readytorunbook Chapter 388: Orchid Banquet, Shen Youran Was Not Invited
Chapter 388: Orchid Banquet, Shen Youran Was Not Invited
After Shen Youran came out, she went straight to Jumoxuan, but she was still late. The poetry gathering had ended and King Rui had left long ago. She had no choice but to go home disappointed.
After Chen Shuhua successfully divorced, there was nothing in the mansion for Yao Qingnian to worry about, so after sending Shen Jinghong to the Han Mansion, she planned to go to the border valley to pick ghost flowers.
She hadn't been back to Anding County for so long, she missed Yinuo a little, and she didn't know how Yinuo was doing without her. When she met Lu Huaijin a few days ago, he said he would go back to visit his family in the next two days, but she didn't know if he had gone back yet?
Although they wrote back, she still missed her very much. The last time Lu Mingchuan and Liu Shuyue wrote to her was half a month ago. The letter was delivered to Lu Huaijin. It contained a long paragraph talking about some family matters and trivial matters in the village.
The letter said, Qingnian, Yinuo is studying very hard in the academy, so they don't have to worry. She always asks them when their parents will be back. At home, the tofu shop is too busy to handle the business. The parents-in-law have also come to the house a few times and asked us to tell you that your brother and sister-in-law are now hardworking and have saved money to send all the children in the family to school. Also, Erya gave birth to a big fat boy... Wait, Yao Qingnian sat in the yard alone with the letter and smiled foolishly. Linglong and the others were still wondering what good things happened to their young lady, but she didn't tell them and was always happy alone.
In the morning, someone from the Princess's Mansion sent an invitation, saying that an orchid banquet would be held the day after tomorrow. Shen Youran felt disgusted and humiliated when she thought of the days she had spent in the Princess's Mansion. But when she heard that Prince Rui might also attend the orchid banquet this time, her fear disappeared for the most part, and she was looking forward to it with great joy. Unexpectedly, the invitation only invited Yao Qingnian to attend, and her name was not on it. So she ran to Shen Wenting and the old lady, crying her eyes out.
Shen Wenting was also very angry when he saw the note. What did the princess mean by this? Wasn't Youran a daughter of the Shen family? Why did that wild girl get all the good things? Youran was the only one in the family who was on the same page with them. Yao Qingnian was just an ungrateful person.
But she is the powerful eldest princess, so no matter how upset she is, what can she do? Youran's name was not on the invitation, and they did not dare to let anyone attend rashly. They could only comfort her that it was just a small orchid banquet, no big deal, and when she became the Princess Rui, she would have plenty of opportunities to attend in the future.
On the day of the orchid banquet, Chen Shuhua specially arranged a carriage to pick up Yao Qingnian. Given the current financial situation of the Shen family, except for Shen Wenting's own carriage which was specially used for court attendance, all the others had been taken away by Chen Shuhua. Even the old lady had to wait until Shen Wenting was free to go out. Presumably, they would not make any special preparations for Yao Qingnian, so they arranged in advance to have the carriage from the Duke's Mansion pick her up.
When we arrived at the Princess's Mansion, Chen Shuhua was already waiting at the door.
"Nianran, come here quickly."
"Mom, good morning! You look much better after the divorce. You look five or six years younger." Yao Qingnian slowly got off the carriage and saw Chen Shuhua, whose face was rosy. She was in good spirits and was looking at her with a smile on her face.
"Girl, even your mother has to tease you. I've never seen anyone so happy after your parents divorced. But you know what, your mother has been happier than ever these days. I feel like I'm back to my youth, accompanying your grandparents all day long, without any worries. I've never been so relaxed in all these years." Chen Shuhua sighed.
"I feel relieved to see that mom is doing well. I was worried that you couldn't let go, but it seems I was too worried." Yao Qingnian held Chen Shuhua's hand affectionately.
"Let's go, it's getting late, don't keep the princess waiting."
"Okay, let's go!"
As usual, Chen Shuhua took Yao Qingnian to the eldest princess's courtyard to pay a visit.
"Greetings, Princess." Chen Shuhua and her daughter bowed.
"Shuhua, you're here! No need to be polite, just get up." The eldest princess stretched out her hand to signal the two to get up and there was no need to be polite.
"Thank you, Princess."
"Today's orchid banquet was specially prepared for you to celebrate your divorce. You did a great job this time. You seem to be very well-behaved on weekdays, but I didn't expect that you can be so efficient and effective. I am impressed by you." The eldest princess had stools brought in and gave seats to the mother and daughter.
"Princess, please don't make fun of me. Such a shameful thing is not worth mentioning." Chen Shuhua said somewhat embarrassedly.
"How is it embarrassing? In my opinion, this is a great thing. A hypocritical man like Shen Wenting should have been kicked out long ago. Come and see the men I have newly chosen. They are not only good-looking, but also have their own specialties! Shuhua, if you like anyone, just tell me and I will take him back." The eldest princess looked at the men standing aside with a free and easy look on her face.
"..." The princess came again, so out of tune, not afraid of attracting criticism from others. Chen Shuhua couldn't help but feel worried for her. In order to ease the embarrassment, she then said, "Princess, how is your face?"
"Speaking of this, I have to thank Nianran very much. Look at my face and the scar. Although it is not completely healed, it has faded a lot." The eldest princess touched her face and asked the servants to bring a lot of good things to reward Yao Qingnian.
Just as they were talking and laughing, a servant came to report: "Princess, Doctor Hu is here."
"Well, let him in." The eldest princess restrained her expression and said softly.
After a while, a man dressed as a doctor was brought up. He bowed his head and saluted: "I, a humble commoner, pay my respects to the princess."
"Get up! I heard that you can cure the scar on my face?" Although she had been disappointed over the years, she still didn't want to miss such an opportunity when she heard that someone could cure the scar on her face. She heard that a wandering doctor had come to the capital recently. He was not only skilled in medicine, but also kind-hearted. He gave medicine to poor people for free at the city gate, which attracted praise from many people in the capital.
"I can't guarantee that I can cure the princess, but my ancestors have a good scar-removing medicine. You can give it a try."
"You are honest, no wonder the people praise you so much."
"It is my honor to share the princess's worries, but healing scars is not an easy task. I dare not make any promises without absolute certainty."
His words made the eldest princess have a better impression of him. She nodded with satisfaction and asked him to come over and take a look at her. Although Yao Qingnian's medicine was indeed effective, it was still unable to completely remove the scars.
The doctor slowly raised his head and walked forward to examine the princess.
Yao Qingnian finally saw the doctor's face. Wasn't he the doctor Hu who was expelled from Tiancheng Clinic? He was an old acquaintance. Did he come to Beijing because he couldn't make it in Anding County?