Chapter 146: Chapter 146 - Lively Zhanchun Venue

Commandery Princess Qingjiang sighed, “After noon, a messenger came from the palace, said that Princess Yushan felt that she has no companion after Changxing was married. She wants to join us when hearing that I came to Zhanchun Venue with others!”

“That’s going to be very lively!” Song Yixiao was a bit speechless. Not counting the people that Commandery Princess Qingjiang herself invited over here, the Yuan siblings, the cousins Prince of Zhao and Su Shaoge, were already two groups of people that came to live here. Now even Princess Yushan was coming. It was only in winter, but was like in January when people walk around to visit their relatives!

“Does that mean lively?” Commandery Princess Qingjiang showed an expression of wanting to spit blood, “Just now, Aunt Daiguo sent someone to tell me that her back has been hurting lately and that she intends to bring her son and daughter over for a few days of relief in hot springs!”

Song Yixiao, “…”

“Since the Yuan siblings and Su Shaoge are here, I can’t turn away my cousin and Aunt Daiguo!” Commandery Princess Qingjiang sighed, “But we came here to comfort Wuying, who is still angry. And if they’re all coming, we won’t have time to deal with them then. How can we spare more energy to take care of Wuying? And the main reason why she is unhappy this time is that we’ve snubbed her…”

Song Yixiao mused for a long while before saying, “Why don’t we just take Wuying back to imperial capital?”

In these four groups of people, except for Princess Yushan, the other three parties could be regarded complicated in terms of either political position or private grudges. They just wanted to please Nie Wuying, so they didn’t need to get involved in this mess!

Might as well just walked away and left them a place to toss about!

As for Yuan Xue’e, Song Yixiao still trusted the abilities of her dutiful brother.

“But we can’t just leave now!” Commandery Princess Qingjiang was troubled, “This Zhanchun Venue of mine is not unable to be lent to others when I’m not here. The problem is that they just said they were coming, and if I leave at once, how could I not be suspected not welcome them?”

It was true that Commandery Princess Qingjiang didn’t welcome them right now, really didn’t welcome them!

“How about staying for another day or two after they come?” Song Yixiao suggested, “If we can’t, we can ask someone deliver news from imperial capital. We can say that we don’t feel at ease and have to go back to see. And this way, they won’t be aware of our real thoughts, right?”

Commandery Princess Qingjiang didn’t have any other good ideas, “Have a try then!”

This matter made both of them feel very disappointed, so they had an extremely silent dinner after going to see Nie Wuying. Then they went back to their rooms respectively.

However, when both Princess Yushan and Daiguo Grand Princess arrived, only then did Commandery Princess Qingjiang and Song Yixiao know that it was too early for them to worry yesterday!

Because Princess Yushan didn’t come alone!

She had also brought her cousin Jiang Muting!

That was not the point!

The point was, except for her only son Ji Zifu, Daiguo Grand Princess brought her daughter Commandery Princess Nanzhang and son-in-law Prince of Wei with her!

Commandery Princess Qingjiang and Song Yixiao who were welcoming them together felt shocked, “…”

You were not here to have fun and soak in the hot springs. You were just here to ruin the place!

“Since Aunt is here for hot springs, why not live in Ruyi Garden where you lived before?” Commandery Princess Qingjiang, who had seen great storms and waves in life, didn’t even know how she had met her guests and arranged their rooms.

After exchanging muddled pleasantries for a while and receiving frequent glances from Song Yixiao, she calmed down and mentioned business, “As soon as I received your message yesterday, I have it cleaned out. If you want a new one, let me accompany you to pick one later. Is that OK?”

Daiguo Grand Princess waved her hand, “Ruyi Garden is good. I just live a few days, and it will be more convenient to live in a familiar place.”

Commandery Princess Qingjiang looked at Prince of Wei and Commandery Princess Nanzhang, “Do you want to be with Aunt or live alone? The houses around here are all empty except for Caixia Villa, and I don’t know what kind of house you like, so I haven’t cleaned them yet.”

Prince of Wei had been very silent since he saw Jiang Muting. So Commandery Princess Nanzhang answered instead of him, “Ruyi Garden is quite a big place, we will be with our mother. After all, we are here to take care of her!”

Ji Zifu, who hadn’t been married yet, was sure to live together with Daiguo Grand Princess. And Commandery Princess Qingjiang didn’t feel like asking him about this because of her annoyance. She just looked at Princess Yushan who stood near them.

Princess Yushan obviously didn’t expect to run into Prince of Wei and his wife, taking a deep breath before forcing a smile, “We didn’t come for the hot springs. Just got tired of being at the palace and wanted to come out for some fresh air. We don’t have to live close to a hot spring!”

As soon as she finished saying these words, from Daiguo Grand Princess to Commandery Princess Qingjiang, Song Yixiao seemed to be able to hear all people relived.

“Then let Yixiao accompany you for a walk later, and when you see the house you like, feel free to ask someone to clean it!” Commandery Princess Qingjiang, for the sake of the image of “hospitality”, couldn’t immediately divide them arrange a place for them that was a thousand miles away. Luckily, Princess Yushan implied that she was no intention of bothering Prince of Wei and his wife. She figured that if they picked it themselves, they wouldn’t pick a close one.

The problem about residence was settled, and Commandery Princess Qingjiang found that there was still a little time before dinner. But in order to avoid an awkward scene, she pretended not to notice this and get someone to set the table!

With the food and wine, the atmosphere was softened, and the singers and dancers who served in the Zhanchun Venue were called out to help make people happy. The atmosphere was finally a little bit better. After dinner, the servants presented tea for gargling. Daiguo Grand Princess put down the tea cup and said pleasantly, “I’m tired. Take them to Ruyi Garden to settle down. You can suit yourselves.”

Commandery Princess Qingjiang, who had finally let go of her hanging heart a bit, got up quickly, “Aunt, see you later!”

After Daiguo Grand Princess and her entourage left, Commandery Princess Qingjiang said immediately, “I have to go and see Ping’an, let Yixiao accompany you to choose the residence. Get there early, or it will be cleaned hurriedly!”

Princess Yushan and Jiang Muting agreed instantly. Song Yixiao smiled bitterly in her heart and led them out of Buyue Villa. It was only her second visit to Zhanchun Venue. She didn’t know any other pavilions in the vicinity except for Caixia Villa, how could she lead the way?

She knew that the reason why Commandery Princess Qingjiang gave this mission to herself in public was that she didn’t want to get involved in the messy affairs of both sides. But was it really good to put her sister-in-law in such a situation?

Song Yixiao thought that she needed to have a talk with her husband when she returned to imperial capital!

“I remember that there was a Lunong Building, which is not far away. Besides, the scenery is good!” Song Yixiao was struggling in her heart when she suddenly heard Princess Yushan said in a nonchalant tone deliberately, “Why don’t we just stay there?”

So, you were here for Su Shaoge!

Song Yixiao spat blood in her heart and adjusted her breath before saying, “Your Highness, you didn’t know that Prince of Zhao accompanied Su Shaoge to stay over two days ago, saying that because the spring exam nears, a steady stream of people visit Su Shaoge, who has no choice but to look for some peace and quiet in this place! Both of them are in Lunong Building now!”

Please listen carefully: peace and quiet!

Su Shaoge did not want to be disturbed at present, did not want to be disturbed, did not want to be disturbed. The important thing needed to be mentioned for three times. But it was pity that to protect Princess Yushan’s Pride, she couldn’t even speak it out for just once!

“I was just wondered why my fourth brother has been out of the palace for quite a few days and hasn’t returned yet?” Princess Yushan really didn’t realize what Yixiao meant. Well, she guessed she would pretend that she didn’t realize it even if she did. There was a distinct joy in her eyes at the news. But she said, “He’s come here to be skiving. I must go and expose him!”

Then she told Jiang Muting and Song Yixiao, “Let’s see where we live later, I would see my fourth brother first.”

Song Yixiao, “…”

Who would believe it was your brother that you wanted to see?

But it was not suitable to expose her, and she have to say, “I’ve never been to the Lunong Building. Let me find someone to ask…”

“No need, I know the way!” Princess Yushan would love to fly to Lunong Building if she had wings. How could she let Yixiao delay just a little? As soon as she heard what Yixiao said, she replied hurriedly, “Just follow me!”

Song Yixiao, “…”

Where was your reserve as a princess? Where was the reserve?

You swallowed it all, Your Highness!

The three of them arrived at Lunong Building with different minds. Neither Prince of Zhao nor Su Shaoge expected any visitors, and the first one was Princess Yushan. Surprised and confused, they invited them into the house. Before tea was served, Prince of Zhao asked, “Yushan, what are you guys doing here?”

“Can’t I come?” Princess Yushan took a look at him and said with a little anger, “It’s no fun to stay in the palace. I wanted to come here to have a good time, but I didn’t expect to hear that you were here the minute I arrived. Therefore, I came to see you.”

Prince of Zhao was baffled, “Why did you suddenly come to see me? Didn’t we use to see each other only once every ten days or half a month? I have seen you in front of grandmother the other day when I was leaving imperial capital. No kidding, what’s up?”

Princess Yushan, “…”

It was not easy to see her sweetheart, and before she could strike up a conversation, she was demolished by her own brother tragically… What should she do?

Song Yixiao held back her laughter and relieved her in a serious manner, “Your Highness, Commandery Princess Qingjiang thinks that you and Master Shaoge have already been here for two days, so she let me ask if you two need any help when we are picking a residence for Princess Yushan and Muting.”

Good intentions were rewarded. Princess Yushan immediately passed her an approving look.

“I know!” Prince of Zhao smiled brightly and proudly, and said loudly, “Yushan, why don’t you find a better pretext to deceive me? You are not here to see me but pass by to ask for a cup of tea, because you are tired of picking a place!”

Princess Yushan’s smile in her face was like a spring flower, but the handkerchief in her hands was about to tear into strands. Seeing that, Song Yixiao was put in a cold sweat and decided not to ask to leave right away. Otherwise, wouldn’t she burden part of Princess Yushan’s anger for Prince of Zhao?

Prince of Zhao didn’t even realize he was looking for trouble. He turned his head to Su Shaoge immediately after saying this, “Shaoge, since they have nothing important, just go and continue to read your books, I will accompany them!”

After saying that, he even smiled at Song Yixiao. The little boy was handsome with red lips and white teeth and had a noble look between his eyebrows. His smile was dazzling, “Yixiao and Muting, you won’t blame me for being a poor host, right? Shaoge was about to have an exam, and he really doesn’t have much free time these days. How about we punish him with a treat after he successfully passes?”

“I was so tempted to say yes!” Song Yixiao looked askance at Princess Yushan, who was already using her eyes as a flying dagger to stab at her brother. She thought ironically, “But your own sister doesn’t necessarily think so!”

Shengshou Festival was more than a month ago, and Princess Yushan was not the Empress’s own child. It was unknown that how many ways Yushan had come up with and how many people she had bought over just to get this opportunity to try to strike up a conversation in Lunong Building. As a result, you, as her brother, came and just asked Su Shaoge to go away who your sister didn’t even have a polite conversation with!

Your sister was going to kill you now. Believe it or not!