Concubine Yu played chess with Lin Jinyan, her expressions became more and more surprised and serious, and she occasionally chatted a few words, but the sky turned dark before she knew it.
The maid of the Longevity Palace glanced at the time, and was about to speak to urge her, when the little prince rubbed his sleepy eyes and entered the hall. Su'e followed closely behind, adjusting the little prince's loose cloak.
"Mother concubine."
Concubine Jade immediately turned her head when she heard the sound and smiled softly:
"Are you awake? Come and see who this is?"
When the little prince heard this, he realized that there was another person sitting opposite Concubine Jade. When he saw him coming in, the person was standing up to salute.
When the little prince saw this, he immediately lost his relaxed look, straightened his expression, looked young and mature, and called the person who was saluting.
After taking a closer look, his doubtful expression gradually turned into one with uncertainty and surprise. He slowly stepped forward and asked in a tentative tone:
"Are you Sister Yan?"
Lin Jinyan's smile grew even bigger when she heard the address:
"As far as the little prince is concerned, my daughter's name is Lin Jinyan."
The little prince's solemn appearance immediately became lively and lively:
"It's really you, Sister Yan! When did you return to Kyoto? When did you arrive at Wangshu Palace? Have you recovered from your injury? Do you still remember me?"
Concubine Jade smiled and waved to the little prince:
"Cheng'en, come here. You ask so many questions at once. How do you want her to answer? Sit down and talk."
When the little prince heard this, a shy look appeared on his face, and his bright smile had the cunningness of a child. After sitting down, he stared at Lin Jinyan, and looked at her awkwardly.
Lin Jinyan sat down and replied patiently:
"Back to the little prince, my daughter has been back in Beijing for several months. Today she went to the palace for a banquet with her family elders. She came here in the afternoon. The injuries on her body have been healed long ago. She is a little weaker than ordinary people. She usually takes care of herself and It’s nothing serious. I’ve been here less than half an hour, and I just asked you why I didn’t see the little prince.”
The little prince's smile grew even wider:
"As long as you have nothing to do, you won't leave Beijing in the future, right?"
Lin Jinyan: "If nothing happens, it won't happen."
Little Prince: "Then can you come into the palace to play with me?"
Facing the little prince's hopeful eyes, Lin Jinyan smiled and said:
"If I can come in, I will definitely come to you."
The little prince: "Sister Yan, you don't need to address me respectfully. My name is Chu Chengen. You can call me by my name."
Concubine Jade: "Cheng'en, I know you are doing this because you regard Miss Lin as your friend. Concubine Mother doesn't mind and has no intention to stop her. But if Miss Lin really wants to call her like this, others will say that she doesn't know etiquette." If you have to punish her, she will get into trouble for Miss Lin."
The little prince suppressed his smile and asked cautiously and seriously:
"Then can I call you Sister Yan?"
Concubine Yu said gently: "You can do it when there are no other people around, but don't scream in front of others."
The little prince beamed again: "I've written it down!"
Although the maids of the Longevity Palace were standing by the door with their eyes, nose, nose and heart in mind, their peripheral vision was always focused on a few people.
Listening to the three people laughing and talking, the palace maid couldn't help but look sideways:
This ice beauty turns out to be able to laugh too.
The three of them were playing chess and laughing. When they heard the sound of fireworks outside, the little prince urged the two of them to get out of the house. Watching the fireworks bloom, the little prince jumped and clapped:
"Wow! Concubine, Sister Yan, look, look! This is so big!"
Concubine Yu glanced at the fireworks and looked at her smiling son:
"He hasn't been this happy for a long time. He's so happy when you come."
Lin Jinyan: "My daughter is also happy to see you and the young prince today."
(End of chapter)
