342: I Feel Disgusted at the First Sight
The matter of Suizhou needs to be investigated, and it takes time to communicate. I am afraid there will be no answer for a while. Su Xinyi put things aside for now and concentrate on the Qixi Festival banquet.
The prince, who had been serious in front of people for several days, seemed to be a different person at night. Su Xinyi always felt that the prince had changed, and she had also changed a little.
Does this kind of thing need to be discussed every night?
Yes, the prince said that it is necessary.
What else can she do? Naturally, she can only accompany him.
After all, there is no one else in the East Palace except her.
Qixi Festival came in a flash. Su Xinyi got up with the prince early in the morning. Just after changing her clothes, she saw the prince handed her a palm-sized gold-wrapped brocade box.
Su Xinyi looked at the person in front of her with a puzzled look, as if silently asking what it was.
"Today is Qixi Festival, a gift for you."
Su Xinyi was stunned for a moment, and looked down at the brocade box in the palm of the prince's hand, "For me?"
Qixi Festival gift?
Su Xinyi's face slowly became rosy. Qixi Festival is a festival for lovers. His Highness gave her a gift, which made her feel happy.
Even if she didn't care, it was still a good feeling to be cared for by others.
"Yes, I will give it to you every year in the future, okay?" Yan Junchu saw that the expression on Ayuan's face became happy, and the bright color overflowing from his eyes made him feel happy.
"...Okay." Su Xinyi reached out to take the brocade box, and felt that her palm was very hot, "But I didn't prepare a gift for His Highness."
Su Xinyi regretted it very much. She had never received such a gift after getting married in her previous life, so she never thought of giving gifts on festivals.
She subconsciously ignored it because she had never been valued and never received it.
Now, His Highness cherishes her, which makes her regret and loss buried deep in her heart disappear in an instant, and her heart is full of joy.
"I have received it. You gave yourself to me, which is the best gift." Yan Junchu stretched out his hand and touched Su Xinyi's forehead with a light smile.
Su Xinyi thought how could this person talk so well. She was a strong person, but tears were about to come out.
She didn't want to cry, so she simply stretched out her hand and hugged the person in front of her.
She only wanted to repay her gratitude before, and felt that being the Crown Princess could legitimately protect him by his side, so she was willing.
Later, the prince treated her well, and she felt that in addition to protection, there was something more in her heart.
Now, she felt that things were not good, and her heart seemed to be moved.
But she didn't regret it.
Yan Junchu stretched out his hand to circle the person in his arms, and felt the strength when she hugged him, well, a little bit.
It was just a small gift, and he was so happy. While he felt very accomplished in his heart, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her suffering.
In this world, only those who get too little will cherish everything.
After the prince left, the blush on Su Xinyi's face took a long time to fade away. Her heart was beating hard. She sat in front of the dressing table and carefully opened the brocade box. She saw a gold hairpin inlaid with red gold and gemstones lying inside, and the pattern inlaid on the hairpin was the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.
Su Xinyi couldn't let it go. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. This was not a perfunctory gift, but a thoughtful one.
Suddenly thinking of something, Su Xinyi turned the gold hairpin over and searched it carefully. Sure enough, she saw a line of small words engraved on it in an obscure place, "Give it to my wife Ayuan".
Su Xinyi stared at the line of small words, her eyes slowly turned red, she reached out and gently stroked the line of small words, and then put it in the dressing box with great care.
Then she thought about it. Today is the Qixi Festival, so she took out the things again. She would wear this today.
"Crown Princess? Why did you get up so early today?" Lian Qiao was startled when she lifted the curtain and came in. She came in according to the time, but she didn't expect that the Crown Princess had already gotten up.
"I woke up earlier today. I got up as soon as I was no longer sleepy." Su Xinyi smiled.
Lian Qiao saw the Crown Princess's smiling face and knew that she must be in a good mood. The Crown Princess was happy, so she was naturally happier. She hurried over to help the Crown Princess dress up. Seeing an unfamiliar piece of jewelry on the table, she took a quick look and said in surprise: "This hairpin is really beautiful. The Milky Way inlaid with gems, and the two sides are the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl?"
Jewelry made of red gold and silk is difficult to make. Only old craftsmen can make it beautiful, not to mention that there are figures inlaid on this hairpin, and there are so many gems of various colors. It is really beautiful.
Su Xinyi smiled, "Wear this today."
Lian Qiao still has something to understand. It must be given to the Crown Princess by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. She immediately smiled and agreed, "This is beautiful. I will comb a new hairstyle for you to match this hairpin."
Su Xinyi smiled and agreed, looking at the person in the mirror, her eyes were full of joy that could not be hidden.
Today is really a happy day.
Cuique and Nanny She went to pick out the clothes for the Crown Princess to attend the Qixi Festival banquet today. Because it was a family banquet, it was not good to dress too formally, but it was also not easy to be outdone by others. The two spent some time and finally chose a brocade silk auspicious grass cloud goose wide-sleeved palace dress, which was luxurious and elegant without stealing the limelight from the concubines in the harem.
Paired with the Crown Princess's new hairstyle today, it unexpectedly complemented each other, especially the new gold hairpin in the hair, even Nanny She took a second look.
Su Xinyi had a simple breakfast and pretended not to see a few people winking and happy. What's wrong with it being given to her by His Highness?
She was happy.
Su Xinyi went to the harem. Instead of going to Yuan Hui Palace first, she went to the Six Shang Bureau. She first checked with Shang Gong about today's Chinese Valentine's Day banquet, and then went to Yuan Hui Palace with peace of mind.
The six Shang Bureau Prime Minister's harem matters, Shang Gong Bureau, Shang Yi Bureau, Shang Fu Bureau, Shang Shi Bureau, Shang Sleeping Bureau, Shang Gong Bureau. This time Su Xinyi mainly dealt with Shang Yi Bureau, Shang Shi Bureau and Shang Gong Bureau. The bureau has business dealings. As long as there are no problems here, today's Chinese Valentine's Day banquet will be stable.
Su Xinyi arrived at Yuanhui Palace all the way. At this time, Yuanhui Palace was already bustling. Today's banquet was naturally held here. There were already palace people going back and forth in the main hall to arrange the arrangements.
Seeing Su Xinyi, she greeted her respectfully. Now the Empress valued the Crown Princess and personally took her with her to teach her about harem affairs. The people in the harem were all discerning and were naturally respectful and courteous to the Crown Princess.
Aunt Zhao personally came out to welcome her, stepped forward to salute and said with a smile: "The Queen just told the old slave that the Crown Princess must come early today, and it turns out that the Queen is very good at predicting things."
Su Xinyi looked at Aunt Zhao with a smile and said: "Today's Chinese Valentine's Day banquet, I have to come over early, I can't miss the important event of my mother."
Aunt Zhao smiled and welcomed the Crown Princess in, asked her to sit down, and ordered someone to bring tea, "Prince Princess, please sit down for a moment. Your Majesty will be here soon."
Su Xinyi nodded and watched Nanny Zhao enter the inner hall.
The queen came out before finishing the cup of tea, her eyes fell on Su Xinyi, she swept the golden hairpin in her hair and praised her with a smile.
"You have a good relationship with Miss Zhu from Duke Zheng's mansion. What do you think of this person?"
Hearing the queen's question, Su Xinyi was stunned for a moment, and then looked at the queen in surprise.
The queen knew at a glance that Su Xinyi had understood what he said, and said directly: "You know King Rong's temper. Ordinary ladies can't control him. They can only find someone with a slightly stronger personality. I see this Zhu The girl is good.”
Su Xinyi never thought that the position of Princess Rong, who was going around in circles, would fall on Zhu Chanyi. She looked at the queen and thought about it: "Miss Zhu is eager for justice, has a pure and kind nature, and is generous and cheerful in doing things. She is very close to me. It’s a good fit.”
If the queen had heard these words when her relationship with Su Xinyi was not good, she would have excluded Zhu Chanyi without saying a word, but now she finds these words very pleasant.
There is no way, the son is too rebellious, and if the daughter-in-law is useless, wouldn't she let him fly into the sky?
Someone has to watch him and control him.
"That's good. The candidate for Princess Rong has already been decided on Miss Zhu. It would be best if she can get along well with you. From now on, you and your sisters-in-law should support each other." The queen said with a smile.
Zheng Guogong's tutor was good and his family background was good. Miss Zhu also had a close personal relationship with Su Xinyi. The relationship between her son and the prince would only get closer in the future.
The queen also tried her best for her son, but she had no choice but to marry a reliable daughter-in-law if her son was unreliable.
Su Xinyi actually felt that Zhu Chanyi's match with King Rong was a step up in terms of family background, but in terms of temperament, King Rong was really not worthy of Chanyi.
But the marriage has been decided and cannot be changed. Fortunately, although King Rong has a more unrestrained temper and can easily offend people with his mouth, there is nothing serious about it. It will be better in the future with Zhu Chan to control it.
Su Xinyi chatted with the queen for a few words and then went to watch over the banquet. At a quarter past two, people began to enter the palace, and concubines from the harem also came over one after another.
Concubine Qi Xian came the fastest, followed by Concubine Ruan Ming, and Concubine Li Gui finally arrived late, but the queen didn't say anything.
Immediately afterwards, Mrs. Wu Anhou brought You Xiangzhe into the palace, then Mrs. Ji brought Miss Ji, Mrs. Zhu, Zhu Chanyi and Mrs. Zhu arrived at the same time, Yuanhui Palace immediately became lively.
Today, Yuanhui Palace is really jeweled, especially Concubine Li's magenta palace dress. The color is almost the same as the queen's red, and the gold tapestry pattern is even more glittering. The entire Yuanhui Palace is illuminated. .
The queen was not angry at all when she saw Concubine Li like this. Her son could marry the eldest granddaughter of Zheng Guogong, and Prince Xiang married the daughter of the Ambassador of Tea and Horses. Even if she had some relationship with the East Palace, it didn't matter. Who knew that the prince didn't know much about his wife? Being close, based on the things they did, it was very kind of the prince not to break off the relationship with the Pei family.
The queen was full of confidence today, her face was less aggressive and mean, and her whole person felt much more tolerant. On the other hand, Concubine Li Guifei, who had always had an excellent reputation, looked sharper in her eyebrows today. Su Xinyi only found it a bit interesting. .
After Zhu Chanyi came in, she looked at Su Xinyi. In addition to saying hello and bowing, she followed her mother and sat down in a polite manner. The two of them didn't even have a chance to talk in private.
Soon, as the luncheon time approached, His Majesty arrived with several sons and the father of three future princesses, and everyone stood up to greet him.
The Queen strode in and took a seat. Then she waved her hand and said, "Everyone, get up and sit down."
Everyone thanked them and then sat down one by one.
Su Xinyi naturally sat next to the prince. The two seats were also closest to the emperor and empress. On the other side was Concubine Li, who was in the front. Sitting next to Concubine Li was Prince Xiang. Today, Prince Xiang looked serious. He was dressed up in a prince's uniform, which made him look like a crown jewel. In addition, his facial features were always soft, which made people dislike him much less.
A good face is really a plus.
Although Su Xinyi was disdainful, he had to admit this.
After the emperor sat down, he greeted everyone and then glanced at the queen.
The queen nodded slightly, and immediately looked at the adults and wives and said with a smile: "Your Majesty and I attach great importance to the marriage of the princes. We want to hold the wedding before the New Year, and come in order of seniority. Do you have any suggestions?"
Su Xinyi's eyes were focused on Wu'an Marquis and Wu'an Marquis's wife. You Xiangru's family was too far away to come, so naturally, Wu'an Marquis had to come.
They were naturally happy that the marriage could be successful. Before, the prince was afraid that Wu'an Marquis's wife would go directly to the East Palace, but unexpectedly, Wu'an Marquis's wife was quite patient and did not go to the East Palace. As a result, Su Xinyi felt that Wu'an Marquis's mansion might be brewing some other ideas, so she paid special attention today.
Wu'an Marquis was the first to express his opinion. He stood up and looked at His Majesty and said: "I will listen to Your Majesty and the Queen in everything."
Master Ji and Master Zhu looked at each other, and they also stood up and agreed. Naturally, there would be no objection.
Especially Lord Zhu, who actually didn't want his daughter to marry into the royal family, but the imperial edict had been issued, and he had no choice but to accept it.
However, looking at Prince Rong's expression, he was a little unhappy.
Prince Rong:...
Who did he offend? He didn't want to marry this wife.
Zhu Chanyi was the second most evil woman in the capital after Su Xinyi. Before Su Xinyi came out of nowhere, she was also a famous figure.
Prince Rong felt bitter. When he knew who his wife was, his father's imperial edict had been issued. What could he do? He was also desperate.
He accepted his father's actions, but his mother did the same, and Prince Rong was really sad.
The queen didn't go to see her son today. It was easy to be soft-hearted and a little guilty.
Su Xinyi found the expressions of the mother and son very funny. She tilted her head slightly to look at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and asked in a low voice, "Did Prince Rong complain to His Royal Highness?"
After hearing this, Yan Junchu met Su Xinyi's eyes watching the fun and couldn't help but smile. He approached her slightly and said softly, "A loud drum doesn't need a heavy hammer. With Prince Rong's personality, he should find a powerful wife."
Yan Junchu didn't say anything else. With Prince Rong's personality, he was too easy to get into trouble. His father really put his heart into choosing the Yue family for him. Even if his father was gone in the future, with the Zhu family around, Prince Rong wouldn't get into trouble easily.
Being able to be treated so seriously by his father, his younger brother was still somewhat blessed.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Prince Xiang again. He looked at the Crown Prince briefly and then retracted his gaze. His father had already prepared for Prince Xiang's marriage, but he couldn't stand Concubine Li and Prince Xiang's own death.
Yan Junchu felt extremely disgusted when he saw You Xiangru's face.
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