Chapter 340 Helping Consort Shu
Xie Yunchuan didn't know if Lu Yixue had misheard, but he knew that he was definitely not in a good mood.
Using the petals as cover, Xie Yunchuan coldly glanced at Lu Yixue, his gaze even bordering on unfriendly.
Ha, look, don't you know this is easy to be discovered?
If someone discovers that he has been watching her, what will happen to her, a young unmarried woman, if she is misunderstood?
Xie Yunchuan tilted his chin, and this feeling persisted until the song ended.
The music gradually stopped, and the petals ceased to flutter, slowly settling and falling to the ground.
The Imperial Garden was covered with fallen petals, making it difficult to see the path.
Xie Yunchuan raised his eyes and looked at Li Manyan.
Li Manyan was startled, avoided his gaze, and pretended to look at the fallen flowers on the ground.
My heart is like a double-stranded net, with thousands of knots within.
Should she try to understand her own heart?
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Three days later.
Today is finally the day when Sheng Sheng and Xie Yunyang will set off together to embark on this "Rejuvenating Grass Journey".
Xie Yuxiao had already made arrangements for the two of them, including guards to protect their safety and palace maids and eunuchs to take care of their daily needs. There were about twenty people in total, enough to ensure that the two of them would have a safe journey and not lose an ounce of weight.
They made every effort to ensure that the two returned in the same condition as when they set off.
However, after discussing it, Sheng Sheng and Xie Yunyang felt that such a grand display was a bit too ostentatious, and thought it would be better to travel light.
Although they had planned to pretend to be a brother and sister from an ordinary wealthy family who were traveling from the capital, such a grand display was normal. However, having a large group of people also brought its own troubles. Not only were they difficult to manage, but the two of them also had their own concerns.
Xie Yun was worried that with so many people in Songcheng, it would be difficult to keep a low profile.
Sheng Sheng felt that with so many people around, she wouldn't be able to enjoy the trip properly.
Xie Yuxiao couldn't persuade her otherwise, and finally agreed to their request to travel light, since they had plenty of money and could buy whatever they needed along the way.
So when they finally set off, it became the following five people: Sheng Sheng, Xie Yun Yang, Zi Juan, Zhui Feng, and Xie Yun Yang's bodyguard Ta Ying.
Traveling light and with as few people as possible, Xie Yun-yang did not bring eunuchs or palace maids. Ta Ying was Xie Yun-yang's bodyguard, who was also a bodyguard himself, but was specially transferred to Xie Yun-yang's side.
Upon seeing this, Sheng Sheng almost abandoned Zi Juan altogether, excitedly suggesting that Xie Yunyang simply leave everyone behind and that the two siblings embark on a journey to the ends of the earth.
But she was a girl, and very young, so no one agreed with her. They said that if she didn't even have someone to take care of her, she wouldn't be allowed to "venture out into the world."
Sheng Sheng immediately obediently said that there was no problem.
Oh, I almost forgot, there's also Zhu Yue, who's secretly following us, and Lan Yun, Xie Yun's bodyguard.
Lan Yun wasn't originally supposed to work for Xie Yun, but after Ta Ying was moved to his side, his position became vacant, so Xie Yun wanted to find someone to fill Ta Ying's place.
Although Zhu Yue and Lan Yun don't usually show up, they will be spending a lot of time together, so Xie Yun thought she should just let Sheng Sheng choose the one she liked the most.
At that time, ten guards stood in front of Shengsheng, and Shengsheng immediately spotted the only female guard.
Lan Yun has a neat and tidy high ponytail. She doesn't talk much and is a cold and aloof older sister type. But when Sheng Sheng hugs her waist and happily tells Xie Yun that she wants her, her ears turn redder than the flowers outside.
In short, including the two people who did not show up, there were a total of seven people in the group.
Sheng Sheng's pink carriage was quite famous, making it difficult to meet the requirement of being "low-key". So Sheng Sheng had to reluctantly give up her beloved pink carriage and use the most ordinary luxury carriage in the capital.
However, Xie Yunchuan had already prepared this for Shengsheng. Except for the original wood color, the other decorations and layout were exactly the same as her little pink one.
"Princess, should these storybooks be placed in your carriage or in ours?"
"Princess, you must also take these books. These were all instructed by the Second Prince and are most suitable for a princess who is just beginning her education."
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The Yuqing Palace was bustling with activity as many things were loaded onto the noisy carriages.
There were two carriages in total, one for Sheng Sheng and Xie Yun, and the other for storing miscellaneous items and food.
After making the final preparations in the morning, everyone had lunch together and then went to the south gate of the palace to see the two off.
Apart from a few minors, Xie Yuxiao, Consort Rong, and several other concubines who were particularly fond of Shengsheng all came.
Consort Jing, Consort Li, and Consort Xia all prepared some things that the two might need on their journey, but the most surprising thing was Consort Shu, who always lived a secluded life and rarely appeared in front of others.
Consort Shu was the birth mother of the eldest prince, Xie Yunli. She was quiet and didn't like to interact with people. She loved being with books and stayed home as much as possible after the eldest prince requested to go to the southwestern border.
Looking back over the past six months, it seems that Sheng Sheng only saw her once at the palace banquet during the New Year. Moreover, Consort Shu only attended for half an hour before asking Xie Yuxiao for permission to return to the palace.
As Consort Rong was giving her final instructions, holding one of their hands by each hand, Consort Shu arrived.
Consort Shu's face was serene, and her steps were graceful and elegant, giving off a sense of tranquility and peace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty, and greetings to my elder sisters." Consort Shu first greeted them.
Consort Shu has always lived a secluded life, and Sheng Sheng and the others have almost all interacted with her. Consort Shu has come to see the two off.
Even Xie Yuxiao couldn't hide his surprise and asked, "Get up, Consort Shu, are you here to see the children off as well?"
"Yes." Consort Shu smiled slightly, then said bluntly, "The Second Princess and His Highness the Crown Prince are going to the Jin Kingdom. I heard that they are going in the general direction of the south. Therefore, I have a favor to ask of Your Highnesses."
Sheng Sheng and Xie Yun-yang exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion.
help?
Them?
The two were a little curious; they were going to the State of Jin anyway, so how could they possibly help?
Consort Shu turned to face Sheng Sheng and Xie Yun, her voice soft and as serene as she was, "This matter is somewhat presumptuous and may put Your Highnesses in a difficult position. Would Your Highnesses be willing to listen to it first?"
She smiled gently and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. Please speak freely."
"good."
Consort Shu called over a palace maid behind her and brought something over. Upon closer inspection, everyone realized it was a book.
"Huh, is that the Book of Rites?" Sheng Sheng blinked, not understanding why she had taken out a copy of the Book of Rites, and asked, "Your Highness, what is this...?"
"This 'Book of Rites' is the favor I would like to ask Your Highnesses for."
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