Early the next morning, the carriage from the mansion to the palace was ready.
Although the princess's post did not clearly request anyone to go, the governments would not be so shameless as to bring all the girls at home.
The Wei family only had one legitimate daughter per room, and with Li Qingyi accompanying them, it was quite a lot.
Wei Jin'er has been inseparable from Li Qingyi these days. Those who didn't know it thought they were sisters who grew up together.
Wei Lan'er, the third wife's daughter, was particularly at odds with Wei Jin'er. Her words were sarcastic, "Sister, why do you care so much about Sister Li? After all, you are sisters from the same mother. No matter how close we are, I can’t get past you!”
Wei Jin'er smiled and said: "What did the third sister say? I can't help but want to be close to my sister. This is probably because of blood ties."
The second wife, Wei Baozhu, like her mother-in-law, is used to being a peacemaker. She smiled and said: "We have the same feelings for Sister Li, and Sister Li also has the same feelings for us. The eldest sister and Third sister, why bother fighting? It’s better to get in the car quickly, otherwise you will be late."
At this time, Princess Yuanheng came out of the mansion.
She is the mistress of the Wei Mansion, so she should lead the people there.
Wei Laner saluted her and smiled at Wei Jin'er and Wei Baozhu, "Since the two sisters are not fighting for each other, let me go and I will take Sister Li to ride in a carriage with me!"
With that said, she pulled Li Qingyi towards her carriage.
Although Wei Jin'er was unwilling, she didn't want to be too serious. She turned around and got into a carriage with her mother, Princess Yuanheng.
Wei Baozhu smiled slightly, exchanged glances with her mother, the Second Lady, who was standing at the door looking at her, and got into the carriage.
When Li Qingyi saw this scene, he smiled slightly and lowered the car curtain.
"Sister Li, what are you looking at?"
Wei Laner's temperament is a bit like the third lady, outspoken, but she is only in her teens and is much more naive.
"I see that the second lady doesn't seem to be at ease. Just now at the door, she seemed to be warning Sister Baozhu carefully."
"Second sister has always been the most reliable, why do I need auntie to give me all kinds of advice?"
Li Qingyi smiled slightly: "Has sister Lan'er been to Chonghua Palace?"
"No, I was not yet thirteen last year, and my grandmother didn't let me go. I heard that Chonghua Palace is very beautiful! My sister must not have been there either, but don't be afraid, I'm here!"
Li Qingyi smiled and nodded.
When she was in the Wei family in her previous life, she had indeed never been to Chonghua Palace, and the Wei family would not let her show up easily. But later she followed Qin Zeng and went with him.
The terrain of Yunmang Mountain is high, with ravines and ravines, gentle in the north and steep in the south. Facing the peaks of Yandang and Xiling, with flowing springs and numerous bushes and green spaces, it is undoubtedly a geomantic treasure.
Chonghua Palace faces south and is built on a mountain, with Yuanshui River to the east and cliffs to the west, just like a place where immortals live.
The emperor was willing to give such a place to the eldest princess of Deqing, which shows that the emperor has a deep relationship with this aunt.
Wei Laner was chattering along the way, and an hour passed in an instant.
The carriage drove them halfway up the mountain along the winding mountain road.
There were many acquaintances who arrived with them, but the female family members from each house did not go up the mountain at the same place as the male guests to avoid collision, so at a glance, they were all young girls of fifteen or sixteen years old, thin and plump, and elegantly dressed. The clothes, clustered in twos and threes, are dazzling.
Li Qingyi looked at them one by one and smiled with unknown meaning.
The three sisters of the Wei family went to greet the ladies they were familiar with, and introduced Li Qingyi to them very eagerly and solemnly.
Daughters raised by wealthy families are rarely thoughtless. When they heard about Li Qingyi's identity, although they were very surprised in their hearts, they looked very decent.
While they were talking, a chamberlain from the Chonghua Palace came over and took the female relatives of each family to the Chonghua Palace.
Now is the time of late spring and early summer, when everything is growing and full of vitality.
Everyone followed the eunuchs up the bluestone steps. The stone steps zigzagged upwards, with lush greenery on both sides and jagged rocks. Moist green moss squeezed out of the gaps, exuding flamboyant vitality under the cover of the trees.
After walking for about half a stick of incense, everyone officially entered the Chonghua Palace.
At this moment, the sun was rising, and the flowing clouds that overwhelmed the sky poured out from behind the Chonghua Palace, making the ancient charm of the palace even more profound. The high-rising cornices point to the clear sky, just like the majesty of the royal family, which is sacred and inviolable.
People who come to Chonghua Palace for the first time will inevitably stop and marvel when they see such a scene.
Li Qingyi's eyes glanced at Princess Yuanheng who was standing aside.
At this time, there was deep loss and unwillingness on her face.
Such ultimate honor, with the passing of the Queen Mother, has gradually left her.
She tried her best to grab the tail of power and save some dignity for herself.
There was a sneer in Li Qingyi's eyes, the day you will regret is still to come.
The group of people followed the eunuchs to the temporary courtyards of each government.
Wei Laner was very excited, "It is said that Chonghua Palace is like a fairyland, and it is indeed true!"
Wei Jin'er glanced over and warned in a gentle voice, "This is outside. Third sister should restrain herself, so as not to make a joke and lose the face of our Wei family."
Wei Laner said with a smile: "Thank you, eldest sister, for reminding me."
Wei Baozhu came over and took Wei Laner's hand and said, "Eldest sister, don't worry. Although third sister is more naughty, she knows it well."
Wei Jin'er glanced at the hands the two held together, pursed her lips and remained silent.
Princess Yuanheng said: "Okay, let's go back to the house and rest for a while. An hour is enough to take a rest, so as not to lose energy and lose the rules in front of the princess."
Everyone got up early in the morning and set out before dawn. They were indeed a little sleepy now. The sisters each led the girls to choose a room to rest.
Silan closed the door and couldn't help but exclaimed: "I never thought that a princess's palace could be built like this. Look at these guest courtyards, each one is not small! Let's all come in, there are still several rooms left. !”
Heng Lan knocked her on the head: "Okay, there are so many people. They are probably all the ladies and ladies of various houses. Don't talk nonsense."
Li Qingyi smiled and said: "The more people and events there are, the more you can see who has close contact with whom. Who usually pulls and helps whom. Who is at odds with whom, support them, listen more and watch more." Say less.”
The two girls looked at each other and responded cautiously: "Yes, I understand."
Li Qingyi was not sleepy. He combed his hair and changed his clothes. Wei Laner's girl came over and asked, "If Miss Li is not asleep, our girl would like to talk to you."
"Just ask sister Laner to come over." She naturally knew that Wei Laner wanted to take the opportunity to get closer to her, so it was just right and she wouldn't have to make excuses to find him.
Wei Laner quietly entered Li Qingyi's room and said, "Sister Li, I can't sleep, let's go for a walk!"
Li Qingyi pretended to be cautious, shook his head and said: "We are all new to Chonghua Palace, and we are not familiar with each other. It would be bad if we bump into someone. Sister Laner better rest for a while. After meeting the princess, she will naturally Opportunity to shop.”
"Oh, dear sister, just go with me. Let's go secretly and not go far. I asked quietly just now. The princess and sisters are taking a nap! No one will know."
Li Qingyi did not waver, Wei Laner pouted and pretended to be angry, "Sister Li, if you don't accompany me, I will go by myself!"
Li Qingyi showed a helpless expression, "Okay then, it's just that we only know about this matter. You are not allowed to tell it, lest the princess will be unhappy if she finds out."
Wei Laner repeatedly promised: "Don't worry, sister, I will never say anything!"
The two quietly went out, avoiding the servants brought by the Wei Mansion, but they could not avoid the maids and chamberlains in the Chonghua Palace, but they were not the only ones who came out for air at this time.
The people in the palace were not surprised and bowed to avoid it.
Wei Laner looked around, wanting to see everywhere, but for a moment he didn't know where to go.
Li Qingyi smiled and said: "When I came here just now, I vaguely saw that there seemed to be peach blossoms over there. Let's go there and have a look."
Wei Laner immediately agreed: "The beauty of May is so beautiful. Let's go quickly. The time will be here soon!"
The two of them didn't go far forward, and sure enough, there was a peach blossom in full bloom.
Wei Lan'er was young and playful, and was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery. She didn't realize that Li Qingyi was leading her step by step towards the rockery.
