Chapter 254: Visiting Relatives
The next day.
The sky was still gray, with only a faint hint of paleness in the east.
Wen Li'er forced herself to get up despite her weak body, and let Qingmei, Qingzhu and others help her change clothes and put on makeup.
The emperor has already gone to court.
Wen Li'er wondered in her heart whether the emperor would secretly doze off during the morning court session.
She glanced at the sky outside and was anxious to return home, so she said she had no time to put on makeup.
Nanny Qin advised, "Master, you didn't sleep much yesterday, and your complexion looks worse than usual. If you don't put on makeup, your mother will definitely be worried."
Wen Li'er thought about it and decided to let them do whatever they wanted to her face.
When she walked out of the Tourmaline Palace wrapped in a thick silver fox fur cloak, it was still dark outside.
To leave the palace by carriage, she had to first ride in a sedan chair from Bixi Palace through the Imperial Garden to Shunzhen Gate;
After getting off the sedan chair at Shunzhen Gate, walk to Shenwu Gate Square;
Then get on the carriage in the corridor between Shunzhen Gate and Shenwu Gate.
It had snowed these past few days and the weather was quite cold, so she didn't dare take her three children out of the palace.
Afraid of freezing them.
Moreover, with three children, a large group of palace servants would be needed to serve them, and their house would not be able to accommodate them.
After tossing and turning all the way, Wen Li'er was almost completely buried in the fluffy and soft fur, with only a pair of bright eyes and half of her little face exposed.
"Mammy, Qingmei Qingzhu, how long will it take for the palace gate to open?" She lowered her voice, but her excitement was unconcealable.
Nanny Qin clasped her hands together, feeling both amused and distressed, and hurriedly pulled the hood of her cloak up again to cover the half of her little face that was slightly red from the cold.
"My dear master, please be careful not to get cold! What time is it now? The palace gates will still be open for a while! You come so early, you might as well get some more sleep."
"No!" Wen Li'er immediately shook her head.
"I'm so excited! The thought of going home, seeing my parents, my grandmother, my uncles and aunts, and witnessing my brother and sister-in-law get married, fills me with energy!"
She quietly put her cold hands back into her cloak to warm them, but they were still a little cold.
Nanny Qin watched but didn't interrupt her.
When the sky finally brightened up bit by bit, the creaking sound of the heavy palace gate opening sounded like heavenly music to Wen Li'er.
Six carriages with green curtains were already waiting. Wan'an and Wanquan were directing several eunuchs to carefully move the boxes and crates picked out from the storehouse of Bixi Palace, as well as several large rosewood boxes that Wen Li'er had carefully selected and filled last night.
The scene attracted the attention of all the palace people who had gotten up early to clean the palace.
Nanny Qin helped Wen Li'er get on the most luxuriously decorated carriage at the front and couldn't help but say:
"Master, you're carrying... too much. Those who know you will understand that you're returning home to visit your family and congratulate them, but those who don't will think you're..."
She swallowed the rest of the sentence.
Wen Li'er got into the warm carriage without a care in the world, leaned comfortably against the thick brocade cushion, and only showed a bright smile.
"I don't care what they think. It's a rare trip back home, and I haven't seen my grandparents for a long time. What's the big deal about bringing them some things?"
She lifted a corner of the curtain and watched the palace wall slowly recede in the morning light. She felt as if there was a lively little rabbit in her heart and was extremely excited.
The rumbling sound of the wheels rolling over the palace road now became the drumbeat of returning home.
Right now.
The entire Wen Mansion was already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, with red silk hanging high, creating a festive atmosphere with blazing fires and blooming flowers.
As soon as Wen Li'er's carriage stopped in front of the mansion gate, Liang Yuhe received the news and hurried out to greet her.
Even Wen Tingkuan, who happened to be on vacation today, couldn't catch up with her.
The moment she looked at her daughter, her eyes instantly turned red.
"Pear! Damn pear!"
Wen Li'er also hurriedly got off the carriage and ran towards her.
Liang Yuhe hugged her daughter in her arms and was so happy that she choked with tears.
Wen Li'er felt a lump in her nose, and the tears she had been holding back welled up. She hugged her mother tightly.
She grinned as she took in the familiar, comforting warmth of her mother's scent.
"Mother! I'm back!"
The mansion suddenly became bustling with activity, as the Wen family's newly hired servants were busy unloading the trucks and moving boxes and crates.
Wen Tingkuan hurried to the door and looked at his daughter who was becoming more and more beautiful and dignified, feeling both relieved and emotional.
"Dad, my daughter is back!"
Wen Li'er ran to her father again and expressed her concern.
Wen Tingkuan patted her head and said with a smile, "Everything is fine with your father, Li'er, don't worry."
Liang Yuhe then added, "Your father just got promoted. He's so proud of himself. How could he not be happy?"
Wen Li'er's eyes lit up instantly.
"Dad, you got a promotion?"
Her surprised look confused Liang Yuhe and Wen Tingkuan.
"Li'er doesn't know?"
Wen Lier shook her head: "His Majesty didn't tell his daughter."
But she didn't know that Yan Shixu wanted to tell her the same thing last night, but then they both went to bed and forgot about it for a while.
Wen Li'er asked hurriedly, "What kind of official is he? How many levels did he get promoted?"
Liang Yuhe said, "It's the Minister of Revenue."
Wen Li'er looked at her father with admiration: "Dad, you are so awesome!"
After being praised by his daughter, Wen Tingkuan was beaming with joy and looked several years younger.
Wen Li'er followed her parents into the main hall, chattering about interesting things in the palace, but her eyes were rolling around, looking for her grandparents.
As a result, no one was seen, only a few maids, servants and old women in the mansion.
Just as she was about to ask, she saw a chubby little ball in a bright red brocade jacket being carried over by a young woman in a crabapple-colored jacket with scattered flowers.
The little guy in the woman's arms was chubby, with a pair of big black eyes, looking curiously at the beautiful aunt who suddenly appeared, smelled fragrant and sparkled.
Liang Yuhe hurriedly introduced the two of them.
"Li'er, this is your sister-in-law Yue'er. Mother told you before that your third cousin got married two years ago. Chen Ge'er is their eldest son, Jingchen."
Wen Li'er looked at this cute little baby, and her heart instantly softened like a pool of water.
"Come, give me a hug!"
She stretched out her hand to Chen Ge'er, and the little guy was not shy at all. He opened his toothless mouth and rushed towards her babbling.
Wen Li'er was holding the heavy, warm little meat ball and loved it very much.
She took out a rattle from her sleeve pocket like a magic trick and shook it in front of Chen Ge'er.
The crisp jingle sound immediately made the little guy giggle, and he stretched out his chubby little hands to grab it.
Tang Yue'er watched this scene and secretly looked at Wen Li'er. She felt that this cousin, the imperial concubine, was very beautiful and kind.
No wonder my husband always talks about my cousin and says that she has a good temper.
Seeing it today, it is indeed true.
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