12dz Chapter 117 Choosing the Right Person
Chapter 117 Choosing the Right Person
Yu Chuyue lowered his head and looked at the teacup.
"My biological mother...is from Fujian."
Jiang Wanyue covered her mouth.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring up your sad story."
Yu Chuyue's biological mother had passed away long ago.
Her father was the consort of the emperor, and according to the law, the consort of the emperor could not take concubines, so he secretly took a mistress outside. Later, it was exposed, the consort of the emperor lost his official position, and the Yu family was also reprimanded.
The princess was magnanimous and took her concubine Yu Chuyue back to her house.
But not long after, Yu Chuyue's mother fell ill and died.
It’s hard to say whether there is any trick involved, as that happened ten years ago.
Jiang Wanyue looked at Yu Chuyue's expression and made constant guesses.
Yu Chuyue quickly restrained his expression and gave Jiang Wanyue an apologetic smile.
"It's my fault. I shouldn't have mentioned this."
Jiang Wanyue touched the bracelet on her wrist and said gently.
"The New Year is coming soon. I heard that in the south, it is customary to worship ancestors before the New Year. If you want to worship your biological mother, tell me one day in advance and I will ask someone to arrange it."
Yu Chuyue's pupils trembled and he looked at Jiang Wanyue in disbelief.
"Is it really okay? Wouldn't this be against the rules?"
She clenched her hands nervously.
Jiang Wanyue smiled and said, "As long as we report it in advance, it won't be against the rules. The rules only say that you can't offer sacrifices at will in the palace, but they don't say you can't leave the palace to worship!"
Yu Chuyue stood up suddenly, so excited that he didn't know what to do.
"Thank you very much, Liangdi! Thank you very much, Liangdi!"
Jiang Wanyue waved her hand, signaling her maid to help her sit down.
"It's just a small favor, there's no need to do this. If you have any questions, you can come and tell me. There are few people in the East Palace now, only a few of us, so we should get closer to each other."
Yu Chuyue pressed his chest and nodded.
"What Liang Di said is absolutely right. I heard that Guan Liangyuan passed away not long ago, the Crown Princess is ill, and His Highness doesn't come to the back garden anymore. It's hard for me to find someone to talk to. If Liang Di doesn't mind, can I come to talk to you more often?"
Her eyes were sparkling, and there was no concealment of expectation in them.
Only then did Jiang Wanyue understand the purpose of her coming here.
For her, promoting Yu Chuyue was not a difficult task.
Yu Chuyue had a miserable life, but Princess Jincheng treated her well, providing her with food and clothing, and even teaching her singing and dancing. However, this kind of training was not like raising a daughter, but raising a skinny horse.
She doesn't seem to have any deep scheming minds, and if she has some little thoughts, they are visible on her face and are easy to understand.
Jiang Wanyue thought for a moment and then agreed.
"I'm just short of people here! If you want to come, you can come anytime. But next time you have to dress up nicely, otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of your pretty face?"
Yu Chuyue blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment.
The two sat and chatted for a long time before Yu Chuyue stood up and said goodbye.
Not long after she left, Xiuchun came back after finishing some business outside.
"Master, what did you agree to do with Yu Chenghui? From what I can see, she is clearly coming for His Highness."
"That's right, I think so too." Xing'er nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
"Yu Chenghui is so handsome! Even just looking at him is pleasing to the eye. Even I feel the same way, let alone Your Highness. It's impossible for Your Highness to always be alone with me. I guess during the New Year, the Emperor will send a few people over."
Jiang Wanyue stretched lazily.
"Newcomers, when they first arrive, are always full of energy and want to do something. I am impatient to deal with them now, and since Yu Chenghui is here, let her deal with it!"
This is what she learned from Lu Qingshuang.
It’s just that Lu Qingshuang chose the wrong person and used the wrong means. Jiang Wanyue would never make such a mistake.
As long as you choose the right person, there is no need to use any means, everything will come naturally.
In the past, Li Ce might not have been interested in Yu Chuyue's personality, but now he would like her.
Innocent, transparent, and a little pitiful.
In short, just do the opposite of what Lu Qingshuang did.
Xiuchun understood what she meant, but still didn't quite agree.
Xing'er looked at Xiuchun, then at Jiang Wanyue, and suddenly sighed.
"I understand. Lady Liangdi, you think that our maids are plain and unattractive, and you like beauties like Yu Chenghui."
Just one sentence made Jiang Wanyue burst into laughter.
Xiuchun couldn't help but burst out laughing.
If Mi'er said this, she might have been trying to be funny, but if Xing'er said this, she really felt that way.
Jiang Wanyue finally finished laughing, and took Xing'er's hand to comfort her with a few words, and soon made Xing'er smile.
"I have learned some skills from Madam Zhou, and I will go to make food for the master."
After Xing'er left, Jiang Wanyue shook her head and laughed. After a long while, she continued to deal with trivial matters.
She has been busy with only one thing recently.
Look at the list sent by Sizhuan and the others.
These people were quite capable and found out everything they could. They didn't falsify information or exaggerate.
Moreover, during this period of time, Jiang Wanyue also asked people to inquire about the situation of these four people, and got to know them better.
These four people actually have some abilities and are all capable of getting things done.
But they are not without problems.
Jiang Wanyue tapped the list with her fingers, her eyes filled with thought.
On this day, Li Ce returned to the East Palace after court session. Remembering Jiang Wanyue's reminder yesterday, he asked someone to invite Zhu Yan to the front to have dinner together.
When Zhu Yan came, she brought Qi'er with her, surrounded by a group of more than a dozen maids, old women and palace maids.
Li Ce originally wanted to chat with Zhu Yan and reminisce about the past, but after just a few words, Zhu Yan's topic would turn to the children.
Li Ce suddenly felt bored.
During lunch, the two were exceptionally silent.
After lunch, Li Ce held the teacup and asked her something to talk about.
"It's the New Year, and there are many trivial matters in the East Palace. Are they easy to handle? Are there any troubles?"
Zhu Yan felt a little embarrassed when he heard this.
"I am ashamed. I have been thinking about Qi'er all these days. I asked the maids to do all the trivial things in the palace."
As she spoke, she stood up and bowed to Li Ce.
"The East Palace has many people and many things to do. I am from an ordinary family and don't know much about the ins and outs of these deep houses and backyards. I am limited in my ability and can't do it. Fortunately, there is Sister Jiang. She is careful and prudent in her work, has a good family background, and is kind. Isn't she more suitable to manage the East Palace than me?"
Li Ce listened to her quietly and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Want to say disappointed?
A little bit, but not too much.
He just felt that compared to him, Zhu Yan cared more about the child, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
However, Li Ce felt relieved that Zhu Yan and Jiang Wanyue got along so well.
At least he wouldn't be like his unfortunate subordinate, who had constant quarrels among his wives and concubines at home, and there would be fights from time to time.
Li Ce took a sip of tea and spoke after pondering for a moment.
"In that case, you should take good care of the child! Let Jiang Liangdi take care of the affairs of the Eastern Palace for the time being."
Zhu Yan breathed a sigh of relief and went to hug the child with a smile on her face.
Li Ce gave the order and only someone was sent to notify various places.
Putting aside how angry the palace maids in Yi Qiu Palace were, countless people were extremely disappointed, both openly and secretly, that the two palaces did not fight.