Song Jinning soon understood why Mrs. Linchuan Bo brought her son instead of her own daughter to visit the Empress Dowager Song.
In fact, it was still for the Empress Dowager Song to see.
But instead of letting the Queen Mother Song look at each other for Li Chengxuan, she let the Queen Mother Song look at each other for Li Xiyan.
In short, this is Princess Shang who misses her own son.
Because the meaning expressed in her words is too obvious.
First of all, he praised his son, from his appearance to his talents, he wished he could say that there is no heaven and earth, and finally he said that the child is not married yet, and everyone present is not a fool, and no one can understand what she said what do you mean
Song Jinning sat on the top seat, and turned her head to look at Mrs. Linchuan's son after hearing the words.
She couldn't tell if she was talented or not, but in all fairness, she was really good-looking.
It belongs to the handsome one. As the saying goes, the face is like a powder, and the lips are like a vermilion. Is this probably what you are talking about
He was wearing a light lilac-coloured round-necked brocade robe with lotus flowers embroidered on the cuffs. With a white jade crown on his head and black hair like black ink, he looks like a wealthy man, and his gestures are very decent.
But Song Jinning always felt that there was something missing from this person.
Maybe it's spirit, maybe it's vigor, or maybe it's connotation
Anyway, if Song Jinning were to choose, Song Jinning would definitely not choose such a person as her husband-in-law.
She turned her head to look at Li Xiyan, and saw that the child turned his head away and looked out the window, not looking at anyone in the room at all.
But Song Jinning saw that her cheek facing her was blushing like a layer of rouge, so she knew she was shy.
Originally, no one could be as thick-skinned as her. The average woman in this day and age would be shy when someone said such kind words in front of her, not to mention that Li Xiyan was originally a very quiet girl.
Empress Dowager Song didn't even think about Mrs. Linchuan's son. It's very simple, even Song Jinning doesn't have a crush on someone, and someone as shrewd as the Queen Mother of Song is sure to look down on him even more.
Seeing that Li Xiyan was sitting uncomfortably, she called her: "It's hot in this room, you and your sister-in-law go upstairs to cool off."
Li Xiyan was eager to say yes, and hurriedly answered yes, and got up and stood up.
Song Jinning was too lazy to sit here and talk to these ladies. Either tout them, or try to promote their own daughter and son, it's so boring.
Now that he got this good job to accompany Li Xiyan, he naturally agreed immediately.
The two cousins went upstairs side by side. After going around every floor, I finally climbed slowly to the fifth floor.
Song Jinning was a little afraid of heights, and didn't dare to get too close to the outer railing. She stood by the door, holding the door frame with her hands, and slowly looked out.
How about climbing a high place and looking far away? Standing on a high place and looking at the scenery feels different.
The wind at high places is stronger than that on the flat ground, blowing hair and clothes and belts. Song Jinning felt that she was very happy in her heart now, and she really felt like she was full of joy and prosperity, and wanted to go to the blue sky to see the bright moon.
Compared with Song Jinning who didn't dare to get too close to the railing, Li Xiyan is obviously much more courageous in this regard.
Because she actually sat directly next to the outermost beauty. One arm was still on the railing, and the probe was looking down.
It was even worse for Gu Yu and Bai Lu, standing by the railing, they almost leaned half of their body outside. Even the other servants who came over were all standing in the corridor outside looking at the scenery.
Song Jinning: ...
So the coward turned out to be only her alone.
That little heartless guy, Gu Yu, even beckoned to her: "Your Majesty, come here quickly. It's very windy here, and it's so comfortable to blow."
Even Bai Lu, who has always been quiet, nodded in agreement.
Song Jinning: The wind on the roof is stronger and more comfortable, why don't you two just jump up to the roof and let it blow
After thinking about it, with the skill of the two of them, jumping up to the top of a building is really a very common thing...
Forget it, she'd better stand obediently while holding onto the door frame.
He didn't expect Gu Yu to come over after a while, supporting her and going forward.
Song Jinning was so frightened that her legs went limp, and she kept asking her what she was going to do.
Gu Yu winked and motioned her to look downstairs. On the one hand, she leaned over and whispered next to her ear: "The princess has been looking at a man. The empress doesn't want to go and have a look?"
Song Jinning: What does it mean that a princess has been looking at a man? She is obviously a good girl with a thin skin, and she would blush when she heard Mrs. Linchuan's promotion of her son just now downstairs, okay
But I was still very curious. He asked Gu Yu, "Where is it, where is it? Quickly help me over there to have a look."
The heart of gossip is blazing, and there is nothing to be afraid of heights.
Holding Gu Yu's hand, he slowly moved forward, and stood two steps away from the railing. Looking down along Gu Yu's fingers, he saw a group of men below.
But even if there were a group of men, it didn't prevent Song Jinning from being able to immediately lock on to the man Li Xiyan was looking at.
Because the figure of that man is really tall and straight.
About twenty years old, wearing a black arrow jacket, with a black leather belt around the waist, the shoulders are broad and the waist is thin. Judging by his height, he must have a pair of long legs.
Holding a scimitar in his left hand, his side face is tough, and no matter how you look at it, he is full of heroic spirit.
Song Jinning glanced twice, then quietly turned to look at Li Xiyan.
Seeing that Li Xiyan seemed to be fascinated by it, the corners of his lips curled up unconsciously. A small white jade-like face was blushed all over.
The whole body is a young girl in Huaichun who bumps around like a deer.
Song Jinning pursed her lips and smiled lightly. After laughing, he asked Gu Yu to help her walk back.
It wasn't until she sat down in the room that she realized that her legs were already weak.
Taking two sips of the tea from Bai Lu's hand, Song Jinning glanced at Li Xiyan who was still leaning sideways on the railing and looking down, and quietly told Gu Yu: "Go and find out the identity of the person the princess is looking at."
Judging by his attire just now, and his posture of directing the others around him, he should be an officer of Bingmasi.
Song Jinning knew that Di belonged to the Ministry of War, and if this person was really good, he might be able to join the Ministry of War in the future.
Gu Yu answered yes, turned around and left lightly.
When I returned to Weiyang Palace in the evening, Gu Yu came forward, and while taking off all kinds of beaded flower hairpins on Song Jinning's head, she reported the news she had inquired at that time.
"The man's name is Li Jian'an, and he is the third son of Dongpinghou's family. I heard that he likes to wield knives and guns since he was a child. He originally wanted to enlist in the army to gain military merits, but Mrs. Dongpinghou was reluctant. He relied on himself He entered the Bingma Division with his ability, and now he has achieved the position of deputy commander."
Gu Yu naturally knew Song Jinning asked her to find out Li Jian'an's real purpose, so after briefly reporting Li Jian'an's family background, he began to report other things.
"Although this Mr. Li San can wield knives and guns, he is also proficient in poetry, writing and ink. He also behaves like an ordinary rough man, and he is very humble and courteous in his dealings with others. He just held the weak crown ceremony last month. I heard that the family has already Start looking for a wife for him."
In other words, Li Jianan is still single
However, although Song Jinning didn't know much about Dongpinghou's mansion, he also knew that Dongpinghou himself probably didn't have any real power in his hands.
Because this dynasty has experienced three emperors since the founding of the country, although Haiyan and Heqing are not mentioned, except for the occasional riots at the border, it can also be said that the world is peaceful.
It is very difficult to earn a title in peacetime, and most of the people who have titles now are earned by their ancestors when the country was founded.
The so-called brilliance of a gentleman, declines in the third generation, and flourishes in the fifth generation. How many of them are still as prominent as before
And once the world is settled, the king doesn't want these founding fathers to hold too much real power. Because that would threaten you.
So either it is to find an excuse to give it directly, or it is to slowly take back the real power.
The ancestors who broke out from all kinds of difficulties and obstacles, and the predicament of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, were clearly arranged by the superiors, let alone those of them who were born in the jungle and did not know what hardship was. offspring. He can only guard the ancestral property and title handed down by his ancestors, honestly collect some rent, receive some salary, and live his own life in peace and leisure.
But this Li Jianan is not bad. He didn't rest on the merits of his ancestors like the sons of other aristocratic families, and he was willing to fight on his own.
Song Jinning was thinking, how about choosing a suitable time to talk to the Queen Mother about this matter in a few days
Although the Dongping Hou Mansion may not have much real power, the Empress Dowager Song originally only had Li Xiyan as a daughter, and she only hoped that she would be healthy and happy for the rest of her life, and never thought of asking her to wield power.
Naturally, she never thought of asking her husband-in-law and her husband's family to play for power.
Because the Empress Dowager Song knew very well that power is the most dangerous thing in the world, let alone royal people.
As long as Li Xiyan, her future husband-in-law, and her in-law's family are all responsible, as Li Chengxuan's only royal sister, they will naturally enjoy inexhaustible glory and wealth. But once her husband-in-law or her husband's family is dishonest and wants to interfere with the imperial power, which emperor can tolerate it
At that time, perhaps for the sake of his siblings, Li Chengxuan will spare Li Xiyan's life, but he will definitely not forgive her husband-in-law and her husband's family.
Even if it is her child, he may not be willing to forgive.
Li Xiyan is also a person with a crystal glass heart. If that kind of time really comes, he won't be able to wash his face with tears all day long, and die in depression all his life
Empress Dowager Song is a person who has been in the power field. She knows the stakes better than anyone else, so she may not be willing to marry her only daughter to the family of powerful officials.
Otherwise, Li Xiyan's marriage would not be settled until now.
And most importantly, judging from today's situation, Li Xiyan is obviously interested in this Li Jian'an.
It is better to marry someone you like than someone you don't like, so can you find a suitable time to mention Li Jian'an to Queen Mother Song
While thinking about this matter, Song Jinning took off the layers of clothes she was wearing, and changed into a dress that she usually wears at home.
In an instant, I felt that the whole person was four or five catties lighter, and even when I walked, I felt that my steps were much lighter.
After washing off the makeup on her face and simply applying some pearl cream, Song Jinning sat down on the wooden couch by the window and began to eat the tortoise paste that Bai Lu had just brought over.
After only taking two bites, I heard the servant outside announcing: "Your Majesty is here."
Song Jinning thought of what Li Chengxuan said when she was about to leave in the morning, when you come back from the garden today, I have one more good thing for you, and her hands couldn't help shaking.
The tortoise paste in the spoon also fell into the blue and white bowl with lotus patterns.