Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 303 Roll Call

If Liu Yuechu doesn't show up, naturally no one will mention Yuan Cuo. As long as Yuan Cuo isn't mentioned, his background won't be discussed.

Emperor Qi Xiao's appearance was also respectable, so even if Prince Chun wanted to find fault, he had nowhere to start.

The best of both worlds.

Liu Yuechu also thought it was a good idea. "Then let's discuss it with the princess tomorrow. If she agrees, we'll set off at noon tomorrow."

Chen Zhongyao breathed a sigh of relief, at least Liu Yuechu agreed readily. "There's no need to tell the palace first. If the palace asks, I'll just make excuses. You just need to keep quiet."

Liu Yuechu agreed and then went to rest.

When she woke up the next day, she told Princess Chen about her thoughts, but Princess Chen simply handed her a note and said, "You two are too late in thinking about this. This was sent from the palace early this morning."

Liu Yuechu took it and glanced at it, her heart skipped a beat.

It was indeed an invitation to tomorrow's palace banquet.

"Can't I not go?" She was really embarrassed to see Prince Chun returning.

“I didn’t want to go either, but the invitation has already been sent by the Imperial Household Department. It says I must be there tomorrow.” Princess Chen sighed. “I promised Zhongyao this morning that I would stay at a temple for a while to avoid the hustle and bustle of the capital. But I didn’t expect that trouble would come so soon after he left.”

Liu Yuechu: "..."

It seems they anticipated her attempt to avoid them, so they sent the post in advance?

"Then let the manor make the preparations. After the palace banquet tomorrow, we'll go to the outskirts of the capital. I don't expect things to be very quiet in the capital."

Princess Chen agreed and summoned her aunt and nanny to make preparations. "Since you've already promised the palace, you can't be too perfunctory. You can't neglect the details when it's time to be meticulous. After all, you're the head of the Liu family and have the title of Yiren. Now that Yuan Cuo is a fourth-rank official, many people will be watching you."

Liu Yuechu was at a loss, after all, the princess had always been very particular about etiquette.

After having breakfast with Princess Chen, she began trying on clothes. Now that her belly was showing, the Yiren dress was a bit tight, so Gu Yu had to help her alter it to make it bigger. She also removed some of the hair ornaments to make it as light as possible.

……

At this moment, Qin Muyan returned to the Third Prince's residence and couldn't help but sigh and wonder, "Tell me, why did my royal uncle specifically ask to see Liu Yuechu? Liu Yuechu has never left the capital since birth, how did he know about this girl?"

Wei Gongming had previously contacted Prince Chun, who soon sent word that he was coming to the capital. Moreover, he specifically sent a letter to Qin Muyan, instructing him to make sure he met Liu Yuechu in the capital and to keep the woman there.

Qin Muyan was completely baffled, but he still helped deliver the message. At that time, the invitations for the palace banquet had not yet been sent out, so he asked the Imperial Household Department to send them to Princess Chen's residence in advance, carefully instructing her not to leave.

Wei Gongming shook his head. "This humble official doesn't know either. Perhaps it's because of the painting master Liu Zhong? Is that why you want to see her?"

Emperor Qi Xiao greatly admired Liu Zhong's paintings, but he didn't know if Prince Chun shared the same interest.

Qin Muyan nodded slightly. Only this reason made sense; otherwise, it would be too absurd.

"My uncle will be arriving in the capital tomorrow. We don't know what the situation will be like. It's not appropriate for me to get too close to him in public. You should prepare to negotiate privately, but be careful and discreet, and make sure you don't give him any leverage."

Qin Muyan now only trusts Wei Gongming. Although his reputation is not good, he is indeed ruthless and decisive in his actions, more so than Qin Muyan.

Moreover, it was Wei Gongming who offered honest advice and reminders on several occasions when Qin Muyan misjudged people. In truth, Qin Muyan had always wondered how someone of such wicked character could have such a sharp eye.

But without Qin Yongshang by his side, he could only rely on Wei Gongming. After all, the current situation wasn't good, and apart from Wei Gongming, the others were just watching from the sidelines, lacking Wei Gongming's resolve.

Wei Gongming nodded in agreement, "Your Highness, rest assured, I am fully prepared." This was also an opportunity for him to make his mark, and Wei Gongming did not want to let it slip by.

Qin Muyan gave a few more brief instructions and then sent Wei Gongming back first.

When Wei Gongming arrived at the Zhenning Marquis's residence, he was invited to see Lady Guan. Lady Guan was feeling resentful for not receiving an invitation to the palace banquet, as she was unwilling to accept that Li Shu could accompany the wife of Vice Minister Li.

"Tell me about her, she's clearly one of our family members, yet she keeps going back to her parents' home. What kind of behavior is that!"

"I, the wife of the Marquis of Zhenning, wasn't even on the invitation list, so you're not exactly respectable either."

“Ming-ge’er, even if you don’t like her, you should still think about having a child, okay? Our household can’t always be so cold and desolate; outsiders will think you’re impotent…”

Mr. Guan kept rambling on and on, repeating the same few sentences over and over.

Wei Gongming listened with one ear and let it go with the other, saying, "If one marries an unsatisfactory wife, it's not a bad thing if there are no children, lest they be born and wake up the ancestors from their graves."

"?!" Guan's lips twitched, and she immediately put her hands together and chanted Amitabha. "What nonsense are you spouting all day long!"

"She is the wife of the Crown Prince, so it is only natural for her to accompany my mother-in-law into the palace. After all, my brother-in-law is not in the capital, and my parents-in-law are too lonely."

Wei Gongming ignored what Guan said, "Besides, her entering the palace can help me, so you shouldn't stop or criticize her."

"I can't help, so I can't even nag?" Guan said angrily.

Wei Gongming used to be so filial, but I don't know when he became so cold and heartless, and even began to hate his own mother.

"I don't mind if you can't help, but don't hold me back." Wei Gongming was furious when he mentioned this matter, and it was a grudge from both his past and present lives. His eyes showed not only impatience, but also a layer of murderous intent.

Guan was sobbing again, constantly thinking about how much she missed her youngest son.

Wei Gongming sneered, turned around and left.

Although Huang Fan was given another official position, the newly appointed Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was a man of the Third Prince.

Don't say it's impossible to release him; he'll find a chance to have this person kill his own brother inside.

If he doesn't die, the Zhenning Marquis's mansion will always bear a crime.

He has been unable to cross the threshold of the fifth-rank official position until now, all because of these people.

In truth, Wei Gongming not only wished for his brother's death, but also for Guan Shi. He had always hoped that she would seek repentance from their father as soon as possible. If it weren't for her, how could the Zhenning Marquis's mansion have ended up in such a tragic state?

He had long realized how smooth it was to pave the way with money. He was so exhausted and frustrated by his current losses that he wanted to go back to his previous life to kowtow to Liu Yuechu, or even just to be treated as his own son in this life!

After drinking a few cups of wine, Wei Gongming returned to the courtyard to rest.

Li Shu also heard a servant come to tell her that the prince had promised to accompany her mother to the palace the next day. "Where did the prince go to rest?" she asked happily.

"The young master is in his study and has not been served today." The servant has now been assigned to Li Shu's service. These discerning eyes can see clearly that the young master's wife is now in charge.

Li Shu nodded in agreement and sent the person away.

She dressed up extravagantly today and took the initiative to go to the study to see Wei Gongming.

Wei Gongming was lying on the small bed in the courtyard of the study. In his sleep, he mumbled incoherently, "Moon Maiden, please forgive me? I want to have a child with you..."