Chapter 78: Palace Banquet, Jiang Qingyue must go
Is Concubine Wan going to hold a banquet in the palace?
Hearing this, Jiang Guiyu smiled slightly and continued, "Seventh Prince, you are too kind. I am just doing what I can. However, I haven't been to the palace for a long time, and I don't know if the queen is well. When the queen sends the invitation, I will bring sister Qingyue to the palace with me. I wish the queen good health."
"Mother is doing well." Chu Hean pulled the reins and glanced down at the frail Jiang Guiyu. "But you, Sister Guiyu, don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"
Chu Hean's gaze made Jiang Guiyu feel annoyed.
I was afraid that the Seventh Prince would make a mistake and fall in love with me again.
Jiang Guiyu slightly turned sideways, lowered his head, and a light flashed in his eyes.
Suddenly he said, "I've been feeling a little unwell lately, but thankfully Sister Qingyue is an excellent doctor, and I'm well again now."
When Chu Hean mentioned his little dowry, he became interested. "Oh, your third sister also knows medicine? So amazing."
"Yes, it's very impressive. My elder sister's health has improved a lot after being treated by my third sister."
Jiang Guiyu knew what his father and mother were thinking, and praised Jiang Qingyue calmly.
Humph, isn’t Jiang Qingyue powerful? She has brought me to this point.
When she became the Seventh Prince's concubine, her status was humble, while she herself was the wife of a high-ranking official in the imperial court, and the difference in their status was huge.
She wanted to accommodate Jiang Qingyue and keep her under her feet forever.
Yuehuaxuan.
Jiang Qingyue handed the empty medicine bowl she had just finished drinking to Que'er. When Que'er took it, she said to her:
"The Second Miss went out of the city early this morning to give porridge to the refugees, winning their hearts. When she came back, she said she ran into the Seventh Prince, who had also gone there. He said that Concubine Wan would send an invitation to the mansion in a few days, asking the Second Miss to go with you to the palace for a banquet."
"What? Concubine Wan?" Jiang Qingyue raised her eyes and asked slowly, "Where is the banquet?"
Que'er smiled and said, "If Concubine Wan holds a banquet, it must be held in the palace."
In the palace...
Jiang Qingyue thought of her senior sister who died tragically in the palace, and couldn't help but squint her eyes.
Que'er was a little worried about her injury, "But Miss, your injury..."
"It's no problem."
She was the one who gave me this medicine, so there must be a way to detoxify it.
She had originally planned to let her right hand recover in the next few days, but since she had to attend the palace banquet, Jiang Guiyu would inevitably play tricks on her.
In this case, she pretended to go to the palace banquet that day. On the one hand, this would allow Jiang Guiyu to relax his vigilance, and on the other hand, it would prevent a lot of trouble at the banquet.
Just as I was thinking about it, Mother Xu came over.
When Jiang Qingyue saw Mother Xu, the first thing she asked was about Jiang Wanyin's health.
"Miss, please be well. I have never dared to let her know about your affairs."
Jiang Qingyue finally felt relieved.
Mother Xu sat here for a while and was about to go back. Before leaving, she saw the account books and asked if she wanted help to find two accountants.
Jiang Qingyue declined the offer politely and waited until Mother Xu left before asking Que'er to bring all the account books. She then calmed down and looked at them slowly.
While thinking about Concubine Wan's affairs.
In the evening, when Que'er brought the second bowl of medicine, she kept looking back outside. Jiang Qingyue couldn't help laughing and asked her why she looked like she was being chased by a dog.
"Miss, it's Master Xiao Lu who's here."
Jiang Qingyue's expression turned cold.
"I heard that the second young lady caught a cold while distributing porridge outside the city, so he ran over there eagerly to offer warmth."
Jiang Qingyue closed the account book and said, "Go and close the gate to prevent any cats and dogs from running in."
After saying that, she took the bowl of medicine and drank it in one gulp.
For three consecutive days, Jiang Guiyu went outside the city to distribute porridge, while the Seventh Prince Chu Hean never showed up again after passing by that day.
Jiang Guiyu's cough became more and more serious. Lu Tingzhi was really worried and went out of the city to bring her back.
Lu Tingzhi put a rabbit fur cloak on her, picked her up by the waist and carried her to the carriage.
But just as he was about to get on the carriage, someone suddenly started making a noise in the distance.
Lu Tingzhi is an official appointed by the court, how could he just leave it alone?
"Just wait in the carriage. I'll be right back."
Jiang Guiyu nodded obediently, and the rabbit fur on her cheek made her cough twice.
Lu Tingzhi quickly closed the car curtain and hurried over.
But he came back after a while, but his face looked very bad.
"Brother Tingzhi, what's wrong?"
Lu Tingzhi got on the carriage and said in a deep voice, "Starting tomorrow, you are not allowed to come outside the city again."
Jiang Guiyu coughed several times in succession. "I can't help much. I just give out a few bowls of porridge. I won't get tired."
Unexpectedly, Lu Tingzhi's expression became more and more solemn.
"Some of these refugees are seriously ill. It looks like they have an epidemic."
Jiang Guiyu and Cuizhu both changed their expressions.
"Brother Tingzhi, this is no joke."
Lu Tingzhi frowned tightly, not daring to jump to conclusion.
These are the refugees that Chu Hean is responsible for resettling, so it is not his responsibility.
If he interrupted, and something went wrong, he might be implicated.
"Anyway, you must listen to me. Starting tomorrow, you can't leave the city anymore."
Jiang Guiyu agreed with a pale face.
"I'll listen to you."
Lu Tingzhi sent her to Jiang's house and left in a hurry.
As soon as he returned to Haitang Garden, Jiang Guiyu immediately asked Cuizhu to throw away the clothes she had taken off.
Cuizhu came back from work and told Jiang Guiyu that the invitation for Concubine Wan's palace banquet had just been delivered to the mansion.
Jiang Guiyu was just about to lie down and rest, but when he heard this, he took Cuizhu and rushed to Madam Jiang's main courtyard.
"Mother, I heard that Concubine Wan sent an invitation for the palace banquet."
Madam Jiang handed over the invitation. "I was just about to tell you about this. This palace banquet is to raise money for refugees. We've already set up a porridge stall. Can you give me some advice? If you and I go to the banquet, how much money should we give?"
"Why is it just you and me, Sister Qingyue?"
Who would have thought that when she was mentioned, Mrs. Jiang's face immediately fell. If she took Qingyue with her, wouldn't she be laughed at by those noble ladies?
After thinking for a moment, Madam Jiang came up with an excuse. "Her injuries... wouldn't it be embarrassing to bring her to the palace banquet? Besides, she has no manners at all. If she offends Concubine Wan or says something wrong, wouldn't it bring trouble to the family?"
Jiang Guiyu suppressed the itch in his throat and held back his cough.
How could Jiang Qingyue not go?
If she doesn't go, who will she give the big gift she prepared to?
Jiang Guiyu smiled faintly and advised softly, "Mother is wrong. Sister Qingyue just came back. This is the invitation from Concubine Wan. If she doesn't go, won't Concubine Wan complain and accuse our Jiang family of being perfunctory?"
"Besides, Sister Qingyue will eventually marry the Seventh Prince. Although the Seventh Prince has met her, Concubine Wan has not yet met Sister Qingyue. They should be allowed to meet each other, right?"
That does make sense.
But Jiang Guiyu still looked worried.
"But how do you explain her injuries?"
After saying so many words in a row, Jiang Guiyu still couldn't help coughing.
"Everyone has their share of conflicts. What can outsiders say? This is a matter of honor and disgrace for the Jiang family. Sister Qingyue is not someone who doesn't understand reason. I believe she will know what to do."
Cough cough.
A few more light coughs.
She covered her mouth and lowered her head slightly, but a hint of deep meaning appeared at the corner of her lips.
Although Mrs. Jiang had concerns, she still went to Yuehuaxuan in person.
I thought I would be met with Jiang Qingyue's cold face, but when I mentioned the palace banquet, she agreed immediately.
Mrs. Jiang immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then you should take good care of your injuries. I will take you to the palace banquet when the time comes."
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