"What nonsense are you talking about?" Prince Gong was so surprised that his face turned pale, and he asked in front of his wife, "Even if you are jealous and lose your temper, how dare you talk nonsense if you are beheaded like this?"
Lan Qi was also puzzled by what she heard, but luckily she remained calm and stood there steadily and asked: "Where did you hear this from Fujin?"
Seeing how resolute the two men were, Prince Gong Fujin immediately stopped and replied timidly: "The news has spread throughout Chengqian Palace, and everyone is saying that the noble man left the banquet early to meet my prince later.
To be honest, I feel confused."
Lan Qi and Prince Gong looked at each other. Prince Gong first told him why he was in front of Zhongcui Palace, while Lan Qi said that it was Duan Bin's kindness to let Fu Jin and Chun Xi meet. The two things were not related in the first place.
Prince Gong's appearance there was purely coincidental.
Xi Fujin knew his mistress well and said softly to the side: "Sister, do you think that the prince arranged for me to meet the princess? I had no idea that I was going to meet the princess today. It was the maid of Duan Concubine who lured me out.
, saying that he had something to talk about, and when he arrived at Zhongcui Palace, he found out that the princess was waiting to meet him."
Fujin spat at her angrily: "In the end, it's still your fault, can't you just give up on this?"
"Shut up." Prince Gong always favored Fujin. Today, his wife made such a big joke again. Seeing that she was still arrogant and unreasonable, he reprimanded her in public, which made Fujin hold his mouth and turn red.
Face, turned around and glared at Xi Fujin viciously.
Lan Qi looked bored and couldn't help with other people's housework, so Prince Gong knew etiquette and came over to bow to her and said: "I and my humble wife really don't dare to ask a noble person to apologize. What happened today is her fault."
I am too irritable and impulsive. As for rumors and rumors, if any unpleasant words reach the emperor, I am willing to go and explain to the emperor, the empress dowager and the empress dowager."
Lan Qi turned her gaze slightly to avoid meeting him, and said calmly: "I will also explain to the two palaces. If Long Live Lord has any responsibility for the prince, please take more responsibility. What happened today should not have happened.
The adults can just explain a few words when things happen like this, but Princess Chunxi was pitiful and had to be scolded by her great-grandmother."
Xiang Fujin exclaimed when he heard this, but was immediately stared at by his mistress. She covered her mouth and did not dare to speak or cry. Lan Qi had no choice but to look at them. She, a little noble person, really did not dare to make any pretense, but she thought
Chunxi is pitiful, and there are rumors about her impurity. If she doesn't straighten her back, she will really be looked down upon.
"In the future, if Fujin misses the child, he can ask for permission to come to the palace and have a look. No one has avoided this matter originally. This time, it was because of our excessive worries that it was self-defeating. From now on, everyone will be more generous.
I'm at peace with you." After Lan Qi said this without being happy or angry, she bowed to Prince Gong and said, "When we come to Ningshou Palace, we have to go see the Queen Mother. The prince and Fujin can do it themselves."
After saying these words, the little noble man walked out of the house dignifiedly. He breathed a sigh of relief when he got outside. He turned around and heard the faint voice of Prince Gong Fujin again. Thinking of the fierce face of Fujin on the other side of her, he felt sad in his heart.
It is not appropriate to stay any longer and go straight to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother is accompanying several old concubines who have left the palace to live. They are all from the Queen Mother's generation. Even if their status is high or low, they are also the elders of the royal family. The Queen Mother leads the way.
Lan Qi met them one by one, and everyone said: "Two years ago, I saw that she was still a pretty girl, but now she is becoming more and more provocative. She is so lucky to have a little brother, no wonder the emperor likes her so much."
Lan Qi resigned modestly and everyone exchanged a few words. The Queen Mother went out with her alone. When she heard that she was going to Cining Palace to return to her life, she kindly reminded her: "I just said half a sentence wrong in front of the Queen Mother, but it is still important." If so, you have been recuperating in the palace for a long time and don’t know what’s going on outside. If I tell you, you should remember it in your heart, and when you come to the clan in the future, you should speak appropriately."
Seeing the Empress Dowager's serious expression, Lan Qi listened attentively, but she was talking about the emperor not liking Prince Gong. The Empress Dowager did not know what the conflict was between their brothers. She only knew that there were rumors that the Emperor preferred his elder brother Fuquan, and his younger brother Chang Ning was also Gong. There was some conflict between the prince and the emperor and Fu Quan, and nothing could be seen at the moment. The Queen Mother told Lan Qi to just keep it in mind, and to be careful with her words when interacting among the female members of the clan.
"The Empress Dowager didn't let me say it just now because she didn't want Chunxi and Duanbi to be embarrassed. But after all, Chunxi is a child from Prince Gong's palace. You should pay more attention to it. Since she is a serious princess, she cannot be bullied. That's contemptible." The Queen Mother told Lan Qi, "You are the same, don't foolishly wade into muddy waters, things in the clan are the most trivial and troublesome."
"Concubine, I will remember it." Lan Qi agreed. When she was saying goodbye, she saw that the Queen Mother was going to the side hall to see Prince Gong and his family. She thought that her mother-in-law said that the Queen Mother would also punish her grandson's daughter-in-law when she turned around. She didn't have to worry about these things, but the Queen Mother What she said came to her mind. If Xuan Ye didn't like his younger brother, why would he bring his daughter to the palace? He was such a kind and generous person, and Prince Gong looked at him with humility and courtesy. He really didn't understand what was wrong with him. harmonious.
Not daring to think wildly, I hurried back to Cining Palace to resume my life. When I entered, I heard that the Empress Dowager was in my little brother's room. I came over to salute, but I knelt on the ground and was not called to get up. The Empress Dowager was watching the wet nurses giving care to my little brother. After changing the diaper, he held Yinzhen in his arms and walked toward Lan Qi. He hugged Yinzhen condescendingly and said, "When you are smart, you have a delicate mind, but when you are stupid, you are so stupid that you can irritate people. You can't imitate my good grandson." Your mother, my great-grandmother doesn’t like foolish children.”
Lan Qi lowered her head and didn't dare to talk back. She listened to the Empress Dowager scolding her, "According to what you said first, you were the one who blamed the Chang Ning family first, right? Just don't say a word, and they will break the rules behind closed doors." I have nothing to do with you and talk too much."
"But..." Lan Qi raised her head slightly. The words "talkative and troublesome" sounded too strong to her. Knowing that the old man was not really angry, she said frankly, "I shouldn't talk too much today. I speak lightly." , if it had been Concubine Wen or Concubine Tong who said this, Fujin might not have gotten angry, it was Chen Concubine who lost his sense of propriety first. Firstly, Fujin got angry and turned against Fujin, and secondly, he felt that he was being blamed by a noble person like Chen Concubine, and he couldn't wipe it off his face."
"You still understand, but why were you confused at that time?" The Queen Mother sighed, "You are not an arrogant person, but what you did today is really inappropriate. There are too many unreasonable people in the world. You don't care. If you can't keep everyone's mouth shut, if big things can be changed by just a few words from one person, the world will be in chaos. Not being able to see other people's bad deeds is your biggest weakness. Don't be too kind. Being bullied by others is not something you can do if you are kind. Just kidding.”
Lan Qi deeply kowtowed. What happened today was really novel. In the end, she was taught a lesson by the Empress Dowager. As expected, the old man was extremely wise. Her impulsive words led to so many things later. If she hadn't rushed over to accuse Prince Gong at that time. In Fujin, the world will be at peace.
"The Empress Dowager, the Emperor is here." Aunt Sumala came from outside, but the Empress Dowager was holding her little brother in her arms to leave. She smiled and coaxed her grandson and said, "The old concubines will come over soon, let them see
Look at my little grandson, my great-grandmother is really annoying your mother-in-law today, please let your Majesty Mama tell her."
The crowd gathered around the Empress Dowager and meandered away. Lan Qi knelt on the spot and could not move. She could faintly hear the Empress Dowager's laughter and Yinzhen's cry outside, as if she was talking to Xuan Ye, but it fell silent soon after.
She was wondering if it was time to get up, and she didn't know if Xuan Ye could get in. She was conflicted when light footsteps sounded from behind. Just as she was about to turn around to see who it was, someone touched her butt lightly with her foot. Lan
Qi was startled, Xuan Ye's face had come over, he was not angry but deliberately pretended to be angry and said: "What's the matter with you? I'm dealing with the ministers at the front, and I have to take care of your affairs?"
Lan Qi stepped back, and Xuan Ye moved forward. She had no choice but to retreat. She stretched out her hand to support Xuan Ye's shoulders, begging for mercy and saying: "Your Majesty, don't worry about it, okay? It's...it's not a big deal, it's over.
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However, Xuan Ye conveniently pinched her waist. Lan Qi felt pain and itching, so she sat down on the back. However, Xuan Ye couldn't help but drag her up. He leaned on the hot bed and said, "Quickly rub it for me."
"My waist, I have to sacrifice it in the evening during the Shen period, how can I be like you, who can watch a show without being restless."
Lan Qi felt sorry for him and quickly gave him a good rub. The two of them talked about the farce by asking and answering questions. Finally, Xuan Ye asked: "What do you mean about the secret meeting between Lao Wu and you? You and Lao Wu just talked about it."
How many words?"
The fifth child in Xuan Ye's mouth was Prince Gong Chang Ning. When Lan Qi heard this, she immediately knelt down under the kang and replied seriously: "There is no such thing as a private meeting. I said something disrespectful. Originally,
It's nothing, but now that the emperor comes to ask, I feel even more aggrieved."
Xuan Ye glanced at her lazily and did not sit up. He just raised his fingers and said, "You still have the nerve to be aggrieved. Isn't it me who is aggrieved? Don't stop, my back hurts badly."
But after not seeing any reaction from the person kneeling under the kang for a long time, he sat up helplessly, pulled her from the ground to his side, and said angrily: "I can't even ask, are you so angry now?"
Lan Qi, who is usually sweet and well-behaved, was not joking about this matter. She said very seriously: "This is the most important thing in my heart. Even if the emperor is angry right now, I can't joke with you."
Xuan Ye burst out laughing and pinched her face hard. He would be happy with whatever stupid things he liked, not to mention doubting Lan Qi. When the gossip reached his ears, he didn't even move his eyebrows. If it were someone else, he would
Maybe we should ask a few questions, Chang Ning is like that, even if he is beaten to death, he would not dare to do such a thing. Do the people who spread these rumors have any brains?
"Don't keep a straight face. Do I still have to look at your face now?" Xuan Ye scolded, and Lan Qi softened her face and lowered her head and muttered, "It's so pitiful that Chun Xi was beaten. It's all my fault.
If you don't talk too much and argue with Fujin, you'll be fine."
"How many concubines does the fifth child like? This serious mistress has not given birth to a boy or a girl so far. Chunxi's biological mother is the most favored. She has been grudges in her heart for a long time. You can't instigate her with a word." Xuan Ye.
He didn't care, but he also knew everything about his brother's family, which made Lan Qi unable to understand why the emperor and his brother were not in harmony.
"It's over, it's over. Today's festival is a happy thing. I have to hold a banquet at night, so I can't keep a straight face." Xuan Ye didn't care, but he coaxed her and said, "After the evening festival, I will go to Zhongcui Palace to see my daughter
, you should go to Chengqian Palace to watch the play with me, and if you don’t like it, it will be considered for the sake of pure happiness, lest I see my daughter with good intentions, but be said to be going to see you."
Lan Qi nodded repeatedly. When she heard that Xuan Ye was going to see Chun Xi, her impetuous mind was finally calmed down. At this moment, a young eunuch came outside to remind the emperor that the time of application was approaching, and the ministers in front were already waiting in Kunning Palace. Xuan Ye
He immediately agreed, said a few words to Lan Qi, and hurriedly left his grandmother's place.
The little noble lady came to say goodbye to the Empress Dowager on behalf of the emperor, but was stopped by her nanny and said she would be excused. After that, she went straight to Chengqian Palace. When she entered and saluted Concubine Tong, the surrounding concubines and relatives and ladies were all so quiet that they seemed to be waiting.
Concubine Tong said a few words and everyone knew that Concubine Tong had been tormenting Wu Yashi a lot in recent years.
But the imperial concubine just asked Qinglian to hand her the play list, and smiled politely: "Everyone has chosen it, and the noble people will also choose it."
When Lan Qi arrived, she had made up her mind on how to deal with the concubine's cross-examination. Unexpectedly, Concubine Tong didn't say a word about it. When she picked the scene, the excitement started again. The concubine sat at the top and watched the play with the princesses and wives.
Laugh as if nothing happened before.
Concubine Rong sat next to Lan Qi, who also whispered: "The sun has set in the west?"
The imperial concubine in Chengqian Palace led the theater without any trouble. She ignored the rumors and the noble people came back to watch the theater. She also heard that the Empress Dowager beat the eldest princess to give Prince Gong and Fujin the face.
No one dared to do it again. Gradually, the story in the play attracted everyone's attention, and the incident was over.
After the emperor was busy offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God, he went to Zhongcui Palace before the banquet. At the same time, he asked Manager Li to send a message to Concubine Tong, saying that he would rest in Chengqian Palace tonight, and the concubine would naturally have unlimited scenery.
Not long after, the drama here ended. Lan Qi and Bu Guiren led Duan Jing back. They saw that the main hall was quiet, but Duan Bi was sitting outside alone. They couldn't help but curious and came over to take a look. Duan Bi pulled Lan Qi.
Looking outside the ceremony gate, I saw Xuan Ye sitting on the kang with Chun Xi in his arms. The father and daughter whispered softly and didn't know what they were talking about. Chun Xi would cry from time to time. Duan Bin said: "The beating was not light, and my buttocks were so swollen that my pants were all covered with it."
I can't wear it anymore, it hurts so much, I kept crying when I saw the emperor just now, and it's only now that I feel better."
The three of them did not dare to disturb the father and daughter, so they all retreated to Lan Qi's place. Duan Jing was tired from playing wildly for a day. The three of them watched the little girl sleeping soundly. Soon there was movement outside, and it was the emperor who left.
When the emperor walked away, Duan Concubine and Lan Qi came over to see Chun Xi again. The child was already asleep. Duan Concubine sighed and left with Lan Qi, saying: "I won't go to the dinner party either. I don't have the intention. If the Emperor doesn't come today,
I really don’t know what to do in the future, and I prefer to do bad things.”
Lan Qi blamed herself for being impulsive, but Concubine Duan said: "Prince Gong Fujin has always been mean. If it were anyone else, would he come here to take a look? She is just afraid that the world will not be in chaos."
While they were talking, Huan Chun came from the door and reported with a puzzled face: "Jue Chan agreed to come and said he wanted to see the noble man."
Duan concubine was not angry: "What time will she come and what will she do?"