Chapter 84 Chapter 84: Patience
The orange-red autumn leaves filtered through half a sliver of sunlight into the window, casting halos of light onto the documents on the desk.
A gentle breeze swept by, turning a few pages, which landed right on the list of those awarded titles.
The pages trembled a few times in the wind before unfolding, and were then closed and taken away by a slender hand.
A maid's voice came from outside, "Princess, it's time for our investiture ceremony today."
Upon hearing the sound, Yu Wanyin picked up the roster and left her bedroom.
As she stepped outside, the sunlight fell upon her.
The silver threads on Yu Wanyin's dress shimmered in the sunlight as she handed the register to her maid. "Actually, it doesn't matter whether I go or not when they bestow titles upon me."
“The procedures for this investiture were set by you, Princess,” the maid said, helping Yu Wanyin to walk out. “You are their official in charge of bestowing titles, so there’s no problem with that.”
"In addition, the King and Queen also want you to go and see them."
Yu Wanyin knew why her aunt and uncle had asked her to go.
Rongsi was among them.
The bestowal of honors was actually related to their marriage.
My uncle is a very traditional man from the Central Plains, who value official rank and establishing a family and career.
Starting a family and establishing a career are equally important.
Since Rong Si has made such a contribution, let's give him a position based on his achievements, so that he can marry her in a natural way.
Therefore, the official titles and honors bestowed upon him were determined by her.
Her uncle said he wasn't familiar with Rong Si, so assigning him an official position was biased. What kind of status she wanted Rong Si to have by her side was naturally up to her to decide, so that her future marriage would be more respectable.
It just so happens that all the meritorious officials who quelled the rebellion will be rewarded one by one.
Once Rong Si's official position was determined, the positions of others would be arranged accordingly.
No one understands military ranks better than Shan Chenjun.
In addition, He Lanjun and his group were also present.
Therefore, Yu Wanyin slept in Shan Chenjun's room for the past two days, discussing official positions with her, and bringing up a general conclusion to be discussed in the court.
Once everyone had no objections, the task was handed over to the Ministry of Rites for preparation of the main hall.
For her, the remaining task was simply to wait for the investiture ceremony to conclude so that the betrothal and engagement could be arranged in an orderly manner.
As Yu Wanyin stepped out of her palace, she saw a neatly arranged procession outside and palace servants carrying investiture gifts.
The carpets in front of the palace stretched from the inner palace to the outside.
The palace gates were wide open, and the army arrayed outside and the onlookers in the distance could be seen in the distance.
It sounds very lively outside the palace.
Yu Wanyin was helped to the palace gate and city wall, where she saw people she used to know standing in the queue.
Zong Cheng had never worn such formal attire in his life, and urged Su Fang, "Hurry up and help me straighten this helmet and hat, it's not straight."
Su Fang wasn't very good at it either. After tidying up for a long time, Chu Yu's subordinate couldn't stand it anymore and took the initiative to hold out his hand, "Give it to me."
Su Fang and Zong Cheng craned their necks to get closer.
The onlookers stood on the four sides of the pavilion, watching the grand investiture ceremony from afar.
Someone spotted Su Fang and pulled the person next to them to look, "Isn't that the young man who helped us build the house?"
"Indeed, he was a hero of the victory."
They greeted Su Fang, who saw them from afar and happily waved back.
Chu Yu's subordinate held back for a moment, but couldn't help slap him. "If you keep shaking me, I won't be able to fasten it."
Su Fang had no choice but to stop and obediently let him adjust his clothes.
Yu Wanyin found a cool and relaxing spot to sit on the palace gate.
She gently waved a round fan in her hand, bringing a leisurely breeze that ruffled her hair at her temples and forehead.
On a clear autumn day, with clouds drifting by, the capital city was bustling with activity as people cheered and celebrated the investiture of the new officials in the new capital.
The auspicious bells and drums sounded, followed by the horns, and the procession began its march toward the palace.
Yu Wanyin leaned against the palace gate, a round fan held to her nose.
Her skirt brushed against the velvet carpet as thousands of subjects passed before her.
Yu Wanyin looked at Rong Si sitting on horseback, and he seemed to sense something, so he looked up at her.
Her eyes met his.
His gaze was intense.
It was especially hot under the blazing sun.
It was especially noticeable in the cool autumn air.
The round fan obscured half of her face, and Yu Wanyin deliberately avoided it for a moment.
It was as if once their gaze was fixed on someone, they couldn't escape.
Rong Si is a very possessive person.
Especially these past few days, since he just arrived in Sigan, she has been staying with her sister for several days in a row.
Rong Si was somewhat unhappy.
But there was nothing that could be done.
His bestowed title and position must be decided for her, but she cannot decide arbitrarily; she must definitely discuss it with her elder sister.
It did take a little longer than usual.
Besides, even if she didn't live with her older sister, they couldn't live together since they weren't married yet.
Yu Wanyin pursed her lips gently.
Besides, Yu Wanyin knew why she dared not share a room with him for the time being.
That refers to his illness.
She remembered the last time, she couldn't get out of bed for two or three days in a row.
The military doctor previously said they were changing the medication to treat addiction, but I don't know how the change is going.
Yu Wanyin calculated that the time they were separated this time was about the same as the last time.
But last time she left without saying goodbye, which made him feel insecure and intensified his desire.
This time is definitely different.
Recently, Rong Si has been behaving quite well, and I don't know if it's because the situation isn't really that serious, or because this is her home.
She was surrounded by her family.
Yu Wanyin hesitated, still feeling somewhat uneasy.
However, this doubt was quickly dispelled as the procession entered the palace gates and festive drums and music began to play.
Yu Wanyin's palace servants received the news and came to report, "Your Highness, Miss Qin has returned."
Upon hearing the news, Yu Wanyin looked over and said, "She's back, so quickly."
After the previous rebellion was quelled, Qin Yuan's hometown was also taken back.
The entire Saigan district is now in ruins and needs to be rebuilt, and the reconstruction of Saigan is something they have only started doing recently.
Gu Hong planned to have Qin Yuan lead a group of people back to rebuild.
Yu Wanyin asked, "How are things on your end?"
Qin Yuan took a bite of a candy. "The first batch of repairs is finished, and the second batch is coming soon. I'll come back to report first; it won't be long anyway."
"To be honest, I'm used to being on the go, and I can't sit still if you suddenly ask me to settle down."
Yu Wanyin agreed, noting that Xidu was at least five or six hundred li away from Miluo.
Qin Yuan ran away and came back as soon as she said she was going, saying it wasn't far.
Qin Yuan gestured to Yu Wanyin, "I brought you some trinkets, would you like to go take a look?"
Yu Wanyin was bored at the moment, but when she heard Qin Yuan's suggestion, she became interested and said, "Okay."
She got up and left with Qin Yuan.
She was the only one who had a relatively relaxed time during the entire investiture ceremony, and she was able to stroll around here.
Gu Hong, Shan Yun, and their elder sister all had to wait inside the palace until the entire ceremony was over before they could leave.
They all knew that Yu Wanyin couldn't sit for that long.
Let her move around freely; she doesn't have to follow the rules.
Qin Yuan's carriage stopped at the side gate. Qin Yuan went to call the carriage in and escorted it to Yu Wanyin's palace.
They sat in the car, and Qin Yuan told Yu Wanyin about the things she had brought back one by one.
Yu Wanyin took out a hand flute, and pressing the metal knob on it produced a sound.
It looked very novel, with patterns carved on the bamboo that matched the cloud scarf Qin Yuan was wearing.
"This is a hand harp, easy to hold and play, but unfortunately I don't know how to play it." Qin Yuan pressed a couple of keys, producing some crisp sounds. "I thought you would like it, so I brought it."
Qin Yuan took out some jewelry from the women of Milo. Some of the pretty little stones were polished very clean and woven into colorful silk. "I heard that this is something that symbolizes good fortune and luck in our area. Some girls wear it on their wrists or braid it into their hair."
In addition, there were some spices, little trinkets to relieve boredom, and medicinal herbs specifically for Yu Wanyin to nourish her body. "These replenish kidney qi and strengthen the body; you can eat more of them."
Yu Wanyin looked at the car full of things and asked, "Is this all for me?"
Qin Yuan replied matter-of-factly, "Yes."
Qin Yuan scratched her hair, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "It's just that Miro doesn't have anything of value right now."
"When we have them, I'll let you play with them all."
Yu Wanyin shook her head; that wasn't what she meant. "These are good enough."
Qin Yuan suddenly remembered something and told someone to stop the car. "I also brought you a fine horse, which is tied up outside the palace gate."
“This horse is so well-behaved and has such a good temperament. I knew it would be perfect for you the day I saw it.”
Yu Wanyin wanted to say no, but when she got out of the carriage, Qin Yuan had already gone out to call for horses.
Yu Wanyin watched Qin Yuan's retreating figure, a slight smile curving her lips, as she began to consider what to bring back for Qin Yuan.
Just as she was about to turn back to the carriage, she saw several familiar figures coming in from the side door.
He was the military doctor who had previously accompanied Rong Si.
Yu Wanyin stopped in her tracks, suddenly remembering the thing that was troubling her.
She turned to the palace servants and instructed them, "You wait here for Miss Qin."
After Yu Wanyin finished speaking, she walked alone towards the direction of the military doctor.
The army doctor saw her approaching and stepped forward to greet her, "Your Majesty..."
He realized he had mispronounced the words as soon as they left his mouth, and was about to correct himself when Yu Wanyin stopped him.
"Don't be shy, it's all the same."
If you get married in the future, you can call them that at home.
Yu Wanyin hesitated for a moment before exchanging a few pleasantries with him.
It's clear that the fighting has just ended, and everyone's tense nerves have relaxed considerably; even their complexions look better.
Once the military doctor started talking, he took the initiative to tell Yu Wanyin about the situation at Rongsi.
"The previous medicine was very potent, so if you take it for a long time, it will become even more inflamed and unable to suppress the fire."
"He's not only good at sex, but he's also more short-tempered in everyday life."
"I have used some mild medicine to treat my lord, and his temper seems to have improved."
Aside from his temper, the military doctor didn't know anything about their marital relationship, especially since Yu Wanyin hadn't been around lately. "As long as I don't see you, my lord's daily life is fine."
The military doctor wasn't worried. He chuckled and said, "These are all external factors, treating the symptoms but not the root cause. But now it's all good. Once our lord returns and sees you, the rest will be easier to handle."
Yu Wanyin hadn't yet recovered from the thought that as long as she didn't see her, everything would be fine.
Then I heard the phrase, "The rest is easy to handle."
Once I see her, things will definitely not be easy to resolve.
Yu Wanyin didn't notice.
On the other side, the official in charge of etiquette urged the military doctor to hurry over.
The military doctor hurriedly explained to Yu Wanyin, "By the way, Your Majesty, even mild medicine has its mild drawbacks."
Yu Wanyin asked, "What are the downsides?"
The military doctor frankly stated, "If you take it for a long time, the medication may not be able to suppress the symptoms."
"I need to change the medication regularly, but I'm getting used to it this time."
"But don't worry, the root of the problem lies with you. Just solve it for our lord."
The official in charge of ceremonies urged him again.
The military doctor, without saying much to her, saluted Yu Wanyin and then took his leave.
Yu Wanyin remained rooted to the spot.
Previously, Rong Si was afraid that the attack would be too intense, so he would take medicine in advance to suppress it.
Only then can you ensure that you don't go too far.
Now, he has developed a tolerance for the medication, and it has almost no effect on him.
Wouldn't that mean...?
Yu Wanyin gently touched the tip of her nose with the fan.
My heart pounded like a drum.
Qin Yuan led the horse back and saw Yu Wanyin standing there in a daze. "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Yu Wanyin said absentmindedly, snapping back to reality.
"Are you tired?" Qin Yuan knew that Yu Wanyin was physically weak and would easily become exhausted if she stayed outside for too long. "Why don't we go back first?"
"Let's go to your place," Yu Wanyin asked. "Has the King arranged accommodations for you?"
"Is Your Majesty free today?"
Yu Wanyin called to her, "Then I'll arrange it for you."
As Yu Wanyin spoke, she instructed her subordinates to prepare a separate villa.
Then, Qin Yuan and I went to the villa to tidy up our accommodations.
Yu Wanyin spent the whole day playing at Qin Yuan's villa, and in the evening, she ordered the small kitchen to prepare some food separately and send it over.
Although she and Qin Yuan were both from the Western Regions, they still had the appetite of the Central Plains, and eating the food of the Northwest was more of a novelty for them.
Yu Wanyin stayed at Qin Yuan's villa until nightfall.
As the night deepened, Qin Yuan brought it up, "Now that you're a princess, are you still allowed to sleep here tonight?"
Yu Wanyin had the same idea and was about to agree.
A palace servant knocked on the door. "Princess, General Rong is waiting for you in your palace. He said there are some documents and procedures he doesn't quite understand for today's investiture ceremony, and he wants you to go back and take a look."
Yu Wanyin hesitated, "Could I ask the official in charge of rites?"
Qin Yuan heard that it was Rong Si who was calling her back.
Anyone with a modicum of sense would know that it was because she had left Yu Wanyin here for too long that her family was unhappy.
"The official in charge of rites may have already gone home by now," Qin Yuan said, not daring to detain him any longer. "Go back and check on him."
Yu Wanyin had no choice but to get up. "I'll come back to see you tomorrow."
Qin Yuan agreed, "Okay, after you rest tomorrow, I'll take you to try riding a horse."
Yu Wanyin spoke a few more words to her before leaving.
Her palace and Qin Yuan's residence were not far apart, only about a quarter of an hour's walk apart.
Yu Wanyin returned to her palace and, as expected, saw Rong Si standing at the gate waiting for her.
For some reason, she could sense that Rong Si's expression had darkened.
Sure enough, as soon as she walked over, Rong Si asked in a drawn-out tone, "Whose place are you planning to stay at tonight?"
"It's just that Qin Yuan is back, and I was just chatting with her for a bit."
“I’ve been back, and you haven’t even chatted with me for a single day.”
The palace maid pushed open the door, and Yu Wanyin said as she entered, "Since you came back, we've been busy preparing for the wedding. We haven't had a single day of free time."
Yu Wanyin turned into the inner room, walked to the desk and asked, "Which document or procedure didn't you understand?"
She had barely finished speaking when she watched helplessly as Rong Si casually closed and locked the door to her inner room.
The door clicked shut.
It was exceptionally clear in the room, which was neither too big nor too small.
Rong Si acted very naturally, as if he had imagined this scene a thousand times.
Only now have they succeeded.
He locked the door, looked up, and stared intently at the person he had to share a room with.
Yu Wanyin's voice choked slightly, and a dangerous aura gradually spread through the air.
Rong Si casually placed the document aside and stepped forward slowly. "I don't have the document and I didn't understand it."
This feeling is somewhat similar to the night Rong Si caught her in Jinzhou.
“Wait a moment,” Yu Wanyin’s eyelashes fluttered as she offered a clumsy excuse, “I think I left something outside…”
She had just walked to Rong Si's side when he suddenly pulled her back.
Rong Si's movements were direct and powerful.
Yu Wanyin staggered and leaned against the bookshelf behind her.
"You hide at night," Rong Si said bluntly, "afraid I'll break it?"
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