novelaction Chapter 708 Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet!
Chapter 708 Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet!
"Don't worry. I'll take care of everything, don't fret."
Duanmu Chuze knew that although Mu Xinnuan was smart, she still disliked such banquets from the bottom of her heart.
Most importantly, there are so many backstabbing and scheming people here that it's impossible to guard against them all.
If she doesn't take any precautions, she might be the one who gets tricked.
However, if one is overly cautious, one may become nervous, which could easily lead to mistakes at the banquet.
“Anuan, after we enter the palace tomorrow, under no circumstances should we let Aunt Fang and Chunyu leave your side. Since we are bringing children into the palace, we can naturally bring a few more people with us. Mu Hua and Mu Qing can come along.”
"Yes, I understand. As long as they don't scheme against my Zonghua, then I naturally won't hold it against them."
Now, Mu Xin Nuan's bottom line is Duanmu Zonghua.
If anyone crosses her, Mu Xin Nuan won't find any scheming or intrigue troublesome at all. On the contrary, she'll make them learn a lesson about what cunning and ruthlessness truly mean!
"By the way, Zong Hua can stand on his own for a while now."
"Really? When did this happen?"
"It was after I returned from the East Palace that Aunt Fang told me that he could stand on his own now. Come on, let's try."
Duanmu Chuze was worried, so he had another blanket laid out in the room, fearing that the child might fall and hurt himself again.
Xiao Zonghua didn't disappoint the two of them. He stood there for a while longer this time.
"How about that? Isn't our Zonghua amazing?"
"Amazing! Fantastic! No wonder you're my son, Duanmu Chuze. Well done!"
Aunt Fang was all smiles as she stood by. After all, the baby was not even nine months old, and he could stand so steadily so early. He would naturally walk early in the future.
It seems the prince and princess are both intelligent, and their child is just as intelligent.
“Aze, actually I was just thinking that even if we prepare a lot of gifts, it won’t make Father and Mother happy to see our little Zonghua standing there.”
“That makes sense! We’ll be leaving Beijing soon. It would be good to let them feel more of Zonghua’s changes.”
“Aze, I can see that Father and Mother truly love our son. Perhaps it's because they are getting old, but they naturally don't value power and wealth as much anymore. Instead, they care more about the blessings of their children and grandchildren.”
"Yes, you're right. As they get older, they naturally value their children and grandchildren more. When we get old, we'll be the same way."
"So, since we won't be staying in the capital for long, as their children, we might as well think more about them. As you said, as people get older, their longing for family affection may become even stronger."
"It's rare that you think this way. If all the other sisters-in-law thought the same way, that would be wonderful."
Duanmu Chuze felt very gratified that his wife was so thoughtful and genuinely caring for the two elderly people.
He sensed that Mu Xin Nuan truly only regarded her father and mother as two ordinary old people.
Just like any ordinary elderly person, what they naturally think about is having many children and grandchildren and a happy family.
With the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for family reunion, approaching once again, what could be more important than harmony and joy?
The palace banquet during the Mid-Autumn Festival was naturally exceptionally lively.
This time, Mu Xin Nuan attended the banquet as a member of the royal family, sitting with the Crown Princess and others.
Soon, Mu Xin Nuan saw Sun Ruo Xiang, the concubine of Prince An, and in front of her was a beautiful woman with a big belly, Wang Xin Yan.
"Greetings to all the aunties."
Even though Wang Xinyan is pregnant, these formalities cannot be disregarded.
Sun Ruoxiang also curtsied behind her.
"Princess Consort An, you may dispense with the formalities."
"Please sit down for a while. The palace banquet won't start for a bit longer. The Empress Dowager is currently inside receiving congratulations from some noblewomen, so let's take a break and sit here for a bit," Princess Kang said with a smile, holding Princess An's hand.
Mu Xin Nuan didn't say anything, but just smiled and nodded at the two of them.
When Wang Xinyan entered the main hall on the first day of the Lunar New Year, she immediately saw Mu Xinnuan sitting there.
She was absolutely dazzling.
Even if she said nothing or did nothing, just sat there quietly, she was like a peony in full bloom, making all other flowers pale in comparison.
Today, Mu Xin Nuan was wearing a light blue outfit and a few jade ornaments on her head. There were no particularly swaying hairpins or the kind of precious stones and gold that symbolize nobility.
Even with Mu Xin Nuan sitting there so still, one could feel a sense of suffocation.
So beautiful!
Wang Xinyan considers herself a beauty.
But when she saw Mu Xin Nuan again today, she suddenly understood why her husband had always been so attached to her.
Who wouldn't feel heartache upon seeing such a beauty? Who wouldn't be moved by her?
Even though she's already a mother, she still gives off an ethereal, otherworldly feeling with every smile and gesture.
"Fourth Aunt seems to be even more beautiful than before she left Beijing."
These words came from Wang Xinyan's heart; there was no jealousy, no resentment, only envy! Genuine envy from the bottom of her heart!
Mu Xin Nuan didn't detect any hostility in her expression and smiled, "The Princess Consort of Anjun is truly beautiful. I still remember when I was pregnant with Zonghua, I always said that my belly was big, but the Prince smiled and said, 'A woman is only the most beautiful when she is pregnant.'"
Princess Ming's eyes flickered, but she remained silent.
Princess Kang laughed and said, "Fourth sister-in-law, you speak well. Oh, look at me, no, I should say it's fourth brother who speaks well. See, knowing you two are a loving couple, fourth brother, you really know how to talk."
Mu Xin Nuan deliberately glared at Princess Kang, "Why do you always say things like that, Third Sister-in-law? Could it be that Third Brother has treated you badly? Or, if we run into each other later, I'll help you get revenge?"
Princess Kang chuckled, "Come on. What revenge could you possibly take for me? However, I can get my fourth brother to help me vent my anger. Your third brother is definitely no match for your fourth brother."
"Haha."
His words drew laughter from the crowd.
Sun Ruoxiang secretly applauded Mu Xinnuan's ability to maneuver so easily among them.
Wang Xinyan paused for a moment, then smiled. This was the Mu Xinnuan she knew—intelligent and poised. Even if she disliked such occasions, she would never do anything that would be beneath her dignity.
Mu Xin Nuan is not only beautiful, but also extremely intelligent!