When Qin Yining and the Sun Clan arrived at the gate, they saw a gorgeous carriage waiting for them.
"Madam Qin, Miss Qin, please get in the carriage." Wet Nurse Chen ordered the palace servants to bring a step and personally helped the two into the carriage, then carefully closed the curtains.
Bing Tang and Ji Yun followed Wet Nurse Chen into the carriage.
In the carriage, the Sun Clan nervously held Qin Yining's hand and said in a worried voice, "Why do you think the Empress Dowager is looking for us? Could it be the matter of asking your father to enter the palace two days ago? "
"Mother, you don't need to worry." Qin Yining held the Sun Clan's hand and patted it, "Father is Your Majesty's most capable minister. The Empress Dowager might not be looking for us for a big matter, she might just want to get closer to us. After all, we haven't had a chance to get close to the Empress Dowager since we came to the capital."
Hearing this, the Sun Clan could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"If you say so, then I'm relieved."
Seeing his mother so exaggerated, Qin Yining couldn't help but smile, "It's okay, mother, don't worry. Even if something happens, it won't be a threat to our lives. When the time comes, we just need to be careful with our words and actions. "
The Sun Clan nodded solemnly.
The carriage quickly arrived at the palace gate. The Sun Clan and Qin Yining got out of the carriage and took a small sedan chair. Under the service of Wet Nurse Chen and the other palace servants, they quickly arrived at the Empress Dowager's Ci 'an Palace.
Qin Yining and the Sun Clan tidied up their appearances, leaving Bing Tang and Ji Yun outside the hall. Only then did they set foot on the red steps of Ci 'an Palace.
After entering the hall, they were faced with a large bronze incense burner with nine feet and a hundred flowers. The incense burning inside was mixed with rosin, mint, and a light sandalwood scent. It smelled very refreshing.
The mother and daughter pair lowered their heads and followed Wet Nurse Chen's footsteps on the red peony carpet to the side hall.
Before they entered the hall, they heard the women's laughter.
It seemed that the Empress Dowager didn't just invite them.
This made Qin Yining and the Sun Clan secretly heave a sigh of relief.
"Replying to the Empress Dowager, Madam Qin and Miss Qin have arrived." Wet Nurse Chen saluted.
The voices in the hall instantly weakened.
Qin Yining could feel everyone sizing him up.
The Empress Dowager said kindly, "Please come in."
"Yes."
Wet Nurse Chen smiled as she came forward to lead the way.
Qin Yining followed behind the Sun Clan, not daring to step out of line. He only lowered his head and looked at the tips of his shoes. He took a step forward, saluted, kowtowed, and said, "Qiansui".
As Qin Yining and the Sun Clan entered, the womenfolk in the room stared at them.
Because there were rumors that Qin Yining had been robbed by Pang Xiao when he had just arrived in Da Zhou, Qin Yining had long been described as a seductress. Even when she had entered the city, many people had seen her. However, because Qin Yining had always kept a low profile and didn't show himself in public, those startling glances had long been forgotten.
Now that they saw her wearing a light lake-green dress, her graceful steps were delicate and refined. Although her head was lowered, her appearance couldn't be seen clearly, but she still gave people a comfortable feeling. Whether it was from the bottom of their hearts or with ulterior motives, they all praised her.
"Quickly get up. This is the Family Qin girl, right? Come here and let Aijia take a look. "The Empress Dowager smiled as she extended her hand to Qin Yining.
Qin Yining hurriedly extended his right hand and placed it on the Empress Dowager's slightly wrinkled hand that had a ruby ring on it. He walked closer and bowed again, "Greetings, Empress Dowager."
"Ai, what a good girl. Everyone says that Minister Qin has a good reputation for being the Wise Pan An, and some people say that the Family Qin Miss is very similar to the Wise Pan An when he was young. Now it seems that the rumors are true. Lift her up and let Aijia take a look. "
Qin Yining endured the discomfort of being examined like an object and raised his head to look at the Empress Dowager's chin.
The Empress Dowager was stunned for a moment, and then she rubbed the back of Qin Yining's hand with fondness, "Aiyoyo, you really are a beauty. You girls can't compare to her. "
A young woman next to her smiled and said, "Empress Dowager doesn't like us when she sees a beauty."
"That's right. The Empress Dowager is biased. She only likes the Family Qin Little Sister. "
As they talked and laughed, Qin Yining's beautiful eyes naturally turned and quickly sized up the surrounding environment.
In addition to her and the Sun Clan, there were now two young women and two middle-aged noblewomen by the Empress Dowager's side.
It seemed that they were all mothers with their daughters. As a result, Qin Yining's heart was somewhat suspicious.
The Empress Dowager let go of Qin Yining's hand and pulled the Sun Clan aside to talk a lot. She asked if they had adapted to living here and if there were any difficulties. The noblewomen on the side also agreed.
At this time, Qin Yining was standing with the two young women.
The Empress Dowager was a very talkative and loving person. They spent the whole morning chatting. During this time, the Empress Dowager curiously asked Qin Yining about the customs and customs of the Dayan. Qin Yining also told her objectively.
At noon, Wet Nurse Chen came in and reported, "Empress Dowager, the meal has been prepared. The banquet is in the west side hall. Please come with us."
"Understood." The Empress Dowager stood up and took the Sun Clan's hand. Under the startled gaze of the Sun Clan, she smiled and said, "Let's go eat."
"Yes, thank you for the meal, Empress Dowager."
Everyone responded in unison and curtsied before following behind the Empress Dowager to the side hall.
There was no incense in the side hall. Instead, it was replaced by the aroma of food. On the large round table, there were exquisite gold-plated cups, plates, bowls, and plates. All kinds of delicacies were delicious.
The Empress Dowager sat down at the head of the table and instructed everyone to sit down.
How could anyone dare to sit with the Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager said, "No need to be so reserved. Today is a family banquet. Let's take it as an opportunity to be intimate. Especially Madam Qin and Young Miss Qin. You must enjoy yourselves to the fullest today. In the future, when you get familiar with each other, you should come to the palace often to see Aijia. "
"Yes, thank you for your kindness, Empress Dowager."
The Sun Clan and Qin Yining bowed together.
Everyone took their seats. The seats on the left and right sides of the Empress Dowager were indeed empty.
Qin Yining sat diagonally across from the Empress Dowager. He was somewhat curious as to why the Empress Dowager had called them here today.
While his imagination was running wild, he suddenly heard an inner servant announce loudly, "Second Master Lu has arrived!"
Hearing this, the Empress Dowager hurriedly smiled and urged Wet Nurse Chen, "Is it Heng ge 'er? Quickly invite him in! "
As soon as she finished speaking, Wet Nurse Chen went out to welcome him with a smile.
Not long after, Lu Heng walked in wearing an elegant light gray brocade robe and a jade crown with a smile on her face.
When he arrived in front of the Empress Dowager, Lu Heng bowed deeply, "This commoner greets the Empress Dowager."
"Quickly dispense with the formalities, dispense with the formalities. Come, sit next to Aijia."
"Thank you, Empress Dowager!"
Lu Heng sat down in a very upright posture. His eyes turned and stopped on Qin Yining. When he looked away, his ears actually turned red.
The Empress Dowager smiled, "Heng ge 'er, how is your mother? Is your family well? "
"Thanks to you, everything is well at home. My mother also told me to come pay respects to the Empress Dowager. "
"Good, good." The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded.
Then she frowned and said, "Aijia heard that your mother is making arrangements for you to remarry, but you're not willing?"
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