There is actually a follow-up to this.
That is, after the Empress Dowager Song heard that many ministers opposed what Li Chengxuan did, she thought that as the empress dowager, she must stand on the side of the emperor.
Just let out the wind a few days in advance, saying that he will visit the royal garden on a certain day.
And not only did she go by herself, but she also dragged Song Jinning and Li Xiyan along.
So when it came to that day, Song Jinning was pulled up from the bed by Gu Yu and Bai Lu early in the morning and dressed up. Then they rushed to the Shoukang Palace to gather, and after having breakfast with the Empress Dowager Song and Li Xiyan, the three of them went to the gate of the palace in a sedan chair.
Li Chengxuan knew that the Empress Dowager Song was supporting him, whether it was out of gratitude or filial piety, he waited at the gate of the palace early that day.
He originally wanted to go with Queen Mother Song and the others, but was dissuaded by Queen Mother Song.
"Everything in court cannot be separated from you, how can you go away so easily?"
"And even if the three of us go out for a stroll today, what's the matter with you as a man?"
Li Chengxuan had no choice but to agree.
Looking at Song Jinning, she saw that she was wearing a rich purple dress with exquisite embroidery, and her hair was full of pearls and emeralds.
A layer of pearl powder was applied on the face, a layer of bright rouge was applied on each cheek, and a complex flower was pasted on the forehead.
Although her make-up makes her look elegant and dignified as a queen, Li Chengxuan actually prefers her daily make-up.
Because that would make him feel that she was his delicate and beautiful wife, not a high-ranking queen who could only be seen from afar.
Song Jinning actually felt that she was suffering all the time.
Although it is already the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the weather is much cooler than in midsummer, but it is still somewhat hot.
But for the queen's dignity, how many layers of clothes did she wear today, can she not be hot
There is also a thick layer of powder on the face, and it feels like sweat can't come out.
Not to mention the complicated bun on the head, and the many pearls and emeralds worn in it.
It felt so heavy that I didn't even dare to sway when I walked.
However, the Empress Dowager Song couldn't see the impatience in her heart. I can only wear a proper smile on my face, and at the same time shake the round fan in my hand, trying to create a look of peace and tranquility.
Then she saw Li Chengxuan walking towards her after talking to Queen Mother Song.
Song Jinning: Boss, I'm very annoyed now, I don't want to talk to people. Please go back, please, but don't mess with me.
It's a pity that Li Chengxuan couldn't hear the broken thoughts in her heart, so he came over anyway.
What else can Song Jinning do? You can't show Li Chengxuan's face in front of Queen Mother Song, can you? I can only continue to smirk and continue to live quietly.
I saw Li Chengxuan glanced at her hair, and then asked her softly: "Where is that Phoenix Walker? Why didn't you wear it?"
Song Jinning was stunned for a moment before she understood what he meant.
The emotion he was talking about was the walking stick that rewarded her last time.
It’s just, Your Majesty, do I have to wear the things you rewarded me to show off everywhere
Wouldn't it be better to have a note on that step, saying that this is a reward from His Majesty
Song Jinning slandered in her heart, but she still smiled obediently and softly on her face.
"How dare the concubine use the thing that His Majesty bestowed on you so easily? After His Majesty left that day, the concubine asked someone to find a red sandalwood box painted with gold and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and then the concubine personally put the walking swing into the box for collection. Woolen cloth."
Is this installed again in front of the Empress Dowager Song
Li Chengxuan didn't know whether he should be angry or laugh.
"Since it was given to you, it is for you to wear it. What do you do with it in the box?"
After a pause, he whispered again, "When you come back from the garden today, I have one more good thing for you."
Song Jinning's hand holding the ebony fan handle trembled.
No, what a good thing, boss, why is your tone so charming? I sound scared.
The Empress Dowager Song had been standing on the sidelines watching the two of them talking with a smile on her face. Now she opened her mouth and said to Li Chengxuan with a smile: "It's almost time now, and it's time for us to set off. I haven't finished talking, you might as well wait for Ning'er to come back and then tell her before it's too late."
The teasing meaning in these words was obvious, Li Chengxuan's ears were slightly red, and Li Xiyan raised his sleeves to cover his mouth with a chuckle.
As for Song Jinning, I'm sorry, I never knew what it was to be shy and embarrassed.
That's right, my sister is so emotional.
Turning around, he helped Gu Yu's hand to get on the carriage. As soon as the curtain of the carriage was lowered, blocking everyone's sight, Song Jinning immediately leaned back on the backrest.
It's really hard to be a queen. When will she be able to ask herself to be deposed
Thinking about how long it will be before the Empress Dowager Song's birthday banquet, when Jiang Wanqiu's song touched the king's heart, Li Chengxuan will only have this person in his eyes from now on, so she should be able to prepare for her own appointment to abolish the Empress Dowager, right
This thought gave Song Jinning a glimmer of expectation, so she felt that the journey would not be so difficult for the time being.
When they got outside the gate of the royal garden, because the Empress Dowager Song had passed down a decree earlier, saying that the Aijia came to have fun with the people, the garden was not allowed to be cleared, and it was open as usual, so Song Jinning saw a sea of people when she got off the car.
Although Song Jinning had mentally prepared herself early in the morning, seeing so many people suddenly, to be honest, she was quite shocked.
And when so many people saw the three of them get off the car and kneel down one after another, the scene was even more shocking.
Although since she entered the palace and became a queen, all the palace servants she encountered on the way out would kneel down to her, but it was not as grand as it is now.
Song Jinning was bluffed, her little heart was beating wildly. Holding Bai Lu's hand forced himself not to show timidity.
The empress dowager, empress, and princess travel, this is a big event, even though the empress dowager Song said to have fun with the people, no one dared to ignore it.
So Li Chengxuan specially assigned the three of them a team of Habayashi soldiers, and also dispatched soldiers and horses to maintain order on the scene.
So although everyone was enthusiastic, the order was still very orderly.
Li Xiyan was timid, and he must have never experienced such a battle before, his thin body was a little wobbly standing there. When Song Jinning saw her, she went to hold her hand and smiled at her.
Song Jinning still likes this Princess of Jingle very much, so she is naturally willing to take care of her.
The two walked hand in hand behind the Empress Dowager Song. But when she was about to enter the garden, the Empress Dowager Song suddenly stopped and turned around to face the people.
Song Jinning also stopped.
Although she didn't know what the Empress Dowager Song was going to do, she still turned around like her.
He heard Queen Mother Song's smiling voice sounding slowly.
"The emperor once decreed that an entrance ticket is required to enter the garden, and the Ai family can't break this rule."
He looked at Cui Nong. Cui Nong understood, and opened the two cloth bags held by the two servants beside her.
The sunlight was just right, and the bag was full of white and shining silver.
Signaling the person in charge of the cash register to take over the two cloth bags containing the silver, Cui Nong said in a loud voice: "Today, the Empress Dowager, Empress, Princess, together with all the servants and guards who are going to enter the garden, there are eighty-eight People. This is eighty-eight taels of silver, please check."
So this means that even if you are as expensive as the queen mother, the queen and the princess, in response to the emperor's will, you have to pay money to enter this royal garden
Isn't that the same as them
Immediately became more excited, isn't it? Shout out to the Empress Dowager, Queen, and Princess Chitose.
Song Jinning: ...
But Song Jinning didn't know about Empress Dowager Song's appearance beforehand, and seeing her suddenly, she just gave her thumbs up in admiration.
Sure enough, ginger is always spicy.
Empress Dowager Song's move was equivalent to clearly stating her position to the courtiers all over the world. That is, the Ai family is always on the emperor's side. I, the empress dowager, will definitely support what the emperor decides.
Secondly, it is to express to the common people in the world that I am the same as them, and if I want to enter this garden, I have to pay money, and I have no privileges.
Regardless of whether it is true or not, at least the Empress Dowager Song's attitude is shown, and everyone will definitely be excited.
Song Jinning can be sure that there must be a lot of people who will come to this royal garden for a long time.
Because there is no telling when the queen mother, queen and princess will come here. It's good to see them too.
And there is another layer, the queen mother, queen and princess are all here, can the family members of those ministers' families not come when they hear the news? So the people in this garden today may have to use the words rubbing shoulders and rubbing heels.
Of course, the Empress Dowager Song would not really go 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with these people. After Cui Nong finished speaking, she smiled at the people, waved her hand, and then walked slowly into the garden gate surrounded by a group of servants and Habayashi soldiers.
Knowing that the Empress Dowager Song and others are coming over today, the person in charge has already surrounded a quiet place in the garden for them to rest.
The Empress Dowager Song went in and sat down, took a sip of tea from the gaiwan handed over by Cui Nong, and then said to Song Jinning with some regret: "Yan'er and I have visited this garden before, only you have not. I want to take you around to have a look around, but now there are all people outside, so let’s just forget about it.”
Song Jinning didn't feel much regret.
She has visited places such as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in her previous life, and she thinks that this royal garden is similar to those.
He laughed and said, "I'll go upstairs later, and it's the same when I stand on the highest point and look around."
The place where they are located is the tallest pavilion in the garden, which is five floors high. Standing on the fifth floor and looking out, you should be able to see the entire garden in your eyes.
The Empress Dowager Song nodded, and was about to speak when a servant came in to announce that it was Duke Wei, Marquis of Jining, Uncle Linchuan and other wives who were seeking to see her.
Empress Dowager Song frowned, apparently not wanting to see these people. But in the end she thought about it, and sighed: "Call them in."
The waiter made a sound, turned and went out. In a short while, Song Jinning saw several well-dressed ladies rushing in.
Each lady does not come alone. There is either one daughter or two by her side.
There was even a man following her who was apparently still her son.
Song Jinning: ...
She can understand that she brought her daughter with her. Isn't this for the empress dowager to look at each other, if she likes it, she can decide to give Li Chengxuan a concubine.
But what the hell is bringing a son here