Chapter 54: To Tell the Truth

To Tell the Truth

Zhang Guifei's unexpected kindness surprised Nie Jinxuan.

Although today was Zhang Guifei's birthday, it seemed she was not holding a grand celebration, but simply inviting her own family to have a meal.

So, after Zhang Guifei and Nie Jinxuan chatted for a while, she had people prepare a banquet. Not long after, everyone went to the warm pavilion to take their seats.

Of course, during this time, many concubines from other palaces came to offer congratulations and gifts. From their words, Nie Jinxuan could see that Zhang Guifei's popularity in the palace was quite good, but she could also feel the undercurrents surging. What Nie Jinxuan found strange was that many of these people, while talking to Zhang Guifei, would occasionally size her up.

Regarding this, Nie Jinxuan said nothing on the surface, but she noted them all down in her heart.

After the wine had been served three times and the food had been tasted, the afternoon arrived in the blink of an eye. Zhang Guifei sent the two brothers, Yin Fengzhan and Yin Fengxuan, outside, and then affectionately took Nie Jinxuan to the side to whisper.

Zhang Guifei was very talkative, and her warm manner made it impossible to tell that they were meeting for the first time. But facing Zhang Guifei's warmth, Nie Jinxuan had been thinking about one thing the whole time, so after they had talked for a while, Nie Jinxuan finally couldn't help but speak first:

"Aunt, Jinxuan is truly grateful for such generous treatment from you today. But Jinxuan is clumsy with words, and I cannot keep things hidden in my heart... So, to tell the truth, there is something Jinxuan has been unable to figure out. May I ask Aunt to tell me the truth?"

Nie Jinxuan spoke very seriously. Hearing this, Zhang Guifei, who had a smile on her face, was slightly stunned, but then she laughed out loud.

"Hehe... look at what this child is saying, 'clumsy with words'?! I don't see where you are clumsy with words; on the contrary, you are quite sharp-tongued!"

She teased Nie Jinxuan casually, but then Zhang Guifei's smile faded slightly, and she waved her hand to dismiss the palace maids serving nearby.

"Alright, just say what you have to say. I am listening!"

"Yes, thank you for your understanding, Aunt. Then Jinxuan will speak plainly. Actually, it is like this: before, the Prince said that Jinxuan's coming to the palace this time was because Aunt wanted to see Jinxuan... It's just that Jinxuan doesn't understand. When Jinxuan and the Prince were married, I didn't come over. Why, now that half a year has passed, does Aunt want to see Jinxuan?"

"So, to tell the truth, Jinxuan is very nervous about entering the palace this time. After all, there are some things that I'm sure Aunt is aware of without me saying. Although Jinxuan and the Prince have been married for over half a year, our relationship has always been... So, if Aunt has something to say to Jinxuan, please speak clearly."

Nie Jinxuan really spoke the absolute truth. So, as soon as Nie Jinxuan finished speaking, Zhang Guifei was stunned for a moment, but then she instantly laughed out loud.

"Hehe... you child, what you say is truly honest. But I like you for daring to speak the truth. You must know that in this palace, the thing I hear the least is the truth..."

As she spoke, Zhang Guifei took Nie Jinxuan's hand again, then her smile faded, and she sighed slightly.

"Sigh, since you have said so, then I, as your aunt, have nothing to hide from you... Actually, I had Zhan'er bring you over this time, firstly because I wanted to see you, and secondly, to give you a few instructions!" ===== CHAPTER 55 =====