Noble Lady Jing Zhao

Chapter 286 Invitation

Early in the morning, Ye Jingzhao went to the Sumuhou Mansion under the pretext of visiting the old lady.

He hurried out with the red dates.

Mrs. Jiang, the third wife of Ye, also asked someone to prepare a generous gift and send it to Mrs. Zhao, the first wife of Mu.

The carriage had just stopped in front of the Sumu Marquis's Mansion when Mu Yanzong was coming out of the mansion.

When he saw that it was the Ye family's carriage, his eyes softened unconsciously.

He moved forward. Hongzao originally wanted to get off the carriage first, but fortunately he supported his young lady underneath.

When she saw it was her own son-in-law, she smiled secretly and avoided him.

Ye Jingzhao lifted the curtain and saw a familiar young man's face outside the carriage.

Smile.

He placed his hand in the boy's palm.

Ye Jingzhao told him the purpose of his visit today.

Mu Yanzong was speechless.

The two of them talked in a deserted place outside the main gate of the mansion.

"I always wonder how it happened that Princess Liang happened to be there? Wasn't she worried that something might happen to the Queen? Or maybe she had that in mind from the beginning."

It wasn't that she wanted to think of Prince Liang's wife in such a bad way.

It's just because everything is too coincidental.

If we let others investigate this matter now, it will only lead to complications.

And what if I am just being too suspicious?
Everything will be explained once I meet Prince Liang.

"After much thought, I think it would be most appropriate for you to ask Prince Liang to come out, but..."

She didn't want to cause trouble for him, but there was really no other suitable candidate at the moment, so she came to look for him.

"You are still so distant with me."

Mu Yanzong smiled helplessly, shook his head and sighed softly.

He added, "I will find a reason to meet you today. Once we have decided on a time and place, I will send someone to deliver a letter to you. Don't worry anymore."

Ye Jingzhao's heart finally settled down.

"Okay, go to court quickly. I'll go see my aunt first."

After saying goodbye to Mu Yanzong, Ye Jingzhao walked into the marquis's mansion.

Madam Mu, Zhao, had received the news long ago and had already ordered people to prepare food.

"Zhao Zhao, please sit down quickly and don't be so polite."

Zhao saw the bamboo curtain of the door being lifted and guessed that it must be Ye Jingzhao who had arrived.

He hurriedly got up from the couch and went over to greet him.

Ye Jingzhao greeted Zhao with a smile, but was stopped by Zhao.

Zhao took her by the hand and walked to the couch, where they sat down to talk.

After the maid brought tea and snacks, Zhao asked the nanny to send all the servants out of the room.

"Why do you look thinner?"

Madam Mu, Mrs. Zhao, looked Ye Jingzhao up and down carefully, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes full of heartache.

"Aunt, I'm still the same."

Zhao did not agree with her words and quickly ordered someone to stew chicken soup.

The two chatted for a while.

Ye Jingzhao just asked, "Aunt, how is the old lady these days? When I came here today, my mother specially asked me to bring some tonic medicine to the old lady."

When talking about the old lady, a thin layer of haze appeared in Zhao's eyes.

"Alas, the old lady's health is still the same. She is just being kept alive by medicine. Fortunately, your cousin is about to have a good thing happen to him. I am relieved a little bit now."

Ye Jingzhao had lunch with Zhao and then stood up to say goodbye.

Before leaving, Zhao took her to see the old lady.

At the moment, Madam Mu was completely collapsed on the couch, her speech was slurred, and she could only babbled.

The only things on the body that can move are the eyeballs.

Even if I want to lose my temper, I don't have the strength to do so.

After Ye Jingzhao returned home, Ye San's wife, Jiang, naturally wanted to ask about the situation.

However, Jiang did not know the real intention of her daughter going to the Sumu Marquis Mansion today.

She didn't want to worry her mother.

So he simply kept it a secret. In the second half of the day, Mu Yanzong sent someone to deliver the letter.

The better. I will invite Prince Liang to have lunch with me at Xianyun Villa outside Kyoto at noon tomorrow.

Prince Liang agreed readily.

Ye Jingzhao went to his mother in person to reply.

It was announced that Mu Yanzong would take her for a walk outside the city tomorrow.

Mrs. Ye San's wife, Jiang, smiled and gave a few instructions but did not stop him.

Now that her daughter's marriage to Prince Mu was imminent, she did not care about these mundane formalities.

The next morning, Mu Yanzong asked for a day off.

He got on the carriage of the Sumuhou Mansion early and came to the third branch of the Ye family to pick up Ye Jingzhao.

Today, Ye Jingzhao went out with only one maid, Hongzao.

Hongzao saw that Prince Mu did not ride a horse today, so he sat outside with the coachman.

After Mu Yanzong helped Ye Jingzhao onto the carriage, he followed.

"I'm here today, don't worry."

Mu Yanzong warned carefully.

The carriage traveled for nearly an hour before arriving at the agreed place.

Mu Yanzong sent a letter early in the morning, saying that the villa would only receive the three of them today and no one else.

In the private room at the back of the villa.

The servant had already served tea and snacks for everyone to eat.

Prince Liang arrived early.

There were no servants in the house.

As the door slowly opened, Prince Liang stood up and looked towards the door.

Then Mu Yanzong walked in leading Ye Jingzhao.

He looked at the two of them, smiled and nodded to them in greeting.

Wait for the three of them to sit down.

Prince Liang looked at Ye Jingzhao and asked, "Fourth Miss Ye, I think it is you who want to see me today, not Prince Mu who wants to see me."

Seeing him so calm, Ye Jingzhao smiled.

Then he simply got straight to the point, "Prince Liang, I want to see you today because I want to ask you something."

"Fourth Miss Ye is frank. If this prince can answer it, I will definitely tell you everything I know."

Prince Liang remained calm and composed, looking relaxed and at ease.

After seeing Ye Jingzhao today, he actually already had some guesses in his mind.

She was afraid of meeting him today because of his cousin, Queen Ye Jingzhen.

Speaking of his cousin Ye Jingzhen, Prince Liang still finds it hard to let it go.

"I heard that on the day the Queen gave birth, Princess Liang went to the palace to ask for permission to invite the imperial physician for the little prince?"

"Yes."

"Then I wonder if Prince Liang has heard that the Crown Prince's Consort gave an old item to the Queen?"

Ye Jingzhao carefully observed the expression of Prince Liang, hoping to get a clue from it.

But Prince Liang's eyes were full of surprise, and he obviously didn't know about this.

Ye Jingzhao then glanced at Mu Yanzong.

Mu Yanzong understood and stood up, saying, "Prince Liang, I'll wait outside."

Prince Liang was stunned for a moment, but when he saw Ye Jingzhao's determined expression, the hesitation in his heart slowly faded away.

Then he nodded in agreement.

There were only two people left in the house.

Prince Liang smiled and said, "Miss Fourth Ye is so lucky. Prince Mu treats you with great love and respect."

Ye Jingzhao looked towards the door with a gentle smile in his eyes.

After retracting his gaze, his face looked serious.

"I heard that the wife of Prince Liang gave an old purse to the Queen. I heard that there was a letter written by Prince Liang to the Queen inside."

Ye Jingzhao was hinting at something.

Prince Liang looked tense, "What did she say?"

As soon as he said this, Prince Liang realized that something was wrong, and then he smiled bitterly and said, "Fourth Miss Ye, I'm so sorry for involving you."