In February, the palace is full of lanterns. Today is the day when the eldest princess leaves the cabinet. Of course, it will be lively and lively.
Chu Jinyao, dressed in the imperial concubine's uniform, smiled and patted the eldest princess' hand, then moved away and let Madam Xi put a red hijab on the eldest princess. As soon as the ceremony in the palace was over, Chu Jinyao took the car to Princess Runing's mansion.
The eldest princess was canonized as Princess Runing and descended to Chai An, the youngest son of the Hou Chai family of Yichun. Runing is the first princess in the palace, and her wedding has even been asked by the emperor many times, so it is naturally very grand. Chu Jinyao, as Princess Runing's eldest sister-in-law, can't be without her. Chu Jinyao came to the princess' palace in person, accompanies the princess to dress up and change her wedding dress, and then accompany her to the princess' palace to control the scene. Having the prince concubine deliver the wedding in person is simply the most shameful thing in the weddings of the princesses of all dynasties.
Even though Chu Jinyao is the sister-in-law of the eldest princess, and she is also the crown princess, she will never arrive early. By the time her frame of honor arrived at Princess Runing's mansion, many people at the wedding banquet had already come. The Chai family had already received the news and were all waiting at the second door.
This is the difference between marrying a royal daughter. The home of the usual wedding banquet is at the in-law's house, but the princess is different. The princess has her own princess mansion and does not live with her in-law's family. Therefore, on the wedding day, the real distinguished guests were all in the Princess Mansion. Although the Yichun Hou Mansion also held a banquet, several people had to go to the Princess Mansion to entertain the guests of the royal family.
In the banquet hall, the female relatives brought their families along, Ben chatted happily, and suddenly heard that the Crown Princess was coming, the lobby was silent for a while, and everyone looked towards the door.
Chu Jinyao was wearing a red crown princess dress, and walked slowly accompanied by the eldest wife of the Chai family. When the ladies inside saw that she was really a crown princess, they immediately brought their daughters over to salute Chu Jinyao: "See Princess."
The greetings came one after another, and a lady found that the Crown Princess smiled in her direction, and her face was bright. However, in fact, there were too many people saying hello, and Chu Jinyao couldn't even remember the faces of these people.
She went to the new house to see the bride before returning to the front hall for the banquet. Now that the auspicious time has not come and the banquet has not yet started, this time is the precious social time for the female relatives.
There are countless people who want to talk to Chu Jinyao. As Princess Runing's sister-in-law, Chu Jinyao has to support the little sister-in-law, so she smiled at the grandmother of the Chai family throughout the whole process, and even a few girls from Yichun Hou's mansion came forward to salute, she Also called over and said a few words.
For a time, the faces of the people in the Yichun Hou Mansion were bright, and the little girls from the Chai family were even more than happy in front of the little sisters. It's different from being relatives with the royal family. Before that, they would never have the chance to talk to the Crown Princess.
There was an endless stream of wives who came to greet An, wave after wave, especially when they brought their daughters and dragged them over to show Chu Jinyao. Chu Jinyao saw so many red and bright little girls at one time, and it really took her eyes off. Taking advantage of the group of people to go down, Chu Jinyao saw the void and quickly brought people out.
These ladies are really good at talking, I don't know how they are, anyway, Chu Jinyao, who is listening, is exhausted. Chu Jinyao took people to rest in a clean place, and finally felt that her ears came alive. Suddenly, a voice came from outside the pavilion: "Prince Concubine."
Chu Jinyao was stunned when she heard this line of voice, and stood up in surprise: "Eldest sister!"
Chu Jinxian walked over with a smile, stopped three steps away and was about to bow her head, but was stopped by Chu Jinyao: "Eldest sister, what are you doing!"
"Ceremonies can't be neglected, you are the Crown Princess now, so don't be sloppy."
"You're still pregnant, how can I let you salute me." Chu Jinyao said angrily, and happily greeted Kikyo to get a blanket, and carefully supported Chu Jinxian to sit down.
"Sister, my little nephew should be five months old, right?"
"Yes." Speaking of the child, Chu Jinxian also smiled softly, her face exuding a soft maternal light, "Last year, I only dared to deliver letters to my family when I was three months old. Catch up with your big wedding."
Although it was a pity that her sister didn't come to marry her when she got married, it was obviously nothing compared to the little nephew or little niece in Chu Jinxian's belly. Since Chu Jinxian got married, their sisters have rarely seen each other. Later, when Chu Jinyao conferred the marriage and then moved to the capital, it was even more difficult for them to meet. In this way, their sisters have not seen each other for more than a year.
Chu Jinyao was both regretful and satisfied: "Fortunately, my brother-in-law has been transferred to the capital, so we can see each other from time to time. By the way, sister, how are you during this time?"
Chu Jinxian knew what Chu Jinyao was asking. She was really struggling with children, and it took two full years to conceive a child. If it wasn't for her grandmother watching and Chu Jinyao marrying the prince again, I'm afraid Chu Jinxian would want her from her husband's family. Some got it. Chu Jinxian sighed softly and said, "What's the point of talking about this, now I'm fine, and I have nothing to worry about."
That's right, people always have to look forward. Chu Jinyao didn't want to bring up Chu Jinxian's sadness, so he changed the subject and asked about the child with great interest. Speaking of this, Chu Jinxian, who has always been indifferent, also has a lot to say: "... I had a hard time with this pregnancy, and it took me a year of medicine to conceive. Steady, I didn't dare to get out of bed for the first three months... But it's good to wait for the most difficult period. Now that he is a month old, he doesn't bother me anymore, and my appetite is much better."
Chu Jinyao was shocked when she heard these words. She only knew that it was not easy for Chu Jinxian to have children, but she didn't expect the situation to be so serious. Counting the time, in the year when Chu Jinxian took the medicine, the Marquis of Changxing's family just moved to the capital. , Chu Jinxian was alone in Taiyuan Mansion, and she didn't know how she survived.
However, Chu Jinyao was planning to get married at the time, and she was not a freelancer herself, so she didn't know anything about Chu Jinxian. Chu Jinyao felt a little guilty, but on the happy day, she didn't want to deliberately say these words to make people sad, so she pretended to be relieved and said, "It's okay, I said that all the hardships will come, the little nephew can be so tossed, and he will definitely be a lively brother in the future. "
Chu Jinxian also laughed, neither of them mentioned what if it was a daughter. In fact, Chu Jinyao doesn't care whether it is a boy or a girl. If it is a girl, she must be like an elder sister. Chu Jinyao likes it more. A man in one fell swoop.
Chu Jinxian could probably guess what Chu Jinyao was thinking, but she didn't really care, so she comforted Chu Jinyao instead: "I'm fine, no one in the Zhao family dares to treat me harshly, and your brother-in-law understands my hard work, not for the sake of I am anxious to take a concubine because my family is not here. Moving my family to the capital will only give me more confidence. How could anyone not have such a long-sighted eye, because my mother’s family is not in the local area and despise me? , on the contrary, I was not able to come to marry you, and I was not able to see the battle of the royal wedding, but I am very sorry."
The two sisters understood each other, and slowly opened up about the end of the year, and their hearts became closer. Chu Jinxian talked about the child for a while, and then slowly asked Chu Jinyao: "How about you, how has your time been?"
Seeing the worry in Chu Jinxian's eyes, Chu Jinyao understood that she was really worried, but she was afraid of poking Chu Jinyao's sore spot. Chu Jinyao smiled, took Chu Jinxian's hand and said, "I'm fine too."
Chu Jinxian asked in a low voice, "Is there any news?"
When she mentioned this Chu Jinyao, she became discouraged, she shook her head slightly, and Chu Jinxian sighed when she saw it: "I was born with a cold body and a cold palace, and it's not easy to conceive, you shouldn't be like this, right?"
Chu Jinyao really didn't know. Originally, she thought there was no need to worry. She and Qin Yi were both young, so there was nothing to worry about, but everyone around her was so anxious that she wasn't pregnant yet. Slowly, Chu Jinyao herself became anxious.
Pregnancy is not something that can be accomplished by just talking about it. It is usually difficult to conceive in the main room because the husband does not stay overnight, but with Qin Yi's energy, Chu Jinyao is definitely not the case. Zhao's children are difficult, and now Chu Jinxian is the same. Could it be that this is the physical problem of their mother and daughter
Chu Jinyao felt a little dejected. When Chu Jinxian saw it, she comforted her in a soft voice: "It's okay, although it is difficult for people with cold body to conceive, there are not a few women with cold body, it's just that the severity is different. I'll give you a few. The recipe for conditioning, you should pay more attention to your usual meals, and adjust it slowly, and it will come naturally."
It can only be this way. Naturally, Chu Jinxian and Chu Jinyao were not needed for such things as remembering Fangzi. Chu Jinyao talked to Chu Jinxian about the Changxing Hou Mansion again. Although Chu Jinxian said few words, she listened carefully. The two were talking when there was a sudden commotion in the direction of the banquet room. Both Chu Jinyao and Chu Jinxian raised their heads, and Linglong came over to report at the right time, "Princess Princess, Princess Rongan and Second Lady Zhao are here."
It turned out to be Zhao Lanhui.
Chu Jinyao turned back and looked at Chu Jinxian, and both saw the cautiousness in each other's eyes. On the first month of the month, the imperial decree for marriage has been issued, and the wedding date is set for June this year. It can be said that Zhao Lanhui is already the second prince concubine for sure. Even if they are not yet married, but with the imperial edict, no one dares to treat Zhao Lanhui as a girl, and Zhao Lanhui obviously understands the change in his identity. But today Zhao Lanhui came later than her crown princess. Even if she could shirk it from Princess Rongan, it would be too flamboyant.
Along with the imperial decree for marriage, there were also the decrees of the second prince and the third prince. The emperor may be too lazy to toss it again, so while dividing the second prince, he also took the third prince with him. The second prince was named King Su, the vassal land was Qingyang Mansion, and the third prince was named King Lu, and the vassal land was Luoyang.
They are all first-class places.
Chu Jinyao and the second prince and the third prince have very little relationship. In Chu Jinyao's impression, the second prince is humble and humble, and the third prince is proud and straightforward. It's time to call them kings. In contrast, Qin Yi was somewhat inhumane and a little domineering.
The more Chu Jinyao thought about it, the more she felt that something was wrong. Looking at this trend, how could it be getting closer and closer to those princes in the history books? King Su himself is very low-key and humble, but the family of Princess Su, who can't stand up in the future, is really powerful. Because of the relationship between Princess Rongan and the Duke of Wei, King Su's momentum in the court has gradually flourished in the past few days.
As for King Lu, he himself is the favored son of heaven, and the focus of his attention is not as obvious as that of King Su.
Chu Jinyao didn't understand it before, but after she entered the palace, she could gradually understand the affairs of the court. King Su is now famous. If it is said that Zhao Lanhui is too high-profile and does not know how to restrain himself, it is to deceive children and laymen.
Chu Jinyao dared to be sure that someone must be taking advantage of the situation. It is self-evident as to why they did this.
The emperor really has no idea of changing the prince, but the emperor's thinking is always different from that of the prince. As a father, the emperor, while caring for the prince, also wants his other sons to enjoy the glory and glory from generation to generation. The emperor himself never thought of the prince, but what about the sons who were favored by him
Chu Jinxian looked at Chu Jinyao worriedly, and obviously felt that the future Princess Su would be too loud. Chu Jinyao held Chu Jinxian's hand and shook her head to indicate that it was all right.
Zhao Lanhui has come to play, how can Chu Jinyao let her be arrogant. She didn't go back to the banquet room immediately, but sat down again before walking back unhurriedly.
Zhao Lanhui has been very busy since his appearance. The girl from her boudoir who used to chase after her came to flatter her, and even young ladies who were not in the same circle came to talk to Zhao Lanhui. The wedding date has been set, Zhao Lanhui is about to become Princess Su, and everyone wants to come early to take advantage.
Zhao Lanhui was surrounded by many people, and she handled these gestures with ease, and the banquet room was very lively. Zhao Lanhui was about to respond to a daughter of the Hou family, when suddenly the entire hall fell silent, and then everyone's eyes turned to the other side.
For a while, those joking, those who were in touch with each other, and those who talked about the marriage of their children, all stopped to make way to greet the people who came.
"Prince Princess Wanfu."
Chu Jinyao walked slowly with Chu Jinxian, and all these greetings returned with a soft smile. As soon as Chu Jinyao appeared on the stage, Zhao Lanhui was immediately portrayed as a little girl. No matter how good Zhao Lanhui's family background was, and no matter how high his mother's status was, it was still not as high as a princess. Chu Jinyao was wearing a dress from the first class, with a bun with pearls and pearls, and a clear jade bracelet on her wrist. She had a calm and wealthy temperament around her. As she walked along, she nodded lightly and smiled. Everyone on both sides praised that this is the royal composure. tolerance. Compared with Chu Jinyao, Zhao Lanhui was too noisy, especially compared with the previous one, Zhao Lanhui made the banquet room noisy, but when Chu Jinyao appeared, he immediately calmed down.
With such a movement and stillness, the contrast is too obvious, because people who really have identities do not need to advertise their identities.
And Zhao Lanhui had to bow to Chu Jinyao in this strange embarrassment: "See the Crown Princess."
"Second cousin Zhao is also here, get up quickly." Chu Jinyao just glanced at her with a smile, then turned her eyes away carelessly and looked at Princess Rongan, "Aunt Rongan."
Princess Rongan smiled and returned a half-salute, and spoke to Chu Jinyao gently and eagerly. The two of them sat on the upper seat, while Zhao Lanhui could only stand below.
At this moment, not only Zhao Lanhui, but others also deeply realized that Zhao Lanhui was only Princess Su, while Chu Jinyao was the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess could casually talk to any senior ancestor present at the scene and sit on an equal footing, but Princess Su could not.
This silent defeat is really too cruel, Zhao Lanhui's face is not obvious, but his eyes are filled with neglected humiliation. If Chu Jinyao came back in a hurry to find a place, she could still think that Chu Jinyao was also nervous, but Chu Jinyao didn't, Chu Jinyao came back slowly, and didn't care what she did. Even Chu Jinyao didn't look here after entering the house, but talked to Princess Rongan familiarly, which made Zhao Lanhui feel like a child who was deliberately protesting with adults.
It's outrageous, Chu Jinyao is one year younger than Zhao Lanhui! Zhao Lanhui felt resentful. A year ago, she and Baoqing County Master joined forces to examine Chu Jinyao. Today, the situation has turned upside down.
After the banquet, the voice was noisy and it was convenient to speak. Many ladies are secretly asking the people at the table: "The one who came in with the Crown Princess just now is the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Changxing, and the Crown Princess's sister?"
"Exactly, just transferred back to the capital this month."
"Hey, look at these two sisters." The lady who spoke didn't know whether to be emotional or envious. "As soon as these two come over, they are as heavy and beautiful as Jiutian Xuannv descended to the world. Whoever has such a pair of sisters is beautiful. , this must be a blessing."
Listeners feel the same way. Chu Jinyao and Chu Jinxian look like sisters at first sight, they are both the one with outstanding beauty and outstanding temperament, but Chu Jinxian should be more serious, Chu Jinyao is more fresh and bright, vivid and fragrant. .
In the palace, Queen Qi also asked about Princess Runing's wedding banquet today: "Are you ready to add makeup?"
"It's all set, and now it has been sent to the Princess' Mansion."
Empress Xiao Qi, as the mother-in-law, in addition to the dowry to give valuable makeup, the wedding banquet should also give gifts to show the emperor's mighty grace and favor the princess. These things are handled by servants, and when Xiao Qi learned that the reward from Kunning Palace had been sent, he put down the matter and sighed instead: "It's good to be a princess, you don't need to serve your mother-in-law, you don't need to look at the face of your husband, after you get married The food, lodging and food are the royal family, this is a good life.”
Lan Yu couldn't agree with these words, she said softly: "My lady's words are bad, if the princess's life is good, why would they try their best to marry their daughter back to the royal family? Obviously, the lady's is the best fate in the world. "
This was a coincidence, Xiao Qi was amused later, and looking at her expression, she obviously felt that it was better to be a queen than a princess. Could it be that the leader of the land is not a royal minister, the honor and disgrace of the whole world are tied to the emperor alone, and it is obviously more honorable to be the strongest woman.
It would be even better if her son could become the next emperor.
And at this time, Lan Yu whispered: "Niangniang, we have sent back the news of the Crown Princess."