Yun Fenghuang and Chao Jingyou grew up together and know each other very well.
Based on Chao Jingyou's situation at that time, if Jiang Lan extended an olive branch to her, even if she didn't have the intention, she would not reject it directly. Instead, she would speak softly and be vague, so as to leave a way out for herself in case of any eventuality. -After all, although the Chao family's legitimate daughter got her wish and married the man she and her family wanted her to marry, her life was not very good.
Not to mention Qi Jiulu's feelings for Yun Fenghuang, it is destined that before he forgets this green plum, any woman who occupies the position that he thinks belongs to Yun Fenghuang will not be treated well by him. With her mother, Jiang, there is no way she can make things easier for the person who will replace her daughter and become the future mistress of the Qi family.
Even though Chao Jingyou has been deeply loved by Qi Jiulu's mother Chen since childhood, the weight of Jiang's words in front of Qi Jiulu is much more effective than Chen's.
The Chao family is not as powerful as the Xie family, and Chao Jingyou's status in the clan is not as good as Yun Fenghuang's status in the Xie family. She does not get much help at home, and her family still expects her to support the family after she establishes herself in the Qi family.
As for her husband's family, her husband didn't like her and even hated her. Her mother-in-law was okay, but her love rival's mother-in-law was just like another mother-in-law, causing trouble for her anytime and anywhere.
In this case, Chao Jingyou will never let go of any opportunity to break the situation.
However…
Shouldn't this be enough for her to choose Chunjia between Ji and Chunjia
Yun Fenghuang thought about it, it was true that the relationship between him and Chao Jingyou was bad. Ever since they were young, the two of them had not concealed their wish for each other to die.
Otherwise, when Xie Fenghuan's incident broke out, Chao Jingyou wouldn't have come to the house to ridicule her, wishing that she would die in a rage, or become a knot in her heart and hold her dear ever since.
Therefore, since Yun Fenghuang has been in the limelight since he entered the palace, and since his summer vacation last year, he has firmly established himself as the "favorite concubine" inside and out. Why would Chao Jingyou choose Chunjia unless she had to?
However, Yun Fenghuang didn't have the time to study in detail how Chunjia made Chao Jingyou choose him over the Ji family.
Because there is currently a very real question before her: Since Chao Jingyou has chosen Chunjia, will she help Yun Fenghuang hide the past of her, Yun Fenghuang and Qi Jiulu
The point is, will she help conceal the deep love between Yun Fenghuang and Qi Jiulu's childhood sweethearts? Well, especially Qi Jiulu's obsession with Yun Fenghuang, and even kill him in the imperial capital for Yun Fenghuang? ?
Yun Fenghuang thinks this is unlikely...
It is true that Chao Jingyou has always wanted to marry Qi Jiulu, and although there is the Chao family's plan and the snobbish idea of using Qi Jiulu's identity to improve her family's status among the Chao family, she herself should also have a real feeling for Qi Jiulu. of emotion.
After all, Qi Jiulu was both talented and beautiful, and he was also outstanding among his generation in Beidi in terms of birth and power. Although he is devoted to Yun Fenghuang, he has a bad attitude towards other women of similar age. But because of this, some high-spirited women want to poach him more and more, hoping that the person who gets his special treatment will be themselves.
Chao Jingyou is one of them.
In order to distinguish herself from Yun Fenghuang, and to win the favor of people like Chen, she has always been gentle and virtuous, never arguing with others, and is recognized as well-behaved and docile.
But Yun Fenghuang had been fighting with her for many years. How could he not know that this defeated general was actually arrogant
Therefore, even if this person has some sincere admiration for Qi Jiulu, he suffered all the indifference and humiliation after marriage, especially Qi Jiulu who thought of repaying the other person in his own way, and arranged for her to end up like Xie Fenghuan so that she could give up the marriage. So as not to occupy her position as a wife... Even if she didn't know this herself, Chunjia would be happy to tell her.
Well, not to mention Chunjia, Ji must also be willing to be this "good person"
In this case, it is probably impossible for Chao Jingyou to hide it for Qi Jiulu because of the admiration she had before the marriage
It would be considered kind if you don’t add any fuel or jealousy.
"Well, wait." Yun Fenghuang bit his lip and thought quickly, "From the perspective of personal grudges, it is definitely impossible for Chao Jingyou to cover up his past feelings for me and Qi Jiulu..."
If this were the case, then all the words she had said before Chunjia about her alienation and determination from Qi Jiulu would definitely not hold up.
but…
"After all, I have been the beloved concubine for so long, and I am not without reputation in the previous dynasty! If Chao Jingyou is a truly smart person, she should deny the close relationship between me and Qi Jiulu. !”
This is not for Yun Fenghuang and Qi Jiulu, but for Chao Jingyou herself - you know that the emperor's favorite concubine was once inseparable with your husband, so when the emperor used you, he just paid it back. After the incident, why should he not be destroyed? Your mouth? !
Otherwise, if only a few words are spread out, making people laugh at the grassland above the emperor's head, how should the holy reputation deal with it
No matter how generous Chunjia was, it would be difficult for him to be open-minded and unconcerned about this kind of thing. Because he doesn't mind it himself, he also has to consider his subordinates and the opinions of the people in the world.
Chao Jingyou wouldn't take such a risk if she thought about her own life
Thinking of this, Yun Fenghuang's beating heart a moment ago finally calmed down a little, but then he thought: Since Chunjia arranged for Jiang Lan to recruit Chao Jingyou during his exile, would he do nothing after he went to Beidi?
Yun Fenghuang believed in the brains of his old enemy and would not be confused at a critical moment and put himself in danger just to vent his anger.
But many people in the North knew that she had a close relationship with Qi Jiulu and knew about Peacock Slope.
How could any of these people be sober
And Jiang Lan is not stupid. When he helps to inquire about information, will he clearly show off that he is the Emperor's confidant? Aren't they waiting for the Regent and Ji to kill him
If you snoop privately, then... what you know is probably the truth...
Yun Fenghuang picked up the cold tea and drank it with an expressionless expression - what, he had always known that Chunjia was good at forbearance, so he got the opportunity from Ji.
But when it was her turn, she realized how terrifying it was to have such a person beside her!
I'm afraid that Chunjia has long been aware of the details of the disputes between her and Qi Jiulu, no, it should be said that her family, and even the various tribes in the North!
But he had been acting as if nothing had happened, just waiting to surprise Ji.
Even pour a bucket of cold water on her!
Qingren watched his master's expression change from the side and did not dare to express his anger. At this time, he saw that she was drinking tea. Fang An breathed a sigh of relief and asked cautiously: "Then the empress...do you have any countermeasures?"
"Yes." Yun Fenghuang said calmly, "Just stay the same to cope with all changes."
Ji's long-planned plan has completely failed. Is there still room for her to struggle
We can only wait for Chunjia to get away from him and see what he wants!
... The chaos in the court today was like boiling porridge: first, the Ji family took the lead in forcing Chunjia to personally interrogate the court, and then Chao Jingyou betrayed the Ji family on the spot, and the climax was the shocking death of Concubine Shu. After hearing the inside story, Duke Yi wanted to kill Duke Ye to avenge his daughter...
Although due to the efforts of the ministers and Chunjia's efforts, Duke Yi failed to succeed, but he also beat Duke Ye to a bloody head, so Chunjia had to send someone to summon the imperial doctor on the spot.
What followed was even more lively: Ji's side was of course unyielding and asked Duke Yi to be severely punished; while Duke Yi's side was still angry and roared to Ji to return his daughter's life - he But this is the legitimate daughter!
Love as much as life!
Whoever kills his daughter will end up with his whole family!
Come fight if you don't agree!
Chunjia had a look of compassion on her face and tried to distract Duke Yi. As she spoke, the topic turned to the emperor's heir, which reminded everyone of the three generations of phoenix masters in the dynasty. A sudden death... If you keep saying this, are you afraid that you won't be deposed on the spot? !
Just when a keen mind thought of this, Ji's reinforcements also arrived.
Listening to the announcement that the Queen Mother was coming, Chunjia sat quietly on the throne for a moment, then put on a gentle smile and stood up to greet her: "Why is the Queen Mother coming?"
"I heard that there was an inside story about Concubine Shu's death?" Empress Dowager Ji held the queen's hand and looked directly at the young emperor who was slightly bowing in front of her. She was not short among women, but Chunjia was considered tall among men. Even though she bent down to show her humility and filial piety, Queen Mother Ji still had to raise her head slightly to see his face.
The Empress Dowager was in a trance for a moment, remembering that eight years ago, no, it should be nine years ago, when the emperor came from Fuyang County, although he had grown into a vigorous young man, there was a gap between his eyebrows. Full of childishness, not that tall, and full of helpless cowardice.
At that time, she was sitting high on the phoenix throne waiting for his visit, and her heart was full of pickiness and disdain.
If she hadn't failed to give birth to a prince, how could such a distant and poor relative from the countryside have access to the noble throne? !
He is not even qualified to crawl under the throne of the emperor!
… When did Chunjia grow up like this
Is it because Ji is not vigilant enough, or is this person good at pretending, or is it purely God's will that Gongxiang's blessings have not been exhausted
Empress Dowager Ji calmed down and asked, "Why bother Your Majesty and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty to waste time on palace matters from now on? Leave the person to the Ai family and take him to the back for questioning!"
In fact, she came here mainly to attack Chao Jingyou. She was worried that Ji would be unable to fight back due to the victorious pursuit, and wanted to stir up the situation and at least give her more time to react.
As a result, when they arrived at the gate of Taichu Palace, they were told about Concubine Shu. He didn't care about hating the Chao family's humble maid, and was busy asking for someone at this moment.
Of course, she also knew that Chunjia was unlikely to hand over such an important witness to her, so she added: "The Ai family and the queen need to take care of your empress Yuan mother and empress Qu's mother these two days. Take this Chao family Now that we are in the harem, how about handing it over to the Concubine Xian for review?"
As long as a person enters the harem, he will not be afraid of death.
The Queen Mother thought in her heart, and then looked at Duke Yi, who was still arrogant, and said, "Although Concubine Xian and the Chao family have an old relationship, I heard that their relationship is not harmonious. On the contrary, Concubine Xianxi and Concubine Zhenxi are like biological sisters. Zhenxi The prince under Concubine Shu’s name is still being raised in Xuanqing Palace. If Concubine Xian comes forward to thoroughly investigate Concubine Shu’s death, Duke Yi Guo must also trust him?”
Duke Yi Guo looked at Chunjia subconsciously.
Chunjia did not express his position immediately, but turned around and looked around the messy court hall. After a moment, he asked slowly: "What do you think, my dear friends?"