When Tian Xun returned to the palace, Queen Mother Tian's attitude towards her was completely different. In the past, Queen Mother Tian was actually nice to Tian Xun, but that niceness was just the normal care that elders give to younger generations. But now it was different. Queen Mother Tian, who had just experienced a great tragedy, obviously regarded her as a substitute for Princess Jingming, as if as long as she treated Tian Xun a little better, her daughter in the underworld would also receive some return.
The dead are dead, but the living must live well. If they don’t rely on some thoughts, every day will be a torment of conscience.
Empress Dowager Tian looked at Tian Xun, as if she was looking at another person through her.
If Princess Jingming were still alive, she would be old enough to have children, and like Princess Yongning and Princess Mingchang, she would be able to visit the palace frequently...
She often thought like this in her heart, so much so that sometimes she could not tell whether the one she favored was Tian Xun or Princess Jingming.
Tian Xun thus lived more and more comfortably in the palace, and even Concubine Pang saw with her own eyes the Empress Dowager Tian's excessive favoritism towards Tian Xun, and she couldn't help but feel thoughtful.
Madam Pang happened to come to the palace to visit her daughter, and naturally saw Empress Dowager Tian's preference for Tian Xun. She couldn't help but privately say to her daughter, "I've never seen the Empress Dowager favor a girl so much. Even the princesses today probably don't get such treatment from the Empress Dowager. This Miss Tian is really capable."
Yes, for a person as experienced and knowledgeable as Mrs. Pang, good luck could not fall from the sky. In her opinion, all the talk about her daughter's reincarnation, her daughter's messages in dreams, and coincidences were just means of winning favor.
It’s just that I don’t know whether Empress Dowager Tian was tortured by the guilt of losing her daughter, or she missed her daughter so much that she was obsessed and was so short-sighted.
But this is not a problem that Mrs. Pang needs to worry about. As long as everyone’s interests do not conflict, everything will be fine.
However, when Madam Pang saw her daughter smiling but not saying anything, she stepped up to remind her, "Your Majesty, you should be more careful. This girl is not someone who is willing to be inferior to others. It doesn't matter if she has tricks, but she is the companion of the Eleventh Princess. Don't use this thought on the Eleventh Princess."
It is her business if she wants to use others, but if she sets her sights on the Eleventh Princess, that is not allowed.
Concubine Pang raised her eyebrows and said, "Speaking of this, this palace is also a bit troubled. You have seen her temper. She is not a good person. Su Yao is also famous for being bold. I really don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse to put these two people next to Eleven."
If the two of them get along well, it's fine. They are not easy to bully. Then, by the side of the Eleventh Princess, at least they can teach this beautiful girl something. But if they don't get along... ...
"Your Majesty should also ask Her Royal Highness to be more careful." Madam Pang also had this worry: "Tian Xun has the support of the Queen Mother, but Su Yao has the support of Madam He, and it seems that the Emperor's eldest grandson is also very caring towards her. Ask Her Royal Highness to be as kind as possible to them and treat them equally. They are tough, but if anyone dares to have any intentions towards Her Royal Highness, they will not be allowed to be presumptuous!"
Concubine Pang nodded.
Madam Pang paused for a moment and then continued, "Your Majesty is currently selecting a concubine for His Highness. If it were up to me, Your Majesty could consider County Princess Su."
Concubine Pang's mind moved: "Why did mother suddenly say that?"
"It's not a sudden thought." Madam Pang spoke truthfully, "I've met Su Yao a few times, and she is really very capable. What's rare is that she has a good mind, and she's not one of those people who act coquettishly. Even the mean old lady of the Su family always speaks well of Su Yao when she talks about him, not to mention the old lady Wang and the others. This shows that she is a decent person."
Madam Pang paused here, then spoke softly, "Besides, the Fifth Prince is innocent and kind, but he lacks the skills. Whether he wants to be a vassal or leave the palace to set up his own residence in the future, he needs a capable wife to help him. In my opinion, Su Yao is the most suitable one."
She has the ability, good character, and good looks, and now she has the title of county lord.
As for Tian Xun, Madam Pang looked down upon Tian Chengzhong because of his behavior.
Concubine Pang smiled bitterly: "Mother, do you think I have never thought about this? It's just that Ah Heng seems..."
Mrs. Pang reacted, sighed and said, "Then let's wait and see."
The Eleventh Princess had no idea of her mother and grandmother's considerations and weighings towards her two study companions. Ever since she was pushed by someone, she had become somewhat timid and sensitive.
Especially the scar on her forehead. No matter how she covered it up, it was still there. She couldn't look in the mirror recently. She couldn't help but become irritable when she saw her appearance.
Emperor Yuanfeng was very worried about this. He valued and was wary of his sons, but he didn't have so many concerns about his daughters, especially since his daughters were still young. The younger they were, the more precious they were. If the Eleventh Princess was unhappy, he would also be unhappy.
But no one expected that the eleventh princess, who never even left her room, would suddenly go out. Not only that, she also flew a kite in the imperial garden.
Upon hearing the news, Emperor Yuanfeng was stunned, then he said "oh" with some joy, and asked Concubine Pang how she was able to convince her daughter. Concubine Pang's smile became a little complicated: "It's not my credit, it was Miss Tian Er who persuaded her."
Concubine Pang also had mixed feelings about this matter. On the one hand, she was naturally happy about her daughter's change. After all, how could she stay in the room for a long time? She had to get out of it eventually.
But on the other hand, Tian Xun was very scheming, and Concubine Pang was always a little wary of her.
Emperor Yuanfeng's situation was much simpler. Tian Xun had been serving Empress Dowager Tian very attentively recently, and now being a reading companion could actually make Princess Eleven laugh and be happy again. He immediately gave Tian Xun many rewards with a wave of his hand.
The Eleventh Princess had a good impression of Tian Xun. After playing with him for a few days, she would often go to the Queen Mother's Palace and stay there for the whole day. Her relationship with Tian Xun also improved rapidly.
Concubine Pang had to take it seriously. Taking advantage of the Eleventh Princess's good mood, she asked indirectly, "Why are you suddenly so close to Miss Tian Er? She also stayed in the palace before, and she didn't see you two being so close."
Princess Eleven was not very happy about her mother's questioning. She pursed her lips and shook her head: "I won't tell mother."
Concubine Pang touched her hair and frowned, wanting to warn her daughter to be careful in judging people. But when she saw her daughter's smiling face which she hadn't seen for a long time, she hesitated again.
Finally, she had to cough and said, "Since you are well now, let Su Yao come to the palace as well. You should go to school too." (To be continued)