The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
29. Go To Lantern Festival
Today Lu Jing Yu had a sudden headache because suddenly Consort Su came to the residence of King Rui to visit him. The woman cried when she arrived. But his son, rolling his eyes was lazy to look at him. After all as a son who had been born and raised by Consort Su, Pei Zhang Xi had already memorized the habits of his mother who was very good at acting.
The wound on Lu Jing Yu's hand was not severe. And also healed. Every day the maidservants from Consort Su's palace also came to send special potions for them. How could it be that this thing he doesn't know about? So, it was predictable that Concubine Su had come not because of Lu Jing Yu's aching hand, but rather that there was something else she was planning.
"Mother relax. My hands are okay." The usually quick-witted Lu Jing Yu in the face of trouble could do nothing and could think of nothing regarding her mother-in-law this one.
"Huwuwuwu. But I'm sure you must have been traumatized after that, right?"
"Thank you for your attention. But I'm really okay now."
"Don't hide it from mom and pretend to be strong. That stupid kid must be pressuring you not to complain to me, right? Just leave him alone. He is heartless." Concubine Su glanced at Pei Zhang Xi sharply.
"Not so ma'am. Your Majesty has been really kind to me. I don't have to worry."
"No. I'll only be able to calm down if I'm here and watching." Consort Su's eyes were filled with determination.
"Mom, did you know you were coming here and knew your plan was going to hit?" Pei Zhang Xi remembered that his father was very strict on his harem. He would not let his concubine roam freely outside the palace. Even if it was to visit their son.
Concubine Su who was originally crying went silent for a moment. He did get permission to leave. But not to stay. "Know. I've had permission on Your Majesty." Concubine Su replied nervously. He had known for a long time that his son was a smart man. So he was always afraid that his game would quickly become known to his own son.
"And to stay?" Pei Zhang Xi narrowed his eyes. Pressing mom.
"Xi 'er. I stayed over to take care of my son-in-law. Your Majesty won't mind."
"I always report Lu Jing Yu's circumstances to dad. You think Dad would believe that? I'm afraid you'll send a bodyguard to drag you back to the palace."
"Xi 'er. It is not easy to get out of the palace. Today there is a lantern festival in the capital. Help your mother see it."
"Huh! Finally looks like the door." Pei Zhang Xi snorted helplessly. His mother, though old, was still childish.
"Yu 'er. You want to accompany me, right?"
"Mmmm...."
"Come on. I heard from the servants at the palace, the swaddling celebration this time was very special. I haven't seen a lantern festival in years. Do you have the heart to see me die without a final request?"
"What did mom say? You can't be..."
"Mother is old. Not knowing when to die. So it could be considered this is my last wish."
"Mother, it's not good to talk about death when you're fresh like this. Isn't it just a lantern festival? Your Majesty, I will also ask on behalf of mother to allow her to stay. Please think of a way to deal with Father Emperor."
"Huh! You ladies are such a hassle." Pei Zhang Xi snorted. But he did not say his refusal as he turned around leaving behind the two women in the main hall.
"Mom, let's go inside. I must be tired after the trip from the palace here. I need to rest."
"You are a caring daughter-in-law."
In the evening, Pei Zhang Xi took his mother and wife out of the residence through the back door with ordinary folk clothes. If it was only him and Lu Jing Yu who left, they would not need to go undercover. But they were currently leaving with concubine Su, one of the emperor's concubines, they couldn't ignore it.
The eyes of Consort Su and Lu Jing Yu did not stop sparkling as soon as they walked out of the residence. Several times they pointed to lanterns with unique and beautiful shapes on the side of the road. Only Pei Zhang Xi sneered whenever he saw the pair of mother-in-law and son-in-law in front of him who looked like little children. Keep pointing outside the car enthusiastically.
Celebrations are held by the lake on the west side of the capital. It took half an hour by train from the Rui king's residence to get there.
The lantern festival is held for seven days. And tonight is the last night. It was the peak night of the celebration. So by the time they arrived at the location of the festival, there were already many people coming. Moreover, this year's celebration is held more special than the previous year because this year will be held a couple's race.
Newly married and long-term couples can participate. Many couples are excited to enter the race. The gifts offered were very generous, even for the nobility.
Pei Zhang Xi helped his mother and wife get off the train. Since they were in disguise, there were only a few maids and oenakga who came along. But Pei Zhang Xi added more shadow guards than usual to follow and keep them out of the darkness.
"Wow this is so beautiful. I haven't seen her in a long time." Call Concubine Su with vigor.
"Are you happy now?" Lu Jing Yu held onto his arm.
"Yes. You boys and dutiful daughters-in-law. Just one more. You just need to give this old mother some fat, funny grandchildren."
"Uhuk uhuk."
"Calm down. I understand that you guys have not been married long. So I'll be patient for those grandkids." Concubine Su patted Lu Jing Yu who suddenly choked.
"It has. Don't waste any more time. Let's go for it." Concubine Su pulled Lu Jing Yu's hand on the left hand and Pei Zhang Xi on the right. Attract them to gather into the crowd. The two people who were pulled did not resist and just followed where Concubine Su took them.
"Eh there's a couple race. You guys should come!"
"No."
"Xi'er don't be so stiff. You and Yu'er should come."
"No. That's too childish."
"What pressure? All couples come. Yu'er you agree with mom, right? You're gonna do what Mom says, right?" Concubine Su changed her target as she knew Pei Zhang Xi could not be spoken to.
"I won't go with anything that happens!" Pei Zhang Xi was still insistent.
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♡Empress Doesn't Want to Die_29♡
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