latelenovela Chapter 282 6th Brother
Chapter 282 6th Brother
Stepping out of the gate of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, An Lingrong let out a long sigh and ran straight towards the Yonghe Palace.
In front of the vermilion lacquered gate of Yonghe Palace, the guards had already evacuated. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the mottled palace walls, giving the palace a dim color.
Shen Meizhuang stood gracefully at the palace gate, her clothes fluttering gently in the breeze.
"Sister!" An Lingrong saw the familiar and reassuring figure, her eyes instantly reddened, her pace quickened, she hurried to Shen Meiyu and threw herself into her warm arms.
An Lingrong snuggled up to Shen Meiyu, feeling the familiar scent on her body. The fear and uneasiness that had been surging in her heart slowly receded, replaced by an intense and insoluble feeling of grievance.
"elder sister……"
She called "sister" over and over again, hiding all her pain and grievances in it. Her tone trembled slightly, with a barely perceptible cry, and it went straight into Shen Meizhuang's ears.
Shen Meizhuang felt extremely distressed. She raised her hand and gently stroked her back, saying soothingly, "I'm here, I'm here."
After returning to Yonghe Palace, Su Ye helped her take a bath, and then she put on a soft and comfortable inner garment. Sitting on the warm bed, An Lingrong felt at ease.
Shen Meizhuang sat quietly on the bed, An Lingrong resting her head on her legs like a docile kitten. The warm yellow candlelight flickered, illuminating their faces and casting mottled shadows on the wall.
An Lingrong's voice sounded softly, and she told Shen Meiyu everything that had happened in Ganlu Temple and Yangxin Palace during the day, telling her in detail, from every change in the emperor's expression to the considerations behind her own words.
"I hope that what I said today can have some impact on the emperor."
Shen Meizhuang listened, her eyes filled with sorrow. She tilted her head slightly, gazing at the ceiling, and said in a hollow voice, "He's the Emperor. No one can go against his will. We women in the harem are merely pawns in his hands."
Seeing Shen Meizhuang's sad expression, An Lingrong's heart ached. She reached out and gently grasped the corner of Shen Meizhuang's clothes, saying tenderly, "Even if we can't stop Sister Zhen from returning to the palace, it will at least make the Emperor feel more guilty towards her, and it will be easier for us to act in the future."
Shen Meizhuang sighed, "It's just that the emperor's actions really chill me to the core. He actually used our friendship to force you."
A hint of anger and unwillingness flashed across her eyes, but was instantly replaced by a deep sense of powerlessness.
"Alas! Who made us have such a good relationship? That old guy is also jealous. He doesn't have a sister as good as you!" An Lingrong deliberately said in a humorous tone, trying to ease the solemn atmosphere.
Shen Meizhuang then revealed a hint of a smile and raised her hand as if to hit her: "You, you're talking nonsense again!"
The raised hand was filled with a hint of pampering and intimacy, and the movements were gentle and slow.
An Lingrong was indeed all too familiar with this action. Almost the moment Shen Meizhuang raised her hand, she swiftly reached out and gently grasped it. Her fingers clasped Shen Meizhuang's wrist tightly, yet without hurting her.
An Lingrong looked up at Shen Meizhuang, her eyes sincere and firm as she said, "Sister, he's not important! I know you've missed Sister Zhen so much over the years, and you've always been worried about her safety and situation out there. It's good that she's back, so the three of us can be together again!"
"Yes!" Shen Meizhuang nodded slightly, and a glimmer of hope and warmth rekindled in her eyes. It was the anticipation for the upcoming reunion and the firm belief in their mutual friendship.
After a while, Shen Meizhuang looked at An Lingrong meaningfully again, a trace of pity in her eyes: "Rong'er, sometimes I really wish you were a little dumber, not so smart and insightful."
Upon hearing this, An Lingrong skillfully changed her position and lay down on the bed. Her two slender arms were slightly bent, and her hands supported her small head. Her clear eyes blinked, and she asked with childlike innocence and curiosity, "Why?"
Seeing her like this, Shen Meizhuang couldn't help but sigh slightly. She slowly reached out her hand and gently touched An Lingrong's smooth cheek. "You're so exhausted! In this palace, everything requires careful consideration. You're so smart and perceptive, you must be toiling day and night. I really can't bear it."
An Lingrong was touched, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile. "When Sister Zhen comes back, I'll leave everything to her. As for me, I'll just be a lazy bum, waiting for you two to protect me and support me every day. Don't look down on me for being lazy then."
When Zhen Huan returns to the palace, it will be a completely different scene. Alas, after all the hard work over the years, I can finally see the rewards!
Shen Meizhuang was touched by An Lingrong's childish words, and a warm feeling rose in her heart. She shook her head gently, and her eyes and eyebrows were full of amused smiles.
As the two were talking, Caiyue entered the palace to report, "Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has returned. Just now, Concubine Jing sent someone to say that Princess Longyue and Princess Xinyue have already gone to bed. Someone will be sent to bring them back tomorrow morning!"
After saying this, the Sixth Prince walked into the hall with steady steps and saluted in a childish manner: "Greetings to Mother, Greetings to Godmother!"
An Lingrong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a doting smile, and she asked softly, "Liudan, do you miss your godmother?"
The Sixth Prince tilted his head, his face innocent as he thought seriously. After a long while, he replied in a childish voice, "Godmother, we haven't seen each other for just one day. I haven't had time to start missing you yet!"
After saying that, he winked at An Lingrong mischievously.
Hearing this, An Lingrong was startled at first, then a trace of embarrassment appeared on her face, but she soon regained her smile, gently pinched the Sixth Prince's pink cheek, and said angrily, "You only know how to talk nonsense!
"Mother said I learned it from you!"
An Lingrong turned her gaze to Shen Meiyu.
"I was right!"
"Sister~" An Lingrong said coquettishly in a long voice.
The Sixth Prince said from the side: "Godmother, will you tell me stories again today?"
Without waiting for An Lingrong to reply, Shen Meizhuang said, "Sixth Prince, your godmother is tired today. Can I tell you tomorrow?"
The Sixth Prince nodded and said, "Yes. Mother and godmother, please go to bed early. I will take my leave now!"
After saying this, he bowed seriously again.
Looking at his back, An Lingrong's mind moved slightly, and then she turned to Shen Meizhuang and said, "Sister, we must train the Sixth Prince well!"
Shen Meizhuang naturally understood what she meant and nodded slightly.