AWB Chapter 191: Allowed to Leave the Palace
Chapter 191: Allowed to Leave the Palace
After everyone met unexpectedly at the door, their eyes met, and a knowing smile appeared on their faces at the same time.
Li Ruo's pretty face was as bright and charming as a blooming spring flower at this moment. She said with a smile: "What a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you outside this palace! I thought you had already entered the palace." After that, her clear and sweet laughter like a silver bell echoed in the air.
Dugu Xin cast his gaze towards Li Ruo, only to see the innocent, cheerful little girl before him, truly endearing. He couldn't help but feel tender, and whispered, "Indeed! We've just sent someone inside to inform you. Since you've happened to be here too, why don't you all enter the palace together?" His tone was gentle, like a spring breeze.
Not long after, the eunuch who had gone to deliver the message hurried back. He was startled at the sheer number of people gathered at the door, but quickly recovered and bowed respectfully, saying, "My dear lords, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Crown Princess invite you!" He then gracefully gestured "please."
Dugu Xin and Li Chu nodded gently in response. Then, they walked calmly and gracefully into Zhaoyang Hall. Each step was steady and confident, as if imbued with an innate dignity and bearing. The crowd behind them followed closely behind them, filing in one after another. The entire scene was solemn and orderly.
They first bowed respectfully to the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, and only returned to their seats after the Crown Prince called them to stand up.
After everyone was seated, the Crown Prince turned his gaze to Dugu Xin and asked, "Oh, by the way, King Yunnan, how is your newly purchased mansion going? You've just arrived in Chang'an, so I guess you don't have many servants with you. Do you need me to arrange for some capable and reliable servants to help you?"
When Dugu Xin heard this, he thought to himself: The prince really knows how to choose the right time to bring up this matter. I can take this opportunity to continue talking about it, and it won't make people feel too abrupt.
After thinking about it, Dugu Xin quickly stood up, bowed deeply to the Crown Prince, and replied sincerely, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I have already successfully purchased servants who are satisfactory and efficient. Look, in just a few days, the new house has been completely tidied up!"
The prince was greatly surprised when he heard this and praised repeatedly, "It only took two or three days to achieve such high efficiency. He is truly a rare talent."
The Crown Prince then nodded slightly, his movements gentle and graceful, as if to indicate to everyone that he understood the situation. He then spoke again, "Since that's the case, when do you plan to move into this mansion?" His voice was steady and magnetic, inspiring awe.
At this moment, Dugu Xin could hardly hide his joy on his face, and quickly responded: "This is what I wanted to say. Yesterday, I specially asked an expert to help me choose an auspicious day. In six days, we can start preparing for moving in!" His words were full of anticipation and excitement.
Hearing this, the prince also smiled happily and said in a loud voice: "Very good. When your family moves, I will prepare a generous gift to congratulate you on your new home!" As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere around him became more cheerful and harmonious.
Seeing this, Dugu Xin did not dare to refuse at all. He immediately clasped his hands together and bowed, saying respectfully: "Then I would like to thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in advance!" His words were sincere and showed his gratitude.
However, at this time, the Crown Princess, who had been silent all the time, shifted her attention to another important issue. She opened her red lips and asked softly, "Prince Yunnan, I would like to ask, are you willing to arrange for Jingyao and Jingyue to move to your new home together?" Her eyes were as gentle as water, full of concern.
Dugu Xin keenly sensed that the Crown Princess might be reluctant to let his daughters Yao'er and Yue'er leave the palace. However, as he carefully considered the situation of his two daughters in the palace, an idea gradually became firm in his mind.
He took a deep breath and then respectfully replied to the Crown Princess, "Your Majesty, I intend to bring both of my beloved daughters back home to fulfill our family's wish. I sincerely request that Your Highness and Your Majesty grant my consent!"
Although the Crown Princess was indeed reluctant to let go, since Dugu Xin had already mentioned family reunion, if she refused to approve it at this time, it would probably seem too cold-blooded.
After a struggle, the Crown Princess managed to open her mouth and said, "So that's how it is... Well then, let them leave the palace. After all, if Jingyao marries here in the future, we'll naturally have plenty of time to accompany each other and exchange feelings!"
Dugu Jingyao had been paying attention to the changes in the Crown Princess's expression and listening carefully to the tone of her voice, and clearly felt a hint of reluctance from it.
She quickly bowed to the Crown Princess seated above her, then replied, "Your Majesty, although my sister and I will soon be leaving the Eastern Palace to reunite with our father, I understand that our family residence is very close to the Eastern Palace. This way, even if we don't live in the palace, we can still visit frequently to pay our respects to Your Highness and Your Majesty."
Liu Jingyue smiled and said coquettishly, "That's right, Your Majesty. Your servant and I are eager to come to the palace to pay our respects to you and Your Highness every day! We just hope Your Highness and Your Majesty don't find us noisy and annoying!" Her big, watery eyes blinked, revealing a cleverness.
The Crown Princess couldn't help but smile upon hearing this, feeling it made perfect sense. Her mood lightened considerably. She smiled softly, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze. "Oh, you two are so sweet-tongued! How could His Highness and I dislike you? As long as you remember what you said and come to the palace often to entertain me, that's all that's needed."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue exchanged glances, then looked up at the Crown Princess sitting above them and responded in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty." Their tone was firm and sincere, as if they were swearing an oath to the Crown Princess.
Just like that, Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue's departure from the palace in six days was settled in this joyful and harmonious atmosphere. Everyone was filled with anticipation for the future, especially the sisters, who breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the Crown Princess was willing to let them out, everything would be fine. The women in the harem were truly crazy!