Chapter 391 Homecoming Control

"The two siblings haven't seen each other for many years, and Baoyu has practically been raised by Your Majesty since he was a child. This is only natural for Your Majesty. You can just come along; there's no need to be overly cautious." Wang Xifeng didn't think that Yuan Chun taking Jia Baoyu to the garden would cause any trouble.

Although Wang Xifeng was heavily pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to go to the front, she was still strategizing from the rear, and everything was under her control.

There were people all over the garden with her. No matter where Yuan Chun went, what she was doing, or what she was going to do next, someone would come and inform her in time.

Even if you want to visit the park, there are several routes designed, and no matter which route you choose, there are solutions and plans to deal with any problems that may arise.

Wang Xifeng sat calmly in the hall closest to the garden, showing no sign of panic.

Although this hall is not high, it is still convenient to see the general situation of the garden next door, and it is also very convenient for the maids and servants to come and deliver messages.

Wang Xifeng wouldn't neglect herself just to entertain Yuan Chun, who was visiting her parents' home. The hall was fully stocked with snacks and tea, and maids who fanned her and massaged her legs served her comfortably.

"Second Madam, logically speaking, since we sent a letter to the palace before, Her Majesty should know that our garden is just for show, and she could just sit in the garden for a while and that would be fine. But judging from her attitude, she actually had the number of lanterns in all the places doubled, as if she had to find something to complain about."

As soon as one old woman left, another old woman came in.

"Second Madam, Her Majesty is in the courtyard having Second Master Bao and the young ladies compose poems together, and she's asking why Cousin Lin isn't here?"

Wang Xifeng sneered.

"Princess Lin is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in the palace today. Didn't she know? Or did no one around her remind her? Princess Lin is a princess first, and then her cousin. Today she's back to visit her family. Princess Lin's status is even higher than hers. If she were to come as well, would she still be able to be the main character today?"

The old woman thought for a moment before saying, "This servant will say that Princess Lin was summoned to the palace today to accompany Her Majesty the Empress to admire the moon?"

Others may not be clear about the relationship between the Empress and Lin Daiyu, but the old women who were able to pass messages to Wang Xifeng in the courtyard this time were the ones who were being groomed as confidantes, so they knew about these things.

They didn't find out about it themselves; the training instructors specifically told them this during their training.

Princess Lin visits Rongguo Mansion quite often, making her arguably the most distinguished guest in the mansion. If they don't even understand Princess Lin's social circle, what if they say or do something wrong? Wouldn't that be embarrassing for their own family?

The old woman realized what was going on. She realized that what Consort Xiande cared about wasn't that Princess Lin hadn't appeared at the Rongguo Mansion, but rather that Princess Lin was acting arrogantly in front of her. That's why she said those words on purpose.

If Princess Lin were to visit the Rongguo Mansion again in the future, not to mention others, Madam Wang would definitely remember this incident and would certainly treat Princess Lin unkindly.

Wang Xifeng naturally knew this too, but she found Yuan Chun truly laughable, thinking that such petty-mindedness could indeed be passed down from generation to generation.

"Go ahead, just say that. Don't you even know who Princess Lin is? Is she arguing with Princess Lin because she's afraid her life will be too easy after returning to the palace?"

Wang Xifeng's voice was calm and indifferent, and she didn't care if others heard her or deliberately avoid people.

What she said was the truth.

Even if the Emperor were to discover the truth about the "stage" Grand View Garden she created this time, she would still have something to say.

She wasn't afraid of it getting out; Wang Xifeng now wished everyone knew about it.

If everyone outside knew that the Jia family was living beyond their means, and that the garden they built for their family visit was constructed using only planks and fruit trees, and they couldn't even afford decent stones, then the villa would be nothing more than a showpiece, no different from a stage.

That would be best!

This pitiful aristocratic class must be the most miserable in the entire capital.

Wang Xifeng believed that even the Emperor would no longer have any doubts about the Rongguo Mansion, and she felt that she could now rest easy.

"Second Madam, the poem written by Second Master Bao is mediocre. Miss Bao did write one in his own way, but it was seen by the eunuch next to her, who then gave her a beating, making her very embarrassed. Even Her Majesty didn't dare to speak up for her."

Another old woman came to deliver the news. Wang Xifeng was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this.

"Hasn't Her Majesty always thought that Miss Xue was dignified and virtuous? Not long ago, she even sent word that she would specially invite Miss Xue to come and join the festivities for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Why is that?"

Logically speaking, writing poems for others is harmless in such an event.

Why was Xue Baochai singled out?

"The Xue family's daughter is truly good-tempered. Although she was humiliated, she remained calm and didn't show it on her face at all. Our young ladies all felt sorry for her, but she even comforted a few of them, saying that she herself had overestimated herself, tried to teach a fish to swim, and made a fool of herself..."

Wang Xifeng just sneered and remained silent after hearing this.

She naturally knew that Xue Baochai must have big ambitions, otherwise she wouldn't have been so patient.

But Xue Baochai is already studying at a girls' academy, so what else could she possibly want?

Wang Xifeng immediately realized that Xue Pan had recently gotten married, and now Xue Baochai's marriage was the next issue.

If she could win the favor of the Empress, even if the Baoyu she wanted couldn't marry her, marrying an ordinary official or scholar would certainly be much better than being an ordinary woman, thanks to the virtuous consort's endorsement.

Of course, what Xue Baochai is after right now is definitely Baoyu.

Even Wang Xifeng could see that Jia Zheng despised the Xue family's behavior. Even though the Xue family had changed somewhat, their roots were rotten and they could never truly change.

How could Jia Zheng agree to a marriage alliance between his family and the Xue family?

Even if Madam Wang wanted it, it was impossible!

Jia Zhu married the daughter of the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy. Even if Jia Baoyu married someone less prestigious, Xue Baochai would still be out of the running.

I just don't know if the Xue family can understand this point.

Wang Xifeng had just eaten a small bowl of steamed cheese when she heard gongs and drums starting next door, clearly indicating that a theatrical performance was about to begin.

These short scenes are all short, totaling only about half an hour.

After the opera performance and the late-night snack, Yuan Chun was about to return to the palace.

"Sister Feng, it's not over yet over there?"

Wang Xifeng yawned, feeling a bit sleepy, when she suddenly heard Daiyu's voice coming from outside the hall.

She wondered why Daiyu, who had gone to the palace, was here.

She was still half asleep a moment ago, but she suddenly became wide awake!

"Daiyu, is that you?"

"If it wasn't me, then who was it?"