The titles drawn up by the Ministry of Rites are naturally auspicious and peaceful. The emperor glanced at them, swiped his imperial pen, and circled three.
Then hand it over to the academician to draft the decree, and the next day Eunuch Liu kissed the three princes' mansions to announce the decree.
The princes were all crowned as county kings, so that in the future, the crown prince could add Shi En after he ascended the throne.
The eldest prince's title is Cheng, the second prince's title is Shun, and the third prince's title is...
"... Han Lingfu, the third son of the emperor, was named the king of the county, titled 'Gong', and his first wife, Cui, was the princess of the county Gong. I respect you!"
"My son (official and daughter-in-law) thank you for your kindness."
In the main hall of the Third Prince's Mansion, Han Lingfu and Cui Yanyan both kowtowed and saluted.
Han Lingfu raised his hands high, took the bright yellow imperial decree from Eunuch Liu, stood up, and motioned to the little Mianzi beside him to stuff a purse for Eunuch Liu, smiling softly, "Eunuch Liu has worked so hard on this trip!" .”
"Your Majesty Gong is very polite."
Eunuch Liu accepted it cheerfully, glanced at Cui Yanyan who was standing up with the help of a maid, and said, "The concubine's complexion doesn't look good..."
Cui Yanyan stood up with difficulty, forced a smile and said, "Thank you, father-in-law, for your concern."
Her face was very pale, with a sallow yellow from a serious illness, and she looked a little weak. Even if she was wearing a full set of princess concubine's head, she did not show any elegance at all, just like a flower that has passed its flowering period and is slowly withering.
Eunuch Liu still remembered that not long ago, the Ministry of Internal Affairs came to report that the third concubine... No, it should be called Princess Gongjun now, saying that Princess Gongjun was pregnant. At that time, the emperor was very happy, but now, there is only one grandson of the emperor, who is the son of the concubine of Shun County, so the emperor naturally wants to have a full house of children and grandchildren.
Eunuch Liu thought about what the emperor thought, so he couldn't help mentioning: "If the concubine of the county is not feeling well, you should hurry up and call an imperial doctor to have a look." Let’s say goodbye first.”
It wasn't until Eunuch Liu went out that Han Lingfu's expression turned cold, and he looked at the imperial edict in his hand with disdain.
Prince Gong
Father is telling himself to be submissive and not to have unrealistic ideas about the throne.
snort!
Han Lingfu couldn't help sneering, thinking: Father always only cared about the fifth emperor's younger brother, and didn't take him seriously at all. A mere King Gong wanted to send him away...why? !
Han Lingfu concealed the resentment in his eyes, and personally enshrined the imperial decree.
All the servants knelt down on the ground and shouted: "Congratulations, my lord."
Han Lingfu ordered the whole family to give a big reward, which attracted another burst of praise from the servants.
Afterwards, Han Lingfu came to Cui Yanyan very considerately, and said, "This king will accompany the princess back to rest."
A gentle smile floated on Cui Yanyan's pale face, "Thank you, my lord... Thank you, my lord."
"You and my husband, what can I say to thank you?"
Han Lingfu gently supported Cui Yanyan to the inner courtyard, with a gentle and considerate face, but a little absent-minded in his heart.
In recent days, Han Lingfu apparently stayed away from the court in order to ease the emperor's heart, but he heard from Han Lingchao that yesterday Xiao Yi from Southern Xinjiang sent a letter asking for credit for Fu Yunhe, the emperor was overjoyed, obviously There will be rewards soon.
At that time, I have to go to Haosheng to congratulate me!
There is also Xiao'er, who has to hurry up and ask her to be a side concubine.
Although Xiao'er didn't care about this kind of external things, the side concubine of the county king was on the jade certificate anyway, and she also had an imperial order. It's just that Xiao'er was wronged, and he will definitely give her better in the future.
Han Lingfu was careless all the way, so he naturally didn't notice that Cui Yanyan, who was walking by his side, had gradually fallen behind unconsciously, and her face was getting paler and paler, her forehead was covered with sweat, and even her bright red lips were getting darker. Can't cover bloodless lips.
"princess!"
Suddenly, Qinglin let out a sharp cry.
Han Lingfu frowned slightly, turned his head to look, and saw Cui Yanyan three or five steps away from him. At this time, she was clutching her lower abdomen, her facial features wrinkled in pain, and drops of blood flowed from her skirt Down, stained all over the place...
Han Lingfu walked two steps subconsciously.
Cui Yanyan stretched out her hand to him, and struggled to make a sound: "...Your Highness..." Afterwards, her body softened and she fell to the ground, the blood smeared from under her body, staining the azurite floor, It was bright red.
"princess!"
Qinglin yelled hoarsely, and hurriedly shouted to the women around her: "Hurry up, call the imperial doctor!"
There is chaos in the newly promoted Prince Gong's Mansion.
Han Lingfu silently stared at the pool of blood under Cui Yanyan's body, his expression a little dark and inexplicable.
This was the result he had expected a long time ago, and it was also the result he had single-handedly brought about. However, when he witnessed this scene with his own eyes and watched his flesh and blood "leave" in such a silent way, there was still an inexplicable heartache lingering in his heart.
He clenched his fist subconsciously, and then slowly let it go.
That's all, it's all the fault of this kid, it came at such an inopportune time.
He still has the child in Xiao'er's womb, and that child is everything to him.
Han Lingfu watched the women carry Cui Yanyan into the soft sedan chair and back to the main courtyard, he couldn't help lowering his head again, staring at the pool of blood on the ground...
The imperial physician came in a hurry, and Cui Yanyan was in so much pain that she carried pots of blood out of the room.
On this day, the newly promoted Prince Gong's Mansion seemed to be shrouded in a lingering dark cloud.
In Xinghui Courtyard, which is farthest from the main courtyard, Bai Muxiao was sipping tea leisurely. It was a big deal for Cui Yanyan to see popularity.
"... side concubine, my servant has gone to inquire, and there are five or six basins of blood in the main courtyard. The imperial doctor and Wen Po have been called, but according to my servant, the child must be..." Can't keep it!
Bai Muxiao leaned against the window, listening to Bi Luo's report casually.
Biluo's small face couldn't hide the excitement, and he thought: Once the child in the womb of the princess is gone, then when the master gives birth to Lin'er, he will be the prince's only son, the emperor's grandson, maybe the emperor will be happy , and directly sealed the little master as the son...
Bai Muxiao put the teacup in his hand on the table beside him, his expression still so contented, he looked at the chrysanthemum moving in the wind outside the window, in the autumn wind, most of the petals that were once delicate and blooming had withered, and soon It's about to wither away...
A look of almost pleasure flashed in Bai Muxiao's eyes, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, outlining a cold arc.
Although Cui Yanyan's child who will never have a chance to be born is innocent, and was involved in the grievances of the previous generation before he was born...
If it was her who was innocent before, maybe she would feel sympathy and pity for this innocent child...
But after these years of blood-like lessons, Bai Muxiao has clearly realized that those weak emotions are useless. If the child wants to blame or hate, he can only blame himself for being reincarnated into Cui Yanyan's womb !
As for Han Lingfu...
Having lost Bai Yi and the child in Cui Yanyan's womb successively, he will know how to cherish the loss, and he will definitely care more about this one in his womb in the future.
Bai Muxiao gently caressed her slightly protruding abdomen with a smile, feeling that the child was growing vigorously in her womb day by day, the mother and child were connected by blood, and only this child would not betray her!
"Lamei is about to bloom too..." Bai Muxiao murmured, looking out of the window while talking.
Bi Luo was startled, but before she could react, she heard Bai Muxiao's order: "Bi Luo, quickly collect the remnant chrysanthemums in the yard..." Remnant flowers and willows are really an eyesore!
"Yes." Bi Luo hurriedly bent her knees to answer, her heart shuddered, she always felt that her master seemed to be a different person unconsciously.
At this moment, Bihen hurriedly came in through the curtain, and said: "The side concubine, the palace... the prince is here!" The princess had such a big miscarriage, Bihen thought that the prince would not come today.
Unexpectedly, at this time, the prince still only thinks about the side concubine, which shows that the position of the side concubine in the prince's mind cannot be easily replaced!
The corner of Bai Muxiao's mouth curled up slightly, and when she heard the voice of a maidservant saluting from inside and outside, she raised her hand and said to Bi Luo, "Bi Luo, give me a hand..."
Supporting her waist, Bai Muxiao slowly stood up from the Arhat bed with Bi Luo's support. At this moment, there was a sound of curtains being raised, and a tall and handsome man strode into the inner room. His almost perfect face was originally obscure, but when he saw Bai Muxiao and her obviously protruding abdomen, his complexion softened, and he strode forward distressedly: "Xiao'er, you are heavy, there is no need to get up. "
Han Lingfu gently supported her and helped her back.
But Bi Luo hurriedly backed away cleverly, and the two servant girls exchanged a look of joy, one stepped aside, and the other hurriedly served tea to Han Lingfu.
Han Lingfu couldn't care less about drinking tea, he held Bai Muxiao and sat on the Arhat's bed with some anxiety, the plates of blood kept appearing in front of his eyes, it was so shocking that his heart seemed to be grabbed.
Seeing his distraught look, Bai Muxiao knew that he was still heartbroken, and still cared about the child who passed away, just like he cared about the child who was laying clothes back then...
And she, maybe she was stabbed by this in the past, but now she doesn't care anymore.
After all, this man is too affectionate...
Bai Muxiao sneered in her heart, but she put on a gentle and gentle look on her face, and said softly: "My lord, Xiaoer heard that the princess is..." Her lips trembled slightly, as if she couldn't bear to say any more.
Han Lingfu didn't speak, Bai Muxiao grabbed Han Lingfu's hand, put it on her stomach, and comforted her softly: "My lord, don't be too sad, so as not to hurt your body. The days are still long..."
The warmth from under the palm warmed Han Lingfu's heart, and he subconsciously pressed his palm against Bai Muxiao's abdomen, feeling the vibrant pulse under his finger, and a voice in his heart said: This is his child, their child!
When this child is born, he will give him the best of everything...
He, Xiao'er, and this child will get better and better... Anyway, Cui Yanyan is still young, and will have another heir after all.
You have to give up to get something!
A flash of tenderness flashed in Han Lingfu's eyes, he gently embraced Bai Muxiao, let her lean into his arms, and kissed the top of her hair lightly, but he couldn't see the sneering light under Bai Muxiao's half-drooped eyelids at all. .
"Xiao'er, I will invite you to be the side concubine of the county king tomorrow." Han Lingfu's gentle voice came from above her head, "Father Huang accepted the post from the son of Prince Zhennan to Fu Yunhe to ask for credit. He will issue a decree to reward Fu Yunhe. After the imperial decree is issued, how about you, Xiaoer, accompany me to Aunt Yongyang's mansion to congratulate me?" Cui Yanyan will definitely not be able to go because of miscarriage, and then he can justifiably take Xiaoer there , and let Xiao'er show her face to Yongyang and Fu's family.
Bai Muxiao responded meekly, nestled in Han Lingfu's arms, and looked out of the window out of the corner of her eyes. The pots of chrysanthemums had been removed by the maid at some point...
Bai Muxiao smiled slightly, people block people from killing people, gods block from killing Buddhas, whoever dares to block her eyes, she will never show mercy again!
Han Lingfu stayed in Xinghui Courtyard for the night again, this matter could not be concealed from the eyes of those servants in the mansion, and he secretly speculated in his heart that the princess had a miscarriage, but the prince went to the side concubine Bai, in the prince's mind It is clear at a glance which is more important between the princess and the side concubine Bai. What's more, Concubine Bai is still pregnant with the prince's flesh and blood, and she is about to become the first woman in the palace to give birth to the prince's son!
Even if Concubine Bai's natal family is weak, it is an eternal truth that mothers are more valuable than children. As long as Concubine Bai can give birth to the eldest son for the prince, even the eldest son of a concubine will have a different status... and the concubine, this miscarriage I hurt my body, and I'm afraid I won't be able to conceive again in a few years...
It seems that in the future, I still need to please the Star Academy more...
This night just passed by in the different minds of the people in the mansion. Three days later, as Han Lingfu expected, an imperial decree from the emperor was personally sent to the mansion of Princess Yongyang by Eunuch Liu. In addition to rewarding gold, silver and jewelry, He even made Fu Yunhe the captain of cavalry.
In Dayu, Captain Rider is a fourth-rank honorary officer. At Fu Yunhe's age, he can receive such a reward. It is conceivable that he will have a bright future in the future!
For a while, the Palace of the Grand Princess Yongyang became the focus of attention of all the palaces in the royal capital.
Han Lingfu specially brought Bai Muxiao to Princess Yongyang's mansion to congratulate her. Of course, they were not the only guests who came to congratulate her.
The concierge and the mother-in-law who greeted the guests at the gate were all busy without touching the ground, but Han Lingfu was the king of the county, so the concierge naturally didn't dare to let him wait outside for a long time, so a nanny in charge came up immediately, Personally welcome the carriages of Han Lingfu and Bai Muxiao into the residence.
The nurse in charge personally led the two of them to the back garden of the Princess Mansion, Yong Yang was sitting with Mrs. Fu in a gazebo by the lake, talking and admiring the scenery.
Several long tables and armchairs were neatly set up more than ten feet away from the gazebo. Several wives and girls were sitting at the long table chatting. Bai Muxiao could clearly feel that the gazes of many wives stayed on his pregnant belly for a while, with weighing and conjecture in their gazes.
After Han Lingfu and Bai Muxiao greeted Yong Yang in the gazebo, a nurse in charge respectfully led Han Lingfu to the outer courtyard, while Bai Muxiao was led by the maid to the side of the long table. As he walked, Bai Muxiao glanced around half a circle, and then his eyes locked on Fu Yunyan who was joking with Yuan Yuyi not far away, and the light flashed in his eyes.
Bai Muxiao is now the side concubine of the county king from the third rank. In this royal capital of Nuoda, although her rank is not high, it is not low. When she walked to the long table, there were some ranks immediately. The low-ranking wives and girls got up to greet her.
Bai Muxiao greeted them with a smile, but she just sneered in her heart: These people are nothing but stalkers. If she was still the fatherless daughter of the Bai family, who would be willing to say a word to her
After exchanging casual greetings with these female relatives, Bai Muxiao walked towards Fu Yunyan and Yuan Yuyi at a long table a few meters away.
Today, Fu Yunyan is wearing a brocade gown with engraved gold silk buttons and a peony pattern. She is wearing a crescent moon bun with a red gold flower-shaped hairpin inserted on it. It is bright and beautiful. Look at her eyes and temperament are still as clear as before marriage. Clean and bright as the first day, she knew that she and Nangong Xin must be in perfect harmony.
"I've seen my cousin." Bai Muxiao's lips curled up, and she gave Fu Yunyan a little blessing. Although her belly was already showing, her movements were still flexible at the moment.
Fu Yunyan greeted her, but didn't call her cousin, but dismissed her indifferently with "Bai Fangfei".
Some wives and girls around are also paying attention to the movement here, and upon hearing Fu Yunyan's tone, they can tell that Nangong Mansion treats this cousin with respect and distance.
Bai Muxiao didn't know, she felt cold in her heart, but after all, now is not the time to turn against Nangong Mansion and Princess Mansion.
She smiled slightly, and said nonchalantly: "Cousin, I heard that cousin Xin was injured a few days ago, so I came to visit on purpose, but was stopped by the porter... I don't know if cousin Xin is recovering well now?" She has done all the etiquette, if Fu Yunyan and Nangongfu don't know how to flatter them, it is because they are being rude and trying to make people laugh.
Fu Yunyan was still calm and relaxed. Ever since Ah Xin was injured a month ago, the couple had received so many kind, polite or tentative condolences. Fu Yunyan was already very skilled in dealing with these, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Bai Fang The concubine is concerned, my husband is already much better. Perhaps it is a coincidence that the side concubine Bai came here. After the husband was injured, the uncle and grandmother ordered the whole house to close the door to thank the guests... "
Yuan Yuyi didn't hear what Fu Yunyan said later, she half-closed her eyes, avoiding Bai Muxiao's sight.
For some reason, she always felt that Yue'er's cousin seemed to have changed again, from a high-ranking person who used to look at people, to a woman who was oblivious to everyone, and now this woman who is deeply scheming and uncomfortable. Should I write to Yue'er to talk about it
Yuan Yuyi raised her eyebrows. At this time, the nurse in charge led a pair of mother and daughter to the back garden and went to the gazebo, which attracted the attention of many female relatives.
I saw that the woman was thirty-five or sixteen years old, wearing a lake-colored makeup beanie, dignified and generous, and the girl beside her was fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a moon-white silk brocade beanie with a moon Huaqun, elegant and elegant.
Fu Yunyan just glanced at the mother and daughter, then looked away, not noticing the unconcealable joy on the expression of Mrs. Fu in the gazebo.
"Mother," Mrs. Fu looked at the young girl who came slowly, and said in a low voice next to Yong Yang's ear, "This Miss Su is the second girl in Mrs. Su's house. My daughter-in-law mentioned it to her mother a few days ago..."
Mrs. Su mentioned by Mrs. Fu is Su Zhijing, a scholar in charge of the Imperial Academy. The second prince was named the king of Shunjun. Miss Su is naturally the first sister of Princess Shunjun.
During the speech, that Mrs. Su and Miss Su had already walked into the gazebo, respectfully greeted Yong Yang and Mrs. Fu respectively.
Mrs. Fu looked at Second Miss Su with a smile on her face, and said, "Madam Su is really good at raising daughters, all the girls in the house are beautiful..." Her words were not just a compliment to Second Miss Su Even Princess Shunjun also praised it.
Mrs. Su said with a smile: "Mrs. Fu is too much."
The second girl Su at the side lowered her eyes halfway, with a hint of shyness on her face.
Mrs. Fu beckoned to Miss Su, and said affectionately: "How old is Miss Su this year?"
Second Miss Su took a step forward, walked to Mrs. Fu's side, and whispered back...
Yong Yang looked at the girl indifferently, knowing in his heart what his daughter-in-law was planning.
Brother He is indeed not young, and it is right for the daughter-in-law to be anxious, but since Brother He has been left to fight for his future, then the mansion should not detain him anymore.
Although marriage is a big issue, parents' order, matchmaker's words, but Yong Yang intends to let Fu Yunhe choose it himself.
Moreover, this Su family...
Yong Yang narrowed his eyes, restraining the sharp edge in his eyes.
The daughter-in-law will look up to the girl from the Su family, and think that Wen Yu "takes the greatest credit".
Ever since that conversation with Guan Yubai, Yong Yang has been quietly watching Wen Yu's every move, no matter how carefully Wen Yu conceals it, she can't hide her deliberate search. Judging from those few times of Wen Yu's actions, Yong Yang can be sure that behind him is Han Lingguan!
It turns out that her nephew's heart is really not small...
And Wen Yu...
Thinking of her daughter who died young, Yong Yang's heart throbbed, she had had enough of this Wen Yu!