The imperial decree of the marriage gift arrived at the Huang Mansion, and the Yin family members received the news.
Madam Yin looked at Yin Jiajia and asked, "Didn't you say that Huang Siling had no intention of being the prince and concubine? What is going on now?" When Yin Jiajia came back, he told Madam Yin that the four princes looked different. It is also because she is too confident that she feels that the probability of becoming a princess is 70% to 80%. But the more she waited, the more she had no bottom, and the more panicked she became. As a result, it was nothing but joy.
Yin Jiajia was about to cry: "Mother, how do I know?" She thought that several show girls might become the Fourth Prince and Concubine, but Huang Siling was definitely not included.
"Could it be that she did something secretly?"
Yin Jiajia shook her head and said: "Impossible. Mother, Sister Siling really never thought about being a prince. I can be sure of this." She also said that she didn't want to be a prince, but in fact she still had this idea. of. But Huang Siling was really not interested in the prince and concubine at all.
Madam Yin sighed when she heard this, and said: "The empress empress has always had a very different idea from others. Maybe she likes Huang Siling's temperament. Forget it, we don't have this blessing." Fortunately, Yin Jiajia said that it is very likely. She didn't tell her husband that she would be selected as the prince.
Yin Jiajia was a little bit frustrated: "Mother, you are right, I am not so lucky."
Mrs. Yin hugged Yin Jiajia and said, "Don't be sad. This royal daughter-in-law is not so good. Especially with a strong mother-in-law like a queen, this daughter-in-law must be difficult to do." Since you can't be a prince and concubine, naturally you have to work hard to solve it. daughter.
Yin Jiajia recovered after being sad for a while: "Mother, I have to congratulate Sister Siling." Being late may make people feel insincere or misunderstand that she has other ideas.
Mrs. Yin said: "Go with a generous gift." Since her daughter was unsuccessful and Huang Siling became the fourth prince concubine, it would be profitable and harmless to have a good relationship with her.
"Ok."
When Yin Jiajia arrived at the gate of Huang's house, she happened to ran into Gao Haiqiong, who had come over to express her joy to Huang Siling. Yin Jiajia raised a bright smile: "Sister Haiqiong, you are here too!"
Gao Haiqiong jumped off the horse and said with a smile: "I heard this news in the princess mansion, so I took leave of absence from the princess and rushed over to give Siling joy."
Yin Jiajia happily said, "Then let's go together!" After speaking, she stepped forward and took Gao Haiqiong's hand.
When Huang Siling saw Yin Jiajia, he was a little uncomfortable: "Jiajia, I didn't expect this." Although she was not wrong, this result made her feel a little guilty when facing Yin Jiajia.
Yin Jiajia smiled and said: "Sister Siling, you and I both have the opportunity to become a prince and concubine. So this result is not unexpected." She tried so hard, but failed. However, Huang Siling did nothing but became a prince and concubine. This may be just like her mother said, it's fate!
Thinking of this, Yin Jiajia said frankly: "There is an old saying that you can't run away, not that you can't hold it firmly. This shows that I don't have this blessing anymore."
Seeing Yin Jiajia's attitude so calm, Huang Siling felt that he was a little bit petty. Except for the forced woman to participate in the draft, everyone else originally went to the position of the prince or concubine. Yin Jiajia was not wrong in fighting for herself.
Gao Haiqiong said with a smile: "I heard the princess say that the first person the empress's empress was with was the Tan family girl, and then Siling was the second."
Huang Siling immediately asked: "The princess said that she didn't say why the empress empress has fallen in love with me?" She was really curious, why did the empress and empress choose her for so many beautiful women.
Gao Haiqiong said with a grin: "The princess said that the empress loves a girl who loves to read and is unassuming. And you and the Tan family happen to meet these two conditions."
After a pause, Gao Haiqiong said again: "By the way, the eldest princess also said that the fourth prince is a foodie. I am very happy to know that you are good at cooking." Gao Haiqiong's temperament is very good for jujube, so she stayed in the princess mansion yesterday. . Gao Haiqiong planned to stay in the princess mansion in the future.
Huang Siling was still uneasy just now, and now he heard these words, immediately embarrassed. However, it was also because of Gao Haiqiong's words that she relaxed a lot. As long as the empress and the fourth prince have a good impression of her, life will be easier after the marriage is over.
Yin Jiajia said sincerely, "Sister Siling, congratulations." It is a great blessing to be valued by her mother-in-law and her husband.
Gao Haiqiong said grinningly: "I haven't congratulated you yet after you have said so much. Si Ling, congratulations on your wonderful son-in-law!" The fourth prince is not only good-looking, but also very powerful. Of course, Siling is not bad, and it is more than enough to match the four princes.
Huang Siling said sincerely, "Thank you." Because of Yin Jiajia's sincere rejoicing, the previous grudge disappeared.
Brother You'er's character, appearance, and ability are all first-class. This is well known, so Huang Shoushan and Madam Huang are very happy. Although Huang Siling was still a little nervous, he was not as uneasy as he was at the beginning.
Compared to Huang Siling, Zhong Wanting's mood at this meeting can be said to be terrible.
Looking at Zhong Minxiu, Zhong Wanting asked incredulously: "Auntie, you said the third prince is studying at Baitan Academy?"
After returning from the palace, Zhong Wanting asked Zhong Minxiu to check Xia Xuan brother. It was also because the Zhong family had no contact in the capital, and she was afraid that rushing to inquire about Brother Xuan would cause unnecessary trouble. She still remembers the warning eyes of the Fourth Prince. Therefore, she can only bother Zhong Minxiu.
Zhong Minxiu nodded and said: "Well, this matter was said by the Lord Guo himself, there can be no mistake." Zhong Minxiu sent someone to inquire about the news, but unfortunately there was no result. After thinking about it for a long time, she finally asked Han Jianming directly. This is the safest and most direct method.
The fact that Brother Xuan was studying at Baitan Academy is not considered secret now. However, because of Yun Qing and Yuxi's attitude, no one deliberately promoted it.
Zhong Wanting was very incomprehensible and asked, "Aunt, what did you say he went to study at Baitan Academy? Is he still going to participate in the imperial examination?" The prince could not participate in the scientific examination. This was an unwritten rule. Taking a step back, even if the emperor and the empress issue an example for him to participate in the scientific examination, would he still have to enter the Imperial Academy or start from the bottom after he has passed the Jinshi examination.
Zhong Minxiu glanced at Zhong Wanting, and said, "Listening to the words of Lord Guo, it seems that the third prince likes to read."
Zhong Wanting was originally given the marriage to Brother Xuan, and she felt uncomfortable. Hearing this again, her heart was crushed by a stone, which made her breathless: "Like to study? Could he be able to study for a lifetime?"
Zhong Minxiu lowered her voice and said, "Even if you are dissatisfied, you can't say it. If it reaches the emperor and the empress, not only will you not be good, but the Zhong family will also suffer." In fact, she couldn't understand Xuan's brother. behavior. Not to mention that the prince is now in charge of the household department, it is said that the second prince and the fourth prince have their own errands. Only one is in the army and the other is in the household. But the third prince ran to the academy to study.
Like her father and brother studying, it was to pass the imperial examination to get into official positions and support the lintel's glory. The third prince was studying because he liked it.
After a pause, Zhong Minxiu said: "This is only for a while. I think he will take the errand after a while."
Thinking of meeting Xuan Ge'er in the Royal Garden, Zhong Wanting felt even worse. I was afraid that the three princes had no intentions of officialdom, and just wanted to chant poems and paint.
Just these words, Zhong Wanting did not say to Zhong Minxiu. I have already made a mistake just now and can no longer make mistakes.
While talking, I heard the voice of a maid outside: "Girl, the second princess is here to invite you to visit the princess mansion to enjoy the flowers in the future." Flower viewing is just an excuse. Liu'er wants to see the future. Sister-in-law.
Zhong Wanting accepted the post and invited the people from the Princess's Mansion into the room, and said with a big smile: "Thank you for the princess's hospitality, I will definitely be there in the future."
The mother-in-law got a thick reward and went back.
Zhong Minxiu had talked to Zaozao and Liuer, and then said about their temperaments: "The two princesses are very good people. This time I invite you to be a guest. I should just want to see you." The niece’s intelligence can be made good by anyone as long as she has the heart. So in this regard, she didn't say much.
Zhong Wanting nodded, but didn't think so in her heart. How could the daughter who was taught by a powerful person like the empress be really good at talking. However, she is not afraid of it.
Zaozao said with a smile when Liu Er invited Tan Aoshuang and Zhong Wanting three people; "Your hand is fast, I would like to invite them to the house as guests in two days."
"Go to your place, you can really only look at flowers." Wu Jinyu said that he has no skill in planting flowers and grasses. In the spring season, the princess is full of green grass and blooming flowers.
Zaozao smiled and said, "If you don't like it, don't always ask your brother-in-law to plant flowers and grass for you!" Liuer asked a gardener to take care of the garden, but this gardener is not of high standard and sometimes needs Wu Jinyu. Give pointers in the past one or two.
Liu Er smiled and said, "You will come here too, let's take a good look at these three sisters-in-laws." She didn't want to pay for the sister-in-law, but sincerely wanted to get along with the three sisters-in-laws.
Zaozao said with interest: "I heard that Zhong Wanting looks like a fairy, and Brother Xuan hit it at a glance. I have to take a closer look tomorrow to see how beautiful it is."
Because Zhong Wanting gave it to Brother Xuan. So Zhong Wanting was interested in Qi Hao, and everyone didn't dare to say a word without Yuxi's warning. Therefore, Zaozuo and Liuer did not know this.
Liu'er is also very interested: "I heard that she is good at playing the piano, so I can have a good communication when the time comes."
Tan Aoshuang is well-known, and the two sisters have also met him, so there is nothing to talk about about her. However, Huang Siling made Liu'er a little curious: "This girl doesn't say that she is not famous at home, even in the draft, she has never heard of it. I don't know what kind of temperament she looks like?"
Zaozao said with a smile, "I really know this. Huang Siling is an average girl, but she is very easy to learn, and the most important thing is that she is good at cooking and eating." For a foodie, this is definitely better than the appearance of a beautiful country. is attractive.
"How did you know?" Although Liu'er had a good relationship with Zaozao, he didn't want to inquire about the princess's mansion.
"Listen to Gao Haiqiong." Now explain to Liuer Gao Haiqiong's identity and her relationship with Huang Siling.
Liu Er froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "Sister, I didn't expect you to be admired by so many people?"
Zaozao said dismissively: "What is this? Don't you know that when people in the army mention Dad, their eyes can shine. If someone in the army mentions that my eyes can shine, then I will die. No regrets."
Liu Er said straightforwardly: "Sister, let's just think about it." Who is her father? That was the invincible God of War of the Ming Dynasty, Zaozao would never reach the height of her father in his entire life.