Chapter 32 The Princess is Lucky
The days passed slowly, and seven days were up in a flash.
Gu Chenran knew that Wen Ling was going to attend Princess Anle's coming-of-age ceremony, and that she was there for the colorful rattle in the eldest princess's hand.
However, the coming-of-age ceremony does not invite just any man, and no outsiders are allowed to attend except close brothers and family members.
So there is definitely no reason for Gu Chenran to participate.
He was a little worried: "Is it okay for you to go alone? If not, we can look for another opportunity. There will be a hunting expedition in the imperial city in November, and we can look for another opportunity then."
Wen Ling was very puzzled: "Why would I have a problem alone?"
Gu Chenran choked: "I'm afraid you can't handle that kind of situation alone. Princess Anle's coming-of-age ceremony is not like the birthday banquet of Marquis Pingyang's wife. Those who attend must be royal relatives.
Others might consider you as a member of the royal family and would not touch you even if I have no real power, but if they were all members of the royal family..."
Before he finished speaking, Wen Ling already understood what he meant.
Gu Chenran lowered his head in embarrassment: "I'm sorry, actually it's mainly because I'm so useless..."
Wen Ling couldn't stand seeing Gu Chenran feeling guilty and blaming himself all the time.
She waved her hand: "What's there to be embarrassed about? I, Wen Ling, don't want to rely on you to survive in the capital. Just wait at home. When the time comes, others will have to ask you to help find me."
Gu Chenran: “…”
No, that wasn't actually what he meant.
He just wanted Wen Ling to feel that he cared about her...
The next day, Wen Ling got dressed and went out in a very casual manner, following the carriage that the Marquis's wife had specially come to pick her up.
This was Wen Ling's second time attending such a banquet in the capital.
Princess Anle's coming-of-age ceremony was obviously much more high-end and rigorous than the birthday banquet of Marquis Pingyang's wife.
In the carriage, I heard the marquis's wife say that the eldest princess was the biological sister of the current emperor.
The current emperor was an unfavored prince in his early years and his biological mother died young.
When they were young, they were bullied the worst by people in the palace. They couldn't even get enough food to eat, let alone go to the Imperial College. In short, they were completely ignored by the foolish late emperor.
It was the little eldest princess who first approached the then Imperial Concubine Wen, now the Empress Dowager.
She strongly recommended her elder brother to the childless Concubine Wen, and her elder brother caught Concubine Wen's eye.
Concubine Wen took the initiative to take him in and raised him, nurtured him, taught him many skills, and finally brought him up to where he is today.
In order to prevent her brother from being criticized or talked about by others, the eldest princess has been particularly well-behaved in the palace since she was a child.
The eldest princess has an even deeper relationship with the emperor. Whether it is the palace she lives in now or the level of her fiefdom, they are all the highest, even comparable to that of a prince.
Even though the eldest princess now has the capital to disobey the rules, she still adheres to them very much.
Madam Hou told Wen Ling: "When the time comes, you should stay by my side and do whatever I do. It's best not to be caught doing anything inappropriate.
The princess particularly dislikes people who don't know the rules. If something makes the princess unhappy, the consequences may be serious.
Last time, the legitimate son of a minister in the cabinet accidentally bumped into Princess Anle, and now that family is still serving as an official in the border town and has not returned yet!
I heard that if the princess gets angry, even the emperor’s plea may not be of any use! ”
It is also because of this that everyone who attends the camellia banquet, flower-viewing banquet, etc. hosted by the Princess is the most nervous.
Wen Ling suddenly thought of how Gu Chenran was worried about her coming alone yesterday. It turned out to be because of this.
She nodded and promised seriously: "I understand. I will follow you after I go in and won't run around."
Only then did Mrs. Hou feel relieved.
Sure enough, there were rules starting from the moment the carriages were lined up.
The order of queuing is not based on first come first served, but on rank.
Originally, the Marquis' wife was supposed to stay a little behind, but Princess Wen Ling was in the car.
No matter how delicate Prince Chen's situation is, he is still the prince, so naturally he must be given face.
After entering the princess's mansion, I found that the mansion was really huge.
The outer courtyard for receiving guests is divided into four large courtyards with themes of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
The most important thing is that inside the outer courtyard, inside the princess’s mansion, there is actually a lake.
That’s right, it’s not a small pond or anything like that, it’s a real lake called Crescent Lake.
There is also a Broken Bridge on the lake that imitates the West Lake in the south of the Yangtze River, and large patches of lotus flowers, the scenery is breathtaking.
Wen Ling was really envious. There was a lake at home. What kind of family strength was this?
In the modern park, there is a beautiful lake, which may be crowded with people enjoying the scenery during holidays.
But look at other people, they have their own lake at home.
People's joys and sorrows are not shared, and Wen Ling has truly felt this.
Madam Hou whispered to Wen Ling: "This lake view is based on the scene when the princess and her husband first met in Jiangnan.
The eldest princess and her husband have a very good relationship, and the wife follows the husband's lead. I heard that they have been married for 15 years and have never had a quarrel or more than one argument. ”
The maid leading the way in the Princess's mansion heard this and said proudly, "That's right. Our Prince Consort dotes on the Princess. Every morning, the Princess drinks tea made with dew that the Prince Consort personally collects."
The Marquis's wife envied him sincerely: "Listen, how romantic! If it were my husband, let alone collecting dew to make tea, as long as you don't ask for tea, even if you die of thirst, he won't take the initiative to pour you a glass of water."
The ladies and young ladies around who heard it couldn't help but cover their mouths with their handkerchiefs and laugh.
Most men are like Pingyang Hou, a straight man. There are probably not many who can be as good as the prince consort.
Wen Ling said, "I think Pingyang Hou is pretty good. He can handle things at critical moments and protect his wife and children."
The Marquis's wife thought she was just trying to comfort him, and smiled, "That's true. Most couples live too long, and they are ordinary people like us. It's rare to have a good life like the eldest princess."
When the people around heard it, they echoed it one after another.
The maids in the princess's mansion straightened their backs even more when they heard the compliments coming from all around.
After walking through a beautiful winding corridor, we finally arrived at the main courtyard where today's banquet was held.
This courtyard is an autumn-themed courtyard. As soon as you enter the courtyard, you can smell the rich fragrance of osmanthus.
Princess Anle was born in autumn. I heard that she was born at dawn.
The osmanthus flowers that had not bloomed in the yard suddenly bloomed at the moment Princess Anle was born and cried.
In an instant, the fragrance of osmanthus flowers filled the air in the courtyard and the room.
Therefore, the coming-of-age ceremony is also held in a courtyard with the theme of "Autumn".
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