Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Spring in the Palace

*Yan Wan had already greeted Lan Cui, but there was someone she liked. Lan Cui blushed and stammered, "I think Zhao Jiuxiao in the cold palace is pretty good."

Although this is also an acquaintance, Yan Wan still has to observe him or her carefully. If Lan Cui is unhappy in the future, it will be her dereliction of duty.

Jinzhong didn't want his master to personally inspect Zhao Jiuxiao. Even though he was Lan Cui's man, he was very careful and would become alert as soon as he saw a guard.

He volunteered to arrange the matter.

Jinzhong knew that trumpet creeper was not a synonym for Ling Yunche, and that his previous teasing of Yanwan, forcing her not to look at trumpet creeper anymore, was just a childish joke.

If trumpet creeper is useful, then use it.

Besides, today, Jinzhong no longer cares about Ling Yunche, so it’s okay even if Yanwan holds Lingxiaohua every day.

I don’t know whether it’s true or not, but that’s what Eunuch Jinzhong said.

The emperor likes trumpet creeper. He thinks that although this flower is in difficult situations, it remains strong, just like him in his childhood, tenacious.

Jinzhong placed a basin in a corner in front of the emperor.

When the emperor saw it, he felt deeply moved. He remembered the trumpet creepers that he had ordered to be transplanted to the cold palace when Ruyi was sent to the cold palace. He wondered how they were blooming now.

The emperor wanted to go over there to take a look, but he didn't want to make it public to avoid trouble, so he only brought Jinzhong and Jinbao with him.

When I arrived at the cold palace, I saw a bearded guard tending to the trumpet creepers. He was watering the flowers while muttering something and pulling out the weeds underneath.

The emperor became interested and asked, "Who is this?"

Jinbao didn't show any expression. He glanced at Jinzhong and saw Jinzhong curling his lips and smiling. He said, "Ever since Ling Yunche Lingshang was transferred out of the cold palace by Concubine Xian, there is only one guard named Zhao left in the cold palace."

"It seems to be Zhao Jiuxiao?" Jinzhong asked hesitantly.

"Zhao Jiuxiao?" The emperor always felt like he had heard this name somewhere before.

"Yes, this guard is Zhao Jiuxiao. He and Guard Ling once rescued Concubine Xian who was still in the cold palace." Jinzhong answered respectfully.

"Didn't Zhao Jiuxiao get promoted?"

Jinzhong replied, "No."

"I have not rewarded him with any gold or silver?"

Jinzhong hesitated, but still answered, "No."

The emperor was a little confused. Zhao Jiuxiao had saved Concubine Xian before, so why didn't he give him some reward? In contrast, Ling Yunche was promoted and got gold and silver.

Jinzhong only said quietly, "Originally, it is the duty of the guards to protect their masters."

"However, Lord Ling is the main force in helping Concubine Xian, so Concubine Xian asked for mercy for Lord Ling." Jinzhong pretended to explain.

The emperor was silent for a moment, his eyes still fixed on the guard who was tending to the flowers and plants.

Jinzhong went over to call the person over to answer the question. He moved closer to Zhao Jiuxiao and said, "Zhao Jiuxiao, come with us."

Zhao Jiuxiao was a little surprised, "Oh, Eunuch Jinzhong, why are you here?" Then he looked behind Jinzhong and saw a bright yellow figure not far away, looking at him with his hands behind his back.

He was startled, and then he quickly followed Jinzhong and bowed before the emperor, "Your humble servant Zhao Jiuxiao pays respect to the emperor."

"No need to be polite." The emperor allowed him to stand up. Seeing that Zhao Jiuxiao was a little nervous, he smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. I called you here just to ask you a question."

"No one has ever been willing to set foot in the cold palace, let alone take care of the flowers and plants inside. How could you be willing to water and weed the trumpet creepers inside?" The emperor looked at him with a smile.

Zhao Jiuxiao's heart skipped a beat. He didn't know how to start. Last year, Concubine Ling ordered Lan Cui to pick the trumpet creepers, so since Lan Cui came, he went to water them often.

But this year, no matter how he watered and weeded, the trumpet creeper's flowering period was almost over, and Lan Cui did not come to pick it.

It's really worrying.

Since there was nothing to do in the cold palace, Zhao Jiuxiao simply took care of it more. He could also talk to the trumpet creeper while taking care of the flowers and plants, and kept complaining about why little Lan Cui hadn't come over yet.

Unexpectedly, the emperor happened to come and saw that he was neglecting his duty.

Zhao Jiuxiao made a bitter face and immediately admitted his guilt, saying, "Your Majesty, I saw these trumpet creepers blooming and wanted to make them bloom better."

He sighed and said, "I have neglected my duty. I did not stay on duty but did these things. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

He immediately knelt down, waiting tremblingly for the emperor's decision.

Jinzhong secretly glanced at the emperor's face and saw his smile grow wider, so he knew it was safe.

They did not inform Zhao Jiuxiao about this matter in advance. First of all, Lan Cui said that Zhao Jiuxiao was a person who could not keep secrets.

If he wanted to give Lan Cui a bracelet, he would have met her several days in advance. The two of them were still talking about other things. Suddenly he asked, "Lan Cui, do you like the bracelet?"

Lan Cui agreed.

When they met again two days later, Zhao Jiuxiao would ask stiffly, "Lan Cui, your last name is Lan, is it because you like the color blue?"

"Hey, Lan Cui, do you like green?"

Lan Cui nodded, then asked him curiously, "I like it, what's wrong?"

Zhao Jiuxiao also quickly said, "It's okay, it's okay, I just mentioned it casually."

Then the next time the two met, as expected, he took out a bracelet wrapped in cloth from his arms, which was mainly blue with green accents.

Secondly, Yan Wan also thought that although Zhao Jiuxiao and Lan Cui had feelings for each other, they had undergone changes after all. This was no longer the previous life, so the facts of the previous life were not certain in this life.

What if something unexpected happens and Zhao Jiuxiao's feelings for Lan Cui are not as firm as in his previous life?

So this is also a test.

The emperor asked Zhao Jiuxiao, "Is there anything you want?"

If Zhao Jiuxiao asks to marry Lan Cui, then it means he has the intention, and his future promotion will be arranged by Yan Wan.

There is an opportunity before him to make any wish come true. Whatever Zhao Jiuxiao says proves what he wants most.

It all depends on his heart.

The emperor spoke with appreciation, "What's wrong with caring for flowers and plants?" The emperor liked trumpet creepers, so he didn't think Zhao Jiuxiao was being idle.

He felt a little happy because this little guard actually knew how to take care of his favorite flowers. In addition, Zhao Jiuxiao had also made great contributions to protecting his master in the past, but he did not receive any rewards, so he did not want to disappoint his meritorious minister.

So the emperor was very pleased, he smiled happily and said, "It just so happens that I am in a good mood today."

"Zhao Jiuxiao."

Zhao Jiuxiao knelt on the ground, bowed his head even lower, and replied respectfully, "I am your humble servant."

"Do you have any wish?" The emperor smiled slightly and looked at Zhao Jiuxiao.

Zhao Jiuxiao was surprised and delighted. He suddenly raised his head and said, "I would like to marry the maidservant beside the Imperial Concubine Ling - Lan Cui."