Chapter 157 Zhen Huan 33
Chapter 157 Zhen Huan 33
On the other side of the harem, spring was about to pass, and the plum blossoms in the Plum Garden were beginning to wither.
Zhen Huan, who still hadn't met the Emperor these days, knew that her plan had failed. Zhen Huan returned to the palace in disappointment, feeling that she was extremely stupid for doing this.
But she had to do this, not only for herself and her father, mother and Yu Rao at home, but more importantly, she was unwilling to do so.
She was unwilling to submit like this, unwilling to be a little concubine who could be manipulated by others forever in the future, so she had to be favored no matter what!
Thinking of this, Zhen Huan quickly ignited her fighting spirit. She began to not only go to the Yime Garden, but also followed Shen Meizhuang to stroll in the Imperial Garden where she could not be seen.
Just like this, more than ten days later, one day when Zhen Huan passed by a corner of the Imperial Garden where there were many apricot trees, she looked at the apricot flowers that were about to bloom, and her mind quickly went through some thoughts, and soon she came up with another plan.
Having figured out a solution, Zhen Huan hurried back to the palace. Without even waiting for her breath to return, she anxiously ordered Xiao Yunzi to build a swing for her next to the newly blossomed apricot tree in the imperial garden.
A poem once said: Among the sparse shadows of apricot blossoms, I play the flute until dawn.
Since Zhen's mother has trained Zhen Huan to be like Chun Yuan, how could Zhen Huan not be able to learn Chun Yuan's flute playing skills?
It's just that she was too impatient before and forgot that she had this skill. Fortunately, it's the right time for her to remember it now.
Although Xiao Yunzi had no idea what his master was going to do, he did not waste any time since he had received the order. In less than ten days, he built a sturdy and beautiful swing in the apricot blossom forest.
At this time, the flowers in the apricot forest are in full bloom.
The time and place are all ready, now all that's left is the right people, and there is only one candidate for this right person, and that's Su Peisheng.
However, Zhen Huan is not yet the unscrupulous Nianhulu Zhen Huan of the future, so it is still difficult for her to talk about sacrificing Cui Jinxi.
But after Zhen Huan persisted in playing the flute under the apricot tree for half a month and her lips were worn out several times, she finally realized that this was not going to work.
So she had no choice but to throw away her pride and discuss with Cui Jinxi, and finally got the other party to let go and ask for Su Peisheng's help.
Facts have proved that some things just need a strong help. After Cui Jinxi and Su Peisheng reminisced about the past, Zhen Huan soon waited for Yongzheng who came when he heard the flute.
But unlike what she expected, Yongzheng did not come alone this time. He was accompanied by Prince Yi, Prince Guo, Beile Shen and the little kid Ding Yinqi.
Why are several people here today? The reason has to do with Prince Guo’s trip to Jiangsu and Zhejiang years ago.
Last year, due to the death of Kangxi, Yongzheng did not hold a birthday celebration for him in order to observe mourning. Now this year is the first year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, and it is not far from Yongzheng’s birthday. These two things together indicate that they want to prepare a gift for Yongzheng that is more thoughtful than any other year.
However, this matter is easier said than done, and Prince Guo racked his brains to find a rare gift with good meaning.
Fortunately, there is always a way out. On his way back from his travels, he heard that a wealthy man who loved flowers like his life had two mutant magnolia trees, one in white and yellow and the other in white and pink.
This met all his requirements at once. The two magnolias were not only precious, but also had great meaning. So Prince Guo immediately put in some thought and bought the two magnolias from the man and gave them to Ke Yongzheng.
However, it was deep winter at that time, not the blooming season for magnolias, so although Yongzheng expressed his love for his gift, he had never actually seen this bicolor magnolia.
The place where the magnolia flowers were planted was less than a hundred meters away from the apricot forest, and they were in full bloom at this moment of the season. So after Cui Jinxi came to ask for help, Su Peisheng thought of the magnolia flowers.
The court has been busy recently, and Yongzheng was feeling upset because of things happening on the front line. He rested his hands on the dragon table and rubbed his forehead.
Su Peisheng seized the opportunity and carefully looked at Yongzheng's expression. Although it was a little ugly, he was not angry. Thinking of Cui Jinxi, Su Peisheng still plucked up the courage to walk forward with tea.
"Your Majesty, please take a break and have a cup of tea."
Hearing Su Peisheng's voice, Yongzheng opened his tired eyes, picked up the cup of water and took a look at the tea leaves in it.
"This is?"
Seeing that Yongzheng was indeed curious, Su Peisheng quickly smiled and answered.
"This is a tea made from honeysuckle picked in the Imperial Garden by the Imperial Tea House. It has the effect of clearing away heat and reducing internal heat."
Yongzheng understood the hint in Su Peisheng's explanation immediately, so he raised his eyebrows and looked over.
"Have the flowers in the Imperial Garden bloomed yet?"
Su Peisheng did not see Yongzheng's expression at this time. When he saw that the emperor had discovered the key point of his words, he quickly said what he had prepared before.
"Yes, especially the two bicolor magnolias that Master Seventeen gave me during the Spring Festival last year. They are in full bloom now and are extremely spectacular."
Although he was very surprised by Su Peisheng's behavior, Yongzheng was somewhat curious and excited at the moment. The things happening on the front line in the past two days had made him dizzy, so it was not a bad idea for him to go out and relax.
"Then... let's go check it out after dinner."
Hearing Yongzheng's agreement, Su Peisheng was immediately delighted and went out to prepare meals. During this time, he also took the time to ask someone to tell Cui Jinxi that he had done what she had asked him to do.
After hearing the news, Cui Jinxi didn't know whether she should be happy or feel sorry for her because she sold herself out to give the young master such an opportunity.
But no matter what, the arrow had to be shot, so Cui Jinxi hurried to the back hall to discuss with Zhen Huan.
Preparations at Suiyuxuan were in full swing, and Su Peisheng was also working hard on the imperial meal. However, he did not expect that when it was time for lunch, Yongzheng suddenly thought of something and asked someone to call his close brothers over, preparing to have lunch together and go there together.
This made Su Peisheng's smile freeze on his face, as he had already thought about how to take credit. Even though he was extremely reluctant, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and send his apprentice Xiao Xiazi to call for help.
At the same time, he began to worry. This was his only chance. Although he knew that his behavior would definitely be suspected by the emperor after he met Zhen Huan.
But as long as the emperor goes to see Zhen Changzai alone, and as long as the emperor is happy after seeing that face, his actions can be classified as helping the emperor to share his worries. At that time, he will not be punished and may even be rewarded.
His only worry was that the Emperor was going to bring several princes with him, especially Prince Yi, who was in charge of the Imperial Household Department. Su Peisheng felt that his days as the Emperor's chief steward were over.
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