Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Being compared to an actor

Wu Tianyue accompanied the Emperor and the Retired Emperor as usual. After returning to the palace, he heard that Daiyu was in trouble and hurriedly asked Lan Ye, "What happened? Wasn't she fine when I left?"

"Just now, Lu Chen delivered the sachet on the young lady's orders. When I was chatting with her, she told me that at the end of the banquet tonight, someone compared the young lady to an actor. The young lady didn't take it seriously, but..."

Before she could finish her words, Wu Tianyue said in surprise, "She's not angry yet? If I do something wrong, she'll either be sarcastic or sarcastic. Why is that?"

"It's already this late, and you're still concerned about this." Lan Ye endured it, suppressed her eye roll, and said in a stronger voice, "Please listen to me first."

Seeing Wu Tianyue nod indignantly, he sighed softly and continued, "That's not a big deal. It was just a joke. No one was mentioned at the time, and the girl didn't care much about it. But Miss Xiangyun from the Shi family heard it and quickly interrupted, saying that the actor looked like the girl.

Master Bao gave Miss Yun a look, and Miss Yun thought that she couldn't even say a word, so she had a quarrel with Master Bao, which happened to be heard by Miss Yun. The girl felt that the two of them thought she was petty, and she was so angry that she quarreled with Master Bao a few more times.

When the maid in the girl's room went to get the medicine, she casually exchanged a few words with the nanny who was preparing the medicine. The Second Mistress of the Jia family found out about it and scolded Master Bao, making the girl feel embarrassed.

Wu Tianyue frowned after hearing this. Although he thought that the actor was nothing, the guy named Jiang Yuhan in the palace was favored by his father. The people he interacted with in foreign affairs were either princes or fallen nobles. No one dared to offend him easily.

The Jia family was truly bizarre. They compared their young lady to an actor in public, which could be considered a family joke, but then they intervened in the younger generation's quarrel and escalated the matter. But this was ultimately a family matter, and it was not easy for him to intervene. But if he didn't, would Daiyu still have the authority to be around the servants?

Thinking of this, Wu Tianyue was still a little puzzled: "My mother values ​​Sister Lin so much that she sends people to bring her over every few days. How dare his family let people compare her with an actor?"

Lan Ye found out from Lu Chen that the person who brought up the topic first was Wang Xifeng, who was in charge of the internal affairs of the Jia family. She was a bit arrogant in her daily behavior. Although she had a good relationship with Daiyu, she only treated Daiyu as a junior. In addition, it was just a trivial matter between words, so Daiyu would definitely not say anything, so she spoke without restraint.

But these were just their guesses, not evidence, so they couldn't tell Wu Tianyue about it. So Lan Ye just said, "Maybe it was just a little joke when there were only family members at the table and they were drunk."

Wu Tianyue was usually carefree, so he didn't think much of what he said. He asked again, "Is this actor from the Jia Mansion's troupe?"

"Yes." Lan Ye thought for a moment and said, "It seems her name is Lingguan. Rongguo Mansion specially went to the south to buy some for Concubine Jia's visit."

"Have Lu Chen serve Miss Lin well. I'll take care of this matter. Don't tell her to worry about it." Wu Tianyue understood and nodded. "You mentioned the sachet just now. What sachet?"

Lan Ye ordered someone to deliver a letter to Lu Chen, and then took out a sachet: "The young lady made this for me."

"Is it really for me?" Wu Tianyue took it with surprise. Seeing how delicate it was, he knew it must have taken a lot of effort. He analyzed it to himself, "She finally realized how badly she treated me."

Seeing Lan Ye's speechless expression, he smiled complacently and said, "Otherwise, why would you suddenly make a sachet for me?"

Lan Ye turned around and walked out, you can think whatever you want.

The next day, Wu Tianyue finished his daily civil and military lessons and handed in his name card to enter the palace.

The emperor knew that he often went to the Jia Mansion to visit Lin Ruhai's daughter, and originally wanted to arrange a marriage for them, but when he saw that he was not smart enough, he wanted to make fun of him, and whenever they met, he would make fun of him about Daiyu from time to time.

Seeing him enter the palace again today, she teased him as usual, "How come you have time to come to my place? Are you not going to the Jia family anymore?"

"I miss Uncle Huang." Wu Tianyue flattered him.

"Don't try to trick me." The emperor ignored his sweet talk and said with a smile, "If you have something to say, just tell me. If you keep nagging, I might not agree to it later."

Wu Tianyue chuckled twice and said hurriedly, "It's nothing serious. My nephew went to the Jia family yesterday to watch an opera. There was a little actor in the Jia family who sang very well, and I wanted to let my mother listen to it. But the troupe was purchased for the Concubine Xian De, so I wanted to ask the Empress to let my mother see it."

Asking for an actor? The Emperor stared at Wu Tianyue, studying him closely, a hint of displeasure. His father was a womanizer, and his favorite female role of the past two years had been socializing extensively, causing constant gossip. How could his mother possibly want to see an actor he considered good? Or had this kid finally caught on? But why did he imitate his father once he did? Besides the main wife, he only liked these things. "Uncle Emperor, please ask the Queen if she's willing to give up her love." Wu Tianyue's hair stood on end at his gaze, and he quickly asked for his help.

The emperor saw that he didn't look anxious and didn't seem to like him, so he tried to test him: "What's so good about an actor from a marquis's mansion? I'll give you one from the palace troupe later."

The ones my father has in the palace are enough to worry my mother, and if another group comes, my mother will strangle herself to death. Wu Tianyue quickly refused: "The palace is small, and the opera troupe's singing every day is too noisy. I only want this one, and leave the ones in the palace for my uncle to kill time."

The emperor was even more confused. This boy looked the same as before, so why did he suddenly want an actor?

He was determined to investigate, but smiled and agreed to his request. He told the eunuch beside him, "Cai Rang, go to the palace of Concubine Xian De."

Wu Tianyue was delighted when he heard this: "The actress' name is Lingguan. Please explain it to the Empress in detail."

Cai Rang accepted the order and assured Wu Tianyue with a smile, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will tell Your Majesty everything."

Not long after leaving, he returned and said, "Your Majesty, the Virtuous Consort said that the opera troupe was just a random purchase by the family. If the Crown Prince wants them, she will ask the Jia family to send them over."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wu Tianyue thanked him happily, and then said to the emperor, "Thank you, Uncle Emperor."

"You just say nice things to coax me." The emperor said with a smile, "Go to Daming Palace to see your grandfather. He misses you all the time."

After hearing this, Wu Tianyue knew that he was very busy and must have something important to do. He realized that his purpose of entering the palace had been achieved, so he happily withdrew and went to the emperor.

After he left, the emperor ordered Cai Rang to investigate again.

Although Mrs. Wang forbade further discussion of yesterday's events, the news had already spread throughout the Jia family, so before sunset, Cai Rang had found out everything and returned to report.

The emperor learned the whole story and smiled, shaking his head. "This brat, even when someone else is offended by a few words, he still comes to me and begs me for help, and he still says he doesn't like it. When will he finally come to his senses?"

After mumbling to himself, he waved his hand to let the palace servants leave. Unknown what was on his mind, he told Cai Rang: "Go to Concubine Xian De's place tonight."

Cai Rang hurriedly took the order and went down to make arrangements. On the way, he met Xia Shouzhong, who was sent by Yuanchun to the Jia family to issue an edict.

Why didn't you mention the matter of the opera singer this morning? Cai Rang was very confused and stopped Xia Shouzhong to ask, "What's the matter, Your Majesty? Why did you suddenly issue an edict?"

Xia Shouzhong replied respectfully, "My lord, the prince came today to inquire about the opera troupe, and the queen just remembered that after her visit, Yuanwailang Jia, perhaps out of respect, had sealed off the villa. The queen was worried that the garden would be deserted without anyone to appreciate its beauty. It just so happens that the queen has several sisters at home who are talented in poetry and prose, and she wanted to invite them to live there, so that she wouldn't be left in such a state of disgrace."

"Your Majesty is right." Cai Rang smiled and nodded, then asked, "But will all the young ladies in the mansion move in?"

"Yes." Xia Shouzhong said, "There is also the Empress's brother. He is young and grew up with the sisters, so the Empress ordered him to live in with them."

Cai Rang frowned slightly after hearing this, but said nothing. He smiled and said, "In that case, I won't keep you any longer."

After Xia Shouzhong left, Cai Rangfang went to Yuanchun Palace to report, and then returned to Yangxin Palace to report.

Because this matter was related to the cousin of the Jia family who was involved with the prince, and there was also a young man of the same age as the prince living there, Cai Rang hurried back to report to the emperor.

After hearing this, the Emperor couldn't help but want to tease his nephew. He was so kind to Lin Ruhai's daughter, but she was just a sister. I'm afraid he's moved in without even realizing it. Why not let him live with her? He's worried that he won't be able to react if they spend every day together. Besides, Concubine Jia's younger brother is only a year younger than Wu Tianyue. If he also lives with her, it will be difficult for anyone outside to say anything.

Thinking of this, he casually mentioned it to Yuanchun in the evening.

Yuanchun had already begun to regret her decision after Xia Shouzhong returned with the report, fearing the emperor would blame Baoyu. But after hearing his words, she instantly understood. Although she didn't want to agree, she couldn't refuse, so she had to issue another decree to the Jia family.

After receiving the order, Jia Zheng didn't know what to do, so he hurried to report to Lady Jia.

"Issuing two decrees in a row is not what Her Majesty intended. I'm afraid..." Thinking of this, Grandmother Jia ordered, "You personally take the blueprints of the Grand View Garden to Prince Zhongshun's mansion and ask the Princess to choose a residence for the Crown Prince."

Jia Zheng didn't understand why, but he obeyed the order and did it.

After he left, Grandmother Jia ordered Mrs. Wang to clean up everywhere and relocate the people. When Baoyu, Daiyu and others came to pay their respects, she told them that the houses they had chosen previously would not count, and they would have to wait a few days until the princess decided on one and then choose another.

When Baoyu learned that Wu Tianyue was also going to live in the Grand View Garden, he was very unhappy. Seeing Daiyu's unconcealable joy, he became even more worried. However, he had no say in the matter and could only sit beside her and feel sad.

When Lady Jia saw this, she sighed inwardly. Since the emperor had come this time, even if Yu'er did not stay with the prince in the future, she would have to wait until the prince was married before she could be promised to someone else. But the person she would marry must not be Baoyu. The Jia family was already on the verge of collapse and could not bear the reputation of competing with the royal family for someone else.

Wu Tianyue had no idea how worried everyone in Rongguo Mansion was. He was just overwhelmed by what he had done yesterday and was filled with regret.

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