Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Long-Awaited Rainfall
Pity those concubines who came from afar, at this moment they can only watch others reunite with their families longingly.
When this news reached Huifang Courtyard, Lin Wanyi was so happy that the dimples on her cheeks deepened considerably.
"This imperial edict from Your Majesty is truly like timely rain. It alleviates the little mistress’s longing for family!"
"Indeed, but it’s not just me, I suppose everyone is very delighted."
After all, for a concubine to see her family, one must either be pregnant and about to give birth, or of high status and power to be summoned according to palace rules.
However, there are not many who can achieve these two points.
Therefore, for everyone, this news is a great remedy to relieve the summer heat.
The next day, when Mr. Qin personally came to the door, Lin Wanyi was also smiling sweetly.
"Your servant Qin An wishes the little mistress well."
"Mr. Qin, no need for formalities."
"I assume the little mistress also knows about family members being allowed to enter the palace to meet, so today I’m here to ask which member of the noble family will enter the palace? The Inner Court Department needs to make a registration to ensure the little mistress’s family can meet."
"Thank you, Mr. Qin, for the reminder, it’s my mother, Mrs. Lin Dong, who will enter the palace."
Qin An nodded and replied with a smile.
"Your servant understands, arrangements will be made accordingly, little mistress rest assured."
Lin Wanyi, eager to see her family, was initially not planning to speak but thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask, so she said.
"Mr. Qin, do you know when the family can enter the palace?"
"From the day after tomorrow, they can gradually enter the traveling palace, but since the little mistress’s status is not very high, it will take another two days."
"No matter, no matter, as long as my mother can enter the palace, waiting three or five more days is no problem."
Lin Wanyi naturally understood that in the harem, everything had to be done according to status.
For example, when family members enter the palace, the first to come would undoubtedly be the family of Lin Guifei.
The people from Ronghe Hall and the West Wing will likely be among those to come.
For their side of the family, as long as mother can come, it’s enough.
After a few more words with Mr. Qin, Lin Wanyi then had someone kindly send him off.
Once he had left, Lin Wanyi quickly instructed.
"Quickly, prepare more things. Bring a small jar of this peach-made honey jam for mother to taste, and also the osmanthus cakes she loves. And the lean meat jerky you made last time was good, bring some back, let my brother and father have a taste."
Lin Wanyi would add things whenever she thought of them.
It made Chunqi and Xia An, standing by, laugh lightly.
"Little mistress, are you planning to have all the food prepared in one portion? Even if the servant can make it, the madam cannot carry so much."
Upon mentioning this, Lin Wanyi sighed.
"Indeed, it’s already a great blessing for mother to enter the palace. She certainly can’t bring along a bunch of maids."
She alone truly can’t carry that many things.
So she had to dismiss the idea.
Every day, she wished for the day she could see her mother to come sooner.
The whole Huifang Courtyard was very happy, but the news was not so celebrated at the Prime Minister’s Mansion.
In Ronghe Hall, Princess Rongkang sat at the head, meditating with her eyes closed.
Second Madam Mrs. Wang, sitting below, kept on talking incessantly.
"In my opinion, it’s right for us to enter the palace, why should the East Cross Courtyard also be allowed in together?"
Second Madam Mrs. Wang was fuming, her eyes full of disdain.
However, Princess Rongkang kept thinking about the tone of the person who just conveyed the message.
She intentionally called the eldest Lady out, taking a good look around, and said.
"The eldest Lady looks in good spirits, I suppose in a few days she could healthily enter the palace. The Emperor’s decree, since all are family members of the Prime Minister’s Household, entering the traveling palace on the same day is appropriate, someone will come to pick them up."
Isn’t this a reminder for them?
Telling them to have lesser thoughts, people must follow as a whole entity into the traveling palace.
Otherwise, it would be hard to explain before the imperial court.
It seems Yi indeed has some skills.
She has been in the palace for just three months and has already earned the Emperor’s protection like this.
No wonder Miss Zhou was anxious enough to send the message out.
Moreover, thinking about the eldest son’s enlisting in the army, even though he’s only a minor soldier, who knows what opportunities might come in the future?
So it’s better to be cautious!
Only at this time, suppressing Mrs. Dong wouldn’t be wise, everything should be decided after they enter the palace.
She put on a stern face, then said to Second Madam.
"Alright, this is the Emperor’s grace, is it your place to comment irresponsibly here? Be careful of the troubles from your tongue, causing harm to the whole family inconspicuously!"
With this rebuke from Princess Rongkang, Second Madam immediately hushed herself.
Keeping a low profile was all she could do.
Seeing her so submissive, Princess Rongkang felt it was inappropriate.
The future hostess shouldn’t be suppressed by herself all the time.
After all, when both herself and the Prime Minister pass away, if they can’t uphold this family, it’s all in vain.
So she eased her tone and said.
"I know you are thinking for the children’s good, hence the desire to always suppress East Cross Courtyard, but overdoing it can have the opposite effect, be careful of inciting backlash."
Second Madam Mrs. Wang nodded repeatedly at these words.
In her heart, though, she was indifferent.
After talking with Princess Rongkang for quite some time, she finally left Ronghe Hall.
Initially heading back to the West Wing, but midway, the more she thought, the less comfortable she felt.
"My daughter is a perfectly good Imperial Consort, overshadowed by their Changzai. If I, as her mother, can’t stand up for her, won’t the people of the main family start walking all over us?"
Thus, she whispered a few words to Nanny Wang beside her.
Nanny Wang’s eyes lit up, and she immediately replied with a flattering smile.
"Second Madam, rest assured, I will arrange it promptly."
Turning, she slowly walked towards Yuxin Hall in East Cross Courtyard.
Meanwhile, at the East Cross Courtyard, First Madam Dong was still unaware of what would transpire next.
Her mind was filled with thoughts of reuniting with her daughter.
Heaven knows how worried she was when she last heard from her husband that their daughter was poisoned again.
She couldn’t sleep night after night, fearing any accident, for then they would be burying their child.
Fortunately, the Emperor’s golden words.
Stipulated arrangements for them to meet in the palace, and indeed arrangements were made.
She initially thought it might take until the end of the year to happen, but she didn’t expect to enter the traveling palace so soon.
So she was thinking of ways to prepare.
She had to travel together with the neighboring courtyard, so naturally, she couldn’t bring much.
Firstly, it wouldn’t comply with the rules, and secondly, it would avoid giving the main house any grounds for ridicule, which would only worsen things.
Thinking over and again, she decided to visit her mother’s family.
Not to mention bringing her medicine, even if it’s just a prescription, it would be good.
Thus, while speaking, she had the servants hitch the carriage and headed to the Dong Family.