Chapter 74

The next morning, Jiashan and Zhan Yue woke up at almost the same time.

Jiashan had just woken up in the morning when she noticed something was wrong in her lower abdomen. She quickly changed Dancui to come in. Zhan Yue saw that her face looked different, so he walked up to her and asked caringly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Jiashan bit her lip and replied, "No."

She couldn't tell Zhan Yue that she just had her period.

Zhan Yue saw that she had something she didn't want to tell him, so his face didn't look very good. It wasn't until he saw Dan Cui and Su Yu helping Jia Shan to go to the bathroom that Zhan Yue seemed to understand a little bit.

Jiashan's menstrual period came on time, but the feeling of menstruation was always not very pleasant. In the morning, she just had a bowl of shredded chicken porridge.

Zhan Yue saw that her face was pale and bloodless, and he could not help but say in a low voice: "If you are not feeling well, don't go to the banquet."

"Just rest at home and relax, okay?" Zhan Yue held Jiashan's hand.

Sure enough, Jiashan's hands were also very cold.

Zhan Yue has one good point. Whenever it comes to Jiashan's affairs, he almost never makes decisions for her on his own, but always asks for her opinion first.

This always makes Jiashan feel respected and valued.

Jiashan thought for a moment, sighed and said, "I'd better not go. I've already received the invitation. If I break the appointment, it will be too disrespectful to the Princess of Qin. At worst, I can just say I'm not feeling well and go back home early."

Zhan Yue heard her say this and knew that Jia Shan would not change her mind easily, so he pursed his lips and nodded, saying, "Then I'll pick you up after I get off the yamen."

"Don't make excuses anymore." Zhan Yue raised his eyes and said word by word.

Jiashan smiled and said, "Okay, I won't refuse."

"You are doing this for my own good, don't I know that?" Jiashan raised his eyes and smiled, and helped him peel an egg affectionately, "Hurry up and go to the Governor's Mansion, or you will be late if you delay any longer."

Zhan Yue bit off half of the egg directly from her fingertips. After swallowing it, his brows relaxed and he whispered, "Then wear more clothes and keep cool."

Jiashan thought he was nagging and pushed Zhan Yue, and only then did he agree to leave.

After Zhan Yue left, Jiashan also asked Su Yu to dress up for her. She changed into a silk shirt with a peach blossom mist pattern, and a bit of her fair skin was faintly visible at her neck.

Compared to the youthful appearance a month ago, she is now slimmer and has a more charming aura.

After all, she has grown from an unmarried girl to a newlywed woman.

The only pity is that becoming a mother seems to be a very long way off.

Jiashan touched his cold clothes and sighed.

There is a pear garden in the Qinwang Palace outside the capital. At this time of year, the pear blossoms are in full bloom, and with the other flower buds, it looks like thousands of butterflies flying around, quite graceful and elegant.

Jiashan was not the first to arrive. The Princess of Qin was well-known in the capital. The Prince of Qin was also the only brother of the Emperor, so even if the people in the Prince of Qin's mansion wanted to keep a low profile, they couldn't.

When Jiashan arrived at the Pear Garden, the wife of the Marquis of Changwei, who was married to the King of Qin, had already arrived. In the carriage in front of Jiashan, Princess Dening happened to be sitting.

Jiashan and Princess Dening got off the carriage one after another.

Princess Dening, Emperor Zhanghe and the Prince of Qin were all born of the same mother, all of whom were the daughters of Consort Shun. Princess Dening was the eldest and the first among the princesses. She rarely went out for social events, and only a figure like the Princess of Qin could be invited if she was so kind.

Because of the Empress, the relationship between Princess Dening and Jiashan has always been rather dull. Moreover, Emperor Zhanghe had previously considered strengthening his relationship with Princess Dening.

Now when Dening and Jiashan met, they looked at each other with a bit of embarrassment. Fortunately, they were both smart people, and even though they felt uncomfortable in their hearts, they didn't show it on their faces.

Jiashan was younger than her, so she smiled, bowed, and said, "Aunt."

Princess Dening nodded to her. Seeing that Jiashan came alone, she asked casually, "Didn't your husband accompany you?"

Jiashan smiled and said, "He went to the Five Armies Commandery early in the morning and can only come back after he finishes his work."

Princess Dening was just asking a question out of politeness, so she just nodded. The two of them chatted about trivial matters while entering the garden together.

Inside the Pear Garden, the Princess of Qin was talking to the wife of Marquis Changwei and the wife of the Earl of Zhongyi. When they saw Princess Dening and Jiashan coming together, the three of them stood up and knelt down to greet them.

Princess Qin had a gentle smile on her face. She quickly asked the maid beside her to invite them to sit on the brocade stool. She said with a smile, "I have been looking forward to your arrival. My sister and I have not seen each other for a long time."

Princess Dening smiled at her, and Lady Zhongyi said, "The princess is a distinguished guest, and ordinary people can't invite her. This is the first time I have seen the princess since the birthday banquet of His Majesty."

"And the eldest princess." Lady Zhongyi said with a smile, "It seems like this is the first time the eldest princess has been out and about since her wedding."

The wife of the Marquis of Zhongyi was a talkative person. Her deceased uncle and madam had enjoyed a lot of face in front of the late emperor. Therefore, she was familiar with Princess Dening and the Princess of Qin, and could joke with them.

After Shuxian's death, she would marry into their family.

They were about to marry a princess, even though the girl was a concubine, but from the perspective of others, this was a sign of their family's closeness to the royal family.

Therefore, when Lady Zhongyi went out these days, she was somewhat complacent. In her opinion, even if the battle for the throne was fierce in the future, it would not affect the princess.

No matter who the new emperor is, he will not lay a hand on the princess for the sake of his own face. As long as she marries him, her son's wealth and prosperity for the rest of his life will be set in stone.

Because of this, the wife of the Earl of Zhongyi had a smug look in her eyes and she was not behind others when she spoke.

In her previous life, Shuxian did not marry into the Zhongyi Marquis's mansion, and Jiashan had not had much contact with the wife of the Zhongyi Marquis. After Zhao Youcheng ascended the throne, the Princess's mansion in Jiashan became deserted, and the Zhongyi Marquis's mansion was not close to her, so naturally it did not make matters worse.

Hearing the wife of the Marquis Zhongyi speak, Jiashan smiled and said, "When I got married, it was my brother Yuqi who carried me to the sedan chair. For this reason, I also have to keep the appointment with the princess."

Jiashan said this to save face for the Princess of Qin. But the Princess of Qin did not show much joy after hearing this. Perhaps she had become thick-skinned and had learned not to be surprised by insults.

Princess Qin said, "The eldest princess is the most caring one, no wonder His Majesty never wants you to suffer any injustice."

The Princess of Qin's casual remark reminded everyone present of the scale of Jiashan's wedding. In fact, the princess's wedding was not without lanterns and decorations, but after Zhan Yue received the imperial edict of marriage, he was promoted to the fifth military officer, and his career was brighter.

He held two important posts, the commander-in-chief and the governor-general of the Five Armies, which was rare in this dynasty. It also shows that Emperor Zhanghe loved Jiashan.

Princess Dening just smiled and didn't answer. However, the wife of the Earl of Loyalty picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Since both of them wanted to marry a princess, the wife of the Marquis of Zhongyi could not guarantee that she would not compare her son's future with Zhan Yue's, and the result would certainly be disappointing.

The wife of the Marquis of Zhongyi could not help but look up and glanced at Jiashan, who was distracted by the words of the Princess of Qin. Seeing the wife of the Marquis of Zhongyi looking at her, she smiled at her in a formal manner. This made the wife of the Marquis of Zhongyi a little embarrassed, and she turned her eyes away.

As a few people were talking, the rest of the people arrived one after another.

Because it was a gathering of only female relatives, there were fewer rules, and the lady brought her unmarried daughter Yunying with her. But Jiashan did not expect that Feng Wanhua would also come with Mrs. Feng.

Lord Feng has settled in the capital. My father intends to promote him. I heard that he was transferred to the Ministry of Justice a few days ago and became the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

This means one foot has stepped into the inner chamber.

Although the Feng family operated mostly in Huguang, they also had roots in Beijing.

Feng Wanhua was still unengaged, and Lord Feng probably had long thought that he would be transferred back to Beijing one day, so he did not look for a husband for her in Huguang. This time, when the Princess of Qin invited Feng Wanhua to the banquet, Mrs. Feng took the opportunity to bring Feng Wanhua to the banquet, and she probably still had the idea of ​​finding a husband for her in her heart.

Feng Wanhua spoke quietly and acted generously. Lord Feng was at the peak of his popularity. Princess Qin complimented him a few times, nodded and smiled, saying, "I've heard that the Huguang Feng family is a family of scholars. Seeing them today, they are indeed extraordinary, even better than my daughter."

Madam Feng smiled widely, but dared not respond. She said modestly, "Princess, please forgive me. This child is very dull. If you stay with him for a long time, you will find him boring."

Princess Qin laughed and said, "It's better to be quiet. If a girl is too lively, she will inevitably be accused of being unreserved."

The Princess of Qin has always been good at talking, so even though Madam Feng has several mouths, she can't make excuses and make people think she is pretentious.

Madam Feng said, "It is the princess who favors her."

Princess Qin glanced at Feng Wanhua with a smile, then waved her hand, signaling several unmarried girls beside the ladies of each family to come over.

"We are talkative, and you girls can't agree with us," Princess Qin said considerately. She smiled and said, "Let Yingluo take you to the Chuxiang Garden in the back to play."

"So as to avoid being nagged." Princess Qin spoke slowly with a gentle smile on her face.

Yingluo is the second daughter of the Qin Wangfei. She is twelve years old this year and looks a bit like the Qin Wangfei. When she heard her mother's order, she stood up and said generously: "All of you come with me. There are fruits to eat in Chuxiang Garden, and you can also fly kites."

Several girls followed Zhao Yingluo obediently, but Feng Wanhua remained motionless in front of Madam Feng. Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, she stood up and said softly, "Princess, please forgive me."

"My mother had a headache last night and couldn't leave home for a moment." Feng Wanhua said, "Can I sit with her for a while?"

How could the Princess of Qin say no? She smiled and said, "Of course."

"But you should have told me earlier," Princess Qin said with a gentle expression. She sent the maid beside her and said, "Huan'er, take Madam Feng to the inner room to rest for a while."

Madam Feng said hurriedly, "Don't bother, Princess. It's not as serious as you think. It's just that the child is nervous and always gets scared."

As she spoke, Madam Feng gave Feng Wanhua a slightly angry look, which made Princess Qin couldn't help laughing: "It can be seen that he is a filial child. You should cherish your blessings."

These words touched Mrs. Feng's heart, and she could not help but respond calmly with a "yes".

After all this interaction, people's impression of Feng Wanhua naturally deepened.

Jiashan glanced at her nonchalantly, lowered her head to drink a sip of tea, and then looked at the Princess of Qin thoughtfully.