Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 239 Side Door

Hou Lai went completely mad, and he felt that these women had gone mad too!

He's a secret guard/assassin, and they actually want him to dress up as a woman?!

"I'd rather die than agree! Don't even dream about it!"

……

A quarter of an hour later, Hou Lai was dragged to change into a padded jacket and skirt, and then pressed down in front of the dressing table to apply rouge and powder.

With a hairpin in her hair, she looks like a girl from a modest family.

The high collar covering his Adam's apple was so tight that Hou Lai's eyes were bloodshot. "You might as well just strangle me! Dressed like this, I feel like killing everyone I see!"

Huajiao ignored him, covering her mouth and giggling. She even seemed a little envious, saying, "So fair and tender, she's more charming and alluring than me. If she were a woman, she would make everyone jealous to death."

"That's right, her hair is like a waterfall, her eyes are like a shuttle, that's exactly what I want. It's infuriating!" Gu Yu chimed in from the side.

"You are so lucky, having your hair styled by the nanny herself. Who else but the master has such an honor?" Xia Zhi couldn't help but tease.

Hou Lai rolled his eyes instantly. "I'll report this tomorrow... and send a eunuch!" He just wanted to go find Eunuch Cheng immediately!

Liu Yuechu couldn't stop laughing. "You'd better not go, otherwise you won't be able to find a suitable replacement, and I'll have to dress you up again... I only use you to dress up occasionally, not every day. After a few months when my belly gets bigger, I won't go out anymore."

Hou sighed again and again, but there was nothing he could do.

Since he couldn't uncover the secrets of Jiang Yunjiao's inner quarters, he could only let these women "do whatever they wanted" with him!

After letting the maids fuss over Hou Lai, Liu Yuechu felt a bit sore in her back and went back to the inner room to lie down on the bed.

Seeing her expression, Granny Fang followed her in. "Does she think the Empress hasn't made any moves yet?" Otherwise, Liu Yuechu wouldn't have done these things in front of Xia Zhi and Gu Yu.

Liu Yuechu nodded. "Do you want to watch the show and reap the benefits?" Last time, she made a scene in the palace, which can be considered as tearing off the mask of friendship with Consort Yu and Qin Muyan's faction.

Although Consort Yu bestowed marriage upon Liu Musheng and Jiang Yunjiao, it was clear to everyone that it was deliberately aimed at her.

In fact, Liu Yuechu was even more puzzled that Emperor Qi Xiao would agree; there was no way he wouldn't see through this hidden tactic.

In reality, Emperor Qi Xiao was the fisherman sitting on the shore waiting for his catch. No matter how much the Crown Prince and Qin Muyan fought, he could decide everything with a single imperial edict.

“Everyone in the palace is cunning and ruthless. You are the most vulnerable, so you must protect yourself.” Granny Fang said with great concern. “Don’t be afraid to trouble the master. If anything happens, let him handle it. He is the best shield.”

Liu Yuechu remembered that Chen Zhongyao was still grateful, so she immediately called Huajiao and prepared an extra portion of the local specialties that Yuan Cuo had instructed to send from various places, and sent it to the princess's residence.

……

The day after tomorrow, Liu Yuechu got ready early. Because she was pregnant, she didn't wear formal attire, but just a plain gauze dress and a jade hairpin.

But anyone with a discerning eye could tell that her gauze dress was not cheap; it was a priceless piece of Yun brocade.

Liu Musheng was also dressed in a blue brocade robe, looking exceptionally neat. If he hadn't shown that dejected expression, he would have looked quite presentable.

Liu Yuechu also brought Liu Muchi and Liu Yuechan along. Since it was said that the two families were going to meet, her younger brother and sister were also going to come along.

"The master is already waiting at the door," the servant hurriedly reported.

Liu Yuechu boarded the palanquin and got off at the door. "I'll ride in my sworn brother's carriage." She had specially changed to another carriage, giving her own to Liu Yuechan, Granny Fang, and Huajiao.

Hou Lai, disguised as a woman, sat down next to Chen Zhongyao's coachman.

Chen Zhongyao frowned for a moment, and Liu Yuechu leaned close to him and said, "They're protecting me." Six more servants surrounded the two carriages on either side.

After paying their respects to Chen Zhongyao, Liu Musheng and Liu Muchi mounted their horses.

After all, they run a horse farm, so they chose the two most handsome horses.

As the convoy moved forward, Chen Zhongyao finally spoke, "You've pushed me out here, is it because the Left Chancellor's Mansion put pressure on you?" He had watched Liu Yuechu grow up and knew her style of doing things all too well.

“There is pressure, of course, but the key is my elder brother. I’m afraid he won’t be able to stand up for himself and will be intimidated by the Left Chancellor’s office,” Liu Yuechu said.

Chen Zhongyao scoffed, "He boasts all day long that he's a playboy in the capital, but which playboy is as cowardly as him? He doesn't even have the guts to cause trouble."

"You don't approve of this marriage either?" Liu Yuechu asked in surprise, otherwise Chen Zhongyao wouldn't have said that.

Chen Zhongyao didn't answer, but instead asked about Liu Yuechu's physical condition and where Yuan Cuohang had gone...

The two chatted casually and soon arrived at the Left Chancellor's residence.

Today is the birthday of the old lady of the Left Chancellor's residence. Whether or not one has received an invitation, the gate is already bustling with carriages and people.

Upon seeing the Liu family arrive, the steward had already stepped forward to greet them.

"There are far too many guests at the gate. If you don't mind, would you please enter through the side gate? There are also officials from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue, as well as many dukes, marquises, and earls in front of us."

Although these words were spoken with a smile and even referred to as "in-laws," the content was full of contempt for the Liu family, questioning whether they were worthy of entering through the main gate.

Liu Musheng glanced ahead and said, "So many high-ranking officials. I was really presumptuous. I thought that since it had been less than a year since the Empress Dowager passed away, the birthday banquet in the capital wouldn't be so extravagant. It seems that it wasn't so conventional after all." He wasn't too happy to begin with, so he spoke without any restraint.

The steward's expression changed. A mere fifth or sixth-rank official, even including his own family's Yuan family, was only a fourth-rank official. Where did he get his confidence?

"In all honesty, my dear in-law, please don't misunderstand. It was Madam's idea. Since Lady Liu is pregnant, we were worried that she would be uncomfortable staying in the carriage for too long, so we came up with this plan."

Liu Musheng snorted coldly, knowing that he had no say in the matter. Just as he was about to mention Chen Zhongyao's name, he heard Liu Yuechu's voice coming from inside the carriage, "Since the Left Chancellor's residence wants us to go through the side gate, then please have the steward lead the way."

Liu Musheng was startled for a moment, "What are you doing...?"

"Shut up," Liu Yuechu uttered softly.

Liu Musheng pursed his lips, then mounted his horse again. "Then I'll trouble the steward to lead the way," he said sarcastically.

The steward turned and led the way, his fake smile suddenly turning into disdain. "Does a mere Liu family think they can put on airs in front of the Left Chancellor's mansion?"

The idea of ​​having the Liu family use the side gate was actually Jiang Yunjiao's brother, Jiang Changyang.

Although his family had agreed to the marriage, he still thought that Liu Musheng was a fool who was not good enough for his sister. So what if he had a few stinking coins? He had to teach them a lesson first.

This group then went to the side gate.

There were also some carriages waiting to enter the mansion at the side gate.

When the guests saw the Liu family's carriage arrive, they couldn't help but laugh.

Did they think that being betrothed to the Left Chancellor's family meant they could walk through the main gate? They still ended up slinking away, just like the rest of them.

"We've arrived." The steward stopped at the side door.

The gate was too narrow; a carriage couldn't possibly fit through.

"Please come down from here, my dear in-laws. A sedan chair or palanquin has been prepared. You won't need to walk any further."

Liu Musheng dismounted and went to the first carriage, lifting the curtain.

Liu Muchi also brought out a stool, and a group of people surrounded him.

Everyone couldn't help but sigh. Liu Yuechu was too pretentious. Even at the side gate, she still wanted to maintain this dignity.

But before the thought could even form, Chen Zhongyao was the first to get off the carriage.