"Prince Concubine, the Duke of Wei wants to see you, and Concubine Shu also sent supplements."
Since Chu Jinyao became pregnant, there have been many more people asking for a meeting in the name of asking for a meeting. Every two or three days, people come to the door to ask for a meeting. Chu Jinyao refused all of them on the grounds that they were not feeling well after traveling for a long time. If you see one and you don't see the other, then you can just go for it and see none of them.
"I'm not feeling well, I'm afraid I don't have the energy to see Mrs. Wei Guogong. Mrs. Xie Guogong is kind, so please refuse."
"The tonic of the concubine Shu..."
"Let people receive it in the warehouse as it is, and prepare a decent return gift to send to Concubine Shu's palace."
"Yes."
The palace servant took the order, and Linglong fanned Chu Jinyao: "I thought the entertainment in the palace was too much, but I didn't expect that returning to the palace would be more difficult."
"Why do they want to visit me? They obviously want to take the opportunity to see if it's true or not that I'm pregnant." Chu Jinyao was enlightened.
Linglong also agreed. Seeing Chu Jinyao's indifferent expression, she changed her expression and said comfortably: "Princess, you don't have to worry about it, the first child always takes advantage. Rareness is the most precious thing. The first child, whether male or female, should be especially favored by the elders. More, when there are more children in the future, the elders will not have the energy to pay attention, and the favor will naturally fade. Once the little prince or prince in your stomach is born, it will definitely be very favored by the emperor, and those people outside are jealous, so this is the way to check The news."
When mentioning the child, Chu Jinyao had a smile on her lips. This child is bound to be accompanied by difficulties and dangers. She can't relax at this moment as a mother. She must let her child reach this world safely.
Chu Jinyao used to laugh at Qin Yi for finding a midwife for the child in a month, but she did the same after that. She didn't show her belly, so she made small clothes and shoes for the child. Since what happened to Xiao Qi, Chu Jinyao's clothes have been very careful. Every single one has to be checked again and again before they can be brought to her. Now that she is making small clothes for children, she will be more cautious.
Chu Jinyao and Linglong had a conversation and gradually talked about King Su. Linglong said, "Prince Concubine, Prince Su and Concubine Su will set off in half a month. Concubine Su will hold a banquet in the palace in a few days. It is a formal farewell before leaving the capital. Do you want to go?"
The emperor was reluctant to go to the palace, so he took King Su to the palace to stay for a few more days. Now that everyone has moved back to the capital, King Su has no reason to stay any longer.
Chu Jinyao thought for a while, and said, "Prince Su and his wife will be leaving the capital soon. I don't know how long it will take to meet again next time. I can't justify it without showing up. After all, I'm her eldest sister-in-law, so I can't show my timidity, you go and prepare. As a gift, I will go to Prince Su's Mansion in person."
Linglong responded and quickly arranged everything. On the day of Prince Su's parting banquet, even Zhao Lanhui was surprised when he heard that the Crown Princess came in person.
She originally thought that with Chu Jinyao's tense stomach, the Donggong ceremony was already the limit, but she didn't expect Chu Jinyao to come in person. This is really... Zhao Lanhui was speechless for a while, yet she still underestimated Chu Jinyao's courage.
Chu Jinyao's ceremonial guard entered Su Wang's mansion, and she accommodatingly called all the female relatives to stand up. Chu Jinyao is now pregnant, and her gestures are becoming more and more quiet. She is simply the perfect image of a princess in the world's imagination. The wives and wives covered in Hua Cui stood at the head of Chu Jinyao, looking at it, it was a rank one or two. Any one placed outside would be the master sought after by everyone, but now, they are smiling and respectful. Carefully accompany Chu Jinyao by his side, even without disobeying.
With Chu Jinyao's finale, Zhao Lanhui also became tense unconsciously. Today, the power and power in the capital are very different from two years ago. There is a princess in the Duke of Wei's mansion, and his prestige has not diminished, but it has not diminished. The Crown Prince was at the height of his power in the court, and anyone could see that the relationship between the Crown Prince and his uncle's Zhenbeihou Mansion was indifferent, and the Changxinghou Mansion was the real blessing.
Sending off to Prince Su's Mansion, how could there be less Zhenbei Hou Mansion on this occasion. After Chu Jinyao appeared, the female relatives of the Qi family felt a little uncomfortable. After Chu Jinyao was seated, Mrs. Zhenbei Hou deliberately smiled and chatted with Chu Jinyao. Chu Jinyao smiled and nodded in response, and then Just looking away to listen to others, everyone in the Qi family was embarrassed, and Grandma Qi didn't even dare to raise her head.
With such an aunt as Qi Rong, all the wives of the Qi family were really angry. Mrs. Zhenbei Hou couldn't take care of her daughter-in-law and daughter. Instead, she had to implicate the girls in other rooms. Their own daughters are fine, why should they be harmed by Qi Rong
Several ladies of the Qi family were at odds with each other, and Chu Jinyao also pretended to be listening to other people's words, completely disrespecting the Qi family. Everyone in the audience could see it clearly, and they all pretended not to know.
Chu Jinyao was the last to arrive at the scene. Everyone knew that the Crown Princess was very precious now, and no one dared to let the Crown Princess stay outside the palace for a long time, and the banquet was almost held soon. Chu Jinyao came over today to walk through the scene, picked up a few chopsticks at the banquet, and then got up and went to the back to change. She has a double body now, even if she knew that Zhao Lanhui did not dare to blatantly dabble in the dishes, Chu Jinyao would not eat outside.
Changing clothes was just an excuse. Chu Jinyao went to the exclusive locker room to rest. Not long after sitting down, the maid reported to Grandma Zhao and the second grandma of Changxing Houfu for an interview.
Chu Jinyao nodded: "Please."
Chu Jinxian and Duan Yinghua walked in together. They all knew that Chu Jinyao came here today to order a 卯, and would not stay outside the palace too much, so when Chu Jinyao was leaving, Duan Yinghua quickly called Chu Jinxian with him. I came here to find Chu Jinyao.
Chu Jinyao also wanted to see her mother's family before returning to the palace. She is pregnant now, and it is more and more inconvenient to enter and leave the palace gate. Since returning to the capital, she has not seen Chu Jinxian.
Chu Jinyao couldn't wait for everyone to salute, and hurriedly called them up: "It's all my own family, so don't hold back on these false salutes. Sister, are you in good health?"
"I'm all right, and the older brother is getting bigger and bigger." Chu Jinxian had already finished sitting, she sat down on the chair and looked at Chu Jinyao with a smile, "I was still talking about you in those days. , who would have heard grandmother say that you are also pregnant every few days. This is just right, both children have a company. "
That's right, Chu Jinyao also feels happy. This is simply the knot between the two sisters. Now that the two are pregnant one after another, it is really good luck. Duan Yinghua smiled and watched the two sisters greet each other. After they finished speaking, she asked a few girls from the family to come forward to greet Chu Jinyao.
The sixth and seventh girls are already engaged, and the younger ones are here today. They had very little memory of Taiyuan Mansion, and they seemed to have lived in the capital since they were conscious. They looked at the fifth sister in front of them curiously, and were both curious and fearful of this princess princess.
These little sisters were too young, and Chu Jinyao had no impression of them, so after asking a few gentle questions, he sent them to the next room to play. Duan Yinghua completed the task assigned by her great mother-in-law, secretly relieved in her heart, and slowly talked about her real purpose for coming today.
Duan Yinghua looked at the pair of sisters in front of her, and sighed in her heart. The fifth girl, Chu Jinyao, needless to say, the eldest sister married to her grandfather's house, and the great mother-in-law herself was her grandmother. , Who in the Zhao family dares to look at Chu Jinxian's face? But Duan Yinghua didn't have the good luck of her eldest sister and sister-in-law, so she could only make plans for herself.
Duan Yinghua slowly circled the circle and said, "Prince Concubine, eldest sister, I know this kind of thing shouldn't be used to bother you, but I don't know who else I can talk to except the two of you."
Chu Jinyao and Chu Jinxian looked at each other and their faces became serious. When Duan Yinghua first came in, Chu Jinyao felt that her face was not right. Chu Jinyao has been in the palace for so long. If nothing else, her ability to observe words and expressions has improved a lot, but Duan Yinghua did not take the initiative to mention it, and she was not easy to ask.
Chu Jinxian obviously had the same thought. She took the initiative to say: "We are only a brother, the second brother, and you are no different from our own sisters. If you feel embarrassed, you can say it. Even if we can't help, I can also give you an advisor."
Chu Jinyao also nodded: "Second sister-in-law can say anything."
Duan Yinghua was relieved after receiving Chu Jinyao's right words. She said, "I'm also ignorant. The most important thing for a woman is to look after her husband and teach her children. It's all right. It's just that I'm worried that this woman's origin is unknown, and if she rushes back to her, I'm afraid it will be bad for the reputation of the Hou Mansion."
When Chu Jinyao heard this, he was really surprised. Duan Yinghua was trying to be strong and capable, while the second young master was not a person who liked to fight, so the two of them couldn't be said to be like glue, but there was no one else between the husband and wife. But now, listening to Duan Yinghua's voice, the second young master actually raised other people outside
This... Chu Jinyao and Chu Jinxian looked at each other, and both saw surprise in each other's eyes. No wonder Duan Yinghua wanted to avoid everyone to tell Chu Jinyao about this, but Chu Jinyao's face darkened and she said to Duan Yinghua, "What the hell is going on? As a sister, you have to say a few words to him."
Ever since Chu Jinyao was awarded the title of Crown Princess, the fate of the Marquis of Changxing has changed drastically. At this time, the benefit of having a grandmother who only recognizes interests is revealed. Mrs. Chu puts the family's interests at the highest level. Seeing that the prosperity of the Chu family is just around the corner, how could Mrs. Chu allow someone to hold back at this juncture. Therefore, Mrs. Chu is extremely strict with the children of the family, and she will never allow the younger generation of the clan to cause trouble outside, and ruin the reputation of Changxing Houfu. And this is what Chu Jinyao wants to see the most.
As the elder brother of Chu Jinyao and the future heir of the Marquis of Changxing, the second young master has long since become someone in the capital who must not be offended. Fortunately, the second young master is weak and has little desire for fame and fortune. He doesn't care about "vulgar things" such as Qian Quan. . Others might despise the second young master, a future uncle who does not want to make progress, but Chu Jinyao felt that this was the best way. The Marquis of Changxing was already the home of the Crown Princess. What profit? And Qin Yi is obviously very satisfied with the undisturbed character of his brother-in-law. If he can keep doing this, Qin Yi will also be happy to honor them.
But now listening to Duan Yinghua's voice, it seems that the second young master is quietly doing something big outside
Duan Yinghua didn't dare to talk to Madam Chu and Mrs. Zhao, so she could only come to Chu Jinyao for help and let Chu Jinyao put pressure on the Marquis of Changxing. She said with a low expression: "...I didn't think about it at first, but when I was in the palace, I happened to find that the second master's account had gone inexplicably. I asked a few questions casually, but the second master said nothing. I started I thought it was because I was over-hearted, but after returning to Beijing, the second master's book returned to normal, but he ran out from time to time. In fact, if he had someone he liked, he would tell me directly, but it was so unclear. , I asked him and he only said no, but the next time he goes out he deliberately hides it from me... He, where did he put me? "
Duan Yinghua couldn't help crying as she spoke. Chu Jinxian sighed and comforted Duan Yinghua softly. Chu Jinyao also felt that her second brother had done something. Chu Jinyao said: "Second brother, he is too outrageous, I will find a chance to ask him carefully. Second sister-in-law, please stop crying, you have come from the beginning to be perfect, and whoever sees it will not praise him, second brother, he is here If there is no blessing in the blessing, there is no one to scold him to wake him up."
With Chu Jinyao's accurate words, Duan Yinghua immediately felt much more at ease. If there are people outside the second master, everyone in the Hou residence will definitely not be on her side, but if Chu Jinyao speaks, even Old Madam Chu dare not say anything. Duan Yinghua is in Japan today with a gamble mentality. After all, who is the younger sister who is not towards her own brother? Duan Yinghua thought she needed to cry and sell her pity again, but unexpectedly, Chu Jinyao was unexpectedly reasonable, and now she even helped her to say that the second young master was wrong.
Duan Yinghua sighed in her heart that most of her friendship with Chu Jinyao in the past was because of the prince, but at this moment, Duan Yinghua felt grateful to Chu Jinyao from the bottom of her heart.
Chu Jinyao really felt that it was a big luck for the second brother to marry Duan Yinghua. Not only the second young master, but the entire Marquis of Changxing should be fortunate to marry such a shrewd and capable young lady. So when something like this happened, Chu Jinyao was of course on Duan Yinghua's side.
Chu Jinxian persuaded a few words and asked her maid to accompany Duan Yinghua to wash her face and makeup. After they left, Chu Jinyao asked Chu Jinxian, "Sister, do you know what's going on?"
Chu Jinxian shook her head: "It's the first time I've heard of it. How could my grandmother and mother care about this."
Also, Mrs. Chu and Mrs. Zhao have different positions. Even if they knew, they would not tell their two married daughters. Chu Jinyao was puzzled: "Second brother, although he has a gentle temperament, he wouldn't do such a thing..."
"I also find it strange." Chu Jinxian watched the second young master grow up. She knew what kind of person this younger brother was. Chu Jinxian didn't think the second young master could do such a thing as a private room. Chu Jinxian thought for a while and said, "Forget it, since she came to tell us, we always have to beat and beat. After I go back, I will let the uncle try a few words to see what the second brother is doing."
"Let brother-in-law go?"
Chu Jinxian glanced at Chu Jinyao lightly: "Otherwise, you still plan to let the crown prince talk about it?"
Only then did Chu Jinyao react: "That's right, it's just right for my brother-in-law to go. Oh, what am I thinking."
As a younger sister, even the Crown Princess can't mention this to her brother. This kind of thing is usually done through the hands of her husband... But if Qin Yi is asked to go, it's not a beating, it's a direct shock.
Chu Jinxian looked at Chu Jinyao lightly beating her head, and said with a smile, "You are a fool for three years, and you started too."
After the two negotiated, Chu Jinyao entrusted this matter to Chu Jinxian, and did not take care of it anymore. First, it was inconvenient for her to be in the palace, and secondly, if it was her who made the move, there would be no room for change. Personal morality was also an aspect of officials' performance evaluation. It would be a big thing to be picked on by Chu Jinyao. It is better to let Chu Jinxian come forward, and Chu Jinyao pushes behind at the right time.
Chu Jinyao couldn't stay outside for much longer. After Duan Yinghua rebalanced her face, Chu Jinyao reassured a few words and returned to the palace with a heavy guard. She brought back a lot of worries from Prince Su's Mansion, but when she returned to the palace, there was still a lot of things waiting for her.
Hearing the report of the eyeliner in the palace, Chu Jinyao braced her forehead with a headache: "You said that Concubine Shu and the Empress had a conflict?"