Chu Tiankuo pressed the acupuncture point behind Xingnong's ear and transmitted his inner strength while saying to Songbai, "Go and secretly keep an eye on the Crown Prince of Zhao."
Songbai's face changed when he heard this, and he stood up straight immediately: "Yes!"
I almost forgot about the main thing.
The Crown Prince of Zhao suddenly arrived early. No one knows whether he received news or had some plan!
Since I know he's staying here, I might as well go and take a look.
The voices from next door were quite loud. Although Xing Nong's internal strength was still shallow, she could still hear it clearly. At this moment, she did not hear the voices of the Second Prince and Shen Mingzhu.
There was only the woman's voice, and Xing Nong said to Chu Tiankuo: "The Second Prince and Shen Mingzhu are not here, I can listen here by myself, Brother, you should go and listen to what they are planning! The Second Prince wants to harm you."
Xing Nong can still clearly distinguish what is more important.
What happened between her and Xing Qing was a family affair, and what happened between Chu Tiankuo was a national affair.
There is a family only when there is a country. When it comes to national affairs and family affairs, national affairs naturally come first.
Chu Tiankuo felt warm in his heart, and he took these words as her starting to care about him.
He raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said soothingly: "Don't worry, I know my limits and someone is watching."
He knew what Chu Tianyu was planning.
He just wants to use the fuel-saving lamp incident to deal with himself.
It's impossible!
only…
He was somewhat surprised by his father and the Grand Admiral.
He didn't see many things clearly seven years ago, and when he came back seven years later he felt something was different.
It's just that my grandparents were wrongly killed...
Seeing that he didn’t care, Xing Nong said to Shen Nan: “Shen Nan, go ask the shopkeeper which private room they are in, and help me listen to what the two of them are saying.”
"Yes!" Ana Shen obeyed and left immediately.
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There were only a few women in the private room next door.
Shen Mingzhu was summoned by the Second Prince for questioning.
Sitting at the first seat in the private room was Princess Changle, followed by Xing Qing, then Zhang Ruohua, then Liang Qingyun, the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Yao Meng from the Yao family, Jiang Jingyi from the Minister of Works' Mansion, and sitting at the end was Zhou Yingying.
In front of several noble ladies who were dressed in fancy clothes, Zhou Yingying's clothes were worse than their maids', and she seemed a little out of place.
At this moment, she looked at Xing Qing in shock.
It was really her! It was really Chen Xingqing who was granted the title of Princess.
Her father went out in the morning and saw the imperial edict, and came back to tell them, but she still didn't believe it.
Princess Changle smiled and introduced Xing Qing to the women: "This is my sister, the newly appointed Princess Funing by the Emperor."
Everyone stood up and saluted Xing Qing: "Your servant, so-and-so, greets Princess Funing!"
They all bowed politely and then sat down.
There is not the slightest sign of respect.
What Princess Funing? !
She was just a concubine's daughter of the prince consort, who was lucky enough to save the emperor and the empress dowager, and was therefore granted the title.
Many people are jealous!
Therefore, people did not have much respect for Xing Qing, and they only bowed to her because they did not want to be criticized.
After everyone sat down, Zhou Yingying called out affectionately, "Cousin Xingqing, I didn't expect you to come to the capital as well. From now on, we sisters can take care of each other. Where do you live now?"
Dad said that the emperor personally conferred the title of princess on her, and also posted an imperial edict, awarding her a mansion with five courtyards!
He went to see the mansion on purpose. It was so huge and magnificent!
It’s two times more magnificent than the Yao family’s house!
Now, their family no longer has to rent the cheapest yard.
The cheapest courtyard in Beijing costs twenty taels.
Everything in the capital was expensive, and within just a few days of their arrival, the family had almost spent all their money.
I don’t know when the Yao family will send someone to propose marriage.
Besides, the yard was too small and not presentable enough, and she was worried that the Yao family would look down on her.
Now there is no need to worry. From now on, my family will live in the Princess's Mansion. Not only will we not have to worry about food and expenses, but we will also have a reputation.
How glorious it is to get married in a princess's mansion!
Maybe she doesn't have to marry into the Yao family, like Shen Mingzhu, who is favored by the prince.
Cousin? Everyone was stunned for a moment, looking back and forth at the two, and then looked at Zhang Ruohua. This Zhou Yingying was brought up by Zhang Ruohua. They didn't know her identity, but they could tell at a glance that she was not from a high-class family. She was probably a relative who came to ask for money.
Xing Qing glanced at Zhou Yingying, and thinking of her uncle's family's worries about them, she felt that she was willing to sacrifice her life just to get close to him. Take care of him? Okay, then give it to her!
It’s just that the care she wants is probably different from what I want to give.
Xing Qing smiled and said, "My cousin has such strong wings that she has flown to the capital. Why does she need my care? Besides, I can't give her the care of someone who is trying to get close to a powerful person! If you are a pheasant, don't even think about turning into a phoenix!"
"Pfft!" Jiang Jingyi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Others couldn't help laughing too!
Zhou Yingying's smile froze. How could this damn girl have to be so vicious
How could she hold her head up in front of so many noble ladies in the capital after she lost face in front of them
She was so aggrieved that her eyes turned red. "I don't know what my cousin is talking about. How can my cousin say that to me? I just came to Beijing with Miss Zhang to play for a few days!"
Zhang Ruohua hated Xingnong to death, and naturally hated Xingnong's cousin as well. He sneered, "Didn't Princess Funing also transform from a pheasant into a phoenix? Why can't others be allowed to transform?"
Xing Qing looked at her: "Excuse me, who are you?"
Princess Changle was very happy that Zhang Ruohua embarrassed Xingqing, but she had to speak out because she was always kind-hearted, so she said, "This is Zhang Ruohua, the daughter of the adopted daughter of the Grand Admiral of the Golden Eagle Guard. Miss Zhang, my sister is the Princess Funing, who was personally conferred by the Emperor, not some wild chicken."
Zhang Ruohua from the Golden Eagle Guard? My sister told me that she had offended Zhang Ruohua before, so I should be careful when I meet her, but I don’t have to be afraid of her. Xing Qing looked Zhang Ruohua up and down with a proud look on her face: "The daughter of the adopted daughter of the Grand Admiral of the Golden Eagle Guard? Just the daughter of the adopted daughter? I almost thought she was the real Phoenix!"
Zhang Ruohua was so angry that she slammed the table: "You..."
Xing Qing wasn't afraid at all. She was now a princess! A princess! Besides the princess, the most powerful one was a princess!
Dare to bully her sister? She will help her sister bully back!
Xing Qing slammed the table. Used to doing farm work, she used a lot of force, and even the plates on the table shook!
Everyone's heart skipped a beat!
Xing Qing didn't know how Zhang Ruohua had bullied Xing Nong, otherwise she would not have slapped her on the face instead of the table.
"Miss Zhang, are you being disrespectful to me? Slap yourself! Otherwise, I will go to the palace tomorrow to express my gratitude and ask the Emperor and the Queen Mother if you can talk to me like this!"
Several noble ladies: “… ”
Although Zhang Ruohua's background is not respectable, she is the "little princess" of the Jinying Guard. Who among those present dares not to give her some face
But some people couldn't help but gloat over the misfortune!
This Zhang Ruohua doesn't come from a noble family, but she loves to pretend in front of them!
Zhou Yingying was almost scared to death, her face changed: "Cousin, what nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and apologize to Sister Ruohua. Sister Ruohua, my cousin didn't mean it! I'm sorry!"