It was almost evening, and the snow seemed to be getting heavier.
The wind was quite strong, and it made people feel cold.
Those who are truly passionate about watching the spectacle are now the ones who go out of their way to enjoy it; most people would be looking for a safe place to hide.
However, some people did see Princess Jintang with her wife outside Xuande Gate.
A group of onlookers, needing to know as much as possible to avoid missing out on the juicy gossip, are therefore filled with a love-hate relationship with this particular story!
They wished Lady Huan would send them a few hand warmers; the melons were too cold to eat, they needed something warm.
Even Princess Jintang could not enter the palace at will.
Seeing that it was getting dark, Bingwei leisurely went to Zhaoxun Gate to deliver a message.
The Zhaoxun Gate will then relay the message to the Xuanfu Gate. As for whether the message will be distorted, it's hard to say.
Important matters are not to be misrepresented, but as for trivial matters, they may not even get through. If people outside want to wait, they can wait. So what if the snow buries her? The palace isn't a place where you can just casually visit relatives.
Upon receiving the news, the eunuch cursed Princess Jintang and her wife twice before rushing to Qing'e Palace.
This is clearly not a good job; even if he were offered money, it wouldn't reach him.
If it's a good thing, there will be a reward inside.
Inside the Qing'e Palace, it was almost time for dinner, and everyone was eating snacks and not very hungry.
The lamps were kept lit, and people inside the hall lost track of time.
It's normal to feel dizzy and disoriented during the winter months.
The eunuch brushed the snow off himself and warmed himself up before entering the palace to report.
Huan Yue sat down.
The eunuch explained clearly: "Princess Jintang is Princess Jinxi's cousin, and her wife's surname is Ji."
Huan Yue asked, "Why did you say that?"
The eunuch reported, "She said she misses Lady Yiyang."
Di Baose sneered: "What are the Ji family talking about with the Lady of Yiyang?"
Lu Wenhe recalled, "This Ji Hui is the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife, my aunt's cousin. She's quite formidable; she married the illegitimate son of the Princess of Jintang. When I was little, she even lectured me like a mother, telling me how to treat my aunt. I wonder how she treated her stepmother-in-law? Later, it seems her husband also took a concubine."
Huan Yue asked, "Did she initially want to be your stepmother, but your father didn't approve?"
Lu Wen blinked: "She's ten years older than me, so it couldn't have been when she was eleven or twelve, right?"
Di Baose had no sympathy: "You underestimate those shameless people. What's wrong with that?"
Lu Wen hardened: "My dad definitely can't take it."
Di Baose calculated: "By the time she finally turns fifteen, you'll already have several younger brothers. The Ji family's rejection of your aunt must have their reasons. Once you have younger brothers, the situation will be different."
Huan Yue said even more coldly, "Perhaps that arrogant eldest daughter doesn't want to be a widow but wants more benefits."
The palace maid wanted to vomit: "That's disgusting!"
Lu Wenhe nodded; it was more than just disgusting.
She didn't usually realize that her father thought very highly of her.
Perhaps her father also went through a lot of trouble dealing with these things.
He can't argue with the difference between being a man and a woman, but he's his biological father, so there's nothing anyone else can do about it.
No matter how much Cen Qiang tries, he can't do anything to Lü Liang.
Ji wanted to control Lü Wenhe.
This matter is not so easy; Lü Liang keeps a close eye on his daughter.
Huan Yue thought to himself that once a doting father is provoked, he won't have a good ending.
Lü Liang killed a few insignificant people, which was a good way to atone for his crimes and prevent his achievements from becoming too great and threatening the emperor.
Moreover, the two concubines, Lady Jing and Lady Ni, were also very interested in Lü Wenhe.
Normally, she couldn't sever her ties with her maternal uncle's family, since she didn't know that Lady Ji harbored malicious intentions; but when things were unusual, the two clever women could always see through something.
Therefore, Lü Liang's success was inseparable from the virtue of his two concubines.
Both ladies are truly deserving of the title!
This situation is rare, but it does happen.
Perhaps it's because they're ranked together, and no one is supervising the other?
The man could die in battle at any moment, so would the two of them fight for half a day and then become widows together?
Meng Pingting said, "When General Lü took a concubine, was he also trying to put the Ji family at odds?"
Everyone looked at her.
But the logic behind this is easy to understand.
The Lü family has a son, so they have a home; Lü Wenhe will not end up in someone else's family.
Di Baose said angrily, "Did the Ji family say something excessive? As a result, the two wives were very virile and gave birth to five sons in a row!"
Everyone laughed again!
Having five sons in a row is indeed a blessing.
Lu Wenren is fourteen years old this year. Lu Wenyi is actually less than a year younger than him. Lu Wenli is also born to Lady Jing. He is a little over a year younger than his eldest brother and the same age as his second brother.
The three brothers just stood there, and their presence was undeniable!
Now that Lü Wenren is leading the way, it wouldn't be difficult for the three brothers to smash up the Ji family's property.
Lu Wenhe cried again: "It must have been a very ugly affair back then. I don't remember when I was little, but later, the relationship between the two families was not good. My aunt always called me a stepmother and stepfather. Even if I'm not smart, I can still tell that it's my biological father. My aunt also said that they were concubines and taught me how to deal with them, but unfortunately I didn't have the ability."
Huan Yue found it all amusing.
Lu Wenhe burst into tears: "How could Your Majesty laugh at me?"
Gong Yun quickly hugged her to comfort her: "The Empress likes you; you're so innocent and kind."
Several palace maids worked together to comfort her.
“You’re still young anyway. Look at General Lü, he understands very well that if you guard well, no one will bully you.”
“The Ji family is heartless; we won’t learn their skills.”
Lu Wenhe burst into tears again. She had been harassed by Pei Huanxu, and her father couldn't protect her.
So, she had to rely on herself! Lü Wen encouraged herself; she had grown up!
Besides, so many people are helping her!
Another eunuch came to report and urge: "Lady Ji said it's something important, and the Lady of Yiyang will definitely regret it."
Lu Wen put his hands on his hips and spat.
Several people busied themselves tidying her up, and she looked beautiful again.
Lu Wen said to the Empress, "I want to see her, and I want to slap her twice across the face!"
Whoosh! Four or five palace maids stepped forward to help her hit them!
Lu Wenhe's momentum grew stronger!
Huan Yue said sternly, "Truly a tiger daughter of a military family!"
Lu Wenhe broke through her defenses and cried out.
A group of people were laughing.
Huan Yue said, "If you want to see her, then see her. It's her who wants to see you. Go get something to eat first, then dress up nicely."
Lü Wenhe understands!
The lady-in-waiting invited her, and as for her attire, she borrowed something from the Empress; anything beyond the prescribed limits was definitely not acceptable.
Lu Wenhe was not lacking in good things, but she didn't bring them with her when she entered the palace, so the things in the palace were naturally of high quality.
Huan Yue then instructed the eunuchs, "You all eat first, and invite them in when you're almost done."
The eunuch understood; this was standard procedure.
It's like waiting outside the Wen family's door for seven or eight days and still not getting in. Once inside, you're left to linger for two hours.
As for Princess Jintang, what is she?
It's almost certain that it's related to the Great Stone Kingdom; her time as a princess is almost up.
Princess Jintang was an elder, but Huan Yue did not have a reputation for respecting the elderly and caring for the young.
Ren Zhaoxun was quite curious: "What would Ji Shi say?"
Huan Yue and Guo Bing exchanged a glance.
Ren Zhaoxun lowered his head and sighed, "Intelligence crushes me."
Gong Yun smiled but remained silent.
What can the Ji family say? They're either talking about General Lü or Madam Cen, and their purpose in talking about Madam Cen is still General Lü. Coming here to sow discord between father and daughter—she's utterly despicable!
Besides, what's the point of bringing up old, messy things? Isn't everything alright now?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
