The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife-Chapter 2111 - 2113: Staying Overnight in the Palace
Actually, Yang Chuxia thought this practice was completely unnecessary. After crying all day at the wake, everyone was utterly exhausted. Who the heck still had the energy for such things?
In the evening, it was the royal family’s turn to keep vigil.
When the afternoon finished, Yang Chuxia was planning to leave the palace, but the Empress sent word that a place had been prepared in the palace for her and Dongyang, so they wouldn’t have to return and be exhausted by the travel.
Yang Chuxia didn’t really want to stay in the palace, given the many people, the complexity of the rules, and the ease of making taboo mistakes, but she couldn’t defy the Empress’s wishes and had to stay with Dongyang.
"I wonder how my two girls are doing. Will they cry at night?" This was the first time Dongyang wasn’t by the children’s side, and naturally, he was worried.
"Isn’t there a wet nurse? Plus, Su Ma is watching over them too. She’s quite the little housekeeper. With her there, you don’t have to worry about your two little angels being wronged." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Dongyang nodded, "That’s what they say, but I’m still concerned. Aren’t you worried about your two kids?"
"My two little ones aren’t clingers. They can be away from us for months with no problem, and with my sister-in-law at the residence, there’s no need to worry."
What Yang Chuxia said was true. Earlier in the year, the two kids went with Yang Qingrui to Funan, and when they returned, Qingrui said the two of them were well-behaved on the journey, neither crying nor fussing, and were quite easy to care for.
As they were talking, the Senior Palace Lady close to the Empress came over. "Madam Ye, Her Majesty has sent me to inform you that Prince An will rest at the Eldest Imperial Prince’s place tonight instead of crowding into the public offices. Rest assured, the Eldest Imperial Prince will take good care of His Highness."
"Thank you for Her Majesty’s consideration." Yang Chuxia suppressed her inner doubts and continued, "It was kind of you to come all the way here."
"It’s my duty. There’s no need for courtesy, Madam Ye."
After she left, Dongyang said, "Her Majesty really is thorough in her considerations."
"Indeed, as the mother of the nation, her considerations are naturally more comprehensive than most."
Yet in her heart, Yang Chuxia thought, perhaps this mother of the nation is already paving the way for her son. Truly, people are easily changed. Even though Baili Yan hasn’t officially chosen many concubines, there are already quite a few mistresses, and among the current children, there are already four princes.
In the future, there may be more. The Empress naturally has to gather support from the ministers, though for now, she does it subtly.
Dongyang might not see it, but she was aware.
"By the way, did you see the Luo family today?"
"The Luo family? Why, I didn’t notice them."
She knew there were people from the Luo Residence involved in the last incident with Yang Xiayun. Initially, she planned to visit the Prime Minister’s Mansion and then pay a visit to the Luo Residence. Who knew the situation at the Prime Minister’s Mansion would be so explosive, and though they left the Capital City, rumors crept around saying the Prime Minister’s Mansion suffered because of someone from the Ye Family.
Because of this, she had to temporarily halt her plans to visit the Luo Residence. She didn’t want everything to be blamed on the Ye Family. As the Ye Residence currently held favor, these rumors were just passing comments, but if the Emperor ever grew displeased with the Ye Residence, these matters could become weapons for attack.
"Nothing much with the other Luo family members, just that Luo Linfei." Dongyang sneered, "I doubt she even knows why she’s here. Despite wearing mourning clothes, she wore a light pink one, and though her headgear was minimal, it was exceptionally eye-catching. What do you think she intends to do? Dressing up so conspicuously at a time like this – isn’t that leaving room for royal gossip?"
