Chapter 494: True Colors
"I don't know, my father's health has just improved. If he knew that it was Mrs. Yu who caused Mrs. He and He Yanlan, and he had been kept in the dark for so many years and was still taking good care of the people who harmed his wife, he would definitely not be able to withstand the blow. Maybe his health would be bad again just now. However, I can't do it even if I asked me to hide him and let him continue to be deceived by Mrs. Yu. What's more, I must avenge her revenge for Mrs. He and He Yanlan!"
The fifth prince nodded and sighed, and understood that this matter was really difficult to deal with. Such a farce would hurt the face of the general's mansion if he was not careful.
"Well, you go back first and discuss with General He. If you need me, just come to me if you can. If you can, I will do my best to help you."
Yan Xun'er looked at the fifth prince who protected her without hesitation. In fact, as a prince, he had no need and obligation to get involved in this matter. Yan Xun'er was not a person who liked to whine, so she just remembered this kindness in her heart, thinking that after she went back, she must look through the things she searched from Viper Python to see if there was anything that could help the fifth prince practice.
Yan Xun'er bowed, "I'll thank you for this, the fifth prince! Don't worry, I will never be polite to you."
The fifth prince looked at Yan Xun'er's bowing action with laughter and cry, and shook his head helplessly, "You, you really don't know what to say about you. Look at what you wear today, you look like a lady in a wealthy family. I look so beautiful and beautiful. But, look at your current appearance, like a worldly atmosphere. Alas, I was really blinded before."
Yan Xun'er glanced at the fifth prince who was pretending to shake his head in regret, turned her head and looked at the plates of pastries on the table, picked a piece and put it in her mouth, tried to take a bite, and thought it was not bad, and nodded with a smile, while saying indifferently, "You are not the first day you know me, I am not the kind of person who is pretending to be polite."
The fifth prince thought about it and smiled. That's right, that's what she has always been like.
Yan Xun'er finished a piece of pastry, clapped her hands, wiped her mouth and hands with a handkerchief, and then got up, "It's getting late, and it's time for me to go back. The banquet is still going on, and I can't come out for too long." He took a few steps back and pretended to bow, "The folk girl He Yanlan took her leave."
The fifth prince who was left in the same place looked at the weird salute, smiled, and continued to catch his fish.
Yan Xun'er went to Ouxiangxie to continue watching the singing and dancing performances with the concubines and ladies. Yan Xun'er was very interested in watching the concubines and ladies in the harem, but she covered her sleeves and yawned countless times. She quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and couldn't help but complain in her heart. She really didn't know what these singing and dancing were good. Although they were a bit tricky, they were also arbitrary. She felt bored after watching too much. She was not as good as the girl in Qingmiaolou.
When the mat finally dispersed, Yan Xun'er was supported by Tourmaline. Although she couldn't see it on her face, Tourmaline could clearly feel that her lady's pace was much faster. She couldn't help but laugh, but she knew in her heart that when the lady was in the mansion, the master had always been unrestrained by her. The lady was used to being free. Now that she had endured her for a day at this banquet, it was the limit. Thinking of this, Tourmaline naturally accelerated her pace as much as possible.
The two finally walked to the carriage of the general's mansion. Before Yan Xun'er could show any joy, they heard a voice later, "Miss He, please stay."
Yan Xun'er sighed inwardly, why isn't it over yet? Turning around, he changed into a lady's standard smile. He saw a palace maid with a nanny. Yan Xun'er recognized that the palace maid was the one who was following the Empress before. She screamed in her heart, but her smile even better. She watched the two of them come to the front and saluted a respectful and half-hearted, "Isn't this the sister who follows the Empress? Is there anything wrong with the sister?"
The palace maid and the nanny were both breathing heavily, and Yan Xun'er secretly laughed. The palace maid finally got angry, held her chest and gave a servant ceremony, "Miss He, how did you go fast? Are you dissatisfied with the banquet held by the Queen?"
Although she smiled respectfully on her face and performed a standard courtesy, her eyes and the malice in her words could not be hidden. If Yan Xun'er admitted it, she would inevitably be disrespectful to the queen or even the royal family.
Although Yan Xun'er really doesn't like the little-minded queen, she really dares not show it because of her identity.
As soon as he turned his eyes, he thought of the words, frowned and said with a sad and worried look, "Sister, where is this? How dare Yan Lan? Sister, my father was unwell before, but now he is a little better, but he is still weak. When I come to the banquet today, I can't help drinking and socializing. Yan Lan is worried about her father's body, so she left faster."
"You..." The palace maid knew that she was making a fuss, but it was reasonable and she couldn't say anything. What's more, her father was "General He Yingjun" who was deeply trusted by the emperor today. Even though she was the confidant of the empress, she was a palace maid after all, so how could she dare to refute it. Therefore, although she was not happy, she had to give up and not mention it.
Not only that, he also had to smile, "The girl was away, but she still kept thinking about her father's body. She was really filial. General He is so lucky to have a daughter like you."
"Sister praised it." Yan Xun'er covered her face and looked embarrassed, but she felt a little laughing in her heart.
Tourmaline held his lady and smiled, "Miss, why should you be too humble? You were originally far away in Jiangnan. I heard that the master was sick and rushed back without saying a word. He brought a lot of magic medicines to the master. Who in the whole house doesn't know your filial piety?"
Yan Xun'er looked at Tourmaline with a pretentious reproach, "Tourmaline, what are you talking about here? Don't shut up." Although it is a reproach on the surface, it is actually just a show without any intention of reprimanding.
Tourmaline also lowered her head in panic as if she had done something wrong, and said she would forgive her for her. However, she secretly exchanged glances with Yan Xun'er before she lowered her head, and saw a smile. The two masters and servants sang and were performing a good show.
Yan Xun'er just looked at the palace maid who was so angry that she was about to smoke, and asked slowly, "Sister, what's the matter with you coming here? But what are the instructions of the Empress?"
The palace maid let out a sigh of relief, but she still dared not forget the serious matter. She pointed to the nanny behind her, "This is Mama Zhao, which was specially rewarded by the Empress. I heard that Mrs. He was not here because she was uncomfortable today, so the Empress was very worried. Therefore, she specially sent this Mama Zhao. Mama Zhao was proficient in various dietary therapies and would definitely be helpful to the general and his wife's illness." Looking at Yan Xun'er, who had no changes on the surface, the palace maid smiled proudly, "This is the grace of the Empress. It cannot be asked by many people. Miss He, are you so happy and stupid, and you are not grateful."
The Empress is really wise. She has investigated it a long time ago and knows that Mrs. He and this mansion are not biological mother and daughter. She also heard that their relationship is very disagreeable in private. This time, Mrs. He said that she would not come to the Empress’s banquet must be related to He Yanlan. Mrs. He must have hated He Yanlan so much that she was itchy. The Empress specially sent her confidant nanny to praise Mrs. He, and naturally hoped that she could make more trouble for He Yanlan.
Of course, the queen naturally didn't know that Niangzi Yu was actually a secret prostitute in a brothel and had harmed Mrs. He before. Yan Xun'er had known such a scandal. Such a simple act of politeness later caused her to lose such a big face. If she had predicted her at this time, she would naturally not have thought of making such anger. Of course, everything would have been too late at that time.
Yan Xun'er felt hatred in her heart, but she could not show it on her face. She bowed to the seat where the harem was, "Minister He Yanlan, thanked the Queen for her grace."
Yan Xun'er turned around and was about to get on the carriage, but she was stopped again, "Miss He, the Queen's Empress specifically asked you to help tell Mrs. He that when she is healthy, she must come to the palace to meet the Queen. The Queen is waiting to talk to her!"
Yan Xun'er slowly bowed and smiled slightly, "Yan Lan remembers it, I will tell you!"
Yan Xun'er was supported by Tourmaline and when Tourmaline put down the curtain, the smile on Yan Xun'er's face disappeared and she turned into a cold face. Tourmaline looked at him and thought that his lady was giving the Queen, so she didn't dare to say anything. So the carriage was quiet along the way.
When he arrived at the He Mansion, Yan Xun'er got out of the carriage, looked at Madam Zhao who was helped down from another carriage, waved casually, and directed a girl beside her, "Yu Yao, take Madam Zhao to your wife's yard, remember to take Madam Zhao well."
The maid, known as "Yu Yao", walked out and bowed, and took Madam Zhao to Niangzi's yard.
Yan Xun'er watched their figures go away before handing her hand to Tourmaline, "Tourmaline, follow me to find my father."
"yes."
When Yan Xun'er and Tourmaline arrived at He Yingjun's study, Yan Xun'er couldn't help but stop her pace. She was so excited that the Empress gave her away. Yan Xun'er was worried that Miss Yu would have trouble again. She was so angry about what Miss Yu did. She just wanted to expose Miss Yu's true face. After getting off the carriage, she rushed to He Yingjun's study. But now she calmed down and couldn't help but worry about whether He Yingjun could withstand it.
While hesitating, He Yingjun's voice came from the room, "Is it Ying'er outside? Why don't you come in?"
Yan Xun'er looked at the study because of the rare reason, so she had to push the door open. Tourmaline knew that the lady had something to talk about with the master, so she closed the door obediently and waited outside the door to guard the door for them.
Chapter completed!