Koi baby helps his mother farm and becomes the richest man

Chapter 214 Entering the Palace for the First Time

Zhou Yu and Qin Ying had slept for less than quarter of an hour when the imperial edict from the palace arrived.

Zhou Yu had the crown and clothes of a crown prince, but Qin Ying had not yet been canonized, so she could only choose a set of clothes that were not out of the ordinary.

Mr. Zhou even called the two of them over and gave them some instructions, especially telling Qin Ying: "Granddaughter-in-law, after you enter the palace, just follow Wen Ruo's lead.

"Now that the Crown Prince has not yet ascended the throne, the women in his harem are all nameless and have no status. They are not qualified to receive outsiders. Even if you have to meet them, you can just be polite and there is no need to perform formalities.

"If someone gives you a hard time, just bear with it in person. Come back and tell us, and we'll get justice for you. Just don't let yourself be hurt."

Qin Ying quickly agreed respectfully.

An An came out from nowhere and asked loudly, "Dad, Mom, I want to go too!"

Old Master Zhou bent down, picked up the child, and held him in his arms. He smiled and said, "Why are you going with them? Can't you stay home and play with your great-grandfather?"

"I want to stay with my mother!" An An kicked his legs, broke free from the old man's arms, slid to the ground, and rolled to Qin Ying like a little whirlwind, hugged her legs and climbed up.

Zhou Yu hurriedly picked her up and said, "Let me hold her, let me hold her!" The child became heavier and heavier in his hands. Although Qin Ying was used to doing farm work, it would still be difficult for her to hold her for a long time.

Then he turned to Old Man Zhou and said, "Grandfather, didn't the prince say he wanted to see this child? It would be bad if we don't take her with us.

"Don't worry, Yingniang is gentle, kind, well-educated and polite, and An'anhe is well-behaved and obedient. Nothing will happen to her."

The corner of Mr. Zhou's mouth twitched. It would be fine if he just praised Qin Ying, but when he said that An An was a well-behaved and obedient little girl, did he believe it himself?

However, Zhou Yu was right. Since the Crown Prince had specifically mentioned it, it would be bad not to let the child go. So he said nothing more and only emphasized: "Then you must protect them both."

Zhao Hu, who had been with An An, came over at this moment, looking anxious: "What about me? What about me?"

"Why are you joining in the fun?" Old Master Zhou patted him on the shoulder, "Just stay with me in the mansion and tell me about the interesting things in your mountain life.

"Don't worry, kid, you'll have a bright future and you won't have to worry about not being able to enter the palace.

"Let me tell you, there are a lot of rules in the palace. Sometimes even taking a wrong step can be a crime. You don't want to cause trouble for your sister and brother-in-law over such a trivial matter, do you?"

Zhao Hu shrank back in fear and mumbled, "Then I'd rather not go..." He hesitated for a moment, then pleaded, "Grandpa, could you find someone to teach me the rules?"

In the past, he thought that visiting the county town had broadened his horizons, and later he thought that being able to help his sister run the shop was considered capable; but once he arrived in Beijing, he realized that he was just a frog in a well!

The old man readily agreed and personally took Zhao Hu to send Zhou Yu and the other two to Chuihua Gate.

Zhou Yu refused to let them see him off no matter what. The old man and the young man stood by the hanging flower gate and watched Zhou Yu first send Qin Ying and An An onto a green silk sedan chair, and then went forward with the sedan chair before turning back.

Zhou Yu and the other two followed the eunuch who had come to deliver the imperial edict all the way to the outside of the Meridian Gate. Zhou Yu dismounted, helped Qin Ying out of the sedan chair, and whispered, "Now that we're here, we have to walk in."

He brought An An over again.

Since he was not going to court, he was not qualified to go through the Meridian Gate. He went through the side door nearby. His identity was verified by the imperial guards and they confirmed that he was not carrying any weapons. Only then was he allowed to pass.

Although the prince has not yet ascended the throne, he has already moved into the palace and lives in the imperial study.

There are many preparations to be made before ascending the throne, and the daily government affairs are also very busy, so the prince has no time to set foot in the inner house, and his original concubines are still crowded in the Eastern Palace.

When the prince heard that Zhou Yu had arrived, he was very happy and immediately ordered him to come in.

Zhou Yu held An An in one hand and Qin Ying in the other and walked forward.

The eunuch who delivered the message quickly reached out to stop Qin Ying, saying with a stern face, "My Lord, the Crown Prince only summoned you. This woman and this child are not included."

Zhou Yu's face turned cold, he glanced at him, and then said loudly: "Zhou Yu brings his wife and daughter to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

He used a little internal energy, and his voice was very penetrating. The prince sitting in the imperial study heard it clearly and immediately ordered Gu Qing, the chief eunuch who was accompanying him, "Go and take a look."

Manager Gu responded, bowed, took a few steps back, and turned to go out.

The young eunuch who had stopped Qin Ying earlier was already terrified. He had no other intentions but just wanted to ask for some benefits. But he didn't know that this prince was actually a greedy person!

"Xiao Dezi," Manager Gu asked sullenly, "what's going on?"

Without waiting for Xiao Dezi to answer, he quickly walked to Zhou Yu and bowed, "My Lord, do you still remember me?"

"Gu Daban?" Zhou Yu handed An An to Qin Ying and returned the greeting, "It's been a long time!"

After a few pleasantries, Manager Gu looked at Qin Ying and her daughter and asked, "Who are these two?"

"This is my wife and my daughter," Zhou Yu held An An again and taught her to greet Chief Steward Gu, "and this is the attendant who grew up with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

An An said in a crisp voice, "Hello, Mr. Gu! You have a full forehead and a round chin, and you look blessed. You are a blessed person at first glance. No wonder you are able to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Manager Gu was startled at first, then he burst into laughter: "Oh, your daughter is really precocious!"

Qin Ying also saluted Gu, who dodged aside and said with a smile, "Madam, please don't embarrass me."

Then he said to Zhou Yu, "My Lord, please follow me in. The Crown Prince has been waiting for a long time."

Without even looking at Xiao Dezi standing beside him, he helped Zhou Yu and his wife walk inside.

Xiao Dezi shuddered and immediately fell to his knees on the ground, but he didn't dare to beg for mercy, he just kept shaking his head.

Because time was limited, Manager Gu didn't say anything. He personally lifted the curtain and invited Zhou Yu and his wife in.

The prince had already walked around the desk and strode forward, calling out with a smile, "Cousin! Oh, it's been years since we last met!"

Zhou Yu hurriedly knelt down with his wife and daughter to pay their respects.

The prince quickly supported his arm and scolded him, "We are blood relatives, why are we so distant? Are these my cousin's wife and my niece? Let me take a look..."

"Well, my cousin has a keen eye, my sister-in-law is beautiful and intelligent, and my niece is smart and clever. Not bad, not bad!"

A smile appeared on Zhou Yu's face.

After the prince sat back at his desk, he offered seats to Zhou Yu and his wife, and reminisced about the past with Zhou Yu with a smile.

Manager Gu personally served tea.

Zhou Yu took the initiative to introduce Qin Ying and her daughter, and the mother and daughter stood up to greet them again.

The prince smiled and said, "Stand up," and then said, "My grandfather has been worrying about your marriage, and I was thinking of playing matchmaker, but I didn't expect my cousin to quietly solve his lifelong affairs on his own!"

"Alas," Zhou Yu turned his head to look at Qin Ying, "There's a saying that goes 'love comes from nowhere, but it's deep and lasting.' Now that I've met the right person, I don't want to miss out. I've let down the Crown Prince's kindness."