Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 168 Snowstorm
Su Qingwan returned to the hall, and the noisy and bustling sound instantly surrounded her. She took a few sips of the mellow wine, looked at the emperor and Lu Jing who were talking, and felt vaguely uneasy.

At this moment, the eunuch hurried into the hall in a panic. The eunuch usually looked calm and steady, but at this moment, his steps were hurried and his face was full of anxiety.

He leaned forward slightly and whispered something to the emperor.

The emperor's smile froze instantly, replaced by an anger that was difficult to conceal. He stood up hastily, without even having time to explain to the officials present, and walked out of the hall in a hurry, accompanied by the eunuch, his robe fluttering with his movements, bringing up a breeze.

Lu Jing looked at Su Qingwan deeply, and then left quickly following the emperor.

In the hall, singing and dancing were still going on enthusiastically. The musicians were also immersed in their own performances. However, this lively scene was like an illusory bubble in Su Qingwan's eyes. She felt like she was standing on a cliff, and her heart was hanging.

After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere became increasingly heated. They were originally a little reserved, but now they gradually relaxed. The military officers took the lead in proposing a drinking contest, and the civil officials also agreed after holding their breath. For a while, the hall was filled with shouts and calls for drinking, which was very lively.

Xilin Yongxuan held the wine glass and slowly walked to Su Qingwan. "Princess, congratulations on your marriage to Lord Lu. I wish you a long and happy marriage."

Su Qingwan smiled back politely and exchanged a few words with him absentmindedly.

Xilin Yongxuan said, "Princess, it's late at night, and the snow is getting heavier. You should go back and rest early."

Every time Su Qingwan entered the palace, she felt that she was surrounded by dangers, fearing that the emperor would suddenly resort to some sinister means. However, thinking of her father's great achievements and the fact that he was an elder of the royal family and had a very high prestige in the court, the emperor would still be somewhat afraid. Especially since the eldest princess was also in the palace at the moment, her identity and status were like an invisible barrier, which made her feel a little more at ease.

Su Qingwan walked through the bustling crowd, approached the King of Southwest, and said softly, "Father, it's late, let's go back to the inn."

At this time, the King of Southwest and General Chen were drinking happily. General Chen's speech was a little unclear because of his slurred tongue: "Don't worry, Princess. I will take good care of the prince."

The King of Southwest also waved his hand, "Xiao Jiu, if you want to go back to the posthouse, go back first. Ningyuan Hou, General Chen and I have something to discuss with Prime Minister Lu."

Su Qingwan couldn't help but frowned, "Why do we have to discuss this on New Year's Eve? It will be the same if we discuss it after today."

Before he finished speaking, Prime Minister Lu held up the wine glass and said, "Your Majesty, I haven't had a drink with you for a long time. I hope you can have a few drinks today."

King of Southwest looked at Prime Minister Lu with a complicated expression. They had a teacher-student friendship in the past, but they were dissatisfied and alienated because of the reversal of the case of King Huainan. They chatted with each other during the toast. On the surface, they were chatting and laughing, complimenting each other, but every word was like a sword hidden in the sheath, with hidden wit and fierce confrontation in the air.

Su Qingwan knew that it was useless to persuade her any further, so she sighed helplessly and turned to leave. Qingyun and Qingyi had been waiting in the corridor for a long time. When they saw her coming, they hurried forward and asked with concern: "Princess, are you going to leave the palace? Or stay in the palace?"

Su Qingwan didn't know why, but she suddenly felt sleepy. The fatigue surged over her like a tide. She rubbed her temples and said, "My father won't leave the palace, so I won't leave either. I'll rest in the palace and wait for him. Send someone to guard here. Let me know when it's over, and we'll go back to the inn together."

Qingyun replied, "Yes!" When Su Qingwan was about to find a quiet place to rest, the eldest princess came out of the palace. The eldest princess was dressed in gorgeous clothes, "Xiaowu, accompany me for a walk."

Su Qingwan's heart trembled, "Okay!"

It was snowing heavily, and the light snowflakes like goose feathers slowly fell, covering the entire inner courtyard. Su Qingwan accompanied the eldest princess in walking slowly in the snow, and the snow under their feet made a slight creaking sound. In the silent night, only the fragrance of plum blossoms came faintly, as if bringing a touch of warm comfort in this cold world. The two unconsciously followed the fragrance and walked into the plum garden.

In the plum garden, red plum blossoms bloomed proudly in the snow, looking particularly beautiful. The eldest princess stopped and asked softly, "Xiaowu, the emperor has granted you and Lu Jing a marriage, are you willing?"

Su Qingwan was slightly stunned, then she calmly replied: "Yes, I am willing to marry Lu Jing."

The princess sighed softly, turned around, and looked directly into Su Qingwan's eyes, "You should know in your heart that the emperor wants to imprison you in the capital as a hostage, and Lu Jing may not really treat you sincerely."

Su Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said: "The marriage of a royal daughter is a transaction. It is lucky to be able to choose by yourself. At least, Lu Jing is good-looking."

The princess frowned slightly, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, and asked, "Did the emperor's uncle agree too?"

Su Qingwan nodded gently and responded briefly: "Yes."

The princess shook her head gently. "I really don't understand what you are thinking. Lu Jing is not a good match. Who can guess what he is thinking?"

Su Qingwan looked at Merlin in the distance with a calm gaze and said slowly, "At least, he never hurt me."

The princess was silent for a moment, then suddenly changed the subject: "Before Nianqing entered the palace that day, you reminded him to wear a mask, right? You knew what would happen, right? Also, was it you who caused General Mu to disappear mysteriously that night?"

Su Qingwan's heart tightened, "Princess, I really don't know what you are talking about."

The princess narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "You and I are both doing this for Nianqing. You don't have to be so wary of me."

Su Qingwan sneered and said, "Since it's for Nianqing, you should have sent him away earlier. The older he gets, the more he looks like me. Those veterans who have seen my brother are still alive. It's too dangerous for Nianqing to stay in the capital. Why do you want to keep him in the capital for the New Year?"

A trace of bitterness flashed across the eldest princess's face. She slowly lowered her head and said, "Xiaowu, Nianqing and I have been mother and son for more than ten years, but we have only been together for three years. I sent him to practice martial arts and to the border for training, and I haven't been with him properly for a long time. I am just a mother who just wants to spend the New Year with my child."

Su Qingwan felt a pang in her heart. Seeing the princess's sad face, she couldn't bear to ask any more questions. Every time the princess mentioned Nianqing and played the emotional card, she always felt uncomfortable. After all, the princess was Nianqing's mother, and this blood relationship prevented her from being too tough.

The princess took a deep breath and said, "Where exactly is General Mu? He has a great relationship with Nian Qing's life experience. If he speaks, Nian Qing will be in danger."