In the palace of Duke Wei in the capital, Mrs. Cao, the wife of Duke Wei, who had just returned from visiting the queen in the palace, looked at the maid who was following her and asked: "Have you met His Highness King Jin? Do you have anything to say to the lady?"
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The marriage decree has been issued, and the wedding is not far away. At this time, it is not out of the ordinary for the two to have a little contact, so Mrs. Cao specially brought her daughter's personal maid into the palace.
The maid whispered a little aggrievedly: "Reply to Madam, I saw it, but His Highness didn't seem to care much about it. He dismissed the slave with just a few words, and he didn't have anything to say to the lady."
Mrs. Cao frowned, feeling a little angry in her heart. This marriage was not something that her family was rushing to seek. It could even be said that because of this marriage, not only would she have to lose her daughter, but her husband's military power would also be at stake.
, steady losses but no profits.
Both emotionally and rationally, King Jin should behave better now. He is not the crown prince, and it is even said that he has never been close to the Holy Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince. He is not as good as the following brothers. It is not certain what the future will be like.
Mrs. Cao was a little angry and couldn't hold back the honor she had just received in Kunning Palace. The Queen knew that the Deng family had been wronged and was comforted, but the King of Jin didn't know what was going on, so how could she not be annoyed.
"Don't say that to the lady. Just tell her that His Highness Prince Jin is very concerned about her."
"promise."
I was frail and had no children, so I only had one daughter. She was pampered by many, and she was always pampered in the palace. Even Deng Zhen, the Duke's future successor, had to give way to her.
If she finds out about this, there's no telling what kind of fuss it will cause. If it's just an ordinary marriage, that's it. But no one can change this kind of thing decreed by the Holy Spirit.
In the end, you still have to marry if you should.
What's more, with Jin Shang's short-term temperament, it is absolutely impossible for others to say that it is his own business to belittle his son, especially in such a sensitive period now.
The maid adjusted herself and went to the backyard. When she arrived at the young lady's boudoir, she raised a smile and entered happily. However, when she entered, she found that the young lady was sitting on a chair, and several maids who were serving her were shivering like quails.
Miss Deng can still pretend to be a lady outside, but she will not wrong herself at home. She asked coldly: "What did the King of Jin say?"
The smile on the maid's face was immediately blown away by the rain and wind, and she could only whisper: "Your Highness is very concerned about the young lady, and asked about the recent food and clothing..."
Before she could finish her words, Deng Zhilan sneered: "What a cheap maid, you dare to deceive me, come on, slap me!"
"I don't dare. It's... Madam's order..."
"Even if my mother orders me, I can't tolerate you. I'll beat you!"
Soon there were loud slaps and sobs and pleas. Deng Zhilan was especially confused: "The marriage has been arranged. I really think that I have no one to help you in the palace. Don't tell me what he said to you today. He is just like him every day."
I know exactly whose bed you are sleeping in."
How is Zhu Xi? There are many palace servants waiting in his bedroom. Some people who dare not get close to the King of Jin naturally set their sights on the future princess. In addition, Deng Zhilan often goes to the palace with her mother to pay her respects.
The Queen and the Crown Princess, along the way, also recognized a few clever people.
I couldn't help but gnashed my teeth and said: "He is a useless person, but he is still unimproved. The majestic prince almost died in a woman's belly. How dare I commit myself to such a person?"
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"deficit
I used to laugh at Li Yan for her short-sightedness. Why would she need to be a concubine with someone from a prominent family like ours? Now it seems that I might as well go with her to the East Palace to serve His Highness the Crown Prince. Although we are not husband and wife, at least the person next to us is destined to be blessed by heaven.
An unparalleled king who is powerful and skilled in warfare."
Hearing this, everyone trembled in fright, and did not bother to continue slapping: "Miss, you are wronged and all the servants know that you can vent your anger however you want, but you must never say this, as it will cause big trouble if it spreads.
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It's okay to belittle your fiancée, but to miss your eldest brother-in-law before you get married. This is a scandal within a scandal, and the government and the public will just talk about it. I'm afraid the Holy Emperor will be furious.
Deng Zhilan said disdainfully: "What are you afraid of? You are the only one listening. How dare you spread the word? Humph, my father is the founding father of the country. If something happens to me, no matter how bad I am, I will only be forced to become a nun. But you are
It's a dead end."
"Slaves, please don't dare to talk too much, but please think twice."
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"I should ask more questions. After all, she is your wife, and the wedding date is just around the corner."
Mrs. Hu nestled in Prince Jin's arms, her delicate fingers lingering on the man's chest. Zhu Ping pinched her delicate face indifferently: "It's fine if she comes in person. What else does a mere maid want from me?"
, being able to spare time to meet him is enough to bring face to the Duke of Wei."
Mrs. Hu sat up straight and admonished: "My status is indeed noble, but there is no need to differentiate between husband and wife. Besides, the Duke of Wei has made outstanding achievements and holds military power. He is the one you want to rely on, so why don't you give me something to express your gratitude to me?"
It’s up to you.”
Zhu Feng said a little depressed: "This is not just for you.
You don’t know a good person’s heart.”
"I know this, but the more I know, the more I want to warn you. How can you lose something by being small? It will not be good for your long-term plans."
Zhu Xi looked at her with a strange expression, and something seemed to be stirring in his chest and abdomen. It was not that no one had warned him, but it was mostly filled with disdain, as if he was acting out of pity.
He felt that for the first time in his life, someone was thinking about him so wholeheartedly, especially at the expense of his own interests, which was even more valuable.
"Okay, then I'll listen to you, but don't worry, I won't wrong you no matter what."
Mrs. Hu then showed her face and smiled softly. She swam into Zhu Xi's arms again as softly as if she were boneless. Several palace maids outside the door signaled each other with their eyes. The wedding of His Highness Prince Jin was not far away. How long could Hu Meizi be proud of it?
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At this time, a group of light cavalry galloped towards the gate of the capital city. The group of people waiting at the gate of the city laughed and responded, while the people who were coming and going had calm expressions and showed no panic at all.
This is the confidence of the people in the capital. They have never seen anything under the emperor's feet, and some well-informed people guessed from afar that this was Duke Wei who had returned to the capital on orders. The one who came to greet him was Marquis Wu Xun, who was staying at the Ministry of War and the capital camp.
them.
Without being asked any more questions, he just kept talking to himself about Duke Wei's deeds of crossing Poyang Lake and Tubo's conquest of Gansu in the past, with a proud look as if he had been following him all the way.
Runan Hou Mei Sizu led the crowd to step forward and personally held the horse's rein: "Bo Yan, I have longed for you to come back."
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Duke Deng Yu jumped off his horse and hugged Mei Sizu, asking the bodyguard behind him to lead the horse: "I haven't seen my brother for a long time, and I even miss him."
Be sure to come to the mansion tonight and not come back until you get drunk!"
Guo Xing, the Marquis of Gongchang, said with a smile: "It depends on whether the superior will let you go today. He is going to be a relative of the emperor. I don't think the Holy One will have a good time with you tonight."
"Besides, Chang Shuai also said that there are some things that I have to do in the capital camp, so I can't come to welcome you. If you want to drink outside the palace, you have to go to his house, otherwise he will overturn the table."
Deng Yu said with a smile: "Okay, you can drink anywhere. I don't dare to drink outside. But when I go back to Beijing, there is no taboo. I go drinking from door to door. Don't hide when the time comes."
"Hahaha, the alcohol ban is now in place. I knew you were coming back, so I had already prepared dozens of jars of fine wine. I was afraid you wouldn't come."
Everyone was chatting and laughing enthusiastically, they all climbed out of the sea of blood from the mountain of corpses together, and there were only a few people who had quarrels with each other. Most of the friendships were acceptable, especially since many of them had a common interest.
Mei Sizu looked at the tired Deng Yu and said, "Why don't you go back home first, wash yourself and change your clothes before going to see the saint? I have traveled such a long distance in just a few days. The superiors will understand."
Deng Yu was casually afraid of the dust on his sleeves, and the few people standing next to him immediately moved away pretending to be disgusted. Deng Yu didn't take it seriously: "Just go like this. No matter what the superior says, you will be rewarded."
Some silk wine or something like that, I came back in a hurry but I still hope to get some things from the superior to go see the madam."