White Hedge Dream

Chapter 145 Arrangement

As the Lantern Festival approaches, the lights in the capital are brighter than on New Year's Eve.

The lights inside and outside the Dongyang Hou Mansion are also bright.

A car stopped at the corner gate, with a driver sitting in the car, wearing a thick felt hat covering his head and face, like a sculpture.

"Brother, come in and sit for a while." The concierge at the corner gate greeted, "It's too cold outside."

But the coachman seemed shy and said, "No, no, my wife will be out soon, so I won't disturb you."

People from a small family are cautious, so the concierge of Dongyang Marquis Mansion did not impose anything and reassured her: "Our young lady is kind-hearted and has real abilities."

The coachman Nono didn't know whether he heard the two words, but suddenly straightened up: "My little...wife is back."

The porter of Dongyang Hou Mansion looked inside and saw a maid holding a lantern leading the two people out.

One of them was a boy who came to deliver things with Dr. Zhang's name card.

The other person wears a power fence, her skirt flutters as she moves, and she has a graceful figure. She is the young lady who came to seek medical treatment.

"The little lady is back." The coachman jumped out of the car and said.

His voice was trembling, and he didn't know whether he was excited or worried about his wife's illness.

The young lady just hummed softly and stood in front of the car.

The driver was still stunned, and the maid next to him stepped forward, "I'll help you get the footstool."

The coachman finally came to his senses. The young lady had to step on the stool to get into the car.

"I'll do it. I'll do it." The coachman quickly grabbed the stool and stretched out his hand.

The young lady stepped on the stool, held his arm, sat in the car, and saluted the maid: "Thank you very much."

The maid returned the favor with a smile, watching the coachman and the clerk from the medical clinic sitting in front of the carriage, whipping their horses forward and disappearing into the bright street.

After turning another street and away from the Dongyang Hou Mansion, the shop assistant took the riding whip and the coachman turned around and got into the car.

The lights on the street illuminated the scene, and the vision inside the car was dim.

The young lady had already taken off the power fence, and was sitting on her knees in a not very elegant posture. She rested her forehead on one hand and sighed softly. Her beautiful face seemed to be happy and sad at the same time.

Shopkeeper Cai took off his hat: "Sir, you really can't do this. If you are caught, things will become big. This reputation is different from the previous ones."

"Catch?" Shangguan Yue was interrupted from her thoughts. She didn't hear something clearly and shook her head, "No, I will be careful."

This is not a reminder to him! This is a warning, an exhortation. Shopkeeper Cai was stunned, but he was still careful. No matter how careful he was, there is no airtight wall in this world!

"Sir, you can no longer associate with her—" he said directly.

Shangguan Yue looked at him and suddenly laughed: "What are you talking about? She and I... I'm not here to see Mrs. Dongyang Hou, I'm..."

Well, there's no way to explain this.

That’s all.

He looked at Shopkeeper Cai who was eagerly waiting for his explanation.

"You don't have to worry about this matter. I have my own sense of discretion."

What's the point? Men dress up as women and have private meetings at other people’s homes! Shopkeeper Cai called out helplessly, Young Master.

Shangguan Yue ignored his frown and waved the name card she stole from Dr. Zhang: "Send it back to Dr. Zhang..." Then he shook his head and said, "Keep it, it will be convenient when you use it."

It turns out that as long as he appears next to Mrs. Dongyang Hou and wants to see her, she will also appear.

Shangguan Yue couldn't help but smile and touched her face.

Moreover, she even praised him for looking good today.

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…

Zhuang Li returned to Mrs. Dongyang Hou, and dinner was also served.

After simply dealing with everyone's inquiries, the matter was resolved.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou was not in a high mood, probably because she was put off by Zhou Jingyun about entering the palace, so she had a hasty meal.

"Now Concubine Bai is always taken by the Queen."

Back indoors, the maids all retreated, and Zhou Jingyun explained to her.

"If you go to worship the queen, you will definitely meet her."

Even if there are many married women by then, it will not be safe to stay behind.

After all, she is a bride that many people are curious about.

Especially since I had indirectly dealt with the Queen before because of the palace flowers.

Zhuang Li nodded: "Your Majesty's concerns are absolutely correct."

Zhou Jingyun glanced at her and saw that she was smiling and talking, but she seemed to be absent-minded.

"Miss Li's illness, do you think she's okay?" he asked hesitantly.

Zhuang Li smiled at him: "Fortunately, it's nothing. I'm just overworked. I just need more rest."

Zhou Jingyun said nothing and walked towards the clean room.

Zhuang Li looked behind him quietly.

Just like seeing Jiang Yun in Mrs. Zhuang's dream, she was surprised at first glance, but after thinking about it again, she was not surprised. Intercepting her letter was not the end. According to the content of the letter, she had to keep an eye on Mrs. Zhuang and investigate. clear.

So when she heard Shangguan Yue say that the man knew Zhou Jingyun and were very likely to be together today, she was shocked, but when she thought about it again, she was not surprised at all.

Since the man appeared when she was dying, it was normal for him to appear again after Zhou Jingyun came to take her back to Beijing.

Someone arranges it, someone does it, it's reasonable.

Zhuang Li withdrew his gaze and walked into the bedroom.

Zhou Jingyun paused at the door of the clean room, looked back, and saw Zhuang Li making the bed, with the night light covering her body gently.

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…

On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, the city was already filled with lanterns.

Because of the lantern banquet of the Sixteenth Palace, the Imperial Street was also decorated, making it look a little less solemn.

There are also many officials in the official office. The emperor is having a grand banquet, and many officials have been busy from years ago to now.

"Jingyun came so early."

Seeing Zhou Jingyun, several officials smiled and greeted him.

"After you finish your work today, you will be free tomorrow."

Someone else invited: "Tomorrow night let's go to the city to enjoy the lanterns."

The 15th is the lively Lantern Festival in the city, and people in the capital are partying almost all night long.

Zhou Jingyun smiled and answered everyone one by one, and said goodbye to everyone: "I will go into the palace to see your Majesty."

An official warned: "Don't talk too much about complicated matters when you meet His Majesty. Wait until after the festival to avoid ruining His Majesty's mood and not benefiting you."

Another official joked: "Don't be afraid, as long as Jing Yun sits in front of His Majesty, His Majesty will be happy no matter what he says."

Zhou Jingyun was used to being teased about his appearance, so he didn't take it personally or get annoyed, and walked towards the imperial city with a smile.

His main purpose of going to the imperial city today was to ask for leave from the emperor, lest the queen would be unhappy if Zhuang Li didn't enter the palace and ask about it.

However, the Festival of Lights…..

He looked at the tall lanterns that had been set up around the imperial city.

When you go back later, buy a lamp from the street and give it to her.

Although there are lights at home.

But, it’s a holiday.

Zhou Jingyun looked forward and let out a breath. Although there have been many weird things recently, he still has to live a good life.

Everything is false, only now is real.

…

…

"Young Madam, look, the lantern is a gift from my aunt."

On the carriage, Chun Yue held up a lantern to Zhuang Li.

Early this morning, not long after the prince went out, Zhuang Li told Mrs. Dongyang Hou to deliver newly made incense to Mrs. Xue.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou agreed, and after Zhuang Li left, she complained to Xu's mother, "I don't know what Jingyun wants. He insists on keeping people at home. Even if he is from a low background, no one dares to look down upon him just because he can cure my sister." "She was really angry with her son this time, and did not think it was her daughter-in-law who instigated her son not to attend the palace banquet. Mother Xu comforted her with a smile, "Let him go, don't rush for a while, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Zhuang Li didn't know about Mrs. Dongyang Hou's complaints and came to Xue Mansion. Mrs. Xue was very happy to see her and kept her for lunch before letting her go back. Before leaving, she gave her a lot of gifts.

In addition to festive snacks, there are also lanterns.

Zhuang Li looked at the lamp with a smile and nodded: "It's very beautiful."

Chunyue said: "Go back and hang it in the house."

Zhuang Li didn't look at the lanterns anymore. He stretched out his hand to lift the curtain and looked outside the car: "The prince is almost done with his work. When he went out, he said he could go back in the afternoon."

Chun Yue nodded. When she went out in the morning, the young lady asked the prince if he would be finished after noon today, and the prince answered yes.

Zhuang Li looked outside and suddenly said, "Why don't I go take the prince home."

Receive the heir apparent? Chunyue looked at her.

"If you don't go to the Yamen, just wait for him at Yujiekou." Zhuang Li said with a cheerful smile and high spirits.

Well, if the prince suddenly sees the young lady waiting for him, he will definitely be very happy. Chunyue nodded: "Okay, okay."

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…

Standing in a restaurant near Yu Street, shopkeeper Cai walked up to Shangguan Yue and looked outside with him.

"Lao Cai, you're busy with your business. It's too dangerous to follow me." Shangguan Yue turned around and said with a frown.

Cai Songnian's external identity is the shopkeeper of Yu Qingtang, and he has taken refuge in the Board of Supervisors to provide him with the list of prosecutors.

If he is found to be familiar with Shangguan Yue, I am afraid that the Board of Supervisors will also target Shangguan Yue.

"Young Master has been the son-in-law for so many years, and the investigations that should have been carried out have already been carried out several times. The Board of Supervisors will not care." Cai Songnian said, looking over his shoulder and staring outside, "Besides, the property of the gamblers collected on your boat They are all sold to us. You are our big customer, so it is natural for me to be the shopkeeper."

What else is there to risk about your identity?

Princess Jinyu already knows and will take care of her under her wings.

Even if it's exposed, it doesn't matter.

Compared with this, the most dangerous thing is for a young man to get together with a married woman.

"Here we come," he said, looking at a carriage approaching slowly at the corner of the street.

Shangguan Yue also saw the familiar carriage of Mrs. Dongyang Hou and the four or five guards beside the carriage. Even though there were many people and cars on the street at this time, they were very eye-catching.

Shangguan Yue couldn't help but smile when she looked at the carriage, and frowned the next moment, looking a little nervous.

"Isn't it too dangerous..." He murmured softly.

Cai Songnian's ears perked up and he grabbed Shangguan Yue's arm: "Of course it's dangerous! This is the Royal Street, and all the people coming and going are officials. If you are seen messing around here, everyone will know."

In comparison, it would be better to be caught in the Dongyang Hou Mansion. At least the family scandal will not be publicized.

He grabbed Shangguan Yue's arm and thought carefully, even if he knocked the young master unconscious, he would not let the young master and Mrs. Dongyang Hou have a tryst in the street!

Shangguan Yue was amused by him.

"Lao Cai, I'm not here to see her," he said, "I'm here to help her meet someone."

Last night, Bai Li asked him to help lure Shen Qing out. He felt it was a bit risky. Didn't he say that he had suffered a loss at the hands of this person?

But Bai Li insisted: "I won't really meet him. I will just stand by and take a look."

Bai Li's face looked very ugly at that time. Shangguan Yue couldn't bear to let her down again, so she could only agree.

The two made an appointment at this street corner, and he would send a chamberlain to call Shen Qing out of Taichang Temple in the name of the princess's mansion.

Bai Li, on the other hand, sat in the car and took a look at the street corner in the name of waiting for her husband.

Although he didn't need to come forward personally, and he didn't understand the methods of fighting between the evil ghosts, he was really worried and wanted to come to the scene to watch. If a fight really broke out, he would fall asleep immediately, which might be able to help.

"Here we come." Shangguan Yue whispered, her eyes slightly focused towards the direction of the imperial city.

A young waiter led Shen Qing while walking and laughing.

"The princess really doesn't want to party all night long now." said the little chamberlain. "Everyone in the family has dispersed, leaving only the old and ugly ones."

Shen Qing said with a smile: "The princess doesn't have to be like this. After all, it's me, Princess Zhou, so I feel so wronged."

"No grievance." The chamberlain waved her hands hurriedly, "The princess is very happy. She said that her life has been refreshing. Now she has invited Mr. Zheng to guide her in painting. She also wants to learn Guqin. I will congratulate His Majesty at the palace banquet tomorrow. She is just worried about her skills. No, let Mr. Shen Dalang give you some advice."

What Shen Qing wanted to say, the little chamberlain was the first to declare.

"You don't need to be able to master it in one night, the princess just wants to avoid making big mistakes in your technique."

Shen Qing said nothing and nodded with a smile: "I will do my best to help the princess become talented."

The two of them walked out along the Royal Street while talking and laughing.

The officials who passed by looked over and turned away indifferently. It was a musician, a chamberlain, just a servant.

There was a petty official slowly following behind Shen Qing, holding several volumes of documents in his hands, as if he was going somewhere. He glanced ahead from time to time, and the next moment he paused, past Shen Qing and the chamberlain, and saw the street entrance.

There was a carriage at the street corner, and a familiar guard—

The petty official's expression suddenly changed, he turned around and ran back.

This is also common on the streets, and officials move quickly when they are busy.

The petty official rushed to the entrance of the imperial city in one breath, just in time to see Zhou Jingyun walking out.

"Ah, Prince Zhou." He rushed over, saluted indiscriminately, and held up the scroll in his hand, "I just happened to meet you. Take a look, is there a scroll here that you are responsible for?"

The people next to me smiled when they saw it, "Managing money is a worry, I get grabbed wherever I go."

Zhou Jingyun smiled and said to everyone, "It should be, it should be." He went close to the little official's arms and read the books.

The petty official whispered: "Shen Qing was invited away by the people from the Princess Mansion."

This is the person he arranged to watch Shen Qing in Taichang Temple.

If Shen Qing can stare at him, he can naturally stare at him too.

Zhou Jingyun nodded to show that he understood, and pulled out a volume of papers: "This, let me take a look -"

But the petty official did not leave. Instead, he came closer and whispered: "Your wife is at the street corner, she seems to be waiting for you."

Zhou Jingyun's hand holding the booklet paused. The next moment his face changed, and he looked forward. Among the officials coming and going, he could see Shen Qing and the chamberlain walking. Farther away, there was a familiar carriage -

He held a scroll in his hands.

"I'll check it out later and give it to you."

After saying this, the man ran forward in large strides.

The cyan cloak flew up instantly as he ran.

Everyone around was shocked.

"What's wrong?"

"Is this Zhou Jingyun?"

"Why is he running away? What happened?"

"What is your Majesty so urgent about?"

"Ah, this is the first time I see Prince Zhou in such a hurry."

"Prince Zhou looks so good when he runs—"

"Quiet as a virgin, active as a deer—"

Zhou Jingyun turned a blind eye to the surprised glances surrounding the discussions. He only looked at the carriage at the street in front of him.

At this moment, he felt that the Imperial Street was really long.

It never felt longer before.

He untied his cloak and draped it over his arms to prevent it from flying around and slowing him down.

The official hat was also shaking. He raised his hand to take it off and held it in his hand.

The bun might get messy from running around.

This doesn't matter anymore.

He ran past the surprised sight, passed by Shen Qing and the chamberlain, and heard the surprised voice of the little chamberlain, "Hey - it's Prince Zhou - why is he running? What happened?"

Shen Qing looked at Zhou Jingyun who suddenly ran past him, his crimson official robe sliding past like a sharp arrow.

Shen Qing followed the sharp arrow and looked towards the street. He saw a car. The guard beside the car said something. The curtain was lifted, revealing a woman's face.

The beautiful jade surface looks like pearls flowing, and also like clear water with gentle ripples.