The sun was bright and cloudless. Ming Yu and the others arrived at the Lu family home early in the morning.
Pei shi was already waiting at the gate with Su Xiaoxiao and the others. Seeing Ming Yu get out of the carriage, she couldn't hide her excitement. "Ming Yu, let grandmother see you."
"Grandmother." Ming Yu smiled sweetly and threw herself into Pei shi's arms. "I missed you so much."
"Little rascal, if you missed grandmother, why didn't you come to see me until now?" Pei shi wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. These past few years, she had finally waited for her daughter and grandson to come back. But before they could properly reunite, they had to leave the capital. Her granddaughter hadn't left the palace for half a year. She missed her so much that her hair was about to turn white.
Ming Yu said pitifully, "I wanted to leave the palace to see you too, but father wouldn't let me."
Pei shi knew that Ming Yu had encountered an assassin in the palace, so the emperor had kept her in the palace to protect her.
"Hurry in, grandmother has prepared a lot of delicious food for you." Pei shi held Ming Yu's hand and called out to Ming Xi. A group of people walked into the Lu family home.
Su Xiaoxiao brought her son Lu Xianglan over. Although he hadn't seen Ming Yu for a long time, he still recognized her at a glance and smiled shyly at her.
"Xianglan, do you want to go with us to the temple fair tomorrow? There's a tree flower festival this year." Ming Yu asked Lu Xianglan.
"Why do you want to go see this? It's better to watch fireworks at home." Pei shi said. There were too many people going to see the tree flower festival. It was inevitable that a few children would bump into each other.
Ming Yu said, "I'm tired of seeing fireworks, but I haven't seen what it looks like."
"Grandmother, don't worry. We'll be careful. By the way, where's grandfather?" Ming Xi asked. Lu Shiming entered the palace yesterday and there was no news of him until late at night. He didn't know how his conversation with Sixth Uncle went.
Pei shi said, "He stayed in the study yesterday. He should be in the study now. I'll send someone to call him."
"Grandmother, I can go by myself." Ming Xi said.
Ming Yu and Shang 'er ate snacks and chatted in the backyard. Soon, they heard that guests had arrived.
Pei shi was stunned. She knew that Ming Yu and the others would come today, so she didn't invite anyone to the house. Could it be that there was someone who didn't know?
"Which guest is it?" If it was an ordinary friend, he would have been sent away.
"Madam, Madam Su is here," the maid replied in a low voice.
Mrs. Pei looked at Su Xiaoxiao in surprise. Seeing Su Xiaoxiao's flustered expression, she knew that it was not a coincidence that Mrs. Su came to the Lu family today.
"Invite Madam Su to the hall." Pei shi said lightly, turning to look at Ming Xi and the others. "You guys play here, I'll go entertain the guests."
"Okay." Ming Yu nodded.
"Xiaoxiao, come with me. If Madam Su is here at this time, she might have something urgent to discuss with you," Pei Shi said.
"Yes, Mother." Su Xiaoxiao lowered her head and followed Mrs. Pei to the hall.
In the hall, a middle-aged woman wearing dark purple clothes was anxiously looking around. Seeing Pei Shi and Su Xiaoxiao walking over one after another, she couldn't help but stand up and look behind them. She couldn't help but feel disappointed when she didn't see anyone else.
"Madam Su, I didn't know you were here and didn't prepare at all. Sorry for the delay." Pei shi walked over with a smile and greeted Madam Su.
"Someone sent two baskets of lychees. I brought one for you guys to try." Madam Su quickly hid the disappointment on her face and said to Pei shi with a smile.
Pei shi smiled. "How can we do that? The south just had lychees, right? It takes a lot of effort to send them to the capital."
"That's right. That's why we had to send them while they're fresh." Madam Su stepped forward and held Pei shi's hand. "You haven't been to our gathering for a few days, so I came to see you."
"Xiaoxiao is pregnant and Xiangzhi isn't home, so I've been busy." Pei shi smiled and sat down with Madam Su in the hall.
Madam Su looked at her daughter with a smile. Her daughter's days were peaceful and she felt at ease as a mother.
"Thank you for your hard work, in-law." Madam Su looked at Pei shi gratefully.
Pei shi smiled. "What are you saying? Xiaoxiao is my daughter-in-law and also my child."
Hearing Pei shi's words, Su Xiaoxiao blushed. She whispered to Madam Su, "Mother …"
"I heard that the princess is here too. Let Xiaoxiao bring some lychees for the princess to try." Madam Su said.
"That's good. Xiaoxiao, go get some lychees for Mingyu and Rou 'er." Pei shi turned to Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao was a little embarrassed. She now regretted telling Madam Su that Mingyu would come to the Lu family today. She didn't expect her mother to come today. "Okay, I'll go now."
"Madam Lu …" Madam Su coughed lightly. "I actually came here for another matter."
Pei shi held the teacup in her hand and asked with a smile, "Oh, what else?"
"It's like this. Although I only gave birth to Xiao Xiao, I actually have two daughters. You also know that Xiao Xiao's First Uncle and First Aunt died of illness one after the other, leaving behind only one daughter. That little girl, I raised her by my side since she was a child. She's even younger than Xiao Xiao by a few years. I raised her as my youngest daughter, and now she has entered the palace to become Jie Yu. After so long, let alone seeing her, I don't even know what her situation is in the palace. I just want to ask the Princess … about my niece." Madam Su said in a low voice.
So that's how it is! Pei shi understood. She sighed. "I understand how you feel, but I don't know how much Mingyu knows."
She understood Madam Su's feelings. She was worried the same way when Yaoyao entered the palace.
"I'm already satisfied just to hear a few words," Madam Su said hurriedly.
Pei shi hesitated. Thinking that Madam Su was her in-law, it wouldn't be good to refuse. "Then … I'll bring you to see the princess. Mingyu is a soft-hearted person. If she knows, she'll definitely tell you."
Madam Su's face lit up. "That's great."
Mingyu and Shang 'er were eating lychees. Shang' er had never eaten lychees before, so she found it novel and sweet.
"Let me tell you, lychee wine tastes better." Mingyu said with a smile. "I've secretly drunk it before, but I didn't tell Imperial Father."
Shang 'er's eyes lit up. "Really? Where can I find lychee wine? "
"The imperial kitchen in the palace has it, but that's Fatty Gong-gong's private stash. Next time, I'll bring you to secretly find him." Mingyu said in a small voice.
"Mingyu!" Pei shi walked over with a smile.
Madam Su's eyes stared straight at Mingyu. This was the princess that the emperor treasured. She was indeed as exquisite as jade, making people want to dote on her.
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