Shen Qingyu walked quickly towards the front yard. She really wanted to find Cao Zhi, but as she walked, her mind gradually calmed down.
The guests hadn't dispersed from the front yard yet, and since he was the best man, he probably drank a lot of alcohol for the groom. It wasn't a good time to start a conversation.
"Go to the front yard and see how Young Master Cao is doing. Clean up the rooms in the west wing; if he's had too much to drink, let him rest there."
Many relatives from the Shen family have come today and will be staying overnight.
Shen Qingyu turned back to the inner courtyard to greet people. Today there were many people and things to do, and the people below had to ask her for advice on all sorts of things, but she handled everything in an orderly manner, which made many ladies look at her with admiration.
After seeing all the guests off at the Shen family home, Shen Qingyu returned to her own courtyard at nearly midnight.
How is your younger brother?
The personal maid Shuang'er said with a smile, "Young Master left his seat a long time ago. They said they've already ordered water twice!"
Shen Qingyu smiled along with her, feeling that all her fatigue today was worth it.
"The maids and servants at Crane Garden were all sent by the Prince's Mansion. They probably have no ill intentions. Miss, please rest assured and get some rest. You've all had a long day."
Shen Qingyu nodded, ordered someone to bring water, washed up, and went to bed.
The next morning, after Cao Zhi woke up in the west wing, a servant brought him hot water, a hangover soup, and some congee and side dishes.
Thank you.
The servant smiled and said, "Our young lady said, thank you for shielding the young master from the wine yesterday, and she will invite you to her home another day!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhi was overjoyed, feeling that he and Shen Qingyu had a bright future together.
After he finished eating, he went to say goodbye to his host family, where he happened to run into a cousin of the Shen family. The two exchanged a few pleasantries.
"I've heard that Brother Cao is still unmarried?"
Cao Zhi thought that since the other party was a cousin of the Shen family, he might be able to help him gain face in front of Shen's father.
"I am ashamed, I am ashamed."
"Brother Cao is a man of great talent and appearance; I believe he will soon find a good match!"
Cao Zhi felt that his words were very meaningful, as if he were talking about himself and Shen Qingyu, and immediately laughed loudly: "Thank you for your kind words!"
As soon as he left, the cousin went back to his sister and said, "I've already asked. Cao Zhi hasn't been engaged yet. He's on good terms with Shen Qingque. I'll go find him later and talk to Cao Zhi. Maybe it will work out!"
The woman blushed immediately upon hearing this.
Yesterday at the wedding hall, she saw Cao Zhi from afar; he was tall and strong, and from behind he looked like a bear, but his face was unusually youthful. Furthermore, he was a successful candidate in this imperial examination, with a limitless future, and thus she began to have designs on him.
Meanwhile, Yongle was woken up early by Granny Feng. After washing up, she prepared to serve tea to her father-in-law, who was also her grandfather. She had just finished dressing when a servant told her, "The old master and the master told the princess to rest well. It won't make a difference if she drinks a cup of tea. Please take your time!"
Granny Feng immediately beamed with joy.
“I saw this when I entered the manor yesterday. The Shen family is very particular about rules. Even if something serious happens, the servants will not panic. Now that the old master and master are telling the princess to take her time, it shows how much they value you!”
Yongle raised his chin, then, remembering that he hadn't seen Shen Qingque when he woke up that day, asked him where he had gone.
"The prince consort has gone to see off the guests who stayed at the mansion yesterday."
Yongle nodded. The Shen family has no matriarch; Shen Qingyu must be incredibly busy. As the male head of the household, Shen Qingque should help share the burden.
Despite the elders' words, Yongle still got up. Her mother had said she couldn't act arrogantly because of her status.
Even if one has a noble status, an elder is still an elder.
The Shen family was bustling with activity, but the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion was not so festive.
Last night, after having dinner at the Shen family's house, Xie Liwei took Song Yaozhu back to the Prince's Mansion. Even though he knew the journey would be unsafe and had Fang Rao make preparations in advance, they still encountered assassins.
The group was extremely fierce and recklessly charged at Song Yaozhu. Although they failed to succeed, it was still terrifying.
They reported the incident to the police that very night, even though they knew the matter would be dropped, they still wanted to make a big deal out of it.
"The people from the Jingzhao Prefecture have already sent someone to the mortuary."
After a while, if no one comes to claim these corpses, they will be dumped in a mass grave, and the case will become an unsolved mystery.
"Yuwen Wuji is still too idle."
Xie Liwei's face was grim. Although Song Yaozhu was unharmed, it was still enough to send shivers down one's spine. Even thinking about it now, one felt a lingering fear.
What if something really happens?
"Then let's find him something to do."
Song Yaozhu's complexion was also not good, but fortunately her health is recovering well now.
"Let's get the people in the palace moving. My dear sister can't be idle."
Song Yaozhu asked someone to bring her pen and ink, wrote a letter, and sent it to the palace.
Song Wenyue has been feeling quite frustrated these days. Lu Yinghong's older sister has been completely ruined. Even though Lu Yinghong went to beg the Emperor, how could the Emperor possibly help her?
The Lu family's arrogance and indulgence serve as a warning.
However, the Emperor did hint that if her sister were exiled, her subordinates would take good care of her. If she behaved well, she would be given a new identity and allowed to start a new life elsewhere.
As a result of this incident, Lu Yinghong has toned down her behavior somewhat and is no longer as arrogant as before.
"I've called you all here today to tell you that His Majesty has finished praying for the people and will be returning to the palace soon. There will be a palace banquet, and there's a lot to do. I need your help, sisters."
Looking at Lu Yinghong sitting at the head of the table, Song Wenyue thought to herself, "This girl is bound to say something bad. This palace banquet is probably going to cause trouble again. I just don't know if it will be directed at me."
She received a letter yesterday from Song Yaozhu, who said she had been assassinated and was worried that the person behind it was targeting Song Wenyue. After all, Xie Liwei had no power, and the only member of the Song family who was hated was Song Wenyue, who had given birth to a prince.
It was obvious that the other party wanted to kill her, her aunt, so that the young prince would lose a powerful lord to protect him.
In short, the entire piece is utterly nonsensical. But a message still emerges between the lines for Song Wenyue: the assassin was sent by Lu Yinghong.
Why did Lu Yinghong kill Song Yaozhu?
Was it because the Emperor said something to her? Like he had hinted at himself before, perhaps he had hinted at something to Lu Yinghong?
Unlike her own cowardly self, Lu Yinghong chose to kill Song Yaozhu, this scourge, to consolidate her position.
This gave Song Wenyue a new idea: if Song Yaozhu died, even if the emperor was angry, he couldn't kill her for no reason, right?
Sigh, why didn't I think of killing Song Yaozhu back then!
"The disaster in Yunzhou has just been brought under control, so let's focus on frugality," one of the concubines suggested.
"Indeed, as imperial concubines, we should share the Emperor's burdens, but the necessary ceremonies cannot be omitted."
After Lu Yinghong finished speaking, she glanced at everyone with her upturned fox-like eyes and then said, "Let Consort Zhen assist in managing this palace banquet!"
Upon being called out, Song Wenyue shuddered, and cold sweat broke out on her back.
Did Lu Yinghong delegate authority to herself?
She's trying to take this opportunity to kill me!
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