amaotonovel Chapter 563 Haggard
Chapter 563 Haggard
Song Ruize said that he would not interfere in this matter. Jiang Qibin was disappointed, but did not say anything else.
Jiang Qibin's injury was only external and did not damage any vital parts. He would be able to move around normally after a few days of rest. However, Song Ruize noticed that he was not in a good mood and gave him a long vacation.
When they came out of Jiang Qibin's house, Chen Yong said, "Qibin is just a romantic guy. Last time he lost half his life for a woman, and now he's been possessed by evil spirits again."
"As he said, a noble lady who is humble and always so attentive to him would have to return to secular life even if she were a monk, let alone he isn't a monk. Yinyin said before that he's in love, and that's pretty much what she meant." Song Ruize said, "Let him rest for a few days, and send someone to keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid."
Qin Huiyin saw that Song Ruize was busy and asked him to go, but the latter insisted on taking her shopping. After that, he took her to the Jinyiwei and received the newly issued appointment letter.
As soon as the appointment letter came out, Song Ruize was directly promoted to the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
What was announced to the outside world was that Song Ruize had wiped out the rebels of the Wuxiang League. Only the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace knew that what Song Ruize had wiped out was not the rebels, but the eldest princess's private army.
The dispute between the Crown Prince and the eldest princess has reached a fever pitch, but they are members of the royal family, and even if they stab each other in secret, the surface of harmony cannot be destroyed.
As soon as Qin Huiyin returned to the Song Mansion, the housekeeper came up to her and handed the received invitation to her.
She returned to her room and opened it, and found that it was a letter from the East Palace.
Crown Princess Cui Lingyao held a birthday banquet and invited female relatives from all the mansions to attend.
A hand reached out from behind, took the post from her hand, took a look at it and said, "If you don't want to go, then don't go."
"You are now the Crown Prince's official man, and your promotion and salary increase all depend on the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace. If I don't go, won't that make the Eastern Palace unhappy?"
"You don't need to do anything you don't want to do. You can go to these parties if you like, and I will make all the arrangements if you don't like it."
"You've just been promoted, and you're a favorite of the Crown Prince, someone he's trying hard to win over. I'm sure no one will bother me if I go to the banquet."
The Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace has not yet inherited the throne and needs Song Ruize as a weapon. If Cui Lingyao is a smart person, she should appease the Crown Prince's female relatives.
A few days later, Qin Huiyin dressed up a little and entered the Eastern Palace with the invitation.
Since it was the Crown Princess' birthday, a gift was a must. Qin Huiyin's gift was delivered and someone immediately recorded it.
The old nanny came over and took Qin Huiyin to the palace where the Crown Princess was holding the banquet.
As you walk along the way, you will see winding water embracing rocks and water lilies lying on the lake, which is elegant and quiet.
The palace servants followed strict rules and were respectful and polite when they passed by with their heads bowed.
"Madam, I will send you here. There are people waiting inside."
"Thank you, Ma'am." Zhilan stuffed her purse.
The old nanny smiled even more flatteringly and continued, "Today is the Crown Princess' birthday. Only the female relatives have been invited. The Queen and the eldest princess are both here."
"Thank you." Zhilan thanked him.
After the old nanny left, Zhilan said, "Madam, the eldest princess is here, you have to be careful."
"I know." Qin Huiyin nodded and walked into the palace.
Many female relatives had already arrived. When Qin Huiyin appeared, pairs of eyes looked over.
This was the first time Qin Huiyin attended the banquet as the wife of the Song Mansion. Before, she was Tang Yichen's stepsister. Now, she was not only Tang Yichen's stepsister, but also Song Ruize's wife.
Whether it is Song Ruize or Tang Yichen, both of them are rising dark horses in the court. They have rushed up one after another, which is enough to make people wary.
Qin Huiyin also saw Gong Qianyue and Zhu Hongxiu.
Gong Qianyue's belly is already very big.
When Qin Huiyin saw Gong Qianyue, she also noticed her and nodded at her with a smile. Qin Huiyin smiled back, then her eyes lingered on Zhu Hongxiu. Zhu Hongxiu's reaction was much more genuine and straightforward. She made no secret of her contempt for Qin Huiyin.
Chang Xiaohuan came over and greeted with a smile.
"We haven't seen each other for some time." Chang Xiaohuan said, "Now I can't call you Sister Qin, but Mrs. Song."
"Sister Chang, there's no need to be so formal. Just call me like before." Qin Huiyin said, "Sister Gong's belly is so big. How many months has it been?"
"Five months." Chang Xiaohuan said, "Everyone in the Zhu Mansion should be careful with this belly. I have to be careful when I see Sister Gong on weekdays to avoid any collisions."
Qin Huiyin understood.
Crown Princess Cui Lingyao and several other royal ladies came over. When she saw Qin Huiyin, she smiled and said, "Mrs. Song is now a well-known figure in the capital."
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Princess." Qin Huiyin said, "I was sick a while ago, and my husband thought it was because of the impact on the wedding day, so he insisted on holding another wedding banquet to cheer himself up. That's why he made such a fool of himself."
"Master Song loves his wife as if she were his life. Who in the capital wouldn't envy him? Madam Song has a rosy complexion and doesn't look like she's just recovered from a serious illness. This proves that Master Song's method is still effective."
The beautiful lady next to her was not young, with a hint of arrogance between her brows, and she looked at Qin Huiyin with a scrutinizing look.
Although she had never met the eldest princess, she knew it was her by the look on her face. Throughout the capital, only that person held such deep hostility towards her.
Lady Minghua came over and said to Qin Huiyin, "Madam Song, long time no see."
"County Lady, you seem to have lost weight." Qin Huiyin said gently.
"On this trip, I saw many beautiful sights and met many interesting people and things. I think it was worth it," said the Lady of Minghua County with a smile. "Jiang Qibin talked about what happened in the county, especially about you. He talked a lot. At that time, I thought that if I saw you again, I would definitely become your friend."
"I heard..." Qin Huiyin looked in the direction of the eldest princess and said in a low voice, "The eldest princess told you about a new marriage."
"He's the son of the Meng family," said Lady Minghua. "General Meng bravely fought on the border. I'd be marrying up if I could marry his son."
Qin Huiyin didn't expect Lady Minghua to say that. She looked at her expression again. Although there was a hint of fatigue between her brows, there was no sign of reluctance.
The eldest princess arranged such a marriage for her, and she seemed to have compromised.
"When I came back this time and heard about you and Lord Song, I felt relieved," said Lady Minghua. "I almost broke up a pair of lovers who loved each other so much. I can't imagine how much Lord Song would hate me if I had ruined your marriage. I would feel so guilty for the rest of my life. I've admired Lord Song for so long, but I've never even received a smile from him. That day, he rode on horseback to welcome the bride, looking so high-spirited and energetic, something I'd never seen before."
"County Lady, you are a good person too. You will always meet someone who treasures you like a pearl." Qin Huiyin said.