Chapter 1258: Chapter 1255: Eternity Chapter 1258: Chapter 1255: Eternity Madam Zhao the Second glanced at the two of them and, grinding her teeth, said, “To curry favor with the Old Master!”
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Ye Muyu was unaware of the affairs of the Zhao family.
She did not linger outside and, as soon as the carriage entered the capital, headed straight back to her estate.
As for the Old Master, having stayed at ho for too long, he had gone up to the Manor.
Muyu’s morning sickness, a month later, had greatly improved, and at this ti, a letter from ho had arrived.
Now she had breakfast with the family every day, read the letter, and after everyone had finished eating, she asked Chu Heng, “Ah Heng, Big Brother plans to co to the capital to deliver our ho’s inco. Chu Sheng and Chu Zhang, both children need to take the scholar exam this year and must go back to the county to do so. They plan to take the boys back with them.”
“Moreover, your situation was maliciously spread back ho. Big Brother and the others even thought sothing had happened to you. Thankfully, we sent a letter in ti to clear things up, but they are still very worried, which is why they took the initiative to co.”
Chu Heng wiped his mouth, having eaten a bit too much for breakfast. Everyone at ho had been offering him food, and not wanting to worry them, he hadn’t refused, which now forced him to endure the discomfort.
“Did Big Brother ntion when he will arrive?” Chu Heng asked.
Madam Liu replied, “They should have already set out, as the provincial exam is not far off.”
“Then I will send soone to et them,” Chu Heng said, resolving the issue before bringing up this year’s Thousand Autumn Festival.
“In two days it will be the Empress’s Thousand Autumn Festival; you and Mother will need to enter the palace to attend the banquet,” Chu Heng said as he passed her a cup for rinsing her mouth. “There is still a conflict in the Northern Region, so the Empress’s Thousand Autumn Festival will not be celebrated grandly, only a few ladies will be invited to speak in the Imperial Harem. The Emperor should also make a personal appearance.”
“Are you going then?” Madam Liu asked.
“No, only female family mbers were invited. There shouldn’t be too many people. Mother, please pay extra attention to Ah Yu. I’ve already spoken to the Emperor about Ah Yu’s pregnancy.”
“But an invitation has still been issued from the palace, so we must go.”
“However, the Empress is known for her mild temperant. Mother, once you and Ah Yu arrive, just rest at ease without mingling too much.”
Muyu’s pregnancy was not yet showing, and fortunately, her morning sickness was not as severe, triggered only by particularly distasteful food slls.
The Thousand Autumn Festival arrived in the blink of an eye.
Muyu and Madam Liu left the estate early and entered the palace.
Concerned about the long walk to the banquet hall in the palace after their arrival and Muyu being pregnant and unable to walk quickly, as nobles usually could not ride in palanquins,
Muyu’s status naturally precluded her from riding in a palanquin as well.
They had entered the palace early to allow plenty of ti for rest beforehand.
With this in mind, it took the two of them half an hour just to walk within the Imperial Palace.
By the ti they reached the hall, Muyu had a sheen of sweat on her forehead. Just as they entered, they were greeted by a nanny.
“Mrs. Chu, Madam,” the nanny said with a smile, her gaze falling upon Muyu’s face. “The Empress has sent out to invite Madam in for a chat.”
Muyu was quick to express her gratitude.
She entered the room with Madam Liu.
Inside, nurous female family mbers of high-ranking officials were already seated.
On seeing Muyu return, they each greeted her warmly. Muyu was well aware of the change in their attitudes and reciprocated with a polite smile but kept her distance.
“Mrs. Chu, Madam, please take a seat.”
Empress Lin promptly had the palace ladies show them to their seats.
Muyu naturally expressed her thanks again.
“Madam, there’s no need for such formalities. You must take care of yourself as you are with child,” said Empress Lin, her face still bearing a gentle smile.
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