THE FLOWER PALACE'S SECRET

Chapter 45: Feeling Shy

The sun poked timidly to reveal itself in Rouwu City. The spring breeze rattled the trees until the dew hanging on the tip of the leaf immediately fell to the ground. Cool, soothing, and soothing.

Early in the morning, Lin Zian had already been summoned into the palace by the Queen Mother. The First Lady Ling wanted to ascertain the truth regarding the great quarrel between Lin Zian and Shen Yanzhia that she had heard from her personal eunuch. The Queen Mother also wanted to ask what was the cause of their night-time storm to electrify the entire contents of the residence.

The man was a little reluctant because his happy morning was interrupted. He plans to continue to fall asleep until noon to relieve all the fatigue from the quarrel and other 'something' he did with Shen Yanzhia last night. Lin Zian was sure he would be scolded all out by Shen Yanzhia because he left her even before the woman had time to open her eyes.

The moment the burly man's body entered Guanling Palace, he was immediately greeted by snuggling questions from the Queen Mother without giving her a chance to sit down first. This Empress Dowager's impatient nature was declining on Shen Yanzhia, yes at least that was what Lin Zian felt.

Not wanting many questions to come his way again, Lin Zian told him everything that happened from the cause of the quarrel to the settlement move. Nothing is added or reduced. All the stories are complete according to the reality that happened.

"Is that the first time?"

"Your Majesty...."

Lin Zian's ears were flushed. She knew the phrase 'first time' that the Queen Mother meant did not refer to her quarrel with Shen Yanzhia, but something else that happened afterwards.

"What do you think?"

"Your Majesty, don't tease me anymore."

The red color of his ears spread all over his face. Now, Lin Zian's handsome face turned into a boiled shrimp. This was the first time he felt ashamed of something he had done. As it turns out, sharing secrets with others is like this.

The Queen Mother stopped her laughter. A silver key-shaped object was removed from a small box. Lin Zian felt that key he had seen some time ago.

"This is the key to Ruo Shui Palace."

Lin Zian's eyes widened. His mind asked why the Queen Mother had given her precious palace keys to him. As if knowing Lin Zian's heart, the Queen Mother then said,

"I gave it to her because I saw that your wife really liked Ruo Shui Palace. When you weren't around, she used to whine at me to take her to the palace."

No one knew that the Queen Mother had any other intention of handing over the key. Shen Yanzhia was only one of the reasons why he was willing to give it away. There was another greater purpose which he did not tell anyone.

Unsuspecting, Lin Zian accepted the key happily. Upon his return from this palace, he planned to give it directly to Shen Yanzhia. Let the woman be glad that the burdens on her heart may be slightly lost.

"Your Majesty, there's something I want to ask you."

"Yes?"

"Did Your Majesty ever hear that the late Crown Prince mentioned the term flower temple?"

The Queen Mother revealed a faint smile that no one could see. He knew the success of his grandchildren had reached a further stage. The woman then said,

"The flower temple my son is referring to is Ruo Shui Palace and Guanling Palace."

As it got a fresh breeze, Lin Zian's eyes twinkled brightly. The man never thought that Tang Yin's words the other day were justified by the Queen Mother. The more clues, the easier it is to find the truth.

"What's with that term?" The Queen Mother pretended to ask as if she knew nothing.

"I'm just curious because my wife often thinks of the Crown Prince's uncle."

Lin Zian was like getting a collapsed durian. Today, she not only got the truth from the flower temple, but also got the palace key from the term flower temple.

"Then, go home. Zhi'er must be waiting for you."

Lin Zian obeyed the words of the Queen Mother. Today, his agenda in this palace was empty so that he could go straight back to his residence. The man exited the palace with a small hum that no one heard.

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Shen Yanzhia was unwilling to exit the Western Pavilion out of embarrassment. Ever since he opened his eyes and the flash of his memories led to all the events of last night, his face was flushed red and his entire body was shaking. If only Lin Zian was still by his side, Shen Yanzhia hoped that he would not wake up again.

It feels like a dream. Shen Yanzhia did not know that Lin Zian was so gentle with her. The feeling he had endured from the first broke last night. Shen Yanzhia was washed away in the river of happiness that she had just felt for the first time.

The first time, yes, it was all first time. Shen Yanzhia first fell in love. Shen Yanzhia was just feeling jealous for the first time. Shen Yanzhia had only been angry for the first time that much. Shen Yanzhia is the first time...

Ah, Shen Yanzhia's ears are flushed again. She curled up hugging her knees like a kitten in her mother's arms. Shen Yanzhia was unable to get up, walk, dance. Shen Yanzhia felt she could do nothing.

"What's wrong?"

The authoritative heavy voice behind Princess Duanmu and Tan'er made them turn their heads. Instantly an expanding hope flew into the clouds. Lin Zian stood right behind them while holding a key.

"Wangye, wangfei jie-jie didn't want to go out since."

Lin Zian stepped forward.

"Wangfei, it's me."

Lin Zian pushed open the door of the room of the Western Pavilion. The door was immediately open. For a moment, Princess Duanmu and Tan'er fell silent. The two women had no idea the door was unlocked.

Shen Yanzhia covered her entire body when she heard the sound of footsteps. His eyes closed tightly and his lips were closed. He really hoped that whoever came did not realize that he was pretending to be asleep.

Shen Yanzhia's hopes were dashed. That person flicked Shen Yanzhia's blanket. The woman peeked through the gap of her fingers and found Lin Zian looking at her with a smile.

"You want to die from the claustrophobic?"

"I'd rather you call me Zhi'er."

"Originally you wake up, I'll call you that."

Shen Yanzhia still did not want to get up. The woman actually curled up until her whole body seemed rounded like a circle.

"Look at what I got!"

Shen Yanzhia instantly got up. He snatched away something that Lin Zian had just shown with joyful eyes.

"Key of Ruo Shui Palace!"

"You hear another good news?"

Shen Yanzhia nodded.

"Suri's mother confirmed that the term flower temple is Ruo Shui Palace and Guanling Palace."

Shen Yanzhia directly hugged Lin Zian because of the overflowing happiness. All his shame disappeared instantly.

"I want to tell you something too. Zian, I already know the contents of the blood letter."

Lin Zian was surprised.

"really? Then why are you telling me now?"

"I was going to tell you that night. But, you're at Consort Yu's residence. After that, you were busy with Princess Duanmu's welcome."

Lin Zian used this opportunity to explain the behavior of the concubines and straighten out any misunderstandings that occurred between them. After taking a breath, Lin Zian began to tell a story.

"I got the help of Concubine Lian and Consort Shi. They gave me the administrative records of the soldiers and the wealth records of the palace officials. I also got help from Consort Yu and asked her to pay attention to Tianli Palace if she met Consort Duan one time."

Hearing Lin Zian's explanation, Shen Yanzhia exhaled softly. He was guilty of prejudice against them.

"Why are they helping you?"

"They never dreamed of being my concubines. They asked me to let them go if I'd made it."

"I misunderstood them."

Lin Zian stroked Shen Yanzhia's head gently. The man then carried Shen Yanzhia in his arms. Lin Zian gently dyed his wife's sweet potato, sipping the fragrance of Shen Yanzhia's fragrant hair.

"It's okay. I know it's natural for a wife to be jealous of her husband's other wife."

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