Lin Xu didn't dare to say more, and sat down angrily, the handkerchief in her hand was twisted into a ball.
Even the Empress Dowager smiled, "The Ai family sees Miss Xiao dancing so movingly, and seeing Zheng Yingjing in full bloom, is also festive. The emperor might as well give her a reward."
"What the empress mother said is very true, Concubine Xiao stepped forward to accept the seal!" Emperor Dongming straightened his face and said to Concubine Xiao.
Before Xiao Concubine had time to back down, she was called to a halt, half-bent, "The servant girl is here."
"You danced to celebrate today, and the Queen Mother and I are very satisfied, and all the ministers are also very satisfied." Emperor Dongming paused, glanced at Zhao Zun who was not far away, and smiled, "Listen well Now, the nine daughters of the Xiao family are gentle and courteous, dignified and courteous, won my heart, and are specially canonized as the head of Yihe County, and rewarded with a thousand taels of gold and a hundred pieces of brocade!"
Concubine Xiao was stunned for a moment, and Mrs. Xiao hurriedly said, "Xiao Jiu, what are you still doing in a daze, why don't you accept the decree to thank you!"
Xiao Concubine came back to her senses and kowtowed to Emperor Dongming, "I thank you, Your Majesty, my daughter."
This Xiao Concubine danced a dance and was canonized as the head of Yihe County, just like a slap in the face of Lin Xu and Zhen Yan.
Lin Xu almost suffocated in one breath, obviously trying to plot against this bitch, but Xiao Concubine took advantage of it in vain, Lin Xu's face was gloomy and ugly, and the protagonist of all the good banquets became her Concubine Xiao!
Mrs. Lin pulled Lin Xu with a warning face, "Don't mess around, your mother has lost her big ugly and asked you to settle accounts, and mother can't help you, you will marry into the eldest prince's mansion in the future!"
Lin Xu was like a deflated ball when he heard the words, tried not to look at Concubine Xiao's complacent appearance, and hummed, "Hmph! It's just that I have a good father, so what are you proud of!"
Mrs. Lin glanced at Lin Xu, frowned and said nothing, the emperor and the queen mother praised Concubine Xiao so much, it was all because of the right minister, but she actually embarrassed Mrs Xiao.
As soon as Mrs. Lin raised her eyes, she saw the anger in Concubine Shu's eyes. Mrs. Lin's heart was clenched and she sat on pins and needles, all because she was confused for a while.
Even the Empress Dowager glanced at Zhen Yan again, "Since the emperor has rewarded the Yihe county magistrate, the girl from the Zhen family's dance just now was also very touching, why don't I reward her as well."
Zhen Yan raised her face when she heard the words, and glanced at Lin Xu and Mrs. Lin, who had darkened faces. Even the Queen Mother was deliberately embarrassing the Lin family.
There were only three performers in total, and two of them were rewarded. Today's protagonist Lin Xu was excluded. If Zhenyan got the title, it would be no wonder that Lin Xu didn't hate her to death.
Sure enough, Lin Xu looked at Zhen Yan with unfriendly and questioning eyes, not only Lin Xu, but even Concubine Shu looked at Zhen Yan with cold eyes.
One trick to sow dissension, embarrass Concubine Shu, embarrass the eldest prince, and stir up disputes between the Lin family and the Xiao family, even the Queen Mother is really a good plan.
Zhen Yan raised her eyes to look at Zhao Zun who was opposite her, bit her lips slightly, then lowered her head and didn't speak for a while. If she refused, she would offend the Lin family, so she simply kept silent.
On the other side, Concubine Shu's face darkened, "Your Majesty, Xu'er told my concubine a few days ago that she went to the temple to worship Buddha and pray for blessings, and traveled day and night. She also had typhoid fever a while ago, so her voice..."
Concubine Shu gave Lin Xu annoyed eyes, blaming her for being too disappointing.
Lin Xu looked aggrieved and did not dare to raise her head to say a word.
Even the Queen Mother squinted at Concubine Shu, "Since you are not feeling well, why bother to hold on, this banquet can be held at any time, the most important thing is your body, so there is no rush."
Even when the queen mother finished speaking, many people looked at Lin Xu and laughed a little. They couldn't wait to attend the banquet, for fear that others would not know that she was the future princess.
Lin Xu blushed, "Empress Dowager, my servant is not..."
"Your Majesty, it was Xu'er who was reckless. I didn't want to let everyone down, because she delayed everyone by herself, so I kept going."
Mrs. Lin tugged and quickly stood up to defend Lin Xu. Lin Xu is her daughter, and if she refuted, she would offend Concubine Shu.
Concubine Shu gave Lin Xu a wink, and Lin Xu came to his senses, "It's all because of the ministers, who disturbed everyone's interest. Sister Yan's dancing skills are outstanding, even if she is rewarded, she should be rewarded."
Today's Lin Xu is like a joke, making mistakes constantly, and being ridiculed for singing, Lin Xu can't wait to find a crack to get in.
Emperor Dongming pondered for a while, and Concubine Shu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, for the sake of Xu'er's sincerity, why don't you reward her together?"
Emperor Dongming smiled, "If that's the case, then both of you will reward Fanbang with a tribute Dadongzhu and a hundred pieces of silk and satin."
The smile on the corner of Concubine Shu's mouth froze, as if someone had slapped her, she opened her mouth to say something more, but was startled by the coldness in Emperor Dongming's eyes, and dared not speak.
"Thank you majesty, my daughter." Zhen Yan lowered her head and thanked her indifferently.
Lin Xu also hurriedly kowtowed to thank her, with a somewhat embarrassed expression on her face, as if she had insisted on this reward with shamelessness.
The Eldest Prince's complexion was not much better either. Recently, Emperor Dong Ming had repeatedly reprimanded him for not being effective in his work. Emperor Dong Ming did not want to praise the Eldest Prince at all, otherwise he would not be stingy with the title of county lord.
Only Xiao Concubine was the luckiest, picking up a title for nothing, the eldest prince looked at Xiao Concubine, his eyes dimmed slightly.
Even the Empress Dowager rolled her eyes at Concubine Shu, and the corners of her mouth curled up in a sarcasm, overwhelmed, Concubine Shu's angry throat gushed out a fishy sweetness, and she swallowed it.
Concubine Shu didn't seem to give up, she glanced at Xiao Zhenyan, "Miss Zhen's dance is breathtakingly beautiful, and it's so memorable, no wonder everyone says that Miss Zhen's dance is amazing, and she really lives up to her reputation."
Concubine Shu forced a smile on her face, "It would be a pity if you hurt your body. I heard that there is a kind of jade mark ointment in Lord Hou's mansion, which can soothe bones. It's only a few days after a hundred days of trauma. Presumably Miss Zhen is still holding back to entertain us with the performance, I feel really sorry for this, "
Emperor Dongming didn't make a sound, Concubine Shu said again, "Miss Zhen danced for Xu'er, the Lin family can't just sit idly by, Marquis Zhao, I want to ask for two boxes for Miss Zhen, I wonder if it's possible?"
Everyone looked at Zhao Zun, who hadn't spoken for a long time, and the man sat there alone, with an unconcealable aura that people couldn't ignore.
The eldest prince also smiled at Zhao Zun, "Brother Zhao can make it easier."
As soon as Zhao Zun raised his eyes, he saw Concubine Xiao who was looking at him. Concubine Xiao was caught off guard by Zhao Zun's gaze, and immediately turned her head away, her red lips slightly raised.
Zhao Zun was annoyed, and said calmly, "Don't bother Concubine Shu and Your Highness to speak, Miss Zhen was startled by the horse of the humble official, and it should be the plaster given by the humble official."
Zhen Yan stood up slowly, "My daughter knows that the horse is out of control and no one is to blame, so please don't blame yourself, Lord Hou, today is my daughter's shame. Concubine Shu is generous and considerate to my daughter. My daughter is very grateful."
Zhen Yan was generous, showing her magnanimity, and did not blame Zhao Zun. This move really won praise from many people.
Zhen Yan held Concubine Shu and said a few words, Concubine Shu's complexion improved a little, and she waved at Zhen Yan, "Miss Zhen is a sensible person, this little girl is carved with jade, Madam Zhen is so lucky, she can Bringing up such a good daughter is truly an example of noble daughters in Kyoto."
Zhen Yan walked over, Concubine Shu pulled Zhen Yan affectionately, "But one size counts for one size, you should have recuperated at home, but today I want to dance for Xu'er, how can I be indifferent."
Zhen Yan glanced at Zhao Zun, blushing, "Your Majesty doesn't know something, this is a misunderstanding, Master Zhao has already sent an imperial physician to treat my daughter."
Concubine Shu glanced at Concubine Xiao who was not very pretty when she heard the words, she felt much more at ease, and became closer to Zhen Yan.
"Your majesty, according to my ministers and concubines, this is really fate. Miss Zhen hasn't returned to the capital for a long time, and she ran into Marquis Zhao as soon as she came back. They are both talented and beautiful, and they are a perfect match when they stand together."
Concubine Shu covered her mouth and smiled, but she saw that Empress Dowager Lian said in a dark voice, "Concubine Shu is confused, Master Zhao has a fiancée, is it possible that Concubine Shu wants Miss Zhen to be a concubine?"
Since Concubine Shu wanted to flatter Zhen Yan, even the Queen Mother felt sorry for Concubine Shu.
Zhen Yan stood aside with her head lowered, her eyes slightly red.
"I don't mean that as a concubine, but I just feel a little pity. I heard that Miss Zhen is both talented and beautiful. She will organize the business for the Zhen family at a young age. Master Zhao's family has a big business. If there is such a virtuous beauty in the back house, Wouldn't it save a lot of trouble and not have to worry about it every day?"
Concubine Shu sighed to herself, "It's a pity..."
In Empress Dowager Lian's heart, Concubine Shu has always been a no-brainer, she only cares about her own quick talk, and doesn't care about the consequences at all.
Joking about the reputation of a daughter's family in front of everyone, I don't know if it is to vent out Lin Xu's siege, or to embarrass Miss Xiao.
No matter what, even the Empress Dowager is willing to fulfill it, and it is not a bad thing for Concubine Shu to offend the Zhen family or the Xiao family.
Xiao Concubine propped her chin with one hand, her expression was sleepy, and she wanted to pretend not to care, but her heart felt sour.
Mrs. Xiao looked back at Concubine Xiao, "Xiao Jiu, don't think that other people's affairs make you unhappy. If you are led by the nose, everything is in your own hands. The most important thing is to live comfortably."
Concubine Xiao seemed to understand, but Mrs. Xiao didn't see any anger on her face, "If you insist, you will be the one who loses."
"Xiao Jiu....Understood." Concubine Xiao was lonely and absent-minded. It was because she shouldn't ask too much, and don't do to others what you don't want. If he was sincere to himself, he would abandon those things without opening his mouth, and what he earned would last. How long.
Xiao Concubine shook her head, trying not to let herself think about those things, she must not fall into the majesty of the Xiangfu, Xiao Concubine had a faint smile on her face, as if all this had nothing to do with her.
Zhao Zun stared at Xiao Concubine, the corners of his mouth were tightly pursed, trying to see something from Xiao Concubine's face, as long as she spoke or gave him a wink, Zhao Zun would agree.
It's a pity that Xiao Concubine remained silent all the time, as if she didn't care at all, this scene made Zhao Zun's eyes hurt.
"My aunt doesn't know. When Xu'er and Sister Yan came back a few days ago, the carriage broke down on the way, and they happened to meet Sister Xiao. The two chatted happily, talking and laughing all the way, as if they hated seeing each other late. .”
Lin Xu rolled his eyes and suddenly remembered this incident, "Speaking of which, it is really destined. There is no one on that road. If sister Xiao didn't help, I'm afraid Xu'er and sister Yan would not know how to get back."
With Lin Xu's words, Concubine Shu raised her eyebrows and became interested, "That's really a coincidence, Miss Zhen and Miss Xiao dance very well, it must be interesting if they can often get together to ask for advice and learn from each other. The relationship is deep, the husband and wife work together regardless of each other, there has never been any conflict, and it has become a good story, which has been passed down to this day
Woolen cloth. "
"My aunt has a good eye." Lin Xu had offended Concubine Shu just now, but now she took the opportunity to make Concubine Shu happy.
The aunt and nephew sang together, and even the corner of the queen mother's mouth curled up, "Concubine Shu, you have always had a good eye, the eldest prince is a lucky one, but concubine Shu, don't worry for a while, even if you want to, you should ask the person concerned for their opinion, so as not to worry about it." This will ruin Miss Zhen's reputation."
Concubine Shu's face froze slightly, she didn't mean it at first, but later she saw that Concubine Xiao's expression was not right, and she was happy to be able to disturb Concubine Xiao, so that she lost her sense of proportion and talked more and more.
Concubine Shu raised her eyes and looked at Zhen Yan. Zhen Yan had been very quiet, standing beside Concubine Shu quietly, her demeanor was calm and reticent, and her whole body was covered with a layer of sadness and helplessness, as if she couldn't do all of this. It is very pitiful to be in charge.
Concubine Shu smiled awkwardly, the high steps were not easy to descend, she looked at the eldest prince for help.
The eldest prince understood, "What the mother and concubine said is very true. Brother Zhao is not too young now. It's time to start a family. Miss Xiao may have to wait for a few more years. Miss Zhen is both talented and good at singing and dancing. You can also take care of the back house for Brother Zhao, and let Brother Zhao do all the work for the court, why not do it?"
The eldest prince looked at Emperor Dongming again, "Father often praises Lord Hou as a great mission from heaven, which needs to be refined, but it's a pity that Lord Hou can't let go of the business at hand, and now it can be regarded as fulfilling Emperor Father's mind."
Concubine Shu also followed suit when she heard the words, "Your Majesty, it wasn't my concubine's intention to match up. I really can't bear Miss Zhen to be misunderstood by outsiders. Miss Zhen was frightened that day, and she was carried to the Marquis's mansion in full view. Today, there is a lot of discussion in Kyoto. I'm also worried for Miss Zhen, that's why I..."
Concubine Shu stood up and walked to Emperor Dongming, "I beg the emperor to forgive me."
Emperor Dongming waved his hand, "Get up first."
"Concubine Shu is sympathetic to the fragrance and cherishes the jade." The Empress Dowager Lian snorted and said with a smile, "After what you said, Miss Zhen can only marry Lord Zhaohou."
Concubine Shu was silent, but everyone could tell that was the meaning.
Even the Empress Dowager was not afraid of serious problems, she cast her eyes at Emperor Dongming, "It was the emperor who bestowed the marriage at the beginning, but now that this matter has happened, the Ai family can't intervene, but the emperor should not hurt the old minister's heart."
The Empress Dowager Lian obviously took pleasure in other people's misfortune, and threw this hot potato to Emperor Dong Ming, waiting to see the joke.
It's fine if Zhen Yan is of low status, at worst she is a concubine, but Zhen Yan is the eldest daughter of the Zhen family.
Zhen Yan and Xiao Concubine must be injured in the fight, no matter who it is, it has nothing to do with her.
Emperor Dongming glanced at Empress Dowager Lian, then Concubine Shu who was kneeling at his feet, and was silent for a while.
Just when everyone was at a stalemate, Zhao Zun, who had always had nothing to do with himself, suddenly spoke up.
"Your Majesty, a few days ago Miss Zhen frightened her horse in front of the mansion. At that time, the minister was not in the mansion. It was one of the guards of the minister who took the initiative to bring Miss Zhen into the mansion for treatment. Is it okay for Miss Zhen to marry a guard in Weichen's mansion?"
Zhen Yan raised her eyes when she heard the words, her eyes never left Zhao Zun, and her disappointment flashed in an instant.
Concubine Shu choked, and hurriedly said, "Master Zhao, this is not how it is calculated. After all, you are the master of the Zhao family. If you make a mistake, how can you clean it up! How will Master Hou tell Miss Zhen to face the rumors of the world?" Rumors, Miss Zhen is innocent in this matter!"
Zhao Zun raised his eyebrows, "What's your mother's intention?"
"Of course I married Miss Zhen." Concubine Shu blurted out directly.
Zhao Zun sneered, and glanced at Emperor Dongming, "Your Majesty, when I was begging to marry Miss Xiao, I said that I would never take another concubine and marry another in this life, and only treat Miss Xiao alone."
What Zhao Zun meant was that the safety and reputation of others had nothing to do with him, so don't try to use reputation to overwhelm him!
Simply a rogue!
Another hidden meaning of Zhao Zun is to go to the right minister for advice.
"Then Miss Zhen..."
"I am innocent and impeccable, but some people gossip and ruin people's innocence. I don't have the ability to stop those people's mouths. After all, rumors only stop at wise men."
Zhao Zun opened his mouth in a nonchalant manner, which caused laughter again, and several wives who had talked about it all lowered their heads, blushing a little guilty.
Hearing this, Concubine Shu's face turned red, she was ridiculed and accused again and again today, she retreated again and again, even a little prince would dare to ridicule herself, it is simply unreasonable!
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The black-bellied master molested the little concubine
Good promise
It was rumored from the outside world that she relied on her status as the princess, disrespected her grandmother, beat her aunt and killed the children in the mansion, she was extremely vicious.
But in reality, the sisters took turns to plot against her, her innocence ruined her reputation, the hypocritical aunt bewitched her father to demote her dead mother into a concubine, and Song Jing changed from a concubine to a concubine.
Everyone can step on it behind the scenes, so much bad luck, but who doesn't have a lucky time.
Finally it was Song Jing's turn!
He is extremely noble in the capital, he comes in and out like stars holding the moon, and is favored by the queen mother in every possible way. He is the living king of Hades that no one dares to disobey!
But this master just took a fancy to Song Jing.
He said, "No one in the world dares to wink at this king! If you are wronged, let this king bully you back!"
Song Jing trembled, who dares to bully the King of Hades, is simply tired of living!
He added, "Whoever dares to touch you, I will chop him up personally!"
Song Jing hesitated.
He also said, "Whoever dares to find helpers, this king will make him regret coming to this world once, and punish his nine clans!"