Second update please be pink!

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The Cining Palace will arrive soon.

The double-eaved hip roof and yellow-green glazed tiles cut edges look gorgeous and exquisite, majestic and atmospheric.

Lin Ruoyan had never been to Cining Palace and whispered beside him: "This is where the Empress Dowager lives, it is more grand than the one whom my aunt lives."

Lin Zhaoyan glanced at her and thought that this girl was completely attracted by the palace.

She sighed secretly and stepped into the main hall with everyone.

The interior of the main hall is spacious and exquisite. Although the various decorations are not gorgeous, they are expensive because of their simplicity. They are valuable at first glance. The latest chapters of the aristocratic family are valuable.

There is a platform in front of the hall, with three steps on the front and one step on the left and right. The four gold-plated copper incense burners on the platform exudes a scent of scent, which is the smell of ancient sandalwood.

An old woman in a crimson gold and silver garment was in the hall. She had a string of jade beads and red sandalwood Buddha beads hanging on her chest. Her head was full of gorgeous hair, but her eyes were sharp and she had a momentum of being powerful without anger.

It was the old woman Lin Zhaoyan met at Lingyun Temple that day - the current Empress Dowager.

She sat two palace concubines, among which the embroidered robe and phoenix robe was wearing gold, silver and silk phoenix embroidered clothes, was the Empress of the Central Palace. Although her face was covered with thick layers of powder, she still looked depressed and haggard.

Lin Zhaoyan felt so tired for her when she saw her smiling with a strong smile.

As the prince passed away, as a mother, she had no time to mourn, so she wanted to invite all the foreign women to find out the situation for the entire royal family.

But even if she knows what those court officials think? She can't give birth to a son, and whoever becomes the emperor in the future will have nothing to do with her. As long as she can protect herself, she will still be the dignified mother, Empress Dowager.

All is nothing more than a tragedy in your own hands.

Another concubine, Lin Zhaoyan, was not clear about it. But from her arrogant temperament, she should be the Concubine Duan, who has a huge foreign power.

Although it is to choose a companion for the empress dowager, it is not that simple and huge. If it is used improperly, it will be like a tiger with wings if it is used properly.

Although the second prince seemed to be unwilling to fight for the throne, who did not really covet the dragon throne? I'm afraid it was just a fool.

As long as the second prince thinks, Concubine Duan will not want people from the Jian'an Marquis Mansion, the family of Concubine Jing, who threatens her the greatest threat, to be elected.

Lin Zhaoyan bent his lips. As long as Lin Xingyan could make Lin Ruoyan make mistakes, and if Concubine Duan was infuriated, this matter would be done.

As for Lin Xingyan, Concubine Jing is not a vegetarian. No matter what, even if Lin Ruoyan really fails, she will have to find a way to get her family to stay in the palace.

Everyone came forward and kowtowed to see An, and Lin Zhaoyan also knelt down.

"Please get up!" The empress dowager's majestic tone came from the head of the head.

Everyone stood up one after another.

The Empress Dowager asked everyone routinely and told the palace servants in the back hall that the banquet would be held and that the banquet would be held in a while, so that you can wait patiently for a while.

Everyone dared not have any objection. They answered yes one after another.

Those young ladies were even more cautious and had their own rules and regulations in their actions and spoke, and did not dare to go beyond the rules at all.

The Empress Dowager spoke to several girls who had a slightly favorable impression. Then she turned her eyes on Lin Zhaoyan and said lightly: "I heard that there were three girls coming to Jian'an Marquis' Mansion today, why is only one of them here?"

Lu quickly replied, "Report to the Empress Dowager, the Fourth and Seventh Girls fell down just now, for fear of neglecting the Empress Dowager. So he went down to change the washing, and he would probably arrive soon."

The Queen Mother nodded thoughtfully.

She looked at Lin Zhaoyan again, "Is this the fourth girl? Is it? I raised my head and let the Ai family see it."

Lin Zhaoyan had been staring at the tip of his shoes. Hearing this, he had to stand up and look up slightly at the Queen Mother.

The queen mother smiled, she was sincere this time, and even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes stretched a little.

She said, "It's really you. Thanks to your kind reminder that day, otherwise I would have to go down to accompany Qing'er now."

Qing'er is the nickname of the prince. The masterpiece of the evil young master.

Lin Zhaoyan's heart skipped a beat.

Everyone looked at Lin Zhaoyan incrediblely, and for a moment they felt like they were facing a great enemy.

If the empress dowager can say such words, this girl's ability should not be underestimated.

When the queen thought of the deceased prince, she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and asked the queen mother, "Mother, is this girl who helped you escape the disaster?"

"That's right." The Empress Dowager nodded and waved to Lin Zhaoyan, "You can take a few steps forward and let the Ai family take a good look."

Concubine Duan said with a bit of jealousy: "Apart from Yan'er, the queen of mother hasn't been so concerned about any girl for a long time. Even Ling'er can't get her queen of mother to look at her so differently."

Ling'er in her mouth is the fourth princess Qianqiu. She is only ten years old, but she is the only princess who was given the title by the emperor.

Her words were just a joke, just to tell everyone that the treatment Lin Zhaoyan received was unprecedented, and that she wanted to take advantage of the jealousy of others to reach her injustice.

Lin Zhaoyan was not afraid. Somehow, she felt that the queen mother would not choose her into the palace, so she walked forward calmly.

The Queen Mother looked at her carefully. She didn't pay attention to her last time at Lingyun Temple. She only knew that she was wearing a white dress and was a pretty and clean girl. She had no impression of her facial features.

After learning that she was the fourth girl from the Jian'an Marquis' Mansion, the feeling in her heart was indescribable.

She had been in her memory for fourteen years ago and didn't intend to remember it again, but that day her gentle reminder always echoed in her mind. She wanted to see her again by mistake.

As for what the goodbye is for, she has not thought about it carefully.

Until now, at this moment, when I saw Lin Zhaoyan's eyes as clear as jade, I realized that she just wanted to confirm whether the choice she made back then was wrong...

"Thanks to you that day, the Ai family has not had time to thank you. Even if you say whatever you want, the Ai family will be satisfied." The Empress Dowager withdrew her thoughts and smiled lovingly at Lin Zhaoyan.

Lin Zhaoyan lowered his eyes and said respectfully: "My daughter thanked the Queen Mother for her kindness. I hope that the Queen Mother will be healthy and safe and smooth in the future, and the little girl has nothing to ask for."

The queen mother laughed again, took her hand and spoke very kindly: "Don't be polite to the Ai family. You saved the Ai family's life. What's the difficulty if you give you a princess?"

The whole audience was in an uproar.

Lin Zhaoyan breathed a sigh of relief. If he could give her the princess, it proved that he was not going to keep her in the palace.

But she also felt strange. Logically, even if she saved the Empress Dowager, there was no need to make such a big deal. Not only did she thank her in front of so many people, she even promised herself that she could meet any request.

Is it because the Queen Mother values ​​friendship too much or is there something else?

Concubine Duan looked at her with a smile. "The Empress Dowager attaches great importance to you, but others can't look forward to it, so don't refuse."

The queen actually said, "It doesn't matter if you give me a princess for the credit you have made."

Lin Zhaoyan always feels that they are not at ease.

She said more and said more and made mistakes, so she lowered her eyes and said nothing.

Lu was extremely anxious to see below, afraid that Lin Zhaoyan would agree. So, wouldn’t their entire Jian'an Marquis Mansion salute her in the future?

Fourth girl, Fourth girl, the Queen Mother gives you face. Don’t be so arrogant and don’t understand the rules!

At this moment, Lin Ruoyan and Lin Xingyan walked in under the guidance of the palace maid and the sword god was reborn.

Beside them was a woman wearing clouds and silk, silk and colorful flowers and butterflies, and her eyebrows were flying freely.

This kind of arrogance is different from Lin Ruoyan and Lin Jinming. It is not arrogance, but a kind of aura that belongs to the true pride of heaven.

It makes people look at it, not disgusting, but convinced.

"Grandmother of the Emperor!" She ignored His Highness and flew to the Queen Mother like a butterfly.

The queen mother bent her eyebrows and chuckled, her eyes full of doting.

Concubine Duan scolded: "Ling'er, there are so many distinguished guests present, you must pay attention to your words and deeds."

It turns out that this is Princess Qianqiu, whom Concubine Duan just said, and she did not pay attention to the queen mother.

But the queen mother protected her and asked with a smile: "Why are you free to come?"

Princess Qianqiu ignored Concubine Duan's "reprimand" and only snuggled up to the queen mother. "I was talking to Xiaoqi and the others about the new season of spring hunting, but they forced themselves to put on their luggage. I thought it would be boring. I thought that the banquet here for the emperor's grandmother would be lively today. So I came and have a look."

As he said that, his eyes fell on Lin Zhaoyan who was beside him and said curiously: "Hey, is this the new sister that grandmother chose for us?"

The queen mother smiled and slowly spoke in the nervous expressions of everyone, "What nonsense? If you think it's boring, there are so many ladies from aristocratic families here, whoever you like will find you to play with."

"The emperor's grandmother is so nice!" Princess Qianqiu smiled and rubbed the queen mother's arm, then pointed to Lin Ruoyan in the audience and said, "Which lady is that? I accidentally met her on the way here, and I thought she was very interesting."

"Ling'er!" Concubine Duan was really angry this time.

The Empress Dowager still smiled, "She is the fifth lady of the Marquis of Jian'an Mansion."

Princess Qianqiu's face suddenly changed and she said embarrassedly: "I understand..."

The Empress Dowager smiled again and said to Lin Zhaoyan: "If you have not thought about what you want, you will owe it first. In short, the Ai family promises you a request."

Lin Zhaoyan responded to "yes" and retreated respectfully.

"You two girls heard that they fell down, are you better?" The empress dowager turned to Lin Ruoyan and Lin Xingyan and asked.

Lin Ruoyan's face was happy and replied in a regular manner: "I thank you for the Queen Mother's concern, but I was not seriously injured. I just dirty my clothes and I'll change it."

The Empress Dowager nodded with satisfaction, "I often hear your aunt say that the fifth girl in her family is upright and generous. In the past, you didn't summon you to the Ai family when you came to the palace. Now even Ling'er is so arrogant that she praises you. The Ai family really needs to take a closer look."

Lin Ruoyan looked excited, quickly calmed down his excitement, and walked towards the Empress Dowager step by step.

Lin Zhaoyan returned to the same place and immediately shot a sharp gaze like a sword around him.

She turned a blind eye and continued to look down at her toes.

She turned around and saw Zhou Wanyu with a nervous look on her face.

Zhou Wanyu leaned into her ear and whispered: "It's her, the little girl next to the Queen Mother."

"What?"

"It was she who took the lead in pushing the Seventh Prince down."

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Thanks to the Heshi Bi who has a slightly blue sky~
Chapter completed!