Chapter 1070 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (192)
Chapter 1070 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (192)
Chapter 1070 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (One hundred and ninety-two)
Returning to the bride's family on the third day of marriage is a traditional custom for newlyweds to visit their parents.
That morning, Wei Ying and Qing Li woke up early and dressed neatly. Wei Ying wore a crimson brocade robe, looking majestic and imposing. Qing Li wore a gorgeous scarlet dress, a pearl hairpin in her hair, and a touch of lip balm on her red lips, making her look even more charming and beautiful.
The two walked hand in hand to the main hall and said goodbye to their father-in-law Wei Zhuo. Wei Zhuo looked at his daughter-in-law with eyes full of satisfaction and said, "Qingli, you are going home today. Spend some time with your father. I will have a drink with him in a few days."
Qingli nodded obediently and said softly, "My father also kept saying that it's been a long time since he last drank with you." Wei Zhuo laughed heartily, "Then I'll wait for him. The wine is ready. It's getting late, you should go out. Chen Xiu, take good care of your wife."
Wei Ying cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, father, don't worry."
In front of the mansion gate, Wei Ying helped Qingli get on the carriage. After the two maids got in, he rode in front.
Behind Qingli's carriage, there were several carriages loaded with gifts. There were more than ten guards accompanying the carriages. The group left the Duke of Anguo's Mansion in a mighty procession and headed straight for Prime Minister Song's Mansion.
Prime Minister Song had already been waiting at the gate of the mansion with his second wife, son and daughter-in-law.
Seeing his daughter and son-in-law coming, his face was full of smiles. He walked forward and said, "Chen Xiu, Qingli, come in quickly."
Wei Ying bowed in greeting, and Qingli bowed obediently, saying, "Dad, we're back."
Prime Minister Song held Qingli's hand, his eyes full of love, and warned: "Qingli, you are a new wife, you must get along well with Chen Xiu."
Qingli nodded and replied softly, "Don't worry, Dad. I understand."
Prime Minister Song looked at Wei Ying again and said, "Chen Xiu, Qingli has been spoiled since she was young. You will have to bear with her more in the future."
Wei Ying bowed and said, "Father-in-law, it's more that Qingli is being humble and giving in to a son-in-law who doesn't understand romance. Whatever Qingli does is good."
Prime Minister Song naturally agreed that his daughter was good at everything.
Seeing Wei Ying being so understanding, his smile became more genuine.
Song Chen stood aside, smiling and saying nothing, but she felt a little regretful in her heart: How great it would be if her daughter could marry Wei Ying, who would be the wife of a duke!
Thinking of the palpitations she had felt a few days ago, and the dream of her own daughter chasing after her, she felt even more depressed. Qingli glanced at Song Chenshi a few times, but didn't initiate a conversation.
The return banquet was held in the main hall of Prime Minister Song’s residence. The table was filled with delicious food and everyone was laughing and chatting happily.
Song Qingli sat next to Wei Ying, who picked up dishes for her from time to time, all of which were her favorite dishes. The two of them were very affectionate, and everyone was pleased to see this.
After the banquet, Song Lingji took Wei Ying's hand and said, "Chen Xiu, Qingli is now in your care. Don't let her suffer any injustice."
Wei Ying patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I will treat her well." Song Lingji was relieved and took his sister aside to give her a few more instructions.
After the three-day return ceremony, Wei Ying and Qingli returned to the Anguo Mansion with the return gifts sent by Prime Minister Song’s Mansion.
After returning home, Wei Ying also followed Qingli back to the main courtyard.
The emperor's suspicions finally caught up with Wei Ying. Although Wei Ying had voluntarily surrendered the tiger talisman, the emperor, citing his recent marriage as an excuse, had yet to assign him another official position. The former commander of the imperial guard had been replaced by Concubine Huan's uncle.
However, the emperor still valued Wei Ying's talents, and when the surrounding situation was unstable, he would still bestow rewards from time to time to stabilize the Anguo Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"Three eunuchs died in the palace a few days ago. One of them was a garden sweeper, one was in Qingning Pavilion, and the other was in the Ninth Princess's palace. It is said that they all died of overwork and heart palpitations."
Qingli said nonchalantly, "Really? That's really unfortunate."
Wei Ying said coldly, "This is their fate."
Apparently, he was thinking of the various incidents that had occurred in the palace. The two of them were silent for a few seconds, then simultaneously changed the subject.
Wei Ying said, "I heard that the Seventh Prince took those two concubines back to his palace to raise them."
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