There was a group of grown men in front of her, making things difficult for each other. It wasn't appropriate for Tong Wanyan to be there and distract the Tong family.
After informing Yinreng, she went to the backyard with the maidservants sent by Jiarong and Heshuo Gege.
"Xiao Yan".
When Tong Wanyan arrived at Jia Rong and Princess Shuo's courtyard, she didn't see her, but instead saw the person she had been avoiding.
Tong Fujin looked at Tong Wanyan nervously, her expression a mixture of anticipation and guilt.
This is the kind of situation Tong Wanyan fears most: "Mother."
Upon hearing this, Tong Fujin's voice trembled with sobs.
"Xiao Yan, I was wrong to you before." Tong Fujin held back her tears and expressed her apology.
Tong Wanyan wasn't particularly moved: "It's all in the past now, and it's not your fault. You raised me for so many years, and I was the one who benefited. Your resentment back then wasn't wrong. Everything is peaceful now, and the past is the past."
Tong Wanyan was poised and polite, but her words betrayed a sense of unfamiliarity.
Tong Fujin sighed inwardly, knowing that she and her daughter could never go back to the past.
"Regardless, I am the one who made the mistake, and this apology is necessary. From now on, our family will certainly not hold you back. In Yuqing Palace, please take care of yourself first. Your father and I ask for nothing more than for you to live a peaceful and safe life," said Consort Tong.
“The Crown Prince takes good care of me, and I also benefit from the care of the Imperial Noble Consort. Everything is fine in Yuqing Palace,” Tong Wanyan said.
The conversation had come to an end.
The dry, monotonous conversation, with both people carefully choosing their words, was incredibly exhausting.
Jia Rong and Princess Shuo came out from the inner room, seemingly oblivious to the awkward atmosphere between them, and said quite naturally, "Xiao Yan, you've arrived. Consort Tong told me that Lord Tong personally went to catch a pair of geese, is that true?"
She made no mention of the past between Tong Fujin and Tong Wanyan, and instead steered the conversation toward herself.
Tong Wanyan understood her intentions; she wanted to help her resolve her inner conflict.
It was all well-intentioned; she wouldn't blame her for acting first and informing later.
Tong Fujin smiled gratefully at Jia Rong and Princess Shuo, then stepped aside, no longer getting too close to Tong Wanyan.
“Indeed, the pair of geese are so majestic and spirited. Big brother must have put in a lot of effort to keep them lively and energetic.” Tong Wanyan felt much more relaxed in front of Jia Rong and Princess Shuo.
Using geese as gifts symbolizes harmony with the principles of Yin and Yang.
When a man proposes to a woman, there are six rites: betrothal, asking the woman's name, accepting auspicious gifts, presenting betrothal gifts, setting the wedding date, and the wedding ceremony. Among these, only the betrothal gift does not require sending a wild goose. Tong Qinian even had to catch wild geese.
Jia Rong and Princess Shuo felt a sweet warmth in their hearts. When she glanced at Han Xiaoci and Consort Tong, she immediately suppressed her smile and said dignifiedly, "Lord Tong is outstanding, all thanks to Consort Tong's excellent teaching."
With her future mother-in-law right in front of her, wouldn't she be hurting her mother-in-law by being so fond of her fiancé?
Having faced death, Tong Fujin's mindset was quite different from that of other mothers-in-law.
However, she was clearly even happier that Jia Rong and Princess Shuo were able to consider her feelings.
"It is Qinian's good fortune to have won the princess's favor. From now on, his father and I will live our own lives behind closed doors and will not interfere with how you two young people live. Qinian is a bit stubborn and has never liked maids serving him since he was a child, so he has no one by his side. You two can be happy together as you please, and no outsiders will interfere."
The promise made by Tong Fujin herself deeply moved Jia Rong and Princess Shuo.
The huge weight on her heart was finally lifted.
What a wonderful mother-in-law! Mothers-in-law who don't interfere in their sons' bedroom affairs are rare indeed.
Even legitimate princesses, after finding a husband, still had to bring two concubines for trial marriage, and then choose some concubines after the wedding. She was truly lucky to be able to have such a situation.
"Don't worry, I will be a good wife," Jia Rong and Princess Shuo said shyly.
Today's main characters are Tong Qinian, Jia Rong, and Princess Shuo. Tong Wanyan's departure from the palace was not specifically to meet with Tong Fujin.
Tong Wanyan smiled brightly and said, "My elder brother really pulled out all the stops today. Those betrothal gifts filled the courtyard that was specially cleared out. I bet he not only emptied the family's public treasury, but also gave you all the gold and silver jewelry he robbed in Junggar last time."
“I told my brother that I should take all the good stuff from Prince Su’s mansion. Anyway, back then, my father, father, and brother all robbed us of a lot of things, and we can’t use them all.” Princess Jia Rong and Princess Shuo are not even married yet, but they are already siding with outsiders.
"What will happen to your nephews when they get married?" Tong Wanyan joked.
Princess Jiarong proudly raised her head: "Go and seize it yourself. As a son of Prince Su's mansion, it is only right that we earn our own inheritance."
Tong Wanyan agreed: "That's true, but they sound like a family of bandits."
They're always snatching things away; I heard that Prince Su's wife was snatched back.
Originally, they didn't want their daughter to marry Prince Su, since he was always on the battlefield, and even a prince was in danger.
However, Prince Su, carrying a long sword, came to the door and knelt down to ask for a wife.
His royal status was undeniable, and his long sword was gleaming with polish; how could anyone dare to refuse him?
Prince Su thus found a wife, and for more than ten years he treated her extremely well.
Princess Jiarong said proudly, "This country was seized by our ancestors, and it's fine for us descendants to learn from them."
When Prince Su and Yinreng arrived and heard this, they didn't know what kind of expression to make.
“We’ve finished up the work, and from now on, our two families are one. Jia Rong has a delicate temper, so if she does anything wrong, just tell me, and I will discipline her personally,” said Prince Su.
Tong Fujin responded tactfully, "There are always frictions between young people. Qinian is a man, and he should love and tolerate his wife. Besides, Jia Rong is such a good girl that she must be loved to the core, and there is not a single fault to be found in her."
His words were loaded with hidden meanings, and his witty banter was sharp.
Taking the opportunity, Yinreng took Tong Wanyan to see Tong Guozhu, Tong Qinian, and Tong Ruita. As for the power struggle between Prince Su and Princess Tong, he left it to Jiarong and Princess Shuo to deal with.
Tong Wanyan followed Yinreng with a smile, leaving Jiarong and Princess Shuo with a look that said, "Good luck to you."
Jia Rong and Princess Shuo were incredibly envious; those who don't have a mother-in-law are truly blessed.
Her future mother-in-law is quite good, but even so, there's still some getting used to between them.
Tong Wanyan was led by Yinreng to a secluded spot outside the door. She said, "When my mother apologized to me, I didn't feel anything at all. Apart from feeling that life is unpredictable and fate is cruel, I didn't feel happy or sad at all."
"Your Majesty, am I being in a bad mood?" Tong Wanyan looked up at Yinreng, her eyes filled with confusion.
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