Qin Yining stood on the spot in doubt, and asked the servant girl who was guarding the hanging flower door in a soft voice, "Have you heard who it is?"
"Back to the princess, I haven't heard of it. The people sent by the prince only said that they were extremely important nobles."
Qin Yining nodded thoughtfully, "I see, thank you."
The servant girl was flattered, and bowed respectfully and stepped back.
Ji Yun said with some worry: "Listen to the tone, that noble person seems to be from the palace. The prince's attitude is so solemn, I'm afraid that the other party's origin is not simple."
Qin Yining also felt this way, and went back to the room with Jiyun worried. He changed into a sapphire blue waistcoat with a cross-collar collar, and his hair was simply combed into a high bun and fastened with a white jade flower hairpin.
Looking in the mirror, remembering Pang Xiao's solemn attitude, Qin Yining was afraid that he would be neglected, so he took a white jade butterfly collar button and put it on, and also chose a cloud brocade with dark flowers and cloud patterns for the cloak. This is both solemn and will not be inconsistent with the identity of filial piety.
Qin Yining went out with Jiyun and Bingtang as usual, Jingzhe, Xiaoxue, Xiaoman, Dahan, Tang Xiu and the four Jinghuwei followed, all the way to the government office in the rain.
On the way, Qin Yining made a lot of guesses in his mind. The noble person from the capital asked her to go in person with a female relative. Either the other party brought his wife, or the other party was a woman at all.
She thought about many possibilities, but she didn't expect to see the main hall of the yamen, and when she saw the person who came, she was really shocked.
"The minister's wife sees the queen, sees the concubine Zhuang." Qin Yining respectfully knelt down and gave a big salute.
The queen got up in a hurry, smiled and stretched out her hand to help: "Princess doesn't need to be more polite. I haven't seen you for a long time, and the princess seems to have lost a lot of money."
Qin Yining bowed his head respectfully, flattered, "Thank you for the care of the Empress. The Empress is not looking very well. Did you get too tired on the way?"
"Yeah." The queen took Qin Yining's hand to the throne.
Pang Xiao and Lu Heng stood below with their heads bowed, while Bian Ruohan stood on the other side next to Concubine Zhuang.
Qin Yining naturally didn't want to sit with the queen, so he stood beside her respectfully.
The queen said: "It has been raining continuously for a while, and all parts of the country have been affected to varying degrees. The construction of the imperial mausoleum has been delayed and failed to start. The Holy One is very worried and ordered Ben Gong and Concubine Zhuang to come here and recite the scriptures. Pray for the rain to stop, so that the construction of the imperial mausoleum can start smoothly. The Holy Majesty's decree that the rain will not stop, this palace and Concubine Zhuang will always be here."
Qin Yining's heart skipped a beat when she heard it, but she said with emotion and emotion on her face: "My lady is at the heart of the saint, and regardless of the phoenix's fatigue, she has to work hard to build a mausoleum for the saint. The deep affection for the flounder really moved the courtier's wife."
The queen was very worried, and took Qin Yining's hand and patted: "Each each other. You are not the same? We women, aren't we all for the whole family in this life?"
"Yeah, the Sage rules all the people, and the whole world is the family of the Sage. What worries the Empress is as easy as a small family that the ministers worry about?"
The queen sighed and nodded silently.
Bian Ruohan lowered his head, his mouth full of silver teeth almost crushed.
What a bumbling bitch! It's not too embarrassing to be so eloquent, like a pug when you see the queen!
Seeing that there was something wrong with Bian Ruohan, Concubine Zhuang next to her looked at the queen at the top with a smile, but the hand hidden behind her gently pinched Bian Ruohan.
Bian Ruohan was refreshed and hurriedly lowered his head lower.
Pang Xiao smiled and was full of pride. It's just that Lu Heng, the sword-wielding swordsman from the corner of his eye, also had a proud look. He looked at Qin Yining's back with a generous face, and Pang Xiao's good mood disappeared.
This person now holds his own identity, and he is less and less concerned about him. He will clearly show Qin Yining's thoughts, and he does not know how to avoid suspicion at all.
It's just abominable!
Qin Yining and the queen have established some friendships in the palace, but because of the men's identities, they stand in different positions. Both of them know in their hearts that once the men tear their faces, they will not be able to be friends anymore. The two are very restrained in their friendship.
Although restrained, it did not prevent them from chatting happily.
Concubine Zhuang and Bian Ruohan couldn't get in at all.
Qin Yining said with a smile: "The Empress is here, why don't I ask you to move to the palace for a small residence? The minister will order someone to vacate the upper court for you, okay?"
The queen smiled and looked at Lu Heng and Bian Ruohan, shook her head slightly and said, "The princess's kindness is well received by this palace. It's just that Uncle Zhongyi has already prepared a different garden."
Lu Heng said in a timely manner: "Yes, Princess Zhongshun is wholeheartedly concerned about the Empress. Please rest assured, Princess Zhongshun, Bieyuan has been prepared properly, and the people in it have chosen the most reliable ones, and the safety of Empress and Concubine Zhuang is guaranteed. "
When Lu Heng spoke, he looked at Qin Yining tenderly, as if there were stars twinkling in his eyes.
Qin Yining lowered his long eyelashes when he met him, and smiled, "Uncle Zhongyi is acting prudently. That being the case, I have no objection."
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "My minister too. If I want to come here, Concubine Zhuang, I have a lot to say when I meet Mrs. Zhongyi and sisters."
Hearing the words, the queen nodded, and her gentle eyes looked in the direction of Bian Ruohan.
Bian Ruohan was suddenly named, and suddenly raised his head, the swollen half of his face fell into everyone's eyes.
The queen frowned slightly, "Mrs. Uncle Zhongyi, what's your face?"
Lu Heng had a decent smile on his face, but his teeth were clenched, and he secretly scolded Pang Xiao for being mean. Originally, the queen didn't notice Bian Ruohan's abnormality, and it was enough to fool him, but he deliberately mentioned it, he must have wanted him to make a fool of himself in front of the queen!
With Bian Ruohan's arrogant temperament, Lu Heng had no hope for her at all.
Bian Ruohan's eyes quickly filled with tears, and just as she stepped forward to speak, Concubine Zhuang stood up first, bowed her knees and saluted, and said with a smile, "Back to the Empress, the concubine has already asked, Mrs. I accidentally bumped it at night. The doctor has prescribed the best ointment, and it will heal after two days."
"Oh?" The queen looked at Bian Ruohan's cheek, which was obviously a red and swollen mark left by someone slapped on the face.
In Huichuan County, if he dared to fight Bian Ruohan, and he could fight Bian Ruohan again, there should be only Zhongyi Bo.
But thinking about it carefully, the young couple had a conflict, and some of them were excited for a while. Although she was the queen, she was also an outsider.
The Empress smiled and said, "Since you bumped into it, you have to be careful in the future, Mammy Sun."
"The maid is here." The maid next to the queen smiled and walked closer.
"Bengong remembers that we brought ointment when we came. It is the best to reduce swelling and relieve pain. You can get it and give it to Mrs. Zhongyi Uncle."
"Yes." Grandma Sun walked out quickly.
Bian Ruohan felt very aggrieved, and just as she took a step forward, Concubine Zhuang grabbed her hand.
Although Concubine Zhuang smiled softly, the strength in her hand seemed to crush Bian Ruohan's bones.
"Younger sister has not thanked the Queen for her grace?"
Bian Ruohan almost screamed when she was pinched, but the pain made her wake up quickly. She had self-awareness. Her cousin was someone who had lived in the palace for many years. She should know the empress's temperament best. her.
"The court lady, thank the Empress." Bian Ruohan bowed respectfully.
The queen smiled gently: "No gift."
Although her attitude is gentle, the Queen's words are obviously much less when it comes to Bian Ruohan, and her attitude is not as warm as when she treats Qin Yining.
Bian Ruohan bit her lower lip, lowered her head and dared not let anyone see her expression, but her heart became more and more uneasy.
Why does everyone prefer Qin Yining? This is the case with Lu Heng, and the same is true of the empress who is now aloof!
She had asked Bian Tong sternly, and Bian Tong pointed to the sky and swore that he had not lied to her. Therefore, Qin Yining really entered the house that day, and that mansion must be the adulterer.
She obviously caught the evidence of Qin Yining's adultery, but no one believed her. Everyone protects her!
Bian Ruohan's heart filled with anger didn't dare to attack, so he could only endure it.
Not long after, the banquet was set, and the crowd moved to the flower hall. Although the rain continued for several days, all kinds of vegetables, vegetables, fruits, poultry and meat were rare, but when the queen came, it was necessary to have some, and the cooks really used all their skills. , the banquet did not see any abnormality at all.
Qin Yining and Bian Ruohan accompany the queen on the left and the right, while Concubine Zhuang is next to Bian Ruohan. Lu Heng and Pang Xiao are foreign males, so they should have avoided it, because there are only a few people, Pang Xiao is the sworn brother of the sage, Lu Heng It was also a junior that the Queen Mother valued very much, so the Queen sent a message, and everyone ate at the same table.
After dinner, refreshments were served, Qin Yining chatted with the queen for a while, then got up and resigned in time, "The queen has worked hard all the way, it's better to rest earlier, the court lady will come to greet you tomorrow morning."
The queen smiled and said, "The princess is still so polite and considerate. Now that I'm not in the palace, and the weather is not good, I don't have to ask for your peace. This palace will call the princess to talk when I have time."
"Yes, the court lady is always waiting."
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining bowed to the queen together.
The queen waved her hands with a smile on her face, indicating that the two of them would be excused.
When Pang Xiao and Qin Yining left, Lu Heng also smiled and said, "Empress Empress, this minister also retire."
The queen nodded with a smile, glanced at Concubine Zhuang and Bian Ruohan who were standing beside her, and said thoughtfully, "Mrs. Uncle Zhongyi rarely sees Concubine Zhuang. I think she has something to say. What is Uncle Zhongyi's opinion?"
Lu Heng smiled and said, "That's naturally good."
"Then Uncle Zhongyi, let's go to work, and go back to this palace and order someone to send Mrs. Uncle Zhongyi back."
"Queen's benevolence, thank you Queen for recruiting Zhuojing."
"Wherever it is, it's all from my own family. Uncle Zhongyi, don't worry."
Lu Heng and the queen saluted again, and respectfully retreated.
The queen smiled and said to Concubine Zhuang, "Go, this palace is too tired."
"Yes, concubine, thank the Empress."
Concubine Zhuang took Bian Ruohan to the salute, and then took Bian Ruohan to the wing where she lived.
Grandma Sun smiled and stepped forward at this time, and brought a few accompanying palace servants to serve the queen to change her clothes, "Niangniang, why does the slave maid look at Mrs. Zhongyi's situation is not right."
"Yeah. Ben Gong feels that too. So I set aside time for her to have a good chat with Concubine Zhuang. Concubine Zhuang is a smart person, so she should be able to solve her easily."
"The Queen is kind." Sun Momo praised with a smile, and took out a comb to tie the Queen's hair.
The queen looked at her wrinkled, newly born face in the mirror, and her ordinary face with loose skin, sighed silently.
"Bengong sometimes really envy their age like a flower."
"The Empress is in her prime, she is the most charming age for a woman, how could she sigh like this?" Grandma Sun was finely punished, her movements were gentle, and she neatly combed the Queen's hair into a homely bun, and then smiled, "Loyalty and righteousness. Mrs. Bo came to Huichuan and seems to be more stable than before."
"Yeah." The Empress supported her temples and sighed, "Since ancient times, marriage matters have mostly been the words of the matchmakers ordered by their parents. It will take a long time for Zhongyi Bo and the Bian family to come together, right?"
Thinking of the redness and swelling on Bian's face, Mammy Sun also nodded.
At this time, Bian Ruohan was holding Concubine Zhuang's hand and crying, "...Cousin didn't know, we had already arrived at the house at that time, and the uncle's people also went in and searched. But it is clear that Qin's adulterer is there, uncle But I didn't find any of my father's people! I just persuaded me a few words, and my uncle became embarrassed. He raised his hand and gave me a slap. Sister, look at my tooth."