It only took half a day to get from Huiping to Yuanyang, but we only returned when the sun was about to set.
Zhao Yanxun was King Yong, so he naturally had to enter through the main gate, so the carriage stopped outside the gate of the palace.
From the moment he entered the city, news of his return had spread, and the palace naturally knew about it in advance.
At this moment, Princess Xue Baoyun, together with several concubines and concubines, stood at the gate to greet Zhao Yanxun.
In fact, the greeting was fake, they came more to see what kind of woman Zhao Yanxun had brought home.
They knew about this two days in advance. The exchange of news between the palace and the front line has not been interrupted. Zhao Yanxun was not traveling very fast, so the news was sent back in advance.
It was freezing cold at the moment, so it was only necessary for others to come, but even Lin Jingyu, who was pregnant, was standing at the door of the palace wearing a cloak.
After getting off the carriage, Zhao Yanxun, dressed in a royal blue dress, walked towards the gate of the palace with a smile on his face.
Looking at the wives and concubines in front, surrounded by maids, Zhao Yanxun said: "The cold wind is biting, why do you beloved concubines have to suffer this time!"
I saw Xue Baoyun and a few girls coming down the steps to welcome him, and then he said with a smile: "How dare I not come to welcome you when the prince comes back?"
At this moment, Zhou Lanzhi happened to come out of the carriage.
Coming to Zhao Yanxun's side, Xue Baoyun looked at Zhou Lanzhi and said: "What's more, the prince is out and has found sisters for us. Naturally, we also want to see what kind of beautiful people they are!"
At this moment, Zhou Lanzhi was undoubtedly nervous.
She was not familiar with several of the concubines, and she didn't know whether they would be easy to get along with or whether they would embarrass her.
At this time, Huang Rongrong came forward and asked directly: "Your Majesty, this...sister, where did you find her!"
Zhao Yanxun was speechless for a while and said: "It's a long story. Let's talk about it in detail after we go in!"
At this time, Zhou Lanzhi was already walking towards Zhao Yanxun and others with her head lowered.
"Country girl Zhou Lanzhi, I have met several empresses!" Zhou Lanzhi knelt down and saluted.
Her identity has not yet been officially recognized, so she is just a commoner's daughter, so she naturally has to pay homage to several princesses.
Xue Baoyun took a step forward, held her shoulders personally and said, "Sister, get up quickly. We will be a family from now on. Why are we so divided!"
As a wife, Xue Baoyun knew Zhao Yanxun fairly well.
Since Zhou Lanzhi was to be brought into the palace, she would definitely be given a status, so Xue Baoyun wanted to "win" her over.
"Thank you, ma'am!"
Immediately afterwards, Xue Baoyun introduced to Zhou Lanzhi that several concubines in the palace showed the majesty of a real wife.
When being helped up by Xue Baojun, Zhou Lanzhi saw Zhao Yanxun walking to the steps and became concerned about the situation of another concubine.
In Zhou Lanzhi's eyes, Lin Jingyu has an unearthly temperament, and stands alone with dignity.
At this moment, Lin Jingyu was the only one staying where she was, and she only had Zhao Yanxun in her eyes.
"My beloved, it's such a cold day, why did you come out with me?" Zhao Yanxun took Lin Jingyu's hand.
Lin Jingyu said with a smile: "I also want to come and see what kind of beauty the prince has brought back!"
After making a haha, Zhao Yanxun immediately pirated: "Okay, okay, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it inside... Just don't block the door!"
After saying this, Zhao Yanxun and Lin Jingyu walked into the palace gate together.
Huang Rongrong followed immediately. She didn't want to stay with the princess.
In the same place, only Xue Baoyun and Hou Shiyun were left, and of course the newly arrived Zhou Lanzhi.
"Come on, sister, let's go in!" Xue Baoyun pulled Zhou Lanzhi up and said.
Hou Shiyun on the side immediately joined in: "Sister Lan Zhi, when we come to this palace, we will become a family..."
"The princess is the most warm-hearted. If you have any difficulties, just tell her!"
Zhou Lanzhi nodded in agreement while thinking about the situation in the harem.
From the scene just now, she could vaguely sense that there were two factions among the royal family and the concubines.
The princess and the jade concubine each belong to a different faction, and the latter seems to be more favored by Zhao Yanxun.
Of course, it is also possible that because Lin Jingyu is pregnant, she is more loved and cared for by Zhao Yanxun.
The question before Zhou Lanzhi at this moment is whether she should accept the olive branch offered by the princess. If she refuses, she will have to bear the possibility of offending the princess.
For a moment, Zhou Lanzhi didn't know how to make a decision. She knew too little about the situation.
"Then thank you, empress!" Zhou Lanzhi decided to play dumb.
Just listen to Xue Baoyun say: "We are all sisters from now on, there is no need to be so different!"
After everyone entered the palace, Zhao Yanxun arrived at Yongfu Palace. Before he could sit down, he was informed that Zhou Chengping had an audience.
Looking at the wives and concubines sitting on the left and right, Zhao Yanxun said helplessly: "This is really true, I won't be able to rest for a moment!"
After accepting Zhou Lanzhi, he now has five wives and concubines. Except for Xue Baoyun and Zhao Yanxun, who are sitting side by side, the others are sitting opposite each other.
According to Zhao Yanxun's wishes, he will have dinner at Yongfu Palace tonight and decide on Lan Zhi's place next week.
"You guys chat first, I'll go take a look in front and come back later!"
When Zhao Yanxun stood up, several women present stood up to see him off.
At this moment in Jinshen Hall, Zhou Chengping was already waiting in the side hall.
When he heard the footsteps behind the screen, he knew it was Zhao Yanxun.
"My dear, you are so dedicated. I just returned to the palace and you came here to find me!"
When Zhao Yanxun heard the news, people also arrived, so Zhou Chengping saluted and paid homage: "See you, Your Highness!"
After sitting down and taking the tea cup from Huo An, Zhao Yanxun said: "No gifts!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
"It's already late in the afternoon. Why are you here now? What's the important thing?"
Zhou Chengping didn't waste any time and said bluntly: "Your Highness, the School of Political Science was originally scheduled to close on the first day of November. I wonder if the time will be postponed?"
This is a big event. It is not only the graduation of a group of students, but also represents the inheritance of cultural heritage, so the first graduation ceremony is very important.
Zhao Yanxun couldn't help but frown and asked: "Why the delay? Is it possible that we are not fully prepared?"
In fact, tomorrow is the first day of November, and Zhou Chengping is worried that Zhao Yanxun is not ready.
"Your Highness has just returned from Ningyang, and the carriage and horses are very tiring... I am afraid that Your Highness is too tired!" Zhou Chengping turned around when he spoke.
Zhao Yanxun laughed, and then said: "You are too worried, I am not that delicate!"
Speaking of this, Zhao Yanxun said seriously: "If the time does not change, it will be tomorrow!"
"yes!"
"What else?"
"I'm fine!"
Putting down the tea cup, Zhao Yanxun said: "Since there is nothing else, Aiqing, please go back...it will be time to have dinner in a while!"
"I resign!"
After Zhou Chengping left, Zhao Yanxun said to Huo An on the side: "What are the ceremonies for tomorrow's ceremony? Find that document!"
"yes!"
Chang Shisi and Ji Shansuo were preparing for this matter before Zhao Yanxun left, but Zhao Yanxun did not take a closer look.
The ceremony would start tomorrow, so he could only improvise and familiarize himself with the process.
