Hearing the conversation between the two and seeing Yu Lan's blushing cheeks, Jiang Shu and others chuckled.
"Don't worry, it's only two months, it's almost over." Concubine Yu joked with a smile.
"I'm not... in a hurry." Yu Lan's eyes flashed, lacking confidence.
Concubine Yu smiled and said nothing.
After waiting for so many years, she should be anxious.
Seeing Yu Lan's embarrassed look, Jiang Shu came to the rescue and said, "Sister's princess mansion has been decorated?"
Yu Lan nodded: "That's almost it. Let's go take a look later."
"Okay." Jiang Shu agreed happily.
I just happened to go see if there is anything else I need and give Yu Lan a backup gift.
"What are you talking about that is so lively?" The emperor strode in.
"Father." Jiang Shu and others stood up to greet him.
The emperor walked to Concubine Yu and sat down beside him and said, "Sit down, everyone."
As soon as the emperor arrived, the lively atmosphere seemed to be a little tense, but it was still harmonious.
After saying a few words, the palace servant came to report that breakfast was ready.
The family moved to have a meal.
The emperor has been busy with government affairs recently. Not long after breakfast, he went to the imperial study to review the memorial.
Yu Zheng and others also got up and left the palace.
When they parted in front of the palace gate, Yu Lan made an appointment with Jiang Shu to visit the princess mansion in a few days.
The carriage left the palace gate, entered the busy street, and then turned into the quiet alley.
After returning to the palace, Jiang Shu rested for a while and went to the front hall to check the accounts.
Under Zhuo Teng's teaching reforms, the account books are now in perfect condition.
Jiang Shu looked through them one by one and found few mistakes.
The number of administrative duties was reduced by half, and not only was there no chaos in the mansion, but the efficiency and quality of work were actually improved. Jiang Shu was very satisfied.
After checking the accounts, Jiang Shu just returned to the main courtyard when his servants sent an invitation.
Prince Rui's Mansion held a peony banquet on the third day of April, and invited Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng to enjoy the peonies together.
The third day of April is the day after tomorrow.
Because she was pregnant, Yu Zheng would usually go to the banquet, or he would refuse and have his servants send him a gift.
But this peony banquet was hosted by Princess Rui, and it was also the first time Jiang Shu was invited by his sister-in-law, so it seemed like a bad idea not to go.
During lunch, Yu Zheng came back, and Jiang Shu told him about the matter.
"If you don't want to go, don't go." Yu Zheng didn't care.
This kind of banquet is just a joke and has no meaning.
Jiang Shu considered it and said, "It's better to go. My fetus is stable now, so it won't hurt if you be careful."
"Husband, are you free that day?"
Yu Zheng said with a smile: "If you go, I'm free."
Even if something happens, it is far less important than her. With such a big belly, how could he trust her to go alone.
Of course, Yu Zheng understood that Jiang Shu didn't really want to go, but was bound by the world's sophistication.
Although he doesn't like liveliness or boring banquets like this, he also understands that when people live in the world, it is inevitable to interact with others.
"Then let's go together." Jiang Shu's apricot eyes slightly curved.
Yu Zheng nodded in response.
The weather has been fine recently. On the third day of April, the sun was shining brightly. It was indeed a good weather for flower viewing.
When Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng arrived at Prince Rui's Mansion, it was very lively and many people had already arrived.
Seeing the two people, everyone saluted.
"I've met King Jing and Princess Jing."
Yu Zheng responded casually and led Jiang Shu towards Yu Lan and Sun Yijun.
This kind of flower appreciation banquet invites young men and women. It is not as elaborate as a formal banquet, but men and women can enjoy it together.
But sharing the reward is a shared reward, so the male guests and the female relatives still divided the table.
"You are here." Yu Lan and Sun Yijun stood up.
"Sister, take care of her." Yu Zheng handed Jiang Shu to Yu Lan, and Leng Xing followed her.
Yu Lan said: "Don't worry, I will go wherever she goes, and I will never leave even half a step."
Yu Lan was also frightened by the accident at the Shangyuan Festival Palace Banquet.
Knowing that Yu Zheng was worried, Jiang Shu whispered: "I will be careful."
Yu Zheng gave Leng Xing a few more words before walking towards the male guests.
"Third brother." King Rui greeted Yu Zheng warmly.
Yu Zheng glanced around and saw Shen Changze behind the crowd.
Yu Yuan came over and followed Yu Zheng's line of sight.
"Brother Prince Rui invited him anyway." Yu Yuan frowned and hummed.
King Rui said angrily: "I don't want to invite you, but I can't ignore you on purpose."
"Nothing." Yu Zheng looked away.
In the same capital, he would meet Shen Changze at every banquet and every morning in the morning. Yu Zheng was already used to it.
"Let's go to Brother Huang's side." King Rui said, walking towards Yu Cheng's direction.
Seeing Yu Cheng, Yu Zheng couldn't help but think of Grand Master Cao.
After saying a few words, Yu Zheng asked, seemingly unintentionally: "How are you doing, Grand Master?"
Yu Cheng sighed slightly: "My grandfather is very ill. I just went to see him a few days ago."
Yu Zheng was not surprised. He had received news from Xie Qi'an before, saying that there were still people in Grand Master Cao's house.
They speculated that Cao Qian must have found someone to pretend to be Grand Master Cao.
There was just one thing that Yu Zheng couldn't understand. If Cao Qian could find someone to pretend to be someone, why would he hold a grand birthday banquet as a cover?
After thinking for a moment, Yu Zheng inquired: "At the last birthday banquet, I saw that although the grand master looked sick, he was in high spirits and did not look like a seriously ill person."
Although Yu Cheng wondered why Yu Zheng suddenly cared about Grand Master Cao, he still said truthfully: "Grandpa's illness is good and bad. The wind and cold hurt his throat before, and he almost lost his voice. He still hasn't recovered yet."
Lost your voice?
When Yu Zheng heard these two words, his heart trembled.
I see.
In order to avoid Yu Cheng becoming suspicious, Yu Zheng did not ask any more questions.
The back garden of Prince Rui's Mansion is separated by a large field of blooming peonies. On the left are the male guests and on the right are the female relatives.
At this time, everyone had arrived, and both sides were bustling with excitement.
Jiang Shu sat with Cao Muxue, Yu Lan and others, chatting.
After chatting for a while, Princess Rui invited everyone to enjoy the flowers.
When Jiang Shu stood up, Cao Muxue glanced at her and said meaningfully: "You are precious now, so you have to be careful and don't bump into her."
Hearing this, Jiang Shu looked into Cao Muxue's eyes and said, "Thanks to the Emperor's sister-in-law's concern, I have always walked steadily. As long as others have eyes, they will not be able to bump into me."
Cao Muxue was startled when he heard the words of carrying a gun and a stick.
What does she mean? Does she know what happened last time?
No, not possible. She did everything right last time, and it was Yu Haolin who bumped into her. Even if Jiang Shu was suspicious, he couldn't suspect her.
"Let's go, I'll help you." Yu Lan and Sun Yijun supported Jiang Shu, one on the left, and Leng Xing followed closely behind.
When Cao Muxue saw it, her eyes narrowed.
Really cautious.
Isn't it just that she is pregnant, as if no one has been pregnant before, she is as precious as her.
Cao Muxue squeezed her hands angrily.
In early summer, the flowers bloom.
In addition to the beautiful peonies, there are many other flowers in the garden. They are in full bloom, just like the crowds visiting the garden.
Cheng Jinchu walked among the crowd, keeping his eyes on Jiang Shu without any intention of admiring the flowers.
This was the first time Cheng Jinchu saw Jiang Shu since Jiang Shu left the Jing'an Marquis Mansion.
Different from her wretched and depressed appearance, Jiang Shu was radiant, graceful and full of princess style.
Cheng Jinchu stared at Jiang Shu's figure with jealousy and hatred in his heart.
Jealous of Jiang Shu's good fortune, and that He Li is more noble than her when he remarries. What he hates is that Jiang Shu's ghost is still there, and even after he left, he still occupies Shen Changze's heart, causing them to be at odds with each other.
