latelenovela Chapter 638: Harmonious Relationship
Chapter 638: Harmonious Relationship
Shu Yan's voice instantly brought Helan Yanran back to her senses, "Noble Concubine Lan, what are you daydreaming about?"
Helan Yanran avoided her gaze and said, "I'm not in a daze, I'm just a little tired."
"You said you weren't in a daze, but just now Mr. Wen asked you if you wanted to eat something, but you ignored him." Shu Yan handed her a piece of cake, "It's delicious, try it."
When Helan Yanran smelled the smell, she felt a stuffy feeling in her chest and her stomach was uncomfortable, so she wanted to vomit. She couldn't help but feel nauseous.
Shu Yan asked with concern: "What's wrong with you?"
"I feel a little carsick. I caught a cold a few days ago and I haven't fully recovered yet. My head hurts when the wind blows, and I feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, and want to vomit." She explained quickly.
Wen Guiren said with concern, "It will be here soon. Please ask the doctor to take a look later."
She nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Wen. I'll be fine after a short rest."
A hint of doubt flashed in Shu Yan's eyes. The convoy was so slow, how could she get carsick? Would she feel like vomiting if she caught a cold?
She was also cautious and felt that Concubine Lan was strange.
When they arrived at the Eastern Emperor's Mausoleum, the official from the Ministry of Rites said, "We have invited the eminent monks from the Huguo Temple. Please rest in the post house for the time being."
"Please ask Sir Zuo to take full charge of the burial ceremony. I will cooperate with you in whatever you need me to do." Jiang Fenghua said.
"It's just some rather tedious rituals."
Lord Zuo also mentioned the details. When the emperor's concubine passed away, she had to be buried with the highest ceremony, and it had to be done in front of her family members. The empress came to the funeral in person, so even if the Pan family was angry, they would feel much less angry.
Gao Qingtong and Song Jing accompanied the queen on her left and right.
Everyone stood in an orderly and respectful manner, waiting for the Queen to order: "If you feel tired during the journey, you can get on the carriage and rest. Do you have any objection to this arrangement?"
Everyone said, "No."
Here, Shu Yan stood beside Helan Yanran and suddenly took her arm. "It's rare to leave the palace. I heard there is a royal garden here with plum blossoms planted in it. They are so beautiful at this time of year. Let's go and play together!"
Shu Yan doesn't have a good relationship with anyone, but she sticks to Helan Yanran like a dog-skin plaster, creating the appearance that they have a good relationship.
Helan Yanran wanted to push her away, "Shu Ronghua, please be careful with your words."
Shu Yan said, "Noble Concubine Lan doesn't want me to follow her. Is there any inconvenience?"
"It's not inconvenient for me. The Queen attaches great importance to funerals. If the Queen sees that we don't know the rules, we will be punished again." Helan Yanran was really angry.
After she said this, Shu Yan finally stopped smiling. It didn't matter whose death it was. In her mind, all women who entered the palace were enemies to each other, and it was better for them to die.
At this moment, Jiang Fenghua suddenly looked towards them. Her eyes were cold and the chilling light pierced into their hearts, making them tremble with fear.
Jiang Fenghua raised the corners of his lips and said in a deep voice, "Shu Ronghua is quite free, so you can carry the spirit tablet!"
Shu Yan was stunned, "My queen, I have never done this before, so I don't know how to do it. Please let me..."
"If you don't know, there will be a ritual officer to teach you. Just follow the great masters when they chant the sutras."
Jiang Fenghua's voice left no doubt. Shu Yan was startled and had to go anyway.
Next, Shu Yan participated closely in the whole process. She was no longer idle and no longer chattering. After the whole ceremony, she was completely exhausted. It was obviously cold, but she only felt hot. Her feet hurt so much that she couldn't walk, and in the end she had to be supported by the palace maids.
Two hours later, the Left Assistant Minister walked up to Jiang Fenghua and said, "It will take a while before we return to the capital. There is nothing important to do now. If your Majesty feels bored, you can go to the plum garden over there to enjoy the flowers. The East Emperor Mausoleum has always been taken care of by someone, and the plum blossoms are in full bloom this year."
When the concubines heard the Left Vice Minister say that the plum blossoms were in full bloom, they became very interested and opened the plum garden in the palace, but it was not as big as the one in the Eastern Emperor's Mausoleum.
Jiang Fenghua had something in mind, and seeing that the concubines were all in high spirits, these women were locked up in the palace and became stupid, she didn't want to spoil everyone's fun, "Thank you, Lord Zuo, for your thoughtful consideration. I will take them out for a tour. When Lord Zuo is done, send someone to let me know."
Shang Hong was followed by the Imperial Guards. The Eastern Imperial Mausoleum was the royal territory, and all the people buried there were members of the royal family.
The Plum Garden is not in the burial area. Instead, it looks like a royal garden and has a unique charm.
Gao Qingtong and Song Jing were also visiting such a place for the first time. When they saw the bright red plum blossoms blooming on the branches, they couldn't let go of them: "So beautiful! I didn't expect there would be such a beautiful scenery in the East Emperor's Mausoleum."
Everyone was very tired at first, but when they saw this beautiful scene, their mood suddenly improved, and they all asked, "Your Majesty, can I pick some and take it back?"
Jiang Fenghua glanced around casually. No one came here to enjoy the flowers! They would wither after the season. She said softly, "It should be okay!"
There was a hint of mischief in her voice, "But everyone please pick them gently and don't hurt them."
With permission, everyone was even happier. Countless palace maids and eunuchs followed and helped their masters to pick plum blossoms.
Song Jing said, "I will pick some fresh plum blossoms and make plum blossom cakes. I will invite the queen and the sisters to eat them together."
Gao Qingtong smiled and said, "Empress Shufei is still a little greedy cat. She never forgets to eat wherever she goes."
"Everything in life can be wasted, but delicious food cannot be wasted. If a person can enjoy more delicacies in his life, then life is meaningful." She pulled Jiang Fenghua's hand again: "Queen, let's go together! We can appreciate the flowers and enjoy the food at the same time. It's a pity that there is no kitchen here, otherwise I will definitely show you my skills."
"This is the first time I heard that Concubine Song can cook!" Gao Qingtong teased.
Song Jing said, "In the palace, I am the queen. I have so many people serving me, and I have become lazy. When I leave the palace, I am Song Jing. If no one serves me, I will not starve to death."
As she said this, she followed Dong'er to pick plum blossoms.
Gao Qingtong stayed beside Jiang Fenghua and whispered, "The Queen has changed."
"What has changed?" Jiang Fenghua asked.
"I can't really explain it, but I just feel like it has changed."
"Tell me what I was like in the past." Jiang Fenghua became interested. This noble concubine Gao seemed to be very knowledgeable.
"The Queen used to be scary. I mean, she was too dignified. She never made a mistake and was always very well-behaved. But now she seems to be much more relaxed."
She said that Jiang Fenghua didn't feel anything about all this. She felt that she had not changed. She would imagine herself the way Nanny Wang and Hongxiu told her to look.
Jiang Fenghua had never thought that she would have such leisure time to enjoy the flowers in the garden with Xie Shang and other concubines, and get along so harmoniously.
Outside the palace, they were as happy as the cheerful birds in the forest and the dancing butterflies among the flowers.
Seeing Helan Yanran standing aside obediently, Jiang Fenghua asked, "Doesn't Concubine Lan like plum blossoms?"
"I like it." She said lightly.
"You should go pick plum blossoms too! You won't have a chance to come out again after you return to the palace."
"I want to stay with the Queen for a while longer." She didn't know how to thank the Queen.
Gao Qingtong smiled and said, "After returning to the palace, Concubine Lan can go to Kunning Palace more often to pay respects to Her Majesty and chat with Her Majesty."
Helan smiled sweetly, "Yes, I just hope that Your Majesty doesn't find me annoying."
Shang Hong approached them and bowed to Jiang Fenghua, "The meal is ready, ladies, please move over."
Jiang Fenghua said to Gao Qingtong, "Noble Concubine Gao, please send someone to invite all the concubines to come for dinner!"