It's like a statue, without any vitality. She took a sip of tea and said, "I don't know what happened to you all?"
"Today our sisters received your reward, Princess, and felt grateful, so I thought of giving a gift," Jiang Yongxu replied, "I disturbed the Princess, and I asked the Princess to forgive her sins."
"You're welcome," Qu Qingju put down the tea cup, "A good flower needs a good bottle. Those jewelry and hairpins only shine when they are beautiful. I just don't let good things go to waste, it's not worth your trip."
Jiang Yongxu smiled and said, "Even though the princess said that, the slaves are still grateful. If there were no princesses, where would the slaves have such good things." After speaking, he touched the hairpin on his temples, it was obviously Qu Qingju One of the sent.
Noticing her action, He Heng said, "Prince Concubine, all you have to do is say thank you." After speaking, he smiled at Qu Qingju, "It's no wonder that a few days ago someone made a jewelry ring, so it was like this. matter."
Qu Qing Ju didn't have the heart to deliberately perform a virtuous play in front of He Heng, just because she was a big New Year's Eve, she just wanted to be a little more pleasing to the eyes, and it wasn't her own money anyway, so what to save
The lord opened this mouth, how could Jiang Yongxu answer the call, so he had to sit silently and pass the time with his teacup in his hands.
At this time, Huang Yang walked in, saluted and said, "Your Highness, Princess, Miss Yunqing is asking to see you."
He Heng frowned slightly, obviously a little bored: "She is in the room, do you need to see the princess for anything?" These words were extremely rude, and Huang Yang, who was passing the message, also paused for a moment.
"Back to the lord, Miss Yunqing said that she thanked the princess for her constant care and wanted to give the princess a gift." Huang Yang replied honestly.
"Tell her to kowtow at the door," He Heng said. "Tell her that the princess is busy on weekdays and has nothing to do to ask her to stay in her room." Later, I pretended to be pitiful, but what is it called now
Such a woman, if she doesn’t manage and ignores it, will always find a reason to show up in various ways. He Heng took a sip of the tea in his hand: “Forget it, let someone send her to the village outside for the past two days. Wang was too lazy to see her.
The other side chambers were burying their heads low at the moment, for fear that the lord would not be pleasing to the eyes of them, and asked them to go to Zhuangzi as well. The people in this mansion were sent out, so there is not much chance to come back.
They didn't know how Yun Qing made the wangye dislike it, but they knew very well that the wangfei would never be offended. .
"My lord, it's a pity that Yun Qing, a young girl, was sent to Zhuangzi like this," Qu Qing Ju said regretfully, "What a tender and beautiful girl."
Seeing the pity on her face, He Heng said helplessly: "It's just a woman, but you feel more distressed than me. Since that's the case, assigning her someone to Zhuangzi won't leave her alone."
Qu Qing Ju knew that the so-called "passing the room" was nothing more than a man's thing, and it was normal for him to change his hand to the servant and the servant, not to mention that this Prince Yun Qing had not touched it before, so he didn't have the so-called desire for monopoly. It's just that this generation of oiran, who is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, is assigned to a rough person, which is really a pity.
If Yun Qing was really a noble person, he was afraid that if he turned his head, he could hang himself to death. If not, it might be better to live on Zhuangzi than to lose his life in the future.
When the other concubines heard Wang Fei's words, they asked Wang Ye to assign Yun Qing to a vulgar person, and their hearts trembled. Especially Feng Zijin, even his palms were sweating. If he just sent him to Zhuangzi, maybe one day the prince will take care of him again when he goes to Zhuangzi. At least he still has a desire to come back. If you are worthy of someone, you can only live with vulgar people, which is terrifying for them who are used to living a rich life.
After Yun heard the news, he almost went crazy begging to see He Heng, but was pressed down by the eunuch. That night, he only brought a baggage, was twisted into a donkey cart, and sent to the village in the suburbs overnight, with a small butler from the village.
For a woman to be sent away, it is very common for the people in the palace. The only thing that can be talked about is that this girl Yun Qing has been so aloof, highly valued by the prince, and how despised the servants are.
"Bah, he deserves to be sent away." The little eunuch who had been tortured by Yun Qing spat, remembering that his ears were no longer very good, and the little eunuch wished Yun Qing would die immediately.
The other servants gave him a sympathetic look. Who let this kid have bad luck. When he was cleaning the house for Yun Qing and wiping the guqin, he broke a string of the qin and was fined dozens of slaps. Now that the ear is not good, which master is still willing to use him? It will be difficult to climb up later.
On the day of the Spring Festival, Qu Qingju got up early in the morning, put on a thick Luan Bird corseted robe with wide sleeves, and a golden phoenix tail representing her identity in her hair. The radiant self showed two points of satisfaction. He stretched out his feet and asked Mu Jin to put on his auspicious cloud gold shoes. After standing up, he saw He Heng was already standing at the door.
Seeing that He Heng's whole body is full of extravagant clothes, the only thing that is more low-key is the dark blue purse, Qu Qing Ju smiled and stepped forward to give him a blessing, "Is your lord here on purpose to wait for me?"
He Heng took her hand, "Qing Ju has amazed me today." Qu Qing Ju seldom does this kind of dress up, but today, with this stand on one end, He Heng really couldn't take his eyes off.
Raising his chin slightly, the pendant in front of his forehead swayed slightly, revealing the peach blossoms that Qu Qing Ju painted between his brows: "As Princess Duan, of course you can't let others look down on her."
He Heng raised the corners of his mouth, bent over to hold her hand, leaned over and whispered in her ear, "My princess is naturally better than other women."
Qu Qing Ju smiled and blinked at him, thinking to herself, he would never dare to say this to Concubine Jing Gui. Otherwise, Concubine Jing will definitely beat him to death.
Thinking of meeting her mother-in-law who had become a noble concubine in the palace, Qu Qing Ju felt a little excited for some reason.
This imperial concubine Jing was choked but pretended to be calm, which was really likeable. Thinking of this, Qu Qing Ju showed an expectant smile.
As soon as he buried his head, he saw the shy smile on Qu Qing Ju's face, and He Heng's expression became even gentler.
☆、30 · Eccentric eye
Although the palace banquet was held in the evening, Qu Qing Ju and He Heng needed to kowtow to the emperor and empress, so they got up early in the morning.
Although the relationship between the emperor and the queen is not good, the two of them are still sitting together today. Qu Qingju and He Heng arrived at the Tianqi Palace where the emperor lived, and when the eunuch told them to enter, they saw He Qi and Wei Qing'e who were already sitting on the chair.
He Heng took a few steps forward and knelt down in front of the empress with Qu Qingju: "My son and the concubine give New Year's greetings to the father and the queen." After speaking, he placed the sandalwood box with both hands, "I wish the father and the emperor good luck and longevity for three years. Companion, blessing and zeal for the world."
Emperor Qingde took the sandalwood box and saw the three-star statue of Fu, Lu and Shou in it, and said with a smile: "Heng'er and your daughter-in-law have both got up." The meaning of the words echoed Emperor Qingde's thoughts, so his smile softened a little, "You two, sit down." After speaking, he instructed the eunuch to move chairs for the two of them.
This was the first time that Qu Qing Ju had seen the emperor. Taking advantage of the act of sitting down, she glanced at him. The emperor looks ordinary compared to his sons, and his body is a little fatter. His eyebrows are already tired and old. No wonder his sons have a different mind.
"Big brother came so early," He Heng said with a smile after sitting down, "Brother has seen brother."
"Second brother came very early," He Qi smiled heartily, and then looked at the emperor, seeing that the emperor was still looking at the things that the second child gave, he said, "Father, the treasury is full this year, and I heard that the storytellers of the restaurant and teahouse are all full of people. Praise the emperor's benevolence, I don't know if the emperor has ever heard of it."
When Emperor Qingde heard this, he closed the wooden box in his hand and put it aside, and turned to look at He Qi, "You kid likes to run to restaurants and teahouses on weekdays, and listen to what you do all day."
"I beg your father's forgiveness, my son will offend you one or two. I feel that most of the people are honest, and they say that you are benevolent, naturally sincere, and my son is secretly happy when he hears it. ." He Qi stalked his neck, looking as if he had to defend himself, "My son can't be as good as his father and emperor. Anyway, when they praise you, my son can't help but be happy."
This flattery is really good, Qu Qing Ju thought silently, this King Ning seems to be honest, but the honest words are too easy to hear, seeing how happy this emperor is, his laughter is several decibels higher.
"Big brother, you are also true, you clearly know that the father does not like to hear this, but you still say it," He Heng said with a smile, "Not only this year, but also many people in the past have said that the father is benevolent and wise, I dare not tell the father, It’s just a matter of stealing the music for yourself.”
When He Qi heard this, he scolded inwardly, this second wife will answer the call. According to what he said, it's enough to lift the father and emperor higher, and he also implied that he only discovered this this year. Isn't this a trick to him
Sure enough, after listening to He Heng's words, Emperor Qingde laughed even more happily, and after a few hahas, he turned to the queen and said, "You say that these children are not like princes, they are so happy for such a trivial matter. , no one saw a joke."
The queen showed a decent smile, with a tone of injustice for the two of them: "Your Majesty, the two children are pure filial piety, and they are naturally happy when others praise their father. How can you call them filial piety as children? Heart nature, the concubine has to cry out for the two children."
Qu Qing Ju secretly glanced at He Heng who was beside him. He was eloquent and eloquent with a steady heart. Such a man was a successful person, so the possibility of becoming an emperor was not small. Thinking about his possible fate after this person ascends the throne in the future, Qu Qing Ju feels that he should enjoy it before he ascends the throne.
Although the men and women of the Dalong Dynasty were not as serious as the Ming and Qing Dynasties in history, Qu Qingju was very sensible and kept his head down and didn't look around. Even if he occasionally raised his eyes, he would look in the direction of the Queen and Wei Qing'e. Just when she raised her head inadvertently, she found that Wei Qing'e was also looking at herself, and the other party's expression also implied some kind of ridicule and sympathy for her.
Qu Qing Ju, who was a little dazed by this expression, was stunned for a moment. It was just at this moment that the legendary classmate He Ming came in, and she felt that it was meaningful to sit here.
He quickly glanced at He Ming, who was wearing a blue brocade robe. He was not as strong as He Qi, not as gentle as He Heng, not as handsome as He Yuan. He looked rather ordinary, but he was still a handsome guy. Seeing him saluting honestly and sitting down honestly, Qu Qing Ju felt a little emotional, what a good baby, but unfortunately she met a father who cheated on him.
Seeing that the fourth child is here, and the third child he loves the most has not yet arrived, the smile on Emperor Qingde's face has become less and less, and the three brothers have made an appointment, and they no longer make the emperor happy. Everyone pretended to be silent.
After sitting for another half of the incense stick, He Yuan finally arrived when the smile on Emperor Qingde's face was gone. When Qu Qing Ju saw him coaxing Emperor Qing De into a smile, he finally understood why he had put his heart in the creak nest.
Seeing that Emperor Qingde happily put the Buddha beads from He Yuan on his hand, He Heng calmly took a sip from the teacup, He Qi just pouted, and He Ming still sat silently. The expressions of the three of them are enough to prove that they are accustomed to this kind of thing, and they are not even the least bit jealous.
Qu Qing Ju felt sad for the emperor, maybe he didn't know that the other three sons had no feelings for him. Because if they had feelings, they would not be so calm when they saw this scene. On second thought, it was actually more saddened by the three princes, who had such a father, I don't know how bad it was, they didn't care much for them, and they only loved one child and regarded them as non-existent.
After sitting for a while, the three brothers were driven away by the emperor on the grounds that they were going to greet their respective mothers, and only He Yuan stayed inside to accompany him.
Qu Qing Ju and Wei Qing'e were walking side by side, and the two had never seen each other since they admired the plum banquet. At this moment, both of them had close smiles on their faces.
"Second siblings have been doing well recently. I heard that some ignorant people in the house were assigned to Zhuangzi a few days ago?" Wei Qing'e said with a light smile, "I also heard what the third siblings said, I don't know if it's true or not."
"It's just an ignorant girl. I didn't care if she was sent away. I couldn't bear to leave her alone at such a young age, so I persuaded the prince a few words. It's okay if she can match someone," Qu Qingju smiled indifferently. "I don't know where the third siblings heard about these little things."
"Second siblings are kind-hearted, these unruly servants sold them directly, why bother with them," Wei Qing'e twitched her lips. "As for how the third siblings know, I don't know."
"Everything can't be told to others, and if you want to come here, the third siblings are also caring." Qu Qingju smiled and stroked the earrings, showing a sweet smile, "As for the meaning of the prince, I'm fine with everything. ."
Wei Qing'e immediately felt that the smile was extremely dazzling. Just when she saw her prince and Duan Wang hand in hand, she said regretfully: "It seems that I will be separated from my siblings here, and we will see you at the dinner."
"Sister-in-law, walk slowly," Qu Qing Ju smiled and sent off her blessed body. After Wei Qing'e and He Qi walked side by side, she walked to He Heng's side. They are all in the industry of the princess, who can't talk and choke
He Heng knew that Qu Qing Ju was talking to his sister-in-law just now, but as a man, he wasn't interested in women's topics and didn't listen carefully. Seeing the smile on Qu Qingju's face at this moment, she didn't ask any more questions, she just slowed down and moved forward in line with Qu Qingju's pace.
When they arrived at the Zhongjing Palace, where the concubine was respected, before entering the house, Qu Qingju heard a woman's coquettish laughter first. The maids did not dare to laugh like this, the concubines would not laugh like this, it seemed that they could only be people who were familiar with Concubine Jing.
After entering the house, Qu Qing Ju saw a woman standing behind Concubine Jing, pinching her shoulders for Concubine Jing and talking to make Concubine Jing happy. Then she saw the woman's eyes fly towards He Heng.
When Concubine Jing saw He Heng, the smile on her face became more obvious. After the two of them bowed, she let them sit down and asked He Heng some questions about life before turning to Qu Qingju. : "Daughter-in-law, you may not know this girl. She is the daughter of Ben Gong's maternal cousin. Dian Shuang, come to greet your brother and sister-in-law."
"Ran Shuang has seen my brother and sister-in-law," Wei Ran Shuang moved lightly, blessed with a shy smile in front of the two of them, then blushed and stepped aside, but the little eyes were still secretly put it on He Heng.
"It turned out to be our prince's younger sister. I didn't know you would be here today, and I didn't prepare any greetings." After speaking, he took off the jade bracelet on his wrist, got up and walked in front of Wei Ran Shuang, holding her hand and personally After wearing it, he said, "This is the bracelet that my mother left me back then. Although it is not expensive, it is better than it is in good condition. I hope my sister doesn't dislike it."
Qu Qingju knew that Concubine Jing's surname was Wei, and that her father was the grandfather of the emperor when he was still the crown prince. Now, Mrs. Wei leads the empty name of the Taibao and has no real power. Mr. Wei has a younger brother, and he has been appointed as a fifth-grade Zhizhou in a foreign country, and he has not seen any achievements for so many years. Now Concubine Jing Gui said that Wei Ranshuang was her cousin's daughter. She just wanted to make Wei Ranshuang look better. In fact, isn't she the granddaughter of a fifth-rank local official? Since this Wei Ran Shuang dared to call her sister-in-law, she would happily agree.
"How dare Ran Shuang ask for something from my sister-in-law?" Wei Ran Shuang wanted to take off the bracelet, but was stopped by Qu Qing Ju, "You are the prince's sister and my sister, so how can you and I be like this? You are so polite." After speaking, she looked at Concubine Jing Gui in confusion and said, "Mother Concubine, my sister was not in the capital in the past, otherwise, how could I have not seen such a beautiful sister?"
Concubine Jing glanced at Qu Qing Ju's actions as she followed her niece, and said with a light smile, "Her father works in a foreign country and has only recently been transferred back to Beijing."
"That's it," Qu Qing Ju smiled and pulled Wei Ran Shuang to sit down, "My sister is back in Beijing now, and I will have a lively sister in the future."
Seeing Qu Qingju's enthusiastic appearance, Concubine Jing felt a little pain in her heart. Didn't her daughter-in-law think about her intention to bring people here on purpose
Her cousin, who was transferred back to the capital, was only a small sixth-rank official. Even if she wanted to support her, Ran Shuang could marry someone with a good family background, but she would not be able to stand up. So she thought about letting her son see this girl, if she could, at least she couldn't treat her badly in the future. If you can't see it, it can be regarded as letting the siblings get to know each other, and she doesn't want her niece to be her son's concubine so much.
Seeing that her son didn't even look at her niece, Concubine Jing Gui knew that the matter was over, so she turned to look at Qu Qing Ju, and her expression changed almost without holding back.
What does she mean by holding Wei's hand that she is reluctant to let go of? !
"My little sister's skin is really nice and feels really comfortable," Qu Qing Ju said with an envious face, "It can be seen that the place where my little sister lives is more supportive than in the capital." After saying that, she really smiled and touched the tender white hand.
Concubine Jing Gui's whole person is not well. Where is her daughter-in-law's brain gone, does she have no sense of crisis? Don't you know how to guard against other women? Do you want to arouse her husband's curiosity by saying that other women have good skin in front of her husband? !
For some reason, looking at Qu Qing Ju's happy smile, Concubine Jing Gui felt a sense of powerless anxiety.
She turned to look at her son, and saw that her son was drinking tea with a smile on his face, but he didn't seem to react at all, so she had to say: "Heng'er, your second uncle will come to visit you in a few days, you can find time to see him. ."
He Heng knew what the concubine's mother meant, nodded slightly, and said, "My son understands." After speaking, he pushed the plate of kumquats beside him in the direction where Qu Qingju was sitting.
Seeing his action, Concubine Jing didn't say anything, but when she looked at Qu Qing Ju, she felt even more anxious.
☆, 31 · Other people's home
During lunch, Qu Qing Ju and He Heng sat around Concubine Jing, one by one.
Although Concubine Jing Gui intends to lift Wei Ran Shuang, but Wei Ran Shuang's identity cannot sit with the three of them. Qu Qing Ju glanced at Wei Ran Shuang, who was standing behind Concubine Jing Gui, the appearance of Wei Ran Shuang, who was returning to Beijing from other places. Very good, there is such a delicate and pleasant taste, and the appearance of standing behind Jing Guifei with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes is also very pleasing. It's just that there are too many possibilities for this ancient cousin. Seeing her secretly peeking at He Heng, Qu Qing Ju guessed that she might be feeling a little budding.
After taking the cloth handed by the palace maid to dry her hands, Qu Qing Ju glanced at He Heng, but the other party didn't look interested in Wei Ran Shuang. She smiled and watched the dishes being served.
After the meal was finished, Wei Ran Shuang accompanied Concubine Jing back to the inner room for a nap, while Qu Qing Ju and He Heng went to the wing. The supplies in the wing room were all available, and Qu Qing Ju even saw a pair of characters hanging on the wall, which looked like graffiti from a few-year-old child.
When He Heng saw Qu Qingju read the words, he coughed dryly and said, "This is the room where I lived with my mother and concubine when I was young. I didn't go to the side hall until I was six years old, and I didn't move to my own palace until I was ten years old. ."
Qu Qing Ju glanced at the era name under the word, the seventeenth year of Qingde, when He Heng was only five years old. She looked back and smiled and said, "Your Majesty's talent is extraordinary."
"With such a pair of words, Qing Ju can tell that you are talented, and it shows that your vision is extraordinary," He Heng sat down on the bed with a smile, "Come and rest in bed for a while, I won't be able to go home until late tonight."
Qu Qingju had people wait for them to take off their hairpin rings and luxurious robes, and after everyone had left the room, she neatly sat on the bed, squinting at him and said, "If I don't have a good vision, how can I see the prince. "
He couldn't help laughing out loud at this kind of remark, but He Heng had to admit that he was very happy to hear it, and in the end he just shoved the person onto the bed, "You married me, but it was given to me by the emperor, so what do you see? on me?"
Qu Qingju wrapped the quilt behind her and muttered, "Let's see the head office later."
He Heng looked at the man who buried his head in the quilt, the corners of his mouth lifted helplessly, but his eyes softened unconsciously.
Concubine Jing's nap was not long, but she woke up after half an hour. She sat up from the bed, glanced at Wei Ranshuang, who was sitting quietly by the side, and asked the maid to wait for her to change into the clothes she was going to wear at the dinner party. with hairpin ring.
Seeing that Wei Ran Shuang was going to tie her hair, Concubine Jing stopped her, looking at herself in the mirror who still had a little beauty, Concubine Jing said lightly: "Dan Shuang, you know that this palace will let you in. Why in the palace?"
Wei Ran Shuang didn't spend much time with Concubine Jing Gui, and when she heard Concubine Jing Gui asking this, she got nervous and answered a little shyly, "I don't know, niece."
Picking out a ruby peach hairpin from the jewelry boxes and handing it to the palace maid, Concubine Jing said with a flat face: "Before you entered the palace, your mother has already told you a lot. But there are some things that this palace has to tell you. To be clear, King Duan is already an adult, and I can't be his master, and I don't want to force him to be his master, so just rest your mind now."
Wei Ran Shuang's face turned pale, and after clenching her fingers for a while, she whispered, "Aunt, I don't ask much, I just want to stay with my cousin." After saying this, her face turned red.
After hearing this, Concubine Jing smiled. I don't know if it was sarcasm or something else. She raised her eyebrows and looked at the girl standing beside her: "You just saw Heng'er for so long, and you want to be with him forever?" Young Women who are more likely to be influenced by a man's status, appearance, and behavior, no matter what a man's nature or family is, they feel that true love has plunged into it. As for the result, they never think about it.
Wei RanShuang's face turned even redder, and she buried her head secretly, but did not refute Concubine Jing's words.
"Then what do you think of Princess Duan?" Concubine Jing raised her daughter-in-law, her brows twitching again.
"Princess Duan is gorgeous and graceful," Wei Ranshuang said while biting her lower lip, "I don't want to compare with the princess, and I don't dare to have the mind to compare."
"You can't compare to her," Jing Guifei drew her eyebrows with her own hands, and said mercilessly when she looked at Wei Ranshuang again, "I don't want you to be a concubine, if you want, I'll have someone tell you. A good family." Although her daughter-in-law was not what she wanted, she had to admit that her niece was really incomparable to Qu Qingju.
Appearance, family background, bearing, manners, and even the qualities that please men, Wei Ranshuang is too far behind Qu Qingju, and there is no one who can be a concubine better than a full-fledged wife.
Wei Ran Shuang's face was even whiter, but she gritted her teeth and did not let go.
Seeing her like this, Concubine Jing frowned, and she stopped talking. It was a bit harsher, and she was not the daughter of her own brother. Since the other party didn't listen to her persuasion, she didn't bother to say much.
After leaving the inner room, Concubine Jing saw that there was no one in the outer room, and said, "Have they not woken up yet?"
Madam Ding knew who the empress was talking about, so she replied, "The lord and the concubine must have been angry a little earlier today, a little sleepy, and haven't woken up yet. Why don't the servants go and call them now."
"Forget it, let them sleep, I don't know how long we will be tossing about tonight," Concubine Jing waved her hand and drank a sip of tea to refresh herself, "Concubine Shu, that woman is afraid that she will be with Ben Gong again tonight. If you can't make it through, you ask those who accompany me to the banquet tonight to be careful."
Ding mama hurriedly responded. Her mother-in-law and Concubine Shu have been fighting for many years, and they have not liked each other for many years. Fortunately, the lord is in good spirits. .
The two were talking when they saw He Heng and Qu Qingju walking in together.
Concubine Jing stopped talking. Seeing her daughter-in-law looking at her with a surprised expression, she suddenly felt very useful and said, "You guys have just woken up, wake up with some tea, and then have some snacks later."
At this kind of banquet, there is always not enough to eat, and Qu Qingju is also aware of it. After she sat down and drank two sips of tea, she said, "The concubine's dress is so beautiful."
Because the other party's compliments were too straightforward and unprofessional, Concubine Jing held the teacup and said, "This skirt was specially made by the people in the Shangyi Bureau. After a lot of time wasted, it's hard to see where it goes." Daughter-in-law speaks in various twists and turns, and compliments others and cites scriptures. Even the strength to show off was reduced by half, and Concubine Jing said that she was not happy at all.
Seeing this, Wei Ran Shuang stepped forward to exchange a cup of hot tea for Concubine Jing, and smiled, "Auntie's crane on this dress looks like it's in a fairyland, I don't know how the embroidered mother embroidered it, so people can't take their eyes away from it. ."
Look at people, look at them! Concubine Jing glanced at Qu Qing Ju, holding the newly changed teacup, smiled and said, "What Ben Gong wants them to do, naturally they have to do well, otherwise it's useless to keep it."
"Auntie is a noble person, how dare they treat you slowly," Wei Ranshuang said to Qu Qingju, "The workmanship of the skirt on my sister-in-law is also extremely rare, and it must have been a waste of time."
Qu Qing Ju looked at Wei Ran Shuang with a smile, "We people from the royal family, we always have to be more careful at times like this." Her good cousin really isn't a harmless little white rabbit.
Wei Ran Shuang's smile dimmed a little: "Yeah, people like us don't need these anymore."
"That's true," Qu Qing Ju nodded, "A girl like you can wear whatever you want, you don't need to be too particular about it."
The gloomy expression on his face froze, Wei Ranshuang felt that the other party's tone of voice made him feel uncomfortable, and after a long while, he squeezed out a smile and said, "Sister-in-law's status is precious, so naturally you should pay more attention."
"This is something that can't be done, we can't let our lord lose face," Qu Qing Ju sighed helplessly, then turned to look at He Heng, "Right, lord."
He Heng nodded, and without looking at Wei Ranshuang, he smiled and said, "You are right."
A capable man never minds how much he spends on what he wears. There are always only two kinds of men who dislike women's luxury, one is unpromising, and the other is change of heart. I don't know if He Heng has a heart song, but He Heng is very capable and she still knows.
Seeing the interaction between the two, the sadness on Wei Ranshuang's face became a lot more real, but she couldn't say anything else, so she forced a smile and said, "The relationship between brother and sister-in-law is really good."
He Heng slowly accepted the words: "I and your sister-in-law are husband and wife, and our relationship is naturally good."
Wei Yanshuang didn't speak again.
Concubine Jing looked at the scene lightly, put the tea cup in her hand aside, and motioned to Mammy Ding to change a cup for herself, before she said, "The pastries in the kitchen should be ready, please let me bring them to the palace. Daughter-in-law. , don't use too much wine at the banquet." If she went out to Gonggong in the middle of the banquet, wouldn't she lose face.
When Qu Qing Ju heard the words, she nodded: "Daughter-in-law wrote it down, thank you mother-in-law for reminding me." After speaking, you left a mother-in-law with a thankful look.
Concubine Jing twitched the corners of her mouth, feeling that she never wanted to talk to her again.
After the sky darkened, Concubine Jing finally said, "Heng'er, you go to the front first, and this palace will take my daughter-in-law to the apse."
After He Heng stood up and bowed, he gave Qu Qingju a reassuring look before leaving the door of Zhongjing Palace.
"Let's go, daughter-in-law." Concubine Jing helped her step by the sideburns, stood up and said, "Wait, follow Ben Gong obediently, and don't talk casually." .
Qu Qing Ju stepped forward to support her hand, and said with a smile, "Daughter-in-law, take it down."
☆、32 · At the banquet
The state banquet of the Dalong Dynasty was always held in the Zhaoyang Hall, so the entire Zhaoyang Hall was very large, and even the decorations were magnificent, with the majesty and shock of the royal family.
At the top of the entire hall is a table of golden silk and nanmu which is auspicious of dragons and phoenixes, and there is a row of eight immortal tables on the left and right below. Qu Qing Ju walked into the hall and saw that all the men sitting on the left were men, and all the women on the right were women. There were already a few people sitting on the first table in the lower right. Qu Qing Ju took a closer look. Wei Qing'e and Qin Bailu were each sitting with a beautiful woman. Presumably these two women were Concubine Shu and Concubine Wen. , The beautiful woman in plain clothes sitting next to him should be An Guiconcubine, the biological mother of King Cheng.
Concubine Jing approached with a smile, supported by Qu Qingju and sat down next to Concubine Shu, she pointed to the seat beside her, "Daughter-in-law, sit down too."
Qu Qing Ju smiled, then bent her knees and said to the others, "I have seen Concubine Shu, Concubine An Gui, Concubine Wen." An Gui Concubine is the biological mother of King Cheng, and she looks like a very docile woman, who sits next to Wen's concubine Wen. The concubines are very similar, but Qu Qingju found out that Concubine An was very soft even with her eyebrows and eyes, which was different from Concubine Wen's gentleness.
"Second daughter-in-law, don't be too polite, sit down quickly," Concubine Shu Gui smiled, "You have been ill since entering the door, and this palace has never taken a good look at you. It was only after a look today that I realized that such a symbol Daughter-in-law, no wonder my sister hides you all day and doesn't let you come out."
When Concubine Jing heard this, she raised her eyebrows and said with a half-smile, "This daughter-in-law of Ben Gong doesn't like to go out on weekdays, and Ben Gong also has no choice. She has a dull temper, not as smart as your third family, so don't laugh at her sister." I have a daughter-in-law who loves to join in the fun in everything, and dare to say what her daughter-in-law is.
It is not so easy to provoke the mother-in-law relationship between her and her daughter-in-law!
The smile on Concubine Shu Gui's face was a bit ugly. She glanced at Qin Bailu next to her, and said without a smile: "Sister is joking, they are all from a noble family, who is not virtuous and wise."
"That's true," Concubine Jing allowed the maid to fill her cup of tea, and then continued, "The third daughter-in-law came from a scholarly family, and she is a rare talented woman."
"Don't dare to be a talented girl," Qin Bailu stood up and said, "I respect your concubine and my daughter-in-law."
Concubine Jing glanced at the miserable white dress on her body, and then looked at her daughter-in-law's complicated red bird-waisted wide-sleeved skirt. Although it was a bit of a waste, this New Year's Eve still looked more festive in red.
Concubine Angui watched this scene silently, drinking tea without a sip, her daughter-in-law hadn't entered the door yet, she was not as noble as these two, there was really nothing to contend with. However, the daughter-in-law of the second family is indeed too marked. When the girl was not married, she had seen her in the palace, and it seemed that there was no such mark.
"The emperor is here, the queen is here!"
The two noble concubines who were still flying knives at each other stopped their mouths at the same time, stood up with great manners, and then slowly knelt down, making Qu Qingju on the side amazed. state.
As Concubine Jing knelt down, and listened to the eunuch's shouting and led a kowtow, Qu Qing Ju helped Concubine Jing to stand up. Through this action, she found Concubine Jing looking at the emperor with no emotion in his eyes.
I couldn't help but glance at the man standing in the high position. The old man was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, and his bloated figure made the once handsome man ordinary. But it was such a man who let the women in the harem do all kinds of calculations and spent all their youth.
"On the New Year's Day, Zhu Aiqings don't need to be too polite, and give them a seat." Emperor Qingde waved his hand and sat down. Seeing the person below kneeling at his feet, dared to sit down after three long live calls, the smile on his face became more obvious. After high-fives, several women in colorful dance clothes walked in and danced festively.
The wine and vegetables were brought up like water. Qu Qing Ju looked at the plates of delicate dishes, and the corners of her mouth moved, but she didn't speak when she saw Concubine Jing sitting like a mountain.
No wonder Concubine Jing asked them to come with dim sum. These dishes look beautiful, but they don't have much heat. Who loves to eat this in winter
She slightly turned her head to look at the dancing girl in the center of the hall. She bent down and raised her hands in style, but all the viewers were smiling, and the smiles at the corners of their mouths seemed to be printed.
After the dance, a few men and women in costumes came, babbling and singing.