Chapter 1380 Empress: What nonsense are you spouting!
People in the martial arts world rarely interact with government officials.
Clever江湖人 (jianghu people) in particular rarely deal with clever government officials, simply because the latter are too cunning. Not to mention a single word, even a single syllable is full of treacherous schemes, making them very troublesome.
Yu Taohua is that clever person from the martial arts world.
Xia Tingyu belonged to the most intelligent group of people in the imperial court.
At first glance, Yu Taohua thought of this naturally alluring girl as having a pretty face, a good figure, and a good background.
But on the very first day of their meeting, after just a few words, Yu Taohua found herself unwittingly losing to this girl with a promise.
The girl didn't say what promise she made, but basically she said that if she ever needed his help, he would help her once, as long as it didn't violate the code of honor and human ethics.
At the time, he was overjoyed, feeling like he had made a huge profit, and only realized what had happened after the old blind man scolded him.
After that...
Yu Taohua is as far away from Xia Tingyu as possible.
So when Yu Taohua saw Wu Mao and Xia Tingyu, she pretended not to see them.
at the moment
Yu Taohua looked at Xia Tingyu, who was lying by the fence, her fox-like eyes smiling at her.
Without a second thought, Yu Taohua turned around, covering her wife's eyes with one hand while simultaneously scooping up her two children with the other, saying, "Wife, there's something dirty, we can't see it."
Xia Tingyu chuckled upon hearing this, "What are you afraid of, Senior, who is such a great Sword Saint?"
Yu Taohua pretended not to hear.
After Guo Xiaohua pulled Yu Taohua's hand away, she looked at Xia Tingyu.
But just as they were about to bow, Xia Tingyu darted forward and grabbed Guo Xiaohua's wrist: "Auntie, there's no need for bowing. I have a very good relationship with Senior Peach Blossom."
Yu Taohua said from the side, "We've only met twice, it's not a good relationship."
As he spoke, he reached out to pull his wife's hand back. His wife was a simple-minded fool who would count the money for someone who had sold her out, let alone this little fox.
Guo Xiaohua pushed her husband away, saying, "What nonsense are you spouting? This is the sister of the current emperor, a princess of the Great Xia Dynasty."
Xia Tingyu smiled and looked down at the two little ones who were clearly still enjoying their ice bowls. Then, as if by magic, she produced two sugar cakes from her hands and asked Guo Xiaohua, "Can we eat them?"
Guo Xiaohua nodded: "Sure. I'm not that delicate."
Xia Tingyu ignored Yu Taohua and handed the two little ones some sweet cakes. The two little ones grinned at Xia Tingyu, especially the boy who was as happy as a flower.
Upon seeing this scene, Yu Taohua thought to herself, "We're doomed!"
But at that moment, Xia Tingyu looked at the two little ones' adorable expressions and said casually, "Stop. Did you think you could leave?"
As he spoke, he looked up at Xia Yaomo, who was trying to slip away.
Upon hearing this, Xia Yaomo's face showed a bitter expression, and he turned to look at Xia Tingyu: "Sister~"
Xia Tingyu straightened up, her foxy eyes sweeping over the Japanese princess before landing on Xia Yaomo: "What are you doing here?"
Xia Yaomo honestly replied, "Buy an ice bowl for the Empress."
Xia Tingyu stepped forward: "Do you need my help?"
Xia Yaomo remained silent, because he needed his sister-in-law's help.
Xia Tingyu said, "Since we're going to the palace anyway, let's go together."
Xia Yaomo was reluctant.
But Xia Tingyu's words were too much for him to ignore, otherwise he would be caught without even knowing how he suddenly found himself saddled with a crime.
Xia Tingyu turned her head to look at the Japanese princess beside her.
The Japanese princess did not recognize Xia Tingyu, but when she heard Xia Yaomo call her "sister," she naturally knew her identity and immediately bowed respectfully.
Xia Tingyu smiled gently: "You can speak the Great Xia language, that's alright."
As he spoke, he lifted the Japanese princess's chin with his folding fan and examined her closely with his fox-like eyes: "She is quite good-looking, but she is very different from you Japanese. She must have my Xia blood. I heard that she fell in love with my silly younger brother at first sight. She has good taste. This kid is the only normal person among the royal men of our generation."
Upon hearing this, Xia Yaomo blinked and pointed to himself with a surprised expression.
What does that mean?
The only normal person?
The princess dared not resist, much less speak, and the maid beside her was so frightened that she bent over and dared not breathe.
Wow.
Xia Tingyu put away her fan: "I'm leaving. You can handle your own affairs. Anyway, this kid isn't married yet, so he can decide for himself. But it's good that he's marrying a princess as a concubine, and he's quite pretty."
As she spoke, she glanced at the wooden pillar over there, where Zhao Huniu was hiding, but clearly visible. Her gaze then turned to Xia Yaomo: "If you disturb the Empress over such a trivial matter, His Majesty might punish you. Go ask Zhao Huniu yourself. She's your proper fiancée, the one you're to marry with great ceremony and a phoenix coronet. Only if she agrees will this be possible. If you don't intend to..."
Xia Tingyu gently tapped the Japanese princess's head with her fan: "If you are interested but he is not, then don't pester him. Anyway, you will be living in the capital of Great Xia from now on. There are plenty of good men out there, but if you only have your eye on him, no one can stop you from secretly liking him. But I have to tell you something: liking someone is a decision, not a feeling. So think about it carefully. Is this guy good enough for you?"
After saying that, he turned to Guo Xiaohua and said, "Auntie, it's almost time for us to go into the palace. Once inside, you and the two children can sit with me."
As they spoke, he linked arms with Guo Xiaohua, grinning broadly.
Yu Taohua was holding two babies.
He glanced at Xia Yaomo, then at the Japanese princess, and finally at Wu Mao, who had been just smiling beside him: "She's talking about herself?"
Wu Mao looked at Kunling beside him: "Kunling, he said it, but I didn't."
Yu Taohua glanced at Kunling, then looked at Wu Mao, and gave Wu Mao the middle finger, saying, "You bitch."
...
The people invited to this Dragon Boat Festival banquet are not those with high official positions or prestigious reputations, but those with real achievements.
Just like the current Minister of Justice, Duke Qi, and others, they wanted to participate, but had no chance.
But someone like Su Zhaoxin from the Su family can participate, because he has genuinely made great contributions.
Besides Su Wenqing, Su Ziyu, and Su Liheng, only Su Zhaoxin from the Su family was able to enter the palace today.
Of course, Su Linhan and Su Wan'er could also do it. Su Linhan was brought into the palace by Mu Xu because of her contribution to annotating the classics.
As for Su Wan'er...
The situation is a bit special, but it's definitely not because of Su Chang'an.
However, this was no challenge for Su Qingning.
In the afternoon, Su Qingning kidnapped Wu Dameng and used the token in Wu Dameng's hand to enter the palace.
Right now, we're at Lingqi Pavilion.
Wu Dameng practices boxing and stances at the Intermediate People's Court.
There was no morning court session today, nor any secondary court session, so Xia Fengxiang was leaning against the wall in the main hall reviewing memorials.
Looking up at Su Qingning, who was standing there obediently with her hands clenched in front of her, he couldn't help but scoff: "I didn't ask you to do anything, just sit down."
Su Qingning looked at Xia Fengxiang, biting her lip lightly, feeling both afraid and hesitant.
Aunt Sun and Feng Chun were busy in front of the main hall.
Xunxia looked at Su Qingning and said softly, "Your Majesty, it seems that the Third Miss is looking for you."
Xia Fengxiang could see right through it, but he just didn't say it aloud, teasing Su Qingning to see when she would finally reveal it herself.
At this moment, Su Chang'an, with disheveled hair and water droplets still clinging to his hair, came out. "Why are you standing? Sit down."
As they spoke, Su Chang'an sat down on the low chair that had been placed in the hall earlier. Xiangluo, Qiushui, Linghua and the others hurried over, carrying a table, boxes and bronze mirrors, and began to get busy.
Some people were adjusting the appearance, others were checking the hair accessories, and the cat was gently wiping Su Chang'an's wet hair with a face towel.
Su Qingning looked at the older sister who had just come out of the bath and whose skin was so white it was glowing. Although it wasn't the first time she had seen her, she was always curious about how her skin was so tender and beautiful!
Su Chang'an sat there, yawned, and looked at Su Qingning with a puzzled expression. This girl had been standing there silently ever since she arrived.
"Is it inconvenient to talk about this when I'm not here?" Xia Fengxiang closed the folded document in his hand and looked at Su Qingning.
Su Qingning immediately shook her head: "No, really no."
Su Chang'an asked in confusion, "Then what are you standing here for?"
Su Qingning pursed her lips slightly and then secretly glanced at Xia Fengxiang, who had picked up the memorial to read again.
Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "If you want to attend today's Dragon Boat Festival banquet, go and help your older sister get ready."
Su Chang'an was stunned for a moment, "?"
Su Qingning's eyes lit up: "Can I participate?"
As soon as she said that, Su Qingning realized it was inappropriate and quickly bowed, "Sister-in-law, may I participate?"
Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Qingning, who liked this way of addressing her, and said, "Why are you dawdling here, dressed so formally? If you didn't want to attend the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, what are you doing here? If you want to attend, then go. Just follow behind me and your sister and don't run over by yourself, so people won't gossip about you."
Su Qingning's face lit up with joy, and she quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you, sister-in-law!"
Xia Fengxiang chuckled softly.
Su Chang'an looked at Su Qingning. To be honest, she hadn't realized Qingning had come for this reason. The main thing was...
This is no big deal. You could have just said something. You're making it sound like you've caused a disaster.
Then look at Su Qingning, who is running happily into the house to get a clothes hanger.
When passing by Wu Dameng, he even rubbed Dameng's cheeks hard a few times, he was so excited.
Su Chang'an curled his lip, "Pathetic!"
Why didn't you just tell me that yesterday when I was at the Su residence?
Thinking this, Su Chang'an turned to look at Xia Fengxiang, who was sitting there, and asked, "Aren't you going to tidy up?"
Xia Fengxiang nodded: "I'll go like this."
Su Chang'an immediately said, "Then why should I dress up, with a crown and a phoenix robe? You know that makes it hard for me to walk."
Xia Fengxiang replied matter-of-factly, "I am the emperor, and you are the empress."
Su Chang'an blinked.
Xia Fengxiang laughed and said, "I am the emperor, so I don't need to dress up. If I go like this, no one will dare to say anything. You are the empress, so you should dress up properly."
Su Chang'an frowned: "Shouldn't it be that if I go like this, no one will say anything to me?"
Xia Fengxiang ignored Su Chang'an.
This made Su Chang'an feel that his wife was doing it on purpose.
So after thinking for a moment, he said, "Are you thinking of making me look really good, so you can show it off in front of so many people and feel really proud!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Fengxiang rolled his eyes and looked at Wu Dameng: "Damengzi, did you bring that booklet?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Dameng immediately nodded: "I brought it."
Then he came running over excitedly, took a booklet out of his pocket and handed it to Xia Fengxiang.
Xia Fengxiang looked at the booklet: "You remember quite a lot, but remember to write down Ruan Cheng, who is fifth or sixth on the Rouge Ranking and is also your master's wife. You should be able to see her in a few days. There is also a Shulu Yueliduo, who is the most powerful among your master's wives. You can also write her down."
Wu Dameng blinked, turned around and looked at his master, his chubby face full of surprise, "And there's more!"
Su Chang'an looked bewildered: "What nonsense are you spouting?"
Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Chang'an: "Your precious disciple remembers the master's wife register? There are still quite a few prospective master's wives."
Su Chang'an: "What the heck?!"
...
(End of this chapter)
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