When Yun Fenghuang took Xile to Tongxia Palace, Mrs. Yi Guogong, the Crown Prince's wife, and Mrs. Xie had all been sitting there for a while.
Seeing her coming, Mrs. Yi Guogong smiled and asked Concubine Shu: "Let's stay away and let them talk to each other."
Mrs. Xie hurriedly said that it didn't have to be like this: "We are all one family, how can we meet outsiders like this?"
He added, "In the past, when Feng Huang was at home, he often went to the Duke's Mansion to talk to the Fourth Miss. At that time, Madam also took care of her."
Although she said so, after being polite, Concubine Shu finally asked the palace servants to take her aunt and nephew to a small flower hall.
"Feng Huang!" As soon as he entered, the original smile and calmness on Mr. Xie's face immediately disappeared. He looked at Xile, suppressed his emotions, and said softly, "How have you been since you entered the palace?"
Yun Fenghuang said: "When I first entered the palace, I was Baolin. Now I am a nobleman. How can it be bad?"
Mrs. Xie looked ashamed and said that it was all Yun Ju's fault that had harmed Yun Fenghuang for the rest of his life: "Your mother just wrote a letter two days ago, asking me about the situation of the two families we met before. I don't know how to reply to her." good."
At the beginning of the year, Ms. Xie took her niece out to socialize. The wives of several families were very interested in Yun Fenghuang. They felt that she had a beautiful child, rich makeup, and a gentle and virtuous temperament. Even though she was not from a very high background, she was worthy of being the son of her second son. . Mrs. Xie discussed it with her daughters-in-law, selected two families, and wrote to Xie Jian and his wife for advice.
The aunt and sister-in-law had already corresponded twice about this matter. Jiang's idea at that time was that her daughter could look good at her age but there was no need to be impatient. She might as well sit on her hands and investigate the person clearly before making a decision... Xie did as she was told. Come down and reply to Beidi from time to time with some news I heard.
Who would have thought that the brothers Yunju and Yunzhao were caught off guard, and Yun Fenghuang was directly hired into the palace. At this time, Mrs. Xie received another letter from her sister-in-law, asking her niece how the marriage was going. How can you not face it facelessly
"That's it, just tell the truth." Yun Fenghuang frowned slightly and said, "My mother still doesn't know about me entering the palace? I thought I would tell her when I learned the rules."
Xie said awkwardly: "I... I never know how to tell her."
It would be fine if it were other sisters-in-law, but Jiang... This sister-in-law's character is, at best, resourceful and decisive, but at worst, she is deep and cruel. Yun Fenghuang is Jiang's biological daughter and only daughter. She has always been regarded as a darling by Jiang. After Xie Fenghuan's accident, Jiang was completely heartbroken. When Xie was willing to take her niece to the imperial capital, Jiang Shi could not wait to kneel three times and kowtow nine times to thank her.
And for people like Jiang, if you don't do what she asked you to do, then you will have to return it with three swords and six holes.
Xie felt ashamed and afraid, and unknowingly dragged her down...
"Anyway, it's not a few days away." Yun Fenghuang glanced at the aunt, but there was some sympathy in his eyes. He pondered for a moment and said, "Then aunt should take advantage of this time to reply to the letter, otherwise my mother will always be worried about her. It’s not a big deal either.”
Without waiting for Xie's answer, she asked about the current situation of Lan and others. Xie said that everything was fine, but she was thinking about Yun Fenghuang in the palace and felt that she couldn't help her.
Yun Fenghuang smiled faintly and just said that it was like this and it would be useless to talk about it, and they should live a good life.
Mrs. Xie hesitated to speak, but in the end she couldn't help but persuade her in a low voice: "Concubine Shu has a high status after all. Even if you are not in Tongxia Palace now, you should just follow her."
"Did Duke Yi and his wife say anything to you?" Yun Fenghuang said disapprovingly, "This is really a shameful thing to say. When did I become disrespectful and docile to Concubine Shu?"
After all, Mrs. Xie’s status among the concubines was not high, and her knowledge of the news about the palace ban basically relied on the Duke of Yi State. She was stunned when she heard this, and said: "Concubine Shu didn’t say anything, but on the way into the palace, Yi Guo The meaning behind the words of the daughter-in-law of the public family is... just... "
"It means that since I entered the palace, I have not been of the same mind as Concubine Shu, and instead I have taken refuge with the Empress?" Yun Fenghuang took over the words and chuckled, "I would like to be affectionate sisters with Concubine Shu, but As soon as they came up, they assigned me to Huzhu Palace! Concubine Yue, oh, it’s Yue Jieyu now, what kind of person is she? My aunt must have heard about it outside the palace, right?"
"The Concubine Shu is a virtuous and virtuous woman with a gentle and elegant temperament. What can I do? If I don't care for the Queen Concubine, I'm afraid the bones will be hanging out somewhere by now! By then, how will my aunt be? Isn’t it more and more difficult to explain to my parents?”
Xie's face was white and red, and she said calmly: "Feng Huang, I'm not blaming you, I'm worried about you!"
"How can my aunt have time to worry about me right now?" Yun Fenghuang said with a smile, "I thought my aunt should be more worried about me."
Seeing Mrs. Xie looking at her blankly, she raised her chin in the direction of the main hall, "Concubine Shu is dissatisfied with me, but now that I have the support of the Queen, she can't embarrass me. But my aunt's family may be killed by Yi Guo The government is in trouble!"
"... If this is really the case, then we deserve it." Ms. Xie sighed after hearing this, and said, "It was your uncle's own fault. You must repay your father's debt. Your cousins and sister-in-law cannot blame you. They can only blame you." Your uncle is so stupid that it doesn’t matter if he harms himself, why should he harm a miserable child like you?"
Yun Fenghuang was silent for a moment after hearing these words, then showed a look of waning interest and said: "If you have nothing else to do, let's go back first. I advised my aunt to be angry and frustrated after going out. On the way back, I also said the same thing as Duke Yi's Mansion." My mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are crying and complaining about my niece's disobedience and unfilial piety. If they ask you to make irresponsible remarks to me in the future, just blame me and say that I don't listen to you... they can't do anything to me for the time being."
"What are you talking about?" Ms. Xie suddenly became excited and cried, "I was the one who took the initiative to take you into my lap. Over the years, your parents have sent you many things. It's embarrassing to say that in the past two years, our family has been eating from your family and using your family's... As a result, instead of marrying you to a good family, you have ended up in such a dirty place! At this moment I want to push you out to use as a shield, I... are we still human!"
She wiped her face carelessly and choked with sobs, "You should be well alone in the palace. Don't worry about us! Although your uncle is not a thing, he is a brother of Duke Yi. No matter how dissatisfied you are, you will never forget about brotherhood!"
Yun Fenghuang sat quietly, neither persuading her nor comforting her. He just watched Mrs. Xie sobbing for a long time and finally calmed down. Then she said: "The Queen Mother only allows a small gathering. If you stay for a long time, I'm afraid it will be the concubine Shu." It’s also difficult to do.”
Mrs. Xie then stood up with a sob and said that she would come to see Yun Fenghuang with Mrs. Yi Guogong and the others next time.
Before going out, he held her hand and told her repeatedly that she must be patient when things happen, and that it is okay to suffer some grievances. In the final analysis, life is important. She must endure the calm for a while, take a step back and the sea and sky will be brighter... Yun Fenghuang... Yun Fenghuang then listened patiently, secretly Are you planning on finding someone to make a punching bag later
After finally making it to the main hall, Concubine Shu and her daughter sighed when they saw Mr. Xie's face full of tears: "The child has only been in the palace for a few days, why is he like this? We can still see him next time."
Mrs. Xie thanked them first, and then said with a smile: "The child has been raised under my knees for the past two years, and her sisters-in-law also love her. Now that she has come to the palace, she is thinking about her family very much, so she just said She talked about a lot of things at home, and I heard it was really... Fortunately, her sisters-in-law didn't come, otherwise I wouldn't know how distressed she would be."
He also thanked Concubine Shu for taking care of Yun Fenghuang, "The child said that many things happened in the palace in the past two days, which made the empress worry a lot."
"Feng Huang and Qing Man are both sisters of this palace." Concubine Shu smiled dignifiedly. Yun Qingman was also sitting under Mrs. Yi Guo at this moment. Hearing this, he also smiled and said, "Be a sister." Isn’t it a matter of course to support my sister?”
Mrs. Yi Guogong answered: "This is exactly the reason! I have always told my empress and Qingman that the most important thing between sisters is harmony and unity. Others see you as a family, and you yourself must be close to each other. , This is the way to make your family prosperous and last long."
The prince's wife and Mrs. Xie claimed that it was true.
After such polite words for a while, it was almost time for dinner. Concubine Shu really wanted to stay for the meal, but Mrs. Yi Guogong was afraid of Queen Mother Ji and worried that her daughter would be blamed if she stayed too long, so she left in a hurry and left.
Concubine Shu took the lead to see them off at the palace gate and asked Yun Fenghuang if he wanted to stay in Tongxia Palace to have a meal together.
"But I am moving." But Yun Fenghuang declined, saying that the queen had just replenished her manpower yesterday, and now she is in a hurry. She is also responsible for supervising Yue Jieyu's copying of books. It is really Don't dare to leave for too long.
"Huzhu Palace is a bit remote after all." Concubine Shu nodded after hearing this, without showing any sign of displeasure, but said, "Furthermore, Yue Jieyu is not an easy person to get along with. Maybe the palace will tell the queen for you in two days." As soon as I say it, let’s just change places! In fact, there are several empty places in my Tongxia Palace. It will be easier for the three of us sisters to come and go after you come."
Yun Qingman's eyes lit up after hearing this, and she asked first, "Really, sister?"
Seeing Concubine Shu smiling and nodding, she looked at Yun Fenghuang expectantly.
Yun Fenghuang just smiled: "Would it be too much trouble for your Majesty?"
Concubine Shu said it didn't matter, looked around and lowered her voice: "After all, the imperial concubine is happy, and the empress has been relying on me quite a lot these past two days..."
"Then." Yun Fenghuang pondered for a moment and said, "But it's up to the Queen to make the decision."
The three sisters said a few more words, and then she resigned.
After leaving Tongxia Palace, Xile, who had been pretending to be a wallflower before, spoke up and said, "Your Majesty, do you really want to move out of Huzhu Palace?"
"Of course it's impossible." Yun Fenghuang chuckled, "I can't be the chief for the time being. If I go to other palaces, I either don't have the support of the chief, or I am under the control of the chief. In this case, Qian Xin It took a lot of hard work to get the title of head of Huzhu Palace, why change the place?"
Xi Le breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Among the three palaces and six courtyards, Huzhu Palace is the most remote. If you go to Tongxia Palace, the rest will be fine. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for you to have an interview with your old friend."
She reminded Yun Fenghuang to think of an excuse for rejection earlier, "Now that Concubine Shu has spoken, I am afraid that she will be able to convince the Queen."
Yun Fenghuang didn't care: "If I didn't want to stay in her Tongxia Palace, she would just tie me up and live there, and I'm afraid she would beg me to leave in the end."
After saying this, he thought for a moment and then asked, "By the way, the Queen is still in Mianfu Palace right now, isn't she?"
Xile said: "Yes, it seems that the Queen Mother did not return to Yanfu Palace yesterday, and the Duke of Ye State also sent a lot of medicinal materials... But according to the rumors in the palace, the Queen Mother is not very serious."
"I think it was because of the Emperor Xiaozong's matter that the two parties intended to reconcile." Yun Fenghuang said, "These things have nothing to do with us now... Is Ji Zhaoyuan also in Mianfu Palace?"
Xile said that she was also there, and said: "Just like the Queen, she has not come back since she left yesterday. Mrs. Ji's wife has also entered the palace today, and they seem to be talking in Mianfu Palace."
Yun Fenghuang thought for a while and then said: "That's it, let's go back first. There are still many things to pack."
She was thinking about settling the moving matter as soon as possible, but when she returned to Xixingxuan, a servant came to tell her that Emperor Chunjia would be arriving soon.