Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Entering the Mansion (Revised)

Chapter 25

Cuiping was very worried about Jiang Yu, but Jiang Yu herself was very calm and had to swallow her worries. However, she was still worried. She tossed and turned at night and finally fell asleep. She woke up early in the morning with dark circles under her eyes. In the morning, she served Du Qing to go to school. Du Qing was so curious that he kept trying to poke her eyes and asked, "Cuiping, were you beaten?"

Jiang Yu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Your aunt Cuiping didn't sleep well. Go and make up for it."

But Cuiping refused to go. After she was done, she accompanied Jiang Yu to pack up and get on the carriage. Cuiping saw cakes in the food box and couldn't help asking, "Madam, when was this made?"

Jiang Yu glanced at the food box and opened the lid. Inside was a jujube paste yam cake with a beautiful round flower pattern printed on it with a mold. The outside was a layer of milky white yam paste, and the inside was jujube paste made from red dates. Because the yam was only a thin layer, the red jujube paste inside was visible, and the white was slightly red, which looked very delicate and delicious.

"I made it early this morning."

Cuiping was a little unconvinced. The Crown Princess was obviously here with bad intentions, but Jiang Yu made exquisite pastries as a gift. However, she didn't dare to say much without Jiang Yu's permission, so she had to endure it.

When they arrived at the gate of Zhou Wangfu, the doorman read the post and let them in smoothly. Shen Ma, who was beside the Crown Princess, had been waiting for a long time. When she saw her coming, she was stunned for a moment. Now she finally understood why the eunuch Wu Tong hesitated when he mentioned Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu was dressed very plainly, a plain pink and white Hangzhou silk jacket with only a few orchids embroidered on the collar. She wore seasonal peonies on her black hair, but the peonies were not the solemn red, but the same pink and white as the jacket. As she walked, the flowers trembled slightly, and there was a kind of freshness and refinement that could not be described.

Waiting to see Jiang Yu's face, her eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, her complexion is like jade, she is really a rare beauty, the most important thing is that she looks calm, her eyebrows are as gentle as water, just like the lake water after being baptized by the wind, she wants to get closer.

Shen Ma was surprised, and couldn't help thinking, is this the face? She is also an old friend of the prince, and knows the prince's preferences. If there is something, the prince really can't control himself.

Of course, Princess Jialan is also beautiful, but she has probably had a bad life in recent years. There is a kind of daunting hostility in her eyebrows, and she is trembling while serving on the side. With

such a comparison, it is natural to see who is better.

When Shen saw Jiang Yu entering the Chuihua Gate and heading east, she was stunned and said, "Madam Du, our queen lives in Xiyuan. You are going the wrong way."

Jiang Yu said, "Yes, it is this direction."

Shen was very angry and dissatisfied with Jiang Yu. Naturally, her tone was very bad. She said with a fake smile, "Madam Du, you may be used to living in the countryside in Lin'an. You don't know how big this palace is..."

Cuiping on the side was very angry. She thought that Shen was so harsh and looked down on people. When Jiang Yu was in Lin'an, she was also the prince's consort. Although the Zhou Palace in Lin'an was not as luxurious as the capital, it occupied a larger area than the Zhou Palace in the capital. After all, it was a vassal.

Jiang Yu had been in charge of the palace for several years. Why was he looked down upon like this?

At this time, a woman came over with two maids. The woman was dressed very decently, wearing gold and silver, and was richer than ordinary wealthy families. She was relieved when she saw Jiang Yu and said, "Madam Du, you are finally here. The princess has been waiting for you."

Shen Ma was stunned. The person who came was none other than Li Fugui's family, the favorite housekeeper of Princess Zhou. Not only did she have the trust of Princess Zhou, but the prince also valued her. Even the princess had to give her some respect.

How did Jiang Yu know Li Fugui's family?

Shen Ma naturally didn't know that Li Fugui's family was promoted by Jiang Yu. She had always been thinking about Jiang Yu's kindness. This time Jiang Yu wanted to visit Princess Zhou, so she asked her to help inform her, and naturally she got through. It

is not a simple matter to want to see Princess Zhou. Naturally, you have to send a visiting card first, and wait for Princess Zhou to be free. But the matter happened suddenly, so if you want to see her as soon as possible, you naturally have to find an acquaintance to introduce her.

Jiang Yu thought of Li Fugui's family. When Jiang Yu first arrived in the capital, Li Fugui's family came to visit, which showed their sincerity.

Shen Ma's face turned ugly. It turned out that Jiang Yu was going to see Princess Zhou, but when did she get in touch with Li Fugui's family? But soon she figured it out. Jiang Yu was the former prince's wife, and Li Fugui's family was also from Lin'an. They were the people brought by Princess Zhou from Lin'an... These two people should have known each other. It made sense when she thought about it.

"Ma'am Shen, I'll take the person away first."

Although Shen Ma's face was ugly, she didn't dare to say anything more and had to give up her seat.

Jiang Yu followed Li Fugui's family to the East Courtyard. There was an old locust tree planted in the yard, which was very similar to the yard in Lin'an. Li Fugui's family pursed her lips and said, "The princess was a little unhappy at first, saying why did you come to pay your respects only now? I spent a lot of time and effort to persuade her."

Jiang Yu nodded. She was familiar with Princess Zhou's temper and expected that Princess Zhou would be unhappy. For the princess, even if Jiang Yu was forced to leave the house, it was Jiang Yu who was marrying above her station, and it was not that the palace was sorry for her. She said, "Thank you for your trouble."

Li Fugui's family said hurriedly, "No, no."

The little maid lifted the curtain for Jiang Yu, and Li Fugui's family took Jiang Yu in. Princess Zhou was sitting on a black lacquered armchair with peony flowers, wearing a scarlet brocade jacket and a ruby phoenix with oriental pearls on her head. She was really rich and noble. The Princess Zhou used to be noble, but not as noble as she is now. She has a son who has been canonized as the crown prince, so her confidence is different.

Jiang Yu went over to pay her respects to Princess Zhou. Princess Zhou was obviously unhappy and wanted to give Jiang Yu the cold shoulder. But she suddenly saw Jiang Yu asked calmly, "Your Majesty, do you know that the Crown Princess called me into the mansion?"

Princess Zhou was stunned. "Is that true?"

Li Fugui nodded.

Princess Zhou didn't understand. Why did Princess Jialan call Jiang Yu into the mansion?

Jiang Yu lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty must know how I left the mansion."

Princess Zhou knew, of course. At that time, she thought Jiang Yu was sensible. However, she felt a little uncomfortable about Jiang Yu's marriage. But after a few years, this annoyance faded a lot. In addition, Li Fugui said good things about Jiang Yu. She only occasionally thought of Jiang Yu's dedication to her.

Jiang Yu continued, "I thought it was probably because the prince often came to the tavern to eat."

"When the prince came to the tavern to eat, I would entertain him seriously, but I was afraid that others would misunderstand, so I would leave the shop to avoid suspicion. This is something everyone knows."

Princess Zhou has never been involved in other people's affairs, and she really didn't know about this matter. She turned her head to look at Li Fugui's family, and when she saw her nod, she asked in surprise, "Is this true?"

Princess Zhou can not be involved in other people's affairs, but the people serving her can't really be in the dark and know nothing. Nanny Qian beside her also nodded.

"The prince has been eating at Jiang's house frequently recently."

Jiang Yu continued, "Your Majesty, I am not as noble as Princess Jialan, who is now the crown princess and respected by others, but I just want to live a good life. I really can't understand why I was called into the mansion?"

Princess Zhou fell silent. For her status, the wife of a number one scholar was not worth much. Moreover, Princess Jialan was the Crown Princess. They were even more different. So she felt sorry for Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu continued, "It was nothing at first, but she acted like there was something wrong. If others knew about it, they would gossip about it. I'm married and have a daughter. Shouldn't I live my own life? If my husband knew about this, how would I deal with it?"

Princess Zhou's face darkened when she heard this. She used to think that Princess Jialan was a sensible person, but she didn't expect that she would keep harping on this matter and even call Jiang Yu to the palace. It

was really embarrassing, and even petty.

Seeing Princess Zhou's expression, Jiang Yu was not surprised. She took the cakes she made and said, "I don't have anything good, but I made some because you liked to eat this jujube paste cake in the past."

Princess Zhou didn't have much appetite at first, but when Jiang Yu opened the lid of the food box and smelled the familiar fragrance, she became greedy.

Li Fugui's family was observant. Knowing that the princess was moved, she immediately asked the maid to bring a small bowl and served a piece of yam and jujube paste cake.

Princess Zhou took a bite and it was exactly what she liked. She usually ate very little, but this time she ate a piece of yam and jujube paste cake in one breath, which was also very rare.

After she finished eating, she couldn't help sighing in her heart, thinking that Jiang Yu was familiar with her taste. Even after four years, the taste was still very suitable for her taste, not to mention her son Lin Bozhi, who must have missed the taste.

When thinking of Jiang Yu's intentions, she naturally thought of the days in Lin'an before. Jiang Yu was also very dedicated. It was originally a matter of distance and nearness. When Jiang Yu was around, she felt that she was not worthy of Lin Bozhi. Now that Jiang Yu asked to leave, it was Princess Jialan who was with her. Naturally, Princess Jialan was dissatisfied.

Not to mention that after many years of marriage, they only had one son, which was her heartache.

The more Princess Zhou thought about it, the more she felt that the Crown Princess was a bit too much. Now she didn't want to find a way to expand her family, but she was restless and tossed Jiang Yu? Why didn't she think about how to coax Lin Bozhi and give her more grandchildren?

Princess Zhou finally expressed her opinion and said, "You can go back with peace of mind. I know about this matter."

Jiang Yu sincerely thanked Princess Zhou and said, "Thank you, your majesty."

Princess Zhou didn't know why, but she felt that Jiang Yu today seemed different from before. It wasn't that he was bad before, but he seemed a little timid. Now he seemed to be untied, and the whole person was generous and generous.

She thought of Jiang Yu's hard work for three years and had long forgotten the previous unhappiness. She grabbed Jiang Yu's hand and said, "Don't be afraid of gossip. A person with a clear conscience is not afraid of his own shadow. I will support you. When you are free in the future, you must come to see me often."

After all, people are made of flesh and blood. Jiang Yu's previous efforts have paid off. Princess Zhou's heart is now on Jiang Yu's side.