Chapter 429
~ SLEEP IN THE BED HE SLEPT IN ~
When he was celebrating the New Year in the Su’s Residence in Jingling City, he ate a delicious bun for the first time. After returning to Western Guangdong, he thought for a long time before he asked people to create pearl hairpins in the shape of the Chinese zodiac. He only thought about giving one to Yunyao every year if he had the chance in the future. But later on, when he thought about it carefully, Yunyao was going to be celebrating her coming of age ceremony old this year, so he asked people to make another hairpin in the shape of a cat. He took advantage of the Su family’s Second Madam, Lady Qi. When she asked someone to make a hairpin crown for Mu Yunyao, he secretly put it in. He didn’t know if Yunyao liked it or not.
Yue Wang stretched out his fingers and slowly brushed them over the pearl hairpin. The expression in his eyes was warm and exquisite. Ever since he met Mu Yunyao, he had basically placed all of his patience and gentleness onto her, purposely restraining the bigotry and ruthlessness in his heart, afraid that his temperament would scare her. After the two had made a promise on the hunting grounds, he thought that he only needed to wait patiently for a year before he could lock her tightly by his side. However, he never thought that Yunyao was actually the granddaughter of Imperial Aunt … …
Yue Wang took out the sleeping rabbit hairpin that belonged to Mu Yunyaoo’s zodiac sign. He gently brushed it across the Jade Rabbit, and the emotions in his eyes slowly faded until they congealed into an ink-black color like the night. Yunyao was his, and nothing could separate them, not even blood relatives!
The porridge serving was especially lively during the New Year’s Festival. The New Year’s Festival this year was already quite good. There was still quite a lot of food leftover. In addition to that, many women studied embroidery and earned quite a bit of silver from selling it. Thus, people’s enthusiasm to participate in offering porridge at the New Year’s Festival is exceptionally high.
Before, Jingling City was in the limelight. Now that Miss Mu and Ni Yun Fang had come to the Capital, there was no reason for them to be outdone. This was the Capital, under the watch of the Emperor, and the most prosperous city in the Dali Dynasty, the scale of porridge must not be small!
In order to busy himself with the matter of giving porridge during the New Year, Yue Wang did not touch the ground. It was not easy for him to arrange a meeting with Mu Yunyao, but when he found out that she was willing to accompany Grand Princess Yi De to Baohua Temple to repay her wish, it was too late.
In winter, there are cold and frost bursts. Mu Yunyao was afraid of the cold, which was why her clothes were particularly thick.
The upper body is wearing a short-breasted jacket with hazy clouds and flowers. The sleeves and the edges of the neckline are rolled with rabbit fur. The snow-white coat sets off Mu Yunyao’s face looked like it was covered with powder, making her look even more delicate and beautiful. The lower body is wearing a thick purple skirt with green patterns and a fragrant satin embroidered cloak, which makes people feel warm at a glance.
Grand Princess Yi De took the warm stove from Qu Mama’s hands and pressed it into Mu Yunyao’s hands, “Quickly take it. Don’t freeze our Yao’er to death.”
Mu Yunyao looked at herself and then at Grand Princess Yi De and Su Qing. After a small comparison, her face slightly blushed. “Grandmother, I’m wearing pretty thick clothes, so I don’t feel cold right now.”
“You just got out of the carriage, so you haven’t felt it yet. In a little while, the cold wind on the mountain will blow, and you’ll know that you can’t stand it. Take it. I’ll have the Imperial Physician take a look at your pulse and carefully recuperate your body. You can’t be so afraid of the cold like this. You might have to suffer greatly in the future.” Women are expressly afraid of the cold, mainly because of body cold. Although body cold wasn’t a big problem, it still made people suffer greatly, so it was better for him to recuperate early.
Mu Yunyao knew that the Grand Princess Yi De was doing this out of love and care for her, so she didn’t refute. She accompanied the Grand Princess Yi De slowly walked up the mountain.
After walking for about an hour, she finally saw the entrance to Baohua Temple.
The abbot of Baohua Temple, Master Yuanguang, was waiting outside the door. Upon seeing Grand Princess Yi De, he bowed and chanted a Buddhist prayer, “Amitabha, Your Royal Highness Grand Princess, have you come here today to pay your wish?”
A smile appeared on the face of Grand Princess Yi De. “That’s right. My long-cherished wish of many years has been fulfilled, and today I am here to repay my wish. Thank you wait here for us, Master Yuanguang.”
“This humble monk congratulates Your Royal Highness Grand Princess.”
“Thank you, Master.”
Mu Yunyao followed Grand Princess Yi De to the blessing hall and offered incense before kneeling down to pay her respects.
Master Yuanguang recited the scripture to himself for a while before he finally stopped, “Your Royal Highness Grand Princess, please rise up.”
Mu Yunyao stepped forward to help Grand Princess Yi De up, but discovered that Master Yuanguang’s gaze was fixated on her. “Master, if you look at me like this, do you have to say for myself?”
“Amitabha. Young lady is clear-minded, intelligent and exquisite, so you don’t need me to say anything more. I just want to tell the girl that everything was going her way when I see a trace of melancholy in her eyes.”
Mu Yunyao’s eyes trembled, and she smiled as she looked back, “Forgive me for being presumptuous, Master. Master has cultivated for many years. Is it possible that you can do as you wish now?” In this world, there were many misgivings. If one did as he pleased, the world would have long been thrown into chaos. Regardless of whether he said this himself or was entrusted by others, she understood the truth, but it was difficult to achieve it after all.
Master Yuanguang was startled, but he immediately clasped his hands and bowed to Mu Yunyao, “This humble monk has overestimated himself. The sky isn’t bright today, there might be heavy snow, and the side room is ready. Your Royal Highness Grand Princess, please have a rest.”
“Thank you, Master.”
The Grand Princess Yi De’s side room was fixed, the courtyard where she had lived the last time. Mu Yunyao’s yard was arranged to be next door, and it was the same place Yue Wang had lived before.
Jin Lan and Jin Qiao simply cleaned up the room. Seeing Mu Yunyao sitting on a chair without making a sound, they couldn’t help but feel a little curious. “Miss, what’s the matter?”
“It’s nothing. You guys go ahead, clean and pack up. I’ll go out and take a walk.” There are always many people taking turns living in the side room of the temple, so this arrangement wasn’t rude. However, when Mu Yunyao looked at the bed, she felt uncomfortable, as long as she thought of Yue Wang sleeping on it. It seems that there is still a distinct smell on Yue Wang in the side room here.
The scenery of Baohua Temple was very gloomy in winter, without any beautiful scenery. As she aimlessly walked, she unknowingly arrived at the entrance of the temple. She saw a woman kneeling down at the foot of the long stairs, causing her to stop in her tracks.
After the woman finished bowing, she stood up to tidy up her dress. When she raised her head to look at Mu Yunyao, she couldn’t help but reveal a smile. “May I ask if this person is Miss Mu?”
Mu Yunyao smiled as she returned the greeting. “I’m Mu Yunyao. I wonder who Miss is....”
“It is indeed you. I have long heard that when I see a beautiful and pressing lady, it must be Miss Mu. Previously, I had doubts in my heart, but now that I have met the real person, I feel that the rumors are true. I had never seen you before, so I rushed over to greet you. I hope that Miss Mu will not take offense to this. My name is Xu Qi. I was living in Yanzhou before this. Today, I just returned to the Capital with my father.”
“Miss Xu....” Mu Yunyao thought carefully and then understood.
Prince Consort of the Grand Princess Yi De, Xu Yan, also has a younger brother named Xu Pe. He had two sons. The eldest son was named Xu Yuan and was now a Prefecture Magistrate in Hangzhou, while the second son was named Xu Fei. After Grand Princess Yi De’s daughter lost, she had no children, so she recognized him as an adopted son. This Miss Xu Qi was the eldest daughter of Xu Fei.