After the New Year, we finally entered early spring, but it was still very cold in the imperial capital. The snow had already begun to melt. There was a cold wind in the air, and every breath was filled with white mist.

Huilan wore a crimson cloak made of broken branches and white plum blossoms, and headed towards the Cining Palace.

Aunt Yan sent the eldest maid over every few days to summon her to chant sutras for the Queen Mother. This time it was delayed for a few days, mainly because the wife from outside needed to see the Queen Mother, and there were too many guests to attend to Huilan.

Entering the inner hall, Ding Xiang took off her cloak and stood in the corner waiting.

Huilan went in and bowed first, "I want to ask Queen Mother Yi'an, Queen Mother, how are you feeling well these days?"

"Well, my head hurts a little, and I haven't slept very often, but your chanting will help. In the past few days, my wife has been asking for a meeting, but some people haven't been able to see her. It's made the Ai family's heads big."

"Your Majesty, let me help you knead your muscles and bones. After that, you can lie down and listen. This will have a good effect."

Huilan smiled obediently and asked for instructions.

The Queen Mother nodded kindly, "Okay."

Huilan then stepped forward to massage her head to relieve her tense nerves.

In fact, I have been to Cining Palace a few times, and we didn’t chat much. I mainly helped the Queen Mother recite sutras. She had severe insomnia and just wanted to have a good night’s sleep.

But even so, it was a great honor for Huilan to enter the gate of Cining Palace, and it was a great honor to the prince.

You must know that the emperor's concubines, even the third concubine and the empress, are not liked by the queen mother, and she cannot easily see her.

After massaging her for a while to loosen her shoulders and back, she let her lie down and ordered a small piece of benzoin she made.

Nowadays, most of the time, I have to rely on the benzoin made by Huilan to get some sleep.

Huilan sat aside and began to chant sutras. She didn't need a book, she came casually, and her voice was clear and catchy, making the Queen Mother feel comfortable and sleepy.

No one in the inner hall dared to speak, not even to breathe loudly. Only Huilan's cadenced voice was gentle and had a unique rhythm.

After a while, the Queen Mother fell asleep and snored.

Huilan did not stop but continued to recite the sutra. She was not anxious at all while sitting there, but was very calm and peaceful.

Aunt Yan nodded slightly appreciatively. This girl's temperament is attractive and makes people feel very peaceful and comfortable. No wonder the prince dotes on her, she is just as good as her.

By the time she finished reading the scriptures, the Queen Mother had already fallen asleep.

Huilan stood up with a smile, bowed and exited the inner hall, followed by Grandma Yan.

"The Queen Mother said that you are a good boy, and no one dares to bully you if you follow the rules."

"Thank you, mama, for the tip."

Huilan returned to Qinghui Garden, and Dingxiang asked on the way, "You're back now, and you haven't spoken to her yet."

"Silly girl, the Queen Mother doesn't need to talk to me so much. I am of some use to her, which is the greatest face. Some people can't even enter the gate of Cining Palace. Don't be in a hurry, take your time."

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Spring has begun, and the palace has begun to prepare for the draft and the prince's wedding.

The show girls have already entered the palace for audition, and the west side hall has been bustling with people these past few days, making it very lively.

Huilan has been staying in the yard for the past few days without going out. She is too lazy to move due to the cold weather in spring.

Xiao Yuanzi came in, "Master."

"Come in, do you have something to say?"

"Did I see the Crown Princess and the girl from the Ma family in the garden?"

"Oh? Hasn't the Crown Princess already decreed a marriage? Is there still a draft?"

Huilan didn't know much about this.

"Master, yes, the Crown Princess has never been drafted. She must be drafted to be serious, otherwise she will be criticized.

The Ma family has two daughters who were selected for the draft. The servant took a look at it from a distance and felt that the other one was much more stable than the last one."

"Maybe it's the one who doesn't have a close relationship with the Queen's family. What's the use of someone who's hard to control?"

Xiao Yuanzi smiled and said, "My master is wise, but I also heard another news. In addition to the Crown Princess and Ma's daughter entering the palace, the Queen Mother said she would also choose two more girls to enter the East Palace."

"Oh, then our East Palace should be lively. There are so many people here, and the fence in our yard will be tightened in the future."

"Yes, I understand."

"Go ahead."

Huilan waved her hand lazily. Xiao Yuanzi then retreated.

She took a nap on the cave and fell asleep in a hazy state. She felt someone approaching her. When she opened her eyes, she saw Li Chengze standing in front of the cave, stretching out his hand to pinch her nose.

Li Chengze didn't succeed in the sneak attack. He stretched out his hand and smiled awkwardly, "Did I wake you up?"

"What do you think?"

"Hey! Don't sleep. If you sleep too much during the day, you will feel sleepy at night. How about getting up and playing chess with me?"

Huilan was pulled to sit up and yawned.

"You can't beat me, so what's the fun?"

Li Chengze gave her a flat look and said, "Smelly girl, why don't you say it out loud? It's too shameful to be alone. No, you play with me for a while."

"Well, why are you so happy today?"

"Today in the court hall, my father praised Gu Zai for his good work in the Ministry of Punishment. It is really rare, so I am naturally in a good mood."

Li Chengze gradually found a way to deal with his father. Every time he had a meal, the effect was very good. Now the relationship between father and son is closer than before.

"I thought you were going to see the Crown Princess. These days are audition days."

Huilan laughed and teased him.

Li Chengze raised his head and glared at her, "You dare to make fun of me, you brat. I'm going to get married after the draft. If there's anything good to see, I'll see it sooner or later. Why bother now that people will find a reason to laugh at me?"

"I heard that the Queen Mother wants to choose two more people to come in for you, right?"

"We have to select people to come in. We can't let the daughter of the Ma family dominate. My father also agreed."

"Congratulations to the prince, you have another beauty."

Huilan smiled and clasped her fists to congratulate him.

Li Chengze hit her on the head angrily, "What's good? I don't like even one person."

After saying that, he sighed again. He accepted even those who didn't like him. He couldn't help himself.

Seeing that he was really unhappy, Huilan took his hand and shook him coquettishly, "Zelang, are you just jealous? Why are you still angry?

What's more, the entry of an official's daughter into the palace is related to whether your position as prince is stable. You don't have children yet, but several of your brothers have children."

"Yes, I know, that's why I have no choice but to control myself. Lan'er, I will always protect you. Now it seems that it is good for you to have children later. It may not be a good thing to get involved in this storm.

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Li Chengze sighed and swallowed some of his words alive. He needed his son to stabilize his position as the crown prince. Children represent inheritance, which is very important.

Huilan smiled and said, "I know Zelang loves me. I won't cause you any trouble. I'm very good."

It doesn't matter to her how many women he gets, everyone can compete for favor based on their abilities.

Li Chengze sighed and lowered his head to study the chessboard. He hoped that the Crown Princess would be more angry and give birth to a son as soon as possible, so that he would be able to work more easily and wouldn't have to breed around like an animal.
Chapter completed!