Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Arriving at the King Cheng Mansion
Chapter 266: Arriving at the King Cheng Mansion
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
With that, Xiao Nanye pushed everyone out of the door.
In this state, he didn’t want others to see Jiang Peihuan.
“You all take care of the princess.”
“Yes.”
Xiao Nanye glanced at the people in the room and said softly. When speaking to the maids, his tone was very cold, and everyone quickly responded.
Afterwards, Xiao Nanye looked at Jiang Peihuan, his tone becoming gentle again, “I’ll be back soon.”
“Alright.”
Hearing the man’s voice, Jiang Peihuan nodded.
Then, Xiao Nanye left the bridal chamber.
After Xiao Nanye left, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but look around the house. Previously, with her veil on, she hadn’t noticed. But now, she was shocked because the room she was in was identical to the plum garden in the general’s mansion where she used to stay.
If she wasn’t aware that she was currently in King Cheng’s mansion, she would have thought she was still in the Plum garden.
“Eldest miss, you don’t know, I was startled when 1 first came in. This yard is identical to the plum garden. I almost thought we were back in the general’s mansion.”
“We can’t call you ‘Eldest miss’ anymore. We should change that.”
Just as Lu Er finished speaking, Yue Er softly chimed in.
Knock, knock…
At this moment, there was a knock at the door.
Hearing the sound, Jiang Peihuan glanced at Yue Er, who went straight to the door.
The person knocking was a guard from the mansion. He held various foods in his hands. After handing them over to Yue Er, he whispered, “By the king’s orders, food for the queen.”
Yue Er quickly took the items.
After bringing the food back to the room, Lu Er looked at Jiang Peihuan and said, “El….Queen there seem to be no other women in this mansion.”
Apart from them, they only saw attendants and soldiers wherever they went.
Jiang Peihuan had already noticed this.
When she first visited King Cheng’s mansion to deliver some snacks to Xiao Nanye, she found that there wasn’t a single maid or elderly female servant in the entire mansion.
Knock, knock…
The door was knocked on again.
This time, a voice outside the door said, “Queen, I am the steward of the mansion, here to pay my respects.”
Although it was odd for the steward to pay his respects on the first day of marriage, considering Jiang Peihuan was new to the mansion, she let Yue Er open the door.
“Greetings, Queen.”
The steward, who looked to be in his sixties, entered and bowed to Jiang Peihuan.
Jiang Peihuan raised her hand slightly, “Please, get up.”
Once the steward stood up, she looked at him and asked softly, “Do you have something to discuss at this time, or does the king have any instructions for me?”
In front of outsiders, Jiang Peihuan wouldn’t call Xiao Nanye by his name.
Hearing her words, the steward quickly said, “The queen misunderstands.”
“I came tonight simply to wish you well and to bring the ceremonial wine.”
Only then did Jiang Peihuan notice someone behind the steward holding a wine cup and jug.
“Uncle Zhong, why are you here?”
Before Jiang Peihuan could speak, Xiao Nanye walked into the room.
Seeing Xiao Nanye, Uncle Zhong quickly bowed, “Your Higness, 1 am here to deliver the ceremonial wine for you and the princess.”
As he spoke, Uncle Zhong lowered his head.
Hearing this, Xiao Nanye replied softly, “Such a minor matter could have been handled by others.”
From Xiao Nanye’s tone, Jiang Peihuan could tell that he treated Uncle Zhong differently.
Seeing this, Jiang Peihuan told Yue Er, “Take the wine to the room.”
Yue Er stepped forward, saying softly, “Give it to me.”
As Yue Er took the wine and went into the room, Xiao Nanye said to the steward, “Uncle Zhong, you may rest now.”
“Yes.”
As Uncle Zhong left the room, he couldn’t help but glance in the direction Yue Er had gone. When no one was looking, his eyes were filled with turmoil and complexity.
In the Imperial Palace.
Although Emperor Qi Ming did not leave the palace, because today was Xiao Nanye’s wedding day, he generously rewarded the palace staff.
So the entire Imperial Palace was filled with joy, except for the Cining Palace.
Under the cover of night, the entire Cining Palace was quiet. The Great Empress Dowager sat in her chair, continuously rolling the Buddhist beads in her hand.
At this moment, hurried footsteps echoed, causing the Great Empress Dowager to pause her actions.
Then, the old nanny walked into the hall.
Approaching the Great Empress Dowager, she bowed and said, “Your Majesty, Uncle Zhong has made his move.”
Hearing this, the Great Empress Dowager opened her eyes, a glint of sharpness appearing within.
Ever since the last assassination attempt failed, she had been patient. She waited until today, Xiao Nanye’s wedding day, believing that after today, there would be no King Cheng anymore.
“That bastard is finally going to be eliminated. 1 hope everything goes smoothly.”
“Rest assured, Your Majesty. The poison comes from the Western Regions, colorless and tasteless. Your wishes will surely be fulfilled.”
The Great Empress Dowager did not speak, but continued to rub the beads in her hands.
In Prince Cheng’s Mansion.
After the steward left, Xiao Nan Ye did not immediately take Jiang Peihuan back to their room. Instead, he looked at her and asked, “Would you like to see how the courtyard is arranged?”
Jiang Peihuan had already heard Lu Er about the similarities between this courtyard and the Plum garden. What she saw now was indeed the same as the hall in Plum garden. But upon hearing his words, she still nodded.
Seeing her nod, Xiao Nanye held Jiang Peihuan’s hand.
The two then walked into the courtyard.
Upon reaching, Xiao Nanye said to Jiang Peihuan, “I built this based on your Plum garden. However, this tree has just been planted. I’m afraid it will take a few years to grow as big as the tree in your Plum garden.”
Hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, Jiang Peihuan looked up at the small tree in front of her.
In her Plum garden, there was a large pear tree in the yard.
The little tree in front of her was also a pear tree, just smaller.
“It’s fine. Let’s wait for it to grow.”
“Huan Er, tell me if there’s anything different or something you dislike, and I’ll have it changed tomorrow.”
“There’s no need. It’s perfect as it is,” Jiang Peihuan softly replied.
Upon hearing her response, a smile appeared in Xiao Nanye’s eyes.
Although it was a sunny day, it was still winter, making it quite cold outside. Feeling the dropping temperature, Xiao Nanye said, “Let’s go back to our room.”
“Yes.”
Xiao Nanye, holding Jiang Peihuan’s hand, entered their room.
Both Yue Er and Lu Er had already left.
Therefore, only Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan were left in the room.
The room was well heated by charcoal. Whether it was due to the high temperature or something else, Jiang Peihuan suddenly felt a warmth spreading within her..