There is no coincidence in this world. If Gu Mingmou doesn't believe it, how can Mr. Xue believe it. There were too many twists and turns, but unfortunately Xue never imagined that the real mastermind behind the scenes would be Prince Heng.
Gu Mingmou didn't intend to let her mother know this, so she just let her mother misunderstand that it was Shen Ying's brother and sister.
Although Xue's status is destined to prevent her from reaching the top tier of nobility, it does not mean that she does not understand the relationship. It is easy to deduce why the Queen Mother let her enter the palace. After all, Princess Jin is from the Queen Mother's family, and Princess Jin's daughter has fallen in love with her daughter's fiancé...
Thinking of this, Ms.
Even if the Queen Mother forced her, she could not let go for the sake of her daughter. If they really get what they want, her Tongtong will never be able to succeed again.
I don't know if the Queen Mother has been sending people to keep an eye on the Gu family. Xue just came back one night when someone came.
The person who came was a father-in-law. Gu Yong went to the Yamen early in the morning, and the only one in the family who could come out to see people was Mr. Xue. Ms. Xue welcomed Eunuch Liu to the main hall. Before she could even say any polite words, she was blocked by the other party's words, "Mrs. Gu asked the Queen Mother to wait. Please pack up and go to the palace with the Miscellaneous family."
Mrs. Xue smiled a little apologetically, "I'm really sorry. I'm not in good health and have been recuperating in the village. I bothered my father-in-law to make this extra trip." After saying that, he gave a look to the maid next to him, and the maid would prepare it early. The purse was handed over.
Eunuch Liu squeezed it, raised his eyebrows, turned his wrist, and stuffed the thing into his sleeve pocket.
"By the way, before leaving, the Queen Mother specifically asked Madam to bring the lady of your family to her for a look."
Eunuch Liu's words made Mrs. Xue, who had always been calm, change her expression. She couldn't help but ask, "I wonder why the Queen Mother suddenly wants to see my little girl?"
Eunuch Liu received a large amount of benefits. Seeing that Mrs. Xue was still respectful to him, he thought that the two of them were also unlucky, so he gave a few pointers without hesitation, "Who can guess what the Queen Mother is thinking? Mrs. Gu just needs to remember, He who knows the current affairs is a hero, and the great grievance will be over if he endures it."
Xue's heart sank completely
, Eunuch Liu's words and her daughter's reminder have completely implemented the Queen Mother's plan. I'm afraid she has no chance to refuse.
And the Queen Mother wanted to see not only her, but also Tongtong...
No matter how unhappy Ms. Xue was, she finally asked her maid to call her Gu Mingmou. Gu Mingmou breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the Queen Mother had met her together.
She couldn't bear to let her mother enter the palace alone. She was afraid that she would not get any benefits if her name went by herself, so she was willing to follow.
The mother and daughter were taken to the Cining Palace of the Queen Mother by Eunuch Liu. Eunuch Liu went in to report and left mother and daughter waiting outside for more than half an hour. The slight chill in the morning has long been dissipated by the blazing sun hanging high in the sky, and the scorching temperature makes people feel a little more anxious.
Before meeting anyone, I felt the Queen Mother's intention. She didn't want to see their mother and daughter.
So even if you are deliberately trying to make things difficult, you have to accept it with gratitude.
It wasn't until she was a little dizzy from being burned by the sun that a palace maid finally came out and said to the mother and daughter: "The Queen Mother wants to see you, come with me."
After saying that, he turned around and walked towards Cining Palace with elegant steps.
As soon as he entered the hall, Gu Mingmou did not raise his head to look at the noble Queen Mother in the center of the hall. Instead, he knelt down with Xue, "My wife pays my respects to the Queen Mother."
After a long time, a slightly older but arrogant female voice sounded faintly, "Get up."
This was the first time Gu Mingmou saw the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother was not young, and her face bore traces of time, but she could not conceal her former beauty. Her eyes were particularly sharp. When she looked at Gu Mingmou, she felt chilled. A chill from the wind.
"Are you Ms. Xue? The Ai family has heard people talk about you." The Queen Mother glanced at Mr. Xue, her eyes emotionless, as if she was looking at something.
"My wife is Mrs. Xue."
"I heard that you saved the life of Madam Yongning, so that's why Madam Yongning is willing to marry the Gu family?"
"I can't say I saved a life, but I just helped out." Xue answered in a neither humble nor overbearing tone. She didn't seem surprised that the Queen Mother knew about her relationship with Mrs. Yongning.
After all, she is the mother of the Lord of the World. It does not take much time to investigate such a trivial matter, whether it is the Gu family or the Yong family.
Everyone in Ninghou Mansion knew the reason why the two families got married in the first place.
In fact, the main reason why the marriage was possible was that Mrs. Yongninghou persuaded Yongninghou, and Qi Lang, the eldest son of Yongninghou, was also willing.
"The Crown Prince Yongning is indeed a young talent, and Mrs. Gu's behavior is only humane."
Before the Queen Mother could speak, someone suddenly interrupted. But the underlying meaning of these words made people angry, as if Mrs. Xue had saved Mrs. Yongning in order to get married to Yongninghou's house.
Gu Mingmou heard the sound and looked over. The person speaking was an old woman with gray hair. Her face looked older than the Queen Mother, but the Queen Mother respected her very much.
This person is definitely not Princess Jin, but I am afraid that she has a close relationship with Princess Jin, and may even be a member of the Queen Mother's family.
This was too much to say. The Queen Mother just smiled after hearing this. At the same time, she glanced at Xue and found that she was tolerant, with no trace of grievance on her face.
No wonder this Xue family was able to reach the first rank of the Marquis Mansion from a mere fourth-grade family. He has some skills and is not stupid.
"The Aijia asked you to come today. I believe you know the reason."
"The Queen Mother, please make it clear."
"The Ai family feels that Crown Prince Yongning is not a good match for...your daughter. The Ai family wants to choose another good wife for Crown Prince Yongning."
Although she had expected it early on, the words coming out of the Queen Mother's mouth meant that they could not be changed. Xue closed her eyes and said in a deep voice: "This matter was decided by my wife and Yongninghou and her husband that day, and it was done by my wife." The master who has his daughter cannot control Yongninghou Mansion."
Mrs. Yingwuhou couldn't help but snorted coldly when she thought of the Yongninghou Mansion, the queen's sister-in-law, who didn't know how to praise her.
Is this ignorance of current affairs
The smile on the Queen Mother's face slowly faded, but it would not be good if she pushed it too far and let people spread gossip. She thought for a moment and said: "The Ai family will not wrong you. Next year's draft, The Ai family can decide to give the Gu family a position as the prince's concubine."
For ordinary fourth-grade officials, it is a great joy to have a prince and concubine in the family. After all, the Gu family's original family is not even qualified for the draft.
Unfortunately, the Queen Mother did not know that what some people value is not power, but whether the man she is marrying is worth it.
(End of chapter)