Chapter 515 - Chapter 515: Marriage Letter (1)
Chapter 515: Marriage Letter (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
By the time Lu Shi bought the cinnabar and talismans, the three of them had already left the restaurant for half an hour.
Lu Shi was worried and personally escorted Wei Jiaoniang and Gu Yan back to their respective residences.
“Miss, you’re finally back!”
Juan Bi, who had been sent back to the residence by Gu Yanfei to report, stood outside the corner door and looked around for a long time. When she saw that Gu Yanfei had returned, she guessed that she and Wei Jiaoniang couldn’t leave the city before the city gate closed.
Juan Bi secretly heaved a sigh of relief and quickly welcomed her. She smiled and reported, “Miss, Eunuch He from the palace is here.”
“He’s still in the hall of the outer courtyard. The Eldest Miss is greeting him. Miss, do you want to go over and take a look?”
“Alright, let’s go take a look.” Gu Yanfei casually handed the reins of the horse to an old woman at the door and brought Juan Bi to the hall of the outer courtyard.
As Juan Bi walked with the lantern, she said, “1 heard from the accompanying palace maid that Eunuch He seems to be here about the Hundred Flowers Banquet in the Tianhe Garden.”
Juan Bi was right. When Eunuch He saw Gu Yanfei, he personally handed over two red and gold invitations and cupped his hands.
“Second Lady Gu, I’m here on the Emperor’s orders to invite you to the Tianhe Garden for a banquet on the day of the National Day.”
Eunuch He spoke politely.
As early as the first time Gu Yanfei entered the palace, the Emperor specially ordered Eunuch He to entertain her. Eunuch He knew that Second Lady Gu would probably be the future Eldest Prince’s concubine.
Some things that happened later also confirmed his guess.
Therefore, even when Gu Yunzhen tactfully said that she didn’t know when Gu Yanfei would return tonight, he still waited patiently for two hours.
His hard work paid off. He hadn’t waited in vain.
The smile on Eunuch He’s face deepened. He said, “The Emperor heard that there’s another Eldest Miss in Miss’s residence. He invited her to go too.”
He looked at Gu Yunzhen with a smile and had a good impression of Eldest Miss Gu. He thought to himself: “Eldest ATiss Gu treats people very well. As the elder sister of the future Eldest Prince’s concubine, now that she has left her name in His Majesty’s heart, her future won’t be too bad.”
Gu Yunzhen was a little surprised. She quickly got up from the armchair at the head of the table and bowed. “Thank you.”
“Eunuch He, thank His Majesty on behalf of us sisters.”
As she spoke, Gu Yunzhen gestured to the nanny in charge to secretly give Eunuch He a red seal.
After the job was done, Eunuch He simply left. Gu Yunzhen instructed the nanny to send him out.
Looking at Eunuch He and the others in the light ahead, Gu Yunzhen let out a long breath and sighed in relief. “Second Sister, you’re finally back!”
She seemed calm just now, but in fact, she was so flustered that she couldn’t find her bearings. She didn’t expect someone to suddenly rise from the palace, but she felt that she couldn’t embarrass her second sister, so she forced herself to hold on.
Gu Yunzhen held Gu Yanfei’s arm and walked towards the inner courtyard. She had a lot to say. “Fortunately, 1 got someone to make new clothes in advance. Otherwise, it would be too late.”
Second Sister had been back for a few months. This was the first time she had gone to such a grand occasion.
In comparison, the last banquet in the palace was only a small banquet attended by 30 to 40 people. On National Day, at least a few hundred people would go to the Hundred Flower Banquet in the garden. Even the nobles and courtiers would go.
She had to think about how to help her second sister dress up. She couldn’t lose her composure in front of the noble ladies!
Gu Yunzhen secretly made up her mind and asked about Lu Qin again. “Second Sister, Ah Qin…” How was she?
Gu Yanfei briefly explained the situation, including what had happened near the west gate.
“…” Gu Yunzhen’s expression was a little complicated, and she sighed slightly. “Why doesn’t Second Madam Lu believe it? Even if she would rather not believe it, she can investigate.”
As long as the man was sincere about this marriage, he could wait, even if it was a few days later.
“…” Gu Yanfei pursed her lips and remained silent.
Everyone had their own selfish motives, and so did Second Madam Lu.
The night breeze had a hint of coolness, blowing their hair. Their clothes fluttered, and the surroundings were abnormally quiet.
After walking in the night wind for a while, Gu Yunzhen asked again, “Then are you going to Duke Chang’an Mansion tomorrow?”
“No.” Gu Yanfei shook her head.
If Lu Shi settled the matter, it didn’t matter if she went or not.
If Lu Shi couldn’t do it well, they would talk about it later.
Could it be that Lu Shi couldn’t even handle such a small matter? Then it was better not to be a brother!