Chapter 375 Going to Wen Mansion
After descending the mountain from Huguo Temple, the group boarded the return carriage.
Inside the carriage, Wen Li'er couldn't help but smile when she saw that there was still a trace of lingering worry between Yan Shixu's brows.
She leaned over gently, shook his arm, and said softly:
"Your Majesty, rest assured. From now on, I will stay away from anything with fire and will never put myself in danger. So, please stop worrying, okay?"
The uneasiness in Yan Shixu's heart caused by Master Xuwu's prophecy has not completely dissipated.
But seeing her sweet smile and eyes full of comfort, he couldn't bear to see her worrying anymore.
He nodded, and his warm palm wrapped her small hand tighter. He said in a deep voice, "Okay. Li'er, please remember what the master said today."
Wen Lier nodded: "Okay."
Yan Shixu changed the subject again and said, "When we return to the capital, how about I take you to the Wen Mansion to see your father-in-law and mother-in-law first?"
"Father-in-law and mother-in-law..." Wen Li'er's heart skipped a beat.
They had not yet held a formal wedding ceremony, and even if they had, it would be against etiquette for the emperor to address his subject so intimately.
She wanted to give him a warning, but when she saw the unquestionable seriousness and intimacy in his eyes, she swallowed the words back quietly, and only smiled helplessly and sweetly.
"Your Majesty, are you really going to accompany me to the Wen Mansion?" Her eyes were full of expectation.
Yan Shixu nodded: "Yeah."
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and gently knocked on the carriage wall, and instructed Zhang Sicheng, who was driving the carriage outside, "Go directly to the Wen Mansion."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Sicheng responded loudly, tightened the reins in his hands, and the carriage immediately sped up.
When the carriage stopped steadily in front of the vermilion lacquer gate of the Wen Mansion, Wen Tingkuan, who had received the news of the emperor's arrival, had already hurried to the door with everyone in the mansion to welcome him.
Liang Yuhe walked hurriedly, and asked anxiously to her two nieces who were supporting her:
"You'er, Ning'er, come and help your aunt. Is her hair bun crooked? Is her clothes okay?"
Liang Qingyou hurriedly examined it carefully and said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, aunt, everything is in perfect order."
Liang Qingning pursed her lips and chuckled, "Aunt, my cousin is just coming home. Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid that my cousin will dislike you?"
Liang Yuhe gently poked her forehead and said angrily, "You little rascal! Auntie is worried that her appearance will be untidy and she will lose face. What will happen if His Majesty thinks that our family is disrespectful and that he will dislike your cousin?"
Liang Qingning stuck out her tongue playfully.
"Of course not. Everyone in the capital knows that my cousin is His Majesty's favorite. Even if you look untidy, His Majesty will only feel sorry for my cousin and will never dislike her for it."
Because of my cousin's favored status in the palace, there was an endless stream of people coming to her house every day to ask to marry her sisters.
At first, my aunt tried to deal with it patiently, but later she became fed up and simply closed the door and refused to see visitors.
He just said that the sisters were still young and there was no rush.
Liang Qingning agreed with this deeply. She was treated like her own daughter in her aunt's house and lived a comfortable life. Her family members were all in Beijing. She and her sister were reluctant to give up this warmth of family love.
Once you get married, it will be extremely difficult to come back, so it is better to get married later.
Liang Yuhe was amused by her niece's half-joking and half-truth words, and the tension in her heart dissipated a lot.
She took a deep breath, followed her master to the gate, bowed her head and greeted the emperor respectfully.
"This humble servant/commoner pays homage to His Majesty, to Her Majesty the Imperial Consort, and to..."
Wen Tingkuan led everyone to pay their respects to the three young princes, but Yan Shixu had already stepped forward and held his arm firmly.
"Father-in-law and mother-in-law don't need to be polite."
The words "father-in-law and mother-in-law" shocked Wen Tingkuan and Liang Yuhe so much that their souls flew away. Their knees went weak and they almost fell to their knees again.
Wen Li'er hurriedly supported her mother, and with a bit of helplessness and coquettishness, she glared at Yan Shixu.
"Your Majesty! You are scaring my parents by calling me that."
Yan Shixu coughed lightly, touched the bridge of his nose, and a trace of discomfort flashed across his face.
He then regained his imperial dignity and grace, but he still held Wen Li'er's hand tightly.
"Mr. Wen, Madam Wen, today Li'er and I have decided on a whim to return home to visit you two elders. All the traditional formalities are excused. Just treat it as an ordinary daughter and son-in-law returning home. Don't be restrained."
Having said that, given the emperor's status, how could Wen Tingkuan and Liang Yuhe dare to take it for granted?
But the emperor's intention was clear, and seeing his daughter's comforting eyes, he suppressed the fear in his heart, barely maintained his composure, and said repeatedly:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, and Your Highnesses, please come into the mansion and rest."
Wen Li'er hurriedly gestured for the three children to come forward and greet them.
Xiaoxiao held Tiantian's hand with his left hand and Miaomiao's with his right hand, walked forward, and called out obediently, "Hello, Grandpa and Grandma."
Miaomiao also tilted her little head and called for help.
Her eyes and eyebrows were curved and sweet like honey, and she looked very much like her daughter. Wen Tingkuan and Liang Yuhe were so moved that their hearts melted and they called her "good girl".
Although Tiantian wasn't as enthusiastic and outgoing as Xiaoxiao and Miaomiao, he also bowed like a little adult: "Greetings, Grandpa. Greetings, Grandma."
"Okay, okay, okay! You are all good children. Come and follow your grandfather into the mansion." Wen Tingkuan stepped aside to lead the way.
The gate of the Wen Mansion was wide open, and a group of people walked in one after another.
The servants in the mansion had already knelt on both sides of the road, holding their breath and not daring to make a sound.
Liang Qingyou and Liang Qingning also followed Wen Lier respectfully.
Miaomiao's attention was quickly attracted by a colorful butterfly embroidered on the hem of Liang Qingning's skirt, and she tiptoed to catch it.
Wen Li'er smiled and gently pulled her little hand away.
The little girl's attention was immediately attracted by Liang Qingyou, who was closest to her. She stretched out her soft little hand and wanted to hold Liang Qingyou's finger.
Liang Qingyou was flattered, but also afraid of being impolite. He was at a loss for a moment and subconsciously looked at Wen Li'er for help.
Wen Lier smiled at her gently: "Cousin You'er, don't be so reserved. Miaomiao likes you and wants to be close to you."
Liang Qingyou finally felt relieved and carefully held Miaomiao's soft little hand back, feeling a wonderful warmth in his heart.
In the flower hall, fragrant tea and snacks have already been prepared.
After they sat down, although the atmosphere seemed solemn due to the emperor's arrival, it was also a little more relaxed than when they were at the door, but there was still a hint of tension that was barely noticeable.
Yan Shixu seemed unaware of it. He leisurely picked up the teacup and looked at Wen Tingkuan.
"How is your health these days, Mr. Wen? Although the affairs of the court are heavy, you must take good care of yourself and make sure to rest."
Wen Tingkuan quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am doing well."
"Mother-in-law, you have worked hard to manage the whole house." Yan Shixu turned to Liang Yuhe again.
Liang Yuhe quickly said, "I don't deserve the title of 'mother-in-law', Your Majesty. This is my duty as a minister."
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