Chapter 222 Bless Him
Liu Ruyu smiled gently, glanced at the eunuch who was leading the way, and asked about Mei Cheng's health.
"Could it be, Cheng'an, that you are also going to the palace to pay respect to the ladies today? The last one we are waiting for is not you, right?"
Mei Cheng'an ignored Fan Xian's teasing look, smiled shyly and said nothing.
The eunuch who led the way spoke at the right time.
"It is Master Mei. Now that everyone is here, please follow me."
The group said nothing more and immediately entered the palace and walked towards the harem.
The marching formation of several people was like this.
The leading eunuch walked in the front, and four or five steps behind him was Liu Ruyu. Fan Ruoruo followed closely behind Liu Ruyu to the right, and two or three steps behind him were Mei Chengan and Fan Xian.
In fact, Mei Chengan was the only one left at the end. They were a family, and he didn't want to force his way in as he felt embarrassed.
And he didn't want to pay any attention to Fan Xian at the moment.
But Fan Xian thought exactly the opposite of what he thought. He took a few steps behind him and moved closer to him, insisting on going with him.
Fan Xian killed people without forgetting to destroy their hearts, and taunted them directly in the face.
"Hey~ who was it that swore to me yesterday that it was none of your business, and now you're explaining the reasons to me?
I was so fooled into believing it, but the next day he entered the palace with an embarrassed look on his face. Tsk tsk tsk tsk, I felt so ashamed for him, hi!"
Mei Cheng'an had a gloomy face and said nothing, not even looking at him.
Fan Xian didn't take it seriously and continued to be sarcastic.
"Hey, if it were me, I wouldn't come no matter what you say. At most I would disobey your order. Who can blame me for having backbone? Who can blame me for having dignity? It would be so embarrassing if I went. Hey, hey."
Damn, it’s not over yet, right? You are so spineless and shameless!
Mei Cheng'an hissed and glanced at Fan Xian.
"Can you please get out of here and stop bothering me?"
Seeing that the fellow villager who had been silent all this time finally couldn't help it, even though he was scolded, he felt as refreshed as drinking cold beer in the dog days of summer. He grinned and showed his big white teeth.
"Yo yo yo, I'm anxious, I'm anxious, hahaha, I won't leave, I'll stay next to you, what's up, are you angry?"
"Fuck you!!!"
Mei Cheng'an couldn't bear it any longer and stopped immediately, raising his foot to kick, but Fan Xian ran away faster than a rabbit.
After running back to his family, he did not forget to look back and continue to act like a humiliator.
"Hey, I can't kick it. I'm so angry. Lelele~"
Mei Cheng'an's head was filled with frowns. He clenched his fists tightly in his long sleeves, making a creaking sound. He gritted his teeth and took a deep breath.
Fine, fine! You bitch! Just wait for me!!!
Although the noise they made was not big, it was not small either.
Fan Ruoruo first glanced sideways at her brother Fan Xian, and seeing his funny look, she couldn't help but burst out laughing, and quickly covered her mouth to laugh.
Liu Ruyu couldn't help but look back, and after glancing at the two of them, she scolded Fan Xian in a low voice.
"What are you doing? Don't you consider the occasion? This is the imperial palace!"
Fan Xian stuck out his tongue, smiled awkwardly, straightened his body, and followed obediently.
The team regained its calm and moved forward steadily. After walking honestly for a while, Fan Xian secretly looked back at his fellow villager.
Seeing his fellow villager regain his composure and even smiling back at him, Fan Xian's mouth twitched and he felt regretful.
It’s bad, the game was tied, I shouldn’t have looked at him!
……
There was no conversation along the way. When they reached the corner of the front corridor of the harem, they met Eunuch Hou, who seemed to have been waiting there for a long time.
After the greetings, Eunuch Hou greeted Liu Ruyu with a smile.
"It's been a long time since we last met. Madam, you look so beautiful."
Liu Ruyu smiled when she heard this.
"It's been a while since we last met, and you are still so talkative. I wonder who wants to see us today?"
The reason why Mei Cheng'an was not mentioned was because they were not from the same family, and it would be inappropriate for her to interfere without authorization.
Eunuch Hou replied.
"The people who watched the two princesses grow up all want to see Master Fan and Master Mei, as well as the Queen Mother, but they have to wait until after lunch."
When someone says one, you say two. Mei Chengan, who is at the back of the team, feels very awkward.
How can I describe it? They are a whole family, but I am alone. I feel like I am dependent on others and I feel like I am redundant.
If I had known earlier that I would be tied up, I should have brought my sister along as well. That might have been better.
Sure enough, Liu Ruyu was stunned for a moment. What was the meaning of putting the two of them together? Aren’t they going to go separately to meet different people? Do they have to go together?
"Um, Eunuch Hou, Master Mei is going to..."
Eunuch Hou smiled.
"My ladies, you are busy, so we won't meet separately."
The implication is that they just met together to save trouble. Isn't that too hasty? Mei Chengan complained in his heart.
After a pause, Eunuch Hou continued.
"Mr. Mei should have been accompanied by his elders to enter the palace, but Mr. Fan was accompanied by his wife who is familiar with the palace.
The ladies were planning to meet him together, so they let Master Mei enter the palace alone.
So on this journey, I would like to trouble Madam to take good care of Mr. Mei."
Upon hearing this, Fan Xian immediately turned around and winked at his fellow villager, but Mei Chengan simply ignored him.
Liu Ruyu suddenly realized that this was a trivial matter for her and nodded with a smile.
"Sure, where should we go first?"
Eunuch Hou smiled.
"My lady is here, so naturally she will go to Concubine Yi first."
Liu Ruyu thought for a moment and asked.
"Shouldn't we go see the Queen first?"
Eunuch Hou replied.
"The Queen is not feeling well today, so I will leave now!"
Liu Ruyu nodded.
Seeing that she was fine, Eunuch Hou immediately raised his hand to signal.
"this way please."
After saying that, he took the lead and walked in front to lead the way.
A group of people followed slowly behind.
Liu Ruyu turned around and waved to Mei Chengan who was walking behind with his hands behind his back.
"Cheng'an, come forward. I have something to tell you."
Mei Chengan immediately took two quick steps and stood on her right side.
Liu Ruyu called Fan Xian to her left side again, and Fan Ruoruo automatically moved to the other side of Fan Xian, and the four of them moved forward side by side.
Liu Ruyu looked around and spoke softly.
"I know you've been to the Imperial Study, but this is the real harem. Don't just look around out of curiosity, or someone might report you for being lazy and disrespectful."
As she spoke, Liu Ruyu glanced at Fan Xian.
"Especially you, learn more from Cheng'an, be more steady, and look around less!"
Mei Cheng'an curled the corners of his mouth silently when he heard this.
I was called out by the teacher in class, I deserve it!
Fan Xian touched his nose awkwardly. Being called out was not scary, but being called out in front of fellow villagers was a bit embarrassing.
After coughing lightly, Fan Xian quickly changed the subject.
"Hey, Auntie knows Concubine Yi?"
Liu Ruyu didn't think much about it and explained after hearing it.
"Noble Concubine Yi is my cousin, and the royal family has always been very kind to my Liu family."
Fan Xian suddenly realized, thought for a moment and asked.
"With such a powerful family, why did my aunt want to marry my father? What was she trying to achieve?"
Mei Cheng'an couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this. Damn, buddy, are you a tiger? Is this the kind of question you can ask?
And you asked this in front of me, an outsider, without caring about other people's lives, right?
As expected, Liu Ruyu was extremely ashamed and angry. Even though she was very tough, she couldn't withstand this soul-searching question.
So Fan Xian, who was speaking without restraint, rolled his eyes.
"What do you care? I can't do it even if I am happy!"
Fan Xian acted as if something suddenly dawned on him.
"Oh, I understand, I understand. This is true love without a doubt."
Fan Ruoruo pursed her lips and smiled.
Mei Cheng'an curled his lips and gave Fan Xian a thumbs up in his heart, "Brother, you are so brave!"
Liu Ruyu gave Fan Xian another helpless look and warned him.
"I won't say it in private. When you see Concubine Yi later, you must not say anything nonsense, otherwise I won't be able to save you!"
Fan Xian was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when he heard this.
"Don't worry, auntie. I'm not stupid. I won't embarrass you."
Liu Ruyu said.
"Noble Concubine Yi is the biological mother of the Third Prince. She should not be looked down upon!"
Fan Xian was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
"The Third Prince, isn't he the Crown Prince?"
Liu Ruyu explained.
"According to the custom of our dynasty, the crown prince is independent of the princes. Although the heir of Concubine Yi is young, he is also considered the third prince."
Fan Xian suddenly realized.
"Ah, I see. This means that the prince is not entitled to have relatives, let alone brothers."
Liu Ruyu looked at him in surprise and said angrily.
"How dare you say that!"
Mei Cheng'an still has some admiration for Fan Xian. He says whatever he thinks. If it were him, he would at least consider the occasion and the people around him.
To put it nicely, he does whatever he wants without any taboos.
To put it bluntly, he has no deepness at all and doesn't care about his own life or the life of others.
Nothing more to say, just wish him the best.
After walking quietly for a while, Fan Xian couldn't sit still anymore and asked Liu Ruyu in a low voice.
"Hey, how long has it been since Auntie and Concubine Yi last met?"
After hearing this, Liu Ruyu thought about it for a moment, her tone somewhat melancholy.
"four years ago."
Fan Xian was a little surprised.
"so long?"
Liu Ruyu sighed.
"Once you enter the palace, most of your family ties are severed."
Fan Xian asked tentatively.
"Is Concubine Yi cold-hearted?"
Liu Ruyu shook her head slightly.
"The Liu family has deep roots, and they often enter the palace, so there is suspicion of collusion between the inside and the outside."
Fan Xian said with a sympathetic heart.
"So, this palace wall has become her prison."
Liu Ruyu sighed.
"Hey, who says it isn't?"
……
It is suitable for the noble concubine's bedroom.
Mei Cheng'an and Fan Xian stood side by side, quietly watching Concubine Yi and Liu Ruyu greeting each other in front of them.
The Concubine Yi in front of him was slightly plump and beautiful, needless to say, she was carefully selected by Emperor Qing.
I saw Concubine Yi holding Liu Ruyu's hand tightly and scolding her.
"You guys are so cruel. You just threw me into the palace and never cared about me again. I don't even have anyone to talk to."
Liu Ruyu explained in a gentle voice.
"After all, the Liu family is an in-law, so we must learn to avoid suspicion."
Concubine Yi pulled her to the main seat, turned around and sat down, saying.
"You are already a member of the Fan family, why worry about these things."
Liu Ruyu smiled and said softly.
“Isn’t this coming?”
Concubine Yi sighed.
"If it weren't for your Young Master Fan wanting to marry Wan'er, we sisters wouldn't know when we would be able to meet again."
Liu Ruyu smiled gently.
"That's right."
Concubine Yi smiled and shifted her gaze towards the hall, looking at the two young men standing side by side, and sized them up silently.
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(End of this chapter)
