Hi this chapter edited by Rebel.
Chapter 88 –Preparation for the Banquet
The Empress is almost recovered. On that day, when the Crown Prince entered the palace, once the mother and son were reunited, she woke up. These next two days, Crown Prince’s clothes have not changed, which made her both happy and distressed. She always made him go to rest. But he was lying in bed and slept a little every day. Fortunately, he had not fallen to his own illness. Otherwise, she did not know how to feel other than distressed!
Empress thought her child would be weak when he was young. The fetal poison type in him is still unidentified. She was afraid that he would not live long. But she did not think that this fragile life was very tenacious. Growing up day by day, he was so handsome and filial that she thanked God in her heart. She always prayed to God to take all the hardships onto herself so that the Crown Prince can grow up healthily and become an eminent ruler of a country. She will die in peace.
But things are against her will, and she fell ill all of a sudden. Crown Prince’s disease has not been eradicated yet. She doesn’t believe that the best doctors in the world are in the palace, else why they would have cured the Crown Prince’s disease by no.
The Emperor is also very annoyed about this!
It’s just that Imperial physicians labored so hard, and they tried their best!
Now the Empress is safe. Those who prayed at Yuehua Temple were rewarded by the Emperor.
Every Gongzi and Xiaojie has been granted a reward. Ning Wang and Kang Wang also returned to the palace. The Emperor saw them and his face very good. He praised them for their work and filial piety.
It was not easy to get praise from the Emperor. They went back to their respective mansions happily. When the Shu Gufei saw her son coming back, she did not show much joy on her face.
Kang Wang showed his father’s reward to his mother, but Shu Gufei sighed, “That’s not something I haven’t seen before…you are here, let me ask you, how did the Crown Prince suddenly return?”
Hearing her question, Kang Wang also frowned, “There must be a problem somewhere. If the Crown Prince really were in Yuehua Temple, he wouldn’t have returned to the palace to visit Empress. But people in the partial temple said that he was playing chess with the abbot. The reports were unclear, must investigate again…”
Coldness flashed in Shu Guifei’s eyes, “The Crown Prince is fortunate, and Empress’s fate is still undecided. It’s not like we can’t wait for it. Son, you must remember, once this person passed away, be careful of what happens later. And the Crown Prince looks smarter than we think. Things are not as what they appear.”
Kang Wang had a deep feeling about this. He had already learned this!
After Ning Wang returned, Yan Xian Fei did not say anything but praised his son for his efforts.
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General’s Fu House.
Lian Jinrong and An Yanran duo were very busy. At one time, the commander ordered the menu, at the other time, the courtyard was rearranged, and the list of VIPs had to be drawn up. This will bring them a good face. What can they do to avoid giving that mother and daughter a face?
Lian Jinrong was so happy that she let the three of them go to Yuehua Temple. She decided to send someone to invite the General to return in time for the banquet. By that time, he would be unprepared. He would not be able to hide because they had prepared it grandly and beautifully, the world will know his ability from then on.
Wonder who would be in charge of the General’s Fu Place afterward?
“Mother, look at this list again!”An Yanran handed the paper to Lian Jinrong.
In fact, Lian Jinrong believed that her daughter would do it well because her mind is sharper.
She looked into her daughter’s eyes and said, “Well, yes, your list is good. We should invite other ministers and those who are familiar with Lian Jinyu, we naturally want to please…even Lian clan and Loujia family should be given the invitation also. Well, just don’t know whether or not they will appreciate the honor!”
“Mother, the invitation is in the name of the General. They will naturally give a few faces, and only one or two will come. If too many come, they will have no face…”An Yanran profoundly spoke.
Lian Jinrong laughed and comforted her small face, “My child, you shouldn’t be too smart, you should pretend to be silly and accumulate some good fortune!”
An Yanran shook her head, “If she is pushed into the limelight, where can I get the good fortune in my life? Mother, I only know that if you don’t grab something, it won’t fall into your hands by itself. So, this General’s Fu House’s beauty will have to be me, right?
“Smelly girl, showing no respect for the elders, not even your mother! You are teasing, be careful not to be overheard by your father and your hide removed!”Lian Jinrong retorted angrily.
“Daddy doesn’t have time for us at the moment. He must not have any idea of what kind of show we’ve prepared for him.”An Yanran’s eyes were cold and frightening.
Lian Jinrong sighed, “If you ask, who wants to do this and who doesn’t want to be born with unlimited privileges…”
But being concubine-born was not her choice!
Now that she has the opportunity to change something for her daughter, how can she not spare any effort?
“Second Madam, the steward sent this servant to ask which screen to use? Is it a Mo Yu given by the Emperor or a five-blessing picture of double yarns sent by the Prime Minister’s Fu?”Xiao Cui approached with a weak voice.
Lian Jinrong’s face turned cold when she heard her words. She raised her hand and slapped Xiao Cui in the face, “Repeat what you said! I don’t think I heard you clearly?”
“Second Madam…”
When Xiao Cui started to speak, she saw Lian Jinrong’s eyes crossed. She became so frightened that she spoke again, “Madam, the steward sent…”
“Since we have Prime Minister’s Fu’s Imperial gifts, there’s no reason not to use them!”Lian Jinrong coldly replied.
The little maid caressed her face and bowed down until she came out of the door. She slowly understood something. Who else could make Xiao Cui speechless? The servants with survival instinct had called her Madam willingly. As long as the First Madam was absent, the slaves below her would call her so. How could she forget?
It’s no time to fight! When she no one is around, she spat and left in a hurry. Xiao Cui was beaten almost all the times, and now, her heart was naturally upset.
“Mother, why are you angry with little servants? Now is our good time. Is there a place for them to go?”An Yanran usually is open-minded but disapproved her mother’s behavior.
Lian Jinrong laughed, “When that mother and daughter come back, I don’t know what kind of anger they will suffer. If you use this power when you are in the top authority, it will be strengthened when they die, right?”
“Let them come back and behave as they want. We should more careful. When Grandmother arrives, we should take advantage of their absence, and enjoy a good time. I don’t know who dared to confront the Old Madam, that person is asking for death! However, Grandmother doesn’t visit us often. Rather, she stays with Uncle. I don’t know if she plans to hurt us.”An Yanran sighed.
“No matter what she does, there’s no reason for her to hurt her granddaughter or her grandson! Mingxuan, come here!”Lian Jinrong called for An Mingxuan, who had been playing in the doorway. “I told you what to do, do you remember?”
An Mingxuan nodded, “Going to see my grandmother tomorrow, I want to please her…”
“Well, you are aware that you are the eldest son of the General’s Fu?”An Yanran asked quietly.
An Mingxuan nodded, “I understand, I will do my best!”
An Yanran looked at him with a surprise, “You…”