After meeting Zhu Yanghong on the street that time, Mu Mingtang deliberately made excuses so that Mrs. Zhu could bring Zhu Yuqing to the door. It's just that the New Year is approaching, the things to be purchased in the twelfth lunar month are trivial, and the Zhu family has just moved to the capital. Mrs. Zhu has no time for a while, and has not come to the door this month.
Mu Mingtang also knew that this kind of thing couldn't be rushed, and besides, she also had things she couldn't finish. Although the people in the upper and lower joints of the palace are all sent from the palace, but Mu Mingtang is a princess after all. She is a real princess for a day, and the people below have to act like a day.
Purchasing, boxing, arrangement, etc., the maids have drawn up the regulations, and they must be reviewed by Mu Mingtang before they can be implemented. Although Mu Mingtang didn't have to worry about it personally, just listening to the maid's report every day was enough of a headache.
She doesn't know how expensive Chai Mi is when she's not home, but now Mu Mingtang realizes how difficult it is to be the mistress of the house. She has a single family, and she doesn't need to look at her parents-in-law's face or worry about the concubine in other rooms, but that's all, she needs to worry about it There's no end to things. If you also need to adjust human relationships while doing things, or even if the people below quietly stumble you, it will be even more exhausting.
Mu Mingtang thought of Jiang Mingwei next door, and spontaneously gave birth to a kind of happiness. Fortunately, she didn't marry into Prince An's mansion, otherwise she would have been acting for a lifetime.
Although Jiang Mingwei strictly forbids people to spread the matter in the mansion, but the two of them live next door, and Mu Mingtang can hear some gossip. For example, Xie Xuanji seems to favor a few handmaids. Although he has no status, there is one who is so favored that he dares to compete with Jiang Mingwei for fifteen days.
There is a difference between wives and concubines. In order to show the dignity of the right wife, the first fifteen days of the first day have always been in the wife's house. The emperor easily made no exceptions. As long as the noble men below did not hate the right wife to the extreme, they generally would not slap the face of the right wife in such a place.
However, the favorite concubine of Prince An's mansion heard that she suddenly fell ill on the fifteenth day, and called Xie Xuanji to see it in the evening, and just called Xie Xuanji away from Jiang Mingwei's house. Although Xie Xuanji came back later, Jiang Mingwei was so angry that she lost her temper, and even Mu Mingtang heard about it here. The latter two showed their magical powers and fought with gods. They didn't stop for half a month. Mu Mingtang spent the past half month relying on inquiring about the gossip in the next house to adjust his mood.
At the beginning of the month, I was busy in the middle of the month, and at the end of the month, I suddenly relaxed. Mu Mingtang had long received news that the emperor held a banquet in the palace on New Year's Eve this year, and she and Xie Xuanchen were both going to enter the palace, so they didn't prepare the New Year's Eve dinner early in the morning.
The emperor loves arranging noodles, especially this New Year's Eve, which means showing off his benevolence, and the scene is extremely grand. Officials of the fourth rank and above, as well as concubines, ministers, and nobles, all have to attend the New Year's Eve banquet, and some of the emperor's close officials are also granted special exemptions.
I heard that for this banquet, the palace was flourishing and the venue was extremely luxurious. And Xie Xuanchen and Mu Mingtang were the most important exhibits of this banquet.
The emperor invited so many people to do such a big platoon, not to tell the old ministers during the Jianshi period that Xie Xuanchen was still alive and well. By the way, I tell the whole world that the emperor is bright and upright, and there is no sneaky place. Even the sick nephew has improved under his care. It can be seen that the gossip about Xie Yi's doubts when he passed the throne is all rumors and slander.
Mu Mingtang knew that tonight would be boring, but he still had to go out and be the mascot. Especially on New Year's Eve to see many people, Mu Mingtang refused to let them look down on Prince An's mansion, and dressed very grandly.
After lunch, Mu Mingtang put on makeup under the service of a group of people. When she picked out her clothes and combed her hair, Mu Mingtang suddenly thought of something and made a special trip to ask the maid to change her head.
It was the set of white jade heads that Jiang Mingwei paid her back. I heard that Jiang Mingwei asked a craftsman to customize it for the New Year's Eve banquet.
Of course, Mu Mingtang has to show off such meaningful jewelry, and she earned it if she was so angry with Jiang Mingwei.
Xie Xuanchen is much faster than Mu Mingtang. He basically has nothing to do after changing his clothes, and has been sitting on the Luohan bed outside reading books. People came and went at the door, and the footsteps never stopped, but Xie Xuanchen was able to recognize Mu Mingtang's footsteps immediately. She just walked out when Xie Xuanchen raised her head.
Xie Xuanchen glanced at her, then glanced at Mu Mingtang's headdress, and recognized it at once. Xie Xuanchen looked at her and laughed, Mu Mingtang held on to the scene and said, "What are you laughing at?"
"Laugh at you being naive."
Mu Mingtang helped the hairpin on his temples and raised his neck slightly: "I just see what fits. This is called making the best use of everything, and I have no other intentions."
Mu Mingtang's attire today is extremely grand, not only the clothes are grand, but also the towering and gorgeous bun, and the pearls are jingling. Jiang Mingwei's set of white jade jewelry is really for big occasions, and it is very appropriate to be scattered in Mu Mingtang's hair at this moment. The gemstones inlaid on the jade are dazzling and dazzling, and are embraced by the warm jade light, so they will not disappear from the crowd, nor will they lose their poise.
At this moment, Mu Mingtang's hair is like clouds, but his neck is slender. When he raises his neck, he looks like a swan, which is quite luxurious. Xie Xuanchen didn't argue with her, and said, "Okay, if you don't, there's no. Let's go, it's time for us to enter the palace."
According to the unwritten rule, people with higher status will arrive later. When Xie Xuanchen and Mu Mingtang entered the arena, there were already many people in the palace.
The fragrance on the temples of Funing Hall's underwear, the fragrance floats, and there are bursts of laughter. Suddenly hearing the eunuch's singing, everyone fell silent.
"King An is here, Princess An is here."
Everyone was silent and looked up at the door. Xie Xuanchen and Mu Mingtang walked into the door with each other. Xie Xuanchen wore a long dark purple coat today, a jade belt around his waist, and a jade crown on his head. Mu Mingtang walked beside him, also wearing a purple ruffled skirt with a large sleeve shirt of the same color. Xie Xuanchen's clothes were dark purple and close to ink. Although Mu Mingtang's dress was also purple, it was obviously much brighter than Xie Xuanchen's. Her big-sleeved shirt was embroidered with silver treasures, which shone brightly under the light, giving it a heavy and delicate feel.
Both of them wore dark clothes, which seemed a little dark in the night, but Mu Mingtang and Xie Xuanchen were both fair-skinned and tall, and they were almost white to glow under the light. Such a strong color does not appear heavy on them, but has an incomparable sense of luxury.
Especially Xie Xuanchen, who is vigorous and thin and slender, with extremely neat lines after the belt is tied, just like the noble son of the world.
These two people walked side by side, the lights were brilliant, and they complemented each other, and everyone in the palace was silent. After a few breaths, the chatter and laughter resumed.
Everyone in the hall came to greet Xie Xuanchen and Mu Mingtang one after another, because there were too many people, and those who walked slowly had to wait in the back, and the scene was very popular for a while.
Jiang Mingwei and Mrs. Jiang were standing together, talking to an old acquaintance. Suddenly, a voice came from behind. The other party looked back, and even left Jiang Mingwei and Mrs. Jiang and left.
Now Jiang Mingwei has become the Princess of Jin, and Jiang Honghao has also been promoted. Many old acquaintances come to pay New Year's greetings to the Jiang family, and Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Mingwei both need the support of the outside world, so they also deliberately make friends. Jiang Mingwei just happened to be talking, but she was suddenly let down. She was displeased and looked up to see that it was Mu Mingtang and Xie Xuanchen.
Jiang Mingwei's mood became more and more unhappy. She looked at the grand situation at the door and couldn't help but muttered bitterly in her heart.
Doesn't it mean that Xie Xuanchen has only one breath left, and can't survive this winter? Seeing that it was New Year's Eve, Xie Xuanchen could even come to the New Year's Eve banquet. Judging from his appearance, it doesn't look like he's going to die soon.
Jiang Mingwei looked at the two people, it was really bad. However, if you are not happy, you are not happy, and you still have to be respectful on the bright side. Mrs. Jiang quietly pulled Jiang Mingwei, and couldn't stop giving Jiang Mingwei a wink. Jiang Mingwei could only endure the blockage, and reluctantly went to greet Xie Xuanchen and Mu Mingtang.
When her brother and sister-in-law arrive, as a sister-in-law, she must take the initiative to say hello.
When everyone saw Jiang Mingwei coming, they all gave way. Jiang Mingwei smiled strongly, and lowered her eyebrows to greet Mu Mingtang and the two: "My concubine, please give my second brother and second sister-in-law good luck, and my second brother and sister-in-law Kangtai New Year."
Mrs. Jiang also stepped forward and saluted: "The minister's wife has seen King An and Princess An."
"It turned out to be my younger brother and sister and Mrs. Jiang." Mu Mingtang burst out laughing and called Jiang Mingwei up enthusiastically, "The family doesn't need to see outside, brother and sister, get up quickly. The younger brother and sister are dressed up today, which is really eye-catching. "
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Jiang Mingwei responded and stood up slowly. When she heard Mu Mingtang's words, although she wondered why Mu Mingtang suddenly talked about her being good, she still instinctively said modestly: "Sister-in-law praises me, my concubine's body is like firefly, how can I not be like my sister-in-law Haoyue? Sister-in-law ratio."
As soon as Jiang Mingwei finished speaking, her eyes suddenly narrowed, as if she saw something familiar. Seeing that Jiang Mingwei saw it, Mu Mingtang pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "My brother and sister's words are called praises. But I don't dare to take credit, because my brother and sister have good eyes. I would like to thank my brother and sister for giving me the things I love. "
Jiang Mingwei found out that the set of jewelry on Mu Mingtang's head was not her own! Previously, Mu Mingtang brought her four green Song Jin in public. Jiang Mingwei vomited in panic, but she had to put up her face in front of the guests, so she generously gave her the white jade jewelry that she had just received but had not touched a few times. To Mu Mingtang.
Afterwards, Jiang Mingwei was angry for a long time, but it was her custom-made jewelry with a lot of money. She was waiting for a blockbuster on New Year's Eve, but Mu Mingtang cut it off. Jiang Mingwei thought this was disgusting enough, but I didn't expect it to be over yet
Mu Mingtang actually had the nerve to wear it in front of her on New Year's Eve
Jiang Mingwei was so angry that she couldn't hold back her expression. Mrs. Jiang said quickly: "Princess An and Princess Jin are humble to each other, long friends and young respect, it is a good story. A treasured sword matches a hero, and a beautiful jade should match a beauty. This set of jewelry It is very suitable for Princess An, but it is better than Mingwei. Mingwei, don't you think?"
As Mrs. Jiang spoke, she secretly pinched Jiang Mingwei with her hands. Jiang Mingwei could only froze her face and nodded her head slightly, her movements were so small that she could barely see: "Mother said very well, my sister-in-law is better than me, and I gave it to my sister-in-law and also Calculate it's creation."
Mu Mingtang's laughing eyes were all bent. Her eyes were bright and moist, shimmering in the light, and her expression was unstoppable: "My brother and sister really think so? I was worried that I used my brother and sister's favorite thing. It will be uncomfortable."
"Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?" Jiang Mingwei said with a smile, "Second sister-in-law is an elder, how dare I think like that."
"That's good." Mu Mingtang smiled and said, "My younger brother and sister are filial, and the younger generation has filial piety. I can't help but brush my brother and sister's heart. But we are a family, and my younger brother and sister don't need to be so polite in the future."
Jiang Mingwei was really angry when she saw that Mu Mingtang responded with a big face. Mrs. Jiang spoke politely, so she said that Mu Mingtang looked better than Jiang Mingwei, but Mu Mingtang really admitted it? He also said that there is no need to be so polite in the future, bah, who wants to be polite to her
They only talked for a while, and the people behind were already waiting. At this time, a palace maid separated from the crowd, hurried over, and saluted Xie Xuanchen: "Your Highness Prince An, please. The Queen Mother is very happy to know that the Prince and Princess An are here. Please sit down with Prince An and Princess An."
"The Empress has come to invite." Everyone was speechless, and they all gave way. Jiang Mingwei could only stop and saluted: "It was my negligence that delayed the time of my brother and sister-in-law. Please come up to the second brother and second sister-in-law."
"Then let's go first." Mu Mingtang smiled at Jiang Mingwei and walked to the chief with Xie Xuanchen. On the highest platform in the palace sits the emperor and the empress. The first seat on the right has the highest status and the best viewing angle. He is undoubtedly the chief of the audience. If there is no Xie Xuanchen, this table should be Xie Xuanji and Jiang Mingwei.
But now there is Xie Xuanchen, with the emperor's style, Xie Xuanji and others will naturally retreat.
Mu Mingtang and Xie Xuanchen slowly walked away, Xie Xuanchen seemed to have said something to Mu Mingtang, and Mu Mingtang looked up at him angrily. The hairpin on Mu Mingtang's temple became loose, and when she moved like this, the hairpin slipped and almost fell. Xie Xuanchen held the hairpin and slowly returned it to its original position. Mu Mingtang wanted to reach out to touch it, but Xie Xuanchen held his hand and whispered something.
Looking at the mouth shape, it should be: "Don't move."
Jiang Mingwei was unhappy at first, but watching the two people not far away talking and laughing, and showing her love with her jewelry, became more and more angry. Mrs. Jiang sighed, and quietly said to Jiang Mingwei when there was no one left or right: "This is in the palace, how many eyes are watching. You can bear with her for the time being."
Patience, and patience for the time being. Earlier, it was said that Xie Xuanchen would not survive this winter, so she had to bear with Mu Mingtang temporarily, but Jiang Mingwei endured it; but now, it's New Year's Eve, Xie Xuanchen is still fine, and Mu Mingtang is showing off in front of her, And Mrs. Jiang also let Jiang Mingwei endure it.
Endure it, endure it until how long! Jiang Mingwei gritted her teeth in anger, and lowered her voice to complain: "Mother, didn't everyone in the palace say that he won't survive this winter? How could he..."
Mrs. Jiang hurriedly glared at Jiang Mingwei, Jiang Mingwei had to shut up. Mrs. Jiang hurriedly looked at it again. After seeing that no one noticed, she quickly pulled Jiang Mingwei to the corner and scolded: "Are you crazy? What kind of occasion is this, how can you say these words?"
"I know how serious it is. If I'm facing outsiders, I won't say these words. Isn't this against you?" Jiang Mingwei said angrily, "I just can't get enough of it. I've been putting up with her, but she has to take every inch, and it's getting more and more excessive. How long shall I endure?"
"If you can't bear it, you have to endure it." Mrs. Jiang whispered, "Today on New Year's Eve, many officials returned to Beijing to report their duties. I don't know how many people will come tonight. Even if your parents-in-law and mother-in-law are holding him, it is you who can't bear it. already?"
"I do not have."
Jiang Mingwei's voice was muffled, and she also understood the truth, but forbearance had a knife on the head, it was easy to say, but whoever endured it knew the uselessness. Mrs. Jiang felt a little distressed when she saw Jiang Mingwei's face was not good. Jiang Mingwei has been married for half a year, and there is no flesh on her face, but the bones on her cheeks are more obvious than when she was in her parents' home, but it is not easy to see.
Mrs. Jiang knew that Jiang Mingwei was uneasy in the backyard now, and there was a favorite girl who danced very high and was very public. Jiang Mingwei worked hard at home, and she had to make compromises outside, and tolerated Mu Mingtang, she was really uncomfortable.
Mrs. Jiang sighed, and she persuaded in a low voice: "Mingwei, you have to look at the long-term, you are walking a path of glory that no one can match, so it is more difficult than others. But as long as you get through it, you will be It is the cloud that opens the moon, and it is indescribably expensive."
After speaking, Mrs. Jiang made a point: "Besides, a person who is about to die, what's the difference between one month and one month?"
Yes, the emperor needed to use Xie Xuanchen as a signboard, so let him live through New Year's Eve. However, he may not be able to survive this year's New Year's Eve until next year.
Now that Mu Mingtang has Xie Xuanchen's backing, he is indeed very flamboyant, but when Xie Xuanchen dies? It's a long time coming to Japan, they will wait and see.