Chapter 1848: Chapter 1848: Can’t Go Wrong (5)
Kangshou Palace.
Empress Dowager Jiang leaned on a beauty couch eating a radish.
Aunt Hong Ye, holding a beauty hammer, gently tapped on the Empress Dowager’s calf while recounting the events that took place in the Imperial Garden.
"I didn’t expect Yang Ruxin to catch Fangfei’s eye." The Empress Dowager smiled. Don’t be fooled by Jiang Fangfei’s amiable nature toward everyone, and her demeanor of not contending or vying; in truth, that girl’s defensiveness is stronger than anyone’s. She would never easily open her heart to anyone, nor offend anyone lightly.
"Empress Dowager," Aunt Hong Ye raised her eyes at the Empress Dowager, "over these years, she’s been like a well-behaved cat in front of you, but towards others..." She left the rest unsaid.
"Alas." The Empress Dowager finished the radish and indicated for the tapping to stop.
Aunt Hong Ye quickly set down the hammer and went to help the Empress Dowager rise.
"That child was quite endearing when she was young." The Empress Dowager, holding Aunt Hong Ye’s hand, walked to the Arhat bed and sat down. "Who knew she’d grow up so wayward..." She paused. "However, since she’s of age, we’ll find a suitable family for her to marry into. It’ll fulfill these years’ of bonds." That child is not worth pampering.
Aunt Hong Ye said nothing further; in truth, the Empress Dowager’s heart was like a clear mirror.
"Later, take this plate of honey dates to Yang Ruxin." The Empress Dowager pointed to a plate of specially prepared sweet dates on the table. "Just say the old lady knows she’s been wronged."
"Empress Dowager, is this really necessary?" Aunt Hong Ye frowned. "Isn’t this favor too generous for her?"
The Empress Dowager shook her head: "She is a disciple of Dao Xuzi."
Aunt Hong Ye slightly frowned.
"Perhaps others don’t know, but I do, that the Yong Family has some connection with Dao Xuzi." The Empress Dowager smiled, "At the time, Dao Xuzi gave the Empress a token..."
Aunt Hong Ye gently nodded.
"You should know, not just anyone can mobilize the Cloud Sect, yet the Crown Prince gave this opportunity to Gu Qingheng." The Empress Dowager glanced at Aunt Hong Ye, "The Crown Prince may seem weak, but he is the most compassionate and wise among his grandsons, and the one who most resembles his imperial grandfather..."
"Gu Qingheng is a capable person. Although he changed his name, those in the know realize he was once the eldest young master of the Gu Family in the Shu Region... it’s just judging by Gu Sheng’s attitude... alas!"
"Gu Qingheng’s maternal family is the Shu Family, an extraordinary family indeed..."
Raising her hand as she spoke of these matters, she appeared quite wistful and helpless.
Aunt Hong Ye gently nodded: "I will go."
"Yang Ruxin, though of humble origin, is also capable. In the future..." The Empress Dowager smiled, "Anyway, looking after her a bit now is always right."
"I understand." Aunt Hong Ye placed the honey dates from the table into a food box, then carried it and went out the door.
Inside the Glazed Palace.
"Yunyun, why do you protect Yang Ruxin so much?" Xiao Jin had been frustrated all morning and suddenly his expression changed, "Could it be you..."
"I went into business with her." Qi Jingyun looked up at Xiao Jin, "The shop is almost renovated. It will open before I go on an expedition."
"What?" Xiao Jin’s eyes widened, "Why are you helping her so much?"
"Mother, how do you know she’s not helping me?"
"Her?"
"Also, remember to remind the Gong Family to restrain themselves a little. Today’s words from the Emperor were not just casual remarks; if they continue to flaunt, no one will be able to protect them..."