Chapter 231 Princess Pearl Arrives in Beijing
Chen Yunyun asked in surprise, "Are we going tomorrow? We can't even finish what we bought today! Let's go in a few days!"
Lin Xiaoyue stood in the kitchen, looked around, and said, "It's not a lot. We should store more food so that we don't have to worry about it! The food that Brother Liang ordered hasn't been delivered yet. There are more and more people who are not getting enough to eat. I think it's doomed!"
Chen Yunyun instantly recalled the days when she had no food to eat, and she suddenly felt that it would be a good idea to stock up on more food.
"But rice and flour can only be kept for a few months, but radishes and cabbages can't be kept for too long! Just buy some rice and flour tomorrow!"
Lin Xiaoyue patted the empty water tank closest to her and said, "Pickle the leftovers. Not only can they be stored for a longer time, but they also taste good!"
Seeing Lin Xiaoyue's assurance, Chen Yunyun nodded and said, "Okay then! The salted radish you made last time was indeed delicious!"
Lin Xiaoyue was very happy to receive Chen Yunyun's recognition. She rolled up her sleeves and said, "Just wait and see. I will definitely let you eat an extra bowl of rice!"
As she spoke, Lin Xiaoyue began to clean the water tank.
Just then, Liang Jingyao came back from the bamboo courtyard.
"Yue'er, you're back to the teahouse! When I just arrived at the city gate, I heard Chen Hu say that you came to the teahouse, so I came over to see if you need any help?" Liang Jingyao's tall body stood at the door, blocking the light outside.
Lin Xiaoyue straightened up and said, "The teahouse is closed now. Yunyun and I have nothing to do except take care of three meals a day. You should go and do your own thing!"
Liang Jingyao nodded and said, "Okay then! I'm worried about you two girls staying here, so I'll send Zhan Hu over to protect you!"
Lin Xiaoyue didn't bother to be polite with Liang Jingyao and readily accepted his kindness. "Okay, thank you, Brother Liang! By the way, when you returned to the Bamboo Courtyard, did the Queen Mother say anything to you? Did she blame us for not going back?"
When Liang Jingyao recalled the scene of meeting Empress Dowager Yan in the morning, he felt disgusted.
At that time, the drunkard had just gone to check Empress Dowager Yan's pulse. When Empress Dowager Yan saw Liang Jingyao coming in, she began to complain about the drunkard's bad attitude towards her. She had no one to serve her in the bamboo courtyard, and she kept asking where Lin Xiaoyue had gone. She asked a lot of questions, but she never asked whether the city gate was safe or whether Liang Baihao had launched an attack.
Fortunately, Liang Jingyao did not go there alone. He immediately called in the wife of the county magistrate who was waiting outside the door, and told the empress dowager that the wife of the county magistrate would be responsible for her meals and daily life from now on. Lin Xiaoyue was safely sent to another place to carry out the mission.
Empress Dowager Yan didn't believe it and kept asking Liang Jingyao if Lin Xiaoyue had any martial arts skills. What could a woman like her do?
Liang Jingyao did not explain, but just said that it was a military secret, and then changed the subject.
But Empress Dowager Yan continued to ask questions, and her words showed that she was very dissatisfied with Liang Jingyao's arrangements.
Liang Jingyao didn't care about all that. Everything he said was well-reasoned and he even had lunch with Empress Dowager Yan. Empress Dowager Yan really couldn't find any fault with him. In the end, she could only sulk by herself as there was no other way.
Now that Lin Xiaoyue asked about it, Liang Jingyao only spoke about what he could in order not to deepen the conflict between Lin Xiaoyue and Empress Dowager Yan.
"When I went there, I also invited the county magistrate's wife. This lady is very capable. In order to win the favor of the empress dowager, she brought all the capable servants in the mansion with her. So far, it seems that the empress dowager has no fault with what she did. It's a good start!"
Lin Xiaoyue nodded and said, "That's great! I was worried that the Queen Mother had no one to serve her, so I came to you to complain! Is my father okay? Did the Queen Mother give him any trouble?"
Liang Jingyao touched his nose. The Queen Mother did complain!
He smiled awkwardly and said, "Everything is fine! The Queen Mother now relies on the medical skills of Jiu Laoguai, how could she possibly embarrass Jiu Laoguai? You're overthinking it!"
Lin Xiaoyue felt that Liang Jingyao was right. If the Queen Mother wanted to live a few more years, she'd better give up her previous idea and try to curry favor with the Drunkard. Otherwise, if she offended the Drunkard, she wouldn't even know how she died!
"That would be the best. If the Queen Mother makes things difficult for my father, I will bring him to live in the teahouse. Anyone can indulge her bad habits!" Lin Xiaoyue said bluntly.
Liang Jingyao smiled and said, "That's not the case yet. Besides, the old drunkard won't come back with you. Everything he does now is for the sake of the late emperor."
Lin Xiaoyue nodded and said, "You should go back quickly! The defense of the city gate cannot be weakened. In addition, training new soldiers is a top priority. Who knows what kind of army Emperor Liang will send to attack us next time?"
Liang Jingyao really likes to listen to Lin Xiaoyue's nagging, because only when you care about someone will you be nagging!
He smiled and said, "Okay! I'll remember everything you said. I'll be leaving now. Zhan Hu will be here soon!"
Different from the relaxed atmosphere here, the capital has been shrouded in a thick layer of haze since Liang Baihao's body was sent back, especially in the imperial palace. No matter whether it is the palace maids, eunuchs, concubines or ministers, they all dare not breathe, for fear of becoming Emperor Liang's punching bag!
The eldest prince tried several times to go to the palace to ask Emperor Liang to avenge his grandfather, but was stopped by the eldest empress and the prince's mother, Liang Jieqiong.
Emperor Liang sat in the Qinzheng Hall in a state of frustration. He didn't know how many brushes in his hand were broken and how many teacups on the table were smashed, but the anger in his heart continued to rise.
The eunuch who was guarding on the side was trembling with fear, shrinking his head again and again. He always felt that the next person Emperor Liang would throw away would be him!
Suddenly, a person ran in from the door and broke the tense atmosphere.
"Your Majesty! Princess Pearl from Yumu Island has arrived outside the city gate. Should we welcome her into the palace now, or wait until tomorrow's wedding and coronation ceremony?" Minister of Personnel Cui Jin asked cautiously, lowering his head.
So many things have happened recently that Emperor Liang almost forgot about Princess Pearl.
"She arrived so soon? How many people did she bring with her? How many treasures did she bring? Which lord from Yumu Country accompanied her?" Emperor Liang asked curiously.
Minister of Personnel Cui Jin replied, "Princess Pearl brought sixteen slaves and two hundred bearers of dowry. She was accompanied by the King of Yumu Country, who brought a twenty-man guard. Since the King is personally marrying off his daughter, the dowry is sure to be substantial!"
Emperor Liang was not very happy after hearing this. It was said that the Yumu Kingdom was on an island, exposed to wind and sun all year round. The people there were dark, with rough skin, and were very short. He married the Yumu Princess only for her generous dowry and the Yumu Kingdom's army!
Therefore, Emperor Liang had never considered how grand the wedding should be. Now that the king of Yumu Island has arrived, he can no longer be too careless!
"Since they are outside the city gate, please invite them into the palace! Also, quickly clean up the inn where they will be staying." Emperor Liang instructed.
Cui Jin clasped his fists and replied, "Yes, I'll go down and make arrangements right away!"
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