However, Tang Zhuyun didn't take those two people to heart, saying, "We'll see."
Xiu'er was fuming.
What's the point of keeping the prince alive if he doesn't punish him?
Keeping it means you have ideas!
"No, I have to talk to Song Jingyang about it."
"Forget it," Tang Zhuyun stopped her. "The prince has just returned and must have a lot to deal with. Besides, a wedding can't be without dowry maids. If we don't have these two, there are others. Let's keep them for now."
Xiu'er asked, "Are you really going to swallow this insult?"
Tang Zhuyun smiled, "Keep it for now. After all, we still have to go through the motions. We can't have people pointing fingers at us on our wedding day."
Besides, it was a gift from the Empress, and it's not something that can be easily dealt with. There's no need to upset yourself on such a joyous occasion.
After the wedding, with so much to do in the vast palace, surely they could manage two restless women?
"I'm afraid things might get complicated if we wait too long," Xiu'er said seriously.
Tang Zhuyun was amused by her unusually serious expression. "It's alright for now. Do you think they can afford to offend me, their mistress, and the prince himself if they want to covet the prince? They'll have to keep their tails hidden; they won't be able to show themselves so easily."
Xiu'er was still worried.
"My sister-in-law has been kept an eye on too!" Tang Zhuyun laughed. "We should consider the owner before beating the dog. I just don't want to cause any more trouble and give the Empress something to say."
Your most joyous day is one you should remember for a lifetime; don't make yourself miserable.
Xiu'er said, "Alright, you can ask the Prince on our wedding night."
Tang Zhuyun: You really know how to pick a day.
No wonder she always ruins the atmosphere; she must have been led astray by Xiu'er.
I feel sorry for Song Jingyang for a second.
"Xiu'er, did Song Jingyang say when your wedding is?"
Xiu'er rolled her eyes. "He'd like to get married right here and now..."
Tang Zhuyun was amused and couldn't stop laughing.
"His mother was originally going to attend your wedding with the Prince, but she fell ill on the way and probably won't be able to make it in time. We'll talk about it when she arrives," Xiu'er said. "Let his mother discuss this with my mother; I'll listen to her."
That means she's very willing, after Old Madam He now treats Song Jingyang like her own son.
Whether I marry someone else or not, I will never leave you.
"Silly boy."
The next day, Meng Yulan and Tang Zhuyun took a carriage to Great Xiangguo Temple early in the morning.
After paying their respects to their mother, the two went out together again.
Meng Yulan smiled and said, "I've only been out for a short while, and I already miss Sister Yuan."
They originally wanted to bring them along, but Tang Mingfan Zidu objected, saying that the child was too young and not suitable for such a place.
So they gave up.
Tang Zhuyun said, "Then let's hurry back."
"Yulan, is that you?" A strange female voice rang out, tinged with a hint of probing.
Meng Yulan looked in the direction of the voice, her eyes immediately lighting up with surprise. "Qiangqiang, when did you return to the capital!"
She was a beautiful woman in her early twenties, surrounded by many servants. She had a dignified air about her, but at this moment she was very excited.
It turned out that this was Meng Yulan's old confidante, who had married far away from the capital a few years ago. She never expected to meet her again at the Great Xiangguo Temple today.
After being introduced, Tang Zhuyun smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, I just remembered that I need to go to the back to fetch some spring water to make tea for Father. You two can chat slowly, there's no rush."
Maybe I'll even get to see Linlin.
Although Linlin didn't need to hide the fact that she was studying here, she kept a low profile to avoid disturbing the Great Confucian Scholar Kong.
Meng Yulan said, "Take Xiu'er and go find Nanxing, but don't go too far."
Nanxing stayed with Linlin the whole time; with her there, she was safe.
Tang Zhuyun smiled and agreed.
Upon reaching the back of the mountain, Xiu'er saw her sit down and couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, aren't we going to find Linlin?"
"I'm not going," Tang Zhuyun said. "I'm afraid that if Great Confucian Scholar Kong sees me, he'll shower me with thanks again."
Since she treated Xiyou, Great Confucian Scholar Kong has written her several thank-you letters.
She had initially thought that Great Confucian Scholar Kong would be cynical, aloof, and unapproachable, but to her surprise, he was a talkative, Lovely old man who loved sweets.
Expressing gratitude in a letter is fine, but if you try to thank someone in person, someone with social anxiety will panic.
The master and servant sat and rested in the pavilion, and began gossiping about Meng Yulan's best friend again.
"Madam Lu is the same age as our Madam, and they both have three children," Xiu'er said. "Back then, Madam was really let down by that bastard Jiang Beihan. If it weren't for him, she might have had three children with Master too!"
"It's good as it is now," Tang Zhuyun said. "How can you tell if a man is a human or a dog without experiencing some things? My sister-in-law and brother are so sweet together now because they've suffered before, which is why they cherish their current life so much."
"Yes. But whenever I think about that scumbag and despicable man, they're still alive and well, and I feel terrible," Xiu'er said angrily.
"There's a kind of feeling called 'unresolved regret'," Tang Zhuyun said. "Sister-in-law, this will be Jiang Beihan's lifelong regret; and Yingxue will never truly turn her life around."
A coughing sound suddenly came from outside the pavilion.
The master and servant looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zong Heng and Jiang Beihan standing together not far away, each looking at Tang Zhuyun with ambiguous expressions.
The coughing sound did not come from them, but from the guards responsible for protecting Tang Zhuyun.
Xiu'er exclaimed, "Your Majesty, I didn't check the almanac before going out today! How unlucky!"
Are scumbags now appearing in pairs?
Jiang Beihan's expression was complicated, and he seemed to want to say something but hesitated.
Zong Heng smiled and bowed, saying, "It's been a long time since I've seen Your Highness, you are as beautiful as ever."
Tang Zhuyun: "It's been a long time since I've seen Lord Zong. I wonder if your legs have recovered?"
"It's better now..."
"That's such a shame," Tang Zhuyun said. "I thought he was lame!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zong Heng took two steps forward, one foot sinking deep and the other shallow.
Tang Zhuyun:???
He's really lame?
When did she become such a jinx?
Come on, let her draw a few more circles and give those scumbag men who colluded to do evil a good curse!
Zong Heng still smiled, showing no sign of being angered by Tang Zhuyun: "Your Majesty, are you no longer regretful?"
Tang Zhuyun stroked her chin. "There is still some. Rather than suffer like this, it's better to end it all."
Zong Heng said, "With our parents still alive, I dare not think such a thing."
Tang Zhuyun thought to herself, "Then take it with you. Anyway, I haven't seen anything good in the Zong Family."
However, we're all adults; we can't be so childish as to curse each other's parents during arguments.
Tang Zhuyun asked, "Did you two come here for something?"
"Of course there's something going on," Zong Heng said.
Jiang Beihan remained silent, like a wall, from beginning to end.
"Then I won't keep you any longer, please." Tang Zhuyun said with a forced smile.
Please get out of here smoothly!
Zong Heng smiled and said, "I came here today to see the Empress on business. As for Brother Beihan, we just happened to meet."