Chapter 256: 256 flattery (first update)
Chapter 256 Chapter 256 Flattery (first update)
Of course, Chu Qianhuang was not willing to sit back and wait for death.
Obviously with her wisdom and her knowledge of the future, she can help Wuhajialou, help him recover, and find her place in the future Dahao.
By then, she can control her own destiny; by then, it will no longer matter whether she is a legitimate daughter or a concubine. Others will see her as Chu Qianhuang, not the eldest daughter of the Yongding Marquis Mansion!
In desperation, she had no choice but to come back.
Chu Yunmu pouted, "Sister, don't you take a break every ten days to take a bath? Why do you have to leave right after you come back?"
Chu Qianhuang said casually: "I suddenly thought of something else."
As he spoke, Chu Qianhuang's eyebrows became colder and a little distant.
As soon as she came back, she knew she was wrong and she shouldn't have come back.
She couldn't get any information from the Madam, and the Madam didn't even know that the Second Prince had received an errand.
At that moment, Chu Qianhuang felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on her, and her whole body felt cold.
She realized that the madam had been completely isolated. She seemed to be free, but in fact it was no different from being "confined". Her ears and eyes were blocked, which was equivalent to being useless.
Chu Qianhuang held Chu Yunmu's hand slightly and looked back in the direction of Rongfu Hall.
The Yongding Marquis Mansion has now become the Shen family's exclusive hall. No, it should be said that from the moment her life experience was exposed, there was no place for her here.
Chu Yunmu frowned and shouted: "Sister, you hold me so...tight."
He originally wanted to say that Chu Qianhuang's grip on him hurt, but thinking that he was a manly man, he abruptly changed the word "pain" to "tight".
Chu Qianhuang quickly let go of his hand and asked in a softer voice: "Brother Mu, the eldest sister didn't scratch you, did she?"
"No, no." Chu Yunmu smiled magnanimously, "Sister, look, am I taller again? I will be six years old soon. Have you thought about what birthday gift to give me?"
He held his chin high and barely stood on his tiptoes.
Chu Yunmu is a talkative person who talks endlessly when he is interested. Chu Qianhuang responded in vain, feeling more and more that this younger brother was too young and could not hold a big position at all, so he only had the status of a legitimate son. .
"Don't worry, I will definitely prepare a birthday gift that matches your wishes." Chu Qianhuang responded casually, feeling a little impatient.
Alas, she was in a difficult situation in the palace and had to rely on herself...
She was anxious and said quickly: "Brother Mu, I have something urgent to do. I'm going to leave now. I'll come back to see you next time."
Before Chu Yunmu could react, she had already stepped into the carriage holding Qin's hand.
She had to think carefully about what to do next. She didn't find out anything at the Marquis Mansion today, and she would definitely not be able to tell the truth to the Queen when she went back.
So, what should she tell the queen to make her feel that she is still useful and allow her to continue to stay in the palace...
Chu Qianhuang's carriage slowly drove out of the corner gate of the Hou Mansion. Chu Yunmu stood there and looked at the carriage with his head tilted, and whispered softly: "Sister, there is something weird..."
The black horse snorted just in time. Chu Yun was amused and looked up at his new favorite horse, "You think so too, right?"
Chu Yunmu was young and had a childlike mind. As soon as the corner door was closed, he put it down and continued running towards the inner courtyard, eager to show off to Mrs. Shen.
When he rushed into the main room of the main courtyard, he happened to pass by a little maid who looked familiar. However, he did not remember who the other person was, and was welcomed into the house by the eldest maid Dongmei.
"Mom, my sister and brother-in-law took my eldest brother and me out to play in Cuixia Mountain today!"
"My brother-in-law also gave me and my eldest brother a horse each and let us choose the ones ourselves."
“…”
Chu Yunmu talked about whatever came to his mind. He talked about Chu Yunyi riding the carriage alone, what he had seen along the way, and how he bumped into Chu Qianhuang when he returned home.
"Mom, I think the eldest sister is not very happy." Chu Yunmu sighed as a young adult while eating the jade-white water chestnut cake, "However, the eldest sister seems to be unhappy recently."
When Mrs. Shen saw that Chu Yunmu had eaten all the food in his mouth, and the bits of food were still leaking from his mouth, she used a handkerchief to wipe his mouth in a funny way, "Let's talk about it after we finish eating."
Chu Yunmu's mouth bulged, he smiled ingratiatingly, and hurriedly ate the water chestnut cake first.
Shen's eyes flashed slightly.
Of course, Shen also heard about Chu Qianhuang's return. Although she had not seen Chu Qianhuang, she now had the final say in the Hou Mansion. The little maid at Yourongfu Hall reported exactly what Chu Qianhuang and the Dowager said.
Before Chu Yunmu came in, the little maid had just finished her speech.
Mrs. Shen rubbed her eyebrows. She knew that when Chu Qianhuang returned to the Marquis Mansion, he would not go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything.
Chu Yunmu finally finished eating the water chestnut cake and moistened his throat with tea. "Mom, my brother-in-law is doing well. He promised to take me to Fengtai camp in a few days."
Chu Yunmu puffed up his little chest, feeling that he was indeed everyone's favorite brother Mu, and everyone liked him!
The little guy's eyes turned into crescent moons when he smiled. When he smiled, he looked about 45% like Chu Qianchen.
Mrs. Shen couldn't help but raise her hand to rub the top of his plush hair, but Chu Yunmu quickly avoided it, with an expression that clearly said, Mom, you can't touch your head!
Mrs. Shen was amused by him and couldn't help laughing, "You, your brother-in-law is Aiwujiwu!"
Yes, King Chen is so indulgent to this boy and even takes care of Chu Yunyi. This can only mean that he loves Wujiwu.
King Chen valued her Sister Chen, so even the people related to Sister Chen came under his wing.
As long as Sister Chen lives well, that will be fine.
Shen focused her thoughts on Chu Qianchen, put Chu Qianhuang's matter behind her, and didn't think about it anymore.
What else could she not understand about Chu Lingxiao?
Some people are cold-hearted and cold-blooded. Chu Yunmu tugged at Shen's sleeve, "Mom, I will study hard and do my homework. When can I go to my sister and brother-in-law's house next time?"
His black and white eyes stared expectantly at Shen's eyes.
He felt that as long as he studied hard, he didn't actually have to wait for the day when the family members would take a break, right?
Mrs. Shen felt funny in her heart and deliberately looked like she was thinking.
Chu Yunmu was anxious, and quickly raised his mother's hand and put it on the top of his head, as if "let her stroke her hair".
Mrs. Shen touched the top of her son's hair twice and said, "How about tomorrow?"
"..." Chu Yunmu was shocked, wondering if he had heard wrongly, or if his mother had misunderstood?
He would not go against his own good fortune, so he nodded quickly: "Okay, okay!"
Mrs. Shen's smile deepened and she added, "After school tomorrow, go to the palace to find your second sister. Tell her that your eldest sister has come back, and say that your second sister seems to be here for the second prince's affairs."
Although she didn't know what Chu Qianhuang wanted to find out and what his intentions were, it was definitely not a good thing for her to go all the way.
The situation in the court is so chaotic now, and Mrs. Shen doesn't want the Chu family to become a stumbling block for Chu Qianchen.
"Cousin Zhao?" Chu Yunmu's big eyes blinked, wondering whether he understood or not, but it did not hinder his good mood.
"Wrap it around me." He patted his chest.
Chu Yunmu got an errand from Shen, and at noon the next day, he excitedly went to Prince Chen's Mansion and relayed Shen's words to Chu Qianchen verbatim.
Finally, he added: "When I came in yesterday evening, I happened to meet the eldest sister who was about to leave. I felt that she was not very happy and left without saying a few words to me."
Chu Qianchen responded casually, and seeing that his eyes were staring at the black cat Yueying in her arms, she handed him a fist-sized takraw ball.
Chu Yunmu threw the takraw ball on the ground, and it rolled out. The originally lazy cat was immediately attracted to his attention. He kicked off his hind legs, jumped off Chu Qianchen's lap, and chased the ball. .
Chu Qianchen's thoughtful eyes followed the cat as it chased the ball.
Chu Qianhuang was like a cat chasing a ball. She definitely didn't become interested in the second prince's work for no reason, unless it was profitable.
The takraw ball was rolling like a bone. Chased by the black cat, it rolled to Chu Yunmu's feet. Chu Yunmu stepped on the takraw ball with a malicious kick.
The black cat stretched out his claws and kept pulling at the takraw ball under his feet, but the takraw ball did not move at all.
Jiang Yuan looked at this scene, his eyes twitched silently twice, and thought to himself: No wonder Yueying disdains playing with naughty children.
Chu Qianchen didn't move, his thoughts were spinning rapidly.
The only thing that will affect Chu Qianhuang's mood is the marriage between Daqi and Nanhao. Chu Qianhuang wants to go to Nanhao, and the only person who might interfere with her and prevent her from going to Nanhao is the third princess and her husband. —
Queen.
Therefore, Chu Qianhuang's decision to go to the Hou Mansion to inquire about information should be the Queen's intention.
The queen was anxious.
Since the emperor ascended the throne, the crown prince's status has been stable. Over the years, the queen has been living a smooth life, and even the Queen Mother Yin has to avoid her. But now that the emperor has suddenly turned against him, the queen may not have full confidence. The queen is also afraid that the emperor will depose the prince. .
"Meow!"
Seeing the black cat grinning and blowing its tail, Chu Yunmu was afraid of offending the cat, so he quickly let go of his foot and gently kicked the takraw ball, and the takraw ball rolled out again.
The black cat happily continued chasing the ball, not bothering to look at Chu Yunmu anymore.
Chu Qianchen picked up a candied rose and ate it. He planned to mention it to Gu Jue later and didn't think about it. Anyway, no matter what happened to the queen and the prince, even if the prince changed his position, it was none of his own business.
For Chu Qianchen, what she was concerned about now was how she could find an excuse to go to the palace again. The prince was back, and she had to tell the queen mother that everything was okay with him, so as not to worry her.
At this time, the sepak takraw ball rolled to Chu Qianchen's feet again. Chu Qianchen smoothly picked up the ball with the toe of his shoe and hooked it upward. The sepak takraw ball drew a small arc in mid-air, knocking the black cat away. He was so happy that he let out an excited "wow" sound, kicked his hind paws, and leaped into the sky with an elegant and beautiful posture in mid-air.
Not only was the cat excited, but the little kid was also very excited and asked: "Sister, can you play Cuju?"
Chu Qianchen was thinking about whether to use the second prince's affairs as a cover to deliver a sign to the palace. She said "hmm" absently, thinking that this idea should be worth a try.
Chu Yunmu's eyes suddenly lit up, and he stretched out his little hand to pinch his sister's sleeve, but before the sleeve could touch it, Aunt Cai happened to come and reported: "Princess, Aunt Shan next to the Queen is asking to see her. I’m here to deliver a message for the Queen.”
Chu Qianchen raised his eyebrows. This probably means that if you feel sleepy, someone will give you a pillow.
Of course people need to be met.
So, not long after, Grandma Cai personally led Grandma Shan to Xuanwei Hall.
Aunt Shan wore a lake-green gown embroidered with a crane holding a fairy grass. She had a smile on her lips, her posture was straight, and her steps seemed to be measured by a ruler, and every step was the same.
"Princess." Aunt Shan bowed her knees and saluted Chu Qianchen, with a polite smile on her face, and her usual arrogance was gone.
Aunt Shan presented the bright yellow gold-sprinkled post in her hands to Chu Qianchen who was sitting at the top, "The Empress invites you, Princess, to the palace for a flower-viewing banquet."
Flower viewing party? Chu Qianchen took the post and felt a little speechless: It was the beginning of winter yesterday, where can we enjoy the flowers now!
Aunt Shan continued with a smile on her face: "The Queen has also invited the royal concubines, princesses, and the female relatives of the noble courtiers. It will be very lively."
Chu Qianchen opened the post, casually glanced at the few lines on it, and sighed: "Her Royal Highness the Third Princess will be leaving soon, right? No wonder the Queen is reluctant to leave, it would be nice to have some fun..."
Aunt Shan was also a little embarrassed. How could she not know that the time of the flower-viewing feast was wrong? If it were a little later, she could enjoy the plum blossoms in the Imperial Garden. Now that the time is too busy, what's there to enjoy?
Now that Princess Chen was thinking about the third princess, she also echoed a few words: "Yes, the queen feels distressed every time she thinks about the third princess."
Her attitude was very warm and attentive to the point of flattery.
Chu Qianchen also saw it, but remained calm. She closed the post and handed it to Hu Hu. This action showed that she accepted the post.
(End of chapter)