After joking for a while, Zhao Heng invited his brother to the front yard for tea, leaving Song Jianing and Feng Zheng to take care of the children.
Brother Cheng and Zhaozhao both woke up, the two brothers and sisters were only half a month apart, and they were side by side, Zhaozhao obediently didn't move, only tilted his head to look in the direction of his mother, and his big eyes seemed to be able to see. . Brother Cheng is more naughty, stretching out his little hand for a while and kicking his calf. Brother Sheng sat at the feet of his younger brother and sister, guarding the door like a god.
"Sister-in-law has lost weight." The children didn't cry or make trouble, Song Jianing chatted with Feng Zheng softly.
Feng Zheng touched his face and joked with a smile: "I can't compare to you, I look good even when I'm fat, I couldn't get pregnant before, but now that I'm born, of course I have to find a way to lose weight, and the two children by my side, both want to Taking care of this and worrying about that, it’s hard not to lose weight, you’ll know when you have another one.”
Song Jianing glanced at the two nephews, thinking of the haggardness of his younger brother's mother who suffered from acne last month, and immediately understood why Feng Zheng had lost weight, so he was no longer worried.
During the conversation, relatives from the next-door state government arrived. Mrs. Tai led the three daughters-in-law of the Lin family. Brother Mao and Brother Shang also came. Brother Mao's face became smooth again, only the maid on his forehead didn't pay attention, and told him to dig a scab down, and there was a small hole, but Brother Mao was still young, and it might be better if he grew longer. Keep it all the time, it doesn't matter to the boy.
After seeing the ceremony with Princess Chu, Brother Mao climbed onto the couch and looked at his niece with Brother Sheng. Song Jianing caught a glimpse of his cousin, Brother Shang's envious look, and was about to ask the maid to carry the cousin up, when he saw that the third lady was hard to notice. He grabbed his cousin's hand. Remembering that the third lady had always been unhappy with her cousin being close to their siblings, Song Jianing shut her mouth wisely and talked to her grandmother and mother.
Lin Shi likes her granddaughter, but when Princess Chu was present, of course she wanted to praise the guests. She smiled and said to Princess Chu, "The princess is really enviable for giving birth to two fat boys in a row." When she said this, Mrs. Tai also smiled. Nodding, among the four princes, only the king of Chu has a son under his knees, and the women in the back house gathered together, and they all praised the fate of the princess of Chu.
Seeing Lin Shi's sincere smile, Feng Zheng's heart was full of grief. When she first learned that the second child was her son, she was also slightly proud. Whoever wanted to give birth to a son, the eldest son was actually missed by Queen Li. The King of Chu was short-tempered and prone to emotional matters. Feng Zheng did not dare to discuss with her husband, but she was reluctant to bear the eldest son and could not make up her mind alone, so when her mother came to visit, she only told her mother alone, without mentioning the important affairs of the court, only talking about Li The queen was too desolate and lonely after losing her son, and wanted to keep Brother Sheng by her side.
Deep down, Feng Zheng hoped that her mother would persuade her not to give up Brother Sheng, although she had already been persuaded by Queen Li intellectually and felt that giving up Brother Sheng would be more beneficial to the future of the family. Then her mother, as she had guessed, persuaded her to obey Queen Li's mind and gave it to her. She was married to Queen Li. Now that Queen Li has no children to rely on, she will definitely take care of her as the last resort. I definitely don't want anything to happen to Brother Sheng or the King of Chu. Once she does not give it, Queen Li has already formed a grudge with the King of Chu for asking for the promotion of his brother. Since the King of Chu is not against her, Queen Li can go to befriend King Rui or King Gong, and help the other party to bring down the king of Chu when necessary. It's a big favor.
Feng Zheng understands, she understands, she just can't bear it, buries in her mother's arms and weeps.
The mother comforted her, saying that she could often go to the palace to visit Brother Sheng, saying that this was also for the good of the King of Chu and King Shou. In the end, the mother persuaded her to cherish her fortune. After all, she still has a son and the favor of the prince. At the level of Princess Rui, she doesn't have any pets or children. Where is she going to cry
As soon as I thought of Princess Rui, Princess Rui came. The room full of women belonged to Princess Rui dressed in the most graceful and luxurious way, with delicate makeup on her thin face, and a generous and decent smile on her lips. The fact that she was not favored in Prince Rui's mansion. Feng Zheng didn't mean to ridicule Princess Rui, but when she saw Princess Rui, Feng Zheng felt that she was very lucky to marry the King of Chu.
Princess Rui felt Feng Zheng's gaze, as if she was mocking her for something. Princess Rui secretly clenched her hands and walked to the couch. Seeing that her complexion had changed to that of King Chu's brother Cheng, she was surprised: "Brother Cheng It's less than two months, why did my sister-in-law take it out? Sister Kang is almost four months old, and I don't want to take it out to play. But Brother Sheng and Brother Cheng put them here, the two fat boys, still It's really thirsty."
At the end, don't have a deep smile at Song Jianing, who also gave birth to a daughter.
Feng Zheng's heart tightened. It was the King of Chu's idea to bring Brother Cheng here. He said that he couldn't leave Brother Cheng at home. Feng Zheng and Song Jianing became friends again, so he didn't think much about it. Now Princess Rui is trying to stir up discord. Obviously, but in case Song Jianing really misunderstood that she was deliberately showing off her son...
"When Brother Cheng was in the third bath, I was so heavy that I couldn't see it. Then it was my turn to give birth to Zhao Zhao, and it was another month. I was in a hurry to hug my nephew, so my sister-in-law Yang brought Brother Cheng over together. I'll wait until next spring. The flowers are blooming, and the second sister-in-law should also carry Sister Kang out for a walk, so that their little sisters can see more often."
Song Jianing liked Feng Zheng's sister-in-law, and also liked the two fat nephews. Princess Rui's few words involved all three of Feng Zheng's mother, Song Jianing naturally wanted to turn around.
For the first time, Lin saw her daughter get along with several concubines and concubines. Seeing that her daughter, who is usually honest and bullied, has a smooth and thoughtful side when she encounters things. She is neither humble nor arrogant. Lin was so relieved that she almost wanted to cry. Mrs. Tai thought the same way as her daughter-in-law. Looking at the little granddaughter who was smiling politely on the couch, Mrs. Tai unknowingly came up with four words: soft and firm.
As the "bad sister-in-law" who was pushed back by Song Jianing in a few words, she was in Song Jianing's territory again. Princess Rui pursed her lips, but did not show any resentment. I met her in the palace the other day, and she said she was coming to celebrate the full moon for her niece."
Princess Rui had no friendship with her three concubines, but she had a good relationship with Princess Duanhui. Once Princess Duanhui was a guest at Prince Rui's mansion, she even mocked Zhang Shi for her.
Princess Duanhui is the cousin of the direct cousin of the Duke's Mansion. Mrs. Tai glanced at the maid next to her. At this moment, the foreman of the front yard sent someone to spread the word, saying that Princess Duanhui had just arrived, but she was going to the Duke's Mansion to visit the prince first. . Mrs. Tai shook her head helplessly, but she could also understand her granddaughter's mood. The cousins and sisters had a good relationship since childhood. This time, the eldest grandson was hurt so badly that Duan Hui was surprised that she could endure only leaving the palace today.
Song Jianing looked down at her daughter, but she deeply hoped that something would happen to Princess Duanhui's visit this time, or moved Guo Xiao's heart with tender care, or won Guo Xiao's moving with her distressed tears. Song Jianing didn't believe it anymore. In the last life, Guo Xiao had waited so many years for Princess Duanhui, and the cousins must have had feelings. It must have been because Princess Duanhui was young and had not opened her eyes yet, and Guo Xiao didn't realize that her cousin was good. Now Princess Duanhui is also a big girl of fourteen or fifteen years old. Her appearance is no worse than her, and her status is far stronger than her. No matter what aspect of consideration, Guo Xiao should not treat her who has already given birth to a daughter. Married women are entangled!
The palace of the Duke of Wei, the Yihexuan.
Guo Xiao's injuries have recovered to the verge of recovery, but Emperor Xuande took pity on him and ordered him to recuperate until the new year before going on a mission. Relying on the merits of this sacrifice, Guo Xiao suddenly rose from a small capital of the Majun to the Marquis of Yu of the Majun. His rank is second only to the commander and deputy commander of the Majun, and he is only 21 years old. . When his father Guo Boyan was this age, he was not as high as his official position.
But to Guo Xiao, these are nothing, that is, let him be promoted to the privy envoy side by side with the prime minister, without her, the glory and wealth are not worth mentioning.
"Cousin!" A familiar voice suddenly came from the yard, Guo Xiao frowned and walked out of the study.
In the corridor, Princess Duanhui, dressed in a red dress, trotted towards this side. Seeing the slender figure appearing at the door of the study, Princess Duanhui's eyes were sore, she couldn't help slowing down, and then she ran at a faster speed until she ran to Guo Xiao, hugged him desperately, and buried him in the man She cried in her arms: "Cousin, I was scared to death, I thought I would never see you again..."
Princess Duanhui was really scared. When she heard that her cousin was seriously injured, she wanted to go to Zhuozhou to find him, but was reprimanded by her mother. After her father came back, she went to beg her father, but the father did not allow her. She finally waited until her cousin returned to Beijing, but the matter of the Prince of Wu'an happened again. Princess Duanhui had to continue to endure it until today.
"Cousin..." Princess Duanhui hugged the man tightly, crying like a child, she was really scared.
Guo Xiao didn't move, his eyes looked at his cousin in his arms, but he thought of the day he had just returned to Beijing, when he saw his stepsister at the door. She was so cruel, she didn't give him a straight eye, not a word of concern, let alone tears, it seemed that his death outside had nothing to do with her.
But he just couldn't control himself, she was so ruthless, he still thought about her, thinking that one day she would understand his feelings, and would throw herself into his arms like a cousin, worrying for him and crying for him.
"Okay, I'm not back." Thinking of her, the girl in his arms seemed to have become her, Guo Xiao hugged her waist with one hand, and gently touched her head with the other, with gentle movements.
Princess Duanhui raised her head with tears in her eyes. Seeing her cousin looking at her with such soft eyes, the affection in his eyes was as thick as fog, and they surrounded her, making her fluttering. Princess Hui couldn't help laughing, hugged him even tighter, and called him fondly: "Cousin..."
cousin…
The fog of love in Guo Xiao's eyes disappeared suddenly, and his vision returned to clarity. On Princess Shang Duanhui's delicate face with teardrops remaining, it was not her that was bright and beautiful, and Guo Xiao immediately let go. Just as she was about to reprimand, Princess Duanhui was shyly turned away by him and wiped away her tears. Guo Xiao swallowed the rebuke he was about to blurt out. Thinking that his cousin was probably the only girl in the capital who really cared about him, Guo Xiao suddenly couldn't. What more cruelly to scold.
"Grandmother has gone to the palace, and my cousin should go there early. After the dinner is over, I will sit with my grandmother for a while." Guo Xiao said in a low voice, this is a courtesy.
Princess Duanhui didn't like listening to others reason with her, but Guo Xiao was the only one. As long as Guo Xiao didn't scold her, she would listen to what Guo Xiao said. She nodded and looked at her thoughts day and night. Good cousin glanced a few times, and then turned back and walked three steps. Guo Xiao stood in front of the study door and watched Princess Duanhui disappear. He glanced in the direction of the Shou Palace, and his heart returned to his stepsister.
Song Jianing was also thinking about Guo Xiao. Of course, what she was thinking about was not the same thing. When Princess Duanhui came, Song Jianing observed Princess Duanhui without a trace. Seeing Princess Duanhui's cheeks were rosy and her eyes were like water, she was in a good mood so much that she could boast. Very sincere, a glimmer of hope appeared in Song Jianing's heart.
Perhaps, Princess Duanhui can really make Guo Xiao forget her
On the other hand, Princess Rui, who was on the side, had originally hoped that Princess Duanhui would block Song Jianing, but now it was in vain, and her thin lips were pursed again, and she seemed more mean and unlikable.