The weak prince's queen
Chapter 115 Summoned to the Palace Again
Early in the morning, just as the faint morning light cast a shadow over the courtyard of the Prince of Jin's Mansion, a solemn-looking housekeeper hurried into the august residence. She was dressed in a simple, elegant dress with a dark belt tied around her waist, and she looked exceptionally energetic.
The guards outside the door saw Mammy coming and immediately stood in two neat rows, their eyes revealing a hint of vigilance. One of the guards quickly stepped forward and respectfully reported the situation to Mo Feng.
Mo Feng was slightly startled upon hearing this. He knew that matters in the palace were always complicated. This maid had come so early, so she must have something important to tell him. He didn't dare delay, immediately dropping his work and strode out to greet her. At the same time, he quickly instructed another guard to notify Prince Xiao Yichen and Princess Chu Xiyue.
The guard who was sent to inform Xiao Yichen came to the study at a trot and reported anxiously to Xiao Yichen, who was handling government affairs, "Your Highness, there is a stewardess outside who wants to see you. She said she came with the Queen's imperial decree."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yichen's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. He nodded, wondering why the palace officials had lost their composure so quickly, and what exactly was the purpose of this summons? But he quickly regained his composure and said to the guard, "You may leave first. I will make my own arrangements later."
After the guards left, Xiao Yichen sat on the chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. He felt vaguely uneasy in his heart, as he was worried that Princess Chu Xiyue would be implicated.
When the guards arrived to inform Chu Xiyue, she was sitting by the window in her boudoir, quietly gazing at the scenery outside. A hint of confusion crossed her face at first, but then her nervousness faded and she felt a touch of excitement. She muttered to herself, "Haha, are those people so impatient? Are they trying to win me over? I'll go and give them a proper meeting."
As she spoke, she stood up and straightened her clothes, with a determined look in her eyes.
Soon, a loud shout of "The Prince and Princess are here..." broke the tranquility of Prince Jin's Mansion.
Xiao Yichen and Chu Xiyue walked side by side and slowly entered the hall. They saw the housekeeper waiting there and hurried forward.
"Greetings to the Prince and Princess..." the nanny bowed.
Xiao Yichen hurriedly said, "Mammy, please get up quickly."
The nanny stood up and said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I am here by order of the Queen to summon Princess Jin to the palace for a small gathering."
Xiao Yichen frowned and said, "Oh... I'll go with you too, so I can take care of you."
The nanny quickly replied, "Your Highness, the Empress has summoned only the female relatives this time. It may be inconvenient for Your Highness to go. I hope Your Highness will understand."
Xiao Yichen nodded helplessly. A faint, unconcealable look of disappointment flickered across his deep, lake-like eyes, but he gritted his teeth, suppressing the turmoil of unease that surged within him. He softly warned Chu Xiyue, "Princess, this visit to the palace is no small undertaking. The court etiquette is complex and strict. You must not slack off in the slightest. Do not let a moment of negligence bring disgrace upon the Prince Jin's Mansion. Furthermore, you must not stay overnight in the palace, lest you accidentally offend the nobles there."
Chu Xiyue's beautiful face remained calm upon hearing this, as if none of this had anything to do with her. Her expression was icy, and her tone was cold as ice. "Your Highness, rest assured. I will proceed with caution and will always be mindful of my words and actions. I understand the weight of my responsibility in the palace, and I will not bring any trouble to the mansion. As for whether or not to stay overnight, I will exercise due discretion. I promise to speak less, eat more, and return to the mansion as soon as possible."
After saying that, she turned around without hesitation and followed the leading nanny, walking farther and farther away, leaving Xiao Yichen with only a resolute back.
Xiao Yichen stood alone in the center of the spacious hall, watching Chu Xiyue disappear into the distance. At this moment, his heart felt like it was being weighed down by a huge stone, weighed down by his concern and worry for his beloved concubine.
Just as he was lost in thought, Mo Feng quietly approached and cautiously asked, "Your Highness, I wonder what happened between you and the Princess? It seems you two are arguing again. And... I heard that Your Highness actually hit the Princess. What exactly happened?"
Xiao Yichen frowned slightly, and after a moment's silence, he slowly raised his head, looking at Mo Feng with a serious gaze, and said slowly, "It's actually not a big deal. It's just a daily quarrel between husband and wife. You don't need to worry too much about it. Don't make any more random guesses, just do your job well. The most important thing right now is to send more secret guards to secretly protect the princess and ensure her safety in the palace. But I really can't guess why the queen suddenly summoned the princess to the palace this time."
Mo Feng's heart tightened when he saw his prince's face, so gloomy it looked as if water could drip from it. He knew full well that the matter the prince was facing must be extremely difficult and of extraordinary importance. He dared not delay even a moment, and quickly bowed respectfully, cupping his fists in a salute. He responded with a sincere and resolute voice, "Yes, Your Highness! I understand that this matter requires my full effort. I will spare no effort to properly arrange all matters and ensure the princess's safe and unharmed return."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Feng turned around and left like a gust of wind, his steps hurried but steady, and he quickly immersed himself in various deployment tasks.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yichen was left standing alone in the once spacious and bright hall. His sword-sharp eyebrows were furrowed tightly, his eyes as deep as the ocean, as if he wanted to see through everything in the world, yet he could never find the answer. At this moment, he seemed to be weighed down by an invisible pressure, appearing so lonely and helpless.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the street, an ornately decorated carriage slowly advanced. Chu Xiyue, seated in the carriage, twisted her hands unconsciously, her heart pounding in her chest. Although she had fully prepared herself for the impending situation, when the moment finally arrived, the tension still surged uncontrollably. She took several deep breaths, trying to calm herself, repeating to herself, "Just treat this as a scene. I've experienced so many big scenes over the years. I must not lose my composure..."
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