Chapter 35 When Will the Prince Get Married
Yu Fei got what she wanted and rode in a two-horse carriage. Although it was not as spacious and luxurious as Jing Cang's, it was enough for her and Ding Xiang to lie down. Her three meals a day were upgraded from steamed bread and porridge to two meat dishes and three vegetables. Sometimes she would go to his table to eat some food.
After traveling for six or seven days, the inn they stayed at became increasingly majestic, and the towns they passed through became increasingly prosperous. Yu Fei knew that they were approaching the capital.
When they reached the city gate, Jing Cang called her over. As soon as she got on the car, he stretched out his slender hand and asked, "Where is my jade pendant? The one with the dragon pattern."
Yu Fei thought of the jade pendant that she had forced from Yu Shuang. She had kept it in her waist pouch in case he asked for it after he recovered his memory.
She took it out and handed it over. “Here.”
Jing Cang took the jade pendant and gently stroked the pattern of a dragon soaring into the sky on it. It was the one he had given to Yu Shuang before Yu Fei snatched it away.
Thinking of how he had specifically asked Yu Fei after he lost his memory if he had any token to prove his identity, she swore "no"!
Seeing that she was calm and had no guilt at all, he picked up the jade pendant and shook it in front of her, "Is this what you mean by 'no'?"
Yu Fei also remembered the time when she had lied to him, and turned away, "This is a different time, and that is a different time."
Then she thought, it wasn't her who robbed him, she just had to keep the jade pendant hidden from him to make ends meet. She looked into his eyes again and said in a sweet voice, "Brother, please be magnanimous, don't mention those old things."
She had taken care of him these past few days and made him feel relaxed both physically and mentally, so Jing Cang was willing to let her off the hook.
He remembered the jade pendant as soon as he regained his memory. The government took a long time to come and claim him, so Yu Shuang must have failed to deliver the jade pendant. The reason must be Yu Fei's mischief. Later, he asked Yu Shuang to verify it, and it was indeed the case.
He didn't ask her for it at that time, firstly because he was preoccupied with the insects, and secondly because he wanted to vent his anger and say that he would never see her again, so he delayed her. It was rare to feel warm in the past few days, and he was too lazy to mention this unpleasant incident.
Seeing that they were about to reach the capital, he had to carry the jade pendant, which was a gift from his father. Moreover, the capital was not like Shu County, and the imperial palace was not the Yu family. He also had to teach her a lesson about her willful and lawless nature.
"After entering the palace, you must control your arrogant temper. Not everyone here can tolerate you like I do. If you don't listen, I will save your life, but you will suffer physical pain."
Yu Fei finally understood why he called her here. She wanted to get the jade pendant back and at the same time ridicule her and warn her.
She wanted to say that she was not as ignorant of the current situation as he thought. Thinking about how she had smashed the bowl in front of him a week ago, she resolutely swallowed her rebuttal and said obediently, "I know."
Jing Cangyuan was worried that she would not listen to his advice, but unexpectedly she was as obedient as a shy cat, so he waved his hand and asked her to leave.
The capital city was more prosperous than the ancient imperial capitals in movies and TV dramas, with a constant flow of cars and people. Soldiers cleared the way ahead, and officers and soldiers on both sides of the road blocked the people outside. Looking at the envious and longing eyes of the people, Yu Fei had lived two lives before she felt the special honor of being a senior civil servant. Although she was a freeloader.
The Imperial Palace was even more magnificent than the Forbidden City she had visited. It was like a magnificent and solemn palace in heaven sitting on the earth, and the East Palace was the second only to the emperor's residence.
Before Yu Fei had time to appreciate the scenery of the East Palace, the palace maids surrounded her and helped her wash and dress up, saying that the emperor was hosting a banquet in the evening to welcome the prince. The queen heard that the prince had brought a common woman back with him, so she specifically asked her to go with them.
The original text is that these two people who loved their son as much as their life beat the original owner into a pulp. Yu Fei thought that she couldn't be a little demon who seduced the prince in their eyes, so she asked the palace maids to put on a little makeup and choose very plain clothes.
Jing Cang saw this and showed a hint of admiration in his eyes, as if he had not expected that she, who usually loved to dress up and be the center of attention, could be so low-key and reserved.
Because it was a family banquet, there were not many people in the hall. The emperor and the empress sat at the top, and on their left sat Consort Zhu and several concubines, and on their right sat Jing Cang, the mistress, and Prince Ning.
Yu Fei had no official status, so he sat behind Jing Cang. On both sides were servants kneeling on the ground waiting to serve their masters.
The feudal class system was particularly evident in the royal family.
After the emperor asked about Jing Cang's job and injury, he ordered the palace servants to play music and dance, and everyone began to eat.
Prince Ning swayed to the melodious tune, drinking wine while looking at the heroine and Jing Cang. He also glanced at Yu Fei from the corner of his eye, as if he was watching a good show and said, "When will my brother get married? Remember you said before you left Beijing that you would get engaged to Miss Yang when you returned."
Miss Yang is the heroine Yang Zhi, the daughter of the prime minister of the current dynasty and the candidate for daughter-in-law in the eyes of the emperor and empress, so she would come here today and was arranged to sit next to Jing Cang.
Prince Ning's voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for the people in the hall to hear clearly. Everyone looked at Jing Cang, either openly or secretly.
Jing Cang smiled and said, "My leg injury has not healed yet, so I dare not delay Miss Yang for the time being." He turned around and asked, "Why, Prince Ning is anxious, which daughter do you like?"
Jing Cang called Prince Ning by his title, emphasizing the word "anxious". Prince Ning shook his head and laughed, "Not really. I'm just worried that my brother has been dazzled by the scenery of Shu County and forgotten about the beautiful lady waiting for him in Beijing." He glanced at Yu Fei and Yang Zhi playfully with his peach blossom eyes, and his intention to provoke was self-evident.
Yu Fei: People sit at the back, and the pot comes from the front.
Prince Ning - Jing Yi, a villain, a complete villain. Jing Cang's assassination in Shu County was his doing. On the one hand, he was afraid that Jing Cang would find out that the corruption of Liangzhou officials was caused by his subordinates. On the other hand, he wanted to kill Jing Cang secretly so that he could take over the throne.
The emperor had few sons, only these two.
But the emperor was wise. He made the legitimate son the crown prince since he was young and gave the concubine the title of "Ning". His intention was obvious.
The Empress's mother's family was ordinary, but Prince Ning's grandfather was a great general who was feared by many. He believed that he could compete with the Crown Prince for the throne.
Concubine Zhu said, "Yier, please stop talking."
Yu Fei looked in the direction of the voice. She knew Concubine Zhu. In the original story, she was a naive girl who was as charming as a peony and as timid as a rabbit. She never figured out until her death how she raised a son who was so courageous.
The Queen said, "If Prince Ning takes a fancy to a beautiful lady, it's up to me. I and His Majesty allow you to get married before the Crown Prince." She paused, "The Crown Prince's injury has not healed yet, so it's natural that he has no interest in marriage. Don't hurt him."
Jing Yi bowed his head, "I dare not. I was just joking with my brother."
Yu Fei sat there quietly as a chicken, eating the melon.
The queen is a tough character. She helped the emperor rise from an insignificant prince to the champion who defeated his brothers. She has both wisdom and beauty, as well as both means and grace. If she had the ambition to become emperor, she would definitely be an empress.
Unfortunately, she only wanted to raise a good son, which was indeed the most severe discipline in Jing Cang's life.
After a round of drinks, Yang Zhi turned around with the wine cup in hand and said to Yu Fei, "I have heard that Miss Yu is beautiful and charming. Seeing her today, I can see that her reputation is worthy of praise. The prince is seriously injured, thank you for taking care of him along the way."