The next day.
Chu Feiyang had already left Prime Minister Chu's residence to attend court, and Yun Qianmeng, who had slept for half an hour longer, also got up.
"Why don't you sleep a little longer, Princess?" Mu Chun took a light green silk dress and put it on Yun Qianmeng, then tied a knot loosely around Yun Qianmeng's waist to prevent the belt from being too tight and hurting the child.
Yun Qianmeng sat in front of the dressing mirror, took a peach wood comb and gently combed the black hair that fell on her chest. She picked up a bunch of hair with one hand and let the teeth of the peach wood comb gently stroked through the hair. Yun Qianmeng looked at herself in the bronze mirror, but her mind was thinking about what Chu Feiyang said last night.
What on earth made Emperor Yu Gan so anxious? He actually wanted to use the Chu family's affairs to achieve his own goals.
"It's not a good thing to sleep too much. After breakfast, accompany me to the Yu family pawnshop." After saying that, Yun Qianmeng handed the peach wood comb in her hand to Mu Chun behind her.
"Yes, Princess." Mu Chun immediately took the peach wood comb, and with her hands, she nimbly tied Yun Qianmeng's long black hair that hung down behind her into a bun. She picked out a jade hairpin from the jewelry box to fix the bun, and picked up seven or eight small hairpins to pin the scattered hair into the bun. Then she helped Yun Qianmeng stand up carefully.
"What kind of porridge would you like to eat today, Princess?" Mu Chun helped Yun Qianmeng walk to the side room, asked the maids to lift the lid, and asked Yun Qianmeng with a smile.
"Let's have something lighter." Yun Qianmeng sat down, but saw a figure flash outside the door, and then saw Yingxia walked in quickly and bowed to Yun Qianmeng.
"Princess, Minister Qu from the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion sent someone to deliver this brocade box." Yingxia reported softly, and then placed the red brocade box in her hand on the dining table.
Hearing that it was Qu Changqing who sent someone to deliver it, Yun Qianmeng raised her eyebrows slightly. She knew that her cousin would not send someone to deliver something to her for no reason. She was a little surprised, but still took the brocade box and opened the lid. She saw a gold medal shining with golden light lying in the square brocade box.
At that moment, Yun Qianmeng understood. Chu Pei and others had been sent out of the capital early this morning. She was afraid that this was something Chu Pei gave to Qu Changqing before leaving, hoping that Qu Changqing could pass it on to Chu Feiyang.
However, Chu Feiyang had clearly rejected the gold medal. Even if it were presented to him now, he wouldn't even glance at it. This was the difference between Chu Feiyang and Chu Qingyang. He never relied on anyone to survive, nor did he need to rely on the shade of a tree to keep him warm.
Yun Qianmeng closed the lid of the brocade box, put it away, then took the bowl of porridge handed to her by Mu Chun and slowly finished her breakfast with some light side dishes.
"Princess, are we going out now?" Seeing that Yun Qianmeng stopped eating, Mu Chun asked in a low voice.
"Come with me to visit grandpa." After saying that, Yun Qianmeng stood up and slowly walked out of Mengxin Cottage.
The sun was shining brightly along the way. In the early summer morning, you could vaguely see the sparkling dewdrops on the leaves, as beautiful as night pearls.
"Why is Meng'er here?" Chu Nanshan's voice was heard before she even stepped into the courtyard where Chu Nanshan lived.
Yun Qianmeng hurried forward and bowed, her voice as clear and melodious as a yellow oriole singing out of a valley, "Greetings, Grandpa. The weather is nice today, so I came to visit you."
"Okay, okay, it's all good that you have this intention. You're not feeling well, so be careful." Chu Nanshan was delighted to see Yun Qianmeng coming. Normally, Yun Qianmeng was watched over by that brat Chu Feiyang, who would glare him to death if he tried to interfere. Now that Meng'er had come in person, how could Chu Nanshan not be happy?
Hearty laughter immediately resounded throughout the Chu Xiang Mansion. Chu Nanshan led Yun Qianmeng to sit on a stone bench in the courtyard, and hurriedly ordered Jiao Da to bring a variety of fresh fruits and cakes for Yun Qianmeng to eat.
"I came here today because I have something I want to give to grandpa." After saying that, Yun Qianmeng took out the brocade box from her sleeve and placed it on the stone table in front of Chu Nanshan.
"What is this?" Chu Nanshan was puzzled, not knowing what was inside. However, his eyes, filled with wisdom, took in Yun Qianmeng's slightly serious expression, but he didn't immediately reach out to take the brocade box.
Seeing Chu Nanshan's hesitation, Yun Qianmeng smiled and said in a clear voice, "Grandpa, please open it and take a look. My husband certainly wouldn't want this thing, so Meng'er took the initiative to send it to you."
Seeing Yun Qianmeng was so frank, Chu Nanshan reached out and took the brocade box. He opened the lid and saw the two gold medals merged into one inside. His silver eyebrows frowned slightly and his thoughts seemed to stop. He did not speak immediately.
"This was given to my husband by my cousin before my father left. But with my husband's personality, he will definitely not accept it. Grandpa raised my father, and Meng'er thinks it is most appropriate to give the gold medal to Grandpa! And there is another point. If we refuse everything and then return the gold medal, if it is hijacked on the road, I am afraid the consequences will be unimaginable. Please don't blame Meng'er for acting on her own initiative." Yun Qianmeng saw Chu Nanshan staring at the gold medal in a daze, and knew that Chu Nanshan must be very surprised.
Chu Pei did this, not only Chu Nanshan couldn't believe it, even Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng were surprised.
I'm afraid only Chu Pei knows what's going on with this transformation.
But no matter what the truth is, this gold medal cannot be sent back and forth again. If something goes wrong in the middle, the Chu family will really be finished.
Although Chu Nanshan's expression was slightly stunned, his mind was active. He took Yun Qianmeng's analysis to heart. Chu Nanshan deeply agreed with Yun Qianmeng's concerns and nodded.
Chu Nanshan closed the lid of the brocade box and handed it to Jiao Da, as if he had received the gold medal. He sighed slightly, frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice, "He brought all this upon himself. He has great ambitions but limited abilities. He is doomed to fail. Even Qingyang and Jie'er followed suit. Alas, they are such good kids, what a pity!"
After all, they were his own grandchildren, so how could Chu Nanshan not feel distressed? How could Chu Nanshan not know what happened last night? Feiyang had his reasons for doing what he did. If those people hadn't been so ambitious and refused to face reality, how could they have ended up in this situation?
Yun Qianmeng poured Chu Nanshan a cup of tea, covered the bowl, and gently placed the teacup in front of Chu Nanshan, comforting him, "Grandpa, don't worry. My husband has taken care of everything. Father and the others won't suffer too much on this journey. It's just that my second brother's arm is broken."
Hearing this, Chu Nanshan simply nodded calmly and spoke with a sigh, "That kid's ambitions are as high as the sky, and he just hopes his life won't be as fragile as paper. He's jealous of everything Feiyang has, but he doesn't know that Feiyang has risked his life on the battlefield, earning all of this at the cost of his life. He has the love of his parents and grew up in a very good environment, but he's still so dissatisfied. I can only say that this kid really has a narrow mind."
Thinking of Chu Feiyang's experience of growing up with him in the military camp since childhood, Chu Nanshan's eyes showed a trace of nostalgia. The boy back then is about to become a father now. Time flies so fast.
Yun Qianmeng listened to Chu Nanshan's recollections of the past few years with a faint smile on her face. When she looked up at the sunlight between the leaves again, she realized that most of the morning had passed like this.
"I've been waiting for you in the study for a long time, but I didn't expect you haven't left the yard yet!" Another serious voice came into the yard at this time.
Everyone looked back and saw Clan Leader Xiahou leading Xiahou An'er in.
Yun Qianmeng stood up with her hands on the table and said with a smile, "Meng'er meets grandfather."
As she spoke, Yun Qianmeng extended her hand to Xiahou An'er, took her hand and said to the two of them, "Grandpa, Grandfather, Meng'er and An'er will take their leave first."
When Chu Nanshan saw the Xiahou clan leader coming, he immediately felt like he was facing a great enemy, as if he was worried that the old man Xiahou would snatch his granddaughter-in-law away. He immediately waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, go ahead, but watch your step."
"Yes." Yun Qianmeng and Xiahou An'er bowed to the two old men together and walked out of the courtyard together.
Even after walking a long distance, I could still hear the two old men arguing.
"I didn't invite you, so what are you doing here? Look, you scared my granddaughter-in-law away as soon as you came!" Chu Nanshan had calmed down, put his hands on his hips, and stared at the Xiahou clan leader with wide eyes.
"Meng'er is pregnant, and you actually let her sit on such a cold stone bench. I think you are really senile! If anything happens to the child, will you be responsible?" Chief Xiahou took off his serious appearance and glared at Chu Nanshan with a murderous look.
"Xiahou, this is my Chu family's territory. Why are you so arrogant?" The white beard under his nose was blown up and down by the hot air. Chu Nanshan waved his hands to fan him. He was really angry. This old guy Xiahou was born to defeat him.
"This is my grandson's mansion. It has nothing to do with you." When the word Chu family was mentioned, the Xiahou clan leader was even more furious. Thinking of his beautiful but unfortunate daughter and his grandson who lost his mother at a young age, the Xiahou clan leader disliked Chu Nanshan even more.
As they walked further away, the quarrel between the two old men became quieter and quieter...
Walking on the path of Prime Minister Chu's residence, Xiahou An'er held Yun Qianmeng's arm. Seeing Yun Qianmeng walking towards the main gate of the residence, she asked in confusion, "Are you going out, cousin?"
Yun Qianmeng raised her hand and gently patted the back of Xiahou An'er's hand, smiling faintly, "Yeah, let's go out for a walk. If you have nothing to do, come along."
"Great!" The little girl immediately clapped and cheered. She was really bored to death accompanying her old grandfather all day long.
Yun Qianmeng saw Xiahou An'er looking overjoyed, and couldn't help but shook her head and smiled.
Xiahou An'er had already been running in the garden. Among the lush green leaves, Xiahou An'er was jumping and running lightly like a flower fairy. Her colorful skirt passed through the green leaves on both sides, taking away a freshness and leaving a hint of fragrance.
The two of them boarded the carriage with laughter, and Yun Qianmeng was escorted to the Yu Family Pawn Shop by the guards of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"An'er, go with Yingxia to the side room to rest for a while. I'll be right there." Before getting out of the carriage, Yun Qianmeng instructed Xiahou An'er.
It would be unsafe to leave Xiahou An'er alone in the carriage. It would be better to ask her to go into the pawnshop's room to rest for a while, and then go find her after I finish my business.
Xiahou An'er nodded obediently, rarely did she do so. She reached out to help Yun Qianmeng get off the carriage, and then followed Yingxia up to the second-floor wing.
"Your servant greets the princess." When Gao Ping saw Yun Qianmeng coming, he immediately dismissed his attendants and led Yun Qianmeng into the backyard, then he bowed respectfully to Yun Qianmeng.
"Manager Gao, please stand up. There's no need to be so formal." Yun Qianmeng said softly, and slowly sat down with the support of Mu Chun.
"Thank you, Princess!" Gao Ping stood up and asked in a low voice with his head half lowered, "I wonder if Princess came here today to check the accounts or to investigate something?"
Yun Qianmeng realized that the backyard was extremely private and the house had excellent soundproofing, so she couldn't help but feel relieved. However, just in case, she lowered her voice and said, "Of course, there's something I need to investigate. Has everything been peaceful in the palace recently?"
"Who are you talking about, Princess?" Gao Ping's heart tightened when he heard Yun Qianmeng's serious tone, and he spoke with speculation.
"Please check what's written on the note for me. If you find any results, please report back immediately. If it's difficult to find out, you must come back and report." Yun Qianmeng took out a folded piece of rice paper from her sleeve and handed it to Mu Chun.
Mu Chun understood and took the rice paper and handed it to Gao Ping. Gao Ping opened it and took a careful look at it. His face remained calm and he was not frightened by the news in the letter.
Yun Qianmeng was very impressed and relieved by this shopkeeper who remained calm in the face of difficulties. After everything was explained, he stood up and walked out of the backyard.
"Cousin!" Xiahou An'er sat in a side room, watching the comings and goings of the pawnshop with great amusement. The experienced pawnbrokers carefully took the treasures handed over by the customers, carefully examining and weighing them. After repeated assessments, they gave out reasonable amounts of money. This scene was something Xiahou An'er had never seen before, and it immediately captured her attention.
"What? Do you find it interesting?" How could Yun Qianmeng not see the look in Xiahou An'er's eyes? Smiling, she approached Xiahou An'er and followed her gaze out the window toward the lobby. She saw a bustling crowd inside, yet it was remarkably quiet. It seemed Gao Ping was indeed a talented individual, quite adept at managing a shop.
Xiahou An'er retracted her gaze, pursed her lips and smiled, then nodded a little embarrassedly, "It's indeed interesting. Why did my cousin think of this place?"
Yun Qianmeng gently stroked her belly with both hands, and said with an exaggerated expression, "Your cousin was fined half a year's salary by the Emperor. As a good wife, I naturally have to pawn some of my jewelry to add to the household expenses!"
"Puchi..." After hearing Yun Qianmeng's words, Xiahou An'er covered her mouth with her handkerchief and chuckled softly, knowing in her heart that Yun Qianmeng was joking. With Chu Feiyang's ability, how could he let his wife and children suffer?
"Let's go. Let's go out today. The weather is great. Why don't we go for an outing on the Ludai River together?" Yun Qianmeng took Xiahou An'er's hand and led her out of the 'Yu Family Pawn Shop' and into the carriage.
However, just as the carriage left the alleyway of the Yu Family Pawnshop, it was suddenly hit by another carriage...
Mu Chun and Ying Xia's faces suddenly became nervous, and they both stretched out their hands to protect Yun Qianmeng tightly to prevent her from falling.
However, apart from the collision just now, there was no other shaking.
Yun Qianmeng sat up straight, and with a slightly gloomy expression, she asked the guard driving outside, "What happened?"
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