Chen Siyuan was skeptical, because this matter was a deep pain in Li Rong's heart, and she couldn't say much.
When she met Li Rong, she felt that this person was very direct with her, and that she didn't need to be hypocritical; she could just be herself.
Previously, because of her status as the Fifth Princess, they had to be careful when they met, but now that she no longer has that status, they are much more at ease.
The two ate and drank, and there were only a few tables occupied at lunchtime, which was much better than the other day.
After Chen Siyuan left, as she reached the door, she deliberately turned back to Li Rong and said, "Boss Li, don't forget what you promised me."
"Boss Li" is now Li Rong's new title.
Chen Siyuan felt that it should be the same as the shopkeeper's, just with a different name.
Back in the carriage, Wang Li, driving the carriage, slowly recounted the events of the Fifth Prince's residence.
"The Fifth Princess divorced the Fifth Prince on the condition that he leave with nothing, because the hot pot restaurant was founded by the Fifth Princess, so it's all she owns."
"What a cruel man." He slept with a woman, she died, and he blamed her. From this incident, Chen Siyuan despised such a irresponsible man.
Chunlan and Chunping then fell silent.
Wang Li drove the carriage slowly along.
"That day, Qiao Yuchen was..."
Wang Li lowered his head in shame, "I can't find anything."
"We'll find out sooner or later, no rush." Chen Siyuan was certain that Qiao Yuchen had also played a role in enabling the Fifth Princess Consort to become Li Rong so quickly.
Chen Siyuan didn't understand the specifics of what happened, but she thought it must be related to the current struggle for the throne.
I remembered what the Fifth Princess Consort had said before; it must be that the Fifth Prince and the Third Prince were walking together.
Why!
It's all because of that again. I wonder what the emperor is thinking right now in the palace.
If you have the ability, suppress these troublesome sons and make them never dare to have any more ulterior motives.
If you lack the ability, it's best to simply step down, become the retired emperor, and let your capable son continue the struggle.
I really don't know what's interesting about looking at it like this?
The days passed quietly, just like any other.
Chen Siyuan was busy every day as usual. On this day, just as Chen Siyuan was about to take two maids to Nanguan Street, a eunuch from the palace came to say that the young general and his wife were invited to the palace because the emperor had summoned them.
The Emperor summons me?
What's wrong?
So suddenly?
I don't know what it was about, but I remembered something my grandfather had said.
Entering the palace, there's a chance to meet the Empress Dowager, is that possible...?
She quickly had Chunlan and Chunping loosen her hair and re-tie it into an elaborate floral bun, and then changed into a magnificent palace dress.
Now she is the wife of a young general, and has established her own household. This is her first time entering the palace since the family split up, and she has disgraced the new general's mansion.
She knew that people outside still called it the original General's Mansion, or the new General's Mansion.
This is nothing, it's just to distinguish the differences, and also carries a hint of disdain.
But because of the 'General's Mansion' plaque bestowed by the Emperor, no one dared to say anything.
Chunping knew that entering the palace was no small matter. After getting her hair done, she looked at the young mistress with some worry and asked, "Young mistress, what kind of hairpin are you wearing?"
Today, when she entered the palace, Chen Siyuan seemed to pay special attention to her, and she wore a bright red palace dress.
This was different from Chen Siyuan's usual attire when she entered the palace, so they dared not speak rashly.
At this moment, Chunlan and Chunping were also very puzzled.
Qiao Yuchen is now a second-rank official, and his court robes are mixed red, because Chen Siyuan is a noblewoman, and the palace robes sent from the palace are bright red.
Furthermore, this palace dress was delivered by a palace embroiderer the day after Chen Siyuan was officially appointed.
Chen Siyuan hasn't touched this palace dress since it was delivered, so why is she wearing it today?
Logically, this is how things should be, but something seems amiss.
Just like today's sudden entry into the palace, this is clearly against the rules.
Chen Siyuan glanced at the jewelry presented to her and thought of the dark bracelet that the Empress Dowager had given her.
Since you're wearing palace attire, you should also wear appropriate accessories.
You should choose something simpler; bright red shouldn't make you look dull.
For some reason, Chen Siyuan spotted the red jade hairpin at a glance.
He casually picked it up and put it on his head, then got up and took out the yin bracelet that was underneath the box he had been keeping.
When Chunlan and Chunping saw this, they were so frightened that they knelt on the ground.
They still can't figure out what the young mistress does; they've really wasted their lives.
I don't know why the young mistress would do this; it's clearly not a good thing.
"Young Madam—"
Chen Siyuan looked at the bracelet in her hand. "It's alright. When I go to the palace, I will naturally see the Empress Dowager. She will definitely take a closer look to see if I am dead."
snort!
You vicious old woman, if you dare to provoke me today, I will tear off your hypocritical mask and let everyone see how you do dirty things while sitting in the position of Empress Dowager.
Chunlan and Chunping saw that they couldn't stop her, and they also saw Chen Siyuan carefully wearing the Yang Bracelet on her body, so they followed behind cautiously.
The morning court session hasn't ended yet. It's time for Qiao Yuchen to finish his training. Chen Siyuan can go directly from the General's Mansion.
Unexpectedly, just as they arrived at the entrance of the General's Mansion, they saw Qiao Yuchen about to dismount.
Chen Siyuan looked over and wondered why he had returned.
Qiao Yuchen strode over, still wearing the official robes of a second-rank official. His expression was somewhat different, giving him a fierce look.
Why are you back?
Qiao Yuchen came up to her, took Chen Siyuan's hand, and looked closely at her eyebrows and eyes, his brows slightly furrowed.
The words are on the tip of my tongue, but I just can't bring myself to say them.
His eyes darkened when he saw the bracelet on the woman's wrist. "Are you feeling unwell?"
"No."
“Something might happen in the palace today, so if you… you don’t have to go.”
Chen Siyuan is facing off against Qiao Yuchen. Are they planning to make a move today?
After saying those words to Qiao Yuchen that day, they never brought up the issue again. They both knew that once the words were spoken, there was no way to take them back.
Both sides simply kept their thoughts to themselves.
Thinking about it, this time is much earlier than last time, could it be...?
Looking at the man in front of her, Chen Siyuan's heart skipped a beat. Should she target the Empress Dowager at this critical juncture?
"A eunuch from the palace has come to deliver a message; it wouldn't be good not to go."
Qiao Yuchen knew this woman was very stubborn, so he held her hand tightly and led her to the carriage outside the door.
The two of them got into the carriage, which swayed and rattled as it headed toward the palace.
The two held hands the whole way, neither of them saying a word.
Upon arriving at the palace gate, Eunuch Huang, who was by the emperor's side, personally stood at the gate to greet them.
Judging from this scene, Eunuch Huang must have been waiting for a while and was getting a little anxious, as there were even some fine beads of sweat on his forehead.
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