Chapter 91 More people have arrived at the palace.
Although they knew that the Yuwen family's move back to Luoyang was the emperor's order, mainly to control some people on the Liaodong front, they were sure that people would come to see them after they arrived in Luoyang, but they did not expect them to come so quickly.
The two immediately straightened their clothes and headed towards the hall.
As they approached the main hall, they saw that almost everyone in the mansion had arrived and was kneeling in the courtyard outside the hall. Aunt Hui led Yuwen Cheng to stand on one side of the hall, while standing directly in front of the hall was a palace eunuch, about forty or fifty years old, with gray hair. The most striking feature of his face was his upturned nose, with nostrils that were almost as long as his eyes.
Upon seeing Yuwen Ye arrive with his wife, he even rolled his eyes in a very vivid manner.
When he spoke, his voice was so sharp it hurt one's eardrums: "Young Master Yuwen, it's been a long time."
Yuwen Ye stepped forward and politely bowed to him: "Your Excellency, have you come here on His Majesty's orders?"
The man gave a cold laugh and waved his whisk: "There is no imperial decree. However, His Majesty heard that Young Master Yuwen has arrived in Luoyang, so he specially sent me to check on things. Is everything at your residence alright?"
Yuwen Ye said calmly, "Everything is fine."
The eunuch curled the corners of his mouth, then paced around the hall, looking at the heads of all the servants, then at Aunt Hui and the impatient Yuwen Cheng, before finally stopping in front of Shang Ruyi.
The eyes on the top of the head finally looked down, but then looked back up again.
"This must be the young mistress."
Shang Ruyi smiled and nodded: "What advice do you have for me, Your Excellency?"
The man sneered and said, "I wouldn't presume to offer guidance. I've heard that the young mistress comes from a distinguished family. Now that she has married into the Duke's mansion, I hope she will restrain herself and follow proper etiquette, and always consider the Duke's interests."
Shang Ruyi frowned upon hearing this.
This was definitely not her imagination; the eunuch spoke aggressively, as if he was deliberately trying to provoke her.
Even so, she couldn't retort, since this person came from the palace, and even if she said it herself, it represented the will of Heaven.
So Shang Ruyi could only force a smile and say, "Yes."
The eunuch sneered again and said, "Then, I'll return to the palace to report."
After saying that, he walked away arrogantly.
After the eunuch left, everyone in the household breathed a sigh of relief. Yuwen Ye glanced back and then said in a deep voice, "You may all leave and go about your business."
The crowd responded and withdrew.
As for Yuwen Cheng, before he could make any arrangements, the eunuch had already disappeared as soon as he left.
At this moment, Aunt Hui walked up to Yuwen Ye and said with a smile, "Second Young Master, today is Mid-Autumn Festival. What are your plans?"
Yuwen Ye said, "Today, I'm going to accompany Ruyi to visit her uncle's house. Aunt Hui, you can stay home with Yan Jie as you please. We'll be back tonight, and we can all enjoy the moon together."
Aunt Hui smiled and said, "Alright, I'll have someone prepare some fruits and vegetables. Second Young Master and Young Mistress, please come back early tonight."
Yuwen Ye then sent someone to Shen’s residence to deliver a visiting card, and then said to Shang Ruyi, “After we’ve bought the things, we’ll go to your uncle’s house.”
Shang Ruyi nodded happily.
Just as they were getting ready to leave, a servant came in and announced, "Young master."
Yuwen Ye asked, "What is it?"
The servant said, "The palace, the palace, more people have come."
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