Chapter 431 Building momentum
Rong Jingqiu always feels that Wu's eyes sometimes look at her are strange, but she is not afraid of her. She just needs to do whatever she loves. Anyway, she doesn't plan to have a good relationship with Wu. Before she breaks her face, she can just live up to her face.
Just when Wu was extremely depressed, Xia Rong came to her.
She doesn't look down on the Xia family very much. This family has a very bad reputation. People who are a little more respectful in the upper-class circles in the capital don't bother with their family, let alone offend Concubine Xia, so it would be even more unprofitable to have a good relationship with her.
She loved to talk to Xia Rong indifferently, but she frowned.
"Fourth Princess, I heard that Lingyin Temple is very effective in asking for a visa. It is usually possible that everything you want. It just so happens that the day after tomorrow is fifteen. Why not accompany the princess to ask for a visa? How about it?"
Xia Rong smiled just right, but Wu narrowed his eyes slightly, looked up and down with politeness for several times, and then slowly agreed.
The smile on Xia Rong's face was almost impossible to maintain. Wu was really a shame. If she hadn't hit a wall in the Jiuwang Mansion, who would have come to burn the cold stove in her house in desperation?
In fact, she is still hesitant in her heart, but the situation is stronger than others. She has no choice but to do her best to support a candidate who is favorable to the Xia family, so that the Xia family can survive in a desperate situation.
Now that she saw that Wu finally pointed her noble head, she breathed a sigh of relief.
After the fourth prince knew that his wife had contact with the Xia family, he was immediately unhappy. After all, he had cooperated with Concubine Xia and really offended this woman, so he would not get the emperor's first-hand information, which was very unfavorable to him.
Wu did not agree, "I just refused to eat incense together. What's the point of this? I will explain to Concubine Xia personally at that time, and I will definitely not let her misunderstand it," paused, "But don't you think Concubine Xia seems to have some contact with Lao Jiu. Is this person really trusting?"
"That's all in public contact, and everyone can see it," said the fourth prince angrily, "Do you think I'm so stupid, don't you check her?"
It was because he confirmed that Xia Wei had no relationship with Lao Jiu that he dared to cooperate with this person with confidence. Of course, after he got his job done, he could naturally break the bridge.
After hearing what her husband said, Wu no longer had any questions. Now that her family’s situation is not very good, cooperation with Xia Wei is particularly important.
"I've been in contact with the Xia family this time and see what medicine is sold in her gourd. If it's worthless, I will naturally not interact with it anymore. If it's useful, I'll just interact in secret."
The fourth prince pondered for a while, feeling that what his wife said was somewhat reasonable, so he nodded.
On the fifteenth day, Wu and Xia Rong went to Lingyin Temple in the suburbs.
I heard that the visa request here is very effective, so she asked for a visa without any necessity. When she got the signature, she looked at it.
I saw it read: A small boat crosses the river, and the waves seem to be surging. If you can get a safe landing, you will be protected by the dragon and the sky. (From Baidu)
Xia Rong, who was standing beside him, hurriedly said, "Congratulations to the princess, this means that there is a noble person to help him, this is a sign-in."
Wu looked at Xia Rong with a smile. This woman really thought she was stupid. The so-called sign-up may be arranged by her. No matter what she cast today, it would be sign-ups. This trick can deceive others, but it can't deceive her.
But everyone likes to hear good words, and she is no exception, so she said, "Then let's conquer Mrs. Beibo's beautiful words."
Xia Rong still smiled, "I have always told the truth."
Wu smiled but didn't say anything, obviously didn't listen to what Xia Rong said.
Xia Rong was not bothered. After all, Wu sooner or later knew what she was going to come today. "Princess, how about we go to the side hall over there to enjoy a scent?"
Wu thought that he had come anyway, so he went to the incense, so he nodded.
The incense in the side hall was very strong, and before you could smell the fragrance, Wu walked into the hall surrounded by everyone, and was about to walk in, Xia Rong stepped forward and said, "Princess, there is a noble man inside who wants to meet you, you see?"
Wu narrowed his eyes and looked at Xia Rong's eyes that were thrusting outwards, thinking that he was finally here. Who would want to meet her? And he put on such a big air?
Suddenly, a figure appeared in her mind. She looked at Xia Rong in shock. She saw that Xia Rong was still smiling. She suddenly confirmed who the person she wanted to see was.
So, she nodded to the people and signaled them not to follow in.
Xia Rong led the way in front, and Wu followed calmly.
After entering the inner room, Wu saw the woman burning incense at a glance, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "I have met the Queen Mother."
No matter how embarrassing the status of the empress dowager was, she was the real empress dowager of the dynasty, and Wu was not crazy in front of her.
Empress Dowager Xia held the servant's hand and slowly got up. The palace is now Xia Wei's world. She lived in it and even felt it was difficult for her to breathe. Then she thought that the late emperor had left the palace on the grounds of praying for blessings. She often moved in major temples, so it was not difficult to enter and exit freely.
"Get up," said Empress Dowager Xia, "The Ai family is coming secretly this time, and there is no need to be too polite."
The Xia family wants to find a way out. Since it cannot be trusted by the Ninth Prince, then choose the Fourth Prince. As long as it operates well, it may not be necessary to lose. Even Xia Wei can't really take the entire Xia family's life.
After hearing Empress Dowager Xia’s words, Wu straightened his waist and saw Empress Dowager Xia’s face clearly. She was still quite shocked. No wonder Xia Rong said that there would be noble people to help her. This time she looked at Xia Rong.
No matter who is a cat or a dog, she will recognize who can help her.
What's more, this person is Empress Dowager Xia.
Empress Dowager Xia has no real power, but she is a serious empress dowager. It is also a great move to use it well.
Lingyin Temple said it was very effective to ask for a visa, but I didn’t expect it to be the case.
Wu now felt that he had won a battle back. Before, he felt that fate was not on his side, which was indeed a delusion, and he immediately became proud.
When Wu came back from Lingyin Temple, he secretly informed the Fourth Prince of this matter.
When the fourth prince heard this, he looked frowning for many days, and finally managed to see the moonlight. However, she still reminded Wu, "This matter must be secretly done. Empress Dowager Xia's card should be used in a strange place."
Wu looked at her husband, "You need your instructions. I have made a decision in my heart, so when I came back, I pretended to have a quarrel with Xia Rong. Now, who can guess my relationship with the Xia family?"
The fourth prince finally liked Wu's eyes. This way he would not offend Xia Wei, but could also join the Xia family. No matter what, he could win.
Wu’s recent belief in Buddhism cannot be concealed at all. Rong Jingqiu also received news, especially Xia Rong, who accompanied Wu to Lingyin Temple for a visa.
"The fourth princess and Xia Rong had a falling out?" She was surprised that the news was the news.
The servant who had been following the movements of the Four Princes' Mansion hurriedly said, "This is what the slave saw. Xia Rong didn't know what he said wrongly and offended the Fourth Princess. The Fourth Princess drove her out of the carriage and then left. Xia Rong's face was very ugly at the time..."
When Rong Jingqiu heard this, the flower arrangement was just a pause. It sounded like nothing wrong with this, but it always showed a strange feeling.
It is not surprising that Xia Rong will come to Wu. What is strange is that this behavior is that even due to Xia Wei, she will not give others face on the spot. The upper-class circles in the capital have to be very good at everything.
"Look at me, maybe it's just acting for people to watch." Lin Lan'er, who was still erect, said that although she had just given birth to a son, her belly could not be dissolved for a while.
When Lin An heard his daughter talking nonsense again, he shouted at her daughter, "What are you in Hu Qin again?"
While Lin Lan'er handed the fruit in her hand to her sister-in-law Mujin to eat, she glanced at her mother, "Mom, if I am Hu Qin, I'll just listen to it, but what if I'm not saying it? At least I can use it as a reference for the girl." Then she looked at Rong Jingqiu, "Girl, do you think so?"
Rong Jingqiu looked at the scene where their sister-in-law was incompatible. She was worried before that Lin Lan'er would not be able to get along with Mu Ji, but now she seemed to be overly worried. When she heard the mother and daughter arguing, she came back to her senses and thought for a while before she said, "Actually, Lan'er's words make sense." This situation cannot be ruled out.
She suddenly thought of Empress Dowager Xia, who has always been an invisible person, and remembered that she finally got the news that she was recuperating. I wonder if her illness has been cured?
She narrowed her eyes and was about to instruct someone to prepare the four treasures of the study. She wanted to write a secret letter to Xia Wei, but she heard someone outside report that Xia Wei had news.
She hurriedly asked someone to come in and took the secret letter written by Xia Wei. She did not avoid these people and opened it and looked at it. It turned out that Empress Dowager Xia had left the palace and secretly met Wu in Lingyin Temple. In the letter, Xia Wei said that she would not have to worry about Empress Dowager Xia had her spy on her side, so she could not hide her every move. If there was any important news, she would contact her again.
"Lan'er really made the decision." Rong Jingqiu ordered someone to bring the brazier and threw the letter into the fire. When he saw it turned into ashes, he felt relieved and asked someone to take the brazier out.
Lin Lan'er immediately looked at her mother proudly, look, her mind is still very fast.
Lin An was so angry that he poked his daughter's forehead with his fingers. Seeing her proud and frivolous look, she would suffer a loss sooner or later. Unfortunately, what she said made her daughter feel in front of her ears.
Rong Jingqiu's expression was very calm. A Queen Mother Xia could not change anything, but she still had to be guarded against. After all, many times, the capsized ships in the gutter were caused by these trivial matters.
She told Zhao Yu about this. Zhao Yu thought for a while and then patted her hand so that she didn't have to worry. He knew it.
When Rong Jingqiu heard this, she didn't say anything more. Anyway, it was something that was expected and nothing to be surprised about.
Of course, there are many rumors outside now. It is said that after Wu was devoutly believed in Buddhism, he once met Buddha light in Lingyin Temple to guide the way, saying that she would have great luck. When everyone was talking about it, not long after, it was rumored that the Fourth Prince encountered a colorful snake. The colorful snake turned into a dragon and floated into the body of the Fourth Prince. Then there was rumors that the Fourth Prince was the real dragon emperor.
These plausible rumors were neither confirmed nor denied by the parties, and allowed them to flow away.
Rong Jingqiu just sneered, "This is because there is no way to seek help from the power of ghosts and gods to create momentum." At this point, it can be seen that the fourth prince and his wife can no longer come up with any big moves. However, people are superstitious now. Such rumors have spread too much. The fourth prince may really become a dragon in people's hearts, after all, the people's wisdom has not yet been opened.
Zhao Yu looked at his wife and said, "If you were the emperor, what would you do if you heard such rumors?"
Before the old dragon passed away, his son was competing to take the real dragon. Where did this old dragon be placed?
"It must be that it's so angry that I burst my lungs." Rong Jingqiu said without thinking.
Zhao Yu held his wife and let her sit on his lap, reached out and tapped the bridge of her pretty nose, "Isn't this going to be broken?"
But Rong Jingqiu felt that things would not be that simple. When the Fourth Prince was creating rumors and hype, he would not have thought that the emperor would hold him accountable, but he still did this. There should be a trick, but wouldn't it be a waste of effort?
Zhao Yu smiled at her, "Remember one thing: whoever holds military power will be invincible."
Rong Jingqiu suddenly felt enlightened. No matter how the Fourth Prince was trying, as long as he didn't have the power of military power, he would be destined to be doing nothing.
But a new question arises, what if the old emperor suddenly dies?
Zhao Yu saw that she seemed to frown again, "Say whatever you want."
Rong Jingqiu gritted her teeth, suddenly approached his ear, and said his worries to him. These words should not be heard by anyone, otherwise she could be cursed of a crime of cursing the king.
"Although this kind of thing is not likely to happen, we have to be careful." She added, not daring to say that the emperor died suddenly in his previous life, and the incident also began from that moment.
Zhao Yu was silent. He looked up at Rong Jingqiu's face. He didn't know why she suddenly had such an idea, but such an idea itself cannot be said to be wrong. The accident is always beyond people's expectations.
"I think you need to think about it carefully and finally make a plan to deal with the unexpected." Rong Jingqiu fell from his knees. At this moment, she was a little worried about Zhao Youyou in the palace. It seems that she has to find some excuses to prevent the child from entering the palace again?
Zhao Yu did not leave Rong Jingqiu in the study, but after she left, he began to ponder and look at the defenses in the palace, and began to deduce it bit by bit, and then summoned his staff to discuss.
In this kind of worry, the Eleventh Prince's marriage came as scheduled.
Rong Jingqiu hasn't seen Wu for a long time. Compared with the listless spirit he saw before, Wu is now much more energetic and also shows a good sister-in-law. He doesn't mind that the eleventh prince's concubine Jin Rui is Rong Jingqiu's cousin.
Jin Rui received guidance from her mother's family and was ashamed of Wu's show of affection, which made Wu very embarrassed. Finally, she couldn't help but say sarcastically, "It turns out that the one who is kissing is the one who is the ninth brother and sister, come on." After that, she stepped aside and rolled her eyes.
Chapter completed!