Chapter 312 Go deliver some things

Song Zhimian knew that there were plenty of people who wanted to do the things she didn't want to do.

So what if she marries the regent and becomes a shield? In the world of nobles, that's an honor.

How wonderful it would be if a family had a regent's wife! Wouldn't their status rise by leaps and bounds?

As for how well the daughter will live after marrying into the family? That's not important at all; the family's interests are the most important.

Song Zhimian thought to herself, "Xiao Huaijin should hurry up and get married, so he won't try to take advantage of me."

Don't let things get out of hand and cause you to lose your job.

...

Princess Yongxin and Princess Shoukang seemed to have learned something, so they quickly came over to ask Song Zhimian.

"Seventh Brother wants to marry you?" Princess Shou Kang was a little surprised.

"How did you know?" Song Zhimian asked, somewhat surprised.

There was clearly no one around when she was talking to Xiao Huaijin that day!

"Oh, there were two eunuchs sweeping over the wall where you were standing. They heard it, and just as they were about to spread it, my mother found out. After my mother found out what happened, she scolded them and told them not to spread rumors," Princess Shou Kang said with a smile.

Song Zhimian...

Yes, Consort Wu reprimanded the eunuchs for spreading the rumors, but she herself turned around and told her own daughter.

Ultimately, we couldn't prevent it!

Seeing Song Zhimin's helpless expression, Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin knew that things were probably pretty much over.

"Really! Looks like you didn't fancy that Xiao Huaijin guy!" Princess Yongxin immediately chimed in.

Song Zhimian chuckled and then told the two of them her guess that Xiao Huaijin actually wanted to use her as a shield.

Although Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yong Xin thought it was a bit unlikely, they suddenly believed it when Song Zhi Mian spoke so seriously.

In their eyes, Song Zhimin was meticulous, steady and generous, how could she possibly talk nonsense about such a thing!

“Xiao Huaijin has always been like this. In the past, when he didn’t want to get married, he used me as a shield.” Princess Yongxin said with deep feeling.

Princess Shou Kang thought about it and agreed.

"Yes, we all believed it back then. We all thought you had fallen for him and wouldn't marry anyone else!"

The result... Haha, Brother Seven is really good at pretending!

"But Mu Xiao, why are you cooperating with him?" Princess Shou Kang asked.

Princess Yongxin gave an awkward smile.

"That's because... I didn't want to get married either. Back then, the Empress Dowager was still alive, and I was afraid she would arrange a marriage for me, so I just acquiesced."

"He didn't want to get married, and I didn't want to marry either, so we hit it off immediately, which has led to this misunderstanding," Princess Yongxin said with a dry laugh.

Song Zhimian had already figured it out, which is why she believed that Xiao Huaijin wanted to use her as a shield.

"The Regent has really gone to great lengths for the person in his heart!" Song Zhimian sighed.

"That's right, he's always been like that. Whoever catches his eye and gets his attention, he treats them like the apple of his eye."

That Kachin envoy is quite something; he managed to win over Seventh Brother's heart.

From now on, whoever becomes the regent's wife will not have an easy time.

I need to have a serious talk with my older sister and ask her to give the future regent's wife some face, so she doesn't get too big for her britches.

More importantly, we must keep a close eye on that person and not let him harm the interests of Dayu.” Princess Shoukang deeply agreed.

"Yes, Song Zhimian, you must never get married easily."

What's so good about getting married? Once you're married, can you still do whatever you want like you do now?

"You might not even be able to become a lady-in-waiting!" Princess Yongxin also advised Song Zhimian.

Song Zhimian wasn't stupid; of course she knew she couldn't lose her job.

If I lose such a good job, I'll never find another one.

As for getting married... well, whoever wants to marry can marry, she's not getting married!

...

Consort Wu took the plum blossom appreciation banquet very seriously and had the palace eunuchs send invitations to the young ladies of various families.

Invitations were sent to every family that had several young ladies and a number of eligible women, as long as they were not yet engaged.

In addition, the eunuchs were instructed to tell all the young ladies that anyone who received an invitation must go, and that they shouldn't try to play those petty tricks in the inner quarters at this time.

No one on the list can be missing.

If anyone causes any trouble, they can't blame you for settling accounts later.

Although the retired emperor was not in the capital and her eldest son had gone to a foreign land, she still had the Prince of Jin and a daughter who had already made something of herself.

She still has a certain deterrent effect!

Consort Wu was full of confidence as she prepared the plum blossom appreciation banquet.

Lady Han Gong Lao went to the palace every day to discuss all the details of the plum blossom viewing banquet with Consort Wu.

Finally, the plum blossom appreciation banquet began ten days later.

...

It snowed that day. Although the snow was light, it still blanketed the capital city in white.

Outside the palace gate, only the sedan chairs of the elderly ladies from a few prominent families could be carried directly inside; everyone else had to get off their carriages at the palace gate.

Fortunately, Consort Wu and Lady Han were considerate of everyone and sent eunuchs to prepare many sedan chairs for the ladies to ride in.

They were afraid that the ladies' shoes, socks, or skirts would get dirty...

...

The once quiet Luomei Pavilion has become lively since yesterday.

The windows of Luomei Pavilion were all open, and the pavilion was filled with seats, each with a charcoal brazier next to it.

Looking out the window, all I could see were plum blossoms, already in full bloom and emitting a delicate fragrance, covered in snow.

Winter plum blossoms, red plum blossoms, and even rare white plum blossoms all vie for attention.

I heard that Luomei Pavilion was built by Emperor Wu for the Empress of the Huangfu family, and the plum blossoms were all brought from various places.

It was to commemorate the scene of his first meeting with the Empress.

Song Zhimian also asked Princess Shou Kang why there were grilling platforms in the beautiful Luomei Pavilion. She wondered if Emperor Wu often brought the Empress there to enjoy barbecues while admiring the plum blossoms...

...

Consort Wu and Lady Han smiled as they looked at the ladies in the pavilion.

Then I looked at the view outside the pavilion.

In the small pavilions outside the main building, the young ladies from various families were looking at the plum blossoms while preparing to paint on the already laid-out Xuan paper.

With such a beautiful woman and stunning scenery, anyone who sees it will take a second look.

"Let the young ladies paint what they should paint and write poems what they should write. It's a rare opportunity to come out and have fun, so they should enjoy themselves to the fullest!"

"Just take your people and serve them well!" Consort Wu gave the order with a smile.

Lan Qian said that she only needed to ensure the plum blossom viewing banquet was held properly, and that when the regent would arrive was not her concern.

His Majesty has made his own arrangements.

The Luomei Pavilion was immediately filled with laughter and joy.

The young ladies from each family began to showcase their talents.

Even Consort Wu and the others in Luomei Pavilion were somewhat dazed by what they saw.

They used to be just as happy as the girls are now, but after getting married, they gradually lost all their former charm...

...

Inside the Phoenix Palace, Xiao Huaijin stared speechlessly at Ye Yunshu.

"The old lady of the Han state is at Luomei Pavilion. Please help me send some things to her," Ye Yunshu said calmly.

"Elder sister, can I not go?" Xiao Huaijin asked helplessly.

Ye Yunshu raised an eyebrow.

What do you think?

Xiao Huaijin...

"Okay! I'll go!" Xiao Huaijin had no choice but to agree.