To Hold One’s Joy

  Chapter 474 Year End

  Emperor Yong'an was relieved when he learned that Princess Changle had let Su Yao go, and warned, "Don't make too much trouble in the future."

  Princess Changle responded obediently: "My daughter knows."

"Let's go back."

   "Daughter resigns." Princess Changle bowed her knees slightly and silently withdrew.

   When she retreated to the gate of the palace, she couldn't help raising her eyes and saw Emperor Yong'an hugging Concubine Xiao, talking and laughing happily.

  Princess Changle pursed her lips and walked out of Yuhua Palace.

  Everywhere outside the hall is a vast expanse of whiteness, with almost no other colors, just like Princess Changle's barren and desolate heart at the moment.

   Once upon a time, she was the only focus of the royal father's sight, but now the royal father completely ignores her.

   All this is because of the child in Concubine Xiao's belly!

  Princess Changle couldn't help gritting her teeth when she thought of Concubine Xiao Gui's lazy and casual appearance.

  It’s just a concubine from a humble background. I heard that she was a doormat at home, but once she turned into a noble concubine and conceived a child, she was completely ignored.

  Just like Wei Wen, when he first came to the capital, he relied on his elder brother to become the prince, thinking that he could compete with her.

  What was the result?

  Princess Changle's mind flashed the beautiful portrait of the Shouxian Empress, and the corners of her lips slowly curled up.

  The icy and snow-cloaked flowers and trees stood awe-inspiring, making the garden seem more quiet. Two figures not far away caught the attention of Princess Changle.

   "Who are those two?" Princess Changle asked Xiao Zhenzi who led the way directly.

  Xiao Zhenzi took a look, and replied: "It seems to be An Concubine and Wang Meiren."

  Princess Changle raised her eyebrows and said indifferently: "Oh, no wonder the eyes are strange."

   After so much effort, they came close to the two of them.

  Xiao Zhenzi reminded: "Miss An, Miss Wang, this is Your Highness the Princess."

   Beauty Wang bowed down immediately.

  Concubine An hesitated for a moment, then bowed down.

   "Meet Your Highness."

  Princess Changle signaled the two to get up, and asked casually: "It's freezing cold, why are you two hanging out in the garden?"

  Wang Meiren lowered her head and dared not speak nonsense, An Pin's eyes flashed with displeasure, and she lowered her eyes and said: "It's a bit boring in the house, come and take a walk in the garden with Wang Meiren."

  Princess Changle kept no expression on her face, but sneered in her heart.

  It’s cold, the garden is bare, what kind of walk is it? It is clear that the drunkard's intention is not to drink, and he is about to meet his father by chance.

  Princess Changle sneered at this, but felt a bit of pleasure watching the fire from the other side.

  A flower does not have a hundred days of redness, and a person does not have a thousand days of happiness. With so many newcomers in the palace, does Concubine Xiao really think she can always be the only favorite?

   In the final analysis, Concubine Xiao Gui’s greatest reliance is the child in her stomach.

  Princess Changle's eyes flashed a cold light.

  If Concubine Xiao Gui loses her child, how will it compare with these newlyweds who are pregnant?

   From Princess Changle's point of view, since Concubine Xiao Gui, who is about to die, can conceive, it must be easier for these newcomers. Concubine Xiao Gui just took the lead.

  Looking at Concubine An, who is outstanding in color, Princess Changle seemed to think of something: "Are you from the Li family?"

  The descendant family, the Li family, also made her yearn for it when she was young.

  At that time, she was just an inconspicuous one among the princesses, and the honor she enjoyed could not be compared with that of the first princess.

  Anpin's eyelids trembled slightly, and she nodded: "Empress Yuan is my elder sister."

  Although this elder sister is dozens of years older than her, she has never seen what she looks like, but she always remembers the glory of the descendants.

  Thinking of this, she quietly straightened her back.

  Princess Changle saw this subtle reaction, and couldn't help but bend the corners of her lips.

   It can be seen that this sister of the Empress Yuan is not a quiet master.

   And she likes such restless people.

   "No wonder Empress Anpin is so outstanding." Princess Changle said with a smile.

  An Pin was keenly aware of the change in Princess Changle's attitude, and her heart skipped a beat.

  Princess Changle, what does this mean?

   "Your Highness is absurd." Concubine An thanked lightly.

  She is just unwilling to bow her head in front of Concubine Xiao forever, she is not stupid.

  Princess Changle's expression became more and more gentle: "I should leave now, so I won't disturb Empress An and Wang Meiren for a walk."

  The two saluted together: "Your Highness, go slowly."

  When Princess Changle walked away, Meiren Wang whispered, "Sister An, Princess Changle seems to like you very much."

  Princess An pursed her lips: "What's the use of Princess Changle's liking?"

   In the end, you still have to win the favor of the emperor, and you can gain a foothold in this harem.

   Wang Meiren glanced around and blinked: "Don't forget, Princess Changle is currently the emperor's only flesh and blood, and has been favored for many years. If she speaks kindly for her sister in front of the emperor, how can it be useless?"

  An Pin's eyes changed several times, and she said with a smile: "Sister is right, no matter what, it's better to be friendly than to be hostile."

  The two wandered around in the garden until it was getting dark, before Emperor Yong'an came out of Yuhua Palace, shivering with cold, and went back to his room.

  As the end of the year approached, the yamen was sealed, and a restaurant closed down.

  A man in his fifties was walking on Qingxing Street and went straight to a wine shop.

  The door of the restaurant was closed, only a few sparrows were jumping on the snow in front of the door, and as the tall man approached, they hula-la flew away.

  The man stopped in front of the door and raised his hand to knock on the door.

   Not long after, the door opened, revealing a still beautiful face.

  The female shopkeeper was stunned, and blurted out: "Are you Zhu Wu's uncle?"

  The man was also stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect the shopkeeper to remember me."

  The female shopkeeper looked a little weird.

   Can you not remember? She is the shopkeeper, not to mention other abilities, remembering people is the most basic ability.

   Besides, this uncle Zhu Wu ate at a restaurant a few months ago, and he was invited by Zhu Wu.

  Well, she doesn’t eat much, so it’s hard to comment on her status as a shopkeeper. Anyway, she probably won’t need to pay Zhu Wu monthly money in ten years.

  The female shopkeeper opened the door: "Uncle Xing, come in quickly, are you looking for Zhu Wu?"

  Uncle Xing walked in, looking inexplicably timid at the familiar lobby.

  He still remembers his nephew's reaction when he had a meal of wine, and the nephew almost severed the relationship with him.

   "Uncle Xing, sit down." The female shopkeeper quickly brought a cup of hot tea.

  Uncle Xing took it, thanked him politely, and asked, "Where's Zhu Wu?"

  The corner of the female shopkeeper's mouth twitched.

   It is good to have elders, and an old bachelor can still be called a kid.

  Thinking about the parents who died young, the female shopkeeper felt a little sad.

  Uncle Xing noticed the change in the female shopkeeper's expression, and his heart moved.

  Why did the shopkeeper look different when he heard him mention Zhu Wu?

  Could it be——Thinking of some possibility, Uncle Xing was overjoyed at first, and then calmed down.

   That's all, don't let Zhu Wu implicate others.

   "The owner felt that it was a bit crowded to live in the restaurant, so he arranged for Zhu Wu to live in the house he rented."

  Seeing that Uncle Xing's face changed slightly, the female shopkeeper hurriedly said: "The money is paid by the boss."

  Uncle Xing was in a mixed mood.

  What kind of money is paid by the owner? The house clearly belongs to Miss Luo, and a tunnel was dug.

  These people hang out with that girl, and they have to count the money after being sold.

   "Thank you, I'll go find him." Uncle Xing thanked the female shopkeeper and walked out.

  (end of this chapter)