"You make the decisions," Long Xuanmo always obeyed his beloved wife, and now his face was very tender.
The four of them were stunned.
Even though they had long known that Prince Chen deeply loved Princess Chen, it didn’t seem to the extent of... He was clearly a wife-doting man, which vastly contrasted with the rumored Cold-faced God of War, making it incredibly hard for them to believe.
Glancing at the four of them who were dumbfounded, Long Xuanmo put down his teacup and took both of Yang Mengchen’s hands: "With the weather being so cold, why didn’t you bring a hand warmer?" His tone was full of affection and mild reproach.
"The charcoal fire is strong right now, so I don’t feel cold, but I’ll remember to bring it when I go out," Yang Mengchen let Long Xuanmo hold her hands, smiling serenely.
The four who had come back to their senses averted their gazes, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Xiahou Muyang and Wu Zhenglie secretly thought, could you two not flaunt your affection at another time and place? Don’t you see they are still here?
Princess Yashuang and Princess Feilan, however, were very envious. If a man could be as caring and attentive to them, they would be content. Sadly, their status predetermined their marriages, and it was difficult for them to find a like-minded man. Nevertheless, seeing Princess Chen so happy, they also felt happy for her.
After lunch, the four took their leave.
Yang Mengchen gave each person a gift, but they were all in long brocade boxes, indicating that they should open them back at the inn.
"You are most welcome to visit Beiyue Country, Princess. This Prince will ensure you are well taken care of," Wu Zhenglie said sincerely.
Xiahou Muyang added, "Our country also welcomes you, Princess. My Imperial Younger Sister and I will accompany you to tour our nation’s famous sights and taste a variety of exquisite dishes." He finished, casting a mocking glance at Long Xuanmo.
"Ah Jiu doesn’t have time," Long Xuanmo flatly refused. They were all up to no good, thinking of ways to lure Ah Jiu away, which was extremely detestable.
Yang Mengchen smiled and remained silent.
After sending the four away, Long Xuanmo and Yang Mengchen walked hand in hand in the courtyard, with Sister Jin and others following not too far behind.
"I’ve signed contracts with the two countries for the sale of the vaccine. I’ll copy one for Father later. Originally, it was for Big Brother Luo and Uncle Luo. They have successfully developed the plague vaccine. Tell Father to brighten up his spirits," Yang Mengchen said, thinking to use this to slightly lighten the Emperor’s mood, which had been down these days.
Long Xuanmo nodded.
"By the way, Wende, has that so-called Former Dynasty Royal descent confessed who his legitimate sister is and where she is now?"
"I’ve given him your medicine, and he has confessed everything," Long Xuanmo said solemnly. "As for the news about the Former Dynasty Princess, he knows nothing." fгeewebnovёl.com
Glancing sideways, Yang Mengchen caught a fleeting fierceness in the depths of Long Xuanmo’s eyes and after pondering for a moment, she said, "He wants to see me," stating it as a certainty rather than a question.
Long Xuanmo pursed his lips in silence, a bone-chilling coldness in his expression.
"Since he wants to see me, there’s no harm in meeting him." Seeing Long Xuanmo about to object, Yang Mengchen smiled and said, "I probably guess what he wants to know, and since he hasn’t confessed anything about the Former Dynasty Princess under the medicine, he must genuinely not know. Maybe trying a different approach will yield some results."
After a long silence, Long Xuanmo nodded in agreement.
In the Nanping Inn.
Princess Yashuang couldn’t wait to open the long brocade box from Yang Mengchen, finding a rolled-up piece of white paper and another similarly rolled piece of snow-white silk satin embroidered with patterns. Princess Yashuang picked up the satin and had her palace maids unfold it, leaving everyone instantly dumbfounded.
The satin, about three meters long and two meters wide, was embroidered with various colored silk threads depicting hundreds of flowers, some budding, some enticingly blooming... several petals even had dew that seemed both falling and not falling, vividly lifelike, transporting one as if into a garden of flowers, enveloped in the fragrance.
"Princess, look at the back; it’s Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum!" a palace maid suddenly shouted.
Princess Yashuang hurriedly flipped the satin over with the help of a palace maid, and indeed, the other side was embroidered with Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum. She exclaimed loudly, "It’s actually double-sided embroidery!"
Knowing that the technique of double-sided embroidery had long been lost, she never expected Migchen would gift her such an item. Mengchen was truly kind.
She instructed the palace maids to properly store the satin to later be made into a screen for her room upon her return home. Then, Princess Yashuang unrolled the white paper, which turned out to be a painting with the seals of Yu Xi and Princess Chen, making her joyful and moved as her eyes began to moisten.
Princess Chen’s gift is far too precious," Xiahou Muyang already having seen his two paintings by Yu Xi, commented, "Imperial Younger Sister, we must always remember Princess Chen’s generosity."
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