After having lunch with Mu Run, Shi Xuan left the courtyard.
They hadn't gone far when they encountered Old Tong, the steward who purchased fruits and vegetables for the Prince's residence. Behind him was a helper carrying a load of bright red grapes, which looked incredibly tempting and delicious.
"Brother Tong," Shi Xuan walked over, "did you just come back from outside?"
"That's right, the princess wanted to eat grapes, so I searched all over town for them. Would you like some? They're very sweet."
“Alright, take it to my yard.” Shi Xuan took out a piece of silver from his waist pocket. “Take a lot, my family has just had a new baby.”
Old Tong knew that Shi Xuan had gotten a wife yesterday, and a beautiful woman by the princess's side at that. He laughed and said, "Congratulations, brother! It just happened so suddenly. Consider these grapes as a gift today. When you have a big, healthy son, I'll give you a generous gift."
"Then it's settled." Shi Xuan smiled and replied, still stuffing the silver into Lao Tong's waist pocket.
"No need, no need." Old Tong hurriedly took it out to return it to Shi Xuan.
But Shi Xuan ran a few steps faster, "I still have to serve the prince, I'll be going now, remember to send it to my courtyard."
"Don't worry, I'll get the best." Old Tong put away the silver again and said to the shop assistant, "Pick out the best one later, I'm giving it away as a gift."
"Alright, Master Tong."
...
Outside the gate, Prince Sheng, Jiang Hongyuan, sat on his horse, looking at Shi Xuan standing below, especially at his dark circles, which clearly indicated that he hadn't slept all night.
He said in a sarcastic tone, "You're quite the ladies' man."
Shi Xuan smiled wryly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
"I must thank Your Highness. But I also really enjoyed the room; there was a beautiful bride waiting for me."
"Your Highness, it's getting late, shall we set off now?" Lu Hun, Jiang Hongyuan's trusted advisor, came over to report.
"Hmm." Jiang Hongyuan's smile faded, and he walked away first.
Shi Xuan bowed to Lu Hun and said, "Thank you, Lord Lu."
"It's nothing. The prince has been eyeing this beauty for a long time, and now she's fallen into your hands so easily."
"I've really landed myself in a hot potato."
...
Hanzhang Garden.
Madam Yan sipped her tea and glanced in the direction of the door.
Xiangzhu understood her meaning. According to the rules, Xiao Su should come to pay her respects and express her gratitude. Regardless of whether she liked the marriage or not, she had to come and thank the Princess.
"Your Highness, shall I go and see if something is wrong?" Xiangzhu reported.
Madam Yan replied calmly, "No need. My second sister is coming today. Have the kitchen prepare some spicy dishes; she likes them."
"Yes, this servant will go right away."
Xiangzhu bowed and withdrew.
She went to the kitchen first to give instructions, and then hurriedly went to the servants' courtyard in the outer courtyard to find Mu Run.
Shi Xuan's courtyard was located in a very secluded corner, and it was quite a long walk from the inner courtyard. Xiang Zhu rubbed her sore legs, because she was in a hurry to get back to serve the princess, so she had to walk quickly.
As soon as I arrived at the gate of the courtyard, I saw Lao Tong come out from inside, followed by Mu Run.
Old Tong bowed slightly to Xiangzhu, saying, "Hello, Miss Xiangzhu."
When Mu Run saw Xiang Zhu, he greeted her, "Xiang Zhu, what brings you here?"
"Steward Tong, have the grapes the Princess Consort requested arrived?"
"I've already sent someone to deliver it, Miss Xiangzhu, please don't worry."
"Okay, that's good."
"If Miss Xiangzhu has no further instructions, may I go and attend to my duties?"
"Go ahead." Xiangzhu nodded.
"Take care, Steward Tong," Mu Run said politely.
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