The queen gave birth to a pair of twins, which is a rare event in the royal family for a hundred years.
The news was released from the Qianjiao Palace, and everyone in the capital knew about it.
Taishang Huanglong was overjoyed, and Yubi bestowed two names. It was changed from the previous emperors and grandchildren who were given names after they reached their first birthday. The three treasures were given the name Yu, and the four treasures were given the title of Princess Changle when they were still in their infancy.
Since then, the four children all have names, the youngest is named Zhao Chen, the second is named Zhao Ji, the third is named Zhao Yu, and the fourth is named Zhao Changle. Because of this naming, Emperor Jin'an was unhappy for a long time. The four children were all named by the Supreme Emperor, but it was his turn to be the father, but none of them fell.
Others don't know, but Yaoniang knows that there is a drawer under the dragon case in Emperor Jin'an's study room, which is full of rice paper with various names written on it, but it's a pity that it's useless.
Needless to say, Yaoniang thought that this full moon would still not hold a banquet. After all, nowadays people are concerned about cherishing the blessings of their children. However, Emperor Jin'an changed his previous attitude and decided to hold a banquet to celebrate.
On that day, all the influential people in the capital came to the palace to pay their respects, and Yaoniang only showed up at the Jiaotai Palace before returning to the Kunning Palace. This time, without any accident, she still has to confine her for two months. Naturally, it is not suitable for her to stay outside for a long time, and all the wives can understand.
Halfway through the banquet, Xiao Jirou and Qiao Shi left the table, planning to go to Kunning Palace to talk with Yaoniang, and to see the little prince and princess along the way. There were so many people just now, they didn't talk to Yaoniang at all, but before they walked out of the gate of Jiaotai Hall, they followed someone from behind.
This person is Princess Yong.
Concubine Yong was wearing a princess crown dress, with exquisite makeup and fiery red lips, as graceful and luxurious as before, as if the incident last year had no effect on her.
Ever since King Yong died on the night of the rebellion against the king, the Palace of Yongwang disappeared from people's eyes overnight.
It stands to reason that in this case, if a prince dies inexplicably, no matter whether it is the Supreme Emperor or the new emperor, they must be traced to the end and posthumously sealed. But the higher-ups acted as if there was no such thing, and the funeral of King Yong was carried out quietly, except for a few people who knew about it, many people only found out about it after a long time.
And the Yongwang Mansion is also rarely silent. Anyone with a little discernment in Beijing knows that things are not simple.
There are many things involved in rebelling against the king, and no one dares to mention it if the above does not mention it, so the Yongwang Mansion fell silent like this. It was the first time since that incident that people from Yongwang Mansion walked in front of people when entering the palace for a banquet.
There were many people who were surprised, but Concubine Yong didn't feel disobedient in the slightest. Seeing Concubine An and Concubine Qing and the others, she was still smiling, sister-in-law was older than younger siblings, even if it was Concubine Wu who had an unforgiving mouth , Facing such a face, I can't say anything ugly.
What does she want to do? Xiao Jirou and Qiao Shi had doubts in their eyes.
However, before they were confused for too long, Concubine Yong revealed her purpose: "Seventh siblings and Mrs. Shizi are going to visit the empress? It just so happens that I am going too, let's go together."
Hearing this, the two looked at each other, and Concubine Yong had already walked in front of them, and even turned her head to ask why they didn't leave? Under such circumstances, the two could only follow along, and went to Kunning Palace together in a strange atmosphere.
Yaoniang had just taken off her back clothes, and was half leaning on the big kang talking to the red silk people, when someone came to announce the arrival of Princess Qing, Princess Yong and Mrs. Zhen Guogong. She didn't realize it at first, but then she asked again, and then she was sure that it was Princess Yong and Princess Qing who came together.
"Why is Princess Yong here?" Even Yuchan was a little surprised.
Yaoniang frowned and thought for a while, then asked someone to invite them in.
After the three of them were invited in, they naturally had to salute first. Originally, Yaoniang was not a person who cared about etiquette, and she would avoid it if she could meet people who were particularly close to her, but whoever said that today there is an uninterested person, naturally she has to follow the rules.
It is indeed a bit ignorant, at least Yaoniang and Xiao Jirou think so. ,
Unlike outsiders, they knew exactly how King Yong died and what he did before he died. To put it bluntly, he planned to plot rebellion but failed, but was intercepted halfway and lost his life. In a situation like this, those who are sensible should keep a low profile so as not to arouse the suspicion of the superiors. But Concubine Yong was lucky enough to turn against her face-to-face by taking advantage of other people's bad feelings, and came to her door by herself.
What is she trying to do
Sitting on the kang, Yao Niang watched Princess Yong respectfully salute her below, feeling a little complicated.
It may be that the first few meetings were too impressive, Princess Yong has always been an unattainable figure in Yaoniang's mind. She is bright and generous, with exquisite appearance, and it can be seen from her appearance that almost nothing can trouble her. Concubine Yong possesses qualities that Yaoniang does not have. Although she hates her for certain reasons, she secretly envies her.
The person she once looked up to now bows down to her. If Concubine Yong didn't want to salute, she had all kinds of ways to skip the matter, but she chose to do so.
"Get up and give me your seat."
The three of them sat down respectively, and the maids brought tea, there was a moment of silence, they didn't know what to say, Princess Yong was the first to start.
"The empress is really blessed. This dragon and phoenix symbolizes the auspiciousness of the dragon and the phoenix. It is a good omen. Only a blessed person like the empress can give birth to such auspiciousness for the royal family."
Yaoniang frowned, and said: "Sisao praised you, you really made me feel ashamed when you said that."
"The empress's blessing is worthy of such praise from my concubine."
Yaoniang glanced at Concubine Yong's face, she had actually been observing the other party intentionally or unintentionally.
She thinks she can't be like Princess Yong, so she is very curious about her reaction. Concubine Yong is worthy of being a capable person, whether it is her expression or tone of voice, it makes people feel that what she said is sincere and without any falsehood.
Even Yaoniang couldn't help being bewildered by her, but she still kept the last bit of sobriety, she still hasn't forgotten that she was tricked out of the house and Xiaobao was stolen, and Xu Yanru took advantage of her childbirth Her attack, as well as the matter of Wang Defang, all have the shadow of the woman in front of her.
Yaoniang was just curious about what she wanted to do.
After sitting for a while, Xiao Jirou and Qiao Shi looked at each other and said goodbye.
The two didn't even look at the child, they just wanted to leave so that Princess Yong would stop disturbing Yaoniang. It's a pity that Concubine Yong didn't intend to leave, so Xiao Jirou could only pretend that he didn't see anything, and said, "Sister-in-law four, let's go quickly, the empress needs to rest during childbirth, it's not good for us to stay here for too long."
"Seventh siblings and Mrs. Shizi go first, I still have something to say to the empress."
These words can be regarded as clear, Xiao Jirou and Qiao's will not leave, nor will they not leave. It was Yaoniang who gave her a no-worry look, and she and Qiao Shi backed off.
After the two left, Yaoniang asked straight to the point: "I don't know what the fourth sister-in-law is doing with me?"
Concubine Yong smiled slightly, and when the brilliance suddenly appeared, she said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Since the empress asked, the concubine will not hide it. Since the prince has gone, the concubine, as a survivor, must Don't go out of the house, although it is three years of filial piety, but brother Jing and brother Shan can't afford to delay, so the concubine wants to ask the empress to allow brother Jing and brother Shan to return to the study."
Just for this
Yaoniang couldn't help but glanced at the other party, Princess Yong had a respectful and frank expression on her half-slung face.
Reminiscent of this person's behavior before, Yaoniang dare not agree to her: "I can't decide this matter, I have to report to His Majesty. How about I wait for His Majesty to come back, and I will talk to him?"
"The concubine is here to thank the empress first."
Concubine Yong didn't stay any longer, she said goodbye after she finished speaking.
After she left, Yaoniang was still wondering if there was any deep meaning behind her actions. It is true that Princess Yong has a lot of bad deeds. Although Yaoniang doesn't like to care about outside affairs, she knows more or less about Yongwang's mansion from Emperor Jin'an. Seriously speaking, King Yong can't be called a very strategic person, more than half of the many handwritings of Prince Yong's mansion have the shadow of this woman.
That's why Yaoniang is so afraid of her.
The palace banquet didn't end until after dark, Emperor Jin'an returned to Kunning Palace, and Yaoniang told him about it.
"Your Majesty, do you think she has any purpose?"
Emperor Jin'an snorted softly, with a hint of sarcasm: "What purpose can it have? I have said long ago that if this woman were a man, she would be the enemy at that time, but unfortunately she was a woman. You don't have to think too much, she can't make any waves."
Just as she was talking, the nanny brought two three treasures and four treasures over.
Although Emperor Jin'an seldom hugged children, he still knew how to hug Xiaobao and Erbao after passing by. He reached out and took the four treasures, and the three treasures naturally fell into Yaoniang's arms.
Yaoniang is a little unbelievable.
Seeing her complexion, Emperor Jin'an thought that she would inevitably have contact with He Wanyi in the future, so he spoke to her: "This woman is well versed in the principle that a person who understands current affairs is a hero. Once King Yong dies, the Yongwang Mansion lacks a pillar, even if she has any ambitions. After all, it is duckweed that has lost its roots, and is useless in every way. And she is very clear about the impression of the Emperor Taishang and Zhen on the Yongwang Mansion, so she will close the door for more than a year. down everything.
"Now that she comes out at this time, it is precisely she who has insight into people's hearts. On this occasion, you have always been thin-faced. If she opens the mouth, you will definitely not refute on the spot, and you will not make trouble and spoil the joy. And you know , I naturally also know that by being able to accomplish the above, her goal has been achieved for the most part, and she is sure that I will agree to this matter."
Yao Niang was dumbfounded when she heard that, although she knew that Princess Yong must not be innocent behind everything she did, she never expected that there were so many ways.
After Emperor Jin'an made some points, she also realized that this seemingly simple matter was precisely because Princess Yong had calculated everyone's reactions and mentality. No matter how much Emperor Jin'an didn't want to see the lineage of Prince Yong's mansion, the grievances and grievances of the people died away. Now that King Yong was dead, she was a woman who begged to come to her door, and continued to haggle over everything, but it seemed that Emperor Jin'an was not magnanimous enough.
"Then she has planned so much, just to let Brother Jing and Brother Shan return to the study room?"
Emperor Jin'an nodded slightly.
Seeing Yaoniang hesitated, he said: "You think they are sending their children to study in the palace, is it really just studying? It's not like you can't find great scholars outside the palace, and the royal children don't have to rely on taking exams to get ahead, whether they study well or not not important."
"What is that for?"
"Since the imperial court has demolished the feudal clan, it will definitely not build a feudal clan again. In Beijing, a prince with an empty hat is not as powerful as a third-rank official in the court. And I am the king of a country, the lord of the world, Chen Er is the crown prince, the future big heir. Whether it is to show off in front of me, or seek a position next to Chen'er, this is a shortcut, and it is better than just sitting around and doing nothing."
Yaoniang couldn't close her mouth from ear to ear for a long time, and after she digested it, she said again: "Then they are willing?"
This willingness to say naturally refers to the fact that he was originally the son and grandson of the emperor, but because of a bad situation, he had to beg the emperor Jin'an, who is also a brother, and Xiaobao is not the oldest among the emperors and grandchildren. Now it has become the position where the stars hold the moon.
"It's up to them not to be reconciled." Emperor Jin'an curled his thin lips, revealing his indescribable arrogance: "Smart people will choose to be reconciled, for example, how Wanyi. As for those who are not smart, don't worry about it."
Such Emperor Jin'an made Yaoniang's heart pounding, she couldn't help but leaned closer and kissed him on the cheek.
"Your Majesty, you are so handsome today."
Emperor Jin'an glanced at her and looked down on her all the time, then said: "Come to provoke me again, I don't have a long memory!"
Yao Niang naturally understood what it meant, she blushed in embarrassment and looked down at the two children.
"Your Majesty, have you noticed that the Three Treasures and the Four Treasures look less and less like each other?"
Emperor Jin'an lowered his eyes to see, it was indeed so.
Three treasures eat fat, but it's hard to tell who they look like. But the four treasures, because they were robbed of a lot of nutrition by their elder brothers in the mother's womb, they were born much thinner than their elder brothers, and their eyebrows and eyes are already clear at this time. But she followed Yaoniang a little more, with a white and tender face, a pair of big almond eyes, and a small pink mouth.
Xiaosi'er especially likes to eat fists. Whenever Sanbao is sleeping soundly, she sees her gnawing on her little fists, and sometimes falls asleep while gnawing on them. Very well-behaved and obedient, it really hurts my heart
At this time, Xiao Si'er opened his big eyes, looked at Emperor Jin'an quietly, and gnawed his little fist, neither crying nor making trouble.
"It's great that Changle looks like you."
At the same time, in Prince Yong's mansion, Princess Yong was also talking to the two children.
"The concubine mother has already begged the empress to enter the palace today. I think you will be able to return to the study room in a few days. Do you still remember what the mother said to you?"
Brother Jing and Brother Shan are not young anymore, Brother Jing is ten years old this year, and Brother Shan is five years old, so they can naturally understand. Even if they didn't understand it before, after the death of King Yong, the year of staying behind closed doors and the teachings that Princess Yong taught them, they should understand.
"Son remembers."
"Please try to please the prince and your uncle, but don't go too far. Remember the truth that if you go too far, you won't go too far. The Supreme Emperor is still living in the Qianqing Palace. You can pay more respects to the Supreme Emperor. It is enough for you to use, but please remember not to overstep a few princes, especially the prince."
The two children nodded, "My son knows."
Seeing the sensible appearance of the two children, Concubine Yong's eyes flickered with water, and she immediately turned into a smile: "Actually, mother didn't want you to understand these things so early, but now that your father and king are gone, mother is a woman." People, you can only guard the palace, everything outside needs to be taken care of by you two brothers.
"Mother doesn't want you to go after others, but a man who understands the current affairs is a hero. In this royal family, if you don't fight, you will be forgotten or even bullied. Others are moving. If you are forced to protect you Under the wings, maybe you will blame your mother in the future."
"The sons will never let mother down."
"Mother also believes that you can do well."
Afterwards, Concubine Yong asked her servants to take the two brothers Jing away, and then went to the bedroom to rest under the service of the girl.
The surrounding area was very quiet, Princess Yong didn't like to leave lights on when sleeping, so the bedroom was dark. Only a small night light was left near the door, but it was used by the girl to light up at night, so it couldn't shine inside.
Concubine Yong looked at Chengchen on the top, her eyes were clearly dim, she still kept her eyes open.
She thought a lot, but she didn't seem to think about anything. She didn't know how long it had passed, but she smiled tiredly and closed her eyes.