Chapter 448
~ THE NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS TO FOURTH IMPERIAL UNCLE ~
Imperial Concubine De nodded and sent Princess Qingning to the door. She watched her leave before returning to the hall. She opened the letter and read it carefully. After reading it twice, she placed the paper on the candle flame and burned it, whispering softly: “Jin Wang.”
In Yuhua Palace’s side hall, Mu Yunyao woke up a little late. Jin Lan and Jin Qiao whispered while serving her to get dressed, “Miss, there’s no need to worry. I’ve been listening to the news, and Grand Princess Yi De has yet to wake up.”
Mu Yunyao nodded, her heart becoming a bit more at ease. After changing her clothes, she headed towards the main hall to pay her respects, and just as she entered, she heard a burst of laughter.
Qu Mama bowed to Mu Yunyao and said with a smile, “Greetings, Miss Mu. Miss Xu has just arrived and is helping the Grand Princess comb her hair.”
Mu Yunyao smiled and nodded. After entering the room, she paid her respects to Grand Princess Yi. “Yunyao pays her respects to Grand Princess Yi De. May the Grand Princess be everlasting and enjoy life once and for all.”
When Grand Princess Yi De heard this, the smile on her face became even thicker. She beckoned Mu Yunyao to step forward, “This little girl, is your mouth smeared with honey? However, no matter how good you say, it would be useless. The red envelope has already been wrapped in advance, so I will not add more money to you.”
After Mu Yunyao bowed, she got up and walked over to Grand Princess Yi De’s side. “This is my sincere blessing to Grand Princess Yi De. It’s not because of the red envelope in your hands.”
“If you want to say it like that, then I won’t give this red envelope to you.” The Grand Princess Yi De made as if to withdraw her hand.
“Her Royal Highness Grand Princess!” Mu Yunyao hurriedly went forward to catch the red envelope, her eyes filled with a smile. “I accepted the red envelope, so my mouth can be even sweeter.”
“Qu Mama, come and take a look. Where is this my granddaughter? She’s clearly a little money grubber.” Mu Yunyao smiled until her eyes were curved. On the spot, she opened the red envelope and carefully examined the number of silver notes inside. After reading it, she took two steps back before bowing to Grand Princess Yi De, “Many thanks, Grandmother. Even if Yao’er won’t do anything in the future, but it’s enough for me to eat and wear.” After she finished, she carefully put the red envelope away and kept it properly. She even patted it in a particularly precious manner.
Qu Mama was smiling from the side, and Her Royal Highness Grand Princess hadn’t smiled so happily for a long time. As elders, especially like Grand Princess Yi De who feel guilty about Mu Yunyao and Su Qing. The happiest thing is that their gifts can be liked by them. Mu Yunyao sincerely rejoiced. In the eyes of the Grand Princess, this was harder to come by than any sort of the New Year’s gift.
Xu Qi held a comb in her hand and stood on the side. After Grand Princess Yi De and Mu Yunyao finished their banter, she once again stepped forward to help the Grand Princess Yi De comb her hair.
Su Qing also walked over. When she saw that Xu Qi and Mu Yunyao were there, a hint of shame flashed across her face. “I have seen Her Royal Highness. I slept too late last night, so I couldn’t wake up early today. Please forgive me, Her Royal Highness.”
Grand Princess Yi De stepped forward to help Su Qing up. He took out a red envelope and handed it to her. “It was I who told the maid not to call you and let you come here when you wake up.”
Su Qing bowed again, “Many thanks to Her Royal Highness Grand Princess. I wish Her Royal Highness longevity, health, and all good luck.”
“Good, good, the ground is cold. Get up quickly.”
Without saying anything further, Mu Yunyao went forward to pay her respects and ask for the red envelope, causing Su Qing to feel helpless, “This temper of yours is getting more and more lively. You don’t know how to be more steady in front of the Grand Princess. I’ll definitely punish you when we get back.”
“Mother, you are not willing to punish me.”
After a round of banter, the Palace maids served their meals.
Not long after they finished their meal, it was time for the princes to pay their respects.
When the princes had finished kowtowing, the Grand Princess Yi De smiled and agreed, asked Qu Mama to take out the red envelope and pass it to them. She then beckoned Mu Yunyao to come forward.
“Yunyao, you’re my granddaughter. Although you haven’t formally recognized your relatives, it won’t be that long yet. Hurry up and pay respects to your uncles.”
Mu Yunyao was stunned for a moment before following her instructions and stepping forward to pay her respects, “Yunyao greets several uncles.”
Qu Mama stepped forward and helped Su Qing up and then arranged for her to sit in her seat.
With a smile on his face, Ling Wang stretched out his hand and took out a red envelope: “Fortunately, I was prepared a long time ago. Otherwise, I would have lost face in front of Imperial Aunt.”
Mu Yunyao received it with a smile. “Thank you, First Imperial Uncle. I wish First Imperial Uncle all the best in the New Year.”
Yu Wang endured the smile extremely hard and secretly winked at Mu Yunyao. “Yunyao, don’t be too polite. This is a red envelope for you. Take it quickly. Second Imperial Uncle will gather more good things in the future and send it over to you.”
Saw his winking expression, Mu Yunyao’s smile intensified. “Many thanks Second Imperial Uncle. I wish Second Imperial Uncle good luck in the New Year.”
“You’re welcome.” Now that he suddenly had such a big niece, Yu Wang felt it was rather strange. He sighed and clicked his tongue while waiting to see Yue Wang’s expression when his beloved called him uncle. Could his Fourth Imperial Brother still maintain the indifferent expression on his face?
Jin Wang took out a red envelope and then a letter, “This is a red envelope for me. Yunyao, please keep it well. In addition, during the Lantern Festival, I’ll be preparing a feast at the Yue Sheng Garden. I’ve come specifically to invite Niece, Yunyao.”
Lantern Festival? Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but think of Yue Wang. During the Lantern Festival one year ago, she had been busy with Bu Xian Luo’s matters, and only later on did she know that it was Yue Wang’s birthday. She also understood the significance of the noodle bowl she made that day in front of Yue Wang. In such a sense, this year she was thinking of helping him to spend his birthday, but I unexpectedly caught up with Jin Wang’s Lantern Festival feast, “Thank you for inviting me, Third Imperial Uncle. I wish you success in your endeavors and all the best.”
Mu Yunyao finally arrived in front of Yue Wang and raised her eyes to greet him. A smile that couldn’t be concealed was in her eyes as she said, “Greetings, Fourth Imperial Uncle.”
Yue Wang pulled at his purse before slowly taking out a red envelope from his sleeve. “Yao’er, put it away and keep this properly.”
Mu Yunyao pursed her lips, and after receiving the red envelope, she pursed her lips. “Thank you, Fourth Imperial Uncle. I wish you ... a prosperous fortune.”
After Yue Wang passed over the red envelope, he organized the silver pouch at his side. He wondered if what he had said before was a little too excessive. Yao’er’s blessings to others were all good fortune and goodwill. But now it came to himself, turned into he became rich.…
Mu Yunyao glared at him before bowing to the several princes. Yu Wang went over to Yue Wang and stared at the purse for a while before asking curiously, “Fourth Imperial Brother, I’ve never seen you wearing a purse before. Why did you suddenly change your attitude today?”
Today, Yue Wang is wearing an indigo-colored court uniform, a golden crown and jade belt, and unicorn court boots. His whole personality is extraordinary heroic, except for the plain purse embroidered with ingots on his waist that was particularly conspicuous.
“In front of Imperial Aunt, Second Brother is quieter.”
Seeing that Yue Wang did not answer, Yu Wang became more curious.
Jin Wang, who was sitting between the two of them, laughed, “Looking at the way the silver purse looks, it looks like woman’s purse. Fourth Imperial Brother,does it mean that you also have a sweetheart?”
Although Jin Wang’s voice was deliberately lowered, it was enough for everyone in the hall to hear clearly.