Chapter 95 Daughter-in-law Tea
Inside the Weiyang Palace.
Rong Yue didn't have to attend the morning court that day, but he got up very early.
Yu Fuhai smiled and said, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan has finally gotten married. You have been waiting for this cup of daughter-in-law tea for a long time, and it is finally given to you." He looked at His Majesty with a smile on his face and said.
Rong Yue laughed. "Of course. By the way, Yu Fuhai, have you prepared the fruitwood roast duck that Zhenzhen loves?" He had truly come to treat Su Zhenzhen like his own daughter after spending half a year with her. "Your Majesty, of course. You personally instructed me to do so," he said in a flattering tone.
Yu Fuhai was also very respectful and enthusiastic towards Su Zhenzhen. Apart from anything else, the fact that she could make His Majesty gain five kilograms was enough for him to worship this young lady. She gained one kilogram of weight per month on average.
Not to mention that she often brought some delicious food to Yu Fuhai, some valuable and some casual, which moved him to tears.
At about 7:00 a.m., Su Zhenzhen and Rong Jinchen arrived.
"Your son pays his respects to the emperor. May the emperor live forever." Both of them bowed deeply with proper manners.
Rong Yue's eyes were filled with tears, and she couldn't utter any extra words. She just kept shouting "OK" and asked them to stand up.
Yu Fuhai personally carried the tray, which contained two white porcelain cups of Dahongpao tea. A wedding is supposed to be festive, so even the tea is red.
Su Zhenzhen's movements in serving tea were very pleasing to the eye, with not a single flaw to be found, and full of elegance and charm. "Father, please have some tea." She handed the tea to Rong Yue.
"Okay." Rong Yue was in a very happy mood today. He had finally waited twenty years for this cup of tea for his daughter-in-law. He took a sip and smiled, "Father also prepared fruit wood roast duck for Zhenzhen today. Isn't it your favorite?"
Su Zhenzhen's smile was sweet and lovely, and she didn't feel the restraint of being someone else's daughter-in-law at all. "Father, where is the gift you prepared for me? You can't just send me away with roast duck." She frowned deliberately and blinked her peach blossom eyes.
Rong Jinchen stood aside, he also pursed his lips and looked at Rong Yue, "Father, you can't be partial." Stop teasing his wife.
"It's terrible. I was just a few words late. Before I could finish my words, you guys accused me of being biased." Rong Yue said in a deliberately cold voice.
Rong Jinchen was not afraid at all. Su Zhenzhen lowered her eyelashes shyly and said nothing, "Father, stop teasing Qingqing." He looked at Su Zhenzhen with tender eyes, then raised his eyes to look at Rong Yue, his eyes conveying a very clear meaning: Father, you are not allowed to bully my Qingqing.
Seeing that His Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, and the Princess Consort were joking, Yu Fuhai hurriedly brought people to present the gifts that His Majesty had prepared in advance.
If he were to say, His Majesty was really generous to the Princess of Yan because she was useful and came up with ideas that benefited the country and the people. This gift was even more generous than what he gave the Crown Princess.
Rong Yue originally wanted to give Su Zhenzhen a reward slightly less than that of the Crown Princess, but Zhenzhen was a girl with great ambitions and selfless dedication to the country and the people. He was the emperor and he had the final say.
Su Zhenzhen looked at the ten Ruyi of various colors and styles and the countless gifts, and she almost lost herself. No, Father, you are so generous, she was afraid!
How will she face her sister-in-law, the Crown Princess, in the future?
But since it's so valuable, she won't be pretentious. Who doesn't like money?
Rong Jinchen silently took her little hand and squeezed it, "Don't be afraid, my dear. This is a gift from father. Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor." When did father consider other people's feelings when he wanted to give something?
Su Zhenzhen is still growing, so she is hungry again. She is enjoying the crab stuffed orange. The Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are very plump during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Rong Yue also picked up a piece of black bean sauce spareribs. He pretended to complain but actually showed off and said: "Zhenzhen girl, you fed me fat, how are you going to compensate me?" He was also a little worried. He was too busy with government affairs and had no time to exercise.
She raised her little face blankly, wrinkled her nose and muttered softly: "Father is unreasonable, and it's not your son who feeds you, hum." Su Zhenzhen didn't want to take the blame.
Rong Yue was stunned for a moment, then he looked at Rong Jinchen with a smile, "Chen'er, look at this girl, she is blaming me." But there was no anger on his face, and he was obviously enjoying the pleasure of arguing with her.
The handsome man raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly and said, "Your son dare not." The implication was that what he said did not count.
"That's right, Father, you ate your own meals. I'm not responsible for them. Humph." Can you blame her for enjoying her meal? "Father, if you laugh at me again, I won't come." She deliberately turned her face away, her lips slightly pursed.
Rong Jinchen cooperated with her, reaching out to pinch her fair and tender cheeks, and turned back to his original position. "Father is too bad, I'm fine." He spoke to Su Zhenzhen in a low voice, just loud enough for Rong Yue to hear. "Chen'er." Rong Yue felt a little jealous. This son forgot his father after getting married.
Su Zhenzhen pursed her lips and smiled, then lowered her head to continue eating. It would be a waste not to eat. Rong Jinchen chuckled and continued to pick up food for her.
Only the old father Rong Yue was left with a resentful look on his face.
After the meal, the eunuchs and palace maids helped them wash their hands and rinse their mouths. Rong Yue whispered, "Go to your mother first and take a look around the harem to recognize the people. There will be plenty of opportunities to recognize people in the future. Don't disturb you and your newlyweds. I'm still looking forward to having grandchildren." He didn't expect Rong Jinchen to give face to the concubines in the harem. They were not worth his time and energy.
She is not Chen'er's biological mother, so why should she be worthy of his greeting?
As for Su Zhenzhen, she was naturally the one who loved the emperor and his people. In addition, she had the imperial edict from Rong Yuexia, so she didn't have to bow to anyone except the emperor and the prince. She had the capital to act arrogantly.
But Su Zhenzhen said that she was an elegant little fairy and didn't want to walk sideways like a crab.
Rong Jinchen curled the corners of his lips and said bluntly, "It is my father who understands me. As for grandchildren, you can take them from my second brother's family. I still want to spend a few years with you, my dear." He didn't want to have children so early.
His face darkened and he held his forehead and said, "Go away, go away, don't be an eyesore here, I have to review the memorials." Don't disturb him while he is working.
Su Zhenzhen quietly lowered her presence at this time, bowed obediently, and was pulled away by Rong Jinchen.
They had been to Kunning Palace last time, and this time Su Zhenzhen was also familiar with the place. It was still a day of role reversal.
They were almost at Concubine Wu's Yikun Palace, but Rong Jinchen couldn't help but smile, immersed in Su Zhenzhen's sweet words.
The number of people in Rong Yue's harem is not small. Just looking at Rong Jinchen's dozen or so brothers and sisters, you can see the number of his concubines.
Below the Empress of this dynasty are four noble and virtuous concubines, nine imperial concubines (Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan, etc.), and twenty-seven ladies-in-waiting...
Su Zhenzhen had previously briefly been briefed by Rong Jinchen about his large group of brothers and sisters. For Su Zhenzhen, who only had two biological brothers and one half sister, there were simply too many people.
The key is that they still have to get married and have children. The prince has not only a princess, but also two concubines. Su Zhenzhen was once again thankful that Rong Jinchen was a favored prince with real power, otherwise she would not be able to handle all the social engagements.
She simply couldn't imagine how tiring it must be for a princess to be in charge of household chores, go out for social events, and then come back to deal with a man who favors his concubine over his wife, and raise children. It was too scary.
What's even more frightening is that even the housekeeper power has been divided. Thinking of this, Su Zhenzhen said to Rong Jinchen with a sweet smile: "Chenchen, you are so nice." He pinched her tender palm lovingly.
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