On February 20th, Sanfang had an extra concubine daughter named "Xiu" next to the word "Wang".
On February 25th, Nangong Cheng of the fourth room brought back a "true love". It is said that "true love" was still seven months pregnant. Su Shi did not want to care about the affairs of the concubine's house, and although Lin was the head of the family The mistress, but she couldn't control the uncle's room, Nangong Cheng kept saying that she wanted to accept "True Love" as a concubine, and Gu's anger passed out, and then she was diagnosed as pregnant for a month.
However, Sifang's troubles did not affect Nangong Mansion's succession of good news. After Nangong Sheng and Nangong Xin's children's examination and rural examination, Liu Qingyun won the sixth place in the general examination. The master is still a servant, and the topics are all around the Liu brothers and sisters. At the same time, the wedding of Nangong Sheng and Liu Qingqing is also under the leadership of Lin's intensive preparations.
On the fifth day of March, the results of the palace examination were announced, and Liu Qingyun was handpicked by the emperor as Tanhua. In the Jinluan Palace, the emperor personally praised Liu Qingyun as a pillar of talent, and greatly appreciated it.
On that day, Yijia's No. 1 Scholar, No. 2, and Tanhua, three people arranging flowers and wearing red, surrounded by drums and ceremonial guards, walked out of the palace gate, crossed the horses and paraded through the streets, which made the whole king's capital boil. Liu Tanhua, who knows Xinke, is a young and handsome, jade-like young man who is not as weak as a crown...
The heat wave hadn't subsided yet, Liu Qingyun bid farewell to Nangong Qin respectfully for her sister's big wedding, rented a small courtyard with three entrances in Baining Lane, and moved in.
Then, it was the fourteenth of March, the day before Nangong Sheng's wedding.
Now everything is ready, only the last procedure of tomorrow - getting married.
These days, Mrs. Lin has been as busy as a spinning top, and lost a few catties all of a sudden. On this day, she got up early in the morning, and first went to Qingzhiyuan, a new house that had been furnished, to check it out.
For Nangong Sheng's big wedding, this Qingzhi courtyard has been renovated, especially the new house, the floor is paved with mirror tiles, and the walls have been re-pasted. At this moment, the new house is decorated in a bright red, full of joy, with magnificent red curtains, exquisitely embroidered mandarin duck quilts, bright red carpets on the floor, and brand new furniture. The things in Er's house... even the heaven and earth table, gods, dragon and phoenix incense candles and other utensils were all placed early, and Lin nodded in satisfaction.
As soon as she came out of Qingzhiyuan, several nuns in charge rushed to see Mrs. Lin, and explained to her about the upcoming marriage, such as the ceremony in the auditorium, wedding curtains, such as money and grain basins, bows and arrows for shooting sedan chair curtains, such as Sow grains and dried fruits on the bed, new copper coins, such as...
After being busy for a long time, she was dry talking, and the nuns in charge finally let her go, but a little maid came to report that the eldest lady was back.
Mrs. Lin already knew about Mrs. Zhao's return. After all, tomorrow is Nangong Sheng's wedding. If Mrs. Zhao is missing when the couple kowtows, the wedding will not only be unsatisfactory, but will also be a topic of conversation. So no matter what, Nangong Qin must bring Mrs. Zhao back.
Mrs. Zhao was brought back from Yuanjue Temple by Nangong Qin with Nangong Sheng and Nangong Cheng brothers and sisters. As soon as they returned to the mansion, they first went to Rong'an Hall to pay their respects to Mrs. Su.
When Lin Shi and Nangong Yue arrived at the Dongci room of Rong'an Hall, they were all taken aback.
Mrs. Zhao looked like a different person. She was fatter than before, not a little bit fatter, at least two circles fatter, but she was still wearing the clothes she brought from Nangong Mansion before, which didn't fit her body well. .
Her face was as round as a Maitreya Buddha, her expression was dull, and her movements were slow and clumsy when she saluted Su Shi.
"Excuse me, sit down quickly." Su Shi said in a deep voice, and she was also very surprised. She didn't expect that Zhao Shi had only stayed in Yuanjue Temple for a few months, and she became like this, which made Su Shi say in her heart. I can't tell what it's like.
"Thank you mother!" Mrs. Zhao thanked blankly, and sat down blankly, motionless like a puppet.
"Elder, sister-in-law..." Huang's eyes widened from the side, and she blurted out in shock, "Why, why have you gained so much weight?" If it wasn't for his appearance, Huang could tell that this was indeed Zhao, and she almost thought that Mrs. Zhao was transferred!
Mrs. Zhao moved her head stiffly, turned to Mrs. Huang, and said slowly: "Third brothers and sisters, if you have a big heart, you will be fat."
Seeing this, Huang's heart thumped and his whole body felt chilly. He only felt that Zhao's eyes were lifeless, like a pool of stagnant water, with no ripples or vitality.
Mrs. Huang was very uncomfortable being looked at, so she laughed dryly and said: "Sister-in-law, you are finally back. Brother Cheng knows Yuan, and we are going to get married again tomorrow. Congratulations, sister-in-law." But in my heart, I feel that Mrs. Zhao really lost his wife and lost his army this time. Who would have known that Liu Qingyun could be a high school student in the end! Now even if this marriage is completed, the barrier between Mrs. Zhao and Liu Qingqing will be eliminated in this life. no!
Mrs. Zhao couldn't help looking towards Nangong Sheng, there was a hint of relief in her eyes, but then she became like a clay sculpture Bodhisattva, with eyes watching nose and nose watching heart.
Everyone here breathed a sigh of relief, Mrs. Zhao's stunned look was a bit scary!
At this time, Su waved his hand. "It's okay, everyone go back." After a pause, he said, "Miss Cheng, help your mother go back, have a good rest, and then ask someone to prepare some clothes." As she spoke, Su patted her mother with a headache. forehead. Mrs. Zhao has gained so much weight that she might not be able to fit in the clothes she prepared for tomorrow's wedding! She must hurry up and order her servants to change them overnight.
After Zhao Shi and Nangong Cheng saluted, they withdrew together, leaving only Nangong Cheng looking at Zhao Shi's leaving back complicatedly, and only hoped that his mother would be enlightened after this lesson.
The return of Mrs. Zhao did not cause much disturbance in the mansion, and even those nuns in charge who still had a glimmer of hope for Mrs. Zhao did not dare to have any second thoughts when they saw Mrs. Zhao's dull appearance now. up.
This night passed in the mood of joy, surprise, sorrow or suspicion among the people in the mansion.
On the second day, as soon as the genius turned out his belly, Lin got up, and he had to tell himself in his heart that after the busy day, when Brother Sheng's daughter-in-law came in, he would be able to retire.
With this thought in mind, Mrs. Lin was so busy that she accompanied Quanfu to spread the quilt, lit the long-lived lamp, and went to entertain the female relatives who came to congratulate her... Until Xu time, the maid came to report that the sedan chair had entered the door.
Shooting the sedan chair curtain, stepping over the money and grain basin, and then going to the auditorium to worship the heaven and the earth, parents, husband and wife, and followed by a new couple to the new house.
Pressing the lapel and spreading the tent, the Quanfu people urged beamingly from the side: "Quickly pick up the hijab, the bridegroom officer!"
It was only then that Nangong Cheng lifted the bride's hijab slightly with trembling hands under the smiling eyes of others, revealing the bride's bright face.
At the moment when the hijab was lifted, the bride looked up reflexively, followed by trembling eyelashes, and lowered her head shyly.
With just this one glance, Nangong Cheng almost stared straight at him.
Liu Qingqing has always been dignified and delicate, her dress is also simple and generous, unlike today's bright bridal makeup, it can be said that her eyes are like spring waves, her lips are like fire, and the luxurious and exquisite phoenix crown makes her skin like jade, as if she is shining like.
His eyes were so hot that Liu Qingqing felt that her face was almost on fire, and it seemed that other people's joking laughter sounded in her ears.
Fortunately, at this time, the Quanfu people handed them the prepared quilt wine, "Please invite the bride and groom to drink the quilt wine together!"
The newlyweds each hold a cup, and drink half of the cup first, and then drink the remaining half cup with each other, and drink it all together. After drinking and eating dumplings from descendants, the groom Nangong Sheng glanced at the bride again, confessed in a low voice, left the new house, and went to the front hall to toast.
The others also exited the new house, and for a while, the room became quiet, only Liu Qingqing was left alone, so quiet that even the sizzling sound of the burning candle could be heard clearly.
Liu Qingqing's heart that had been hanging in mid-air seemed to have settled down with the silence around her, and she had finally become a justifiable Nangong housewife!
At this time, there was a "squeak", and the door of the new house was pushed open from the outside. Ziying walked in cautiously, followed by a little maid. Looking at Liu Qingqing who was sitting on the edge of the bed, and thinking about the little things that happened in the past half a year, Ziying also had mixed feelings in her heart: It is really not easy for her own girl! Now it is finally safe to see the moonlight!
"Girl," Ziying walked to Liu Qingqing's side and said, "Are you hungry? Just now my uncle has ordered someone to prepare food for you. My uncle said that he probably needs some time there so that the girl can rest first." A little while. How about, the servant girl will change your clothes for you first?"
Nangong Sheng's thoughtfulness made Liu Qingqing's heart feel sweet, she nodded, ate some snacks under the clothes of Ziying and that little maid, then took off her make-up, took a bath, put on a brand-new red shirt, and curled up again. After doing a normal job, he sat back on the side of the bed, took a book and waited quietly.
It wasn't until Haishi that Nangong Sheng returned to the new house with a full smell of alcohol. Liu Qingqing was sitting upright, his body became stiff unconsciously, and he got out of bed and saluted: "Mr.
Nangong Sheng blushed like Guan Gong, his eyes were extremely bright, as if the stars in the sky were even brighter!
After a long time, he said slowly: "Qing, Qing'er, I'm going to take a bath first." He turned around and walked towards the clean room, as if he was running away, regardless of the word "Qing'er" in Liu Qingqing's mind. What a shock it caused.
The sound of drizzling water came from the cleaning room, Liu Qingqing became more and more nervous, she dismissed Ziying and the little maid, and waited alone in the room, her heart beat faster, her fingers were twisted together...
After an unknown amount of time, she heard a gentle male voice entering her ears: "Qing'er..."
Looking up, Nangong Cheng came out in a straight suit, his hair was slightly wet. Liu Qingqing hurriedly picked up a white scarf and stepped forward, trying to wring Nangong Sheng's hair, but was held down by the other party forcefully. Those impossibly bright eyes stared at her scorchingly, and clusters of flames seemed to be burning in them, making her pretty face hot, and she lowered her head involuntarily.
"Qing, Qing'er..." Nangong Cheng's gaze fell on Liu Qingqing's flower-like jade face, and his face flushed instantly, "Um, are you hungry, do you want to eat something?" He hurriedly went to get a piece of pastry for her, but he didn't know if it was because he was too nervous. He didn't pick up the pastry, but there was a "bang" sound, and the plate was overturned, and the pastries were scattered on the ground. on the desktop.
Nangong Cheng froze for a moment, blushed even more, and complained in his heart that he was too careless, and wondered if Qing'er would think that he was careless in doing things. Thinking of this, he couldn't help feeling annoyed.
When Liu Qingqing saw that Nangong Sheng had knocked over the plate, she immediately went over to tidy it up, "Let me clean it up."
Nangong Cheng hurriedly said: "No need, no need. I'll do it." As he spoke, he quickly stretched out his hand to clean it up, but for some reason, he held Liu Qingqing's hand.
Liu Qingqing's face was covered with red clouds, and she tried to pull her hand away, but Nangong Cheng subconsciously grabbed it even tighter, as if whispering: "Qing'er..."
Liu Qingqing blushed with embarrassment, summoned up her courage, and looked at Nangong Sheng again, only to see him staring at her with sparkling eyes.
Their eyes met, their hearts were shocked, they subconsciously looked away, but they couldn't help looking at the big red brocade quilt.
"Qing'er, let's rest." The gentle voice blew warmly on her ears.
"Yeah." She followed him passively to the big red quilt, her head was so low that her chin almost touched her neck...
The night is still very long, and the dragon and phoenix candles have been burning until dawn...
In the early morning of the second day, the newlyweds went to the Jinhua Courtyard together in red wedding dresses, and saw Liu Qingqing wearing a red silk sleeveless shirt, her ink-like green silk tied up in a concentric bun, and a golden wishful golden hairpin inserted in it, There are traces of the brightness and shyness of a newlywed in the eyebrows and eyes.
The two walked forward side by side slowly, Nangong Cheng's walking speed had never been so slow, and from time to time, he looked at Liu Qingqing beside him to cooperate with her pace.
Liu Qingqing felt sweet in her heart, as if eating candied dates, she would turn her head and look at Nangong Cheng from time to time.
it is more than words…
The passers-by servants all had smiles on their eyes when they saw it, and they knew it in their hearts: Although the newly appointed eldest mistress was not favored by the eldest wife at the beginning, she was obviously very favored by the eldest master, and she must not be neglected.
In the main hall of Jinhua Courtyard, Mrs. Zhao was already sitting on the main seat, and the people from the second, third and fourth bedrooms were also sitting on both sides, but Nangong Qin was missing.
Nangong Cheng was stunned for a moment, it was almost time now, and his father usually retired long ago.
Nangong Mu said, "Brother Sheng, the eldest brother has not come back from the court, maybe something has delayed the court. Take your daughter-in-law to serve tea to the sister-in-law first."
Nangong Cheng thinks about it too, he can't just wait until his father doesn't come back. He and Liu Qingqing exchanged a look, then kowtowed to offer tea to Mrs. Zhao first, then offered tea to all the uncles and aunts, and met with Nangong Cheng, Nangong Yue and other peers, and recognized their relatives.
But Nangong Qin still didn't come back.
Seeing that Mrs. Zhao remained silent like a wooden man, Mrs. Lin suggested: "Brother Cheng, why don't you and Mrs. Liu go to Rong'an Hall to serve tea to your grandmother before you come back. I think uncle is busy and will be here soon." Will be back, he has been waiting to drink this cup of daughter-in-law tea."
Nangong Cheng naturally complied, and left the Jinhua Courtyard with Liu Qingqing. For some reason, he felt a faint feeling of uneasiness in his heart...
At this time, Nangong Qin, who was in the Golden Luan Hall, also felt a little guilty for not being able to return home to recognize his relatives, but now the military situation is extremely urgent, and in the face of national affairs, no matter what his family has, he can only put it aside for the time being.
--Xi Rong cavalry raided the territory with 100,000 criminals, and broke Hengshan Pass!
--The Xirong army entered Bingzhou, captured Xihe County, Shangdang County... Our army retreated steadily and retreated to Feixia Mountain. The military situation is urgent!
--Feixia Mountain is in danger, please help.
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Over the past few days, as the urgent military reports have been submitted to the Golden Luan Hall one after another, the military situation has become more and more dangerous.
Feixia Mountain is the best natural barrier between Dayu and Xirong. If the Xirong army is really allowed to break through Feixia Mountain, then the Xirong army will go all the way to the Central Plains. I am afraid that it will really shake the country and make it difficult for people to cultivate their lives. The country that has been resting for more than ten years has returned to the time of war, and the people have been displaced...
And the emperor will also become a sinner through the ages, and will be criticized by future generations!
With the submission of these military reports one by one, the morning court time was getting longer and longer every day, and the emperor was so angry and anxious that Eunuch Liu carried Nangong Yue's special pills with him every day.
"...the 50,000 army in the western region, plus 100,000 reinforcements, can't defeat the 100,000 army of Xirong!" The emperor said sarcastically, and sneered angrily, "What's the use of raising you trash!"
The civil and military ministers all bowed and stood aside, no one dared to speak.
"Speak up!" The emperor was so angry that he threw out a folder, "You usually talk a lot, why are you dumb at critical moments!"
At this time, a minister came out, bowed his hands, and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Eastern Border Army and Zhennan Wang's army cannot save the nearby fire from the distant water, so it is better to let General Wang lead the Northern Border Army from the northern border to reinforce... "
"Your Majesty, absolutely not!" Marquis Weiyuan stepped forward and said, "At present, Changdi in the north seems to be friendly with Dayu and me, but in fact he is eyeing Dayu. Once General Wang leads the main force to leave Yanmen Pass, Changdi will It is very possible to take advantage of the opportunity to enter and attack aggressively, and then Dayu will be attacked from the front and back, and there will be no chance of survival!"
"Your Majesty, my ministers seconded Marquis Weiyuan! You must not transfer the Northern Frontier Army!" Another veteran minister hastily expressed his opinion.
The Minister of the Ministry of War came out and reported: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of War has already counted the number of troops that can be mobilized. There are 100,000 Taiwan troops, 50,000 forbidden troops, 50,000 field troops, and 50,000 border guards. A total of 250,000 troops are on standby at any time. "
"A 250,000 army?" The emperor's brows were tightly frowned, and he knew in his heart that the 250,000 army was sounding good, but the 50,000 garrison army was dedicated to farming for military food, and under normal circumstances they were not allowed to march. Even if they are recruited tightly, they are nothing more than weak soldiers and weak generals, which is better than nothing. And if the 50,000 forbidden troops were sent to reinforce, the defense of the capital would be greatly weakened. If there was another traitor to force the palace or something, the consequences would be disastrous.
The emperor pondered for a while and said: "The forbidden army must stay in the capital. The remaining 200,000 troops... Who do you think should lead the troops?"
For a moment, the Golden Luan Hall was completely silent again. This question seems to stump everyone!
This Xi Rong iron cavalry is so strong, even the 50,000 western border army plus 100,000 reinforcements are no match for them, who can take on this important task
There is only one way to die for the defeated general!
Knowing that there is a road of no return ahead, who is willing to take on such a hot potato, or in other words, who is capable of taking on this important task
Officials like flames!
At this moment, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had a tacit understanding, and they all thought of the same name. General Guan Ruyan guarded the northwest for fifteen years, and blocked Xirong from the Hengshan Pass, not daring to cross the Thunder Pond.
But now, Guan Ruyan has already returned to ashes, dust to dust!
All the ministers felt as if a mountain was weighing on their hearts, and the majestic Dayu had reached the point where no generals could be used!
After a long time, the Minister of the Household Department took a step forward and suggested with a little hesitation: "Your Majesty, I feel that no matter whether we win or lose this battle, we, Dayu, will suffer heavy losses. If one is not serious, the country will be shaken. Min, my minister is still the master of peace, so why not send envoys to Xirong to negotiate a peace first." Hubu Shangshu respectfully bowed his head, nervously waiting for the emperor's verdict.
The emperor remained silent for a while, obviously, he also felt that what Shangshu Hubu said was not completely unreasonable.
Immediately, a minister who was good at observing words and expressions came out and said: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal."
"My ministers also agree!" Xuan Ping Bo used to understand the holy will, and he stood up and said loudly at this time, "Under the governance of the late emperor and the emperor, I, Dayu, managed to cultivate my life and health, and the national power gradually prospered. The battle of Xirong will only hurt both sides, but it will give the Northern Di and Nanman people an opportunity to take advantage of." After a pause, Xuan Pingbo proposed again, "Your Majesty, I propose to make peace with Xirong, so that the two countries can become a brotherly state! "
Uncle Xuan Ping's proposal seemed to drop a bomb on the Golden Luan Hall, and all the ministers started making noise, whispering to each other and expressing their opinions.
Soon some ministers jumped out: "Your Majesty, if I am married to Xirong, isn't it because I, Dayu, bowed my head to Xirong? I object!"
"My minister is supporting Uncle Xuan Ping!" Someone from the main peace faction immediately voiced his opinion, "If the flames of war can be quelled without bloodshed, what's so bad about it?"
"I object!"
"Second minister!"
"..."
The court was quickly divided into three factions, one faction advocated peace, the other faction advocated war, and the other faction simply kept silent, so moderate that they didn't rely on either side.
This has been arguing for more than an hour, but there is still no way to quarrel!
The emperor could only wave his hand to tell everyone to retreat first, and discuss it tomorrow.
All the ministers were still discussing in whispers whether to marry Xirong until they left the Golden Luan Hall. A passing eunuch heard it with the tip of their ears and thought: If there is a real marriage, isn't there only one princess of the right age in this palace
The more the little eunuch thought about it, the more this happened, and he felt that his chance to show his loyalty had come! If he could not do it well, that nobleman would remember his achievements and promote himself!
Thinking of this, the little eunuch hurriedly rushed to Xuehe Palace...
After a while, the second princess walked out of the Xuehe Palace with a pale face, walking faster and faster, until finally she almost forgot her image and began to trot. The two maids behind her were panting and sweating profusely after chasing her.
"Concubine Mother!" The second princess rushed into Concubine Zhang's Jingyang Palace in a hurry, and her usually delicate and lovely face was anxious and panicked.
Concubine Zhang was leaning on the beauty couch, and two maids were beating her legs and rubbing her shoulders.
The second princess said anxiously to the two court ladies: "You two step back first!"
"Yes, Second Princess!" After the two court ladies bowed their knees and saluted, they hurriedly left.
Concubine Zhang rubbed her forehead and said with some headache: "Haoxue, what's going on? You are a princess, don't be so flustered, lest your imperial grandmother say you are not dignified enough."
"Mother Concubine, do you know..." The second princess looked like she was about to cry, her beautiful Danfeng eyes were foggy, she looked very lovable, "Today in the court, someone proposed to marry Xi Rong, What should I do?... Mother Concubine, I don’t want to make a kiss!” The second princess held Concubine Zhang’s hand in fear, and leaned into her arms pitifully, “I don’t want to make a kiss! If I go to Xirong, I will definitely die in the Where did it come from! I heard that there are only young people drinking blood, brothers and wives..." As she spoke, tears were already rolling in her eyes, as if they were about to fall at any moment.
As soon as she heard the marriage proposal, Concubine Zhang, who was half lying down, sat up vigilantly, and hurriedly asked, "Haoxue, what's going on?"
The second princess hurriedly told Concubine Zhang the news she had inquired from the court, and Concubine Zhang's expression was not very good. She only has one daughter, the second princess, so naturally she is not willing to let her daughter get married.
Seeing that Concubine Zhang hadn't spoken for a long time, the second princess hurriedly said: "Concubine Mother, you must help me to tell my father, I don't want to go for a marriage! If... If there must be a princess and a marriage, let the third sister go! "The third princess is the daughter of Ye Jieyu, who is only ten years old.
The second princess has already lost her mind due to the fright of the marriage, but Concubine Zhang is still not stupid, she shook her head and said: "The third princess is only ten years old, your father will never send her to marry." There is indeed only the second princess, Haoxue. If the marriage is really settled, I'm afraid... Thinking of this, Concubine Zhang was also afraid for a while.
"Mother Concubine!" The tears in the eyes of the second princess finally flowed down uncontrollably, and she choked up, "If I let my daughter go to marry, it's better... It's better to give my daughter a white silk!" She leaned on Concubine Zhang, Weeping loudly.
Concubine Zhang was so distressed by the second princess's crying, she patted her daughter's back softly and said softly: "Haoxue, don't cry. Just listen to what mother and concubine said, firstly, there is no conclusion on this marriage matter; secondly, As long as the emperor has not issued a decree for a day, there is still room for change."
The second princess wiped the tears from her face and eyes with a handkerchief, and asked, sobbing: "Mother, what should I do?...I, I..." The second princess struggled, blushing and gritted her teeth, "Mother Concubine , Actually, actually, I like Xiao Yi, I don't want to get married, and I don't want to marry someone else, concubine mother..." After all, she was only fourteen years old, and she was so ashamed that her face was about to burn when she said this, she bit her lower lip , can't go on anymore.
Xiao Yi, the son of Prince Zhennan?! Concubine Zhang was stunned, and she couldn't help thinking that she had heard the emperor mention that she wanted the son of Prince Zhennan to be the princess, but at that time, Concubine Zhang had never thought about the second princess. How could she be willing to send her daughter to suffer in such a bitter and cold place? Besides, the sky is high and the emperor is far away in southern Xinjiang. I am afraid that her daughter has been wronged, and she has nothing to say!
But now compared with marriage, the Zhennan Palace is a pretty good choice. After all, the Zhennan King is also a vassal with military power in his hands... In the future, if her third prince wins the heir apparent, if she can get the support of the Zhennan Palace, then It would be a pretty powerful boost too!
The more she thought about it, the more Concubine Zhang felt that the prince of Zhennan was a good candidate. After thinking about it secretly, she made a decision in her heart.
Concubine Zhang took the handkerchief from the second princess's hand, carefully wiped away the remaining tears on her face, and said softly: "Haoxue, don't worry, Concubine Mother will definitely find a way to replace you before your father and emperor make an order to get married." You have obtained the imperial decree of marriage."
Ever since she was a child, Concubine Zhang has never broken her promise to the second princess! When the second princess heard the words, she burst into tears and smiled, and a bright smile bloomed on her delicate and charming face.
"Mother Concubine, thank you!" The second princess said coquettishly.
Concubine Zhang's expression gradually became serious. If she wants to accomplish this marriage, she still needs to plan carefully. Where should she start? Her eyes flashed, and she suddenly remembered something, as if Three days ago, when she went to pay her respects to the Queen Mother, Princess Yuncheng happened to be there, and she also mentioned this year's Fang Banquet...
Concubine Zhang naturally also knew that the Fang Banquet in Yuncheng was a must-see event for the unmarried sons and daughters of the royal family, that is to say, Xiao Yi, the son of Prince Zhennan must have received the Fang Banquet invitation.
"Haoxue, on the fifth day of May, your aunt in Yuncheng will hold a banquet, why don't you go too?" Concubine Zhang thoughtfully suggested, "Concubine Mother will find a way to get your father to go too. , let's find another chance to beg your father for a marriage!... As for what to do, the concubine mother will discuss it with your brother later, and you will definitely get your wish!" Her pair of phoenix eyes were as bright as stars, and the corners of her mouth were slightly hooked, looking Come be charming.
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Three days later, the emperor finally made a decision to make peace with Xirong in the early court.
In just a few days, this news spread like wind among some aristocratic families. Even Jiang Yixi couldn't help mentioning this topic when he was having tea with Nangong Yue, and he sighed endlessly.
"Sister Yue, I heard that Xirong has agreed to Dayu's request for marriage. According to my father, Xirong will send envoys to welcome the princess back..."
Nangong Yue was shocked when she heard the words. In her previous life, Dayu did not marry Xirong. At that time, the one who married Dayu was obviously Changdi, and the person who married was Jiang Yixi!
Thinking of this, Nangong Yue couldn't help looking at Jiang Yixi with complicated eyes.
Seeing Nangong Yue's expression was somewhat strange, Jiang Yixi hurriedly asked: "Sister Yue, are you alright?"
Only then did Nangong Yue come back to her senses, forced a smile, and said, "Sister Xi, I'm fine, I'm just too shocked to hear the news." After a pause, she thought of something, and asked, "I don't know who the kisser is Have you chosen yet?"
"Now the only one who is of the right age in the palace is the second princess." Jiang Yixi sighed and said, "When the courtiers mentioned it in the court, the emperor did not refute it. Although there is no official decree yet, I am afraid it will not change. "Speaking of this, she said with a bit of pity, "I heard that the one who married Dayu was not the prince or prince of Xirong, but the current king of Xirong. The Queen of Xirong is still alive. Even if the second princess is the princess, she can only be a concubine when she marries. The princess of a country is a concubine, it is really... "
The second princess? Nangong Yue couldn't help but think deeply. She vaguely remembered that the person who first married Changdi in her previous life was rumored to be the second princess, but in the end, somehow, she became Jiang Yixi...
Nangong Yue couldn't help but shuddered, and an idea popped up in her mind...
In the previous life, Jiang Yixi married Prince Changdi, who became the concubine, and later Queen Changdi. But now, if she were to marry Xirong... that would be worse than in her previous life!
Nangong Yue couldn't help feeling a little worried, and asked tentatively: "Sister Xi, if the second princess is unwilling, will the emperor choose someone else?"
Jiang Yixi thought for a while, and said uncertainly: "If the emperor is reluctant to part with the second princess, it is very likely that one of the royal family will be chosen as the princess." This kind of thing has been common since the previous dynasty.
Nangong Yue's expression became more and more dignified, as if she was afraid of frightening her, she asked cautiously: "What if this is not selected among the royal family, but among the princes and ministers?"
"Probably not..." Jiang Yixi frowned, "If this is chosen among princes and ministers, it is very likely to be chosen from a foreign relative or a prince's family..." Jiang Yixi seemed to have thought of something, her face froze, and suddenly I can't sit still. "No, I have to go back quickly and let my father and the others pay attention."
Jiang Yixi left in a hurry, while Nangong Yue couldn't calm down for a long time.
cuckoo
The Western wall clock on the wall sounded the time, Nangong Yue subconsciously turned her head to take a look, and saw that the wall clock shaped like a small wooden house opened the window, and a living little wooden bird emerged, singing briskly.
The crisp chirping made Nangong Yue think of the person who put the western wall clock on her dressing table, and her eyebrows and eyes widened.
Before the emperor's decree was issued, Jiang Yixi also became vigilant, she would definitely not become the second princess' substitute, a victim of imperial power, and finally marry Xirong as in her previous life...
-off topic-
Prove your loyalty quickly, Mr. Xiao! Although you are innocent...
ps, among the prostitutes and medical concubines, only Nangong Yue was reborn. Thanks for subscribing!