Author: Glowing Fish

When Wen Liyu saw Chen Er and several officials surrounding him, she immediately protected her luggage. It was filled with clothes and jewelry brought from the palace, and most importantly, there were many close-fitting clothes.

"What do you mean, Lord Official? This bag is so light. My daughter can and should not put anything in it. There are so many personal belongings for no reason. How can I let grown men like you look at them so easily?"

Cheng Weiyao took a step forward and stood in front of Wen Liyu, looking like a hen protecting her chicks, while the imperial concubine sat quietly aside with Wen Chengming, with faint admiration in her eyes.

She was actually a little envious of Cheng Weiyao's impulsiveness. Ayu, a young girl waiting to be married, was really not suitable for having her baggage checked in public.

"Just take it out if I ask you to, why is there so much nonsense?"

"There is nothing shameful about it. You have to cover it up. Today, my brothers have to see it!"

Chen Er and Li Kui exchanged glances with each other and planned to conduct a forced search based on their position. Searching was one of the official duties anyway.

The county government officials responsible for issuing passports looked on with cold eyes. They had no right to take care of the exiled team. Moreover, it was said that thanks to the Qingping Prince's Palace, half a street's offerings were missing yesterday.

It’s heartbreaking to think about that loss…

"Purchasing the public for private gain? A few officials said, why are you targeting Prince Qingping's Mansion alone? Do you really think we are easy to bully? It's just a matter of finding some contraband. If nothing is found, we can't suffer this loss in vain..."

Cheng Weiyao snorted coldly, and the wishful thinking of the officials was almost written on his face, especially Chen Er's greedy eyes that had been floating around since he appeared.

Chen Er's brows furrowed. Cheng Weiyao's sharp tongue was obviously not within the scope of his calculations. Ever since he started working as an errand, he had searched whenever he wanted without any need for a reason...

Just when he was hesitating whether to take advantage of the large number of people to conduct a forcible search, a clear female voice broke the deadlock.

"Can the Imperial Concubine rest in this inn?"

Cheng Weiyao raised her eyes and looked around. She saw that the person who came was wearing a double bun commonly used by maids, but she was wearing a soft silk dress and was lightly smeared with rouge and gouache. She thought that the owner of the house was either rich or noble.

When the imperial concubine heard her name being called, she stood up with some doubts and looked at the appearance of the person coming.

This girl seems to be about the same age as Ayu, and I probably don't know her. Even though she did have a few close friends before she got married, and she got married and had children, but I didn't hear that she got married so far away...

"Hey, isn't this the little peach girl next to Princess Jian'an? What kind of wind has brought you here? Princess Princess, if you have any orders, just give me a small message and go and do it immediately..."

The few government officials who had a very low sense of presence just now became active in an instant, nodding and hunching around Xiaotao, just like a few pugs wagging their tails begging for mercy.

"Go, go, what's the matter with you..." Xiao Tao frowned and drove away the government servants. After glancing around, she walked straight in front of the imperial concubine, bent down and saluted, her behavior was very respectful.

"Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine, my princess would like to ask you to come over and have a brief chat with me. Could you please do me a favor and go with my slave?"

"You're welcome, Miss Tao. Now that I'm on the receiving end of a crime, I'm still a noble concubine... I don't seem to know your princess, right?"

The imperial concubine was confused by this gesture. She did not remember dealing with any Princess Jian'an. She had always lived in seclusion in the palace and only knew a few people.

Cheng Weiyao saw a good opportunity to escape the disaster from this little peach girl. With such a respectful attitude, even if she was not a good friend, she would at least not be an enemy. She could avoid being exploited by the officials by just taking a trip. Why?

What about enjoying it but not doing it?

"Mother, since Princess Jian'an has sent her maid here to invite her, we shouldn't take advantage of her and just go there, right?"

Cheng Weiyao gently pulled the sleeve of the imperial concubine and comforted her softly.

"Then Miss Lao Xiaotao will lead the way..."

Although the imperial concubine didn't know what Cheng Weiyao was planning in her heart, she had always been a smart woman with ideas, and she would not suffer any loss if she listened to her, so she nodded happily immediately.

"That little peach girl, right? We exiles are in a hurry. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for your master to take someone away rashly!"

When Chen Er saw this posture, he suddenly became anxious. Several officials could not watch the duck flying away, so they immediately stepped forward and blocked Xiao Tao's way.

"I'm on my way and I'm not in a hurry. At this moment, since the imperial concubine and her family have arrived in the county, they are the honored guests of our princess. How can I allow you to be so presumptuous here!"

Xiaotao's pretty face turned cold, she was clearly angry. Before she even entered the inn, she heard these officials making things difficult for the people of the Qingping Palace. Now they actually want to meddle in the princess's business?

"In my opinion, you slave is so bold! You dare to interfere with my princess's affairs, and your leader didn't even say a word. What kind of watchdog are you doing here!"

This little peach girl is so quick to talk... Cheng Weiyao was secretly shocked. For such a smart maid, the Princess of Jian'an was probably not an ordinary person.

After listening to Xiaotao's words, several officials turned around and saw Wang Gang standing at the stairs on the second floor with a calm face. They all called "big brother" in aggrieved manner.

"Miss Tao is right."

Wang Gang said concisely and concisely and let go, turning a blind eye and passing by. He had no intention of offending the local powerful forces, but it only delayed some departure time.

Xiao Tao, on the other hand, led the female relatives of Prince Qingping through the courtyard. Wen Chengyun, a big man, naturally took Wen Chengming and was sent to the front hall to entertain them. The backyard was where the female relatives drank tea and talked about themselves.

Along the way, the courtyards were decorated with rockeries and flowing water. Cheng Weiyao was in a good mood as she admired the style of ancient buildings, while the imperial concubine had a frown on her face, obviously not impressed by the princess of Jian'an.

"Mom, are you still thinking about the princess? Now that she's here, she'll be in peace. Maybe you helped her some time and you don't remember it?"

Walking in the elegant courtyard, Wen Liyu's back straightened unconsciously, and the nobility of a royal princess emerged from her body again.

My mother has always been kind to others in the palace. What she said is entirely possible. Moreover, as a princess, she is a higher class than the princess, so she cannot lose face.

As soon as she turned around the corridor, she saw a slender figure sitting on a small building in the middle of the lake. She saw the people in Prince Qingping's Mansion first, walked up to them quickly, and held the imperial concubine's hand with tears in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, after so many years of separation, how are your health and bones?"
Chapter completed!