On the day of the ceremony, the carriage from Prince Yue's Mansion came to Ji's house to pick him up.
Mrs. Ji didn't know where she heard about the affairs of wealthy women - Mingwei guessed it might be a folk tale - and she repeatedly told her many things.
For example, don't eat food given by others, never be alone, bring a few extra clothes to change... Hearing this, Ji Ling secretly rolled his eyes.
Mother, you don't know the level of your cousin. Will these methods be useful to her? Even if the palace is overthrown, she will still be able to live well.
Mingwei was extremely well-educated. She responded to what was said, brought whatever was prepared, and then got into the carriage——
"Let's find an inconspicuous corner to squat down and hang out for seven days."
Duofu asked: "The things the lady said..."
Mingwei said: "My aunt has read too many stories. I have no grudges or enmities with those female relatives, and there is no interest relationship. Who would plot against me?"
"oh……"
As we approach the palace, there are more and more carriages and horses.
This time the ritual ceremony was grand, almost all the female family members of the royal family attended, and Mingwei even saw the carriage of the Marquis Boling Mansion.
Her car was parked outside the imperial city, waiting to enter the palace, when the top of the car was knocked.
Mingwei opened the curtains and saw Yang Shu riding a horse parked nearby.
This scene was so familiar that Mingwei burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at?"
"Laughing at you for not making any progress in three years." Mingwei looked at him from beginning to end.
Yang Shu remembered.
It was the same situation when I went to Baoling Temple in Dongning that year.
Time flies, and it has been three years in the blink of an eye.
After finishing laughing, Mingwei asked him: "Is there anything special about it?" She glanced in the direction of the palace gate.
Yang Shu said: "It's up to you."
Mingwei nodded: "I understand."
Yang Shu wanted to say something else, but King An's shout came from behind.
He looked back and said, "I'll go over first."
"good."
He turned the horse's head, thought for a moment, then turned back and said quickly: "You are beautiful today."
Then he ran away as if he was being chased.
It took Mingwei a while to react and couldn't help but laugh.
Wasn't she beautiful before? Because she was doing a ritual, she was dressed very neatly today.
Xiaotong, who was sent to follow the car, watched his Royal Highness run away, nodded happily, and smiled like an old mother.
Well, His Highness is happy when he looks like this!
Over there, King An saw Yang Shu coming, beckoned and shouted: "Nephew, this way!"
Yang Shu's face turned dark.
Although in terms of seniority, they are indeed uncle and nephew, but it is very embarrassing to be called that in public!
"Why are you shouting so loudly?" He said with a stinky face, "I'm not deaf."
"Aren't you afraid that you didn't hear it?" King An hooked his arm on his shoulder in a very affectionate manner, and raised his chin towards Mingwei, "Looking at you like that, why don't you get married earlier? Now it's been a few days.
We haven’t decided yet, but you’re not young yet!”
He is two years younger than Yang Shu and now has a baby.
Yang Shu had a depressed look on his face: "Do you think I don't want to do it? But the Imperial Master said that my fate is too hard. It is best to wait a few years before getting married and wait for the fortune to change."
"How many years is it still?" Prince An sympathized with him, "At this age...can you bear it?"
Yang Shu refused to answer this question.
Is there anyone who specializes in poking people's hearts?
Seeing that he still looked back, Prince An grabbed him and said, "Okay, okay, what are you looking at! I've asked the princess to take more care of her, and everything will be fine."
Yang Shu thought to himself, it's not like he was worried about something happening to her...
But he followed King An obediently.
Mingwei entered the palace gate, and there was already a chamberlain waiting for her. He came over, bowed, and led her to the west.
The venue for this ritual is set to be Taiyuan Palace.
This palace was the residence of the Queen Mother in the previous dynasty. It occupies a large area and is surrounded by many trees, flowers and plants. It is extremely quiet and quiet.
But this dynasty has not yet had a queen mother, so the palace has been put on hold.
When Mingwei and Princess An arrived, the legendary and fierce Princess An came to say hello.
Different from the rumors, this Princess An was petite, slightly shorter than Ming Wei, and beautiful, with a round face, two dimples when she smiled, and was gentle and approachable.
She also speaks tactfully and cheerfully, with the style of a southern girl.
Mingwei thought that King An might have been deceived by her appearance when he chose such a princess. Who knew that a girl who could fall down at the first push could actually have such a fierce personality?
After the two parties had seen the ceremony, Princess An said: "My Royal Highness has explained that Miss Ming Qi is the first to come back to the palace. I am afraid that she is not familiar with her, so she asked me to take care of her."
Mingwei thanked her sincerely: "Thank you so much, Princess, and thank you so much, His Highness Prince An."
Princess An smiled and said: "We are all members of our own family, what are we grateful for? Come on, let's go in."
In Taiyuan Palace, the dojo has been decorated.
The main hall is where the immortal elders of Xuandu Temple perform their rituals. The female relatives are separated in various side halls, far apart. There is no need to meet them, and they can just follow the chanting.
Since the emperor is a benevolent king, he is naturally not harsh. The side hall has everything he needs and there is also a place to rest.
Mingwei took a look at it twice and felt that the conditions were very good. He thought it would not be difficult to come here for seven days.
Princess An took her to greet her.
Concubine Pei is in the back hall, and all the concubines are here, including the Crown Princess and Princess Xin.
Princess An and Mingwei came in and bowed, and Concubine Hui smiled: "The whole family is here."
Concubine Pei and Concubine An said a few words, asked Mingwei again, and then left them to play by themselves. They were not particularly affectionate.
Mingwei followed the Crown Princess and others out of the back hall.
Out of the eyes of her elders, the Crown Princess waved to Princess An and spoke affectionately.
Although the Crown Prince and King Xin are about the same age, Prince An is much younger, but now the Crown Princess is the step-concubine, and is closer in age to Princess An, and they still have some friendships with each other.
Princess Xin seemed to be several years older than them, so she couldn't speak very well.
The four of them arrived at the side hall assigned to them, and Mingwei saw the Wen sisters standing there.
The Crown Princess smiled at her and said, "I heard that Miss Ming Qi and Wen Baolin are classmates? The ceremony hasn't started yet, so we can catch up on old times."
Ming smiled and thanked her, feeling a little bored.
Did you mean to express contempt by sending her to the Wen sisters? She was really impatient with such meaningless thoughts.
Forget it, there are only seven days, just be patient.
Wen Ru came over to greet you and said, "I have heard that you have returned to Beijing. Unfortunately, I cannot go out and make an appointment. I hope you won't be offended."
She was so polite, Mingwei naturally gave her face.
Although Wen Ying was a little reluctant, she also saluted.
Mingwei saw that she had restrained herself a lot, and guessed that she had been dealt with. She sighed secretly, feeling a bit pitiful.
The Wen sisters were so arrogant in Mingcheng Academy back then, but now one is gentle and elegant, and the other is quiet and taciturn. If this is their nature, but they have been polished out, they are really boring.
When girls grow up, they should learn to respect and be restrained, but that should be what life has taught them, not the tricks of being a coward. (To be continued)