In the evening, Yan Jinqiu came back from outside the fu. A servant helped him take off his outer robe. Refreshed, he sat down next to Hua Xi Wan: "Today, the Emperor bestowed two estates. In a moment, I'll have Mutong bring the deeds over for you to arrange."
"Why did the Emperor bestow estates?" Hua Xi Wan saw that the heat on his face hadn't subsided and used the round fan in her hand to gently fan him, "We have many estates under our name. Some have been rented out to tenant farmers, and some have been kept for our own use."
After Yan Jinqiu had the yahuan serving in the room leave, he said: "Before, the matter of Fang Cheng De came to a conclusion, but many people in the Imperial Clan had objections to the Emperor's edict. The Emperor probably felt guilty so he specially bestowed two estates."
"It seems that I only injured my forehead, but received two estates. It was a great bargain." Hua Xi Wan smiled. The Emperor's actions meant that their Prince Xian's fu had nothing to say. However, the Heavens were watching what people did. Some matters appeared to be smoothed over on the surface, but in reality, it had already added a knot to other people's hearts.
The dignity of the Imperial Clan was so easily dealt with in the Emperor's eyes. What would the other members of the Yan Family think? When the Crown Prince ascended the throne in the future, would he really be able to hold that position?
Yan Jinqiu saw that Hua Xi Wan was smiling carelessly. He held her hand and didn't speak, but there was a coldness in his eyes that couldn't be melted.
"Are you hungry? I had the kitchen make some refreshing dishes. Eat more later. You look thinner recently," Hua Xi Wan sighed, "No matter how busy you are outside, you have to take care of your body."
"Maybe it's because the weather is too hot that I don't have an appetite. There aren't many things outside," Yan Jinqiu released Hua Xi Wan's hand, "Now that you mention it, I really am hungry. Let them serve the dishes."
After the dishes were served, the husband and wife sat together to eat. After the meal, the two sat together to play chess. Hua Xi Wan was the young miss of the Marquis fu. Although she was lazy, she had learned all the things that a noble lady should know. When she fought with Yan Jinqiu, she could fight for a while. Although she would most likely lose in the end, the small part of the victory was mostly due to Yan Jinqiu.
"A few days ago, someone presented us with pearls from Lin Hai. The quality was very good. I asked the craftsmen in the dowry shop to make some pearls and silk hairpins. Although they are not rare objects, they are fresh. Why don't you let the hangers-on in the manor take some back to their womenfolk?" Hua Xi Wan said casually after putting down a chess piece. "Is that appropriate?"
"This is a good idea. In a few days, it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival. It would be good to let the hangers-on bring some things back." Yan Jinqiu first stilled and then understood Hua Xi Wan's intentions. Sometimes, the pillow talk of the women in the inner courtyard was more useful than anything else. Even though Prince Xian's fu did not worry about these people being disloyal, it was best not to forget to show kindness where it was necessary.
"If that is the case, then add some things and send them back. It will look better." Hua Xi Wan looked at the chess pieces on the chessboard. Yan Jinqiu's chess moves looked gentle, but unknowingly, he had surrounded her retreat and made it impossible for her to advance or retreat. She put down a chess piece in the corner and coincidentally blocked Yan Jinqiu's attack, "Jinqiu is going to win this round again."
"Playing chess is supposed to be fun. Why do you care about winning or losing?" Yan Jinqiu smiled and put down a chess piece casually, "It's getting late. Let's take a bath and rest."
Hua Xi Wan raised her eyebrows and smiled. She put the chess piece back into the box and said, "Okay." How could she not understand such an obvious hint?
When Hua Xi Wan woke up in the morning, Yan Jinqiu had already gotten up and left. She rubbed her slightly sore waist and yawned while letting Red Tassel and the others help her change her clothes.
Orange Autumn Festival had not served her for a long time. She was a taciturn person, but she was very flexible and did not like to steal the work of Bai Xia and the other two maids. Gradually, she became familiar with Bai Xia and the others.
She was very good at coiling hair. When she served Hua Xi Wan, her hands were light and dexterous. Therefore, Hua Xi Wan simply let her take care of her hair accessories.
"Master's hair is really smoother than the best silk." Orange Autumn Festival couldn't help but praise Hua Xi Wan as she fixed her hair with a white jade hairpin. "When I touch your hair and then touch my own, it feels like I am touching withered grass."
"You finally know how much we dislike our hair over the years." Zi Shan came in with a box with a smile. She opened the lid and saw a pair of blood coral pearl earrings. After she helped Hua Xi Wan put them on, she said, "In a few days, you will dislike your skin as well."
"See, I was wondering how Orange Autumn Festival learned to sweet talk. It turns out that the person who led her astray is here." Hua Xi Wan was at home and the weather was hot, so she chose a set of white jade headdress. After she put it on, she felt more refreshed than wearing gold jewelry.
"We don't know how to sweet talk. It's all because Master's hair is too smooth and your skin is too tender and white." Zi Shan tidied up Hua Xi Wan's jade jewelry and sachets. "Can't we tell you the truth?"
Upon hearing this, Orange Autumn Festival covered her mouth and laughed, but she remembered not to steal Zi Shan's limelight.
Hua Xi Wan shook her head helplessly and reached out to touch Zi Shan's forehead. Just as she was about to make fun of her, she saw Bai Xia come in with a gilded invitation card. Someone who could make Bai Xia personally deliver an invitation card couldn't be an ordinary person. Her smile faded. "Whose invitation is it?"
"It's from Princess Duan He's residence." Bai Xia bowed to Hua Xi Wan and presented the invitation card with both hands.
Hua Xi Wan took it and looked at it. She smiled and said, "Since Princess Duan He has invited me to appreciate the osmanthus, how can I not give her face?" After she finished speaking, she asked Bai Xia to grind it and prepared to personally return the invitation card.
Although Bai Xia was surprised that her master would actually accept the invitation this time, she didn't hesitate at all. She turned around and followed Hua Xi Wan to the side room and began to grind it for Hua Xi Wan.
Princess Duan He, who had always been enthusiastic about hosting all kinds of parties, had only reluctantly kept a low profile recently because of the Crown Prince and the Fang family's matter. Now that the matter was over, with this master's temperament, she naturally couldn't wait to host a banquet.
So, why didn't she, the victim, attend the banquet? After all, everyone in the capital was wondering how badly she was injured. She had always been a kind person, so she might as well answer these people's questions.
As for how she chose to answer these questions and how others would think, that was their business.
"Jun Wang Ye, Jun Wang Fei has already received Princess Duan He's invitation card."
"Will she go?"
"Jun Wang Fei has already personally replied to the invitation card and said that she will definitely be there on time."
There was a moment of silence.
"I understand." “
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