SFS Chapter 299 Child Support
Chapter 299 Child Support
After saying this, An Lingrong smiled mischievously again: "Sister Zhen, although I raised Wanwan, as her biological mother, you can't be indifferent!"
Looking at her expression, Zhen Huan asked doubtfully, "Sign? What should I sign?"
"Child support! You're a rich man now, and the Emperor's rewards are almost filling up the Yongshou Palace. Can't you give me a little?"
Zhen Huan burst out laughing, raised her hand and tapped her forehead, with a mixture of coquettishness and helplessness: "You have such a rude mouth. I'll send it to you later, I guarantee you'll be satisfied, okay?"
An Lingrong laughed, clear and crisp, like the sound of a silver bell. "Oh my god, I was just joking with you, why did you take it so seriously? But if you insist on giving it to me, I don't mind accepting it all."
Shen Meizhuang looked at her like this, with a hint of smile on her lips, and scolded her: "Slippery tongue!"
"Sister Zhen, let me tell you some stories about Wanwan's childhood. When you get along with her, she'll be able to get close to you!"
"Okay, tell me quickly!" Zhen Huan's eyes were full of anticipation, and she leaned forward slightly.
An Lingrong then talked about some interesting things about Longyue's childhood, and Shen Meizhuang added to the story.
Caiyue listened quietly, sighed helplessly, and went back to the small kitchen.
I’m afraid that today’s dinner will become a midnight snack!
When she had almost finished speaking, An Lingrong finally remembered something and poked her head out from behind the curtains and ordered, "Caiyue, go get Longyue..."
However, before he could finish his words, his eyes moved and he caught a glimpse of the scene in the hall, and the second half of his words choked in his throat.
Her face suddenly changed, her pupils shrank, as if she had seen a ghost, and she instantly retracted her head into the curtain like lightning, her movements so fast that only a shadow remained.
Seeing her lose her composure like this, Shen Meizhuang became suspicious and asked, "What's wrong?"
An Lingrong rubbed her eyes and mumbled, "I must have been confused from sleeping. My eyes are blurry..."
When her eyes regained some clarity, she took another deep breath and timidly poked her head out from the curtain again, inch by inch.
On the soft couch not far from the bed, Yongzheng was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, holding a book in his hand, his eyes looking towards them.
"Ouch, I..."
She retracted her head again, took a deep breath, grabbed the two people beside her and said, "The Emperor is outside!"
After hearing An Lingrong's words, Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang looked at each other and frowned.
The king of a country actually eavesdropped.
Zhen Huan patted An Lingrong's hand, signaling her to rest assured.
Shen Meizhuang was the first to stand up and came to Yongzheng's side, bowing and saying, "Greetings to His Majesty. When did His Majesty arrive? It's all your fault for not notifying us. I apologize for your rudeness!"
Yongzheng stood up and helped her up, smiling and saying, "Don't blame them. I didn't want to disturb you, so I didn't let them report it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Please wait a moment. I will come back after I change my clothes!"
As he spoke, he called out to the outside of the hall: "Come here, change clothes!"
After a while, Caiyue, Huanbi and Suye entered the bedroom one after another.
Yongzheng raised his eyes slightly and looked leisurely towards the curtain.
Zhen Huan immediately emerged from behind the brocade curtains. Her figure was graceful, her steps like a willow swaying in the wind, yet she exuded an innate elegance and composure. A gentle smile bloomed on her face, like the warm spring sun. Her eyes met Yongzheng's, and they smiled at each other.
Afterwards, An Lingrong also slowly appeared. Although she forced a smile on her lips, she looked like a flower hit by frost, losing some of her beauty and naturalness.
Arriving in the inner chamber, An Lingrong lowered her voice and asked, "Why didn't you announce the Emperor's arrival?"
Caiyue said aggrievedly, "The emperor didn't allow it to be announced, but I did make some noise and asked Xiao Luzi to imitate the call of an oriole. You might not have heard it."
An Lingrong: ...
They were having such a great time chatting!
Then he asked, "What were we talking about when the emperor came?"
"What you're talking about is Princess Longyue's childhood, that's right, that's right..."
"Just what?"
"It's just that your laugh is a little loud!"
……
An Lingrong finally felt relieved! Fortunately, today was Zhen Huan's first day back in the palace. They only expressed their longing for her, and hadn't had time to discuss many other matters.
After the three of them changed their clothes, they came to Yongzheng together.
"Greetings to the Emperor, please forgive me."
"Get up! I'm deeply moved by your sisterly love. No need to apologize." Yongzheng said, turning his gaze to Zhen Huan. "I was originally planning to have dinner with you in Yongshou Palace, but the servants heard you were here, so I came over!"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I missed Longyue, so I came to see her and talk to Sister Mei Rong'er!" Zhen Huan smiled, and her smile showed her maternal tenderness.
Yongzheng nodded slightly. "Well, mother and daughter are connected by heart. This is natural. In that case, you should bring Longyue back to Yongshou Palace today!"
Zhen Huan lowered her head and replied softly, "Your Majesty, Rong'er and I have discussed this. Longyue is still young, and I'm worried she won't adapt if she returns to Yongshou Palace hastily. It would be better if she lives in Yonghe Palace first! I miss her and will come to see her more often!"
"That's fine. You're pregnant, so you need to take good care of yourself. I'm afraid you won't be able to take care of her!"
"I obey the decree!"
Yongzheng turned his gaze to An Lingrong again: "Concubine Wen, I will still have to work hard for you in the future!"
An Lingrong bowed slightly, her eyelids lowered slightly, just enough to conceal the flash of disdain in her eyes. She spoke in a calm tone, "I dare not. I will do my best to live up to the trust of the Emperor and Sister Zhen."
After saying this, the servants had already set the dinner.
Yongzheng sat down first, then raised his hand to signal Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong to sit down together.
Shen Meizhuang picked up the wine pot and poured a glass of wine for everyone: "The three of you, your servants, toast to the Emperor!"
"Okay!" Yongzheng gave him face and drank it all in one gulp.
An Lingrong picked up the wine glass, raised her chin slightly, and took a sip. Her movements were reserved, showing the dignified posture of a concubine. However, this gentle sipping of wine seemed to carry a subtle hint of alienation and perfunctory.
Yongzheng gazed at An Lingrong's slightly reserved movements with a smile on his face, and jokingly said, "Rong'er, just now I was sitting there and only heard your laughter in the bedroom. You are so lively and playful in front of them, but how come you are a completely different person in front of me?"
"I dare not be disrespectful in front of the emperor."
"You dare to contradict me and the Queen Mother, so what's the big deal about being rude!" Yongzheng picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and placed it on Zhen Huan's plate. "I also understand your personality. You don't have to be so reserved. Seeing you two being so warm and harmonious together, I am also very happy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After finishing the meal, Yongzheng and Zhen Huan returned to Yongshou Palace together.