The first night of self-cultivation begins with breaking the vow of abstinence.
After waking up, Wen Ye thought carefully and decided not to fall into Xu Yuejia's trap again tonight.
After washing up, Taozhi ordered breakfast to be served. The staple food was fried noodles with soybean paste, accompanied by several steamed and fried snacks, and sweet soy milk.
These are all Wen Ye’s favorites.
After breakfast, Wen Ye received a letter from the Wen family, written by Shen herself. The content of the letter was about her younger sister being selected as the princess's reading companion. The eunuchs in the palace had already gone to the Wen family to convey the emperor's oral order. The matter was settled and she would enter the palace next month.
At the end of the letter, Shen asked her if she wanted to go back and take a look before then.
After all, if Liu's child is one month old, one of them will not be able to see him anymore.
Of course Wen Ye had to go back. She asked Yunzhi and Taozhi to pack the things they wanted to take with them. At the same time, she wrote back to Shen, telling her that she would go back the day after tomorrow.
I was so busy admiring her beauty last night that I even forgot to ask about this.
After the court meeting, the emperor kept Xu Yuejia.
In the Qinzheng Hall, the king and his ministers were discussing the previous "Caiyunzhai" case when a report came from outside that King Wen wanted to see him.
The emperor sighed deeply and said, "What is he doing here again, Xuan?"
King Wen was more than ten years younger than the emperor, not even twenty years old, and he came to the audience in the ceremonial robes of a prince, like a young poplar tree that has been suddenly pulled up taller.
"Your humble servant pays respect to your brother, the Emperor."
King Wen was about to kneel down, but the emperor waved his hand to excuse him, saying, "Alright, stop kneeling. Tell me, what's the matter?"
"It's nothing serious. I just have nothing to do recently, so I want to help you, my brother." King Wen said seriously. Since entering the palace, he didn't even look at Xu Yuejia.
It was because of him that he was reprimanded by his mother last time and was not allowed to enter the palace for a whole month.
When the emperor heard this, his forehead twitched. He was worried that something was wrong again, so he immediately winked at a young eunuch behind him.
The young eunuch understood and quietly left the Qinzheng Hall.
The emperor asked: "How do you want to relieve my worries?"
King Wen said confidently, "I didn't figure out the last matter. This time, please assign a new case to me. I will definitely be able to handle it well."
The emperor didn't take it seriously and asked, "What kind of case do you want to handle? Tell me about it."
King Wen saw that there seemed to be hope, so he smiled happily and said, "Of course the more complicated the better. With my ability, it would be a waste of talent to handle a case that is too simple."
The emperor was speechless for a while, and finally said tactfully: "You have a clear understanding of your own abilities."
King Wen did not understand the deeper meaning and continued, "Of course, I am your younger brother."
emperor:"......"
Not knowing what to say, the emperor gave Xu Yuejia a look.
Xu Yuejia was silent for a moment, then turned his eyes slightly and glanced at King Wen. Finally, he turned to the emperor and said, "I think that no matter how simple or complex the case is, it is to help your majesty and the Great Jin Dynasty solve problems. This trip and this action should not be used as a basis for an individual to show off his or her ability."
After hearing this, King Wen's face turned green.
He quickly explained: "You see, my royal brother, Xu Yuejia is deliberately misinterpreting my words again. This is not what I meant at all."
He just wanted to share his brother's worries.
The emperor certainly understood that with his brother's intelligence, he could not think of anything deeper. He comforted him, "I believe Xu Qing did not mean to allude to anyone. I also understand your intentions, but your mother has not been in a good mood recently. Why don't you go and see her?"
King Wen immediately asked worriedly, "Is mother sick again?"
The emperor nodded and said, "You finally got to the palace. Go and take a look first."
"Okay." Although King Wen wondered why it was such a coincidence every time, he had to go and visit his mother as she was ill.
King Wen glanced at Xu Yuejia, snorted coldly, turned around, and then hurried out of the Qinzheng Hall.
After everyone left, the emperor sighed to Xu Yuejia and said, "It's hard for Xu Qing to play the good guy for me."
Xu Yuejia, who was shot at like a target, said calmly: "It's fine for me. King Wen has always been uncomfortable with me, but I'm used to it."
The emperor was speechless again: "......"
He felt that these words sounded a bit weird.
In the main hall of Ningshou Palace, the maid Caizhi was helping Concubine Shu put powder on her face and said, "My Lady Concubine, that's enough. If you put too much powder on, it will be bad if the prince smells the fragrance."
Concubine Shu looked at herself in the bronze mirror, and after being satisfied, she agreed: "You are right. My son has a bunch of women in the backyard, and he is more familiar with the smell of women's perfume than anything else."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and said, "Next time, get me a box of scent-free ones."
Caizhi suppressed her laughter and bowed her head, saying, "I understand."
When King Wen hurried from the Qinzheng Palace to the harem and arrived at the Ningshou Palace where Concubine Shu lived, she was already lying on the couch, looking sick.
His face was extremely pale.
When King Wen saw this, he was so frightened that he nearly fell down at the door, and Concubine Shu in the hall almost couldn't help crying.
"Mother, what's wrong with you?" King Wen stepped over the threshold again, walked quickly forward and asked with concern.
Concubine Shu was weak and said, "Mother is fine. I just keep dreaming about your sister Xinyi recently. Mother misses her."
Although Concubine Shu's daughter did not survive, after the emperor ascended the throne, he still gave this imperial sister, whom he had never met, a title, Xinyi.
When King Wen mentioned his sister, his anger instantly faded. He said in a soothing voice, "Mother, if you keep acting like this, my sister's spirit in heaven will not be at peace."
Concubine Shu wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and asked him, "I heard that you went to bother your brother again."
King Wen: “…”
He just knew it.
"I didn't, I just wanted to help my brother share some of the burden."
Concubine Shu ruthlessly pointed out: "You should stay in the palace and expand the royal family, which will help your brother share his worries."
King Wen was not angry but dared not to say: "Mother, you also look down on me."
A tear fell from the corner of Concubine Shu's eyes. She wept and whispered, "My Xinyi..."
King Wen muttered, "...It's the same trick again."
Concubine Shu heard it, but didn't reply. What's wrong with this trick again? As long as it works, it's fine.
She finally said seriously: "Second Master Xu has solved so many troubles for your brother. As a member of the royal family, you should be friendly to such a good minister. His Majesty has been very kind to us mother and son. Look at your brothers, which one of them lived as happily as you do now.
Mother knows what you are thinking. I am very pleased that you can think of helping His Majesty to share his worries and solve his problems. I believe His Majesty is also pleased. But my son, it is not that I look down on you. Sometimes people still need to have a clear understanding of themselves and do as much as they can. "
King Wen bowed his head and said nothing.
Concubine Shu drank her tea slowly. She had just spoken a lot at once and her throat was dry.
She was not in a hurry and finished a cup of tea before continuing: "How about this, I'll go back and ask the Queen Mother for help and let your brother give you a small case first. You try it first. If you can really do it, we can talk about it later, okay?"
King Wen thought about it and felt that this was the only way, so he said, "I will listen to my mother."
Concubine Shu hummed, rubbed her forehead and said, "Mother is tired, you should go back to the palace first. Remember, don't say anything to the Second Master of the Xu Family in front of your brother."
How can a little puppy like you defeat the wolves in the forest?
King Wen responded, "I won't do that again."
In my heart: Xu Yuejia, just wait for me.
Wen Ye asked Tao Zhizhu to bring two more rolls of light-colored cloth that was suitable for Wen Ran.
Although Shen would definitely prepare all these, who would complain about having too many beautiful clothes? Now that she has the ability, of course she wants to give her family the best.
In addition to the cloth, there were also some supplements for Aunt Chang.
After Wen Ran entered the palace, Aunt Chang had no one to accompany her. Wen Ye was afraid that she would get sick, so the supplements were given to her to nourish her body.
After returning to the Wen family, Wen Ye went to the main courtyard to meet Shen first.
Father Wen was also there, as was Wen Ran, who was sitting at the end of the table.
After Wen Ye bowed to the two of them, he sat down next to Wen Ran.
Father Wen said a few words before Shen said, "It's not easy for you to come back. Go back and take a look."
Wen Ye stood up and said, "Thank you, mother."
Brook Courtyard.
Wen Ye led Wen Ran into the yard, and saw Aunt Chang coming out of the main hall to greet them.
The mother, daughter and their two companions went into the house and sent the outsiders away.
Aunt Chang stroked her little girl's head and began to worry: "I don't know whether your little sister's selection is a blessing or..."
Wen Ye comforted her, "Aunt, I'm not going to be a princess's companion in the palace for my whole life. It's only three to five years at most. And after I enter the palace, I can go back to the mansion to stay for two days every month. Aunt, don't worry."
Aunt Chang was still worried because she knew nothing about the situation in the palace.
Wen Ye understood, so she said: "I have already learned about the situation in the palace from my husband and sister-in-law. As long as I stay calm and do my job well, nothing will happen."
When Aunt Chang heard her words, she felt relieved. Although her eldest daughter was a little unreasonable in her marriage, she was always very sensible in other matters.
Not to mention this time it concerns her own sister.
Compared to Aunt Chang, Wen Ran was not worried about entering the palace. She patted her chest and said, "I'm just afraid that the emperor will say that he wants to take back the things he gave me before."
Fortunately, the eunuch from the palace came to the mansion only to convey a verbal order and did not mention the reward given previously.
Aunt Chang was speechless: "..."
Wen Ye laughed and said, "The Emperor is not as stingy as you think."
Wen Ran let out a long breath and said shyly, "I'm scared."
However, those rewards were either used by her or given away. Even if the emperor wanted to take them back, there would not be much left.
Wen Ye did not stay for too long. After comforting Aunt Chang and Little Sister, it was time to leave. When Wen Ran learned about it, she hurried back to her own little house, holding a few books in her arms, and the maid who usually served her held even more.
Wen Ran handed all the books to Wen Ye and said, "Mother said that these books will be prepared in the palace after I enter the palace, so Fourth Sister, please help me take them back to my nephew Xuan'er. I have written annotations on them. Although they are not very profound, I have asked the teacher, and they are enough for my nephew Xuan'er who has just been enlightened."
Wen Ye accepted it, raised her eyebrows and smiled, "I would like to thank you on behalf of Xuan Er for being such a thoughtful aunt."
Wen Ran said a little embarrassedly: "They are all old books I have used. They are not as good as the rabbit hair brush specially prepared by Xuan'er's little nephew."
Before returning to the Duke's Mansion, Wen Ye made a detour to Juxian Building to pick up the green plum tea and snacks made with green plums that he had ordered in advance, and went straight to the main courtyard as soon as he came back.
Mrs. Lu knew that Wen Ye had returned to the Wen family today, and originally thought that she would not be able to return home until at least after 3 p.m.
Unexpectedly, she took a nap and appeared in the main courtyard.
Mrs. Lu put down the letter her eldest son sent back from the academy every five days and asked, "It's still early, why don't you spend more time with your mother?"
Wen Ye asked Taozhi to bring up the food box and explained in a low voice: "I saw that my sister-in-law liked the green plum tea and green plum cakes from Juxian Building. I was going out today, so I thought of bringing some back for her on the way."
She bought two food boxes in total, one for Lu and one for herself, but when she came in, she only took one.
Lu knew very well that on the way from the Duke's Mansion to the Wen Mansion, she did not pass by the Juxian Building at all. How could it be a convenient route? It was obvious that she had deliberately taken a detour.
"You are so thoughtful." Lu was touched, "Don't go through so much trouble next time."
She knew the rules of Juxianlou well. Even if you made a reservation in advance, you still wouldn't be able to buy it if you didn't pick it up within the specified time.
I guess there must be a reason why Wen Ye came back so early.
When she returned to her parents' home, she was still thinking of buying some snacks for her. Lu didn't know how to say good things to her. Just at this time, Duke Xu came back.
Wen Ye called out, "Brother."
Duke Xu nodded slightly, then walked straight to Lu and said, "General Liu has returned to the capital to report on his duties. We haven't seen each other for many years. This afternoon, he invited me and several other military colleagues to have a few drinks at Juxian Building."
This explains why he came back at this time.
After he finished speaking, he glanced at the food box on the table that clearly had the Juxianlou logo on it, and asked curiously, "Did Madam also go to Juxianlou today?"
Lu: "It's not me, it's my sister-in-law."
The topic turned to himself, and Wen Ye said, "That's right, big brother. I went back to the Wen Mansion today. On the way back, I remembered that my sister-in-law liked the snacks and tea at Juxianlou. I thought it was convenient, so I went to Juxianlou."
Wen Ye continued, "But my sister-in-law was so focused on buying snacks that my sister-in-law liked that she didn't notice that my brother was here too."
Duke Xu: "......"
He felt that there was something wrong with these words.
At first, Mrs. Lu didn't think there was anything wrong, but after hearing what Wen Ye said, she couldn't help but look at Duke Xu, whose hands were empty, and there was a hint of Duke Xu's half-understanding in her eyes.
Duke Xu was startled.
He knew that his sister-in-law had bad intentions.
Wen Ye finally said, "Sister-in-law, since the snacks have been delivered and my brother has returned, I won't stay any longer."
Lu curled her lips towards her and said gently, "Go back."
Wen Ye bowed slightly and ended the performance perfectly.
West courtyard.
Xu Yuxuan, who had just taken a nap, was playing in the yard. When he caught a glimpse of Wen Ye, he quickly put down the sepak takraw, ran over, and stared at the food box in Yunzhi's hand beside her without blinking.
She bent her waist and shouted, "Mom, it's delicious~
As expected of someone who has been to school for a few days, he has become more discerning than before and can now accurately recognize that this is a food box.
Wen Ye lifted him up by the back of his neck, asked him to stand up straight, and asked, "Where is your father?
Xu Yuxuan's eyes were still fixed on the lunch box. When he heard Wen Ye's question, he reluctantly turned his eyes back for a moment and replied, "Father is studying!
Hearing this, Wen Ye took the food box from Yunzhi's hand and walked inside, with a small tail tied behind him.
In the west study, Xu Yuejia heard footsteps outside, closed the book in front of her, and when she walked around the desk to go out, she happened to meet Wen Ye coming in with a lunch box.
He said, “I’m back.
Wen Ye hummed and stuffed the food box into his arms, "This is the snack I brought specially for you, my dear.
Xu Yuejia's eyes froze, with obvious surprise in them.
Wen Ye didn't care. She chose a nearby stool and sat down. She supported her chin with one hand and met his gaze with confidence.
It seems to be saying: I am only responsible for carrying, the rest is not my responsibility.
Xu Yuejia thought to herself, as expected.
This is her.
During this time, Xu Yuxuan, with the help of Wen Ye's left hand, climbed onto the stool and sat down. He also imitated Wen Ye's movements, holding his chin with his little hand, and urged Xu Yuejia: "Father, open it quickly~
Xu Yuejia was silent.
After a while, under the gaze of the mother and son, Xu Yuejia opened the lid of the food box and took out several snacks and a pot of green plum tea and arranged them one by one.
Then he poured a cup of tea for each of them.
After Wen Ye finished sipping a cup with great enjoyment, she suddenly said, "My dear, try it too.
Xu Yuxuan held the small teacup in one hand and nibbled on a snack in the other, and said, "Father, eat.
He also generously pushed the plate of snacks closest to him towards Xu Yuejia.
When Wen Ye saw this, he narrowed his eyes slightly. How could a child be so carefree?
"By the way, Xuan'er." Wen Ye put down the green plum cake and said, "Your aunt asked me to bring you a gift.
Xu Yuxuan couldn't stand the word "gift" recently. The snack in his hand suddenly lost its flavor. He shook his head and said, "Xuan'er, don't do it.
Wen Ye said, "It is a gift from an elder, and I cannot refuse it.
Xu Yuxuan pouted. !
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