Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1240: Heavenly Family Banquet
In a blink of an eye, it was the second day of June, which was the day the imperial edict required Shentu Tai and Pei Xingyuan to set off for Luoyang to take up their posts. However, due to the infighting between the Qianniu Guards and the Xiaowei Army, the two generals were imprisoned and the other was punished. In the end, the emperor had to revoke the order and let Shentu Tai continue to lead the Zuoyulin Guard, and the 5,000 troops were transferred back to his command.

The position of Chief Secretary of Luoyang was not given to Tao He, but was handed over to Guan Ao, Duke of Shen.

As for Tao He, he claimed to be ill and took leave, and the emperor granted him permission not to hold any position for the time being.

In this way, the situation in Luoyang was temporarily settled, and Shentu Tai and Pei Xingyuan did not have to be transferred to Luoyang, but remained in the court to serve, and the situation in Chang'an was also temporarily settled here.

On the second day of June, Yuwen Yuan held a family banquet in the Qinqin Building behind Baifu Hall. The Crown Prince and his wife, the King of Qin and his wife, and the youngest son were all going to the banquet, because this day was the birthday of King of Qi, Yuwen Cheng.

It is not actually accurate to say that it is his birthday, because his real birthday is the second day of July. However, because his wife almost had a difficult labor when giving birth to him, even if she gave birth to him successfully, he was left with a lot of illnesses. Later, an expert calculated that the mother and son were both in conflict with each other, and the only way to break the deadlock was to change his fate. So, Yuwen Cheng's birthday was changed from the second day of July to the second day of June.

This was also the first time in all these years that someone celebrated Yu Wencheng's birthday.

Just after the Shen time, Shang Ruyi ordered people to dress little Yuanqian in a new set of goose yellow clothes. The satin was bright and the workmanship was exquisite. He looked fair and tender in it, like a piece of freshly peeled spring bamboo shoots. Shang Ruyi herself was so proud of how she gave birth to such a handsome son that she couldn't help but hugging him and kissing him several times.

What little Yuanqian loves most is people getting close to him, and he laughs with joy.

Just then, Yuwen Ye changed his clothes and walked in from outside.

He was wearing a dark blue gown. Although the heavy color did not match the early summer scenery outside with blooming flowers and fluttering bees and butterflies, the thin and close-fitting clothes made his slim waist and monkey back stand out, and his graceful figure had a dignified and solemn air. Shang Ruyi, holding her son, turned around and saw him come in. Her eyes immediately lit up, and she was proud that her husband was so handsome.

When Yuwen Ye looked up, he saw her.

His eyes flickered slightly, and then he lowered his head to adjust the jade belt around his waist while saying, "Are you ready?"

"All right."

"Then let the nurse take the child out. The carriage is ready outside. It will be dark if you wait any longer."

"Hey."

Shang Ruyi agreed to hand little Yuan Qian over to the wet nurse and let Tushe'er take him out. She then adjusted her clothes and hair in front of the mirror, and after making sure everything was in order, she prepared to go out with Yuwen Ye.

But just as she was about to walk out, she felt her wrist sink. It was Yu Wen Ye who reached out and grabbed her.

Shang Ruyi turned around and looked at him: "What's wrong?"

When she turned around, she met Yuwen Ye's bright eyes. His usually cold and sharp gaze was surprisingly gentle. Especially after he looked her up and down, he felt an uncontrollable joy in his heart. Shang Ruyi couldn't help blushing and her heart beating fast when she saw his gentle gaze.

Yuwen Ye smiled and said, "It's rare for you to dress like this."

Hearing him say this, this sentence was like a needle that pierced Shang Ruyi's hot face, and her face immediately turned red. However, this scene was a different scenery in Yuwen Ye's eyes - her jet-black shiny hair was combed into a high bun, decorated with various gold hairpins and flowers, and an exceptionally gorgeous hairpin. The whole person was golden and noble.

And for today, she had specially made new clothes. The light green gauze skirt made her look even more elegant and refined. The hem of her skirt was embroidered with delicate lotus patterns, which appeared and disappeared as she moved. She was like a pool of clear lotus in summer, swaying in the breeze. Her rosy cheeks were more like the pink on the tips of petals moistened by rain and dew, so beautiful and charming.

But Yu Wen Ye kept staring at her, and the originally slightly blushing face turned almost red at the tips of her ears.

Shang Ruyi whispered, "Today is a family banquet, so we don't need to wear Zhaifu. But it is the birthday of the King of Qi after all, so we can't dress too casually, so I made this dress specially."

Then he looked up at Yuwen Ye: "Does it look good?"

Yuwen Ye smiled but did not answer the question. Instead, he leaned over to her ear and whispered, "Wear it more often for me to see in the future."

At this moment, Shang Ruyi's face was burning.

She turned her head to look at Yuwen Ye's smiling face. Her flushed cheeks made her eyes look even brighter and her whole body seemed to be shining. This majestic lady who was usually so dignified and never flinched on the battlefield now showed a bit of the shyness of a little girl, but it did not make people feel disgusted. Instead, there was an inexplicable sweetness that penetrated into Yuwen Ye's heart with her clear eyes.

She nodded slightly: "Yeah."

The smile in Yuwen Ye's eyes deepened, but when he heard the footsteps outside, he immediately retracted his smile and stood up straight again. Shang Ruyi turned her head and put her somewhat cold palm on her cheek. As expected, she felt a burning sensation. She hurriedly covered her face with both hands to calm herself down.

It was Changwan who came in to urge, the carriage was already ready.

Yuwen Ye nodded, then looked down at Shang Ruyi: "Are you done?"

Although his words were a question, for some reason they sounded somewhat joking to Shang Ruyi. Shang Ruyi glared at him and forced herself to keep a calm expression, and then the two of them walked out together.

It was rare for her to dress so solemnly and gorgeously on weekdays. She walked very carefully. Yuwen Ye also deliberately slowed down his pace and walked side by side with her. However, after walking for a while, he looked down at her and suddenly said, "Hmm?"

Shang Ruyi immediately looked up at him: "What's wrong?"

Yuwen Ye stared at her hair bun and said, "This hairpin looks familiar."

Shang Ruyi said: "My mother left it to me."

"Oh..." "The things she left for me are all the best, especially this hairpin, which is particularly exquisite and precious. I thought about it all night before deciding to take it out and wear it today."

Compared to what she was wearing today, this hairpin was indeed a bit too gorgeous.

Yuwen Ye asked: "Why are you wearing this today?"

Shang Ruyi said, "Aunt Yun told me once before that this hairpin was the one she wore on the day of my parents' wedding."

"..."

"I thought it would be nice to wear it today."

Her words were brief, but Yuwen Ye was sharp-eyed and understood what she meant - although today's banquet was a family banquet, the royal family's family banquet was more important than a state banquet. Not to mention the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, and how the King of Qi would deal with the situation where both Shentu Tai and Pei Xingyuan were left in Chang'an, just the result he had discussed with everyone that day, if mentioned, would probably be a heavy blow at the banquet, and might even anger the Emperor.

Thinking of this, Yuwen Ye’s eyes became solemn.

Seeing the change in his eyes, Shang Ruyi also knew what they might face today. At this time, if she brought the things left by Empress Taimu, it would at least arouse the emperor's sympathy.

No matter what, something is better than nothing.

After a while, the two men walked out of the palace, got on the carriage and went to the palace.

In the carriage, Yuwen Ye half-closed his eyes to rest, listening to the monotonous sound of the wheels rolling over the ruts. However, Xiao Yuanqian, who rarely went out, was very excited. He leaned against the window and looked out curiously. Whether it was the rows of shops or the enthusiastic shouts of the vendors, they all made him feel novel and interesting. He leaned against the window and kicked and jumped with his legs, as if he wanted to jump out, and babbled a few words: "Sugar cake... sugar! Sugar!"

Shang Ruyi couldn't help but smile and hugged him back into her arms, saying, "Save some of your energy for me. After entering the palace, go and act cute in front of your grandfather the Emperor."

Little Yuanqian was about to struggle, but when he heard the three words "Grandpa Emperor", he calmed down and said, "Emperor Yaya..."

"It's grandpa."

"Yaya!"

Seeing his confident face, Shang Ruyi raised his voice and shouted loudly. He smiled helplessly and hugged him and said, "Anyway, you must behave well when you see Grandpa Emperor in the palace. You are not allowed to cry or make a fuss. You must pay respect to Grandpa Emperor, as well as your uncle and third uncle..."

Little Yuanqian still reacted to the three words "Emperor Grandfather", but when he heard the rest, his face frowned.

Yu Wenye on the side also opened his eyes and smiled: "How old is he? How can he remember all this if you tell him this?"

Xiao Yuanqian immediately grinned at him.

Yuwen Ye reached out and touched his fleshy little nose: "But don't make a scene when you enter the palace later, or you will be spanked."

"Well……"

Xiao Yuanqian pouted.

The couple teased him and talked and laughed, and soon the carriage stopped and they had arrived at the gate of the palace.

The two of them got out of the car with the child and were about to walk into the palace gate when they heard the sound of horse hooves behind them. Looking back, they saw a familiar carriage followed by the prince's ceremonial guard slowly approaching and finally stopped at the palace gate.

"babble--"

Xiao Yuanqian held Shang Ruyi's sleeve with one hand and looked ahead with wide eyes.

Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi looked at each other and did not go any further inside. Instead, they turned towards the carriage at the same time. They saw the door open, and a figure as elegant as a cloud gracefully descended from the carriage, like a white cloud falling into the world, spotless.

After the clouds and fog cleared, a pair of blue-gray, almost transparent eyes looked at them.

It's the prince Yu Wensu.

Yuwen Ye.

He was obviously not surprised to meet the King of Qin and the Queen here, and he did not look panicked at all. He even maintained a faint smile on his lips. Until his gaze swept over Shang Ruyi, it paused slightly, and his brows frowned slightly without being noticeable.

Yuwen Ye had already walked up with Shang Ruyi and Yuan Qian, and bowed to him: "Greetings, Prince."

"..."

Yuwen Qian did not speak immediately, but looked at them quietly, as if he had forgotten to respond, until a fiery red figure fell from the carriage and stood beside him, suddenly covered in jewels and fragrant. This somewhat strong smell also sobered him up.

He said: "Second brother, younger brother and sister."

The person standing next to Yuwen Qian was naturally Yu Mingyue. She smiled at the two of them and said, "What a coincidence."