In the days that followed, Xiuning began to visit the princess frequently.
Of course, it wasn't just Xiu Ning; Consort Hui also didn't forget her own son from the Prince's quarters.
Yinti's marriage must not be changed again. Even if Consort Hui harbored various grievances, she had to swallow her anger and pretend to be happy. Otherwise, if the Emperor saw it, it would be her fault again.
"Your Majesty"
Chengxin supported Consort Hui's arm. As a long-time servant of Consort Hui, she had accompanied Consort Hui for decades, and her original palace maid attire had been replaced by that of a matron.
For a personal maid like Chengxin, if she cannot be betrothed by her master, then the only path she can take is to become a self-combed woman.
Right now, Chengxin is following the path of self-combing, paying the price of never marrying, and serving her master by his side.
Consort Hui did not answer and continued walking on her own. However, Consort Hui looked unwell, and her eyebrows were furrowed, as if she had something on her mind.
Seeing this, Chengxin sighed and then called out "Consort Hui" again.
Um?
Is someone calling her?
Lost in her own thoughts, Consort Hui turned her head and stared blankly at Chengxin beside her.
"What is it?"
Chengxin bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late, we should return to the palace."
Returning to the palace?!
Upon hearing Chengxin mention returning to the palace, Consort Hui slapped her forehead and suddenly realized, "That's right, I should go back to the palace."
Turning around, Consort Hui, who had completely forgotten that she had been wandering around the Imperial Garden for quite some time, stopped in her tracks. "I won't go back yet. I'll go to the Prince's Residence again."
She had just been thinking about the wedding banquet arrangements she had discussed with Yinti.
Consort Hui was not satisfied with any of the options presented by the Imperial Household Department, especially regarding the arrangements for time and regulations. Yinti was the Emperor's eldest son, so how could he be treated so perfunctorily?
Orange Heart: ...
Thinking she could persuade her mistress to return to the palace, but the mistress wanted to go to the Prince's quarters again, Chengxin quickly advised her, "You have been busy at the Prince's quarters since this morning. Your Highness looks much more haggard. Why don't you go back to the palace to rest first and make arrangements tomorrow?"
Don't go to the prince's quarters anymore. I almost came to blows with Prince Yinti today. Going there will only make things worse. It's better to go back to the palace to calm down and talk about it tomorrow.
Unfortunately, Chengxin's tactful approach failed to dissuade Consort Hui, who had already made up her mind.
Yinti was Consort Hui's only hope, and she wanted him to be well no matter what. Besides, Consort Hui certainly wanted to make things perfect for such an important matter as marriage.
She waved her hand, stopping Chengxin from continuing, "There are tomorrows to come. I just thought about it again, and the wedding banquet rules must be adjusted as soon as possible."
Orange Heart: ...
What can Chengxin say? Chengxin can't say anything.
Not only could she not say anything, she also couldn't spoil the mood. She praised her master for his painstaking efforts while helping Consort Hui, who was exhausted, to the Prince's residence.
Inside the Brother's Residence
Yinti had only recently recovered; the argument with Consort Hui had taken a heavy toll on him. If possible, Yinti wouldn't want his relationship with his mother to be so tense, but alas, the two were not on the same wavelength, and Yinti, not being a good-tempered person, couldn't swallow his anger.
"Your Highness, the Empress is here."
The young eunuch quickly informed his master about Consort Hui's arrival.
Upon hearing that his mother had come again, Yinti quickly got up from his chair.
She frowned, her expression displeased. "Didn't Mother just leave?" she asked. "Why is she back again? Could it be that the things we discussed have changed again?"
Feeling extremely annoyed, Yinqi stepped out the door and bumped head-on into Consort Hui who was entering.
Yinti: ...
His mother came over at this time, wanting to cause him more trouble.
He grumbled inwardly, but because Yinti looked unwell, his words were naturally unpleasant to hear.
Consort Hui was already anxious when she arrived, and now seeing her son's behavior, she was furious. What did he mean? She had worked herself to the bone, running around worrying about his marriage, and now he didn't even like her.
Consort Hui was furious, but she didn't vent her anger out of pride. However, her words were equally harsh, and the mother and son didn't seem to have a good relationship; rather, they seemed to be at odds.
Orange Heart: ...
Cheng Xin shook her head anxiously, but it was no use. She couldn't get a word in edgewise and could only let her two masters do whatever they wanted.
As it turned out, the mess left the princes' quarters in chaos, not only providing entertainment for the princes living nearby but also upsetting both sides.
...
"Tsk tsk, I have no idea what Consort Hui is after?" Always doing this kind of thing is not only thankless but also causes trouble and digs pits for herself.
Sending Yinti out of the palace before, giving Juechanshi, who was hidden in the Xin Zhe Ku, to the Emperor to gain favor, raising Yinsi was also... Xiuning carefully counted all the absurd things Consort Hui had done. She could only say that this person's thoughts were different from ordinary people, and ordinary people could not understand her thought process.
Chunyu didn't know either, but that didn't stop her from making jokes about Chuxiu Palace.
Especially at such a crucial moment, the wedding and marriage take place in the same month.
If you win in terms of momentum, then I will lose it.
"In two days it will be the day of the eldest prince's wedding, Consort Hui, oh Consort Hui," it's really incomprehensible.
Shaking her head, Xiu Ning turned around, no longer looking at the scenery outside the window.
"Is everything ready with Ning Chuge?"
Yinti's wedding will last only five days before Ning Chuge leaves the Forbidden City to marry.
The princes who escorted the bride were Yinyi and Yinlu. Xiuning wasn't too worried about that, but she was still a little anxious during Ning Chuge's last few days in the palace.
It wasn't that she was afraid of Ning Chuge's personal safety; she was just anxious about some of the things Ning Chuge was going to bring. After all, they needed to go through the Imperial Household Department. She had dealt with a group of people from the Imperial Household Department before, and she was still worried that someone might not understand the situation.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, whether it is the princess's residence or the Imperial Household Department, I will send people to keep an eye on her and ensure that the princess's marriage goes smoothly."
Chunyu understood the meaning behind Xiuning's words and also gave her own arrangements.
Chunyu had already considered the things Xiuning had thought of, and even went to great lengths to make arrangements in advance so that Ning Chuge could be absolutely sure of everything before her marriage.
Nodding in satisfaction, Xiu Ning smiled and said, "Well done."
Chunyu lowered her head, indicating that all of this was what she, as a servant, should do.
"How can you say that? Ning Chuge will have a very difficult time returning after this trip," after all, very few princesses who have married can return to the capital, and most of them have to be summoned by Emperor Kangxi when he tours the border regions.
However, in recent years, Kangxi preferred to travel south to Jiangnan rather than inspect Mongolia. Ningchuge and Xiuning could only hope that Ningchuge would have a smooth journey and take control of Khorchin in Mongolia, so that she could stabilize the situation before the Dzungar Khanate was thrown into complete chaos.
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