Su Pan’er naturally didn’t care about Qin Hong’s situation. At this mont, she was entirely focused on Jun Ruoxue.
As soon as the carriage reached the entrance of the Jun Family’s Mansion, before she could disembark, she saw the Mansion’s Manager already waiting outside. Seeing the carriage approaching, he urgently directed the coachman to drive into the mansion.
As she descended from the carriage and entered through the second entrance, Jun Ruoxue’s personal maidservant, Zi Lan, was already waiting there.
"Miss Cousin, my young lady has been waiting inside for quite so ti. She couldn’t co out to greet you, so she asked to wait here for you. I hope you don’t mind."
After confirming Su Pan’er’s identity, Zi Lan started to address her as Miss Cousin. Su Pan’er didn’t deny it and let them address her accordingly.
"What happened to Xue’er?"
Could there be so sort of trouble?
Su Pan’er felt anvstious, naturally quickening her pace.
Zi Lan hurried to catch up: "My young lady is fine. There are so things I cannot share. Once you have seen our young lady, then you will understand."
Su Pan’er nodded slightly, her steps never pausing as she quickly followed Zi Lan into the Fangxue Court where Jun Ruoxue resided.
From afar, the old nanny standing by the door and drawing the curtains promptly greeted her with a smile.
"Miss Cousin has arrived! Our young lady was just talking about how she couldn’t wait any longer. She was also worried about missing you if she had gone out to welco you. Thus, she’s been waiting for you inside with the Silver Frost Charcoal warming the room!"
Su Pan’er’s eyes slightly darkened, and she remained silent with a smile.
The old woman was hinting at sothing in her conversation with Jun Ruoxue in the room, wasn’t she? Could it be that Ruoxue was trying to keep sothing from her?
While having this thought, she intentionally slowed her steps and paused in front of the door.
She spoke with a faint smile, "The New Year has passed, but it seems like the snow continues to fall persistently. The rivers have yet to thaw. It appears we might have to wait another month or two to experience warmth."
"Isn’t it, this winter seems to have arrived later than usual."
The nanny chuckled with a squinting smile, leaning on her side: "Such an abnormal weather, I rember seeing this when I was a child. However, that year, although it ward up late, there were floods and hailstorms. It was so much worse compared to this year."
The nanny was about to say more when suddenly soone opened the door curtain. She quickly stopped talking and stepped back, while Jun Ruoxue appeared in front of Su Pan’er.
"Cousin, you’ve finally arrived..."
Jun Ruoxue couldn’t finish her sentence as her eyes turned red again.
With a glance, Su Pan’er saw Jun Ruoxue’s red eyes. Obviously, she had been crying.
She quickly stepped forward, took Jun Ruoxue’s hand, and walked inside: "Xue’er, what has happened to you? It’s been a while since our two sisters sat and talked. Today’s rare opportunity should be used to talk properly..."
She was halfway through her speech when she suddenly fell speechless.
Quickly recovering, she dropped Jun Ruoxue’s hand and knelt on the ground: "Your servant greets the Imperial Consort and the Empress. Blessings to your highness! I greet my aunt."
Imperial Consort Hua, dressed like a commoner, was seated there solemnly, with Young Mrs. Jun, showing a worried face, sitting beside her. Seeing Su Pan’er entered, Imperial Consort Hua gave a radiant smile, put down the teacup, stood up and personally helped Su Pan’er up.
"Good child, quickly get up! The ground is cold. You shouldn’t kneel for too long, the one who’ll suffer will be you. Co, sit by your aunty’s side."
Saying so, she pulled Su Pan’er to sit at the top spot next to her.
"Thank you, Imperial Consort, for the seat."
Unable to refuse, Su Pan’er sat sideways on the edge of the chaise lounge. Keeping in mind her status, she always kept her head down. However, she couldn’t help but wonder, why would Imperial Consort Hua leave the palace at this ti?
"Co, co, Xue’er, you too, co and sit down. None of us are outsiders. We must have a good chat today!"
Imperial Consort Hua called Jun Ruoxue with a smile.
Jun Ruoxue hesitated for a mont and then expressed her thanks before sitting down beside the Imperial Consort Hua.
Su Pan’er sneakily glanced at Jun Ruoxue, hoping to get so information from her. However, Jun Ruoxue had a troubled expression and didn’t look up at Su Pan’er leaving her anxious and yet helpless.
"My son Fei’er is able to occupy the throne of the crown prince, all thanks to Marquis Qin and Great General Ye for intervening multiple tis and accelerating this matter, making His Majesty notice Fei’er’s talent. It seems aunty, I haven’t thanked you properly yet."
Imperial Consort Hua said while trying to gauge Su Pan’er’s reaction.
Su Pan’er quickly put on a humbled and scared look, "Imperial Consort, you’re over praising . It’s just that the Crown Prince is intelligent from a young age and has exceptional talent. Imperial Consort, your guidance has been instruntal. Even without the Marquis and General Ye to assist him, His Majesty would have discerned the Crown Prince’s unusual abilities."
The flattery was blatant, yet Imperial Consort Hua was utterly pleased.
"You sweet-talking child! Co on, get up, we’re all family here, no need for such formalities."
Imperial Consort Hua’s eyes shifted to the silent Young Mrs. Jun, and seeing her silent, she quickly turned her head back and smiled at Su Pan’er.
"What was the na you gave to your granddaughter on her Full Moon? The one who abides by all the customs?"
"Her na is Yanyan. Her Uncle chose it for her." Su Pan’er hurriedly answered.
"Yes, I rember. The mory escapes you as you age!"
Imperial Consort Hua laughed, "While thinking about little Yanyan’s Full Moon, I wanted to reward her with so trinkets, but His Majesty had already given his rewards. It was not appropriate for to surpass him, so I had to cut back a little. By the way, why you didn’t arrange a proper banquet to celebrate the occasion?"
"Imperial Consort, your beauty is unmatched, comparable to a Closed Moon Shy Flower Appearance, there’s no question of you aging."
Su Pan’er respectfully replied, "Furthermore, His Majesty and Imperial Consort have already been exceedingly gracious, making us brim with gratitude. It’s often said that a child should not be spoiled excessively, lest it hampers them from growing up quickly, and poisons their fortune. Therefore, the Marquis thought it would be better not to throw a grand Full Moon Banquet for her. We planned to just arrange a proper celebration when she turns one."
To have a Full Moon Banquet for little Yanyan or not, was a decision considered at length by Su Pan’er and Qin Yi.
Given Marquis Qin’s current status, no one would question him if he organized a Full Moon Banquet for little Yanyan. However, the current situation in the court is turbulent. More importantly, the Qin Family is so much in the royal favor now that it incites jealousy. Once the Banquet is thrown, there would inevitably be people who would take advantage of the situation and create unnecessary troubles.
After deliberating over it, the couple decided not to have a Full Moon Banquet, limiting the celebration to a simple family dinner.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty and Imperial Consort Hua still sent a lot of gifts!
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