freenovelworld Chapter 842 Consort Luo regains favor?
Chapter 842 Consort Luo regains favor?
"Alright, it's settled then. Zi Yi is a third-rank imperial bodyguard, and your status and official position are naturally quite high. I know what you're thinking. Since A Nuan has promised you, let's do as she says."
"Thank you for your kindness, Master."
"Zi Yi, you've been by my side for quite some time now, and the bond between us can't be explained in just a few words. Now that you're getting married, I don't have much to give you, so I'll just give you a five-courtyard house first."
Zi Yi was startled, "This subordinate dares not."
"Alright, I was just discussing this with Anuan. Originally, we promised you a seven-courtyard house, but given your official rank, if it's too outrageous, it might cause you trouble. The house is right next to the Prince Chang Le's residence. Later, you can ask Steward De to clean it up properly."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Zi Yi understood what kind of person her master was; once he said he would give it away, he would never take it back.
"What do you mean? Are you planning to hold the wedding before the new year, or wait until next year?"
Before Mu Xin Nuan could finish speaking, Zi Yi said urgently, "Before the New Year."
His anxious appearance drew a few chuckles from the crowd, while Rongyue blushed, lowered her head, and secretly pinched Ziyi.
Zi Yi winced in pain, but dared not cry out; her expression was somewhat distorted.
"Alright, then we'll do as you wish and have the wedding before the New Year. But there's one thing: you have to take care of your own affairs. And you can't neglect your duties here either."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Mu Xin Nuan looked at Rong Yue. In this life, she had finally given Rong Yue, who had always been loyal to her, a good ending.
“Rongyue is a lady-in-waiting in the Eastern Palace. However, according to the rules, she cannot marry out of the Eastern Palace. But she can marry out of the Chang Le Prince’s residence. I will inform the Empress Dowager about this matter.”
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Duanmu Chuze had no objection to this.
She was just a female official; he wouldn't interfere with where she married.
"But Ziyi, over the years, you've been following His Highness, and you must have swindled quite a bit of money, right? Tell me quickly, how much money have you saved? Don't let Rongyue suffer as soon as she marries into the palace."
Zi Yi scratched his head somewhat blankly, "Well, Your Majesty, I haven't saved much silver, only a few tens of thousands of taels in total. If Your Majesty is worried, I will get the silver notes and give them directly to Rong Yue in a moment."
Although the words were somewhat blunt, their directness and heartwarming nature truly surprised everyone.
Even Mu Xin Nuan couldn't help but look at Zi Yi with new respect.
He had saved tens of thousands of taels of silver, and he simply took it all out and handed it over to his wife for safekeeping.
This Zi Yi seems to be a reliable person.
Mu Xin Nuan's bright eyes darted around, then she glared at the man beside her. "I'm saying, your subordinate is asking for a marriage proposal, and you, as his master, aren't you even thinking of offering him a dowry? Aren't you being a bit too stingy?"
Duanmu Chuze was still holding the bird's nest soup when he heard this, and he was both amused and exasperated. How did this end up involving him again? What did it have to do with him?
Of course, he couldn't say that, otherwise, Ah Nuan might turn against him!
"Okay, whatever Ah Nuan says is fine. How about we eat the bird's nest first, and then we can talk about the betrothal gifts?"
Zi Yi and Rong Yue below were both called up, but when they looked at each other, they felt as if they had been betrayed by their master.
Finally, they finished eating the bird's nest, but Mu Xin Nuan still remembered the matter of the betrothal gifts.
"How about this, I'll offer a manor outside the city, or even several properties on the most bustling street in the capital, as a dowry. Is that acceptable?"
Mu Xin Nuan tilted her head and thought for a moment, "That's more like it. But Zi Yi has always been loyal to you. Didn't he say that he was seriously injured while saving you before?"
Duanmu Chuze gave a bitter smile. How come at this point, his wife is siding with outsiders?
"Alright, then I'll give him some more top-quality tonics, shall I?"
"Alright, let's leave it at that. Your things are mine too. If I give you too much, I'll feel bad."
That's what they said, but everyone present understood that it was truly a blessing they had earned over many lifetimes to have met two such generous masters.
Once Rongyue's marriage was settled, Mu Xinnuan ordered that she be sent to the Mu residence to stay with Madam Li and learn more about what women should do, especially things like managing a household.
Rongyue had grown up with her since childhood, so it could be said that Rongyue had learned most of what Muxin Nuan had learned, but she had never put it into practice herself.
When Li learned that Rongyue had found a good home, she was also happy.
Upon learning that Mu Xin Nuan had moved into the Chang Le Prince's Mansion, Li Shi was even happier and practically went there every day.
Liu Shi, Duanmu Jing, and Duanmu Qing, among others, visited her even more frequently, making her life much more lively.
Aunt Fang's suggestion was indeed effective; Mu Xin Nuan's diet became more regular, and she used it more often.
The Empress initially disapproved, but after visiting the Chang Le Prince's residence once, she saw with her own eyes that Mu Xin Nuan's complexion had improved significantly and she was eating more than before, which put her at ease.
In fact, apart from Duanmu Chuze, probably everyone close to Mu Xinnuan hopes that she can have another son.
In this way, the crown prince will have many offspring, and the country will be more stable.
Princess Ming would also come over often. Sometimes when there were more people, they would get together and learn to play games like pitch-pot, making their lives more fulfilling.
Why didn't Jing'er come today?
Princess Ming sat with Mu Xin Nuan for about half an hour, but Duanmu Jing did not come over. On the other hand, Madam Mu had arrived early and was busy in the kitchen.
"She's probably just tied down by her child. By the way, Sister Wang, you're always coming to see me. Is anyone taking care of the affairs at home?"
"Nothing much. Everything is going smoothly now. My Xing'er is the heir apparent now, and he's gone to Yanzhou. If he were in the capital, I would have to be more careful. Now that he's not here, I'm much more relaxed."
Mu Xin Nuan naturally understood the implied meaning in those words.
"Is that young prince still being raised by Princess Nali?"
Princess Ming shook her head. "Previously, Consort Luo was seriously ill and lost a lot of weight. I originally thought she was just pretending to curry favor, but later I found out that she was really sick. The Prince also went to see her a few times. He must have remembered our past relationship and sent the young prince to her side again."