Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 445 Vomiting blood
On the 15th day of the eighth month, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhao Wangshu sent people to pack the moon cakes, osmanthus cakes, glutinous rice and osmanthus lotus roots, and osmanthus milk jelly prepared by the cook into food boxes and send them to relatives and friends.

The things were sent out, and Zhao Wangshu was playing with his son in the room. Yun Hao came back and said, "Wangshu, we are going to the palace soon."

"Your Majesty, are you well again?" Zhao Wangshu threw the cloth ball to his son. The little guy caught it and threw it back to Zhao Wangshu.

Yun Hao untied the jade belt and threw it on the kang. "Your Majesty has been recuperating for such a long time, it's time for you to come out and meet people. Moreover, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so of course the palace will hold a banquet and invite the important officials and their families to come to the palace to feel the emperor's grace."

Zhao Wangshu's eyes flickered, "I understand. I'll go clean it up right away."

She asked the wet nurse to take little Yunyu down, and she told the maids to come in and help her dress up.

The couple changed their clothes and went to the palace in a carriage.

At the palace gate, they met the Yongchang Marquis and his wife, the Crown Prince and his wife, and Wu Lin'er.

Zhao Wangshu was a little surprised to see Wu Lin'er also entering the palace. After all, it was only eleven days away from her wedding, and he thought she would stay at home and concentrate on waiting for her marriage. Unexpectedly, she would come to join in the fun.

After exchanging a few polite words, they went to the palace. When they arrived at the banquet hall, the eunuchs led them to their seats.

The hall is brightly lit and magnificent, displaying the royal style and dignity everywhere.

As time went by, more and more important officials of the court and their families arrived, and the whole hall gradually became lively.

Zhao Wangshu peeled the grapes on the table and ate them. They were sweet and sour and full of juice, a bit like the scented grapes we eat today.

She ate two, peeled one, and put it to Yun Hao's mouth. "It took a lot of effort for the people working in the palace to find such delicious grapes."

Yun Hao opened his mouth slightly and let her put the grapes into his mouth, "Want to grow grapes?"

Zhao Wangshu smiled with curved eyebrows, "My husband is the one who understands me best."

Yun Hao looked into Zhao Wangshu's bright eyes and smiled gently, "There is a piece of mountain land near Wenquan Manor where you can grow grapes."

"Very good." Zhao Wangshu ate grapes and glanced at the guests around him.

Although today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, many people have a solemn look on their faces.

At this time, the sound of road-clearing whips was heard outside. The emperor arrived, accompanied by Concubine Jing and Concubine Liu, and followed by the eleventh prince.

Although the emperor's face was pale, he seemed to be in good spirits. Many people felt relieved, but some people also had complex emotions on their faces.

"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I have come here specially to spend it with you, my dear ministers." Although the emperor's voice was weak, it was still majestic.

Everyone knelt down and shouted "Long live the emperor". The emperor raised his hand slightly to signal everyone to stand up.

As the music sounded, dancers came on stage one after another. Dressed in gorgeous costumes, they danced gracefully like blooming flowers.

But this year's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was not destined to be so joyful and perfect. The emperor suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Jing and Concubine Liu exclaimed at the same time and hurried forward to support the emperor.

The eleventh prince also hurried forward and looked at the emperor anxiously, "Father, Father."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became solemn, the music stopped, the dancers also stopped dancing, and they all stepped aside, watching the scene in horror.

The ministers looked at each other, some showed worry, while others were secretly delighted, looking forward to the great changes that were about to take place.

No one noticed the flash of joy in Prince Zuo's eyes.

"I, I'm fine." The emperor said forcefully.

Anyone who saw the blood at the corner of his mouth would not believe that he was really okay.

But the emperor's majesty and dignity could not be violated. He struggled to stand up and waved his hand to signal everyone not to panic.

"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself." Concubine Liu's eyes were red and her voice was choked with sobs.

Although Concubine Jing also showed concern, there was a subtle calculation hidden deep in her eyes.

"My dear ministers, I just feel unwell occasionally, it's nothing serious. I hope you all can enjoy the banquet today." The emperor said in a firm tone, with an attitude that would not tolerate any doubt.

The emperor wanted to whitewash the situation, who dared to expose him? The music started, and the palace seemed to have returned to its previous lively and peaceful state. However, the emperor was still ill, and after a quarter of an hour, he could no longer hold on. "Hurry up and take me back to the Yangxin Palace, and call the imperial physician."

Under the watchful eyes of some people, the emperor quietly left the hall with the help of the eunuchs.

Concubine Liu followed closely behind with the Eleventh Prince, while Concubine Jing lagged behind and whispered to the eunuch, "Let Prince Zuo make preparations early."

After saying that, she quickly chased after him.

Zhao Wangshu was also one of those who had concerns. She tugged at Yun Hao's sleeve and said, "Aren't you going to make some arrangements?"

"Your husband is not the kind of person who would wait until the last minute to prepare for an exam. He has already made all the arrangements." Yun Hao picked up a piece of stewed mushrooms and said, "This tastes pretty good. Try it."

Zhao Wangshu picked up the Agaricus bisporus and tasted it carefully. It was indeed delicious.

The emperor had left, so the banquet was about to end. When he arrived at the palace gate, Zhao Wangshu looked up at the sky. The Mid-Autumn Festival moon was mostly covered by clouds.

"What's wrong?" Yun Hao asked.

"Things are going to change." Zhao Wangshu said quietly.

"It's Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather is about to get cooler." Yun Hao said with a double meaning.

"Let's go home." Zhao Wangshu lifted her skirt and got into the carriage.

Yun Hao reached out to hold her, and waited until she entered the carriage before he followed her in.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival and also Zhao Wangshu’s birthday. Yun Hao specially prepared a surprise for her.

After walking for a while, Zhao Wangshu realized that it was not the way home, "Where are you taking me?"

"Kidnap you and sell you." Yun Hao said jokingly.

Zhao Wangshu glanced at him and asked, "Are you willing to do that?"

Yun Hao reached out and held her in his arms, "I can't bear to let her go."

The carriage traveled through several streets, gradually moving away from the noisy city and arriving in front of a quiet garden.

Yun Hao gently lifted the curtain and signaled Zhao Wangshu to get out of the car.

She stuck her head out curiously and saw a silvery moonlight shining in the garden, like a fairyland.

"Where is this?" Zhao Wangshu asked.

"Liyuan." Yun Hao said with a smile.

Liyuan was the dowry of Old Madam Yun. Old Madam Yun would always come here to stay for three or four days a month. After she passed away, the place became idle.

Tonight, for Zhao Wangshu's birthday, Yun Hao specially decorated this place to be like a dream.

The two walked into the garden and saw a winding stone path with green trees and swaying flowers on both sides.

In the distance, there is a small pavilion built by the water. The chrysanthemums beside the pavilion sway gracefully in the moonlight, emitting a faint fragrance.

Yun Hao took her hand and led her to the pavilion.

There were delicious dishes and a pot of wine on the stone table in the pavilion, but the food at the palace banquet was not enough to fill you up.

"A birthday party prepared for you." Yun Hao said with a smile.

"Thank you, husband." Zhao Wangshu said with a smile.

"We're in a good mood today, how about we have a drink?" Yun Hao picked up the pot and was about to pour wine.

"Okay." Zhao Wangshu couldn't drink much, but she didn't spoil the fun.

The road construction has been going on for two weeks, with pile driving from six in the morning until eleven at night. It's really driving me crazy.