Chapter 202 Entering the Palace for a Banquet
Since the prince consort had come to perform, Princess Hengyang could no longer hide and had to go back with him.
The maids, servants and cooks in the princess's mansion all left, and the whole house suddenly became empty.
The separation came too quickly, and Chunxi couldn't help feeling a little melancholy.
Seeing this, Xiao Qinghe comforted her: "Don't be sad, little aunt, you and the princess will see each other often in the future."
Yes, it’s not like they will never see each other again, and the princess’s mansion is not very far from their home.
Chunxi quickly suppressed her melancholy and asked about Xiao Qinghe's recent situation: "You said before that you were preparing for a divorce. How are things going now?"
Xiao Qinghe shook her head. "My aunt persuaded my mother-in-law to let Wei Lingze move out of Lingfeng Courtyard. Wei Lingze's attitude towards me has also changed recently. I haven't found a suitable opportunity yet, so I can only wait."
Unless Wei Lingze takes the initiative to propose a divorce, or the Wei family does something major that shakes the interests of the Xiao family, the divorce will not be criticized.
Xiao Qinghe hadn't expected the problem to be resolved quickly.
She is different from her aunt. She can't just think about herself, she also has to think more about the Xiao family.
Chunxi nodded in understanding, and then heard Xiao Qinghe say, "Wei Lingze is secretly investigating the head of Wuyou Pavilion. Could you please inform him and tell him to be careful?"
Last time at Yunshan Temple, thanks to the great help from Wuyou Pavilion, Chunxi has always remembered this kindness and agreed without hesitation. When Shen Qingyuan comes back from his shift, he immediately asks A Li to deliver the letter to Wuyou Pavilion.
After Ah Li left, Shen Qingyuan suddenly spoke, "A few days ago, there was heavy rain in Qu County, and the mountain collapsed, blocking the official road. The envoys were trapped in Qu County and temporarily unable to enter the capital. The news just reached the capital today, and His Majesty ordered me to bring people to rescue them tomorrow."
Chunxi asked anxiously, "When will we set off? How many people will you take with you? Will there be any danger?"
"We'll leave tomorrow at 11:00 AM as soon as the city gates open. I'll bring 20 Imperial Guards with me. Several nearby counties have already organized people to clear the way. I just need to wait for the road to open and welcome the envoys. There will be no danger."
Shen Qingyuan answered them one by one. Chunxi hurried to the small kitchen to prepare some dry food, but was stopped by Shen Qingyuan: "Qu County is only a hundred miles away from Hanjing. There are supplies at post stations along the way. If everything goes well, I will be back within ten days. Just wait for me at home."
Although Shen Qingyuan's absence was short this time, Chunxi's feelings were completely different from the last time she heard that he wanted to go to Xuzhou to investigate the case.
At that time, they had just gotten married and didn't have much affection for each other. She was just happy that Shen Qingyuan was being valued. Now, after spending several months together day and night, Chunxi felt more worried when she heard that Shen Qingyuan was leaving again.
After all, the last time they came back from Xuzhou, they encountered many dangers on the way. If anything goes wrong with the envoys, Shen Qingyuan will definitely be implicated.
Feeling very uneasy, Chunxi took the initiative to put her arms around Shen Qingyuan's waist, buried her head in his chest, and inhaled his breath: "Husband, have a safe trip, come back soon, I am so lonely in this house, I will miss you very much."
Sensing Chunxi's dependence on him, Shen Qingyuan smiled. He hugged Chunxi for a while, then warned her, "After I leave, Madam, don't drink or cause trouble, don't play with the princess by recruiting young men, and don't buy any children home casually."
Chunxi listened very carefully at first, but as she listened more and more, she felt something was wrong. She couldn't help but look up and glare at Shen Qingyuan.
Shen Qingyuan laughed out loud, kissed her on the lips, and said seriously: "If anything difficult happens while I'm away, Madam, you can go to the Xiao family to discuss it with your aunt. Princess Hengyang and the head of Wuyou Pavilion are also trustworthy people. I will help repay the favors I owe you when I return."
Shen Qingyuan's tone was calm, but his words were full of concern.
Chunxi's eyes were hot, and she rubbed Shen Qingyuan's chest and said, "Don't worry, my husband. When you are not around, I will be careful with my words and actions, and keep myself plump and healthy while waiting for your return."
"good."
After packing his luggage, Shen Qingyuan set off before dawn the next day.
Chunxi stood at the gate for a long time before going back to the house to take a nap.
When he woke up, he saw Princess Hengyang standing by the bed with her arms folded across her chest, looking at his unruly sleeping posture with a raised eyebrow. "I thought you'd be distracted now that your old man Shen is gone, but I didn't expect you to sleep so soundly. It seems you don't really like him that much."
Princess, you can’t say this carelessly. If my husband hears it, I won’t be able to save my waist.
Chunxi sat up suddenly, glanced at the door, and deliberately changed the subject: "Didn't the prince consort come with the princess?"
"It's not like I don't know the way. Why would I want him to follow me?"
Princess Hengyang snorted, and as expected, she stopped dwelling on the previous topic. She took out a waist badge from her sleeve and threw it to Chunxi: "The Double Ninth Festival is coming soon. It's so lonely for you to spend it alone in the mansion. I've asked for an invitation for you. Come with me to the palace to attend the palace banquet. It will definitely be lively."
In previous years, there would not be a big banquet in the palace on the Double Ninth Festival. It was only because the envoys were coming to Beijing this year that special preparations were made. Although the envoys were delayed in Qu County, the banquet had to be held as scheduled.
The waist badge Princess Hengyang gave her was not made of copper, but pure gold, with delicate phoenix patterns engraved on it. It looked extremely noble. Chunxi felt like she had received a hot potato and hurriedly said, "Princess, there are so many servants in the mansion, and Ah Li is here too. I won't be lonely."
Those who can enter the palace to attend the palace banquet are all nobles among nobles. No matter how much she loves the hustle and bustle, she cannot go to such a place.
Chunxi felt it was inappropriate, but Princess Hengyang said, "My sister-in-law also wants to see you. She even ordered a wedding for you and Old Shen to be re-done. Don't you want to take this opportunity to thank her in person?"
She really should be thanked for this, and since the Queen Mother said she wanted to see her, how could she refuse?
In order to attend the banquet, Chunxi and Princess Hengyang went shopping together the next day to make new clothes and buy some head ornaments and jewelry.
Soon, the Double Ninth Festival arrived.
Chunxi got up early, packed up, and went to the princess's mansion to wait.
Chunxi was a little nervous when she entered the palace to attend the palace banquet for the first time, but when she saw Wen Yanshu and Princess Hengyang appear together, all the nervousness in her mind turned into a silent scream.
The prince consort is so handsome!
Today, when entering the palace, the prince consort had dressed up carefully. He wore a cinnabar-colored brocade robe embroidered with a ruyi pattern, a white jade crown to tie his hair, and rings and bracelets at his waist jingled. He was not as plain and elegant as usual. When he walked slowly, he looked extremely noble. However, that nobility was just an embellishment, making his face even more captivating.
Chunxi was a little stunned, but Princess Hengyang was already accustomed to it. She did not ride with her husband, but asked Chunxi to change to her carriage to accompany her.
As the carriage slowly moved forward, Chunxi couldn't help but ask, "Princess, you and your husband haven't reconciled yet?"
Looking at a face like that, even the biggest mistake should be exposed.
What's more, the prince consort was wrongly accused.
Princess Hengyang raised her eyebrows: "You still care about this?"
Chunxi: “…”
Princess, I wasn't nervous at all just now!
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