Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 142

Chapter 142: A Wrongly Delivered Letter

“That sounds like a good plan. Let the men write the characters ‘Fu Shou An Kang’ (Longevity, Prosperity, Peace) and collect them. Afterward, the women can embroider them according to the pattern. Once the small characters are stitched together to form the large characters, if there are still any shortcomings, I’ll lead the embroiderers from Niyun Pavilion to help finish the work. This should not delay the New Year’s gift.”

“Good, this sounds perfect!” Madam Jin said with great delight, not expecting that by simply visiting Mu Yunyao to check on her, she would inadvertently solve a significant issue. “But this matter will still require discussion with others. However, it seems nearly settled. You must prepare well, as this matter will require you to coordinate everything.”

“Please rest assured, Madam. I will do my utmost. After all, this is a matter of bringing honor to Jingling City. I must contribute as much as I can.”

“Good. Hearing you say this, I feel at ease.” With the New Year’s gift now settled, Madam Jin smiled even more as she tasted the dishes Su Qing had prepared, praising them enthusiastically.

Su Qing, seeing Madam Jin’s warm attitude, relaxed and paid even more attention to the preparations, even speaking more casually.

After finishing the meal, the two sat together, discussing how to raise children. Su Qing shared some amusing stories from Mu Yunyao’s childhood, which made Madam Jin laugh heartily.

Mu Yunyao, feeling embarrassed, excused herself and left the room. Madam Jin and Su Qing were in high spirits, joking with her before letting her go.

Back in her room, Mu Yunyao’s smile gradually faded.

Jin Lan, noticing the change in her expression, couldn’t help but ask, “Miss, what happened? You were so happy just now?”

“It’s nothing, just feeling a bit sorry for Mother.” She understood that today, her mother had struggled to restrain her awkwardness and unease, forcing herself to interact with Madam Jin and make sure nothing went wrong, all for her sake.

Her mother had realized that what she had said about the dream was true, that they would eventually return to the Su family. That’s why she had worked so hard to become accommodating and meticulous, so that when they went back to the Su family, she could take better care of Mu Yunyao and help her establish a foothold in the Capital.

“Feeling sorry for Madam?”

“You wouldn’t understand if I told you. Go prepare some things. Tonight, I’ll cook for Mother and properly treat her.” She wouldn’t hinder her mother’s transformation out of sympathy; she would silently support her from behind and ensure no one could look down on her.

“Yes, Miss.”

Madam Jin stayed for nearly two hours before leaving. Before she left, she arranged to visit again in a couple of days.

Mu Yunyao entered the room, seeing Su Qing with a smiling face, and her heart felt at ease.

“It seems you and Madam Jin had a pleasant conversation.”

“Madam Jin holds a high status, but she is so kind and gentle with people. It is truly rare,” Su Qing sighed.

“Mother didn’t eat much at lunch, and now she’s been accompanying Madam Jin for half the day. She must be hungry. I made some food myself. Mother, please try it.”

“Good.” Watching Mu Yunyao go and instruct the servants to bring the dishes, Su Qing gently sighed. For Yunyao’s sake, no matter how difficult it was, she had to adapt to interacting with Madam Jin and others, learning those complex social etiquettes. This way, when they returned to the Su family, she could take better care of Yunyao.

The mother and daughter ate happily together. As the day wore on, they chatted for a while before heading to their rooms to rest.

At Yuexi, in the study of Yue Wang’s residence, the lights were still on late into the night.

Yue Wang held the letter and read it over and over again. A strange look appeared in his clear eyes. He hadn’t expected that Mu Yunyao had guessed his identity. What must she be thinking now?

Eunuch Cheng entered with hot tea, carefully placing it beside Yue Wang.

“Your Highness, you’ve read this letter many times. Has there been anything wrong with Old Qin’s side?”

Since receiving the letter ten days ago, His Highness had placed it on the desk, occasionally taking it out to look over it. By now, he could probably recite it by heart.

“It’s nothing,” Yue Wang said, closing the letter, but his mind was not at peace. Seeing Eunuch Cheng preparing to leave, he asked, “Eunuch Cheng, do you have any other thoughts because of my different identity?”

Eunuch Cheng was taken aback, recalling the letter from Qin, guessing that Yue Wang might be disturbed by Mu Yunyao figuring out his true identity. He could not help but speak cautiously.

“Servant has served His Highness for many years. Whether Your Highness is a prince or an ordinary person, you are still my master. How could I have any other thoughts? But since Your Highness asks, is there any concern?”

Yue Wang’s brow furrowed, and he couldn’t quite explain the unease in his heart. After seeing Qin’s letter, his mind had started to wander.

Would Mu Yunyao fear him, be wary of him, or look down on him? Or perhaps, would she not care about him at all? Thinking of any of these possibilities made him feel inexplicably irritated.

Eunuch Cheng saw the changing expressions in his eyes and became even more certain of his own guess. After a moment’s thought, he spoke with subtle implication, “Your Highness need not overthink. Anyone who truly cares for you, regardless of your identity, will always treat you the same.”

Yue Wang’s brow remained furrowed, but he only nodded, turning back to the papers on his desk.

Eunuch Cheng, seeing that he was not in the mood to continue talking, silently withdrew.

Over the next few days, Yue Wang’s expression remained heavy, and Eunuch Cheng, seeing this, was filled with sympathy. He could not help but discuss with Yu Heng.

“What about Mu Yunyao and His Highness?”

Mu Yunyao and His Highness?

Yu Heng thought carefully, then quickly shook his head.

“His Highness only sees Mu Yunyao in the study and has dismissed everyone else. I have never seen it myself, so I don’t know how things are going.”

Eunuch Cheng glared at Yu Heng.

“You are of no help when it counts. You are just like that foolish fool, Yu Yi, wasting resources!”

“Eh? Eunuch Cheng, you called me?” Yu Yi quickly ran in from the door, halting when he saw Eunuch Cheng.

“Didn’t you see I was busy?” Eunuch Cheng snapped.

“No, no, I just came back from Jingling City. It’s getting colder, and I’m not used to the weather.”

“Why are you back?”

“Oh, Eunuch Qin sent me back with a letter. He told me to personally deliver it to His Highness.”

“Has Old Qin sent me a letter?”

Yu Yi took out two letters and looked at them. Not knowing if it was a rush from Qin, the envelope wasn’t marked with who it was for. He quickly thought back to Qin’s words, shaking his head.

“Qin said to personally deliver it to His Highness. He didn’t say it was for you.”

Eunuch Cheng looked at the envelope and realized that it wasn’t addressed to him. He thought maybe this time Old Qin didn’t write to him. Nodding, he said, “The Prince is in the study. You go and deliver the letter to him quickly.”

“Yes.”

Yu Yi entered with the letters and handed them to Yue Wang, who felt the weight of the letters. His brow furrowed deeper. He looked at Yu Yi.

“Go rest for two days.”

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

The two letters were of similar weight. Yue Wang carefully weighed the heavier one, opened it, and his brow twitched.

At that moment, in Jingling City, Eunuch Qin happily organized the ledgers. Suddenly, he shuddered and mumbled to himself.

“Looking at the days, the letter should have arrived in Yuexi by now. I wonder if Old Cheng has seen the letter I sent him.”

To encourage Old Cheng to put in more effort to matchmake, he had emphasized in the letter that Mu Yunyao had deep feelings for Yue Wang. He thought to himself that if Mu Yunyao didn’t constantly care for and worry about Yue Wang, how could she have thought of roasting ginger tea to help him through the winter?

As the saying goes, “A goose feather sent thousands of miles away, light in gift but heavy in sentiment.” Even though Jingling City and Yuexi were thousands of miles apart, Mu Yunyao had roasted the ginger tea and sent it over. This friendship was certainly weighty and boundless.

“Hopefully, His Highness will embrace this golden girl soon! Then, we will all feel at ease.”

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