On this day, Concubine Xiao yawned while propping up her lazy body, and raised her eyebrows, but she saw Fu'er standing in the yard chatting happily with a few maidservants, and they became friends with Linglong Pavilion in just a few days.
"Has there been any unusual behavior recently?" Miss Xiao asked casually.
Qingyu shook her head, "Going back to Miss, Fu'er is not unusual except for cooking porridge and getting ingredients every day."
Concubine Xiao smiled, "You can hold your breath, people have to watch closely."
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At this time, Hongxiu hurried over, "Miss, Qing Fei's elder sister came here just now, saying that the princess went to buy wine, and asked you to come over immediately."
Concubine Xiao frowned, didn't think much about changing clothes, went to Mrs. Xiao's place to say hello, and then went out with her maid.
Xiao Concubine went straight to the Tianzihao room, and when she opened the door, she saw Qingle pricked up her ears curiously, listening for something, and there was still a sense of resentment hidden between her brows.
Qingle turned her eyes and saw Concubine Xiao, "You are here."
Concubine Xiao covered her mouth and smiled lightly, "What happened to looking for me so anxiously?"
Qing Le curled her lips, "I came to eat, who would have thought that the next door is Miss Zhen, who has been in the limelight recently, I asked you to come and have a look."
Miss Xiao raised her eyebrows, found a stool and sat down, "What does she have to do with me?"
"This Miss Zhen is used to buying people's hearts and doing what she likes. Recently, I don't know who started it. Miss Zhen and Lord Zhao Hou have known each other for a long time. If you hadn't stepped in and beat the mandarin ducks.... "
Qing Le stopped talking, and looked at Xiao Concubine strangely, "Why do you see that you are not in a hurry?"
Concubine Xiao smiled, "What's the rush? If he really has that kind of thought, who can stop him? After all, it's not too late before he's married."
Concubine Xiao has also figured it out in the past few days. Originally, she was thinking generously about getting a few concubines for him, but the more she thought about it, the more panicked and awkward she became, so she simply gave up thinking about it.
If she can't keep her alone, she would rather not have such feelings. At most, she will turn a blind eye and close her eyes. When the time comes, she will make up and leave without interfering with anyone.
Or he might not get married at all and dissolve the engagement without occupying the position of his wife.
Qingle rolled her eyes at Xiao Concubine angrily, but could not refute Xiao Concubine's words.
I only heard a woman next to my ear say, "Sister Zhen, it is a great blessing to be able to watch Sister Zhen's imperial dance in three days' time."
"That's right, Sister Zhen's dancing is one of the best in the capital, no one can compare to her, and she will definitely be able to overwhelm the crowd by then, making people fall in love with her."
"Maybe after a dance, you can win the heart of your future husband-in-law. Sister Yan, don't hide your clumsiness."
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Lin Xu covered his mouth and smiled, his eyes were full of joy.
Zhen Yan's face flushed slightly, "Sisters, don't make fun of Zhen Yan, how dare Zhen Yan take such a false name among the sisters, she is just playing tricks, the talents of the sisters are the best, it is Zhen Yan Thick-skinned, showing ugliness."
After Zhen Yan finished speaking, the eyes of the noble ladies showed pride, and Zhen Yan's expression became softer.
"Sister Yan, your legs are better. That day was really unlucky. Marquis Zhao really didn't know how to be sympathetic to women. He ignored such a gentle and considerate beauty, but took such a disaster as his treasure."
Zhen Yan explained anxiously, "Sister Lin, my leg is fine, Master Zhao Hou didn't do it on purpose, I have nothing to do with Master Zhao Hou, but there were many people present at that time, sisters, please don't misunderstand. "
"Sister Zhen, don't we understand what you are like? We only think that Marquis Zhao is handsome and handsome, and he should be matched with a virtuous person like Sister Zhen. It's a pity."
One of the ladies shook her head and sighed, her tone full of regret.
Zhen Yan pretended not to notice, lowered her head and took a sip of tea.
Lin Xu curled her lips, "I went to Lincheng with a few people messing around, and attracted thieves in the middle of the night. If Master Zhao hadn't arrived in time to rescue the siege, I don't know how it would have ended."
Several people approached curiously after hearing the words, Lin Xu looked contemptuous, "If it wasn't for the protection of the right side, just because of her stupid virtue, I don't know how many times she has been counted against, and she is worthy of being called the noble daughter of Kyoto." ?”
Several people nodded in agreement, and began to talk in a hurry.
Qingle patted the table, "It's unreasonable, I'll go and settle the score with her!"
However, Concubine Xiao grabbed Qingle's arm, "Don't worry, they are right. My father is right-handed and can protect me. This is something other people can't envy."
"How can there be such a thing, I shouldn't have helped her at that time, the eldest cousin is really blind, and married such a gossip woman as his first wife."
Qingle's impression of Lin Xu was extremely bad, "What kind of a hero is he who slanders behind his back, if he has the ability to mention it face to face."
Concubine Xiao hooked her lips, "Whatever she does, she will cry sooner or later."
The reason why Lin Xu was displeased with Xiao Concubine was not only because of Xiao Concubine's arrogant and domineering temperament, but also because Xiao Ying was now the only concubine in the Great Prince's Mansion, and she hated black and white. Who called Xiao Ying Xiao Concubine's sister? .
And the most important thing is that when the eldest prince proposed to marry Xiao Concubine repeatedly, Xiao Concubine was indifferent. This matter was a thorn in Lin Xu's heart, and he would not be unhappy if he did not pull it out.
Concubine Xiao whispered in Qingle's ear for a while, Qingle's eyes widened in disbelief, "Is this true?"
Xiao Yu nodded, "I can still lie to you."
Qingle laughed loudly when she heard the words, and let out a sigh of relief, "It's really retribution! Let's see how long she can be proud!"
No matter what other people said, Zhen Yan never interrupted, just listened lightly, never echoed or refuted, her attitude was thought-provoking.
"Marquis Zhao is young, promising, and handsome. He was able to establish a foothold in Kyoto in just half a year. Look at the booming business of Lanjiuxiang. Is there any restaurant in Kyoto that can compare with it in the past ten years?"
The more Lin Xu talked, the more he felt it was a pity. When he met Zhao Zun in a hurry that day, he was astonished as a heavenly man, and he was no less impressive in front of the eldest prince.
It's a pity, Xiao Concubine was taken advantage of for nothing.
"Master Zhao is indeed capable." Zhen Yan nodded and echoed.
"This concubine Xiao hasn't suffered a single loss in so many years, I will definitely make her look good in a few days!"
Lin Xu snorted, and a stern look flashed across her eyes. Recently, there was a rift between Zhao Zun and the eldest prince because of Concubine Xiao. She is the future concubine of the eldest prince, and it is necessary for Concubine Xiao to express her anger on behalf of the eldest prince. Let Xiao Concubine know The surname is not Xiao in this world!
"Sister Lin..." Zhen Yan persuaded her in a low voice.
Xiao Yu didn't want to listen to what she said, and the corner of her mouth curved into a sneer.
"Don't be afraid, I will be with you that day, if she dares to do anything to you, I will never let her go!"
Qing Le patted Xiao Concubine's arm, but Xiao Concubine smiled and said, "I really don't pay attention to a future princess. If she is not self-reliant and provocative, Xiao Jiu is not a soft persimmon." !"
"You're right, you can't fall into the prestige of the prime minister!"
Xiao Yu nodded after hearing this, put down her chopsticks and gave Qingle a few instructions, and then left Lanjiuxiang, with a vague anger accumulated in her heart that she had nowhere to vent.
Hongxiu glanced at Concubine Xiao, and saw that her small face sank, as if a storm was about to come, she lowered her head and did not dare to speak easily.
Back to Linglong Pavilion, there happened to be Yifang Pavilion to send clothes, light purple long skirt, embroidered with blooming rose flowers spreading around the skirt, neckline and cuffs, not too many but just right, belt is The pattern embroidered with gold thread in white is simple and elegant.
Not only that, Mrs. Xiao also prepared jewelry for Concubine Xiao, a set of ruby heads, noble and elegant.
Concubine Xiao glanced at her eyes and frowned, "I've changed this dress, you can change it to light yellow and light scarf!"
The people in Yifang Pavilion were stunned for a moment, the noble and elegant light purple color was the most suitable for Concubine Xiao.
"What are you doing in a daze? My lady usually likes these two colors the most. How do you guys do things?"
Seeing this, Hongxiu reprimanded with a stern face, and the people in Yifangge nodded quickly, "It's the little ones who are ignorant, so I'll go back and redo it."
Concubine Xiao was a little irritable, she waved her hands and went straight into the back room, covered her head in the quilt, her ears were full of the gossip she heard today.
In the past, everyone said that Xiao Concubine, the daughter of the Prime Minister's family, married a merchant, and she was really wronged.
Now Xiao Concubine's status remains the same, but people look down on her and feel that she is not good enough for Zhao Zun. Xiao Concubine feels bad.
When everyone dispersed, Hongxiu approached Concubine Xiao and boldly persuaded, "Miss, don't pay attention to what they say, no one can compare to Miss in the hearts of slaves."
Concubine Xiao lifted the quilt and glanced at Hong Xiu, Hong Xiu said seriously, "Miss, what this servant is telling is the truth."
Xiao Yu hummed.
Hongxiu immediately said again, "Miss treats servants with gentleness and kindness. No one can compare to Miss. Why should Miss make herself angry for someone who is not worth it? The more you fight, the more angry you become, and the more you ignore it, say If you don’t allow it, your popularity will die.”
The unworthy people Hongxiu said were Lin Xu and Zhen Yan.
Xiao Concubine took it as Zhao Zun.
Miss Xiao bit her lips and was silent for a while, then smiled for a long time, "You are right, I am the daughter of the prime minister's family, why should I lower my status for someone who is not worth it."
Hongxiu smiled, "I feel that other people's slandering Miss is just jealous of Miss. If Miss gets angry, it will make people happy. Let's be good!"
Concubine Xiao glanced at the red sleeves, and her depressed heart was relieved a lot at once, why should she be so cheeky to ask for something, and be despised by others!
In the blink of an eye, three days later, it was the day of the palace banquet. Xiao Concubine wore a light crimson long skirt with a delicate and beautiful face, a small ruby was inserted obliquely in her hair, and the jewelry was not much but just right. .
Xiao Concubine is beautiful, her face is exquisite and charming, a light makeup is enough to set off her beauty, and her facial features are surprisingly delicate.
When Mrs. Xiao saw Concubine Xiao, her eyes narrowed into a straight line, "That's right, it doesn't steal the limelight from the protagonist, nor is it shabby.
Concubine Xiao nodded and followed Mrs. Xiao into the carriage. After thinking about it, Concubine Xiao told Mrs. Xiao about the wine collection that day, so as not to quarrel later and Mrs. Xiao was caught off guard.
Mrs. Xiao patted the back of Concubine Xiao's hand, "Xiao Jiu, you represent the face of the Xiangfu now. Now that your father is in this position, it is difficult to advance and retreat. If the Lin family embarrasses you, it is embarrassing the Xiangfu. Grandma I believe that you are a good boy, and with grandma around, grandma won't blame you if something goes wrong."
Mrs. Xiao's heartfelt words made Concubine Xiao's eyes slightly warm, "Xiao Jiu will never embarrass the Xiangfu."
"Good boy." Mrs. Xiao has lived her whole life, and she has never seen any big storms. Xiao Yu is her most beloved granddaughter, and it is time for Xiao Yu to go out and make a living by herself.
About an hour later, the carriage stopped, and Miss Xiao accompanied Mrs. Xiao to get off the carriage, and walked into the palace gracefully.
Hundreds of flowers are in full bloom in the imperial garden, and before you get close, you can smell a scent that permeates the air, and you can see a variety of flowers, colorful, competing for beauty.
When people in the garden saw Mrs. Xiao coming, they went up to greet her one after another, and spoke carefully.
"I haven't seen you for a long time, the old lady looks really good." A lady praised.
"It looks like I'm a few years younger, and I'm still so energetic."
Others also echoed.
Mrs. Xiao smiled, "You ladies are joking, your old body is useless."
"This is Miss Jiu. She looks really cute. She has a gorgeous face at a young age, and her color is outstanding. It's really rare."
It was Madam Lin who spoke, Concubine Shu's sister-in-law and Lin Xu's biological mother.
Mrs. Lin glanced at Concubine Xiao, "Miss Xiao's blushing is perfect for her. If she wears bright red, she will look a bit old-fashioned. This color is very suitable for Miss Xiao, delicate and juicy."
The faces of the ladies froze slightly, they glanced at Mrs. Lin and then at Concubine Xiao, feeling that Mrs. Lin's words were too harsh.
Since ancient times, only the royal family can wear bright red, but Mrs. Lin insisted that Xiao Concubine is suitable for light crimson color, and she said that Xiao Concubine has a beautiful face. Isn't this ironic that Xiao Concubine is not as good as a concubine, and serves others with color.
Mrs. Xiao glanced at Mrs. Lin, and said calmly, "Mrs. Lin is very lucky. I went to visit Miss Zhao a few days ago. It's a pity that Miss Zhao is very beautiful. The emperor intends to propose marriage, but who would have thought that Miss Zhao would not be married?" It's a fate, if it weren't for this, the two would be a perfect match, hey."
The corners of Miss Xiao's mouth curled up unconsciously. Mrs. Xiao's mouth has never been more than a half-sentenced, and Mrs. Lin is simply beyond her control.
Mrs. Lin's expression changed immediately, she clenched her fists tightly, it's really disgusting to mention such a thing when it's fine.
"Miss Zhao is not worthy of that position. The little girl is indeed a lucky one. As the saying goes, good things take time, but after going around, it still falls on the little girl. These two children are a couple. No matter how hard others try to calculate In vain, you have humiliated your family's reputation and belittled yourself."
Mrs. Lin held back her smile, pulled back the words, and pointedly accused Xiao Ying of not knowing how to behave.
Mrs. Xiao also nodded, "The eldest prince's marriage has indeed been full of twists and turns. After all, after all, it was Concubine Shu's insightful eyes that chose Ms. Lin to be the eldest prince concubine."
Mrs. Xiao's words are a bit intriguing. This marriage was not requested by the First Prince himself, but forced by Concubine Shu.
This meant that the First Prince might not like Lin Xu, but it was just a helpless move.
"You!" Mrs. Lin's chest heaved in anger, and she pointed at Mrs. Xiao, her anger was suddenly provoked.
Old Mrs. Xiao glanced at Mrs. Lin leisurely, but she didn't put Mrs. Lin in her eyes at all. They competed, and anyone with a discerning eye could see who had the upper hand.
"Mrs. Lin, today is a good day for Ms. Lin..."
Several wives who had a good relationship with Mrs. Lin tried to persuade her, and Mrs. Lin suppressed her anger.
After a while, a little father-in-law yelled, "Concubine Shu is here!"
Concubine Shu came here today in a pomegranate red palace attire. She is bright and charming, noble and elegant. She is supported by several court ladies behind her. Several phoenix hairpins are inserted obliquely on her head. She is shaking every time she walks, and her eyes are full of charm. kind.
Wherever Concubine Shu went, all the wives paid respects one after another. It could be seen that Concubine Shu was in a good mood today, with smiles everywhere.
"All the wives don't need to be too polite, get up, don't stick to etiquette, you can do whatever you want."
Concubine Shu waved her hand, and all the ladies stood up.
When Mrs. Lin saw Concubine Shu's back straightened up, the smile on her face became brighter.
"Ma'am..."
Concubine Shu came over, glanced at Mrs. Lin, then at Old Mrs. Xiao, and finally glanced at Concubine Xiao from the corner of her eyes. Disgust and hatred flashed in the depths of her eyes.
It was all because of the Xiao family that made the emperor's son difficult. Sooner or later, she would double the debt. Concubine Shu suppressed the hatred in her heart and forced a smile on her face.
"Miss Xiao is well-dressed today, and she looks more and more radiant after not seeing her for a few months, making people happy to see her. Standing quietly behind the old lady, I am surprised."
Concubine Xiao looked up at Mrs. Lin, and Mrs. Lin's eyelids twitched.
"Returning to Madam Lin, Mrs. Lin just now praised that courtiers should wear light scarlet instead of bright red. On the contrary, they seem old-fashioned. It seems that Madam Lin has the same vision as Madam Lin. After all, not everyone can wear bright red." It makes no sense.