The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

However, sister Yanxiang has already told his mother this today, and it is estimated that his mother will not urge him again in the short term.

Not long after, Tu Song's family left, and Xia Zhibai's family also left.

Although Xia Yanxiang looked unconcerned, Tu was still worried and asked quietly, "Yan'er, are you okay?"

"Mother, didn't Yan'er make it very clear just now? This wedding banquet has nothing to do with me, so what can I do about it?" There was a hint of doubt in Xia Yanxiang's tone.

Seeing her like this, Mrs. Tu didn't say anything else, but mentioned another matter: "Today I heard that something happened at the wedding banquet at Prince Yuan's Mansion. I don't know what happened, but someone dared to assassinate the Queen! And a bunch of bees came for no reason, I don't know if the Queen was hurt."

Xia Yanxiang knew everything clearly, but she didn't intend to let Tu know. Instead, she looked surprised: "Really? Then wouldn't this banquet be ruined?"

"That's right! Such a thing happened on the first day she got married. I guess she won't have a good life after she gets married." Tu said lightly. Since Xia Pinxiang had already married, it was not her business to care about her future affairs.

But there was another thing. Mrs. Tu wanted to test Xia Yanxiang's attitude: "Yan'er, what do you think about your marriage?"

Xia Yanxiang knew that she could not escape. Tu Xiao was a man, so no one would say anything about whether he got married or not. But she was different. On the one hand, as a woman, if she did not get married when she reached the age, she would be gossiped about. On the other hand, Xia Yanxiang was at the center of power, so her marriage would certainly attract attention from all sides. After all, she could not do whatever she wanted. She had already accepted this fact.

"Yan'er's marriage is naturally decided by her uncle and mother. I don't have any opinion on it." Xia Yanxiang said truthfully.

Of course, Tu knew that Xia Yanxiang had figured it out long ago, but she just felt sorry for her. Born in a family like theirs, she had no autonomy in her marriage, not to mention that her marriage was no longer something that Tu and Tu Song could decide.

"If, you were asked to marry a prince, would you be willing?" Tu hesitated for a while, and finally spoke.

Xia Yanxiang had expected such an outcome. When she heard Tu's question, she was not surprised at all and said calmly, "Don't worry, mother. Everything has been arranged."

"Okay." Mrs. Tu could not say anything except "Okay" and sighed, "Yan'er, you have suffered a lot."

When Xia Yanxiang heard this, she knew that Mrs. Tu was worried about her. She reached out and patted Mrs. Tu's hand: "Mother, in life, there will always be many things that you have to do. There is always a way to go on in the future. My daughter will always grow up. You don't have to worry too much."

Tu knew very well that Xia Yanxiang had always been smart, but she just kept silent. Her heart was as clear as a mirror.

After returning to Ao Yanxuan, Xia Yanxiang remained silent, and no one knew what she was thinking. Anzhi and Tinglan looked at each other, and they could see the worry in each other's eyes, but no one spoke.

Xia Yanxiang was silent all night and had a good rest. She got up the next day, had breakfast, and then started to think about other things.

Today is Xia Pinxiang's first day in Prince Yuan's Mansion. It is also the day when Xia Pinxiang should go to the palace to pay her respects to the Queen. Let's see how things develop today.

Seeing Xia Yanxiang's leisurely look, An Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Miss, what are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing. Today is the day when our concubine comes to the palace to pay respects to the Queen." Xia Yanxiang took a sip of tea, and the hot steam from the tea rose slightly.

An Zhi didn't understand what Xia Yanxiang meant: "According to the rules, the concubine should go to pay respects to the Queen today. What's wrong?"

"nothing."

Anzhi still didn't understand what Xia Yanxiang meant.

At noon, Xia Yanxiang went to Wenti Pavilion to deal with some things with Tu, and then stayed in Wenti Pavilion for dinner.

"Yan'er, your uncle wrote to me today, saying that he wants us to go to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion in a couple of days to get together and discuss some things." Tu brought up this matter after the meal.

Xia Yanxiang nodded. She could probably guess what Tu Song meant, and that he must have found a candidate.

When she returned to Aoyanxuan, Xia Yanxiang saw an inconspicuous letter on the dressing table. She calmly asked Tinglan to clear everyone out of the room.

Xia Yanxiang opened the letter and read the contents.

The concubine entered the palace, but the queen did not see her. The joke had spread, but it had not left the palace.

There was no beginning or signature, but Xia Yanxiang knew who sent it. She didn't say anything, but hid the letter in her sleeve.

"Anzhi, go and ask if the Concubine was stung by a bee yesterday? As the Concubine's sisters, of course we have to ask after her." Xia Yanxiang had a faint smile on her face. It was obvious that she really wanted to ask after her. "Tinglan, go to our small storehouse first to see if there is any medicine for treating mosquito bites. Then go and tell mother and second aunt and send it to second sister."

"Yes." Anzhi suffered a lot from Xia Pinxiang on a daily basis. Now she had a chance to tease her back, which of course she was more than happy to do, so she hurried out.

Tinglan was a little worried: "Miss..."

Xia Yanxiang knew what Tinglan meant, but she didn't mean to mock Xia Pinxiang on purpose. She had other intentions: "Don't worry, no matter how much she looks down on me on weekdays, I won't take this opportunity to laugh at her."

Sending medicine can not only make fun of Xia Pinxiang, but also remind Xia Pinxiang and the Queen that the bees appeared at the wedding banquet. It will deepen the Queen's impression of this banquet, which will be of great use in the future.

Although Tinglan didn't know what Xia Yanxiang wanted to do, she believed in Xia Yanxiang in her heart and went to the warehouse immediately.

Xia Yanxiang knocked on the table, rolled her eyes, then picked up the pen and started writing a letter.

"Wu Yi," Xia Yanxiang called Wu Yi over, handed him the letter, and then said, "You must deliver this letter to your uncle, and don't let your cousin and aunt know about it yet."

"Yes." Wu Yi didn't ask any questions, just put the letter in his pocket and went out.

Anzhi came back soon, looking extremely excited: "Miss, the second young lady seemed to have been stung badly yesterday. She wore a veil when she went to the palace to pay her respects today. I heard that His Royal Highness Prince Yuan did not even enter the second young lady's room yesterday!"

Xia Yanxiang guessed that Mo Yuyang was already unhappy with Xia Pinxiang because of the arranged marriage, and now Xia Pinxiang was hurt. Mo Yuyang definitely didn't want to see Xia Pinxiang again.

Tinglan also came back at this time: "Miss, there are several kinds of medicine for treating mosquito bites in the warehouse. I picked out two of the best ones. Can you take a look? Do you want to send them over?"

As she spoke, Tinglan handed the medicine to Xia Yanxiang. Xia Yanxiang took it, opened it and smelled it casually. A mysterious look appeared on her face. Then she gave it to Tinglan and said, "Let's send it over together! Go tell mother first, and then send it to Prince Yuan's Mansion!"

"Yes."