Chapter 442: 2 PHYSIOGNOMIC PAIRING OF A MARRIED COUPLE
CHAPTER 442 (2): PHYSIOGNOMIC PAIRING OF A MARRIED COUPLE
Xie Yun walked out of the Coloured Glaze Courtyard, and raised his head to gaze at the azure sky, a sigh escaping his lips. I really have no choice but to do this. If things go on the way they are, the Xie Family will continue to be oppressed by the Pei Family. If we don’t fight for more power, the day of our decline will inevitably arrive.
Throughout history, the fall of major aristocratic clans was nothing unusual, but I can’t let the Xie Family be ruined in my hands. I can let Liuli have her way with trivial matters, but that can’t be allowed for other more important matters.
Resolution emerged in Xie Yun’s eyes before he regained his usual gentle demeanour and headed for the entrance of the residence. I have to make a trip to the palace now.
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In contrast to the depressing atmosphere that surrounded the Xie Residence, the Prince Hao Residence was practically bustling with a celebratory air.
The two guardian lion statues[1] at both sides of the entrance had a large wedding flower ribbon hanging from them[2], and the signboard was decorated with red silk[3]. Even the wide pillars beside the copper gates were decorated with the same red silk.
A horse carriage from the imperial palace stopped before the entrance of the Prince Hao Residence, and a woman wearing a benevolent smile soon alighted. She donned a light brown dress with a golden hairpin in her hair bun, and a senior old maidservant stood next to her.
This woman was none other than Consort Dowager Guo, and this was her first time leaving the palace in many years.
I can already see that the Prince Hao Residence is full of excitement from out here. Her smile involuntarily deepened, and the old maidservant supported her as they walked forward.
A guard stationed at the entrance immediately recognised that the horse carriage and attire of the visitors belonged to the imperial palace, and he deferentially said, “This subordinate pays his respects to Consort Dowager Guo. Please wait here for a moment while this subordinate goes to report to Prince Hao.” He then turned around and rushed into the residence.
Consort Dowager Guo nodded and told the old maidservant. “To see how capable a master is, we can first look at their subordinates. This Consort Dowager didn’t even say anything, yet the guard had already deduced my identity.”
The old maidservant respectfully replied, “What you said is right, Consort Dowager Guo. Everyone is well aware of Prince Hao’s influence; with his help, it would be hard for the Second Imperial Prince to remain away even if he wanted to.”
Her last sentence hit the mark in Consort Dowager’s heart. The latter had come here for two reasons: to visit Su Xi-er whom she found likeable, and more importantly, to see if Pei Qianhao had made any progress with seeking out the Second Imperial Prince.
Soon, a woman clad in a pink dress came out of the residence, and was greeted by Consort Dowager Guo’s smile. “Consort Dowager, you came so suddenly that we didn’t even prepare anything in the residence. You should have notified me earlier.”
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