Chapter 219: Host a Welcome Banquet to Get Rid of Bad Luck
Prince Yu's wife wanted to go directly to the palace, so she brought Chunxi with her. The Queen and the Crown Princess all gathered at the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace.
Chunxi and Prince Yu's wife had discussed their words on the way and responded very easily.
"I'm glad you returned safely. After you got into trouble, Hengyang even came to the palace to cry to me. He wanted to turn the entire Zhaoling Mausoleum upside down."
Chunxi hadn't expected Princess Hengyang to cry for her to enter the palace. After a moment's pause, she said with emotion, "It is my great fortune to be valued so highly by Her Highness the Princess."
"Hengyang is impatient and a bit arrogant. All her close friends have either married far away or are trapped in the harem and drifting away from her. I haven't seen her so fond of someone in years. You can go to the princess's mansion more often to accompany her in the future."
The Queen Mother is old and has not been in charge of affairs in recent years. She has become gentler and only hopes that her children and grandchildren can live a happy life.
Chunxi nodded repeatedly. The Queen Mother saw that Zheng'er was so cute because he hadn't cried at all, so she rewarded him with a golden locket.
After thanking for the reward, Chunxi took Zheng'er out of the palace first.
As I walked out of the palace gate, I saw A Li waiting outside in a carriage.
Chunxi's eyes lit up, and she quickly stepped forward, lifted the curtain, and saw Shen Qingyuan sitting inside.
Chunxi couldn't help laughing, but she said, "Didn't my husband say he would wait for me at home?"
Chunxi's words were full of joking, and Shen Qingyuan followed suit with a smile: "Madam has been missing for over a month. I have been worried day and night, unable to sleep or eat. When I heard that Madam was rescued, how could I sit still? Naturally, I rushed to take Madam home as soon as possible."
Although there was a joke in the words, it was more of a genuine longing.
Chunxi felt hot in her heart and wanted to move closer to kiss Shen Qingyuan, but Zheng'er kicked her in the chest. Chunxi realized that something was wrong and quickly turned Zheng'er over and spread his legs apart.
Sure enough, the next moment, clear boy's urine stood up like a pillar.
Chunxi's thoughts instantly dissipated. After Zheng'er finished peeing, she turned her head and said to Shen Qingyuan, "Sister-in-law must be worried to death these days. Let's send Zheng'er back first."
Shen Qingyuan had no objection and told A Li to drive to Cao's house.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley, and Shen Qingyuan walked over with Chunxi.
In the yard, Cao Wu was chopping wood, while Qian and Wang were sitting together picking vegetables. Both of them were absent-minded and had lost a lot of weight.
"Sister-in-law."
Chunxi stood at the gate of the courtyard and called out softly, but Qian didn't look up, as if she didn't hear. Chunxi wanted to call out again, but Zheng'er in her arms recognized her mother and hummed excitedly.
Hearing the child's voice, Qian suddenly looked up.
"Zheng'er!"
Qian screamed and rushed over.
During this period, Qian dreamed of Zheng'er coming back every night, and sometimes she would have hallucinations during the day. But now, when she actually held the child in her arms, it seemed so unreal.
Cao Wu had already put down his axe and walked over. Seeing that Zheng'er was safe and sound, he couldn't help but shed tears.
Wang shed tears and kept bowing to the sky: "Thank God, my grandson is fine. He has returned safely."
The whole family burst into tears. Seeing that they couldn't stop crying for a while, Chunxi was about to leave with Shen Qingyuan when Cao Wu immediately came over: "Axi, thank you so much. Did you save Zheng'er and he was not hurt?"
Qian was worried about the child, so she took Zheng'er back to the house to check him carefully.
Chunxi glanced at her back and shook his head, "I'm not injured. Zheng'er suffered this misfortune because of me. I don't deserve your thanks, brother. Instead, I should apologize to you."
Hearing Chunxi's words, Shen Qingyuan immediately said: "It was my fault that I failed to protect Ah Xi. I should also apologize to Big Brother."
"Ah Xi, brother-in-law, what are you talking about? The ones who are guilty are those cruel and ruthless villains. And I didn't take good care of my mother and Zheng'er. What did you do wrong?"
Cao Wu was very clear-headed. Chunxi said calmly, "Brother, I'm glad you don't blame me. But sister-in-law and Zheng'er have suffered a lot from separation during this period. Nothing can make up for it. Brother, please don't go to work during this period. Buy more delicious food at home to accompany them."
Chunxi took out some silver and gave it to Cao Wu. Cao Wu's face changed slightly: "Axi left all the rewards she got from the Wei family at home. Those things are worth a lot of money. Besides, you didn't ask for a dowry when you got married. How can I ask for your money again?"
"This money is not for my eldest brother, but for my eldest sister-in-law and Zheng'er."
Chunxi insisted. Cao Wu wanted to refuse again, but Chunxi changed the subject: "Brother, I'm so tired after traveling all the way. I want to go home and rest early."
Chunxi looked exhausted and obviously thinner. Cao Wu stammered and finally had to accept the money.
Chunxi was indeed tired. After paying the money, she didn't stay any longer and left with Shen Qingyuan.
As soon as the two left, Aunt Li and the neighbors all flocked to the Cao family. They congratulated Cao Wu on finding his son, but in fact they wanted to know how Chunxi, a weak woman, escaped from the vicious kidnappers with her child.
Chunxi hadn't given any specific details, so Cao Wu couldn't answer. Seeing him hesitant, everyone started to speculate. As they were muttering, Wang, who had been standing quietly in the corner, suddenly picked up a broom and chased them away: "Get out! Get out now!"
Wang was so aggressive that everyone was scared and fled in all directions. The yard soon became quiet again.
Cao Wu looked at Wang thoughtfully.
After surviving this disaster, his mother seemed not to have said anything bad about Ah Xi for a long time. Moreover, Ah Xi just brought Zheng Er back without saying hello to his mother, and his mother didn't seem angry.
Did Mom come to terms with it or did she do something to let Ah Xi down?
Chunxi didn't notice Wang's change. She was really tired. She went home, took a shower, and threw herself on the bed and slept soundly.
When she opened her eyes again, she felt so hungry that she could eat a cow.
There was the aroma of food in the air, and she jumped up to find something to eat. As soon as she walked out of the room, she was pulled into a sweet and soft embrace.
"You can sleep so well! I thought you were going to die."
"I finally returned, and haven't had time to repay the princess for her kindness in breaking into the palace and causing trouble in Hanjing for me. How dare I sleep like this?"
Princess Hengyang felt a little uncomfortable after hearing Chunxi's confession of all she had done recently. She let go of Chunxi and said stiffly, "Actually, I didn't do anything. I just urged the Dali Temple to arrest a few suspicious people for questioning. After all, you fought for me. If someone takes it out on you, that would be the karma I created."
Chunxi didn't expose her, but replied with a smile: "Yes, yes, I understand everything."
The small kitchen was heating up the food. Seeing Chunxi eating so happily, Princess Hengyang couldn't help but eat a bowl of rice as well.
Although it is just a home-cooked dish, it tastes more delicious when eaten with Chunxi.
After the meal, Princess Hengyang suggested, "You finally returned safely. How about I host a welcoming banquet for you at the Princess Mansion to get rid of the bad luck?"
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