Li Yunhe got off the carriage at the entrance of the Prime Minister's Mansion and walked inside.
As soon as he approached the painted red door, he was stopped by two young men at the door.
"For what?"
"I am your young master."
The two of them looked at each other, unsure of themselves. Although they both knew that there was a young master in the Prime Minister's Mansion, they had never seen him before.
"I'll report it to the master."
A boy turned around and went to the main hall.
"Master, there is a young man outside the door who claims to be our young master."
Prime Minister Li was so excited that he almost dropped the tea in his hand, "Seriously?"
He wrote a lot of letters to his son, but he never mentioned that he was coming back. Why did he come back suddenly now?
"Master, let's go out and meet He'er quickly. It's cold outside, don't let him wait too long." Mrs. Li stood up and pulled Li Qian with a smile on her face, "Let's go meet your brother together."
Li Qian was also curious about what this brother looked like. She held Mrs. Li's hand with a smile on her lips and said, "Mom, please walk slower."
The three of them walked to the door and saw Li Yunhe standing at the door with his hands behind his back.
"He'er," Mrs. Li stepped forward excitedly, her eyes red, and pulled up his sleeves, "Why didn't you tell your parents when you came down the mountain?"
"I've met my parents, sister."
Prime Minister Li glanced at his wife and said with a smile: "Go in and say, now you are not afraid that He'er will catch a cold."
Li Qian was a little flattered. She had thought that her brother was her legitimate son, and they did not grow up in the mansion. They had no brother-sister relationship and would not talk to her. Unexpectedly, her brother took the initiative to talk to her.
His tense body gradually relaxed and he said, "Brother, go ahead and drink a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."
A few people walked to the main hall, and after Li Yunhe took a sip of hot tea, Prime Minister Li couldn't wait to ask.
"He'er, why did you suddenly go down the mountain?"
Thinking of the carriage at the door just now, Prime Minister Li continued: "If I read it correctly just now, the carriage that brought you came from the palace. Did you go to the palace?"
Li Yunhe put down the tea with a smile and nodded.
"It is indeed from the palace. Because the master owed Taishi Fang a request, Taishi Fang asked him to agree to allow his apprentice to go down the mountain and assist His Highness the Crown Prince wholeheartedly, so the child came back."
His original intention was to go down and become an official through the imperial examination. Who would have thought that his master would sell him out like this.
"That's fine. My father actually wanted to recommend you, but he was worried that you would be criticized by people in the court, so he stopped thinking about it. Now that you are recommended by Grand Master Fang, they probably won't say anything."
His worries were not unreasonable. Now that he was the prime minister, and his son was still young and was a teacher to the prince, the prime minister's house was in full swing, and it was inevitable that people would be suspicious of him and make fuss about it.
"Father, don't worry. The Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince do not look down upon the child because of his age."
Although Mrs. Li didn't understand what was going on in the court, she also knew that the prince's teacher was not just anyone who wanted to do it, so she was sincerely happy for her son.
At this time, a boy came in from outside.
"My lord and madam, people from the Minister's Office of the Ministry of Rites are here to deliver the invitation."
"Let people in."
Soon, a boy came in, handed the invitation to the prime minister respectfully, and turned to leave.
The Prime Minister opened the post and read it, then smiled and said, "It's an invitation to attend the little princess's full moon party. All four of us in the family can go."
Li Qian's eyes widened in disbelief, "Dad, what do you mean, my daughter can go too?"
Mrs. Li patted her hand and said softly: "A family of four. Isn't it just me and your father, your brother and you? It must be the intention of Concubine Li to make you look good to Qian'er!"
Li Qian pursed her lips and smiled, feeling even more grateful to Concubine Li.
This banquet is not something anyone can go to if they want to.
After listening to the words of several people, Li Yunhe looked puzzled, "The little princess's banquet was actually hosted by the Minister of Rites himself."
He suddenly remembered that when he was in the royal study, the emperor was holding a child in his arms. Could it be that the child was the little princess?
Seeing his confusion, Prime Minister Li explained, "The little princess is the daughter of Empress Li, and she is very favored by the emperor. Letting the Ministry of Rites take care of it is a great honor for the little princess."
The Cai family who also received the invitation were also very surprised.
If they hadn't read the content, they would have thought that the invitation was sent to the wrong person.
"A few days ago, my wife was worried that it would be difficult to see Mrs. Zhang, but now there is a chance?" Mr. Cai teased his wife.
...
It is different from the excitement in the palace.
The third prince's mansion was deserted.
Yang Xin held her chin with a look of sadness. She hadn't seen the third prince for a long time, although she still lived in the third prince's mansion.
She thought that what she did was hidden and it was impossible for the third prince to know.
Did Concubine Xian tell the third prince before she died?
But if that was the case, why did the third prince still keep her in the house.
After much deliberation, I could only think of one reasonable explanation, that is, the third prince still has feelings for me.
"Miss, why don't you go out for a walk?"
The maid asked worriedly. Yang Xin was only not allowed to go near the study and the third prince's room. He could still move around normally in other places.
"There's nothing interesting outside," Yang Xin sighed listlessly, beckoning the maid to come over and sit down.
"Miss, this is inappropriate."
"What's wrong?" Yang Xin said with a serious face, "How many times have I told you, we are all human beings, there is no distinction between master and servant. If you are asked to come over, just come over and tell me what's going on outside. Interesting thing."
The maid came forward slowly, still standing aside.
Yang Xin pulled her to a chair and said, "Tell me!"
"Tomorrow is the little princess's full moon banquet. People are talking about it outside. I think the third prince will also attend."
Yang Xin didn't take it seriously, "What's there to discuss at a full moon banquet?"
However, it is understandable that people at this time do not have mobile phones or TVs, so they can only pass the time by gossiping.
"Miss, you don't know something," the maid lowered her voice, "The little princess is very favored by the emperor. This full moon banquet is organized by the Ministry of Etiquette, which shows how much the emperor cares about the little princess."
Listening to the maid's envious tone, Yang Xin didn't feel envious, but more sympathetic.
Born in this feudal era, it doesn't matter if you are favored and have a noble status. When you grow up, you still have to marry and raise children, and share a husband with others.
The maid was still chattering, but Yang Xin opened her mouth to interrupt her, "Stop talking."
She suddenly remembered that the third prince had said that he would take her to the little princess's full moon party last time, so she stood up and walked out.
Unexpectedly, he happened to see Ziyang walking towards this side with a bright smile on his face, and raised his hand to block her way.
"Miss Yang, where are you going?"
Yang Xin glared at her and pushed his hand away, "I'm going to find Brother Chen, please get out of the way."
Ziyang was unmoved and sneered, "Your Highness doesn't want to see you. Please stay in the mansion before the little princess's full moon banquet!"
"You ask Brother Chen to come and tell me in person, otherwise I won't believe it."
What if she doesn't go? The heroine will definitely go to this kind of banquet. What if the hero meets the heroine?
