EBE Chapter 465 Living in Prince Rong's Mansion
Chapter 465 Living in Prince Rong's Mansion
Ling Jinlan also relaxed a lot and greeted Qin Xian.
Qin Huaizhao then introduced Jiang Ningwan and Qin Shuangchi, saying only that they had accompanied Ling Jinlan back to visit relatives and were having fun, without mentioning Qianqiuzui's incident.
Qin Xian had no doubts and enthusiastically introduced the local customs and culture to them on the way back to Jincheng.
Very talkative.
He seems to have a cheerful personality and I am willing to talk to him closely.
At noon, they entered Jincheng and arrived at Prince Rong's Mansion.
At the gate of Prince Rong’s Mansion, everyone in the palace came to greet him.
When he saw Qin Huaizhao, Prince Rong smiled and his eyes were full of relief.
Qin Huaizhao couldn't help but have tears in his eyes, and took Ling Jinlan to meet his parents.
Prince Rong helped the two of them up with tears in his eyes. "Hurry up, we don't have so many etiquettes in our family! You must be tired from the bumpy journey. The food is ready, come in."
Jiang Ningwan and Qin Shuangchi also greeted each other. When Prince Rong saw Qin Shuangchi, his expression changed slightly, "Sixteenth brother, long time no see."
"Brother Six."
Qin Shuangchi's two calm words caused thousands of waves in Prince Rong's heart.
He hadn't heard brothers address each other in such a way for many years.
When he was young, he fought for the position of crown prince and regarded all his brothers as enemies. Behind all the brothers and sisters, there were calculations and murderous intentions.
Now that I’m older, calling him “Sixth Brother” feels purely endearing.
"Please come in quickly."
Everyone entered the gate of Prince Rong's Mansion together.
The servants on both sides shouted happily, "Welcome back to the mansion, Master and Madam."
Everyone took their seats amid laughter and joy.
There was also a young woman at the family dinner with a graceful bun. It was she who arranged the dinner, and the servants called her Aunt Du.
But at the dinner table, after everyone had finished drinking, Aunt Du stood up to add more wine for everyone.
Qin Xian took the wine pot and said, "Mom, let me do it."
As he spoke, he filled everyone's glasses with wine.
When Jiang Ningwan heard this name, her mind buzzed.
mother?
Qin Xian said he was eighteen years old, but Aunt Du looked less than thirty years old, only a few years older than her.
How could she give birth to a son as old as Qin Xian?
Everyone was having a great time at the dinner table. Prince Rong asked Qin Huaizhao about his life over the years and also asked about Ling Jinlan's situation. It was obvious that Prince Rong had a very good first impression of Ling Jinlan.
Afraid of neglecting her, he picked up food for her many times at the dinner table and said, "I'm quite familiar with your father and grandfather. I even hugged you when I visited your house before."
"But you were still young at that time, so you probably don't remember it."
"These are all dishes from Kyoto. I wonder if they suit your taste."
"If you like to eat anything, just tell Aunt Du. Just treat this place as your own home. Don't be polite."
Du Wanyun also smiled and said, "Yes, just tell me what you like to eat, and I will definitely arrange it for you."
"Your accommodation has been prepared. Liyang is quite humid and has a frequent rainy season. I was worried that you would be uncomfortable living there, so I prepared the south courtyard where there is plenty of sunlight."
Prince Rong was very satisfied and said with a smile, "This table of food was also arranged for you by Aunt Du. She said she was worried that you wouldn't be used to Liyang's food, so she specially invited a chef who had worked in Kyoto."
After hearing these details, everyone felt a liking for Aunt Du, as she was so attentive and considerate in every way.
Ling Jinlan nodded slightly, "Thank you for your hard work, Aunt Du."
Du Wanyun smiled and said, "What's so hard about this? This is what I should do. I'm happy if you are satisfied."
Hearing these words, Princess Rong's face looked very ugly at the dinner table.
It is obvious that she is the Princess of Rong, and Aunt Du is just a concubine, but she has stolen all the limelight.
Then she said, "Jinlan has just arrived in Liyang. She'll get used to it in two days. She was once exiled to the North and endured all the hardships there. How could she not adapt to Liyang? Don't underestimate her."
On the surface, these words were praising Ling Jinlan, but they sounded so unpleasant.
For a moment, everyone at the dinner table felt a little awkward.
Prince Rong coughed twice.
Changing the subject, he asked, "How long do you plan to stay this time? The Dali Temple should be very busy, right?"
Qin Huaizhao said, "I asked for leave in advance. The emperor granted me three months of leave so I can go back to Liyang and spend some time with you."
Upon hearing this, Prince Rong was very happy, "That's great! For three months, our family can have a good reunion."
Princess Rong was also delighted and quickly said, "In that case, I will cook for you myself tonight!"
After dinner, Aunt Du led them to the yard to settle down.
Jiang Ningwan and Qin Shuangchi's yards are next to Ling Jinlan and theirs, both on the south side, with plenty of sunlight.
Aunt Du was arranging things for them very enthusiastically, but suddenly she accidentally tripped over a vine on the roadside and fell.
Qin Xian quickly supported her, put his arm around her waist, and only let go after she had stood firmly.
"You slow down."
"Everything is almost arranged. You don't have to do everything yourself. You arranged lunch as well. You've been tired all day. Go and rest."
Qin Xian's tone of admonishment was gentle and concerned.
Maybe it was because the age gap between them was too small, but Jiang Ningwan always felt that Qin Xian's words were a little strange.
It doesn't feel like a son saying this to his mother.
But if you think about it carefully, there is nothing wrong with this statement.
Aunt Du smiled gently and nodded in agreement, "Then you can talk to your brother and sister-in-law and the King of Chu. I'm going to rest first."
Then Aunt Du nodded and left.
Only after Aunt Du had walked a long way did Qin Xian withdraw his gaze and continue to warmly invite them to go to the opera at night.
Jiang Ningwan couldn't help but ask the question in her mind, "Second Young Master, does Aunt Du have any secret method to maintain her youthful appearance? How come she looks not much older than me?"
Qin Xian was stunned for a moment, and it took him a while to react.
I couldn't help but laugh and said, "You misunderstood. Aunt Du is not my biological mother."
"My biological mother died of illness when I was five years old. It was at that time that I was separated from my eldest brother. The princess was immersed in grief. Seeing me would bring back sad memories, and she was unable to raise me."
"When our family first arrived in Liyang, water bandits were rampant and the people were living in fear. My father was so busy suppressing the bandits that he had no time to take care of the family."
"That winter I caught a cold and got very sick, but no one cared about me. I almost died."
"It was Aunt Du who saved me. At that time, she was just a fire-stove maid in the mansion, ten years older than me."
"Later, the water bandit issue was resolved. When Dad found out about it, he was very grateful to Aunt Du for saving my life. Plus, she was also an orphan and was very careful and responsible, so he took her in."
"Mrs. Du has devoted herself to all matters in the mansion, big or small. The first thing she did after she became a legitimate wife was to plead with my father to adopt me."
"She also hopes that I can grow up safely and not die alone in the winter."
“So she became my mother.”
After listening, Jiang Ningwan nodded thoughtfully, "I see. I misunderstood. Sorry."
Qin Xian smiled cheerfully, "It's okay. It's my fault for not introducing it to you in advance, which led to your misunderstanding."
"She's a very nice person. You'll know after you get to know her."
Jiang Ningwan nodded, "It can be seen that she is very careful and thoughtful."