Secrets of Yuqing Palace

Chapter 173 Departure to Changchun Garden

On the third day of September, Wanyu was awakened by the noise around her.

She reached out and touched her side, and felt Yinreng who was getting up.

With his eyes closed, he asked dazedly, "What time is it?"

Yinreng leaned over and kissed her on the forehead.

"It's still early, you should sleep a little longer."

Hearing that she could continue sleeping, Wanyu relaxed and fell asleep again in an instant.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Yinreng's heart softened.

After washing up and giving a few instructions, he left Yuqing Palace.

However, it didn't take long for Wanyu to wake up again. Xia Lian beside her woke her up again.

"master."

"Master, wake up."

"Your Highness, it's time to get up."

"Your Highness, we are going to Changchun Garden to escape the summer heat today. We need to get up early and prepare."

Wanyu rubbed her sleepy eyes and couldn't help yawning.

There were only a few faint candles flickering in the room, and the light and shadows swayed slightly on the carved walls.

She helplessly tilted her head and squinted her eyes, looking at the hazy night outside the window, cursing in her heart.

But no matter how much she cursed in her heart, it couldn't cover up the fact that she had to get up.

She stretched herself in the quilt before getting up and asking listlessly.

"Xia Lian, what time is it?"

"Where's the prince?"

Xia Lian replied, "Master, it is almost the hour of Yin now."

"The Crown Prince has already gone to the Qianqing Palace."

Wanyu couldn't believe it, "Is there something wrong with my ears?"

"Xia Lian, tell me again, what time is it now?"

Xia Lian smiled and said, "Master, you heard correctly. It's only the hour of Yin now."

Wanyu felt her limbs were weak and she collapsed back into bed.

Yin Shizheng!

That’s four o’clock!

No wonder it’s still dark outside!

Aren’t we just going to Changchun Garden? Why are we here so early?

Is this a rush to reincarnate? !

Xia Lian was persuading her master to get up when Xia He walked in.

She said in a funny and doting way, "Master, before the prince leaves, please ask me to prepare breakfast for you."

"I ordered this servant to wait until the master has had breakfast before allowing her to leave Yuqing Palace."

"In order to prevent our Yuqing Palace from delaying our departure, Master should get up early and have breakfast."

Wanyu felt helpless. She asked, "When did the prince go out?"

Xia Lian replied respectfully, "My lord, the Crown Prince Chouzheng has already left for the Qianqing Palace."

Wanyu almost popped her eyes out of her head.

Are you rushing to reincarnate so early?!

She really didn't understand why they didn't set off during the day, but had to prepare to set off in the middle of the night before dawn!

Xia Lian continued, "The Crown Prince also told me to tell the Master that if he hasn't returned before the carriage departs, it means he will ride in His Majesty's sedan chair."

"Master, just follow the carriage and leave. There is no need to wait for the master."

Wanyu nodded, "Yes, I understand."

"Help me wash up."

"Yes."

Xia Lian clapped her hands, and the palace maids who had been waiting outside the door came in one after another.

Some brought her water to wash her face. The water had the coolness of the early morning, which instantly made Wanyu more awake.

Some were holding exquisite clothes and jewelry. Wanyu chose a light purple cheongsam dress embroidered with delicate magnolia patterns.

The material of Manchu clothing is Yunling brocade, which is known as "every inch of brocade is worth its weight in gold". It is soft and luxurious, and looks both solemn and lively when worn.

At Wanyu's request, she only wore her hair in a simple bun today, with two white jade hairpins and a few pearl flowers on her head.

She looks gentle and graceful, with the dignity and gentleness of a princess, yet she still has an elegant demeanor.

After having a simple breakfast prepared by Xia He, she walked out of Yuqing Palace with the help of the palace maids.

Then he took a sedan chair and arrived at the square in front of the palace gate.

At this time, the sky was already getting light and the square was already bustling with activity.

The long convoy was arranged in an orderly manner, and the carriages were all decorated very gorgeously.

The eunuchs and maids from each palace were busy in an orderly manner, loading various luggage and supplies onto the carriages.

Other princes' wives and princesses also arrived one after another, each with their own palace servants and attendants.

The Emperor and the Empress Dowager have not yet appeared, but the entire area in front of the palace is filled with a busy and orderly atmosphere.

Wanyu looked at Yucui beside her.

"Go see if the Queen Mother has arrived?"

"If the Queen Mother arrives, I will go and pay my respects to her first."

Yu Cui knelt and saluted, "Yes."

Yu Cui walked to the front of the carriage and asked the guards waiting near the front of the luxurious carriage before returning to the back.

"Master, the Queen Mother has not arrived yet."

Wanyu nodded and said, "Send someone to keep an eye on it. If the Queen Mother arrives, report it immediately."

Yu Cui: "Yes."

With the help of Xia He, Wanyu got into her own carriage. The interior of the carriage was very comfortably decorated with soft cushions and exquisite curtains.

As the sky gradually brightened, the masters of the palace arrived one after another.

When the Queen Mother arrived, Wanyu, as the granddaughter-in-law, went to pay her respects to the old lady first.

The two chatted for a while before the old lady let Wanyu go back.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, the emperor's magnificent carriage slowly drove out, and everyone bowed.

Then, at a command, the entire convoy started to set off.

Wanyu sat in her carriage, looking outside through the gauze covering the window.

The carriage slowly passed through the gate of the Forbidden City, and the tall gate tower gradually disappeared behind it.

When Wanyu was dozing in the carriage, a voice outside woke her up.

"Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess."

This is Wang Shun's voice.

Wanyu lifted the curtain and looked outside at Wang Shun who was walking with his head bent and following the carriage.

"What's the matter?"

Wang Shun smiled flatteringly and said, "Crown Princess, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is worried about you, so he specially sent me to come and see you."

"And have this servant remind Her Majesty that although today's journey is not long, you must not be careless. Her Majesty, the Crown Princess, must pay attention to your own safety."

"If the master and his wife are bored staying in the carriage, just take a nap. We will arrive at Changchun Garden in no time."

Wanyu felt warm in her heart, and there was a hint of imperceptible tenderness in her eyes.

"I know."

"Go back and tell the prince that I will take good care of myself."

"Let him take care of himself and Khan Amma as well."

Wang Shun: “Yes.”

"If Her Majesty the Crown Princess has no further instructions, then I will take my leave."

Wanyu: "Go ahead."

The convoy moved along the streets of the capital. The people on both sides of the streets had already been driven to the side of the road by the officers and soldiers in the inner city.

Wanyu heard the sound of horse hooves, wheels rolling, and the shouts of soldiers maintaining order outside.

Although she was curious, her identity as the Crown Princess told her not to lift the curtain!

Wanyu was feeling a little bored, so she closed her eyes and dozed off in the car again.

Anyway, she got up too early today and is still a little sleepy.

"Xia He, I'll lean on this soft pillow for a moment."

"I'll be leaving the city soon. Please remind me."

Xia He: "Yes."

Seeing her master half leaning on the big soft pillow behind her with her eyes closed to rest, Xia He spread out the small blanket placed beside her and gently covered her with it.

Although it is summer now, it is still a little cool in the early morning.

After leaving the capital, there are large tracts of farmland on both sides of the road.

It is summer now, and the crops in the fields are growing well.

After being woken up by Xia He, Wanyu quietly lifted the car curtain to leave a small gap.

Wanyu saw farmers working in the fields. They were wearing simple patched clothes, and their faces were full of the vicissitudes of life left by hard work.

When they saw the convoy passing by, they all knelt down and saluted.

In the distance are rolling green hills covered with lush trees.

Although the carriage felt a bit bumpy, Wanyu felt excited and curious at the thought of going to Changchun Garden and even staying there for a while.

After a period of travel, the convoy finally arrived at Changchun Garden.

Wanyu got off the carriage and was immediately attracted by the beautiful scenery before her.

Changchun Garden is shaded by green trees and blooming with colorful flowers.

The lake is also crystal clear, and there are several small boats on the lake, quietly docked on the shore.

Pavilions and towers are scattered throughout the garden in an orderly manner, and their flying eaves and brackets appear particularly gorgeous and dazzling under the sunlight.

As Yinreng said, the residence of the prince and his wife was arranged in the Taoyuan Study, the main hall of the West Garden.

It is close to a clear stream and faces mountains in the distance. There are evergreen pines and cypresses and lush bamboo trees. It is elegant and quiet. It is an elegant residence with pleasant scenery.