Xinghe sighed and said yes.
Madam Su felt like a thorn in her back, feeling uncomfortable all over, and walked tremblingly while thanking the emperor. The prince perfunctorily responded, and took the time to complain to Xinghe, "You were in the duty room preparing to see Madam this morning, but you didn't come to see me? The golden dragon saddle that the emperor father gave me during the autumn hunt last time... the one with iron stirrups and silver, they searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it, did you put it away for me? Where did you put it?"
She didn't accept it, and the prince just smiled and didn't care. Madam Su came to her senses, afraid that the prince would lose face, so she leaned forward and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness. Xinghe is a dull person. In the past few years since entering the palace, I have served Your Highness with my clumsy hands. Thank you for your tolerance and keeping her by your side. This time, you have shown mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Your Highness's kindness is so kind that even if you grind me into powder, it will not be enough to repay you."
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
This is a big hat. How can the master's room be empty while the servants are busy with weddings? Mrs. Su was at a loss after hearing his ambiguous words. After returning home, she was still thinking, "What on earth is this idea..."
Madam Su felt like a thorn in her back, feeling uncomfortable all over, and walked tremblingly while thanking the emperor. The prince perfunctorily responded, and took the time to complain to Xinghe, "You were in the duty room preparing to see Madam this morning, but you didn't come to see me? The golden dragon saddle that the emperor father gave me during the autumn hunt last time... the one with iron stirrups and silver, they searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it, did you put it away for me? Where did you put it?"
I really didn't expect that she would invite the prince to this meeting. There is a distance from Lizheng Palace to Xichiyuan, so it is impossible for her to pass by. Knowing that her mother is going to the palace today, no matter how important the matter is, she can't choose to come at this time. It was clearly agreed to lend her the courtyard, but she regretted it at the last minute or something? Madam Su is a woman from the outside, neither related nor acquainted. With the noble temper of the master, she can't condescend to join in the fun, let alone stand opposite the courtyard and openly look here.
The more Mrs. Su listened, the more mysterious it seemed to her. When these people were wielding power, they would scheme against each other, and anything would be a bet. She had no time to think about the distant future. The words that the prince had said in person today kept turning around in her mind, and in the end, it turned into a lawsuit. She felt that her intestines were about to break with worry.
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
But no matter what, they had to pay their respects when they saw each other. Mrs. Su hurriedly brought Xinghe out with her, and walked quickly along the corridor to the prince. When they were three steps away, they stopped, straightened their collar and forehead, and kowtowed, shouting: "Your servant Su Qinshi, respectfully wishes His Highness the Crown Prince good health."
As for Xinghe, she had suffered enough losses from her superiors. She didn't care how the palace publicized it, but when the matter reached the ears of her family, she felt that all her face and dignity were gone.
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
"It seems that the prince is not a kind person..."
But no matter what, they had to pay their respects when they saw each other. Mrs. Su hurriedly brought Xinghe out with her, and walked quickly along the corridor to the prince. When they were three steps away, they stopped, straightened their collar and forehead, and kowtowed, shouting: "Your servant Su Qinshi, respectfully wishes His Highness the Crown Prince good health."
The person in the recliner raised half of his eyelids, staring at the dark beams above him, and didn't speak for a long time. When Mrs. Su was about to turn around and go back to her room, she said in a long tone: "Zuo Zhaoyi has shot herself in the foot this time. After all, the Control Military Department is in the hands of the Crown Prince. If you want to work there for a long time, you can't just sit there and do nothing. What can satisfy the master? It must be to clear away the bricks and tiles on the Imperial Road that hinder the master's progress. Zuo Zhaoyi... is just a stepping stone. Just wait and see, she will never be the queen in this life."
She looked at her daughter again, her heart was in turmoil. She wanted to ask but couldn't, she felt like a ball of cotton was stuck in her throat, she couldn't swallow it and couldn't spit it out, making her speechless.
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
Although Mrs. Su was a second-rank imperial concubine, the rank of a royal concubine was different from that of an official. Dayin believed that the whole world was one family, the emperor was the head of the family, and the prince was the young master. Xinghe called herself a "minister" in front of the prince, but her mother called herself a slave.
Madam Su felt like a thorn in her back, feeling uncomfortable all over, and walked tremblingly while thanking the emperor. The prince perfunctorily responded, and took the time to complain to Xinghe, "You were in the duty room preparing to see Madam this morning, but you didn't come to see me? The golden dragon saddle that the emperor father gave me during the autumn hunt last time... the one with iron stirrups and silver, they searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it, did you put it away for me? Where did you put it?"
The prince was very easygoing, and his dignity in handling government affairs was left in the Chongjiao Hall. Originally, he only needed to respond with a "no need to be polite", and the people standing by the side would naturally come forward to help, but he did not do so. He bent down his tall body and personally helped Mrs. Su up, saying warmly: "No need to be polite. You are Xinghe's mother. When you carry someone on your back, we are like a family. There is no need to follow the rules."
Xinghe sighed and said yes.
The prince was very easygoing, and his dignity in handling government affairs was left in the Chongjiao Hall. Originally, he only needed to respond with a "no need to be polite", and the people standing by the side would naturally come forward to help, but he did not do so. He bent down his tall body and personally helped Mrs. Su up, saying warmly: "No need to be polite. You are Xinghe's mother. When you carry someone on your back, we are like a family. There is no need to follow the rules."
Mrs. Su opened her eyes wide in fear when she heard this. Su Yujin realized that he had frightened this ignorant woman, so he turned his eyes away helplessly.
The person in the recliner raised half of his eyelids, staring at the dark beams above him, and didn't speak for a long time. When Mrs. Su was about to turn around and go back to her room, she said in a long tone: "Zuo Zhaoyi has shot herself in the foot this time. After all, the Control Military Department is in the hands of the Crown Prince. If you want to work there for a long time, you can't just sit there and do nothing. What can satisfy the master? It must be to clear away the bricks and tiles on the Imperial Road that hinder the master's progress. Zuo Zhaoyi... is just a stepping stone. Just wait and see, she will never be the queen in this life."
He followed the others and called her Madam, which made Madam Su's hands and feet numb. He stood up hurriedly, leaning forward again and again, "No, no, no need to bother. I rarely get up early. You can just call me Su Qinshi. If you have any errands, just tell me."
Mrs. Su opened her eyes wide in fear when she heard this. Su Yujin realized that he had frightened this ignorant woman, so he turned his eyes away helplessly.
Mrs. Su sat there in silence, probably because she was struggling fiercely. After a long while, she said, "Xinghe must be so wronged. If a girl is treated like this, will she still be able to be a human being in the future?"
This is a big hat. How can the master's room be empty while the servants are busy with weddings? Mrs. Su was at a loss after hearing his ambiguous words. After returning home, she was still thinking, "What on earth is this idea..."
Like Xinghe, Mrs. Su was terrified by the sudden tenderness of the prince. She quickly glanced at her daughter and began to doubt whether the rumors were true. Xinghe had been serving the prince for many years since she entered the palace, and the children grew up together, so they could be considered childhood sweethearts. She knew her own daughter, she was clear-headed, and always knew what she should do. But it was hard to say about this prince, a young man might not be unruly. Maybe after a few visits, Xinghe couldn't get around it, and they really had that kind of relationship? If so, it would be a big deal. If it was true, it would be difficult to explain to Prince Jian and Empress Zhaoyi; if it was false... People came to meet in person. A dignified crown prince, who was busy with all kinds of affairs, would never have the time to find someone outside the palace to tease him!
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
After hearing this, the prince relaxed his brows and smiled more gracefully. He turned his eyes back, paused for a moment, and then moved away from her face.
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
I really didn't expect that she would invite the prince to this meeting. There is a distance from Lizheng Palace to Xichiyuan, so it is impossible for her to pass by. Knowing that her mother is going to the palace today, no matter how important the matter is, she can't choose to come at this time. It was clearly agreed to lend her the courtyard, but she regretted it at the last minute or something? Madam Su is a woman from the outside, neither related nor acquainted. With the noble temper of the master, she can't condescend to join in the fun, let alone stand opposite the courtyard and openly look here.
As for Xinghe, she had suffered enough losses from her superiors. She didn't care how the palace publicized it, but when the matter reached the ears of her family, she felt that all her face and dignity were gone.
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
She looked at her daughter again, her heart was in turmoil. She wanted to ask but couldn't, she felt like a ball of cotton was stuck in her throat, she couldn't swallow it and couldn't spit it out, making her speechless.
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
She wanted to explain, but she was not allowed to do so now. No matter how many things were in her heart, she could not show them on her face. This was the lesson she had learned from years of palace life. She lowered her hands to thank the prince, "Master, you are considerate, but we cannot take advantage of you. Thank you, Master. I cannot say this again in the future, or it will ruin my fortune."
The more Mrs. Su listened, the more mysterious it seemed to her. When these people were wielding power, they would scheme against each other, and anything would be a bet. She had no time to think about the distant future. The words that the prince had said in person today kept turning around in her mind, and in the end, it turned into a lawsuit. She felt that her intestines were about to break with worry.
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
Madam Su felt like a thorn in her back, feeling uncomfortable all over, and walked tremblingly while thanking the emperor. The prince perfunctorily responded, and took the time to complain to Xinghe, "You were in the duty room preparing to see Madam this morning, but you didn't come to see me? The golden dragon saddle that the emperor father gave me during the autumn hunt last time... the one with iron stirrups and silver, they searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it, did you put it away for me? Where did you put it?"
As for Xinghe, she had suffered enough losses from her superiors. She didn't care how the palace publicized it, but when the matter reached the ears of her family, she felt that all her face and dignity were gone.
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
She looked at her daughter again, her heart was in turmoil. She wanted to ask but couldn't, she felt like a ball of cotton was stuck in her throat, she couldn't swallow it and couldn't spit it out, making her speechless.
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
"It seems that the prince is not a kind person..."
"My coming here makes you feel uneasy. Actually, I have no other intentions. I just want you to rest assured that Xinghe will never stand being wronged when she is with me. Whatever she likes and loves, as long as I can give it, I will do everything I can to satisfy her. As for me, I don't like to compromise, and I am also picky about the people I hire. In all these years, only Xinghe suits me, and I can't leave her easily." After saying this, she pursed her lips and smiled leisurely. "This year happens to be her tenth year in the palace. Her family is probably worried. She is not young anymore, and it's time for her to get married. Mrs. Su, I think you are here with good news?"
She wanted to explain, but she was not allowed to do so now. No matter how many things were in her heart, she could not show them on her face. This was the lesson she had learned from years of palace life. She lowered her hands to thank the prince, "Master, you are considerate, but we cannot take advantage of you. Thank you, Master. I cannot say this again in the future, or it will ruin my fortune."
Although Mrs. Su was a second-rank imperial concubine, the rank of a royal concubine was different from that of an official. Dayin believed that the whole world was one family, the emperor was the head of the family, and the prince was the young master. Xinghe called herself a "minister" in front of the prince, but her mother called herself a slave.
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
But at this moment, even Tang Seng's flesh was too much to eat. Mrs. Su weighed the prince's words again and again, and from the seemingly unintentional words, she discovered the love affair between the children that was not worth mentioning to outsiders.
The person in the recliner raised half of his eyelids, staring at the dark beams above him, and didn't speak for a long time. When Mrs. Su was about to turn around and go back to her room, she said in a long tone: "Zuo Zhaoyi has shot herself in the foot this time. After all, the Control Military Department is in the hands of the Crown Prince. If you want to work there for a long time, you can't just sit there and do nothing. What can satisfy the master? It must be to clear away the bricks and tiles on the Imperial Road that hinder the master's progress. Zuo Zhaoyi... is just a stepping stone. Just wait and see, she will never be the queen in this life."
"My coming here makes you feel uneasy. Actually, I have no other intentions. I just want you to rest assured that Xinghe will never stand being wronged when she is with me. Whatever she likes and loves, as long as I can give it, I will do everything I can to satisfy her. As for me, I don't like to compromise, and I am also picky about the people I hire. In all these years, only Xinghe suits me, and I can't leave her easily." After saying this, she pursed her lips and smiled leisurely. "This year happens to be her tenth year in the palace. Her family is probably worried. She is not young anymore, and it's time for her to get married. Mrs. Su, I think you are here with good news?"
This is a big hat. How can the master's room be empty while the servants are busy with weddings? Mrs. Su was at a loss after hearing his ambiguous words. After returning home, she was still thinking, "What on earth is this idea..."
But at this moment, even Tang Seng's flesh was too much to eat. Mrs. Su weighed the prince's words again and again, and from the seemingly unintentional words, she discovered the love affair between the children that was not worth mentioning to outsiders.
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
She didn't accept it, and the prince just smiled and didn't care. Madam Su came to her senses, afraid that the prince would lose face, so she leaned forward and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness. Xinghe is a dull person. In the past few years since entering the palace, I have served Your Highness with my clumsy hands. Thank you for your tolerance and keeping her by your side. This time, you have shown mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Your Highness's kindness is so kind that even if you grind me into powder, it will not be enough to repay you."
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
Mrs. Su sat there in silence, probably because she was struggling fiercely. After a long while, she said, "Xinghe must be so wronged. If a girl is treated like this, will she still be able to be a human being in the future?"
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
This is like a mother-in-law who is so happy with her son-in-law that she doesn't even care about her life. Su Yujin listened for a long time and finally sighed: "You think so, and it's exactly what the prince wants. What do you think? It's easy to get on the boat, but hard to get off. You know how many disputes the Su family has had with the Prince Jian's mansion overtly and covertly over the years. Party struggles... Do you know what party struggles are? They can kill people! You and him today and tomorrow, do you think you women are picking flowers? If you don't like this one, you can change to another one?"
After hearing this, the prince relaxed his brows and smiled more gracefully. He turned his eyes back, paused for a moment, and then moved away from her face.
The more Mrs. Su listened, the more mysterious it seemed to her. When these people were wielding power, they would scheme against each other, and anything would be a bet. She had no time to think about the distant future. The words that the prince had said in person today kept turning around in her mind, and in the end, it turned into a lawsuit. She felt that her intestines were about to break with worry.
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
Scholar Su, wearing a fur coat, was lying on a recliner in the middle of the room with his legs spread wide open. Mrs. Su kept muttering, but he closed his eyes and pretended not to hear. Finally, she couldn't help it and sat beside him to talk to Yang'er: "Do you think the prince intends to keep our Niuniu? I heard about the rumors in the palace three years ago, but I didn't take them seriously before. Today, the prince came to see me in person, so I guess there is a clue. What should I do? After all, the arm can't twist the thigh..." Seeing that he was still closing his eyes to rest, she gently pushed him, "You should at least make up your mind. According to me, there is a ready-made high branch and you don't want to climb it. What's the benefit of relying on the Prince of Jianping? After all, he is the prince, the eye of the late queen, and the emperor loves him so much. When he was a child, I met him a few times. He was lovable as a child. Now that he has grown up, he is really the crown prince of our Dayin Dynasty. His style and majesty... I think he is really good."
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
I really didn't expect that she would invite the prince to this meeting. There is a distance from Lizheng Palace to Xichiyuan, so it is impossible for her to pass by. Knowing that her mother is going to the palace today, no matter how important the matter is, she can't choose to come at this time. It was clearly agreed to lend her the courtyard, but she regretted it at the last minute or something? Madam Su is a woman from the outside, neither related nor acquainted. With the noble temper of the master, she can't condescend to join in the fun, let alone stand opposite the courtyard and openly look here.
I really didn't expect that she would invite the prince to this meeting. There is a distance from Lizheng Palace to Xichiyuan, so it is impossible for her to pass by. Knowing that her mother is going to the palace today, no matter how important the matter is, she can't choose to come at this time. It was clearly agreed to lend her the courtyard, but she regretted it at the last minute or something? Madam Su is a woman from the outside, neither related nor acquainted. With the noble temper of the master, she can't condescend to join in the fun, let alone stand opposite the courtyard and openly look here.
Mrs. Su sat there in silence, probably because she was struggling fiercely. After a long while, she said, "Xinghe must be so wronged. If a girl is treated like this, will she still be able to be a human being in the future?"
Madam Su felt like a thorn in her back, feeling uncomfortable all over, and walked tremblingly while thanking the emperor. The prince perfunctorily responded, and took the time to complain to Xinghe, "You were in the duty room preparing to see Madam this morning, but you didn't come to see me? The golden dragon saddle that the emperor father gave me during the autumn hunt last time... the one with iron stirrups and silver, they searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it, did you put it away for me? Where did you put it?"
Xinghe sighed and said yes.
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
She wanted to explain, but she was not allowed to do so now. No matter how many things were in her heart, she could not show them on her face. This was the lesson she had learned from years of palace life. She lowered her hands to thank the prince, "Master, you are considerate, but we cannot take advantage of you. Thank you, Master. I cannot say this again in the future, or it will ruin my fortune."
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
"It seems that the prince is not a kind person..."
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
The prince said "oh" and glanced at her lightly. There was a world of difference between his eyes and tone. Like a shooting star, it passed by and never stayed on her again.
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
The prince said "oh" and glanced at her lightly. There was a world of difference between his eyes and tone. Like a shooting star, it passed by and never stayed on her again.
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
She didn't accept it, and the prince just smiled and didn't care. Madam Su came to her senses, afraid that the prince would lose face, so she leaned forward and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness. Xinghe is a dull person. In the past few years since entering the palace, I have served Your Highness with my clumsy hands. Thank you for your tolerance and keeping her by your side. This time, you have shown mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Your Highness's kindness is so kind that even if you grind me into powder, it will not be enough to repay you."
The more Mrs. Su listened, the more mysterious it seemed to her. When these people were wielding power, they would scheme against each other, and anything would be a bet. She had no time to think about the distant future. The words that the prince had said in person today kept turning around in her mind, and in the end, it turned into a lawsuit. She felt that her intestines were about to break with worry.
She wanted to explain, but she was not allowed to do so now. No matter how many things were in her heart, she could not show them on her face. This was the lesson she had learned from years of palace life. She lowered her hands to thank the prince, "Master, you are considerate, but we cannot take advantage of you. Thank you, Master. I cannot say this again in the future, or it will ruin my fortune."
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
"Isn't Niu Niu's situation awkward?" After all, as a loving mother, Mrs. Su doesn't care about her husband's ambitions. She only cares about her daughter's safety.
Mrs. Su opened her eyes wide in fear when she heard this. Su Yujin realized that he had frightened this ignorant woman, so he turned his eyes away helplessly.
He followed the others and called her Madam, which made Madam Su's hands and feet numb. He stood up hurriedly, leaning forward again and again, "No, no, no need to bother. I rarely get up early. You can just call me Su Qinshi. If you have any errands, just tell me."
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
Madam Su felt like a thorn in her back, feeling uncomfortable all over, and walked tremblingly while thanking the emperor. The prince perfunctorily responded, and took the time to complain to Xinghe, "You were in the duty room preparing to see Madam this morning, but you didn't come to see me? The golden dragon saddle that the emperor father gave me during the autumn hunt last time... the one with iron stirrups and silver, they searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it, did you put it away for me? Where did you put it?"
He followed the others and called her Madam, which made Madam Su's hands and feet numb. He stood up hurriedly, leaning forward again and again, "No, no, no need to bother. I rarely get up early. You can just call me Su Qinshi. If you have any errands, just tell me."
Scholar Su, wearing a fur coat, was lying on a recliner in the middle of the room with his legs spread wide open. Mrs. Su kept muttering, but he closed his eyes and pretended not to hear. Finally, she couldn't help it and sat beside him to talk to Yang'er: "Do you think the prince intends to keep our Niuniu? I heard about the rumors in the palace three years ago, but I didn't take them seriously before. Today, the prince came to see me in person, so I guess there is a clue. What should I do? After all, the arm can't twist the thigh..." Seeing that he was still closing his eyes to rest, she gently pushed him, "You should at least make up your mind. According to me, there is a ready-made high branch and you don't want to climb it. What's the benefit of relying on the Prince of Jianping? After all, he is the prince, the eye of the late queen, and the emperor loves him so much. When he was a child, I met him a few times. He was lovable as a child. Now that he has grown up, he is really the crown prince of our Dayin Dynasty. His style and majesty... I think he is really good."
The prince said "oh" and glanced at her lightly. There was a world of difference between his eyes and tone. Like a shooting star, it passed by and never stayed on her again.
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
"My coming here makes you feel uneasy. Actually, I have no other intentions. I just want you to rest assured that Xinghe will never stand being wronged when she is with me. Whatever she likes and loves, as long as I can give it, I will do everything I can to satisfy her. As for me, I don't like to compromise, and I am also picky about the people I hire. In all these years, only Xinghe suits me, and I can't leave her easily." After saying this, she pursed her lips and smiled leisurely. "This year happens to be her tenth year in the palace. Her family is probably worried. She is not young anymore, and it's time for her to get married. Mrs. Su, I think you are here with good news?"
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
The person in the recliner raised half of his eyelids, staring at the dark beams above him, and didn't speak for a long time. When Mrs. Su was about to turn around and go back to her room, she said in a long tone: "Zuo Zhaoyi has shot herself in the foot this time. After all, the Control Military Department is in the hands of the Crown Prince. If you want to work there for a long time, you can't just sit there and do nothing. What can satisfy the master? It must be to clear away the bricks and tiles on the Imperial Road that hinder the master's progress. Zuo Zhaoyi... is just a stepping stone. Just wait and see, she will never be the queen in this life."
This is like a mother-in-law who is so happy with her son-in-law that she doesn't even care about her life. Su Yujin listened for a long time and finally sighed: "You think so, and it's exactly what the prince wants. What do you think? It's easy to get on the boat, but hard to get off. You know how many disputes the Su family has had with the Prince Jian's mansion overtly and covertly over the years. Party struggles... Do you know what party struggles are? They can kill people! You and him today and tomorrow, do you think you women are picking flowers? If you don't like this one, you can change to another one?"
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
She didn't accept it, and the prince just smiled and didn't care. Madam Su came to her senses, afraid that the prince would lose face, so she leaned forward and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness. Xinghe is a dull person. In the past few years since entering the palace, I have served Your Highness with my clumsy hands. Thank you for your tolerance and keeping her by your side. This time, you have shown mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Your Highness's kindness is so kind that even if you grind me into powder, it will not be enough to repay you."
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
Su Yujin looked at her with a frown, as if he couldn't understand how this woman gave birth to the brother and sister Xinghai and Xinghe.
She looked at her daughter again, her heart was in turmoil. She wanted to ask but couldn't, she felt like a ball of cotton was stuck in her throat, she couldn't swallow it and couldn't spit it out, making her speechless.
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
Xinghe sighed and said yes.
After hearing this, the prince relaxed his brows and smiled more gracefully. He turned his eyes back, paused for a moment, and then moved away from her face.
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
After hearing this, the prince relaxed his brows and smiled more gracefully. He turned his eyes back, paused for a moment, and then moved away from her face.
Su Yujin sneered, "What do you think?"
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
"What are you afraid of!" Being a father is always different from being a mother. Men have important things in their minds, unlike women who spend all day thinking about love. Su Yujin said, "Niu'er is different from ordinary girls. What government office is she in? Two years ago, she was twenty and could control half of the country. Now she has a stable official position and her future is limitless. Have you heard the saying that the emperor's daughter will never have trouble finding a husband..."
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
But no matter what, they had to pay their respects when they saw each other. Mrs. Su hurriedly brought Xinghe out with her, and walked quickly along the corridor to the prince. When they were three steps away, they stopped, straightened their collar and forehead, and kowtowed, shouting: "Your servant Su Qinshi, respectfully wishes His Highness the Crown Prince good health."
Xinghe sighed and said yes.
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
But at this moment, even Tang Seng's flesh was too much to eat. Mrs. Su weighed the prince's words again and again, and from the seemingly unintentional words, she discovered the love affair between the children that was not worth mentioning to outsiders.
She wanted to explain, but she was not allowed to do so now. No matter how many things were in her heart, she could not show them on her face. This was the lesson she had learned from years of palace life. She lowered her hands to thank the prince, "Master, you are considerate, but we cannot take advantage of you. Thank you, Master. I cannot say this again in the future, or it will ruin my fortune."
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
As for Xinghe, she had suffered enough losses from her superiors. She didn't care how the palace publicized it, but when the matter reached the ears of her family, she felt that all her face and dignity were gone.
Xinghe sighed and said yes.
"Isn't Niu Niu's situation awkward?" After all, as a loving mother, Mrs. Su doesn't care about her husband's ambitions. She only cares about her daughter's safety.
This is a big hat. How can the master's room be empty while the servants are busy with weddings? Mrs. Su was at a loss after hearing his ambiguous words. After returning home, she was still thinking, "What on earth is this idea..."
Like Xinghe, Mrs. Su was terrified by the sudden tenderness of the prince. She quickly glanced at her daughter and began to doubt whether the rumors were true. Xinghe had been serving the prince for many years since she entered the palace, and the children grew up together, so they could be considered childhood sweethearts. She knew her own daughter, she was clear-headed, and always knew what she should do. But it was hard to say about this prince, a young man might not be unruly. Maybe after a few visits, Xinghe couldn't get around it, and they really had that kind of relationship? If so, it would be a big deal. If it was true, it would be difficult to explain to Prince Jian and Empress Zhaoyi; if it was false... People came to meet in person. A dignified crown prince, who was busy with all kinds of affairs, would never have the time to find someone outside the palace to tease him!
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
"What are you afraid of!" Being a father is always different from being a mother. Men have important things in their minds, unlike women who spend all day thinking about love. Su Yujin said, "Niu'er is different from ordinary girls. What government office is she in? Two years ago, she was twenty and could control half of the country. Now she has a stable official position and her future is limitless. Have you heard the saying that the emperor's daughter will never have trouble finding a husband..."
She looked at her daughter again, her heart was in turmoil. She wanted to ask but couldn't, she felt like a ball of cotton was stuck in her throat, she couldn't swallow it and couldn't spit it out, making her speechless.
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
But no matter what, they had to pay their respects when they saw each other. Mrs. Su hurriedly brought Xinghe out with her, and walked quickly along the corridor to the prince. When they were three steps away, they stopped, straightened their collar and forehead, and kowtowed, shouting: "Your servant Su Qinshi, respectfully wishes His Highness the Crown Prince good health."
Scholar Su, wearing a fur coat, was lying on a recliner in the middle of the room with his legs spread wide open. Mrs. Su kept muttering, but he closed his eyes and pretended not to hear. Finally, she couldn't help it and sat beside him to talk to Yang'er: "Do you think the prince intends to keep our Niuniu? I heard about the rumors in the palace three years ago, but I didn't take them seriously before. Today, the prince came to see me in person, so I guess there is a clue. What should I do? After all, the arm can't twist the thigh..." Seeing that he was still closing his eyes to rest, she gently pushed him, "You should at least make up your mind. According to me, there is a ready-made high branch and you don't want to climb it. What's the benefit of relying on the Prince of Jianping? After all, he is the prince, the eye of the late queen, and the emperor loves him so much. When he was a child, I met him a few times. He was lovable as a child. Now that he has grown up, he is really the crown prince of our Dayin Dynasty. His style and majesty... I think he is really good."
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
After hearing this, the prince relaxed his brows and smiled more gracefully. He turned his eyes back, paused for a moment, and then moved away from her face.
The more Mrs. Su listened, the more mysterious it seemed to her. When these people were wielding power, they would scheme against each other, and anything would be a bet. She had no time to think about the distant future. The words that the prince had said in person today kept turning around in her mind, and in the end, it turned into a lawsuit. She felt that her intestines were about to break with worry.
But no matter what, they had to pay their respects when they saw each other. Mrs. Su hurriedly brought Xinghe out with her, and walked quickly along the corridor to the prince. When they were three steps away, they stopped, straightened their collar and forehead, and kowtowed, shouting: "Your servant Su Qinshi, respectfully wishes His Highness the Crown Prince good health."
This is like a mother-in-law who is so happy with her son-in-law that she doesn't even care about her life. Su Yujin listened for a long time and finally sighed: "You think so, and it's exactly what the prince wants. What do you think? It's easy to get on the boat, but hard to get off. You know how many disputes the Su family has had with the Prince Jian's mansion overtly and covertly over the years. Party struggles... Do you know what party struggles are? They can kill people! You and him today and tomorrow, do you think you women are picking flowers? If you don't like this one, you can change to another one?"
As for Xinghe, she had suffered enough losses from her superiors. She didn't care how the palace publicized it, but when the matter reached the ears of her family, she felt that all her face and dignity were gone.
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
She didn't accept it, and the prince just smiled and didn't care. Madam Su came to her senses, afraid that the prince would lose face, so she leaned forward and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness. Xinghe is a dull person. In the past few years since entering the palace, I have served Your Highness with my clumsy hands. Thank you for your tolerance and keeping her by your side. This time, you have shown mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Your Highness's kindness is so kind that even if you grind me into powder, it will not be enough to repay you."
Su Yujin sneered, "What do you think?"
Like Xinghe, Mrs. Su was terrified by the sudden tenderness of the prince. She quickly glanced at her daughter and began to doubt whether the rumors were true. Xinghe had been serving the prince for many years since she entered the palace, and the children grew up together, so they could be considered childhood sweethearts. She knew her own daughter, she was clear-headed, and always knew what she should do. But it was hard to say about this prince, a young man might not be unruly. Maybe after a few visits, Xinghe couldn't get around it, and they really had that kind of relationship? If so, it would be a big deal. If it was true, it would be difficult to explain to Prince Jian and Empress Zhaoyi; if it was false... People came to meet in person. A dignified crown prince, who was busy with all kinds of affairs, would never have the time to find someone outside the palace to tease him!
Su Yujin sneered, "What do you think?"
The person in the recliner raised half of his eyelids, staring at the dark beams above him, and didn't speak for a long time. When Mrs. Su was about to turn around and go back to her room, she said in a long tone: "Zuo Zhaoyi has shot herself in the foot this time. After all, the Control Military Department is in the hands of the Crown Prince. If you want to work there for a long time, you can't just sit there and do nothing. What can satisfy the master? It must be to clear away the bricks and tiles on the Imperial Road that hinder the master's progress. Zuo Zhaoyi... is just a stepping stone. Just wait and see, she will never be the queen in this life."
Mrs. Su sat there in silence, probably because she was struggling fiercely. After a long while, she said, "Xinghe must be so wronged. If a girl is treated like this, will she still be able to be a human being in the future?"
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
Xinghe sighed and said yes.
I really didn't expect that she would invite the prince to this meeting. There is a distance from Lizheng Palace to Xichiyuan, so it is impossible for her to pass by. Knowing that her mother is going to the palace today, no matter how important the matter is, she can't choose to come at this time. It was clearly agreed to lend her the courtyard, but she regretted it at the last minute or something? Madam Su is a woman from the outside, neither related nor acquainted. With the noble temper of the master, she can't condescend to join in the fun, let alone stand opposite the courtyard and openly look here.
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
Mrs. Su's breakfast was not finished yet, but in this situation, it was hard to eat. The prince was very sympathetic and asked with a smile: "Is it not to your taste? Let them bring some fruit and snacks, and the lady can have some more."
"What are you afraid of!" Being a father is always different from being a mother. Men have important things in their minds, unlike women who spend all day thinking about love. Su Yujin said, "Niu'er is different from ordinary girls. What government office is she in? Two years ago, she was twenty and could control half of the country. Now she has a stable official position and her future is limitless. Have you heard the saying that the emperor's daughter will never have trouble finding a husband..."
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
She didn't accept it, and the prince just smiled and didn't care. Madam Su came to her senses, afraid that the prince would lose face, so she leaned forward and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness. Xinghe is a dull person. In the past few years since entering the palace, I have served Your Highness with my clumsy hands. Thank you for your tolerance and keeping her by your side. This time, you have shown mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Your Highness's kindness is so kind that even if you grind me into powder, it will not be enough to repay you."
Su Yujin sneered, "What do you think?"
Mrs. Su opened her eyes wide in fear when she heard this. Su Yujin realized that he had frightened this ignorant woman, so he turned his eyes away helplessly.
Mrs. Su opened her eyes wide in fear when she heard this. Su Yujin realized that he had frightened this ignorant woman, so he turned his eyes away helplessly.
He followed the others and called her Madam, which made Madam Su's hands and feet numb. He stood up hurriedly, leaning forward again and again, "No, no, no need to bother. I rarely get up early. You can just call me Su Qinshi. If you have any errands, just tell me."
"It seems that the prince is not a kind person..."
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
She wanted to explain, but she was not allowed to do so now. No matter how many things were in her heart, she could not show them on her face. This was the lesson she had learned from years of palace life. She lowered her hands to thank the prince, "Master, you are considerate, but we cannot take advantage of you. Thank you, Master. I cannot say this again in the future, or it will ruin my fortune."
As for Xinghe, she had suffered enough losses from her superiors. She didn't care how the palace publicized it, but when the matter reached the ears of her family, she felt that all her face and dignity were gone.
The prince was very easygoing, and his dignity in handling government affairs was left in the Chongjiao Hall. Originally, he only needed to respond with a "no need to be polite", and the people standing by the side would naturally come forward to help, but he did not do so. He bent down his tall body and personally helped Mrs. Su up, saying warmly: "No need to be polite. You are Xinghe's mother. When you carry someone on your back, we are like a family. There is no need to follow the rules."
But at this moment, even Tang Seng's flesh was too much to eat. Mrs. Su weighed the prince's words again and again, and from the seemingly unintentional words, she discovered the love affair between the children that was not worth mentioning to outsiders.
Su Yujin sneered, "What do you think?"
"Isn't Niu Niu's situation awkward?" After all, as a loving mother, Mrs. Su doesn't care about her husband's ambitions. She only cares about her daughter's safety.
Su Yujin sneered, "What do you think?"
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
But at this moment, even Tang Seng's flesh was too much to eat. Mrs. Su weighed the prince's words again and again, and from the seemingly unintentional words, she discovered the love affair between the children that was not worth mentioning to outsiders.
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
The prince said "oh" and glanced at her lightly. There was a world of difference between his eyes and tone. Like a shooting star, it passed by and never stayed on her again.
She wanted to explain, but she was not allowed to do so now. No matter how many things were in her heart, she could not show them on her face. This was the lesson she had learned from years of palace life. She lowered her hands to thank the prince, "Master, you are considerate, but we cannot take advantage of you. Thank you, Master. I cannot say this again in the future, or it will ruin my fortune."
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
Although Mrs. Su was a second-rank imperial concubine, the rank of a royal concubine was different from that of an official. Dayin believed that the whole world was one family, the emperor was the head of the family, and the prince was the young master. Xinghe called herself a "minister" in front of the prince, but her mother called herself a slave.
Su Yujin looked at her with a frown, as if he couldn't understand how this woman gave birth to the brother and sister Xinghai and Xinghe.
Although Mrs. Su was a second-rank imperial concubine, the rank of a royal concubine was different from that of an official. Dayin believed that the whole world was one family, the emperor was the head of the family, and the prince was the young master. Xinghe called herself a "minister" in front of the prince, but her mother called herself a slave.
"My coming here makes you feel uneasy. Actually, I have no other intentions. I just want you to rest assured that Xinghe will never stand being wronged when she is with me. Whatever she likes and loves, as long as I can give it, I will do everything I can to satisfy her. As for me, I don't like to compromise, and I am also picky about the people I hire. In all these years, only Xinghe suits me, and I can't leave her easily." After saying this, she pursed her lips and smiled leisurely. "This year happens to be her tenth year in the palace. Her family is probably worried. She is not young anymore, and it's time for her to get married. Mrs. Su, I think you are here with good news?"
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
The prince said "oh" and glanced at her lightly. There was a world of difference between his eyes and tone. Like a shooting star, it passed by and never stayed on her again.
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
Mrs. Su opened her eyes wide in fear when she heard this. Su Yujin realized that he had frightened this ignorant woman, so he turned his eyes away helplessly.
Xinghe stared blankly, knowing that he had come with bad intentions, but she didn't expect him to spare no effort to throw dirty water on her. She felt upset, but it was difficult to refute him, so she patiently said, "Master, that thing belongs to the Four Masters' Storehouse. I asked them to put it away when we came back from the autumn hunt last time. Have you forgotten?"
Mrs. Su sat there in silence, probably because she was struggling fiercely. After a long while, she said, "Xinghe must be so wronged. If a girl is treated like this, will she still be able to be a human being in the future?"
The more Mrs. Su listened, the more mysterious it seemed to her. When these people were wielding power, they would scheme against each other, and anything would be a bet. She had no time to think about the distant future. The words that the prince had said in person today kept turning around in her mind, and in the end, it turned into a lawsuit. She felt that her intestines were about to break with worry.
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
Mrs. Su sat there in silence, probably because she was struggling fiercely. After a long while, she said, "Xinghe must be so wronged. If a girl is treated like this, will she still be able to be a human being in the future?"
I really didn't expect that she would invite the prince to this meeting. There is a distance from Lizheng Palace to Xichiyuan, so it is impossible for her to pass by. Knowing that her mother is going to the palace today, no matter how important the matter is, she can't choose to come at this time. It was clearly agreed to lend her the courtyard, but she regretted it at the last minute or something? Madam Su is a woman from the outside, neither related nor acquainted. With the noble temper of the master, she can't condescend to join in the fun, let alone stand opposite the courtyard and openly look here.
I really didn't expect that she would invite the prince to this meeting. There is a distance from Lizheng Palace to Xichiyuan, so it is impossible for her to pass by. Knowing that her mother is going to the palace today, no matter how important the matter is, she can't choose to come at this time. It was clearly agreed to lend her the courtyard, but she regretted it at the last minute or something? Madam Su is a woman from the outside, neither related nor acquainted. With the noble temper of the master, she can't condescend to join in the fun, let alone stand opposite the courtyard and openly look here.
"It seems that the prince is not a kind person..."
Mrs. Su sat there in silence, probably because she was struggling fiercely. After a long while, she said, "Xinghe must be so wronged. If a girl is treated like this, will she still be able to be a human being in the future?"
Su Yujin looked at her with a frown, as if he couldn't understand how this woman gave birth to the brother and sister Xinghai and Xinghe.
Xinghe sighed and said yes.
Madam Su felt like a thorn in her back, feeling uncomfortable all over, and walked tremblingly while thanking the emperor. The prince perfunctorily responded, and took the time to complain to Xinghe, "You were in the duty room preparing to see Madam this morning, but you didn't come to see me? The golden dragon saddle that the emperor father gave me during the autumn hunt last time... the one with iron stirrups and silver, they searched for it for a long time but couldn't find it, did you put it away for me? Where did you put it?"
She didn't accept it, and the prince just smiled and didn't care. Madam Su came to her senses, afraid that the prince would lose face, so she leaned forward and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am ashamed to accept your kindness. Xinghe is a dull person. In the past few years since entering the palace, I have served Your Highness with my clumsy hands. Thank you for your tolerance and keeping her by your side. This time, you have shown mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Your Highness's kindness is so kind that even if you grind me into powder, it will not be enough to repay you."
The eunuchs who served the after-meal preparations brought a mouthwash bowl and a hot towel handle to help wash the face and rinse the mouth. Another maid brought two silver boxes, one filled with salt-fried betel nuts and the other with cardamom, which were for digestion after meals and were an unbreakable routine for the nobles in the palace.
Su Yujin sneered, "What do you think?"
Seeing that this marriage was going to be ruined, with such an ancestor here, the mother and daughter couldn't even talk to each other. The prince still understood the troubles his appearance would cause them, with an innocent smile on his face, and his pair of shining eyes were full of sincerity.
Mrs. Su opened her eyes wide in fear when she heard this. Su Yujin realized that he had frightened this ignorant woman, so he turned his eyes away helplessly.
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
"Don't you see that the prince has some feelings for the girl?" He played with the bodhi tree, closed his eyes again, and muttered in a dream, "Five years ago, he brought her into the Control Military Department, and five years later, he promoted her to the position of Jinyi Envoy without any objection. Zuo Zhaoyi recommended Xinghe, saying on the surface that she was the prince's person, and the meat was still in the pot, but no one is a fool."
"Niuniu wants to stay in the East Palace in the future, so I'm afraid it won't be enough for her to just serve her."
Mrs. Su was a little surprised, and hurriedly shook her head and said no, "She is still on duty in the palace. No matter what, we dare not discuss marriage. This rule is understood by us, the master and the servant."
The prince was very easygoing, and his dignity in handling government affairs was left in the Chongjiao Hall. Originally, he only needed to respond with a "no need to be polite", and the people standing by the side would naturally come forward to help, but he did not do so. He bent down his tall body and personally helped Mrs. Su up, saying warmly: "No need to be polite. You are Xinghe's mother. When you carry someone on your back, we are like a family. There is no need to follow the rules."
Su Yujin looked at her with a frown, as if he couldn't understand how this woman gave birth to the brother and sister Xinghai and Xinghe.
The person in the recliner raised half of his eyelids, staring at the dark beams above him, and didn't speak for a long time. When Mrs. Su was about to turn around and go back to her room, she said in a long tone: "Zuo Zhaoyi has shot herself in the foot this time. After all, the Control Military Department is in the hands of the Crown Prince. If you want to work there for a long time, you can't just sit there and do nothing. What can satisfy the master? It must be to clear away the bricks and tiles on the Imperial Road that hinder the master's progress. Zuo Zhaoyi... is just a stepping stone. Just wait and see, she will never be the queen in this life."
"Anyway, she has her brother. Xinghai holds half of the power of the Privy Council. When Niu'er has established herself, the two brothers and sisters will join hands in the future. In addition to the masters, who in the court will not be afraid? The prince... although young, is not a fool. He controls the military department and knows the situation in the court. It is impossible for him not to suspect that the Su family and Prince Jian are in alliance. Keeping Xinghe will also be a constraint on the Su family in the future."
They were just making small talk, and the scene seemed lively, but in fact it was awkward. Xinghe said nothing, but led the prince to the western wing. He followed obediently, and was particularly warm to Mrs. Su, even supporting her from behind when they passed the path on the Liubei Canal.
What's next? If you don't let the princess get married, there must be a reason! Mrs. Su lowered her eyes and waited quietly for the prince's statement. Finally, she heard a sentence: "Yes, she and I are the same age. I haven't appointed a princess yet, so there is nothing to worry about."
"Isn't Niu Niu's situation awkward?" After all, as a loving mother, Mrs. Su doesn't care about her husband's ambitions. She only cares about her daughter's safety.