From the east cross courtyard to Ronghetang, there are two gates and a small garden in the middle.
It was the perfect time of April in the world, but at this moment, everyone lost interest in visiting the garden and went straight to Ronghe Hall.
Compared with the simplicity and generosity of the East Cross Courtyard, this Ronghetang is much more exquisite and grand.
The wall covering at the entrance is engraved with the image of blooming flowers and wealth, and there are several well-pruned cedars planted in the corridor, standing in the corner like guards.
Just because Princess Rongkang liked it, a large feng shui tank was placed in the middle of the yard. The nine golden-tailed koi swimming in it were specially found by Prince Zhan's palace and were said to be worth a hundred gold.
Now the head of the Zhan Palace is the younger brother of Princess Rongkang. The relationship between the two has always been harmonious. In addition, Prime Minister Lin was also an inspiring figure in the previous dynasty, so the relationship between the two families is very good.
But here, the big house was left alone.
Following Mother Liu's footsteps, the group of people walked to the corridor and saw a maid opening the curtain from inside to greet them.
"My slave Guyu has met the eldest lady and the second young lady. The old lady has been waiting for you for a long time. Please come in quickly."
That attentive look made people wary. After all, when greeting them normally, this first-class female envoy could not be seen coming out to greet them.
The mother and daughter adjusted their clothes a little and walked into the inner hall, only to see that it was already full of people.
"I made this from Zhenbaozhai. Since Sister Yi wants to enter the palace, she must have something to show off her face. She doesn't want others to laugh at her and say that the young lady who goes out to the prime minister's house is shabby."
So she patted the back of Lin Wanyi's hand and glanced at Gu Yu who was standing next to her. She saw that the maid brought out a brocade plate, which contained extremely precious jewelry. Not to mention priceless, they were all high-end.
Good objects.
"Please, mother-in-law, take pity on us mother and daughter. I am just a daughter. If she is sent to the palace, it will be difficult to see her again in the future."
Although he is nearly sixty years old, he looks like he is in his early forties and looks extremely young.
He immediately struggled and knelt down and said.
She is beautiful but not ostentatious, and has control over her family. This is the best thing to do.
The second wife, Mrs. Wang, relied on the fact that her natal father was the Minister of War, and she had never looked down upon the eldest wife, Mrs. Dong, who was a merchant.
Instead of relying on others, it is better to adapt and act accordingly.
"My son, what should I do?"
At this moment, Princess Rongkang looked like an elder who loved her younger generation. She waved to Lin Wanyi and said, "I haven't seen you for a few days. Come here and let me have a look."
But Lin Wanyi didn't want her mother's situation to be as difficult as before after she left.
The second lady, Mrs. Wang, who was sitting first on the right, glanced at her, and she laughed again in her heart, but she said sweet words on her lips.
Now he is worried that his daughter will lose favor in the harem and actually sets his sights on the eldest daughter.
"What grandma said is that my granddaughter is willing to contribute to the family's glory and the future of her father and brother. I hope grandma will forgive her for the sake of her mother's respect all these years."
Ms. Dong held back her tears and cried softly until she returned to her yard and entered the main room.
It sounds nice to be in the palace as a companion, but in reality, everyone knows very well.
Princess Rongkang looks good. If you take a closer look, she is a bit more colorful than Wan Zhou, who she raised with great care.
"My granddaughter has met her grandmother and wishes her well."
She has caused many obstacles overtly and covertly over the years, especially after her daughter entered the palace and became favored and rose through the ranks, she even ignored the people in the eldest family.
Both inside and outside the words, it was said that she seemed to be born to enter the palace.
No matter how unhappy the mother and daughter were, they still had to bow to Princess Rongkang in a polite manner at this moment. Otherwise, if others made mistakes, wouldn't it make the big house worse?
"Get up quickly."
"Thank you grandma for reminding me. My granddaughter understands."
The second lady next to her, Mrs. Wang, saw that she was so disrespectful and immediately mocked her.
Looking at the "granddaughter" in front of her, Princess Rongkang was quite satisfied.
Her mother's bursts of crying made Lin Wanyi feel uncomfortable in her heart, but at present, if she wanted to refuse the imperial edict with her ability, she would be seeking death.
When Mrs. Dong heard this, her brows furrowed even more tightly.
"coming?"
"After all, she is the granddaughter of the prime minister. She is more knowledgeable than others. Well, the imperial edict to enter the palace has been issued. Someone from the palace will come to pick her up early tomorrow morning. Just be prepared."
When the thing was delivered to Mrs. Dong, the golden hairpin stung her heart again.
So he bowed respectfully to Princess Rongkang again and said.
However, Lin Wanyi's faint smile calmed down all her mother's anxieties.
Mrs. Dong was so angry that she gritted her teeth to pieces, but after years of humiliation, she had already become accustomed to accepting the situation. She wanted to say something more, but she didn't know how to defend herself.
Wearing a luxurious round-necked double-breasted gown embroidered with peony branches, and a five-phoenix hairpin inlaid with gold and jade, she looked extremely luxurious.
The leader was naturally Mr. Lin's stepmother, Mr. Lin's stepmother, and the stepgrandmother of Lin Wanyi and others. At this moment, they were looking at them quite lovingly.
"Sister-in-law, I only have a daughter, Sister Zhou. I sent her to the palace for the sake of the future of our family and her brother's future. It's obviously a matter of enjoying happiness, but why do you seem to mean that my sister is going to the battlefield?"
Generally speaking, be careful as trouble comes from your mouth!"
"My daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dong, has met her mother-in-law and asked her to give her regards."
"Old man, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are when you are not a family member. You have benefited a lot from the glory of the Prime Minister's Mansion, but when it comes time to contribute to the family, you repeatedly shirk it. Don't forget, you also have a husband and son. No.
For the sake of others and their future, I should send Sister Yi into the palace."
After finishing the important part, Princess Rongkang was too lazy to talk to the mother and daughter anymore, so she made an excuse and sent someone to send them back to Dongkua Courtyard.
As soon as Mrs. Dong's words came out, Princess Rongkang's expression turned ugly. She originally held Lin Wanyi's hand, but now she let go.
"Look, mother-in-law, my daughter-in-law said this. She was born as beautiful as a flower, and she is at a delicate age. Naturally, she needs to be nourished by good wind and good water. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a pity to be defeated in the mortal world?
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Princess Rongkang's words sealed the deal once again.
The eldest lady Dong did not reply, but glanced sideways at Lin Wanyi, her worry evident.
After she enters the palace, I hope her family can live a more comfortable life.
So Lin Wanyi wiped Dong's tears with a handkerchief and comforted her softly.
"Don't worry, mother. My daughter is not going to die. She will find a way to protect herself after entering the palace. But you should be careful in this back house. If you contradict the old lady like this today, it's better to say less in the future.
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"I'm just unwilling. Why should I use you to pave the way for Lin Wanzhou?"