Chapter 113 Princess Ning'an
This was the third time Xu Qiuyue and Lu Yuan came to the Ning'an Palace.

This time, everyone in the Ning'an Palace sat around a large table.

Prince Ning'an was even more enthusiastic and pulled Lu Yuan to drink.

Originally, Xu Qiuyue didn't feel that she was ignored during her first visit.

But this time, Xu Qiuyue understood what reality was.

Because the difference between these times is really huge.

Lu Yuan passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer. He is indeed different!

However, Zhu Xing'er, who was indifferent to Xu Qiuyue last time, was particularly enthusiastic this time.

"Sister-in-law, please try this." After Zhu Xing'er said this, she picked up the dish and put it in Xu Qiuyue's bowl.

"Thank you, Miss Zhu." Although Xu Qiuyue didn't like being fed by others.

She couldn't show it either.

After all, Zhu Xing'er meant well, and abalone is a delicacy that is quite expensive.

"Miss Zhu, you eat too!" Xu Qiuyue also picked up a piece of meat and gave it to Zhu Xing'er.

Zhu Xing'er looked at Xu Qiuyue, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say what she wanted to say.

"Sister-in-law, I heard that you have been studying hard recently. Why don't you come to the palace and study with us sisters? Our female teacher is Madam Qinglian." Zhu Xing'er said to Xu Qiuyue.

Xu Qiuyue was stunned for a moment. She had heard of Madam Qinglian's talent, but Xu Qiuyue's mind was not on learning.

For Xu Qiuyue, being able to write and read is enough.

Then he smiled and said, "Thank you Miss Zhu for your kindness, but I still need to slowly understand things about learning on my own."

"Oh, well, since sister-in-law said so, we won't force it." Zhu Xing'er nodded.

"Xing'er, in the future you can accompany Qiuyue to attend more banquets in the capital and take her to meet more people. She has just arrived in the capital and must be unfamiliar with the things in the capital." The Crown Prince's wife beside her said softly.

The Crown Prince's Consort knew that there was a little disagreement between Zhu Xing'er and Xu Qiuyue.

The last time Zhu Xing'er took Xu Qiuyue to a flower-viewing banquet, it was not with good intentions.

That damned Crown Princess was deliberately trying to sow discord.

If it weren't for the incident with the second young master of Rongguo Mansion, the Crown Princess would definitely think that Xu Qiuyue was a soft persimmon.

It is better to resolve a feud than to create one. What's more, it was not a big deal in the first place, so this little thing is nothing.

It is better to resolve this grievance as soon as possible.

Zhu Xing'er nodded in agreement.

Then, everyone continued chatting, which made Xu Qiuyue feel relieved.

"By the way, I heard that the Autumn Moon Banquet will begin next month. I guess Yuan'er and Qiuyue have never been to the palace. Why not take Yuan'er and Qiuyue to attend the Autumn Moon Banquet together?" The Crown Prince's wife suddenly suggested.

"Yes, father has the same idea." Prince Ning'an nodded.

"I remember my father said a few years ago that he wanted to let us go to the palace to see the world." Prince Ning'an said again.

Zhu Xing'er took the opportunity to hold Xu Qiuyue's arm and said to her with a smile: "Sister-in-law, this Qiuyue Banquet is also an occasion for unmarried women to meet their husbands. You are already married, so you don't have to perform on the stage. You can watch my singing and dancing performance from the audience."

"This..." Xu Qiuyue hesitated.

Although she was not interested in these things, it did not mean that she did not know the importance of the Qiuyue Banquet.

This banquet was attended only by ministers of the third rank and above and royal relatives.

She had attended the Autumn Moon Banquet in her previous life, and she still remembered a major event that happened at the banquet.

"Qiuyue, what's wrong? Don't you want to go? If you don't want to, it's okay."

Lu Yuan said to Xu Qiuyue from the side.

Lu Yuan suddenly remembered that Xu Qiuyue had said before that if she was unhappy, she would assassinate Emperor Sheng and then kill all nine generations of the Lu family.

At that time, he was still laughing at Xu Qiuyue in his heart, thinking that she might not know the way to the palace. But now, he really had the chance.

As soon as Lu Yuan said it, he felt that it was inappropriate, but since he had thought of it, he said it out loud.

"Yuan'er, what nonsense are you talking about? This Autumn Moon Banquet is a rare opportunity. Many people want to go but cannot."

Princess Ning'an scolded Lu Yuan.

"Grandma, I know I was wrong."

Lu Yuan lowered his head and spoke flatteringly to Princess Ning'an.

"You! You must not be as willful as your father. Now my daughter has also disowned me as her mother and father."

Princess Ning'an seemed quite resentful when she said this.

"Grandma, you're overthinking it. Mother and father are really too busy to come back to see you. Mother misses you every day."

"You are a sly fellow, not like your father at all. This makes me feel relieved."

Princess Ning'an looked at Lu Yuan with a smile.

She thought of Lu Changqing through Lu Yuan's face.

At the age of eighteen, Lu Changqing was already the top scorer in the imperial examination.

She fell in love with Lu Changqing at first sight because he was full of vigor, handsome and had a clean background. She thought that such an outstanding man should marry her daughter.

Zhu Rong also fell in love with Lu Changqing at first sight.

She felt that Zhu Rong and Lu Changqing were a match made in heaven because of their talent and appearance.

But I never expected that Lu Changqing was such a trap and a fool.

Emperor Sheng was originally very wary of the Ning'an Palace.

As a result, although Lu Changqing looked very talented and spoke eloquently, he was also humble, gentle, kind and friendly.

But he is too straightforward.

He was a little too rigid in officialdom. When he was in the capital, almost all the princes and ministers in the capital had been criticized by him in memorials.

It's enough to just talk about these officials.

He also had to submit a memorial to Emperor Sheng.

The most important thing is that he himself likes to live a very frugal life, which also implicates Zhu Rong and makes Zhu Rong live a hard life with him.

When Lu Changqing was demoted, both Princess Ning'an and Prince Ning'an breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, Princess Ning'an had already prepared for Lu Changqing to be beheaded.

She just prayed for forgiveness for Zhu Rong and Lu Yuan. She had wanted to bring them back to the palace.

But she discovered that Zhu Rong was actually prepared to commit suicide for love.

Emperor Sheng didn't want to demote Lu Changqing at first. He just told her that he hoped she could make her son-in-law quiet down. As long as Lu Changqing was willing to admit that he was wrong, the matter would be over.

However, Lu Changqing said that he would rather die than surrender, and even if he died, he would leave a good reputation.

In the end, Emperor Sheng demoted Lu Changqing with a gloomy face.

Princess Ning'an then discovered that Emperor Sheng treated her like a brother or sister.

Lu Changqing was only demoted to Taohua Town. Taohua Town was actually a wealthy place with a good temperature. It was also close to the capital city and could be reached in just half a day by riding a fast horse.

Over the years, Princess Ning'an has never visited Zhu Rong once.

I have never been to Taohua Town.

Until Lu Changqing submitted a new memorial and presented the waterwheel.

Princess Ning'an was panicked.

(End of this chapter)