Princess Pingkang was stunned. Of course she did not dare to confront Xia Houshu.
She usually bullies Dugujiao because Dugujiao's biological mother, Yu, was originally just a palace maid serving Queen Mother Yang. Her ancestors had been slaves of the Yang family for several generations and had a very humble background. Queen Mother Yang kindly kept her by her side to serve her and even took her into the family.
Palace, became her confidant, but she secretly hooked up with the late emperor while Empress Dowager Yang was immersed in the pain of losing her son, and gave birth to Dugu Jiao, and then the mother became the late emperor's beauty based on her son.
After the death of Prince Zhaocheng, who was born to Empress Dowager Yang, Empress Dowager Yang adopted and raised the later ruthless Prince Duguheng. However, Duguheng was already older at that time and they were not of the same mind, so Empress Dowager Yang took the young Duguheng into her care.
Jiao stayed by her side to raise her, and by the way, she also protected Concubine Yu who had betrayed her.
However, after Duguche ascended the throne, Concubine Yao De became Empress Dowager Yao because of her son's wealth. She monopolized the power of the harem and became more and more popular day by day. However, Empress Dowager Yang lost two sons in a row, was exhausted mentally and physically, and her health was deteriorating, and she slowly...
He didn't have that much time to care about Dugujiao. So the concubine princess who used to be raised in Julan Palace suddenly became the target of Duguti's bullying.
Princess Pingkang didn't know what to say, so she turned around and ordered the attendants behind her: "You guys arrest her! Today, I will show her what dignity means!"
Several chamberlains had just been beaten and were still frightened, but they did not dare to disobey the princess's order and immediately rolled up their sleeves to catch Xia Houshu.
If it were the guards in the palace, Xia Houshu might still be a little afraid. After all, the guards in the Forbidden Garden are all selected through layers, and they are good at fighting and attacking, and they carry weapons with them. However, these internal servants who usually pretend to be powerful and fight against others, she
She didn't take it to heart at all. When one of the chambermaids came, she beat one, and when two came, she picked up a pair, just to practice her skills.
Princess Pingkang looked at the servants who were screaming and falling to the ground. She was so frightened that she took several steps back. She pointed at Xia Houshu in horror and said: "You've rebelled against me! How dare you hit my princess?
Not just once! I’m going to tell my mother and brother the emperor now!”
Xia Houshu was tired of hearing the same words and waved her hand to hurry up and stop talking nonsense.
Princess Pingkang ran away crying, and the accompanying chambermaids and maids also followed in panic.
The world suddenly became cleaner. Xia Houshu took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands. He turned and looked in the direction of Shicui Pavilion. He wondered how Princess Jingyi was doing.
After the eldest princess Pingkang went to complain, the Queen Mother Yao did not come forward in person. She just sent a nanny to scold Xia Houshu, saying that she was so bold that she ignored the honor of the princess and the royal family and made her kneel down.
Two hours.
Xia Houshu didn't say a word and knelt down in the corridor for an hour and a half, which made Princess Pingkang less angry. Then she went to have dinner in a good mood.
Twilight fell early in winter, and it was almost impossible to see clearly outside after the twilight hour. You needed to hold a lamp to barely see the road. After the garrison hour, the people in Yaoxueyuan finally became quiet, staring at her kneeling
After the people left, she stood up.
After kneeling for a long time, her legs were a little numb and her body was very cold. Seeing that everyone else had left, she sat down on the steps, rubbing her legs while thinking about Queen Mother Yao's thoughts.
She had already contradicted the eldest princess and beaten her close associates. Queen Mother Yao actually just punished her by kneeling for an hour and a half, without even thinking of driving her out?
She sat there alone and thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out, so she thought of Aunt Qingrong.
At this time, Yaoxueyuan was not locked yet, so she had to go out quickly and find Aunt Qingrong to clarify the matter.
Qingrong seemed to have a close connection with her. As soon as Xiahou Shu pinched a flower and ran to the evergreen tree they had agreed upon, he saw Aunt Qingrong walking out from under the tree next to her and looking at her with a cold face.
Xia Houshu was very surprised and asked, "Auntie, how did you know that I was coming to find you?"
Qingrong said: "I heard that Queen Mother Yao punished you today, so I thought you would definitely come back to me, so I came here to wait for you."
Xia Houshu smiled awkwardly and said, "Thank you for your concern, aunt!"
"You haven't finished your meal yet?" Qingrong asked.
After kneeling for several hours, no one in Yaoxueyuan would leave dinner for her. It would be nice if they didn't carry the food and eat it in front of her eyes.
Xia Houshu smiled awkwardly again.
"Come with me." After Qingrong said that, he led her towards the small kitchen.
Looking at the majestic and tall outline of Mingtai Hall, Xia Houshu hesitated. This is the emperor's bedroom. Last time she followed it in because she didn't know. Now that she knows, she still has some taboos.
Seeing that she did not follow him, Qingrong guessed what she was thinking, so he said, "Your Majesty went to Jinghua Palace today, so you don't have to worry."
Jinghua Hall is Concubine Yao's sleeping quarters, which means Dugu Che will not go back to Mingtai Hall to stay tonight.
Xia Houshu relaxed a little and asked, "What if I meet someone else?"
"We'll meet you when we meet. What are you afraid of when I'm here?" Qingrong said with a cold face.
Seeing how calm and composed she was, Xia Houshu was no longer so worried and followed her into the small kitchen.
As if it had been specially prepared, there were not only pastries but also several plates of meat and vegetables in the small kitchen. Qingrong walked to the stove and opened a pot lid, and there was still warm rice and vegetables inside.
Xia Houshu was very moved. In this winter, when you are hungry, you tend to be more intolerable to the cold. But if you solve the problem of fullness, the cold nights in the palace will not be so difficult. So she gave Qingrong a signal
Next, continue to sit at the small square table and enjoy your meal.
Qingrong watched her eat with an expressionless face just like last time. After Xia Houshu made it clear that she was full, she skillfully collected the used bowls, chopsticks and plates together. Xia Houshu was too embarrassed to watch.
He rushed over to help.
After finishing his work, Qing Rongfang looked at her and asked, "What did you want to ask me about today?"
Xia Houshu looked at her suspiciously, thinking that you all know that I will come to you and have made so many preparations. Can't you guess what I want to ask you?
But since Qingrong gave her the initiative to ask questions, she stopped pretending to be polite and asked: "My aunt has been in the palace for many years, do you know why Princess Pingkang always makes things difficult for Princess Jingyi? I think they
We are similar in age and both are the daughters of the late emperor, so we should have been playmates since childhood. Why are we so incompatible?"
Qingrong said: "Although the two princesses are similar in age, they grew up together. Before His Majesty ascended the throne, Princess Jingyi was raised by Empress Dowager Yang Yang in the Julan Palace, while Princess Pingkang was raised by Concubine Yao De at the time.
That is to say, the current Empress Dowager Yao raised her personally. Empress Dowager Yao had always been disrespectful to Empress Dowager Yang and did not allow the two princesses to play together. Later, when the violent prince forced the palace to enter the palace, Empress Dowager Yang became ill and had no time to take care of Jing.
Princess Yichang. Later, Empress Dowager Yang moved to Jihe Palace according to the rules, and Princess Jingyi also moved to Shicui Pavilion. Concubine Yu was busy taking care of Empress Dowager Yang all day long, and had no time to take care of Princess Jingyi. Days went by
"Since my aunt knows all these things, don't the Queen Mothers and Your Majesty of the two palaces know about it?" Xia Houshu asked doubtfully.
"Of course I know." Qingrong said.
Xia Houshu was even more puzzled and continued to ask: "Since the love of the capital, then why do they allow Princess Pingkang to bully Princess Jingyi?"
Qingrong frowned and asked, "How do you know it was Princess Pingkang who bullied Princess Jingyi?"
Xia Houshu was stunned, isn't it?
Princess Pingkang dared to let people around her search Princess Jingyi's body, which shows how arrogant and domineering she is at ordinary times. Princess Jingyi could only knock out her teeth and swallow her blood every time.
"Yes, Princess Pingkang does like to bully Princess Jingyi." Qingrong added, "But even so, Princess Rong Jingyi never thought of resisting."
"What does aunt mean by this?" Xia Houshu still doesn't quite understand. "Is it wrong for Princess Jingyi not to resist? How can she resist the arrogant and domineering Princess Pingkang? How can she resist?"
"This is the difference between the palace and the outside." Qingrong said coldly, "The palace is a place where the weak prey on the strong. If you are not strong, you will only be bullied."
"No, that's not the case." Xia Houshu said, "You asked me just now why I said that Princess Pingkang bullied Princess Jingyi, and also said that in the palace the weak preyed on the strong. There must be something hidden in this."
Qingrong showed a rare smile and said: "You are indeed smart."
It sounds like there is something hidden.
Xia Houshu quickly saluted Qingrong and said, "Please give me some advice from my aunt."
Qingrong sat down on the chair and said: "When the late emperor was here, Prince Ru was the most dominant among the princes, and his party members were all against each other. Several princes under him often suffered from him. Princess Jingyi was the adopted son.
In the Julan Palace, she naturally got closer to Prince Ru. When she saw Prince Ru rejecting His Royal Highness the King of Jin, who is now His Majesty, he also excluded Princess Pingkang, and the relationship was formed like this. Who would have expected it?
In the end, His Royal Highness Prince Jin became the emperor, so Princess Pingkang naturally wanted to take back the anger she had suffered in the past with all the benefits."
Xia Houshu was filled with emotion after hearing this. The situation and status of the two eldest princesses have been completely reversed, which is why they are making such a big fuss. However, Princess Jingyi only bullied Princess Pingkang when she was young. Duguche has been on the throne for seven years
After more than 10 years, Princess Pingkang’s grudge is too deep, right?
Now that everyone has grown up and will be getting married in a few years, no one will look good if the trouble continues.
Qing Rongcai seemed to have guessed what Xia Houshu was thinking, and immediately warned: "Their affairs are not as simple as you think. You'd better not get involved."
Xia Houshu didn't want to get involved, but she really couldn't see a powerful girl humiliating another girl in that way. Moreover, this was the palace, and if even the farce between the royal sisters couldn't find a fair and just solution
, how can the emperor Dugu Che talk about governing the country and bringing peace to the world?
"You don't have to doubt Your Majesty," Qingrong said.
Xia Houshu almost doubted whether she could read minds.
Seeing that she remained silent, Qingrong added, "Your Majesty has his own plans."
As expected, she was the female official beside the emperor, and she always protected Dugu Che.
Qingrong glanced at her again and asked, "Do you have any other doubts?"
"Yes." Xia Houshu thought for a while and said, "During the day, I heard Princess Pingkang say that Concubine Yu likes to steal other people's things. Does Auntie know the reason for this?"