The Eldest Prince's Concubine Selection Banquet is the biggest joyous event in the Imperial City this year.
There were many people who came, from the civil and military officials to the nobles of the family, all those who could reach the level were there.
After all, this time, even the emperor and empress came to the scene in person, showing how much they value the eldest prince.
Everyone had been preparing for a long time, but they didn't expect that the Ninth Prince would say such a big event.
Prince Yun, the only young master of the Nine Princes' Mansion, is a little bully himself, with an extremely prominent status, and has a father who cares about him very much.
Previously, she had a very good relationship with the imperial concubine, and was deeply favored by the emperor.
It can be said that she is the little master who is loved by thousands of people.
It was only in recent years that Xiao Ting's bad reputation was greater than hers, which made her gradually fade away in the mouths of the world.
It's just such a person, on such an important occasion, someone dared to make up her mind.
To be exact, someone was planning on him.
What are you doing
Threatening the Ninth Prince
Other than that, no one can think of any other effects.
However, the fact that the Ninth Prince was imprisoned by the emperor has been confirmed in the Ninth Prince's reply just now.
Presumably, if it weren't for the Eldest Prince's Concubine Selection Banquet today, the Ninth Prince would not have appeared here.
Then what else is he worthy of being threatened by others
Everyone began to ponder, maybe the truth of the matter was beyond their imagination.
"Where is Xiaoyun now? Was he injured?"
The emperor stood up straight away, apparently as in the legend, he liked the child extremely.
"Thank you for your concern. Xiao Yun is fine. She is resting in the back hall. The princess is taking care of her."
"That's good. The thief has been found out. Is it this little girl?"
The emperor's expression changed immediately, and he stared at the little maid who was escorted over.
"Exactly."
The Ninth Prince nodded, then looked at Elder Xu Ge, and said, "Does Elder Xu know this girl?"
Elder Xu Ge who was pointed out was slightly taken aback, but he didn't expect the conversation to come to him.
He just flinched and snorted coldly: "What is the meaning of the Ninth Prince, are you going to give the old man a hard hat?"
"Don't you know?"
The Ninth Prince raised his hands, and the two guards immediately pushed the maid closer, exposing her face in front of everyone.
"Then Miss Xu, do you know her?"
Ninth Prince glanced over lightly, and looked at Xu Lingyue.
Forced her to look over.
Xu Lingyue just took one look and was shocked. This turned out to be her personal servant girl, Mingyue.
"me… "
"Miss Xu wants to say, don't you know me?"
The Ninth Prince waved his hand again, and the servant girl suddenly said, apparently she had been hit on the Duan acupoint earlier, "Girl, girl, save me."
After she just said this sentence, half of her tongue was cut off with a sword, and she rolled on the ground in pain.
"Ahh..." The shrill scream made people's hair stand on end.
One of the guards slashed with his sword, then calmly retracted his sword, and stood behind the Ninth Prince.
The other person had already stepped aside, just watching.
Those who were close all retreated collectively, their hearts trembled, and what's more, they covered their mouths and exclaimed.
Most of the people sitting here are women from the back house, and it's okay to let them intrigue, but they are all scared when they really feel the blood.
Because there is no precursor.
The half of the tongue was bloody stuck to the bluestone floor, it was very frightening.
There was chaos at the scene, the way he looked at the Ninth Prince changed, and even he didn't even dare to look at him.
In the past, he walked the world like a banished fairy, quiet and beautiful, not burdened by the world of mortals.
But now, he seems to have suddenly turned into a devil who can explode at any time, wanting to kill at the slightest disagreement.
A few days ago, the incident of the Ninth Prince's mansion killing dogs and burning corpses was widely circulated, but many people did not see it with their own eyes, let alone the Ninth Prince's order.
So it's all skeptical and planned.
Many people once thought it was fake.
But now this scene made everyone terrified.
Including the emperor, he did not expect the Ninth Prince to act like this.
"Ninth brother, what are you doing?"
Ninth Prince frowned slightly, and calmly replied: "The emperor still can't see how Miss Xu is?"
"Since they don't want to say it, then the king will say it for them."
Then, he looked at the crowd, pointed at Elder Xu Ge, and said, "I think everyone has heard about what happened in this palace a few days ago."
"That's right, those people were killed by the king's order, because they deserve to die."
"And the mastermind behind all this is her, Xu Lingyue."
"The king thought you were a woman back then, and was confused for a while, so I spared your life and let you marry yourself. This matter can be exposed. I didn't expect you to have the idea of a son today. Miss Xu, why don't you tell me, what do you want?"
The Ninth Prince has never said so many words in front of the world, let alone such harsh words.
Everyone subconsciously looked at Xu Lingyue, her face was pale, and she didn't know whether she was frightened or shocked.
The whole person is ignorant, obviously out of state.
He only muttered: "I didn't let her kill, I didn't let her kill..."
The servant girl Mingyue was still crying there, reaching out her hand to everyone, hoping to save her.
Her mouth and face were covered in blood, which was very terrifying, her eyes were stained with blood, and she stared wide open, extremely terrifying.
However, everyone backed away, regardless of her appearance at the moment, and said that she dared to kidnap Shizi Yun, that would be a dare.
Immediately left this position.
Drinks and dishes were spilled all over the low table and cushions, making it a mess.
Such an obvious scene can be seen at a glance.
Xu Ge always wanted to say something, but couldn't say it.
In the end, he had no choice but to stand up and plead guilty for Xu Lingyue, because the facts could no longer be covered up, and since the Ninth Prince took action, there would be no room for redemption.
The emperor's face was so cold that he could drip water.
He also said just now that this woman is virtuous and virtuous, where is her virtue? Where is Germany
It was like hitting him in the face, with a crackling sound.
In the end, he spared Xu Lingyue's life, but said that she would not be able to get married in this life, and she would shave her hair and practice in Yunchan Temple to atone for her sin.
This concubine selection banquet greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.
When Xu Lingyue was abolished, the position of concubine was given up, and everyone was waiting for the emperor to make a new order.
Especially the two daughters who had just been named side concubines were even more excited.
No matter what happened just now, it couldn't stop everyone's fiery mood.
This time the emperor didn't make an order, looked at the Ninth Prince, his face still didn't improve, and everyone dared not show their anger.
The emperor said bluntly, "Concubine Zheng, you should choose the emperor's son!"
He thought a lot, and was deeply moved for a while, all because of the word 'love'.
Contrary to everyone's expectations, the eldest prince stood up, scanned the women who had come to participate in the election, and finally fixed his eyes on a weak girl.
"Just her!"
The girl who was touched looked ignorant, and at the same time, murderous aura came from all directions, surrounding her.
Lu Hui and Hong Shao didn't expect that the eldest prince would choose Xiao Jing.
I was stunned for a moment, but I was still happy for her.
Help her to move forward.
Xiao Jing foolishly let them support her, almost unable to stand still.
When it was in front of everyone, everyone was dumbfounded.
Afterwards, even the Queen and Concubine Chen frowned.
"Prince, are you familiar with her?"
Concubine Chen and the queen looked at each other, and both could see the doubt in each other's eyes.
"Never." The eldest prince said calmly.
The Ninth Prince had already retreated to his seat, and sat there calmly, unmoved by foreign affairs.
"Then why did you choose, her?" Concubine Chen frowned even tighter, and the hairpin on her head shook her head repeatedly, showing that her mood was not calm.
Not only Concubine Chen, but everyone's eyes, at this moment, were cast on the girl standing in the middle who looked extremely weak.
In addition, she is like a manga, at a loss.
Green Huo slightly lifted her arm, and whispered: "Fifth Miss, isn't this what you expected?"
Xiao Jing looked at Lu Cai, and there was chaos in her eyes.
"Since everything is what you want, and the eldest prince has ordered you again, then show your courage, don't let him down, and don't let the old lady and madam's expectations down."
"I, can I?"
Her voice was like a mosquito, Lu Cai nodded and patted the back of her hand.
Red Spoon also gave her an affirmative answer.
Xiao Jing raised her head and took a look. The man who had chosen her to be his concubine had Gu Bo's calm face and deep eyes, but there was no trace of contempt or disgust.
Just looking at her calmly.
Suddenly, without knowing where the strength came from, Xiao Jing slowly let go of the hands of Lv Hui and Hong Shao, and walked forward in lotus steps.
Although she is not as charming as Xiao Mei, nor as light as Xiao Ya, nor as lively as Xiao Ting, she has a seemingly weak but very strong heart.
Proudly bow down, "Minister Xiao Jing, pay homage to the emperor, empress empress, empress concubine Chen."
Then he looked at the First Prince, "Thank you, First Prince."
She knelt there upright, looking weak and weak, but her back was straight.
At this moment, she was neither timid nor trembling like before.
The First Prince didn't reply.
Seeing this, Concubine Chen almost frowned, and looked at the queen.
"Raise your head and let me take a look."
Xiao Jing raised her head according to her words, revealing an ordinary face that could no longer be ordinary.
The queen frowned slightly, obviously very dissatisfied.
"Which family are you from?"
But she still felt that she had to ask clearly.
"Back to your mother, Xiao Jing, the daughter of the people, and Xiao Zhan, her father."
As soon as this name came out, everyone knew who he was.
The daughter of the famous Xiao Guoshu's family.
As soon as she heard that it was a girl from the Xiao family, Concubine Chen's eyes instantly stood up, and she looked towards the place where the Ninth Prince was sitting, but she didn't see the woman.
Her mind was in a mess, guessing everything in between.
The queen was also a little curious, and then looked at the emperor.
The emperor frowned, and thought: Why do you have to have something to do with a girl from the Xiao family
However, he still asked the eldest prince very seriously, "Prince, why did you choose her?"
"Going back to Emperor Father, I feel that she is very reassuring as she stands there quietly, not fighting or fighting."
This answer is absolutely perfect.
The emperor: "..."
Others are also ignorant, which is also a reason.
Not to mention the selection of concubines by princes, but the selection of wives by ordinary people, they all have to be of the same family, and the woman is the best with literary talents, has the temperament of a big family, and the most important thing is to have the ability to manage the inner house and help her husband, then that would be the best.
What is his answer.
However, the emperor's words had already been spoken before, and he couldn't regret it, so he finally reluctantly agreed to let Xiao Jing enter the mansion.
After a banquet, too many things happened, the emperor was extremely upset, and drove back to the palace with the queen and others.
Everyone started to walk away.
In the Prince's Mansion, Chu Jiyao received the news, came to the back hall, and met Xiao Ting.
She was lying on the table, resting her chin on her hands, not knowing what she was thinking, she was very engrossed.
Chu Jiyao stood outside, but his steps to go in finally stopped.
"The servant pays homage to the First Prince."
(end of this chapter)