Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1265 Parting Gift
In the following few days, the weather became hotter and hotter. The scorching sun completely turned into a huge fireball hanging over Chang'an City, scorching the scorched land and drying up everyone's heart.

Likewise, there are some things going on in full swing.

For example, Shang Ruyi, as the Princess of Qin who was about to leave Chang'an, naturally had to say goodbye to the noble ladies who had made friends with her here. So, like the King of Qin who had been placing personnel in the army and beginning to prepare for his trip to Luoyang, she also ran out every day and hardly ever went home.

And on this day, she entered the palace.

The scenery in the inner court was even better than what they saw on Yuwen Cheng’s birthday last time. There were clusters of flowers and flying bees and butterflies. Shang Ruyi walked along and felt as if he was walking in an old painting.

Then, following the familiar path, she came to Shicui Palace.

When the two eunuchs guarding the gate saw her coming, one went in to report immediately, while the other led Shang Ruyi slowly inside. Shang Ruyi looked at this simple and clean palace with a smile. Compared with the beautiful scenery of blooming flowers seen along the way, the scenery here was much simpler. There were only a few trees in the courtyard, but it was midsummer, and the green trees were more useful than flowers. The large shade cast by the trees made people feel comfortable and cool as soon as they entered.

Shang Ruyi walked under a willow tree and just as she saw the green silk dancing in the wind, the main door of the hall in front of her opened and Tao Wanyin came out to greet her.

"Princess Qin."

"Tao Jieyu."

When the two met, Tao Wanyin welcomed her into Shicui Palace with a smile.

It is cooler here than outside. A huge ice tray is placed in the corner, probably because Tao Wanyin has a weak personality and cannot stand the excessive cold. There are some fruits on the table. The air is filled with a faint fruity fragrance, which is more refreshing than the scent of flowers.

Shang Ruyi said, "Jieyu, the scenery here is really nice."

"What a beautiful view,"

Tao Wanyin led her to sit down and said calmly, "No one appreciates it."

Hearing this, Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat. She looked at her lowered eyes and seemed to understand something. However, she did not speak immediately. Instead, she turned her head and motioned Tushe'er behind her to put the boxes of gifts she brought with her on the table. She smiled and said, "Jieyu also knows that we are about to go to Luoyang. We don't have anything good to give you before we leave. Please don't despise these boxes of things."

Tao Wanyin frowned slightly.

Shang Ruyi seemed not to notice her expression, pointing to one of the boxes and saying, "This is the best bird's nest, it's best for women... Father often stays up late to review memorials, if you boil it with rock sugar and eat it, it's the most nourishing. And this box of Chuanxiong, when I was young, I heard a recipe that soaking Chuanxiong in wine can relieve headaches. If Father suffers from headaches again, maybe you can give it a try..."

Tao Wanyin listened to what she said quietly. Although he said nothing, his eyes were flickering all the time.

Finally, she asked Qiao Shu to put away the boxes of gifts and said softly, "Thank you, Princess Qin."

"where."

After Qiao Shu packed up the gifts, she brought two cups of tea for the two of them. The tea was simmering, and light smoke was rising from the cups, slowly dissipating between the two pairs of bright eyes, but the gazes of the two people were extremely clear.

In the end, it was Tao Wanyin who spoke first: "Princess, are you really going to Luoyang?"

Shang Ruyi smiled faintly.

Seeing her like this, Tao Wanyin's heart sank.

Although she had always been on good terms with Shang Ruyi, had received favors from him, and had secretly helped him, the two sides had always had clear grievances and the bond was not too deep, so she rarely asked directly about what the King of Qin did in the court, let alone discussed these major events with Shang Ruyi. But since the last time, in order to help the King of Qin keep Shentu Tai and Pei Xingyuan, her cousin Tao He used the opportunity of claiming illness to apply for transfer to Luoyang in exchange for Pei Xingyuan's retention. This was almost obvious that he wanted to stand on the side of the King of Qin. It was originally thought that the King of Qin could continue to expand his power in the court through the victory after overwhelming the emperor. When his great cause was accomplished, the Tao family who participated in this matter would naturally be able to wait for the corresponding rewards.

But now, Yuwen Ye was about to be "driven out" of Chang'an.

In this way, the previous sacrifices of the Tao family were almost in vain, and even - Shang Ruyi had guessed that Tao Wanyin's words "no one appreciates it" just now should mean that Yuwen Yuan was dissatisfied with Tao He's involvement in this matter, and he also treated her coldly for some days.

Now, seeing Shang Ruyi smiling but not saying anything, Tao Wanyin felt heavy in her heart, but still couldn't believe it. She asked softly, "Is His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin really going to Luoyang?"

Shang Ruyi said: "We don't really want to leave either."

"..."

"But the imperial decree has been issued. If the King of Qin and I don't leave, we will be defying the imperial decree. That is a crime of deceiving the emperor. Even if he is the emperor's biological son, he would not dare to do so."

Tao Wanyin frowned slightly, but said nothing.

At this time, there was a whirring sound outside. Shang Ruyi turned around and saw a gust of wind blowing in the courtyard. The green silk of the tree was fluttering in the air, just like the troubled mood in everyone's heart at the moment. Tao Wanyin was about to say something when the wind suddenly blew the door shut with a bang.

Tao Wanyin waved her hand and Qiao Shu immediately opened the door.

Shang Ruyi suddenly laughed and said, "There has been no wind these past few days, how come it suddenly blew up today?"

Tao Wanyin didn't know why she turned the topic to the weather again, and said lightly: "It would be nice if it could rain."

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "It is indeed a good thing that a long drought is finally over. By the way, I have to go back after sitting for a while. Yuan Qian is always running around outside when I am not at home. It would be bad if he gets caught in the wind or rain and catches a cold."

"..."

"Your Majesty loves this grandson the most. If he gets sick, I will be scolded."

Tao Wanyin looked at her smiling eyes in silence and said, "Yes."

After that, the two of them talked briefly for a while, and Shang Ruyi really got up and left. Tao Wanyin only saw her off to the door and then came back. She immediately asked Qiao Shu to open the box of bird's nest that Shang Ruyi had just sent, take one to the kitchen to boil it with rock sugar, and then send it to the emperor.

Qiao Shu said with some embarrassment: "Jieyu, the emperor hasn't come to our place for several days. Will it be helpful to send him a bowl of bird's nest?"

Tao Wanyin smiled faintly and said, "I just don't dare to enjoy such a good thing alone."

"..."

"By the way, when you send it over, if the emperor asks who came here today, you don't have to hide it. Just say that Princess Qin came to say goodbye to me today."

Qiao Shu blinked her eyes, as if she had sensed something, and said, "I understand."

There will be more later