Chapter 312 Be magnanimous and consider the overall situation

Outside the green bamboo forest, two people, one tall and one short, stood facing each other.

Gao's face was mostly blocked by a handful of bamboo leaves, so it was not clear, but Su Rui recognized him at a glance from his figure and clothes. It was Yun Ji.

The person standing opposite him only two palms away, whose face he could see clearly, was Rong Huan.

She raised her chin and looked at Yun Ji with her bright eyes, a smile on her lips, bright and beautiful, like a girl who was particularly happy to see her beloved.

It was unknown what she said, but Rong Huan raised her hand and stretched it towards Yun Ji. Yun Ji grabbed it, his veins bulging but he restrained himself and didn't use any force.

Rong Huan was not surprised but smiled even more happily. She leaned forward and put her other hand on Yun Ji's chest, whispering something. But Yun Ji did not push her away, just like a pair of lovers whispering intimately.

That's the way to get the fragrance.

Su Rui didn't say anything, nor did she move closer. Instead, she turned around and walked silently around from the other side.

Rong Huan noticed the figure out of the corner of her eye and said thoughtfully, "Prince Yong really considers Concubine Su in every way."

"There's no need for the princess to tell me about matters between me and my wife." Yun Ji released Rong Huan's hand, took a step back, and said with a warning and a threat, "As long as the princess keeps her promise, don't tell anyone about that matter."

"Even if she misunderstood?" Rong Huan asked with interest.

Yun Ji turned his head and looked at the direction Su Rui left through the gaps between the bamboo leaves, feeling a little worried.

He knew that Su Rui had just seen it, and he also understood that Rong Huan had deliberately chosen the time and wanted Su Rui to see it. However, Su Rui did not say anything, nor did she come over, but just left silently.

She weighed the pros and cons, hoping that he and Rong Huan would be able to achieve success naturally and move to a higher level.

Even if this was a misunderstanding, she would just be happy.

Without answering Rong Huan, Yun Ji just turned around and left silently.

When Su Rui walked to the outer courtyard, Xiaoru and Luo'e had already arrived with the wet nurse holding gold and silver balls, and were looking around for something.

When her eyes fell on Su Rui, Xiao Ru immediately came over and asked worriedly, "Concubine, why did you arrive later than us?"

"I was delayed on the way." Su Rui explained calmly, and signaled the butler Mo Yanyu with his eyes.

"What's the matter?" Xiaoru asked in confusion.

The scene replayed in her mind. Su Rui turned her eyes and said softly, "It's nothing important."

"Rui Rui!"

Before Xiaoru, who hadn't noticed anything was wrong, could continue asking, Tang Yuli, who had been looking for Su Rui, rushed over and hugged Su Rui, saying aggrievedly, "I've been looking for Ruirui for a long time, but there's no one."

Liuli quickly followed, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, saying, "The young lady has been talking about it since she returned home last night. Even today, she's been looking for you, Concubine. Now I can't stop her."

Because it was the two little ones' hundred-day banquet, Tang Yuli could not stay in Prince Yong's mansion and had to attend the banquet with General Tang, so she was sent back last night.

I also want to see whether her recovery can be maintained in different environments. If so, I can try to let her interact with more people, leave Prince Yong's Mansion and return to the Tang family.

Now it seems that there is no problem in contacting people, but going back to the Tang family is not a good idea.

"Hasn't it been found? Come back with me after dinner, okay?" Su Rui stroked Tang Yuli's head gently and coaxed him patiently.

Tang Yuli nodded heavily, "With Ruirui, together, not going back home."

Before he finished speaking, General Tang came up. Hearing that his daughter refused to go home, he felt mixed emotions for a moment. But seeing that Tang Yuli was in much better condition last night and today, he was more grateful to Su Rui.

It wasn't just General Tang who was coming over, there was also an old man following behind him.

He has a hunched body, completely white hair, and walks unsteadily, needing someone to support him. But his eyes are as bright as a mirror, and it seems that he can spot demons and monsters at a glance.

Seeing Su Rui's puzzled expression, General Tang introduced, "This is Old Master Wang."

Su Rui had heard of Old Master Wang's name since childhood, and now, Old Master Wang had become a backbone around Yun Ji. Su Rui immediately bowed and said, "Meetings, Old Master."

Old Master Wang looked her over before settling on Jin Tuan and Yin Tuan. He smiled kindly and said, "No need to be so polite, Concubine. You are truly a great contributor, having given birth to two such intelligent young princes for Your Highness. I've long heard that you are intelligent and decisive, and seeing you today, I can see that you are even better than the rumors."

"Old Master, you are so kind. I really don't deserve it."

"I know a bit about physiognomy, so there's no need to be modest, Concubine." Old Master Wang looked at Su Rui's face meaningfully and said with a smile, "Judging from Concubine's physiognomy, she's an extraordinary person, but she has a great vision. She's a good wife to assist the prince. It's just that her harem is a little off, but I don't think Concubine is someone who would bother with that."

After these words were spoken, General Tang's expression changed slightly and he looked at Su Rui.

Su Rui naturally understood that Old Master Wang was reminding her to be magnanimous and consider the overall situation.

Rong Huan's 'admiration' for Yun Ji is now known to everyone, not only because she is not shy about it and makes a big fuss about it, but also because of someone else's fanning the flames.

Since Old Master Wang has already stood on Yun Ji's side and wants to support Yun Ji in taking the position, he will naturally use everything that is beneficial to Yun Ji.

Whether it is true or false, no one will be allowed to hinder us.

Even if this person is Su Rui, who gave birth to two children for Yun Ji.

"The prince is here." Xiaoru's shout broke the somewhat tense situation.

Seeing several people standing together, Yun Ji walked over quickly, his uneasy eyes fell on Old Master Wang and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, Old Master Wang was just praising the gold and silver balls." Su Rui said with a smile, letting the matter go. But smelling the faint fragrance of sandalwood wrapped around Yun Ji's body, Su Rui moved sideways a step, reached out and took the gold ball from the wet nurse's hands, saying: "Now that the prince has arrived, the time is almost up, let's start."

As she spoke, Su Rui walked towards the seat for today's hundred-day ceremony. Yun Ji had no choice but to reach out and hold the silver ball, then followed her forward and took a seat.

The back was filled with hundred-day gifts from today's visitors. In the golden basin on the right was placed the Dongyue tribute to suppress evil spirits, and on the gilded lamp tree on the left were a hundred longevity lamps.

Looking at all the new things around him, Jin Tuan wished he had eight pairs of eyes. His round eyes looked around everywhere and couldn't get enough of it. His little hands and feet started moving as if he wanted to grab everything in his hands.

Yin Tuan remained mature and steady as he sat in Yun Ji's arms. Both father and son had the same expression, and it seemed as if one saw Yun Ji's childhood.

The two little kids, one active and one quiet, with a huge difference in appearance, immediately attracted everyone's attention, and all the things that happened just now were forgotten in an instant.

"The Emperor bestowed upon the two young masters a hundred-day gift: two pairs of jade ruyi (emerald jade), two pairs of gold-wrapped glass bowls, and two night-shining pearl and agate necklaces..."

The eunuchs who had been waiting there read out the rewards on the gift list one after another. The young eunuchs came forward one by one, holding open brocade boxes. They were shining with gold and were of great value.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Su Rui and Yun Ji held the two little ones and bowed to express their gratitude.

The eunuch changed the gift list and continued, "The Empress bestowed upon the two young masters a hundred-day gift..."

It was another series of rewards, but compared to the emperor's, the queen's were slightly lower, but they were also very polite and there was nothing unusual about them.

Next up...

"Princess Dongyue presents the two young masters with a hundred-day gift!"