Although it is not yet the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the Prince's Mansion has already begun to get busy.
Sicang asked the inner court to tailor several new sets of clothes for the Crown Princess. The styles were soft and elegant, the materials were noble and luxurious, and each set of clothes was equipped with a set of luxurious jewelry.
Such a generous move naturally inevitably aroused the queen's dissatisfaction.
Because these matters have always been under her jurisdiction, which one of the concubines and concubines in the harem does not need her nod when it comes to cutting clothes and adding clothes? What do you want if you want jewelry?
Besides, there are regulations for the tailoring of clothes for concubines and princesses, and you don’t just need them just because you say you need them.
But the prince happened to pass over her and convey the order to the inner court. After the inner court manager respectfully agreed, he tremblingly sent someone to report the matter to the queen - what could the queen say?
She waved her hand angrily: "Do as he says."
"yes."
So the chief steward of the inner court gave the order, and the clothes supervisor quickly arranged for several smart and experienced palace servants to tailor new clothes for the princess.
Clothes and jewelry are just trivial matters. For the prince who has already assumed the power of regent of the country, it is just a matter of words.
Next is the guest list.
Sicang temporarily put aside everything he was doing and spent a day with Yun Zishu to draw up a list. While drawing up the list, he introduced his background, identity and general temperament to her.
For men, you can have a simple understanding of Yun Zishu. For women, you can choose someone who is willing to come and go frequently, and have a general understanding of the ladies and ladies of various wealthy families.
The banquet was prepared little by little, and time passed by day by day.
Soon the day of the birthday banquet arrived, and there was a lot of traffic and guests gathering outside the Prince's Mansion.
The royal family, princes, nobles, officials of the court and the princes of aristocratic families arrived at the Prince's Mansion one after another and sent them precious congratulatory gifts.
After getting off the carriage, the ladies were welcomed into the Waterside Pavilion where the female guests were. The attic was three stories high. The young ladies who had not left the pavilion were seated on the second floor. The third floor was the royal palace, where the eldest princess and the ladies of the aristocratic family were seated.
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The scenery outside the attic is beautiful and the water is flowing.
Sitting in front of the window on the second floor, looking out at the charming scenery, there is a sense of tranquility and leisure.
"The environment of the Prince's Mansion is really good, with gardens, water pavilions, and small bridges and flowing water everywhere." Princess Wuyang stood in front of the window, looking at the woman walking on the water pavilion corridor, and raised her eyebrows slightly, "Who are those two people? Why didn't I?
Have you seen it?”
The maid standing beside her looked over and shook her head in unison: "I don't know you either."
Princess Wuyang watched quietly until the maid of the Prince's Mansion ushered them in, saluted the ladies in the attic, and introduced: "These two are Princess Baozhu and Princess Wu from Dayonglai, please.
Let’s get along well with each other, young ladies, and Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess will be here soon.”
After saying that, he turned around and nodded to Wu Jingyi and Yun Baozhu, then turned and left.
"I am Yun Baozhu, the princess of Dayong County. Please give me your advice." Yun Baozhu greeted him.
Wu Jingyi said happily: "Jingyi has met all the ladies."
Many noble ladies at the banquet looked at each other with subtle eyes, either sizing up or scrutinizing. Princess Wuyang leaned in front of the carved window and spoke lazily: "Princess Baozhu is Situ Xuan's fiancée. She is here to attend the birthday banquet of the Crown Princess today. Why don't you
Are you worried about upsetting your sister-in-law?"
"Displeased?" Yun Baozhu turned to look at her with a puzzled look on his face, "Why?"
"Are you really that innocent, or are you pretending to be so innocent?" Princess Wuyang smiled, with a hint of ridicule.
Yun Baozhu's expression became more and more confused: "Girl, please give me more explanations."
"I don't have time to tell you clearly." Princess Wuyang turned her head and looked out the window, her brows furrowed in an incomprehensible manner, "Chu Chu."
Huangfu Chuchu, who was sitting at the table, heard her shouting, got up and walked over, "What's wrong?"
"Something's wrong." Princess Wuyang lowered her voice, "I'm afraid something is going to happen today, so you and I should be careful."
Huangfu Chuchu frowned and also lowered his voice: "This is the Prince's Mansion, no one is stupid enough to seek death, right?"
"There will never be a shortage of stupid people in this world." Princess Wuyang sneered, "Anyway, it's better to be careful."
Huangfu Chuchu nodded and said nothing.
While the two were talking, another noble lady left under the guidance of the maid. After coming in, she chose a suitable seat and sat down.
The maids from the Prince's Mansion filed in, each carrying exquisite trays, tea cups, and delicacies. As they placed the tea snacks and delicacies in front of the ladies, an announcement just sounded outside: "Prince, Prince
The concubine has arrived—"
The maids put down their trays and knelt down together.
The noble ladies present stood up and saluted: "See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, see His Royal Highness the Crown Princess!"
Sicang, who was dressed in a mysterious robe, walked in holding Yun Zishu's hand. He was tall and imposing, exuding an awe-inspiring dignity that could not be ignored.
"Today is your birthday, do whatever makes you happy." Sicang ignored everyone else present and looked at Yun Zishu, "Don't wrong yourself."
Yun Zishu nodded.
Sicang reluctantly let go of her hand: "I'll go to the front hall first and come back later."
"Your Highness, you can go ahead and go, don't worry about me." Yun Zishu laughed, "I'm not a three-year-old, how can I lose myself?"
Although she said this, the noble ladies present were filled with envy. The relationship between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess was really good, even better than the rumors said.
The crown prince's love for the crown princess can be seen by anyone with eyes.
Sicang quickly turned around and left.
Yun Zishu walked to the main seat and sat down. She smiled generously and said, "I'll make you laugh."
"Prince Princess, please don't say that. It's too late for us to envy you." Princess Wuyang walked over. Her seat was closer to Yun Zishu's seat, so it was much easier to talk. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in his own palace.
I have to worry about the Crown Princess being wronged. This shows that I can’t let go of the Crown Princess in my heart. I don’t know when I will meet such a husband.”
"Fate will come naturally." Yun Zishu smiled gently, "Please sit down, there is no need to be polite."
Yun Baozhu and Wu Jingyi stood among the many noble ladies, their eyes passing over Yun Zishu's face. Seeing how radiant she was now, with her brows and eyes filled with bright luster, a hint of jealousy flashed across her eyes.
The princess who fell out of favor in Dayong suddenly became a high-ranking crown princess when she arrived in Dongyou, and was protected by the prince so wholeheartedly...envious?
Yun Baozhu snorted, this is simply a conspiracy.
Yun Zishu might have known Sicang's identity a long time ago, otherwise how could she be so kind to him?
"Princess Baozhu, why don't you sit down?" Yun Zishu looked up and her eyes fell on Yun Baozhu's face, "You have been learning the rules in the palace during this period, are you still used to it?"
Yun Baozhu was stunned for a moment and turned around subconsciously to look around, only to find that the others had already sat down and she was the only one standing there, which immediately attracted Yun Zishu's attention.