in2ebook Chapter 275 The Emperor is Here Again
Chapter 275 The Emperor is Here Again
Chapter 275 The Emperor is Here Again
After Su Yuan had eaten and drunk his fill at Su Nuannuan's place, he picked up the wooden box with a satisfied expression, patted his behind as if nothing had happened, and turned to leave.
Before leaving, he turned back and chuckled, reminding Su Nuannuan not to forget to take his share of wild boar meat back with him. Su Nuannuan glared at him, muttering to herself, "I told them to take yours last, hmph!"
After Su Yuan left, Su Nuannuan strolled leisurely in the courtyard to digest her food. As she walked, she said to Zhixiang, who was tidying up, "Zhixiang, lunch was a bit late today, so I won't eat dinner tonight to avoid indigestion."
While cleaning up the mess with her maids, Zhixiang replied, "Yes, Your Highness. However, I will still prepare a bowl of sweet and refreshing water chestnut soup. If Your Highness is hungry, you can have a bowl to tide you over."
Su Nuannuan listened and nodded in satisfaction, indicating her agreement.
After strolling around the yard for a while, Su Nuannuan felt that it was about time, so she turned around and went back into the house to continue working on her unfinished phoenix seashell handbag.
Time flies like an arrow. The days passed quietly in the midst of this busy routine, and before we knew it, it was the end of July.
That day, Su Nuannuan was engrossed in drawing patterns for children's bags when she suddenly heard hurried footsteps approaching. Immediately afterward, Li Quan limped in, panting, and reported, "Your Majesty, the Emperor's carriage is almost at the estate!"
"Quickly go and summon the Crown Prince and the others to welcome His Majesty with me." Su Nuannuan put down her brush, stood up quickly, and ordered anxiously.
However, Jinse looked troubled and quickly bowed, replying, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's too late. The Crown Prince and the young prince have gone to the Imperial Guard, accompanied by Tingfeng and Tingyu. The eldest princess and Muge have gone on a medical mission and probably won't be back for a while."
Tingfeng and Tingyu have been brought into the public eye by Su Nuannuan to serve as Canglan Jingcheng's personal guards. Tingxue and Yaoqin have been removed from their posts. Tingxue will still be in charge of needlework, while Yaoqin will return to serve Su Nuannuan.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased. She had originally planned to welcome the emperor with the children, but they were all absent.
However, Su Nuannuan quickly adjusted her emotions and sighed helplessly: "Never mind. I will go to greet His Majesty myself. This Emperor is really something, he didn't even give any advance notice before coming, he just made a surprise attack. If it weren't for Li Quan being quick-witted and having people keep an eye on the road leading into the manor, I probably wouldn't have known until His Majesty entered the manor."
After saying that, Su Nuannuan turned around and walked quickly outside, muttering complaints about the Emperor's actions.
"The Emperor is really too unfair!" Su Nuannuan muttered as she walked quickly to the gate of the manor and stood straight like a wooden stake.
From afar, Su Nuannuan spotted the familiar dragon carriage slowly approaching. Upon closer inspection, she noticed a phoenix carriage following closely behind.
"Oh my, the Empress has actually come too! This is really strange. She actually came to visit me, the concubine, with the Emperor. The Empress is really bold!" Su Nuannuan stared wide-eyed at the two carriages getting closer and closer, muttering to herself.
Jinse and Yaoqin, standing to the side, shook their heads helplessly upon hearing Su Nuannuan's words. Only their mistress could utter such words. Anyone else, upon seeing the imperial carriage, would probably be overjoyed, not filled with complaints like Su Nuannuan.
Before long, the imperial carriage and the phoenix carriage came to a smooth stop at the gate of the manor. Upon seeing this, Su Nuannuan hurriedly led all the maids and servants to bow in unison, shouting, "Your Majesty, we respectfully welcome the Emperor! Your Majesty the Empress!"
The Emperor stepped down from the imperial carriage first. With a smile on his face, he gently looked at Su Nuannuan and said softly, "My beloved consort, please rise and dismount!"
The Empress then got out of the carriage and walked lightly to the Emperor's side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
After bowing to the Empress, Su Nuannuan rose and led the Emperor and Empress into the estate.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, I have already sent someone to inform the Crown Prince. He should be back soon," Su Nuannuan said softly, following closely behind the Emperor.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor suddenly stopped and turned around, asking with a suspicious look, "Oh? The Crown Prince isn't at the estate?"
Su Nuannuan quickly bowed and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, today the Crown Prince took Cheng'er to the Imperial Guard, while Yao'er went out with her master to see a doctor. I'm afraid she won't be back for a while."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor frowned slightly, seemingly displeased, but quickly regained his composure. He waved his hand and said, "It's alright. The Empress and I will stay at this estate tonight." With that, he turned around and continued walking forward.
Seeing that the Emperor didn't blame her, Su Nuannuan felt somewhat relieved and quickly followed. However, when she saw the Emperor's back, she couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly, thinking: "This old emperor really is unpredictable; he decides to let me stay overnight without even giving me a heads-up. It's really catching me off guard."
After everyone entered the front hall, they took their seats in order of rank and status. Upon seeing this, Jinse hurriedly instructed the maids to quickly serve tea to the Emperor and Empress.
However, when the emperor saw the cup of emerald green tea in front of him, he suddenly lost all interest and even his desire to drink it vanished instantly.
"Your Majesty, this is my newly made Lotus Leaf Three Purities Dew. It tastes much better than before." Su Nuannuan looked at the Emperor expectantly, hoping he would taste the beverage she had carefully prepared.
However, the Emperor seemed uninterested in the Lotus Leaf Dew, glancing at it indifferently without any intention of drinking it. Seeing this, Su Nuannuan continued, unwilling to give up, "Your Majesty, this Lotus Leaf Dew not only tastes delicious, but also has the effects of clearing heat, relieving summer heat, moistening the lungs, and relieving cough."
Just as Su Nuannuan was earnestly trying to persuade the Emperor, the Empress developed a strong interest in the Lotus Leaf Tea. She smiled slightly, elegantly picked up her teacup, and carefully took a sip.
The Empress savored the taste of the Lotus Leaf Dew, feeling a refreshing aroma spreading through her mouth, soothing her soul. The fragrance of lotus leaves and the sweetness of honey blended together, leaving her with an unforgettable aftertaste.
After a while, the Empress slowly put down her teacup and smiled as she said to Su Nuannuan, "Consort Zhuang's Lotus Leaf Three Purities Dew is really good. I like it very much."