33. Covered (1)
Outside the gate of Yu Laojunâs Courtyard, the freshly dressed, young and slim maids wearing double buns were huddled together into a pile while curiously looking inside.
At this moment, inside Yu Laojunâs courtyard, there is also a flamboyant gathering of clothes and splendor.
âYour Highness the Prince of Yingchuan came to visit, and I was unprepared. Please forgive me if there is any lack of courtesy.â
Yu Laojun rarely changed her clothes to meet a guest. Her hair is a mixed of gray and white, her skin is dull and mottled, her face is full of creases, and deep lines are carved out of the corners of her eyes and mouth.
It can be seen that this person was used to being always in charge of everything when she was younger, and sheâs not the type of person who gives up her control over the family so easily just because she is old. Sheâs probably the type who would even meddle with her grandchildrenâs affairs.
Yu Laojun is the great-grandmother of this generation of young people.
Even the head of the Yu family has to call her grandmother, which shows her high level of seniority. Her age is already invincible in this era. In the clan society where old people are always respected, no one would dare to contradict her.
Even Prince Yingchuan, who came from the capital and has the rank of the Third Prince, had to visit Yu Laojun to pay his respects.
After Murong Xu heard Yu Laojunâs polite words, of course he would refuse it and say that he wouldnât dare.
âYu Laojun has been in this family for four generations, and has always been respected by her children and grandchildren. You are a person of great blessing and virtue. This Prince has always respected virtuous people, and being able to see the blessed star of the Yu family is already a huge honor. Besides, the Yu family has been known for being organized and well-mannered for a long time. Its heritage is evident everywhere, so why would there be a lack of courtesy? Laojun, youâre being too modest.â
Yu Laojun was delighted to hear these words, the creases on her face were squeezed deeper, and half of her eyes were covered when she smiled.
However, her smile did not make her appear more approachable, on the contrary. It only revealed a kind of self-satisfaction for being well-bred and being in a high position for a long time.
Apparently, even though her expression showed her politeness, but she couldnât hide the sense of pride that she had for her family. She does not feel that her family was lacking in anything, be it manners, or courtesy when it comes to receiving the guests.
Yu Laojun was very satisfied with Prince Yingchuanâs uptightness. She never thought that even though the current emperor was notoriously unreliable, his third son was actually quite polite and humble.
The dignified prince was as humble as a gentleman in front of her, and Yu Laojun was relieved that she spoke much more casually afterwards.
âIâm getting old, and my legs and feet are becoming inconvenient. I have not been to the Night city for many years.I wonder if the Queenâs body is well?â
Empress Jiang is Murong Xuâs first mother, and this Empress Jiangâs behaviorâ¦.. is not too in line with the identity of the mother of a country.
Murong Xu sneered in his heart, but on the surface he still said eagerly like a filial son,
âMother is in good health. Yu Laojun still worries about my motherâs health even though sheâs in Yanzhou. The enthusiasm is really moving this prince.â
Yu Laojun couldnât accept the flattery, it is impossible for everyone here not to have heard of those absurd things happening in the palace, but at that moment, itâs still normal for everyone to still show their concern for the Queenâs body.
Murong Xu and Yu Laojun sat at the head seat opposite each other and exchanged a couple of pleasantries, while Yu Qingya held a pot beside her and brewed tea gracefully.
She was kneeling on the bamboo cushion, gently adding water, tea, and froth skimming. She added water three times, and skimmed the tea froth off the stove three times before slowly picking up the teapot and pouring tea.
Her hand gestures while pouring the tea was very graceful, her pinky finger was slightly cocked, looking as pleasing to the eye as a flying bird. Murong Xu was accompanying Yu Laojun to talk about carriage wheels, which was boring in the first place, and he caught a glimpse of Yu Qingyaâs movements out of the corner of his eye, and couldnât help turning his head to look at it a few times.
Yu Laojun after noticing Murong Xuâs action, smiled and said,
âThis is this old womanâs great-granddaughter, ranked fourth in the family, our Fourth Miss. I am getting old, and I canât sleep well when the seasons change. It was thanks to her company that I am able to talk and laugh every day. Fourth Miss, why donât you come and introduce yourself to the prince.â
Yu Qingya seemed to be completely immersed in the world of tea-making, but when she heard Yu Laojunâs words, she immediately put down the teapot, gracefully walked over to Murong Xu and gave a salute, âThis young lady pays her respects to Prince Yingchuan.â
When Yu Qingya paid her respects, her waist twisted inadvertently, immediately showing her willow-like figure. She is simply showing a gesture of greeting, obviously it wasnât so simple, but it just so happens to show the advantages of her figure, it was too perfect as if itâs been calculated.
Murong Xu was originally not interested in this kind of beauty with a quiet temperament, but when Yu Qingya came to say hello, he couldnât help but take a couple more glances.
He secretly wondered, If she was really the woman heâd seen on the night before, could it be that it was because it was too dark last time that he couldnât see her properly?
Why does it feel like they are completely different people now?
After seeing Prince Yingchuanâs eyes fixed on Yu Qingya, Yu Laojun felt a sense of pride, and there was even a trace of contempt in addition to her pride.
Sure enough, men all over the world are like this, even the prince is not much better than ordinary men, he canât even fix his eyes properly after seeing their familyâs fourth miss.
After Yu Qingya paid her respects, she brought the tea over again, and placed it in front of Yu Laojun and Murong Xu, she then retreated aside and knelt quietly behind Yu Laojun.
Every move forward, every step back, is all elegant and beautiful.
After Yu Qingya sat down, Murong Xu couldnât hide his surprise, and couldnât help but glance in her direction.
Yu Qingya was sitting behind Yu Laojun, just facing Murong Xu, it was much more convenient for him to see her now, and also, it will also make it very obvious.
Yu Laojun smiled pointedly, while Yu Qingya kept her head slightly lowered as if she couldnât feel the gaze of the other person at all.