As soon as Zhang Chief Assistant retired, it was natural for Xie Yuncang to take the position of Chief Assistant according to seniority.
Even though the Zhang family has considerable influence in the court, the first assistant is still the first assistant. Seeing that Xie Yuncang is about to ascend to power, there are many people who come to curry favor with him.
Seeing Xie Songhua's silence, Xiao Yu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "What? Are you unhappy?"
"How could it be?" Xie Songhua shook his head slightly, "Although my father is a bit rigid, I have always believed that he is a good official, and he has always cared about the people of the world. If he takes the position of chief minister, I believe he can achieve more.
political ambitions!"
"Then why do you look a little unhappy?"
Hearing this, Xie Songhua couldn't help but smile, "Why aren't you happy? I'm just a little worried. Now that the prince has no one to restrain him, the world will also be his in the future. No matter how his father is the chief minister, he is still a minister under the king's throne.
I know what happens next.”
In fact, it is not without any selfishness.
After all, Jiang Shuhua is still in the East Palace.
During this period of time, the two people seemed to be in peace with each other, but it was just because they didn't have much interaction with each other nowadays.
Before, it was just a trip to Queen Zhao's palace, and she wanted to set up herself. It can be seen that this person has never let go of the past.
I originally thought that if she entered the palace under such circumstances, her end was already doomed.
But he didn't expect that Jiang Shuhua had some abilities and was able to win the favor of the prince and now occupies a place in the East Palace.
In the past, Jiang Liangdi was nothing, but what if she became Jiang Fei in the future?
The father is the chief minister of the dynasty, and the adopted daughter is the favored concubine of the palace...
This situation...
Her eyes couldn't help but fall on the man opposite.
As soon as a thought came up in her mind, she pressed it down hard.
What on earth is she thinking!
Her marriage to Xiao Yu was in name only, and the fact that the two of them could get along so comfortably was beyond her expectations, and it was an unexpected blessing in life.
And just now she actually had the idea of placing her hopes on the man opposite her.
She knew exactly what Xiao Yu was carrying.
This was the case in front of Emperor Yufeng. If the emperor really changed one day, would he still be so favored in front of the prince?
Perhaps because of the prince's character and his status as prince, he has been succumbing to such a prince for so many years, and he has long been jealous?
Then Xiao Yu's life will be even more difficult. Why should she add burden to him?
"What's wrong?"
"It's okay." Xie Songhua smiled and shook his head, "I'll remove the acupuncture for the prince!"
She had to think of a solution on her own. If Jiang Shuhua really wanted to take action against her, she must be prepared.
Perhaps, you can start from one person.
When Xie Songhua went to Xie's house, Xie Li happened to be recruited into the East Palace.
The post was sent directly to her, and of course she didn't tell anyone. She only said that she had made an appointment with the embroidery shop to see the embroidery.
Because her evening ceremony was postponed due to the national mourning, the Xie family was particularly lenient with her. As long as she brought enough people, everything was arranged properly and she was not restricted from going out.
This was her first time entering the palace. She walked through flowers and willows all the way to Jiang Shuhua's courtyard. The scene alone made her bewildered.
When she saw the furnishings in the courtyard of Jiang Shuhua's house, she couldn't help but feel sour in her heart.
She had already seen Xie Songhua in the palace, and she already knew that those things were beyond her reach.
But it's different here in Jiang Shuhua. The tables, chairs, and tea cups in front of you are all exquisite, even better than what Jiang Shuhua had in Yilan Garden before.
Even though it wasn't completely comparable to what was in Xie Songhua's house, it was still much better than others she had seen.
What's more, the royal style is everywhere here. The palace maids stood under the eaves and could not even hear a sound. They behaved so well that they were completely different from ordinary officials.
Obviously...
Jiang Shuhua's status is not as good as her own.
"What's wrong with my sister? Why do you look unhappy?" Jiang Shuhua pushed a cup of tea in front of her with a gentle smile on her face.
"Oh, no, it's just the first time I come back to my sister's place, so I can't help but be a little stunned."
There was a hint of envy in her tone of voice.
When Jiang Shuhua heard this, she smiled softly, "I feel uncomfortable in the palace as well!"
She pointed to the clothes on her body, "Look, it doesn't have to be like this outside the palace now, but inside the palace, there is no chance of anything going wrong. There is no one around right now, otherwise I would be like this
Talking and laughing are inappropriate."
It is said that she is still in the period of filial piety for the queen.
"Speaking of which, the First Queen is also my sister's mother-in-law. How can we outsiders compare to my sister?"
These words pleased Jiang Shuhua. She took a sip of tea and said after a while: "Nowadays, I can only talk to my sister about these people in my mother's family. My mother doesn't want to care about me at all now, so there is no need to talk about other people."
As I said, I am really happy that my sister can come to the palace today."
Xie Li just smiled lightly and said nothing, feeling really sad.
After so many years together, how could Jiang Shuhua not understand Xie Li's thoughts? She sighed faintly, "What a pity!"
"What's a pity?" Xie Li asked immediately as if it was a conditioned reflex.
"It's a pity that the family has arranged a marriage for my sister early. Otherwise, given His Highness's current situation, and my sister's dignity in front of His Highness, if I ask for it, it would not be difficult for my sister to marry a young fourth-rank official in Beijing.
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Fortunately, I can get help from the palace, and you are engaged to be married by chance. You are also a Jinshi with a background of merchants. Even though I have the intention to help you plan something, I really can't wait any longer."
These words hit Xie Li's heart at once. The handkerchief in her hand suddenly tightened. Many words reached her throat, but she swallowed them down. After a while, she reluctantly pulled the corner of her mouth and said
: "On matters of marriage, I only listen to my parents. This is an arrangement made by my father. There is no room for me to speak."
Jiang Shuhua nodded as if in agreement, "That's what you said."
There was silence between the two people for a while. At this time, Xizhu walked in and said with a smile: "Lizhi sent someone to deliver something over here, saying he wanted to kowtow to Liangdi!"
"What does this mean? Since she is following me, how can I treat her badly so that she can have a better life? I still have filial piety on my body, so it is better to keep a low profile. I just accept her love in my heart."
Xizhu then stepped back with a smile.
Xie Li couldn't help but wonder, "Who is Litchi? Listen...is she the maid in front of my sister?"
"What palace maid?" Jiang Shuhua waved her hand indifferently, "My mother chose her to accompany me into the palace. I fell in love with a guard before, so I begged for him in front of His Highness and married him.
Not long ago, I was promoted to captain of the bodyguard, and now I am a serious sixth-grade official. Lizhi also knew that I mentioned it a few times, so he hurried over to thank me!"
He pushed the snack box over and said, "Try this, the new snacks from the imperial kitchen are not necessarily very delicious, they are just exquisite and pleasant."
Her tone was normal, as if it was just a very trivial matter.
But when these words fell in Xie Li's ears, they were like a sharp sword stirring up the storm, making her feel uneasy.
That Lychee was just a maid, but she turned out to be the wife of a sixth-rank official!
And she is the biological daughter of the first assistant!