When Yun Fenghuang stayed at his aunt's house before, in order to avoid suspicion, he never took the initiative to inquire about the Yun family's men, especially those of similar age. He could only get to know the personalities and preferences of some of the noble ladies who often came and went.
Therefore, although she has been in and out of Duke Yi's mansion for almost three years, the Yun family always greets the clan leader during festivals. It is said that there is a chance to recognize the Yun family, but because of this caution, they can actually Not many people called out their names after meeting each other.
At this moment, he moved towards the queen and asked in a low voice.
Gu Zhen said: "If you listen to what they say, can you remember it?"
The two people stepped forward to salute, bowed to everyone around them, and then introduced themselves to each other. Sure enough, they were both descendants of the Yun family. The one who was accompanying the guest was named Yun Jinke, and the real owner was Yun Xike.
"He was among the people who were with the princess just now." Gu Zhen picked up the wine cup in front of him, took a sip, and whispered to Yun Fenghuang, "This is Duke Yi's nephew. My father has been away from home and only returned to the imperial capital a few months ago to resume his duties. Despite his young age, it is said that he can help his father with advice even before his hair is tied. He is one of the Kirin children of the Yun family. I see what your majesty wants. , seems to value him very much."
Yun Fenghuang snorted coldly in his heart, thinking that Chunjia might have fallen in love with his father and son early in the morning. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that he had been away in the field and came back a few months ago
Now a guest was specially selected to join in the fun, just to give the emperor a reason to betroth Princess Minghui to him.
Sure enough, after the Yun brothers reported their identities, they said they planned to perform archery to entertain themselves.
Chunjia joked with them a few words, and then ordered people to set up arrow targets in His Highness, and also asked people to bring them bows and arrows. Since they were in front of the emperor, the arrowheads were all removed. Although it was not easy to hurt people, it was good for aiming. But it also has an impact.
However, the Yun brothers bent their bows and hit the target with three arrows, which immediately attracted a round of applause.
Chunjia specially ordered to give him wine, and after the Yun brothers thanked him for drinking, Yunxi guest came forward to report and asked that the target be moved a hundred steps back.
The main hall of the small square pot is only of ordinary size. If the arrow targets and the like were to be moved outside the hall, people with poor eyesight might not even be able to see the bullseye clearly, let alone hit the target.
Yun Xike's move immediately attracted the true and false accusations from his fathers, including Duke Yi, who ordered him not to be frivolous.
However, the emperor didn't care. He held up his palm and said, "Young people should have such a spirit." Then he ordered the people around him to act according to his words.
So in full view of everyone, the target was carried outside the palace by two chamberlains.
But at this time, I discovered a problem, that is, the terrain of the small square pot is rugged. The main hall is relatively flat, but outside the hall door, only a dozen steps away, there are rockeries and strange rocks standing up again. There is nothing that can be done about it. Shoot the target.
Chunjia asked Yunxi Ke what should he do
Yunxi Ke apologized, turned around and asked for the target to be placed on a rockery opposite to the main hall.
"Isn't this brother of the imperial concubine the reincarnation of a famous general from ancient times?" Gu Zhen said, "That place is almost three hundred steps away from him, right? The lake breeze is quite strong today."
"Since he said that, he must be somewhat confident, right?" Although they are a family, Yun Fenghuang was not happy at all when Yun's son made a challenge, so she said calmly, "If you miss, you will bring it on yourself, and you can't blame anyone else. "
It's best to miss, so even if the emperor doesn't punish him, I'm afraid it won't be possible to bring Minghui down to the Yun family in a short time.
Maybe things will take a turn for the better.
While she was praying silently, Yun Xike changed into a strong bow, clasped the arrow and unstrung the string, like holding the full moon. He looked outside the palace and let go for a moment. Due to the power of the strong bow, the sound of the arrow was like a scream when it broke through the air. Not long after, a chamberlain rushed in from outside the palace, shouting with surprise: "I hit it! It hit the bull's-eye!"
There was a sudden commotion in the hall. After a while, another servant came in carrying an archery target for everyone to take a look. They saw an arrow without an arrow penetrating the target, revealing half an inch of the target. many!
Seeing this, most of the concubines gave up and just clapped along and praised Yun Shizi's bravery. However, Yun Fenghuang and other experts were very moved, knowing how difficult it was to achieve this step.
No, this is no longer an easy problem.
Without considerable talent, it is simply impossible to rely solely on hard work and study.
Yun Fenghuang took a deep look at his nominal cousin. Yun Xike's fair skin was slightly reddened by the many praises and cheers. He looked innocent and shy, and could easily win the favor of ordinary people.
But Yun Fenghuang's eyes were cold.
At such an age and with such talent, Chunjia knew that even if he was from a poor family, he would probably need to be cultivated.
What's more, this is the nephew of the loyal Duke Yi Guo, the son of the Yun family who is famous for his loyalty to Chunjia
The Yun family was originally a high-ranking family. If there is such a descendant Jian in the heart of the emperor, she will not be able to touch Duke Yi's family in this life. I am afraid that if there is a decline in the future, they will take advantage of it. There is no good way. result!
Thinking about how after Concubine Zhenxi left, Yun Fenghuang took over a series of benefits such as palace power, King Qin, etc. under the banner of "Concubine Shu's sister loves her biological sister". How could the Yun family not count these benefits? If given the chance, how could they not follow the same example and trick Yun Fenghuang to death and then take over the family fortune that she had worked so hard to save
There were many crises in Yun Fenghuang's heart, but at this moment, he had to force a smile and cheer with the crowd.
But Yunxike's talent was not limited to archery. After being humble, he boldly presented his own poems to Chunjia. Chunjia flipped through them casually and asked Yanyin to read two poems in public. Not bad either.
Everyone saw the emperor's preference, and of course they praised him vigorously.
As a result, this newcomer, who was a newcomer among his peers in the imperial capital not long ago, suddenly became a highly praised man with both civil and military talents.
When things have come to this point, everyone knows in their hearts that this person will soon become the son-in-law of the Tian family, whether it is Minghui or Kunze, in short, the bright future has been decided.
But the emperor seemed to feel that the momentum was still not enough, and ordered Yan Yin to personally fetch a bow that he had used in the past. He called Yunxi Ke to come forward and handed it to him personally, telling him not to slack off and to march forward bravely to serve the court... After the disciples joined in the fun, Yun Fenghuang had no intention of watching anymore, so he excused himself from feeling dizzy, got up and left the show, and went to the back to calm down.
She returned to the Nuan Pavilion where she had been talking to Kunze before, and asked the palace servants to make a pot of tea to rinse her mouth. She was eating some fruits absentmindedly, when someone from the palace came to report that Princess Minghui was here.
"Does Her Royal Highness the Princess want to use this Nuan Pavilion?" Yun Fenghuang said, "Then I will let her do it."
The palace man said in panic: "Her Royal Highness the eldest princess said that she came to talk to the imperial concubine."
Yun Fenghuang only said that Minghui was here to cause trouble, and his expression turned bad. She was in a bad mood now. If Minghui dared to provoke her, she didn't guarantee what she would do: "Really? Then please come in, Your Highness." stop."
"You all get out." Minghui ordered just after he came in.
However, the person who was serving her went down immediately, but Qingren and others did not move.
It wasn't until Yun Fenghuang nodded that they bowed their knees and left.
"I know you don't like Mr. Yun." When there were only two people in the Nuan Pavilion, Minghui said straight to the point, "I don't like it either. How about you think of a way to stir up this matter?"
Yun Fenghuang smiled and said, "What did His Highness say? I am the daughter of the Yun family, how could I not like my brother? And what His Highness said is nothing, I can't understand?"
"What don't you understand?" Minghui said coldly, "Your Majesty's meaning is very clear. He just wants to promote Yunxi Guest, who was originally unknown in the imperial capital, so he used my marriage as a raft! If you even How can you sneak into the position of a noble concubine without even a glance?"
"Even so, why do I think His Highness would object? The Yun family is loyal to His Majesty, as we all know." Yun Fenghuang said slowly, "Regardless of whether His Highness descends or not, His Majesty will reuse them. And with Yunxi I am not bragging about the guest's ability. After all, I am from a rich family. Even if I am from a humble background, do you think His Majesty will not praise him? To be honest, if His Majesty really betrothed His Highness to that Yunxi guest, it can be seen that Your Majesty is sincerely interested in it. Your Highness has considered choosing a young man from an aristocratic family who is both talented and beautiful to marry His Highness, who is much better off than the consorts of His Highnesses Yun'an and Sui'an!"
Minghui sneered and said: "So, are you willing? Don't forget that Sui'an's consort is your direct cousin, and the Xie family is the family you really care about, isn't it? Otherwise, how many benefits have you obtained for the Xie family since you became favored? But when have you ever worried about the Yun family? If Duke Yi Guo was not loyal to His Majesty and was an old man who supported each other when Your Majesty just ascended the throne, you might not have been slandered long ago and made the Yun family look good! If I were to decline Mr. Yun, among the three consorts in the future, who do you think your Majesty will value first? For this reason, do you dare to say that you are happy to see this matter go smoothly?"
Of course Yun Fenghuang was not happy.
But she doesn't trust Minghui even more. As she just said, this marriage was decided by Chunjia Qiangang without asking Minghui at all. It can even be said that he did it regardless of Minghui's willingness or not, but in fact It was for Minghui's consideration.
The most important thing about Ming Hui is that she is the legitimate daughter of the late emperor.
But the embarrassing thing is that her biological mother has lost her status as the late emperor and empress of the Yuan Dynasty, and was even charged with causing the late emperor to have no heirs.
In addition, Minghui clearly chose the regent in the dispute between the royal uncle and nephew, and stood against Chunjia.
This kind of situation resulted in that ordinary people would not dare to ask to marry her easily even if they coveted the status of a wealthy woman.
Moreover, he is not loyal to the emperor, or Chunjia is not a particularly trustworthy person. After becoming the master, it is difficult not to be suspected by the emperor. Will he be influenced by the eldest princess and attracted by the regent, thus betraying him
That is, Yun's son, this is the royalist faction that has passed the test of situation and time.
After their son becomes the master, Chunjia can safely use him without worrying about the consequences of being a favor to Minghui's family.
This also shows the emperor's attitude to the outside world. He does not bear any grudge against Ming Hui for his previous troubles and hostility. He still treats her as a younger sister and takes care of her intentionally.
Minghui may or may not know these truths, but with the Empress Dowager here, someone will definitely explain them clearly to her.
Just talking like this to encourage Yun Fenghuang to intervene, who knows if he plans to sell her when the time comes