In the early morning of the second day, Shen Miao was going to enter the palace with Xie Jing Xing to see Emperor Yong Le. Because it was the first time they met, and they had to wear the royal attire of a prince concubine, when Xie Jing Xing came out, Shen Miao couldn't help but be stunned.
The court clothes of Great Liang and Ming Qi are definitely different, Ming Qi's is more delicate and beautiful, while Great Liang's is more pompous. Xie Jing Xing was wearing a purple-gold robe embroidered with unicorns, an official hat, blue boots and agate belt, he looked extremely arrogant, taking off his usual cynical appearance, he seemed a little unapproachable.
Shen Miao had dinner with him and then went to the palace by car. Due to the incident last night, Shen Miao always felt a little uncomfortable, but Xie Jing Xing seemed to be very satisfied with her appearance and even mentioned it deliberately when she was in the car, her words were rather harsh.
Shen Miao thought, this person really did not have any scruples because he arrived in Great Liang, but because it was the first time he saw Emperor Yong Le, his heart was a little heavy, but because of Xie Jing Xing's gags, he was relieved a lot.
The residence of Prince Rui was not far from the imperial palace, I wonder if Xie Jing Xing did this on purpose. The guard at the palace gate saw Xie Jing Xing and let him go. Jing Zhe and Gu Yu, as Shen Miao's big maids, followed behind Shen Miao, but did not dare to let out some air and walked cautiously, for fear of making some rude behavior to cause trouble to Shen Miao.
The maids and eunuchs in the Great Liang Palace all bowed their heads and sat down on their own affairs, but when Shen Miao walked by, she could still feel some inquiring eyes falling on her. It was the first time that they came to the Great Liang Palace, and perhaps everyone was quite critical of what kind of wife Xie Jing Xing had married. The people are tolerant towards her, but the people in the official position are different. In addition, Xie Jing Xing's identity was sensitive, if Shen Miao guessed correctly, the title of Princess Rui was also what many people were vying for.
Her every move not only represented that she was Princess Rui, but also represented the demeanor of the Shen family in Ming Qi.
Thinking like this, Shen Miao involuntarily straightened her back to be more dignified, but she unconsciously brought out the empress of the previous life.
Xie Jing Xing noticed her behavior, smiled playfully, leaned into her ear and whispered, "Don't be so nervous, you will soon compare to the Queen."
Shen Miao glared at him, what time was it, Xie Jing Xing was still so rude. There are many eyes and ears in the palace, and there are probably people from Emperor Yongle. If Xie Jing Xing's attitude reached Emperor Yong Le's ears, he wouldn't have given her a name that would bring trouble to her. Thinking about being a respectful and submissive empress in her previous life, but never being a witch who brought disaster to the country.
Just thinking about it, Xie Jing Xing directly held her hand, Shen Miao subconsciously was about to break free and said, "I was seen..."
“What’s wrong with being seen?” Xie Jing Xing was displeased, “This king and the princess are holding hands, do you need the approval of others?”
Shen Miao wanted to say something when she saw that she had followed Xie Jing to a side hall with a fat eunuch standing outside the door, and seeing the two of them she said, "His Royal Highness is well, Your Majesty and Empress have been waiting for a long time. already."
But he did not know whether it was intentional or not, but he did not bow to Shen Miao.
“Eunuch Deng, this is the beloved wife of this king.” Xie Jing Xing did not reveal it, but pushed Shen Miao forward and said, “Why are you being rude?”
Shen Miao rolled her eyes at Xie Jing Xing in her heart, this Eunuch Deng obviously got the master's order to treat her like this. Who is this master, and there are other candidates besides Emperor Yongle? Since it was Emperor Yong Le's opinion, Xie Jing Xing not only did not follow others, but also deliberately turned it over. Co-authoring, is this a quarrel
Eunuch Deng's smile did not change, he immediately saw people talking and talking about ghosts, looked at Shen Miao and said, "It was the princess, the servants are blind, please forgive me."
Shen Miao is different from Xie Jing Xing, she smiled gently, "No problem."
Xie Jing Xing glanced at Eunuch Deng and said, "Okay, the emperor is so dissatisfied with me, why do you want me to come?" He raised his lips and smiled, "If the princess hadn't persuaded me today, who would come to see him?"
Eunuch Deng and Shen Miao: “…”
Shen Miao tugged at his sleeves and Xie Jing Xing said, "What are you afraid of? I, the head mistress of Prince Rui's residence, should not be afraid of people, don't be afraid, whoever bullies you, your husband will decide for you."
His voice was lowered without concealment, and Eunuch Deng, who was very responsive, couldn't help but show an embarrassed look on his face, and a violent cough suddenly came from the hall. Eunuch Deng was agitated and said, "Please also invite His Royal Highness the Prince and the Queen concubine to come in with the miscellaneous family."
Shen Miao was pulled by Xie Jing Xing and followed in.
She kept her head down all the way, never raised her head, it was the etiquette that should be done when meeting Tianyan for the first time, Shen Miao knew that Emperor Yong Le might not like her very much, so she did not want to make any mistakes in these details and did not leak. . Only the smooth marble of the main hall can be seen carved with cloud patterns, and the top is covered with a soft woolen blanket.
“Chen younger brother sees the emperor’s brother.” Xie Jing Xing said lazily, he even made a false salute.
Xie Jing Xing was so presumptuous, but Shen Miao couldn’t, but she did not kneel and bowed to salute, “The court lady sees Your Majesty.”
“You are Shen Miao?” After a while, a majestic and deep voice rang out, “Raise your head.”
Shen Miao raised her head.
The man sitting on the high seat was not very old, he looked like he was in his thirties, with sharp eyebrows, tall nose and thin lips. The raw one was seven or eight similar to Xie Jing Xing. However, Xie Jing Xing's outline and facial features were soft, but his expression was sharp. As for the middle-aged man in front of him, probably because he was in a high position all the year round, he did not have that soft temperament, and he seemed more upright than Xie Jing Xing's stubbornness. His eyes are deep, and he looks at people with coldness, as if he wants to see through people's hearts.
Although these two brothers look alike, they are both elegant and noble, but their temperament is completely different. Xie Jing Xing looked at the young man who was like a gamer, he treated everything with a cynical laziness, but at first glance, this person was extremely strict with himself and others, and was always shrewd and steady.
Shen Miao was surprised in her heart, she did not expect that Emperor Yong Le, the emperor of Qiangu Mingjun, was born so young and so dignified. It was completely different from the half-old man with gorgeous hair she thought.
When she was looking at Emperor Yong Le, Emperor Yong Le was also looking at her. Emperor Yongle's eyes were sharper, and he also had a sense of coercion, with a cold face, as if he was going to get angry the next moment. If an ordinary girl's family is looked at by his eyes, I'm afraid she will cry. However, Shen Miao was different from ordinary girls. When she faced Fu Xiu Yi before, Fu Xiu Yi had a much colder face towards her than this.
Seeing that her expression was still calm, a light flashed in Emperor Yong Le's eyes, but Xie Jing Xing's lazy voice sounded in the main hall, "Have you seen enough of the emperor's brother? If you look at it again, the younger brother will be uncomfortable."
Shen Miao paused, but couldn't hide her surprise in her heart. She kept guessing what the relationship between Xie Jing Xing and Emperor Yong Le was like. He also faintly sensed that these two brothers should be more sincere than Ming Qi's royal brothers, but he did not expect Xie Jing Xing to dare to speak to Emperor Yong Le like this. Moreover, Emperor Yongle was not even angry.
Among the royal family, there are many rules, and their positions are delicate, and it is impossible to have the same brotherhood as ordinary common people. It is already a luxury to be friendly and not to kill each other. What's more, Xie Jing Xing had been in Ming Qi for so many years before, but now he and Emperor Yong Le were like ordinary brothers who had lived together since childhood.
“Jing Xing, if you say this, Ben Gong will also be angry.” A smiling voice came, Shen Miao’s eyes fell on the woman beside Emperor Yong Le.
I think this is the wife of Emperor Yongle, the Queen of Great Liang, Queen Xiande.
Empress Xian De looked younger than Emperor Yong Le, wearing a court dress with a green pomelo embroidered with gold trim and a wide belt. This dress is very simple and simple, and she herself is very dignified. At first glance, she is a well-educated woman from a large family, smart and calm. Sitting next to Emperor Yong Le, he smiled and looked at Xie Jing Xing.
Shen Miao also remembered that Xie Jing Xing had praised Empress Xian De, there were not many women who could be praised by a picky person like Xie Jing Xing, since Empress Xian De could be one of them, it was naturally something special. Even if Xie Jing Xing did not mention it, Shen Miao also had a good impression of Empress Xian De because of her graceful and calm demeanor, even Shen Miao, who had become an empress in her previous life, would be ashamed of herself.
"Jing Xing's wife, Miss Shen of Ming Qi." Empress Xian De nodded to her and smiled softly, "Ben Gong has always been curious about what kind of girl made Jing Xing take his heart away, but when I see it now, Understood, Jing Xing has a good eye.”
Shen Miao repeatedly said that she did not dare.
Empress Xian De's words of praise made Emperor Yong Le dissatisfied. He glanced at Empress Xian De, and seemed a little displeased, but said solemnly, "Ming Qi and Great Liang have different rules. Since he is married to Great Liang, he must abide by Great Liang's rules."
“Brother Huang,” Xie Jing Xing interrupted him, “The official brother will naturally teach him. If he can’t teach, the brother emperor doesn’t have to worry about it, the officials and brothers in Prince Rui’s residence will take care of themselves, and the elder brother will still take care of his own affairs. Just fine."
Xie Jing Xing protected Shen Miao like this, and did not show any face to Emperor Yong Le in front of Shen Miao, Emperor Yong Le finally got angry and said, "You are protecting your daughter-in-law like this? Do you want me to give you this seat?"
“Forget it.” Xie Jing Xing waved his hand indifferently, “You can keep this seat for yourself, my minister and brother are not interested. It’s just that the minister and brother took a long time to marry a girl. What should I do, brother? A life of loneliness?"
Shen Miao: “…”
If Xie Jing Xing was Fu Xiu Yi's brother, if he spoke to Fu Xiu Yi like this, he would have already died ten times or eight times.
Emperor Yong Le stood up, looked at Shen Miao with a threatening look, turned around and walked away. Halfway through, seeing that Xie Jing Xing was still standing beside Shen Miao with no intention of following him, he suddenly burst into anger and said, "Get over here!"
Xie Jing Xing was helpless and said to Empress Xian De, “Sister Huang, Jiaojiao will be handed over to you.” Then he said to Shen Miao, “I will come to pick you up after the matter is done.”
After Xie Jing Xing and Emperor Yong Le both left, Empress Xian De smiled slightly and also stood up and walked to Shen Miao's side, saying, "The room is strangely stuffy, since you have never been to the Imperial Palace of Great Liang, this palace will also show you around. Turn around."
Shen Miao responded quickly.
Empress Xian De is a very nice person, and there is almost nothing like an empress. The two went to the imperial garden to wander freely. Along the way, Empress Xian De asked her if she was used to coming to Long Ye? In the chat room, she is like an intimate big sister, which makes people feel extremely stubborn in their hearts.
"Ever since Jing Xing returned to Long Ye, in the past few years, this palace has never seen him fall in love with any girl. I thought that it was impossible for him to fall in love with any girl, but I didn't expect that he would end up marrying in Ming Qi. He married his wife. Although it was a bit unexpected, I was very comforted, otherwise, Ben Gong would really worry that he would never find a girl for the rest of his life and be alone."
When Shen Miao heard this, she smiled and said, "How could the prince be alone, when in Ming Qi, there were many young girls who loved him and would never be alone."
Empress Xian De smiled and shook her head: "Then have you ever seen him treat someone very well?"
Shen Miao was startled.
Empress Xian De has already said it to herself: "Jing Xing and the emperor look at different people, but in fact they are both brothers. The emperor looks cold on the surface, but also has a cold temper. Jing Xing looks gentle and talks well. , actually his temperament is also cold. Probably he himself knows that his identity is special, and what should not be thought of should not be thought of." She looked at Shen Miao and smiled, "I want to come to Jing Xing to tell you his secrets too. , it's not a secret."
"As a young child, he has to hide his life since he was a child, whether he hides his identity or his emotions, his self-control is gradually exercised, but his heart becomes hard. This is a good thing for the royals, but for himself But it’s not. Ben Gong has been thinking, if Jing Xing is like the emperor, then this life will be a big loss. Fortunately, he has better luck than the emperor and met you.”
When Shen Miao listened to Empress Xian De's words, she was somewhat hesitant. During the short time spent with Empress Xian De, Empress Xian De had a temperament that people liked at first sight. Unlike Chang Zaiqing who deliberately tried to please, Empress Xian De is the kind of gentle and silent, which makes people feel very comfortable. She seems to live very real, not even a woman in a harem.
But what did she mean when she said that Xie Jing Xing had better luck than Emperor Yong Le
This was too difficult to answer, Shen Miao could only listen quietly without speaking.
"Your Majesty has a deep entrustment to Jing Xing," Empress Xian De said, "He wants Jing Xing to live a comfortable and happy life, but he does not want Jing Xing to change his original intentions because of his desire for a comfortable life. Your Majesty has lived a very hard life. , If Your Majesty hurt you because of this, you must not blame him."
Shen Miao smiled slightly, "Your Majesty's decision is not for the minister's wife to blame. But," she looked at Empress Xian De, "Does the Empress have something to say to the minister's wife?"
Empress Xian De smiled and sighed: "Just now I saw you for the first time, and I felt a familiar feeling in you. You are a smart girl, and I know that, but smart people can easily see things to death. If you don't untie it yourself, the knot in your heart will never be opened again."
Shen Miao frowned slightly, she faintly felt that there was something in Empress Xian De's words.
"Your Majesty values Jing Xing very much. Although His Majesty agreed to the matter of Jing Xing marrying a wife, he is not happy after all. Jing Xing naturally has a way to resist His Majesty's decision, but you are different, you are a girl from Ming Qi, Great Liang, there are always many places that are restricted." Empress Xian De said: "I like you very much, but I am also His Majesty's wife, I can't change His Majesty's decision, I just hope you can be more comfortable."
Shen Miao said, "What is your majesty going to do?"
Empress Xian De was about to speak when a charming female voice came from behind her, "Sister is so excited today that she came to visit the Imperial Garden."
Shen Miao and Empress Xian Xian turned their heads together and saw a small corridor at the other end of the garden, a few palace servants came out with a woman in palace attire. This woman was dressed in silver, vermilion, purple, gold, and hundreds of phoenixes, with agate, jade, and silver on her head. When she got closer, she realized that this woman was also born with a beautiful face, but she didn't know if this gorgeous dress made her seem a little more impetuous.
She came over to the enchanting Empress Xian De and bowed, but she looked a little careless and didn't seem to take Empress Xian De in her eyes.
"Oh, it was Concubine Jing's younger sister." Empress Xian De replied unsavoury.
Shen Miao pondered in her heart that this Concubine Jing could be called a "concubine" even at the age of her early twenties, either because her family background was extremely prominent, or she was very favored. It was just that Shen Miao felt that compared to Empress Xian De, apart from being younger and more beautiful, this Concubine Jing seemed to be inferior to Empress Xian De in temperament, and there was really nothing that was worthy of Emperor Yong Le's favor.
That Concubine Jing also seemed to notice Shen Miao and asked, "This one has a very face, which mansion's lady is she?"
Shen Miao is now dressed as a woman and combed her hair, so although she looks tender, she will not be considered as a young lady from the official family.
"This is Prince Rui's wife, Princess Rui." Empress Xian De did not seem to want to introduce Shen Miao to Concubine Jing and her words were simple.
Then, as soon as these words came out, Concubine Jing's expression changed. When she heard this, she first called out in surprise “Princess Rui?” and then looked at Shen Miao up and down.
Unlike Emperor Yongle's sharp scrutiny, let alone Empress Xian De's kind observation, this one's gaze was very rude, as if he was looking at something. After reading it, he also snorted from his nose, and said in a non-yin and yang: "I thought she was such a beautiful woman, so that Prince Rui would have to marry him back to Great Liang after a long journey. Looking at it now..." She smiled meanly: "It's probably because I have bad eyesight, I really can't see anything special."
Shen Miao did not know what relationship she had with this person, so she cautiously refused to speak. Empress Xian De's expression turned a little colder, she said, "There are indeed very few people who can make Concubine Jing look special."
Shen Miao was a little surprised that Empress Xian De would get angry with Concubine Jing because of her, and felt that Empress Xian De and Emperor Yong Le were somewhat similar in this way.
It's just that Empress Xian De's sarcastic words didn't work, and I don't know if Concubine Jing didn't understand. Concubine Jing looked at Shen Miao and suddenly smiled and said, "It seems that my elder sister and Princess Rui have a good relationship and will come to visit the garden together. I wonder if elder sister will whisper something to Princess Rui again? It should be said. First of all, after all, Princess Rui is a newcomer, so there are many things you don’t know.”
Shen Miao looked at Concubine Jing.
Concubine Jing smiled tenderly: "I think it's true, His Royal Highness Prince Rui is busy every day, where do you have time to talk to Princess Rui about the Great Liang? Speaking of which, my fourth sister asked His Highness Prince Rui what it was a few days ago. When will I be able to come back? Said that she had learned a piece of music, and wanted His Royal Highness Prince Rui to give her some pointers.”
Empress Xian De angrily said, "Concubine Jing!"
Shen Miao suddenly realized in her heart, she said why Concubine Jing targeted her for no reason, that was the case. Thinking that Xie Jing Xing had attracted girls in Ming Qi, and when she arrived in Great Liang, with the status of Prince Rui, Yingying Yanyan appeared one after another, she just came here and was hated by others.
Concubine Jing looked at Shen Miao with a smile, "If Princess Rui is okay, you can also invite my fourth sister to sit in the mansion, my fourth sister likes to make friends, if Princess Rui is okay, it would be good to have multiple sisters. of."
Multiple sisters? Shen Miao sneered in her heart, there were many sisters in the backyard.
She originally thought to deal with it lightly, but her eyes fell on the fingertips that Xie Jing Xing put on her white jade ring finger, Shen Miao suddenly changed her mind. She smiled, "I'm afraid it won't work."
Concubine Jing was stunned and Empress Xian De was also stunned, as if she did not expect Shen Miao to say this.
"His Royal Highness entrusted me to take care of everything in Prince Rui's mansion, ranging from the grandfather's silver to the small shops and running water, servants, maids and guards. It’s gone.” Shen Miao smiled mildly and seemed to be slightly apologetic, “After all, the minister’s wife is new here, His Highness trusts the minister’s wife, and the minister’s wife does not dare to disappoint her. Time."
After some remarks, Concubine Jing was speechless, but a fire broke out in her heart.
Shen Miao's words looked warm and gentle, saying that she did not have time to accompany the guests, but it was a bright show. Look, how much Prince Rui loves her and leaves all the affairs of the Prince's residence to Shen Miao. This is naturally because there is only Shen Miao as a mistress in the Prince's residence, but if she is not doting on someone, then there is no need to hand over all the servants and guards of the shops to her, right? If things go on like this, it might be better to say that Prince Rui is also in charge of Prince Rui.
Princess Rui is pretending to show off how high she is in the Prince's Mansion!
Shen Miao was busy with business and secretly trampled on Concubine Jing's fourth sister who had nothing to do all day and went to the manor to cause trouble for others, she was not considered a virtuous person.
The corners of Queen Xian De's mouth rose slightly.
Concubine Jing's face was ashen.
But Shen Miao is generally not an enemy of others, especially when she was unfamiliar with life, but at this time Concubine Jing provoked the anger in her heart. Step on her head
The time is right and the place is right, with Xie Jing Xing backing him up, if she let it go, she would be a fool!
Shen Miao smiled slightly: "I heard that a woman with a good heart is the most empathetic, Concubine Jing is so worried about the loneliness of her ministers and wants to find some sisters to accompany her, so I think I feel the same way. Maybe when Concubine Jing is lonely too, It's better to find a few more sisters to sit in the palace in the future, then Concubine Jing will be much happier."
Concubine Jing's breath of anger almost didn't come up!
What Shen Miao said, Concubine Jing asked Shen Miao to invite her fourth sister to sit in the mansion and wanted her to have more “sisters” in the backyard. Shen Miao was also a wonderful person and immediately returned it as it was, and asked Concubine Jing to also have more “sisters”. Add a few "sisters" to the palace!
Concubine Jing gritted her teeth with hatred. She is in her prime now, but it has been a few years. There are so many beautiful girls entering the palace every year, and the emperor's favor is the most precious. Sister", how do you want her to behave!
This Princess Rui has a good mouth!
Empress Xian De suddenly smiled and said, "So it turns out that Concubine Jing's sister is lonely. This is easy to handle. I will mention it to Your Majesty tomorrow. The palace has been deserted these days. It's time to add a few new sisters."
Concubine Jing became anxious all of a sudden, and said, "I'm not alone, I'm not alone!" Empress Xian De's seat was firmly seated, and she naturally didn't care if she had a few more sisters, but Concubine Jing was at the time of her favor. People are divided.
Shen Miao was grateful to Empress Xian De for pushing the boat, although she knew that Empress Xian De was just talking, she said in a serious tone, "Concubine Jing, please don't refuse, since you are considerate of the court lady, the court lady should reciprocate." It was like Consort Jing. Instead, she should be thanked.
With a "chi" sound, a chuckle came from someone not far away. Several people looked back and saw Emperor Yong Le and Xie Jing Xing standing at the back of the garden at some point, because they were hidden by the bushes, they did not find them, and they did not know how long they had been listening here.
Emperor Yong Le's expression was indifferent, and he could not tell whether he was happy or angry, but he just said lightly, "Prince Rui, your daughter-in-law is born with a sharp tongue." After all, he was a little displeased, thinking that Shen Miao and Empress Xian De had deliberately teased Concubine Jing. , was heard.
Concubine Jing ran to Emperor Yongle aggrieved: "Your Majesty..."
Xie Jing walked over and patted Shen Miao's head as if he was praising the white tiger cub in his backyard, and said with relief, "Jiaojiao is really sensible and knows how to take the initiative to be considerate of others' feelings." He glanced at Emperor Yong Le again: "Since Concubine Jing wants sisters, the royal brother should follow him. It's not like the palace can't afford idlers."
When Concubine Jing heard this, she was anxious and panicked, bit her lip and looked at Emperor Yong Le with a pitiful look.
Shen Miao wanted to laugh, but Concubine Jing showed her teeth and claws, but she was a no-brainer, and until now, it seemed that they had teamed up to bully Concubine Jing, and she did not know how Emperor Yong Le would help such a woman.
Emperor Yongle said, "When are you going to take care of my affairs?"
“Isn’t the emperor’s concubine also the concubine who takes care of the younger brother?” Xie Jing Xing raised his eyebrows and looked at Concubine Jing. He was born handsome and romantic, and he always smiled lazily on weekdays. The ladies in the palace also liked his romantic appearance, but they all knew in their hearts that this Prince Rui was not easy to mess with.
His eyes were sharp and his tone was calm, but it made people feel chills.
He said, "Concubine Jing, are you sure you want this king to listen to your fourth sister playing music?"
Concubine Jing fought a cold war.