Sun shi walked down the carriage and quickly followed behind the Lu Clan. She reached out to support the Lu Clan. "Popo, be careful of the steps in front."
"The honored guests have arrived." Mutong was personally waiting at the door. Seeing the wang fei's paternal family arrive, he hurriedly came forward with a smile and bowed to the crowd. "This one greets the old taitai, marquis, furen, young masters and mistresses. Please come in."
"Gonggong is too polite." Hua Hesheng recognized that Mutong was Yan Jinqiu's most trusted taijian. He nodded politely to him and then entered the wang fu under the guidance of the servants.
Along the way, the servants were all respectful in their words and actions. There was no mistake in their etiquette. It could be seen that the rules of Xian Wang Fu were very good. The crowd continued to walk in. Before they reached the second door, they saw Yan Jinqiu personally greet them. "Zi Ling greets Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, and the old taitai."
The old taitai smiled benevolently as she reached out to support Yan Jinqiu. She was just Hua Xi Wan's grandmother in name, how could she accept such a greeting? Not just her, even Hua Hesheng and the Lu Clan couple could not accept such a greeting. In front of the members of the Imperial Family, anyone had to lower themselves.
Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher. The ruler was in front, and the family was in the back. Xian Wang was courteous to them because he knew how to conduct himself. But the entire Hua Family could not treat him like a normal person.
Hua Hesheng avoided Yan Jinqiu's greeting and returned a greeting. Yan Jinqiu reached out to support him. The two exchanged pleasantries before entering the second door.
Normally, guests were not allowed to enter the second door. But right now, Xian Wang Fu only had Hua Xi Wan as its mistress. The Hua Family was also Hua Xi Wan's paternal family. Therefore, welcoming them into the second door was a show of closeness and respect.
When the Hua Family entered the second door, they saw Hua Xi Wan standing at the door. Before the Lu Clan and Sun shi could bow, they were stopped by Hua Xi Wan. "We are one family, there is no need for such formalities."
"Formalities cannot be ignored." How could the Lu Clan not know their daughter's thoughts? But their daughter had married into the Imperial Family and was a member of the Imperial Family. How could she not follow the rules of the Imperial Family?
Just as the Lu Clan understood Hua Xi Wan, Hua Xi Wan naturally understood the Lu Clan's worries. She tightly gripped the Lu Clan's hand. "Mother, if you insist on this, how can daughter endure?"
Seeing her like this, the Lu Clan sighed softly and reached out to pat the back of her hand. Sighing softly, she did not insist on bowing. "Mother understands."
Yan Jinqiu noticed the movement between mother and daughter. He turned to glance at Hua Xi Wan with amusement in his eyes.
"The scenery of the wang fu is truly extraordinary." Hua Hesheng spoke and interrupted Yan Jinqiu's gaze on Hua Xi Wan. He said with a smile, "Compared to the wang fu, the marquis fu is almost like a broken grass hut. No wonder when Xiao Wan returned to her paternal home a few days ago, she said the wang fu's scenery was good."
"Mother-in-law is too kind, but it is just livable." He looked at the young people behind Hua Hesheng. He recognized Hua Changbao, Hua Qing Mao, and Hua Ding Wei, but he was not particularly familiar with the remaining one.
"This is my third brother's child, he is called Hua Cong Pu. You have seen Wang Ye in a hurry a few days ago. I think you are not familiar with him." Hua Hesheng was a smart person. He saw that Yan Jinqiu's attention was on Hua Cong Pu and said a few good words for his nephew. "Cong Pu is young, and is studying at the academy. He is very hardworking and rarely has the time to play."
Yan Jinqiu nodded and said with praise, "This cousin-in-law has the style of his father."
The third son of the Hua Family was very talented, but he did not like to be an official so he did not enter the court. The scholars in Jing liked to call him "Hua Juren." It could be seen that his talent was recognized by the scholars in Jing. Yan Jinqiu said that Hua Cong Pu had the style of his father. It was a compliment.
His words didn't just give face to the Hua Family, it also gave face to the old taitai and the Third Master Hua. Everyone was in a good mood as they chatted and laughed as they entered the inner compound.
Drinking tea, admiring flowers, tasting crab. The host and guests were happy and harmonious.
When they sat down, Hua Xi Wan couldn't resist drinking a cup of light wine. While her mind was clear, her face was flushed. She touched her red cheeks and smiled at Hua Chu Yu who was already a married woman. "You cannot eat too much crab meat. I had the kitchen make some warm food. Try it and see if it is to your liking."
A bashful smile floated on Hua Chu Yu's face. "With you here, how can there not be good food?"
Right now, who in Jing did not know that Xian Wang Fei liked good food. For her, Xian Wang had invited many skilled chefs to the wang fu. When the other womenfolk in Jing talked about this in private, who wouldn't be envious?
"I can eat whatever I want, unlike some people." Hua Xi Wan glanced at Hua Chu Yu's belly and a mischievous smile appeared on her face. "They can't not avoid certain foods."
After Hua Chu Yu married Lin Zheng De, Lin Zheng De treated her very well. He didn't have any concubines by his side. Therefore, husband and wife were in perfect harmony and were the envy of others. Hua Chu Yu was now a month pregnant. But because of the Crown Princess, the Lin Family had been very low-key recently and didn't go out to attend banquets.
The Lu Clan heard the sisters' soft laughter and couldn't help but glance at Hua Xi Wan's belly. Their daughter had been married to Xian Wang for more than a year, but there wasn't any movement in her belly. In addition, now …
She pinched the corner of her forehead. Her children would have their own blessings. She was thinking too far ahead.
Ever since the Yao Clan entered the wang fu, they did not speak easily. Seeing Hua Xi Wan close to their daughter, they sighed in relief. Thinking about Hua Yiliu's end, she rejoiced. Fortunately, her daughter was not as foolish as Hua Yiliu. Otherwise, she wouldn't even have a place to cry.
Thinking about this, she glanced at Hua Zhiming and Hua Qing Mao. The second branch only had these two people come, but the Jang did not come. This meant that Hua Xi Wan did not like the Jang and did not want to see her.
Thinking about the rumors in Jing, the Yao Clan couldn't help but recite the Three Pure Ones. If Third Niece really became the empress, her son and daughter would also benefit. Why would she make things difficult for the Lu Clan? That would be too stupid.
After the flower-admiring banquet ended, Yan Jinqiu considerately found a chance for Hua Xi Wan and the Lu Clan mother and daughter to be alone. He and the other guests went to the yard to admire the flowers.
In Hua Hesheng's view, Yan Jinqiu was a very good son-in-law. If he did not consider the other's schemes and ambitions, then a son-in-law like Yan Jinqiu was hard to find.
"Wang Ye, I heard that some of the criminals of the Jiang Clan have been sent to the wang fu?" Hua Hesheng finished admiring a pot of chrysanthemums and pretended to speak carelessly. "Duke Jiang and I have some friendship in the past. Wang Ye, if you do not find it troublesome, can you take care of him?"
"Father-in-law, do not worry. I will have people take care of Master Jiang's only son," Yan Jin Qiu said with a smile. "The ones assigned to this fu are just two rough servant girls. Two hours ago, there was a servant girl who did not know the rules and was punished by me with a rod."
Hua He Sheng chuckled: "Then I will have to trouble wang ye. No matter what, that child is Jiang Gong's only child. To be able to preserve his life, it can be considered that I have fulfilled the feelings of being schoolmates."
The two did not mention the servant girl that had been punished. Hua Hesheng did not mention the Jiang Family again, as though the friendship of being schoolmates was just a matter of face.
In this room, father and son-in-law were talking happily. In the other room, Hua Xi Wan and Lu shi were talking about the matters of the family.
"Since you do not want children for the time being, then don't." The Lu Clan understood Hua Xi Wan's intentions and said helplessly, "But the situation is not stable now. If …" She pointed to the sky, "you have to guarantee that Wang Ye's first child is yours."
Hua Xi Wan knew what the Lu Clan was worried about. She nodded. "Mother, I understand what you are thinking. But now is not the right time." Giving birth to a child at this time was tantamount to giving others a target. She was unwilling and could not afford to gamble. Moreover, she did not want to give birth to a child at such a young age.
Thinking of the current infighting, the Lu Clan sighed. "If …" If she had not married into the Imperial Family, her daughter would not have to worry about these things. She would not even dare to have a child as she pleased.
The Lu Clan did not finish her sentence. Hua Xi Wan knew very well, so she just smiled. "Mother, don't mention these things. Now that things have come to this, there is no point in thinking about other things. Moreover … he is very good to me. You don't have to worry about me. "
The Lu Clan forced a smile. She could not tell her daughter that people's hearts were fickle. Not all men and women in the world could be like her and the Marquis. Moreover, if Xian Wang had greater fortune in the future, then what would her daughter and him be like in the future?
It was not that there were no emperors in history who only married the Empress, but they were very rare. Most emperors had a harem of three thousand, and the women in the harem had died before they were old. How could she bear to let her daughter go to that step?
"Don't worry." Hua Xi Wan gently held her hand. "Believe me, I will fight well."
The Lu Clan looked at her daughter's determined eyes and felt a faint sense of security.
The Yao Clan, Sun shi, the matriarch, and Hua Chu Yu sat outside for a while. When they saw Hua Xi Wan and the Lu Clan come out of the inner room, the Lu Clan's eyes were slightly red. They pretended not to see and changed the topic with a few words. No one mentioned anything that would dampen the mood.
When the Hua family left in the afternoon, Hua Xi Wan saw them off to the gate. She did not turn and walk into the gate until the Hua family's carriage disappeared around the corner.
Yan Jinqiu was by her side. Seeing that her expression was lonely, he reached out and squeezed her hand. Before he could say anything, he saw several taijian wearing the robes of the inner palace gallop over on horseback.
"Xian Wang ye." Yan Jinqiu recognized the leading taijian. He was one of the Emperor's people.
"Wang Ye, the Emperor is seriously ill. He has decreed for you to enter the palace." The leading taijian raised an imperial edict high above his head and presented it to Yan Jinqiu.
Yan Jinqiu looked at the taijian and then at the imperial edict in his hand. He slowly opened his mouth and said, "Let's go."
He straightened his robes and looked at the inconspicuous attendants behind him. He smiled at Hua Xi Wan. "Go back to your room and rest. I'll be back soon."
Hua Xi Wan's brows furrowed and she opened her mouth. In the end, she only nodded slightly. "Okay, come back soon."
She watched as Yan Jinqiu mounted a large date red horse and headed in the direction of the imperial palace. She turned and whispered a few words in Bai Xia's ear. After Bai Xia left, she said sternly, "From now on, the gates of the wang fu are tightly closed. Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter or leave. If anyone disobeys …"
Her gaze swept over everyone present with a trace of coldness. "Punish severely!"
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