Chapter 1016 - Chapter 1016: Chapter 1014: This Entrance to the Palace is Somewhat Grand
Chapter 1016: Chapter 1014: This Entrance to the Palace is Somewhat Grand
She came to Su Qingzhi somewhat anxiously, “Daddy, why did Yingxue go into the palace without saying a word? She is pregnant and hasn’t even had breakfast; how can this be alright?”
Su Qingzhi was happily sipping his morning tea and lifted his eyebrows with a smile, “She went to the palace? That’s good; the imperial palace has all kinds of delicacies, the emperor won’t treat her poorly. The young couple hasn’t seen each other for a few days; it’s normal for them to be anxious to meet.”
“But Daddy, our Yingxue, after all, is not the empress. Her original status is merely that of the Ninth Princess Consort. Now that she’s entering the palace, isn’t it a bit awkward for her identity?”
Qin Wan stated a fact.
Previously, Su Yingxue hadn’t thought about it, and they hadn’t reminded her either. Now that they thought about it, her identity was indeed greatly improper.
Of course, they didn’t dare to speculate the emperor’s intentions or to ask that person when they would give Su Yingxue a proper status!
“There’s no need to worry. The emperor has his own considerations. This is a matter for the young couple to resolve face to face. Why should we be anxious? You should go and pack some things for Hao’er instead; don’t let outsiders intervene.”
The last words from Su Qingzhi carried a hidden meaning.
Qin Wan understood immediately; the “outsiders” he referred to were Lu Ying.
The Imperial Palace.
Su Yingxue, dressed in a soft pink dress trimmed at the waist with peach blossoms, stood at the palace gate, politely asking the Imperial Guards to announce her arrival.
But to her surprise, the normally stern Imperial Guards, upon hearing her name Su Yingxue, immediately lined up neatly, shouting with clear voices, “Welcome Your Majesty into the palace!”
“Your Majesty… entering the palace…?”
The corners of Su Yingxue’s mouth twitched, “Are you sure there’s no need to go in and announce my arrival?”
So she was just allowed to enter so openly?
Were the Imperial Guards so lax in their inspections these days?
Was Chu Yihan’s palace security up to par?
Su Yingxue was skeptical.
The Imperial Guards standing neatly and solemnly at the palace gate, however, were each respectful and meticulous, “Your Majesty’s name is unforgettable to us, no one in the world would dare to impersonate Your Majesty.”
“That’s true.”
Su Yingxue shrugged her shoulders; impersonating her beauty would indeed be quite difficult.
She entered the palace gate boldly and had not walked far when Mo Qi, with a spring in his step, hurried over with his men, some of whom were carrying a sedan chair, “Your Majesty! Why didn’t you notify us in advance of your visit, Your Majesty? Fortunately, the Imperial Guards reported quickly!”
Su Yingxue was lifted onto the sedan by him, and with Mo Qi walking by her side, she felt the entourage might be too grand. She turned her head and whispered to Mo Qi, “I’m just here to see the emperor. I intended to have them announce quietly. What’s with all this fanfare? And why does it take so many people to carry this sedan?”
“The emperor’s sedan is naturally so,” Mo Qi replied blandly.
“The emperor’s… sedan?”
Su Yingxue’s tongue felt tied, “I am still just the Ninth Princess Consort; is it really appropriate for me to ride in the emperor’s sedan?”
“What are you talking about? The prince has ascended to the throne; you are naturally the only candidate for the empress! Riding in the emperor’s sedan is no issue!”
Though Mo Qi had brought the emperor’s sedan without Chu Yihan’s permission, he was sure in his heart that Chu Yihan would praise him, not punish him!
“Where is the emperor? What’s he doing right now? I just wanted… to come and see her!”
Su Yingxue sat in the emperor’s sedan, uneasy and feeling a bit ostentatious.
“The emperor has not yet ended the court session and does not know of your arrival. Why don’t you go to the sleeping quarters to wait for the emperor?”
“It’s really hard work.”
Su Yingxue sighed; being Emperor Chu Yihan was truly difficult.