Resisting the Wind and Splendor

The atmosphere in the palace today is somewhat strange.

Strange, of course, refers to Chu Yueli.

This was the first Lunar New Year's Eve she had spent in the palace since marrying into the royal family.

Those who will be spending New Year's Eve with the Emperor tonight will not only be members of the royal family, but also important officials and their families.

After entering the palace, Chu Yueli kept looking around.

Zisu was still by her side at this time. She would only return to the Prince's Mansion after she was escorted to the Empress Dowager's palace.

Seeing Chu Yueli looking around, Zisu couldn't help but laugh and say, "The people from the Duke's mansion won't arrive this early, what's your hurry?"

"I'd like to see my sister-in-law and aunts. It's been so long," Chu Yueli said.

Zisu couldn't help but roll her eyes at her: "Didn't we just see each other a few days ago? You seem to miss me terribly."

“I used to see him every day and didn’t miss him that much, but now that I haven’t seen him for several days, I miss him terribly.”

"Miss, you are already married."

"I know!" Chu Yueli snorted, quickly suppressing her thoughts, and walked towards Consort Yu's Yonghua Palace.

"Zisu, after I see my mother, you should also pay your respects to her. After that, you should go back to the Prince's Mansion. I'm afraid that without you, the remaining men in the Prince's Mansion won't be able to handle things."

There's a banquet at their manor tonight. Although the masters aren't there, all the servants and guards in the manor are celebrating.

Moreover, today is the first New Year's Eve since the Prince of Mo returned to the manor and married his princess. Even if the masters are not here, things must be done properly.

Chu Yueli was not joking; she was genuinely worried about Zisu without her.

Zisu nodded.

After sending Chu Yueli to Yonghua Palace, Zisu left.

Chu Yueli entered the hall under the guidance of Granny Ji.

"Her Majesty is praying for Prince Mo's well-being. I see that the time is almost up. Your Highness, please wait a moment. She will come over as soon as Her Majesty finishes her business."

Granny Ji ordered someone to bring tea and snacks to Chu Yueli, and she stood by her side, waiting with her.

Chu Yueli was a little bored, so she ate some tea and snacks while looking at the New Year decorations of Yonghua Palace.

Like Consort Yu herself, the entire Yonghua Palace is decorated in a simple and elegant style, as quiet and serene as its owner.

Apart from a few lanterns hanging in the yard and a few more pots of flowers in the house, nothing seemed different from usual.

"Didn't Ninth Prince come today?" Lu Yunfei left the Prince's residence last night, saying he was going to the palace to accompany Consort Yu, but he was not seen today.

Granny Ji smiled and said, "The Ninth Prince and his brothers are currently paying their respects to the Emperor and chatting with him."

Since the Emperor is not holding court today, everyone has gone with him.

Chu Yueli nodded, realizing that on such a major festival, men and women had different tasks and went to different places.

These women's task today was to accompany the Empress Dowager.

"If the Princess Consort feels bored, she can go to the back hall and pray for Prince Mo and the Ninth Prince with the Empress."

"Okay!" After finishing the last bite of pastry, Chu Yueli wiped her hands with a silk handkerchief and immediately stood up.

Granny Ji smiled and said, "Your Highness, please come with me."

Consort Yu was in the back hall, where the prayer for blessings was in its final stage.

She knelt on the prayer mat, holding a scripture in her hands, but judging from the words on the scripture, it seemed to be handwritten by her.

Upon seeing Chu Yueli enter, Consort Yu immediately said, "Ali, you should also recite some scriptures to pray for your husband's well-being."