"The melons and fruits sent by the empress, when they arrived in the hands of that Chu Qingyan, were all crooked melons and cracked dates. I don't know who moved their hands or feet, and it was hard to swallow." Meng Shishu's side The maid Xing'er said gloatingly in her ear.
Meng Shishu was eating a piece of fruit and melon, and when she heard the words, she swept the plate in front of her with a contemptuous smile, "It seems that the Empress doesn't really like this young daughter-in-law."
"Yeah, I heard that it is because Chu Qingyan's family background is not prominent and cannot help His Royal Highness King Ying in any way, so the Empress does not like this low-born Chu Qingyan." relay what he heard.
Meng Shishu thought of something after hearing this, she immediately sat up straight, put down the melon rind in her hand, her eyes sparkled, "It means that although there is a marriage contract, Chu Qingyan still wants to enter the door of the Royal Palace. Not necessarily, as long as she is not married to His Royal Highness the King?"
Xing'er nodded again and again, "Master is right, so you don't have to worry too much. It is still unknown whether Chu Qingyan can be the Princess of England rightfully."
Meng Shishu stretched out her finger and lightly tapped the small desk, thinking thoughtfully, "Then, I should show up more in front of the Empress. Compared to Chu Qingyan, my identity is more important than hers. When it comes time to do it, even my mother said that taking advantage of this opportunity to get close to the Empress, it will be beneficial to both myself and my father."
Thinking of this, she clapped her hands and looked at the maid in front of her with bright eyes, "Xing'er, I'll give you a task, this time I've entered the temple, no matter what, I have to find out the queen's preferences for this lady, and talk to the palace maids next to the queen. To have a good relationship, you need some silver taels or something, so you don't have to worry about it."
When Xing'er heard this, she immediately responded, "This servant will definitely not be humiliated."
Only then did Meng Shishu enjoy this cold melon and fruit with peace of mind.
In the family carriage of the Minister of Rites, Jing Mingzhu and her mother rode in the same car. At this time, she complained very angrily, "Mother, Chu Qingyan is already a sure-fire princess, why does she still seduce the Fourth Highness!"
Just now, she heard the servant say that Xiao Ran deliberately drove his horse to speak in front of Chu Qingyan's carriage. The way he spoke was still very intimate, and his stomach was suddenly full of fire.
"That Chu Qingyan, for my mother, looks like a fox!" Madam Jing raised the corners of her eyes and sneered.
When Jing Mingzhu heard this, she felt a "squeak" in her heart, "Then you say, is it really as everyone said in private, that Chu Qingyan and the Fourth Highness really—"
As a girl who has not left the cabinet, she still dare not say it.
Mrs. Jing knew what she wanted to say, "Although Chu Qingyan has never seen anything in the world, she is not stupid. She used to be young and didn't understand court battles, but now the fourth prince is deeply favored by His Majesty, and the King of England has been Being named Prince, it can be seen that His Majesty appreciates the Fourth Prince even more, so she has a twisted mind, wanting to rely on both sides, and when the time comes, which side will come out, she will be able to choose."
"Mother, then do you think the Fourth Highness will really like this vixen?" Jing Mingzhu suddenly became worried, and twisted her handkerchief with her fingers, making her nervous.
"Don't worry, even if the Fourth Highness is interested in Chu Qingyan, Concubine Yue will not allow it. Pearl, don't forget, Madam Fu and Niang have been friends for many years with handkerchiefs, and what she said is probably Yue. Concubine's meaning, let me tell you again, our Pearl is so pretty and smart if you were raised outside. As long as you show your face more in front of the Fourth Highness, it is guaranteed that he will be impressed by you. At that time, Your Majesty will have the option of choosing a concubine for the Fourth Highness. Thinking, Concubine Yue mentioned, isn't your marriage a certainty?"
Mrs. Jing patted her daughter's hand, and the wrinkles on her face almost turned into a chrysanthemum.
With her mother's words, Jing Mingzhu was both shy and confident, "Mother, what are you talking about? My daughter can't understand a word!"
Knowing that her daughter is getting older and shy, Mrs. Jing smiled so much that her eyes almost narrowed, "Okay, okay, mother won't talk about it."
Jing Mingzhu twisted, but she also had a plan in her heart. Even if Chu Qingyan's identity was there, she would not have the chance to marry Xiao Ran, and she would not make her feel better. Since she can remember, she has never fallen into a downfall and lost. Extraordinary, this Chu Qingyan is her stumbling block, she must find an opportunity to kill her spirit.
Chu Qingyan sat in the carriage and chatted and joked with her two beautiful maids. She lived a comfortable and leisurely life. I wonder how many people in this team were jealous of her, and they will have feelings for her in the near future. How much influence, let alone in the temple, what surprises or shocks are waiting for her.
In fact, with her intuition as a woman, she could vaguely sense that this fasting road would not be smooth.
It's just that in her opinion, she doesn't like to worry about unknown things, she likes to have fun today, and worry about tomorrow!
The carriages and horses traveled along the mountain road. Although they were slow, they slowly saw a corner of the temple that was faintly exposed on the top of the mountain.
In the mountains and forests, the trees are dense and the environment is quiet. Everyone seems to have entered a cool and refreshing world from the weather like a stove. The pores all over their bodies are comfortably opened. Everyone opens the curtains, facing the magnificent temple not far away. A happy smile.
Finally reached the destination.
The Huguo Temple had already received the news, and they lined up early to greet them.
Empress Liang got off the carriage, and other concubines and concubines came out one after another.
"Lao Na Yuankong sees the Empress." The old man wearing a cassock greeted Empress Liang with kindness and kindness.
Queen Liang returned the salute, "Master doesn't need to be too polite. This time, this palace came here as a believer to pray for blessings for the Sheji and rain for the people, so the Master just treats us as ordinary believers."
"Amitabha, the Empress has a heart." Master Yuankong returned the salute with his hands folded.
Queen Liang smiled and nodded.
At this time, Master Yuankong said to the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, Lao Na has already prepared the dishes for you, please come in."
"Thank you, Master." Everyone saluted.
Chu Qingyan followed behind the crowd at this time, looking around curiously, but at this moment, she saw that Xiao Ran had dismounted and walked in front of the young man who arrived at the temple earlier to make arrangements. She wanted to look away and continue to look, but she endured. She couldn't stop paying attention to it for a few more times, staring at the young man with his back turned to her, and suddenly there was a strange feeling in his heart.
However, at this time, under the leadership of the monks on both sides, the crowd slowly poured into the temple gate, and she had to withdraw her gaze and follow the crowd.
When everyone had entered the temple, the person who was discussing with Xiao Ran turned around slowly and looked in the direction where Chu Qingyan was leaving.