Chapter 307 Meeting at Cining Palace
Cining Palace.
This was Song Qingci's first time entering the palace, and naturally, also his first time entering the Cining Palace.
The little eunuch who accompanied her along the way did not say a word.
"Sir, please walk slowly."
Song Qingci took a few quick steps and caught up with the little eunuch, then he took out a small ingot of gold from the space through his sleeve and secretly put it into his hand.
He said, "Father, this road is a little slippery, you have to help hold me up."
The young eunuch was a little annoyed at first because this woman had been chattering non-stop all the way. He had tried his best to ignore her, so why did she still come close to him?
Who would have thought that there would suddenly be a heaviness in my hand, and when I touched it carefully, I found that it was actually gold ingots.
I just don’t know whether it is a gold ingot or a silver ingot.
Without paying attention to it, the eunuch stuffed the ingot into his sleeves, and then his attitude immediately changed 180 degrees. He took the initiative to hold Song Qingci's arm and said, "It's my fault. I forgot that the floor tiles had just been washed this morning and are very slippery. I will support Madam Shan to prevent her from slipping."
"Thank you very much, eunuch." Song Qingci did not refuse.
The easiest people are those who can be bribed with money.
After taking two steps, Song Qingci whispered, "Excuse me, sir, why did the Queen Mother summon you?"
In the Dachen Kingdom, the Emperor is the top leader in public, while the Empress Dowager can be considered the top leader behind the scenes.
A few years ago, the Empress Dowager could legitimately rule the country from behind the scenes. It was only after she returned power that she stopped attending the morning court.
However, although the Empress Dowager no longer attended the morning court, she still had a great influence on the ministers. It was said that she had a group of people who obeyed her orders.
Song Qingci both admired and was wary of such a powerful woman.
This kind of woman is definitely not someone who likes to appreciate flowers. Summoning herself to appreciate flowers is just an excuse.
"How can a servant know about the master's affairs?" The young eunuch had been in the palace for a long time, so he naturally knew what to say and what not to say.
But you can't just say nonsense just for a gold ingot.
"How is the Queen Mother feeling recently?" "If this place doesn't work, Song Qingci will go somewhere else. Otherwise, it would be too much of a loss to pay a gold ingot for just one sentence.
This matter can be said. The young eunuch looked around and said, "The Queen Mother has been in a good mood recently. A few days ago, she even called a troupe from outside the palace to perform for her."
After saying that, he looked at Song Qingci again and said casually, "The Empress Dowager is usually very kind to others. In addition to the monthly salary, the Empress Dowager often gives extra subsidies to the maids and eunuchs working in the Cining Palace."
"Oh?!" Song Qingci was quite surprised. It seemed that the Queen Mother was not only politically conscious, but also very good at managing people.
"It's true." The young eunuch was surprised that Song Qingci doubted the truth of his words, and continued, "The Cining Palace is where everyone in the palace wants to go."
"I see. Thank you for your advice, eunuch." This little eunuch is not even a member of the Cining Palace. At most, he is just an errand boy. It seems that her gold ingot was wasted.
It seems that she will have to put some loose silver in the space. Otherwise, if Yinping and Yinxing are not there, she will have to take money out of the space.
Her space was filled with boxes of gold and silver ingots, or gold bars, etc. There was really no loose items.
Soon, the young eunuch brought Song Qingci to the gate of Cining Palace, handed over to the eunuch guarding the gate, and then withdrew.
Song Qingci followed him into the Cining Palace.
"Empress Dowager, here comes the wife of the Major General from the General's Mansion." The young eunuch sang along at the door and then left.
This made Song Qingci feel a little awkward standing alone at the door.
Soon, a person dressed as a nanny came out and took her in.
Sitting on a high seat in the main hall of the Cining Palace was a middle-aged woman dressed extremely gorgeously.
Her towering hair made her look very imposing, and her brows contained a look of generosity and gentleness.
"I, the subject Song Qingci, pay my respects to the Empress Dowager." Song Qingci found her seat and knelt down.
"Hurry up and stand up!" The Queen Mother's voice was indescribably gentle.
Anyway, anyone who hears it for the first time will think that the owner of such a voice must be gentle and kind.
"Thank you, Queen Mother." Song Qingci was definitely not willing to kneel if she could stand. As soon as the Queen Mother said this, she immediately stood up to thank her.
If she hesitated for even one more second, it would be disrespectful to the nine years of compulsory education she had received!
"Qingci! You don't have to be so reserved in my palace. Madam Zhao, help Qingci sit down quickly." The queen mother sat at the head of the table, looking sacred and inviolable, but her words were unusually gentle.
Song Qingci was not some young girl who had never seen the world. In her eyes, the Queen Mother's behavior was disjointed. She felt extremely uncomfortable.
Sure enough, it was not easy for a woman to make a career in a feudal dynasty.
Nanny Zhao brought an embroidered cushion to Song Qingci, and Song Qingci sat on it without any hesitation.
"Qingci, you've worked so hard." Queen Mother Shan suddenly said something that almost made Song Qingci spit out the tea he had just drunk!
After swallowing it hastily, Song Qingci said, "Your Highness, the Queen Mother is too kind."
"My child, I am sincere. Yunzhi is my nephew, and I know his character very well. It must be hard for a beautiful girl like you to marry him." The Queen Mother's current attitude is like that of an elder who cares about the happiness of the younger generation.
"No! My husband is very good and treats me very well. I don't feel tired." Song Qingci didn't want to follow the Queen Mother's rhythm, so he started to play dumb.
''······''The Queen Mother did not expect to hear such an answer. She was choked for a moment and didn't know how to respond.
Zhao Mama was indeed an old lady who followed the empress dowager. Seeing her master was choked, she took the initiative to stand up and said, "Miss Song, the empress dowager means that if you have been wronged in the Shan family, you can go directly to the palace to find her, and she will make the decision for you."
Song Qingci looked at Madam Zhao in confusion and asked, "Madam, I have been married to the General's Mansion for more than a few months. Why do you still call me Miss Song?"
When Nanny Zhao met those blinking eyes, she didn't know how to answer for a moment.