Chapter 131 Banquet◇
◎Jinjiang exclusive◎
Zhou Yu has been quite busy these days. First, the grandson of the Zhenguo Duke celebrated his full month, then several princes from the imperial clan married off their daughters and daughters, and now, Princess Kang's birthday banquet is coming up...
As the sworn brother of Emperor Chengqian, Prince Kang's wife's birthday banquet is being held, and all the younger generations like Zhu Xi who are in Kyoto must go and pay their respects according to etiquette!
That morning, Zhou Yu had to get up early once again. Nanny Wen combed her hair and put on her makeup. After getting dressed, she and Zhu Xi went to the front yard to meet up with Concubine Han and Zhu Chi. Then, they went together to Prince Kang's mansion...
Although we say we're traveling together, we each have our own vehicles and don't need to squeeze into one place...
However, after arriving at the place, with Concubine Han as her mother-in-law, Zhou Yu, the nominal daughter-in-law, had to stand behind her and wait on her. Not only was it tiring, but she couldn't even eat hot meals...
Zhou Yu didn't care about it. She just regarded it as exercise. She didn't like the dishes at the banquet anyway. She felt that no matter how exquisite they looked, they all tasted the same. They were not as delicious as the bowl of cat ears that their kitchen made for her before she left!
So I decided long ago to just have a few snacks at noon, saving some space for a proper meal when I get home...
But this made Zhu Xi very dissatisfied. If Concubine Han hadn't been there, her wife, the princess consort, would have been treated as a distinguished guest. Why would she have to endure this kind of suffering?
Therefore, he could not help but curse Han Fei again in the carriage.
"Really? She's everywhere all day long! It's like if she doesn't show up, people will forget who she is!
"My father is gone, and I don't know what's the point of her still holding on to that empty title! Why is she running around all day when she can't just stay home?!"
In fact, Zhu Xi and Zhou Yu both knew why Concubine Han did this and what the purpose was. She just wanted to remind everyone all the time that his son was the legitimate son of the crown prince and the first among all the emperor's grandsons. According to the tradition of appointing the eldest legitimate son as the crown prince, except for the third prince, Prince Qi, her son, the eldest legitimate grandson, was also included in this scope!
However, according to what Concubine Han thought, Zhu Xi's status was actually more valuable than Zhu Chi's. After all, compared to his second brother who was promoted from a concubine's son to a legitimate son, he was the original and authentic legitimate son of the crown prince, and the most precious legitimate grandson of the current emperor!
But in the past few years, Zhu Xi had already made those princes and ministers no longer have any expectations of him, and had also made everyone in the world believe that he had no intention of competing for that position...
Except Concubine Han!
"Who in this world is as clear-headed and thoughtful as my husband?"
Zhou Yu couldn't help but pinch Zhu Xi's cheek and praise him.
This guy is really wholeheartedly devoted, wanting to take her to a free life where birds fly high in the sky and fish leap in the sea! He still dislikes that position as always!
Zhu Xi immediately felt so happy after being praised by his wife. When he saw his wife's face so close to him, he couldn't help but hug her in his arms and kiss her!
Zhou Yu was never used to having someone around when she and her husband were alone.
At her request, there was never a night watch maid in their bedroom. When the couple rode in a carriage together, the maids and servants always rode in a separate carriage. So Zhu Xi had no scruples about kissing her at this moment...
Perhaps it was because the kiss in the carriage surrounded by people was too exciting, or perhaps it was because Zhou Yu's outfit today was too bright and seductive, but by the time they were almost at Prince Kang's Mansion, Zhou Yu and Zhu Xi were already breathless and their clothes were disheveled!
As a result, the two of them had to scramble to tidy up their scattered clothes. While Zhou Yu was tidying up his cumbersome clothes, he couldn't help but pout his lips red from being kissed and complained to Zhu Xi:
"It's all your fault!"
Little did I know how charming and seductive these words would sound after I was moved by love...
Looking at her red lips and the spring light inadvertently revealed under her clothes, Zhu Xi's desire, which had just been suppressed, suddenly rose again!
He didn't even want to go to Prince Kang's Mansion. He just wanted to eat his A Yu up right here!
He couldn't help but hugged his wife from behind again, rubbing his forehead against the back of Zhou Yu's neck, knowing that it was one of Zhou Yu's sensitive spots, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Ayu, I want you so much!"
………
"What the hell!"
While Zhou Yu was fastening the buttons on his clothes, he used his elbow to push the guy away, feeling very annoyed!
This knot is so damn hard to tie, I don’t know how it was undone so smoothly just now!!
"Help me quickly!" Seeing that Prince Kang's mansion was about to be reached, Zhou Yu had only half of his clothes on, and could not help but ask for help from Zhu Xi who was already dressed opposite him.
Damn! Why are men’s clothes always simpler and more comfortable than women’s?
If she can't get out of this place, her reputation for being a seductive woman will be unstoppable!
Seeing Zhou Yu's face flushed with anxiety, Zhu Xi didn't dare to joke anymore and hurried forward to help. With the joint efforts of the two, they managed to put Zhou Yu's clothes on properly when the carriage arrived at the gate of Prince Kang's Mansion!
Both of them were so busy that sweat was coming out of their noses. Looking at each other's red faces, and thinking about the excitement and chaos just now, they suddenly found it very funny and couldn't help laughing at each other again...
At this moment, the servants in Prince Kang's mansion began to shout...
"Prince Rui, Princess Rui is here!"
Nanny Wei's voice also appeared outside the carriage.
"Prince, Princess, can we get out of the car now?!"
Zhu Xi's face then turned serious. He lifted the curtain of the carriage and got out first. Then he reached out and took Zhou Yu, who had regained his elegant appearance, in.
Looking at Zhou Yu's face, which was pretending to be calm but still flushed... and the pearl hairpin on his head that was worn upside down and the kiss mark on the back of his neck that could not be hidden...
Aunt Wei...
………
Zhu Xi watched Zhou Yu enter the house with Wei Ma and the others, then turned around and followed Zhu Chi to the courtyard where the male guests were entertained.
As soon as Zhu Chi entered the room, he immediately started chatting with everyone. Zhu Xi was too lazy to engage in the same repetitive conversation with them. He looked up and saw his twelfth uncle sitting alone in the corner of the room, so he walked towards him...
The rumors about Zhu Shan being a star of misfortune were finally suppressed a few days ago by Emperor Chengqian's violent crackdown...
Emperor Chengqian had been emperor for decades; how politically sensitive was he?! When he heard that his youngest son was known to be unlucky, he immediately thought someone was using public opinion to suppress him. He also immediately understood that it was because he had recently praised his youngest son too much that he was feared by others!
So he secretly sent someone to investigate, and indeed, he discovered that the source of this public opinion all came from the mouth of a down-and-out fortune teller. And since that down-and-out fortune teller spread these words, he started to become rich in just a few days...
However, on the day Emperor Chengqian's men found the fortune teller, he had already fallen into the water and died, making it impossible for them to find out who was behind him...
His death made Emperor Cheng Qian more aware and more certain that someone was indeed using this incident to suppress his youngest son.
Emperor Cheng Qian couldn't find out who this person was for the time being, but he had plenty of ways to deal with those who dared to follow the trend and spread rumors!
Not only did they order the Yingtian Prefecture to hang the fortune teller's body at Caishikou for three days, then dump it in a mass grave to be devoured by vicious dogs... but they also forbade his family from burying him...
They also arrested a dozen of the most vicious people who spread the rumor that Zhu Shan was a doomed star, both men and women. They were charged with spreading false information and misleading the public. Not only were they beaten with dozens of boards, but they were also paraded through the streets for seven days as a warning to others!
After Emperor Cheng Qian's simple and direct action, the people of Kyoto shut up one after another, and no one dared to say that Zhu Shan had a tough life anymore!
Because Zhu Shan personally went to the Li family to attend the funeral of Miss Li and promised in front of her spirit that he would observe mourning for her for three years and would not get engaged again within three years, everyone sighed at the twelfth prince's deep affection.
At this point, the wave of public opinion was finally suppressed, but Zhu Shan seemed like a completely different person because of this incident...
He was usually the nicest person among his brothers and nephews, but now, except for Zhu Xi, he has become distant with everyone...
…
On Zhou Yu's side,
As soon as they entered the door, Su, the eldest grandson's wife of Prince Kang, came to greet them.
This Su is the second daughter of Lord Su. She married Kang Li, the eldest grandson of Prince Kang, two years ago. Because Kang Li has a good relationship with Zhou Jin and Zhu Xi, Su is also quite familiar with Zhou Yu!
Su greeted Han and the others first, exchanged a few pleasantries with everyone, and then winked at Zhou Yu behind Concubine Han before calling for a maid to take everyone in...
Zhou Yu saw Su's expression and knew that she had something to say to him. Seeing this, he deliberately fell behind for a few steps. After Han Fei and the others had walked away, he asked Su in confusion,
"What's wrong?!"
"Just now, the wife of the Minister of Rites arrived, accompanied by her granddaughter and a beautiful woman. They said their surname was Zhou. I heard it was your last name, so I asked a few more questions. Then I found out that Miss Zhou is indeed your old friend. She is the grandniece of the former Lord Zhou, and her name is Zhou Han!
I feel like they have bad intentions, so I'm just giving you a heads up."
Zhou Yu...
The wife of the Minister of Rites, Lady Lu, is the biological mother of Princess Jingyi's Consort, Lady Han. And she actually brought Zhou Han to the banquet?!
If this wasn't meant to target her, her last name, Zhou, would be written backwards! !
But, how the hell did these two people who have nothing in common get together?!
Besides, she just wanted to come to a simple banquet! !
As a result… not only does she have to serve Han, not only will her meals be poor, but she also has to be prepared for constant house fighting?!
Who did she offend? !
Zhou Yu really couldn't understand Han's train of thought. If she wanted to deal with Zhu Xi, she could just go ahead and do it. Why did she have to start with her?!
It seems as if as long as she alienates their relationship, Zhu Xi will be at her mercy again like when they were children. What a lie!
"Are you okay?!"
Seeing Zhou Yu's face fall, Su Shi felt that her previous guess was coming true. The wife of the Minister of Rites was probably here with bad intentions. She couldn't help but feel anxious for Zhou Yu...
"It's okay! Thanks for reminding me! I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow!"
Zhou Yu patted Su's shoulder and smiled at her. He had already decided to deal with it as it came. Whatever happened next...
Anyway, as long as Zhu Xi doesn't betray her, no matter how many tricks others come up with, it will be useless...
So he calmed down again, said goodbye to Su, and followed the guide nanny inside...
………
As soon as Zhou Yu entered the banquet hall, the eldest princess, who was sitting upstairs, saw her and called her over. She forced her to sit next to her and scolded her with a smile:
"You little girl, you just stay at home and be lazy! How long has it been since you went to pay your respects to your aunt?
"I finally caught you today, I have to punish you! Anyway, your mother-in-law has her own daughter-in-law to serve her, so you, the concubine, can serve me, your aunt, for one day!"
After saying this, he smiled at Concubine Han and said:
"Hahaha, sister-in-law, you don't mind letting your daughter-in-law serve me all day today?!"
Princess Han...
You've already said she's not my biological daughter-in-law. If I say I mind, wouldn't that just confirm that I, as the stepmother-in-law, am bullying her?!
In addition, she couldn't afford to offend, let alone dare to offend the sister-in-law in front of her, so she could only smile and say:
"What are you talking about, big sister? Not to mention asking Brother Xi's wife to serve you, even if I call both of my wives to serve you, it would be my duty!"
"That's not necessary. Brother Chi's wife is a filial daughter-in-law. She often goes to greet the old woman. I will only punish this person who doesn't know the etiquette today!"
The Grand Princess dug her finger into Zhou Yu's forehead. Although she was praising Deng and scolding Zhou Yu, anyone could see that she preferred Zhou Yu, her nephew's wife...
Zhou Yu also... felt that with this person here today, she would have nothing to do in a while!
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