After the marriage, the abstinent prince turned me on

Xie Chuxue clenched the handkerchief tightly and said through gritted teeth, "How could that be? That handkerchief was originally given to my sister. If it's lost, then it's lost."

Shen paced back and forth anxiously in the main hall, "Why hasn't the master come back yet?"

She muttered to herself, praying over and over again that Xie Mishuang would never come back, and it would be best if she stayed in the palace tonight.

At this moment, the maid's voice suddenly came: "Madam, the master and the eldest lady are back!"

She looked up in disbelief, only to see Xie Wenyao leading Xie Mishuang in with a beaming look on his face.

Shen's heart sank suddenly. She subconsciously looked down at the dishes on the table and suddenly felt that it was extremely shabby. She quickly ordered the servants, "Go to the kitchen quickly and bring up all the prepared dishes. And prepare some more delicious dishes!"

She took a deep breath, forced a smile, and walked forward, "Shuang'er, congratulations on your election as Crown Princess!"

Xie Wenyao also agreed with a smile, "Yes, your mother prepared dinner for you early in the morning, come and see if it suits your taste."

He led Xie Mishuang to the main hall, glanced at the dishes on the table, and frowned slightly.

Xin Yan had been following Xie Mishuang the entire time. Seeing the dishes on the table, she couldn't help but sneer, "Is this what Madam Xie prepared for the future Crown Princess? Isn't that a bit too shabby?"

Shen's smile froze, and she quickly explained, "Some dishes are still being prepared in the kitchen, and they'll be ready soon..."

"No need for that." Xin Yan interrupted her bluntly, "The Queen had long anticipated that the food at the Xie family wouldn't be very good, so she ordered a few dishes from Ningxi Restaurant. They should be delivered soon."

When these words were spoken, the Xie family was shocked.

Ningxi Restaurant is the best restaurant in Beijing. Its prices are shockingly high and the food is also superb. Even dignitaries rarely get to taste their dishes. Now they have to eat them thanks to Xie Mishuang?

Xie Chuxue stood aside, the flames of jealousy almost devouring her.

The Queen is treating her so well now, but she will probably regret it when the Crown Prince dies! She thought maliciously in her heart, but dared not show it at all.

Soon, the waiters from Ningxi Restaurant brought the dishes one after another. The table was filled with delicious dishes. The aroma was so fragrant that it made people salivate.

Looking at the table full of delicacies, Shen couldn't help swallowing her saliva, her eyes wide open.

Xie Mishuang just glanced at them indifferently and looked quietly at the greedy eyes of the Xie family.

Now she is the future Crown Princess, and her father's attitude towards Xie Chuxue in her previous life has been transferred to her, but she will not easily think that her father is really good to her.

He's just playing with the wind. He probably still wants to count on her to help him get promoted and make money in the future.

"Now that all the dishes are served, let's start the banquet." She spoke lightly, with a majestic tone that even Xie Wenyao was a little at a loss.

The Xie family members responded quickly and took their seats.

A sumptuous dinner began in this strange atmosphere.

Xie Mishuang and Xin Yan were chatting and laughing, with Xie Wenyao occasionally interrupting. The atmosphere seemed harmonious, but there were actually undercurrents.

Shen and Xie Chuxue felt as if they were chewing wax, and they had no appetite at all despite looking at the table full of delicacies.

Little did they know that there would be many unhappy times for the mother and daughter in the future.

The long dinner finally ended. Xie Wenyao ordered the servants to clear away the dishes and looked at Xie Mishuang. "Shuang'er, you haven't been home for a long time. Now that you are the Crown Princess, you need to rest well. Your father has ordered people to clean up the Winter Warmth Pavilion. You can live there."

Shen's expression changed. "Master, that winter warming pavilion is where Xue'er keeps out the cold. How can we..."

"Now Shuang'er is the Crown Princess, and Xue'er is just the Fifth Prince's wife. I thought you should know clearly what is more important, but I didn't expect you to be so fussy!" Xie Wenyao interrupted Shen in a stern tone.

He turned to look at Xie Chuxue, "Xue'er, you won't be as picky as your mother, right?"

Xie Chuxue was filled with resentment, but she had to suppress it. She forced a stiff smile and said, "Of course, my sister is of high status now, so she should live in the Winter Warmth Pavilion. Besides, I'm getting married in two days, so I won't need it by then. Just consider it a gift for my sister."

Xin Yan covered her lips and chuckled softly, "As far as I know, the Winter Warmth Pavilion was once where Miss Xie's mother lived. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This is the first time I've heard of someone giving someone else's mother's residence to their daughter as a gift."

Xie Mishuang felt warm in her heart. She didn't expect that the Queen was so concerned about her affairs that she even knew everything about this matter.

Xie Chuxue and Shen's faces turned ugly in an instant, but they were unable to refute.

Xie Wenyao smiled and tried to smooth things over. "That's right, it should have belonged to Shuang'er. Xue'er, you should prepare other gifts for your elder sister."

Xie Chuxue bit her lip, feeling angry, but could only nod in agreement.

*

At this moment, a cry of surprise came from the front yard: "Master, someone is coming from the palace."

Xie Wenyao hurriedly knelt at the gate of Xie Mansion with his whole family, and the leading eunuch read out the imperial edict in a shrill voice.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Thank you, my dear minister, for your outstanding talent, loyalty to the Emperor, and patriotism. I hereby promote you to the rank of Third Rank Minister of Personnel. I decree this!"

Xie Wenyao's heart was shaken, and he quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude, "I thank the Lord for his great grace. Long live the Emperor!"

Xie Chuxue widened her eyes in disbelief. Minister of Personnel?

The Xie family was not so glorious in the previous life. Is all this because of her, Xie Mishuang!

Xie Wenyao stood up and looked at Xie Mishuang with eyes full of love and appreciation.

This daughter is truly the Xie family’s lucky star!

Before everyone could recover from their joy, the eunuch unfolded another bright yellow imperial edict.

"By the providence of Heaven and the Empress's decree, I have heard that Xie Mishuang, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, is demure and virtuous, both talented and beautiful, and worthy of being the model of a Crown Princess. I hereby appoint her as Crown Princess, and the wedding will take place on an auspicious day. All ceremonials shall be conducted according to the established regulations. I decree this!"

"Thank you for the grace of Your Majesty. I will accept the decree." Xie Mishuang knelt down and took the imperial edict with both hands, her tone respectful and humble.

The eunuch smiled and said, "Princess, the Empress has given you many good things. Please take a look."

As he spoke, the young eunuchs behind him came in carrying mahogany boxes.

When the box was opened, it was filled with all kinds of rare treasures, including pearls, jade, silks and satins.

The most eye-catching thing is an exquisite mahogany box, in which is placed a crystal clear jade pendant, on which is carved a lifelike phoenix with a bright pearl in its mouth, which is dazzling.

"This is a royal engagement token, the Guoxiang jade pendant, which symbolizes good luck and a long-lasting marriage," the eunuch introduced.