White Fence Dream

Chapter 160 Attending the Banquet
At dusk on the 16th day of the first lunar month, amid a flurry of activity, the carriages carrying the guests for a banquet at the Dongyang Marquis' mansion drove out of the house.

"Is Jingyun on the carriage?" The wife of Marquis Dongyang looked out from the carriage and saw Marquis Dongyang riding his horse and swaying forward.

Mother Xu smiled and said, "Yes, she got on the bus. I personally helped the young lady get on the bus."

There are restrictions on vehicles and horses entering the palace.

The wife of the Marquis of Dongyang originally wanted to take Zhuang Li in a car, and she could also explain in the car what to pay attention to when entering the palace, but after Zhou Jingyun came back, he also wanted to take a car, so she asked for two cars to be prepared.

The wife of the Marquis of Dongyang curled her lips and said, "When he was young, letting him ride in a car was like killing him. Now he is so delicate that he can't stand the wind."

Mother Xu smiled and said, "It's not that the prince can't stand the wind, he just wants to spend more time with his wife and can't bear to be apart."

When she went to ask the young lady and the prince to go out, she saw with her own eyes that the prince helped the young lady down the stairs, saying that the ground was icy and slippery, and then he did not let go.

It’s not that slippery.

"Just sit separately for a while at the banquet tonight." Lady Dongyang Hou was angry and amused.

Mother Xu said with a smile: "When a loving couple is apart for a while, it feels like a long time has passed."

Is that so? Lady Dongyang Hou did not say anything else. She looked towards the curtain and could see the figure of Dongyang Hou in front of her through the shaking gap.

When she first got married, Marquis Dongyang didn't want to be with her every day, and rarely went out with her.

That’s good, the smile on Mrs. Dongyang’s face faded. Her son could experience the love between husband and wife that she had never experienced.

……

……

In the slowly moving carriage, Zhou Jingyun looked at Zhuang Li.

"I did as you said and pointed out that she and Zhang Ze had a special relationship." He whispered.

Because they had to prepare to go out, the maids and servants were constantly around, and it was not until they sat in the carriage that they were able to be alone and discuss their plans in detail.

Zhuang Li asked: "Did she admit it?"

Zhou Jingyun smiled and said, "She is a cautious person and would not admit it herself. However, her gesture is equivalent to admitting it. Her words also show that Zhang Ze is indeed about to find out about you and me."

Before dawn, he saw the sleeping person struggling, and no matter how he called her, he couldn't wake her up. Finally, he picked her up and threw her into the bathtub as she said. She finally woke up, grabbed his hand with water on her face and head, and asked him for help.

"Help me kill Zhuang Li."

Zhuang Li, she is Zhuang Li, she wants to kill herself? Thinking back to that scene at this moment, Zhou Jingyun still feels dazed.

"Zhang Ze is already checking Amber. My sister must have thought of that palace flower."

"I never told you that the flowers given by the Queen were made by my sister, and I did tear them to pieces."

"With Xue Liu's help, I sent the silk flowers I made to the palace, so that I could borrow them and go to my sister's dream."

"She has come to her senses now and knows there is something wrong with Juanhua. Zhang Ze will investigate Ding Anbo and will eventually find me."

"Zhuang Li's identity can no longer be used."

"Prince, go and tell Bai Ying about my identity. Tell her that you are innocent and hand me over."

The previous words echoed in his ears and then faded away. Zhou Jingyun looked at Zhuang Li who was sitting next to him in the carriage.

"I told her, and she didn't say whether she believed it or not. As expected, she wanted to see you." He paused, "She's not afraid of you."

Zhuang Li smiled and said, "Why would she be afraid to see me? She is just afraid that I will avoid her. My sister is very brave." Then he looked at Zhou Jingyun and said, "You told her, you know that she not only colluded with Zhang Ze, but also sent a letter to Queen Jiang. Was it Queen Jiang's arrangement that she marry the Prince of Changyang?"

Bai Ying's future is most important now and she doesn't want anyone to mention her past.

Zhou Jingyun was not an ordinary person either. His words carried weight in front of the emperor, and he was able to bring Bai Li directly to the emperor.

If Bai Li told the emperor about Bai Ying's past, even if it was just talk, given the emperor's character, even if Bai Ying had an heir, her future would be over.

Now, he handed Bai Li over to Bai Ying to show his sincerity, and Bai Ying would not pursue Zhou Jingyun's complicity, and both sides would not make things difficult for each other.

In this way, he and the Dongyang Marquisate were able to escape.

This was Zhuang Li’s suggestion.

Zhou Jingyun looked at her, but he didn't do the same after he met Bai Ying.

There was no threat, no exchange, and no attempt to exonerate himself and the Dongyang Marquisate.

He sent himself and the Dongyang Marquis Mansion away.

Maybe by doing this, she wouldn't have to die when she sees Bai Ying.

Zhou Jingyun raised his hand and stroked her temple.

Zhuang Li was a little dazed. He looked at the hand that was close to him and gently stroked his hair.

"Your hair is a little messy." Zhou Jingyun said, retracting his hand and not continuing the topic. "Once you enter the palace, men and women will be separated. I don't know when she will see you, and she will definitely not let me be around. You..."

be careful.

The three words came to his lips but he swallowed them back.

Why be careful? She was heading for death.

"Have you arranged it, too?"

Zhuang Li told him that he also had plans, but he couldn't tell him what the specific plans were, just like he had tied the red rope on his hand before.

Zhuang Li nodded.

As they were talking, there was a noise of carriages outside, the speed of traffic slowed down, and then there was a commotion.

"Get out of the way, stay out of the way."

"Didn't you see that it was Princess Jinyu's carriage?"

As the man shouted, there was the sound of whips, as if he was driving a carriage, the horses neighed, and screams were heard everywhere.

Zhou Jingyun lifted the curtain and looked back, and saw a gorgeous carriage approaching. A young man in brocade clothes was holding a whip, standing in front of the carriage and scolding the carriage in front.

The cars in front did not resist but were anxious to move out of the way. However, due to the heavy traffic and panic, they hit two cars in a row.

The street suddenly became noisy and chaotic.

"Young man, don't be so rude!" Prince Consort Shangguan scolded while riding on his horse.

Princess Jinyu also lifted the carriage curtain: "Xiaolang, come back."

Shangguan Yue threw down her whip and said with an aggrieved look: "There are so many people ahead, my mother's entry into the palace will be delayed."

Princess Jinyu said, "Why are you in such a hurry? We are all here to enter the palace. Just walk slowly."

Shangguan Yue said anxiously: "But my mother is a princess, a member of the royal family——"

"Just because you are a royal family member, you should not bully others by taking advantage of your power." Princess Jin Yu said sternly, "Since you call me mother, you must know the rules and don't embarrass me."

Shangguan Yue lowered her head and answered yes, then obediently moved back to the carriage and knelt behind Princess Jin Yu.

Princess Jin Yu called her husband, "Go and see if anyone is injured?"

As expected, Prince Consort Shangguan went to inquire. The people in the carriages and horses in front said that they were not injured and were in a hurry to make way. Princess Jin Yu was determined not to go first and insisted on following in order.

The streets became even more chaotic, but fortunately the eunuchs came to greet us.

"Princess, why are you going this way? Please enter the palace from Xinghua Gate." They said, "In order to make the road smooth, Xinghua Gate is opened for the royal family so that everyone will not be crowded together."

This show in front of everyone was enough, and Princess Jin Yu no longer insisted on staying. She obeyed the eunuchs' arrangements and followed their guidance.

There were also discussions all around.

"The princess is really different now."

"Yes, if it had happened before, we would have been whipped."

"That Shangguan Xiaolang has already changed his name to mother."

"The princess has really suffered for her husband."

"That concubine has become even more arrogant."

"Shh, keep your voice down."

Zhuang Li saw Princess Jin Yu's carriage through the window from Zhou Jingyun's side. Princess Jin Yu was dressed simply, while Shangguan Yue, who was sitting next to her, was wearing brocade clothes and a golden crown, shining brightly.

Shangguan Yue was talking to Princess Jin Yu with her head tilted up, looking very obedient. Suddenly she looked over and her gaze met Zhuang Li's. The next moment her gaze slid over and landed on Zhou Jingyun.

"It's Prince Zhou." He said, smiling and motioning to Princess Jin Yu, "Mother, look at the beauty."

Princess Jin Yu looked over, Zhou Jingyun bowed and saluted, and Zhuang Li also bowed his head.

"Appearance is just skin and shell. One has to be useful to the country to be a pillar of the country." Princess Jin Yu said, looking at Zhou Jingyun intently.

Zhou Jingyun said respectfully: "I will definitely live up to the princess's teachings."

Shangguan Yue's voice came to my ears: "Mother, I will also be well-read and become a pillar of society!"

It was so funny when a dandy boy said this that many people around couldn't help laughing out loud, and the next moment they quickly covered their mouths.

Zhou Jingyun raised his head and saw Shangguan Yue looking at him. When she saw him looking at her, she patted her chest, as if to say that this place was full of poetry and books.

Princess Jin Yu was amused and reached out to touch Shangguan Yue's shoulder: "Okay, when you see His Majesty later, you must also express your determination."

Shangguan Yue nodded: "Don't worry, mother."

Countless people around secretly sneered, it would be strange if they could feel at ease...
The scene of Yan's mother's acting was almost over, and Princess Jin Yu said no more, and the carriages and horses passed by.

The road was also restored.

After walking for a while, we arrived at the place where the carriages and horses were parked.

"Verification, Marquis of Dongyang, Marquis's wife, Crown Prince, Crown Prince's young wife, you are allowed in."

As the verification sounded, Zhou Jingyun stood up to get off the car, but Zhuang Li suddenly reached out and grabbed his sleeve.

"Sir."

Zhou Jingyun turned around to look at her. The afterglow of the setting sun had faded away, and the lights outside were shining on the carriage, making the view dim.

"Do you want to see what I really look like?" Zhuang Li looked at him and whispered.

Is it because you won’t be able to see it in the future?
Zhou Jingyun clenched his hands that were hanging in his sleeves, shook his head, and said softly, "It's better not to know, lest you see it later and reveal your true identity, which will be bad for you."

Zhuang Li looked at him, nodded and smiled: "Okay, I'll listen to you, Prince."

She let go.

Zhou Jingyun looked at her again, lowered his eyes, lifted the car curtain and walked out.

"Young lady."

Chunyue was waiting outside, and Zhuang Li held her hand and walked down.

There were people everywhere, all dressed in fine clothes and wearing jewels, and people who knew each other were greeting each other. As soon as Zhou Jingyun appeared, countless eyes came to him.

"It's the son of the Marquis of Dongyang."

"Marquis Dongyang, long time no see."

At the same time, the women also came over here.

"The Marquis is here."

"Oh, this is your daughter-in-law. She has been hiding for so long that she is finally brought out."

"What are you hiding? I'm not hiding anything from you." The Marquis's wife said with a smile, "Come on, I'll show you enough today."

The wife of Marquis Dongyang glanced at Zhuang Li, who stepped forward and held her hand, then looked at Zhou Jingyun again.

Zhou Jingyun smiled at her, nodded, and signaled with his eyes, "Go ahead."

Zhuang Li bowed his head and nodded, then followed the wife of Marquis Dongyang into the group of female relatives.

"Jingyun, let's go." Dongyang Hou called out, inviting Zhou Jingyun to meet a group of old friends.

Zhou Jingyun looked at Zhuang Li's back, answered yes, and followed his father to join the male guests.

Bursts of drumbeats rang out from the imperial city ahead, and more lanterns lit up, shining like a fairy palace.

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