Drunk Bamboo

More than half a month had passed since the fire in the palace. The burned Zijing Garden and the Fu'an Palace were almost the same area. Most of the flowers and plants in the Zijing Garden were precious, and some could not be found for the time being. The emperor issued an order to have people go out of the palace to search for them, and to restore the original appearance of the Zijing Palace as much as possible.

There was a lot of discussion in the palace, and everyone said that the Emperor had loved the Imperial Concubine the same way for the past twenty years.

The Empress was also very considerate. Not only did she move the Imperial Concubine to her own Changle Palace to live with her, she also personally supervised the renovation of Fu'an Palace and was very attentive.

Somehow this matter spread outside the palace, and everyone said that the Imperial Concubine was very lucky.

The imperial concubine was carefully moved back to Fu'an Palace. She was all smiles, thanking this and that, not daring to show the slightest dissatisfaction.

Everyone in the world knows how good the emperor and empress treated her after the Fu'an Palace was burned down.

What else could she say.

But when she comes back, will it still be the same Fu'an Palace?

The utensils, the palace maids, the flowers she planted in the Bauhinia Garden, and even her Buddha statue were smashed. Mingming saw that the Buddha statue was intact when Xuan'er went back to get her clothes.

Okay, then let everyone in the palace go to hell together.

She smiled coldly.

Before long, the entire palace belonged to her.

Xuan'er was waiting for the Imperial Concubine to lose her temper, but nothing happened for a long time.

The sinister smile on her face frightened her so much that she trembled all over.

……

Outside the palace, there was peace.

After Hua Qinfeng got off duty at the Imperial Guard, he was stopped by Song Chi, who said with a smile:

"The prince and princess came to the mansion for dinner today. It is really an honor for our humble home. Madam started preparing early in the morning, waiting for the prince and princess to arrive."

Hua Qinfeng was stunned.

"..."

If Song Chi hadn't reminded him, he would have forgotten that the day before yesterday, Song Chi had sent an invitation to the Wang Mansion, inviting him and Xie Yuzhu to have dinner at his house tonight.

I don’t know if Xie Yuzhu remembers it.

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten?"

"I'm going back home to pick up Yuzhu."

Hua Qinfeng would certainly not admit that he had forgotten.

Hurry up and ride back to the palace.

Fortunately, Xie Yuzhu did not forget, and was already waiting for him at the door, dressed.

"Your Highness is truly beloved. Commander Song even personally sent a letter to Prince Feng's mansion just to invite Your Highness to dinner."

Inside the carriage, Xie Yuzhu had also prepared gifts. When visiting someone's home, one should still observe the proper etiquette.

If it was a poetry gathering, tea tasting party, or banquet, she would find a random excuse to turn it down.

But Song Chi is Hua Qinfeng's direct subordinate and capable, so it would be difficult for him not to go.

In order to leave a good impression and to facilitate Hua Qinfeng's future work progress in the Imperial Guard Department, Xie Yuzhu carefully selected everything from clothing to clothes.

Before going out, he asked Hua Qinfeng to change into his usual casual clothes to appear more amiable.

"Who knows who he wants to invite? You don't know, he keeps calling you 'wife' and says he admires you very much. I think he is not inviting me, but you."

Xie Yuzhu smiled and said, "The prince and the commander of the Imperial Guards are having a meal together, which is considered to be a happy occasion. It shows that the Imperial Guards is a united department."

Hua Qinfeng became excited when he thought of Song Chi, "Just have a meal, so that he won't nag at the Imperial Guard every day."

"We have to eat dinner anyway, so it's the same if we go to Commander Song's house."

Hua Qinfeng nodded, thinking that he didn't have to listen to Song Chi's nagging anymore.

The carriage stopped at the gate of a small courtyard.

It is not a mansion, but a small courtyard of an ordinary family, and the gate is not big.

Chaoyang went forward and knocked on the door, and soon saw Song Chi coming to open the door.

"My Lord and Princess, please come in!"

Song Chi was also in casual clothes. Seeing them, he smiled and shouted into the house:

"Xiao Li, come quickly, the prince and princess are here!"

Hua Qinfeng and Xie Yuzhu walked side by side, looking at the exquisite decoration of the courtyard along the way.

There are flowers and grass, the breath of life, and the warmth of a small home.

Hua Qinfeng couldn't help but sigh, "Your courtyard is quiet and unique. You are also a governor, but you don't have a bureaucratic mansion, but live in a house of ordinary people. I am quite surprised."

Song Chi still had a smile on his face, but his expression was more natural and his eyes were not narrowed so much.

"I was originally alone, and I couldn't live in such a big mansion. I also didn't like being served. Later, when I married my wife, she preferred this kind of small courtyard, saying that it had the atmosphere of home."

Xie Yuzhu said softly, "Commander Song's wife must be a virtuous and capable person."

Song Chi bowed and said, "Thank you for the compliment, my lady will be happy to hear it."

At this time, a pretty woman came towards him. She was dressed lightly and looked shy. She called out softly, "Husband."

Song Chi immediately and carefully helped her forward, "Madam, come and meet the prince and princess."

She bowed her head and said in a gentle voice, "Xiaoli greets the prince and princess."

Xie Yuzhu helped her up, "No need to be so polite. We are here to have dinner at your house. It would be our fault if we were too polite."

The smile on Xiaoli's face was pure and innocent. "Yes, Xiaoli will serve the dishes right away. Your Majesty and Princess must eat more."

Song Chi looked at Xiaoli with gentle eyes, "My dear, let me help you."

She said shyly, "You take care of the prince and princess, I can do it myself."

Song Chi thought about it and decided that he couldn't neglect them.

Xie Yuzhu smiled and said, "Commander Song is really good to my wife."

"The prince is just as good to the princess. As a man, no matter how tough he is outside, he should be gentle to his wife when he gets home."

Hua Qinfeng agreed, "That makes sense."

Mrs. Song Chi’s cooking skills are indeed good.

Xiaoli was quite reserved at first, but later, when she saw that Hua Qinfeng and Xie Yuzhu were very easy-going, she relaxed.

After dinner, she served snacks.

Looking at Hua Qinfeng and Xie Yuzhu, I couldn't help but shed tears.

Song Chi was anxious, "Madam, why are you crying while eating?"

Xiaoli wiped her tears and said, "My husband, I am happy. I am happy to see my brother's savior."

Hua Qinfeng was puzzled, "What does this mean?"

Xie Yuzhu was also puzzled and looked at the couple.

Song Chi comforted Xiaoli and explained, "My Lord and Princess, to be honest, you are the lifesavers of my family. I specially invited you to my home to thank you in person."

"A savior?"

Xiaoli choked up and said, "Do you remember Zhang Hu and Princess Zhao Long? My Lord and Princess saved my brothers. I am Zhang Hu's sister, Zhang Xiaoli."

Zhang Hu Zhao Long...

Half a year ago, Hua Qinfeng broke into the palace to save Master Zhang, and the guards at the gate were Zhang Hu and Zhao Long.

In order to save them, a fake death drug was used.

The young lady in front of you with tears in her eyes is Zhang Hu’s biological sister.

Xie Yuzhu was shocked and moved.

Some people know how to repay kindness, while some people do all kinds of evil.

Why is there such a big difference in human nature?

Xie Yuzhu smiled gently, "It is our Fengwang Mansion that implicated you. It is not your fault, and you don't need to thank me and the prince for this."

Hua Qinfeng agreed, "Yuzhu's words are exactly what I meant."

Xiaoli wiped away her tears and nodded with a firm look in her eyes, "Yes, Xiaoli will always remember this kindness in her heart."