Xu Anjiao didn't sleep either. When she heard that Feng Lanxiu was coming, she was overjoyed and hurriedly led others to greet him.
Feng Lanxiu asked her to forgive her politely and strode inside.
Xu Anjiao came in happily. The makeup on her face was very heavy because Feng Lanxiu hadn't removed it yet. Under the light, there was a thick layer of white, revealing some weird paleness. Feng Lanxiu was very unhappy when she saw it.
"My lord, have you had dinner? Can you please let me prepare it for you?" Xu Anjiao said softly, her eyes filled with shyness.
It's just that the shyness is all in the eyes. There is no shyness at all on the thickly painted face, only a thick layer of white. Such a layer is not very clear during the day, but after dark, it is a bit scary.
Feng Lanxiu suddenly remembered the paper man Feng Yu had given him as a prank before. It seemed to be frighteningly white even under the light, and he felt disgusted.
Xu Anjiao was also a beauty with outstanding looks before, although she was not as beautiful as Yu Yuxi, but now because she was injured and left scars, she felt shameful, so she painted her face in such a thick white color.
"No need, I have already used it." Feng Lan Xiu said.
"Your Majesty, I will prepare some cakes for you." Xu Anjiao said again.
"No need!" Feng Lanxiu frowned, "Sit down first, I have something to say."
"Your Majesty, what happened?" Xu Anjiao thought something had happened and sat down uneasily.
"Today, the Queen summoned me to come over." Feng Lanxiu said, "Speaking of my wedding, you are the one in charge of the palace now. The Queen specially warned that nothing should happen."
Xu Anjiao's face could hardly remain tense: "Your Majesty, what does the Queen mean by this?"
Feng Lanxiu looked at her seriously and warned: "The Empress wants you to act cautiously during my wedding and not to cause any accidents. If something happens, the Empress will definitely scold you."
Xu Anjiao was so angry that her eyes were red, and she stamped her foot vigorously: "Your Majesty is getting married, so I should do my best. I have been busy with things in the house these days, and I haven't had a good rest until now. That's what I did just now."
Still looking at the account."
Xu Anjiao pointed to several stacked account books on the table in front of the window, and became more and more aggrieved: "I behave like this, is it possible that I won't end up with one in the end? Just because I am just a concubine, I still feel that I am nothing.
Ability, if I really feel that I am not suitable, I am willing to leave the matter to my concubine Yu, as this is originally a matter under her control."
Xu Anjiao meant that she was giving up the burden.
Although her business is not the most important thing, there is no room for any mistakes as the date of the meeting is approaching. Xu Anjiao is sure that Feng Lanxiu will not really replace her.
Sure enough, as soon as these words were said, Feng Lanxiu stopped her: "Concubine Xu, there is no need to say angry words. I see what you have done during this period, and I will reward you heavily after the wedding."
Xu Anjiao wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, looking aggrieved and crying, but she didn't know that she was so excited that she pressed the handkerchief, and what she wiped off was a layer of white powder, which was very irritating to her eyes.
"Your Majesty, but the Queen..."
Feng Lanxiu's face darkened, "The Queen is the Queen of the Middle Palace. She always cares about me, and the concubines should be even more cautious."
This means that Xu Anjiao is not allowed to say more about this matter.
"I understand." Xu Anjiao did not dare to say any more.
"Okay, I have something to do tonight. I have to go back to the study to handle business, so you should rest first." Feng Lanxiu said.
Originally, he wanted to spend the night here and bang Xu Anjiao on the way, but now seeing Xu Anjiao like this, his interest was really waning, and it hurt his eyes just to look at her.
Moreover, he did have something to do, and he didn't know if what he and his second brother were discussing was feasible or not. Since it was a banquet at the mansion, he had to make preparations early.
Feng Yu is not easy to deal with. You can't be too deliberate, otherwise it won't be his turn.
"Your Majesty... we can take care of official business tomorrow. Your Majesty's health is important." Xu Anjiao didn't expect that Prince Duan would leave her room after he had already arrived, she said with reluctance.
I have been at Yu Yuxi's place before, and now I am here. Why should I deal with official matters again?
The royal concubine was about to enter the house soon, but there was no news about her belly. Xu Anjiao was very anxious. When Zhang Wanyin entered the house and the official queue came down, she would only be able to take a few turns. By then, she would have no advantage at all.
Originally, I thought that if I entered the palace, I could have an heir first. In order to enter the palace, my grandmother forcibly said that she was seriously injured and was about to die.
But what's the point of her entering the mansion first now?
"Business matters are important." Feng Lan Xiu said, "The concubine will rest first. If the king has business matters early, he will come over later."
After Feng Lanxiu finished speaking, he strode out, meaning he wouldn't be here soon.
Seeing Feng Lanxiu leaving, Xu Anjiao's tears immediately fell. She sat down angrily, wishing she could trouble Yu Yuxi again, but Feng Lanxiu didn't say she was going to Yu Yuxi's place, but just to the study. Even if she wanted to find someone
It’s not okay for people to vent their anger...
Feng Lanxiu went to the study and sat down. He really planned to rest in the study today.
He wanted to go to Yu Yuxi's place, but he was afraid that Xu Anjiao would make a fuss. Considering Xu Anjiao's temperament, it was really possible. He had just warned her not to mess with her during the wedding. At this time, she should focus on comforting her.
When Zhang Wanyin enters the house, no matter how well he arranges the rules and suppresses everyone, neither Xu Anjiao nor Yu Lizhu will be easy to get along with.
Zhang Wanyin seems to be a capable person and should be able to suppress them all.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Yu is still making clothes for you under the lamp. I saw that medicine is still being heated in the small kitchen." The chamberlain came in to report.
When he went to Xu Anjiao's place just now, Feng Lanxiu sent someone to Yu Yuxi's place and told her to close the door and sleep, and not to go there again tonight.
"You haven't taken any medicine yet?" Feng Lanxiu frowned.
"It probably hasn't worked yet. In the past, Concubine Yu used medicine very late, and sometimes she had to wait until the prince passed by." The chamberlain said with a smile, Concubine Yu was the one in his master's heart, so of course he had to say good things.
"Go down!" Feng Lanxiu said.
There were a lot of things going on today. He didn't care about Yu Yuxi's affairs now. The imperial doctor said that he should take good care of himself. He only said that Yu Yuxi's body was cold. Although he had been taking medicine, his body didn't look too good, but it was not as bad as expected.
That's not good. I heard that Mrs. Qian had always been in poor health.
It's been like this for so many years, and it's not a big deal.
The waiter left in response and stood outside waiting to be served.
Feng Lanxiu was sitting in the study dealing with official matters. He was about to take a break and had to deal with some things. The wedding was coming soon and he was also very busy with his own affairs. Now, Feng Yu's affairs appeared out of thin air. He couldn't help but
His brows were furrowed.
After reading about the matter for a while, he put down his pen, leaned back, closed his eyes and thought deeply, did the queen really leave the matter to herself and her second brother today?
There is no hint of bias in the Queen's words. Being impartial is the Queen's way of dealing with people for so many years. Whether it is herself, her second brother, or even her third brother, all external matters are decided by her father. Basically, everything that happens in the palace is decided by her father.
They would all call a few of them over.
The third brother is not here, so now I call myself and the second brother.
Did the Queen really not care for any of her brothers? Just like what happened today, it finally fell into her hands. Was this really an accident or deliberate?
I always felt that there was something interesting about what happened today. Feng Lanxiu thought about it again and found nothing unusual, but he still felt uneasy. Fortunately, he had already sent someone to ask for Feng Yu because of the matter. Calculate the time.
It's almost here, and then I'll let him help me figure out what the Queen will do today...
A chamberlain came in and reported in a low voice.
Feng Lanxiu nodded, slowly opened his eyes, "Please."
Not long after the chamberlain left, a man in black came in. His face was covered by a wide cloak. The cloak was taken off to reveal a handsome face.
Li Xian, the Crown Prince of Yangshan...
Yu Xijiao was not asleep either, and was chatting with An and the eldest princess.
The face of Princess An and the eldest princess is much better than before, and her expression is softer than before. She no longer looked sharp as before, but now she looks like an ordinary lady.
Looking at the sky outside, An and the eldest princess smiled: "Xi'er, you should go back and rest. Time passes so fast. It's so late if you don't notice."
"Grandma, I'm not sleepy." Yu Xi smiled tenderly and poured a glass of warm water for An and the eldest princess.
An and the eldest princess took it and took a sip, and Yu Xijiao took it.
"You're not sleepy, grandma is tired too." An and the eldest princess leaned back. They seemed to be in high spirits before, but they became sleepy after a while.
Yu Xijiao chuckled: "Grandma, I'm tired too."
"Go and rest!" An and the eldest princess said kindly.
Yu Xijiao did not insist this time. She stood up and bowed to An and the eldest princess before retreating.
A soft bridge has been prepared outside, but her foot injury has not healed yet, and it is still difficult for her to walk on her own.
An and the eldest princess looked at Yu Xijiao's leaving figure with a smile, and their smiles gradually became bitter under the light: "I didn't expect that this child is still such a lovable person even at such an old age."
"Princess, the third girl is very good." Aunt Qin said with a smile.
Princess An and the eldest princess' eyes were red, and they closed their eyes slightly, suppressing the sourness in their hearts, "I want to take her to worship."
"Princess..." Aunt Qin was surprised.
Princess An and the eldest princess shook their hands: "I know you will persuade me, but I just can't help it. Xi'er is so good, she is so good, how can she not go to worship... If Jiuquanxia knew that there was such a good person...
A child will also be happy."
"Princess Princess... you can't do it!" Qin He began to sweat on his forehead, "You still need to think carefully about this matter."
This is not only related to the three girls, but also to the entire Xuanping Hou Mansion. Aunt Qin knows that An and the eldest princess have been cautious all their lives, and now they are doing something that was unimaginable before.
"I'll think about it again... I'll think about it again." Princess An and the eldest princess also hesitated, with a bit of sadness in their old voice, "I always dream... I always dream... It was true at that time
There is no way, but even if there is a little way, it will not be like this. Fortunately, Mr. Xie is here."
"Princess, Mrs. Xie is a good person!" Aunt Qin whispered, respectful and grateful.