The Princess Kicks Down the Protagonists

Chapter 197: Xiang Fei Pays Her Homage

Early in the morning, Jingyan took Nian'er to Baoyue Tower.

Jin Lingzi and Yin Lingzi were busy helping Xiang Fei put on her clothes, but fortunately they had learned some techniques yesterday, so although it was a little difficult today, they managed to put her clothes on successfully.

"Jingyan, why are you here too?"

Hanxiang was a little surprised that Jingyan would come over so early in the morning.

"Hanxiang, Qing'er and I have split up. She's gone to accompany the old Buddha. I came to see you and will accompany you to pay your respects later."

Hearing this, Hanxiang smiled shyly and said, "I'll go and pay my respects. I'm sorry to bother you and Qing'er."

"Hanxiang, you're being a bit polite. After all, this is your first time paying respects. As friends, we naturally have to accompany you."

As he spoke, Jingyan pressed Hanxiang in front of the mirror and signaled Nian'er to hurry up and comb her hair.

On the way to the Cining Palace, Hanxiang held Jingyan's hand nervously.

"Should I talk less later? The more I talk, the more mistakes I make."

Jing Yan patted her hand soothingly: "Don't be afraid, just say whatever you want to say. As long as it's not outrageous, it's fine. The old Buddha won't eat people."

Hearing this, Hanxiang chuckled. Fortunately, Jingyan was there, and her nervousness was mostly relieved.

In the Cining Palace, when the Empress Dowager heard that it was Concubine Xiang who came to pay her respects, she was a little shocked.

"Fragrant Concubine? Did I hear correctly?"

Qing'er smiled and said, "Master Buddha, you heard it right. This is the Yan'er that Qing'er just told you about, who is going to do something important."

The old Buddha was naturally happy that Hanxiang was willing to come and pay her respects to him.

"You two are really amazing. Have you persuaded Hanxiang already?"

"It's not completely healed, but Hanxiang thinks it's her duty as a junior to pay respects to her elders."

People only accepted you, the Empress Dowager, but not the Emperor.

The old lady understood Qing'er's meaning and nodded: "That's great too. Let's go quickly and don't keep Xiang Fei waiting."

In the main hall, the Empress Dowager was surprised again when she saw Hanxiang wearing Manchu costumes. Now she liked Hanxiang more and more.

Seeing Hanxiang bowing to her obediently, she felt even more satisfied, and the Empress Dowager smiled and asked her to sit down.

"Hanxiang, are you adapting to life in the palace?"

Hearing the question from the old lady, Hanxiang was a little nervous for a moment. She nodded gently and said, "Fortunately, I have the two princesses with me. Hanxiang has adapted very well."

The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded, telling Hanxiang not to be so reserved and just take charge of the place. She could also come to the Cining Palace more often when she had free time.

Hanxiang thought about what happened to Jiapin in the Imperial Garden yesterday, and was still afraid of implicating Jingyan and Qing'er, so she felt the need to explain.

"Your Majesty, Hanxiang has something to report. Yesterday, when we were in the Imperial Garden, Hanxiang was so happy that she danced and attracted butterflies. Jiapin saw her and thought it was a strange omen. Hanxiang can explain this."

Seeing Hanxiang's nervousness and inability to explain clearly, Jingyan was afraid that the Empress Dowager would misunderstand her, so he quickly continued, "Perhaps Jiapin has never seen it before. After all, it is very rare for the Fragrant Concubine to be born with a fragrance. She probably means no harm. But Her Majesty the Fragrant Concubine still feels that it is best to explain to avoid misunderstandings."

After hearing this, the old man nodded and said, "You can even attract butterflies? It's truly amazing. Since you've been carrying a fragrance since birth, it means this is a charm that God has bestowed upon you alone. Don't worry about it."

Hearing this, Hanxiang was a little happy. As expected, Jingyan and the others were right. The old lady was indeed a very kind and amiable person.

Jingyan didn't expect that the old lady would be so easy to talk to this time, and was very happy. After all, in the play, the old lady really hated Hanxiang's peculiarity.

Sure enough, as long as you tell her in a way that she can accept, she will be very easy to accept new things.

Because Xiang Fei arrived very early, while they were talking, other concubines also arrived. When they saw Han Xiang changed into Manchu clothing, they were all shocked and talked about it in a low voice.

Hanxiang knew they were talking about her and felt a little reserved.

"Well, since you're all here, I have something to say. The Fragrant Concubine will be canonized soon. As I said before, everyone in the harem must live in harmony and avoid jealousy or scheming against each other. If anyone dares to disobey, I and the Emperor will never tolerate her."

This almost explicitly means that the old lady wants to protect Hanxiang and not let anyone bully her.

The concubines all bowed and responded.

"Your servants will follow the instructions of the old Buddha."

The first greeting was very successful. Hanxiang was happy. It seemed that these things were not difficult to do.

As a result, just as the Fragrant Concubine was sent back, Prince Guo and his wife actually entered the palace.

Jingyan was a little curious: "Father, Mother, why are you here?"

The two of them said without hesitation: "We have come to pay our respects to the old Buddha, and by the way, ask the old Buddha if there is any happy event in the palace that would keep you away from home for three or four days in a row."

Jingyan shrank his neck. In order to play with Hanxiang more conveniently, Jingyan had been staying in the palace for several days in a row.

Poor old parents at home, they are looking forward to their daughter coming back to have a reunion dinner together every day.

Seeing the two of them being so out of tune, the old lady scolded them with a smile, "Well, I don't know what you two are like. I wish Yan'er and Heng'er would not bother you."

Fu Jin grinned and said, "My Queen Mother, if you want to stay next time, it would be best if you could also take Yong Heng with you, or just send Yan'er back."

This will prevent Yongheng from causing trouble at home and giving them a headache.

The Empress Dowager shook her head helplessly: "The Fragrant Concubine has just entered the palace these days. Yan'er and Qing'er have been helping me to counsel her. They are very busy every day."

Oh, hearing that their daughter could still be busy with important matters, Prince Guo and his wife looked at her in some shock.

"But you've come at the perfect time. I wonder if you've heard that Guanbao will be exiled soon?"

"It's natural."

Hearing Guanbao, Jingyan pricked up his ears quietly, wondering if that meant Xinrong was coming.

"I and the Emperor have estimated that on the day they leave, Guanbao and his family will come to the palace to bid me farewell. We'll need a few boys to greet them then. Let Yongheng and Yongqi go."

Originally, I thought Yongqi could handle this by himself, but he was really confused some time ago. Although things seem to be a little stable these days, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager are still worried, so I decided to let Yongheng go as well.

In front of the old lady, Jingyan asked the question that had been bothering her for a long time: "Why did Guanbao say goodbye to you when he was exiled?"

Hearing this, the old lady smiled mysteriously, "Of course it's for their only daughter. Being sent away is hard, and Xinrong has been pampered since she was young. I think they're going to entrust her to me."

Jingyan nodded, just like her and Qing'er.

It turned out that this was something that all the adults knew tacitly. When she first watched the drama, she thought that Xinrong was chosen by the Empress Dowager when she came to say goodbye and that was why she stayed.

"Xinrong also lived in the palace when he was little. You three had a lot of fun together. Have you forgotten?"

The old lady thought of that time, when three little white jade balls surrounded her, and she saw them growing into grown-up girls.

"Ah?" Jingyan had no impression at all, she looked at Qing'er.

Qing'er nodded: "I still remember it, but I don't remember it clearly."

Prince Guo waved his hand: "Yan'er was still a little kid at that time, what could she possibly remember? Qing'er can only remember it because she has a good memory."

After saying this, the three adults all laughed, and they all thought of the time when their children were young.