It was two days later when Yan Jinqiu stepped into the backyard. The sun was shining brightly at this time. He stood in the shade and looked at Hua Xi Wan, who was sitting under a tree and listening to the ventriloquist's performance. His expression changed several times, but he still stood in the same place and did not move forward.
The ventriloquist was performing "Birds Pay Homage to the Phoenix." Different bird cries, the sound of flapping wings, and even the sound of the wind in the valley were vividly performed. There was also the sound of water flowing in the mountain stream and the sound of fish leaping out of the water. Hua Xi Wan closed her eyes and listened to these sounds, as if she was looking at a paradise.
In ancient times, there were too many artistic treasures that disappeared in the flood of history. In modern times, she was especially respectful of various old artists. Because of the hard work of acting, she rarely went to watch these performances. Now that there was such a good opportunity, how could she bear to miss it?
The ventriloquist was an old man in his fifties. After he finished his performance, Hua Xi Wan asked a servant to bring a bowl of throat soothing soup to the old man. After he drank it, she said, "Old Mister's skills are really amazing. You are worthy of being the descendant of a ventriloquist family."
Hearing this, the old man was somewhat flattered and said, "To be able to receive Jun Wang Fei's praise is this old man's good fortune of eight lifetimes." He was a ventriloquist family that sold artists. To put it nicely, he was a ventriloquist family. In reality, he was just a lowly person who wandered the jianghu to make a living. Usually, he was looked down upon by countless people. Who would have thought that he would have the face to perform in front of Jun Wang Fei and be called "Mister" by Jun Wang Fei?
"Old Mister is just too modest," Hua Xi Wan said with a smile. "Your performance was so vivid. This is not something an ordinary person can do. If Old Mister doesn't mind the simplicity of Jun Wang's residence, I hope Old Mister can come to Jun Wang's residence to perform more in the future."
Hearing this, the old man was overjoyed. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Jun Wang Fei likes to listen to it. To be able to come to Jun Wang's residence to perform is this old man's good fortune. How would I dare to dislike it?"
Seeing this, a eunuch stepped forward to help the old man up. Bai Xia gave the old man a pouch containing some money. "Since Mister doesn't mind it, then please come to Jun Wang's residence to perform in the future. Jun Wang Fei's favorite things like this... “
The old man held the pouch that was not light. After thanking Hua Xi Wan and Bai Xia, he followed the manservant out of the yard. As soon as he reached the corridor, he saw the manservant leading the way kneel down. He didn't dare to raise his head. He guessed that there must be a noble in front of him, so he followed suit and knelt down.
"Get up, Jun Wang Fei. Since Jun Wang Fei likes this old man's performance, remember to send him back properly."
The old man heard a young voice. When he got up, he saw a man dressed in a luxurious white robe standing in the shadows. Although he was old, his eyes were still sharp. With just a casual glance, he felt that this young man was indescribably handsome. He had traveled extensively for so many years, but he had never seen such a good-looking young man.
After he followed the servant out of the courtyard, the servant said with a smile, "Old Mister, you're so lucky. The person who asked us to send you home properly was our Jun Wang Ye. You're in luck in the future."
"Jun Wang Ye?" The old man looked at the manservant in surprise. After seeing the manservant nod affirmatively, he said in a trembling voice, "My God, this old man is really lucky today." After saying that, he took out a piece of silver from his pouch and stuffed it into the servant's hands. Seeing that the servant was unwilling to accept it, he had no choice but to keep it himself.
After he got into the carriage sent by Jun Wang's residence to send him home, Jun Wang Fei touched the pouch in his sleeve and the joy on his face could not be extinguished. Jun Wang Fei had delicate features, bright eyes, and a pretty nose. She had a noble appearance. Jun Wang Ye's aura was extraordinary. At first glance, Jun Wang Fei knew that he had a good fortune. These two people were not only good-looking, but also had a rare noble appearance. As expected of Jun Wang and Jun Wang Fei, their aura was different from that of ordinary people.
Under the shade of the tree, Hua Xi Wan saw Yan Jinqiu walking towards her with half-closed eyes. She put the fan in her hand on the table and picked up the mung bean soup to drink slowly. When Yan Jinqiu came closer, she did not put down the bowl in her hand.
Seeing that Hua Xi Wan ignored him, Yan Jinqiu sat quietly beside her. After watching her drink more than half of the mung bean soup, he said, "We haven't gone to the palace to visit Imperial Grandmother for a few days. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?"
Hua Xi Wan put down the bowl and took the tea from Red Tassel to rinse her mouth. She slowly wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief and said, "Jun Wang Ye has spoken. This concubine will naturally obey."
"I said earlier that there is no need to pay attention to these things between us," Yan Jinqiu beckoned to Mutong behind him and took a sandalwood box from his hand and said, "A few days ago, you said that you liked the embroidery of Shu. I had people embroider some handkerchiefs overnight. See if they are to your liking. If you like them, I will have them make a few sets of summer dresses for you."
Hua Xi Wan took the box from his hand and opened it to look at the handkerchiefs in the box. She nodded at Yan Jinqiu and said with a smile, "Jun Wang Ye, thank you for your care." After saying this, she did not say whether she liked it or not and put the box aside.
Yan Jin Qiu's gaze swept across the box that had been placed at the side. He looked at the servant girls and manservants in the surroundings. After waving his hand for them to leave, he sighed and said, "Xi Wan, sometimes, I really don't understand your thoughts."
Hearing this, Hua Xi Wan did not get angry. Instead, she smiled and said, "Sometimes I think the same as you."
Yan Jinqiu was slightly startled. He looked away slightly and said, "You and I are husband and wife. What is there to say?"
Hua Xi Wan looked at him attentively. After a while, she suddenly smiled and said, "Then what do you want to say to me? I will listen carefully."
The atmosphere suddenly became silent. After a long time, Yan Jinqiu reached out and lifted the strands of hair by her ear. He sighed and said, "Let's live a good life. Don't make each other unhappy because of some small things. Not only will it hurt our feelings, but it will also be bad for both of us."
The hand next to her cheek was warm. Hua Xi Wan looked up at the man who was smiling gently. Gradually, a smile appeared on her lips and she said, "Okay."
Yan Jinqiu reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist. He carried her up and then … he stumbled.
Hua Xi Wan turned over and got down from his arms. She said with a smile, "I will walk on my own." Everyone knew that Prince Xian only liked literature and didn't like martial arts. How could he, who didn't like martial arts, easily carry a person by the waist?
She turned back to look at the servants and servant girls standing in the distance. She allowed Yan Jin Qiu to hold her hand. Then under the other's slightly awkward smile, she added considerately, "It is alright if you cannot carry me. I look thin, but in reality, I still have some weight.
Yan Jinqiu was speechless. He felt that he wasn't comforted by her, especially when her smile was insincere.
The servants in the inner courtyard found that Jun Wang Ye had returned to live in the inner courtyard. Moreover, he had piled a lot of things into Jun Wang Fei's private storage. Jun Wang Fei was still eating, drinking, and playing leisurely as usual. It was as if the matter of making Jun Wang Ye stay in the study for several days did not happen.
Mutong, Bai Xia, and the others also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, it was not a good thing for servants to have conflicts between masters. Now that the two had reconciled, it couldn't be better.
Hua Xi Wan didn't enter the palace many times. First, it was because they needed to avoid taboo status. Second, it was because she was too lazy to secretly fight with the people in the palace. But no matter what, she had to put on a show. Just like the Empress and the Empress Dowager, they obviously didn't have any feelings for each other, but they always acted like they were harmonious on important occasions.
The Fu Kang Palace where the Empress Dowager lived gave Hua Xi Wan a sense of luxury. She looked at the palace maid leading the way and thought of the Empress Dowager who was always satisfied with her. Then she thought of the Empress Dowager whose words were full of traps. She sighed inwardly.
When she came to the inner room, the Empress was there as expected. Not only was she there, but the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were also there. Hua Xi Wan looked at Yan Jinqiu, walked forward and said, "Xi Wan greets Imperial Grandmother. I haven't seen you for a few days. Imperial Grandmother's complexion seems to be better. Is it because there is no granddaughter-in-law to bother Imperial Grandmother, so Imperial Grandmother is refreshed and energetic?"
"Aiya, aijia can't bear to part with such a good granddaughter-in-law." The Empress Dowager was amused by Hua Xi Wan's words. She didn't allow Hua Xi Wan to greet the Empress and the others. She pulled her in front of her and praised her for a long time. Then she said to Yan Jinqiu, "I see that Xi Wan has lost some weight these days. It seems that you, as her husband, haven't done enough."
"Imperial Grandmother, Jun Wang Ye treats granddaughter-in-law very well. It's just that the weather has been hot recently, so I haven't eaten much. In order for granddaughter-in-law to eat more, Jun Wang Ye wants to give granddaughter-in-law all the good food in the fu. You can't wrong him. Otherwise, what if he doesn't treat granddaughter-in-law well when we return?" Hua Xi Wan grabbed the Empress Dowager's sleeve and explained with a red face, "Then granddaughter-in-law can only cry and complain to Imperial Grandmother."
"He dares." The Empress Dowager smiled and had a servant bring a stool for Yan Jinqiu. Then she said to the Empress, "Seeing the younger generation being intimate with each other, aijia's heart is sweeter than anything else."
The Empress knew that the Empress Dowager was hinting at the relationship between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. She smiled stiffly and said, "Muhou is right."
The Crown Princess looked enviously at Hua Xi Wan and then at the Crown Prince beside her. She felt embarrassed and sad, and lowered her head.
The Crown Prince raised his head to look at Hua Xi Wan a few times. However, because the Empress Dowager and Yan Jinqiu were present, he didn't display it openly. But his gaze towards Hua Xi Wan caused Yan Jinqiu's eyebrows to move slightly.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince," Yan Jinqiu suddenly said, "I heard that Your Highness the Crown Prince has been studying with Grand Tutor Zhong these days. Is Grand Tutor Zhong strict?"
"Ah," The Crown Prince sighed. Seeing the Empress stare at him, he forced a smile and said, "Grand Tutor Zhong is very knowledgeable. Ben gong has benefited greatly from studying with him." Thinking about Grand Tutor Zhong's stern face, the Crown Prince felt his chest tighten.
"Grand Tutor Zhong is skilled in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Normal people can't learn from him even if they want to. It is very good that Your Highness has been taught by Grand Tutor Zhong." Yan Jinqiu raised his hands towards him and said, "In the future, if chendi does not understand, please advise Your Highness."
"Haha, you are too polite, you are too polite." The Crown Prince laughed dryly. It was a joke that he was going to teach the talented Yan Jinqiu.
Hua Xi Wan silently moved her gaze away. In front of Yan Jinqiu, the Crown Prince's intelligence had reached a new low. She couldn't bear to look. She snuck a glance at the Empress and saw that she was suppressing her anger with a false smile. The Emperor and the Empress were both very smart people. Why did the Crown Prince's intelligence not evolve, but revert to his ancestors?
The Empress wanted to speak but was interrupted by the Empress Dowager. "Alright, you cousins are all good children. There is no need to be courteous. Two days ago, the Department of Household Affairs sent over new blood swallow's nest. I had the small kitchen make some. You should all try it together. "
Finishing, several palace servants came in with trays. Each tray had an exquisite porcelain bowl the size of a fist. Hua Xi Wan took the bowl and looked. She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the Empress.
When the Empress saw the color of the swallow's nest, her expression changed and she knelt down in front of the Empress Dowager.
Hua Xi Wan had been sitting on a stool in front of the Empress Dowager. Seeing the Empress kneel, she hurriedly stood and retreated next to Yan Jinqiu who had already stood up.
The author has something to say: Thanks to Gui Qin, Ying Xiang, Su Jinglian. Mistletoe, cong 19, and the other big landmines. = 3 =
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