Concubine Pang was going to choose a concubine for the fifth prince, and the news soon reached the ears of Empress Dowager Tian. Empress Dowager Tian had become a different person since the incident with Princess Jingming. She had let go of many things and had suddenly become much kinder to Concubine Pang and the concubines in the palace these days.
As for the Fifth Prince, she was more concerned than before and asked Concubine Pang sincerely, "Is there any suitable candidate? Marriage is a big deal. Although our Little Fifth Prince has a noble status and can have concubines in the future, a wife is different. If the couple can work together, it would be the best."
Empress Dowager Tian could say such words, which really surprised Concubine Pang. Since Empress Dowager Tian meant well, she smiled sincerely and said, "Your Highness is right. This is also what I think in my heart. After all, the child is still young and unstable. If there is a virtuous person watching him, I can feel more at ease."
After a few words, Empress Dowager Tian hummed and said, "Xiaowu is actually about the same age as Ah Heng. Since Xiaowu has started to look for a date, then Ah Heng's marriage must also be considered. Do you have any plans?"
When she asked this, Concubine Pang was a little surprised for a moment, and then she shook her head hurriedly: "This concubine dare not overstep her authority, I believe that His Majesty has his own plans."
Empress Dowager Tian was just asking a question, but when she heard Concubine Pang say that, she didn't pursue the matter further. She just nodded and stopped talking.
Concubine Pang was afraid that Empress Dowager Tian had some thoughts about Xiao Heng's marriage, so she didn't want to continue the topic, so she turned the topic to Tian Xun: "Speaking of which, Miss Tian has been ill for quite a while, why hasn't she recovered completely yet?"
Talking about this, Empress Dowager Tian was a little worried: "I don't know what happened. She suddenly became so ill and kept getting sick. Some time ago, her mother came to the palace and said that she had lost a lot of weight and is now very weak."
Empress Dowager Tian was already very worried about Tian Xun. After Concubine Pang mentioned this, she became even more worried. After Concubine Pang left, she couldn't help but tell Mother Tian to go to the Tian family to see how Tian Xun was doing.
Mother Tian wanted to say something but stopped herself. The last time she had a conversation with Tian Xun, it was caught by Xiao Heng. She had been worried ever since. If there had not been any movement from Xiao Heng, she didn't know whether she could get through this hurdle.
But no matter how worried she was, Mother Tian still didn't have the courage to tell Empress Dowager Tian everything.
The person that Empress Dowager Tian cares most about is Princess Jingming. If Empress Dowager Tian knew that she and Tian Xun had conspired to use Princess Jingming's old things to win Empress Dowager Tian's favor, it goes without saying what would happen to Tian Xun. Even she would be in big trouble.
Mother Tian didn't dare to take the risk, so she went to Tian's house anyway.
Tian Chengzhong and his wife did not expect that Empress Dowager Tian would actually send Tian's mother to come in person. They were immediately flattered, especially Tian Chengzhong, who sighed repeatedly: "The Empress Dowager is kind, but this girl is so disappointing. If she doesn't do well again, how can she be worthy of the Empress Dowager?"
Mrs. Tian took Mother Tian to see Tian Xun.
The furnishings in the room were very elegant and exquisite. Tian Xun was leaning on the beauty couch under the south window, reading a book. When he heard the noise, he looked up and found that it was Tian's mother, so he curled the corners of his mouth in sarcasm.
Tian Xun has been in a very bad mood recently. Mrs. Tian has to take care of her daughter and worry about her daughter's spirit. She is exhausted from the torture. Now seeing Tian Xun's expression, she subconsciously stands in front of Tian's mother.
Tian Xun said softly, "Mom, please go out first. I have something to say to Mother Tian."
Mrs. Tian was a little hesitant. It was because Tian Xun had been too moody recently. She was afraid that Tian Xun would anger Tian's mother. Wouldn't that indirectly offend the Queen Mother
However, when Mrs. Tian saw that Mrs. Tian was hesitant, she softly advised Mrs. Tian and said that she would comfort Tian Xun.
After Madam Tian left anxiously, Tian Xun closed the book in his hand with a half-smile and said with a hint of mockery: "What? Mom finally stopped being a coward? Or did you suddenly realize that my position in the Queen Mother's heart is no longer comparable to the past?"
"The Queen Mother asked me to ask if the young lady has recovered from her illness." Mother Tian said to Tian Xun with a stern face and pursed lips: "The palace is currently busy selecting a concubine for the fifth prince, and many ladies are on the list. If you don't go back, I'm afraid you won't even be able to keep your position as a companion in the future."
Tian Xun sneered.
Mother Tian thought Tian Xun was extremely hateful. It was obvious that she had been trying her best to gain the Queen Mother's favor and climb up the social ladder, but now she had dragged her down with her and was planning to just walk away.
But now, Queen Mother Tian seems to have really regarded Tian Xun as the compensation arranged by God for her, and has transferred her love for Princess Jingming to her... ..
After thinking about it, Mother Tian had to lower her voice and said, "Second Miss, even if you don't care about this companion position, you should care about His Royal Highness, right? Some time ago, His Royal Highness always ran out of the palace. The Empress Dowager asked about this matter. Later, she found out that His Royal Highness went to the Yongding Earl's Mansion."
The thing he had been worried about was brought to the surface. Tian Xun, who had been able to remain calm, suddenly grabbed the blanket on his knees, and his hands almost dug a hole in the blanket.
She closed her eyes.
Mother Tian heaved a sigh of relief. After all, it seemed that they had found Tian Xun's weak spot.
Seeing that Tian Xun was silent, she reminded him, "Second Miss is a woman of great virtue and kindness. You should understand that you have no chance of winning against Miss Su, especially since His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor cares so much about Miss Su. What else can you do? Without the help of the Queen Mother, you probably can't even think of becoming the Grandson of the Emperor."
This is a fact that is before our eyes, and Tian Xun himself is very clear about it.
It was precisely because he always knew what he wanted that Tian Xun came up with the idea of using the name of the deceased Princess Jingming to win the favor of the Queen Mother.
Now, she clutched the blanket, feeling not only anger but also unwillingness.
Why did she give so much for Xiao Heng? She had liked Xiao Heng for so long, but Xiao Heng didn't even look at her, and was instead particularly attentive to Su Yao
What's so good about that girl Su Yao that Xiao Heng would ignore everyone else
"I understand," Tian Xun said hoarsely, "Go back and tell the Queen Mother that I am almost recovered and will return to the palace to serve her in two days."
Mother Tian heaved a sigh of relief. Her purpose of coming here was to invite Tian Xun back. Now it seems that her purpose has been achieved. (To be continued)