Concubine Yun was silent for a while, and then asked the old concubine: "What do you mean... Is the rule that the older the better?"
The old wangfei glanced at Concubine Yun, thinking that Concubine Yun was trying to contradict her, and sneered: "This is the filial piety that future generations should perform! There is nothing good or bad, only what is right or wrong! People like us , the rules should be bigger than the sky."
Concubine Yun did not show any displeasure in the face of the old concubine's sneering and sarcastic expression, she just said coldly: "What you said makes sense, but you may not know the family rules of the Xiao family at the beginning."
The words of Concubine Yun made everyone stunned. The old princess was especially disgusted with Concubine Yun's attitude of not taking people seriously, and said: "What do you mean? I don't know, do you know?"
Concubine Yun said calmly, "I do know. Before you enter the Xiao family's door, the family rule of the Xiao family is that you can only enter the family tree after giving birth to a son, not that you can enter the family tree after giving birth to a child. So if you follow the You said that the sooner the rules are set, the better, so she is not the only one who should not be on the genealogy."
Concubine Yun made the old concubine pale with anger, and she slapped the table on the spot: "Nonsense! Wangye, do you allow your biological mother to slander your first-mother like this? Are the rules of the Yanbei Palace still there? already?"
King Yanbei was innocently named and blinked: "What? Aren't we discussing the new daughter-in-law's entry into the genealogy?"
Concubine Yun said in a low voice: "It's just a matter of fact, why do you take his breath away. What if I'm the biological mother? It's me who is going to guard the mausoleum for the old prince, not you, what are you dissatisfied with? Going to be with the old prince? We are talking about clan rules. The reason why you were able to enter the family tree of the Xiao family back then was because of your different identities. Later, the old prince simply changed the clan rules, so that you can have children. Enter the genealogy. If you don't believe me, go and look up the old family rules of the Xiao family decades ago to see if I have bluffed you?"
The old concubine was so speechless by Concubine Yun that she was so angry that she almost rolled her eyes.
I don't know how many times this kind of thing happened when these two were in the same room for decades, so everyone in the Xiao family took it for granted, and one day these two people suddenly get along well, which would scare people.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about to freeze, Xiao Jingxi looked at his mother.
The princess came out calmly to smooth things out: "Speaking of which, no one's family rules are set in stone. These are old things, so I won't mention them today."
Grand Concubine Yun didn't say anything else, but the old concubine couldn't sit here anymore and stood up: "I shouldn't have come here today! If you have anything to do, your family can decide for yourself!" After speaking, she walked away.
The princess hurriedly called out to retain her, but the old princess had already left the side hall, and the princess glanced at the prince.
At this time, Concubine Yun also stood up: "If you have anything to decide for yourself, I will drink this cup of tea next time." After speaking, Concubine Yun left without waiting for the princess to speak.
Ren Yaoqi stood below and watched, she was a junior and a bride, and she didn't have the right to speak when the gods fought. But seeing the back of Concubine Yun getting up and leaving, Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but ponder.
On the surface just now, it seemed that Concubine Yun was cold and indifferent to everyone. Even when she went to guard the mausoleum for the old prince, she seemed to be dissatisfied with King Yanbei, but Concubine Yun was at the right time. They relieved the siege, because only Concubine Yun was the only one present who could meet the old princess.
Moreover, the purpose of Concubine Yun's departure is different from that of the old princess. The old concubine was driven away by Concubine Yun, but Concubine Yun was for the old concubine's sentence, "If there is anything, your family can decide for yourself!"
If Concubine Yun didn't leave, then the accusation that the old concubine was angered by their joint efforts would be confirmed, and there would be no need to be embarrassed if she also left the King of Yanbei. To outsiders, this is just another anger between the East Palace and the West Palace.
Everyone present was silent for a while, and then the King of Yanbei said: "The two elders are old, and they have not sat down for a long time. Their tea, you will serve it another day, what should you do now, and the ceremony is over. On the genealogy. What a big deal!"
Xiao Jingyue smiled and said, "Then grandma doesn't care?"
King Yanbei glanced at him, raised his eyebrows and said, "What do you want to do? Cross out your grandmother's name from the genealogy?"
Xiao Heng hurriedly stopped Xiao Jingyue in a low voice, and apologized to King Yanbei: "His child is ignorant, and his speech has never been concealed. Your lord, please forgive me."
Xiao Jingyue also followed his father's words and apologized obediently: "Yes, uncle, my nephew has always been outspoken and outspoken, so don't be as knowledgeable as me."
King Yanbei looked at them and smiled meaningfully: "This king will naturally not be angry with the juniors, but Jingyue, you are not too young, you are about to get married and start a business, so you should be careful about your words and actions on weekdays. If the elders can tolerate you at home, you will tolerate it. You also represent our Yanbei Palace when you go out of this gate. If you make a fool of yourself and then seek the elders' tolerance, that is to ask the elders to show favoritism, which is not acceptable."
Xiao Heng's expression froze when he heard the words, and he hurriedly asked tentatively, "Why did the lord say this? But what kind of shit did he do outside, and someone came to you to complain?"
King Yanbei said: "Didn't I warn him? His temperament is really worrying, but don't wait until you have done something irreparable to know your mistake. As a father, you should also treat your son on weekdays. It's just a snack."
Xiao Heng responded quickly, seeing that Xiao Jingyue seemed to still want to speak, Xiao Heng glared at him secretly, Xiao Jingyue shrugged, finally being honest.
As soon as Xiao Jingyue was honest, the next thing went much smoother, and no one came to interfere with the ceremony,
Ren Yaoqi and Xiao Jingxi first offered tea to the prince and princess, and received two big red seals. After that, Ren Yaoqi met with the people of the second room of the Xiao family according to their seniority, and Xiao Heng and his wife also gave gifts. The population of the Xiao family was relatively simple, and the ceremony was completed quickly.
After that, with the help of the prince, Ren Yaoqi's name was successfully added to the family tree of the Xiao family. The old princess and Concubine Yun were not there. The biggest one was King Yanbei, and he naturally had the final say.
Apart from the unpleasantness at the beginning, this morning went well, at least Ren Yaoqi became the daughter-in-law of the Yanbei Palace as a matter of course.
After coming out of the Chengde Palace, the prince said to Xiao Jingxi and Ren Yaoqi, "Go and offer a cup of tea to the concubine, her old man, and talk with her before going back."
Xiao Jingxi and Ren Yaoqi responded, and the prince and princess returned to Jiuyang Palace first.
Xiao Jinglin looked at Xiao Jingxi and Ren Yaoqi, and after hesitating for a while, she said, "I won't go today." Xiao Jingxi and Ren Yaoqi were going to serve tea to Concubine Yun, so would she go? Appropriate, with Xiao Jingxi accompanying today, Xiao Jinglin is not worried that Ren Yaoqi will be wronged.
Xiao Jingxi smiled and nodded: "Okay, you can go back first, and I will come to you later." Second Young Master Xiao felt that when he was not in the house, his wife and sister could stay together as company, and so could Xiao Jinglin Protect Ren Yaoqi from suffering. After all, it is impossible for the princess to keep Ren Yaoqi by her side all the time, and it is inappropriate for the prince to always go to the Jiuyang Palace for Ren Yaoqi at home.
Xiao Jinglin nodded and left first.
Xiao Jingxi simply asked the maids and old ladies who followed to retreat, and went to the Lanxian Palace of Concubine Yun just like Ren Yaoqi and the two of them for a walk.
Xiao Jingxi lowered his head and asked quietly, "Are you tired?"
Ren Yaoqi was about to answer that he was not tired, but suddenly he remembered the joke in the boudoir of the two of them before, and he couldn't say what he said, and just glared at Xiao Jingxi.
Xiao Jingxi said with a low smile, "What are you staring at me for? I just wanted to say that there is still some distance from the Lanxu Temple, so I'm just asking if you want to take the soft sedan chair."
Ren Yaoqi went his own way and ignored him.
Xiao Jingxi followed and said softly, "Are you really angry?"
Ren Yaoqi glanced at him: "No."
Xiao Jingxi stretched out his hand to hook her finger quietly, Ren Yaoqi was a little unaccustomed to dodge it a little, but she didn't move when Xiao Jingxi's hand caught up again.
The hands of the two were held together by the cover of their sleeves, and they walked all the way to the Lanxi Palace.
When approaching the front of the hall, without waiting for Ren Yaoqi to speak, Xiao Jingxi took the initiative to let her go.
Concubine Yun was in the small Buddhist hall of Lanxi Hall, and she came out when she heard that they were coming.
I heard that the juniors came to serve tea to her, but Concubine Yun didn't say anything, and ordered two bowls of hot tea to be brought up. The maid took out Feng Hong, which had been prepared a long time ago, and gave each of them one.
After that, Concubine Yun had nothing to say. It was all Xiao Jingxi who spoke. Ren Yaoqi sometimes took a sentence or two, while Concubine Yun listened, occasionally nodded, and simply responded a few times to express herself. There is listening.
"Did you go to Shou'an Temple?" Concubine Yun asked suddenly.
Xiao Jingxi said: "Not yet, you are relatively close here, so you came to the Lanxi Palace first."
Concubine Yun nodded: "Then you can go to Shou'an Temple, I have nothing to do here."
Xiao Jingxi smiled and said: "It's still early. Let's talk to you again. I heard that you want someone to copy the Buddhist scriptures. Yaoqi's handwriting is still enough to read. Let her write a few for you. If you look satisfied, let her copy it for you? It's okay for her to be left and right."
This is not Xiao Jingxi's own opinion, they have already talked about this topic on the way here, Ren Yaoqi has no opinion.
Ren Yaoqi also knew that it was very important to coexist peacefully with Concubine Yun in the Yanbei Palace. After all, on occasions like today, only Concubine Yun could blatantly confront the old concubine. The premise is that Concubine Yun must be willing to protect you.
Concubine Yun glanced at Ren Yaoqi, thought about it, and said, "You don't need to write. I saw her writing last time at the Qianjin Banquet, and it was very good. But the most important thing in copying Buddhist scriptures is not whether the writing is good or not. But sincerity is not sincere, does not understand the Buddha's meaning."
Ren Yaoqi said humbly, "My grandson is stupid and doesn't dare to speak and understand the meaning of Buddhism. She has only read the basic Buddhist scriptures, and she has sincerity."
Concubine Yun said in a low voice, "If you are still stupid, there will be no smart people."
Ren Yaoqi's performance at the Qianjin Banquet last time was still fresh in everyone's memory, as did Concubine Yun. What Xiao Jingxi said before about having both ability and political integrity proved at least half of it.
Xiao Jingxi was very happy with Concubine Yun's straightforward praise, and smiled at Ren Yaoqi.
"Which scriptures have you been familiar with? Come and listen." Concubine Yun asked.
Concubine Yun said that she was familiar with reading, and Ren Yaoqi thought about it before saying a few classics that he remembered relatively well.
Concubine Yun nodded, said several other titles of scriptures, and asked, "What about these?"
Ren Yaoqi said implicitly: "I have read it several times."
Concubine Yun glanced at Ren Yaoqi and asked her a few questions, which Ren Yaoqi answered one by one based on memory.
Concubine Yun waved her hand and frowned slightly: "Okay, you are more familiar than me."
Ren Yaoqi stopped talking, and Xiao Jingxi laughed.
Concubine Yun said: "Come over tomorrow afternoon. It's enough to copy half an hour every day. If there is something on any day, let someone come over and say it, or not come."
Ren Yaoqi breathed a sigh of relief and lowered his head.
Concubine Yun glanced at Xiao Jingxi: "I won't let you eat, you go to Shou'an Palace."
This time Xiao Jingxi obeyed the words of Concubine Yun and took Ren Yaoqi to get up and say goodbye.
After the two came out of Shou'an Hall, Xiao Jingxi saw Ren Yaoqi thinking, and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Ren Yaoqi thought about it for a while, and said the truth: "I think that the concubine, her old man's family is not so difficult to approach." It's just that she doesn't like her granddaughter-in-law very much, but it's a good thing if she doesn't make things difficult for her.
Xiao Jingxi smiled: "Well, you are so good, you should have been liked by everyone."
Second Young Master Xiao is now at the peak of his ability to talk about love, so when it comes to talent, it's a one-size-fits-all approach. Smart people understand everything quickly and don't need to be taught.
Ren Yaoqi was blushed by Xiao Jingxi's praise.
The two walked to the door of Shou'an Hall. This time, they did not go in directly, but let someone go in to report at the door, and then obediently waited at the door for instructions.
It didn't take long for the old lady in the yard of the old princess to come out and say to the two of them apologetically: "The old princess felt a little uncomfortable just after she came back. Why don't you two come back another day?"
Xiao Jingxi asked, "Have you seen the doctor? Let's go in and see the doctor."
The mammy hurriedly said: "No, no, the old princess has already fallen asleep, but the old problem is committed. I have just taken a dose of the medicine prescribed by the doctor before, and it will be fine after a sleep, you two should go back. ."
Xiao Jingxi asked a few more questions, some insisted a few words, but they were all rejected. In the end, he could only take Ren Yaoqi to leave with regret and disappointment.
In fact, they all know that the old princess is unlikely to meet them today, but seeing them or not is one thing, and whether they come or not is another.
After the two left Shou'an Palace, they planned to go back. Halfway through, there was a subordinate to report to Xiao Jingxi. Xiao Jingxi had to send Ren Yaoqi to Xiao Jinglin first, and then went to work first.