The Shen Family was preparing for the New Year. As a major household, the manor had a lot to be busy with.
"Oh, by the way, the Tusu wine used for sacrificial ceremonies..." Princess Danyang was very busy these days. At this time, she just entered the room and sat down to drink a cup of tea, when she suddenly remembered this matter.
Tusu wine was also called Sui wine in the Xia Dynasty. During the New Year, it was offered to ancestors and everyone drank it together. It was an indispensable item during the New Year.
Princess Danyang had ordered a batch of Tusu wine. She originally wanted to send someone to pick it up, but she forgot.
"Mother, Tusu wine had been brought back and placed in Chengjiang Courtyard." Jiang Yun Zhu said.
As the daughter-in-law of the Shen Family, she can't just watch the family busy away during the New Year. So she was hands on
"Have you already sent someone to bring it back?" Princess Danyang was surprised.
"Yes. Mother, do you want to go take a look?" Jiang Yun Zhu said.
In fact, Princess Danyang did go take a look. Those things neatly placed in the warehouse were exactly the batch of Tusu wine she had customized!
From this time on, Princess Danyang discovered that Jiang Yun Zhu had actually silently helped her with a lot of things.
With this in mind, she began to take Jiang Yun Zhu with her. Then she discovered that Jiang Yun Zhu's housekeeping ability wasn't inferior to her cooking skills. With her help, all kinds of things in the manor became simple and organized.
Later, she was a little reluctant to return Jiang Yun Zhu to Shen Feng Ming. However, considering the grandchild's problem, she reluctantly let go.
After a heavy snowfall, the capital ushered in the light of the last day of the year.
Today, everyone from the emperor to the common people put down their work and prepared to welcome the New Year.
The New Year Festival in the capital was naturally very lively.
Emperor Qinglong would entertain the courtiers at a banquet today. All the famous kings and ministers brought their families into the palace early to prepare for their participation in the royal banquet.
At this time, two carriages stopped at the gate of the palace. Those with sharp eyes immediately recognized that they were carriages belonging to the Shen Family.
So everyone nudged each other and exchanged glances. Everyone stopped talking and looked toward the carriage.
Two people got out of the carriage in front. The one in neat clothes was Academician Shen, and the person next to him with many jewels and bright eyebrows was Princess Danyang.
Everyone's eyes did not stay too long on them, but looked toward the carriage behind them.
The Shen Family married in a new bride in September, but she lived in seclusion. So for a few months, many people hadn’t seen the Shen Family's new wife.
Some people said that the bride was beautiful, but more people speculated that the bride was ugly and tasteless, otherwise why didn't she come out to see people.
There were even people betting over this and argued nonstop.
Today, they finally got a glimpse of the Shen Family's new wife. Everyone opened their eyes wide.
The curtain of the carriage opened. A tall and handsome man walked out first. It was Commissioner-in-chief Shen. Everyone had mixed feelings about him. Some were afraid of him, some hated him, but everyone had to admit that his appearance was outstanding.
Shen Feng Ming jumped out of the carriage and reached into the carriage.
A hand stretched out and placed on his hand.
The bones and flesh of that hand were even, fine and smooth, and fair. It seemed to be shining with luster under the light.
Dew-like jade fingers were delicate and soft. This hand alone was enough to make people imagine. Could a person with such a hand be an ugly woman? Everyone had doubts.
At this time, a person walked out of the carriage.
When everyone saw the person's appearance, their breaths froze.
Dressed in a purple brocade dress, with high black hair, three red stamens on her forehead, twinkling eyes, fine white skin, and red lips. On such a snowy night, under the bright lights, that person looked like the begonias in the night and as delicate and beautiful as the pearls.
Especially when that person looked at Shen Feng Ming, she smiled unconsciously. No words could describe such beauty.
Who said that the new wife of the Shen Family was ugly? If she was ugly, then there would be no good-looking ones present. This thought came to everyone's mind at the same time.
Princess Danyang saw the people opposite her and noticed their eyes falling on Jiang Yun Zhu and how amazed they were. She snorted, her daughter-in-law was naturally the best!
Then she looked at Jiang Yun Zhu. Whether it was her imagination or not, she always felt that Jiang Yun Zhu was more attractive now than when she first married into the Shen Family. It was clearly the same eyebrows and the same appearance, but it seemed more tender and beautiful.
Maybe it was because of being moistened by the rain and dew, she thought in her heart. A smile unconsciously appeared on her face. The more affectionate Shen Feng Ming and Jiang Yun Zhu were, the greater her hope of having a grandchild was.
Jiang Yun Zhu was indeed more beautiful than before, like a blooming flower, so fragrant and tender. In the crowd, Lin Ting An stared at this Jiang Yun Zhu and his nails almost dug into his flesh.
Not far from him, a man looked at the beauty in the distance. His eyes widened and his mouth almost drooled.
This man was Xiao Xun, the son of King Qinghe. He was quite handsome, but he lacked spirit. It seemed like his body had been drained by wine and sex.
When Xiao Li Yu saw Shen Feng Ming helping Jiang Yun Zhu out of the carriage, she was already bubbling with fire. Then she noticed his lustful behavior and the fire exploded. She immediately slapped him.
At this time, the surroundings were very quiet. The crisp slap was especially loud. Everyone looked at Xiao Xun. Some laughed, some expressed disdain, and some held contempt.
Xiao Xun was furious. This woman dared to hit him! Who does she think she was? Yes, she was the tenth princess and the same blood sister of the Sixth Prince. However, the Sixth Prince didn’t dare to do this to him. Let alone she was a woman.
Raising his hand, he slapped Xiao Li Yu.
Although he was drained by alcohol and sex, he was a man. This slap knocked Xiao Li Yu to the ground.
Xiao Li Yu didn't wrap her mind around it at first, but when she came to her senses, she wanted to fight all out with Xiao Xun. She didn’t want to live another day of this kind of life!
There were many people around. Some hurriedly informed the Sixth Prince, some started to mediate the fight, and some were watching the joke.
Soon, the Sixth Prince arrived. He stood between the two of them and calmed down the turmoil.
Since there were a lot of people over there and it was night, Jiang Yun Zhu only saw a sudden chaos there. She didn't know what happened.
Shen Feng Ming was tall and had keen eyesight, so he witnessed a bit.
"What's going on?" Jiang Yun Zhu asked him.
"It's nothing." Shen Feng Ming didn't want to meddle in other people's business.
"Are you cold?" He only asked Jiang Yun Zhu this.
"It's not cold." Jiang Yun Zhu replied. Recently, she had been living a calm life. Her health seemed to be getting better. In the past, she would feel a little chilly every winter. However, she didn't feel it this year.
"That's good." Shen Feng Ming said. Then he took her hand and followed Princess Danyang and Academician Shen. They entered the palace. They got to meet the Empress Dowager first.
"Wish you all the best, Empress Dowager/Royal Grandmother!" Princess Danyang’s group of four paid their respects to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was already joyous from the New Year period. Now seeing their family, the smiles on her face became more and more.
"Get up quickly," she said.
Princess Danyang’s group stood up. Someone had already prepared seats for them, right next to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager looked at her daughter, who seemed to have become plump recently, and was filled with comfort. Since her life was better, the guilt in her heart could be reduced. Like this, she could leave with peace of mind in the future.
Looking at Shen Feng Ming’s side, he was much more impressive than before.
"Good, good!" She said as she pulled Jiang Yun Zhu over and got her to sit on the other side of her. She had to thank her for all this.
Jiang Yun Zhu was just the empress dowager's granddaughter-in-law. At this time, Concubine Wu, Crown Princess, etc. were present in the hall. Speaking of it, they all had a higher status than her.
Jiang Yun Zhu knew this and did not dare to sit down.
"Since I told you to sit down, sit down." The Empress Dowager pressed her down on the chair and said.
Jiang Yun Zhu had no choice but to sit down.
The layout at this time was that the Empress Dowager was sitting in the middle, Princess Danyang was sitting on her right side, and Jiang Yun Zhu was sitting on her left side. This showed that the Empress Dowager favors the two.
Princess Danyang was fine. The Empress Dowager had always loved her, but Jiang Yun Zhu... everyone was jealous!
However, on the surface, they got to be happy. Many people were even praising Jiang Yun Zhu.
This was why she didn't like this kind of occasion, Jiang Yun Zhu thought to herself. She knew those people weren't truly praising her. So she just smiled and didn't take it seriously.
Shen Feng Ming noticed her annoyance. After a while, he made an excuse and took her out of the hall.
Though the cold wind outside blew against her face, Jiang Yun Zhu felt very comfortable. She even felt the urge to step on the snow and enjoy the scenery when she saw the snow outside. Of course, she knew it was inappropriate. So she and Shen Feng Ming sat at the corner of the corridor and admired the lights in the palace.
"We'll go back after we finish eating," Shen Feng Ming said.
"En."
After the two people left, everyone in the palace was talking about the two of them, praising them in all kinds of ways. It couldn’t be helped, the Empress Dowager liked to listen to it!
Don’t know who suddenly mentioned that it had been a few months since this bride married into the house, why was there no movement in her stomach?
"Why are you so anxious? It's only been a few months."
"That’s right. Back then, I married in for a year or so before I got pregnant with my first child."
"I think the new wife is a blessed person. She will be pregnant sooner or later."
……
Everyone merrily chatted and laughed. However, who knew what they were thinking on the inside.
Princess Danyang withdrew her smiling expression. What a bunch of long-tongue women!
There was nothing unusual about the Empress Dowager's face.
Attendant Qi, who stood next to her, remembered the person who deliberately started the conversation. This way, if the Empress Dowager asked her later, she could give an answer.
Later, she was a little reluctant to return Jiang Yun Zhu to Shen Feng Ming. However, considering the grandchild's problem, she reluctantly let go.
ReplyDeleteNow he must compete with his mother. 🤣