General Xiao and Chief Feng, who were sitting at the table, occasionally raised their heads and saw the scene of the Empress Dowager getting close to Yun Zishu on the imperial stage. Their expressions were different, but they were both thoughtful.
Other ministers also had different expressions.
However, Yun Zishu was just a princess, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty did not pay much attention to her, because Yun Zishu's existence did not have much impact on the major families. Whether the emperor doted on her or not, most ministers
It's just that the way he saluted when he saw her was a little different.
But Feng Shoufu and Xiao Yuanting knew clearly in their hearts that they were different.
Xiao Yuanting and Feng Shoufu both knew the emperor's purpose of marrying Yun Zishu to the Xiao family, and they each had their own plans. Now that Yun Zishu divorced Xiao Yunheng, she moved closer to the Queen Mother, who was usually not very affectionate.
It gave Feng Shoufu some peace of mind, but made Xiao Yuanting feel ominous.
Because Xiao Yuanting knew that once the Queen Mother really protected Yun Zishu, then with the military power of the Feng family and the status of the Queen Mother, Yun Zishu could completely ignore the Xiao family.
In this case, if she is really determined to divorce her husband, the final result may not be decided by the Xiao family.
Yun Zirou, who was standing on the railing on the second floor, looked at the imperial platform from a distance and almost crushed the handkerchief in her hand. The jealousy and unwillingness in her eyes all turned into disgust for Yun Zishu.
Why should she sit next to the Queen Mother?
They are also the grandchildren of the Queen Mother. Over the years, the Queen Mother has always been cold and indifferent to other people, as if they were strangers. She is not very close to Yun Zishu in the past. Today, a set of phoenix crown hairpins is enough.
Bought the Queen Mother?
Yun Zishu, you are really good.
"Eighth Princess." Princess Baozhu walked to the window and stood beside Yun Zirou, "Yun Zishu seems to have changed a lot recently."
Yun Zirou frowned, thinking of Yun Zishu's recent changes: "She has indeed changed a lot."
"What does she mean by giving the phoenix crown to the Queen Mother?" Princess Baozhu wondered, "We have seen that style, and it is not suitable for the Queen Mother to wear at her age."
"What else can it mean? You are deliberately trying to please the Queen Mother." Yun Zirou said in a cold tone, "The Queen Mother is old, but it is natural for women to love beauty, and it is human nature to like young styles. Even if you don't wear them,
It feels good to look at it every day.”
At this point, her voice became colder: "I just didn't expect that Yun Zishu would be so scheming."
If she had known earlier, she would not have talked too much in front of her mother and concubine, which would have made her mother and concubine happy in vain.
Yun Zirou turned her eyes slightly and looked at her mother-in-law sitting next to her father. She tried her best to maintain a noble and elegant smile on her face, but only those familiar with her could see the anger she was trying to control under her smile.
Yun Zirou became more and more angry.
Yun Zishu, just wait for me. If you make your mother and concubine unhappy today, you will be rewarded tomorrow.
The actors on the stage were babbling and singing songs, and everyone on the stage had their own thoughts. The Queen Mother seemed to be in a good mood, chatting leisurely with Yun Zishu: "I heard that you have moved back to the Princess Mansion."
"Yes." Yun Zishu nodded, "My granddaughter feels more comfortable living in the Princess Mansion. She doesn't have to look at other people's faces, she doesn't have to compromise, and she doesn't have to swallow her injustice."
Listening to her gentle tone, the Queen Mother felt a surge of guilt and self-blame in her heart. She couldn't help but hold her hand and said distressedly: "No one will dare to bully you in the future."
Yun Zishu raised her head and looked at this woman with delicate makeup.
Probably because she has not seen the sun all year round, the Queen Mother's complexion is really white. She has been eating fast and chanting Buddha for so many years, which makes her look more kind and kind-hearted, but the majestic bearing of having been in a high position for many years has not faded from her eyes.
Yun Zishu really wanted to ask her, did the Queen Mother ever regret when she ruthlessly exchanged her biological daughter for a son who became the emperor in the palace, but the emperor eventually killed her daughter?
But she held back, now was not the time to ask.
After three rounds of drinking, the stagnant atmosphere relaxed slightly. An official stood up to congratulate the imperial concubine on her longevity, and raised a wine glass to toast the emperor, which instantly brightened the atmosphere.
Yun Zishu turned her eyes slightly and glanced at the expressions of everyone at the table. Prince Yun Chen had the ugliest expression on his face. He kept looking in Yun Zishu's direction intentionally or unintentionally. When Yun Zishu finally met his gaze, Yun Chen's eyes suddenly became sharp.
, seems to be full of warning.
But before his warning could deepen, Yun Zishu had already moved his gaze lightly.
King Qi Yunhui was holding a cup of wine and tasting it alone. The other princes also seemed to be in a good mood.
The concubines and ladies in the harem should have prepared gifts for the concubine, and they had just presented them in Changchun Palace. At this time, the emperor and the ministers were drinking and having fun. During the banquet, the ministers were drinking with their colleagues, and the atmosphere was joyful and noisy.
It was indeed a prosperous era where the king and his ministers enjoyed themselves together.
The Queen Mother's voice rang in her ears: "The Ai family heard that Sicang has been with you often in recent days?"
Yun Zishu came back to her senses, turned to look at the Queen Mother's inquiring eyes, and nodded slowly: "Commander Si has been to the Princess's Mansion, but it was all for business."
"What do you think of Sicang?"
"Not bad." Yun Zishu's expression was calm, not revealing her true emotions, "The commander is loyal, capable, dedicated to his duties, fair in his work, and will not favor anyone at will."
The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Indeed."
"Zishu." After the emperor had a drink with the ministers, he sat back on the dragon chair and casually reminded him: "Sicang is a man after all, with a special status. You should keep a distance from him in the future."
Keep some distance?
No.
Yun Zishu said that after Si Cang became her personal shadow guard, the distance between them would only get closer, as close as they would never leave each other every day.
The Queen Mother ignored the emperor's words and continued to ask: "Are you really done with Xiao Yunheng?"
"Mother, Zishu and Yun Heng just had a little temper, it's not a big deal." The emperor tried to make the matter a trivial matter, "How can a husband and wife not quarrel——"
The Queen Mother was a little displeased: "The Ai family is telling Zishu something private about her daughter's family, why does the Emperor keep interrupting?"
The emperor's expression froze, and then he smiled respectfully: "Aren't I also worried that the Queen Mother will mess with Zi Shu?"
The Queen Mother said coldly: "Zishu is a princess. She is worthy of any young master from aristocratic families in the imperial capital. As long as she likes it, the Ai family can marry her. There is no need to hang her on Xiao Yunheng's crooked tree."
The emperor's expression changed, "The Queen Mother is joking..."
"Does the Ai family seem to be joking?" The Queen Mother's expression was very serious, not joking at all. "From now on, the Ai family will make the final decision on Zishu's marriage. No one is allowed to interfere in her affairs."
Yun Zishu looked at her father coldly, and there was a faint anger on her father's face. However, in front of such a minister, he would not and would not dare to break up with the Queen Mother. After all, there were not many people who really knew his life experience. He was
In the eyes of the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, the emperor was wise and filial. He had a deep love for the Queen Mother and his son, and would never disobey her in public.
There was a sarcastic arc at the corner of her mouth, and Yun Zishu lowered her head and said: "Don't worry, Queen Mother, I will not hang Xiao Yunheng on this crooked tree. On the contrary, Xiao Yunheng now lives in my princess mansion, and his fate depends on my granddaughter.