"What does Fifth Brother want me to do?"
Rong Wen usually behaves cowardly and stupidly, but mostly to reassure his aunt. After reading through the classics and history for more than ten years, he is not a person without success.
"Aunt Luo has been making little moves over the years, and both my mother and I are extremely annoyed. However, my grandmother and father are on the other side, so it's hard for my mother to interfere. Aunt Yang is now valued by my father, so it shouldn't be difficult to do something!"
Luo's mother and daughter repeatedly attacked the little maid, which Rong Jiu could not tolerate.
His things were never allowed to be touched by others.
"But aunt..."
"I will persuade my aunt, fifth brother, don't worry!"
The words of rejection that Rong Wen had just spoken disappeared into her throat under Rong Jiu's indifferent expression.
These years have not been easy for him and his aunt, but it has never been easier for his wife and fifth brother.
"Third brother, don't worry, someone will help you when the time comes!"
Rong Jiu smiled lightly.
"In this case, I would like to thank fifth brother!"
Rong Wen didn't ask who it was, she stood up and thanked him.
"Then I won't disturb fifth brother's rest!"
Rong Wen turned around and left the study.
…
It's the twelfth lunar month in a blink of an eye.
The second day of December is the birthday party of Liangdi Wei of the East Palace.
The invitation was delivered to Taoye two days ago.
Tao Ye was the only one in Shengjing to send a post to a common roommate. Normally, she would not want to go to such a place of right and wrong, but this time the East Palace held a banquet, not only invited the female relatives of each house, but also invited The young master of the mansion and the student of Yunyang Academy.
The fourth prince has outstanding literary talent and has always had a higher reputation among literati than the prince. The East Palace will not miss this opportunity to win people's hearts.
But what disappoints Taoye is that the fifth young master is taking a break that day and has to accompany his wife to the East Palace.
On the way, Taoye and Qingxing sat in a carriage to serve Gu Yunqing, while Rong Jiu followed on horseback.
"Why did Wei Liangdi post specifically to you?"
Gu Yunqing leaned on the soft pillow and asked Taoye strangely.
"Liang Di said that that time in the East Palace, the slave had abdominal pain and fainted. It was really good for her to know that the child in her belly was harmed by someone. She was grateful to the slave for this, so she specially sent a message to the slave!"
Taoye replied respectfully.
"When we get to the East Palace, stay with me and don't get involved in those things in the East Palace!"
The Crown Princess and Wei Liangdi had been arguing for a whole month about their respective abortions. At that time, the eldest sister summoned her to the palace several times to talk, but Gu Yunqing now thought about it, and she had to mention it every time she complained. The marriage between Ajiu and Miss Xie Jiasan.
She has been thinking a lot in the past few days. She doesn't know when it started. The eldest sister is no longer the one who loves her younger sister and nephew. She only has the power of her mother in the world.
Therefore, she didn't want her son to get involved in anything about the East Palace.
As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the alley where the East Palace was located, the carriage could no longer move.
Although His Majesty has favored virtuous concubines, mother and son in recent years, and many people in the court have rumored that the position of the Crown Prince and Crown Prince is unstable, the carriages at the entrance of the East Palace today were still lined up far away, showing that there were many people attending the banquet.
The guards of Duke Jingguo's Mansion surrounded their master, and Rong Jiu personally helped Gu Yunqing move forward.
"Mrs. Rong, Fifth Young Master!"
After taking two steps forward, a thin figure got out of a gorgeously decorated carriage next to him.
"Thank you Miss San!"
Gu Yunqing nodded politely.
"Yunrou is really happy to see Madam here!"
Xie Yunrou wore a coat and skirt made of Xiaguang brocade today. The waist of the skirt was embroidered with flying sky patterns in royal blue and outlined an extremely slim waist. It was luxurious and delicate, which was very different from the past.
She looked at Rong Jiu longingly, but she didn't even get a look from him.
"Mom, watch your step!"
Rong Jiu said warmly.
"Let's go in first!"
Gu Yunqing nodded to Xie Yunrou and continued walking forward with his son's support.
"Miss, there are many people here, let's go there too!"
The maid who was following Xie Yunrou saw her young lady standing there with an ugly expression on her face and reminded her in a low voice.
"Walk!"
She had known for a long time that Rong Jiu had no intention of her, otherwise she wouldn't have had to listen to others to make this happen today.
But as long as she waits a little longer, she can get her wish. It doesn't matter if she doesn't want to, as long as she can get him.
The paranoia in Xie Yunrou's eyes could start a prairie fire. Fortunately, the maids had put a curtain on her so that no one could see her.
"Aunt, fifth brother, this way!"
As soon as they entered the gate of the East Palace, Gu Shiyu in red robe came forward, followed by Pei Weinan with a leisurely look and Chu Yizuo with a surprised look on his face.
"I've met Mrs. Rong!"
"Get up quickly, this is..."
Gu Yunqing has never met Chu Yizuo.
"Junior Chu Yizuo is studying in Yunyang Academy!"
"It turns out that he is Ajiu's classmate. I want Ajiu to accompany you for a walk today!"
Gu Yunqing liked it when he saw Chu Yi wearing a plain robe, standing among the brocades without losing her composure, and acting in a measured manner.
"Thank you, Mrs. Rong!"
Chu Yizuo bowed his head to Gu Yunqing, but when he raised his head, he saw his sister quietly gesturing to him with her right hand.
That was their secret code for sneaking out to play without telling their father and mother when they were young.
Seeing each other after so many years, Chu Yizuo's eyes were slightly hot, but he tried his best to control it. When he looked up again, his expression was as usual. While Gu Yunqing was instructing Gu Shiyu, he quietly returned a gesture to his sister.
Taoye secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, her eldest brother had not forgotten their childhood tricks.
The two people's actions were very secretive, and even Rong Jiu, who glanced at the two of them for a few times, did not notice it.
Although Dong Yu does not attach great importance to the defense between men and women, at this kind of banquet, men and women still play separately, but there is only a hollow courtyard wall in between.
In front of the Moon Gate, when Rong Jiu and others said goodbye to Gu Yunqing, Tao Ye and Chu Yi Zhuo quietly exchanged glances again.
"Mrs. Rong is here, please come this way, Liangdi is waiting inside!"
After entering the garden, two maids who led the way came forward and saluted.
The garden was full of laughter and laughter, and many people had come. Taoye also saw Chen Shujun, who was chatting with Miss Du's family.
"Auntie is here, come and sit here!"
As soon as they entered the waterside pavilion, Wei Liangdi came forward to greet her personally, talking about her intimacy.
"aunt!"
The Crown Princess Zheng behind her had a dignified but forced smile on her face.
Although she usually felt that there was a difference between monarch and minister, and thought that Gu Yunqing could not bear the name of her aunt, she still felt that she had lost all face by calling her like this.
No matter how much His Highness values the Wei family, she is just a concubine, so she has no right to call her aunt.
"Princess, Wei Liangdi!"
Gu Yunqing smiled and saluted, and Tao Ye, who was waiting behind, also lowered his body.
"Auntie, please don't be so polite to me, otherwise His Highness may blame me for disrespecting our elders!"
Wei Liangdi personally helped the person sit next to her attentively.
"Come here, bring us another embroidery bench!"
Tao Yezheng and Bi Yun were standing next to Gu Yunqing when they heard Wei Liangdi ordering the maid beside him.
