Chapter 454
~ SATISFIED YUE WANG ~
In front of the Mu’s residence entrance, Yue Wang mounted his horse and left.
Jin Lan and Jin Qiao returned to the backyard and said these words to Mu Yunyao, “Miss, when His Royal Highness Yue Wang left, he looked especially grave. We were so scared that even we didn’t dare speak loudly. Have you quarreled with His Highness?”
When she thought of how Yue Wang pestered her just to ask her for a gift, Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but laugh. “How could I quarrel with him?”
Jin Qiao nodded her head: “That’s true. Although Yue Wang’s character is cold, he is extremely tolerant towards Miss. Even if he was angry, he would not dispatch it towards Miss.”
Jin Lan quickly pulled her back. This girl has always told the truth recently and couldn’t hide anything at all. She is not as good as Si Shu.
Mu Yunyao’s smile froze for a moment as she snorted at Jin Qiao, “Look at the hard work of you two. I originally wanted to give you the red envelope, but now I keep it for myself.”
“Miss, this servant has taken a fancy to a box of rouge. Right now, I’m waiting for your red envelope to be sent down and then I’ll go buy it. Miss, pelease have pity in this poor servant.”
“The rouge you’re talking about, didn’t Liu Liang send a lot of them some time ago? Each of you picks a box and takes it away. Thus, I’ll buckle the red envelope first. Letting these two bad girls, who have nothing better to do, tease her, I won’t give them the red envelope, hmph ...
As Yue Wang rode back to his residence, the expression on his face remained cold and unyielding.
When Eunuch Cheng saw him coming, he hurried to welcome him. “Your Royal Highness, you’re back. Miss Mu has sent someone to deliver the new year’s gift. This servant and others wouldn’t dare look at it if you didn’t come back. Please go and take a look.”
“The new year’s gift? Yunyao had someone send it over?”
“Yeah, it just arrived not too long ago.”
Yue Wang’s gloomy expression gradually lit up. He quickly strode into the room and saw the box on the table. After taking a deep breath, he stepped forward and opened it.
A complete set of blue attire was placed neatly in the box.
Eunuch Cheng sighed from the side. “It was clothes. Your Royal Highness, why don’t you take them out and have a look?”
Yue Wang’s body stiffened as he turned to look at Eunuch Cheng: “Uncle Cheng, I’m a little thirsty. Can you help me bring some tea?”
Eunuch Cheng turned around to look at Yu Heng, who was looking around at the door: “Yu Heng, Your Royal Highness is thirsty. Hurry and bring Your Royal Highness a cup of tea.”
Yu Heng turned around and ordered the guard at the entrance, “You, that’s you. Hurry up and bring a cup of tea for Wang Ye.” After he finished speaking, he stuck his head out and looked around. He was also curious to see what clothes Miss Mu would make for Wang Ye.
The guard was stunned for a moment before hurriedly nodding his head, “Yes.”
Yue Wang let out a cough. It seemed like he couldn’t chase Eunuch Cheng away. He took out his clothes, and the smile in his eyes became more and more pronounced.
Eunuch Cheng praised. “Miss Mu’s craftsmanship skills are really excellent, flawless, ingenious, and unparalleled. It’s really... … This old servant couldn’t think of any other word to describe it, so he could only say excellent! Your Royal Highness, quickly put it on and try it on.”
Yue Wang thought for a moment, then picked up the box and went to the inner room.
Eunuch Cheng stretched his neck. “Your Royal Highness, do you need this old servant to help you change your clothes?”
Yu Heng, who looked around at the door, lost his balance and fell inside. “Eunuch Cheng, Wang Ye has never liked people to serve and help him change clothes. Have you forgotten?”
Eunuch Cheng rolled his eyes with his only remaining eye. “What do you mean?” Wasn’t he just curious? The clothes that Miss Mu prepared were a complete set. Even the patterns on the jade belt were extraordinarily exquisite and elegant. It would be great if he could see them in advance.
After about half an hour, when Eunuch Cheng’s neck had stretched out, Yue Wang came out from the inner room.
The blue attire is embroidered with exquisite flowers patterns with clouds and sea patterns on its sleeves. The jade belt was tied together tightly, so his figure is like a rainbow, which softens the cold and hard aura of Yue Wang’s body a lot. His face, already very handsome, now had contrasts with his clothes, making him appear even more untouchable.
Eunuch Cheng’s eyes were full of admiration. “As expected of Miss Mu’s handiwork.” This set of attire was especially suitable for Yue Wang.
Yu Heng nodded his head repeatedly. Wang Ye’s clothes were mostly made of black and blue. They were used to seeing it and thought that that color was good, but they didn’t expect that their master would be more attractive with such simple and elegant clothes.
The smile on Yue Wang’s face did not leave his lips for the entire day. On the second day, he entered the Palace to pay his respects. He did not even bother changing into his prince’s attire as he wore this set of clothes.
When the Emperor saw Yue Wang, who stood out among the flock, he was surprised for a moment. He even secretly talked to Grand Princess Yi De, thinking he had overlooked Yue Wang too much before, causing his entire personality to be a little off. Now, his words and actions made the Emperor unable to understand.
After hearing this, Grand Princess Yi De laughed for a while. It caused the Emperor to feel extremely embarrassed, so he turned around and rewarded Yue Wang with many things.
Over the New Year, each of the princes would bestow rewards. But in terms of the number, it was actually the previously disregarded Yue Wang who obtained the upper hand, causing the atmosphere in the Capital to change gradually.
The days of the New Year were peaceful. All the concubines in the Palace tried their best to coax the Emperor to be happy, and Su Yuyi quietly did not make any trouble, which made people feel a lot more at ease.
Time flies quickly. On the fifteenth day of the first month, Mu Yunyao got up early.
While tidying her dress, Jin Lan spoke softly, “Miss, you’ve woken up so early today. Are you going to attend the lantern festival held by Jin Wang?”
“The lantern festival will take place in the evening, so I’m naturally not in a hurry. I’ll make a trip to Yue Wang’s residence first.”
Jin Lan pursed her lips into a smile. “Then when this servant help Miss dress up later, this servant must be extra careful. This servant must make Miss shine.”
“I can see that you’re not young anymore. If you have a sweetheart, then tell my mother and me in time. My mother and I will make the decision for you.”
“Miss, please don’t tease this servant. This servant will serve you for the rest of your life.”
Mu Yunyao smiled, thinking of the osmanthus wine she brewed last year and ordered Jin Qiao to dig out a jar.
“This sweet-scented osmanthus wine was brewed from the petals of cinnabar osmanthus. Miss, would you mind giving a cup to me so that I can have a taste of it fresh?”
“If you want to drink it, dig another jar out yourself. I will take the jar away with me, but it’s not yours.”
Mu Yunyao packed the osmanthus wine and the snacks she had prepared. After bidding farewell to Su Qing, she got on a horse carriage and headed straight to Yue Wang’s residence.
Yue had been waiting early, so when he heard the guard’s report that Mu Yunyao had arrived, he immediately stood up and strode out to welcome her.
“Yunyao?”
Mu Yunyao walked out of the carriage and glanced at Yue Wang. She couldn’t help but lower her head slightly, “Greetings to Your Royal Highness Yue Wang.”
“Come in quickly.”
Yue Wang’s residence is not much different from before, but it is decorated symbolically with two red lanterns, giving it a more lively atmosphere.
Yue Wang looked at his residence, regretting that he didn’t make the proper arrangements. He didn’t care about it, but when Yunyao stayed here, he felt that the place was simple and crude and that he had wronged her too much.
Walking all the way to the front yard, Mu Yunyao suddenly stopped in her tracks and pointed at a pavilion at the corner. “Your Royal Highness, Yue Wang, how about we sit there?”
“Alright.”
Eunuch Cheng hurriedly had cleaned the pavilion and then set up a screen around it. After setting up a stove and soft chairs, he invited Mu Yunyao and Yue Wang to take a seat.
Mu Yunyao signaled Jin Lan and Jin Qiao to put the things down and then asked them to step back. She opened the food box and took out the dim sum and wine jar inside, “Today is Fourth Master’s birthday, so I will accompany Fourth Master for a drink and regarded as a celebration. How about?”