The carriage stopped in front of Chengtian Gate, and all the guards had withdrawn.
The curtain of the carriage was pulled up by the maid, and Xue Baoyun stepped out of the carriage and stretched out her hand to block the dazzling sunlight.
After getting off the carriage and looking at the tall palace in front of him, Xue Baoyun remembered the scene when he first entered this place.
At that time, Zhao Yanxun had not yet ascended the vassal status, and there were many rumors in the capital that he would be established as the crown prince, and she was Zhao Yanxun's official concubine.
At that time, Xue Baoyun followed Zhao Yanxun into the palace and was shocked by the tall palace. She was still thinking about calling herself the crown princess and then her mother would honor the world.
But who would have thought that just a few days after her wedding, she would leave the capital with Zhao Yanxun.
Now, after three years, I returned to the capital again, but everything has changed.
"Your Majesty...it's time to go in. Someone came to Xianfu Palace just now to deliver a message. Concubine Duan is still waiting!"
Hearing Yuzhu's prompt, Xue Baoyun nodded, and then said: "It's time to go in, bring Hong'er with you!"
"yes!"
Behind Xue Baoyun, Lin Jingyu and Huang Rongrong also got off the carriage, followed by Hou Shiyun and Zhou Lanzhi.
Beside Lin Jingyu, the maid cautiously stepped forward and said: "Mother, let me hold you in your arms!"
Seeing that everyone had packed up, Xue Baoyun turned around and said, "Everyone, let's go!"
As Prince Yong's Mansion, Xue Baoyun has the responsibility to control the concubines, so it is natural that she should speak at this time.
Several people walked slowly towards Chengtian Gate with lotus steps, followed by a large group of eunuchs and maids.
Eunuch Huo An was also among them. He came with the princesses and commanded hundreds of eunuchs in Prince Yong's Mansion.
"Eunuch, I met Eunuch Lin the day before yesterday. From what people around him said...he is already the Chief Supervisor of the Supervisory Committee!"
Hearing this, Huo An nodded and replied: "He has the ability and can afford the prince's trust!"
"My father-in-law, you are getting closer to the prince. I'm afraid you won't be the chief steward of Qian'an Palace. From now on, the slaves and maids will have to be taken care of by you, my father-in-law!"
Although the Chief Superintendent of Qian'an Palace did not know which eunuch he commanded, he was always with the emperor, so he was a serious eunuch brother.
"You people, you don't think about how to serve your master all day long, but you only think about these crooked ways..."
Huo An's expression was extremely calm, and it was precisely because of his "clumsy" personality that he could always stay by Zhao Yanxun's side.
After everyone passed through Chengtian Gate and entered Da'anmen, a group of people were greeted from the direction of Huangji Gate, including five chariot sedans.
"Slave Lin Quan, please pay homage to all of you ladies!"
As Lin Quan knelt down, all the eunuchs carrying the sedan behind him also knelt down.
Looking at Lin Quan kneeling in front of him, Xue Baoyun said calmly: "Get up!"
"Thank you, empress!"
Although he had some unpleasantness with Xue Baoyun two days ago, Lin Quan knew what he was worth, so he still greeted him with a smile at this moment.
"This slave, following the prince's instructions, is here to take the ladies into the palace!"
"The prince has said that you ladies and gentlemen have been with him in Longyou through thick and thin, sharing weal and woe. Now that you have entered the imperial city, you should enjoy more honor and dignity!"
I have to say that Zhao Yanxun’s words deeply moved several women present.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please come!" Lin Quan stepped aside.
Everyone got on the chariot sedan in order, with Xue Baoyun at the first and Zhou Lanzhi at the end.
The five chariot sedans entered the Huangji Gate one after another. Logically speaking, this was against the regulations. They should have entered through the palace gate on the left side of the Huangji Gate.
But now that Zhao Yanxun is the regent, he has the final say in all internal and external affairs. Naturally, no one dares to complain at this time.
"The prince is not in the palace?" Lin Jingyu couldn't help but ask.
Regarding this person, Lin Quan did not dare to neglect him at all, and quickly replied: "The prince took the courtiers outside the city this morning. He should be in the military camp now, and he may be back soon!"
"Yeah!" Lin Jingyu nodded, but there was a hint of worry in her expression.
Xue Baoyun knew about the Xue family's affairs, and she also knew about her Lin family's affairs, and what her biological father had done during this time.
Perhaps Zhao Yanxun could be magnanimous, but Concubine Duan, whom he was about to meet, was not a magnanimous person.
Xue Lin Er knew about Concubine Duan's deeds and how powerful she was.
So on the way to Xianfu Palace, both of them felt more and more heavy.
As for Hou Shiyun and Zhou Lanzhi, although they had not offended Concubine Duan, they still felt nervous at the thought of meeting their mother-in-law.
Among the five people, only Huang Rongrong was in high spirits. She looked at the buildings passing by and thought about which one she would live in.
Soon, the five-headed chariot sedan landed outside Xianfu Gate.
"Mothers and queens, Concubine Duan is waiting inside!" Lin Quan reminded.
Several people got off the chariot and sedan, and under the leadership of Xue Baoyun, walked toward the palace gate.
After walking only a few steps, Xue Baojun said to Yuzhu beside him: "Leave Hong'er to me!"
Although she didn't know what she meant, Yuzhu still handed the child over.
So Xue Baoyun took Zhao Weihong, who could already walk, and led the others into Xianfu Gate.
In the main hall of Xianfu Palace, Concubine Duan was sitting on the main seat, and standing next to her was Zhang Fengxiu.
"Your Majesty, the princesses are already here!"
Concubine Duan had a cold expression as she took the tea cup from Zhang Fengxiu and slowly lifted the floating leaves from the water.
Several princesses entered the palace, stood in order, and then, under the leadership of Xue Baoyun, paid homage to Concubine Duan who was on the throne.
"I, my concubine, see your empress, may your empress be blessed with peace and good fortune!"
After hearing these words, Concubine Duan raised her eyes slightly, but saw that everyone had their heads lowered, and only Huang Rongrong quietly raised her head to look.
Concubine Duan smiled slightly, glanced at Huang Rongrong, and said, "Are you Huang Wanan's daughter?"
Unexpectedly, Huang Rongrong asked: "Do you know my father?"
Concubine Duan still had a smile on her face and said: "Yes, I not only know your father, but I also know the fathers of the two people in front of you!"
Although this was said to Huang Rongrong, it was Xue Lin who was mentioned.
Seeing Huang Rongrong's confused look, Concubine Duan said slowly: "You are still pregnant with the child, so there is no need to be polite. Just sit next to her!"
"Thank you, ma'am!"
As a result, Huang Rongrong was helped to stand up and then sat down on a chair beside her.
"The two at the back were collected by Xun'er in Longyou?"
After being pointed out by Concubine Duan, Hou Shiyun replied: "To tell you the truth, I was chased by monsters in Longyou. It was the prince who saved my life. Seeing that I was helpless, I took him into the palace!"
"Reporting to your Majesty, this is the same for me!"
Hearing this, Concubine Duan sighed: "They are all poor children!"
"Since Xun'er has saved your life, you must serve him well in the future!"
The two immediately replied: "I understand!"
"Get up!"
"Thank you, empress!"
At this moment, in the main hall, only Xue Baojun and Lin Jingyu were kneeling, and of course Zhao Weihong was lying on the ground.
The atmosphere in the palace was extremely depressing. Although Huang Rongrong looked worried, Concubine Duan's aura was so strong that she did not dare to say a word.
Only Zhang Fengxiu, who was standing beside Concubine Duan, had a smile in her eyes at this moment, but of course she hid this very deeply.
The palace was quiet for a few moments, and it seemed like a long time had passed before Concubine Duan said: "The Xue family and the Lin family all called my son a rebel, so you two have nothing to say?"
This question is difficult to answer, but Xue Baoyun had to answer it.
"Mother, my clan has a large population, so it is inevitable that the good will be mixed with the bad. My father was threatened by the clan and made a big mistake... I can't defend myself, so I only want to accept the punishment in order to calm my anger!"
