Concubine Xian considered: "Yan'er, what do you think of the princess?"
"Princess?" Gu Qingyan was slightly surprised, "She is quite good. Although there have been a lot of rumors about the princess recently, I don't think the rumors can be trusted."
Concubine Xian subconsciously thought it was a casual remark. After all, the Gu family would not easily make enemies outside. Even if they were dissatisfied with a person, they would avoid it if they could and would not take the initiative to make enemies.
"Over the past few days, I have carefully observed that Yun Zishu has a bad temper. After going to Dongyou, you should try not to conflict with her." Concubine Xian said in a calm tone, "When you arrive in Dongyou, you must first
Understand the temper of Prince Dongyou clearly - after all, the person you marry is the prince, this man is your husband, and will also become the future emperor of Dongyou."
"It doesn't have to be the prince." Gu Qingyan was silent for a moment, "The only person the prince wants to marry is the princess. Maybe the few of us will be arranged to be wives of other royal relatives and dignitaries."
Gu Qingyan was repulsive from the bottom of her heart to the idea of serving one husband with so many women. She could accept her husband taking in two concubines after she entered the house, but she was determined not to accept anyone as a concubine, even if that person was the prince.
But you don’t need to tell your aunt about this, it won’t work if you tell her.
"Anyway, my aunt hopes that you will be patient and understand the situation first, and think twice before doing anything."
Gu Qingyan nodded: "Don't worry, aunt, I will do it."
"If Yun Zishu is unfavorable to King Jing..." Concubine Xian said with a slight hesitation in her tone, "I don't suspect that Yun Zishu has ulterior motives, but I am just preparing for the worst."
Gu Qingyan frowned: "The princess has no enmity or quarrel with cousin King Jing. There is not even a conflict of interest. She should not embarrass cousin King Jing."
"Auntie thinks so too, but Prince Jing is my only son and the Gu family's greatest hope. I'm just afraid that something unexpected will happen." Concubine Xian said and couldn't help stroking her hand, "Qingyan, you
Can you understand what aunt means?"
Gu Qingyan nodded: "Yeah."
"After arriving in Dongyou, if Yun Zishu has thoughts that she shouldn't have, you must find a way to win over the powerful emperors and ministers in Dongyou and help King Jing return to Dayong safely."
Gu Qingyan's heart sank slightly, trying to think of a way to win over the powerful emperor and officials in Dongyou?
She was the daughter of General Dayong. After arriving in Dongyou, she had no power, no connections, and all the people she knew were relatives of Dayong. How could she find a solution?
Even if it is just a hypothesis, what is the hidden meaning of the aunt's words? If her cousin is killed, let her find a way... Does it mean to let her serve others with sex?
A woman who married in a foreign country, apart from this beautiful face and this flawless body, what other bargaining chips does she have to win over others?
Gu Qingyan never felt that she was exquisite, and she didn't like to delve into things deeply, but at this moment, she clearly felt a cold air swirling in her heart.
Does my aunt think that she, a weak woman in a foreign country, is really that capable and can compete with the powerful people of other countries?
There was a hint of ridicule in her eyes, Gu Qingyan narrowed her eyes and said: "Don't worry, aunt, my cousin will be fine tonight."
As she said that, she borrowed her father's words to comfort her mother, "Cousin Jiren has his own destiny, and he will definitely return to Dayong safely, work hard to achieve the goals he wants, and get everything he wants."
"With your words, my aunt will feel relieved." Concubine Xian held her hand, "In addition, if Yun Zishu has no ill intentions, you must get along well with her. You are both the noble daughters of Princess Dayong, so we can work together.
Only in order to gain a firm foothold in Dongyou, don't engage in internal strife and don't create opportunities for others to take advantage of."
Gu Qingyan hummed, her voice respectful and gentle: "Don't worry, aunt."
Concubine Xian wanted to say something else, but it seemed that the topic was lost for a moment. In order to lighten the atmosphere, she raised her lips and smiled: "Yesterday, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, an interesting thing happened in the palace."
Gu Qingyan raised her eyes and looked as if her curiosity was aroused: "Interesting thing?"
"Yes." Concubine Xian sighed, "Concubine De deliberately frightened the princess in the Queen Mother's Palace, saying that the Dongyou royal family would eat snakes during the New Year. However, Yun Zishu said that she would entertain Concubine De well, and she did so after leaving the palace.
I brought snake meat dumplings and snake soup to Concubine De. I heard that Concubine De was so frightened that her face turned pale and she lost her mind."
Gu Qingyan was surprised: "The princess really made snake soup for Concubine De?"
"It should be true. News in the palace has never been concealed. This matter spread throughout the harem last night." Concubine Xian smiled lightly, "But Concubine De herself said that the Dongyou royal family eats snakes during the New Year, so the princess's behavior
It can be considered a kindness, and no one can find fault with her."
Gu Qingyan's eyebrows narrowed slightly.
Yesterday was the first day of the Lunar New Year. Did the princess really send people to catch snakes?
She always thought it was impossible. At most, she could make something that looked more like a snake to scare Concubine De. However, Concubine De from Dongyou didn't look very smart and dared to embarrass the princess in front of the Queen Mother.
?
"Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year. It is not appropriate to stay in the palace for a long time." Gu Qingyan stood up on her own initiative, "Auntie, if I have nothing else to do, I will leave first."
Concubine Xian hummed and stood up: "Remember what I said, and never become an enemy of Yun Zishu unless you have no choice."
Gu Qingyan nodded: "My niece knows."
Even without her aunt's explanation, she would not be an enemy of the princess.
After leaving the palace, Gu Qingyan wanted to go to the princess's mansion, but she thought that she didn't submit the post, and the princess often went to the palace during the two days of the New Year. Today, she might prefer to stay in the mansion and enjoy a quiet day, so she gave up.
There are many powerful people under the emperor's feet, many interests, and many disputes.
Different things are happening every day in the prosperous imperial city, the overt and covert fights between ministers, the intrigues within the houses of major families, the suppression and abuse of wives, concubines, and concubines... As the days pass, some people quietly disappear from the inner houses.
Not a single bit of shock.
The holiday ended on the eighth day of the first lunar month, and the palace, which had been silent for ten days before and after the year before and after, finally rang the dull bells again. The ministers went to court on the first day, and the court returned to its former majestic and busy state. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the court results were delivered quickly
Here comes the news from Dongyou.
"The envoys from Dongyou to welcome the bride are already on their way. They will arrive in Dayong around the middle to the end of February. The person who will welcome the prince of Dongyou this time is the only Wang Huangfu Liyuan from Dongyou who has a different surname."
Huangfu Liyuan?
Emperor Zhaoming sat high in the main hall, frowning slightly: "Does anyone know what kind of person this Prince Huangfu is?"
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty looked at each other in confusion.
"Reporting to the Emperor," Feng Shoufu bowed and spoke, "When this prince Huangfu was young, he followed Emperor Dongyou to conquer the small countries in the four directions. He made great contributions in opening up the territory and rescued others. Emperor Dongyou specially named him Dongyou.
The Great General King has command of 300,000 troops and horses, including 60,000 cavalry, and is extremely powerful in combat."