Chapter 643: The Deposed Princess Strikes Back at the Female General 90
Yuwen Yi sighed and said, "I wanted to give it to my grandmother as a gift on New Year's Eve last year, but I was unable to return to Beijing last year."
"I did return to Beijing on New Year's Eve the year before last, but the New Year's Eve banquet was so hasty that my grandmother left the banquet too early, so I never found a chance to present it to my grandmother."
"I did stay in the capital for a few more days last year, but I couldn't enter the palace unless I was summoned, so I had to put it aside. I think there are many filial people around grandma, and they don't need me. If I fight well outside and the country is peaceful, grandma will be happier."
"It's all my fault that I spent too little time in the capital and never saw grandma. This time I finally got the chance to enter the palace, and this painting was finally delivered to grandma. I can put my mind at ease. If grandma has no other instructions, Yi'er will leave first."
The Queen Mother was deeply moved after hearing this. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that the Eighth Prince rarely stayed in the capital, and he usually didn't think about his grandson. But the Eighth Prince always thought about her.
"You are a taciturn person who keeps everything to yourself. You have been like this since you were a child. You dare not say a word in front of me, but you remember the painting I hung in the hall clearly."
"Rui'er, it's normal that you don't remember. The painting was hung outside and could be seen by everyone passing by. It did look a bit undignified. The emperor, who was a boring guy, frowned every time he saw it. So I hung the painting in the inner room."
"I like this painting 'Dead Trees Revived in Spring' very much. Hongying, please hang it in the inner room, in a conspicuous place, so that I can see it often."
Hongying responded and carefully put the painting away. She was worried about handing it over to others, so she did it herself.
Prince Rui was very angry. It was just a tattered painting and not worth much. In the past, he had given the empress dowager so many paintings and calligraphy by famous artists, but the empress dowager only took a look at them and put them away, without saying anything about hanging them up.
His jade Buddha can only be placed in a small Buddhist temple, but the empress dowager can see this broken painting every day. When she sees it, she will think of Yuwen Yi. He put so much effort into making Yuwen Yi hated by the empress dowager, but now all his efforts are in vain!
This painting was not found by Yuwen Yi himself, but was stored in the warehouse of the Duke's Mansion.
He had seen it in the storehouse of the Duke's Mansion. At that time, he had chosen more valuable calligraphy and paintings and did not even look at this painting. He felt that the things in the Duke's Mansion would be his sooner or later, so he was not in a hurry to move out. Who knew that it would become a bargain for Yuwen Yi.
Ji Yunhuan, this bitch, if he had told the Queen Mother earlier that she liked this painting, he would have presented it to her as a gift. Now he is using this painting to help Yuwen Yi, which is so despicable!
The Queen Mother touched Yuwen Yi's head and said lovingly, "You are also my grandson. I have indeed neglected you. You have been running around outside these years, and there is no one around you who understands your feelings. This time, you should stay in the capital for a while longer."
"At least you have to arrange the marriage. We can't delay it any longer. Prince Yi's mansion is newly built and lacks everything. I will send you more people to decorate it. I have a nanny in my small kitchen who is good at cooking southern dishes. She will also be given to you..."
The Queen Mother talked a lot. This time it was not to reward a general who had made great achievements, but to express the care of a grandmother for her grandson.
The Queen Mother's concern was also very direct. She rewarded people with gifts and gifts, took care of their food, clothing, housing and transportation, and she also liked to arrange marriages for the younger generations.
This is true for Ji Yunhuan and also for Yuwen Yi.
"You are not young anymore, how come you don't even have a maid to serve you? Don't you have a few servants outside? Jiangpin is really something, she doesn't even think of arranging one or two for you."
Yuwen Yi wanted to refuse but didn't know how to say it. The Queen Mother said, "Forget it. Right now, I have to marry you a princess. It's not good to bring a servant into the house. The future princess will not feel comfortable."
Yuwen Yi breathed a sigh of relief and said obediently, "Grandmother is right. I don't want the harem to be in a mess either."
The Queen Mother was very satisfied. "That's great. I will definitely pick a good one for you. When you go out to fight in the future, the princess can help you manage your internal affairs and help you get along with people in the capital, so that you won't be in the dark when you return to the capital."
"You don't have to worry about having children. You can get better slowly. If it doesn't work, you can adopt someone else. You are a prince, and you have made great military achievements. It won't be a loss for a noble lady in the capital to marry you. Yi'er is a handsome man. The Empress Dowager will hold a summer banquet someday. I won't arrange a marriage for you randomly. I hope you two will like each other."
Yuwen Yi's gaze drifted to Ji Yunhuan, but quickly retracted it and hummed softly.
The Queen Mother found something fun. Before, she had been keeping an eye on Huan'er and had never thought of arranging a marriage for the Eighth Prince. Now the Eighth Prince had already reached the age to get married, so this would definitely happen.
"Okay, okay, I like being with the younger generations the most. If you have nothing to do on weekdays, come and sit with me more often..."
Yuwen Yi stayed with the Queen Mother for a while. He didn't know what to talk about with the Queen Mother. It was all the Queen Mother talking and he was listening.
The Queen Mother felt a little tired, so she left the table early, and the Queen followed suit.
Ji Yunhuan knew that the Queen left on purpose to give Concubine Xiao an opportunity to take action, so Ji Yunhuan also left the table. When passing by the Imperial Garden, she made the excuse of wanting to get rid of the smell of alcohol and strolled around the Imperial Garden.
As expected, Yuwen Yi followed her and hid behind a rockery waiting for her.
As their eyes met, Ji Yunhuan smiled, "Your Highness Prince Yi is also here sobering up? What a coincidence."
Yuwen Yi was very honest. "I just followed you here. Don't worry, no one saw me. I just... missed you."
Ji Yunhuan leaned over and kissed Yuwen Yi on the face, smiling teasingly, "You are such a jealous person. I don't like Song Yan. Don't let your imagination run wild. Are you satisfied now?"
"Don't worry later. Madam Jiangpin may be wronged, but she will be fine. Just stay at the banquet obediently."
Yuwen Yi's face turned even redder, and he said stubbornly, "I'm not jealous, I just wanted to come and see you."
Ji Yunhuan chuckled and said, "Okay, okay, I know Ah Yi is magnanimous, let's go back quickly."
After receiving the kiss, Yuwen Yi felt at peace and flew away in joy.
Ji Yunhuan was just about to go to Kunning Palace, and after taking a few steps, he saw Prince Rui standing in the wind.
Prince Rui was wearing a moon-white brocade robe, a jade crown on his head, and a jade pendant around his waist. The necklace that held the jade pendant was made by Ji Yunhuan herself. It was also the engagement gift that Ji Yunhuan gave to Prince Rui on the day she agreed to marry him.
She was not in good health and could not embroider any sachets or handkerchiefs, so she made a web to express her gratitude.
That day, Prince Rui was wearing the same clothes, looking gentle and warm, with eyes full of surprise, as if marrying Ji Yunhuan was the luckiest thing in his life.
It was really hard for King Rui, he even had to change his clothes in a hurry.
Prince Rui's eyes were full of affection. He opened his folding fan and stared at Ji Yunhuan. "Yunhuan, I will keep everything you gave me. My feelings for you remain the same as before."
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