lcionline Chapter 427 Invitation
Chapter 427 Invitation
A few days later, the emperor set off for the Old Summer Palace.
After years of expansion, the Old Summer Palace boasts even more stunning scenery than before. Within the garden, the lake and mountains complement each other, and pavilions and towers are arranged in a staggered pattern. The emerald waters of Back Lake ripple, and weeping willows sway along the shore, their branches dancing in the gentle breeze, creating a refined and opulent atmosphere reminiscent of an imperial garden.
The concubines' residences remained the same, but the Louyue Kaiyun Pavilion, which was closest to Yongzheng, was now empty.
Yongzheng then issued an order for Zhen Huan to move there with her child.
The gentle breeze smoothes out the wrinkles of time one by one.
Every morning, before the dawn light completely dispels the coolness of the night, the melodious bird calls can't wait to ring out, their clear and melodious voices waking up the sleeping garden.
As the sunlight grew stronger, its warmth spread over every inch of the garden. Hundreds of flowers bloomed in profusion, and the rich fragrance wafted everywhere, lingering among the pavilions and towers, and spreading along the winding paths.
As dusk falls, the sky turns orange and red, and the afterglow casts a shimmering light on the lake. The fragrance of flowers grows richer in the breeze, slowly bidding farewell to each evening.
The days pass slowly, alternating between the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
As July approaches, the sun becomes hotter and hotter. The lake in the garden shimmers under the scorching sun. There are fields of lotus leaves and graceful lotus flowers. Occasionally, a few dragonflies fly over the water, stirring up ripples.
Despite the oppressive heat, the scenery in the garden was still breathtakingly beautiful. Although the concubines did not go out to avoid the heat, they found peace in this quiet time.
In the side hall, which was bathed in daylight, Wei Lin's face was beaming with joy. He handed out invitations one by one and said excitedly, "Everyone, Su Ye and I are getting married on the eighth day of the seventh month. Su Ye specifically asked me to send these invitations today. If you can leave the palace, please come and have a drink at the wedding!"
Everyone took the invitation and bowed to congratulate him.
Wei Lin's face flushed and he politely returned the greeting.
Xiao Luzi walked into the hall and said, "Doctor Wei, Juqing said that the queen has woken up from her nap. Please come over."
Wei Lin quickly straightened his clothes, took out an invitation and whispered, "Brother Lu, Su Ye said you must go."
Xiao Luzi took it and said with a smile: "I see. I treat Su Ye as my sister, so of course I will go. I will ask for the Queen's grace later."
After saying this, he led Wei Lin into the palace.
Inside the hall, An Lingrong leaned on Shen Meiyu, looking somewhat lazy, and it was obvious that she had not yet fully woken up from her nap.
She muttered, "Sister, Wei Lin can come if he wants. Why did you wake me up? I haven't had enough sleep yet."
As he said this, he was about to close his eyes again.
Shen Meizhuang gently patted her smooth cheek: "Okay, if you sleep too much during the day and can't sleep at night, you will bother me again. Besides, aren't you worried about Su Ye? Later, ask Wei Lin to see how their wedding preparations are going."
An Lingrong then became more alert and sat up straight.
Wei Lin entered the hall and first bowed respectfully. Then, according to custom, he checked the pulse of An Lingrong and Shen Meiyu.
After taking the pulse, An Lingrong couldn't wait to ask, "Doctor Wei, how is Su Ye?"
Wei Lin's face was filled with smiles, and he looked very proud. "Your Majesty, Su Ye is doing well. The clinic has become increasingly busy, and she and Cai Xing are almost always busy. I've been there, and almost all the pregnant women they've treated have given birth safely."
"That's good, that's good." An Lingrong nodded, and the worry between her brows gradually dissipated.
Even in the 21st century, with advanced technology, childbirth is dangerous for pregnant women, let alone now.
However, everyone in the capital knew that the clinic was backed by the Empress in the palace and had the Shen family as its backer. Before the operation, there was also a special person to inform the risks of the operation in detail. Even if an accident occurred, others would not dare to make trouble.
Thinking of this, An Lingrong felt a little relieved and asked, "How are your wedding preparations going?"
"That's why I've come today." Wei Lin's smile widened, his eyes filled with anticipation. Although he knew An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang wouldn't be able to attend their wedding, he still solemnly took out two invitations and presented them with both hands. "The date has been set: July 8th."
Today is the second day of July, and the date has just been set, but he couldn't wait to come to the Old Summer Palace.
Speaking of this time, Wei Lin was also somewhat helpless. Other people's wedding dates had to be carefully calculated by a Feng Shui master, but their date was chosen by Su Ye after looking at the pregnant woman's due date and choosing a day when no one was giving birth.
He explained with a smile, "Su Ye said that the pregnant women in the clinic can't do without her, so she needs to pick a free day so that she can get married with peace of mind. I have already prepared everything and am just waiting for her to specify a time."
An Lingrong took the invitation and gently stroked the gilded lines on it, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes: "Su Ye has always been concerned about others, even trying to accommodate others in his own marriage. It's rare that you can understand each other."
Shen Meizhuang also smiled and nodded: "Yes, Su Ye always puts other people's affairs first. However, the eighth day of the seventh lunar month is also a good day for holding a wedding."
Upon hearing this, Wei Lin's smile deepened: "Thank you, my ladies."
As he spoke, he took out another one and handed it to Caiyue who was standing next to Shen Meizhuang.
Caiyue took it with a smile.
An Lingrong gently put the invitation aside and said in a gentle tone, "Although my sister and I cannot be present at your wedding in person, we will definitely send our thoughts to you."
Wei Lin quickly bowed and said sincerely, "I appreciate the kindness of the two majesties, but you have already given me so many things, I really don't want you to spend more."
An Lingrong rolled her eyes: "It's for Su Ye, not for you, why are you refusing it?"
Wei Lin smiled awkwardly and didn't dare to say anything else.
After Wei Lin left, Shen Meizhuang looked at Caiyue and said, "On the eighth day of the seventh month, you will represent Rong'er and me and take the palace maids to attend their wedding."
Caiyue's face was filled with joy as she responded crisply, "Yes!"
After saying that, he went to the yard and told others the news.
Xiao Luzi and the others were very happy and were talking to each other about what gifts they were going to give.
(Let me explain this to my fellow readers here.
In the recent chapters and the next few, a few new characters will appear, but they won't have too many scenes, and might stray from the theme of palace fighting. Because I want to wrap up little by little, write a happy ending for the supporting characters, rather than having them become shadows of the protagonists, and just briefly mention them in a few sentences.
As for the palace, there is another key figure who is about to appear and is an important figure in promoting the plot. Book friends can guess who it is.