On this day, the warm sunlight was like broken gold, gently filtering through the carved window lattices and falling into Madam Wei's room, creating swaying shadows on the floor and furniture.
The room is filled with a light scent of incense, giving people a sense of tranquility and comfort.
Madam Wei was wearing a plain brocade robe and sitting upright on a carved sandalwood chair with her back slightly straight. Although she was over sixty years old, she still maintained her dignified and majestic demeanor.
She held a string of Buddhist beads with a warm color in her hand, and her fingers were slowly twisting them. Every time she twisted a bead, her eyes would droop slightly, as if she was in deep thought, or silently reciting something.
The Buddhist beads slid gently in her hands, making a subtle sound, which intertwined with the occasional sound of the breeze blowing the window screen in the room, creating a quiet atmosphere.
Just then, Su Huaiyue walked in with light steps.
She was wearing a light pink silk dress with delicate flower patterns embroidered on the hem. Her hair was piled high with a simple jade hairpin in it. She looked gentle and quiet.
With a gentle smile on her face, she walked lightly to Madam Wei, knelt slightly in greeting, and said softly, "Mother, your daughter-in-law is here to pay her respects to you."
When Mrs. Wei heard the voice, she slowly raised her head and saw that it was Su Huaiyue. A kind smile appeared on her face.
She put down the Buddhist beads in her hand, reached out and took Su Huaiyue's hand, patted it gently, and asked gently: "Huaiyue, I've been thinking, have you arranged something for Nifeng to do? She has nothing to do all day, and I'm afraid she will cause trouble again. You know her temper, she tends to have random thoughts when she's idle."
There was a hint of worry in Mrs. Wei's eyes, and her tone was full of concern for Mrs. Wei.
Su Huaiyue smiled and nodded, her eyes gentle yet firm, and she said softly, "Yes, mother. I specially arranged a position for her in the kitchen. It's not a big job, just to let her take care of the chores in the kitchen, so that she can have something to do and not be idle. I thought that if she had something to do, she could also focus on her work."
Su Huaiyue's voice was soft and peaceful, and her words were full of consideration for Wei Ersao.
After hearing this, Madam Wei sighed with relief. The worry on her face gradually faded away, and she showed a look of relief.
She nodded gently and said, "That's good, Huaiyue. You've been really hard-working recently. Although Nifeng is a bit stingy and calculative, as long as you find something for her to do and give her something to look forward to, she won't be in trouble in the end. It's really rare that you can think so much about her. Our Wei family is blessed to have a daughter-in-law like you."
Madam Wei's eyes were filled with admiration and affection. Su Huaiyue nodded slightly, a faint blush on her face, and said modestly, "Mother, you're too kind. This is what I should do. My second sister-in-law is also family. I'm happy to help her live a better life. Family members should support each other."
Her smile was sincere and warm, making people feel her true love for the Wei family.
The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, chatting about some trivial matters at home and the restaurant business.
Su Huaiyue patiently reported the restaurant's business situation to Madam Wei. Madam Wei offered some suggestions and opinions from time to time, and the two had a very pleasant conversation.
Before I knew it, time had passed quickly.
Su Huaiyue saw that the sun was setting outside the window and knew it was getting late, so she stood up and said goodbye: "Mother, you must be tired too, so I will take my leave first. You should have a good rest. If you need anything, please tell the servants to find me at any time."
Madam Wei nodded, patted her hands, her eyes full of reluctance, and said softly, "Go, child. Come and spend more time with me when you have time."
Su Huaiyue responded with a smile, then turned around and walked out of the room with light steps.
Su Huaiyue left Madam Wei's yard and walked slowly to the pond alone.
The fish in the pond swam happily, creating ripples on the water surface.
She took out some fish food from her arms and gently sprinkled it into the pond. She watched the fish scrambling for the food, feeling a little lonely.
She thought silently that she had been in this world for nearly a year and had experienced so many things, but there was still no one to whom she could truly confide her true feelings.
You can only bear those troubles and worries silently by yourself.
But she quickly cheered up. Looking at these carefree fish, she felt that she should not be troubled by these emotions.
She took a deep breath, a smile returned to her face, she hummed a little tune, and turned to leave the pond.
At the same time, in the capital, Princess Furu finally returned from Youzhou.
The sun is shining brightly on the streets of the capital, and the bustling crowds are coming and going. The sounds of hawking and chatting are intertwined, making the city extremely lively.
At this moment, the crisp sound of horse hooves came from far away, attracting everyone's attention.
I saw a woman riding a strong horse, galloping towards me like a black lightning.
The horse's coat was shiny, its hooves were galloping, and every step it took was steady and powerful.
The woman has an upright posture, sitting on the horse, looking heroic. Her gorgeous riding clothes outline her graceful figure, and the corners of her clothes fluttering in the wind add a bit of agility and heroism.
She deliberately did not wear her usual veil, revealing her stunning face.
Her skin is fair and smooth, as delicate and warm as mutton-fat jade, and it glows with a soft luster under the sunlight.
Beneath her curved, willow-shaped eyebrows were a pair of bright, deep eyes, like a clear lake, their shimmering light revealing intelligence and agility. Beneath her high, straight nose was a small, rosy, cherry-like mouth, its corners slightly raised, hinting at a subtle smile, making her appear both approachable and charming.
Her facial features are delicate and coordinated, and when put together, they look like an exquisite painting, so beautiful that people can't take their eyes off them.
Along the way, the people around saw her, stopped what they were doing, whispered to each other, and talked about her.
Before this, there were rumors in the capital that Princess Furu was ugly. Because of her appearance, she could neither marry nor attend important occasions. In the eyes of everyone, she was really useless. Some people even suggested that the emperor have more children to make up for this "shortcoming."
But now when they saw Princess Furu’s true appearance, everyone was stunned.
Their eyes widened, their mouths opened, and they had expressions of disbelief.
If the princess had not been accompanied by those familiar palace maids, the people would not have believed that this was the ugly princess in the rumors.
"Is this really Princess Furu? How come she's completely different from what the rumors say?"
"Yes, this is clearly a beautiful woman, how can she be ugly? Rumors can really hurt people!"
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