For the next few days, Fu Hanlai and Jiang Xuelin stayed quietly in their own courtyard, only needing to go to the main courtyard to pay their respects each day, and then obediently "confined" to their homes.
A few days later, Zilu personally went to the Yongchang Marquis's residence and delivered the cloisonné magpie and plum blossom hairpin that Jiang Xuelin had instructed her to give to Fei Qing, who was about to get married.
Fei Qing was in his courtyard when he heard that Zi Luo had arrived and was taken aback for a moment.
"Second Miss, our Crown Princess said that your wedding day will be in a few days. She is currently unable to go out, so she specially instructed me to send you a congratulatory gift and to make sure that I deliver her blessings. She wishes you a happy marriage, a long and happy life together, and many children and grandchildren."
Zilu handed the box containing the congratulatory gift to Fei Qing's maid, respectfully repeating the words Jiang Xuelin had asked her to convey.
Fei Qing saw that Zi Luo still had a smile on her face and wondered what instructions Jiang Xuelin had given her to come and find him. But as soon as Zi Luo said those words, the smile on her face dimmed.
"Second Miss, please forgive me. You may not know, but there are some false rumors circulating outside. Although we have already had them clarified, our Crown Princess is indeed unable to go out recently."
Fei Qing knew that the real reason was not this, but something else.
Even though Zilu said it was related to the Yongchang Marquis's mansion and the Third Prince she was about to marry, she didn't believe it.
Jiang Xuelin described Fei Qing as exceptionally intelligent, and she certainly lived up to that assessment. Naturally, she could guess everything without Zilu saying a word.
However... they might not be as close as before in the future.
Moreover, many people in the capital knew that the Third Prince's original choice for a second wife was Jiang Xuelin, but a mishap occurred, leading to a change in the marriage. Jiang Xuelin's husband was actually Fei Qing's fiancé.
This is also why Fei Qing avoided everyone to see Jiang Xuelin that day and congratulate her.
It was really quite awkward.
If Jiang Xuelin were to appear when she gets married, there would inevitably be some gossip.
On that day, she invited Jiang Xuelin to admire the flowers at her family's request. At that time, the Xue family's daughter was there mocking and finding fault. No one wanted the same thing to happen a second time. There were even more people on the wedding day, which was incomparable to the day of admiring the flowers.
"How has Sister Xue Lin been lately?"
After accepting the gifts, Fei Qing looked at Zi Luo and asked her gently.
"The Crown Princess is well, so you need not worry. We will send you an invitation to visit her again when the opportunity arises."
These were just polite words, after all, once she married into the Third Prince's household, there certainly wouldn't be much contact between the two sides in the future.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Zilu took her leave. After she left, Fei Qing stared blankly at the door for a while, then asked the maid to bring over the sewing basket so she could continue doing her needlework.
The wedding dress is provided by the Imperial Clothing Bureau, so there's no need to prepare anything extravagantly. However, when visiting the Imperial Concubine's mother-in-law and aunt on the second day, as well as other members of the harem, it's essential to prepare some things. Handmade needlework would be a perfect gift for the elders.
Zilu returned to the Prince Ping's residence and told Jiang Xuelin what she had said to Fei Qing. After listening, Jiang Xuelin put it aside and turned to continue discussing the plan with Fu Hanlai.
She's not someone who doesn't plan ahead; if she's going to do something, she'll definitely make all the necessary preparations before she starts.
Moreover, she needs to keep a close eye on Fu Hanlai.
Although it was her idea, Fu Hanlai clearly had many thoughts. Jiang Xuelin felt that if they followed Fu Hanlai's ideas completely, the Pingwang Mansion would really be targeted, and Fu Hanlai might even be beaten to death as soon as he went out.
Let's take it slow.
"You don't understand. If we want to become an instant sensation and be remembered by the people of the capital, what we publish at the beginning must have a significant impact. If it's a small matter, who will remember us?"
Seeing that his idea had been rejected by Jiang Xuelin, Fu Hanlai argued indignantly.
"The jaw-dropping debut you mentioned, do you mean the father who is wise, powerful, and domineering in public, but at home he is actually a weak husband who has the princess making all the decisions?" Jiang Xuelin was too lazy to argue with Fu Hanlai, so she asked directly, and then glanced at Fu Hanlai.
"Even if you want to make a name for yourself with something extremely eye-catching, you don't need to sacrifice your own father, do you?"
—If King Ping really takes advantage of him being his only son, won't he actually beat him to death?
"What are you thinking? That's my own father! My own father! How could someone as filial as me use my father as the first target? He must be my enemy!"
Fu Hanlai looked surprised, never expecting that Jiang Xuelin would suspect him of being that kind of person.
Enemy?
Jiang Xuelin, who had initially refused, immediately became interested upon hearing this, stopping her work and looking at Fu Hanlai, "Who is it??"
Huang Tao, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Jiang Xuelin raised an eyebrow.
That was indeed an enemy.
Huang Tao, the Vice Minister of Rites, favored his concubine over his wife and doted on the son born to his concubine. That son was the纨绔子弟 (a spoiled brat) who ruined Jiang Xuelin's reputation and was beaten by Fu Hanlai and was still recovering from his injuries.
Of course, it was also the one who tried to intimidate others in the restaurant on the day of her return visit to her parents' home.
Although Jiang Xuelin was different from other girls in the past, she obviously had less access to information than Fu Hanlai. It was clear that Fu Hanlai knew some secret.
And it certainly wasn't about Huang Tao favoring his concubine over his wife.
Given Fu Hanlai's fearless and ecstatic nature, anything that could shock everyone in his eyes must be an extremely outrageous event.
What's wrong with him?
Fu Hanlai didn't answer Jiang Xuelin's question. Instead, he rubbed his shoulders and said, "I didn't sleep well last night. My shoulders are a little sore. I wish someone could massage them."
"Your Highness, this humble servant presents this to you..."
"Let me do it!" Jiang Xuelin smiled and interrupted Kang Tai before he could finish speaking. As Fu Hanlai wished, she walked behind him and placed her fair hands on Fu Hanlai's shoulders.
Oh!
The next moment, a sound like a pig being slaughtered rang out.
"Ouch! Ouch! Jiang Xuelin, let go! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! It hurts so much! It's killing me!!"
"No, pain means it's working. If it doesn't hurt, it's useless. Don't worry, Fu Ashou, once I'm done massaging you, I guarantee your shoulders won't hurt anymore!" Jiang Xuelin was still smiling, not letting go of Fu Hanlai's pain at all.
Fu Hanlai has clearly gotten too cocky lately and needs to be taught a lesson!
"This affects everything. Your shoulder is sore, so you definitely need to move around in other places too, like here, here, and here..."
"Jiang Xuelin! Jiang Xuelin! I was wrong, I was wrong! Let go, let go! I'm going to die! Be gentle, ouch!"
After a short while, Jiang Xuelin sat down again, a bright smile on her face, while Fu Hanlai slumped in his chair as if he had been thoroughly ravaged.
"Doesn't it feel much better now?"
Fu Hanlai: "..."
That feels so good, so good, so good!
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