what to do
If this was really considered from Kunze's perspective, it would definitely be a non-stop effort. Since it has disappointed Queen Mother Qu, given Chunjia a headache, and has a vague intention to express her anger, it is even more impossible to offend Queen Mother Yuan... It would be better Gritting her teeth and insisting on marrying Yuan Ke!
After all, although the Empress Dowager Yuan was deceiving Kunze, she was not entirely lying: first of all, the Empress Dowager must have had a desire to support Xingningbo Mansion, otherwise she would have given Chunjia a niece, and also brought the princess and the family together. What's going on with Yuan's son's marriage
Secondly, the Empress Dowager Yuan also has enough ability to influence Chunjia, but since Chunjia is not a loyal and filial master, and the Empress Dowager is not stupid, she cannot use this influence without restraint.
However, compared to other county horse candidates, Yuan Ke still has a great advantage with such an aunt.
The third thing is that Xingningbo Mansion is currently facing a shortage of talents, and due to some of Chunjia's actions during the eight years of forbearance, Chunjia was still grudged. Now even the Queen Mother does not mention him and does not take the initiative to support the Yuan family. Because of this, even though they may privately feel that Princess Kunze is ungrateful, stupid, and has all kinds of bad qualities... But as long as they are not all crazy, they cannot treat Kunze poorly.
After all, Queen Mother Yuan is a grandmother, how long can she protect the Yuan family
Among the three Yuan daughters who entered the palace, Concubine An had committed suicide, Yuan Yuanniang was deceased, and Concubine Yuan Xian seemed to have a high position, but in fact she relied entirely on the support of the Empress Dowager Yuan.
Otherwise, there would be no need for Yun Fenghuang to take action. People like Concubine Shu, Concubine De, Concubine Shao and Concubine Wan could make her suffer.
Even though Concubine Yuan Xian is pregnant now, the child she gives birth to will definitely not be given to the queen as her legitimate son as Yun Fenghuang and Gu Zhen said. Otherwise, the situation will be similar to that of the fourth prince, neither the eldest son nor the legitimate son. The biological mother is not favored, so she still expects the prince to show off more
Maybe even worse than the Fourth Prince.
Because the fourth prince is the grandson of Duke Yi after all, Chunjia is very busy now, and the princes are young. Except for the children in front of the beloved concubine, he will pay a little attention to them. The other princes basically live with their biological mothers or adoptive mothers. , I don’t have much opportunity or time to spend time with my father. However, when the emperor's heirs grow up in the future, whether they are being cultivated or canonized, Chunjia will always consider the dignity of their mother's family.
If Empress Dowager Yuan was here at that time, she could still fight for Concubine Yuan Xian's heirs. If she was gone, the Yuan family could count on Kunze.
So now, Kunze's best choice is Yuan Ke.
But Yun Fenghuang would definitely not tell the princess like this.
Why should she let Empress Dowager Yuan get her wish
"Princess Princess, do you think your majesty has a deep relationship with the empress dowager, your loving mother?" Yun Fenghuang asked softly, his thoughts racing in his mind.
Kunze didn't know why, and said: "Of course it is profound, otherwise why would your Majesty respect the empress dowager as a loving mother?"
"Isn't that right? The reason why Your Majesty respects the Mother Queen Mother is because the Mother Mother Queen Mother also cares about Your Majesty as her own flesh and blood." Yun Fenghuang said, "For the same reason, the Mother Queen Mother can still not feel sorry for the Princess? Princess At a young age, it is understandable that you make mistakes in your errands. How many mothers in this world can bear to argue with their children? After all, the princess also did bad things with good intentions and wanted to share the worries of the Holy Mother and Queen Mother. Because. As long as you explain the whole story to the Queen Mother, will the Queen Mother be willing to continue to blame you? "
"I am a loving mother, the Queen Mother. I am not trying to sow discord between the clans, but Princess, think about it, you grew up with the Queen Mother. Although the Queen Mother is not your biological mother, she raises you day after day. Your elder, the affection we have when we get along day and night, can be compared to the loving mother Queen Mother who usually ignores you? She also did something wrong. The Mother Queen Mother can resolve the past feud with you, but the loving mother Queen Mother may not be able to do it. !”
Kunze hesitated. She felt that this seemed to make sense, but the grievances between the imperial concubine and the Queen Mother Yuan were also well known to everyone.
So is it because she has selfish motives when she says this
"The most important thing is, princess, have you ever thought about it? The loving mother-in-law empress dowager tried every means to persuade you to have trouble with the empress dowager mother and your majesty in order to marry Yuan's son. Even if this marriage is beneficial to both of you, but this life, No one's family can always be peaceful, how can there be no quarrels and quarrels?"
"If the princess marries someone else, you are the princess of the clan and His Majesty's blood sister. Who in this palace, from top to bottom, can't help but care for you?"
"But if you are marrying Yuan's son, first of all, do you think the empress dowager loves her nephew who is related to her by blood more, or you, the monarch who has not cared about her for more than ten years and has only been warm to her in the past two days?"
"Secondly, even in the palace, do you think anyone would dare to help you if it interferes with your loving mother, the Queen Mother?"
"Even His Majesty!"
Seeing the sudden change in Kunze's face, Yun Fenghuang took advantage of the victory and pursued him, "You see, I have won His Majesty's favor. Let's talk behind closed doors and say something that is not easy to spread: Ji Sheng, a common man, is still the Queen Mother and the Empress Dowager. What kind of status was that? Your Majesty can't be disrespectful to her; there is also the former queen, a top noble lady, your majesty's wife! The former noble concubine Zheng Shi, the niece of the general Hussars, your majesty's wedding The old people who entered the palace at that time... there was even Concubine Zhenxi, who was Duke Yi's only legitimate daughter. Before I entered the palace, this harem, besides Concubine An, was her favorite!"
"The princess grew up in the palace, so she probably knows more about these people's past lives than I do."
"But after I gain favor, which of them will be my opponent?"
"That's it. How many times have you seen the loving mother-in-law, the Empress Dowager, find fault with me? When did I take advantage of you? When did I not apologize to her and admit my mistakes? Is it right or wrong?"
"Does the Princess think that after leaving the cabinet, she can still be closer to His Majesty than I am to His Majesty? Can she be compared to the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, in His Majesty's mind?"
Princess Kunze's face was ashen. If she had Yun Fenghuang's status in Chunjia's mind, she wouldn't have to worry about the benefits promised by Queen Mother Yuan.
"...But now I have said many times that I am very happy with Yuan Ke." The princess thought over and over again, and finally made up her mind, whispering, "Now that I regret it, even if Empress Qu doesn't care about me, how will Empress Yuan explain it?" ? And Your Majesty... Your Majesty... "
Yun Fenghuang smiled slightly and said: "What's so difficult about this? You can go and admit your mistake to the Queen Mother of the Holy Mother later. Then everything will be put on the Queen Mother of the Holy Mother. After much thought, you still think it is the Queen Mother of the Holy Mother. The Queen Mother has raised you, so all life-long matters must be decided by the Queen Mother."
Kunze whispered: "But if someone goes out and talks nonsense, it will ruin my reputation..."
You are a princess and the emperor's sister, what are you afraid of
Don't say it's just a rumor. Even if you really don't learn well at a young age and mess around, there are still people who want to be the best and try their best to join you, okay
Yun Fenghuang said in his heart that when the Ji family was in power earlier, they suppressed the Empress Dowager Yuan and Queen Mother Qu and their subordinates quite severely. Nowadays, not many people talk about the demise of the Ji family, but Princess Kunze does. Still so hesitant, without the arrogance of an important clan daughter.
... Well, if you think about it carefully, although this princess has never been harsh, she has certainly never been pampered. But it’s no wonder that he has all kinds of scruples.
She cleared her throat and said: "Princess, are you confused? What is your identity? His Majesty's blood sister, the golden branch raised by the Queen Mother! If someone dares to say something that you shouldn't say, this is not questioning your Majesty's relationship with you. What is the Queen Mother?”
"..." Kunze pursed his lips, thought for a while, and then believed it with some trepidation, then asked, "Then what kind of county horse do you think I should choose?"
"It depends on the princess's own preferences." Yun Fenghuang only wanted to disturb Empress Dowager Yuan's plan, but he did not dare to guide her in selecting the princess.
After all, neither Queen Mother Yuan nor Chun Jia are fools.
It was so obvious that she was manipulating things, how could she explain it
After pondering for a moment, he said, "Decades of life in this world may be long or short, but you must find someone you really like. If you don't marry him, you must at least be considered worthy by the princess." I'm glad that if we get along day and night in the future, we won't feel it is a kind of torture, right?"
Princess Kunze pursed her lips, then sighed after a while and said, "I don't know what kind of man I like."
"Then choose the right one." If this was his own sister, Yun Fenghuang would suggest that she postpone the marriage and wait until she has an idea of what kind of husband she wants in two years. Anyway, Princess Kunze Now I am not very old, and I can still afford it.
But she was not sincere towards the princess, so it was impossible for her to think about her like this, but she said, "The princess has a valuable status and is qualified to be your county horse. It is not bad to be with such a person, even at the beginning." We were ignorant, but after getting along for a long time, we developed feelings for each other."
If you don’t finalize your marriage this time, what if Empress Dowager Yuan has another idea for you in the future
"..." Princess Kunze hesitated for a while, then suddenly said, "There are no outsiders at the moment. Can I ask the concubine something that is not suitable to be told to others?"
This is what Yun Fenghuang said just now, so naturally he will not object at this moment.
Then the princess asked: "I heard that the imperial concubine is very close to her childhood sweetheart and ex-fiancé. After entering the palace, she gradually became connected with His Majesty. Does it mean that she thinks His Majesty is very good and has developed feelings for her after getting along for a long time?"
Although she understands that Princess Kunze is not familiar with love affairs and wants to draw lessons from her own experience, why do she say this as if she is accusing her of being in love with someone else
Yun Fenghuang narrowed his eyes and said calmly: "I was only twelve years old when I left the Northland. Princess, think about it when you were twelve years old. How did you know so much? It's just that the family has been married since childhood, and the two families We often come and go, so we often play together, which seems to be a good relationship. In fact, I was too young at that time and didn't know anything at all. But after entering the palace, I gradually realized that Your Majesty is a person worthy of entrustment."
She felt that these words were hypocritical. She quickly took a sip of tea and pressed it down. She coughed dryly and said, "Actually, when it comes to choosing a county horse, the princess should listen to the advice of the Queen Mother. She can make the decision for the princess. The marriage is only between the two empress dowagers and your majesty. However, the empress dowager, a loving mother, has never raised the princess and has to take care of her family. It is impossible for her to consider the princess wholeheartedly. Your majesty does feel sorry for the princess, but the princess also knows that, Your Majesty still has three eldest princesses to take care of. Yun'an Sui'an has already fallen, so it's okay. Her Royal Highness Princess Minghui is still in the boudoir. She is the legitimate daughter of the late emperor who had to give up three points to the harem of the previous dynasty. How can you say that you can't? Can you compete with her?"
"Only the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, is the one who raised the princess single-handedly, has compassion for the princess, and has no relatives from her natal family to take care of. Even if I say something heartbreaking, the Queen Mother's biological flesh and blood has been I grew up in front of the empress dowager, my loving mother, but it is you, the princess, who spends time with her day and night."
"In the eyes of the Queen Mother, the most important descendant is probably the princess!"
"Then how can the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother ignore this important life event of the princess?"
"As long as you are willing to listen to her, she will definitely give you a thousand choices. Even if there is a conflict with His Majesty's wishes, the Queen Mother may not be willing to give in easily... Look at Xiangrui. If it were the Empress Dowager who was a loving mother, would she put Her Majesty in trouble like this for you?"
It is you who made your adoptive mother so angry this time. She has endured it longer than her own son. It is uncertain whether she will continue to treat you sincerely.
Of course Yun Fenghuang would not tell Kunze this sentence.
She's not her sister, and she hasn't given her any benefits. Why should she be such a good person
"...Really?" Although Kunze tried hard to hide it, there was a hint of regret on his face, and he whispered, "I know."
After a while, Yun Feng Huang Shi Shiran arrived at the banquet in front. Because she was only under the queen, even though she had not appeared before, the seat had not been removed and was still there. She just happened to take her seat at this moment.
Because of the death of Bai Lu, the monarchs and ministers deliberately warmed up the show, taking turns with singing, dancing and vaudeville. Ouyang Yanran and other clever ministers took advantage of the wine to report to Chunjia and called their nephews into the palace to perform. To add to the fun... so it was very lively.
Yun Fenghuang left some of his entourage outside and only brought four maids inside. He was smiling as he watched one of his cousins, the Queen Sword Dancer, having his sleeves pulled down by the maids. Only then did he notice the imperial concubine beside him, and he was curious: "Your Majesty. You came back early in the morning, what were you doing just now? But you still feel uncomfortable?"
"I'm worried about you, it's just a trivial matter." Yun Fenghuang raised his wine cup towards her and asked with a smile, "Who is this person down there? He looks very energetic."
Gu Zhen then stopped asking, drank the wine she offered, and said with a slight smile: "He is a cousin of mine. He has been fond of dancing with swords and sticks since he was a child. He can't sit still. I didn't expect that he would make such a fool of himself in front of the emperor right now. coming."
He said this in a very friendly tone. Yun Fenghuang followed the words with a few compliments and lowered his voice: "Why does Her Royal Highness Princess Minghui look so uninterested? Is it possible that she has not taken a fancy to anyone until now?" ?”
Today's banquet is said to be to relieve the fatigue of the two empress dowagers and the empress dowager. In fact, this is indeed considered.
But most people knew that the real highlight was the selection of a son-in-law for the eldest princess and the princess in the palace.
The people who came up to join the fun at this moment were all the children of various families who wanted to make their wives and daughters.
Dare to be recommended by the imperial court, not to mention family background, they themselves are tall and handsome, still young, and their appearance is generally guaranteed.
For example, the son of the Gu family who is currently performing the sword dance looks about seventeen or eighteen years old. The young man is vigorous and vigorous, like a small tree with its first branches and leaves in spring. His sword dance skills are also very good, as quiet as a virgin. If you are born as a rabbit, and although there is a slight tension between the eyebrows, you are generally confident and generous, which shows that you are valued and cultivated at home, and you are often promoted by your elders to see the world.
Not far away, Princess Minghui was playing with the fruit plate in front of her with an indifferent expression, without even raising her head.
"..." Gu Zhen frowned subconsciously before saying, "Who knows? She has never paid attention to her since she was the first child of this family. At first, after His Majesty finished praising her, he would ask her in a low voice what she thought. I won’t ask anymore because she ignored me if I asked. She doesn’t care if it embarrasses His Majesty like this in front of everyone, but Your Majesty is afraid that she will make others talk.”
Yun Fenghuang said thoughtfully: "Did the Empress Dowager send someone to report it?"
At this time, neither the Queen Mother nor the two Queen Mothers were at the table.
"I just asked someone to talk about it. The Empress Dowager told me about the marriage of the three eldest princesses. Her Majesty said before that she would make the decision personally, so why bother to ask her?" Gu Zhen sighed helplessly, "But he didn't want to pay attention to it. .”
After a pause, she asked Yun Fenghuang, "Is there any way you can persuade this little ancestor to stop showing off so blatantly?"
"Where do I get this ability from?" Yun Fenghuang shook his head and said, "I'm just kidding."
Anyway, Chunjia would definitely give Minghui to the Yun family's children. Thinking of this made her upset, and she didn't want to see Minghui even more... and she still tried to persuade her? What advice!
Heartbroken, she picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. At this time, Gu Zhen's cousin finished his performance, received his reward, thanked him, and left amid a burst of cheers.
The next two people came up. Among them, the one on the right looked like a guest. He was in his twenties and his appearance was ordinary. In comparison, the young man on the left was very outstanding.
She is about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a brocade robe and leather belt, fair and beautiful appearance, and a very friendly smile on her face, giving people a gentle and jade-like feeling.
Yun Fenghuang felt a bit familiar between the young man's eyebrows. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard the queen say: "I was my cousin just now, and now my cousin is here."
Yun Fenghuang was about to say that the Xie family's children did not have high official positions, and they would not get any benefits from the banquet today, so he did not give them a chance to come to the banquet... With a thought in his mind, he turned his head and asked: "This Are you a descendant of the Yun family?"