Mingzhu and Princess Xiangyang had never met officially, so she was a little shocked when she received the post, and she felt ashamed of being a concubine and being caught by her real wife.
So she subconsciously wanted to refuse.
Mingru broke into her courtyard with her maid, and her behavior became much more restrained. She handed her the post sent from the palace, "The princess invites you to come to the palace to enjoy flowers and tea. She thinks highly of you. I advise you to do it anyway." Go ahead."
Mingzhu pushed the post back, "I'm not feeling well."
Mingru looked at her coldly and smiled, "How long are you going to use this excuse?"
Mingru already disliked Mingzhu, and yesterday she learned that the prince had put pressure on the Ming family not to touch her. He was so protective of her that Mingru regarded her as a thorn in his flesh.
But Mingru would not take the risk of being rejected by the prince to take care of Mingzhu. Now that the princess was asking the princess to cause trouble for Mingzhu, she was naturally happy to see it happen.
I wish the princess had killed Mingzhu in a rage. This way she can enjoy the benefits of being a fisherman.
Mingzhu seemed unable to hear her sarcasm, and blinked her eyes with a very innocent expression, "How can sister say that to me? I am really sick."
Mingru was so angry when she saw her pretending, she suppressed her anger and said, "You think you don't have to go to the palace because you are pretending to be sick? Besides, you and the princess always have to meet."
The concubine who crawls on the bed, shouldn’t the future crown princess be able to see her whenever she wants? Even if the princess really kills her, the prince will not do anything to the princess.
Mingzhu also learned a lot from following Zhao Shi. She smiled slightly and said, "We'll talk about the future later."
Mingru was very annoyed when she couldn't provoke him, so she walked away and said, "Whatever you want."
After leaving the yard, Mingru could no longer hold back the expression on her face and broke off the flower branches at hand, "She has a brain now."
With the little courage I had before, I would be scared out of my wits even if I was slightly frightened, so I would do anything I was told.
Unlike now, oil and salt are not allowed to enter.
The little calculations in her heart were all in vain.
Mingzhu asked the palace maid who came to deliver the greetings to reply, saying that she had been infected with cold not long ago and really couldn't go.
The palace maid shivered and brought the words.
Sheng Ling didn't quite believe it, "She really said that?"
The palace maid replied truthfully: "Yes, I look at Miss Mingzhu as if she doesn't want to come."
Sheng Ling originally thought that Mingzhu was just a beauty who rose to the top by her beauty, but it seemed that she was smarter than she thought.
"Afraid of what I might do to her? Am I that stupid?" Sheng Ling easily loses her mind whenever she thinks of the prince's brother's indifference to her. She won't kill her yet, she just wants to beat him up after meeting her.
Sheng Ling sneered, "Originally I was planning to do it whenever she gets better. Now I've changed my mind. Even if it's a sedan, I'll have to have her carried into the palace tomorrow."
The news was quickly sent from the palace to the Ming Mansion.
Mingzhu had to go to the banquet.
When Biying prepared the dress for her to wear for the banquet, she couldn't help but said: "Girl, how about we tell the prince about this?"
Mingzhu shook her head, "He's still angry with me and won't pay attention to me."
She looked at Biying's worried eyes and said, "Maybe the princess simply wants to see me."
Biying could only think this way, "There are many rules in the palace. Miss, please be careful tomorrow."
Mingzhu smiled, she was not stupid at all now, she was very smart.
The next morning, the carriage sent by the princess stopped at the main entrance of Ming Mansion early in the morning.
Mingzhu was dug out of the bed by Biying, who dressed her up carefully and picked out a particularly beautiful dress for her, fearing that she would be compared with others.
The girl's eyebrows are painted with the most popular flower pattern nowadays, which vividly depicts the charm between her eyebrows and eyes. Her face is reflected in peach blossoms, and her lips are red and her teeth are white. The jasper earrings made her complexion white and soft.
Biying took a breath. After Miss Mingzhu's facial features were opened, she was a little more charming than before. Her eyes were simple, but she had a very attractive appearance, so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes away.
"Now I finally know why His Highness the Prince never lets the girl go out."
"Why?"
"Because it's so beautiful, if you don't pay attention, someone will snatch it away." Biying said jokingly.
Mingzhu frowned slightly, as if thinking about the truth of her words. Zhao Shi always loved to keep her in a cage, could it really be because of this
In his mind, is she someone who runs away with others so easily? When a man hooks his fingers, she goes up to him
Mingzhu shook off the random thoughts in her mind.
Biying put her on the carriage, and Miss Mingru and Mingyuan were also on the princess's invitation list.
Two carriages slowly brought people into the palace.
Sheng Ling has been waiting in the back garden for a long time, sitting in the middle position with stars holding the moon in her arms. The ladies of the aristocratic family are also very aware of current affairs, and are very polite to the future crown princess, smiling and saying all their compliments.
"The dress the princess is wearing today is so beautiful. I have never seen the embroidery style on the skirt."
"The earrings are also beautiful, and they make the princess' skin look even whiter."
"Yes, yes, I wonder if the princess has any secret skin care recipes. Can you tell us a few things?"
Others covered their mouths and laughed, and said, "The prince and the princess are truly a match made in heaven. They were born to be a couple."
This sentence was very helpful to Sheng Ling, and she couldn't help but smile.
The little palace maid walked up to the princess and whispered in her ear: "Princess, Miss Pearl has arrived."
The smile on Sheng Ling's lips turned cold, and her eyes hid a sharp light, "Invite her to come over."
The palace maid led Mingzhu to the back garden, and the girls who were hiring Tingting suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked in the direction of her.
Either looking at him with derogatory malice, or covering his mouth with a handkerchief, waiting for a good show.
Is this the little Jiaojiao that the prince hides secretly? There was really something good to watch today.
Mingzhu happened to have a face that would make most women jealous. Her facial features were bright and beautiful, her eyes were innocent and pure, and the clothes and jewelry she wore were exquisite and luxurious. They looked like they were not made of materials that ordinary people could use.
The gold hairpin embellished with jade, the translucent gemstone earrings, and the gold embroidery thread on the skirt. How is His Highness the Crown Prince raising a wife? He clearly holds the canary in his palm.
No wonder Princess Xiangyang called her into the palace today, probably to give her a showdown before marrying into the East Palace.
The ladies of the aristocratic families present here are all legitimate daughters of the family. They have read many books and respect etiquette, justice and integrity. They are determined to look down upon a concubine like Mingzhu who climbs the wall with evil thoughts.
Mingzhu indifferently ignored the eyes that glanced at her, silently took a deep breath, raised her head and met the princess's eyes.
The princess looked down at her with cold and sharp eyes.
Mingzhu knelt down and saluted, "I have met the princess."
After the words fell to the ground, the garden was silent.
Sheng Ling just looked at her quietly without saying anything, and had no intention of letting her get up.
Mingzhu stood with her knees bent for a long time, her legs and feet were sore and numb. The sun above her head shone brightly on her face, which turned whiter and whiter. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead, and she almost couldn't hold on anymore.
Sheng Ling took a grape, slowly peeled it and put it into her mouth. She seemed unable to see the shaky body of the pearl underneath.
Sheng Ling sneered. Is it because of this image of the heart-loving pearl that charmed the prince's brother? What a cheap maid.
If she had used this method to seduce her master's slaves in the Xiangyang City Lord's Mansion, she would have been beaten to death with a whip.
Before she fell, Sheng Ling showed mercy and said, "Miss Mingzhu, you don't need to be polite."
Mingzhu lowered her eyelashes, and there was no trace of shame on her face after being deliberately embarrassed. She was able to keep her composure and sit down calmly.
Mingru smiled coldly, this is just an appetizer, the fun is yet to come. She didn't believe that the princess could let Mingzhu go so easily.
Besides, she is not the only one waiting for Mingzhu to be humiliated.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is good-looking and has a good temperament, and he is also the future prince. He has captured the hearts of many noble ladies from aristocratic families even before he was crowned weak. Women's jealousy can make them hold grudges against their last person for a long time.
Sheng Ling took a sip of tea, raised her eyelids slightly, and focused her gaze on Mingzhu's face. This beautiful face is really annoying. No wonder the prince's brother had difficulty controlling her and couldn't bear to leave.
Sheng Ling said: "I recently got some expensive and good tea, and I like the excitement, so I specially invite all the sisters to come to the palace as guests."
She paused as she spoke, "But just drinking tea is not interesting. If you have any talents, you can use piano, chess, calligraphy and painting to add to the fun."
Someone smiled and said, "We can only write poetry, but poetry is so boring."
"yes."
The princess' eyes stayed on Mingzhu, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she said with a smile: "I heard that Miss Mingzhu is good at dancing, why don't I ask Miss Mingzhu to dance for everyone?"
This is humiliating her by treating her like a dancer.
Mingzhu could indeed dance, and Zhao Shi loved watching her dance and fell in love with her flexible body.
She replied: "Thanks to the princess for your kindness, but I can't dance."
Sheng Ling didn't expect that she would have the guts to refuse in person. Her eyes turned cold, her red lips parted slightly, and she asked slowly: "Really? But I heard that Mingzhu's mother was a famous prostitute in Chunxiang House back then. I thought Mingzhu The girl also learned a lot."
After these words fell to the ground, everything fell silent.
Everyone looked towards Mingzhu, and without exception, they were all looking at her jokes.
So what if you are favored by the prince now? If she didn't even get the identity of a concubine, it would be even less possible for her to get past the quasi-princess.
After being humiliated, it can only be said that she has reaped the consequences and should live with it. And the princess was right, her mother was indeed a prostitute.
Ming Yuan laughed happily and fanned the flames, "Fifth sister, don't be modest. You have learned a lot from my aunt, not to mention dancing."
Sheng Ling's eyes narrowed, "It seems that this princess is not proud enough and Miss Mingzhu is not happy."
"Miss Mingzhu, the princess is flattering you by letting you dance."
"Yeah, if dancing isn't an option, you can sing a song."
"If this doesn't work, you can ask the trained girls in the private studio to dance with you." Sheng Ling stared at her without moving.
The sun was high, but Mingzhu broke out in cold sweat on her back. She knew that entering the palace for the banquet was a grand banquet, but she never expected that the princess would aggressively humiliate her to this extent.
Mingzhu's body trembled slightly. If it had been before, she might have been made to cry.
She raised her head and faced him, "Princess, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that he would only allow me to dance for him alone."
Sheng Ling's smile slowly became stiff, and the corners of her raised mouth slowly dropped. She took a deep breath, looked at Mingzhu with eyes sharper than needles, and asked, "The prince really said that?"
Mingzhu couldn't hold back, "Yes, His Highness said that no one else is worthy."
Sheng Ling was irritated by her, her eyes were on fire, the back of her head seemed to be about to smoke, and the handkerchief in her hand was pinched into shape.
Others fell silent. The look in Mingzhu's eyes also changed. Why isn't she a soft dough? Shouldn't they be able to pinch it however they want
She dresses up beautifully, wears gorgeous clothes and accessories, and speaks and acts with such confidence, it really makes people envious and jealous.
If she dares to say that, will the prince definitely support her
Sheng Ling couldn't hold it back and threw the tea cup, "You are brave!"
She stood up angrily and pointed at her, "Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to this princess like this?!"
Sheng Ling never tolerated anger, and even after entering the capital, she was still the most arrogant and unruly little princess. In Xiangyang City, if the maid did not follow her wishes, she would directly ask someone to sink the maid to death.
After entering Beijing, he has restrained himself a lot. Is it possible that she can't teach a bitch a lesson? !
Would the prince's brother punish her for such a lowly thing
Sheng Ling got angry and said, "The daughters born from prostitutes are indeed ill-bred. Today I will teach you what the rules are. Then you kneel here for a few hours and let them see the consequences of not following the rules." What is it?"
Just asking her to kneel for a few hours, Sheng Ling still felt that it was not enough to relieve her anger, so she ordered the palace maid to get the kneeling board. After a few hours, Mingzhu no longer wanted the pair of knees.
At this time, Mingzhu said something that was beyond everyone's expectations, "I won't kneel."
"Can you say that again?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that my body only belongs to him and no one else can make the decision, including myself." Mingzhu pursed her lips, "If His Highness finds out afterwards, he will be angry."
Sheng Ling was about to faint from anger. Is she showing off? Deliberately tell her how much the prince brother likes her? !
Mingzhu didn't lie. These were the exact words Zhao Shi said in her ear, biting her ear.
Sheng Ling couldn't bear the disobedience, so she asked the palace maid to hold down her shoulders with a straight face. She kicked Mingzhu's hind legs and forced her to kneel down.
Mingzhu's knees hit the ground, and tears of pain almost came to her eyes.
Sheng Ling ordered the two rude women to look at her, "Just kneel down and reflect."
In this way, Sheng Ling finally managed to breathe out.
Mingzhu has a thin back and thin shoulders. She is a small and skinny person kneeling on the ground, looking very pitiful.
When Zhao Shi knew about this, Mingzhu had already boarded the carriage entering the palace.
Biying hurried back to the Prince's Mansion. After explaining the whole story, she swallowed again, "Your Highness, will nothing happen to the girl in the palace?"
Zhao Shi endured his overwhelming anger, "Why are you saying it now?! Didn't I tell you that every move you make will be reported to me?"
"Slave too..."
Zhao Shi was impatient, "Get out!"
He asked someone to prepare his horse, took the whip handed by the attendant, and hurriedly mounted his horse and rushed towards the palace.
Mingzhu's knees were almost unconscious. It hurts her to death! Zhao Shizhen married a sly and scorpion-hearted princess, and the two evil-hearted people were indeed a match.
When Zhao Shi arrived in a hurry, Mingzhu looked as if he had been fished out of the water, her hair was wet with sweat, and her small body was curled up on the ground, pitiful and weak.
He could see the anger right then.
Kicked away the nanny who was holding her down.
The two nuns looked at the furious Crown Prince, trembling all over, and knelt down to beg for mercy.
Zhao Shi held Mingzhu horizontally in his arms and wrapped her body with his cloak. There were traces of blood in his eyes and his jaw tightened. He asked by name: "Where is Sheng Ling?"
"My slaves don't know either." They replied tremblingly.
Zhao Shi hugged Mingzhu tightly and pressed her into his arms. It took him a long time to gradually calm down the surging emotions.
The eunuch in the palace didn't know what happened, but he was so frightened by such a big movement that he crawled over.
He saw the prince holding an unknown girl in his arms, with a gloomy look on his face. His heart skipped a beat, and he went up to him with fear, "Your Highness, what happened?"
Zhao Shi was very calm. He said coldly to the close guard behind him: "Hurry up and rush to Xiangyang City and intercept the marriage decree in advance."
Eunuch Liu's eyebrows jumped suddenly.
This is really a big deal!
The prince... he clearly wants to break off the engagement!