The Concubine in the Cold Palace

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Chapter 3

Over the next few days, the warm pavilion that used to be a cold palace suddenly became bustling with activity.
The emperor came to visit Qinglan every few days to make up for his many years of lack.
He even urged her to give up on the idea of marriage.
Countless visitors came to visit her in the imperial harem, while Qinglan refused to meet her.This group of imperial concubines who were watching the show felt a wave of disappointment.Although Qinglan grew up in the imperial palace, she rarely left the warming pavilion because of her purity.
Few people in the palace had seen her, let alone those imperial concubines, especially after that incident.
Therefore, the imperial concubines were extremely curious about this princess who suddenly appeared.However, no one knew what to do in Qinglan's heart.
She wanted to escape, but she had no choice but to face the fate of being sent to the State of Wenyang.
Whether she lived or died was unknown.
She was extremely apprehensive in her heart.
Looking at the concubine's hypocritical face, she felt even more disgusted."These past few days, all of you have been running to the Warm Pavilion diligently." Just as Yuemin couldn't resist these imperial concubines' questioning, he relaxed slightly when he saw that someone had come to help her.Everyone turned around and saw An Du helping Princess Baobei into the warm pavilion.
Everyone knew that Qingluan was the empress' flesh and blood, so no one dared to offend him.
They immediately smiled apologetically and said, "It turns out Qingluan is here.
Didn't His Majesty just seal a girl from the cold palace?
Come and have a look.""..."Qingluan glanced at the man in front of him and chuckled softly, "So Li Jieyu is here as well.
It's only been a few days since I last saw him, and he's becoming even more beautiful."Li Jieyu covered his face and smiled, "Princess, please excuse me.
But what decree does the Empress have?""I don't have any imperial edict.
I just heard that big sis isn't feeling well, so I asked Qingluan to bring the imperial physicians here to take a look.
However, as soon as I entered the room, I noticed that the imperial concubines were discussing among themselves.
I don't think anyone can have a good rest." Qingluan scanned the room.
There were quite a few people here, and they weren't inferior to the empress' usual morning sleep."Qingluan is joking.
We're just here to see the new princess.
Forget it, she doesn't appreciate it.
We won't be able to meet her, so we won't be asking for any trouble.
Let's go back." Imperial Concubine Xi took the lead and left.After leaving in twos and threes, the originally noisy and warm pavilion instantly fell silent.
Yue Min went up to greet them and led Qing Chen into the room.
The warm pavilion was simple, and the furnishings in the room were simple.
It was originally not large, but what was placed in the hall now was all gifts from Featherworld."Princess, please sit down for a moment.
I will go and invite my Little Lord out.""There's no need for that.
Big sis isn't feeling well.
I'll go in and see her." Qingluan glanced around the crowded halls.
There was no place for him to stay, so he left An Du and the others to follow Yuemin into the inner hall.The door to the inner chambers was tightly shut, and Zi Zhu stood guard outside.
When she saw Qing Luan kneeling to greet her, she said, "I pay my respects to the princess.
Princess, please be safe.
""Get up, big sister, are you awake?""Miss is dizzy this morning and is still resting.""Is that so?
That's great!
Mother asked me to bring the imperial physician to take a look at Elder Sister.
Elder Sister's wedding date is approaching, so there's no time to waste.
You all have to take care of her carefully.
If anything goes wrong, you'll have to ask."Yuemin was in a difficult position.
Qinglan didn't want anyone to disturb him, so he had no idea what to do.
Qingluan was just about to watch a good show and wait for her to open the door.
As long as she didn't open the door, Qingluan would be able to deal with her.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the door opened, he saw Qinglan dressed in plain garments and wearing a sickly gown, shocking him.Qinglan glanced at her and said, "I can't believe that in just a few days, there are so many guests at the warm pavilion.
Why are you here today, princess?" Then, he turned around and sat down on the edge of the table, picked up his pen, and continued to write scriptures.
This year, after Chunshu had suddenly passed away, Qinglan had written scriptures for his mother every day to ease the guilt in his heart."Sister has been promoted to the position of Princess.
Younger Sister has come to congratulate her.
She also heard that Eldest Sister's health is not well.
Mother has ordered me to bring a Imperial Physician to treat you.""Thank you, Your Highness, for your good intentions.
Qinglan is fine, and minor injuries and illnesses will not delay his wedding.
Please, Your Highness, do not worry.
If there is nothing else, please leave as soon as possible.
The warm pavilion is too humble for the princess to live for too long.""You, Mother has good intentions.
You don't know what's good for you.
No wonder you can only stay in the warm pavilion that doesn't see the sun.
"Qinglan put down his pen, looked up at Qingluan, and saw the contempt in her eyes.
After living in the imperial harem for so many years, Qinglan knew how to read people's expressions better than Qingluan.
The commotion had caused her to be unable to remain calm for the past few days, and Qingluan had arrived at the wrong time.
She had no place to vent her anger, and she, who had always been patient, had instantly turned into a hedgehog.."So what if I've been staying in this warm pavilion all this time?
You can go to Imperial Father's place and take a look at me, saying that I don't know the rules.
I'm afraid that when the time comes, you will be the one going to the State of Weiyang, not me.""You!""Miss!""Little Lord!" Everyone was shocked.Qingluan didn't know what to say.
It was true that Qinglan had all these rewards because she had married into the State of Weiyang on his behalf.
If something happened to her, it would be her bad luck.
After a moment of pondering, he smiled, "Big sis, what are you saying?
Qingluan is here to visit big sis, so how could he possibly have gone there?""...""Young Princess, you don't have to pretend to call me that.
It's disgusting to hear the words 'big sister' on the left and 'big sister' on the right.
You've never treated me as your big sister in your heart, nor have I treated you as your little sister.
Right now, everything is just for the sake of marriage.
Qinglan can't accept your words 'big sister'."Qing Chen was in the wrong, so he couldn't argue with her.
"Very well, since you don't appreciate it, I don't need to help you.
I'll just go back and return to my mother.
Don't worry, those idlers won't come again."Before leaving, Qingluan thought for a moment and said, "I heard that your relationship with the crown prince's big brother has always been very good.
That day, when big brother went to his mother's palace and had a huge argument with her, he became like a different person.
He was drunk night and night, and he didn't care about political affairs.
His mother was very worried.
If you have the heart to persuade him, then maybe he will listen to what you've said."After saying that, he left.Qinglan's mind revolved around Qingluan's words before he left.
Then, he looked at the words he had written: Qinghong!She hurriedly tore through the posts and swept through the items on the table, shocking Zizhu and Yuemin."Little Lord, please don't be angry." Yuemin tried to persuade Qinglan, but he saw Qinglan's tears streaming down his cheeks.
His heart ached as he embraced Qinglan.
After Yuemin entered the imperial palace, he was sent to serve Qinglan, who had just been born.
He had watched Qinglan grow up.Qinglan clenched his fists and said fiercely, "One day, I'll make sure that they suffer so much that they don't want to live.
I'll pay you back for what my mother has done."Half a month later, General Mojue arrived at the Feather Country to escort the beauty away.Qinglan wasn't in the mood to sleep so he stood up early.
All his belongings had been cleaned up.
She wore a light blue dress and a dark blue cloak.
Her originally beautiful figure was faintly discernible, making others think about it.Today, Qinglan had specially dressed himself up.
His waist-length hair fluttered in the wind, and there were too many ornaments on his head.
It was just a dark red ribbon.
It was gently tied to a strand of hair, and an exquisite golden ornament was inserted into it.
There was a precious piece of Bai Yu's neck.
His skin was as white as snow, and even though he was slightly powdered, he was like a Heavenly Immortal descending from the mortal world.His hands were soft and tender, his skin was smooth and his teeth were like a rhinoceros, his moth-like eyebrows were moth-like, and he had a beautiful smile.
His beautiful eyes were like jade feathers, his teeth were like pearls, and his waist was as smooth as silk.
He smiled sweetly, but there was a hint of melancholy in his smile.
He gave off a feeling that he couldn't be looked forward to.Qinglan looked at the rewards in the room.
Thinking about it, he found it funny.
"Zi Zhu, don't pack up.
What's the use of bringing these with you?""Little Lord, these are all the dowries that the emperor has given you.
We need to arrange some for this trip.
If we're not afraid of anything, then we should take them with us," Yuemin advised.Qinglan thought about it and said, "I'll just pick some expensive and fine ones.
Don't bring those heavy and useless things with you.
Oh, right, Purple Bamboo, take the four treasures of the study with you.""Don't worry, Miss.
I've already packed everything up," Zizhu said with a smile.
This item was left behind by Madam Chun Xing, so there was no way it would leave behind.
"Miss, what about this?" Zizhu looked at the ancient zither on the table.
It was a gift from the crown prince, Qinghong, and Qinglan.Qinglan furrowed his brows and shook his head.
His fingers flicked across the strings of the zither and he looked at the small characters on the zither.
"Leave them to him."The people waiting outside the room were both impatient and afraid that they would miss an hour.
The aunt manager urged them outside, "Qinglan Langongzhu?
Qinglan Langongzhu, please hurry up.
Don't miss an hour.
If the empress blames you, I won't be able to do it.
Qinglan Langongzhu?""Stop hurrying me, I'm here." Yue Min responded.
Qinglan slowly walked out, and everyone outside knelt down to greet him.
"This servant pays respects to the princess.
The princess is incredibly blessed."Qinglan looked around and smiled.
"Stand up.
In the past, all of you didn't see me in your eyes.
Today, it's just Qinglan's doing.
It's disgusting to see him do this." Then, he left behind the stunned group of palace servants and set off.The ministers in the court whispered to each other.
Ten beauties were already waiting in the hall.
These beauties were either relatives or daughters of ministers, but who would truly marry their pearls into another country?
And how many people would become substitutes like Qing Lan?Qinglan, who had arrived late, stepped into the hall amidst everyone's sighing.
After dressing himself up, Qinglan's kingdom-toppling appearance caused others to be unable to avoid him at a glance.
His natural temperament was so beautiful that it didn't touch the mundane world."Qinglan greets Your Majesty, the Empress."Yu Muzhen looked at his daughter, and his heart ached for her.
He quickly got someone to help her up.
Then, he walked down from the throne, patted Qinglan's hand, and handed her a brocade sachet.
"Qinglan, you must take good care of yourself on this trip.
Even though this item isn't expensive, it can save your life if necessary." He whispered into her ear.Qinglan gripped the brocade sachet tightly and looked at Yu Muzhen with an excited expression.
He didn't know what to say.In the blink of an eye, he saw the haggard crown prince by his side.
He bowed slightly and said, "Qinglan, please take good care of yourself.
I'll definitely become a generation of Renjun in the future.
My little sister will bid farewell to big brother Hong here." Qinglan would never see him again in this life.Qinghong hugged Qinglan tightly.
Since things had come to this point, he couldn't change anything.
He could only let go.This scene surprised the Great General of the State of Wei Yang.
He never expected that Yu Muzhen would send his beloved daughter far away.At this time, the empress also walked down.
She held Qinglan's hand and said with a sigh, "Child, you must cherish yourself.
When you reach the State of Weiyang, you must abide by your duty and serve the ruler of the State of Weiyang.
Remember your status.
You are the Princess of the Feathered Country.
You must not do anything that dishonors the country's physique.
Do you understand?".At this time, the empress also walked down and held Qinglan's hand.
She said with a sigh, "Child, you must cherish yourself well.
When you arrive at the State of Weiyang, you must respect your duty and serve the ruler of the State of Weiyang.
Remember your status.
You are the Princess of the Feathered Country.
You must not do anything that dishonors the nation's physique.
Do you understand?"Qinglan lowered his head and didn't look at her.
He covered the sarcasm in his eyes and said with a faint smile, "Qinglan will comply with Your Majesty's teachings." Then, he looked at Yu Muyun and said, "I don't know when I will be able to come back and visit you.
I ask father to take care of his health.
I am not filial, so I will bid my farewells." Qinglan knelt down and bowed.Several beauties covered their faces and wiped away their tears.
Qinglan stood up, turned to look at them, and then turned to look at Mo Zheng.Mo Jing bowed.
"Mo Jing greets the princess."Qing Lan saw that he was dressed in a general's uniform, and his body was swollen and his appearance was dignified.
His pair of eyes shot out cold stars, and his two crescent eyebrows were as clear as paint.
His chest was broad, and he had the aura of a thousand men who were difficult to defeat.
His words were dignified, and he had the will to speak thousands of feet and fly through the clouds.
His heart was bold and his bones were strong, and he was a rare talent.
Unfortunately, this was how the few people in the Feathered Country were."This journey is a long way away.
Qinglan and several other young misses are both physically weak.
I hope General can take good care of them along the way.""Princess, you're too polite.
This is a matter of my own."Qinglan smiled in satisfaction and walked out of the imperial court.
Then, he led the beauties on their way.
Yuemin and Zizhu helped Qinglan onto the carriage.
Qinglan glanced at the Feather Palace and the palace servants who had sent him off, his heart filled with reluctance.
All the beauties wept as they boarded the carriage.Mo Jue leapt onto the horse's back and waved his hand.
"Let's go!" A large group of people swam out of the Palace of Feathers.