webnovelfull Chapter 453 Family gathering
Chapter 453 Family gathering
With the New Year just two days away, Dugu Xin and his family arrived in Chang'an City. Not only were there the familiar faces from the Yunnan Palace, but Dugu Yan also came along!
As for the reason, firstly, it is naturally to celebrate a happy New Year; secondly, he also wants to visit Dugu Jingyao who is in Chang'an; of course, the most important thing is to run errands for Dugu Moyan's marriage.
After all, Dugu Yan was Dugu Moyan's biological father. Although he could have avoided going in person, the Dugu family was known for its democracy. So, at Dugu Xin's insistence, he brought Dugu Yan along as well.
On this side, Dugu Xin and others had just arrived at the Palace of the King of Yunnan, and on the other side, Shi Jian hurriedly ran to report Cui Caiping's requests to Dugu Jingyao one by one.
It turned out that Cui Caiping wanted to set up a small kitchen in Linglong Pavilion and arrange for someone to cook and boil medicine for her. After hearing this, Dugu Jingyao nodded and agreed without even thinking about it.
After all, she felt that it would be a good thing if Cui Caiping could learn to be smarter and more cautious. The more cautious Cui Caiping was, the easier it would be for those who wanted to harm her to reveal their tracks, which would be a good thing for them. Moreover, Li Chu had already agreed to this matter and asked Zhang Deyu to do it. Naturally, she would not object. It would not be good to leave a reputation of being jealous.
However, the weather has been getting colder in recent days, so Dugu Xin and the others sent someone to send a message to Dugu Jingyao after they entered the city, asking her not to go to the Prince of Yunnan's Palace, but to take good care of her pregnancy at the Prince of Guangping's Palace, and they would come to see her after they had rested.
Dugu Jingyao heard the letter, looked at her slightly bulging belly, and thought about the weather in the past few days. She could only wait for their arrival.
Because there were only two days left until New Year's Eve, the Guangping Palace was also busy with preparations. Naturally, Dugu Jingyao didn't have to worry about these things. She handed the matter over to Zhang Deyu, with Li Wanqing assisting.
I originally wanted Zheng Wan to learn something, but she was lazy and said, "Princess, you see, I'm not someone who likes to worry about things. If you leave this to me, I'm afraid I'll mess it up."
Dugu Jingyao had no choice but to give up in the end. After all, she was just a lady, and there were two concubines above her, so it was not her turn to manage these things.
Cui Caiping is now determined to keep the child, so she seldom goes out and naturally doesn't like to ask about what's happening outside. But to be honest, she is a little envious. This is the best opportunity to get in touch with the servants in the palace. Unfortunately, she is pregnant now, so she has to keep the child first.
Everyone in the Yunnan Palace rested for a night. On the second day, Dugu Xin, Dugu Moyan, Liu Jingyue and Dugu Yan brought large and small bags of things to the Guangping Palace to visit Dugu Jingyao, and of course, to see Li Chu as well.
Li Chu learned that everyone from the Yunnan Palace would come today, so he asked for leave from Suzong after the morning court session, and Suzong agreed to his leave. After all, his father-in-law was the descendant of the first king of a different surname in the Tang Dynasty, so he had to accompany him well.
Although Dugu Jingyao was not allowed to go to the Palace of Prince of Yunnan, she had not seen her family for a long time and was naturally anxious. Li Chu had no choice but to allow her to wait in the main hall first. When the people from the Palace of Prince of Yunnan were about to arrive, they would notify them in advance and then go to the door together to greet them.
Therefore, when the carriage of the Prince of Yunnan's Palace arrived at the gate of the Prince of Guangping's Palace, they saw Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao waiting at the gate.
Although Dugu Xin was also anxious to see his daughter, he was still heartbroken to see her waiting outside in the freezing cold. He got off the carriage, frowning and saying, "Why are you waiting at the door in such cold weather? Chu'er, you too, why are you letting Yao'er act like this?"
Dugu Jingyao still defended Li Chu. After all, this was the result of her persuasion for a long time. She said, "Dad, I missed you guys too much, didn't I? And you can't blame His Highness. I persuaded him for a long time before he agreed. Otherwise, he would try not to let me go out except for taking a walk to digest food when the weather was warmer."
Dugu Xin's expression became less solemn after hearing this. Dugu Yan, Dugu Moyan and Liu Jingyue also got off the carriage one after another.
However, except for Dugu Xin, who did not have to salute Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao, everyone else had to salute. They all saluted Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao. Dugu Jingyao signaled Li Chu to help Dugu Yan up.
Li Chu naturally did as he was told, and Dugu Yan felt flattered. After all, this was the emperor's son, not a family member like his brother.
Dugu Jingyao said, "Hurry up and get up, Second Uncle. Don't be so polite. It's freezing cold. Come into the house!"
Hearing this, Li Chu also echoed: "Yes, everyone come into the house and chat inside."
After they returned to the main hall, Dugu Jingyao asked, "I just saw that you guys seem to have brought quite a few things with you."
Before Dugu Xin could say anything, Liu Jingyue spoke first, "We have Yunnan specialties, such as tea, mushrooms, and fabrics. They have all been strictly selected and prepared for you, my sister, and my future nephew or niece."
Dugu Xin added: "The tea leaves and the wine I brewed myself are prepared for you, Chu'er. You can keep them for yourself or use them when entertaining guests."
Li Chu had never thought that he would be included in the list, so he quickly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, father, for thinking of me."
Dugu Jingyao said helplessly, "But I see there are too many things at the door. It will take us forever to use them."
Dugu Xin disagreed: "Then use it slowly. If it doesn't work, it's Chinese New Year now. You can give some to other people. It's still special."
Dugu Jingyao could no longer reject Dugu Xin's kindness, so she could only nod and accept it, and asked Shi Jian and Si Jian to go together to count and put it into the warehouse.
Dugu Xin looked at Dugu Jingyao, whose face was rosy and even looked a little plump. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "It seems that Chu'er has raised Yao'er and my grandson very well. Yao'er's face looks rosy and shiny."
Dugu Jingyao and Li Chu smiled at each other. Li Chu said, "Don't worry, father-in-law. Ah Yao is the one I have chosen. I will never let her down. I will take good care of her and spend the rest of my life with her."
Dugu Xin nodded and said, "Okay, it's worth it for me to marry my daughter to such a faraway place."
Dugu Jingyao changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Dad, how long do you plan to stay this time?"
Dugu Moyan found the opportunity to tease, "Why, Yao'er, we just got here, and you're asking when we're leaving?"
Dugu Jingyao glanced at him and said, "Is that what I meant? Besides, I wish you could stay longer!"
Dugu Yan was afraid that Li Chu would be angry, so he tried to mediate: "Jingyao, Mo Yan didn't mean that..."
Dugu Jingyao then regained her smile and said, "Second Uncle, don't be nervous. I'm not really blaming my brother. We often joke like this, and Your Highness knows it."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan finally relaxed a little and said, "I was just thinking about it."
Li Chu smiled and asked, "Father-in-law, since you've finally come here, why don't you stay for lunch?"
Dugu Xin thought for a moment and said, "Not today. Let's go back and prepare. I still have to go to the palace to see the emperor. We'll probably be here for a while. Once Mo Yan's marriage is finalized, we'll go back. That's why I brought your second uncle with me this time."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Jingyao looked at Dugu Moyan with a sly smile on her face and said, "Then I must congratulate you in advance, brother. You are lucky to marry Zhenzhu."
Dugu Moyan did not argue with Dugu Jingyao this time. Instead, he accepted the blessing and said, "Thank you, Jingyao."
They all smiled and changed the topic. After chatting for more than half an hour, Dugu Xin saw that it was almost time, so he said, "Yao'er, Chu'er, it's getting late. Let's go back first. We'll talk again when we return to my parents' home on the second day of the first lunar month!"
Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao sent a few people onto the carriage, watched them leave, and then returned to the mansion.