Chapter 1281 - 974 Returning to Beijing_3
However, the position of Empress cannot be too overwhelming.
Yet, Xiao Zhenzhu thought, with the current prominence of the Ji Family and the Emperor’s trust in the Ji brothers, even if Xie Pan’Er is only the adopted daughter of the Ji Family, the position of Empress is undoubtedly hers.
"Dear sisters-in-law, please prepare yourselves. Tomorrow morning, I will accompany the two of you to the Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager!
At that time, the Empress Dowager surely will have rewards for you.
Moreover, there is another purpose for which His Majesty has sent me, and it concerns Eighth Sister-in-Law!"
Upon hearing that the matter concerned Xiao Zhenzhu, Hu Shu’Er quickly stood up and whispered.
"Should I avoid this?"
Xiao Zhenzhu didn’t speak, but Xie Pan’Er said.
"Princess Lianchun is residing in Suisui’s courtyard, where there is plenty of fine tea. Eighth Sister-in-Law, would you like to join me in visiting Princess Lianchun for a cup of tea?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Zhenzhu frowned, knowing that there might be something that Ji Suisui, her adopted sister, found hard to say directly, and hoped Princess Lianchun would convey it. So she nodded.
"I’ve always heard that the tea of the Great Han royal family is excellent; I was just thinking of tasting it!"
"Then, Eldest Sister-in-Law, we shall take our leave!"
Xie Pan’Er took Xiao Zhenzhu to Xiaosuisui’s courtyard.
These days, Xiaosuisui regularly went to the Ji Family Matriarch’s courtyard to have lunch and dinner, getting along very well with these two aunts.
However, Xiao Zhenzhu and Hu Shu’Er seldom came to her Qin Xin Courtyard.
Because it housed the Great Han royal family’s eldest princess.
This eldest princess appeared quite aloof. Even towards Xiaosuisui, who was the cherished princess of the Great Han, she was stern. Hence, Xiao Zhenzhu and Hu Shu’Er naturally avoided approaching her.
When Xie Pan’Er and Suisui arrived at Xiaosuisui’s courtyard, they heard pleas for mercy as soon as they reached the entrance.
"Auntie! I really can’t write anymore. Please, can I stop writing the large characters and recite a book for you instead?"
Princess Lianchun’s voice, filled with anger, came through.
"Recite a book for me?
As if I don’t know you have a phenomenal memory?
Can writing large characters and reciting be compared?
Let me tell you, Ji Suisui, writing is a person’s second face. You are a long princess; your face as the long princess must not be disgraced, understand?"
Xiaosuisui immediately wilted.
Feeling amused, Xie Pan’Er couldn’t help but chuckle.
"Suisui’s dislike for practicing large characters definitely needs Sister’s firm hand; everyone in the family is at a loss with her!"
"Pretty Auntie! You’re out of the palace!"
Upon hearing Xie Pan’Er’s voice, Xiaosuisui ran out of the house and instantly hugged Xie Pan’Er’s leg.
Overjoyed.
"Pretty Auntie, I’ve missed you so much!
Did you miss me while I was away from the Capital City?"
Xie Pan’Er: "..." This little girl just took the words right out of her mouth.
"I missed you! How could I not? Every morning, the first thing I think about is whether our Suisui has practiced her large characters."
Xiaosuisui’s face immediately fell.
"Pretty Auntie is mean, I don’t like you anymore,"
Xiaosuisui pouted angrily, making both Xie Pan’Er and Princess Lianchun laugh aloud.
"This little girl, she’s good at everything but practicing calligraphy, which is like pulling teeth for her!"
"Indeed. His Majesty also mentioned that, thank goodness Sister is back to handle her; otherwise, she would truly become the most untamed in the entire Great Han."
"You all sit first! The day after tomorrow is the royal candidate selection, why did you suddenly leave the palace?"
Xie Pan’Er glanced at Xiao Zhenzhu and said.
"Tomorrow, Suisui, Eighth Sister-in-Law, and Sixth Sister-in-Law will enter the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. I came out of the palace to tell them about some matters within."
Princess Lianchun nodded, "You are thoughtful, stepping out of the palace to support your sisters-in-law; hopefully, they’ll remember your kindness in the future!"
Xie Pan’Er smiled, a bit embarrassed.
"We’re family. There’s no need to be too calculating."
Xie Pan’Er took the opportunity to say, "However, I also came to ease concerns for His Majesty. Eighth Brother wrote a letter to the palace, saying Eighth Sister-in-Law gave the Dongyue Seal to Suisui, and Eighth Brother instructed her to return to the Capital and hand the seal to her adoptive father, His Majesty!"
"Is there such a thing?"
Princess Lianchun was quite surprised, looking at Xiao Zhenzhu and Xiaosuisui.
Xiaosuisui nodded, quickly retrieving the seal.
Princess Lianchun took it and examined it; sure enough, it was the Dongyue Seal.
"Does His Majesty have any thoughts on this matter?"
Princess Lianchun placed the seal down and then asked Xie Pan’Er.
Xie Pan’Er looked at Xiao Zhenzhu.
"Indeed, His Majesty has a plan, but it requires some inconvenience to Eighth Sister-in-Law!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhenzhu sharply turned her gaze toward her.