Chapter 192 Going to Villa
The next day, at dawn, the Xiao family set out.
As usual, the women rode in carriages, while the men escorted them on horseback on both sides.
Xiao Mo went to the palace early in the morning and was not with them this time.
Because they had to stay overnight at the villa, they could not travel light like they usually did when going out. Instead, they had to use a special carriage loaded with boxes and cages filled with daily necessities, which made the group seem even more grand.
Yunxiu Villa was not far from the inner city. The Xiao family first went outside the palace to wait for the emperor's ceremonial procession, and then followed the ceremonial procession according to the positions assigned by the ceremonial officers.
The women of the Xiao family sat somewhat toward the front, while Shen Shuyao and Wang's carriages were at the head of the Xiao family.
Looking forward from her position, she could vaguely see the Yulin Guards led by Xiao Mo escorting on both sides of the bright yellow carriage.
Chen Shuyao also saw Princess Huayang's carriage. She was sitting in an open carriage with a sunshade dome. Her crimson dress was bright and dazzling, like a ball of fire in the summer, making it hard not to notice her.
Chen Shuyao only took a quick glance and got on the carriage, but not a moment later, a maid came and said that Princess Huayang invited the Crown Prince's wife to come into the carriage for a chat.
Chen Shuyao frowned when she heard this. She looked towards Wang Shi in front of her and saw the mother-in-law smiling and saying, "Go!"
Princess Huayang invited the wife of the Crown Prince of Chengguo Mansion to ride with her. The princess' carriage was uncovered, so Shen Shuyao was suddenly exposed to everyone, especially the men who were escorting her on horseback. It would be difficult for them not to see her.
The princess wore a scarlet dress, while she wore a light green dress with her hair in a woman's golden bun. Because she was not wearing a head covering, she looked less formal.
The princess was bright and dazzling, like a ball of fire.
The Crown Prince's wife had long flowing hair, looking graceful and elegant, and with her light green dress, she looked like the deepest and most secluded spring, attracting people to look at her again and again.
Xiao Mo, who was riding in front, noticed this and immediately frowned.
When the little emperor saw this, he also looked back and vaguely saw a woman sitting in Princess Huayang's carriage. He suddenly thought of the aunt who came to him and cried after Prince Xiao got engaged.
Zhu Hongyuan's eyes flashed, and when he thought about the reaction of Master Xiao, he couldn't help laughing.
"It turns out that the general is also a man of temperament!" He commented after laughing.
Is it good or bad to be a person with a passionate temperament?
For Xiao Mo at the moment, this should be considered a good thing!
Zhu Hongyuan grew up in the royal family. Even though he was young, he had his own set of principles that put the country and the people first.
But the man in front of him was actually worried because his wife might be in trouble. He found it funny but also felt a little relieved.
Princess Huayang leaned against the side of the carriage, gazing at the woman before her. After a long pause, she asked quietly, "You lied to me, didn't you?"
Chen Shuyao's heart skipped a beat, but she still replied respectfully, "How dare I, a humble servant, deceive the princess? Is there some misunderstanding?"
Seeing this woman lie without blushing or beating her heart, Princess Huayang's face gradually became a little angry. "Last time at the plum blossom viewing banquet at the Duke Cheng's mansion, you said you were not familiar with your eldest cousin."
In fact, it has been more than half a year since Prince Xiao got engaged. It is too late to pursue the matter now.
At that time, everyone said that the two were a match made in heaven, and Princess Huayang also thought so.
But later, when she thought of the plum blossom viewing banquet at Duke Cheng's mansion and that beautiful girl, she suddenly realized that the two of them might have fallen in love with each other a long time ago.
That is the worst thing. Even without the blessing of her status, Prince Xiao could still fall in love with that young lady.
She had also let it go, but when she suddenly saw him today, she thought of calling him over to ask him about it.
After hearing what the princess said, Chen Shuyao frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "I wasn't very familiar with him then."
"Really?" Princess Huayang looked at her.
"It's absolutely true! At that time, the prince also looked down on me. Not only did he look down on me, he also often ridiculed me." Chen Shuyao felt aggrieved and even a little angry when she thought about it, without even having to pretend.
The woman in front of him frowned, as if she was trapped in a bad memory.
Seeing her like this, Princess Huayang couldn't help but laugh. "So you've had moments like that too. Is Prince Xiao really that sharp-tongued? What did he say?"
She asked with a smile, as if she had suddenly become very interested in this matter.
Chen Shuyao then recounted how she had cooked for Old Madam Xiao and was accused of being scheming. Princess Huayang was amused, but finally sighed, "I never thought he would actually be like that. Before... he was just cold and polite to me..."
As she spoke, her voice gradually lowered, and she concluded, "Perhaps the prince already had a crush on you at that time. If you're not interested, someone like him wouldn't waste his breath on you."
"You two really have a wonderful fate. I admit defeat." Princess Huayang said after a while.
Isn't it weird that Chen Shuyao pretends to smile shyly?
Not only are they childhood sweethearts, they are also senior and junior brothers and sisters!
Until now, the erotic booklet that brought them together is still in each other's hands.
Just looking at the princess in front of her, Shen Shuyao silently put the blame on her husband.
As for Xiao Mo in front, he also gladly accepted the little emperor's evaluation of his temperament.
Then he added: "When the emperor appoints a queen, he will understand me."
Having said that, he glanced at the carriage behind him again, looking satisfied.
Zhu Hongyuan laughed out loud once more, clapping his hands. "Alright, I see you're tired of staying by my side now. I'll grant you some time off. Go and take a look! Don't let your wife be bullied by my aunt."
Xiao Mo thanked the emperor and rode back on horseback. However, when he looked at the princess's carriage again, his wife was no longer there.
Chen Shuyao dealt with it for a while, and when she returned to her carriage, she saw her mother-in-law looking at her with a smile on her face. She couldn't help but said angrily, "Why isn't mother worried?"
"No, mother has high hopes for you. Besides, this happens in public, she won't do anything, at most she'll just show off her power with words. If that's the case, I believe it won't be difficult to resolve with your wisdom." Wang replied calmly.
This was the first time that Chen Shuyao heard her mother-in-law say such words. In the past, Wang had only taught her how to do specific things, but had never interfered with her interpersonal relationships.
She seemed to suddenly realize that the mother-in-law in front of her was also a wise woman.
In addition to wisdom, she was also tenacious. She raised her children alone and lived without a husband for many years, but she still managed the house in order.
"Thank you, mother, for thinking highly of me. I..." She wanted to say something else, but Wang smiled and pointed outside the carriage. Shen Shuyao lifted the curtain and saw Xiao Mo standing outside on horseback. His originally nervous expression slowly relaxed after seeing her.
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