Zhulan was really confused. Ever since Shangguan Jia's wedding, the women in the Shangguan family, unlike the men, had become very low-key and never attended unnecessary banquets. After the Crown Princess became pregnant, she basically stayed indoors.
The Zhouhou Mansion and the Shangguan family did not have frequent contacts, so it was surprising to receive a visit with a gift.
In the evening, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren said, "I've been thinking about it all day and still can't figure it out."
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and asked, "Maybe something's wrong?"
They won't come if there's nothing wrong. The Shangguan family is as cautious as the Ning family. We don't know what the future holds, but currently they are very trustworthy and are well-known to the prince!
Zhu Lan whispered, "It's not easy for the Shangguan family either. The Crown Princess has been scheming since she became pregnant."
The Crown Princess is just a target, and she attracts hatred by nature. Until the child is delivered safely, the Shangguan family will never have peace of mind.
Zhou Shuren, "We'll know tomorrow."
Then, when Zhou Shuren went to court, he found out why. Yesterday, Lord Shangguan was on vacation and did not attend court. But today, he went to court and came to express his gratitude as soon as the court was over.
Zhou Shuren was stunned for a moment, and old man Shangguan whispered the reason. The Shangguan family had never expected that their embroiderer had been bribed and the clothes she made had been tampered with.
Zhou Shuren digested it for a while, "Did Yujiao remind you?"
The old man smiled and said, "This girl has always been smart."
She comes to the official residence many times and is Zhou Shuren's youngest granddaughter. She is a bit spoiled, but quite likable.
Zhou Shuren said: "It was also Miss Shangguan who listened to it."
If someone else were to take you in, they might not listen.
The old man said, "They are sisters with a good relationship."
This was also something he was happy to see; girls' friendships were easily overlooked, but sometimes they could be effective.
Zhou Shuren clicked his tongue in his heart, thinking that the Shangguan family's backyard was not guarded tightly. But then again, it would be difficult to guard it tightly if there were too many calculations.
However, using the Shangguan family to harm the Crown Princess is a vicious move.
At Zhouhou Mansion, Zhulan also listened to what Old Lady Shangguan said, "Yujiao has heard too many stories."
The old lady said, "It's better to listen more."
The Shangguan family also has strict rules in the backyard, and the eldest daughter is strictly disciplined. She is also taught about some matters in the backyard, but there are times when they are negligent. This time, there was an oversight, and fortunately, no bad consequences were caused.
The Shangguan family has been involved in this, and only if the Crown Princess is good to the Shangguan family can things go more smoothly.
Zhulan added: "It's good that you don't mind her being too talkative."
"I don't mind. I like this girl Yujiao."
The girls in our family are all quiet and generous, very few of them are lively. Yujiao is lively and cute.
Zhulan didn't ask how the Crown Princess was doing, she said a few more words to Yujiao before sending the thankful old lady away, and after the others had left, she pointed to the box and said to Qingxue, "Send it to Yujiao."
These are what Yujiao deserves. This girl has good intentions.
Yujiao saw a pile of boxes and asked, "Are these all for me?"
Qingxue smiled and said, "Yes, the Shangguan family thanks the young lady."
Yujiao opened the box. The Shangguan family had a lot of good things. Looking at the jewelry and jade, she said, "This is too much."
Qingxue said: "Miss, you deserve it."
Yu Jiao held the box and said, "Grandma has accepted it, so I won't be polite."
She wanted to divide the jewelry among them, giving each sister one, and keep the rest to add to her own dowry list, all of which were good things.
Yujiao waited for Qingxue to leave. Just when she wanted to show off to her sister's cold face, she shrank her neck and said, "I won't dare to talk nonsense again."
Yuyi stood up and took out the scripture, "This time, even though it's a good thing, it can't cover up your boldness in talking too much. Don't go out recently, and read a scripture every day."
The Zhouhou Mansion did not participate in the fight, and the Shangguan family trusted the Zhouhou Mansion, so there were no more mistakes.
No matter what, Yujiao's temper still needs to be tempered.
Yu Jiao swallowed her saliva and said, "One volume a day?"
Damn it, the scripture my sister is holding has more than 5,000 words!
Yuyi, "If you can't finish writing, you don't want to know the consequences."
Yu Jiao, "!!"
Then Jingwen's hands began to tremble. When would her elder sister get married? An elder sister is like a mother. She didn't want to feel it anymore.
Zhulan smiled when she heard the news, Yuyi didn't worry about Yujiao's upbringing.
Qingxue said: "The Marquis' Mansion has ruined the plan, and people will hate it."
Zhu Lan smiled sarcastically, "Do you really think that the Shangguan family is fine as long as they don't cause trouble? The emperor and the prince won't investigate? But they don't have time to bear grudges against our Marquis' Mansion."
After a few days, Zhulan knew who was behind the plot. She could tell clearly who the Shangguan family had impeached in the memorial.
The first time the Shangguan family held on to someone, it was also meant to make an example of them. Even if you are on guard every day, there will always be a loophole. The next time you take ruthless action, it will make some people think more clearly and think twice about things you are unsure of.
Then Zhulan heard the news that the queen had recovered from her illness. Zhulan asked her daughter, "Is she really well?"
Xue Han nodded, "My daughter went to the palace to visit yesterday, and he is indeed much better."
Zhulan: "This is because I am thinking about my unborn grandson."
Xue Han said, "The Queen wanted to send a female official to take care of the Crown Princess, but the Emperor refused."
Zhulan: "Hmm?"
Xue Han explained: "Last time the Crown Princess had a miscarriage, it was said that a lot of people were replaced."
Zhu Lan thought so too. If the Queen sent a female official over, it would be even more troublesome if she gave random instructions. "Didn't the Queen ask the Crown Princess to come into the palace?"
"No, I sent a female official to visit her. My daughter has seen how important this baby is."
Zhulan thought, actually, it’s also because of your father. The royal family is afraid that your father will not live long. Of course, the more important reason is that the eldest son is important.
Xue Han always dressed comfortably when she returned to her parents' home. She adjusted her sleeves and leaned back comfortably, saying, "Princess Jingxuan didn't return to the palace to live."
Zhulan: "...didn't go back?"
Xue Han pulled the corner of her mouth, "Well, Princess Jingxuan and her daughter returned to the Prince Qin's Mansion yesterday."
So in the Queen's heart, the first is the Crown Prince, the second is the unborn grandson, the third is the fourth prince, and finally Princess Jingxuan.
"Princess Jingxuan is much more lively now. I think she really likes going to the academy."
Xue Han smiled and said, "She was led astray by Lin Xi. Lin Xi even taught Jing Xuan how to crack a whip."
"fine."
A princess with high combat power is very attractive!
Xue Han was helpless with her daughter, "It's all Rongchuan's fault. Everyone in the capital knows that Princess Linxi can whip people. Yes, she whipped someone a few days ago."
Zhulan really didn't know, "Who made her angry?"
Even though she has a whip hanging on her head all day, Linxi never hits anyone.
Xue Han, "He beat a woman on the street. The woman was protecting her child and didn't dare to run away, which made Lin Xi angry."
Zhu Lan frowned, "If this is not handled properly, the woman's life will be even more difficult when she returns home."
Xue Han smiled and said, "With Rongchuan here, no one can make her daughter angry. He has already taken care of it."
Zhulan shook her head, "He's getting more and more spoiled with the child."
"The child has a good character, so there is no need to be afraid of spoiling him a little."
Zhulan was happy, "You spoke for Rongchuan again."
Xue Han also laughed, "Because my daughter is spoiled, but I have to be strict with her."
In the palace, the emperor and Zhou Shuren finished their talk and sat together to drink tea. Zhou Shuren looked at the prince who was reviewing memorials not far away. He was a little dazed and almost scalded by the tea in front of him.
The emperor asked aloud, "Why is Lord Zhou distracted?"
Zhou Shuren came back to his senses and wiped his hands with a handkerchief, "This minister feels that the scene before his eyes is familiar."
In the past, the emperor also sat in the prince's seat to review memorials, and now it is the prince's turn.