Chapter 69：

Finally going back to Chang'an!

Everyone in the palace is busy.

In this busy, joyful scene, the girl Xia Sang who had been rescued from Prince Mu's Mansion before approached Tao Ti.

Looking at Xia Sang who was kneeling in front of him with a "puff", Tao Ti hurriedly put down the tea cup in his hand, and said in amazement, "If you have something to say, get up first."

Xia Sang couldn't afford it, and knelt on the ground and said, "Prince Princess, now Mu Wang's mansion is sealed, Mu Wang's family is in jail, and the people and daughters have gotten revenge. This life has no regrets. Only the crown prince has not been repaid. , Minnyu is willing to serve as a slave and a maidservant for the prince and concubine for a lifetime."

Tao Ti smiled and said softly, "I don't really need people to serve you... Well, now you have revenge, you should put aside the past, look forward again, and pursue a new life that belongs to you..."

Xia Sang's head was buried even lower, and he whispered, "Both parents and daughter died, and my sister died. If I return to the village, I will definitely be sold by my uncle's house. If it is sold into the brothel and prostitution...the servant girl might as well die! Please also ask the prince to show mercy and leave the servants."

Tao Ti pondered for a moment. Indeed, in modern times, a helpless orphan has many difficulties, not to mention in the ancient times when the status of women was very low?

She did not speak, and for a while the atmosphere in the room became inexplicably tense.

Linglong was also born in a poor peasant family. Seeing the thin appearance Xia Sangfu requested, she seemed to see herself many years ago. She squeezed her fingers, bent over and said something in Tao Ti's ear, "Prince Concubine, when you and the prince were living in the countryside, Xia Sang was a vegetarian every day, praying and reciting sutras, and begging the Buddha to bless you."

Tao Ti glanced at the **** the ground in surprise, and thought: Alas, in this world, it is not easy for a woman, so please help if you can.

She asked, "Whatever I tell you to do?"

Xia Sang didn't hesitate, "Yes, as long as the prince concubine you tell me to go up to the sword and down to the sea of ​​flames, the daughters of the people will not hesitate."

"I don't have to do that." Tao Ti smiled gently, "I will open a shop after I return to Chang'an. Linglong and they are all court ladies, so it's not good to go to see the store for me. You sold things in the market before. I help out in my shop."

Xia Sang was stunned for a moment like a dream, and when he came back to his senses, tears flashed in his eyes, and he hurriedly said, "Men's daughter, thank the princess. You can rest assured, the princess's mouth can speak, and the brain is also active. Most of the customers in this small stall are brought in by local girls..."

"Well, as long as you show me the shop well, if the business is good, I will pay you dividends at the end of the year."

Xia Sang waved his hand with a sincere expression, "Don't dare to ask for money. If the prince can keep the people's daughter, the people's daughter will be grateful."

"Well, Xia Sang, get up first."

Tao Ti asked Linglong to help her up, Xia Sang stood up, a little embarrassed, grabbed the hem of her clothes, and asked in a low voice, "Prince Princess, Mindv still has an unsympathetic request. Mindv wants to go out for two hours, find one. Look for the old lady from Prince Mu's Mansion who helped me and knock her a few heads."

Tao Ti readily agreed, "Okay, you go."

Xia Sang quickly thanked her and retired respectfully.

She also kept her promise very much, saying that two hours are two hours.

In the evening, Tao Ti was in front of the court watching the palace people clean up the cages, and Xia Sang returned.

Tao Ti asked casually, "Can you find that kind grandma?"

Xia Sang looked lonely, shook his head and said, "I didn't find it. Mu Wang's Mansion was sealed, and the people's daughter finally found a maid who was a servant in the Wang Mansion. The maid said that she was taken into the tooth shop if she had a deed of selling, and she did not sell her. All the Qi’s people took the opportunity to run away... The girl went to Yancuilou for a walk. The steward said that she had resigned and returned to her home a few days ago. So the girl went to Yaxing to search for a circle, but she didn’t find it. I wanted to come. Old lady, you should also go back to your hometown."

Tao Ti said, "Don't be too sad. If you have such a grateful heart, then grandma won't help you in vain."

Xia Sang said yes, and was not idle, helping the palace people to clean up the cage.

After one night, Tao Ti was awakened by Pei Yan early the next morning.

He rubbed her hair, his eyes curled, and his tone was somewhat lazy and hoarse when he woke up in the morning, "Ati, it's time to get up."

The handsome guy's call for service makes getting up early also a pleasure. Tao Ti opened her eyes lazily and smiled at him, "Good morning, Your Highness."

Some aspects of the man are always particularly excited in the morning, Pei Yan looked at her obedient appearance, her eyes darkened a bit.

After finally suppressing the frantic turmoil in his heart, he leaned over and gently placed a restrained and forbearing kiss on her forehead, "Well, get up for breakfast, and leave early today."

After that, he stood up and went to wash first.

Tao Ti was hit by his good morning kiss, and pink bubbles popped up in her heart, and she rolled around on the bed shyly holding the quilt for several times.

Half an hour later, after finishing freshening up, having eaten breakfast, and in front of Jixian Hall, the clothes were already ready.

Tao Ti and Pei Yan got on the carriage one after another, and the curtains were opened along the way.

Watching the palace that had been in it for almost a month gradually flashed past the window, Tao Ti felt a little bit reluctant.

Perhaps because there is no emperor or queen, she feels that living in Luoyang Palace is obviously much more comfortable than living in the East Palace.

Pei Yan looked at her profile and squeezed her hand, "If Ati likes this, I will bring you again when I have a chance."

Tao Ti retracted his gaze and nodded at him, with a small smile, "Okay."

It's a vacation.

After a while, the carriage arrived at the city gate.

Just like when they came, there were already a lot of officials waiting at the gate of the city.

The difference is that many officials have changed faces.

For example, the current leader in Luoyang, Zheng Xuan, the governor of Bianzhou who is in charge of Luoyang—

Zheng Xuan is forty-five years old this year. He is tall and slender. He wears a purple robe and an official hat.

Tao Ti looked through the window, and said to his heart, this Master Zheng looked at him, but he was a good match for Aunt Lu.

At this time, Linglong was on the road outside the car, "The princess, Mrs. Cishi is also here, just aside, would you like to get out of the car and meet?"

Tao Ti didn't get out of the car at first because he thought it was boring to listen to their men's official talks, so he didn't bother to move. At this moment, I heard that Lu Shi was coming, and she got interested, bent over and got out of the car.

Lu Shi did not come empty-handed, she also prepared a car full of generous gifts.

"Prince Concubine, this is a list." Lu Shi put the gift list into Tao Ti's hand with a gentle smile, "Part of it is for you. You have to look up and call me aunt. I, an aunt, also have to say Some thoughts. Some of them are for your mother. They are for food and play. They are not too expensive. I will bother you to bring them to her."

Tao Ti was a little embarrassed, and hurriedly said, "Aunt Lu is really polite."

Lu Shi patted her hand and smiled, "Don't be out of sight, you and I are in a hurry to meet each other, and we can't get along for a few days. Let's see if my adults return to Chang'an to report on work at the end of the year, whether it is convenient for me to go together. If I arrive. Chang'an, I will visit the princess in the East Palace again."

Feeling Lu's sincere care for the juniors, Tao Ti's heart moved slightly and smiled, "Aunt Lu, please remember to come. I will prepare tea for you at that time."

The two joked and laughed, and Pei Yan also had a similar conversation.

He looked around and determined Tao Ti's position, then walked straight over and said slowly, "Ati, it's getting late, we should start."

At this time the sun has become brighter, and the temperature has risen a bit.

Tao Ti knew that if he delayed any longer, he would not be able to rush to the next station before dark, so he bid farewell to Lu Shi.

Pei Yan also politely nodded towards Lu's, and immediately took Tao Ti's hand and walked to the carriage.

Lu Shi stood by and watched quietly, watching Pei Yan carefully support Tao Ti into the car, and seeing the affection that was inadvertently revealed between their eyebrows, his face couldn't help showing a smile of relief.

"Madam." A low voice sounded in Lu's ears. She recovered and looked up, seeing that it was her husband, her brows loosened.

Zheng Hyon walked to her and asked softly, "What did you see so happy?"

Lu's eyes squinted and smiled, "Look at the prince and the prince... I am happy to see them both so good."

She smiled, her eyes moistened again, and choked, "The prince looks like Yuanyuan, and the princess looks so pixelated. It's so good, it's so good. Yuanyuan has a good eye and picked one for herself. My dear daughter-in-law, if she is alive in the sky and knows the love of the two children, she will be able to look down."

Zheng Xuan has always known about the close friendship between his wife, Queen Gu and the Zhang family. He also sighed, put his arm around Lu's shoulder, and whispered, "Okay, I'm almost becoming a grandmother. I still love to shed tears so that my son and daughter-in-law see it, so I don’t want to laugh at you."

Lu's groaned, "I didn't cry, the wind squinted his eyes."

Zheng Xuan said helplessly, "Yes, yes, the madam is right, all to blame for this annoying wind."

The maids behind him are all ears hot. Where is the wind in this sunny morning?

The couple watched the honor guard of the East Palace fade away, Lu Shi sincerely sighed, "I only hope that the two children will be so loving, don't be like their respective parents..."

Speaking of this, she paused, folded her hands and prayed to the sky, "Bless them two well..."

"Madam, don't worry, it will be fine."

Zheng Xuan stroked a neatly trimmed beard, saying meaningfully, "After all, Brother Gu's family will return to Chang'an soon."