"The steward said that the farm sent a batch of fresh vegetables. It is worth your collection. " Ban Han walked into the room and found that the atmosphere was not right. The Crown Prince's subordinates were angry but didn't dare to act out. The Crown Prince's expression was lonely and forced to smile. Only Rong Xia's expression was normal as she sat elegantly and drank tea.
She walked to Rong Xia's side and sat down. She pretended not to notice the conflict between Rong Xia and these people. "Taizi gege, we haven't sat together and talked in a long time. Today, stay and eat with us. This daren is … …"
"This lowly official is Zhan Shi fu … …"
"Oh, so it is daren from Zhan Shi fu," Ban Han covered her mouth and laughed softly. She touched the phoenix hairpin in her hair and said carelessly, "Seeing daren's expression, I always think of the mamas in the palace who teach the rules. In the past, there was a pampered concubine's mamas who were very picky about me. I was stubborn and argued with this niangniang. I haven't seen this niangniang in these years and don't know how she is now. "
The Crown Prince's subordinate's expression was not good. He suppressed his discontent: "This niangniang is?"
"I think she is called Song guipin or Song Zhaoyi," Ban Han put her hand on the hand warmer and raised an eyebrow, "It has been a long time. I almost forgot her name."
Song Zhaoyi … …
The Crown Prince's subordinate's expression changed. He remembered clearly that five years ago, the favored Song Zhaoyi had offended a noble person and was disliked by the Emperor. From then on, there was no such person in the palace. Princess Fule mentioned this niangniang because his expression was not good and it affected her mood?
Was the noble person that Song Zhaoyi had offended the Princess Fule when she was the head of the village?
On such a cold day, the Crown Prince's subordinate felt as though a piece of ice had slid down his throat. It was so cold his teeth couldn't help but chatter. He turned his head to look at the Crown Prince. Seeing that the Crown Prince did not show any dissatisfaction towards Princess Fule, he restrained his expression. This Princess Fule was not someone he could offend. If he got whipped, it would be for nothing.
The dinner was very sumptuous. Every dish looked, smelled and tasted good. The Rong family was a big family that had been passed down for two or three generations. The Ban Family had always been gluttonous, so the ancestors of the two families had accumulated a lot of recipes. Now that the descendants of the two families had gotten married, there were even more dishes on the table.
The Crown Prince and Rong Xia had eaten at the same table several times. In the past, when he came, the Rong family's food was elegant and healthy, but today was different from the past.
He glanced at Ban Han, who was sitting beside Rong Xia, and immediately understood.
The Crown Prince's subordinate sat below. Looking at the table full of dishes, he felt his heart ache. This Princess Fule was too extravagant. She actually used such exquisite food. Unfortunately, Rong Xia was an elegant young master who was like the moon. Because he was addicted to women, he allowed her to be so particular about him.
What a pity.
But the taste of these dishes was really good. He couldn't help but eat more than usual.
After dinner, after washing his hands and rinsing his mouth, the Crown Prince said to Rong Xia: "I know that today's matter is somewhat difficult, but I hope that Marquis can understand my difficulties."
"Your Highness, since ancient times, loyalty and righteousness have been difficult to achieve," Rong Xia said with a sullen face, "This official thinks that you understand this principle."
The Crown Prince sighed silently, "Although I understand, in the end, I can't bear it."
Rong Xia chuckled. This chuckle was somewhat sarcastic.
"Since the Crown Prince has said so, then forgive this official for being unable to do anything."
The Crown Prince only felt a burning pain on his face. He turned his head to look at Ban Han. She lowered her head and played with the jade bracelet on her wrist. She didn't seem to be interested in the content of their conversation. The Crown Prince's subordinate couldn't bear to see the Crown Prince in such a difficult situation. He said, "Your Highness, it's getting late. You should return to the palace."
The Crown Prince suddenly came back to his senses. He said to Rong Xia and Ban Han: "Biaomei, cousin-in-law, I should return. Goodbye."
Rong Xia and Ban Han sent the Crown Prince to the gate of the Rong family. After the Crown Prince boarded the carriage, the husband and wife turned to return to the main courtyard.
"Why did the Crown Prince come to find you?"
"He wants me to return to the court."
Ban Han frowned: "Right now the court is in chaos and there are many factions. Last time, you were inexplicably punished by the Emperor. This kind of mess, who wants to get involved? Moreover … "She paused," Moreover, Prince Ning doesn't look like he's cut out to be the Emperor. Let them cause trouble, don't worry about it. "
"I thought that Huahua would ask me to help the Crown Prince," Rong Xia looked at Ban Han with some surprise, "So that's what you thought."
"What I thought is useless," Ban Han shook her head, "Grandfather and Grandmother once told me that everything under the heavens will decline after reaching its peak, and will be reborn after reaching its peak. Now that the court is like this, even if you go there, you won't be able to change much. I hope you'll be safe. "
In a few years, when the new Emperor ascends the throne, she won't be involved in the turmoil of the confiscation of the family.
"Grandfather and Grandmother are right," Rong Xia smiled, "Reborn after reaching its peak, there will always be a turning point in this world."
The next morning, Ban Han received an invitation from the Eastern Palace. The Crown Princess invited the noblewomen to the Eastern Palace for tea. Ban Han's status was noble, so she was naturally invited.
She held the invitation and looked it over several times. The more she looked at it, the more she felt that this invitation was written by the Crown Princess herself. Although she didn't have much skill in calligraphy, she still recognized the Crown Princess' personal seal at the bottom of the invitation.
"Princess, the Crown Princess has never had a good relationship with us. How about we don't go?" Ruyi looked worriedly at the invitation in Ban Han's hand, "This servant is worried that she will deliberately make things difficult for you."
"How can we not go?" Ban Han threw the invitation back on the table, "This is the first invitation I've received since I got married. Not only do I want to go, I want to go in style. As for the Crown Princess, she won't dare to do anything to me. "
With Shi shi's current situation, she wouldn't do anything to make her unhappy unless there was something wrong with her head.
Moreover, she already knew that Shi Feixian wasn't the mastermind behind the assassination of her father, so she was willing to give face to the Crown Princess, or rather, give face to the Crown Prince. In any case, she had a restless personality.
Even now, she still didn't know who the real murderer was. However, this matter involved the struggle of the court, so it wasn't something she could easily investigate. But she wasn't satisfied. She felt that if she didn't find out the truth of this matter, her heart wouldn't be at ease. Who knew where the mastermind was hiding, and whether or not they would scheme against the Ban Family again?
She vaguely sensed that the Emperor Yunqing was behind this matter, so she was so timid. His Majesty wanted to use the assassination of her father to suppress the Shi Family. The truth wasn't important to him. He even wanted the Ban Family to believe that it was the truth.
"Your Highness, Your Highness?"
Ban Han came back to her senses and looked at Ruyi, "Take out the hazy palace dress. I'll wear it to the palace tomorrow."
"Won't it look … a bit too gorgeous?" Ruyi had seen the palace robe made of mist. It was said that the Marquis had ordered people to start making it before the princess married. It was completed two days ago. The whole robe was as beautiful as a fairy's robe, without any flaws.
If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed that someone as elegant as Marquis would prepare such gorgeous clothes for the Princess. She had thought that with Marquis' personality, he would prefer the Princess to wear simple and elegant clothes, and not those gorgeous clothes that people couldn't look away from.
"Gorgeous is good," Ban Han looked at her face in the mirror, "Seeing them want to scold me, want to be jealous of me, but have to endure, I feel very good."
Ruyi heard this and laughed in a small voice, "You still remember the gossip they said?"
"I'm not a saint. Of course I remember when others say things about me," Ban Han put lipstick on her lips and then pressed them together, "Women don't live so generously. That's forgiving others and wronging themselves."
Ruyi nodded and said, "The Princess is right."
No matter what their princess said, it was always right.
In the palace, Prince Ning's residence.
"Wang Fei," A palace maid raised a mirror in front of Xie Wanyu, "Do you think this is okay?"
Xie Wanyu nodded. The rouge perfectly covered her slightly pale face, and the lipstick made her lips look red and shiny. Makeup was probably the most miraculous thing in the world. It could bury all of a woman's tiredness and emotions. Other than herself, no one knew what she was thinking.
"It's almost time, isn't it?" She blinked, making her eyes look even more spirited.
"Yes."
"Then let's go."
The early spring was slightly cold. Xie Wanyu wore a fox fur cloak. Along the way, many palace maids and taijian bowed to her. She couldn't feel any emotion from these scenes that she had enjoyed in the past. She was just a pitiful person with a higher status than these palace maids and taijian. She received these people's bows. What was there to be proud of?
Just as she reached the gates of the Eastern Palace, she heard voices not far behind her. It was very lively. She stopped and turned to look behind her.
Ban Han was surrounded by several palace maids and taijian who were fawning over her. Some praised her for her good complexion, some praised her beautiful clothes. She was happy to hear them and rewarded them with a handful of golden sunflower seeds. Seeing this person standing in front of her, she couldn't help but take a few more looks.
Xie Wanyu?
Noticing the heavy makeup on Xie Wanyu's face, Ban Han didn't continue forward.
Their gazes met in the air. What shocked Ban Han was that Xie Wanyu actually nodded to her and then turned to enter the Eastern Palace gates.
When did Xie Wanyu become so easy to get along with? Ban Han felt like she was completely shocked.
The palace maids and taijian who had received Ban Han last time were even more attentive. After welcoming Ban Han into the Eastern Palace, they bowed deeply and then hurriedly retreated.
"Madame Marquis Cheng 'an hasn't arrived yet?" The Countess looked around and said to the womenfolk next to her, "I'm anxious to see this new bride."
"What Madame Marquis Cheng 'an?" The womenfolk's voice was a bit thin, and when she laughed, it sounded like she was mocking. "Princess Fule's title is higher than Marquis Cheng' an's. We should call her Prince Consort Marquis Cheng 'an instead."
When it came to addressing people, it had always been a matter of inferiority. However, Marquis Cheng 'an and Princess Fule were a bit awkward.
If they called Marquis Cheng 'an Prince Consort, Marquis Cheng' an's title wasn't low. Although he hadn't returned to the imperial court yet, he was still the Minister of Appointments. Moreover, he might be the illegitimate son of the current Emperor. If they called Princess Fule Marquis, it was also inappropriate. According to the ranking, Princess Fule was two ranks higher than Marquis Cheng 'an.
Princess Fule was marrying Marquis Cheng 'an. She was marrying below her status.
"Madams, sisters, you can call me whatever you want." Ban Han walked in with a smile. "You can call me whatever you like. Marquis and I don't care about these things."
The womenfolk turned around and saw Ban Han, who was as gorgeous as the celestial concubine in the murals, walk in. They were first stunned by the gorgeous palace clothes on Ban Han, but then they realized that Princess Fule was marrying Marquis Cheng 'an, a handsome gentleman, and lived so extravagantly. Wasn't she afraid that Marquis Cheng' an would dislike her?
They were already surprised that Marquis Cheng 'an was willing to marry Princess Fule, but Princess Fule didn't care about Marquis Cheng' an's opinion. She was too arrogant.
She didn't want to live a good life. Even if Marquis Cheng 'an was a rare gentleman, how long could he tolerate her?
"This subject's wife greets the Crown Princess. I came a bit late. Crown Princess, please forgive me." Ban Han walked in front of the Crown Princess and bowed to her.
"We're family, there's no need to be so courteous. Please have a seat. "The Crown Princess smiled and invited Ban Han to sit." I have nothing to do in the palace, so I wanted to invite you all to come and talk, drink some tea, and watch a play. "She handed a play booklet to Ban Han." Princess, take a look and see what you want to hear. "
Ban Han casually picked a lively play and then returned the booklet to the Crown Princess.
The Crown Princess saw that she didn't embarrass her and felt relieved. She was afraid that Ban Han was still thinking about the matter with her second sister and deliberately made her feel embarrassed.
After a while, the Empress sent someone to deliver some fruits and pastries. She said that she wasn't feeling well and couldn't join in the fun. She told everyone to have fun.
The Empress' actions gave the Crown Princess enough face. The womenfolk all praised the Empress for caring for the Crown Prince and caring for the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess was so amused that she smiled and even ate two of the pastries that she didn't like.
After drinking too much tea, the womenfolk were going to go to the back to change. When Ban Han went to the back, she found that Xie Wanyu had followed her.
As a wang fei, Xie Wanyu only brought one palace maid with her. This palace maid was one that Xie Wanyu served in her boudoir.
"Ban Han," Xie Wanyu passed by Ban Han and suddenly pushed her. "What's wrong with you, do you know how to walk?"
"What are you doing?" Ru Yi reached out to support Ban Han and glared at Xie Wanyu. "Wang fei, please have some dignity."
Xie Wanyu glanced at Ban Han. She snorted and turned to leave.
"She … … she … …" Ru Yi cursed angrily, "She has a brain problem!"
Ban Han raised her head to look in the direction that Xie Wanyu left. She turned her head to look around and found that there were two inconspicuous taijian standing by the fake mountain in the distance.
"It's fine." Ban Han took Ru Yi into the inner hall and opened a piece of paper in her hand.
Ru Yi looked in shock at the piece of paper in Ban Han's hand. She quickly looked around and then nonchalantly opened a window to the side as though she just wanted to get some air. However, her body happened to block Ban Han's view.
Prince Ning has murderous intent. Be careful.
Ban Han looked at the words on the piece of paper. Then she tore the piece of paper into pieces and put it into a sachet that she carried with her.
She didn't have a good relationship with Xie Wanyu. Why did Xie Wanyu warn her? Was it because Jiang Luo hurt her older brother, or was it because Jiang Luo didn't treat her well?
Didn't Xie Wanyu think about the consequences if she presented this piece of paper to the Emperor? She walked in front of the bronze mirror and touched the phoenix hairpin in her hair. She said to Ru Yi, "Let's go back."
"Yes." Ru Yi didn't ask what was written on the piece of paper, but she knew that there must be something important in it. Otherwise, the imperial princess wouldn't have so carefully torn it into pieces.
When she returned to the main hall, Ban Han saw that Xie Wanyu had already returned to her seat. When she came in, Xie Wanyu didn't even look at her.
However, when the Crown Princess saw her come in, she smiled at her.
Madam Shi didn't like Ban Han from the bottom of her heart. When Ban Han brought people to the Prime Minister's residence and forced them to take her younger sister to the Supreme Court, the Crown Princess had always remembered this. What was even more ironic was that the man that her younger sister liked had been taken by Ban Han.
Ban Han had been married to Rong Xia for half a month, but her complexion was rosy and she was in high spirits. It was obvious that her life after the marriage was very good. That was why Ban Han was so reckless. Also, the palace dress she was wearing was made from a rare mist-forged material. People who didn't know would think that the Ban Family was willing to part with her dowry. Only she knew that this dress wasn't prepared by the Ban Family for Ban Han.
She remembered very clearly that there were very few mist-forged materials in the industry. Even if there were, they could only be used to make a cloak or handkerchief. It was too extravagant to use it to make a dress. Moreover, it was very difficult to buy such a good material even if one wanted to be extravagant.
It was said that mist-forged materials were very complicated. Even if the cloth was left for too long, it wouldn't lose its color. Even if it was left for a hundred years, it would still be as beautiful as the clouds. However, the weaver who knew this craft had already passed away. She didn't have any descendants or disciples, so the craft was lost.
Therefore, even if a family wanted to use mist-forged materials to make a dress, they couldn't.
She heard people say that when the Emperor ascended the throne, he specially rewarded Marquis Cheng 'an with a bolt of mist-forged material. However, because Madame Marquis Cheng' an's Lin Clan didn't like gorgeous things, this mist-forged material never appeared in the Marquis Cheng 'an fu again. She didn't expect that after twenty years, this mist-forged material would be used on Ban Han.
Marquis Cheng 'an was very generous to Ban Han.
During lunch, a furen finally couldn't hold back and said to Ban Han: "Junzhu, the palace dress you're wearing is very beautiful. I don't know what material it is made of, and which embroiderer did it?"
"I'm not too sure," Ban Han smiled helplessly, "When I was choosing clothes to wear, I didn't care what material it was made of, or what embroidery it was made of. When I saw that it was beautiful, I wore it."
The furen laughed dryly and said: "This dress really complements Junzhu's beauty."
Ban Han smiled and accepted this compliment.
The other furens couldn't help but look at the palace dress Ban Han was wearing. It really was beautiful. She was beautiful and her clothes were beautiful. She was so beautiful that the other women didn't even dare to be jealous.
"Junzhu's extravagance is a bit too much," a young woman said. A young female said, "The Marquis of Cheng 'an is frugal. If you do this, how will others view the Marquis?"
Ban Han raised an eyebrow and looked at the woman who spoke. Instead of getting angry, she smiled and said: "This furen is very interesting. How my junma is viewed is a matter between husband and wife. Why do you need to worry about it? Also, this palace dress was originally made for me by Marquis. He had someone make it for me, so I wore it. What does this have to do with outsiders? "
After the furen heard this, her face flushed red. After a while, she said in a small voice: "I misunderstood. Junzhu doesn't need to be so aggressive."
"You, an unrelated outsider, have the right to control what I wear. You still think I'm aggressive." Ban Han sneered, "Which family's woman is this? She doesn't even know this little bit of etiquette. She doesn't look young anymore. She doesn't even know that we shouldn't discuss other people's private matters? "
"Princess Fule, this is the wife of the Imperial College's chancellor. Her family name is Yang." A furen who wanted to curry favor with Ban Han said in a small voice, "She has an older sister."
"Yang?" Ban Han thought carefully and then shook her head, saying, "I don't remember."
"In detail, Marquis Cheng 'an's mansion originally had some relationship with her family." The furen's smile was a bit strange. "This older sister of the Imperial College's chancellor's wife was originally the wife of Marquis Cheng 'an's older brother. After your older brother died of illness, Madame Yang aborted the fetus in her belly and returned to her family to remarry."
Ban Han raised an eyebrow and said in a light tone: "So that's how it is."
Rong Xia's older brother died of illness. Madame Yang aborted the fetus and remarried. From the perspective of human nature, it wasn't a big mistake. But from the perspective of human nature, it was too heartless. Her husband had just died, and his body hadn't even turned cold yet, but she hastily aborted the fetus and returned to her family to remarry.
As a woman, she didn't want to comment on this matter. She just didn't like Madame Yang Jr. commenting on her private matters. She glanced at Madame Yang Jr. and saw that she was so flustered that she didn't even know where to put her hands and feet. She didn't even have the mood to speak.
She was so timid, but she still had to worry about Rong Xia's reputation. Should she thank this furen for her concern for her husband?
With this interlude, Ban Han righteously stood up and bid farewell to the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess knew her temperament. If she kept her, she didn't know what kind of trouble she would cause. So, she had to let the palace maids by her side personally send her out.
After Ban Han left, the Crown Princess looked at Madame Yang Jr. with an ugly expression. Then, she said carelessly: "As women, it's enough for us to live our own lives. If we criticize others, it's not very likable."
Everyone present knew that the Crown Princess was talking about Madame Yang Jr., but they pretended not to understand and went forward to agree.
Now that the Crown Prince had been restored, it was unknown when His Majesty's health would recover. Seeing that the dynasty was about to belong to the Crown Prince, who would dare to offend the Crown Princess?
Madame Yang Jr. sat awkwardly on the side. After leaving the palace, she hid in the carriage and cried. She felt that she had lost a lot of face today. Not only was she ridiculed by Princess Fule, but she was also disliked by the Crown Princess. She didn't understand. The Crown Princess clearly didn't have a good relationship with the Ban Family. Why did she speak up for Ban Han? Shouldn't she want to embarrass Ban Han?
When Ban Han returned to the marquis fu, Rong Xia was already waiting for her in the room.
"Huahua is so beautiful today," Rong Xia stood up and took her hand, "Was today's gathering interesting?"
"What could be interesting," Ban Han sat in front of the mirror and took off her hairpins and other things, "It was nothing more than comparing husbands and children. Comparing husbands, which of them can compare to me? Comparing children, I don't have children, so I can't talk to them. "
"Am I that good?" The smile on Rong Xia's face became more obvious.
"In my eyes, you are the best husband." Ban Han turned her head to look at Rong Xia. She pulled on his collar and made him bend down. Then she kissed him on the cheek, "Good boy."
Amused by her actions of coaxing a child, Rong Xia helped Ban Han take out the hairpins in her hair, "If it's not interesting, we won't go next time."
"How can we not go," Ban Han smiled, "If we don't go, how can I listen to all kinds of gossip?"
"Oh right," Ban Han told Rong Xia about the note that Xie Wanyu gave her. She frowned and said, "Last time, Jiang Luo failed to assassinate you. The Emperor saved him, but he still hasn't given up. How much hatred do you have for him to want to kill you? "
Ban Han didn't understand Jiang Luo's actions. If he wanted to fight for power, was there no other way besides assassination?
Couldn't he use his brain?
"Hatred?" Rong Xia's thumb slid across Ban Han's cheek, her eyes calm.
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