Sheng would not have believed that he would have said such words to Concubine Xi, but then
After several days of confinement in the Buddhist hall and contact with Hongli, he gradually realized that he was wrong before.
Furthermore, he has been moving between Kunning Palace and Chengqian Palace these days. Although the Queen treated him very well when he was in Kunning Palace and never lacked food, drink and clothing, this was limited to this. The Queen treated him very well.
His attitude was always polite. Sometimes he lost his temper, smashed things, and even punched and kicked palace people. The queen laughed it off, never punished him, and indulged him everywhere.
Is this really a good way to treat her? Hong Sheng used to think so, but now Hong Sheng, who has learned to calm down and think, thinks not, so he has a better impression of Ling Ruo.
Ling Ruo smiled and said, "Have you met Hongli?"
"Not yet. I haven't seen Hongli since get out of class today. I don't know where he went." Hong Sheng was a little surprised and a little disappointed. After today, he will no longer live in Chengqian Palace. Although he will be able to see him in the future. , but the relationship between E Niang and Xi Niang was not good, and it was not easy for him and Hongli to get too close.
Speaking of which, his relationship with Hongli was very strange. They used to be like enemies, and nothing good would happen when they met. They would either fight or quarrel. For this, he was even punished by Huang Ama. But during this time in Chengqian Palace, he
After getting to know Hongli again, I found that he was not as annoying as I thought, and was even very good.
At least, he didn't when everyone was avoiding him, the third elder brother; when he was isolated and helpless, he went to Emperor Ama to plead for mercy on his behalf; when everyone in the palace was fighting for power with Gao Gao
Even when he stepped down and turned his back on others, he always insisted on being a brother.
Will there be true brothers in the Tian family? Hong Sheng used to sneer at this, but now he is willing to believe it, not for anything else, but for Hong Li.
"Shui Xiu, have you seen Fourth Brother?" Ling Ruo felt strange and turned to ask Shui Xiu who was putting the silk thread back into the basket.
Shui Xiu shook her head and said, "Speaking of which, I haven't seen Fourth Brother today."
"This child, knowing that you are leaving today, still runs around. You are really ignorant." Ling Ruo scolded him lightly and then said: "There is nothing you can do since you are not there. You should go back quickly. Don't let the New Year go."
Your concubine has been waiting for a long time. If it is more convenient in the future, I will come and sit here."
"Yes, Hong Sheng excuses himself." After saying this, Hong Sheng exited Dongnuan Pavilion, took one last look at the towering palace, and strode towards the palace gate.
Go back, finally go back, back to E Niang, thinking like this, Hong Sheng can't wait to return to Yikun Palace in one step. The only regret is that he can't say goodbye to Hong Li in person, but it will be okay to see him in the study tomorrow.
Same.
Just when Hong Sheng had already crossed the palace gate, a figure ran over quickly, stopped in front of him, gasped for air, and then raised a big smile, "Fortunately, luckily I made it in time!"
"Hong Li?" Hong Sheng was stunned, but what shocked him even more was that there was Hong Zhou standing behind Hong Li, who slowly walked up and called out to his third brother.
"Where are you two going?" Hong Sheng looked at the two of them strangely. Because Hong Zhou and Hong Li had a good relationship these days, he was not surprised by his appearance.
Hongli did not answer his question, but just handed the thing in his hand to Hongsheng, "Third brother, I know you are going back to Nian Niangniang, and I don't know what to give you. I remembered that you like to fight crickets, so I
Fifth brother made this grasshopper cage together, do you like it?"
"The reason why you're not in the palace is that you went to Hong Zhou's place to make a cage?" Hong Sheng stared blankly at the grasshopper cage handed to him. The cage was very exquisite, in the style of a hexagonal pavilion, with a single eaves rolled up, and the top
There is also a lifelike grasshopper on the copper hook.
"Well, the time was so tight that I couldn't make it alone, so I asked Hong Zhou to do it together." Hong Li smiled and replied, "I just finished it. I was afraid that the third brother had left when I came all the way. Fortunately, I caught up.
"
Hong Sheng held the grasshopper cage that Hong Li and the others had made by hand. He was very moved, but he said, "Didn't anyone tell you that I don't like fighting crickets anymore?"
Hong Li was stunned. Before he could speak, the youngest Hong Zhou had already said in frustration: "Don't you like it? But my fourth brother and I worked on this cage for two whole days, and my fingers were still cut."
It was broken several times!"
Over there, Hongli also came to his senses. He thought for a long time before deciding to hand-make a grasshopper cage for Hongsheng. Unexpectedly, he didn't like it. He smiled sadly and said: "Then I will make it another day."