THE FLOWER PALACE'S SECRET

Chapter 37: Consort Posts

The small commotion that occurred in the morning at the Qin residence still did not stop. The commotion no doubt invited the attention of the servants who were working. Most of them sharpened their ears to hear such a disturbing sound in the morning like this.

Here, inside the Eastern Pavilion, several people were gathering.

Shen Yanzhia shook her waist as she looked at the three beautiful women who were looking down gracefully with respect to her. Inside the room was also Xu Chi, the personal servant of Lin Zian. The servant seemed to be trying to calm Shen Yanzhia who was being enveloped in anger and annoyance. On the other hand, Tan’er was also doing the same. The servant tried to give Shen Yanzhia a glass of tea so that the woman could be a little calmer.

The three beauties came in the morning when Shen Yanzhia had just finished cleaning herself up. They came in a luxurious and beautiful horse-drawn carriage. The arrival of the three women invited the attention of many people in front of the gate and the servant of the residence. As soon as Shen Yanzhia found out that there were guests coming early in the morning, she immediately rushed to meet him. Shen Yanzhia was suddenly upset that the three women had come together with an order.

They were the women that Consort Duan had sent as concubines. These three women had already obtained the approval of the Emperor and the Crown Prince so they were directly sent to the Qin residence. Once he knew that these three women were the concubines Lin Zian had sent the palace to, Shen Yanzhia became furious. He received no notice at all that there would be concubines in this residence in advance. Even when he was in the palace, no one ever brought up or talked about the selection of concubines for the Second Prince.

“Lin Zian has not returned yet, but the crafty woman has sent three women to greet her!”

Despite hearing Shen Yanzhia's rude swearing, the three women remained in their respective positions. Shen Yanzhia wrapped both her hands on her chest. He stared at the three graceful faces of the three women one by one. They are so beautiful and charming. If noticed, they were more suited to be Emperor's concubines than her own husband's concubines.

The female fox is very clever!

Concubine Duan was so great at picking. His eyes were so sharp and observant to know which beautiful woman was charming and worthy of being a concubine. Shen Yanzhia guessed that Consort Duan had indeed deliberately arranged all of this to re-introduce her personal life. Shen Yanzhia was very confident, Concubine Duan had profited a lot from a game like this!

“You, what's your name?” shen Yanzhia asked as she pointed at the woman in green clothes.

“Greetings, wangfei. I'm Liu Shi, the daughter of the Minister of Administration, Liu Zhan,” replied the lady in green with respect.

“You?” Shen Yanzhia pointed at the woman in blue.

“Thank you my respect, wangfei. I am Wang Yu, daughter of the Minister of Defense, Wang Liu.”

“And you?” Shen Yanzhia pointed at the last woman wearing light purple colored clothes.

“I'm Zhao Lian, daughter of the Minister of Finance, Zhao Jinwu.”

Shen Yanzhia was getting angry. These three women were honorable women from the official family. Their fathers were faithful and devoted ministers. Inevitably, Shen Yanzhia had to accept them as Lin Zian's new concubine. Shen Yanzhia could not ignore them, let alone let them be thrashed in this Qin residence. Shen Yanzhia could not drive them away because the three women came with an order.

Shen Yanzhia's head pulsed. He felt that his peace life would end now. These three new concubines will continue to be with him in the future. Shen Yanzhia could not imagine what her life would be like when these three concubines met and gained Lin Zian's attention. The man, though often cold, was still a human heart. Shen Yanzhia suddenly felt like a big mistress in the famous family residences as people told her.

“Alright, since you have entered this residence, you can already carry out your duties as a concubine. I'll be frank, I won't call you by your surname.”

“Wangfei, You... You are okay?” xu Chi asked hesitantly. He could sense that Shen Yanzhia was already completely enraged right now, it was just that the woman was trying to endure it.

“Xu Chi, escort Consort Shi, Consort Yu and Consort Lian to the back pavilion. Arrange a place to stay for them in this residence!”

After the three concubines left, Shen Yanzhia dropped herself on Lin Zian's study table. He held his head with both hands. Shen Yanzhia really did not understand what was really happening. The arrival of the three new concubines had already disturbed his heart. He had no choice but to accept them. After all, it was very natural for a prince to have many concubines in addition to his own legitimate empress.

When's that shitty guy coming back?

The peak autumn festival will last one more day. The man did not even send a letter to give any news. Shen Yanzhia was eager to hit Lin Zian's face with a flower pot. He also wanted to see how Lin Zian had reacted once the man knew that the occupants of this residence had grown by three. Moreover, the three men were his concubines.

“Say, how can the three women get out of here?”

“I don't think that's possible. Miss, no matter what, they are concubines given an edict by the Emperor and the Crown Prince.”

Shen Yanzhia's head was pulsing even more. His mind wandered around decorated with all sorts of annoying guesses and delusions. How could she accept another woman as her husband's wife? His little heart still did not accept the arrival of the three women. Shen Yanzhia was just trying to think logically and make sense so that she would not act selfishly.

After staying for quite a long time inside the Eastern Pavilion, Shen Yanzhia decided to go to the Lingxiang Pavilion. He wanted to ask if Mo Ran knew anyone or if the woman had any new information regarding the case they were investigating together. Incidentally, Zhi Hao’er had also returned from his service trip. Shen Yanzhia could directly question the two.

The noise of musical accompaniment and mixed talk greeted the arrival of Empress Qin as soon as the woman arrived in front of Pavilun Lingxiang. In the spring, Lingxiang Pavilion became even more crowded than usual. This place is often used as a stopover for humans who are traveling to and from Rouwu city. The benefits are more than double compared to winter and autumn.

“I heard your residence the arrival of three new residents.”

“It's really annoying! Know it? Those three women are so beautiful!”

Hearing his close friend complain, Mo Ran laughed. Information regarding Lin Zian's new concubine reached his ears quickly. He was sure Shen Yanzhia was very angry and upset. Shen Yanzhia's temperament that was not good enough would definitely make the three new concubines difficult. Mo Ran could not guess what plan Shen Yanzhia was devising to mess with the three concubines and get her out of the Qin residence willingly.

“Wangye would definitely be very happy once knew there were three beautiful women who would accompany him to sleep all night,” seductive Mo Ran. Shen Yanzhia looked at him sharply.

“That shitty guy hasn't come back, and I can't do anything to get rid of them. Stop talking nonsense and help me find another clue!”

Inside the special room they often used to meet and discuss, Shen Yanzhia found a man she knew sitting down to enjoy a warm cup of tea. The man turned his head as soon as he heard the two voices of the woman he was also very familiar with.

“Finally you're home!”

Shen Yanzhia hugged Zhi Hao’er tightly. One season passed and they just met again. That little friend of Shen Yanzhia hugged her tightly back. Mo Ran shook his head watching his two best friends behave like children. Shen Yanzhia parsed her embrace. He then sat down in front of Zhi Hao’er. Mo Ran also sat down between the two. Now, the atmosphere suddenly turned serious.

“Hao’er, how about the flower temple?” Shen Yanzhia directly asked at the core of the matter.

“I met a monk in Dongshui temple and asked him. The monk said there was no temple with such a name or anything like that. Only, the monk said Dongshui temple had been visited by the late Crown Prince.”

“Really?”

Zhi Hao’er nodded.

“The monk said, the late Crown Prince once mentioned a place filled with flowers that looked like a temple. Perhaps from there was born a flower temple name.”

“You mean, flower temple is just a term and not real?” asked Shen Yanzhia.

“I can't draw conclusions.”

Shen Yanzhia sighed. This flower temple was like an unbreakable mystery. There were so many places in the palace filled with flowers, and all of those places were the residences of princesses, concubines, princes, empresses, and other royal families.

Shen Yanzhia could not figure out which palace was the most numerous and most beautiful flower. The monk also said that the palace building resembled a temple. During his life, Shen Yanzhia was also unable to see which palace building resembled a temple. All the palace buildings looked the same and similar.

It was like looking for a needle in a haystack!

“Some time ago, there was a customer from the Ministry of Defense coming here. I heard that the supply of food and money to the soldiers at the border some time ago had a problem. Perhaps, this has something to do with the case of the missing military funds,” Mo Ran explained after Shen Yanzhia and Zhi Hao’er stopped talking.

“I should probably ask the guy. I'm sure the former palace maid knew something.”

“But Miss, the last time you asked her, your emotions were not good. Are you sure you want to see him again?” ask Tan’er.

Shen Yanzhia again sighed. He cursed his own stupidity that is unable to control himself when angry like that. Now that person might be frightened if he saw his face. But if he doesn't ask her, the lead will still stop. Shen Yanzhia was firmly convinced that the blood letter was not the only reason why that person had to die by drinking the Blue Grass poison.

“I'll control myself.”

Shen Yanzhia downed a cup of warm tea. He really hoped that Lin Zian would come home soon and help him face that person. The man could definitely keep Shen Yanzhia calm and not be provoked by emotions like a few days ago.

“I really hope that annoying guy comes back soon.”

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