Chapter 149: Visiting from the Palace
After a while, there was a noise behind the door, and the door opened from the inside, revealing a gentle face that looked a little old.
Seeing Yun Wan, the woman was stunned for a moment, and said hesitantly: "You are...?"
"aunt!"
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar face in front of her, Yun Wan burst into tears of joy.
Hearing the word "Aunt", the woman's eyes instantly turned red and tears flashed in her eyes.
"A-Wan! You are little A-Wan!"
Aunt Lin Xiu hugged Yun Wan excitedly, tears streaming down her face, "Ah Wan, it really is you! Am I dreaming?"
As she spoke, she reached out and pinched her thigh. She didn't wake up until she felt the pain, and then she was ecstatic.
Yun Wan held her hands, feeling the calluses on them. Her nose felt sour, "Aunt, this isn't a dream, it really is me. We finally meet!"
The excitement here attracted the neighbors. A plump lady came out from the door opposite. She cracked some melon seeds and glanced at Yun Wan. "Aunt Lin, is this your relative?"
Lin Xiu wiped her tears and smiled at the fat aunt, "Yes, this is my niece, she came to see me!"
Auntie Pang tutted a few times, her matchmaking habit coming back to her, and she couldn't help asking, "The girl is so pretty and has a nice figure. I wonder if she's married?"
Lin Xiu: "I'm married, and my child is four years old."
Aunt Fat: "Is your husband still alive?"
Lin Xiu was embarrassed, "Yes, yes."
Aunt Pang thought it was a pity. A girl with this appearance and figure would be very popular in these streets even if it was her second marriage.
Yun Wan took a look and saw that the man's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
She quickly pulled Lin Xiu aside and said, "Aunt, let's go inside first."
Otherwise, I will be treated like a monkey by my neighbors.
I'm also afraid that a man will have an attack.
Lin Xiu patted her forehead, her face flushed. "Look at me, I'm just too happy. Come in! Your cousin went to buy groceries and will be back soon."
She pulled Yun Wan into the house and only then noticed the man waiting by the carriage. "Who is this?"
Emperor Jingxuan smiled, his face radiant and bright. "Hello, aunt. My surname is Wei. I have been ordered by His Majesty to escort the Empress out of the palace and protect her safety."
He is tall and strong, handsome, and has an imposing bearing. His whole temperament is extraordinary.
Lin Xiu was astonished. It was true that the feng shui of the capital city was good for people. Even a guard looked so handsome and attractive.
She greeted with a smile: "Hello, Guard, please come in."
This is a small house with two entrances. There is a small courtyard at the entrance, which is clean and tidy. There are two rooms on the left and right, and the main room in the middle.
Lin Xiu pulled Yun Wan into the main room, turned around and went to the kitchen to make some good tea and find some dried fruits.
Yun Wan pulled her to sit down and said, "Aunt, please stop working. You are weak and need not tire yourself out."
Lin Xiu: "Don't worry, Wan. Auntie had a near-death experience, but she's finally come to terms with it. She's actually gotten stronger these past few years."
She held Yun Wan's hand and looked her up and down, her eyes filled with both relief and sadness. "Ah Wan, your aunt had forgotten that you are now the Empress of the Palace. I heard that the palace has very strict rules. I didn't bow to you at the door just now. Will it cause you any trouble?"
Yun Wan shook her head and comforted her: "No, don't think too much. Besides, this is not the palace, there are not so many rules."
"I'm glad you're okay. I was just worried about causing you trouble."
As they were talking, there was a noise in the yard. Lin Xiu looked outside and said with a smile, "Your cousin is back."
After the words fell, Cen Yuanzhou's voice came, "Mother, are there any guests at home?"
He came in carrying a fish and was stunned when he saw Yun Wan.
"Cousin?" he stuttered, his expression full of disbelief.
Yun Wan curved her lips and called out openly, "Cousin."
Cen Yuanzhou was so happy that he almost tripped when he stepped over the threshold.
After steadying himself, he dropped the fish, straightened his clothes, and stood there, crossing his arms and bowing: "I, Cen Yuanzhou, greet Her Majesty Yunfei. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health."
A certain man was there, and Yun Wan accepted the greeting before saying, "Cousin, please stand up!"
"There's no need to be polite in your own home."
Cen Yuanzhou nodded and looked at the man sitting next to him with an extremely strong presence.
Lin Xiu introduced: "This is the guard sent by the emperor to escort A Wan. His surname is Wei."
Last name Wei?
Seeing his extraordinary bearing, Cen Yuanzhou hesitated and asked, "Are you the commander of the Imperial Guards?"
Emperor Jingxuan raised his chin slightly, which was considered as his agreement.
He looked at the man in front of him. He was wearing a blue cloth shirt that was washed white. He was frail like a chicken and looked like he could not withstand a punch from him. He had a handsome appearance, but not even one tenth as good as him.
In general, he looks like a typical pretty boy scholar.
No threat.
A man who knows his wife's preferences feels at ease.
Cen Yuanzhou bowed politely to him and said, "I have long heard of your great name. I, Cen Yuanzhou, greet Commander Wei."
He thought to himself that it was true as the rumors said, his cousin was so favored by the emperor that he even ordered the commander of the imperial guards to escort her out of the palace.
Emperor Jingxuan: "Brother Cen, there is no need to be so polite."
Lin Xiu suddenly realized that he was a high-ranking official. No wonder he looked so unusual.
Yun Wan asked the question in her heart: "Aunt, the last time I received a letter, it said that my cousin came alone. Why are you here too?"
Lin Xiu: "This is a long story. Originally, I had no intention of going to the capital. It was not long after your cousin left that the county magistrate came to my house with a group of people, saying that he had been ordered by a noble to take me to the capital to enjoy the good life."
"I didn't believe it at first, but the county magistrate came a few times and produced some documents. After much reflection, I realized the only noble person they were talking about was you, Ah Wan. So I just gritted my teeth and followed them."
"It's funny, I took the water route and had good food and drink along the way, but I didn't feel uncomfortable at all. I even arrived a day before your cousin."
She frowned: "A Wan, from what you said, wasn't it you who arranged for me to go to Beijing?"
Yun Wan slowly shook her head, "It's not me."
Lin Xiu was stunned, "Who could that be?"
Yun Wan sighed, "It must be the emperor."
Only this man has such ability.
Lin Xiu was silent. He patted her hands and sighed, "The emperor has a crush on you."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingxuan straightened his chest slightly and stared at Yun Wan.
Yun Wan didn't notice, but Cen Yuanzhou narrowed his eyes.
Nearing noon, the Cen family did not have enough food, and Cen Yuanzhou was about to go to a nearby restaurant to book a table, but Emperor Jingxuan stopped him.
"The food is ready. I'll have it delivered."
Cen Yuanzhou paused, "This......"
Yun Wan nodded at him, indicating that everything was fine.
Cen Yuanzhou had no choice but to give up.
After Emperor Jingxuan left, he hesitated for a while, looking at Yun Wan, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Yun Wan: "Cousin, do you have anything to say?"
"cousin."
After gritting his teeth, Cen Yuanzhou chose to speak out: "This Wei Commander... doesn't look very friendly to me. He seems to have bad intentions. I just saw him staring at you. Really..."
“That’s outrageous!”
His face turned pale and red before he uttered the word.
"My cousin, it's best to stay away from him to avoid being misunderstood, especially by His Majesty. This concerns your safety and you cannot be careless. Don't let him escort you out of the palace next time."
He had heard that the commander of the Imperial Guards, Wei Tong, had married and had children. It was outrageous that such an unfaithful man had the nerve to covet his cousin!
He felt that his cousin should take the initiative and find an opportunity to sue this person, at least to leave a record with the emperor to prevent his cousin from being implicated in the future.
Emperor Jingxuan, who had just stepped into the room: ...
He heard it!
Seeing him come in, Cen Yuanzhou immediately turned around and said, "Brother Wei, I'm really sorry to bother you with my cousin's safe journey. My house is simple and I don't have much to offer. I wonder if you like the tea today?"
Facing his gentle face full of smiles and gratitude, Emperor Jingxuan remained silent.
Good boy, you have two faces.
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