Chapter 472 Returning to the Parents' Home
Xu Muhua slept well all night as usual. Zhao Chengye, who slept in the warm pavilion, was very reluctant to admit that after just two nights, he seemed to have really started to get used to sleeping in the warm pavilion!
Today was the day for Xu Muhua to return to her parents' home. She was born in the Duke of Cheng's Mansion, and the emperor gave her special face on the surface, and even gave her something specially for her to bring back to the parents' home. So even if she was only a concubine, no one dared to say anything when the commotion at the return to the parents' home was as noisy as that of the main concubine. After all,
no matter whether it was the emperor, the empress, or the crown princess herself, they all had no objection!
Xu Muhua didn't care, she would take whatever gifts the East Palace prepared for the return to the parents' home!
Although Zhao Chengye didn't have any romantic feelings for Xu Muhua, he knew to respect her and gave her some special instructions. So in addition to the gifts prepared by Pei Shaorong, the legal wife, the chief steward of the Eastern Palace also prepared return gifts based on Xu Muhua's status.
Because she was going to return to her parents' home, Xu Muhua got up early that day. There were still many things to pack and prepare. After breakfast and checking that everything was fine, she set off.
Of course, the sooner she returns to her parents' home, the better. The sooner she goes back, the longer she can stay! She still has to go back to the Eastern Palace at night!
Alas, this is the bad thing about getting married. It is obviously the place where you have lived since you were a child, your own home, but because of marriage, it becomes your parents' home and you become a guest.
Of course, Xu Muhua would not care about these.
Whether it is her home or not, she has the final say!
She also believes that the people in Chengguo Mansion will not treat her as an outsider just because she is married. If that were the case, they would not have been so good to her for so many years.
As long as they still treat her as a family member, in her heart, they are her only family!
As for those people in the royal family, haha, they are partners in interests.
And the Chengguo Mansion had already prepared to welcome Xu Muhua back home.
Xu's mother has not slept well for the past two nights!
She raised her daughter by herself and she has never left her. Now that she is married, and married into the royal family, she is worried about this and that. She tossed and turned at night, and even General Xu, who was sleeping next to her, could not sleep well. He
said something in a daze, and was scolded by her. In the end, he was cruelly sent to the study to sleep!
General Xu was angry but dared not say anything. He only hoped that his wife would be relieved after his daughter came back home today, otherwise he would have a hard time staying in the capital these days.
"They're back, they're back, the eldest lady and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are back! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince brought the eldest lady back in person!"
The servant of the Chengguo Mansion had been waiting at the intersection early, and when he saw the carriage from the East Palace, he hurried back.
The whole family was relieved to hear the servant say that the Crown Prince came back with her.
Soon the carriage arrived at the gate of the Chengguo Mansion, and everyone except the old lady was waiting at the door.
The eldest aunt and the second aunt stood aside and said to Xu's mother, "The fact that the Crown Prince came back in person shows that the Crown Prince also attaches great importance to Mu Hua."
They also knew that the sister-in-law had always been upset about Mu Hua entering the East Palace as a concubine.
Yes, she could have been the wife of a rich family, but who knew that after an imperial decree of marriage came down, she became a concubine of the royal family. Which mother who truly loves her children can be happy?
Mother Xu nodded, which was somewhat comforting.
"Dad, Mom, why are you standing at the door?"
As soon as Xu Muhua got off the carriage, she saw the people standing at the door and hurried over.
Mother Xu first held her hand and looked her over. Seeing that her face was rosy and she was full of energy, she knew that she must have had a good time in the East Palace these two days, and her heart was immediately relieved. She
wanted to say something, but when she saw the prince coming over, she hurriedly saluted. The others were about to salute together, but were stopped by Zhao Chengye.
"We are all family, there is no need to be so polite." General
Xu hurriedly said, "No, no, etiquette cannot be abandoned."
General Xu said so, let alone the people of the Song family. But he insisted on completing the ceremony.
After some politeness, General Xu led the prince inside. Mother Xu fell a few steps behind, and then she had the opportunity to talk to her daughter.
"Muhua, have you been okay in the East Palace these two days?"
Xu's mother asked in a low voice.
"Mom, don't worry about me, I'm doing fine. You also know that Arong is the Crown Princess. I have a good relationship with Arong. Who dares to bully me? Besides, I have the Chengguo Mansion behind me!"
Xu's mother smiled. It's good to think so.
The Crown Prince is a man. Of course, he can't sit and chat with the female relatives all the time. After a while, he went to the study with Xu Jiang and Xu Rui. As
soon as the Crown Prince left, everyone present relaxed.
Xu Nan even threw himself directly into Xu Muhua's arms, not caring that he is now a little adult.
Xu Nan has grown a lot taller in the past two years. Now he throws himself into Xu Muhua's arms like a big pug.
Xu Muhua said with emotion: "In the blink of an eye, our A Nan has grown so tall."
She also reached out and touched his head.
Mother Xu couldn't bear to watch it, so she pulled her son over and glared at him, "You are not a child anymore, your elder sister is married, you should be careful!"
Even if they are siblings, they should pay attention to the separation of men and women at this age. How can they hug each other?
"I just miss my elder sister." It was not
until his elder sister was no longer at home that he finally realized clearly that his elder sister was really married and could not live with them in the future. She was someone else's daughter-in-law!
Xu Nan was a little sad and heartbroken, and more reluctant.
"My elder sister misses you too. Although my elder sister is married, she is still in the capital, and we will have a lot of time to see each other in the future."
This is probably the only comfort for everyone in the Chengguo Mansion.
In the capital, at least it will be easier to see each other in the future. If she marries far away, you really don't know how long it will be before you see her again after meeting her once.
The aunt smiled and said, "Everyone in the room is family, it won't be a problem. I see An Nan has been in a bad mood these past two days. Is he happier now that he sees Mu Hua?"
Xu Nan nodded and couldn't help but smile.
Xu Jinyu was quiet and sat aside. If you look closely, you can see that her eyes were a little red.
Xu Mu Hua handed the gifts she brought back to everyone one by one and said, "They are all prepared by the chief steward of the East Palace. I don't know if they are good or not. Everyone, please accept them!"
The gifts prepared by the Eastern Palace certainly wouldn't be bad, which indirectly proved her status in the Eastern Palace.
"Two aunts, have you decided when to go back?"
Xu Muhua asked.
"We have decided on a time, but there are things going on at home and we are worried, so we will leave in two days."
said the eldest aunt.
Xu Muhua was a little disappointed, "I'm afraid I can't come back to see you off, I can only wish you all a safe journey here."